Agenda Index City of Vancouver

CITY OF VANCOUVER

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 22, 1998

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

1. REZONING and TEXT AMENDMENTS:

Summary: The proposal would rezone a portion of the Central Waterfront Port Lands to CD-1, zone an unzoned area extending north from Canada Place to Central Waterfront District and amend the Central Waterfront Official Development Plan. The CD-1 provisions would allow continuation of existing uses and compatible interim uses. Potential future uses are generally listed and are consistent with the approved 1994 Central Waterfront Port Lands Policy Statement. The proposed trade and convention development and other specific uses on these lands will be the subject of a future public review meeting.

Under the heading "Density" in the second paragraph of sub-section (a), which paragraph commences with the words "For density calculation purposes", by deleting the words "with a maximum gross land development not exceeding 14 acres".

Clause No. 1 Continued

· the public was unaware of this application due to poor public consultation, and the Public Hearing should be postponed until proper public consultation has been carried out lest public confidence in the public process be shaken;

· it was difficult to obtain a copy of the staff report on this application, and there has not been sufficient time to read and understand it;

· approval of the application may result in negative impacts on CRAB Park, such as shadowing or an access corridor for the drug and sex trades to enter the park;

· CP Rail wishes to abandon its rail yards and put huge developments on its lands, which this application will facilitate;

· movement of hazardous cargo through the rail yards has long been a neighbourhood concern, and is becoming even more important as the area densifies;

· the east lands should be removed from this CD-1 until the public has an opportunity to review the development proposed for the site; and

· the City must retain its commitment to low rise development on the east lands, and protection of low-rent housing in the area, the park and the environment.

Clause No. 1 Continued

· CP Rail continues to advise the City that the rail yard will remain in use as such for the foreseeable future;

· there are no changes to development allowances or uses in connection with the rail yards;

· the City is committed to protection of the park, and there are no changes in this rezoning which would impact it;

· transportation of hazardous cargo falls under senior jurisdiction; nevertheless, staff will continue to monitor the issue diligently;

· staff are continuing to take a proactive stance on housing in negotiations with the Province.

MOVED by Councillor Herbert,

Under the heading "Density" in the second paragraph of sub-section (a), which paragraph commences with the words "For density calculation purposes", by deleting the words "with a maximum gross land development not exceeding 14 acres".

2. REZONING: 1742-1752 West 2nd Avenue

Summary: The proposed rezoning from IC-1 to CD-1 would permit development of a 4-storey mixed use building, with office, retail and service uses on the lower two floors, and residential units above. Underground parking would be provided.

(a) THAT the proposed form of development be approved by Council in principle, generally as prepared by Weber and Associate Architectural Consultant, and stamped "Received City Planning Department, July 17, 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) 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 maintain and enhance the existing area character and ensure livability;

(ii) design development to the landscaping to

· ensure that the streetscape relates to the long-term public realm treatment in Burrard Slopes; and

· improve treatment of the lane;

(iii) design development to take into consideration, the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) having particular regard to reducing opportunities for theft in the underground parking.

Clause No. 2 Continued

(c) THAT, prior to enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the registered owner shall, at no cost to the City:

(i) make suitable arrangements to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Approving Officer to consolidate the site;

(ii) make arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Legal Services for:

· the dedication of the southerly 2 ft. portion of Lots 13, 14 and 41 for future lane widening purposes; and

· clarification of the covenant shown on the land title of the site;

(iii) make suitable arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services for all electrical and telephone services to be undergrounded within and adjacent the site from the closest existing suitable service point;

(iv) make suitable arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the General Manager of the Park Board for the provision of street trees adjacent to the site; and

(v) execute a legal agreement to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services providing that owners will not discriminate against families with children in the sale of residential units.

Clause No. 2 Continued

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

Vehicle Dealer, except that service, repair, and rental of vehicles for less than a monthly period are not permitted.

3. REZONING: 2705-2735 West 10th Avenue

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
SECONDED BY Cllr. Herbert,

The Special Council recessed at 9:55 p.m.

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