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PUBLIC
HEARING MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2019 November 19
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A Public Hearing (Zoning) was held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC on Tuesday,
2019 November 19 at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
Councillor
Pietro Calendino
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 (due to illness)
Councillor
Nick Volkow (due to illness)
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STAFF:
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Mr.
Ed Kozak, Director Planning & Building
Mr.
Johannes Schumann, Assistant Director Planning & Building
Ms.
Kate O’Connell, City Clerk
Ms.
Blanka Zeinabova, Deputy City Clerk
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His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley called
the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
recognized the ancestral and unceded homelands of the
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh
speaking peoples, and extended appreciation for the opportunity to hold a
meeting on this shared territory.
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ZONING
BYLAW AMENDMENTS
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1)
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 32, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14078
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Rez. #19-13
9702 Glenlyon Parkway
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District,
and M5 Light Industrial District)
To:
Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on M2 General
Industrial District, M5 Light Industrial District, the Big Bend Development
Plan, the Glenlyon Concept Plan guidelines, and in accordance with the
development plan entitled “9702 Glenlyon Parkway Burnaby BC” prepared by
Taylor Kurtz Architecture and Design Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a two-storey light
industrial and office building.
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No letters were received in response
to the proposed rezoning application.
No speakers appeared before Council
in support or opposition to the proposed rezoning application.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #19-13, Bylaw #14078 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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2)
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Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 33, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14079
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Rez. #19-36
3713 Kensington Avenue
From:
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C2 Community Commercial
District, P6 Regional Institutional District and P2 Administration and
Assembly District)
To:
Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C2 Community
Commercial District, C3e General Commercial District, P6 Regional
Institutional District and P2 Administration and Assembly District in
accordance with the development plan entitled “Adamas ESports” prepared by
Dsquared Projects)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit one of the units within the Fortius Centre to be
utilized for an e-sports training facility.
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No letters were received in response
to the proposed rezoning application.
No speakers appeared before Council
in support or opposition to the proposed rezoning application.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #19-36, Bylaw #14079 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 34, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14080
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Rez. #19-37
5751 Marine Way
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on C2 Community Commercial
District)
To:
Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C2 Community Commercial
District, Byrne Road and Marine Way Development Plan, Big Bend Development
Plan guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan entitled
“Revised Statement of Uses” prepared by Anka Cornea and Frederick Li)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit general commercial uses, based on the C2
Community Commercial District, in the existing specialized retail centre.
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No letters were received in response
to the proposed rezoning application.
No speakers appeared before Council
in support or opposition to the proposed rezoning application.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #19-37, Bylaw #14080 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 35, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14081
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Rez. #19-41
6755 Napier Street
From:
R4 Residential District
To:
P1 Neighbourhood Institutional District
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to align the zoning of the subject site with the zoning of
1030 Sperling Avenue, in order to permit a child care use.
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No letters were received in response
to the proposed rezoning application.
The following speakers appeared
before Council in response to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Teresa Lalungo, 6760 Napier Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council seeking clarification on the size of the child
care centre. The speaker expressed concerns with the location of the centre due
to high traffic in the area, as well as an unhealthy environment at an adjacent
property.
Staff recommended the
speakers contact the Fraser Health Authority in regards to licencing and the
size of the proposed child care centre.
Joan Sandberg, 1124 Sperling Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council inquiring about the number of child care spaces.
Staff recommended the
speakers contact the Fraser Health Authority in regards to licencing and the
size of the proposed child care centre.
Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed
rezoning application as there is an urgent need for child care spaces. The
speaker suggested the City address environmental impacts (e.g. traffic) and
maintain the proposed increase in childcare spaces.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #19-41, Bylaw #14081 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 36, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14082
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Rez. #17-07
Portion of 7201 11th
Avenue
From: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM1, RM5 Multiple Family
Residential Districts and C2 Community Commercial District)
To:
Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM4r Multiple
Family Residential District, Southgate Neighbourhood Master Plan and Edmonds
Town Centre Plan guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan
entitled “G6” prepared by Integra Architecture Inc.)
The purpose of the
proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a six-storey
rental building in the Gateway neighbourhood of the multi-phased Southgate
Master Plan area.
