REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
JULY 26, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, July 26, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Lynne Kennedy, Chair
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Sandy McCormick (Leave of Absence) |
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator |
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting of June 28, 2001, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. 1177 West Pender Street-Extension of Building Permit
No. BU414049 (File: 2608 )
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated July 13, 2001, in which the Chief Building Official recommended Council refuse a request for an extension of Building Permit No. BU414049 for 1l77 West Pender Street. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendation.
Peter Sweeney, Manager of Building Inspection Branch, reviewed the report and responded to questions.
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT City Council refuse a request for an extension of Building Permit No. BU414049 for 1177 West Pender Street.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous Building at
4124 West 14th Avenue (File: 2701)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated June 25, 2001, in which the City Building Inspector recommended Council declare the building and site at 4124 West 14th Avenue a nuisance and dangerous to public safety. It was also recommended the owner be ordered to demolish the building, remove resulting debris and discarded materials from the site and provide a chain-link fence around the property perimeter. It was further recommended that should the owner fail to comply, the City Building Inspector be authorized to carry out the work at the owner's expense. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.
Peter Sweeney, Manager of Building Inspection Branch, and Diane Shepherd, Property Use Inspector, reviewed the report and responded to questions.
Harry Waldmees, Owner, spoke in opposition to the recommendation. He advised he is cleaning up the property and expects it to be on the market within two weeks.
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council declare that the building and site at 4124 West 14th Avenue, 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 Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous Building at 4124 West 14th Avenue dated June 25, 2001, and order the Registered owner of the property to demolish the building, remove the resulting demolition debris and discarded materials 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 work outlined in paragraph B above carried out at the expense of the owner.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 2204 York Avenue - Sunset Grill Ltd.
Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub Liquor License (File: 2615-28)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated July 5, 2001, in which the Chief License Inspector requested Council consider the application by Sunset Grill Ltd. for a 55-seat Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub in conjunction with the existing Restaurant-Class 1 at the Sunset Grill, 2204 York Avenue. The General Manager, Community Services submitted the choice of A, B or C for consideration.
Guy Gusdal, License Coordinator, reviewed the report and responded to questions. It was noted that the dedicated voice-mail system did register all public opinions, either for or against the recommendations, despite the fact that some messages were garbled.
The following spoke in opposition to the application:
Maggie Chandler, Area Resident
Elyssa Schmid, Area Resident
Ernest de Beaupré, Area Resident (brief submitted - on file).
Speakers' comments included:
· another neighbourhood drinking establishment is unnecessary as there are already many restaurants with liquor licenses in the area;
· noise at closing time is already excessive and this will increase;
· property values may decrease;
· drug activity may become a problem;
· endorsing this application may set a precedent in the neighbourhood.
The following spoke in favour of the application:
Bert Hick, Agent to the Applicant (brief submitted - on file)
Michelle Denis, Area Resident
Laura Jean Kelly, Area Resident
Diane Styles, Area Resident
Patricia Ricardo, Sunset Grill Employee
Debbie Hutt, Building Manager
Sharon Couch, Sunset Grill Employee
Tim Rankin, Area Resident
Steven Ray, Area Resident
Ruth Cannon, Area Resident
Fred Wilson, Applicant/Owner
Gary Reilly, Applicant/Owner.
Speakers' comments included:
· owners' intent is to carry on as a restaurant along with a small pub;
· increasing revenue is essential to operating a successful business;
· there is strong community support;
· no problems have occurred with either police or regulatory bodies;
· inclusion of a pub will increase use of facility as a congenial, safe meeting place;
· patrons consider owners as responsible citizens and good business operators;
· building management has had no complaints from tenants;
· endorsement would be a benefit to the City as it provides options for tourists.
MOVED by Councillor Clarke
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council, having considered the opinion of area residents and business operators of the community as determined by neighbourhood notification and public meeting, the proximity of residential developments, traffic patterns,road access, availability of parking, noise impacts and overall design, endorse the application by Sunset Grill Ltd., for a 55-seat Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub in conjunction with the existing Restaurant-Class 1 at the Sunset Grill, 2204 York Avenue, subject to:
i) A Time-Limited Development Permit;
ii) A signed Good Neighbour Agreement prior to the issue of a business license;
iii) The hours of operation be limited to Sunday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight and Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.;
iv) No live amplified musical instruments permitted and all live entertainment will be limited to a maximum of two performers at any given time;
v) No exotic entertainment;
vi) No stage, dance floor, games area or Cabaret-style lighting or sound system shall be permitted;
vii) No Designated Food Option (DFO) seats in the adjoining restaurant seating area.
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
4. Congregate Housing for Seniors (File: 4661)
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated July 9, 2001 in which the Director of City Plans, the Director of the Housing Centre and the Director of Social Planning, in consultation with the Chief Building Official, the General Manager of Engineering Services, and the Director of Legal Services requested Council refer proposed amendments to by-laws related to congregate housing to Public Hearing, and if approved, to enact guidelines for congregate housing for seniors and relative parking by-laws. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.
Heike Roth, Zoning Policy Planner, reviewed the report and responded to questions.
MOVED by Councillor Puil
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix A of Policy Report Congregate Housing for Seniors dated July 9, 2001, to amend the definition of Special Needs Residential Facility - Congregate Housing to require common areas, support services, and design to accommodate seniors as they age, and that the application be referred to Public Hearing;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law for consideration at the Public Hearing; and
B. THAT, if approved at Public Hearing, the by-law be accompanied at the time of enactment by the Guidelines for Congregate Housing for Seniors, in accordance with Appendix B of Policy Report Congregate Housing for Seniors dated July 9, 2001, and amendments to the Parking By-law, as outlined in Appendix C of Policy Report Congregate Housing for Seniors dated July 9, 2001.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the necessary amendments to the Parking By-law for enactment.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Enhanced Accessibility for Residential (Apartment) Buildings (File: 4651)
This item was withdrawn.
6. Disability Parking Space Requirements (File: 113)
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated July 9, 2001, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of Current Planning, the Director of City Plans, the Chief Building Official, and the Director of Legal Services proposed amendments to the Parking By-law and Building By-law in regard to improved parking accommodation and access to ticketing machines and parking facilities for personswith physical disabilities. The General Manager of Engineering Services recommended approval of Recommendations A and B and as an alternative to Recommendation A, submitted Recommendation C for consideration.
Bob Macdonald, Parking Engineer, Paul Pinsker, Parking & Development Engineer, and John Robertson, Chief Building Official, reviewed the report and responded to questions.
The following spoke in favour of the recommendations:
Paul Tubbe, Co-Chair, Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
Pam Horton, President, BC Coalition of People With Disabilities
Lynn Meredith, Parking Permit Committee (SPARC)
Vince Miele, BC Paraplegic Association
Michael Goldberg, Social Planning Research Council of BC
Clarence Phelps (photographs circulated).
Speakers' comments included:
· compliments to City staff for excellent report that adequately addresses supply and demand issues that have changed dramatically over the past number of years;
· demand will increase as `baby boomers' age;
· all ticketing machines should be accessible;
· veterinary business must have adequate disabled parking to accommodate clients with working animals or pets;
· the recommended improvements will make Vancouver a destination choice for persons with disabilities;
· some parking lots require spaces closer to business entrances;
· all parking spaces for persons with disabilities should be accessible based on:
· providing sufficient width for vans with side-lifts (16' minimum required);
· eliminating all barriers within the parking space;
· posting adequate signage;
· advertising on windshields of vehicles displaying disability decals should be banned;
· the City should encourage the Province to stamp the wheelchair emblem on all disabled drivers' licenses; this would eliminate the need for decals which block vision in windows and potential for theft; this could be used for identification on BC Ferries and toll bridges in future.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the Parking By-law and the Building By-law be amended for disability parking requirements generally as contained in Appendix A of Policy Report Disability Parking Space Requirements, dated July 9, 2001: to increase the requirements for disability spaces, to introduce separate standards for various uses or groups of uses noting that there be no exceptions for veterinary clinics from medical facility uses, to increase the dimensions of disability parking spaces including an increase in vertical clearance from 2.0 metres to 2.3 metres, and to improve requirements for accessibility of ticketing equipment in parking facilities within Vancouver;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare and bring forward the necessary amending by-laws for enactment.
B. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be instructed to examine parking facilities owned by the City and, after enactment of the by-law amendments, to implement changes to enhance accessibility consistent with the upgraded standards as described in this report at the earliest time and to the greatest extent practicable.
CARRIED
(Councillors Clarke and Puil opposed)
7. Lease Terms, Relocation of a Heritage Lane Building and
Other Arrangements for 1125 Pendrell Street (File: 5104)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated July 10, 2001, in which the Director of Current Planning in consultation with the Manager of Real Estate Services sought Council approval to lease the easterly portion of the City-owned lot at 1125 Pendrell Street to the Vancouver Heritage Conservation Foundation on a 60-year lease and the relocation of a heritage lane building at 1380 Hornby Street to the rear portion of 1125 Pendrell Street. Council was also asked to provide direction on use of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement to restore and protect the relocated lane building and relaxation to the Zoning and Development By-law, as well as the Subdivision By-law to create separate parcels for the two buildings. The General Managers of Community Services and Corporate Services recommended approval of the recommendations.
MOVED by Mayor Owen
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. That Council approve the lease of the easterly portion ( as generally shown in Appendix "C" of Administrative Report Lease Terms, Relocation of a Heritage Lane Building and Other Arrangements for 1125 Pendrell Street dated July 10, 2001) of the City-owned lot at 1125 Pendrell Street for a nominal sum for a term of 60 years to the Vancouver Heritage Conservation Foundation, in accordance with the terms and conditions described within this report, to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Director of Real Estate Services.
B. THAT Council approve in principle the relocation of the heritage building from the rear of 1380 Hornby Street to the portion of 1125 Pendrell Street to be leased to the Vancouver Heritage Conservation Foundation for the purposes of market housing.
C. THAT the Director of Current Planning in consultation with the Director of Legal Services be instructed to report back with a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Designation Bylaw that provides for the following:
- the restoration and protection of the rear building at 1125 Pendrell Street,
- a compatible subdivision plan to create two separate parcels on 1125
Pendrell Street.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Northeast False Creek Urban Design Plan - Objectives, Key Directions
and False Creek North Official Development Plan Amendments (File: 8204)
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated July 10, 2001, in which the Director of Current Planning, and the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of the Housing Centre, and the Director of Legal Services requested adoption of False Creek Urban Design Plan Objectives and Key Directions. They also sought approval to refer amendments to the False Creek North Official Development Plan (FCNODP) to Public Hearing and endorsement of an amenities and infrastructure requirements package to be associated with the creation of additional density for area 10 (BC Place Stadium of the FCNODP. The City Manager and General Manager of Community Services supported approval of the recommendations.
Larry Beasley, Co-Director of Planning, Michael Gordon, Senior Central Area Planner, and Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer, reviewed the report and responded to questions including information relating to costs and timeframes.
MOVED by Councillor Price
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the Objectives and Policy Directions for the Northeast False Creek Urban Design Plan, as contained in Appendix A of Policy Report Northeast False Creek Urban Design Plan - Objectives, Key Directions and False Creek North Official Development Plan Amendments dated July 10, 2001, be adopted as the guiding policy for amendment of the North False Creek Official Development Plan and ultimately the consideration of rezonings in the Northeast False Creek study area.
B. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the False Creek North Official Development Plan generally in accordance with Appendix B of Policy Report Northeast False Creek Urban Design Plan - Objectives, Key Directions and False Creek North Official Development Plan Amendments dated July 10, 2001, including changes to the roadway network, land use designations, residential units and permitted floor space;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law;
AND FURTHER THAT the application and by-law be referred to a Public Hearing.
C. THAT the amenities and infrastructure requirements for Area 10 (BC Place Stadium) proposed by PavCo, as identified in Appendix C of Policy Report Northeast False Creek Urban Design Plan - Objectives, Key Directions and False Creek North Official Development Plan Amendments dated July 10, 2001, be endorsed for guidance in further detailing the amenities and infrastructure requirements which will be associated with CD-1 rezonings in area 10 (BC Place Stadium site) of the False Creek North Official Development Plan;
AND FURTHER THAT the City endorses the offer of an agreement in principle from PavCo, to allow for an improved barrier-free connection from Georgia Street to Pacific Boulevard on the eastern edge of the Stadium, notingthat the design and financial responsibility for this will be determined during later phases of planning for the Northeast False Creek study area.
