City of Surrey. Advisory Design Panel Minutes

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1 City of Surrey Advisory Design Panel Minutes Planning Boardroom #1 City Hall Avenue Surrey, B.C. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009 Time: 4:26 p.m. Present: Chair - P. Cotter Panel Members: D. Hamming A. Kurnicki (4:30 p.m.) L. Mickelson Sgt. R. Morrow (4:43 p.m.) R. Myers Staff Present: T. Ainscough, City Architect - Planning & Development H. Bello, Senior Planner - Planning & Development (5:44 p.m.) M. Rondeau, Planning & Development N. Dyrbye, Legislative Services B. Parghi, Planning & Development (6:40 p.m.) A. NEW SUBMISSIONS 1. 4-Storey Apartment with Townhouse Base 10156/ nd Street & and Old Yale Road Wilson Chang Architect Architect Pat Campbell, DMG Landscape Architects Landscape Architect File No.: Planner: Jennifer McLean Urban Design Planner: Mary Beth Rondeau Wilson Chang, Architect and Pat Campbell of DMG Landscape Architects were in attendance to present the plans, perspective and landscape plan for the proposed 4-Storey Apartment with Townhouse Base. The Senior Planner provided an overview of the project, and asked the Panel to comment on the following: This proposal is for a four-storey apartment building in Surrey City Centre. The Interim Implementation Strategy for the City Centre Plan Update was adopted by Council last week. The City Centre plan is to take the existing green networks and turn them into recreational networks. This particular site sits on two green streets which are more bike and pedestrian friendly green areas. There may be specific requirements and a corner plaza may be desirable as the street design develops. They have been working a lot on the residential interface with the street and a lot of work has been put into having landscaping around the patio and walkups to the units. Staff does not have any specific issues with this particular development proposal. Page 1

2 The Architect made the following comments: The proposal for the development is a 4-storey apartment building with 90 units; the first two levels being one bedroom with lofts with street connections and the third and top floors mostly one-bedroom suites. The corner units will be better exterior exposures and are two bedroom units. The development is also being oriented to the south exposure with the amenity space also opening out on the south. Their goal is to have this building work with the future context, especially in relationship to Surrey Central City and have the building design have a digital ribbon feature on the outside. They are proposing a lighter feel at the back with an outer digital ribbon façade and will be emphasizing the individual units with defining lines vertically as well as horizontally. As well, the north side of the building will have balconies that extend further than the ribbon so they will get more light and those to the south are set back in behind the ribbon feature. A. Kurnicki arrived at the meeting at 4:30 p.m. There will be two entrances to the building with the main entry beside the underground parking entrance and the secondary entrance related more to the intersection. Both entrances are double height and they propose a cut through the building massing design in hopes of bringing sunlight from the south of the building through to the north side. They have ensured to have all the elevator controls accessible and have the underground parking garage well lit and the walls painted white. Also, there will be a secondary vertical access for the residents of the building only. The stairs will be designed in such a way to encourage people to not always have to take the elevator. The amenity space provided is designed to encourage resident interaction and the outdoor amenity space has a courtyard that will be accessed directly from the indoor amenity space. They have also ensured that the mailbox will be placed in an area that will deter anyone to hiding there. The Landscape Architect made the following comments: They propose planning a number of small trees in relationship to the private ground floor units that each have their own patio space. They will be organized in a simple urban configuration with two feet of steps going up to the patio, a boxwood hedge along the streetscape as well as various groundcovers. Each of the individual unit patios will have unit pavers and they will also be separated from each other with a black metal aluminum picket fencing 42 inches high with further separation from the public realm by grading and a U hedge. Page 2

3 The perimeter of the site will include walls with a concrete finish and cultured stone, and at the corner they are proposing a feature with an arbour structure, a signage element and bench seating. At the two entrances to the building there will be special unit pavers with patterning and each will also have a bike rack. The amenity space will have a ramp along with steps going to the outdoor space which will consist of a formalized square with trees and green space in the center. There will also be a play area tucked into the main corridor. There will be various columnar trees to provide summer shade and winter light into the units throughout the site. Sgt. R. Morrow arrived at the meeting at 4:43 p.m. ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL STATEMENT OF REVIEW It was Moved by A. Kurnicki Seconded by Sgt. R. Morrow That the applicant address the following issues to the satisfaction of the Planning & Development Department: Form and Character Good building orientation to street and south courtyard. Add gate to pathways leading to courtyard. Support the asymmetrical and irregular expression; consider closely the contrast of solid and transparent elements to read as one element particularly on the top floor; consider a stronger canopy element at townhouse doors. More closely relating to rhythm of gate walls; continue breaking the eave line and building at turn of geometry at northwest change in grid, to be more compatible with other building and massing breaks. Improve indoor amenity space transparency and layout to better light the access corridor. Corridor could be treated as an interior street. Resolve acute adjacencies of units. Landscape Consider having only trees at every 2 nd patio too many trees could obscure the digital ribbon façade treatment. Suggest using funds allocated for play equipment for something else more in line with the expected tenancy. Too many trees along south one row of deciduous trees more than sufficient want to promote sun in winter. Modern building design should dictate a limited palette and more consistent use of plants too many varieties of trees in front of patios on street explore distinctive trees forms and species. Page 3

