4.1 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No for 750 Dominion Avenue Recommendation: None.

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1 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 2.1 Adoption of the Agenda Recommendation: That the February 20, 2018, Smart Growth Committee Meeting Agenda be adopted as circulated. 3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the January 16, 2018, Smart Growth Committee Meeting Recommendation: That the January 16, 2018, Smart Growth Committee Meeting Minutes be adopted. 4. REPORTS 4.1 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No for 750 Dominion Avenue Recommendation: None Coast Meridian Liquor Licence Establishment Recommendation: The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch be advised as follows: a. The City of Port Coquitlam supports a lounge endorsement on Taylight Brewing Inc. s liquor manufacturing licencesubject to the following restrictions: i. lounge capacity of 25 patrons; ii. the closing time for the lounge be not later than 9pm Monday to Thursday, 10pm Friday and Saturday and 8pm Sunday. b. The City of Port Coquitlam s comments on the prescribed considerations are as described in the February 20, 2018 staff report titled, Liquor Establishment Licence Coast Meridian Road. The views of residents were solicited through a Smart Growth Committee meeting. No concerns from residents were brought to the City s attention Seaborne Avenue Recommendation: That Development Permit DP000328, for 916 Seaborne Avenue, be approved. 4.4 Business Licence Policy Recommendation: That the Smart Growth Committee direct staff to: Immediately cease charging any business for two business licences whenever a business wishes to both manufacture liquor and have on-site liquor sales at the same location. 2

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3 SMART GROWTH COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2018 A Regular Meeting of the Smart Growth Committee of the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam was held in the Heritage Room, City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, on January 16, 2018 at 5:10pm. VOTING MEMBERS: Councillor Brad West, Chair Councillor, Mike Forrest, Vice-Chair Mayor Greg Moore Councillor Darrell Penner Councillor Glenn Pollock Councillor Dean Washington STAFF REPRESENTATIVES: Laura Lee Richard, Director of Development Services Jennifer Little, Manager of Planning Athena von Hausen, Planner OTHERS: John Leeburn, Chief Administrative Officer Robin Wishart, Director of Corporate Support Gabryel Joseph, Corporate Officer Julie Drotar, RCMP Carolyn Deakin, Assistant Corporate Officer & Recording Secretary REGRETS: Councillor Laura Dupont 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 Regular Meeting Agenda. It was MOVED AND SECONDED That the Agenda of the January 16, 2018 Smart Growth Committee Regular Meeting be adopted as circulated. Carried Page 1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Smart Growth Committee held on January 16,

4 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 It was MOVED AND SECONDED That the minutes of the December 14, 2017 Smart Growth Committee meeting be adopted as circulated. Carried 3. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES 3.1 None. 4. REPORTS Warwick Crescent Rezoning Application RZ Development Variance Application DVP00050 It was MOVED AND SECONDED 1. That the Smart Growth Committee recommend to Council: a. That the zoning of 1934 Warwick Crescent be amended from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS2 (Residential Single Dwelling 2); b. That prior to adoption of the amending bylaw, the following conditions be met to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services: i. Demolition of existing structures; ii. Completion of design and submission of fees and securities for off-site works and services; iii. Installation of a tree protective barrier and submission of a $1,000 security to ensure tree retention; iv. Submission of a $2,000 security to ensure on-site tree planting; and, v. Registration of a legal agreement to ensure that the buildings are designed to be articulated, have prominent front entries, and are not identical; c. That prior to adoption of the amending bylaw, a subdivision plan be submitted to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer. 2. That staff be authorized to provide for notification of Development Variance Permit DVP That the Smart Growth Committee further recommend to Council that Development Variance Permit DVP00050 be approved prior to adoption of the amending bylaw. Carried McLean Avenue & 1979 Brown Street (Cat & Fiddle) Development Permit Application DP It was MOVED AND SECONDED That Development Permit amendment DP000320, which regulates an addition to the existing building at 1840 McLean Avenue and 1979 Brown Street, be approved. Carried Page 2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Smart Growth Committee held on January 16,

5 5. CORRESPONDENCE No correspondence received. 6. NEW BUSINESS No new business. 7. ADJOURNMENT It was MOVED AND SECONDED: That the Smart Growth Committee be adjourned at 5:20pm. Carried Gabryel Joseph Corporate Officer Councillor Brad West Chair The official minutes of the January 16, 2018 Smart Growth Committee are not read and adopted until certified correct by the Committee Chair. cc: Mayor and Councillors Department Heads Page 3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Smart Growth Committee held on January 16,

