ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: October 2, 2001
Author/Local: J. Baxter/6656

RTS No. 02307

CC File No. 2607

Council: October 16, 2001

TO:	Vancouver City Council
FROM:	Director of Current Planning
SUBJECT:	Form of Development: 4500 Oak Street

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 4480-4650 Oak Street (4500 Oak Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE406083, prepared by Davidson Yuen Simpson Architects and stamped "Received, Community Services, Development Services August 16, 2001", 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 revised form of development for the northwest portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as Children's and Women's Health Centre.

BACKGROUND AND SITE DESCRIPTION

At a Public Hearing on April 28, 1977, City Council approved a rezoning of this site from RS-1 (One-Family Dwelling District) and RT-2 (Two-Family Dwelling District) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development District). Council also approved in principle the form of development for these lands. CD-1 By-law Number 5091 was enacted on June 14, 1977.

At a subsequent Public Hearing on June 24, 1999 Council approved a text amendment to permit an increase in floor area to accommodate Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 of a Master Plan dated February 18, 1998. The Plan serves as a general guide for development of the Children's and Women's Health Centre site. CD-1 By-law Number 8098 was enacted on October 19, 1999.

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 DE406083. This approval was subject to various conditions, including Council's approval of the form of development. The latter condition is the only condition to be met prior to issuance of the development permit.

DISCUSSION

The proposal involves the placement of a 528 square metres (5,616 square feet) portable building, to be used as an administrative office for the existing B.C. Research Institute staff for a 5-year limited period of time expiring December 31, 2006.

The proposed development is a one-storey flat-roofed portable building, approximately 15.85 metres (52 feet) wide and 32.87 metres (107.83 feet) long set back about 13 metres (42.65 feet) from the existing perimeter access road. No additional parking is required for this building since the staff are simply relocating within the site.

Additional layered landscaping will be added adjacent to the proposed portable building, with particular emphasis to screening parallel to the access road. One existing tree will have to be removed to accommodate the proposed building. Rooftop mechanical units will be screened. The building is clad in wood siding with aluminum windows. Colours will be selected to complement the adjacent buildings.

The proposed development has been assessed against the CD-1 By-law 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 has approved Development Application Number DE406083, subject to approval of the form of development by Council, prior to the issuance of the development permit.

Link to Appendices A and B

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