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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

JUNE 22, 2000

PRESENT:

Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Fred Bass
Councillor Jennifer Clarke
Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Tim Louis
Councillor Sandy McCormick
Councillor George Puil
Councillor Sam Sullivan

ABSENT:

Councillor Gordon Price

CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE:

Judy Rogers, City Manager

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:

Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
June 22, 2000

Clauses 1, 2, 5 and 6

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

Clause 3

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

Clause 4

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

(Councillor Bass opposed)

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

The Council adjourned at 3:51 p.m.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

JUNE 22, 2000

PRESENT:

Councillor Lynne Kennedy, Chair
Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Fred Bass
Councillor Jennifer Clarke
Councillor Daniel Lee

*Councillor Don Lee, Vice Chair

Councillor Tim Louis
Councillor Sandy McCormick
Councillor George Puil
Councillor Sam Sullivan

ABSENT:

Councillor Gordon Price

CITY MANAGER'S

OFFICE:

Judy Rogers, City Manager

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:

Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator

RECOMMENDATION

1. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 1128 East 11th Avenue File: 2701-1

Clause No. 1 (cont'd)

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 1128 East 11th Avenue (Lot 22 of C, Block 159, District Lot 264A, Plans 1143 & 1771) 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 1128 East 11th Avenue 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.

(Councillor Don Lee not present for the vote)

2. Nuisance/Dangerous Building at 720 East Cordova Street File: 2701-1

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council declare that the vacant auto body/repair building and site at 720 East Cordova Street, Lot E Block 60 District Lot 181 Plan 13966 PID 007-986-386 are a nuisance and dangerous to public safety pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

B. THAT Council approve the Resolution attached to Administrative Report dated June 5, 2000 and order the Registered owners of the property to securely board-up the principal building, remove all combustible elements on the site including the combustible roofs over the attached storage sheds, remove all materials stored on the site, remove the unsightly exterior wood hoarding and replace it with a chain link fence around the perimeter of the property within 30 days of a copy of this Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

C. THAT in the event of the failure of the owners to comply with the order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector to have the work outlined in paragraph B above 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 720 East Cordova Street, in order to warn any prospective purchasers that because of the condition of the building and site and Council's Resolution, the purchaser could suffer a significant expense if the order of Council were enforced against him.

(Councillor Don Lee not present for the vote)

3. 1108 Pacific Boulevard File: 2608

· community groups and VPD will continue to monitor panhandling and loitering
· drawings were circulated showing the liquor store entrance as it relates to the residential building
· neighbourhood impact, including future school, will be evaluated in one year
· if deemed necessary, a Good Neighbour Agreement can be imposed following the one-year review

Clause No. 3 (Cont'd)

· LDB is implementing a retail plan to better serve customers including those in high residential areas; new facilities will complement existing retail businesses
· LDB public consultation process has taken place
· landlord will provide 24-hour security bicycle patrols
· prominent signage will be in place regarding panhandling, busking, loitering

· store inventory will be tailored to high-end products
· LDB will continue working with community groups to ensure this operation blends into the community; following the one-year review, LDB will work to ensure all concerns are dealt with
· a one-year guarantee poses concerns regarding financial viability

RECOMMENDED

THAT Council advise the Director of Planning that it would favour approval of Development Application Number DE404475 for a liquor store at 1108 Pacific Boulevard for a period of one year, subject to conditions that address the potential conflict between residents, patrons and panhandlers.

Clause No. 3 (cont'd)

The following amendment by Councillor Puil was put and lost.

(Councillors Bass, Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Louis,
McCormick and Sullivan opposed)

The following amendment by Councillor Puil and put and lost.

(Councillors Bass, Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Louis,
McCormick and Sullivan opposed)

RECOMMENDED

THAT Council advise the Director of Planning that it would favour approval of Development Application Number DE404475 for a liquor store at 1108 Pacific Boulevard for a period of one year, subject to conditions that address the potential conflict between residents, patrons and panhandlers.

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

4. 2335 Cambie Street File: 2604

· Cambie Street location is smaller than the current location
· Cambie Street location will have bottle return facilities
· glass breakage will be done onsite and removed

RECOMMENDED

THAT Council advise the Director of Planning that it would favour approval of Development Application Number DE404915 for a liquor store at 2335 Cambie Street subject to conditions that address the treatment to the underground parking and landscaping concept.

(Councillor Bass opposed)

5. 3580 West 41st Avenue File: 2605

RECOMMENDED

THAT the Director of Planning be advised that Council would favour the approval for the construction of a four-storey retail/health care office/residential building at 3580 West 41st Avenue as submitted under DE404817.

6. Block Plan, Lease Terms, Tenant Relocation Program File: 5053/5104

Clause No. 6 (cont'd)

· all tenants from Phase 1 have been relocated to Phase II upgraded suites
· a construction management firm has been hired to inspect the houses and provide a guaranteed maximum price
· revised development permit is in for Phase 1
· renovations begin in August
· Phase 2 drawings are in progress
· if necessary, more family housing could be accommodated between Phases 1 and 2; majority currently on the waiting list are singles

RECOMMENDED

Clause No. 6 (cont'd)

The Committee adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

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