1. Give first reading to City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4329, 2012 (3475 Darwin Avenue &3466/68 Roxton Avenue, RZ); and,

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1 CoQuitlam For Council July Our file: /12 OO5892 RZ/l Doc#: V1 To: From: City Manager General Manager Planning and Development Subject: Preliminary Report on Application for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No, 4329, 2012 ( RZ) for Proposed Subdivision at Darwin Avenue and 3466 and 3468 Roxton Avenue For: Council Name of Owner: Address of Owner: Name of Applicant: Address of Applicant: Address of Properties: Present OCP Category: Proposed OCP Category: Present Zoning Category: Requested Zoning Category: Proposed Development: Brian and Susan Reaveley 3466 Roxton Avenue McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. 1316O 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 3K3 Darwin Avenue, 3466 and 3468 Roxton Avenue and portion of lane allowance (to be cancelled) Large Village Single Family and Environmentally Sensitive Area No Change RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential and P-5 Special Park Nine (9) Large Village Single-Family lots, one (l) large remnant property with future subdivision potential into four (4) lots, and a streamside protection area Recommendation: That Council: 1. Give first reading to City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4329, 2012 ( Darwin Avenue &3466/68 Roxton Avenue, RZ); and, 2. Refer Bylaw No to Public Hearing. Report Purpose: The purpose of this report is to present a rezoning application that would facilitate a phased residential subdivision in Northeast Coquitlam. Strategic Goal: This application upholds the strategic goal of strengthening neighbourhoods.

2 Page 2 July 9, 2012 Background: Sif c Context The subject properties (totalling 0.84 ha or 2.09 acres) are located between Roxton Avenue and Darwin Avenue and west of Burke Mountain Street in Northeast Coquitlam (Attachments 1 and 2). The subject land comprises six existing parcels and a portion of undeveloped lane adjacent to the properties which is proposed to be cancelled by the applicant and incorporated into the subdivision. West Smiling Creek bisects the properties in a southeasterly direction (Attachment 3). Table l -Adjacent Property Characteristics Existing Land Zonels) Uses North South East West Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential R5-8 Large Village Single Family, P-5 Special Park, RS-2 One Family Suburban Residential RS-8 Large Village Single Family, P-5 Special Park, R5-2 One Family Suburban Residential RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential OCP Und Use Designation(s) Large Village Single Family and Environmentally Sensitive Area Large Village Single Family and Environmentally Sensitive Area Large Village Single Family Large Village Single Family Proposed Development This application is seeking to rezone the subject properties to facilitate a phased single family subdivision (Attachment 3). The proposal has been found technically feasible by the Subdivision Advisory Committee, and envisions the following: Creation of nine (9) front-loaded single family lots, meeting the minimum 400m' lot size and minimum 12.0 metre lot width requirements of the RS-8 zone. The applicant proposes to create six (6) lots fronting Darwin Avenue along the southern boundary of the subject properties and three (3) tots fronting Burke Mountain Street Darwin Avenue will be built to a 17 metre local road standard consistent with bylaw requirements, noting the owner has already constructed a 50 metre section of this road. Burke Mountain Street would also be constructed to a local road standard. A pedestrian walkway connection will be provided at the west end of the Darwin Avenue cul-de-sac to provide access to the local road network to the west (Attachment 4). File #: / RZ/l Doc #: vl

3 Page 3 July 9, 2012 Proposed Development cont'd/ Creation of one (l}large lot (approx3l38 m') fronting Roxton Avenue, meeting the minimum 400m' lot size and minimum 12 metre lot width requirements of the RS-8 zone. One large lot fronting Roxton Avenue is proposed upon which the existing house will be retained. This lot would have further subdivision potential into approximately four (4) lots in the future. The existing house, which is currently serviced with a private on-site septic system, will be required to be connected to a sanitary sewer as a condition of the subdivision approval. Roxton Avenue terminates in a cul-de-sac at this location and a pedestrian bridge over West Smiling Creek was recently constructed to provide access to the portion of Roxton Avenue lying east of the creek. Discussion/Analysis: Official Community Plan (OCP) The subject properties are situated within the Smiling Creek Neighbourhood Plan (SCNP) area and are designated "Large Village Single Family" and "Environmentally Sensitive Area" (Attachment 5). The proposed rezoning to RS-8 and P-5 is consistent with the current SCNP land use designations. Subdivision and Lane Cancellation It is noted that the existing lane allowance (6.1 metres wide) located between Darwin and Roxton Avenues is undeveloped and is not needed to supportthe development. Additionally, a proper turnaround is not achievable due to the location of the watercourse. The lane is therefore Identified as surplus in the SCNP. The applicant is therefore applying for a lane cancellation application to enable purchase from the City and consolidation of this surplus area with the subject properties. The City will ensure sufficient servicing corridors are protected for lands to the north of the lane. A follow up report and required lane cancellation bylaw will be processed through Council should the rezoning amendment bylaw receive three readings. Environmental Services The applicant engaged a qualified environmental professional to assess the West Smiling Creek based on the riparian areas regulation (RAR) assessment. The RAR report, which has been filed and accepted by the Provincial Ministry of Environment, recommends a 10 metre wide streamside protection and enhancement area (SPEA) on either side of the watercourse, which includes fencing to prevent public access. The SPEA will be secured through the registration of a restrictive covenant at the time of subdivision approval and will be outlined in a watercourse protection Development Permit to be processed should the rezoning application be approved. The proposed subdivision layout has been confirmed to accommodate adequate building envelopes outside of the SPEA boundaries. File S: / RZ/l Doc it: 12&9757.V1

