1.

Minutes

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on March 12^th, 2008, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

Development Permit DP 05-296823
(Report: Februry 5, 2008 File No.:  DP 05-296823)   (REDMS No. 2079701, 2349676)

APPLICANT:

Gerry Blonski Architect

PROPERTY LOCATION:

9000 Granville Avenue and 7040 Garden City Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

Permit the construction of twelve (12) townhouses at 9000 Granville Avenue and 7040 Garden City Road on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/128); and

2.

Vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to:

a)

reduce the Public Road Setback on Garden City Road from 6 m to 4.50 m for Building ‘A’ and to 3.9 m for Building ‘B’;

b)

increase the permitted maximum balcony and porch projection into the setback on Granville Avenue from 1 m to 1.83 m for Building ‘A’; and

c)

permit landscape trellis structures within 2 m of the property line at Garden City Road and at the corner of Garden City Road and Granville Avenue.

Applicant’s Comments

Gerry Blonski, Architect, spoke about dedications required along Garden City Road, and variances, including a set back of six feet. He advised that the stairs previously show in the model had been removed, and access would be provided from Garden City Road. He also advised that the development would have two parking stalls, three visitors stalls and one handicap stall.

Staff Comments

Brian J. Jackson, Director of Development, reported that the applicant had addressed all items of concern to neighbours and responded well to comments made about the development during a Public Hearing held in 2006. He advised that he was in favour of issuing a development permit, and granting the variances the applicant was seeking

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

None.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

1.

Permit the construction of twelve (12) townhouses at 9000 Granville Avenue and 7040 Garden City Road on a site zoned Comprehensive Development District (CD/128); and

2.

Vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to:

a)

reduce the Public Road Setback on Garden City Road from 6 m to 4.50 m for Building ‘A’ and to 3.9 m for Building ‘B’;

b)

increase the permitted maximum balcony and porch projection into the setback on Granville Avenue from 1 m to 1.83 m for Building ‘A’; and

c)

permit landscape trellis structures within 2 m of the property line at Garden City Road and at the corner of Garden City Road and Granville Avenue.

CARRIED

3.

Development Permit DP 06-345763
(Report: March 4, 2008 File No.:  DP 06-345763)   (REDMS No. 2349095)

APPLICANT:

Interface Architecture Inc.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

12020 1^st Avenue

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

Permit the construction of a three-storey mixed-use building at 12020 1^st Avenue on a site zoned “Steveston Commercial (Three-Storey) District (C5)”; and

2.

Vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to:

a)

increase the maximum building height from 12 m to 12.8 m for stair access to the roof decks;

b)

reduce the minimum manoeuvring aisle width from 7.5 m to 6.7 m;

c)

permit 27% of off-street parking spaces to be for small cars (3 of 11 total parking spaces); and

d)

reduce the minimum parking setback from 3 m to 0.6 m to the lane, and from 1.5 m to 0.6 m to the north property line and 0 m to the south property line.

Applicant’s Comments

Ken Chow, Architect, advised that the proposed development consisted of three storeys, with two commercial units below and four apartments above. He spoke about several design revisions including pushing back the main floor for the purpose of creating an arcade, and the use of wood siding and windows, as well as black metal railings.

Staff Comments

Brian J. Jackson, Director of Development, reported that the applicant had responded well to the unique characteristics of Moncton Street, as well as the guidelines for Steveston. The application had been reviewed by the Heritage Commission and the Advisory Design Panel. Mr. Jackson advised that he was in favour of issuing a development permit, and granting the variances the applicant was seeking.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

In answer to questions from Panel members related to provisions for parking, the applicant advised that there were eleven parking spots on site, and cash had been provided in lieu of two spots.

Landscape Architect, Fred Liu, briefly reviewed the landscape scheme, noting that the development would have a landscaped rooftop, permeable paving, screening from the adjacent lot, additional planting, and a fence with a lattice screen. With regard to the rooftop, Mr. Liu advised that five planters would be setback from the roof edge, vines would be used to provide maximum screening, and the four units would have their own patio areas.

In conclusion, the Chair commended the applicant and staff for following guidelines, and for the design detail, materials used and fenestration pattern.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would:

1.

Permit the construction of a three-storey mixed-use building at 12020 1st Avenue on a site zoned “Steveston Commercial (Three-Storey) District (C5)”; and

2.

Vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to:

a)

increase the maximum building height from 12 m to 12.8 m for stair access to the roof decks;

b)

reduce the minimum manoeuvring aisle width from 7.5 m to 6.7 m;

c)

permit 27% of off-street parking spaces to be for small cars (3 of 11 total parking spaces); and

d)

reduce the minimum parking setback from 3 m to 0.6 m to the lane, and from 1.5 m to 0.6 m to the north property line and 0 m to the south property line

CARRIED

4.

Adjournment

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:56 p.m.

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Wednesday, March 26^th, 2008.

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Joe Erceg
Chair

Shanan Dhaliwal
Executive Assistant, City Clerk’s Office