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PUBLIC
HEARING MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2016 April 26
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A Public Hearing (Zoning) was held
in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday,
2016 April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESENT:
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His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan
Councillor Pietro Calendino
Councillor Sav Dhaliwal
Councillor Dan Johnston
Councillor Colleen Jordan
Councillor Paul McDonell
Councillor Nick Volkow
Councillor James Wang
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ABSENT:
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Councillor Anne Kang
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STAFF:
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Mr. Lou Pelletier, Director Planning
and Building
Mr. Ed Kozak Assistant Director
Current Planning
Ms. Kate O’Connell, Deputy City
Clerk
Ms. Eva Prior, Administrative
Officer
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The Public Hearing was
called to order at 7:02 p.m.
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1)
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8, 2016 – BYLAW
NO. 13584
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Rez. #14-27
Portion of 7201 11th Avenue
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5 and RM1 Multiple Family
Residential Districts, C2 Community Commercial District, Southgate Master
Plan and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines)
To: Amended
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5 and RM1 Multiple Family
Residential Districts, C2 Community Commercial District, Southgate
Neighbourhood Master Plan and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines and in
accordance with the development plans entitled “BC Family Housing Site”
prepared by Integra Architecture Inc., and PWL Partnership Landscape
Architects Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a five-storey low-rise
apartment building within the multi-phased development of the Southgate site.
The proposed non-market housing development is to be owned and operated by BC
Housing.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
One letter was received in
opposition to the proposed bylaw amendment:
Janice & Gregory
Smelser, 7551 Davies Street, Burnaby
The following speakers
appeared before Council and spoke to and in support of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment:
Cameron Thorn, VP
Development, Ledingham McAllister, 3rd Floor 1285 West Pender, Vancouver, appeared
before Council to answer any questions regarding the rezoning application.
Wonda Mulholland, Community
Development Coordinator, Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness, 7476 13th
Avenue, Burnaby, spoke in support of the proposed rezoning application. Ms.
Mulholland supports the addition of community housing in the neighbourhood as
it will provide safe and affordable housing to seniors, youth and families. Ms.
Mulholland urged Council to consider developing partnerships with other levels
of government to create more affordable housing units.
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MOVED BY Councillor
JOhnston
SECONDED BY
Councillor Jordan
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez. #14-27,
Bylaw #13584 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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2)
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2, 2016 – BYLAW
NO. 13569
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Rez. #14-26
Portion of 7679 Eighteenth Street
and 7701 Eighteenth Street
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5 and RM1 Multiple Family
Residential Districts, C2 Community Commercial District, Southgate
Neighbourhood Master Plan and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines)
To: Amended
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5 and RM1 Multiple Family
Residential Districts, Southgate Neighbourhood Master Plan and Edmonds Town
Centre Plan guidelines and in accordance with the development plans entitled
“Precedence” prepared by Buttjes Architects Inc., Integra Architecture Inc.,
and PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 32-storey residential
tower and a four-storey low-rise apartment building, which form part of the
multi-phased development of the Southgate Master Plan.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
Eight letters were received
in opposition to the proposed bylaw amendment:
Jingyuan (Brandi) Zhang, 304-7058 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
Irene Chong, 404-7058 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
Janice & Gregory
Smelser,
7551 Davies Street, Burnaby
Ivy Tsang, 7088 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
Catherine Ng, 327-7058 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
Mandy Ho, 202-7088 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
Allen Hutton, 7304 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
Sixin Shi, 403-7088 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
The following speaker
appeared before Council and spoke to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
Cameron Thorn, VP
Development, Ledingham McAllister, 3rd Floor 1285 West Pender, Vancouver, appeared
before Council to answer any questions regarding the rezoning application.
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MOVED BY
Councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
Councillor Jordan
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#14-26, Bylaw #13569 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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3)
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 9, 2016 – BYLAW
NO. 13585
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Rez. #14-28
Portion of 7201 11th Avenue
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5 and RM1 Multiple Family
Residential Districts, C2 Community Commercial District, Southgate
Neighbourhood Master Plan and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines)
To: Amended
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5 and RM1 Multiple Family
Residential Districts, C2 Community Commercial District, Southgate
Neighbourhood Master Plan and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “Southgate Community Island 1
& 2” prepared by IBI Group, Integra Architecture Inc., and PWL
Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 30-storey residential
tower and a four-storey low-rise apartment building, which form part of the
multi-phased development of the Southgate Master Plan.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
One letter was received in
opposition to the proposed bylaw amendment:
Janice & Gregory
Smelser,
7551 Davies Street, Burnaby
The following speaker
appeared before Council and spoke to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
Bob Estay, VP Development, Ledingham
McAllister,
3rd Floor 1285 West Pender, Vancouver, appeared before Council to
answer any questions regarding the rezoning application.
