PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

 

Tuesday, 2017 November 28

 

A Public Hearing (Zoning) was held in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday, 2017 November 28 at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENT:

His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Councillor Dan Johnston

Councillor Colleen Jordan

Councillor James Wang

 

 

 

 

ABSENT:

Councillor Pietro Calendino

Councillor Paul McDonell (due to illness)

Councillor Nick Volkow (due to illness)

 

 

 

 

STAFF:

Mr. Ed Kozak, Deputy Director Current Planning

Mr. Johannes Schumann, Senior Current Planner

Ms. Kate O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk

Ms. Monica Macdonald, Administrative Officer

 

            His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

 

 

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS

 

 

1)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965,  

Amendment Bylaw No. 36, 2017 - Bylaw No. 13804

 

Rez. #16-55

 

5495 Regent Street

 

From:              M2 General  Industrial District and M6 Truck Terminal                         District

 

To:                   CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2                         General Industrial District as guidelines and in accordance                         with the development plan entitled “Intraurban - Brentwood,                         5495 Regent Street, Burnaby, BC” prepared by Christopher                         Bozyk Architects Ltd.)

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a multi-tenant light industrial/warehouse development.

 

 

Seven letters were received in response to the proposed rezoning application:

 

Brian Kerzner, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 5284 Still Creek Street, Burnaby

Piero Ferronato, 2853 Douglas Holdings Ltd., 2853 Douglas Road, Burnaby

Ryan Davis, 1130799 BC Ltd., 5371 Regent Street, Burnaby

Daryl Ee, Rolls-Right Trucking and Transport, 2864 Norland Avenue, Burnaby

Rodney Palmieri, Palmieri Bros. Paving Ltd., 2876 Norland Avenue, Burnaby

Steven Bruk, Bruk & Co. Investments/Highbank Properties, A5/A6-5279 Stillcreek Avenue, Burnaby

Brad Halco, Dieseltech Truck Repair & Fleet Maintenance, 3196 Norland Avenue, Burnaby 

 

No speakers appeared before Council in support or opposition to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston   

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Jordan

 

THAT this Public Hearing for Rez. #16-55, Bylaw #13804 be terminated.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

2)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965,

Amendment Bylaw No. 37, 2017 - Bylaw No. 13805

 

Rez. #13-07

 

4750 Kingsway

 

From:              CD  Comprehensive  Development  District  (based  on  C3                         General Commercial District)

 

To:                   Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based                         on RM5s Multiple Family Residential District, C3 General                         Commercial District and “Metrotown Sears Site Master Plan                         and Phase I” prepared by IBI Group).

 

The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to establish a Conceptual Master Plan, Design Guidelines and a detailed first phase of development for the subject site, which would provide for specific development rights for the initial phase; and guide further site specific rezoning applications for the development of a multi-phased high-rise mixed-use residential and commercial development.

 

 

Five letters were received in response to the proposed rezoning application:

 

Adrian Yeung, 1703-4888 Hazel Street, Burnaby

Samantha Heng,1902-4888 Hazel Street, Burnaby

Hui Liang, 1102 Hazel Street, Burnaby 

Graeme Silvera, 700-650 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

William McCarthy, 700-4980 Kingsway, Burnaby

 

The following speakers appeared before Council and spoke to the proposed rezoning application:

 

Sameh Youesf, 806-4957 Newton Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. Mr. Youesf stated concerns about the affordability of rental accommodations in the area, and that the addition of new buildings will result in local rent increases. The speaker also shared concerns about the negative impacts of construction activities on the mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

 

Roger Whitehouse, 2000-6521 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Whitehouse stated concerns regarding: the height of the proposed building, the impact on existing views/sightlines, the negative impact on local property values, and construction related activities such as increased traffic and noise.  

 

Reinhard Schauer, 201-5868 Olive Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. Mr. Schauer stated that the proposed development is to the benefit of the developer and not the community. The proposed development will attract investors and will not provide additional rental housing.  

 

Sameh Youesf, 806-4957 Newton Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke for a second time. Mr. Youesf appreciates the accessibility of local services and is concerned that increased rental prices will result in many people relocating to areas in which services are more difficult to access.

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston   

SECONDED BY councillor Jordan

 

THAT this Public Hearing for Rez. #13-07, Bylaw #13805 be terminated.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY councillor Johnston

SECONDED BY councillor jordan 

 

That this Public Hearing do now adjourn.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________________

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Derek Corrigan

MAYOR                  

Kate O’Connell

DEPUTY CITY CLERK