6 Rezoning Application 750 Dominion Avenue RECOMMENDATION: None. PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COMMITTEE ACTION At the January 9 th, 2018 Council meeting, the following motion was passed: It was moved and seconded that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.4039 for 750 Dominion Avenue be referred back to Smart Growth Committee for further review. At the December 5 th, 2017, Smart Growth Committee meeting, the following motion was passed: That the Smart Growth Committee recommends to Council: 1. That the zoning of 750 Dominion Avenue be amended from Agriculture (A) to Light Industrial (M3); and, 2. That prior to adoption of the amending bylaw, the following conditions be met: a. Completion of a subdivision plan to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer to achieve: i. an extension of Seaborne Avenue within a 20m right-of-way, and ii. widening of Nicola Avenue to create a 22m right-of-way; b. Completion of design and submission of securities and fees for the off-site works to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services; and c. Registration of a legal agreement to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services to ensure specific building, parking, loading and landscape design requirements to provide for an appropriate treatment between non-industrial uses to the north of Dominion Avenue and the industrial use. REPORT SUMMARY This report provides background information on the enclosure of watercourses in the Dominion Triangle and the construction of the Pitt River intertidal project by Conwest to provide for compensation for this action. BACKGROUND M2K Construction Ltd. has submitted an application to rezone the property at 750 Dominion Avenue to allow for light industrial uses. The Smart Growth Committee considered this application and forwarded its recommendation to Council. In its consideration of the Committee s report, Council requested that the Committee provide for further review. DISCUSSION Between 2003 and 2010 the City reviewed and approved a number of watercourse development permits (DP000036, DP17/03 and DP34/04) and an environmental protection development permit Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

7 Rezoning Application 750 Dominion Avenue (DP000104) to provide for a comprehensive project involving the enclosure of certain watercourses within the Dominion Triangle area and the construction of the Pitt River Intertidal habitat compensation project. This work included enclosing a portion of the watercourse within 750 Dominion Avenue and construction of the required compensation area for this enclosure. In 2012, Conwest advised the City that the then owners of the subject property, the Yang/Kim Group, did not enter into Conwest s participation agreement although the watercourse had been enclosed by Conwest. As the intended financial arrangement was a private matter between the owners and Conwest, the City did not have any involvement in this matter. However, Conwest asked that the City provide information about the status of the intertidal habitat project in its future public consideration of rezoning or development of the site or in responding to enquiries from potential buyers. Staff is aware that M2K Construction Ltd. was advised of the Yang/Kim Group s non-participation and was provided with a copy of Conwest s letter to the City (attachment 2). FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None. OPTIONS (Check = Staff Recommendation) # Description 1 Receive the additional information and not take any further action (the December recommendation from SGC would be placed on Council s agenda for further consideration). 2 Request additional information (the December recommendation from SGC would be placed on hold pending receipt of the further information). 3 Determine that Committee wishes to rescind its December resolution and adopt a new one with respect to the rezoning application. ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1: Map of Dominion Triangle watercourse Attachment #2: Letter from Conwest Group dated May 11, 2012 Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

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12 Liquor Establishment Licence Coast Meridian Road RECOMMENDATION: The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch be advised as follows: a. The City of Port Coquitlam supports a lounge endorsement on Taylight Brewing Inc. s liquor manufacturing licence subject to the following restrictions: i. lounge capacity of 25 patrons; ii. the closing time for the lounge be not later than 9pm Monday to Thursday, 10pm Friday and Saturday and 8pm Sunday. b. The City of Port Coquitlam s comments on the prescribed considerations are as described in the February 20, 2018 staff report titled, Liquor Establishment Licence Coast Meridian Road. c. The views of residents were solicited through a Smart Growth Committee meeting. No concerns from residents were brought to the City s attention. PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COMMITTEE ACTION None. REPORT SUMMARY The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) has requested comment from the City on an application by Taylight Brewing Inc. for a liquor manufacturing licence and a lounge endorsement area. This report recommends that the Committee advise the LCLB that the City supports the application, which would allow for a 25-patron lounge, subject to implementation of restrictions intended to ensure the lounge would comply with guidelines for breweries set in Council s Liquor Establishment Policy. BACKGROUND Taylight Brewing Inc. is proposing to establish a liquor manufacturing business (craft brewery) at Coast Meridian Road and has applied to the LCLB for a liquor manufacturing licence and lounge endorsement to allow for a 25-seat lounge to complement their brewery operation. The proposed interior lounge area is 75m 2 (800 ft 2 ), an additional 25m 2 (270 ft 2 ) is proposed as a retail space and a small outdoor patio is located at the front of the building. The lounge and liquor sales uses would be accessory to the liquor manufacturing use. Noise impacts are expected to be minimal as the site is located in a general industrial area. The hours of operation proposed by the applicant would comply with the closing times set by the Liquor Establishment Policy, i.e. no later than 9pm Monday to Thursday, no later than 10pm Friday and Saturday and no later than 8pm on Sunday. Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

