MeetingsThu, May 18, 20232h 38m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Approved interim Early Guidance requiring higher‑quality density, tree retention, family units and good‑neighbour construction (Early Guidance).
- Approved converting 2826 Bryn Maur into three strata units, subject to architect confirmation (Bryn Maur).
- Directed staff to initiate public notice for a TUP allowing office/retail at 2990–2992 Irwin Rd (Jordie Lunn).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved winding up strata and creating strata at 2826 Bryn Maur Road, pending architect confirmation.
7 · Reports
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by MorleyDirected staff to notify of a 3-year TUP for 2990/2992 Irwin Rd and rezone 2990.
7 · Reports
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by YacuchaSupported in principle an Early Guidance interim measure to guide development design and construction.
7 · Reports
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
8 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The meeting opened with the City's territorial acknowledgement.
Summary
Acting Mayor L. Szpak called the meeting to order.
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Council approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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Presentations were received from James Ridge (Strategic Plan) and Brent Toderian (Building Cities Better).
Summary
Members of the public provided input on topics including the strategic plan, tree removal, density, and service levels.
Who spoke (10)
- Greg (Linkford)Asks · Property taxes
Asks council to reconsider property-tax increases. - Brooklynbaker Hobbs (Luxton Road)Concerned · Building Cities Better
Raises concerns about tree removal and tall warehouses shading nearby homes, and urges better future planning. - R. Louie (Bellamy Road)Mixed · Strategic plan
Urges council to collaborate with residents on the strategic plan and create an Indigenous task force to implement TRC and DRIP calls. - Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Road)Asks · Strategic plan
Urges broad public engagement, including surveys, to let residents help set priorities at the start of the strategic planning process. - Lisa Foxall (Players Drive)Mixed · Building Cities Better
Supports downtown density but opposes reducing public input and criticizes transportation messaging that discounts electric vehicles and work trucks. - Michael Sunshine (Lancaster Drive)Supports · Strategic plan and development guidance
Supports the consultants’ work and public presentation, and sees early development guidance as a way to improve parks and active transportation. - S. Costello (Roboli Place)Asks · OCP and development guidance
Requests a major OCP refresh and broad resident input, including a town hall, before council sets early development guidance. - S. Plank (Goldstream)Mixed · Strategic plan and development guidance
Supports early developer guidance but urges public consultation on strategic priorities and green setbacks around buildings. - Nicholas Jewel (Walford Place)Opposes · Transportation planning
Opposes reducing car and truck access, citing workers’ livelihoods, limited transit, visitor needs, and the costs of maintaining bike lanes. - Kay RM (Finlayson Arm Road)Mixed · Strategic plan and development guidance
Supports expert-led planning and tree protection, but cautions that pre-zoning needs robust public consultation when communities face fundamental changes.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council approved the minutes of three prior meetings.
Motions (3)
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of Special Council held on May 8, 2023.
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of Council held on May 1, 2023.
THAT Council approve the minutes of the meeting of Special Council held on May 1, 2023.
Summary
Council considered three reports on development guidance, a strata conversion, and a temporary use permit for the Jordie Lunn Bike Park.
Motions (3)
THAT Council: 1. Resolve to wind up the existing strata and authorize the signature of necessary documents to wind up Strata VIS3403; AND 2. Endorse the legal plan to create Strata Plan EPS8823 at 2826 Bryn Maur Road; subject to receiving confirmation from an Architect that the existing building substantially complies with the building regulations within the meaning of the Building Act.
THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit for a period of three years for property located at 2990 and 2992 Irwin Rd, to allow for the following uses: i. Office; and ii. Retail Store. AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward an omnibus amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to rezone the property at 2990 Irwin Road to reflect the uses permitted in the TUP.
THAT Council support in principle the following interim measure to provide Early Guidance for development applications: (full policy content as recorded in the minutes describing high-quality growth and density, less impactful construction, good neighbour commitments, and related guidance).
Documents (4)
Staff report proposing an interim 'Early Guidance' document for applicants and the development community that clarifies Council's initial priorities (quality of density, climate/sustainability, livability, construction mitigation) while the strategic plan is developed. Presents Option 1 to support the guidance or Option 2 to take no action.
Staff Report to Special Council: Early Guidance for Development Connected to the Strategic Plan Update - Part 1 of 2
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Page 16–21Staff Report to Special Council: Early Guidance for Development Connected to the Strategic Plan Update - Part 2 of 2
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Page 16–21Report regarding the City's purchase of 2826 Bryn Maur Road and the need to convert the building's strata title from two to three units, plus a subdivision boundary adjustment to allocate land to the adjacent 2832 Bryn Maur Road parcel used for a new building. Recommends winding up the existing strata and endorsing a new strata plan subject to Architect confirmation of substantial compliance.
Staff Report to Council: Strata Title Conversion of Commercial Building at 2826 Bryn Maur Road
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Page 22–25Resolution and conversion schedule for winding up Strata Plan VIS3403 under the Strata Property Act, authorizing cancellation of the strata plan, dissolution of the strata corporation, and directions to file necessary Land Title Office documents; includes Form E Certificate of Strata Corporation.
RESOLUTION OF THE OWNERS, STRATA PLAN VIS3403 (Conversion Schedule & Certificate)
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Page 26–30Schedule “A”
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Page 26–30Form E
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Page 26–30Report recommending Council consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit (TUP23-0002) to allow office and retail store uses in the Jordie Lunn Bike Park clubhouse (2990 Irwin Rd.) for an initial three-year period, with option to extend; includes site data, DP considerations and appendices with site/location maps.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 37–41PURPOSE
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Page 37–41BACKGROUND
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Page 37–41SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
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Page 37–41DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS
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Page 37–41INFRASTRUCTURE
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Page 37–41FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 37–41LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 37–41OPTIONS
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Page 37–41SUBMITTED BY
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Page 37–41Concurrence
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Page 37–41APPENDIX A: SITE MAP
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Page 37–41APPENDIX B: LOCATION MAP
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Page 37–41Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.