City of Port Moody. Report. Public Hearing Council Chambers 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. 1.

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1 City of Port Moody Report Council Chambers 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody at 7:15 p.m. Present: In Attendance: Mayor G. Trasolini Councillor M.E. Clay Councillor D.L. Dilworth Councillor R.T. Elliott Councillor M. P. Lahti Councillor G.W. Nuttall Councillor K.D. Rockwell Gaëtan Royer City Manager Cory Day City Engineer Mary De Paoli Manager of Planning Ron Higo Director of Community Services Karly O Connor - Planner Paul Rockwood Director of Corporate Services Colleen Rohde City Clerk Tim Savoie Director of Planning and Development Services 1. Business Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw 1.1 File: / BL2834 City of Port Moody Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw 2011, No to allow an existing house which is included in the City s Heritage Register to be relocated to the rear yard of 2628 St. George Street on which an existing house, also included in the City s Heritage Register, is currently located and to provide for the heritage conservation of both subject houses.

2 CORRESPONDENCE from H. Mason dated February 20, 2011 Letter from M. Dotto dated February 21, from K. Tough dated February 21, from R. Simons dated February 21, from Christopher & Susan Rowe dated March 8, from Lance & Anita Lapointe dated March 8, from David Ritcey dated March 7, from Hazel Mason & Louis Sztrigan dated March 6, from Jon Voss dated March 8, 2011 The City Clerk advised that all correspondence received related to the application has been circulated to Council and all statutory requirements have been met. The Director of Development Services provided an overview of the application. PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS Fred Soofi, the applicant, spoke in support of his application, suggesting that as much as possible should be done to preserve the heritage house on this property. He indicated it is not his intention to have three residences on this property but rather two as someone might use the whole house rather than have a secondary suite. He added that he plans to live in the smaller house and offer the larger house for rent. He spoke to the need for more affordable housing in this area which is close to public transportation and schools. David Spence, 2722 Henry Street, spoke in favour of the application noting that the changes that are proposed in this bylaw align well with Port Moody s vision statement as it enhances the quality of Moody Centre and will have a positive influence throughout the city. Wendy Swalwell, 2129 Clarke Street, President of Moody Centre Community Association, advised that the Association is concerned about the flexibility of the zoning. She said they applaud restoration of heritage homes but do not want to see people take advantage of this type of zoning. She advised that the Association recommends that more stringent guidelines and policies -2-

3 be put in place regarding heritage revitalization in Moody Centre including consultation with residents. She asked questions about whether this type of zoning would apply only to Port Moody heritage houses. She inquired how a house gets on a heritage registry and noted that the registry is very subjective. She asked how long the applicant has to restore the house. She expressed support for the limitation of the size of the carriage house and advised that the Association would like an opportunity to provide more detailed input in the areas of flexibility in terms of what is acceptable and policies related to heritage conservation agreements. She noted that some members of the Association favour the concept but not the size and others are in support of the application. David Ritcey, 2519 St. George Street, spoke in support of the heritage conservation proposal which is a small incremental densification that is beneficial to the streetscape. He noted that to have family oriented housing near the school will help preserve the school population and that more residents will support more services in the area. Helen Daniels, 1029 Tuxedo Drive, noted that by having the HRA in place means the city does value heritage so the city should encourage, within reason, preservation of heritage houses. Lori Dulmage, 2002 St. Johns Street, spoke in support of this application and in support of heritage preservation. Vito Lecce, 2701 St. George Street, suggested the location behind a tire shop is not a good location as no one can see it. John Grasty, 84 Grant Street, spoke in favour of the application as an enhancement of the area and he welcomes it in the neighbourhood. Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No be forwarded to the March 8, 2011 Regular Council meeting for further consideration. -3-

4 Zoning Bylaw Amendment St Johns Street 1.2 File: /BL2847 City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 198, 2010, No to rezone the identified properties at St Johns Street from One-Family Residential (RS1) to Multiple Family Residential (RM4) to facilitate the development of 10 townhouse units. CORRESPONDENCE from H. Mason dated February 20, 2011 Letter from D. and H. Roemer dated February 28, from J. & D. Garnett dated March 1, 2011 The Director of Development Services provided an overview of the application. The City Clerk advised that all correspondence received related to the application has been circulated to Council and all statutory requirements have been met. PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS Jordan Kutev, architect for the project indicated he has renderings and colour boards available to display and he is available to answer questions. David Ritcey, 2519 St. George Street, expressed the view that although the proposal is consistent with the OCP, it doesn t fit properly on the site and is excessive in terms of physical size. Peter Dasnieres, Clarke Street, stated his concerns were related to the variances. Wendy Swalwell, 2129 Clarke Street, reminded Council of the Moody Centre Community Association s request that the city develop policies and bylaws to disallow townhomes on single family lots adding that ten houses on 2 lots is too much. Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No be forwarded to the March 8, 2011 Regular Council meeting for further consideration. -4-

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6 2. Close of The Mayor declared the public hearing on Bylaws 2834 and 2847 closed at 7:54 p.m. Certified as being fair and accurate in accordance with Section 890 of the Local Government Act. City Clerk Received by Council on the day of