Tuesday, February 6, Council Chambers City Hall Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tuesday, February 6, 1996 Time: 7:14 p.m.

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1 Tuesday, Council Chambers City Hall Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tuesday, Time: 7:14 p.m. Present: Mayor Bose, Councillor McCallum, Councillor Higginbotham, Councillor Huot, and Councillor Villeneuve. Councillor Lewin and Councillor Watkins entered the meeting as indicated in the minutes. Absent: Councillor Robinson and Councillor McKinnon Staff Present: Manager, Area Planning & Development Division; Manager, Central & South Surrey Section - Planning & Development Department; Manager, Engineering Planning Division - Engineering Department; Deputy Clerk; and W. Hyndman - Administrative Assistant. A. MINUTES B. CORPORATE REPORTS 1. Land Use Applications CLOVERDALE B.C. Ltd Fraser Highway Rezoning Development Permit 1. From A-1 (By-law No ) to RM-10 (By-law No ) to permit development of approximately 36 townhouse units 2. Variance to relax the west side yard from 7.5m to 6.0m and the east side yard from 7.5 m to varying setbacks of 6.0m to not less than 1.2m. To relax the height of the fences located within the front yards from 1.2 metres to not more than 1.8 metres , , for rezoning from A-1 (By-law No ) to RM-10 (By-law No ) property located at Fraser Highway.

2 The applicant is proposing to rezone a 2.02-hectare (5.00-acre) property to allow for development of approximately 36 townhouse units. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Zoning By-law to relax the west side yard from 7.5 m (25. ft.) to 6.0 m (20 ft.) and the east side yard from 7.5 m (25 ft.) to varying setbacks of 6.0 m (20 ft.) to not less than 1.2 m (3.9 ft.). The applicant is also requesting a variance to the Zoning By-law to relax the height of the fences located within the front yards from 1.2 m (4 ft.) to not more than 1.8 m (6 ft.). Councillor Lewin entered the meeting at 7:16 p.m. and Councillor Watkins entered the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Moved by Councillor Huot Seconded by Councillor Villeneuve 1. Introduce a By-law to designate the property as Development Permit Area LXV and set a date for Public Hearing. 2. Introduce a By-law to rezone the property from "General Agricultural Zone (A-1)" (By-law No ) to "Multiple Residential Zone (RM-10)" (By-law No ) and set a date for Public Hearing. 3. Authorize staff to draft Development Permit in accordance with the attached drawings (Appendix III). 4. Approve to proceed to Public Notification. 5. Instruct staff to resolve the following issues prior to final adoption: (a) ensure access, utilities and services are provided to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering; (b) submission of a subdivision plan for road dedication to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer; (c) (d) (e) approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways; submission of an acceptable tree survey and a statement regarding tree preservation; fulfillment of the requirements set forth in the approved Neighbourhood Concept Plan; and (f) amendment of the Local Area Plan from multi-family and single family residential land use to multi-family (townhouse) land use.

3 RES FLEETWOOD/GUILDFORD B.C. Ltd Avenue and 9811 Parsons Drive To relax the maximum constructed portion of a future through road from 400 metres to 660 metres in conjunction with Rezoning Application No for a on property located at Avenue and 9811 Parsons Drive. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Subdivision By-law No to relax the maximum constructed portion of a future through road from 400 metres to 660 metres in conjunction with the Rezoning Application No The proposed rezoning is from Suburban Residential Zone (RS) (By-law No. 5942) to Half Acre Residential - Gross Density Zone (R-H(G)) (By-law No. 5942) to allow subdivision into approximately nine half-acre gross density lots. Zoning Amendment By-law No was given third reading on March 21, The proposed subdivision layout is shown in Appendix II. Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor McCallum 1. Approve to proceed to Public Notification. 2. Instruct staff to resolve the following issue prior to final approval. (a) registration of a Restrictive Covenant on title requiring all homes within the development to be sprinklered to the National Fire Protection Association "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes" (NFPA 13D). RES NEWTON 3. Mohinder Singh Sanghera et al

4 6119 & Street & Avenue Variances to the proposed RF Zone (By-law No ) under application, File No , to relax the rear yard setbacks and side yard setbacks for three existing buildings/structures for a on property located at 6119 and Street and Avenue. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Zoning By-law No : 1. To relax the rear yard setback from 7.5 m to 1.86 m for Lot No. 28 in order to retain the existing house at Street; 2. To relax the side yard setback from 1.2 m to 0.88 m and rear yard setback from 7.5 m to 6.69 m for Lot No. 48 in order to retain an existing raised deck at Street; and 3. To relax the side yard setback from 1.8 m to 0.64 m for Lot 49 in order to retain the existing house at Avenue Moved by Councillor Huot Seconded by Councillor McCallum That Council approve to proceed to Public Notification. RES Gurdip S. Moor Street Rezoning From Single Family Residential Zone (RF) (By-law No ) to Duplex Residential Zone (RM-D) (By-law No ) to allow the construction of a duplex

