Minutes of the Public Hearing of the Council of the City of Abbotsford held September 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

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1 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Council Present: Mayor H. Braun; and Councillors L. Barkman; S. Blue; K. Chahal; M. Gill; D. Loewen; P. Ross; and R. Siemens Staff Present: City Manager - P. Sparanese; Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk - B. Flitton; Acting General Manager, Engineering and Regional Utilities - R. Isaac; General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services - R. Sharma; General Manager, Innovation, Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations - K. Treloar; Acting General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture - J. Arden; General Manager, Planning and Development Services - S. Bertelsen; Fire Chief - D. Beer; Director, Development Planning - D. Braun; Director, Roads and Facility Operations P. