7903-0098-00 City of Surrey Development Permit Development Variance Permit PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT File: 7903-0098-00 Proposal: Development Permit to allow construction of three new commercial buildings. Development Variance Permit to relax setbacks of existing and proposed buildings and building height for a portion of a proposed building. Recommendation: Approval to Proceed Location: 9450 & 9470 - 120 Street OCP Designation: Commercial LAP Designation: Commercial Zoning: C-8 Owners: Tara Development (1999) Ltd. and CPRG Investments Ltd. file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 PROJECT TIMELINE Completed Application Submission Date: Planning Report Date: The applicant is proposing: a Development Permit; and March 21, 2003 June 23, 2003 a Development Variance Permit to vary the following By-law regulations: · to reduce the minimum west side yard setback of the C-8 Zone from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 0.0 metre of proposed Building F on proposed Lot B; · to reduce the minimum north side yard setback of the C-8 Zone from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 5.0 metres (16 file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 ft.) of existing Building A on proposed Lot A; · to reduce the minimum rear yard setback of the C-8 Zone from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 3.6 metres (12 ft.) of existing Building B on proposed Lot A; and · to relax the maximum building height for a portion of proposed Building E from 12 metres (40 ft.) to 14 metres (46 ft.) on proposed Lot B in order to permit the development of three new commercial buildings and to allow a lot line adjustment between the properties at 9450 and 9470 - 120 Street. The Planning & Development Department recommends that: 1. Council rescind the resolution issuing Development Permit No. 7902-0130-00. 2. Council authorize staff to draft Development Permit No. 7903-0098-00 in accordance with the attached drawings (Appendix II). 3. Council approve Development Variance Permit No. 7903-0098-00 (Appendix V), varying the following, to proceed to Public Notification: (a) to reduce the minimum west side yard setback of the Community Commercial Zone from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 0.0 metre (0 ft.) of proposed Building F on proposed Lot B; (b) to reduce the minimum north side yard setback of the Community Commercial Zone from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 5.0 metres (16 ft.) of existing Building A on proposed Lot A; (c) to reduce the minimum east side yard setback of the Community Commercial Zone from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 3.6 metres (12 ft.) of existing Building B on proposed Lot A; and (d) to relax the maximum building height for a portion of proposed Building E from 12 metres (40 ft.) to 14 metres (46 ft.) on proposed Lot B. 3. Council instruct staff to resolve the following issues prior to approval: (a) ensure that all engineering requirements and issues including restrictive covenants, and rights-of-way where necessary, are addressed to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Engineering; (b) submission of a subdivision layout to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer; (c) resolution of the Advisory Design Panel recommendations to the satisfaction of the Planning & Development Department; (d) submission of a landscaping cost estimate to the specifications and satisfaction of the City Landscape Architect; and (e) issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 7903-0098-00. REFERRALS Engineering: The Engineering Department has no objection to the project subject to the completion of Engineering servicing requirements file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 as identified in the attached (Appendix III). SITE CHARACTERISTICS · Existing Land Use · Significant Site Attributes · East: · South: · West: · North: Commercial uses including Royal Bank of Canada, a restaurant, a retail commercial building and parking lot. The site slopes from east to west with existing vegetation along the east and south property lines. Single family residences zoned RF, designated Multiple Residential. Along Scott Road, a retail commercial building zoned C-8, Wendy's Restaurant under Land Use Contract No. 508 and commercial uses zoned C-15, all designated Commercial. Across Scott Road, Commercial strip mall (Municipality of Delta). Scott Town Plaza, zoned C-8, designated Commercial. PLAN AND POLICY COMPLIANCE OCP Designation: Complies. LAP Designation: Complies. DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS Background The subject site is designated Commercial in the Official Community Plan and zoned C-8 Community Commercial. On January 7, 2002, Council approved Development Permit No. 7900-0243-00 to allow the construction of two new commercial buildings on the subject site. The southern building consisted of a banquet hall and retail/office uses. The northern building consisted of a movie theatre with two cinemas and retail/office uses. Council also approved Development Variance Permit No. 7900-0243-00 to relax the maximum building height