13 Liquor Establishment Licence Coast Meridian Road The unit is located in the Meridian Industrial Park within a site developed with two multi-tenant, one-storey industrial buildings. The subject building faces Kebet Way and is diagonally across from Peace Park. The patio would be inviting to users of the park. The site is primarily covered by paving with street trees fronting Coast Meridian Road and Kebet Way and a narrow landscaping buffer from the Mary Hill Bypass. A B.C. Hydro right-of-way occupies a significant portion of the side yard to the north of the site. The industrial unit has six parking stalls at the front of the building, and five at the rear. During the evenings (after 5pm) and on weekends, the parking lot is empty. DISCUSSION Zoning Bylaw: The site s Comprehensive Development 24 (CD24) zone is intended to accommodate the uses permitted under General Industrial (M1), including liquor manufacturing, accessory lounge, and liquor retail sales uses. The Bylaw limits the size of a lounge endorsement area (including patio) to 25 patrons or seats and an interior floor area of 75 m 2 ; the liquor retail area is limited to 25 m 2 and the proposal complies with these regulations. Liquor Establishment Policy: This policy provides a framework for the factors the City is to consider when providing comment on liquor applications to the LCLB, including the closing hours to be set for lounge endorsement areas. Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulation: Pursuant to the Act and the associated Regulation, the LCLB must notify the City when it receives an application for a liquor manufacturing licence to include a lounge endorsement area. SGC has delegated authority to adopt a resolution to provide comment on the application. The City s resolution must give specific consideration to the potential for noise and other impacts on the community within the context of the location, the person capacity and the hours of liquor service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None. OPTIONS The Smart Growth Committee may: # Description 1 Advise the LCLB that it supports the lounge endorsement; Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

14 Liquor Establishment Licence Coast Meridian Road 2 Request additional information or call for public input on the application prior to making a decision; 3 Decline to exercise its delegated authority, in which case staff would forward the request for comment to Council; or 4 Decline to provide comment to the LCLB. ATTACHMENT Attachment #1: Location Map: Coast Meridian Road Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

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16 Development Permit Application Seaborne Avenue RECOMMENDATION: That Development Permit DP000328, for 916 Seaborne Avenue, be approved. PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COMMITTEE ACTION None. REPORT SUMMARY This report provides for consideration of a development permit to regulate the form and character and environmental conservation measures of an industrial development to be located on a oneacre vacant parcel at 916 Seaborne Avenue in the Dominion Triangle (across from Nicola Lodge). The proposal generally conforms to Official Community Plan policies and City bylaws as well as site-specific design control measures that were required at the time of rezoning. BACKGROUND The site was rezoned to the M3 Light Industrial zone on November 28, The owner, Cugini Holdings Ltd., proposes to develop the vacant one-acre site with a building, parking and landscaping to locate three businesses: Sam s Garage Doors, Novero Homes and Renovations, and Dekralite Canada. DISCUSSION Official Community Plan Policy Official Community Plan policies facilitate orderly development of industrial areas and encourage coordination of siting, form, and volume of new industrial buildings; the land use designation is Light Industrial (IL). Zoning Bylaw The property, 916 Seaborne Avenue, is currently zoned M3 Light Industrial. The M3 zone permits light industrial uses such as, warehousing, trade contractors, manufacturers, and producers. Development Permit Area Designation The Official Community Plan designates the site within the Industrial Development Permit Area and applies area-specific guidelines for the Dominion Triangle area to guide the form and character of industrial developments, promote orderly development, and control the interface between industrial and other land uses. It also includes the site within an Environmental Conservation Development Permit Area to facilitate implementation of the City s environmental goals and objectives. Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

