These minutes will be approved by Vancouver City Council at its meeting on September 28, 2004.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, September 16, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Anne Roberts, Chair
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ABSENT: |
Councillor David Cadman (Leave of Absence - Civic Business)
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Laura Kazakoff, Meeting Coordinator |
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meetings of July 8 and July 22, 2004, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Proposed Amendment to Subdivision By-law No. 5208 -
Reclassification of 3570 McGill Street (File 113/5306)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated August 12, 2004, in which the Subdivision Approving Officer recommended Council refuse an application to reclassify the property at 3570 McGill Street from Category C to Category A for the purpose of subdivision in accordance with the minimum parcel size requirements of Schedule A, Table 1, of the Subdivision By-law. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendation.
Dave Murphy, Subdivision and Strata Title Coordinator, provided an overview of the Administrative Report.
Barry Cleator spoke in support of staff's recommendation and noted that if the property were subdivided it would be 40% smaller than other adjacent properties. He noted the block had previously gone through the reclassification process and the application was refused; he does not feel the classification should now be changed for one owner.
Evan Davies also expressed support for the recommendation and noted concern with the large amount of fill which has been added to the property over the last five years.
Lina Reid, applicant, spoke in opposition to staff's recommendation and in support of her application for reclassification of the property. She noted the existing house currently sits on one 33-foot section of the 66-foot lot and the remainder of the site is underutilized. Subdivision would allow the provision for two affordable homes which are in demand in the city. Ms. Reid also pointed out that all of the lots directly across the lane are 33 feet wide.
Mr. Murphy responded to questions regarding concerns raised by the foregoing speakers and regarding the Subdivision By-law and its purpose.
MOVED by Mayor Campbell
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT Council approve the application to reclassify the property at 3570 McGill Street from Category `C' to Category `A' of Schedule A, Table 1, of Subdivision By-law No. 5208.
CARRIED
(Councillors Louie and Stevenson opposed)
2. Nuisance and Dangerous Building at 7238 Knight Street (File 2701)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated August 4, 2004, in which the City Building Inspector recommended the property at 7238 Knight Street be declared a nuisance and dangerous to public safety and the property owners be ordered to pull down and demolish the building and erect a chain-link fence around the perimeter of the property. It was also recommended the City Building Inspector be authorized to carry out the work if the property owner fails to do so, and that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to commence legal proceedings, at her discretion. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Peter Sweeney, Manager, Building Inspection, with the aid of photographs, provided an overview of the report and the rationale for staff's recommendations. He noted that the property had previously been boarded up but on the last visit it was once again open to the public.
Myron Slobogean advised he is the listing realtor for this property and requested a 60-day extension before the Council order take effect in order to allow the owners time to have the site cleaned up. He further noted he was hopeful of having a firm purchase offer within that period.
MOVED by Mayor Campbell
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council declare that the building at 7238 Knight Street, Lot 47, Except the West 7 feet now road, Blocks 29 to 31, District Lot 200 Plan 1770 PID 013-808-729 is a nuisance and dangerous to public safety pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.
B. THAT Council approve the Resolution attached to the Administrative Report dated August 4, 2004, entitled "Nuisance and Dangerous Building at 7238 Knight Street" and order the property owners to pull down and demolish the building and to provide a chain-link fence around the perimeter of the property within 30 days of a copy of the Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.
C. THAT in the event that the owners fail to comply with this order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector, in his discretion, to carry out the work outlined in paragraph (B) above pursuant to Section 324A(2) of the Vancouver Charter.
D. THAT in the event of the failure of the owners to allow the City Building Inspector and/or his designate access to the site to carry out the work as outlined in paragraph (B) above, the Director of Legal Services is hereby authorized, in her discretion, to commence a legal action or proceeding in relation to the building located at 7238 Knight Street, and may, in her discretion, seek injunctive relief in that action or proceeding in order to bring the building and site into compliance with the City By-laws and Council's resolution.
E. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 7238 Knight Street, in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are violations of the Vancouver Building, Electrical and Standards of Maintenance and Untidy Premises By-laws related to this property and that there is an order of Council against the property.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 330 West Georgia Street - The Fox & Fiddle Corporation
(The Fox and Fiddle) - Liquor Primary Liquor License (File 2613-1)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated August 31, 2004, in which the Chief License Inspector recommended Council endorse the application by The Fox and Fiddle Corporation for a 172 seat Liquor Primary liquor license in conjunction with the existing Restaurant Class 1 at The Fox and Fiddle, 330 West Georgia Street. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Guy Gusdal, Licensing Coordinator, provided an overview of the report.
Dennis Coates, Mair Jensen Blair (materials filed), on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the recommendation. He advised the proposed pub/restaurant combination is suited to the needs of the area and the application was crafted to respond to City policies.
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT Council, having considered the issues and information as outlined in the Administrative Report dated August 31, 2004, entitled "330 West Georgia street - The Fox & Fiddle Corporation (The Fox and Fiddle) - Liquor Primary Liquor License", endorse the application by The Fox & Fiddle Corporation for a 172 seat Liquor Primary liquor license (Neighbourhood Pub) in conjunction with the existing Restaurant Class 1 at The Fox and Fiddle, 330 West Georgia Street, subject to:
i. A Time Limited Development Permit;
ii. A signed Good Neighbour Agreement prior to issuance of a Neighbourhood Pub business license;
iii. Hours of operation of 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Sunday to Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Friday and Saturdays;
iv. No exotic entertainment/dancers or off-premise sales;
v. Adherence to clean air principles; and
vi. No lounge endorsement for the adjoining restaurant seating area Food Primary Liquor License.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
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