Public Hearing Minutes - May 28, 1998

CITY OF VANCOUVER
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 28, 1998
A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, May 28, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to consider Heritage Revitalization Agreements and proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development and Heritage By-laws.
PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Don Bellamy
Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario
            Councillor Jennifer Clarke
            Councillor Alan Herbert
            Councillor Lynne Kennedy
            Councillor Daniel Lee
            Councillor Don Lee
            Councillor Gordon Price
            Councillor George Puil
            Councillor Sam Sullivan
            
   CLERK TO THE
   COUNCIL:      
Tarja Tuominen
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair, to consider Heritage Revitalization Agreements and proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development and Heritage By-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. Text Amendment: 1199 West Cordova Street
An application by Besharat Friar Architects was considered as follows:
Summary: The proposed amendment to the existing CD-1(364) By-law No. 7681 would increase the floor area permitted for retail and service uses, and exclude accessory uses to park use from floor area calculation.
The Director of Central Area Planning recommended approval of the application.
Staff Comments
There were no staff comments.
Applicant Comments
There were no applicant comments.
Summary of Correspondence
There was no correspondence received on this application.
Speakers
The Mayor called for speakers for or against this application and none were present.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Text Amendment: 3330 S.E. Marine Drive
An application by Howard/Bingham/Hill Architects was considered as follows:
Summary: The proposed amendment to the existing CD-1(139) By-law No. 5381 would permit an addition to the existing church for accessory uses.
The Director of Central Area Planning, on behalf of Land Use and Development, recommended approval, subject to the following conditions as proposed for adoption byresolution of Council:
(a)THAT the proposed form of development be approved by Council in principle, generally as prepared by Howard/Bingham/Hill Architects, and stamped "Received City Planning Department, January 21, 1998", provided that the Director of Planning may allow minor alterations to this form of development when approving the detailed scheme of development as outlined in (b) below;
(b)AND THAT prior to approval by Council of the form of development, the applicant shall obtain approval of a development application by the Director of Planning, who shall have particular regard to the following:
(i)design development to simplify and unify new roof forms;
(ii)design development to the southeast corner of the building to decrease its height and reduce its impact on the adjacent park and to soften its transition to the adjacent landscape;
(iii)design development to the roof decks and patios adjacent to the Reserve and the park to increase the landscaping at the edges, both at the base of the walls and at the guards;
(iv)design development to the entrance to the parking structure to improve its relationship to the patio and deck above;
(v)design development to take into consideration the concepts of CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) having particular regard for reducing opportunities for:
(A)theft in the underground: The underground area should be gated during non-operating hours. Exit stairs from the underground should be kept within the envelope of the building with the door flush with the wall;
(B)mischief in the stairs to and on the patio deck: The stairs leading to the deck should be visibly open;
(c)graffiti on open walls: Graffiti is prevalent and its removal is an expense to building owners. Opportunities can be mitigated by reducing areas of exposed wall, by covering these walls with vines, hedges, lattice or steelmesh or by using a protective coating material. [Contact Helen Chomolok, Graffiti Coordinator at 873-7162 for further information and resources.]
Note to Applicant: Clarification is needed regarding the function of the exterior patio stairs. Will there be access to the classrooms from the patio?
(vi)provide a detailed Landscape Plan illustrating both common and botanical name, size and quantity of all proposed plant material. Proposed plant material should be clearly illustrated on the Landscape Plan. Specifically, planting proposed along east and west elevations of the gymnasium, and areas to be landscaped along the west elevation of the Chapel; and
(vii)provide a legal survey illustrating the existing trees 20 cm caliper or greater on the development site and all existing neighbouring trees 20 cm caliper or greater located within 2 m of the property line, and an Arborist’s report to minimize the impact of construction on adjacent trees in the reserve area.
Staff Comments
Lynda Challis, Planner, briefly reviewed the application and advised staff support the proposed increased density.
Applicant Comments
Michael Hill and Nicholas Lai, representing the applicant, advised the Fraser Lands Church has resolved any issues. The proposed expansion will give another gym in the neighbourhood and make a positive contribution to the community.
Summary of Correspondence
Council was advised the following correspondence was received:
·11 form letters opposed to the application;
·12 letters in support of the application;
·a petition containing a total of 1,077 signatures in support of the application;
·letter dated May 21, 1998 and booklet from Fraser Lands Church in support of the application.

