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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
JUNE 22, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at 3:50 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: |
Mayor Philip Owen
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Gordon Price |
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator |
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
June 22, 2000
Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the attached report:
Cl.1: Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 1128 East 11th Avenue
C1.2: Nuisance/Dangerous Building at 720 East Cordova Street
C1.3: 1108 Pacific Boulevard
C1.4: 2335 Cambie Street
C1.5: 3580 West 41st Avenue
C1.6: Block Plan, Lease Terms, Tenant Relocation Program and Other Arrangements for the Mole Hill Non-Market Housing Project
Clauses 1, 2, 5 and 6
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 1, 2, 5 and 6 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Clause 3
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 3 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
Clause 4
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 4 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Bass opposed)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 3:51 p.m.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
JUNE 22, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Lynne Kennedy, Chair
*Councillor Don Lee, Vice Chair Councillor Tim Louis
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Gordon Price |
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator |
* Denotes presence during part of the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 1128 East 11th Avenue File: 2701-1
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated May 30, 2000, in which the City Building Inspector recommended filing a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 1128 East 11th Avenue to warn prospective purchasers of contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building. It is also recommended the Director of Legal Services be authorized, in her discretion, to commence legal action to ensure compliance with City By-laws. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval of the recommendations.
Clause No. 1 (cont'd)
Carlene Robbins, Manager, By-law Administration and Frank Durante, District Building Inspector, with the aid of overheads, provided an overview of the Administrative Report and responded to questions.
John Ferguson, Triangle Design, on behalf of the owner, and Ram Gopal, owner, advised Council that Mr. Gopal had submitted a letter (received in City Clerk's Office June 22, 2000) agreeing to complete the required work.
Ms. Robbins noted that, since 1997, the owner has shown no intent to complete the required work.
The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 1128 East 11th Avenue (Lot 22 of C, Block 159, District Lot 264A, Plans 1143 & 1771) in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services is hereby authorized, in her discretion, to commence a legal action or proceeding in relation to the premises located at 1128 East 11th Avenue and may, in her discretion, seek injunctive relief in that action or proceeding, in order to bring this building into compliance with City By-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Don Lee not present for the vote)
2. Nuisance/Dangerous Building at 720 East Cordova Street File: 2701-1
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated June 5, 2000, in which the City Building Inspector recommended Council declare the building and site at 720 East Cordova Street a nuisance and dangerous to public safety, order the owners to board up the principal building, remove all combustible elements, materials, exterior hoarding and erect a chain-link fence around the perimeter. It is also recommended that in the event of non-compliance, the City Building Inspector be authorized to have the work carried out at the owner's expense. It is further recommended that Council endorse filing of a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property to warn prospective purchasers that, due to the building/site condition and Council's Resolution, significant expense could be incurred if the order of Council were enforced. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval of the recommendations.
Carlene Robbins, Manager, By-law Administration and John Chadwick, District Property Use Inspector, with the aid of overheads, provided an overview of the Administrative Report and responded to questions.
The following motion by Councillor Bass was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council declare that the vacant auto body/repair building and site at 720 East Cordova Street, Lot E Block 60 District Lot 181 Plan 13966 PID 007-986-386 are a nuisance and dangerous to public safety pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.
B. THAT Council approve the Resolution attached to Administrative Report dated June 5, 2000 and order the Registered owners of the property to securely board-up the principal building, remove all combustible elements on the site including the combustible roofs over the attached storage sheds, remove all materials stored on the site, remove the unsightly exterior wood hoarding and replace it with a chain link fence around the perimeter of the property within 30 days of a copy of this Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.
C. THAT in the event of the failure of the owners to comply with the order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector to have the work outlined in paragraph B above carried out at the expense of the owner.
D. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 720 East Cordova Street, in order to warn any prospective purchasers that because of the condition of the building and site and Council's Resolution, the purchaser could suffer a significant expense if the order of Council were enforced against him.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Don Lee not present for the vote)
3. 1108 Pacific Boulevard File: 2608
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated June 6, 2000, in which the Director of Current Planning sought advice from Council concerning a development application to change the use of a portion of the ground floor from retail to provide a government liquor store in the existing retail/restaurant/office/financial institution/residential building. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval of the recommendations.
Bill Boons, Co-Manager of Permit Processing Development, and Sgt. Warren Lemcke, Vancouver Police Department, provided an overview of the report and responded to questions. Comments included:
· community groups and VPD will continue to monitor panhandling and loitering
· drawings were circulated showing the liquor store entrance as it relates to the residential building
· neighbourhood impact, including future school, will be evaluated in one year
· if deemed necessary, a Good Neighbour Agreement can be imposed following the one-year review
Jerry Richardson, resident of 198 Aquarius Mews, spoke in opposition to the recommendations. He noted disappointment with the public process and suggested the liquor store not be located next to the lobby of a residential building due to potential problems with panhandling and loitering.
Clause No. 3 (Cont'd)
Sgt. Lemcke reviewed the public process. He noted that while there were initial problems with the process, the residents of 198 Aquarius Mews did have opportunity to express their concerns.
The following spoke in favour of the recommendations:
Brian Anderson, Liquor Distribution Branch
Wayne Barker, Liquor Distribution Branch
David Negrin, Vice-President for Development, Concord Pacific Group
Comments included:
· LDB is implementing a retail plan to better serve customers including those in high residential areas; new facilities will complement existing retail businesses
· LDB public consultation process has taken place
· landlord will provide 24-hour security bicycle patrols
· prominent signage will be in place regarding panhandling, busking, loitering
· as a deterrent to loitering, canopy will not be installed at store entrance
· store inventory will be tailored to high-end products
· LDB will continue working with community groups to ensure this operation blends into the community; following the one-year review, LDB will work to ensure all concerns are dealt with
· a one-year guarantee poses concerns regarding financial viability
· glass breakage recycling will be done off-site
The following motion by Councillor Bass was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
THAT Council advise the Director of Planning that it would favour approval of Development Application Number DE404475 for a liquor store at 1108 Pacific Boulevard for a period of one year, subject to conditions that address the potential conflict between residents, patrons and panhandlers.
