CITY OF VANCOUVER 1
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 10, 1996
A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber,
Third Floor, Vancouver City Hall, for the purpose of holding a Public
Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development
and Heritage By-laws.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke,
Hemer, Ip, Kwan and Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Kennedy
Councillor Price
Councillor Puil
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: Tarja Tuominen
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair, to consider proposed amendments to the Zoning and
Development and Heritage By-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. Rezoning: Industrial Lands Strategy I-2 Zoning
An application by the Director of Land Use and Development was
considered as follows:
The proposed new I-2 Industrial District aims to meet the needs of
contemporary industry while improving compatibility with nearby
residential districts. Industrial lands which include M-1 and M-2
Industrial Districts and two CD-1 Comprehensive Development
Districts, which are located in the False Creek Flats, Clark Drive,
Grandview/Boundary and Marine Drive north of Kent Avenue industrial
areas, are proposed to be rezoned to the I-2 Industrial District.
Miscellaneous text amendments are proposed for other industrial
district schedules.
cont'd....
Clause No. 1 (cont'd)
The Director of Land Use and Development recommended approval of
the application.
NOTE FROM CLERK:
As Council wished to provide the opportunity for other affected
persons to speak to this issue, this portion of the Public Hearing was
adjourned.
A new Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 1996.
2. Text Amendment: Wholesale Clubs
and Accessory Retail Use
An application by the Director of Land Use and Development was
considered as follows:
The proposed text amendments would clarify that wholesale clubs,
warehouse stores, discount warehouses and factory outlets are
considered retail uses. The amendments would also make retailing
which is ancillary to a wholesale use a conditional approval use in
the M-1, M-2, I-1, IC-1, IC-2 and IC-3 Industrial Districts.
The Director of Land Use and Development recommended approval of
the application.
Also before Council was a memorandum from the Director of Land Use
and Development dated September 10, 1996, which presented the following
recommendations pertaining to the recommended amendment to section 2.2.A
of the industrial district schedules:
A. THAT Section 3 of the By-law to amend the Zoning and Development
By-law (Wholesale Clubs) be amended by replacing the words "Section
2.2.M" by the words "Section 2.2.W".
cont'd....
Clause No. 2 (cont'd)
B. THAT Section 3 of the By-law to amend the Zoning and Development
By-law (Wholesale Clubs) be amended by replacing the words "IC-3
and I-1" by the words "IC-3, I-1 and I-2."
The memorandum also provided additional information concerning the
draft amending by-law which were not discussed in the Policy Report,
dated May 3, 1996, and referred to Public Hearing by Council on May 14,
1996.
Staff Opening Comments
Mr. Phil Mondor, Planner, reviewed the memorandum before Council
and advised Recommendation B relating to the I-2 District Schedule need
not be considered at this time as the application is deferred to a
future meeting. Mr. Mondor noted the draft amending by-law incorporates
the following proposed Zoning and Development By-law amendments:
. Section 1 (Retail Uses) of the amending by-law includes two
miscellaneous text amendments of a housekeeping nature.
. Section 2 (Wholesale Uses) of the amending by-law proposes to
include in the definitions of various Wholesaling Uses a warehouse
club or wholesale club where customers are limited to members.
. Section 3 (Accessory Uses) of the amending by-law, which removes
accessory retail use in conjunction with wholesaling from the list
of Outright Approval Uses, incorporates some clarification of the
requirement for a wall to separate accessory and principal floor
area and limits the requirement to accessory retail use.
Applicant Comments
There were no applicant comments.
Summary of Correspondence
There was no correspondence received on this application.
Speakers
Mayor Owen called for speakers for and against the application and
none were present.
cont'd....
Clause No. 2 (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application be approved, subject to the amendment to
replace the words "Section 2.2M" by the words "Section 2.2.W" as
proposed in the memorandum from the Director of Land Use and Development
dated September 10, 1996, and set out in this minute of the Public
Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Items 3(a) and 3(b) were considered by Council concurrently.
3(a) Rezoning: 2750 Granville Street
(Stanley Theatre)
An application by the Stanley Theatre Society was considered as
follows:
The proposed rezoning from C-3A Commercial District to CD-1
Comprehensive Development District would permit the transfer of 4
087.6 m2 (44,000 sq. ft.) of developable floor area from 2750
Granville Street to one or more receiver sites in the Central Area,
thereby allowing the rehabilitation and heritage designation of the
Stanley Theatre for use as a venue for two live theatres.
The Director of Land Use and Development recommended approval of
the application, subject to the following conditions as proposed for
adoption by resolution of Council:
(a) THAT the proposed form of development for 2750 Granville Street
(Stanley Theatre) be approved by Council in principle, generally as
prepared by Waisman Dewar Grout Carter Inc. Architects/Planners,
and stamped "Received City of Vancouver, Planning Department, July
12, 1996".
(b) THAT prior to enactment of the CD-1 By-law, and at no cost to the
City, the registered owner shall:
i) execute a legal agreement satisfactory to the Director of
Legal Services, limiting development on the site to a maximum
of 1.81 FSR as defined in the CD-1 By-law;
cont'd....