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One (1) letter was received in
response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Allen Hutton, 7304 14th Avenue,
Burnaby
The following speakers appeared
before Council in response to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Bob Estey (applicant), 1285 West
Pender Street, 3rd floor, Vancouver, appeared before Council
representing G6 Project, and offered to answer any questions Council and public
may have.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #17-07, Bylaw #14082 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 37, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14083
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Rez. #16-13
4960 Bennett Street and Portion of
Lane
From: RM3
Multiple Family Residential District
To:
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s Multiple Family
Residential District, RM5r Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown
Downtown Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan
entitled “The Bennett” prepared by IBI Group)
The purpose of the
proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 35-storey
high-rise strata apartment building and a six-storey rental apartment podium.
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Thirteen (13) letters
were received in response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Lingfang Gai
and Yong Li, 1709-6538 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
2. Hongwei Liang
and Xinyu Ke, 2201-6538 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
3. Muslima
Khakimova, 111-4960 Bennett Street, Burnaby
4. Shuzhen Li
and Shuren Sheng, 2210-6538 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
5. Brenda Lee
Gumpad, 301-4960 Bennett Street, Burnaby
6. Jing Wang,
2207-6538 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
7. Li Yan Sun,
1710-6538 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
8. Natasha Senna,
112-4960 Bennett Street, Burnaby
9. Alex Morrer,
112-4960 Bennett Street, Burnaby
10. Paola Francescutto and
Lea Francescutto, 6931 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby
11. Cathy Francescutto, 7415
Magnolia Terrace, Burnaby
12. Stephanie Smith, BCGEU, 4911
Canada Way, Burnaby
13. Reinhard Schauer,
201-5868 Olive Avenue, Burnaby
The following speakers appeared
before Council in response to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Len Chin, 108-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding assistance to tenants provided
by the developer.
Steve Jedreicich (applicant), 1285 Pender
Street, 3rd floor, Vancouver, appeared before Council and offered to
answer any questions Council and public may have.
*Councillor
Dhaliwal left at 6:27 p.m.*
Alaidjan McGlynn, 201-6630 Sussex Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council stating that demovictions are still occurring
and tenants are worried about their housing status. Tenants are not aware of
the assistance that is available to them, and there is a communication and
knowledge gap. (Mr. McGlynn noted that he spoke accidentially to Rez. #16-13
– and intended to provide his comments to Rez. #17-26).
*Councillor
Dhaliwal returned at 6:29 p.m.*
Lynae Kramer, 201-6630 Sussex Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding the compensation
packages for tenants.
Haou Chechien, 101-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker asked the City to not put business interests before the
interests of existing tenants/families, provide a transparent process, and
delay the proposal until the new Tenant Assistance Policy is formally adopted.
Alex Morrer, 112-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and requested the City postpone the rezoning
application until the new Tenant Assistance Policy is adopted, tenants are
ensured protection, and there are accountability measures in place for developers.
Vlatka Djeric, 214-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker noted she would like to stay in the Metrotown area;
however, the rental prices are very high.
Sanny Lai, 205-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker expressed concerns regarding unaffordable housing costs.
Mr. Lai noted he received an eviction notice, and inquired how long he can stay
in the building.
Marius Neacsu, 115-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker requested the City adopt the Tenant Assistance Policy
to protect the residents, and postpone the considering the rezoning.
Stephanie Langford, 307-1436 Graveley Street,
Burnaby, representing the Vancouver Tenant’s Union, appeared before Council and
spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed
appreciation to Council, the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing, and the
Planning Department staff working hard to develop the new Tenant Assistance
Policy. Ms. Langford noted that the rezoning application should be postponed
until the Policy is adopted due to challenges and stress faced by the tenants
under uncertain terms. Tenants are not aware of the process, and the City
should hire more staff to support the residents impacted.
Mazdak Gharibnava, 2223 Prince Edward Street,
Vancouver, representing Vancouver Tenant’s Union, appeared before Council and
spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. The speaker requested
the City adopt the new Tenant Assistance Policy, provide protection to tenants
during the relocation, stop demovictions, and put development moratorium in
place.
Rocco Trigueros, 304-3737 Bartlett Court,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker noted the residents are misinformed about the process,
and requested development moratorium and adoption of the new Tenants Assistance
Policy.
Ivan Drury, 10589 North Deroche Road,
Deroche, representing Alliance Against Displacement, appeared before Council
and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. The speaker
expressed concerns about the loss of low income housing, and noted the City should
build on empty lots or single family lots, and not demolish the existing
apartments. In addition, Mr. Drury noted assistance to previously misplaced residents
has not been addressed.