4 Not all patios have trees why? Suggest screen trellis over garage and/or hanging vines. Provide lighting at main entrance and recommend gate at rear path. Two alcoves on north wall of south outdoor amenity space with be uncomfortable spaces very dark may be a crime issue. Too many trees in outdoor amenity area offer options of sunny and shady areas. Small area of landscaping adjacent to parking ramp has no access for maintenance needs irrigation. CPTED and Access Gate access/controls be accessible for disabled. Entrances gates at paths on south side of project. Recommend colour not to be dark brown. Recommend 5% of units be wheelchair friendly. Toilet flushers on open side of toilets. Provide 1 disabled parking stall for visitors and for residents. Suggest one or two additional mirrors at the entry/gate areas in the underground lot. The notch in the courtyard northeast corner is very problematic and poses a very potential personal security risk in the evening hours in particular. At the very least lighting needs to be included and perhaps a recording security camera(s). Carried 2. 3-Storey Apartment Building (Cloverdale) A Avenue & B Street Douglas R. Johnson Architect Ltd. Architect Meredith Mitchell, DMG Landscape Architects Landscape Architect File No.: Planner: Shawn Low Urban Design Planner: Mary Beth Rondeau Douglas R. Johnson of Douglas R. Johnson Architect Ltd., and Meredith Mitchell of DMG Landscape Architects were in attendance to present the plans, perspective and landscape plan for the proposed 3-Storey Apartment Building. The Senior Planner provided an overview of the project, and asked the Panel to comment on the following: The site is in Cloverdale town centre for a three-storey apartment building. Cloverdale is a primary heritage area in Surrey and the City is pressing hard to have heritage character in new development. There will be specialty paving and sidewalk treatments as well as an existing cottonwood tree on the corner that will most likely not be retained. Page 4

5 The Architect made the following comments: The proposal is for a three-storey apartment building in Cloverdale. The mandate from the owner was to have all bachelor, studio and one-bedroom units in the building. That the building itself is oriented close to the street to create space for an outdoor amenity space at the back of the building. They plan to create private yard paces for all the ground floor units as well. The main entry to the building will be off of 177 th Street and there will be an underground parking facility for the residents that will be accessible through the alley at the back of the building. The grade of the site changes about 2.5 feet across the site so they will be putting in retaining walls. The materials for the building will pick up on the character of Cloverdale and include wood detailing in the form of heavy timbers and wall shingles on the vertical elements and shake style asphalt shingles. They also plan to include knee braces, gable roofs and an iron fence detail at grade to identify the private yards from the public space. The Landscape Architect made the following comments: They plan to include the typical street trees along with a lawn boulevard at the front of the site along with low one-foot retaining walls that will step up. There will be fencing between the individual ground units along with some boxwood hedging and Japanese Maples. The upper unit decks will have overhangs. The amenity space will have a U hedge along the perimeter only about three feet high to allow for visibility as well as ornamental trees throughout. In addition, there will be a play structure included pas part of the amenity space. There will be a trellis detail on top of the entrance to the underground parking garage and a minor swale along the inside of the property. H. Bello arrived at the meeting at 5:44 p.m. ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL STATEMENT OF REVIEW It was Moved by L. Mickelson Seconded by D. Hamming That the applicant address the following issues to the satisfaction of the Planning & Development Department: Form and Character Handsome building; consider contrasting colour for brackets; make colour and materials changes on inside corners; enhance gatepost design; like the Page 5

