REPORT TO COUNCIL
CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Thursday, January 11, 1996, at 2:12 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: Deputy Mayor Clarke
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Hemer,
Ip, Kwan and Price
ABSENT: Mayor Owen (Civic Business)
Councillor Kennedy (Leave of Absence)
Councillor Puil (Leave of Absence)
Councillor Sullivan (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK: Nancy Largent
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole,
Deputy Mayor Clarke in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of the Standing Committee
on Planning and Environment
January 11, 1996
The Council considered the recommendations of the Committee as
contained in the following clauses of the attached report:
Cl.1: Significant Rezoning Applications
Cl.2: 1525 Yew Street - Rossini's Restaurant
COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT'D)
Report of the Standing Committee
on Planning and Environment
January 11, 1996 (cont'd)
Clauses 1 and 2
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as set out in Clauses 1
and 2 of the attached report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Council adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
January 11, 1996
A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and
Environment was held on Thursday, January 11, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., in
Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Councillor Price, Chair
Councillor Bellamy
Councillor Chiavario
Councillor Clarke
Councillor Hemer
Councillor Ip
Councillor Kwan
ABSENT: Mayor Owen (Civic Business)
Councillor Kennedy (Leave of Absence)
Councillor Puil (Leave of Absence)
Councillor Sullivan (Leave of Absence)
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.
1. Significant Rezoning Applications File: 5302-1
The Committee had before it a list of significant rezoning
applications prepared by the Planning Department (on file).
Clause No. 1 cont'd
Mr. Tom Phipps, Planner, reviewed a rezoning application by J.
Moodie/G. Eng to rezone 7400 Oak Street (Oakherst) from RS-1 to
CD-1. The proposal would develop 64 market units in two four-storey
apartment structures adjacent to Oak Street and 60 2.5 storey townhouse
units. Parklane Hospital would be restored to provide 6 residential
units. Mr. Phipps noted this is the first application which has been
received under the Oakridge plan and generally falls within its
guidelines. Issues were reviewed including those related to the "A"
class heritage building on the site and green/open space.
Mr. Phipps also reviewed an application by Brian Sim to rezone 2750
East 18th Avenue from RS-1 to CD-1 to develop a residential school for
children with behavioural problems. Issues include play space,
institutional appearance and tree retention.
The following motion by Councillor Bellamy was put and CARRIED.
Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
THAT the Planning Department presentation on significant
rezoning applications be received for information.
2. 1525 Yew Street - Rossini's Restaurant File: 2612-7
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated December
5, 1995 (on file), in which the Director of Permits and Licenses, in
consultation with the Directors of Environmental Health and Land Use and
Development, recommended Council continue withholding enforcement
against Rossini's Restaurant holding jazz sessions with a maximum of
four musicians from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays at this Class 1
Restaurant. Council had previously instructed staff to withhold
enforcement for a period of one year. The business has been monitored
over the past two summers, and staff have received only one complaint,
that the rear door had been left open. The General Manager of Community
Services submitted the question of whether to continue to withhold
enforcement for Council's consideration.
Clause No. 2 cont'd
Mr. Paul Teichroeb, Deputy City License Inspector, recalled
Council's previous action and indicated Rossini's has generally adhered
to the condition set at that time. Staff see no problem with allowing
the extension to continue. Queried whether this constitutes a precedent
for other requests, Mr. Teichroeb noted any premises wishing to obtain a
similar exemption would have to appear before City Council beforehand.
Mr. Arni May, Rossini's Restaurant, explained the back door has
been left open occasionally, usually in mid-afternoon because of warm
conditions. However, a new air conditioning system has been installed
to prevent the Restaurant from becoming too warm. Rossini's has
responded immediately to any request to have the door closed.
The Committee was not averse to continuing the exemption for
Rossini's Restaurant, but felt it should again specify a one year period
of exemption from enforcement rather than leave it open ended, in order
to better protect the interests of the neighbours. To this end,
Committee members requested Mr. May to make every effort to ensure that
the back door remains closed during performances. Concern was also
expressed about the possibility of creating a precedent.
The following motion by Councillor Bellamy was put and CARRIED.
Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
THAT Council instruct staff to withhold enforcement for one
year against Rossini's Restaurant holding jazz sessions by a
maximum of four musicians from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays,
subject to compliance by Rossini's.
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The Committee adjourned at 2:12 p.m.
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