April 10, 2019 - Minutes
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Development Permit Panel
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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3:30 p.m. |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
John Irving, Chair |
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
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Minutes |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on March 13, 2019 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE 18-829639 |
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APPLICANT: |
Bradley Doré |
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PROPERTY LOCATION: |
7266 Lynnwood Drive |
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INTENT OF DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT: |
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Vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce the required rear yard setback for 40% of the rear wall of the first storey and a portion of the second storey from 7.15 m to 6.0 m, at 7266 Lynnwood Drive on a site zoned “Single Detached (RS2/B)”. |
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Applicant’s Comments |
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Bradley Doré, Reine Photography and Design, with the aid of a video presentation (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1), provided background information on the subject development variance permit application and highlighted the following: |
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the subject lot was originally part of a rezoning and subdivision application that subdivided the original lot into nine lots; |
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the irregular shaped subject lot has a south property line significantly longer than its north property line, with the difference in the length of the side lot lines resulting in a lot depth that exceeds 20 meters, thus requiring an increased rear yard setback for 40 percent of the rear wall of the first storey and a portion of the second storey; |
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the increased setback requirement has created design and massing challenges for the proposed two-storey single-family home on the subject lot, so the applicant has requested a setback variance to allow a rear yard setback from 7.15 meters to 6.0 meters for 40 percent of the first storey and a portion of the second storey of the proposed single-family home, which is consistent with the required rear yard setbacks for its neighbours to the north; |
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the proposed rear yard setback variance will ensure that the design and massing of the proposed single-family home on the subject site will not adversely impact its neighbours in terms of potential shadowing, access to sunlight and sight lines; and |
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the proposed rear yard setback variance for the subject lot is supported by adjacent neighbours to the south, north, and east. |
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Staff Comments |
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Wayne Craig, Director, Development, advised that (i) the applicant had consulted with immediately adjacent neighbours and no objections were noted regarding the proposed setback variance, (ii) letters of support from the neighbours were attached to the staff report, (iii) the subject development variance permit application is specific to the attached house plans, and any changes to the house plans will invalidate the permit, and (iv) the site servicing frontage improvements were dealt with through the original rezoning and subdivision application adopted by Council. |
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Panel Discussion |
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In reply to queries from the Panel, Mr. Doré noted that (i) the irregular shape of the subject lot poses constraints for the design of the proposed two-storey single-family home, (ii) the development immediately to the south of the subject lot is existing, and (iii) the developments to the north are still proposed and have similar setbacks to the proposed development on the subject lot. |
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Gallery Comments |
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None. |
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Correspondence |
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None. |
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Panel Discussion |
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The Panel expressed support for the proposed rear yard setback variance, noting that it is a good approach to ensure that the massing of the proposed single-family home on the subject lot will provide an appropriate interface with its neighbours. |
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Panel Decision |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a Development Variance Permit be issued which would vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce the required rear yard setback for 40% of the rear wall of the first storey and a portion of the second storey from 7.15 m to 6.0 m, at 7266 Lynnwood Drive on a site zoned “Single Detached (RS2/B)”. |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 18-835560 |
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APPLICANT: |
Gustavson Wylie Architects Inc. |
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PROPERTY LOCATION: |
5991 No. 3 Road |
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INTENT OF PERMIT: |
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Permit exterior renovations to the existing building at 5991 No. 3 Road on a site zoned “Downtown Commercial (CDT1).” |
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Applicant’s Comments |
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Cameron Evans, Gustavson Wylie Architects, Inc., (accompanied by Ron Baron, Gustavson Wylie Architects, Inc.) with the aid of a video presentation (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 2) briefed the Panel on the proposed exterior renovations to the existing two-storey commercial building and highlighted the following: |
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the TD Bank branch occupying the existing two-storey commercial building can be accessed from the parkade at the back and from the intersection of Westminster Highway and No. 3 Road; |
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the existing building is currently clad in limestone veneer, and the proposed exterior renovation intends to differentiate the two building entrances by introducing green aluminum panels and a timber-finished linear panel above the entrances for better identification; and |
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three new bicycle racks are proposed to be located on the sidewalk along No. 3 Road. |
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In reply to queries from the Panel, Mr. Evans acknowledged that (i) only the two entrances to the building will be treated with the proposed green and timber-finished metal panels, (ii) the existing planter at the southeast corner of the site will be maintained, (iii) there will be no changes to the south and east façades of the building; however, new exterior lighting will be installed, and (iv) there are existing glass canopies on the south and east sides of the building. |
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Gallery Comments |
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None. |
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Correspondence |
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None. |
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Panel Discussion |
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The Panel expressed support for the proposed renovations to the existing two-storey building, noting that they will provide more visual interest to the prominent corner at No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway. |
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Panel Decision |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a Development Permit be issued which would permit exterior renovations to the existing building at 5991 No. 3 Road on a site zoned “Downtown Commercial (CDT1).” |
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CARRIED |
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New Business |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Development Permit Panel meeting scheduled on Thursday, April 25, 2019 be cancelled. |
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CARRIED |
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Date of Next Meeting: May 15, 2019 |
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Adjournment |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting be adjourned at 3:50 p.m. |
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CARRIED |
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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, April 10, 2019. |
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John Irving |
Rustico Agawin |