THE CORPORATION OF DELTA ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL. Laura Ryan, Planner Yvette Luke, Senior Planner Candice Dannhauer, Recording Clerk

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1 THE CORPORATION OF DELTA ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Advisory Design Panel held Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tilbury Room at Delta Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia. PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Call to Order Approval of Agenda Receipt and Approval of Minutes Stefan Aepli, Chair Scott Kemp Tony Yip Scott Watson Laura Ryan, Planner Yvette Luke, Senior Planner Candice Dannhauer, Recording Clerk The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. MOVED By Scott Watson, SECONDED By Scott Kemp, THAT the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2013 be received and approved as circulated. MOVED By Scott Kemp, SECONDED By Scott Watson, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2013 be received and adopted as circulated. A. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES There was no business arising from the minutes Trenant Street (B.01) Delegation Arrives B. NEW BUSINESS Memorandum from Tanya Mitchner, Planner, dated February 21, 2013 re. Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Subdivision Application at 4967 Trenant Street (Malhi) (LU006720) RESUBMISSION The delegation joined the meeting at 6:42 p.m. - Brian Hart, Brian G. Hart & Company - Rebecca Colter, BCSLA Intern, PMG Landscape Architects Advisory Design Panel Page 1

2 Brian Hart gave an overview of the resubmission highlighting changes made to the project in response to some of the Panel s previous comments. A colour and material board and context photos were added to the presentation. Mr. Hart noted the colours will continue to be refined. Planters have been slightly re-shaped to ease vehicular movements and will have sidewall lights to light the sidewalk. Interior options for the units could be to move living space to the top floor, close to the rooftop, therefore providing more light. However, moving bedrooms to the second floor puts them closer to the lane and consequent lane noises. The main expression of the windows is still being worked on. Mr. Hart noted that the target market is currently being researched. The privacy issue for the rooftop decks is being looked at, with a possible response to use taller frosted glass. A second solution would be to use hedge and tree material in front of the glass. The colour of the lightwells will no longer be red but rather a lighter colour. Rebecca Colter distributed copies of the revised landscape plan, and reviewed the changes made, noting the lane planters will be tapered in order to help vehicular movement. A continuous channel of structural soil has been added with concrete pavers over. Permeable pavers will be installed between the concrete pavers and asphalt laneway. -- Motion Endorsed MOVED By Stefan Aepli, SECONDED By Scott Kemp, THAT the Advisory Design Panel has received the resubmission for the development application at 4967 Trenant Street (Malhi) (LU006720), found no significant changes made to the project, and resolved not to have further discussion but to refer the applicant to the resolution and comments provided at the January 24, 2013 meeting. Delegation Departs Ladner Waterfront (B.02) The delegation departed the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Memorandum from Laura Ryan, Planner, dated February 19, 2013 re. Draft Development Permit Area Guidelines Ladner Waterfront (P09-03) Laura Ryan gave an overview of the Draft Development Permit Area Guidelines for the Ladner Waterfront starting with background information of the project. In 2009, Council approved a two-phase process to establish a vision and an implementation strategy for the area. Delta worked with an urban design firm and committee to refine the vision and it was subsequently adopted by Council. In phase two, a financial consultant was retained to make recommendations Advisory Design Panel Page 2

3 regarding implementing the vision. As part of the implementation strategy, an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment has been prepared to increase the range of permitted land uses, and to increase the height limit from two to two-and-a-half storeys on the river side of Chisholm Street and from two to four storeys on the south side. A second OCP amendment will be prepared to add the design guidelines. It was noted that while the guidelines would apply to the waterfront area only, the character of the entire village was considered as a basis for the guidelines. Some of the key elements of Ladner Village include the intimate, pedestrian-friendly scale, small lots and narrow storefronts, a wide range of shops and services, on-street parking, the functioning of streets as community gathering places, simple building forms and architecture, and the remaining historic buildings. The Development Permit Area guidelines follow the format of the OCP which covers broad categories such as streetscape, pedestrian pathways, landscaping, building character, form and architectural detailing, building siting, sustainable design, sidewalk patios, street displays, signage, and floodproofing. The goal is to achieve a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented and scaled village that respects the heritage of the area without replication. It was noted that an economic incentives bylaw is also being prepared. Panel Comments Support the approach which encourages new development to complement heritage rather than compete with it. Recommend this approach be emphasized by incorporating visual references and wording to clearly express the intent is to encourage contemporary interpretation of heritage elements, noting that quality of design is very important to the success of this approach. Granville Island, Yaletown, Gastown and Steveston have some good examples of this approach. The public realm is important in expressing area character. Consider incorporating character elements in its design, for example, use heavy timber in benches and other street furniture/details. Provide for street furniture on both the north and the south sides of Chisholm Street to clearly define the space and character of the street and to improve connection between the north and south developments. Focus on creating a pedestrian network that provides varied ways of experiencing the waterfront, including looking over it between buildings from the street, going down to it on a float, and walking Advisory Design Panel Page 3

4 out to a deck over it, rather than just a continuous riverside walkway. The presence of the dike introduces opportunities to create a layered and interesting environment on the north side of Chisholm Street similar to Yaletown. Consider introducing patios and other public spaces on the south side of buildings where there is good exposure to sunlight in addition to patios overlooking the water. Consider exploring creative ways to improve the economic viability of development on the north side of Chisholm Street, such as linking the development of waterside parcel(s) to the development of south side parcel(s). Consider investing in the implementation of streetscape improvements on Chisholm Street to provide an incentive for and encourage enthusiasm from private developers. Encourage water based activities on the river. Include specific comments encouraging energy efficiency, for example, consider using hydronic heating systems, and discourage inefficient energy sources such as electric baseboard heating. A larger scale communal geothermal system should be considered given the proximity to the river and the higher efficiency than such a system in individual buildings. Parking is a limiting factor to development in this area. Consider creative solutions to address this including reduced parking requirements and co-op parking stalls. -- Motion Endorsed MOVED By Scott Kemp, SECONDED By Scott Watson, THAT the Advisory Design Panel thanks staff for the presentation and is in support of the guidelines. (B.03) Confirm next meeting date. The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held during Spring Break. Availability of members of the Panel was discussed. All Panel members would be available. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tilbury Room at Delta Municipal Hall. Advisory Design Panel Page 4

5 Terminate MOVED BY Scott Kemp, SECONDED BY Scott Watson, THAT there being no further business, the meeting terminate. The meeting terminated at 7:50 p.m. Chair Certified Correct: Recording Clerk Advisory Design Panel Page 5