ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: November 29, 2000
Author/Local: M. Cho/6496

RTS No. 01770

CC File No. 2607

Council: December 12, 2000

TO:	Vancouver City Council
FROM:	Director of Current Planning
SUBJECT:	Form of Development: 1300 Marinaside Crescent

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the form of development for this portion (Sub-area 4) of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1200 - 1300 Pacific Boulevard (1300 Marinaside Crescent being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE405360, prepared by Henriquez & Partners Architect and stamped "Received, City Planning Department August 29, 2000", provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.

GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS

The General Manager of Community Services RECOMMENDS approval of the foregoing.

COUNCIL POLICY

There is no applicable Council policy except that Council did approve in principle the form of development for this site when the rezoning was approved, following a Public Hearing.

PURPOSE

In accordance with Charter requirements, this report seeks Council's approval for the form of development for the above-noted CD-1 zoned site.

SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND

At a Public Hearing on February 20, 1992, City Council approved a rezoning of this site from BCPED B.C. Place/Expo District to CD-1 Comprehensive Development District. Council also approved in principle the form of development for these lands. CD-1 By-law Number 7156 was enacted on July 29, 1993. Companion Guidelines (Roundhouse Neighbourhood 1200 - 1300 Pacific Boulevard CD-1 Guidelines) were also adopted by Council at that time.

A further amendment (By-law Number 7324) was approved by Council and enacted on July 26, 1994 following a Public Hearing on June 23, 1994, amending the Affordable Housing Policy.

At a Public Hearing on November 14, 1995, Council approved an increase to the maximum amount of amenity space excludable, from a density calculation of 500 m¾ to 3500 m¾. CD-1 By-law Number 7501 was enacted on December 12, 1995.

On September 12, 1995 at a Public Hearing, Council approved amendments to the balcony enclosures and acoustic requirements. These amendments (By-laws Numbered 7512 and 7515) were enacted on January 11, 1996.

At a Public Hearing on September 10, 1996, Council approved a reduction to the maximum amount of amenity space excludable, from a density calculation of 3500 m¾ to 3000 m¾. This amendment (By-law Number 7631) was enacted on October 8, 1996.

On February 23, 1999 at a Public Hearing, Council approved amendments to various CD-1 By-laws to include parking and loading relaxation clauses. CD-1 By-law Number 8011 was enacted on April 13, 1999.

At a subsequent Public Hearing on February 24, 2000, Council approved amendments to provide floor space exclusions to provide construction incentives to control building envelope leaks. This amendment (By-law Number 8169) was enacted on March 14, 2000.

A further amendment (By-law Number 8240) was approved and enacted by Council on July 25, 2000 following a Public Hearing on July 6/11/20, 2000, increasing the building height from 51.0 m to 63.75 m.

The site and surrounding zoning are shown on the attached Appendix `A'.

Subsequent to Council's approval of the CD-1 rezoning, the Director of Planning approved Development Application Number DE405360. This approval was subject to variousconditions, including Council's approval of the form of development. The latter condition is one of the few outstanding prior to permit issuance.

DISCUSSION

The proposal involves the construction of a 21-storey multiple dwelling and two three-storey multiple dwellings within Sub-area 4 containing a total of 86 dwelling units, with two-and-one-half-levels of underground parking, having vehicular access from Marinaside Crescent.

There have been two previous developments approved for this site; the first one in December 1996 and the second in September 1999. The owners, however, have chosen not to proceed with these approvals. The major change from the previous applications is the height of the tower and the built form facing the two mews. Previously, the tower was 51.0 m (168 ft.) high; now the tower is 63.75 m (209 ft.) high. Previously, the building wings facing the two mews were composed of seven-storey elements stepping down to three-storeys at the seawall walkway. Under the current development application, these elements have been substantially reduced to a three-storey built form at the walkway.

The proposed development has been assessed against the CD-1 By-law and Council-approved guidelines and responds to the stated objectives.

Simplified plans, including a site plan and elevations of the proposal, have been included in Appendix `B'.

CONCLUSION

The Director of Planning is prepared to approve Development Application Number DE405360, subject to various conditions to be met prior to the issuance of the development permit. One of these conditions is that the form of development first be approved by Council.

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