Vancouver City Council |
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Date: May 13, 2003
Author/Local: S Hearn/6476
RTS No. 03392
CC File No. 2609
Meeting Date: May 27, 2003
TO:
Vancouver City Council
FROM:
Director of Current Planning
SUBJECT:
Form of Development: 550 Taylor Street
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 598 Taylor Street (550 Taylor Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE406939, prepared by Hancock Bruckner Eng & Wright Architects and stamped "Received, Community Services Group, Development Services April 8th, 2003", 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 June 18, 1997, City Council approved a rezoning of this site from BCPED (BC Place/Expo District) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development District). Council also approved in principle the form of development for these lands. CD-1 By-law No. 7853 was enacted on March 10, 1998. Companion Guidelines (598 Taylor Street, Phase 2b -Block 17, CD-1 Guidelines) were also adopted by Council on the same day.
On February 24, 2000 at a Public Hearing Council approved amendments to various CD-1 By-laws, including 550 Taylor Street, regarding floor space ratio (FSR) allowing for rain screen protection. These amendments (By-law No. 8169) were enacted March 14, 2000.
The site is located at the north east corner of Taylor and Keefer Streets. 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 DE406939. 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 construction of a 26-storey residential tower containing 246 dwelling units plus 11 grade entry three-storey townhouse units, with 3 levels of underground parking providing parking spaces, having vehicular access off of the lane.
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 DE406939, 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.
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