MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, January 07^th, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, February 4^th, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

3.

APPLICATION BY BELL MOBILITY INC. TO AMEND LAND USE CONTRACT LUC 009 (BYLAW NO. 3185) AT 9300 PARKSVILLE DRIVE
(LU 02-212073 - Report: Jan. 2/03, File No.: 8060-20-7477) (REDMS No. 889791, 932643, 932723)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7477, which amends Land Use Contract LUC 009 (Bylaw No. 3185) in order to permit Radio and Television Transmission Facilities at 9300 Parksville Drive provided that this use does not occur within 18 m (59.055 ft.) of the ground, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

4.

APPLICATION BY DAVA DEVELOPMENTS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7071 NO. 4 ROAD AND 7060 BRIDGE STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT (R2)
(RZ 02-215547 - Report: December 19/02, File No.: 8060-20-7474) (REDMS No. 928210, 928221, 928222)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, was present.

Councillor Steves joined the meeting 4:02 p.m.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7474, for the rezoning of 7071 No. 4 Road and 7060 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1F) to Townhouse District (R2), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

5.

APPLICATION BY PARMJIT GILL FOR REZONING AT 7611 ACHESON ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA A (R1/A)
(RZ 02-217709 - Report: December 31/02, File No.: 8060-20-7479) (REDMS No. 931714, 931778, 931786)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Planner, were present.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7479 for the rezoning of 7611 Acheson Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

6.

APPLICATION BY AUSTIN KAY FOR REZONING AT 10151 LASSAM ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)
(RZ 02-219197Report: January 3/03, File No.: 8060-20-7469) (REDMS No. 915647, 924026, 924052)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Jenny Beran, Planner, were present.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7469, for the rezoning of 10151 Lassam Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

7.

APPLICATION BY PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT FOR REZONING AT 7131 BRIDGE STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO COACH HOUSE DISTRICT (R9), AND TO AMEND THE INTENT STATEMENT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT UNDER COACH HOUSE DISTRICT (R9)
(RZ 02-218186 - Report: Dec. 23/02, File No.: 8060-20-7475/7476) (REDMS No. 929929, 929966, 929932, 929931, 929933)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Planner, were present.

Ms. Nagy, joint owner of 7180 Ash Street, read a written submission which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes.

In response to the comments of Ms. Nagy, Ms. Carter-Huffman said that this was the first development application in the low density portion of McLennan South and that the location of the new road, which is somewhat flexible in the area plan, had been driven by the application. Further to this, she said that the location of the road would draw the line between future single-family and multi family opportunities for development in that, while potential exists for similar density, the number of units allowable would differ, which would directly impact neighbouring properties. Due to the unusual nature of this situation, Ms. Carter-Huffman said that she had met with Ms. Nagy and the Manager, Lands, Christine McGilveray, to review the road system. As the Area Plan exists today, multi-family development is limited to the property north of the new road, making it necessary to amend the Area Plan if coachhouses were to be desired on property south of the new road.

It was requested that the concept map included in the 1995 Community Consultation process, the current McLennan South Sub-Area Plan map, and a map showing existing road acquisitions in the Sub-Area, be included in the material going forward to Council and provided to Mr. Yu.

Mr. Erceg said that the application is consistent with the McLennan South Area Plan. Further to this, advice was given that the struggle to make the road system work in the subject area had previously been experienced in development to the west, and, in this case, was compounded by the Area Plan designation of some single-family development in the area. Mr. Erceg expressed the opinion that if the rezoning were to proceed, the public hearing and development permits processes would allow for further discussion with concerned residents of the area. In response to a question, Mr. Erceg confirmed that compulsory acquisition of land for the development of the new roads in the neighbourhood is not planned.

Mr. David Yu, 7151 Bridge Street, referred to a letter he had written to Ms. Carter-Huffman, which is attached as Schedule 2 and forms a part of these minutes. Mr. Yu then expressed his concerns relating to the short duration of the development sign on the subject property, the damage that could be caused to his house during construction of the proposed development, and the impact and location of the new road.

Mr. Erceg said that the processes of Engineering, Servicing Agreement and Road Design would include the consideration of the issues put forth by Mr. Yu.