6 schoolhouse look, push further as a design character which is predominantly achieved in the window proportions of tall narrow and repetitive. Handsome rendition of a heritage style building. Landscape Different retaining wall treatment brick or stone (granite). Planning will address corner treatment. Japanese Maples at patio need to be on a 6 0 standard. Consider treatment of concrete retaining wall perhaps a more heritage type material. CPTED and Access Consider design of washrooms for wheelchair access in units. Elevator call buttons according to code. Underground parking mirror at bottom corner. See city guidelines re cameras, paint and lighting. Carried The meeting recessed at 5:53 p.m. and reconvened at 6:40 p.m. with M. Rondeau having left the meeting and B. Parghi having joined the meeting Storey Apartment Building (Newton) 12045/63 64 th Avenue B.C. Ltd. Developer Maciej Dembek, Barnett Dembek Architects Inc. Architect Pat Campbell, DMG Landscape Architects Landscape Architect File No.: Planner: Keith Broersma Urban Design Planner: Hernan Bello Maciej Dembek of Barnett Dembek Architects Inc., and Pat Campbell of DMG Landscape Architects were in attendance to present the plans, perspective and landscape plan for the proposed 4-Storey Apartment Building. The Senior Planner provided an overview of the project, and asked the Panel to comment on the following: Proposal is for a four-storey apartment building. Several meetings have been had concerning this project and Engineering required applicant to make provision for an access easement in favour of site to the east for future connection to 121 st Street. Page 6

7 There has been some disagreement concerning the placement of the outdoor/indoor amenity space staff would like to see the space in the north wing to provide southern exposure and more natural light. Staff has suggested the applicant improve interconnectivity between lobby and elevator area. The Architect made the following comments: The proposal is for a four-storey condo/apartment building. The units for the building will consist of a variety of one and two bedroom units with dens. The site slopes to the back of the site through one whole storey so the back appears to be only three storeys. This helps to interface with the townhouses to the north. Also, they have managed to bury a portion of the underground parking into the site due to the sloping. On the street face along 64 th Avenue there are elevated front yard terrace areas that are accessed through steps and each ground floor unit will have its own privatized yard area. The lobby to the building itself is dropped two feet below the main floor elevation and is a two storey high space with a glazed wall that wraps around the ground level. From the lobby, accessed is gained into the building to the main floor level and they have elected to put the internal amenity area by the entry. Their thought was that they preferred to have the residential units have the sun exposure as opposed to the amenity space which will have a large outdoor courtyard area as well. With respect to the visitor parking, this will wrap around the building and connect with a pedestrian walkway that will go through the courtyard to get to the entrance of the building. There will be eventually only be the possibility of a right in and right out for vehicles as 64 th which will most likely have a median in the future. The roof of the building itself is a large valley shape, with the units on the top truss angles to open up to the outside to allow for more light. There will also be vertical brick elements that climb up the building as well as raised 45- degree corner elements. They are proposing a simple palette of materials and colours for the building with brick on the base storey with hardi plank in the recessed areas on the same elevations. The whole building will be finished in hardi panel with board and baton. The colours will be brick and charcoal colours on the levels between the base body and the roof and dark flashings on the roof, with accentuated railings carried through on the ground floor plane. The Landscape Architect made the following comments: The site itself is on slab which is reflected in the landscaping with various smaller trees and materials used. Page 7

8 The individual units will have landscaped screens between them and the street front will include street trees, a lawn boulevard and retaining wall with steps and handrails. As well, there will be a pond feature at the front of the building. They plan to add decorative paving in the amenity area and the outdoor courtyard will have individual walkways with an arcade space and iron fencing. As well, they will be including a play structure along with bench seating. There are some existing trees on the site that the plan to retain if possible and plan to add additional trees and pocket planting where the existing trees are. The Engineering Department has required that they provide a turn around on the driveway that is to the one side of the outdoor courtyard so they have planned the area as best as possible. There is a sewer right of way along the west edge of the site and they have worked to pull the trees in closer, so they are not right on the edge of the property. ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL STATEMENT OF REVIEW B.C. LTD It was Moved by D. Hamming Seconded by R. Myers That the applicant address the following issues to the satisfaction of the Planning & Development Department and resubmit the project to the ADP for review: Form and Character South façade confusing entrances play up main entry plaza play down private entries. Reconsider the elevation detailing. Overall, the architectural expression is incompatible with the massing and not carried through in the proportion and design of window trim and architectural detail. Sloping of roof plane concept is fine but not well resolved; the transitions at corners are awkward reconsider gussets and up stands to recede or break roof plane/eave. The secondary trim line at window head height on upper floor should be eliminated to allow the sloping roof plane to be fully expressed; other strong horizontal trim lines are too continuous; consider braking these at spandrel panels above and below windows; these panels should be treated with differentiation of colour/material or contrast; hierarchy of building elements on the elevations required with consideration to introducing some vertical expression of bans or cluster of windows; consider higher level of contrast in brick vs. wall colour to heighten the impact of the higher quality material. Page 8

