THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Committee of the Whole (Planning) Meeting of Council held on Monday, July 18, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Present: Mayor Sue Phillips
Councillor Sue Brookes
Councillor Beryl Ludwig
Councillor Hubert van Berkel
Councillor Tony Vetter

Planner Rob Smailes, NORD
Treasurer Geri Ferguson
Public Works Superintendent Alf Soros
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy


APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the agenda be approved as circulated.

Carried Unanimously

NEW BUSINESS

Development Variance Permit Application No. 05-0335-END-DVP
Lot A, DL 150, KDYD, Plan 35976 – 130 Cliffview Lane
Applicant – Kathleen and Eckhard Fabische

1) To vary Section 6.3 and Section 2.3 of Schedule ”A” of the City of Enderby Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw No. 1278 to eliminate the requirement to dedicate and construct roads, sidewalks, curbs and gutters and;
2) To vary Section 6.6 and Section 5.0 of Schedule “A” of the City of Enderby Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw No. 1278 to eliminate the requirement for additional storm drainage.

The Planner gave a brief overview of the application. He noted that the applicants have received preliminary layout approval for subdivision into R.1.A lots. The City’s engineers, the Public Works Superintendent and Development Services all recommended that the provisions of the Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw be upheld.

The applicants were invited to address Council:

Kathy Fabische read her letter of May 5, 2005 which formed part of the application. The following points were emphasized:

~ Purchase of extra property to provide an 18 m road allowance is unlikely as neighbours on both sides have requested to purchase property from the Fabisches.
~ Increasing road width to 9.2 metres would result in the removal of existing curbing and landscaping. Photos were circulated to Council showing the affected areas.
~ Since the existing roadway crowns in the centre, water drains into the ditch on either side. Construction of sidewalks would interfere with this natural drainage and require access to the storm drain which is approximately 1000 metres away. This would require digging up roads, curbs and front lawns. The City water main, hydro and Telus lines are buried underground on the existing roadway.
~ Dedicating the roadway to the City would benefit only 2 property owners and would not be in the best interest of the residents of Enderby to have to pay for maintenance and repair.
~ A storm water system was installed in 1989 and there have been no issues since then. The system was dedicated to the City by way of easement in 1995 when M. V. Beattie school experienced drainage problems due to the Skyline Ridge development. A line was installed into the system to prevent the school grounds from flooding. Since the system has been handling additional water from M. V. Beattie school and Skyline Ridge, it should be more than adequate to accommodate the service required for this development.

Discussions:

The staff report did not include information about the City obtaining ownership of the storm system after flooding issues at M. V. Beattie School. The Planner noted that the Applicant’s engineers may determine that upgrades are not necessary.

Creating public roadways would destroy existing landscaping. Emergency vehicles should have no problems with access as long length vehicles are able to manoeuvre with no problems. Dissolving the easement at Meadow Crescent would also provide access.

The applicant questioned the incentive for the City to take over the roadways. The Planner explained that it is a requirement for subdivision development. By dedicating roads, higher standards are established resulting in reduced liability. As developments are built out, traffic increases and better road conditions and access are required. The general trend is that there becomes an increased amount of impervious run off from driveways vs bare land.

The applicant stated that the storm water management system that they installed was designed to accommodate their development plans. Since then, the City has made additions to this system. They do not feel that it is fair to expect them to pay for additional studies which may result in the system no longer being adequate for what it was originally intended to handle.

ADJOURNMENT

The Planning Committee meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.




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