Destiny, (address not provided),
appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the rezoning application,
stating that demovictions are causing stress and health issues on those
displaced due to development.
D. Smith, 104-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding the Tenant Assistance
Policy adoption timeline, and if there are ongoing maintenance requirements
(e.g. policy or bylaw) for the current building.
Akman Bazarov, 111-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the rezoning
application. The speaker requested Council adopt the Tenant Assistance Policy
before any further rezonings are proposed, and ensure all tenants are
protected. The speaker also requested that the Tenant Assistance Policy be a
bylaw rather than a policy.
Brian Neeson, 114-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker expressed concerns regarding affordability, and noted
that more units are not driving the rental cost down. Mr. Neeson stated that he
owns a successful local business but is unable to afford Burnaby accommodation
and may need to relocate to a different municipality if unaddressed.
Maguie Zhao, 4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker requested the Council adopt the new Tenant Assistance
Policy, provide the Policy timeline to residents, and ensure the necessary
compensation for tenants is provided. Ms. Zhao expressed a desire for the Policy
to become a model for the Lower Mainland and requested the Tenant Assistance
Policy be a bylaw rather than a policy.
Murray Martin, 1403-7275
Salisbury Avenue,
Burnaby, representing ACORN, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to
the proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with the City
forwarding four demovictions (Rez. #16-13, #17-26, #17-27 and #17-30) in one
night, misinformation provided to residents, and requested the City halt the
rezoning process on these rezonings until the new Tenant Assistance Policy is
adopted. The speaker referred to a letter from a developer advising tenants of
the rezoning process. A sample of the letter was provided to the Clerk for consideration
by Council.
Leslie Madison, 204-5190 Hastings Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the rezoning
application until the Tenant Assistance Policy is adopted and in force.
Sara Sagaii, 2129 Ferndale Street,
Vancouver, appeared before Council and thanked the Mayor’s Task Force on
Community Housing for their Tenant Assistance Policy recommendations. The
speaker inquired if the City will provide more outreach and inform tenants, and
requested the City postpone the proposed rezoning application until the Policy
is adopted.
Stephen Samuel, 1941 East Broadway,
Vancouver, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker requested the City implement a development moratorium,
and hire staff to provide information to tenants and advocate on their behalf.
*Councillor Dhaliwal
left at 8:10 p.m.*
*Councillor Dhaliwal returned
at 8:12 p.m.*
*Councillor Wang left
at 8:13 p.m.*
Mr. Samuel suggested the City
postpone the four rezoning applications (Rez. #16-13, #17-26, #17-27 and
#17-30) until the Tenant Assistance Policy is adopted.
Alexander Panich, 6128 Patterson Avenue, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker expressed support for the increased density that is
implemented in a responsible manner. Ms. Panich requested the City postpone
this application, provide clear information about the new Tenant Assistance
Policy, and develop long-term plans to accommodate more residents in the area, and
provide more community spaces.
*Councillor Wang returned
at 8:17 p.m.*
Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with the number of
replacement units, and the size of the new rental units compared to those lost.
Mr. Gibbs noted that the proposed development does not take steps to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. The speaker requested the City suspend all
demovictions, and adopt the new Tenant Assistance Policy.
Cecile Revaux, 1227 East 13th
Avenue, Vancouver, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker noted there is a lack of rental accommodation
in the Metrotown area, and when the new Tenant Assistance Policy that addresses
rights and compensation will be finalized by Council.
Akman Bazarov, 111-4960 Bennett Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council for the second time, and expressed concerns
with tenant support process.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #16-13, Bylaw #14083 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor mcdonell
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THAT staff be directed to report
back to Council on the issues raised by the delegations at the Public Hearing
for Rezoning Reference #16-13 prior to the second reading of the bylaw; and
THAT a copy of the report, including
the new Tenant Assistance Policy, be distributed to the individuals that
wrote and/or spoke at the Public Hearing, and all tenants in the building.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Dhaliwal
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THAT
this Public Hearing do now recess for 10 minutes.
CARRIED
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The
Public Hearing recessed at 8:39 p.m.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
this Public Hearing do now reconvene.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Public Hearing reconvened at 8:47 p.m.
