NOTICE OF MEETING

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

DATE:	Thursday, June 13, 2002
TIME:	7:30 p.m.
PLACE:	Council Chamber Third Floor, City Hall 453 West 12th Avenue

Minutes of this meeting.

1. Text Amendment: 289 Alexander Street

Policy Report dated April 19, 2002, refers.

Summary: The proposed text amendment would allow Residential Unit in conjunction with Artist Studio - Class B in ground floor units and add a noise warning in the by-law.

Applicant: Director of Current Planning

Recommended Approval: By the Director of Current Planning

2. Rezoning: 1002 Windermere Street

Policy Report dated April 24, 2002, refers.

Summary: The proposed rezoning would permit the construction of a one- or two-family building. The Subdivision By-law will also require amendment at time of enactment.

Applicant: S. Lalli, Five Rivers Construction

Recommended Approval: By the Director of Current Planning, subject to the following conditions as proposed for adoption by resolution of Council:

THAT, prior to enactment of the by-law, the registered ownershall, at no cost to the City, make arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services for dedication of the south 2.5 ft. of the site for lane purposes.

3. Text Amendment: 800-1100 Pacific Boulevard

Policy Report dated May 2, 2002, refers.

Summary: The proposed text amendments to the CD-1 By-law and the False Creek North Official Development Plan would permit the transfer of additional residential units into Sub-area 5A of the Quayside Neighbourhood.

Applicant: CD-1 By-law: Matt Meehan, Pacific Place Development Corp.

False Creek North ODP: Director of Current Planning

Recommended Approval: By the Director of Current Planning

4. Heritage Designation: 310 Water Street

Administrative Report dated May 15, 2002, refers.

Summary: The proposed Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Designation will secure the conservation and protection of the building and permit a heritage bonus for transfer off-site.

Applicant: Mark Ostry, Acton Johnston Ostry Architects

Recommended Approval: By the Director of Current Planning

5. Rezoning: 801 West Georgia Street

Policy Report dated April 30, 2002, refers.

Summary: The proposed rezoning would permit the construction of a 50-storey mixed-use (residential and hotel) tower.

Applicant: Bing Thom Architects

Recommended Approval: By the Director of Current Planning, subject to the following conditions as proposed for adoption by resolution of Council:

(a) THAT the proposed form of development be approved by Council in principle, generally as prepared by Bing Thom Architects Inc., and stamped "Received, City Planning Department, January 23, 2002", provided that the Director of Planning, or Development Permit Board, may allow minor alterations to the form of development when approving the detailed scheme of development as outlined in (b) below. (Note: Parking below lane is not part of the application.)

(b) THAT, prior to approval by Council of the form of development, the applicant shall obtain approval of a development application by the Director of Planning, or Development Permit Board, who shall have particular regard to the following:

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

(1) design development to the facade treatment of the six levels of above-grade parking to ensure a high-quality of urban design and architectural detailing which are sympathetic to the surrounding buildings and the pedestrian environment;

(2) design development to the ground floor to maximize pedestrian interest and activity, and to ensure the best possible pedestrian friendly environment in this difficult circumstance in which bus and taxi parking are accommodated and vehicular access provided to above- and below grade parking, development to include a very high quality treatment of all exposed surfaces in the porte cohere appropriate to its use and function;

(3) design development to the ground floor to achieve a better and more sympathetic relationship between this lobby floor and the tower above, and also the adjacent Hotel Georgia, including consideration of continuous weather protection for pedestrians, either by projecting canopies over the adjacent City sidewalks or by building overhangs, and to clarify the details of these amenity features;

(4) design development to the massing and articulation of the tower, to refine and clarify the architectural treatments, and to maximize its sense of slimness particularly for the upper portion of the building; and

(5) design development of the dwelling units on the lane side of the building and facing the office building across the lane to achieve an appropriate orientation and layout which maximizes privacy and views;

ACOUSTICS

(6) provision of an air conditioning system in the dwelling units which enables occupants to maintain closed windows in a location subject to high noise levels;

CPTED

(7) design development to take into consideration the principles of CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) having particular regard for:

(i) reducing opportunities for theft in the underground and to improve visibility through full separation of commercial and residential users,

Note to Applicant: This can be achieved by providing complete separation of exits and lobbies for residential and hotel. Design in accordance with section 4.12 of the Parking By-Law.

(ii) reducing opportunities for mischief in exit alcoves and the open loading level, and

Note to Applicant: Secure the commercial/loading area during non-business hours with electronic communication for remote access. Exit doors may not swing over the lane, the exit area can be amalgamated with the driveway so that an alcove is not created.

(iii) reducing opportunities for graffiti on exposed surfaces in the lane through the use of high quality, graffiti resistant building materials;

LANDSCAPE

(8) provision of new street trees adjacent to the development site, the final species, quantity and spacing to the approval of Engineering Services - Streets Division and Park Board regarding tree species; and

ENGINEERING SERVICES

(9) arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services for all existing and proposed encroachments.

(c) THAT, prior to enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the registered owner shall, at no cost to the City:

HERITAGE

(1) enter into a registered modification of the existing Hotel Georgia heritage revitalization agreement to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services, to delete the heritage bonus of 16 192 m² (174,300 sq. ft.) of floor area because it will be included in the CD-1 By-law;

(2) enter into a registered right of way and security agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services, in which the owner agrees:

(i) neither to occupy the new building nor to apply for occupancy permit until the existing Hotel Georgia building has been upgraded as defined in Building Permit BU407483, and

(ii) if the Owner defaults in completing the heritage sensitive seismic upgrading of the existing Hotel Georgia building by the third anniversary of the enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the City may complete the upgrading, at the owner's expense.

ENGINEERING SERVICES

(3) clarify all charges registered in the Land Title Office against title to the lands and modification, extension or release of any charges deemed necessary by the Director of Legal Services. A charge summary, including copies of all charges, must be provided; and

(4) arrange to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services for the undergrounding of all new services to the site, including a review of the impact on the adjacent neighbourhood of any additional cabling that may be necessary to facilitate the under grounding of services.

6. Heritage Designation: 1605 West 14^th Avenue

Administrative Report dated May 30, 2002, refers.

Summary: The proposed Heritage Revitalization would secure the retention of two houses and permit the addition of an infill tower.

Applicant: Robert Turecki Architects

Recommended Approval:By the Director of Current Planning

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