PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

 

Tuesday, 2015 August 25

 

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.

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENT:

His Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan

Councillor P. Calendino

Councillor S. Dhaliwal

Councillor D. Johnston

Councillor C. Jordan

Councillor P. McDonell

Councillor N. Volkow

 

 

 

 

ABSENT:

Councillor A. Kang

Councillor J. Wang

 

 

 

 

STAFF:

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

 

            The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:03 p.m.

 

 

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS

 

 

1)

BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965,

AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 26, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13499

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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  

 

THAT this Public Hearing for Rez. #15-05, Bylaw #13499 be terminated.

 

                                                                                       CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY councillor d. Johnston

SECONDED BY councillor p. Calendino

 

That this Public Hearing do now adjourn.

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________________

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Derek Corrigan

MAYOR                  

Kate O’Connell

DEPUTY CITY CLERK