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PUBLIC
HEARING MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2015 June 23
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A Public Hearing (Zoning) was held
in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, 4949 Canada Way,
Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday, 2015 June 23 at 7:00 PM.
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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESENT:
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Councillor
P. McDonell, Acting Mayor
Councillor
P. Calendino
Councillor
S. Dhaliwal
Councillor
D. Johnston
Councillor
C. Jordan
Councillor
A. Kang
Councillor
J. Wang
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ABSENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan
Councillor
N. Volkow
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STAFF:
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Mr.
L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
E. Kozak Assistant Director Current Planning
Mr.
S. Cleave, Deputy City Clerk
Ms.
E. Prior, Administrative Officer
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The
Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
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1)
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT
BYLAW NO. 17, 2015 - BYLAW NO. 13482
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Rez.
#14-19
6380
and 6420 Silver Avenue
From: RM3
Multiple Family Residential District
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s Multiple Family Residential
District, C2 Community Commercial District, P1 Neighbourhood Institutional
District, and Metrotown Town Centre Development Plan Guidelines, and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “6380 & 6420 Silver Avenue”
prepared by IBI/HB Architects)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of two high-rise apartment
towers (26 and 41 storeys), with low-rise townhouse, retail, childcare, and
office components.
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The
Advisory Planning Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
Eight letters were received in
response to the proposed bylaw amendment.
OPPOSED:
Kurt Ward-Theiss, 4819 Albert Street,
Burnaby
Helen Ward, 4819 Albert Street, Burnaby
Murray Martin, 7235 Salisbury Avenue,
Burnaby
Trevor Dsouza, 209-6420 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby
Chris Kopar, 205-6677 Sussex Avenue,
Burnaby
Wendy Hon, 6240 McKay Avenue, Burnaby
Hui Lin Sun, 6420 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby
Bob Quicke, 218-6525 Telford Avenue, Burnaby
Rick McGowan, 239-4159 Sardis Street,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application. Mr. McGowan referenced two letters submitted to Council in
February 2014 from parents of children at Maywood School regarding a previous
rezoning application for apartment towers behind the school which resulted in
the demolition of rental housing that forced low income families from the
neighbourhood.
Earl Pollit, 105-6031 Wilson Avenue,
Burnaby appeared before Council opposing the rezoning application. The speaker
expressed concern regarding the demolition of three storey walk-ups and
displacement of residents in these buildings. The speaker concluded by
requesting that the City require one to one replacement for rental housing
units.
Bijan Nassirian, 203-4355 Maywood Street,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application and the lack of infrastructure investment in the neighbourhood for
recreational complexes, transportation and schools.
Rick Erb, 503-6555 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning application.
The speaker requested that Council place a moratorium on the demolition of
affordable rental housing.
Monica McGovern, 1-8511 Cumberland Place,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application. The speaker requested a moratorium on the demolition of
affordable rental housing units until establishment of a one-to-one replacement
requirement. The speaker concluded by requesting that a “standards of
maintenance” bylaw be implemented as well.
Shirley Sinclair, 5430 Portland Street,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application and the loss of affordable rental housing. The speaker emphasized
the importance of providing assistance to displaced families.
Wanda Mulholland, 7476 13th
Avenue, Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the
rezoning application. The speaker requested Council implement a one-to-one
replacement policy for affordable rental housing. The speaker also urged all
levels of government to collaborate and utilize the full extent of their
mandate to find creative solutions to ensure that all Burnaby citizens have
safe and affordable housing.
Mr. Zarabozo, 302-6420 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application particularly in relation to displacement of residents from the
rental apartment buildings slated for demolition.
Joe Jordan, 1102-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning application
and the lack of infrastructure to accommodate the increasing population. The
speaker concluded by noting that developers should subsidize the cost of
infrastructure.
Josephine Maligro, 7-6749 Sussex Avenue,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application and the displacement of residents from affordable rental housing.
Ivan Drury, 3-406 Lakewood Drive, Vancouver
appeared before Council opposing the rezoning application and the displacement
of low income people from affordable rental housing. The speaker requested
that a moratorium be placed on the demolition of rental housing in Burnaby.
Helen Ward, 4819 Albert Street, Burnaby appeared
before Council opposing the rezoning application. The speaker expressed
concern regarding the legality of the proposed rezoning, the public
consultation process for the Metrotown Community Plan, the demolition of
affordable rental housing units and the displacement of those tenants,
measurement of population density, seismic risks and financial liability
issues. The speaker concluded by requesting that a moratorium be placed on the
demolition of rental apartments in Burnaby.
Lucinda Henwood, 308-6380 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application particularly in relation to displacement of residents from the
rental apartment buildings slated for demolition. The
speaker also expressed concern
regarding late night noise from work at the nearby
Skytrain Station.