D. THAT the Director of Current Planning and General Manager of Engineering Services report back on an urban design review of Pacific Boulevard between Burrard & Cambie Bridges, the review to be undertaken by Allen Jacobs, author of Great Streets.
E. THAT consideration be given to extending the aesthetics of Yaletown, including the dock, between Smithe & Nelson along Mainland.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
JULY 26, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, July 26, 2001, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Mayor Philip Owen
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Sandy McCormick (Leave of Absence)
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator |
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Chinatown Revitalization Program: Proposed Public Realm Improvements to the Forecourt of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park and Garden and the Chinatown Memorial Square (Requires 8 affirmative votes) (File: 8102/1602)
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
A. THAT up to $120,000 be approved for installation of the Chinatown Memorial Square Place Marker from the 2001 Capital Budget allocation for the Downtown Eastside.
B. THAT $80,000 be approved for improvements to the forecourt of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park and Garden from the 2001 Capital Budget allocation for the Downtown Eastside.
C. THAT $30,000 be approved as a grant to the Chinese Cultural Centre Society for improvements to portions of the Chinese Cultural Centre adjacent to the forecourt of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park and Garden from the 2001 Capital Budget allocation for the Downtown Eastside.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
2. Pennsylvania Hotel - 412 Carrall Street (Requires 8 affirmative votes)
(File: 2151/4656)
Councillor Don Lee raised the concern that he might be in conflict of interest on this item. While it was agreed that in most circumstances, Councillors should obtain a legal opinion, in this instance, Council agreed there was no conflict.
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT Council approve a grant of $500,000 to the Greater Vancouver Housing Corporation (GVHC) for the purchase and renovation of the Pennsylvania Hotel (formerly the Portland Hotel) at 412 Carrall St. with the grant to be paid on completion of the renovations and registration of a Housing Agreement that will:
a) prohibit the sale of the property without the City's consent,
b) require the operation of the dwelling units in the renovated building for non-profit housing for low-income singles at GAIN rates,
c) require the closure of the pub and the City's approval of any non-residential uses in the building, and
d) require the City's approval of any redevelopment of the property,
and such other terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Directors of Legal Services, Central Area Planning and the Housing Centre, noting that no legal rights or obligations shall arise or be created until all legal documentation is fully executed to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
The source of funds would be the Downtown Eastside Capital Plan ($450,000) and the Affordable Housing Fund ($50,000).
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
3. Form of Development: 1055 West 41st Avenue (File: 2605)
MOVED by Councillor Price
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 1055 West 41st
Avenue be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE405610, prepared by Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department March 9, 2001", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
July 26, 2001
Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the foregoing report:
Cl.1: 1177 West Pender Street - Extension of Building Permit No. BU414049
C1.2: Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous Building at 4124 West 14th Avenue
C1.3: 2204 York Avenue - Sunset Grill Ltd.
Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub Liquor License
C1.4: Congregate Housing for Seniors
C1.5: Enhanced Accessibility for Residential (Apartment) Buildings - Withdrawn
C1.6: Disability Parking Space Requirements
C1.7: Lease Terms, Relocation of a Heritage Lane Building and
Other Arrangements for 1125 Pendrell Street (BY REQUIRED MAJORITY)
C1.8: Northeast False Creek Urban Design Plan - Objectives, Key Directions
and False Creek North Official Development Plan Amendments
Clauses 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8 of this report, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(CLAUSE 7 CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY)
Clause 5
This item was withdrawn.
Clauses 3 and 6
Moved by Councillor Don Lee
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 3 and 6 of this report, be approved.
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed to Clause 3)
(Councillors Clarke and Puil opposed to Clause 6)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Price
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Security (File: 1001)
The status of City Hall security relating to the transit strike was discussed.
The City Manager was asked to provide the following:
i) names of individuals barred from entering City Hall on Thursday, July 26, 2001;
ii) the reasons they were barred;
iii) the date on which they may re-enter City Hall again.
The Council adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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