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MOVED BY
COuncillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
Councillor Dhaliwal
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#14-28, Bylaw #13585 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 10, 2016 – BYLAW
NO. 13586
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Rez. #15-37
7141 and 7145 Seventeenth Avenue
From: R5 Residential District
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential
District and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines and in accordance with the
development plan entitled “17th and Leeside” prepared by Cornerstone
Architecture Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a three-storey (23 unit)
stacked townhouse development with underground parking.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
Two letters were received,
one in opposition and one with concerns, in response to the proposed bylaw
amendment:
Janice & Gregory
Smelser,
7551 Davies Street, Burnaby
Dani Ryan, 17-7136
18th Avenue, Burnaby
The following speaker
appeared before Council and spoke to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
Scott Kennedy, Partner,
Cornerstone Architecture,
3283 Flemming Street, Vancouver, appeared before Council to answer any
questions regarding the rezoning application.
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MOVED BY
councillor johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor Volkow
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#15-37, Bylaw #13586 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 11, 2016 – BYLAW
NO. 13587
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Rez. #14-39
7390/7398/7404 16th Avenue, 7510/7516/7526/7536
Kingsway and 7411/7417 15th Avenue
From: R5 Residential District
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential
District and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines and in accordance with the development
plan entitled “The Greystones” prepared by Ekistics Architecture Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a three-storey (42 unit)
townhouse development with underground parking.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
One letter was received in
opposition to the proposed bylaw amendment:
Janice & Gregory
Smelser,
7551 Davies Street, Burnaby
The following speakers
appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning bylaw
amendment:
Bruce Flemming, 7553 Humphries Court,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Flemming
expressed concerns regarding the growing demand for water, parking and waste
collection services resulting from increased density. Mr. Humphries stated that
housing options are becoming more unaffordable and would like the space to
remain green or be developed into single family homes.
Simona MacDonald, Strata
President,
5-7561 Humphries Court, Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning
application. Ms. MacDonald expressed concerns regarding decreased property
values and suggested the City consider allowing a high-rise apartment building
as she believes the bedrock is sufficient to support tower development.
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MOVED BY Councillor
JOhnston
SECONDED BY
Councillor Mcdonell
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#14-39, Bylaw #13587 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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6)
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 12, 2016 – BYLAW
NO. 13588
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Rez. #15-08
4453/63/75 Hastings Street
From: C8a Urban Village Commercial
District (Hastings)
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on C8 Urban Village Commercial
District, Hastings Street Area Plan guidelines and in accordance with the
development plan entitled, “Proposed Mixed Use Development” prepared by
Burrowes Huggins Architects)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a five (5) storey mixed-use
development, with commercial/retail at grade, and residential uses above.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
One letter was received in
opposition to the proposed bylaw amendment:
Ip Pui Y, 205-4458 Albert Street,
Burnaby
The following speaker
appeared before Council regarding the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
Jay Sherwood, 4438 Albert Street,
Burnaby, shared concerns about the building being five storeys. Mr. Sherwood
asked staff if the approval of a five storey building would result in more five
storey buildings being develop in the area.
The Director Planning and
Building explained that the street face of the building, although called five
storeys, would only be four storeys and that the five storey description is due
to the double height of the bottom floor retail space and the mezzanine level to
be located on the alley side of the building. Staff confirmed that the building
height would not be greater than the maximum allowable height for a four storey
building.
Mr. Sherwood also requested
clarification as to the location of the parking access to the new building as
he is concerned about vehicle conflicts between the new parking entrance and
existing laneway parking entrances/exits.
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MOVED BY
Councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
Councillor Mcdonell
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#15-08, Bylaw #13588 be terminated.
