Agenda Index City of Vancouver

CITY OF VANCOUVER

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 21, 1999

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

1. Text Amendment: 101 Terminal Avenue

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

Speakers

Council Decision

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

(Councillors Chiavario and Daniel Lee opposed)

2. Text Amendment: 6475 Elliott Street

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

Speakers

Council Decision

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

(a) THAT the proposed form of development be approved by Council in principle, generally as prepared by Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams Architects, and stamped "Received City Planning Department, February 8, 1999,” 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:

(c) THAT prior to enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the registered owner shall:

* italics denote amendment

3. Text Amendment: Schedule C - 2900 Block East Broadway

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

… One petition with 51 signatures, opposed.

Speakers

… consultation with the public was insufficient and too hasty;
… the notification process was inadequate;
… information was difficult to obtain;
… that some sites do not require the 25-foot setback is not a good reason to change it for this site;
… there was considerable public consultation before the adoption of the HastingsSunrise Plan which sets a 40-foot setback as City policy;
… high technology jobs will not be lost if the setback remains at 40 feet;
… there will be detrimental impacts on views, privacy, light, quality of life, and property values.

Applicant Closing Comments

Staff Closing Comments

Council Decision

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario:

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

(Councillor Chiavario opposed)

4. Rezoning: 2450 West 2nd Avenue

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

… one letter in opposition.

Speakers

… the lane is already clogged with personal and commercial traffic, and there will be more noise, fumes, and traffic;
… views will be affected, and property values diminished;
… stalls in 2490 West 2nd Avenue were purchased from the developer, not the Strata Corporation, and the Strata Council is initiating legal steps to reclaim them; concerns include health, security, and insufficient parking available for property owners and their visitors;
… Planning Department staff were made aware of the situation with regard to 2490 West 2nd Avenue, but have not resolved it;
… parking is a long-standing problem in Kitsilano and is getting worse;
… parking should be required on the site, not off-site;
… the SNRF is a non-conforming use, and the notice was flawed because it did not include this information.

… SNRFs are a benefit to the community;
… Braddan Hospital will be able to provides more private rooms which are often in short supply;
… all neighbourhoods need a range of housing options including residential care;
… more residential beds are particularly needed on the west side of the city;
… Braddan Hospital provides excellent service and a friendly atmosphere, and fills a vital role in the community;
… hospital employees consider themselves members of this community;
… the new expansion will create more jobs;
… hospital staff carpool, and there are usually excess parking spaces;
… there are long waiting lists for residential care, and many seeking space are on hold in acute care hospitals, which are unable to offer privacy or space in their wards;
… Braddan Hospital provides excellent service, and has no vacancies proving the need for added beds.

(Councillor Clarke arrived while speakers were being heard on this item,
but did not participate in the discussion.)

Applicant Closing Comments

Staff Closing Comments

Council Decision

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

(a) THAT the proposed form of development be approved by Council in principle, generally as prepared by Stuart Howard Architects and stamped “Received City Planning Department, June 15, 1999", 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:

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

(Councillor Clarke not eligible to vote)

(Councillor Kennedy left the meeting following the vote
on item 4 and did not return)

5. Rezoning: 555 Great Northern Way [Finning Lands]

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

… 2 letters opposed.

Speakers

… biomedical technologies will bring hazardous materials to the area, and constitute a health risk;
… buildings are too high - the maximum height has gone from 100 to 120 and now 150 feet for some buildings;
… there will be serious loss of views and consequent reduction in property values;
… there is no guarantee of rapid transit to this site;
… there will be increased traffic and parking problems;
… building design is very boring and unattractive;
… there are too many roads to promote a campus ambience;
… the wording of the application is very loose;
… if community amenities such as the creek plan, green space and childcare were guaranteed, there would be less opposition.

… traffic calming measures are good
… this is an opportunity to provide a pathway system through the site suitable for inline skaters, bicyclists, wheelchair users etc;
… transportation other than the private automobile will be encouraged;
… it is important to create a precinct where knowledge-based industries can come together;
… there will be green links through the site and other amenities for the community at large;
… it is important to create more artist live/work spaces;
… the ideas and suggestions of the community, specifically the ArtTech building residents, were heard and incorporated;
… services and amenities will be brought to the area, including welcome pedestrian walkways and green space;
… there will be more activity in the area after dark, improving security;
… some views will be lost, but the trade-off is worthwhile in view of the many amenities.

Applicant Final Comments

Staff Final Comments

Council Decision

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT the application by Finning International Inc. to rezone 555 Great Northern Way from I-3 to CD-1, to permit industrial, office, commercial and live-work uses consistent with the Concept Plan for Great Northern Technology Park, be approved subject to the following conditions:

SCHEMATIC (a) THAT the proposed schematic development be approved by
DEVELOPMENT Council in principle, generally as prepared by Busby + Associates Architects and stamped “Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, July 15, 1999,” specifically in relation to the location of roads and open space, the layout of development parcels and the siting of buildings, and providing that the Development Permit Board may allow variations when approving the detailed scheme of development with guidance from (c) and (d) below;

SKYTRAIN (b) THAT, should the Finning SkyTrain alignment be approved, a
ALIGNMENT cost analysis be undertaken specifically investigating the proposed undergrounding of the alignment, and, should it prove to be economically unfeasible, that a comprehensive urban design analysis be undertaken to relocate the alignment away from the central avenue and open space on the Finning site;

DESIGN (c) THAT the proposed design guidelines entitled “Great Northern
GUIDELINES Technology Park CD-1 Guidelines” be adopted by resolution of Council at the time of enactment of the CD-1 By-law;

