CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Thursday, June 22, 1995, at 7:10 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third
Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and
Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip, Kwan,
Price, Puil and Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Bellamy (Sick Leave)
Councillor Kennedy (Civic Business)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK: Nancy Largent
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of the Standing Committee
on Planning and Environment
June 22, 1995
The Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as
contained in the following clauses of the attached report:
Cl.1 Draft Airport MasterPlan Presentation
Cl.2 Significant Rezoning Applications
Cl.3 Planning the False Creek Flats -
Process and Staffing
Cl.4 CD-1 Rezoning Rationale - 705 West Broadway
Cl.5 Rezoning Issues - International Village
COMMITTEE REPORTS CONT'D
Draft Airport MasterPlan Presentation
(Clause 1)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT Clause 1 of the attached report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Significant Rezoning Applications
(Clause 2) and
CD-1 Rezoning Rationale - 705 West Broadway
(Clause 4)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee as set out in Clauses 2
and 4 of the attached report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Planning the False Creek Flats -
Process and Staffing
(Clause 3)
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT the overview planning process for False Creek Flats be
approved to proceed when staff resources are available in mid-1996, and
following Council direction on transportation and goods movement needs
in False Creek Flats that will be part of the City's overall
transportation study.
- LOST
(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip,
Price and the Mayor opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 3
of the attached report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Kwan and Sullivan opposed)
COMMITTEE REPORTS CONT'D
Planning the False Creek Flats -
Process and Staffing
(Clause 3 cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT Recommendation B of the Committee be amended to provide for
100% cost recovery.
- LOST
(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
Rezoning Issues - International Village
(Clause 5)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 5
of the attached report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed to Recommendations F, H and I)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Committee adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
JUNE 22, 1995
A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and
Environment was held on Thursday, June 22, 1995, at 2:00 p.m., in
Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Councillor Price, Chair
Mayor Owen
Councillor Chiavario
Councillor Clarke
Councillor Hemer
Councillor Ip
Councillor Kennedy (Clauses 1-3)
Councillor Kwan
Councillor Puil
Councillor Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Bellamy (Sick Leave)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK: Nancy Largent
Recorded Vote
Unless otherwise indicated, votes of the Committee on all items are
unanimous.
Adoption of Minutes
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
meeting of June 1, 1995, were adopted as circulated.
INFORMATION
1. Draft Airport MasterPlan Presentation File: 8035-2
The Committee was advised that the presentation on the Draft
Vancouver International Airport MasterPlan had been postponed at the
request of the Airport Authority. It is expected members of Council
will receive invitations to attend a future meeting in connection with
the MasterPlan.
RECOMMENDATION
2. Significant Rezoning Applications File: 5303-2
The Committee had before it a list of significant rezoning
applications prepared by the Planning Department (on file). Ms. Lynda
Chalis, Planner, reviewed an application by Brook Development Ltd. to
rezone 1100 - 1114 Burnaby Street from RM-5A to CD-1 to permit reuse of
existing buildings for a hostel. There are two principal issues:
existing policy does not support new hotels in the West End residential
area; and parking may also be an issue.
The Committee noted the Planning Department had withdrawn its
presentation on 980 - 990 Station Street (Freightlands) in view of a
recommendation that this application be withheld pending the outcome of
the Transportation and Planning overviews in the False Creek Flats area
(Clause 3 of this report).
The following motion by Councillor Kennedy was put and CARRIED.
Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
THAT the Planning Department presentation on 1100-1114 Burnaby
Street be received for information.
3. Planning the False Creek Flats
- Process and Staffing File: 1306-6
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated May 10, 1995 (on
file), in which the Associate Directors of Planning, Central Area and
City Plans divisions, recommended a planning process and outlined
staffing and resources needed to implement the Industrial Lands Strategy
in the False Creek Flats. The Planning process will involve provision
for key overall transportation needs, streets, infrastructure and zoning
schemes, and consider one or more large site rezonings.
