The Planning Technician confirmed the change in front yard due to subdivision of the property.

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1 Tuesday, Executive Board Room City Hall Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tuesday, Time: 9:08 a.m. Present: Chairperson - Marie Cooper Don Cutler Barry Dack Paul Rust Staff Present: Henry Herbstreit Manager, Field Inspection - Planning & Development Lee-Ann Pitcairn Planning Technician, Area Planning & Development Division - Planning & Development Huguette Jacques Board of Variance Clerk Carmela Bonneville Acting Secretary A. TABLED APPEALS There were no tabled appeals. B. NEW APPEALS Appeal No K.S. Randhawa & H.K. Randhawa For permission to relax the front yard setback requirements from 7.5m to 5.2m to allow retention of an existing rancher on Lot 1 on property located at Old Yale Road Mr. & Mrs. Randhawa were in attendance to discuss the appeal. The Manager, Field Inspections confirmed the zoning as RF - Single Family Residential Zone, the building is a one-storey single family dwelling, and the variance being sought is the front yard setback from 7.5m to 5.2m. He further confirmed the Restrictive Covenants registered on the property for reconnection of services, sediment control and building scheme. Mr. Randhawa advised that as a result of subdivision of the property the house frontage is now along 107 Avenue. He advised his hardship is that he does not qualify for a loan to rebuild a new home, he would like to retain the existing dwelling, obtain tenants and rebuild in the future. The Planning Technician confirmed the change in front yard due to subdivision of the property. Mr. Randhawa confirmed a demolition bond is in place for the structure. That the letter, in opposition, from Genoa K. Graves of Old Yale Road, be received.

2 It was the decision of the Board of Variance that Appeal be allowed. Appeal No Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. For permission to relax the rear yard setback requirements from 7.5m to 0m to allow construction of an addition to the existing building on property located at A Street. Mr. Norm Cooper, President of Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. was in attendance to discuss the appeal. He indicated that Mr. Yong Cho of Ankenman Associates Architects was also in attendance. The Manager, Field Inspection confirmed the building is zoned IL - Light Impact Industrial Zone, there are no Restrictive Covenants registered on the property, and the applicant is requesting relaxation of the rear yard setback from 7.5m to 0m. Seconded by Barry Dack That the Letter of Authorization, from Garaventa (Canada) Ltd., authorizing Ankenman Associates Architects Inc. to act as agents on their behalf, be received. Mr. Cooper stated the following information: the company manufactures wheelchairs and employs approximately 150 people; the company is expanding their manufacturing to include two new products and requires larger square footage; and there are presently two separate plants, if the variance is allowed the plants will be connected through the construction of the addition. He clarified that the gray portion indicated on the renderings is the overhang canopy of the building. Mr. Cooper advised that if the buildings were consolidated the fire regulations would become complex. He stated the Pirelli building is approximately 100 feet to the west of their property and this area is covered with bush type landscaping. Mr. Cooper responded to a query that fire regulations have been considered in the current construction plans. That the letter requesting 90 days delay of Appeal 98-09, from Brian Dilascia, Plant Manager of Pirelli Cables Inc., be received. Mr. Patronis of Pirelli Cables Inc. was present to speak to this appeal. He stated his concern as follows, Pirelli is requesting the delay to provide the opportunity to evaluate the plans for this addition. He feels that he did not receive adequate notice of the hearing. He stated other concerns that may be raised through further review are property value and development plans for water drainage. Mr. Patronis stated a concern of no Board of Variance letterhead on the notice of variance. The Chair advised the Board of Variance is a separate entity from the City of Surrey, therefore the Citys logo would not be on Board of Variance's notification. There was a brief discussion regarding obtaining a Board of Variance logo. The Manager, Field Inspection advised drainage requirements and structural foundation is presently within the applicant's property and an addition to the existing building would not necessarily require new drainage.

3 Mr. Cooper confirmed there would be no drainage discharge onto the Pirelli property. Mr. Patronis stated a concern of the proposed additional foundation would cause blockage of natural run off from Pirellis property, causing pooling of water, and adequate allowance for run-off is required. Mr. Cooper responded to Mr. Patronis' concern, stating the area of the proposed addition is presently a paved work area and no water is flowing through the area. Mr. Patronis requested that if the variance is allowed that the following conditions be applied: that there be no openings from the building onto Pirellis property for deleterious material to be deposited, and, that Garaventa acquire a certified arborist to ensure retention of the mature trees along property line. Mr. Cooper advised of the 10 to 15 feet gap between the back of their building and the landscaping on Pirellis property. It was the decision of the Board of Variance that Appeal be allowed. Appeal No Robert G. & Lee J. Carrier For permission to relax the south side yard setback requirements from 1.2m to 0.66m to allow construction and retention of a single family dwelling on property located at 2703 McKenzie Avenue. Mr. & Mrs. Carrier were in attendance to discuss the appeal. The Manager, Field Inspection confirmed the following information: the property is zoned RF - Single Family Residential; the 'Crescent Beach' Restrictive Covenant is registered on the property, and does not allow encroachment on 15 feet of the frontage. Mr. Carrier advised that he is in the process of obtaining an building permit and has canceled his Development Variance Permit application. The Manager, Field Inspection stated that on November 27, 1997 a stop work order was posted on the property and on January 13, 1998, a permit application was received. Mr. Al Cleaver, Chairperson of the Surrey Heritage Advisory Commission was present to speak to the appeal. He stated that the Surrey Heritage Advisory Commission have no concerns with respect to Appeal No The Manager, Field Inspection expressed that the development will be advantageous to both the applicant and the City of Surrey. Seconded by Barry Dack That the letter, in support of the requested variance, from Mr. & Mrs. Waters of McKenzie Avenue, be received. Mrs. Carrier advised that she had recently received a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Gill. That the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Gill of McKenzie Avenue, in support of the requested variance, be received.

4 It was the decision of the Board of Variance that Appeal be allowed. Appeal No Joseph R. & Joyce M. Hunt For permission to relax the front yard setback requirements from 7.5m to 5.7m; and relax the garage projection requirements from 50% to 100% to allow conversion of existing carport to a two-car garage on property located at 3010 Semiahmoo Trail. Mr. & Mrs. Hunt were in attendance to discuss the appeal. The Manager, Field Inspection confirmed the following information; the property is zoned RF - Single Family Residential Zone, and there are four Restrictive Covenants registered against the property, for silt control, service connection, landscaping and building scheme. Mr. Hunt advised that he has read the building scheme and found it difficult to build within its perimeters. He advised that the house presently on the property is the original farm house. He is hoping to build his carport with access from 147 Street and 30 Avenue. Mr. Hunt advised that he purchased the property in January 1997 and was advised there was a building scheme on the property, he took possession of the property in April 1997 and the Restrictive Covenants were registered on the property in May Seconded by Paul Rust That the letter, in support of the variance being requested, from J.M. Barens of 2992 Semiahmoo Trail, be received. The Manager, Field Inspection advised that the house is approximately 2,500 square feet and garage is approximately 300 square feet. The Board requested that it be noted in the minutes, the Building Scheme clause 6.1 General Restrictions The restrictions and regulations contained in the Single Family Residential Zone (RF) of the City of Surrey Zoning Bylaw No as amended, shall supersede the terms of this Building Scheme. It was the decision of the Board of Variance that Appeal be allowed. Appeal No Howard S. Golden For permission to relax the front yard setback requirements from 18.0m to 4.30m to allow retention of a work/storage shed on property located at Avenue. Mr. Howard Golden was in attendance to discuss the appeal. The Manager, Field Inspection confirmed the following information; the current zoning of the property is RF - Single Family Residential Zone; the structure in question is an accessory building, and there is no principal building on the property. There is a Development Variance Permit registered against the property that will not impact on the requested variance. Mr. Golden presented photographs of the property to the Board.

5 The Planning Technician advised from a memo from the Engineering Department, stating there is a requested road widening in negotiations, and it is undetermined whether the right-of-way will be dedicated (part of the road) or protected (part of the property). The Chair requested that a representative from the Engineering Department be present to comment on the proposed road widening. Project Manager, Engineering Department was present and stated the Engineering Department wishes to immediately obtain and secure the right of way over the property. He further stated that 8 Avenue is an arterial road to be widened in the future. Mr. Golden advised that the accessory building will be used to store tractors and gasoline for the maintenance of the mobile trailer park. The Board requested that it be noted in the minutes, that the City of Surrey is aware of the existing nonconforming use and siting. It was the decision of the Board of Variance that Appeal be not allowed. C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES That the minutes of the Board of Variance meeting of February 17, 1998, be adopted. D. OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS Review Legal Opinions: That: 1. Richardson Ridge Design Guidelines; 2. Restrictive Covenant with Building Scheme attached (Received: February 10, 1998); and 3. Anticipated Zoning Changes (Received: February 10, 1998) be tabled, pending the attendance of the new Provincial Appointee. E. NEXT MEETING

6 The next meeting of the Board of Variance will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. F. ADJOURNMENT Seconded by Barry Dack That the Board of Variance do now adjourn. The Board of Variance meeting adjourned at 12:24 a.m.

a rezoning of a portion of the property from RF to C-8; and

a rezoning of a portion of the property from RF to C-8; and MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2002 LU Council Chamber City Hall 14245-56 Avenue Surrey, B.C. Monday, June 24, 2002 Time: 4:45 p.m. Present: Mayor McCallum Councillor Villeneuve Councillor Tymoschuk Councillor Steele