4 Page 4 July 9, 2012 Discussion/Analysis: cont'd/ Five Percent Parkland Provisions Under Section 941 of the Local Government Act, local governments can require persons subdividing land to provide five percent of the land for parkland purposes or pay cash-in-lieu. Staff will be reporting to Council in the near future to confirm the current practice in relation to the application of the five percent cash-in-lieu requirement on lands containing undevelopable ravines or SPEA (Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area). Subject to confirmation of the same, and since the subject property contains a SPEA to be retained by the owner, staff will be recommending that the 5 percent cash-in-lieu provisions under Section 941 of the Local Government Act be applied. This recommendation, which the owner consents to, will be presented following Public Hearing should Council endorse the current 5 percent parkland approach and move the zoning amendment bylaw forward. Bylaw No. 4329,2012 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4329, 2012 (Attachment 6) has been prepared for Council's consideration. Adoption of this bylaw would rezone the areas outlined in black as noted. The proposed zoning boundary between the RS-8 and P-5 (undevelopable/riparian) portions of the site has been delineated by the SPEA boundary. The proposal fully complies with all zoning requirements. Financial Implications: There are no immediate financial impacts associated with this report, though the proposed subdivision will generate development cost charge funds for each of the additional lots to be created and the lane cancellation will generate funds based on market value. This application will also generate funds from the required five percent cash-in-lieu of parkland requirement, subject to Council confirmation of the current approach. Conclusion: The proposed rezoning is in compliance with the OCP and the associated phased subdivision and lane cancellation proposal has been found technically feasible by the Subdivision Advisory Committee. Therefore, staff recommends that Council give first reading to Bylaw No. 4329, 2012 and refer this bylaw to a Public Hearing. J.L Mclntyr?, MClP Attachments: 1 Aerial Photo 2 Adjacent Zoning 3 Subdivision Sketch SD 4 SCNP Pedestrian Trail Network Plan 5 Existing OCP Land Use Designations Bylaw No. 4329, 2012 (Doc# ) This report was prepared by Tom Hawkins, Subdivision Coordinator and reviewed by Erica Tiffany, Supervisor Development Planning and Raul Allueva, Manager Development Services. File #: C/ RZ/l Doc #: vl

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6 I L I ATTACHMENT 2 H=5 3ftRs.:> io ) I 33 RS-7 34 t3455' 1345J 0) 3t ROXTON AVE RS-2 REM. 4 REM DARWI.N,AVE D CO o WILKIE AVE RZ 26 J463 A do RS-8 RTM-1 REM. 28/06/12 ST'IE Subject Lands LOCATION & ADJACENT ZONING RZC.mxd

7 5m\moHOP LOTS\^'\d mv icn vpian 244^, mv ATTACHMENT 3 PL/V^J 851^2, ALL Of 5eC 7.1W40, NW, Omt'^ MICHAEL, PANiaU, ai3acjeth ANt? Ci^lAN ^AVEL^Y -N- APPLiCANT: MCELHANNEY comtma ^mub w. fw PRIAN ^AVELEY I REM. 4 I2.0i 120* l20-f 12.0^^ 20t 120* PARWIM AVE f WLKIE AVE^ REf 3459 Wilkie W CITY OP COOUIllAM I, Eci5 t 3 be a minimum of 400m'with Cajr)c\\'s> approval of zonmci, 2. - Eot line to be rma'ed, 5 lomspea. A. Exi^tinq hoj^e reman. ^. ^^^^ ^ane to be canceled. PATE: '^ALE: SKETCH No. 5P 17 00^^902 3P 12_nO590?sddwg

8 ATTACHMENT 4 WILKIE ST CO Schedule F PEDESTRIAN NETWORK PLAN LEGEND Pedestrian Network: On-Street Sidewalk (one or both sides) Public Pathways or Trails

9 ATTACHMENT 5J SUBJECT LAND ROXTON AVE 3450^^^ I- > cn, DARWIN AVE ) EXISTING CWOCP LAND USE DESIGNATIONS 28/06/12 LEGEND Small Village Single Family Large Village Single Family Environmentally Sensitive Area Neighbourhood Parks and Natural Open Spaces Street Oriented Village Homes RZ

10 ATTACHMENT 6 C o o u i t l a m aty of coquitlam ^ BYLAW BYUW NO. 4329, 2012 A Bylaw to amend the "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000,1996", and amending Bylaws WHEREAS certain changes are necessary for the clarification and effective and efficient operation of Bylaw No. 3000,1996 and amending Bylaws, in accordance with the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the City of Coquitlam in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS; 1. Name of Bylaw This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment.Bylaw No ". 2. Schedule "A" to Bylaw No. 3000,1996 shall be amended as follows: The properties within the area outlined in black on the map attached hereto and marked "Schedule 'A' to Bylaw No.-4329, 2012, shall be rezoned from RS-2 One Family Suburban Residential to RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential and P-5 Special Park. ( These properties are situated at 3466 and 3468 Roxton Avenue and Darwin Avenue and are legally described as Lot 3, Plan {PID# }; Lot 15, Plan 2443 {PID# }; Lot 16, Plan 2443{PID# O IOI}; Lot 17, Plan 2443{PID# }; Lot 18, Plan 2443{PID# }; and Lot D, Plan 2443 {PID# } all in Section 7 Township 40 NWD). READ A FIRST TIME this CONSIDERED AT PUBLIC HEARING this READ A SECOND TIME this READ A THIRD TIME this day of day of day of day of GIVEN FOURTH AND FINAL READING and the Seal of the Corporation affixed this day of MAYOR CLERK File #: /4329/1 Doc #: V1 ( RZ Darwin Ave and 3468 Roxton Ave)

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