Clause No. 3 Continued
The Associate Directors submitted for consideration the options of
proceeding with the overview planning process when staff resources are
available in mid-1996, or proceeding in mid-1995 in conjunction with the
assessment of transportation and goods movement needs in False Creek
Flats that will be part of the City's overall transportation study. The
Associate Directors further recommended that the appropriateness of
major rezonings in the False Creek Flats be determined as a result of
the planning and transportation overviews, and that the rezoning
application for the Trillium (Freightlands) site at 940 - 60 Station
Street be held until overview work is complete.
The General Manager of Community Services recommended planning in
the area proceed immediately, as reflected in recommendation A of this
report. The General Manager further recommended that the
appropriateness of major rezonings in the False Creek Flats be
determined as a result of the planning and transportation overviews,
generally as reflected in Recommendation B of this report, as amended by
Council to reflect its decision not to hold the rezoning application for
the Trillium site, as reflected in Recommendation C of this report.
Mr. Larry Beasley, Associate Director of Planning - Central Area
Planing, reviewed the proposed planning process and how it will
coordinate with the overall transportation study. There are two views
of industrial potential. The first is that city-serving industry should
continued to be defined as in the past as mainstream industrial
activity; or secondly, there may be non- traditional combinations which
can enforce industrial activities. Mr. Beasley briefly reviewed the
proposal for the Trillium site, as well as discussions that have been
held with CN and with Finning Ltd. with respect to their sites. Mr.
Beasley also responded to queries regarding how the transportation study
and the planning overview can happen at the same time.
Mr. Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services,
indicated the False Creek Flats area is critical with respect to the
potential for transportation needs of the City. However, the
Engineering Department can certainly advance consideration relevant to
this area if Council wishes, although the eventual outcome of the
process will remain unknown.
Clause No. 3 Continued
Dr. Ann McAfee, Associate Director of Planning - City Plans, noted
many City serving industries are not well set out in existing industrial
schedules. Once the schedules are reported back for Council's approval,
some proposals meeting a contemporary standard may not require rezoning.
Ms. Christine DeMarco, Industrial Planner, indicated that judging
by current demand, the City continues to need the False Creek Flats for
city-serving industry. Central Area Planning believes it may be
possible to mix in other uses without affecting industrial capacity, but
past experience with such mixes has not been good. Ms. DeMarco also
provided statistics with respect to available industrial land in the
City and the vacancy rate.
Mr. Mike Currie, Finning Ltd., noted its Great Northern Way
location is inappropriate now in terms of access for Finning's main
customer base and employee housing requirements. A move is inevitable,
but not imminent, and the company is prepared to await the outcome of
the transportation study and planning overview. Mr. Currie also
clarified several references to Finning's plans in the policy report,
and indicated any financial contribution to the planning overview made
by Finning would be on the basis of its genuine participation. (Mr.
Beasley clarified staff are not recommending any contribution from
anyone other than normal rezoning fees.)
The following delegations supported the proposed planning overview,
to proceed immediately, and requested the Trillium application not be
held but proceed concurrently:
- Bob Williams, VanCity Enterprises;
- Dale McClanaghan, VanCity Enterprises;
- Kath Klassen, area resident;
- Brenda Yablon, area resident;
- Ms. Quesla, Freighthouse Society;
- John Weinmar, SPOTA;
- Phil Levine, IBI Group representing applicant (brief filed);
- David Thom, IBI Group representing applicant; and
- Richard Henriquez, Henriquez & Partners representing
applicant.
Clause No. 3 Continued
The following are some of the points made by the foregoing
speakers:
- it would be uneconomic and unreasonable to require property
owners interested in development to wait a further year and a
half or more;
- it should not be necessary to complete the entire City
transportation overview to ascertain where corridors need to
be reserved in False Creek Flats;
- the Trillium site is on the boundary between the Flats and the
amenities of North False Creek, and should be treated as a
transitional site rather than reserved for traditional
industry;
- the Trillium site offers exciting possibilities for mixed use
development;
- if the Trillium site were developed for traditional industrial
uses, the residents of Atlantic Street would be isolated, and
would have safety, access and other concerns;
- previous policy statements such as the East False Creek Plan
have envisioned development other than industrial on the
Trillium site.