for the northern new building, to relax the height of an accessory structure to allow a sign tower, and to vary the side yard setbacks for two existing commercial buildings under the C-8 Zone. Subsequent to the issuance of Development Permit and Development Variance Permit No. 7900-0243-00, the properties were subdivided from two lots into three lots. An easement and Section 219 Restrictive Covenant for reciprocal access and shared parking has been registered on the title against all three lots under Application No. 7900-0243-00. In addition, there was also a Restrictive Covenant registered on the lot at 9450 – 120 Street (where the two new buildings were proposed) prohibiting development until the owner has deposited security for the installation of a traffic signal on Scott Road around the 94A Avenue alignment. file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 In April 2002, the movie theatre operator decided not to locate at this site. The owner then applied for a new Development Permit to amend the design of the northerly building to accommodate retail uses on the ground level and restaurants/offices on the second level. The overall site layout and design intent were in keeping with the originally approved DP No. 7900-0243-00. Development Permit No. 7902-0130-00 was approved by Council on May 28, 2002. A copy of the approved site plan under DP No. 7902-0130-00 is in Appendix VI for reference. This permit is still valid and due to expire on May 28, 2004 (two years from the date of issuance). The applicant submitted a building permit application in October 2002 based on the approved DP No. 79020130-00. However, upon further consideration, the owner advised that the construction costs of the development rendered the project not financially feasible. The owner decided not to proceed with the building permit application. In March 2003, the owner retained another architect and submitted a revised site layout and building design. As the revised scheme represented a major departure from the approved DP, a new Development Permit application is required. Present Proposal The present proposal is to construct three new commercial buildings on the subject site at 9450 – 120 Street. The northern building (Building E) is proposed to be 2 storeys with retail uses on ground level and banquet hall and offices on the second level. The proposed south-westerly building (Building F) will be 1 storey with ground level retail uses. The proposed south-easterly building (Building G) will be 1 storey with a caretaker's unit on the second level. Building D is an existing building located at 9470 – 120 Street and was vacant for some time. A building permit for tenant improvement was recently issued to allow internal renovations of the building to accommodate a fruit & vegetable market. The applicant is proposing to adjust the lot line between the two properties to include Building D on the easterly lot (9450 – 120 Street). Building E is proposed to adjoin existing Building D. The proposed floor area for the three new buildings is approximately 8,131.5 sq.m. (87,530 sq.ft.). The existing Building D is approximately 1,393.5 sq.m. (15,000 sq.ft.). The total floor area for the easterly lot will be 9,525 sq.m. (102,530 sq.ft.). The floor area for the westerly lot after the lot line adjustment will be 1,130 sq.m. (12,164 sq.ft.). The floor area ratio (FAR) and lot coverage based on the proposed Lot B (2.011 hectares) will be 0.48 and 35%. The FAR and lot coverage for the proposed Lot A (i.e. existing Buildings A & B) will be 0.19 and 19% respectively. All the proposed uses including retail stores, offices, restaurants and banquet hall are permitted under the C-8 Zone. The proposed floor area ratio and the lot coverage for both lots are within the maximum 0.80 and 50% permitted under the C-8 Zone. Based on the floor area proposed, the applicant calculated that a total of 475 parking spaces for commercial uses and 2 parking spaces for the caretaker's suite will be required. The applicant indicated that banquet hall uses and the retail/office uses are operating at different times of the day. The applicant proposes that the shared parking provision be applied for the parking requirement calculations. Based on 75% of the total parking requirements, a total of 356 parking spaces for commercial uses and an additional 2 parking spaces for the caretaker's suite will be required. This will bring the parking requirement for a total of 358 parking spaces. A total of 379 parking file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 spaces are provided for the three lots. The Engineering Department has advised that reciprocal access and parking with the adjacent sites to the south (9412 and 9430 – 120 Street) must be maintained. Due to modifications to the site plan, the statutory right-ofway registered under Plan LMP 52451 must be amended to reflect the changes. In addition, the applicant is required to provide funding in the amount of $120,000 for the traffic signal prior to issuance of building permit by the City. Approval for the installation of the signal is being sought from the Corporation of Delta. DESIGN PROPOSAL AND REVIEW In the previously approved Development Permit (7902-0130-00), the banquet hall is located on the southerly building with a roof deck on the second level. There were concerns about noise and privacy due to the adjacent multiple residential uses to the south. The applicant proposes to locate the banquet hall use on the second level of the northerly building (Building E) further away from the residential uses to the south. There will not be any roof deck or balcony for the banquet hall uses. The applicant indicated that the banquet hall could be split to provide two separate functions. The ground level of the northerly building is for retail uses. Building F will be one-storey retail/office building and Building G will be one-storey with a small second level for a caretaker's suite. There are two driveway entrances to the site from 120 Street. No vehicular access will be permitted from 94 Avenue, 94A Avenue and 95 Avenue. There is a pedestrian spine developed through the site to connect 94A Avenue and 120 Street. Through this central spine, there are other pedestrian connections which branch out to the various buildings. The applicant proposes to create urban spaces between the buildings, marked with decorative paving and landscaped areas. Decorative trellis with vine, fence, gate and light standards have been incorporated in the design of the cul-de-sac area. The exterior building materials include tilt-up concrete walls painted in light grey ("Foggy London") colour with brown concrete wall accents. The proposed roofing materials are pre-finished metal cap and metal flashing in a medium grey colour ("Tram Grey"). All ground floor retail units have aluminum storefronts with glazing. There are tinted glass windows and spandrel panels on the second level. These include the west and south elevations of Building E, the north, east and west elevations of Building F and the north and west elevations of Building G. Metal canopies in red colour are proposed above the storefront windows and at building entrances. There is an architectural element with a metal canopy extending from the roof of Building F and supported by a vertical structure at the entrance of the building. All roof-top mechanical units will be screened by horizontal metal panels in the same colour as the concrete panels of the buildings. Two free-standing signs are proposed for the development. The height of the free-standing signs is proposed to be 7.5 metres (25 ft.) high. Both signs have cultured stone finish as the base and a project logo on the top. This complies with the maximum height (7.5 metres/25 ft.) of a free-standing sign permitted under the Sign By-law for this area. Signage for the individual businesses are located in the middle within an aluminium frame in an file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 illuminated sign box. The proposed sign area complies with the maximum 27.8 sq.m. (300 sq.ft.) for double faced signs allowed under the Sign By-law. Fascia identification signage is proposed to be individual threedimensional lettering, cut out or cast, backlit neon or spot light. Along 120 Street, boulevard trees are proposed along with low shrub plantings to screen parked cars. There is a cedar hedge proposed to screen the building along the east side of the site abutting the single family residential homes. Due to a 10-metre (33 ft.) wide statutory right-of-way for utilities along the east property line of the development site, the possibility of incorporating landscaping within the right-of-way area is limited. ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL ADP Meeting Date: May 15, 2003 Some of the ADP suggestions have been satisfactorily addressed except with the following, which will be addressed before final approval: Rear elevation of Buildings E & G along the east and south property line should be further developed to respond to single family interface including detailing, reveals, colours to break up massing and installation of tree planting directly adjacent to the building. Light fixtures should be carefully considered in terms of potential glare for residences. Details of free-standing sign should be further considered to relate more closely to the architectural design of the buildings. Signage of banquet hall to be clarified. Tree planting along the face of building should be considered where possible to mitigate the massing of buildings. Loading and garbage areas should be screened from view. Tighter tree spacing and more conifers should be planted along the south property line interfacing the residential uses. Tree planting must respond to the utility right-of-way along the east property line. Root barrier for cedar hedging should be specified along the east property line. Gate details and treatment around the 94A Avenue cul-de-sac should be provided to the satisfaction of the Planning & Development Department. Landscaping along 120 Street, particularly at the pedestrian entry plaza area, should be revised to the satisfaction of the City Landscape Architect. BY-LAW VARIANCES AND JUSTIFICATION (a) Requested Variance: · To relax the westerly setback of proposed Building F from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 