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PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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MINUTES
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A meeting of the Planning and
Development Committee was held in the Council Committee Room, main floor, City
Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday, 2017 March 28 at 4:30
p.m.
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PRESENT: Councillor C. Jordan,
Chair
Councillor
D. Johnston, Vice Chair (Arrived at 4:45 p.m.)
Councillor S. Dhaliwal,
Member
Councillor P. McDonell,
Member
ABSENT: Councillor J. Wang,
Member
STAFF: Mr.
L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Ms.
L. Garnett, Assistant Director Long Range Planning
Mr.
E. Kozak,
Assistant Director Current Planning
Ms.
A. Sarter, Parks Research Officer
Ms. K.
Hung, Planner 3
Ms.
E. Prior, Administrative Officer
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The
Chair called the Open meeting to order at 4:38 p.m.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
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THAT the minutes of the Open meeting
of the Planning and Development Committee held on 2017 February 28 be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
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THAT
the delegations be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Ms. Aruna Khan and Ms. Carol
Chrisjohn, Old Interurban Forest Preservation Society appeared before
the Committee requesting protection of ‘The Old Interurban Forest’ from future
development. The area referred to is approximately 200 acres, between Cariboo
Road and North Road, south of the Trans-Canada Highway.
The speakers advised that
the area is a second growth forest containing indigenous plant species,
bobcats, coyotes, black bears and various bird species supported by the a
number of creeks and the Brunette River. As remnants of the Burnaby Lake
Interurban Line (circa 1911-1953) still exist, the area also holds historical
value.
The speakers concluded by
requesting that the City revisit the 1984 Cariboo Heights Community Development
Plan which designates a portion of the area to be developed into single-family,
two-family, and multiple-family residences.
The Committee thanked the delegation
for providing information regarding their request for protection of the area.
Staff advised that since
the adoption of the Cariboo Heights Community Plan, the Province has introduced
regulations to protect riparian areas. Introduction of the riparian setback
regulations will necessitate that staff review the Community Plan to determine
what land is developable on the site. At this time, however, no specific
schedule for advancement of the community or development review process has
been determined.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLORJOHNSTON
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THAT
this matter be REFERRED to staff for a formal response.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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b)
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Jason Wong, YVR Prep
Re:
M2 Zoning Designation
Speakers:
Jason Wong, Josh McWilliams and Ryan MacKay
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Mr. Jason Wong and Mr. Josh
McWilliams, YVR Prep, appeared before the Committee requesting accessory
use of their business at A6 – 5279 Still Creek Avenue to organize/host
placemaking or public assembly initiatives. The property falls under the M2
zoning designation which allows for light industrial manufacturing of food or
beverages.
The delegation advised that
the primary function of YVR Prep would be to function as a commissary kitchen
providing Fraser Health approved cooking and food preparation facilities for
rent to small and independent food-related businesses. The target market
includes: chefs, bakers, caterers, farmers market vendors, food truck
operators, food hobbyists, as well as nonprofits and co-ops.
The speakers advised that a
vital role of YVR Prep would be to act as a community hub and incubator by organizing
or hosting chef tastings, cooking classes, networking meetups or other events.
However, due to the M2 zoning designation they are unable to offer this
component of their business.
Staff advised that if the
primary activity of the business is food manufacturing which is shipped off
site, the educational component may be permitted as an accessory use. Staff
encouraged the delegation to provide a detailed operational proposal to the
Planning and Building Department for further review.
Staff undertook to work
with the delegation.
Mr. John Gudmundson and Mr. Mike
Gudmundson, North Arm Knives, appeared before the Committee requesting
the inclusion of ‘Household utensils, cutlery, hand and edge tools’ under
M4 in the City of Burnaby Zoning Bylaw.
Currently ‘Household
utensils, cutlery, hand and edge tools’ are included under M1 and M5
zoning, but excluded from M4 zoning. North Arm Knives will be required to
relocate due to rezoning and development at their current location in the
Brentwood Industrial Park.
The speakers have secured a
space in Burnaby; however, it is zoned M4 which excludes the manufacturing of
household utensils, cutlery, hand and edge tools which are the items produced
by his company. The delegation requested that article (3) of the M4 Zone be
amended to include ‘Household utensils, cutlery, hand and edge tools’ reflecting
the allowed uses in both M1 and M5 districts.
