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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

SEPTEMBER 23, 1999

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 Sam Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor George Puil (Civic Business)
CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE:
Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE
COUNCIL:
Gail Johnson

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee
on Planning and Environment
September 23, 1999

Clauses 1 - 5, inclusive

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Unauthorized Boat Moorage in False Creek File: 3138

The Council adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

SEPTEMBER 23, 1999

PRESENT: Councillor Jennifer Clarke, Chair
Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Don Bellamy
Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario
Councillor Alan Herbert
Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor George Puil (Civic Business)
CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE:
Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE
COMMITTEE:
Lori Isfeld

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION

1. Development Application - 4542 West 10th Avenue File: 2609

… height of proposed building would result in loss and/or elimination of view of the mountains;
… proposed building would increase shadows and cause loss of light;
… increased traffic in the lane is dangerous and would interfere with garage access etc.;
… opposed to zoning which allows buildings up to four storeys in height;

Clause No. 1 continued

… proposed building is out of proportion and character with other buildings on the block;
… large number of windows facing the lane and backyards would result in loss of privacy.

RECOMMENDED

THAT the Director of Planning be advised that Council would favour the approval for the construction of a four-storey retail/residential building at 4542 West 10th Avenue as submitted under DE404134.

2. Nuisance Building - 536 East 30th Avenue File: 2701-1

RECOMMENDED

Clause No. 2 continued

3. Nuisance Building - 1249 East Pender Street File: 2701-1

Clause No. 3 continued

regard to garbage inside and outside the house. The ‘B’ heritage building was damaged by fire in 1998 and has been vacant since. Heritage Planners agree the building is not recoverable and needs to be torn down, although anything of heritage value will be removed for the owner prior to demolition.

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council declare that the building at 1249 East Pender Street is a nuisance and dangerous to public safety pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

Clause No. 3 continued

E. THAT in the event the owner resolves the problems associated with the house at 1249 East Pender Street in the next 60 days, to the satisfaction of staff, the matter be reported back to Council for re-consideration of the demolition order.

(Councillor Bellamy not present for the vote)

4. Approval of Council Initiative -
Downtown Vancouver BIA Renewal File: 8312

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council re-confirm the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association as sponsor for the Downtown Vancouver BIA.

B. THAT Council approve the commencement of a Council Initiative to re-establish (renew) the Downtown Vancouver BIA, for a period of ten years commencing April 1, 2000; and

Clause No. 4 continued

C. THAT the City notify property owners and tenants within the combined BIA and BIA expansion area (attached as Appendix D) of the proposed BIA renewal and levy.

D. THAT Council approve a 10 year (2000-2010) funding-ceiling of $20,634,983 for the Downtown Vancouver BIA.

5. Grey Cup 1999 Banners File: 4201

RECOMMENDED

THAT in the event that commercial sponsorship is not secured, that Council approve funding for the installation and removal of Grey Cup banners, estimated at $5,000, the source of funds to be the “Other” Grant Budget.

The Committee adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

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