STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

DECISIONS

DATE:	Thursday, May 18, 2000
TIME:	2:00 p.m.
PLACE:	Committee Room No. 1 Third Floor, City Hall

For information, please contact Diane M. Clairmont at 871-6371

The minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting of April 20, 2000, were adopted.

1. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 271 East 61st Avenue File: 2701-1

THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 271 East 61st Avenue (Lot 33, Block 1, District Lot 326A, Plan 4141) in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 3555 Adanac Street File: 2701-1

A. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 3555 Adanac Street (Lot 24, Block 88 S Hlf, THSL, Plan 2813) in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services is hereby authorized, in her discretion, to commence a legal action or proceeding in relation to the premises located at 3555 Adanac Street and may, in her discretion, seek injunctive relief in that action or proceeding, in order to bring this building into compliance with City By-laws.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Nuisance Building at Rear of 1250 Rossland Avenue File: 2701-1

A. THAT Council declare that the unfinished condition of the exterior of the garage under construction at the rear of the property at 1250 Rossland Avenue, Lot 5 Except the East 4.25 feet now lane, Block 3, southeast l/4 of Section 23, THSL, Plan 4819, PID 011-325-119, is a nuisance pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

B. THAT Council approve the attached Resolution and order the Registered owner of the property to complete the exterior finishings of the garage with building paper and exterior siding, within 14 days of a copy of the resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

C. THAT in the event of the failure of the owner to comply with the order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector to have the work noted in Recommendation B above, (including replacement of any deteriorated sheathing if required) carried out at the expense of the owner.

D. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 1250 Rossland Avenue in order to warn prospective purchasers that as a result of Council's Resolution, the purchaser could suffer significant expense if the order of Council were enforced against him.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous Building at 5092 Hoy Street File: 2701-1

A. THAT Council declare that the vacant building at 5092 Hoy Street, Lot 16, Blocks 62 and 111, District Lots 36 and 51 Plan 7708 PID 010-365-150 is a nuisance and dangerous to public safety pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

B. THAT Council approve the attached Resolution and order the Registered owner of the property to demolish the building, remove all demolition debris from the site and provide a chain-link fence around the perimeter of the property within 30 days of a copy of the Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

C. THAT in the event of the failure of the owner to comply with the order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector to have the building demolished, have all demolition debris removed from the site and provide a chain-link fence around the perimeter of the property at the expense of the owner.

D. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 5092 Hoy Street, in order to warn any prospective purchasers that because of the condition of the building and Council's Resolution, the purchaser could suffer a significant expense if the order of Council were enforced against him.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Proposed Amendment to Subdivision By-law No. 5208 File: 5302/113

Affecting Lands in the RA-1 Zone

THAT the decision regarding the proposed amendment to Subdivision By-law No. 5208 Affecting Lands in the RA-1 Zone specifically relating to 1850 SW Marine Drive be postponed so that staff can review with the applicant the possibility of developing a restrictive covenant to cover the RA-1 Zoning concerns.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. West End Licensing Policy File: 2611/8111

A. THAT allowance be made for up to 7 additional Class D Neighbourhood Pubs in 2 phases (Phase 1 - 2000 - mid-2002 [4 Pubs] and Phase 2 - mid-2002 -2004 [3 Pubs] generally distributed and phased as follows:

1. Davie Village:

- 1000 block of Davie Street (Phase 1 - 1 neighbourhood pub with up to 65 seats and 20 patio seats);
- 1100 block of Davie Street (Phase 1 - 1 neighbourhood pub with up to 65 seats and 20 patio seats; and Phase 2 - 1 neighbourhood pub with up to 40 seats and 10 patio seats);
- 1200 block of Davie Street (Phase 1 - 1 neighbourhood pub with up to 40 seats and 10 patio seats; and Phase 2 - 1 neighbourhood pub with up to 40 seats and 10 patio seats);

- and, in addition, the opportunity for 1 Restaurant - Class 2 in the Davie Street Village (1000-1200 block) with up to 100 seats and 20 patio seats;

2. Denman Village - includes Denman Street (700-1200 blocks), and Robson Street (1500-1700 blocks) and Davie Street (1500-1700 blocks):

- Phase 1 - 1 neighbourhood pub with up to 40 seats and 10 patio seats and;
- Phase 2 - 1 neighbourhood pub with up to 40 seats and 10 patio seats; and
- FURTHER THAT the pubs will not be approved on block faces that contain an existing pub, cabaret or class two - restaurant.

B. THAT before considering the opportunities for liquor licenses provided for in Phase 2, staff report back on any relevant issues regarding the licensed premises in the West End, noting that the consideration of applications provided for in Phase 2 is contingent on staff recommendations regarding the operation and impacts of the licensed establishments approved as part of Phase 1 and further that as part of this report back, staff consult with West End businesses, residents and community organizations.

C. THAT Council endorse the proposal to allow Class D Neighbourhood Pubs to open at 7:00 a.m. in the West End, to serve breakfast, noting that alcohol service would be limited to the hours of operation permitted on their existing liquor license.

D. THAT Council encourage the operators holding liquor licenses in the West End, other neighbourhood businesses and West End community organizations, including the Community Policing Offices, residents associations, the Davie Street Business Improvement Association, the West End Community Association, Gordon House and the West End Seniors Network to establish on-going liaison that will foster communication and address issues of mutual concern.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THAT a decision on 1 Class C Cabaret as detailed below be postponed until the Central Business District report is presented to Council:

Robson Village and Burrard Street - includes Robson Street (1000-1700 block, includes north side only of 1700 block) and Burrard Street (800-1000 block):
- 1 cabaret, in conjunction with a hotel with up to 225 seats.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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The Committee adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

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A Regular Council meeting was convened immediately following the Standing Committee meeting.

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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

A G E N D A

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

I. Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment

May 18, 2000

At its meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment, Vancouver City Council approved the recommendations of the Committee as set out in its report dated May 18, 2000.

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Ministry of Attorney General - Response to Strategic File: 1263

Lawsuits Against Public Participation in British Columbia

THAT the consultation document "Developing a Repsonse to Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation in British Columbia" dated May 25, 2000 be referred to staff for a response to the Ministry of Attorney General by June 17, 2000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Council adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

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