PUBLIC
HEARING MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2015 August 25
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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,
2015 August 25 at 7:03 PM.
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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan
Councillor
P. Calendino
Councillor
S. Dhaliwal
Councillor
D. Johnston
Councillor
C. Jordan
Councillor
P. McDonell
Councillor
N. Volkow
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ABSENT:
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Councillor
A. Kang
Councillor
J. Wang
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STAFF:
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Mr.
L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
E. Kozak Assistant Dir. Current Planning
Ms.
K. O'Connell, Deputy City Clerk
Ms.
B. Zeinabova, Administrative Officer
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The
Public Hearing was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT
BYLAW NO. 26, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13499
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Rez. #15-05
Ptn. 4567 Lougheed Highway
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on the C3 and C3a General
Commercial Districts, P2 Administration and Assembly District, RM4s and RM5s
Multiple Family Residential Districts)
To: Amended
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the C3 General Commercial
District, RM4s and RM5s Multiple Family Residential Districts and Brentwood
Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the
development plan entitled “Residential Tower 3” prepared by Stantec Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 51 storey high-rise residential
building atop a 4 level commercial podium.
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The Advisory Planning Commission
advised it supports the rezoning application.
Twenty (20) letters were received in response
to the proposed bylaw amendment.
IN SUPPORT:
Dan Mott, #100-4599 Tillicum Street, Burnaby
Sean F. Rodrigues, 4811 Highlawn Drive,
Burnaby
Leela Wong, 1371Aldrin Place, Burnaby
Douglas Suddaby, 5525 Dorset Street,
Burnaby
Stephen Yuen, #26 - 3855 Pender Street,
Burnaby
Lily Vong, 7470 Boundary Road, Burnaby
Joe Buccella, 7167B Gilley Avenue,
Burnaby
Mike Moscone, 4025 East 1st
Avenue, Burnaby
Willa Cheng, 120 North Stratford
Avenue, Burnaby
Jeanne Mackay, 3709 1st
Avenue, Burnaby
Tom Bresciani, #405 – 3255 Smith Avenue,
Burnaby
Selena Marzin, Address not available.
Roy Gaspar, 7034 Belcarra Drive,
Burnaby
Mike Kask, 5324 Riverbend Drive, Burnaby
Chris Seto, 7488 4th
Street, Burnaby
Ted Grippo, 4026 1st
Avenue, Burnaby
Conna Wong, 4463 William Street,
Burnaby
Mary Drpic, #903-3920 Hasting Street,
Burnaby
Jim Laurence, 4405 Canada Way, Burnaby
Dan Mott, #100-4599 Tillicum Street, Burnaby
The following
speakers appeared before Council in support or opposition to the proposed bylaw
amendment.
Keith Quan,
4126 Frances Street, Burnaby spoke in support of the proposed rezoning, so his
children have access to local housing options.
James Spagnolo,
7959 Government Road, Burnaby spoke in support of the proposed rezoning, as it
offers an affordable housing option and supports the local economy.
Terry McDonald,
4863 Brentlawn Drive, Burnaby spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning,
recommending that City of Burnaby slow down development so as to gain a better
idea about the impact of such high density development on the surrounding
neighbourhood. Mr. McDonald was specifically concerned about the developments
impact on traffic and parking patterns/habits.
Sean Rodrigues,
4811 Highlawn Drive, Burnaby spoke in support of the rezoning application.
However, he challenges the City of Burnaby to do better, by considering: the
development of a city utility and imposing LEED development standards on new
builds. Mr. Rodrigues shared also his concerns about the capacity of the local
fire and medical services to address the needs of the building and increase in
population.
David Fairey,
4778 Fernglen Place, Burnaby spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr.
Fairey shared concerns including: lack of family accommodation, public safety
related to a fire event, view obstruction, traffic and congestion at the
intersection of Willingdon and Lougheed, and a lack of safe cycling
infrastructure.
Joyce Rushton,
4880 Highlawn Drive, Burnaby shared concerns to the proposed rezoning
including: pedestrian/transit user safety in the area, pedestrian safety at the
Lougheed Highway north/south crossing and decreased air quality in the
neighbourhood.
MOVED BY councillor d. Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor n. Volkow
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #15-05, Bylaw #13499 be terminated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor d. Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor p. Calendino
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That
this Public Hearing do now adjourn.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The
Public Hearing adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Confirmed:
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Certified
Correct:
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________________________
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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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