9 Landscape Concerned about sightlines at front entry move pines and/or go down to 3 trees. Water feature good to see. Lose the water feature or relocate it. Patio of amenity space seems arbitrary regularize its shape. Amenity space needs significant thought program space to make it useful and attractive for use. Separate driveway from landscaping and consider safety for children in play area away from driveway. Widen paths, especially along main driveway. Re-design courtyard curved path is bizarre. Meandering pathway does not work program space first then add pathway. Remove path and have lawn instead in courtyard. Continuous lawn area for mowing. Hammer head bad idea. Hammerhead doesn t make sense looks like a pair of scissors cut out a section of the green space. Hammerhead in driveway seriously affects the use of the outdoor amenity possibly separate it with roll over curb paving materials. Pedestrian connection from visitor parking to building is very tenuous improve dimension and demarcation of pathway; enhance the experience. Use a roll curb to separate grade from the driveway to make turn around a part of the amenity space, a sort of plaza or incorporate as amenity room patio kill two birds with one stone. Emergency vehicle hammerhead should not be defined in paving patter should be pedestrian dominant. In anticipation of the driveway being shared with phase 2, consider moving the driveway. Don t plant trees and shrubs as this gives more to this development s landscape and courtyard. CPTED and Access Underground parking at least one camera at eye level from secured side facing the visitor area and 4 6 more to cover the remainder of the parking area. Elevator call buttons to code. Carried Page 9

10 B. RESUBMISSIONS 1. 2 Retail Commercial Buildings (Grandview Corners) th Street Brock Dorward, Grandview Pointe Developments Inc. Developer Amin Yamolky, Ionic Architecture Architect Pat Campbell, DMG Landscape Architects Landscape Architect File No.: Planner: Ron Gill Urban Design Planner: Hernan Bello Amin Yamolky of Ionic Architecture and Pat Campbell of DMG Landscape Architects were in attendance to present the plans, perspective and landscape plan for the proposed 2 Retail Commercial Buildings. The Senior Planner provided an overview of the project, and asked the Panel to comment on the following: Previous issues had to do with access to site and the potential conflicts at the interface with the existing building to the north. A lot of issues have now been addressed in terms of building placement. The Architect made the following comments: They have addressed all of the previous comments mentioned by the Panel starting with the orientation of building B. They have addressed this with more landscaping to define the area as a gateway and are proposing to have a treatment to eliminate the problem of left hand turning. In terms of architectural features and elements, building B is considered the main feature for the area in the whole string of development along 160 th Street. They took the comments provided and addressed the issue by raising the front of the building to define the area. As well, they have addressed the colour variation by providing more colour tones in elevation and canopy details rather than having one elevation or height, the main entrance of building A has been raised to give more of a focal point. The back of the building has recessed panels as well to add to the shape of the building and this treatment will carry on throughout. They have added more detailing in terms of light fixtures and have emphasized this in two main areas. In terms of the materials, they have decided to use black granite as a base for both buildings and added some softer wood materials for trellises. They didn t feel that having a fence and closing off the transition between the two buildings in terms of height was a proper solution. Instead, they envisioned having soft landscaping as a transition. Page 10

11 The Landscape Architect made the following comments: The main issues were with the entrance to the site and they have worked to reorganize this by adding decorative paving all throughout. The planting islands have now been expanded and all the plants are planted rather than in tree grates. The trellis elements added also have the addition of vines and they have worked to expand the landscaping throughout the entire site. They have added a black chain link security fence that is now continuous with a one-way access out. They propose larger framing of the landscaping at the entryways to the site and adding a natural rock wall along the edge of Highway 99. As well, they will be including thorny/twiggy plantings along the building as a buffer and deterrent for crime and hiding spots. ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL STATEMENT OF REVIEW BROCK DORWARD, GRANDVIEW POINTE DEVELOPMENTS INC It was Moved by Sgt. R. Morrow Seconded by A. Kurnicki That the applicant address the following issues to the satisfaction of the Planning & Development Department: Form and Character Improved access and site circulation. Support all of the revisions in massing and architectural expression; much better detailing and improved colour and contrast. Recommend that space between building B and adjacent building to the north be a landscaped buffer to sidewalk on adjacent site. Landscape Curb line should be consistent. Rendering/elevation shows no trees at south point of site, but landscape plan shows some. North corner of entry way at building B open up to make more inviting. Move sign and combine with south sign. Play down paving at electrical and mechanical at building B. CPTED and Access 100% improvement over the initial submission. Well done on the access to the site. Thorn material on back of building A. Very strong metal doors on rear to prevent break and enters. Page 11