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 13, 2016 – BYLAW
NO. 13589
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Rez. #15-16
2900 Bainbridge Avenue
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on C1 Neighbourhood Commercial
District)
To: Amended
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C1 Neighbourhood Commercial
District and in accordance with the development plan entitled “BC2923, Lougheed
and Bainbridge, 2900 Bainbridge Avenue,” prepared by GS Sayers Engineering
Ltd.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the installation of a rooftop antenna facility
with surrounding parapet and an at-grade equipment compound.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
Thirteen letters were received in opposition to the proposed
bylaw amendment:
Wai Sum Yu, 2929 Coventry Place,
Burnaby
Frank & Louise Murdocco, 2985 Coventry Place,
Burnaby
Jeff & Doreen Unrau, 2962 Bainbridge Avenue,
Burnaby
Young Keun Lee, 2932 Bainbridge Avenue,
Burnaby
Kai Ji, 2971 Coventry Place,
Burnaby
Lewis S.L. Choi, 2986 Coventry Place,
Burnaby
Umberto Dente, 2950 Coventry Place, Burnaby
Karl & Ellen Kurz, Stan
& Masako Fukawa,
2962 Coventry Place, Burnaby
Phuong Ho, 2988 Bainbridge Avenue,
Burnaby
Sharon Petrollini, 7125 Collister Drive,
Burnaby
Nelson Woo, 2976 Coventry Place,
Burnaby
Mike Bau, 102-2900 Bainbridge
Avenue, Burnaby
Ahuet Ching Chow, 7155 Collister Drive,
Burnaby
The following speakers
appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning bylaw
amendment:
Jeff Unrau, 2962 Bainbridge Ave,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the proposed bylaw amendment. Mr. Unrau stated
his concerns regarding the potential negative health risks to residents living
in close proximity to the proposed antenna and recommended a greater distance
between the antenna and any
residential area. Mr. Unrau
suggested that Telus consider co-locating the new antenna with existing Rogers
cellular infrastructure.
Chad Marlat, Telus Planner, 2223 Victoria Drive,
Vancouver, presented a power point presentation to Council. The presentation
reviewed the demand for service in the area, identified the old antenna
location relative to the proposed new location, shared photo renderings of what
the new antenna would look like and Health Canada Safety Code information.
David Lee, 1561 Unit 1, Booth Avenue,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. Mr. Booth
appeared on behalf of his parents (current residents of 2932 Bainbridge Avenue,
Burnaby) and shared their concern that the addition of an antenna would result
in a loss of their view. Mr. Booth circulated a picture (on his phone) to
members of Council of the existing view from his parent’s apartment. The photo
showed that the proposed antenna and accommodating extension would be in plain
and direct view of their existing home.
Judy Chow, 7155 Collister Drive,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. Ms. Chow
expressed concerns regarding the health and safety risks to residents and
requested more health risk data and information. Ms. Chow would support the
co-location of the Telus antenna on the existing Rogers antenna site.
Mr. Marlat, Telus Planner, 2223 Victoria Drive,
Vancouver, responded to previously raised health questions stating that it
would be possible to provide more information to residents. Mr. Marlat stated
that the Rogers antenna location was not a viable option for co-location and
that the old antenna site (owned by Telus) is not an option for the new antenna.
Mr. Marlat did not provide details as to why the existing site was not a viable
option for the antennas’ permanent location.
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MOVED BY
Councillor JOhnston
SECONDED BY
Councillor McDonell
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#15-16, Bylaw #13589 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VOLKOW
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR
JOHNSTON
THAT staff report back to
Council on the issues raised by the delegations at the Public Hearing held on
2016 April 26; and
THAT a copy of the report
be sent to the applicant and those who spoke at, or submitted correspondence to
the Public Hearing for Rezoning Reference # 15-16.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Council requested that the
following information be included in the aforementioned requested report: the
distance from the original antenna location to the proposed location, distance
from the old antenna location to the residential area and the distance from the
proposed antenna location to the residential area, ownership information of the
old antenna location, information on the future potential property uses of the
old antenna location and an overview of the regulations set forth by Health
Canada.
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MOVED BY
Councillor Volkow
SECONDED BY
councillor JOhnston
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THAT this Public Hearing do now
adjourn.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The Public Hearing
adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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________________________
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Derek Corrigan
MAYOR
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Kate O’Connell
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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