- carried
Clause No. 3 (cont'd)
The following amendment by Councillor Puil was put and lost.
THAT the period of one year be increased to 3 years.
- LOST
(Councillors Bass, Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Louis,
McCormick and Sullivan opposed)
The following amendment by Councillor Puil and put and lost.
THAT the period of one year be increased to 2 years.
- LOST
(Councillors Bass, Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Louis,
McCormick and Sullivan opposed)
The amendments having lost, Councillor Bass' motion was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
THAT Council advise the Director of Planning that it would favour approval of Development Application Number DE404475 for a liquor store at 1108 Pacific Boulevard for a period of one year, subject to conditions that address the potential conflict between residents, patrons and panhandlers.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
4. 2335 Cambie Street File: 2604
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated June 7, 2000, in which the Director of Current Planning sought advice from Council concerning a development application to change the use of the existing restaurant - Class 1 (existing McDonald's Restaurant) to provide a government liquor store, relocating the existing liquor store across the street at 550 West 8th Avenue. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval of the recommendation.
Bill Boons, Co-Manager of Permit Processing Development, and Sgt. Warren Lemcke, Vancouver Police Department, provided an overview of the report and responded to questions.
Brian Anderson and Wayne Barker, both of the Liquor Distribution Branch, spoke in favour of the recommendation. Comments included:
· Cambie Street location is smaller than the current location
· Cambie Street location will have bottle return facilities
· glass breakage will be done onsite and removed
The following motion by Councillor Puil was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
THAT Council advise the Director of Planning that it would favour approval of Development Application Number DE404915 for a liquor store at 2335 Cambie Street subject to conditions that address the treatment to the underground parking and landscaping concept.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Bass opposed)
5. 3580 West 41st Avenue File: 2605
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated June 6, 2000, in which the Director of Current Planning sought Council's advice on a development application requesting permission to construct a four-storey building containing retail/health care office/residential uses, where the proposed height exceeds the maximum permitted of 12.2 m/40.0 ft. under the provisions of the C-2 District Schedule. The General Manager of Community Services submitted the foregoing for consideration.
Anita Molaro, Development Planner, provided an overview of the report and responded to questions.
The following motion by Councillor Puil was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
THAT the Director of Planning be advised that Council would favour the approval for the construction of a four-storey retail/health care office/residential building at 3580 West 41st Avenue as submitted under DE404817.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Block Plan, Lease Terms, Tenant Relocation Program File: 5053/5104
and Other Arrangements for the Mole Hill Non-Market
Housing Project
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report, dated June 6, 2000 in which the Director of the Housing Centre, in consultation with the Manager of Real Estate Services, the Directors of Current Planning and Community Services, and the General Manager of Engineering Services, sought Council approval in principle of the Mole Hill block plan, and the general lease terms for Phase 1 of the non-market housing projects to be developed there. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval of the recommendations.
Clause No. 6 (cont'd)
John Jessup, Housing Centre, provided an overview/update of the report and responded to questions. Blair Petrie, representative of Mole Hill Community Housing Society, also responded to questions. Comments included:
· all tenants from Phase 1 have been relocated to Phase II upgraded suites
· a construction management firm has been hired to inspect the houses and provide a guaranteed maximum price
· revised development permit is in for Phase 1
· renovations begin in August
· Phase 2 drawings are in progress
· if necessary, more family housing could be accommodated between Phases 1 and 2; majority currently on the waiting list are singles
The following motion by Councillor McCormick was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council approve in principle the Mole Hill Block Plan generally as described in the "Mole Hill Block Plan - Final Draft" by Hotson Bakker and S.R. McEwen Associated Architects dated March 1, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's Office, and as outlined in this report, with report back to Council on implementation details at the appropriate time.
B. THAT Council approve placing the Mole Hill Community Housing Society (the "Society") on the City's list of approved non-profit sponsors and co-op resource groups for developing non-market housing on City-owned sites.
C. THAT Council approve the lease of the Phase I City-owned properties at 1114, 1120, 1122, 1136, 1140 and 1146 Comox Street and 1127, 1129, 1137 and 1139 Pendrell Street, legally described as THE WEST ½ OF LOT 2, THE EAST ½ OF LOT 3, THE WEST ½ OF LOT 3, THE EAST ½ OF LOT 5, THE WEST ½ OF LOT 5, THE EAST ½ OF LOT 6, THE WEST ½ OF LOT 18, AND THE WEST ½ OF LOT 16, BLOCK 23, DISTRICT LOT 185, PLAN 92; AND, PARCEL G, DISTRICT LOT 185, GROUP 1, NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN LMP33885, for 60 years at nominal rent to the Society, in accordance with the terms and conditions described in this report, including additional terms and conditions on maintaining the houses as a City heritage resource to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning, and
Clause No. 6 (cont'd)
other terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Directors of the Housing Centre and Legal Services. (The grant implied by nominal rent was previously approved by Council unanimously and by the required majority at their meeting of November 2, 1999).
D. THAT the Director of Community Services in consultation with the Director of the Housing Centre, be instructed to report back to Council when the Phase II lease is to be considered by Council, on the design, capital cost and funding of a permanent facility for the Pendrell YMCA Day Care Centre proposed to be incorporated into the house and gardens at 1164 Comox Street.
E. THAT no legal rights or obligations are hereby created and none shall arise hereafter except upon execution of all the legal documents required by all of the parties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
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