12 Be cognisant of southwest corner of building A. Screaming out paint me anti-graffiti measures should be considered. Carried 2. Semiahmoo Town Centre Massing Study and Guidelines Bhargav Parghi, Long Range Planning Division, City of Surrey Bob Warden and Marta Farevaag, Company Consultants Planner: Bhargav Parghi Urban Design Planner: Hernan Bello Bhargav Parghi, Long Range Planning and Bob Warden and Marta Farevaag, Consultants were in attendance to present the Massing Study and Guidelines for the Semiahmoo Town Centre. Staff made the following comments: This is a second review of the Semiahmoo Town Centre Massing Study and Guidelines. The area is along the 152 nd Street corridor between 20 th and 16 th Avenues and between 150 th and 154 th Streets. The density of the area along 152 nd Street is now being proposed to be raised from 1.5 FAR to 2.5 FAR and the rest of the area will remain at 1.5 FAR. In town centre right now is max 1.5 density. The Panel had made a recommendation that because the area is so narrow between the existing residential and 152 nd Street that a volume study should be done of the area. The Consultants made the following comments: The comments received from the first presentation have lead to some changes and they feel like they are now in a position of taking what they ve learned from the 3D modeling and incorporating it into the plans. As well, they will be moving into the public consultation phase shortly. They are looking for further commentary this time and following the public consultation, this massing study will return once again to the Panel for review and comment. After the first presentation to the Panel, a report went to Council and the endorsed the increase in density to 2.5 FAR and a number of other policy directions. The goal is essentially to make the town centre denser, more pedestrian friendly, have more green open space and improve the public realm. There will be very little opportunity for street trees at grade so one idea that has been raised is the greening of the buildings above the street level. Since the last presentation to the Panel, the Semiahmoo Mall project proposal has been withdrawn. The mall with the underground transit hub will now need to be rethought as to how this can be resolved in the town centre. The guidelines themselves have been divided into three sections overall guidelines for the entire area, streetscape guidelines and guidelines for public and open spaces. Page 12

13 A number of the guidelines have been developed around the streetscape palette and street furnishings and the theme throughout will be to have sustainable practices, storm water retention and public art. A key element that they want to capture is community interest and provide an opportunity for a public art expression through interpretive materials usage where the Semiahmoo Trail crosses through the town centre. Along Martin Drive, this is an important residential street where one side is buildings in a green setting and the other side is urban form with townhouses. Along 16 th Avenue there is a mix of commercial and residential uses. The Guidelines call for the creation of new roads and the continuation of 152A Street. The creation of new streets yields narrow walkways between and there has been some question and discussion whether it would be possible to achieve stepping and setbacks of the buildings and still be able to fit within the narrow constraints. With regard to the private realm guidelines, they have been broken down to different types of office and residential. With all of the design work there can be more expansion to the guidelines to address the building form and massing in more detail. There has been some look into the tower placement around 152 nd Street and having them staggered rather than in a straight row. They also reviewed the tower setbacks along 152 nd Street and the recommendations concerning signature towers. They will be encouraging buildings to have different façade treatments that support their orientation, so the building itself will not have identical sides. The 3D modeling they have been working on has helped to address many of the Panel s previous comments. With regard to the distance between buildings, they have increased this to 32 meters from the original 24 meters. As well, there was a preference for slender towers and they have worked to create 700 square meter floor areas as opposed to the previous proposal of 800 square meters. In the first version of the Guidelines, contemporary architectural style was encouraged however through discussions it was commented to add guidelines to encourage more traditional top, middle and base design. As well, it was commented that the 0.9-meter difference in elevation between the adjacent sidewalk and the floor elevation of the first floor of residential use should be reduced to 0.6 meters. There are two new areas that they are looking at making additions to the Guidelines being having retail along some of the podium based structures and having vehicular access off of the lanes. They have tried to be as realistic as possible with the Guidelines by considering budgets and have made some assumptions about parcels and how they may be combined and developed over time. T. Ainscough left the meeting at 8:36 p.m. The Advisory Design Panel made the following comments: Page 13