The following speakers supported a planning overview process for
the False Creek Flats, but did not support fast tracking that process,
or permitting the Trillium application to proceed at this time:
- John Beckholfer, Grandview Woodlands Area Council;
- Rachel Rosen, Environmental Youth Alliance; and
- Frank Frigon, Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood Association.
Some of the points made by the foregoing speakers follow:
- the neighbourhood is very concerned that the False Creek area
be dealt with as a whole and that any rezonings be considered
only in the context of completed transportation and planning
overviews;
Clause No. 3 Continued
- the transportation overview should be considered first because
any decisions made as a result will have important
ramifications for the planning overview;
- adequate time should be allowed for full public consultation
at a reasonable pace;
- the notification area should be widened for this planning
review since a two-block radius is hardly feasible in dealing
with an industrial area; and
- specific concerns were expressed over the potential impact of
Malkin Bypass on Grandview Cut and surrounding neighbourhood
traffic.
Staff provided clarification with respect to notification
processes, and indicated the nature of the False Creek Flats area would
be taken into account.
The Committee supported the need for a planning overview process in
the False Creek area now that the Industrial Lands Strategy has been
completed. However, the Committee differed as to timing, with some
members feeling the transportation overview should be concluded first.
There was also a difference of opinion with respect to handling of
rezoning applications for the Trillium site, with some members feeling
all applications should be held, and others feeling work could proceed
concurrently where Council indicates on the understanding no final
decision would be reached until the overviews were completed.
The following motion by Councillor Kwan put and LOST.
THAT the overview planning process for False Creek Flats be
approved to proceed when staff resources are available in mid-1996,
and following Council direction on transportation and goods
movement needs in False Creek Flats that will be part of the City's
overall transportation study.
(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip,
Price and the Mayor opposed)
Clause No. 3 Continued
The following motions by Councillor Clarke were put and CARRIED.
Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT the overview planning process for False Creek Flats be
approved to proceed in mid-1995, in conjunction with the
assessment of transportation and goods movement needs in False
Creek Flats that will be part of the City's overall
transportation study;
AND FURTHER THAT the following staff resources (positions
subject to evaluation by the General Manager of Human
Resources) and operating budget, totalling $90,000, to be
funded from Contingency Reserve, be approved to complete the
False Creek Flats overview:
- Senior Planner for 6 months at $ 36,300
- Civil Engineer for 6 months at $ 27,700
- Consultant budget of $ 20,000
- Overtime budget of $ 3,000
- Public Consultation budget of $ 3,000.
B. THAT the appropriateness of major rezonings in the False Creek
Flats be determined as a result of the planning and
transportation overviews; if the decision is to consider any
major rezonings, that work proceed when existing staff
resources are available (either mid-1996 or early 1997,
depending upon when all work commences), based on 50% cost
recovery through regular fees for large site rezonings;
FURTHER THAT for rezoning applications felt worthy by Council
of further consideration, applicants be offered the option to
have their applications considered, contingent on voluntary
contributions by the rezoning applicants to provide full
recovery of new City costs when coupled with rezoning fees,
and subject to a report back on staff resources and operating
budget to complete this work, generally as outlined in
Appendix B.
Clause No. 3 Continued
C. THAT the rezoning application for the Trillium site (940-60
Station Street) be considered concurrently with overview work
on the understanding that no final decision will be reached
until the transportation and planning overviews are completed.
(Councillors Kwan and Sullivan opposed)
The following motion by Councillor Kwan was put and LOST.
THAT Recommendation B of the Committee be amended to provide for
100% cost recovery.
(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
Councillor Kennedy left the meeting prior to consideration of the
foregoing motions.
4. CD-1 Rezoning Rationale - 705 West Broadway
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated May 24, 1995 (on
file), in which the Associate Director of Planning - Land Use and
Development sought direction in assessing a proposed rezoning for
increased density at 705 West Broadway. The existing hotel exceeds the
permitted FSR in the C-3A district, and staff would normally apply a
public amenity or heritage bonus analysis. The applicant believes that
replacing the parking lot on the northerly portion of the Holiday Inn
site with a residential building would improve the streetscape on West
8th Avenue and providing a 565 m2 public assembly space offers
sufficient public benefit to justify support for a 4-storey market
residential development at a density of 2.34 FSR.
