CITY OF VANCOUVER

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

October 5, 1999

A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at 2:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Heritage By-law.

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

CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE: Judy Rogers, City Manager

CLERK TO THE
COUNCIL: Gail Johnson

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 proposed amendments to the Heritage By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Gerry McGeough, Planner, explained that the four applications for Heritage Designation included on this Public Hearing agenda represented participation in theVancouver Heritage Foundation’s first grant and education program “True Colours”. With the assistance of Benjamin Moore Paints and Dunbar Lumber, the Foundation is providing owners funding and expertise to restore the authentic colour scheme of heritage homes true to the period. To receive the grant the Foundation requires the house be municipally designated. Mr. McGeough commended Council, the Heritage Foundation and the building owners for their contributions and participation.

Robert Lemon, Don Luxton, and Ana Feuermann, Heritage Foundation, also provided information on the “True Colours” program showing visual examples of the houses. It was announced that the First Annual Heritage Fair would be held in November.

Sussana Houwen, Heritage Commission, offered the Commission’s support for the “True Colours” program and recommended that Council approve the four applications.

1. Heritage Designation: 2640 Oxford Street

An application by Stephanie Edwards and Darrin Morrison was considered as follows:

Summary: This report seeks Council’s approval for the designation of 2640 Oxford Street, listed in the “C” category on the Heritage Register, as a protected heritage property under Schedule A of the Heritage By-law. The building owners are requesting the heritage designation of 2640 Oxford Street on a voluntary basis.

The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.

Staff Comments

Gerry McGeough advised he was available to answer questions.

Applicant Comments

The applicants did not have any comments to add.

Summary of Correspondence

There was no correspondence received on this application.

Speakers

Mayor Owen called for speakers for and against the application and none were present.

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT Council approves the designation of 2640 Oxford Street, listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register in the “C” category, as a protected heritage property.

B. THAT Council commends the building owners for designating their property on a voluntary basis and for participating in the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s True Colours project.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Heritage Designation: 42 West 10th Avenue

An application by James Lyall and Justine Stewart was considered as follows:

Summary: This report seeks Council’s approval for the designation of 42 West 10th Avenue, listed in the “B” category on the Heritage Register, as a protected heritage property under Schedule A of the Heritage By-law. The building owners are requesting the heritage designation of 42 West 10th Avenue on a voluntary basis.

The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.

Staff Comments

Gerry McGeough, Planner, advised he was available to answer questions.

Applicant Comments

The applicants did not have any comments to add.

Summary of Correspondence

There was no correspondence received on this application.

Speakers

Mayor Owen called for speakers for and against the application and none were present.

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT Council approves the designation of 42 West 10th Avenue, listed on theVancouver Heritage Register in the “B” category, as a protected heritage property.

B. THAT Council commends the building owners for designating their property on a voluntary basis and for participating in the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s True Colours project.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Heritage Designation: 46 West 10th Avenue

An application by David Berkowitz and Kirsten Pendreigh was considered as follows:

Summary: This report seeks Council’s approval for the designation of 46 West 10th Avenue, listed in the “B” category on the Heritage Register, as a protected heritage property under Schedule A of the Heritage By-law. The building owners are requesting the heritage designation of 46 West 10th Avenue on a voluntary basis.

The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.

Staff Comments

Gerry McGeough advised he was available to answer questions.

Applicant Comments

The applicants did not have any comments to add.

Summary of Correspondence

There was no correspondence received on this application.

Speakers

Mayor Owen called for speakers for and against the application and none were present.

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

A. THAT Council approves the designation of 46 West 10th Avenue, listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register in the “B” category, as a protected heritage property.

B. THAT Council commends the building owners for designating their property on a voluntary basis and for participating in the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s True Colours project.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Heritage Designation: 1641 Dunbar Street

An application by Robert Haines was considered as follows:

Summary: This report seeks Council’s approval for the designation of 1641 Dunbar Street, listed in the “B” evaluation category on the Heritage Register, as a protected heritage property under Schedule A of the Heritage By-law. The building owner is requesting the heritage designation of 1641 Dunbar Street on a voluntary basis.

Staff Comments

Gerry McGeough advised he was available to answer questions.

Applicant Comments

The applicant, Robert Haines, explained how pleased he was to have participated in the “True Colours” program and requested Council’s support of his application.

Summary of Correspondence

There was no correspondence received on this application.

Speakers

Mayor Owen called for speakers for and against the application and none were present.

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

A. THAT Council approves the designation of 1641 Dunbar Street, listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register in the “B” category, as a protected heritage property.

B. THAT Council commends the building owner for designating his property on a voluntary basis and for participating in the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s True Colours project.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

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. Chaivario,

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

The Special Council adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

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