5 for rezoning from "Single Family Residential Zone (RF)" (By-law No ) to Duplex Residential Zone (RM-D)" (By-law No ) property located at Street The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.11-hectare (0.27-acre) property to allow for the construction of a duplex. In response to a question from Councillor Villeneuve, the applicant confirmed that he has no intention of converting the duplex to a four-plex at a later date. Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor McCallum 1. Introduce a By-law to rezone the property from "Single Family Residential Zone (RF)" (By-law No ) to "Duplex Residential Zone (RM-D)" (By-law No ) and set a date for Public Hearing. 2. Instruct staff to resolve the following issues prior to final adoption or final approval: (a) ensure access, utilities and services are provided to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering; (b) submission of an acceptable tree survey and a statement regarding tree preservation; and (c) preparation and registration of a Restrictive Covenant to document the design and to restrict the number of dwelling units in the proposed building to two (2) only. RES with Councillor Huot against. 5. Gurpreet, Gurjit & Shawn Sandhu A Avenue Rezoning From RF (By-law No ) to CCR (By-law No ) to permit the operation of a group day care for a maximum of 16 children. To vary the west side yard setback of the principal building from 1.8 metres to 1.3 metres and to vary the parking requirements from 5 spaces to 4 spaces for rezoning from RF (By-law No ) to CCR (By-law No ) and an application for a to permit the operation of a group daycare for a maximum of 16

6 children, for property located at A Avenue The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.7-hectare (.17-acre) property in order to operate a group daycare for 16 children. The applicant is requesting a variance to relax the west side yard setback from 1.8 metres [5.9 feet] to 1.3 metres [4.3 feet] and to vary the parking requirement from 5 spaces to 4. In response to questions from Councillor Lewin, the applicant confirmed that they would be agreeable to registering a Restrictive Covenant to limit the maximum number of children in the day care facility to 16. Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor McCallum 1. Introduce a By-law to rezone the property from "Single Family Residential Zone (RF)" (By-law No ) to "Child Care Zone (CCR)" (By-law No ) and set a date for Public Hearing. 2. Approve No to proceed to Public Notification. 3. Instruct staff to resolve the following issues prior to final adoption: (a) ensure that the driveway is widened to 6 metres to allow for two additional off-street parking spaces. (Security is to be provided to ensure that the construction takes place). (b) registration of a Restrictive Covenant to restrict the capacity of the daycare to a maximum of 16 children. RES Costco Wholesale Corporation 7423 King George Highway Development Permit To construct a 482 m2 (5,184 sq. ft.) addition to an existing mass merchandising store (Costco). A is requested to allow the required parking to be reduced by 14 spaces

7 for a Development Permit and a on property located at 7423 King George Highway. The applicant is proposing to construct a 482 m2 (5,184 sq. ft.) addition to an existing mass merchandising store (Costco) in order to relocate and expand the existing Tire Centre. The applicant requests a variance to the Zoning By-law (No ) to relax the required parking by 14 stalls. A representative from Costco was in attendance to display renderings and respond to questions from Council. Councillor Huot pointed out that the area is already congested by traffic and questioned what measures will be taken to alleviate this situation. Councillor Villeneuve commented that the existing building is quite stark and added that additional landscaping would benefit the site. Councillor Villeneuve stated that because of the safety factors she cannot support the addition requested. She concurred with previous comments that the lane is already congested. Moved by Councillor McCallum Seconded by Councillor Watkins 1. Authorize staff to draft Development Permit in accordance with the attached drawings (Appendix II). 2. Approve No (Appendix III) to proceed to Public Notification. 3. Instruct staff to resolve the following issues prior to final approval: (a) ensure access, utilities and services are provided to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering; (b) approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways; and (c) enhancement of the proposed landscaping along King George Highway to a standard consistent with the Street Beautification Strategy. RES with Councillor Villeneuve and Mayor Bose against. SOUTH SURREY

