MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013
The minutes from the previous council meeting detailing discussions on a public safety building presentation and development permit applications.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Hill Councillor Mattson Councillor Rast Councillor Rogers Councillor Screech
REGRETS:
PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration P. Hurst, Fire Chief L. Chase, Director of Development Services J. Chow, Senior Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Municipal Clerk 14 members of the public 0 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the agenda to include 8.1(c);
AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 860, 2013 held May 7, 2013 MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 860, 2013 held May 7, 2013 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Council meeting held May 7, 2013 MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 7, 2013 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
c) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held May 14, 2013 MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 14, 2013 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR'S REPORT
The Mayor described the events that will be taking place on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in celebration of the Town's 25th anniversary. Some of the festivities include a pancake breakfast, insertion of the time capsule into the artistic rock wall at the Four Mile Hill and a scavenger hunt. The Mayor extended an invitation to the public gallery to attend.
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Public Safety Building – Presentation by HCMA Architectural Team The Fire Chief introduced A. Fawkes, R. Hughes, and H. Spinney from HCMA who gave a PowerPoint to Council in regard to the new Public Safety Building, specifically:
- program – post disaster facility with two levels;
- budget – budget reduction of $500,000; unit cost for the building is $219/sq.ft. and unit cost of the building and site combined is $307/sq.ft;
- project schedule – working drawings are 90% complete; RFQ for contractors will begin next week; project to be tendered in mid-June 2013; construction to start in July/August 2013 and completion anticipated in fourteen months from project start date;
- site context;
- exterior materials; and
- interior configuration.
Council, staff and the architects further discussed the prequalification process; access for those with mobility challenges; reuse of existing equipment; and the possible installation of sidewalks.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the presentation from HCMA architectural team regarding the new Public Safety Building be received. CARRIED
b) Development Permit Application No. 2013/10 – 1649 Lloyd Place
Report dated May 15, 2013 from the Senior Planner The Senior Planner gave a brief summary of the report to Council.
Comments from the Applicant B. Kang, 709 Violet Avenue, spoke to Council in regard to the height variance in relation to existing properties. J. Partlow, Landscape Architect, Lombard North Group, spoke to Council in regard to landscaping of the development.
Comments from the Public a) K. Saladana, 287 View Royal Avenue, spoke to Council in regard to her concerns regarding the requested height variances for the development; density; and bulkiness of the townhomes. She noted that the design elements are consistent with other homes in the area; and she is hopeful that both stratas can work together. b) S. Kobrinsky, 1650 Lloyd Place, stated her concern in regard to the density of the development. c) T. Ravenwood, 286 Wilfert, questioned whether there would be a trail left for the wildlife to roam; removal of trees; and parking.
Correspondence n/a
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-31-13 THAT Development Permit No. 2013/10 be approved as per the plans attached to the May 15, 2013 report from the Senior Planner;
AND THAT Development Permit No. 2013/10 include the following:
- Variance to the maximum building height for Block A from 7.5m to 8.3m;
- Variance to the maximum building height for Block B from 7.5m to 7.9m;
- Variance to the required number of recreational vehicle parking spaces from three to zero;
- Variance to the required number of buildings per parcel from one to three;
- Condition to require a covenant to preserve additional land in a natural state prior to building permit issuance; and
- Condition to include the recommendations and Tree Protection Plan from the arborists plan. CARRIED
d) Carbon Neutral Reporting
- Verbal report from the Senior Planner The Senior Planner gave a verbal report to Council regarding greenhouse gas emissions reporting with respect to the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP).
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the verbal report from the Senior Planner regarding the Carbon Neutral Reporting be received. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) From the Committee of the Whole meeting held May 14, 2013 MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT Town suspend installation of the pending street light on Fenton Road until there is a resolution of the issue through further discussions. DEFEATED Mayor Hill and Councillors Mattson, Rogers and Screech voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Council proceed with the installation of the new street light on Fenton Road; and that once the new street light has been installed, that the nearest BC Hydro street light be removed. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the Town Hall hours of operation be established as 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from the Tuesday following the Labour Day weekend until the last day of property taxes in July; and that the summer hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. be established from the end of property tax season in July to the end of the Labour Day weekend annually. CARRIED Councillors Mattson and Rast voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the May 7, 2013 amended "Zoning Bylaw Review – Consultation Plan" prepared by Urban Systems be approved. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the "Introduction of Draft Soil Deposit/Removal Bylaw" be referred to the Planning and Development Advisory Committee. CARRIED
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
10. BYLAWS
a) Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 861, 2013 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Animal Control Bylaw
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 861, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. QUESTION PERIOD
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
15. RISING REPORT
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT this meeting terminate. Time: 9:02 p.m. CARRIED
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