DEVELOPMENT (d) THAT prior to the final approval by Council of the detailed APPLICATIONS form of development for each portion of the project, the applicant shall obtain approval of a development application by the Development Permit Board who shall have regard to design guidelines approved under (c) and particular regard to the following:

TREE (i) provide a Tree Management Plan by a Certified Arborist
MANAGEMENT that includes:

ENERGY (e) THAT Council require the provision of low flow toilets, shower
EFFICIENT heads and faucets as standard features, as and when required by
FEATURES the Plumbing By-law;

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

SOILS REMEDIATION (i) Obtain and submit to the City copies of all soils
[private lots] studies and the consequential Remediation Plan for the subject site, approved by the Ministry of Environmentand acceptable to the City. Execute agreements satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and City Manager, in consultation with appropriate Department Heads, obligating the property owner to remediate to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Environment and, with respect to lands dedicated or transferred to the City, to the satisfaction of the City, any contaminated soils on the subject site in accordance with a Remediation Plan approved by the Ministry of Environment and acceptable to the City;

SOILS REMEDIATION (ii) Submit to the City a soils remediation plan for
[City-owned & all lands transferred to the City, and newly
dedicated lands] dedicated streets, including utility rights-of-way required to serve the subject site, including utility construction plans compatible with the accepted remediation plan, and execute any agreements deemed necessary by the City Engineer providing for the construction and installation of remedial works, including monitoring systems for, among other things, water discharges and groundwater flows; and any other remedial works or systems required by the City, all to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Director of Legal Services;

SOILS REMEDIATION (iii) Execute agreements satisfactory to the Director of
AND INDEMNITY Legal Services and City Manager, in consultation with appropriate Department Heads obligating the property owner to indemnify the City, the Approving Officer and the Park Board and their employees against any liability or costs which may be incurred as a result of the presence of contaminated soils on the subject site, including costs arising as a result of any failure to carry out the aforementioned approved Remediation Plan and provide such security for the indemnity to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services;

SOILS VANCOUVER (iv) As required by the City Engineer and the City’s Director
CHARTER of Legal Services in their discretion, do all things and/or enter into such agreements deemed necessary to fulfill the requirements of Section 571(B) of the Vancouver Charter;

OCCUPANCY (v) Execute a Section 219 Covenant, satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, that there will be no occupancy of any buildings or improvements on thesubject site constructed pursuant to this rezoning until the contaminated soils on the subject site have been remediated to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Environment, and to the satisfaction of the City with respect to lands dedicated or transferred to the City, in accordance with a Remediation Plan approved by the Ministry of Environment and acceptable to the City;

CHILDCARE (vi) Execute an agreement, satisfactory to the Directors of Legal Services and Social Planning, to construct a fully furnished, fully equipped daycare facility, including required outdoor play space and underground parking, for up to 56 children, as determined by the Director of Social Planning, at no cost to the City prior to occupancy of the building, which, once occupied, would bring the total occupied floor space on the subject site to equal or exceed 102 190 mū (1,100,000 sq. ft.); the facility must meet all community care and daycare facilities requirements and the licensing thereof, comply with the Childcare Design Guidelines and be satisfactory to the Director of Social Planning; the agreement shall include a provision to receive start-up costs for any required facility in accordance with City policy.

PUBLIC ART (vii) Execute an agreement, satisfactory to the Directors of Legal Services and Social Planning, for the provision of the public art in accordance with the City’s Public Art Policy, such agreement to provide for security in a form and amount satisfactory to the aforesaid officials; however in this instance the public art requirement shall apply only to the commercial and residential floor area which is being added by this rezoning;

SERVICES (viii) Execute a services agreement, satisfactory to the City
AGREEMENT Engineer and the Director of Legal Services, to ensure that all on-site and off-site works and services necessary or incidental to the servicing of the subject site (collectively called the “Services”) are designed,constructed, and installed at no cost to the City, and to provide for the grant of all necessary street dedications and rights-of-way for the Services, all to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Director of Legal Services; dates for completion of the services, and the length of the applicable warranty and indemnity periods shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Director of Legal Services. Without limiting the discretion of the said City officials, this agreement shall include provisions that:

OPEN SPACE (ix) Execute an agreement, satisfactory to the City Manager and Director of Legal Services, to secure the conveyance to the City, at no cost after remediation and construction, of the open space in a location and of a size acceptable to the City Manager, and to ensure that there is no occupancy of any buildings or improvements constructed in Sub-area 1 pursuant to the rezoning until the open space is built and conveyed to the satisfaction of the City;

ACCESS TO (x) Execute agreements, satisfactory to the City Engineer
LANDSCAPED and the Director of Legal Services, to secure public
OPEN SPACES access to the landscaped green spaces along the China Creek and Brewery Creek stream easements, and to provide landscaping which allows for the future daylighting of China Creek and Brewery Creek;

AMEND (xi) Re-evaluate, amend and/or release all existing covenants
COVENANTS and rights-of-way to address the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services;

SUBDIVISION (xii) Obtain approval and registration of a compatible subdivision plan or execute an agreement satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services precluding any development until a compatible subdivision plan is approved and registered.

B. THAT the maximum parking ratio for high-tech uses be increased to 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area;

C. THAT, should it be determined that the secondary rights-of-way are dedicated streets, Council authorize encroachments at nominal cost for underground parking structures and skybridges, subject to designs acceptable to the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Planning;

* italics denote deletion or amendment

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

The Special Council adjourned at 11:59 p.m.

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