ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: July 15, 2002
Author/Local: J. Baxter/6656

RTS No.02856

CC File No. 2604

Council: July 30, 2002

TO:	Vancouver City Council
FROM:	Director of Current Planning
SUBJECT:	Form of Development: 1673 Bayshore Drive

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1601-1790 Bayshore Drive (1673 Bayshore Drive being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE404739, prepared by Downs/Archambault & Partners and stamped "Received, Community Services, Development Services March 26, 2002", 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.

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 November 21, 1991, City Council approved a rezoning of this site from CWD (Central Waterfront 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 No. 7232 was enacted on November 9, 1993. Companion guidelines (Bayshore Gardens [1601 West Georgia Street] CD-1 Guidelines) were also adopted by Council at that time.

On February 23, 1999 at a Public Hearing, Council approved amendments to various CD-1 By-laws, including 1673 Bayshore Drive, to include parking and loading relaxation clauses. CD-1 By-law No. 8011 was enacted on April 13, 1999.

The site is located on an existing concrete platform adjacent to the Coal Harbour Seawalk, the Bayshore Marina and the Bayshore Hotel. The platform extends out over the water into the Marina area. The site and surrounding zoning are shown on the attached Appendix _A_.

Subsequent to Council's approval of the CD-1 rezoning, the Development Permit Board approved Development Application Number DE404739. 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

The proposal involves the construction of a two-storey, mixed use building on a concrete platform, having a Neighbourhood Public House (Marine Pub) on the lower level consisting of 65 indoor seats and a 20-seat outdoor patio. The upper level will consist of a Restaurant - Class 1, having 38 indoor seats and a 59-seat outdoor patio. In accordance with Council's licensed premises policy and in order to monitor the impact of these uses on the community, separate, time-limited development permits will be issued for the Pub and the outdoor patio areas. These separate permits will initially be limited to a period of one year from the date of occupancy.

The facility is expected to cater to boat owners, residents of the neighbourhood, and tourists in an area that is designed to encourage pedestrian activity. A total of 25 off-street parking spaces have been secured by lease arrangement, in an underground parkade at 1675 Bayshore Drive. In addition, disability parking space and loading facilities will be located on the City Right-of-Way, adjacent to the building.

It is also anticipated that there will be signage proposed for this development which is not included in the development permit application, and which will require separate permits. The Development Permit Board expressed concerns around the size and nature of such signage, adjacent to the residential neighbourhood, but did indicate that it would support a modest, unlit sign, located on the south side of the building.

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 Development Permit Board has approved Development Application Number DE404739, 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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