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Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 38, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14084
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Rez. #17-26
6525 Telford Avenue
From: RM3
Multiple Family Residential District
To:
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s and RM5r Multiple
Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines, and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “Telford Multi-Residential
Development” prepared by NSDA Architects and Connect Landscape Architecture)
The purpose of the
proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 37-storey
market (strata) residential building and a six-storey rental residential
building.
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Seven (7) letters were
received in response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Jianming Wu,
Furong Gong and Sixuan Wu, 5807-6461 Telford Avenue, Burnaby
2. Luke Hsu,
6485 Telford Avenue, Burnaby
3. Vincent Tong,
2006-6461 Telford Avenue, Burnaby
4. Paola
Francescutto and Lea Francescutto, 6931 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby
5. Cathy
Francescutto, 7415 Magnolia Terrace, Burnaby
6. Stephanie
Smith, 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby
7. Reinhard
Schauer, 201-5868 Olive Avenue, Burnaby
The following speakers appeared
before Council in response to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Alaidjan McGlynn, 201-6630 Sussex Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker advised that the proposed development does not provide
adequate rental replacement units, suggested the City own the building, and
provide information on relocation, subsidies and support to all tenants. Mr.
McGlynn requested the City adopt the Tenant Assistance Policy before proceeding
further. (Mr. McGlynn noted that he spoke to previous rezoning - Rez. #16-13
- wrongly).
Rocco Trigueros, 304-3737 Bartlett Court,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker inquired if the City can keep the building
and protect rental units.
Murray Martin, 1403-7235 Salisbury
Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition of the
proposed rezoning application.
Stephen Samuel, 1941 East Broadway,
Vancouver, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker inquired about the new Tenant Assistance
Policy and the City’s plans advise effected tenants.
Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with a lack of
rental units proposed, and the number of parking stalls.
Cecile Revaux, 1227 East 13th Avenue,
Vancouver, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with affordability, and
requested the developers provide units for $500 or at welfare/shelter-rent rates.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #17-26, Bylaw #14084 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor keithley
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THAT staff be directed to report
back to Council on the issues raised by the delegations at the Public Hearing
for Rezoning Reference #17-26 prior to the second reading of the bylaw; and
THAT a copy of the report, including
the new Tenant Assistance Policy, be distributed to the individuals that
wrote and/or spoke at the Public Hearing, and all tenants in the building.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 39, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14085
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Rez. #17-27
6444 Willingdon Avenue and 4241
Maywood Street
From: RM3
Multiple Family Residential District
To:
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s and RM5r Multiple
Family Residential Districts and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “6444 Willingdon” prepared by
GBL Architects Inc.)
The purpose of the
proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a single
43-storey apartment building located at the corner of Willingdon Avenue and
Maywood Street, townhouse buildings fronting Maywood Street and Cassie
Avenue, and a six-storey non-market rental apartment building fronting
Willingdon Avenue.
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Forty-four (44) letters
were received in response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Mike Bird,
