ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

                                                Date: July 16, 1996
                                                Dept. File No.  WB

   TO:       Vancouver City Council

   FROM:     Director of Land Use and Development

   SUBJECT:  Form of Development - 1003 Burnaby Street
             D.E. 401274 - CD-1 By-law Number 7006
             Owner of Development - Cressey Development Corp.


   RECOMMENDATION

        THAT  the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site
        known as 1255 Burrard Street (1003 Burnaby being the development
        application address) be generally approved as illustrated in
        Development Application Number 401274, prepared by Paul Merrick
        Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department May 13,
        1996", 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
   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 a revised form of development for the above-noted CD-1
   zoned site.

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   SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND

   At a Public Hearing on April 5, 1990, City Council approved  rezoning of
   this site from Downtown District (DD) to CD-1.  CD-1 By-law Number 7006
   was enacted on July 21, 1992 and the form of development for these lands
   was approved at that time.

   The site and surrounding zoning are shown in Appendix 'A'.

   Subsequent to Council's approval of the CD-1 rezoning, Development
   Permit Number 211888 was issued on August 18, 1992, establishing the
   original form of development.  This proposal did not proceed and the
   Director of Planning has now approved Development Application Number
   DE401274 for a revised proposal.  This approval was subject to various
   conditions, including Council's approval of the revised form of
   development.  The latter condition is one of the few outstanding prior
   to permit issuance.

   DISCUSSION

   The latest proposal involves the construction of a nineteen storey
   mixed-use development containing retail on the first floor and a total
   of 136 residential dwelling units on the upper floors.

   This proposal has been assessed against the CD-1 By-law and staff
   believe the original intent is still being met.

   While floor areas and height are essentially the same as the previously
   approved scheme, the current proposal is less bulky and better
   articulated.  The curved glass wall design allows more view through the
   site and allows for larger green space areas at ground and podium
   levels, thereby improving the relationship to the residential street.

   Simplified plans, including a site plan and elevations of the proposal,
   have been included in Appendix 'B'.

   CONCLUSION

   The Director of Planning has approved Development Application Number
   DE401274, 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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