14 Form and Character Encourage variety of commercial scale on the street. Encourage variety of expression in a town-house group. Encourage a definition of private space for town houses as buffer from the street. Support the encouragement of businesses having expressions/architecture which responds sustainable to their orientation. Encourage by zoning/planning guidelines the development of towers and townhouses versus mid-rise wood frame blocks. Remove guidelines for top/middle/base expressions for towers in favour of sustainable solutions expressed as appropriate. Provide bonus density for durable buildings, public amenity etc. Resolve the transit hub. Urban fabric of Semiahmoo Town Centre should be considered in tandem with Central City. The two centres should be distinguished one from the other. Consider differentiation of urban fabric, less about large towers, and more about high-density mid-rise neighbourhoods made viable by change to 6- storey wood-frame construction. Consider reducing FAR to 2.1 to promote this 6-storey building form. Develop specific guidelines for 6-storey to avoid linear buildings, requiring articulated massing. Further consideration to setbacks and relationship of mid-rise buildings to the street. Further consideration to the requirements and provisions of ourdoor amenity space in mid-rise. Limit high-rise to the smallest viable scale of building possible floor-plate restrictions of 600m 2, building height limits. Consider high-rise bonus density on the basis of sustainability, and buildings which respond to their orientation. Landscape Greenway connectivity identify significant green spaces and create hard and soft detailing that provides way finding greenways along the routes linking these spaces. Mini parks perhaps just a bench on a plaza, public art, or small green spaces on these routes would be ideal to create a break in the high density busy areas. Operational detailing detailing in the public realm should be very mindful of the very limited maintenance budgets most cities have. Both the political body and the operational sections should be made aware of the long term implications and the funds required and give their buy in. This is particularly true for things like sand set pavers, tree grates, water features, ornamental planting and street tree detailing. Page 14

15 Overall graphic quality of the presentation relative to the scope and the importance of establishing a vision for Downtown, the graphic quality and level of design is below industry standards. There does not seem to be a sense of excitement and a generation of potential opportunities for the future. This should be a chance to dream. The suggested streetscape design guidelines and site furniture palette is ubiquitous and commonplace, that is, it does not establish a unique design language nor identity that is specifically Semiahmoo. One of the goals of this exercise is to establish a recognizable identity particular to this part of Surrey; visitors should feel that they are coming to an identifiable part of Surrey, with a distinct neighbourhood identity. The site furniture selected can be found in any number of main streets in all of North America. Establish a hierarchy of streets 152 nd is the main street or high street and should have a distinctive identity, yet tied into the look of the entire precinct. An extra level of design and expense should be applied to this street. Strong street walls, dynamic sidewalk activities and programming and lots of windows (for window shopping). Green streets overall, there weren t any specific suggestions for sustainable methods for managing storm water. Several precedent photos were shown, but what is required is an overall strategy that can be incrementally installed as the area changes/re-develops. Connect large green spaces from either side of 152nds with streets with wide boulevards and generous plantings. This is further to the Green Streets comment. Although I appreciated the care and attention paid to the rather specific design solutions for various high rises, I think it is too specific and detailed for this point in the process. The study would have been better served if resources were allocated elsewhere simple massing models, research of precedents, researching appropriate sustainable building technologies for Semiahmoo, etc. I strongly support the suggestion that this precinct can serve as a counter balance to City Center yet be just as vital at lower densities/fsr/building heights. Overall, I was somewhat disappointed in the study presented thus far. I recognize that this is a work in progress and that the economic situation re: Boas development has changed the game board significantly. CPTED and Access Support high-rise concept. Disabled access - support high-rise concept if vehicular and pedestrian access is resolved. MINUTES DO NOT INCLUDE SOME PANEL COMMENTS FOR THIS ITEM; THEY WILL BE INCORPORATED WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE. Sgt. R. Morrow left the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Page 15

16 L. Mickelson left the meeting at 9:32 p.m. C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES It was Moved by A. Kurnicki Seconded by D. Hamming That the minutes of the Advisory Design Panel meeting held on February 5, 2009, be adopted. Carried D. OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS 1. City of Surrey 2009 Good Citizen Award The City of Surrey Council invites suggestions for the 2009 Good Citizen Award. This item was received. E. NEXT MEETING The next Advisory Design Panel is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, F. ADJOURNMENT The Advisory Design Panel meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m. Jane Sowik, City Clerk P. Cotter, Chairperson Advisory Design Panel Page 16