303-4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby
2. Tepei
Gheorghe, 403-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
3. Judith A.
Webster, 708-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
4. Joyce
Anderson, 604-4165 Maywood Street, Burnaby
5. Nate Webber,
110-6366 Cassie Avenue, Burnaby
6. Lori Zuk, 1108-4165
Maywood Street, Burnaby
7. Li Han, 806-6455
Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
8. Zhang Jiqiang
and Zhu Lingzhi, 1502-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
9. Tamara
Apresyan, 4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby
10. Doris Shi,
4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby
11. Yau-Ming
Wong, 4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby
12. Jean McLean, 1102-4194
Maywood Street, Burnaby
13. Paul Fee,
1407-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
14. Kenneth
Clarke, 1204-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
15. Rosalind Lai,
1005-4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby
16. Joseph
Jordan, 1102-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
17. Enrique Santiago,
1707-6455 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
18. George Lee,
1108-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
19. Joanne Chung,
902-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
20. Peter van
Stolk, 607-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
21. A.R. (Liessi)
Haussler and G. Dennis Hollo, 1771 Whitehall Drive, London, ON
22. Solange
Koltunoff, 306-4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby
23. Lily Chew, 701-4194
Maywood Street, Burnaby
24. Paul Holden,
216-6350 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
25. Katherine
Tang, 904-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
26. Catherine
Hickson, Strata Council NW2265, 4134-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
27. Dora Mah,
Richard Mah, and Sylvia Lee, A406 and A606-4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby
28. Emma Virtue,
1203-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
29. Dan Kibke,
1201-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
30. Allan
Dunning, 1608-6455 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
31. Emily
Thacker, 1201-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
32. Aleksandar
Jandrijevic, 1202-4165 Maywood Street, Burnaby
33. Joyce
O'Doherty, 1101-4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby
34. Joanna Pan,
4165 Maywood Street, Burnaby
35. Penny
Anderson, 1104-6455 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
36. Paola Francescutto
and Lea Francescutto, 6931 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby
37. Cathy
Francescutto, 7415 Magnolia Terrace, Burnaby
38. Yang Fei, Strata
Plan NW524, 1706-4105 Maywood Street, Burnaby
39. Don Zhan,
306-6444 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
40. Rafael Panis,
1003-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
41. Johnny Yip
and Yu Shan Yip, 1705-6455 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
42. Stephanie
Smith, BCGEU, 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby
43. Reinhard
Schauer, 201-5868 Olive Avenue, Burnaby
44. Aaron
Silverton, 1501-4165 Maywood Street, Burnaby
The following speakers appeared
before Council in response to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Linda Flegel, 7550 Rosewood Avenue,
Burnaby, representing the Board of Directors of New Vista Society, appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the proposed rezoning application. The
speaker noted that the proposed development, in partnership with the BC Housing,
will provide 150 non-market housing units that the Society will manage.
Darin Froese, 7550 Rosewood Avenue,
Burnaby, representing the New Vista Society, appeared before Council and spoke
in support of the proposed rezoning application. The speaker provided details
on the proposed development.
Gayle Clark, 6550 Rosewood Avenue,
Burnaby, representing the New Vista Society, appeared before Council and spoke
in support of the proposed rezoning application. The speaker hopes the project
will provide safe and secure social housing for seniors, families, and people
with disabilities.
Karen Goatsie, 1105-6455 11th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker noted the City is displacing
residents, residents do not feel safe, and the neighbourhood character is
changing.
Cathie Hikson, 1503-4194 Maywood Street,
Burnaby, Strata Council Representative, appeared before Council and spoke in
opposition to the proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns
with increased traffic, the number of concrete buildings, and the negative
impacts to the resident’s quality of life.
Joseph Jordan, 1102-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker noted that the proposed development does not comply
with the City’s Vision Statement. Mr. Jordan expressed concerns with noise,
air pollution, traffic congestion, and overuse of the City’s parks.
Holly McCalum, 901-6455 Willingdon
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with
affordability, pedestrian safety, and traffic congestion.
Mike Bird, 303-4134
Maywood Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and stated his opposition to
the proposed rezoning application.
Tien Fu Lu, 1703-4134
Maywood Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition of the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with a lack of
road infrastructure, and inquired regarding further traffic impact assessment
study.
Shaun Georges, 4371 Mayberry
Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with traffic congestion
and adequate water pressure.
John Aartz, 404-6282
Kathleen Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and shared his experience
with relocation. The speaker advised that the tenant assistance process was
quite complicated, with lots of paperwork.
Murray Martin, 1403-7275
Salisbury Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition of the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with
densification of the Metrotown area, and tenants’ displacement.
Zhan Dong, 306-6444
Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to
the proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with the
demoviction process.
Helen Wu, 906-4165
Maywood Street, Burnaby, and Ellen Xiang, 902-4165 Maywood Street,
Burnaby appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speakers expressed concerns with pollution,
congestion, and loss of sunlight (shadow from the proposed building) and the
resulting negative impacts on their quality of life.
Holly McCalum, 901-6455 Willingdon
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and inquired regarding the City’s next
steps.
Joseph Jordan, 1102-4194 Maywood Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council for a second time, and spoke in opposition to
the proposed rezoning application due to lack of sunlight after 11 a.m.
Stephen Samuel, 1941 East Broadway,
Vancouver, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application.
Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition of the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed environmental concerns
with the proposed 500 parking stalls, as the development is located near Metrotown
and Patterson SkyTrain stations. Mr. Gibbs further noted that the communication
between the City and the residents is unsatisfactory.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
CALENDINO
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR
MCDONELL
THAT the Public Hearing be
extended to 11:00 p.m.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Simon Taylor, 4468 Dawson Street,
Burnaby, representing Anthem Properties, appeared before Council and assured
Council that Anthem Properties is following all required policies and laws
regarding tenant notice, compensation and relocation.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #17-27, Bylaw #14085 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor calendino
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THAT staff be directed to report
back to Council on the issues raised by the delegations at the Public Hearing
for Rezoning Reference #17-27 prior to the second reading of the bylaw; and
THAT a copy of the report, including
the new Tenant Assistance Policy, be distributed to the individuals that
wrote and/or spoke at the Public Hearing, and all tenants in the building.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw 1965,
Amendment
Bylaw No. 40, 2019 - Bylaw No. 14086
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Rez. #17-30
6556, 6566, 6580 and 6596
Marlborough Avenue
From: RM3
Multiple Family Residential District
To:
CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM4s Multiple Family
Residential District, RM4r Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown
Downtown Plan as guidelines, and in accordance with the development plan
entitled “Marlborough” prepared by GBL)
The purpose of the
proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 34-storey,
mixed-tenure apartment building and a four-storey affordable rental apartment
building.
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Seven (7) letters were
received in response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Akiko
Kawamura, 106-6580 Marlborough Avenue, Burnaby
2. Lily Liu,
6638 Dunblane Avenue, Burnaby
3. Paola
Francescutto and Lea Francescutto, 6931 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby
4. Cathy
Francescutto, 7415 Magnolia Terrace, Burnaby
5. Stephanie
Smith, 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby
6. Heloise
Oliveira, 101-6540 Marlborough Avenue, Burnaby
7. Reinhard
Schauer, 201-5868 Olive Avenue, Burnaby
The following speakers appeared
before Council in response to the proposed zoning bylaw amendment:
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Dmytro Solovyov, 101-6556 Marlborough
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and expressed concerns with increased
traffic/noise and lack of sunlight. The speaker noted that he has received many
letters from the developer regarding the rezoning process, future eviction, and
compensation. The information provided by the development is incessant and
confusing causing stress and fear. Additionally, it is challenging to reach the
Tenant Support Team from Accorde Properties regarding his compensation. The
speaker provided copies of the correspondence and emails he received from the
developer and Tenant Support Team. Mr. Solovyov stated concerns with the broad
amount of personal information being requested by the developer’s Tenant
Support Team including but not limited to proof of employment/income, letter of
personal reference from past landlords, and a credit check. The speaker is
concerned that the developer will not meet the tenant assistance requirements
set out by the policy.
Stephanie Langford, 307-1436 Graveley Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council on behalf of the Vancouver Tenant’s Union
noting that tenants are confused regarding the Tenant Assistance Policy. The
speaker asked Council to protect all tenants and consider the impacts that
relocation will have on them. Ms. Langford further requested a fully transparent
rezoning process with policy information available to the public in advance of
the meeting.
Chris Hadican, 108-6588 Marlborough
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and noted that the developer is not
communicating with residents. The speaker expressed concerns regarding the
small size units at the new buildings compared to existing unit sizes.
Edward Archibald, President of Accorde Properties,
2000-1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, appeared before Council and noted
that they hired a company to work with the tenants.
Dee Fisher, 6540 Marlborough Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and expressed concerns with the difficulties
of finding a new apartment and fear of becoming homeless. The speaker expressed
further concerns with housing affordability and tenant displacement.
Murray Martin, 1403-7235 Salisbury
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker noted that the residents need the
Tenant Assistance Policy so the developers are legally obligated to provide
support.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDE D BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT
the Public Hearing be extended until 11:15 p.m.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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Joel Gibbs, 7777 12th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker noted that the new replacement units
are smaller than the ones currently provided. Ms. Gibbs requested that the City
keep as many units as possible and increase rental stock.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #17-30, Bylaw #14086 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councilloR jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor dhaliwal
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THAT staff be directed to report
back to Council on the issues raised by the delegations at the Public Hearing
for Rezoning Reference #17-30 prior to the second reading of the bylaw; and
THAT a copy of the report, including
the new Tenant Assistance Policy, be distributed to the individuals that
wrote and/or spoke at the Public Hearing, and all tenants in the building.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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 10:57 p.m.
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Mike
Hurley
MAYOR
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Blanka
Zeinabova
DEPUTY
CITY CLERK
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