17 Development Permit Application Seaborne Avenue Site-Specific Design Guidelines Site-specific design control measures were required through the rezoning process to mitigate potential impacts of light industrial uses on non-industrial developments located on the east side of Hawkins Street. They include: a restriction to prohibit fencing or walls with an industrial character, such as chain link, barb wire, or lock-block walls; a requirement that garbage and recycling storage areas be included within a building; a restriction on the illumination of yards to ensure lighting does not shine unduly into the institutional facility at 2240 Hawkins Street, control glare, and adhere to dark sky principles; a restriction that all roof top units and equipment must be screened and consistent with the overall design vocabulary and materials of the building; a requirement that buildings on corner lots be designed to face the adjoining streets; a requirement that public or semi-public components (such as accessory offices, retail, or showrooms) be located towards the fronts of the building, with orientation towards any streets abutting the development to maximize the potential for eyes on the street surveillance; and a design requirement for building articulation, glazing, varied roofline heights and architectural details to mitigate the box-like massing typical of industrial buildings by adding visual interest. Site Characteristics and Context The rectangular site is located on the southwest corner of the Hawkins Street and Seaborne Avenue intersection. Lands to the south are under development for a light industrial use with the Nicola Lodge care facility directly east across Hawkins Street. Lands to the north are zoned for light industrial uses and the property to the west is zoned A Agricultural, but designated by the Official Community Plan for future light industrial uses. The site is vacant and has been cleared and filled to meet flood plain requirements in anticipation of development. Project Profile Bylaw Regulations 1 Proposed 2 Site Area 930 sq.m. min m 4,023 sq.m. (1 acre) Total Building Area n/a 1,963 sq.m. (21,131 ft 2 ) Building Lot Coverage n/a 36 % Setbacks: Front Setback (Seaborne) 6 m 6 m Rear Setback (south) 3 m 4.6 m Interior Side Setback (west) 3 m 18.5 m Exterior Side Setback (Hawkins) 6 m 11.7 m 1 Refer to Zoning Bylaw No and Parking and Development Management Bylaw No for specific regulations 2 Information provided by applicant Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

18 Development Permit Application Seaborne Avenue Bylaw Regulations 1 Proposed 2 Building Height 12 m 9.5 m Parking (total) Small car parking spaces 25% max m (5 spaces) 0 Loading 2 min m 5 Impervious Surfaces 80% max m 80% Bicycle Parking Space for 6 bikes 6 bike stalls provided Project Description The proposed industrial development consists of a single building, parking and internal driveways, and landscaping. It is designed to front Hawkins Street, with driveway access from Hawkins Street for passenger vehicles and transport trucks. Transport trucks would then exit the site via a one-way driveway onto Seaborne Avenue. The applicant has indicated the building will accommodate three industrial units: one 373 m 2 (4,014 ft 2 ), a second, larger unit 749 m 2 (8,062 ft 2 ) and the third 840 m 2 (9,041 ft 2 ). The building will be two storeys in height and constructed of tilt-up concrete panels with a varied roofline. The façades along Hawkins Street and Seaborne Avenue will have significant portions of glazing, wood and glass canopies, smooth and textured concrete, and a colour palette of gray tones. The onsite landscape plan calls for a mixture of grasses, shrubs, perennials, ground cover plants, and 15 trees located around the periphery of the site and in landscape strips within parking areas. A significant portion of the site area will be used for required parking, traffic circulation, and transport vehicle loading areas typical of an industrial development. The parking areas will be Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