Staff believe the application provides insufficient justification
for the proposed density. The General Manager of Community Services
recommended that in considering the rezoning application, planning staff
should seek public amenities generally equal in value to the development
potential that rezoning would confer to the site, in accordance with
usual policy. An alternative submitted for consideration, instructing
planning staff
Clause No. 4 Continued
to give a high priority to elements to the application and disregard the
hotel's increased non-conformity, is reflected in the recommendation of
this report.
Mr. Tom Phipps, Planner, reviewed the issues of density and
amenities with comparisons to Broadway commercial and residential areas.
The Planning Department is concerned about a precedent which will be set
in the eyes of other owners and applicants should the application
proceed as envisioned by the developer. Should Council feel a higher
priority should be attached to aspects of the application, the Planning
Department can consider it accordingly.
Mr. Chuck Brook, applicant, briefly reviewed the chronology of the
application. Originally, the application included artist live/work
studios as the proposed public amenity. However, consultations with the
neighbourhood ascertained the neighbours were concerned about late night
noises, smells, and similar impacts, and felt there is a clear need for
a neighbourhood public assembly space in the Fairview Slopes area.
Because of this change in direction the application has been in the
works for some time. In addition to the public assembly space, the
unsightly parking lot will be converted to housing and the owners have
also agreed to a substantial upgrading of the hotel frontage suggested
by City staff. An amenity of the magnitude proposed by City staff would
be excessive. Mr. Brook urged Council to permit the application to
proceed on the basis of the amenities already offered.
Mr. Eugene Kwan, representing the hotel owners, felt the owners
have bent over backwards to satisfy the City, Planning Department and
community. The process has been a difficult one.
Mr. Ted Droettboom, General Manager of Community Services,
confirmed this has not been a good process and felt both the City and
the applicant share responsibility. However, Mr. Droettboom
acknowledged City staff were at fault by not providing consistent
guidelines.
Mr. Rick Scobie, Associate Director of Planning - Land Use and
Development, reviewed normal City amenities policy in dealing with
rezonings which call for density greater than that existing on the site.
The question is not so much the nature of the amenity as what value it
has relative to the value offered by the rezoning. Whichever option is
selected by Council will affect staff's perspective with respect to
reviewing this application.
Clause No. 4 Continued
Mr. Brook felt the issue of precedent should not arise since this
is a one-of-a-kind site. The hotel has been there for thirty years, and
the proposal is unusual in that the densification will enhance the areas
livability.
Mr. Phipps agreed the development is rather unusual, but the
assembly of this site is not unusual and staff can anticipate similar
assemblies of land and applications.
The Committee noted a representative of the Fairview Slopes
Association and an area resident were present to speak in support of the
applicant's position. However, after being advised the Committee would
instruct the Planning Department accordingly, the representatives did
not speak.
The following motion by Councillor Puil was put and CARRIED.
Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
THAT in considering a rezoning application for 705 West Broadway to
accommodate the existing hotel and additional development, Planning
staff should give a high priority to the combined public benefits
of West 8th Avenue residential development and a public amenity,
and disregard the increased non-conformity of the hotel.
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
5. Rezoning Issues - International Village
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated June 6, 1995 (on
file), in which the Associate Director of Planning - Central Area sought
Council direction on key planning issues raised by an application with
respect to International Village. Henderson Development Ltd. (formerly
Interville Development Ltd.) has applied to amend the False Creek North
Official Development Plan and the approved CD-1 zoning and form of
development for International Village (Sub-area B) in False Creek North.
The developer contends that the current scheme is not economically
viable.
Clause No. 5 Continued
The Committee also had before it a report from the Chinatown
Historic Area Planning Committee dated June 13, 1995 (on file),
recommending the parking standard be reviewed to ensure it does not
serve as a disincentive to the development of cultural and recreational
uses, and supporting a review of the residential parking standards for
International Village with a view to adjusting requirements to no less
than one parking space per residential unit.
