THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Present: Mayor Sue Phillips
Councillor Brad Case
Councillor Beryl Ludwig
Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Barry Gagnon
Planner Greg Routley, RDNO
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
Members of the Public

Mayor Phillips read the rules of procedure for the evening's public hearing and introduced the following bylaws:

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1410, 2008
Changing the future land use designation from Residential Low Density and Park - Greenway to Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density, Park - Greenway and Park - Natural Open Space to allow for 125 residential single family lots, two residential multi-family lots, and parkland comprised of a Greenway and Natural Open Space area.
That Part of DL 150 Shown on Amended Plan B1064 (DD257637F), KDYD, Except: [1] Plans 6200 and 17523 [2] Part Outlined Red on Plan B6558 AND Lot 1, Sec 22, Twp 18, R9, W6M, Plan KAP80826, located at 402 Princess Street and 201 Francis Drive.
Applicant: Wil Richardson

Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 Amendment Bylaw No. 1411, 2008
To rezone That Part of DL 150 Shown on Amended Plan B1064 (DD257637F), KDYD, Except: [1] Plans 6200 and 17523 [2] Part Outlined Red on Plan B6558 AND Lot 1, Sec 22, Twp 18, R9, W6M, Plan KAP80826, located at 402 Princess Street and 201 Francis Drive from the Residential Single Family (R.1) zone and the Assembly, Civic and Public Service (S.1) zone to the Residential Single Family (r.1) zone, the Residential Apartment and Multi-Family (R.3) zone and the Assembly Civic and Public Service (S.1) zone, which rezoning would permit 125 single family lots, two residential multi-family lots and parkland comprised of a Greenway and Natural Open Space areas.
Applicant: Wil Richardson

The Administrator reported that there were no written submissions received.

The following speakers addressed Council:

Sharon Webb of 714 3rd Avenue questioned the difference in the number of units allowed in single vs. multi-family. The Planner stated that the developer is planning 2 multi-family properties with 18 units per property.

Claudette Murdoch of 715 2nd Avenue expressed the following concerns:
- Easement has been maintained for years by property owners and is now being given to a developer for a roadway. This easement has provided a buffer;
- Clearing of the land has resulted in drainage issues for property owners below;
- Open burning by the developer caused problems for the tenants of her property

The Planner stated that the City property referred to as easement is actually road dedication as designated in the Official Community Plan and is not subject to this application other than being adjacent to the development property. Development Permits that will take matters such as screening and buffering into account are considered separately. The subdivision process addresses issues such as roads and drainage and must be certified by appropriate engineers.




Lily Senn of 114 George Street expressed concern about the logging and resulting land-sides. She also sought clarification on the amount of green space between her property and the proposed development. She also sought clarification that the City was not taking road from her property. The Planner clarified that this is not the case.

Claudette Murdoch of 715 2nd Avenue expressed concern about legal recourse if existing properties are damaged as a result of the development. She stated that there has already been environmental damage.

The Planner stated that storm drainage issues are addressed at the subdivision stage. Proper engineering practices must be met as per the Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw.

The Administrator stated that the City follows due diligence through the application process. City staff and engineers will be assessing the progress of the road construction.

Ed Murdoch of 715 2nd Avenue indicated that he agreed with concerns of land slides and commented that if development has a negative impact on existing residences then there is something wrong.
Mrs. Murdoch questioned the sewer and water expense to service the development. The Administrator stated that Development Cost Charges are collected from the developer at subdivision stage. The Developer is required to meet the servicing requirements. The City does not have a capital plan for off site works that result from this development.

There were no other speakers.


The Public Hearing closed at 5:15 p.m.





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