Staff advised that a text
amendment is supported by the Planning and Building Department. Staff were not
able to provide a timeline regarding the text amendment; however, the text amendment
would require Council adoption of the report, a subsequent Public Hearing and
bylaw readings.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
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THAT
this matter be REFERRED to staff.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Due to the appearance of
members from the Stop Demovictions Burnaby Campaign, the Chair requested that
New Business be brought forward at this time.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
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THAT
New Business portion of the agenda be brought forward at this time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councilor
Jordan
Councillor Jordan requested
that staff review the City’s Tenant Assistance Policy taking into consideration
the amendments made by the City of Vancouver to their Tenant Assistance Policy
and the newly implemented City of Coquitlam policy.
Arising from discussion,
the following motion was introduced:
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
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THAT staff be requested to conduct a
review of best practices of Tenant Assistance Policies in the region, and;
THAT staff review the City’s
experience with regard to the City of Burnaby policy, since its
implementation in May of 2013, and;
THAT staff report back to the
Committee with a view to addressing any enhancements that should be made to
the policy.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Stop Demovictions
Burnaby Campaign provided the Committee with a document entitled ‘People’s
Tenant Defence Policy’.
The normal order of the agenda
resumed.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT
the correspondence be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Correspondence was received
from the Graduate Student Society of Simon Fraser University outlining their
concerns regarding the effects of re-development in the Metrotown area.
The Graduate Student
Society is requesting that the City protect the purpose-built rental housing in
the Metrotown Development Plan and ensure a diverse and equitable future for
Burnaby.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
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THAT
staff respond to the Graduate Student Society of Simon Fraser University.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Correspondence was received
from the Planning Student Association, School of Community and Regional
Planning (SCARP), University of British Columbia (UBC) requesting that Council
rescind the proposed Metrotown Plan Update in light of the national housing crisis.
The SCARP Planning Student
Association outlined the nature of the housing crisis, it’s impact on
communities and ways to address affordable housing delivery. The authors advise
that through zoning and development municipalities can control community
planning practices thereby protecting and enhancing affordable rental housing
stock.
The students indicated that
they would be interested in participating in the creation of the Metrotown
Plan.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
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THAT
staff respond to the SCARP Planning Student Association.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Correspondence was received
from Ms. Suzan Colcleugh seeking information and assistance regarding the
potential sale and rezoning of 1955 Woodway Place and 4941 Lougheed Highway.
Staff advised that they
will contact Ms. Colcleugh regarding her concerns.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT
this item of correspondence be REFERRED to staff.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Subsequent correspondence
was received from Mr. Allan Coldwells requesting further information regarding
his secondary suite charges.
Mr. Coldwells originally
wrote to the City in 2016 July, requesting information regarding secondary
suite charges that were being levied against his home for a ‘summer kitchen’ in
the basement of his home.
Mr. Coldwells is requesting
that the City tax homeowners based on actual secondary suite usage which could
be determined by electrical, water or garbage usage. Although Mr. Coldwells
does have a ‘summer kitchen’ he does not utilize the area as a secondary suite.
The Committee requested
that a review be conducted on the secondary suite program to outline
reoccurring issues, possible mechanisms to address them and costing of a City
wide canvass of homes.
Staff advised that
information will be forthcoming to Council regarding this phase of the
secondary suite policy implementation.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
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THAT
this item of correspondence be REFERRED to staff.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Correspondence was received
from Ms. Cathy Griffin, Acting Chair, HUB Burnaby advising that the staff
report that arose from HUBs appearance as a delegation at the 2016 November 07
meeting of Council, did not address the issues that had been raised.
Ms. Griffin outlined
several points that were not addressed in the staff report and omission of
public consultation results in which respondents expressed concern regarding
the proposed shared path on the Willingdon Linear Park.
Correspondence was received
from Ms. Ally Fleck, BC Healthy Living Alliance providing information regarding
an initiative entitled ‘Communities on the Move’ and requesting that Council’s
endorsement.
‘Communities on the Move’
outlines a vision for a healthy transportation system recommending a call for
provincial investments in transit, active transportation planning and
facilities, and support for rural transportation.
The goal of the initiative
is to encourage the Province to provide necessary funding and policy supports
for public transportation that would serve all British Columbians.
The Committee requested
that staff provide further information regarding this initiative.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT
this item be REFERRED to staff.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A memorandum was received
from the Administrative Officer regarding a Provincial ride share media
release.
On 2017 March 07, the
Province announced their intention that ride sharing services will be
introduced to BC by the end of 2017, and proposed changes affecting the
existing taxi industry.
New
business was dealt with previously at the meeting.
No
inquiries were brought before the Committee.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
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THAT
this Open Committee meeting do now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Committee meeting adjourned at 6:00
p.m.
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Eva
Prior
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
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Councillor
Colleen Jordan
CHAIR
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