Dave Tiwert, 106-13245 104th
Avenue, Surrey appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the
rezoning application and the displacement of residents from the affordable
rental housing slated for demolition. The speaker requested that the City
place a moratorium on the demolition of affordable rental housing until
strategies, policies and procedures are developed to protect the affordable
rental stock in Metrotown.
Allan Lee, 805-2138 Madison Avenue, Burnaby
appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning application
and the displacement of residents from affordable rental units.
Wendy Hinestrosa, 5644 Carson Street,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application. The speaker supported a moratorium on the
demolition of affordable housing until
the problems faced by displaced citizens are properly addressed.
Ms. Giles, 110-5300 Rumble Street, Burnaby
appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning application
and the displacement of residents from affordable rental housing. The speaker
noted consideration should be given to providing displaced residents with a
place to live in the new high rise towers.
Kay Woodford, 302-6380 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application and the displacement of residents from the affordable rental
housing slated for demolition.
Rick McGowan, 239-4159 Sardis Street,
Burnaby appeared again before Council to request that the City stop demolishing
affordable rental housing. The speaker urged Council to implement a plan to
preserve affordable housing stock.
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MOVED BY Councillor Jordan:
SECONDED BY councillor calendino:
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THAT
staff prepare a report in response to the issues raised at the Public Hearing
for Rez. Ref. #14-19, Bylaw No. 13482 particularly regarding the cost impact
of one for one replacement of rental housing units and the legality of a
moratorium on the demolition of rental housing units.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
This rezoning application will be
brought forward for second reading at the same Council meeting the staff report
is received.
Helen Ward, 4819 Albert Street, Burnaby again
appeared before Council and noted that the Shell lands in north Burnaby would
be a better location for high rise towers than Silver Avenue in Metrotown.
Mark Brown, 322-6420 Silver Avenue, Burnaby appeared
before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning application and the
displacement of residents from the affordable rental housing slated for
demolition. The speaker urged Council to stop the proposed demolition.
John Eddy, 6425 Silver Avenue, Burnaby appeared
before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning application and the
displacement of residents from affordable rental housing slated for
demolition. The speaker also expressed worry that the apartment building in
which he resides may soon be demolished to make way for new development.
Kaleb Swaby, 308-6380 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby appeared before Council expressing concern regarding the rezoning
application. The speaker noted he does not want Metrotown to become a
metropolis.
There were no further submissions
received regarding Rezoning #14-19, Bylaw No. 13482.
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MOVED BY Councillor Jordan:
SECONDED BY councillor calendino:
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #14-19, Bylaw #13482 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Council
agreed by unanimous consent to recess the Public Hearing at 9:27 p.m.
MOVED BY
Councillor Johnston:
SECONDED BY councillor calendino:
THAT
this Public Hearing do now reconvene.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The
Public Hearing reconvened at 9:30 p.m. with His Worship Mayor D. Corrigan and
Councillors Volkow, Dhaliwal and Jordan absent.
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT
BYLAW NO. 18, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13483
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Rez.
#15-17
7000
Lougheed Highway
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on C1 Neighbourhood Commercial
District, C2h Community Commercial District and M5 Light Industrial District)
and R2 Residential District
To: Amended
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C1 Neighbourhood Commercial
District, C2h Community Commercial District, M5 Light Industrial District and
P2 Administration and Assembly District and in accordance with the
development plan entitled "BC9916, Bainbridge & Lougheed, 7018
Lougheed Hwy,” prepared by TRK Engineering, to be superseded on 2016 July 01
by the development plan entitled "BC9916 – Phase 2, Bainbridge &
Lougheed, 7018 Lougheed Hwy,” prepared by TRK Engineering.) and R2
Residential District.
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the temporary deployment of a Cell on Wheels
(COW) telecommunications antenna installation.
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The
Advisory Planning Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
One letter was received in response to
the proposed bylaw amendment:
OPPOSED:
Hongju He and Jie Ying Huang, 2-2801 Ellerslie Avenue,
Burnaby
Eric Brown, 7075 Greenwood Street, Burnaby
appeared before Council opposing the rezoning application.
**Councillor Dhaliwal returned to the Public Hearing at
9:31 p.m. and took his place at the Council table.**
Mr. Brown inquired if there is a time
limit on deployment of the proposed cell on wheels telecommunications antenna
installation.
**Councillor Jordan
returned to the Council Chamber at 9:32 p.m. and took her seat at the Council
table.**
In response to Mr. Brown’s inquiry,
the Director Planning and Building noted the proposed cell on wheels
installation must be removed prior to 2016 July 1.
There were no further submissions
received regarding Rezoning #15-17, Bylaw No. 13483.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston:
SECONDED BY councillor calendino:
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #15-17, Bylaw #13483 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor jordan:
SECONDED BY councillor calendino:
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That
this Public Hearing do now adjourn.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The
Public Hearing adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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________________________
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Councillor
P. McDonnell
ACTING
MAYOR
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Sid
Cleave
DEPUTY
CITY CLERK
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