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PUBLIC
HEARING MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2019 January 29
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A Public Hearing (Zoning and
Heritage Designation) was held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 4949 Canada
Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday, 2019 January 29 at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
Councillor
Pietro Calendino (arrived at 6:13 p.m.)
Councillor
Sav Dhaliwal
Councillor
Colleen Jordan
Councillor
Joe Keithley
Councillor
Paul McDonell
Councillor
James Wang
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ABSENT:
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Councillor
Dan Johnston
Councillor
Nick Volkow (due to illness)
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STAFF:
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Mr.
Ed Kozak, Deputy Director Planning and Building
Mr.
Johannes Schumann, Planner 3
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 6:06 p.m.
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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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A1)
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 46, 2018 - Bylaw No. 13970
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Rez. #17-10006
4041 Canada Way
From: P3 Park and Public Use
District
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on P3 Park and Public Use District,
P2 Administration and Assembly District, and the Broadview Community Plan as
guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled “Schou
Education Centre School
District 41” prepared by Omicron)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the facilitation of the heritage designation of
the “Schou Street School”, and construction of a new adjoining building for
the offices of the Burnaby School District.
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Six (6) letters were received in response
to the proposed rezoning application:
1. B.W. Bard, 3980 Canada Way, Burnaby
2. Lili-Anne Bouchard, Cascade Village, Burnaby
3. Roselene Dhaliwal, 7-3728 Thurston Street,
Burnaby
4.
Shane
Chow,
7-3728 Thurston Street, Burnaby
5. Qian Wang, 101-4025 Norfolk Street, Burnaby REQUESTED REDACT
6.
Harman
(Robbie) Dhaliwal,
202-4025 Norfolk Street, Burnaby
The following speaker appeared
before Council in opposition to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Claudiu
Balciza,
3-4025 Norfolk Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition
to the proposed rezoning application. Mr. Balciza expressed concerns with
increased density and traffic, and noted that more green space is needed in the
area.
Councillor
Calendino arrived to the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
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MOVED BY
councilloR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor calendino
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez. #17-10006,
Bylaw #13970 be terminated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Three (3) letters were received in
response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Roselene Dhaliwal, 7-3728 Thurston Street,
Burnaby
2. Shane Chow, 7-3728 Thurston Street,
Burnaby
3.
Sharon
Staples,
5386 Kincaid Street, Burnaby
The following speakers appeared
before Council in support or opposition to the proposed zoning bylaw
amendment:
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Sandra Newell, 5921 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council, on behalf of her mother who lives in the neighbourhood,
in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. The speaker believes the
site would be more suitable for multi-family dwellings due to a close proximity
to schools and providing more affordable housing for families. The speaker would
support a multi-family rezoning application.
Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. Mr. Gibbs noted that the location would be more
suitable for multi-family dwellings due to close proximity to schools and
transit.
Manny Pereira, 5455 Shelby Court, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed rezoning
application. Mr. Pereira referenced previous speakers’ support for multi-family
units, and stated that multi-family dwelling would change the character of the
neighbourhood and bring more traffic. The speaker did not provide further
comments on the proposed rezoning application.
Sharon Leung, 5460 Shelby Court, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed rezoning
application.
Sharon Staples, 5386 Kincaid Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and expressed concerns with increased traffic,
speeding vehicles, and drug dealing in the neighbourhood. Ms. Staples inquired
whether sidewalks will be installed.
Jolland Leung, 5460 Shelby Court, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed rezoning
application. Mr. Leung feels the single family homes will maintain the similar
neighbourhood environment.
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MOVED BY
councilloR Jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor dhaliwal
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#17-10017, Bylaw #13971 be terminated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A3)
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 48, 2018 - Bylaw No. 13972
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Rez.
#17-33
Ptn.
4848 Lougheed Highway, 4827, 4829, Ptn. 4828 Dawson Street, 2235, 2285, Ptn.
2311 Delta Avenue, and Ptn. 2316 Beta Avenue
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM4s and RM5s Multiple Family
District) and P3 Park and Public Use District
To: Amended
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM4s and RM5s Multiple Family
Residential District, C2 Neighbourhood Commercial District and Brentwood Town
Centre Development Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development
plan entitled “Concord Brentwood Phase 2” prepared by Francl Architecture)
and P3 Park and Public Use District
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the development of two high-rise residential
buildings, one mid-rise residential building, low-rise residential podium,
common amenities (super club), and street oriented retail uses atop, and
fronting, underground and structured parking.
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Five (5) letters were received in
response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Lily Li, 1203-2289 Yukon Crescent,
Burnaby
2. Paul Britton, 201-2289 Yukon Crescent,
Burnaby
3. Roselene Dhaliwal, 7-3728 Thurston Street,
Burnaby
4. Shane Chow, 7-3728 Thurston Street,
Burnaby
5.
Harman
(Robbie) Dhaliwal,
202-4025 Norfolk Street, Burnaby
The following speaker appeared before
Council in opposition to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and expressed concerns with the number
of parking stalls, and requested the number of stalls be decreased. The speaker
believes that decreasing the number of parking stalls will encourage residents
to access nearby rapid transit options.
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor mcdonell
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez. #17-33,
Bylaw #13972 be terminated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A4)
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 49, 2018 - Bylaw No. 13973
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Rez.
#17-38
4455
Alaska Street and portion of lane and Willingdon Avenue
From: M1
Manufacturing District
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM4s Multiple Family Residential
District and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines, and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “Alaska Street Residential
High-rise Development” prepared by dys Architecture)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 22-storey residential
apartment building with ground oriented townhouses and underground parking.
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No letters were received in response
to the proposed rezoning application.
The following speaker appeared
before Council in opposition to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and expressed concerns with the
comprehensive development plan. Mr. Gibbs requested Council consider amending
the plan to decrease the number of parking stall and maximize land use. The speaker believes that
decreasing the number of parking stalls will encourage residents to access
nearby rapid transit options.
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor calendino
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#17-38, Bylaw #13973 be terminated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A5)
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 50, 2018 - Bylaw No. 13974
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Rez.
#17-41
6909,
6915, 6921, 6931, 6939 and 6949 Balmoral Street
From: R5
Residential District
To:
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM3s Multiple Family
Residential District and Edmonds Town Centre Plan guidelines, and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “Proposed Townhouse
Development” prepared by Eric Law Architect)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a three-storey 23-unit
townhouse development in the Edmonds Town Centre Plan.
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Two (2) letters were received in
response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Scott Van Denham, 317-7040 Balmoral Street,
Burnaby
2.
Victoria
Marekova,
311-7040 Balmoral Street, Burnaby
The following speakers appeared
before Council in support or opposition to the proposed zoning bylaw
amendment:
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Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and expressed concerns regarding
affordability, and the number of parking spaces. The speaker believes that decreasing
the number of parking stalls will encourage residents to access nearby rapid
transit options.
Elie Lubendo, 708-7434 Kingsway, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and expressed concerns with increased traffic, and pedestrian
safety. Mr. Lubendo requestd the number of parking stalls be decreased to
incourage rapid transit use and decrease traffic congestion. In general, the
speaker is in support of the proposed development and hopes that the parking in
the neighbourhood will be reviewed.
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor wang
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THAT this Public Hearing for Rez.
#17-41, Bylaw #13974 be terminated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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No letters were received in response
to the proposed heritage designation application.
No speakers appeared before Council
in support or opposition to the proposed heritage designation application.
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor wang
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THAT this Public Hearing for Heritage
Designation, Bylaw #13975 be terminated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor mcdonell
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That this Public Hearing do now
adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:05
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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