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CITY OF VANCOUVER

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JULY 25, 26 and 27, 2000

A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to consider Heritage Revitalization Agreements and proposed amendments to the Heritage and Zoning and Development By-laws and the False Creek North Official Development Plan. Subsequently the meeting was recessed, and reconvened in the Council Chamber, at 7:30 on Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27, 2000, with the same members present. Minutes have been consolidated for ease of reference.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

1. Designation and Heritage Revitalization Agreement:

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

Speakers

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

2. Designation and Heritage Revitalization Agreement: 211 Columbia Street

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

application was referred to Public Hearing:

… one letter in opposition

Speakers

Staff Closing Comments

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

3. Designation and Heritage Revitalization Agreement: 3338 Granville Street

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

Speakers

… the architect did an excellent job designing the building to make it compatible with the character of the neighbourhood;
… expansion to the consulate is required to accommodate the ever-increasing number of people seeking visas;
… the 'C' designated house is decrepit, and it is important it be expanded to meet increasing service requirements;
… request Council to approve the application and designation;
… more parking will accommodate the expected increase in visitors to the residence;
… the Chinese community would like to see the consulate expanded to accommodatethose seeking visas.

… substantially increased activity is expected as more and more people access the consulate's visa centre;
… the Chinese consulate is the only consulate in Shaughnessy conducting business in a building intended for residential and ceremonial use; most consulates have downtown offices for commercial services;
… car traffic, both on-street and entering the site, will increase and make an already congested area unsafe;
… the proposed structure will not complement the neighbouring MacLure heritage house;
… concern with use of a heritage house in a single family dwelling with commercial enterprises beside it;
… office use is not an appropriate use for the surrounding residential area.

Applicant Closing Comments

Staff Closing Comments

Council Discussion

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,

(Councillor Kennedy opposed)

4. Designation and Heritage Revitalization Agreement: 800 Hawks Avenue

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

Speakers

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to authorize Council entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owners of Heritage Property

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

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

2. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to amend By-law No. 4837,

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

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

3. A By-law to authorize Council entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (211 Columbia) By-law No. 8252

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

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

4. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to amend By-law No. 4837,

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

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

5. A By-law to authorize Council entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (3338 Granville Street) By-law No. 8254

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

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

6. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to amend By-law No. 4837,

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

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

7. A By-law to authorize Council entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (800 Hawks Avenue) By-law No. 8256

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

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

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

5. Text Amendment: 800 Griffiths Way (GM Place)

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

Speakers

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

6. Rezoning: 1055 West 41st Avenue (Louis Brier Home & Hospital)

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

Speakers

… approve the application, but not item (b) (iv), as it is important that the pedestrian access be off of Osler Street;
… the Board of Louis Brier is concerned with the growing numbers on the wait list; Council is urged to support the application;
… the building is well designed, fits into the community, and conforms with the Oakridge Langara policy statement;
… limited restricted parking for residents on Osler Street would resolve some of the area residents' concerns;
… the proposed expansion will be an invaluable asset to the city; providing comprehensive services, quality of care and innovative programs, with a well thought out design;
… the separate entrance to the congregate housing unit off Osler Street is very important; seniors want their independence and a residential style housing, with its own residential entrances makes the transition to a personal care home easier;
… the proposed expansion will offer affordable assisted housing for seniors;
… the proposal will offer a quality of life for seniors who can no longer look after themselves, with access to a Jewish environment;
… the environment at Louis Brier offers a sense of security and comfort for residents, surrounded by traditions and familiar language;
… Louis Brier is the only Jewish facility west of Winnipeg to provide a traditional environment for the residents;
… people wish to remain in their community and have their needs met in a supportive home environment;
… Osler Street is generally very quiet, with little traffic and few parking problems.

… the neighbours feel the zoning should not be changed from residential to CD-1; the expansion should be more neighbourhood friendly, i.e. more residential type of buildings;
… the rezoning should be deferred to allow more consultation with neighbours;
… the expansion of Louis Brier should be relocated to Oak Street; if not, the staff decision to delete locating the entry to the congregate housing units off Osler Street should be supported;
… traffic problems and hazards in the immediate area have not been properly assessed;
… all streets and lanes in the neighbouring area are vulnerable to traffic and service and delivery trucks bringing deliveries to the various facilities located in the area;
… ever expanding institutions and facilities need to be spread out throughout the city;
… request staff make specific changes to meet the needs of neighbours as well as Louis Brier.

Applicant Closing Comments

urged Council to support the Osler Street pedestrian entrance but requested no further amendments to the wording of the conditions.

Staff Closing Comments

Council Decision

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,

(Councillors Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick, Price, Puil,
Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT the application by Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams Architects to rezone 1055 West 41st Avenue (Louis Brier Home & Hospital) to permit expansion (20 multi-level care beds and 40 congregate housing units) for the existing Louis Brier Home & Hospital, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

B. THAT between 6 and 12 months following occupancy of the congregate housing and added care beds, Engineering Services will review the effectiveness of the Traffic Management Plan in consultation with Louis Brier's Traffic Coordinator and residents incurring impacts and, further, will work with the applicant to take steps as necessary to remedy residents' concerns, at the expense of the applicant.

The Special Council recessed at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25,

at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, and

adjourned at 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2000.

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