0.0 m on proposed Lot B. Applicant's Reasons: file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 · The proposed building has an irregular configuration with a recessed north-east corner to increase visibility of the building at the back. The west elevation of Building F is staggered and have retail stores and parking in the front. A portion of Building F is sited along the west property line abutting the adjoining property. · The adjoining property to the west (9412 – 120 Street) is under Land Use Contract No. 508 and the rear portion is zoned C-8. The site is occupied by a Wendy's Restaurant with a drive-through component. The existing building and parking lot are located in the front facing Scott Road. The rear C-8 portion of the property is undeveloped and cannot be built upon given the split zoning situation. Staff Comments: · The adjoining properties (9412 & 9430 – 120 Street) to the west of Building F are designated Commercial and developed for retail commercial uses. There is adequate separation between the proposed building and the existing buildings. The property at 9430 – 120 Street functions as one commercial development with a reciprocal access and parking easement registered on the property. · The proposed Building F is separated from the Land Use Contract portion of the property at 9412 – 120 Street by a minimum of 33 metres (108 ft.). · The Planning & Development Department has no objection to the requested variance. (b) Requested Variance: · To relax the north side yard setback of existing Building A from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 5.0 metres (16 ft.) on proposed Lot A. Applicant's Reasons: · The building was constructed under the previous C-R(1) Retail Commercial Zone One of Zoning By-law No. 5942 which allowed for a minimum of 3.0 metres (10 ft.) for side yard setbacks. The applicant is not proposing any changes or additions to the existing building. · This requested variance was previously approved under Development Variance Permit No. 7900-0243-00. Since the applicant is not proceeding with Development Permit No. 7900-0243-00, this setback relaxation is included again in this Development Variance Permit application. Staff Comments: · The applicant is proposing a subdivision to adjust the east and west lot lines between the two properties. Even though there is no change in the lot line along the north property line, opportunity is taken to correct the non-conformity as part of this development application. · Since the property to the north is designated Commercial and zoned C-8, the Planning & Development Department has no objection to the requested variance. (c) Requested Variance: · To relax the east side yard setback of existing Building B from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 3.6 metres (12 ft.) on proposed Lot A to allow a lot line adjustment. Applicant's Reasons: file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 · Currently, there are three buildings (Buildings A, B & D) on the property at 9470 – 120 Street. The applicant proposes to subdivide the two properties at 9450 & 9470 – 120 Street such that Building D will be located on the new property at 9450 – 120 Street. · The applicant has plans to stratify the commercial units for the proposed new buildings and Building D. The applicant recognizes that with the existing lease agreements for Building A and B, it would be difficult to obtain consent to stratify the two existing buildings. Staff Comments: · There are no changes proposed to the existing Buildings B & D. The setback variance is related to an internal space within an overall commercial development. · The Planning & Development Department has no objection to the requested variance subject to the applicant confirming that the buildings will comply with the Building Code requirements based on the new property line. (d) Requested Variance: · To vary the maximum building height for a portion of Building E from 12 metres (40 ft.) to 14 metres (46 ft.). Applicant's Reasons: · The applicant is proposing to construct Building E abutting the existing Building D. In order to provide a variation where the buildings adjoin, the architect has designed a slightly taller element which incorporates spandrel glass in front. The height of this element is 14 metres (46 ft.) as measured from the average finished grade. · The length of the façade for this taller element is about 12 metres (40 ft.). The rest of the Building E and Building D complies with the maximum height permitted under the C-8 Zone. Staff Comments: · The maximum building height allowable under C-8 Zone is 12 metres (40 ft.) as measured from the average finished grade. By joining the new building (Building E) to Building D, the overall appearance of the building is quite massive. The intent to break up the massing by introducing a slightly taller element can be supported. The tall element is only for a length of 12 metres (40 ft.) where Building E adjoins Building D. · There was a previous variance approved to relax the maximum building height to 13.5 metres (44 ft.) to accommodate stadium seating. The requested variance is similar to the previously approved variance. INFORMATION ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT The following information is attached to this Report: Appendix I. Lot Owners, Action Summary and Project Data Sheets Appendix II. Proposed Subdivision Layout, Site Plan, Typical Floor Plans and Elevations, Landscape Plans and Perspective Appendix III. Engineering Summary file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 Appendix IV. ADP Comments and Applicant's Response Appendix V. Development Variance Permit No. 7903-0098-00 Appendix VI. Approved Site Plan under Development Permit No. 7902-0130-00 INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON FILE · Detailed Engineering Comments dated May 12, 2003. · Soil Contamination Review Questionnaire prepared by Ranjit Rai, Tara Development (1999) Ltd. and dated June 9, 2003. Murray Dinwoodie General Manager Planning and Development GK/kms v:\wp-docs\planning\plncom03\06091551.gk.doc KMS 6/23/03 9:17 AM APPENDIX I Information for City Clerk Legal Description and Owners of all lots that form part of the application: 1. (a) Agent: Name: Wojciech Grzybowicz, WG Architecture Inc. Address: 1030 - 470 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1V5 Tel: 604-331-2378 2. Properties involved in the Application (a) Civic Addresses: 9450 and 9470 - 120 Street (b) Civic Address: 9450 - 120 Street Owners: Tara Development (1999) Ltd. and CPRG Investment Ltd. PID: 025-232-517 Lot 2 Section 31 Township 2 New Westminster District Plan LMP 52450 (c) Civic Address: 9470 - 120 Street Owners: Tara Development (1999) Ltd. and CPRG Investment Ltd. PID: 025-232-509 Lot 1 Section 31 Township 2 New Westminster District Plan LMP 52450 3. file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 (a) Proceed with Public Notification for Development Variance Permit No. 7903-0098-00. (b) Remove Notice of Development Permit No. 7902-0130-00 from title. SUBDIVISION DATA SHEET Existing Zoning: C-8 Requires Project Data GROSS SITE AREA Acres Hectares NUMBER OF LOTS Existing Proposed SIZE OF LOTS Range of lot widths (metres) Range of lot areas (square metres) DENSITY Lots/Hectare & Lots/Acre (Gross) Lots/Hectare & Lots/Acre (Net) SITE COVERAGE (in % of gross site area) Maximum Coverage of Principal & Accessory Building Estimated Road, Lane & Driveway Coverage Total Site Coverage PARKLAND Area (square metres) % of Gross Site PARKLAND 5% money in lieu TREE SURVEY/ASSESSMENT MODEL BUILDING SCHEME HERITAGE SITE Retention Proposed 6.5 2.61 2 2 12.5 m and 98.4 m 5,991 m² and 19,870 m² 0.76 lot/ha or 0.3 lot/ac 35% 52.2% 87.2% n/a Required NO NO NO NO file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 BOUNDARY HEALTH Approval DEV. VARIANCE PERMIT required Road Length/Standards Works and Services Building Retention Others NO NO NO YES NO DEVELOPMENT DATA SHEET Lot 2 Existing Zoning: C-8 Required Development Data Minimum Required / Proposed Maximum Allowed LOT AREA* (in square metres) Gross Total Road Widening area Undevelopable area Net Total 19,870 m² LOT COVERAGE (in % of net lot area) Buildings & Structures 50% 35% Paved & Hard Surfaced Areas 52.2% Total Site Coverage 87.2% SETBACKS ( in metres) Front (West) 7.5 m 3.53 m and 0.0 m Rear (East) 7.5 m 10.08 m Side #1 (North) 7.5 m 16.23 m Side #2 (South) 7.5 m 9.29 m BUILDING HEIGHT (in metres/storeys) Principal 12 m 12 m and 14 m* Accessory 4.5 m NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS Bachelor One Bed Two Bedroom 1 Three Bedroom + Total FLOOR AREA: Residential 92.9 m² FLOOR AREA: Commercial Retail 6,850 m² Office 963 m² Banquet Hall 1,618.7 m² FLOOR AREA: Industrial n/a file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 7903-0098-00 FLOOR AREA: Institutional TOTAL BUILDING FLOOR AREA * For a portion of Building E Development Data Sheet cont'd Required Development Data DENSITY # of units/ha /# units/acre (gross) # of units/ha /# units/acre (net) FAR (gross) FAR (net) AMENITY SPACE (area in square metres) Indoor Outdoor PARKING (number of stalls) Commercial Industrial Residential Bachelor + 1 Bedroom 2-Bed 3-Bed Residential Visitors Institutional Total Number of Parking Spaces Number of disabled stalls Number of small cars Tandem Parking Spaces: Number / % of Total Number of Units Size of Tandem Parking Spaces width/length * include in total Heritage Site NO 15,896 m² n/a 9,525 m² Minimum Required / Maximum Allowed 0.8 0.8 356 2 358 7 95 Proposed 0.48 0.48 377 2 379 11* 28* Tree Survey/Assessment Provided NO MULTIPLE BUILDINGS DATA SHEET Existing Zoning: C-8 Required Development Data Building #E and Building #F file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] Building #G 7903-0098-00 SETBACK (in metres) Front (West) Rear (East) Side #1 (North) Side #2 (South) Building Height (in metres/storeys) NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS/ SIZE RANGE Bachelor One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom + TOTAL FLOOR AREA #D 7.62 m 10.08 m 16.23 m 101.34 m 14 m/2 storeys n/a 5,955 m² 3.53 m or 0 73.25 m 97.61 m 14.22 m 12 m/1 storey n/a 1,440 m² file:///C|/Users/GB3/Desktop/bylaw%20project/All%20HTML%20Files/7592.html[05/06/2015 3:42:43 PM] 34.74 m 10.08 m 93.67 m 9.29 m 8.8 m/2 storeys 1 1 2,131 m²