8 7. Mr. Aldo & R. Dezen Avenue To vary the subdivision By-law pertaining to servicing standards for a on property located at Avenue The applicant is requesting to vary the subdivision By-law to allow payment for storm sewer on 27 Avenue; install one street light, and no payment for road works to improve 27 Avenue and 137 Street. The General Manager of Planning & Development was recommending that this application be denied. Mr. Dezen was in attendance to discuss this proposal with Council. Mr. Dezen added that he has lived at this address for 23 years and is requesting the same relaxation of the subdivision Bylaw that was granted to his neighbour in the previous year. He then presented nine form letters to Council from his neighbours in support of his request. Moved by Councillor Huot Seconded by Councillor Lewin That the letters submitted by Mr. Dezen be received. RES Members of Council requested that this application be postponed to the next meeting and that staff provide the following information as back-up: - The Olsen Report; - An aerial view of the area; - A report from Planning advising of any other applications in the area for 1/2 acre or 1/2 acre gross density. Moved by Councillor Watkins Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That consideration of Application be postponed to the next meeting in order to provide Council with back up regarding the Olsen application, an aerial view of the area and information regarding development applications in the area.

9 RES SURREY CITY CENTRE/WHALLEY 8. London Drugs King George Highway To relax the height and sign face copy area regulations to allow a 5.5 m high free-standing sign with a copy area of 8.0 m for a on property located at King George Highway. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Zoning By-law to relax both the maximum height and maximum size face copy area of the proposed free-standing London Drugs sign. The applicant wishes to relax the 3.6 m maximum height requirement to allow a sign 5.5 m in height and to relax the maximum sign face copy area of 6 m2 to allow a sign face of 8.0 m2. The applicant's representative was in attendance to respond to questions from Council. The delegation explained that the London Drugs store is setback on the site and frontage is almost obscured by neighbouring commercial retail units, as well as Overwaitea and K-Mart stores. He added that the applicant has been working closely with Planning & Development and are now requesting that instead of two 12 ft. signs they be granted one 18 ft. sign and one 6 ft. sign, to replace the existing 25 ft. sign. At the request of staff from the Planning Department, the applicant proposes to re-clad the face of the existing building so that the existing sign will appear to be recessed on the building. The delegation added that should future development result in the store front being moved to the street, then signage will be strictly in accordance with the Sign By-law. Councillor Huot commented that it is important to follow strict design guidelines for this area. He urged the applicant to adhere to the sign by-law already in place. Councillor Villeneuve expressed concern that this could be viewed as precedent setting and questioned how this would be handled in future applications of a similar nature. The Manager of Area Planning & Development Division pointed out that staff have worked hard on this application as London Drugs have indicated that they will not proceed with the project if they cannot have the proposed signage. Members of Council expressed concern about the proposed signage and felt that a better design

10 could be brought forward by the Developer. Moved by Councillor Watkins Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham 1. Approve to proceed to Public Notification. 2. Instruct staff to resolve the following issue prior to approval: (a) the registration of a Restrictive Covenant indicating that the free-standing London Drugs sign will be removed if the FAR of buildings on-site exceed the current FAR of RES Defeated with Councillor McCallum, Councillor Lewin, Councillor Huot and Councillor Villeneuve against. 9. Doon Developments Ltd Scott Road Rezoning Development Permit From C-8 (By-law No ) to CD (By-law No ) to permit a three-storey 1,927 m2 retail office building for rezoning from C-8 (By-law No ) to CD (By-law No ) and a Development Permit Application for property located at 9288 Scott Road. The applicant is proposing to rezone a.17-hectare (.42-acre) property to allow for a three-storey 1,927 m2 retail office building. Moved by Councillor Watkins Seconded by Councillor Lewin 1. Introduce a By-law to rezone the property from "Community Commercial Zone (C-8)" (By-law No ) to "Comprehensive Development Zone (CD)" (By-law No ) and set a date for Public Hearing. 2. Authorize staff to draft Development Permit in accordance with the attached

11 drawings (Appendix II). 3. Instruct staff to resolve the following issue prior to final adoption: (a) ensure access, utilities and services are provided to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering. RES with Councillor Huot against. C. BY-LAWS D. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL 1. London Drugs King George Highway To relax the setback and height regulation of the Zoning By-law and sidewalk width requirements of the Subdivision By-law for a on property located at King George Highway, in response to Council's request for a report from staff addressing concerns raised by the correspondent. The General Manager of Planning & Development comments on this matter in his January 23, 1996 report. The General Manager of Planning & Development was recommending that Council consider issuance of No Representatives from London Drugs were in attendance to respond to questions from Council. The delegation pointed out that the sidewalk width will be 9.6ft and the remaining 3 ft. will be used as a planter strip. Councillor Watkins left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Moved by Councillor Huot Seconded by Councillor McCallum That Council approve to proceed to Public Notification. RES

