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PUBLIC
HEARING MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2019 April 30
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A Public Hearing (Zoning) was held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday,
2019 April 30 at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
Councillor
Pietro Calendino (arrived at 6:03 p.m.)
Councillor
Sav Dhaliwal
Councillor
Dan Johnston
Councillor
Colleen Jordan
Councillor
Joe Keithley
Councillor
Paul McDonell
Councillor
James Wang
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ABSENT:
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Councillor
Nick Volkow (due to illness)
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STAFF:
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Mr.
Ed Kozak, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
Johannes Schumann, Assist. Director Planning & Building
Ms.
Blanka Zeinabova, Deputy City Clerk
Ms.
Monica Macdonald, Administrative Officer
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His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley called
the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
His
Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley acknowledged the unceded, traditional, and
ancestral lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and
sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking people, and extended appreciation for the
opportunity to hold a meeting on this shared Coast Salish territory.
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ZONING
BYLAW AMENDMENT
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1)
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 10, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14007
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Rez
. #18-09
6438
Byrnepark Drive
From: CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential District as
guidelines)
To: Amended
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family
Residential District and Edmonds Town Centre Plan as guidelines, and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “Proposed Multi-Family
Development” prepared by Integra Architecture Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a four-storey apartment
building with underground parking, as well as townhouses with surface
parking.
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Councillor
Calendino arrived at 6:03 p.m.
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Eleven (11) letters were received in
response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Jason Mercieca, 6801 Rumble Street,
Burnaby
2. Karenina Araya, 221-6707 Southpoint
Drive, Burnaby
3. Marnie Conklin, 7488 Byrne;park Walk,
Burnaby
4. Paul McGown, 18-5585 Patterson
Avenue, Burnaby
5. Mitchell and Kathy Pain, 8411 13th
Avenue, Burnaby
6. Clint Moffatt, 205-6635 McKay Avenue,
Burnaby
7. Louise Hazemi, 4144 Cambridge Street,
Burnaby
8. Debbie and Craig Reid, 420 N Boundary Road,
Burnaby
9. Rick McGowan, 239-4155 Sardis Street,
Burnaby
10. Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby
11. Carrie McLaren, 4-3850 Dominion Street,
Burnaby
The following speakers appeared
before Council in response to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Myles Bos, 8965 Armstrong Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired about the City’s plans for a
bicycle path. Currently, there is a bicycle path that goes along eastern side
of the property, and the speaker hopes it will not be removed.
Lorne Wolinsky, 938 E. 20 Avenue, Vancouver,
appeared before Council on behalf of the development team, and noted he can
respond to any questions raised at the Public Hearing.
Teresa Rossiello, 9756 Still Creek Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and expressed concerns regarding the proposed development.
The speaker stated the City should add more rental units, not luxury condos.
Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns regarding
affordability, removal of trees/forest, and the number of parking spaces for
the proposed development.
Judith Hall, #69-7488 Southwynde Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding the City’s
transportation plan. The speaker expressed concerns with increased traffic in
the neighbourhood, and noted speeding vehicles are already a problem in this
area.
Joe Sulmona, 5504 Union Street, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker noted that the development is compliant with the
Edmonds OCP, the City’s OCP, and the Regional Strategic Plan.
Rick McGowan, 4155 Sardis Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding the sale of the
property (i.e. final sale, tender bid price and current land value). The
speaker expressed concerns regarding a close proximity of the new development
to Byrne Creek and possible fish kill.
Mark D. Frederick, 7488 Southwynde Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding the boundaries
of the park adjacent to the proposed development. The speaker noted that there
is active methane monitoring due to past landfill, and inquired regarding the
process to ensure the site is safe.
Irena Rus, #408-7388 Sandborne
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding wildlife
relocation.
Devin Kanhai, #112-7418 Byrnepark Walk,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding adjacent parcels
ownership and future plans.
Valentine Wu, #403-4758 Grange Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and expressed concerns with the sale of public
land. The speaker would like to see future public land be only leased by the
City and used for affordable housing.
Andrei Zawadzki, 8569 Flowering Place,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding the landfill
site, any environmental liabilities to the City, mitigation process, and developer’s
transparency if any issue arises.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #18-09, Bylaw #14007 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
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1.
THAT
staff report back to Council on the issues raised for Rezoning Reference #18-09
prior to second reading of the bylaw; and
2.
THAT
a copy of the report be forwarded to the individuals that wrote or spoke at
the Public Hearing.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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That
this Public Hearing do now adjourn.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Public Hearing adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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________________________
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Mike
Hurley
MAYOR
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Blanka
Zeinabova
DEPUTY
CITY CLERK
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