Clause No. 3 (cont'd)
ii) execute a legal agreement satisfactory to the Director of
Legal Services, to provide that the density bonus of 4 087.6
m2 (44,000 sq. ft.) shall accrue entirely to the Stanley
Theatre Society; and
iii) designate the building at 2750 Granville Street (Stanley
Theatre) under Schedule 'A' of the City s Heritage By-law,
including those interior fixtures and features as determined
by the Director of Planning and the Stanley sign and
marquee.
(NOTE: Prior to enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the registered
property owner will provide a letter waiving future
compensation demands for this designation.)
3(b) Heritage Designation: 2750 Granville Street
(Stanley Theatre)
An application by the Stanley Theatre Society was considered as
follows:
The proposed amendment to the Heritage By-law No. 4837 would
designate the Stanley Theatre building, including interior features
and the Stanley sign and marquee, as protected Heritage Property.
The Director of Land Use and Development recommended approval of
the application.
Staff Opening Comments
Mr. Dave Thomsett, Planner, advised staff support both the rezoning
application and the heritage designation. The proposed rezoning will
allow for the preservation of the Stanley Theatre. The allowable
density for the site is 4.53 FSR; 3.00 FSR under C-3A zoning, and 1.53
FSR heritage bonus density. The allowable density will provide 44,000
square feet for transfer elsewhere to other sites. A development
permit has been approved for the uses in the proposal.
Mr. Robert Lemon, Heritage Planner, described the heritage merits
of the Stanley Theatre, which was constructed as a movie cinema in 1930.
The Stanley Theatre is a landmark building and will be the first
heritage interior so designated. The rehabilitation of the building
will retain much of the original
cont'd....
Clause No. 3 (cont'd)
material and fixtures. Some of the notable features are the arches, the
gilded shells containing recessed lights, the 'Stanley' sign and the
marquee. All of heritage value will be saved. It will be an asset to
the city to have the Theatre's doors reopened.
The transfer of density could be sold to one of several sites, for
example in the Broadway or downtown areas. Staff has to approve the
transfer of density as a separate rezoning or a development application.
Applicant Opening Comments
Mr. Bill Millerd, Arts Club Theatre, advised approval of the
rezoning application will allow the Arts Club Theatre to move ahead with
its project. Heritage preservation of the Stanley Theatre will be a
benefit to the City of Vancouver, and will provide a home for the Arts
Club and TheatreSports.
Mr. Bruce Milley, Stanley Theatre Society, advised the density
transfer is crucial to allow the project to proceed. The Society is
working closely with area merchants. The Society has also carefully
considered area parking. Presently there are two lots which can provide
250 parking spaces.
Summary of Correspondence
Council was advised the following correspondence was received:
- one letter in support of the heritage designation application;
- one letter, containing 13 signatures, in support of the
application;
- one letter opposing the rezoning application.
Speakers
Mayor Owen called for speakers for and against the application.
The following speakers supported the application and the heritage
designation:
- David Gillanders
- Audrey Martin
- Ed DesRoches.
cont'd....
Clause No. 3 (cont'd)
The foregoing supported the application based on one or more of the
following reasons:
. The transfer of density of 44,000 square feet will allow the
Stanley Theatre Society to preserve an important heritage landmark;
. Preservation of the Stanley Theatre as a heritage building will be
an asset to the community.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
A. THAT the application be approved, subject to the conditions as
set out in this minute of the Public Hearing.
B. THAT Council approve the designation of the building at 2750
Granville Street (Stanley Theatre) under Schedule 'A' of the
Vancouver Heritage By-law, including those interior fixtures
and features as determined by the Director of Planning, and
the 'Stanley' sign and marquee.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Prior to consideration of Item #4, Councillor Ip declared a
conflict of interest, because she is a property owner in the immediate area. Councillor Ip left the meeting at this point and did not return
until the conclusion of the vote on this item.
4. CD-1 Text Amendment: 1202-1389 Pacific Boulevard
(Roundhouse Neighbourhood)
An application by the Director of Land Use and Development was
considered as follows:
The proposed text amendment would reduce the maximum amount of
amenity space excluded from floor space ratio calculation from 3
500 m2 to 3 000 m2 and exempt non-market housing from this maximum.
cont'd....
Clause No. 4 (cont'd)
The Director of Land Use and Development recommended approval of
the application.
Staff Comments
Staff offered no additional comments on this application.
Summary of Correspondence
There was no correspondence received on this matter.
Speakers
Mayor Owen called for speakers for and against the application, and
none were present.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the application be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Ip was not present for the vote)
5. CD-1 Text Amendment: 1599 Coal Harbour Quay
An application by Busby & Associates Architects Ltd. was considered
as follows:
The proposed text amendment would permit a 1.0 m (3 ft.) height
increase to a waterfront commercial building for a restaurant use.
The Director of Land Use and Development recommended approval of
the application.
Staff Comments
Staff offered no additional comments on this application.
Applicant Comments
The applicant offered no comments on this application.
cont'd....
Clause No. 5 (cont'd)
Summary of Correspondence
Council was advised one letter was received supporting the
application.
Speakers
Mayor Owen called for speakers for and against the application and
none were present.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted, and the
Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare and bring forward
the necessary by-law amendments.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Special Council meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.