12 Rescinded Regular Council March 4, Res Land Use Applications - Continued FLEETWOOD/GUILDFORD 1. B.C. Gas Inc Street To relax height restriction on a monopole telecommunication tower from 12 metres (40') to 24 metres (80') for a on property located at Street. The applicant is requesting a variance to Zoning By-law to relax the height restriction of Part IV: General Provisions Subsection A.1 (ii) (b) from 12 metres (40 feet) to 24 metres (80 feet). Moved by Councillor McCallum Seconded by Councillor Huot That be postponed for two weeks as requested by the applicant. RES SOUTH SURREY 2. Don Ho B.C. Ltd King George Highway Development Permit To construct a 181-unit independent living and care facility for seniors for a Development Permit on property located at 1222 King George Highway.

13 The applicant is proposing to construct a 181-unit independent living and care facility for seniors. Councillor Villeneuve and Councillor McCallum suggested that this application should be delayed for two weeks in order to obtain comments from the Peace Arch Hospital Board regarding any impact the proposal may have on them. Councillors Higginbotham and Lewin commented that the developer had originally promised to provide a lawn bowling facility and questioned if this was still the intention. Moved by Councillor Huot Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That Council Approve the attached Development Permit (Appendix II), authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Development Permit and authorize the transfer of the Permit to the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of the title of the land within the terms of the Permit. Before the motion was put: Moved by Councillor McCallum Seconded by Councillor Villeneuve That consideration of Development Permit be postponed pending comments from the Peace Arch Hospital Board. RES with Councillor Higginbotham and Councillor Huot against. 3. City Club Development Corporation 2070/64/52/42/32/22/ Street 15231/65-20 Avenue OCP Amendment Rezoning Development Permit To amend the Official Community Plan from Urban to Town Centre, and rezone from R-F (Bylaw No. 5942) to CD (By-law No ) to allow development of a mixed-use project of approximately 265 residential units and 24,000 sq.ft. of office/retail , , for rezoning from R-F (By-law No. 5942) to CD (By-law No ) on property located on the northeast corner of 20 Avenue and 152 Street.

14 The applicant is proposing to amend the Official Community Plan from Urban to Town Centre, and rezone a 2.06 hectare (5.1 acre) site to allow development of a mixed use project of approximately 265 residential units and 24,000 sq.ft. of office/retail space. Councillor Watkins returned to the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Buse et al were in attendance to present renderings and the landscape plan for the proposal. Mr. Buse added that the concept of the project is mainly an urban village style. The site layout is presented in such a manner as to limit vehicular movement, this will be further discouraged by changing pavement patterns. The development will be constructed over a period of three - five years. Councillor Watkins left the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Mr. Buse further added that a Public Information meeting was held in November. Notice of the meeting was sent to 150 residences and approximately 22 representatives attended the meeting. Main concerns were noted to be the overall density in the South Surrey area; however, participants were happy with the direction taken by the Developer and the design presented. Councillor Lewin questioned how future residential development of the neighbouring Volkswagen site would be accessed and was interested to know if an access arrangement had been made with the adjacent property owner. Councillor Watkins returned to the meeting at 9:40 p.m. In response to questions from Council, a member of staff confirmed that the project falls within the Semiahmoo Town Centre designation. Councillor Lewin referenced a letter she had received from Wolf Langley Mazda, earlier in the day, and asked that it be received. Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor Watkins That the information presented to Councillor Lewin from Wolf Langley Mazda be received. RES Moved by Councillor Huot Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham 1. Introduce a By-law to redesignate the property from Urban to Town Centre and set a date

15 for Public Hearing. 2. Introduce a By-law to rezone the property from "Family Residential Zone (R-F)" (By-law No. 5942) to "Comprehensive Development Zone (CD)" (By-law No ) and set a date for Public Hearing. 3. Authorize staff to draft Development Permit in accordance with the attached drawings (Appendix II). 4. Instruct staff to resolve the following issues prior to Final Adoption: (a) ensure access, utilities and services are provided to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering; (b) submission of a subdivision layout to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer; (c) completion of a Housing Agreement between the City and the applicant in order to secure 20% of the residential units as affordable housing; (d) (e) area. selection of a City library site in the Semiahmoo Town Centre; and adequately address the issue of public amenities in the Semiahmoo Town Centre RES Carolyn Allan Sullivan Street Rezoning 1. From C-L (By-law No. 5942) to RF (By-law No ) in order to build a single family home. 2. To relax floodproofing requirements for rezoning from C-L to RF on property located at Sullivan Street. The applicant is proposing to rezone a 0.4-hectare (.11-acre) property to allow the construction of a single family home. The applicant is requesting a variance to Zoning By-law No to relax floodproofing requirements.