Changes referenced included the following:
- increasing the number of residential units;
- public requirements to serve more housing including family and
social housing, daycare and park space;
- social housing provisions on and off site;
- commercial floor space redistribution;
- pedestrian access and views through marketplace development;
- public views effected by parcel E tower proposal;
- increasing tower heights;
- parking standards and requirements; and
- changing Abbott Street from one-way to two-way traffic.
Mr. Larry Beasley, Associate Director of Planning - Central Area,
reminded Council there is already zoning on this site and development
permits have been acquired for most of these buildings. However, the
owners are concerned about economics and want to reconsider some
aspects. Mr. Beasley emphasized that much of what is proposed is
consistent with the vision for this area, and that the scheme by and
large should be pursued because it is equal to or better than the
existing zoning.
Mr. Mike Kemble, Planner, reviewed the issues still needing to be
resolved, noting the City is not in agreement with the developer on four
issues. Because of the increase in housing, the official development
plan requires an increase in some public amenities. The developer is
prepared to agree to all except the park requirement, and staff are
requesting permission to negotiate further on this issue. The
additional tower on parcel E and its impact on view corridors in the
existing ODP is also an issue. Mr. Kemble described the fairly limited
corridor, one of three protected locations in False Creek. The Planning
Department feels it will be possible to reconfigure the view corridor
with further discussion. Mr. Kemble noted the remaining two issues
relate to transportation.
Clause No. 5 Continued
Mr. Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation, discussed
the developer's requests to decrease the parking requirement and to
change Abbott Street from one-way to two-way traffic. Mr. Adam noted
International Village parking standards are based on experience with
other projects in the downtown area, and Engineering believes they
should be maintained. With respect to Abbott Street, the street system
in the area was determined after extensive discussion and the existing
system adopted by City Council as an integrated whole. Examination of
transportation patterns in the area suggest the proposal for two-way
traffic would create gridlock and cause short-cutting through
neighbourhoods at peak periods.
Mr. Allen Lai, Henderson Development Ltd., confirmed a few areas of
disagreement remain to be discussed further. Henderson development is
certainly willing to discuss the park issue further with staff, hoping
they will take into consideration the very marginal increase in value
created by the proposed changes.
Mr. Graham McGarva, Baker McGarva Hart, spoke to the issue of lines
of view, noting maintenance of views is also an objective of the
developer. A solution can be worked out which will provide for
alternate views.
Mr. Lai and Mr. McGarva also discussed the issues of parking and
the street system, noting their development is in a unique situation of
being completely self contained. Because dependence on the car will not
be so great, parking can be safely reduced, but the developer has agreed
with representatives of Chinatown it should not be reduced lower than
one parking space per unit. With respect to the street system, a
consultant was commissioned to review the traffic patterns.
Mr. Brian Wallace, transportation consultant, reviewed the issue of
accessibility to commercial property and the inconveniences which will
be occasioned by keeping Abbott one-way. Components of traffic plans
have been changed in the past, since different designs call for
different treatments.
Mr. Jack Chow and Mr. Rod Chow (brief filed), requested that
Carrall Street also be changed to two-way traffic. The Chinatown
community would also like to see wider sidewalks in the development and
a large funnel opening up to the Keefer steps. Recognizing the short-
fall of parking in the area, they felt International Village parking
should be maximized rather than reduced.
Clause No. 5 Continued
Mr. Roger Bailey, Gastown BIA (brief filed), requested Council not
reaffirm one-way traffic. There is a huge amount of change in the
Gastown community and they would like to see the problem of heavy
traffic addressed. There is no basis for one-way traffic couplets in
this area, since such streets only encourage heavy commuter use.
The Committee was generally supportive of staff recommendations
reflected in Recommendations A through G of this report. However, the
Committee was prepared to consider a lesser parking standard for the
International Village development and a change in Abbott Street parking
from one-way to two-way. It was also the Committee's view that the
entire street system in this area may require further review.
The following motions by Councillor Chiavario were put and CARRIED.
Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT staff may consider an increase in residential units in
International Village, through decreasing the average unit
size within the current maximum residential building area, and
converting commercial building area to additional residential
units, subject to resolution of urban design and massing
concerns, and provision of additional public requirements, for
report back as part of the rezoning referral report;
B. THAT the payment-in-lieu value for additional International
Village park requirement be negotiated between City and Park
Board staff and the developer and reported to the Park Board
and Council prior to referral of the rezoning application to
Public Hearing;
C. THAT staff may consider changes to social housing provisions
that would alter the mix and location of housing types in
International Village, as outlined in this report, including
the provision of payment-in-lieu for off-site housing units,
for report back as part of the rezoning referral report;
Clause No. 5 Continued
D. THAT staff may consider changes to the distribution of
commercial uses in International Village, within the overall
maximum amounts now permitted, subject to submission of a
retail impacts study that addresses Central Area Plan policy
objectives, and that is reviewed with local shopping area
interests including Chinatown and Victory Square, for report
back as part of the rezoning referral report;
E. THAT staff may consider changes to the marketplace form of
development on parcel E in International Village, for report
back as part of the rezoning referral report, based on the
following objectives:
- providing a clear, public pedestrian way diagonally
through the development from Abbott to Pender Streets,
that is open during normal business hours;
- providing a major public gathering place centrally located
and accessible from the pedestrian way; and
- providing a strong response in the treatment of corner
entrances and internal pedestrian way reflecting the
former Gastown rail alignment.
F. THAT staff may consider a new tower as generally proposed on
the southeast corner of parcel E and consequent amendments to
the FCN ODP view corridor of 'The Lions' from Creekside Park
waterfront walkway viewpoints, subject to resolution of urban
design and massing concerns, and based on the following
objectives:
- retaining a focused, framed view of 'The Lions' between
the towers on parcel E and as proposed on the adjacent
Block 17, from an approximate 30 m extended viewpoint
along the waterfront walkway north of the Science World
extension;
- designating alternate views of 'The Lions' from upland
public walkway areas in the park; and
- shaping the upper portion of the parcel E tower to
minimize its profile and impact on the mountain skyline.
Clause No. 5 Continued
FURTHER THAT staff be directed to consider alternate view
corridors of the Sun Tower from Creekside and Andy Livingstone
Park locations, and views from the Abbott and Keefer
intersection, for report back as part of the rezoning referral
report.
G. THAT staff may consider increases to the maximum building
heights on parcels A, B, D, E and F in International Village,
subject to resolution of urban design and massing concerns,
for report back as part of the rezoning referral report.
The following motion by Councillor Clarke was put and CARRIED.
Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
H. THAT currently approved parking standards for International
Village not be reaffirmed, but that a range of alternatives
including payment-in-lieu be considered for report back as
part of the rezoning referral report.
The following motions by Councillor Chiavario were put and CARRIED.
Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
I. THAT the previously approved one-way Abbott/Carrall couplet
and other street system not be reaffirmed.
J. THAT the following motion be referred to the Transportation
Plan Steering Committee for report back to Council:
"THAT the Planning Department, in consultation with the
Engineering Department, report back on a process and resources
to complete an urban design review of the area of False Creek
North east of the Cambie Bridge and south of International
Village, with the intent to:
Clause No. 5 Continued
- provide an overall vision that will tie all aspects of the
area into a positive, coherent urban environment,
reflecting and reinforcing the City's transportation
priorities;
- regularize and humanize the streetscapes in regard to
adjacent uses, positive building facades, and public realm
treatments, especially along Pacific Boulevard South;
- identify alternatives for the 'under building' areas of
Pacific Boulevard North west from Abbott Street;
- moderate the effects of bridge structures and major
facility frontages;
- identify positive uses for sites in the vicinity of the
Georgia Viaduct structures;
- confirm a streetcar alignment along Pacific Boulevard
South;
- confirm a variety of comfortable and attractive pedestrian
linkages to surrounding areas; and
- consider impacts of buses used for access to sport and
cultural facilities and how their impact might be
mitigated on adjacent neighbourhoods;
AND THAT this work be scheduled so as to guide future zonings
for the area."
(Councillor Kwan opposed to recommendations F, H and I)
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The Committee adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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