ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: October 16, 2001
Author/Local: J. Baxter/6656

RTS No.02350

CC File No. 2604

Council: October 30, 2001

TO:	Vancouver City Council
FROM:	Director of Current Planning
SUBJECT:	Form of Development: 3588 Crowley Drive

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 3428-3600 Crowley Drive (3588 Crowley Drive being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE405823, prepared by Lawrence Doyle Architect Inc. and stamped "Received, Community Services, Development Services October 9, 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 form of development for this portion of the above-noted CD-1 zoned site.

BACKGROUND AND SITE DESCRIPTION

At a Public Hearing on June 24, 1993, City Council approved a rezoning of this site from M-1 (Industrial District), C-2C (Commercial District) and CD-1 (Comprehensive Development District) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development District). Council also approved in principle the form of development for these lands. CD-1 By-law Numbers 7203 and 7204 were enacted on November 2, 1993. Companion Guidelines (Joyce/Vanness CD-1 Guidelines CD-1 No. 314) were also adopted by Council at that time.

At a subsequent Public Hearing on February 20, 1997, Council approved an amendment to reduce the required parking for residential uses on all development sites within Collingwood Village by 20 to 25 percent, depending on the number and size of dwelling units proposed. This amendment (By-law Number 7717) was enacted on March 25, 1997. Following a Public Hearing on April 10 and 24, 2001, Council approved a text amendment adjusting the tower locations, height and floor plate, and increasing the amount of open space in Sub-areas 7, 8 and 10. CD-1 By-law Number 8340 was enacted on June 5, 2001.

The site is located at the northeast corner of Crowley Drive and Aberdeen Street. 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 DE405823. This approval was subject to various conditions, including Council's approval of the form of development. The latter condition is one of the few outstanding prior-to permit issuance.

DISCUSSION

This CD-1 District consists of 10 sub-areas. The proposal (Sub-area 7, Lot 7D) involves the construction of an 18-storey residential tower (181 dwelling units), with three levels of underground parking providing 190 spaces, having vehicular access from Aberdeen Street.

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 has approved Development Application Number DE405823, 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.

Link to Appendices A and B

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