16 Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor McCallum 1. Introduce a By-law to rezone the property from "Local Commercial Zone (C-L)" (By-law No. 5942) to "Single Family Residential Zone (RF)" (By-law No ) and set a date for Public Hearing. 2. Approve to proceed to Public Notification (Appendix II). 3. Instruct staff to resolve the following issue prior to final adoption: (a) Submission of a Restrictive Covenant indemnifying the City from damage resulting from relaxation of floodproofing requirements. RES NEWTON 5. TLB Holdings Ltd Avenue Rezoning Development Permit From Restricted Single Family Residential Zone (R-F(R)) and Highway Commercial Zone (C-H) (By-law No. 5942) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) Highway Commercial Industrial Zone (CHI) (By-law No ) Duplex Residential Zone (RM-D) (By-law No ) and Single Family Residential Zone (RF) (By-law No ) to accommodate the development of a drive-through restaurant, combined service gas station with convenience store and subdivision of 11 single family lots and one duplex lot , , for rezoning from R-F(R), CH (By-law No. 5942) and RM-D (By-law No ) to CD, CHI, RM-D & RF (By-law No ) on property located at 6351 King George Highway and Avenue and 13515/17-63A Avenue. The applicant is proposing to rezone a 1.41-hectare (3.49-acre) property to allow for development of a full serve/self serve service station with a convenience store, drive-through restaurant, and subdivision of 11 single family lots and 1 duplex lot.

17 Mayor Bose left the meeting at 9:45 p.m. and Acting Mayor McCallum assumed the Chair. Mr. Oleg Verbenkoff was in attendance to present a brief overview of the project and introduced the other members of the delegation. He advised Council of the following: The site is approximately 2.5 acres and was formerly the Lumber Barn at 64th Avenue and King George Highway. The development is composed of 12 single family lots, with a restaurant component and a gas station proposed for the front portion of the site on King George Highway. If approval in principle is given tonight the applicant will be conducting public information meetings in February. There is presently no gas station located on this arterial road between the location and Langley. The development is intended to enhance the uses of the Public Market and not to work in competition with it. The proposed residential development is in character and scale with existing development in that area. Councillor Huot commented that he has concern with the duplex lot, pointing out that they tend to become rental units that are not properly maintained. He added that he is aware of community opposition to the proposal. Mr. Verbenkoff responded that the duplex presently exists on the site. Councillor Villeneuve referenced earlier concerns that there may be an attempt to develop this corner as a commercial node and questioned whether this development is requesting commercial use in excess of that designated for the site. Councillor Villeneuve left the meeting at 10:00 p.m. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Verbenkoff confirmed that the gas station is an essential component of the overall development. Mayor Bose returned to the meeting at 10:05 p.m. but did not assume the Chair. Members of Council expressed concern with the gas station component of the development, and pointed out that a gas station already exists on King George Highway on the South side of 62 Avenue, while another gas station has been approved for the triangle of land on the north side of 62 Avenue on King George Highway. Moved by Councillor Watkins Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That Council approve the proposed land uses in principle as a basis for detailed planning and design stage. RES against. Defeated on a tie vote with Councillor Lewin, Councillor Huot and Mayor Bose

18 B.C. Ltd. 7715, 7725, A Street Development Permit To renew Development Permit in order to permit the development of a mixed apartment and townhouse complex and to amend the existing CD By-law No to correct a typographical error for a Development Permit on property located at 7715, 7725, A Street. The applicant is proposing to renew Development Permit No to permit the construction of a previously approved project for a mixed apartment and townhouse complex, and staff are proposing to amend the existing CD By-law No to correct a typographical error. Moved by Councillor Watkins Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham 1. Authorize staff to draft Development Permit in accordance with the attached drawings (Appendix III). 2. Introduce a By-law to amend the existing CD By-law No , to correct a typographical error and set a date for Public Hearing. RES E. OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS F. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Higginbotham Seconded by Councillor Lewin That the Regular Council meeting do now adjourn and that the next Regular Council meeting be held on Monday, February 12, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. RES

19 The Regular Council meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m. CLKMIN 4832