Speakers
The Mayor called for speakers for and against the application. The following spoke in support of the application:
·Amanda Oosthuizen
·Henry Ahking.
The foregoing supported the application based on one or more of the following grounds:
·The Church has a lot to offer to youth and can offer hope and spiritual strength to face the future;
·The membership is growing; teen worship and the nursery are crowded;
·The Church also serves the needs of the aging;
·A building such as the church will be an asset serving as a reception centre in the case of an emergency.
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the application be approved, subject to the conditions as set out in this minute of the Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Designation:
former Glen Hospital, 1036 Salsbury Drive
An application by Stuart Howard Architects was considered as follows:
Summary: The proposed amendment to Heritage By-law No. 4837 would designate the existing building, listed in the "A" evaluation category on the Vancouver Heritage Register, as a protected heritage property in return for an increase in the maximum floor space and the allowance of infill residential units.
The Director of Central Area Planning, on behalf of Land Use and Development, recommended approval of the application.
Staff Comments
Ralph Segal, Planner, briefly reviewed the application, highlighting several aspectsof the proposal, such as the form of development, heritage retention and site relaxations.

Applicant Comments
Stuart Howard, applicant, advised the development went through a complete redesign following input from the community. The goal of the proposal is to try to restore the original building. Mr. Howard is concerned if the process is delayed, irreparable damage will be done to the building. The proposal involves relocating the building slightly, preserving the existing brick and restoring windows.
Summary of Correspondence
Council was advised the following correspondence was received:
·one letter requesting postponement of the application.
Speakers
The Mayor called for speakers for or against this application. The following speakers opposed the application and the proposed relaxations:
·Frances Wasserlein, representing Grandview-Woodlands Area Council
·Leonard Termoch
·Pat Jordan
·John, area resident.
The foregoing speakers opposed the application based on one or more of the following grounds:
·the application proposes high densification in the neighbourhood and is an issue of considerable concern to the local residents by setting precedents;
·the application could result in an increasing number of other developments asking for the same kinds of relaxations; there are another 20 heritage "A" or "B" houses where the same kind of development could take place;
·the project could lead to alterations in the character of the area;
·the application will result in residents of 1010 Salsbury Drive losing a large amount of light;
· there are concerns with the wall massing behind the house;
· the underground parking lot will cause safety, noise, traffic concerns and impact the the immediate neighbours and residences flanking the lane.
Applicant Closing Comments
Stuart Howard advised the immediate neighbourhood is not composed of totally small single family houses, but includes the apartment building and a special needs facility, both at higher densities. The fsr for the site includes a tremendous amount of attic and basement space. A shadow analysis has shown the shadowing impact to be minimal. The underground parking will be quiet and neighbourly. The project is a marginal one; it will cost a great deal of money to restore the building. Mr. Howard thinks the proposal is a good solution for the site and urges support.
Staff Closing Comments
Ralph Segal advised the parking by-law would permit 15 spaces for a five duplex development on the site, which would be allowable under the district schedule. The application proposes 18 parking spaces; 16 in the underground parking lot. The door to the underground parking lot will be located 42 feet back from the lane, well removed from neighbours. The applicant has tried to reduce the number of windows located along the lane side to alleviate privacy concerns. The proposal fits in with the neighbourhood character.
Council Discussion
It was suggested the developer and Engineering staff discuss the placement of garbage cans, and exhaust emissions, noise and traffic concerns along the lane.
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A.THAT Council authorize the City to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for the site at 1036 Salsbury Drive to: secure the long term protection of the former Glen Hospital; vary the RT-5 District Schedule to permit conversion of the heritage building into six units, construction of two infill one-family dwellings and construction of two infill multiple dwellings each containing four units; a floor space ratio increase over the whole site from 0.75 permitted to 1.03;
AND THAT Council designates the former Glen Hospital as Protected Heritage Property for which the Heritage Revitalization Agreement will fully compensate.
B.THAT the Director of Legal Services bring forward for enactment the by-laws to authorize the Heritage Revitalization Agreement and an amendment to the Heritage By-law.
C.THAT the Director of Legal Service prepare a registered agreement to secure the restoration of the former Glen Hospital.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
4. Heritage Designation: 1114 Barclay Street
‘O Canada’ House
An application by Jim Britten was considered as follows:
Summary: The proposed amendment to Heritage By-law No. 4837 would designate the existing building listed in the "A" evaluation category on the Vancouver Heritage Register, as a protected heritage property in return for an increased number of bed and breakfast units.
The Director of Central Area Planning, on behalf of Land Use and Development, recommended approval of the application.
Staff Comments
There were no staff comments.

Applicant Comments
There were no applicant comments.
Summary of Correspondence
There was no correspondence received on this application.
Speakers
The Mayor called for speakers for or against this application and none were present.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT the ‘O Canada’ House at 1114 Barclay Street, listed in the ‘A’ evaluation category on the Vancouver Heritage Register, be designated as a protected heritage property.
B.THAT the Director of Legal Services be directed to bring forward for enactment an amendment to the Heritage By-Law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED BY Cllr. Price,

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
BY-LAWS
1. By-law to Designate Heritage Property and to Amend By-law
No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law (1114 Barclay Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy ,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Heritage Revitalization
Agreement with the Owners of Heritage Property (1036 Salsbury Drive)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
3. By-law to Designate Heritage Property and to Amend By-law
No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law (1036 Salsbury Drive)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
The Special Council adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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