The General Manager, Urban Development, David McLellan gave advice that the development sign was required to be in place 10 days prior to the first reading of Council and remain on the site until the resolution of the matter. Further advice was given that the Community Consultation process referred to by Mr. Yu had included several neighbourhood meetings, the formation of an area resident committee and extensive advertising including the distribution of flyers.

Ms. Carter-Huffman, in response to Mr. Yus understanding that Bridge Street would remain single-family, said that the intent of the Area Plan was always to include multi-family north of the east/west road but confusion could be understood due to the undetermined location of that road.

Mr. A. McBurney, 7171 Bridge Street, said that his understanding from the community consultation process had been that single family development would continue along Bridge and Ash Streets, however, 1/3 of what should have been single-family designation had become multi-family designation solely due to the relocation of the ring road. It was Mr. McBurneys opinion that the location of the road should not result from a rezoning application, and further, that if the ring road was the demarcation line the lower density lots should not provide for 1/3 of the road allowance. Mr. McBurney also expressed concern that the proposed parking might not be sufficient which would impact Bridge St.

Mr. Cotter, architect, with the aid of a site plan, floor plans and an artists rendering, briefly reviewed the project noting that multi-family and single-family base density was the same which resulted in the issues of form and character and the number of units. Mr. Cotter said that it was his intent to come forward with a design that would be appropriate to its context, and, in support of this, he reviewed the proposed placement of buildings and open spaces which were consistent with single-family character while providing the public benefit of the roadway. The proposed square-footage of the different layouts and the proposed landscaping were also reviewed.

A brief discussion ensued on the McLennan South Area Plan.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7475 to amend the intent statement and side yard setback permitted under Coach House District (R9), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7476, for the rezoning of 7131 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1F) to Coach House District (R9), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

8.

APPLICATION BY JEMA PROPERTIES CONSULTING INC. FOR REZONING AT 7531 MOFFATT ROAD FROM TOWNHOUSE & APARTMENT DISTRICT (R3) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/127)
(RZ 02-218208 - Report: Jan. 3/03, File No.: 8060-20-7478) (REDMS No. 911524, 933364, 933361)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Jenny Beran, Planner, were present.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7478, for the rezoning of 7531 Moffatt Road from Townhouse & Apartment District (R3) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/127) and for the amendment to Comprehensive Development District (CD/127), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

9.

APPLICATION BY PORTE REALTY LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7491, 7511, 7551, AND 7571 NO. 4 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/35), AND TO AMEND THE BUILDING SETBACKS, LOT COVERAGE, BUILDING HEIGHT, AND LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS UNDER COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/35)
(RZ 02-213224 - Report: December 19/02, File No.: 8060-20-7471/7472/7473) (REDMS No. 926228, 927812, 927816, 927817, 927814)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Planner, were present.

In response to a question, Ms. Carter-Huffman said that the owner of the property surrounded by the proposed development had expressed her acceptance of the proposal.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7471, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 by introducing a number of text amendments affecting the area designated for Residential, 2 storeys, Triplex, Duplex, Single-Family, 0.55 base FAR, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7471, having been examined in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Program, the Waste Management Plan, the Economic Strategy Plan, and the 5 Year Financial Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7471 , having been examined in accordance with the City Policy No. 5002 on referral of Official Community Plan Amendments, is hereby deemed to have no effect upon an adjoining Municipality nor function or area of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, in accordance with Section 882(3)(d) and (e) of the Local Government Act.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7471, having been examined in accordance with the requirement in the Accord between the City and the Vancouver International Airport Authority, is hereby deemed to be outside the areas affected by aeronautical operations.

(5)

That Bylaw No. 7472, to amend the building setbacks, lot coverage, building height, and lot size permitted under Comprehensive Development District (CD/35), be introduced and given first reading.

(6)

That Bylaw No. 7473, for the rezoning of 7491, 7511, 7551, and 7571 No. 4 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/35), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

10.

APPLICATION BY AMRITSAR ENTERPRISES LTD. FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION AT 8180 LUNDY ROAD
(SC 02-221391 - Report: January 3/03, File No.: SC 02-221391) (REDMS No. 933499)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, said that staff had no concerns on the matter.

It was moved and seconded

That the application for a strata title conversion by Amritsar Enterprises Ltd. for the property located at 8180 Lundy Road be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

(1)

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2003; and

(2)

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of this resolution.

CARRIED

11.

MANAGERS REPORT

There were no reports.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, January 21^st, 2003.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant