September 24, 2014 - Minutes


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City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

Development Permit Panel

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Time:

2:30 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Joe Erceg, Chair
Robert Gonzalez, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works
Dave Semple, General Manager, Community Services

The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m.

1.

Minutes

 

It was moved and seconded

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

2.

Development Permit 14-662829
(File Ref. No.:  DP 14-662829, Xr: HA 14-662831)  (REDMS No. 4336656)

 

APPLICANT:

City of Richmond

 

 

PROPERTY LOCATION:

3811 Moncton Street

 

 

INTENT OF PERMIT:

 

 

1.

Permit the rehabilitation of the exterior of the Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society Building, a designated Heritage Building, in order to alter the south façade of  the building at 3811 Moncton Street on a site zoned Steveston Commercial (CS2); and

 

2.

Issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for 3811 Moncton Street in accordance with Development Permit (HA 14-662831).

 

Applicant’s Comments

 

Wendy Andrews, Andrews Architects Inc., gave a brief overview of the proposed application regarding (i) urban design, (ii) architectural form and character, and (iii) landscape and open space design.

 

Ms. Andrews spoke of the proposed exterior modifications to the buildings on the subject site, noting that a concrete deck and a sloped walkway will be installed. Also, she noted that the patio area will be modified and enlarged to remove any drop-offs and provide for more programming space. She added that the exterior fencing will integrate with the design of the buildings.

 

Ms. Andrews advised that the current front doors will be replaced with wood panel doors and that the new lighting elements will integrate with the design of the buildings.

 

Panel Discussion

 

In reply to queries from the Panel, Ms. Andrews advised that (i) the exterior replacement doors for the Steveston Museum will be wood panel doors that would integrate well with the building’s heritage character, (ii) the concrete connection between the two buildings will not be modified, and (iii) the concrete patio will be expanded.

 

In reply to queries from the Panel, Ms. Andrews noted that the proposed modifications would reflect the heritage nature of the buildings and would replace some of the modern elements installed previously.

 

Staff Comments

 

Wayne Craig, Director, Development, advised that the proposed application was reviewed and endorsed by the Richmond Heritage Commission.

 

Correspondence

 

None.

 

Gallery Comments

 

None.

 

Panel Discussion

 

Discussion ensued with regard to preserving the heritage nature of the buildings.

 

Panel Decision

 

It was moved and seconded

 

1.

That a Development Permit be issued which would permit the rehabilitation of the exterior of the Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society Building, a designated Heritage Building, in order to alter the south façade of  the building at 3811 Moncton Street on a site zoned Steveston Commercial (CS2); and

 

2.

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued for 3811 Moncton Street in accordance with Development Permit (HA 14-662831).

 

CARRIED

3.

New Business

4.

Date Of Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

5.

Adjournment

 

It was moved and seconded

 

That the meeting be adjourned at 2:40 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, September 24, 2014.

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Joe Erceg
Chair

Evangel Biason
Auxiliary Committee Clerk