19 Development Permit Application Seaborne Avenue screened by planting to mitigate their visual impact to public areas, with specific attention to ensure appropriate screening given the institutional use on the east side of Hawkins Street. The design of the proposed industrial development meets Official Community Plan policies, the intent of the Industrial development permit area, and the site specific design guidelines. The development is attractive and consistent with the high quality character set throughout the Dominion Triangle Industrial area. Variances to Regulations The Zoning Bylaw requires a landscape strip having a minimum width of 3m along all lot lines abutting a street to soften and buffer industrial development. The applicant has proposed a minor reduction to the landscape strip near the southeast driveway due to the curve of the site. To compensate for this reduction, the applicant has oriented the building to face the street, proposed landscaping along the building edge, intensified landscaping in the available area, and proposed the use of decorative pavers in the parking spaces to ensure a quality aesthetic. Staff recommend approval. Area of reduced landscaping Street Access The Official Community Plan discourages driveway access from collector or arterial roads when opportunity for access to a local road exists. Hawkins Street is a collector road and Seaborne Avenue is a local road. The applicant requested access from both roads to promote efficient use of the site. The Engineering and Public Works Department advises that it accepts this request, under the condition that access from Hawkins Street be limited to right-in/right-out turning movements and delineators be installed along a 20m stretch of the centerline of Hawkins Street. Infrastructure In accordance with the Subdivision Servicing Bylaw, construction of associated offsite infrastructure such as, roads, curb and gutters, sidewalks, street lights, and boulevard landscaping was completed recently when the parcel was created. The design of the additional driveway along Hawkins Street and delineators would be reviewed and constructed at building permit stage. All offsite infrastructure costs associated with development are the responsibility of the developer. Environmental Conservation Measures to comply with the Official Community Plan s environmental conservation objectives and guidelines include building practices and products to reduce energy and water consumption, promote stormwater management, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proposed elements include a cool roof, high efficiency windows, permeable pavers for parking areas, and selection of native and drought-resistant plant species. Greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced though the Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

20 Development Permit Application Seaborne Avenue energy efficient nature of the building, use of low volatile organic compounds materials, Energy Star rated appliances, and the provision of recycling space and bicycle parking. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None related to issuance of a development permit. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The proposed industrial development is designed in accordance with the environmental conservation development permit area objectives and guidelines. PUBLIC CONSULTATION A sign notifying local residents of the application is posted on site. To date, no comments have been received. OPTIONS (Check = Staff Recommendation) # Description 1 Approve Development Permit DP Request additional information or amendments if the Committee is of the opinion that such information or amendment would assist in its evaluation of how the design complies with the development permit area designations Recommend rejection of the application if the Committee is of the opinion the application does not conform to the design guidelines. The applicant may then request the application be forwarded to Council for consideration. ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1: Location Map Seaborne Avenue Attachment #2: Draft Development Permit DP Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

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34 Business Licences for Accessory Liquor Sales RECOMMENDATION: That the Smart Growth Committee direct staff to immediately cease charging any business for two business licences whenever a business wishes to both manufacture liquor and have on-site liquor sales at the same location. PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COMMITTEE ACTION At the November 21, 2017, Finance and Intergovernmental Committee meeting, the following motion was passed: That the Continuous Improvement Assessment Business Licencing report dated November 14, 2017 be approved. REPORT SUMMARY This report provides for an amendment to the City s current practice with respect to issuance of multiple business licences at business licenced to manufacture liquor. It proposes that a separate business licence to permit the on-site retail sale of liquor not be required if the business has a business licence to manufacture liquor within the premises. BACKGROUND A business that has a licence to manufacture liquor, such as a craft brewery, is currently required to obtain a licence for the brewing operation (manufacturing), as well as a separate licence if it wishes to allow on-site sales of the product being produced at the brewery. This cost for obtaining a licence for the sales activity is deemed to be the same as that of a liquor establishment or liquor store, i.e. $1500. The review process for the Business Licence CIA determined that the City s practice to require multiple licences causes hardship for some businesses and recommended that the process be reviewed. DISCUSSION The Business Licence Bylaw currently sets out a higher licence fee for a business that offers onsite retail sale of liquor. It does not distinguish between a business where the primary use is the sale of multiple products, e.g. a liquor store, and a business where the primary use is manufacturing (brewing) a product on the premises and the sale of the product is an accessory activity. Staff recommends that Smart Growth Committee provide immediate direction to cease charging for two license fees, until bylaw amendments can be brought forth to Council to provide clarity in the bylaw and remove the undesired duplication. Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,

35 Business Licences for Accessory Liquor Sales FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The high licence fee currently serves as a deterrent to businesses wishing to offer on-site sales and, to date, no liquor manufacturing business has obtained a separate licence to permit this activity. The elimination of imposing a requirement to obtain a separate licence for on-site sales where a licence has been issued to permit liquor manufacturing will have a minimal impact on total revenues. OPTIONS # Description 1 Provide direction to cease the current practice, 2 Committee may request further information from staff 3 Take no action (leave the current Business Bylaw interpretation in place) Report To: Smart Growth Committee Department: Development Services Approved by: L.L. Richard Date: February 20,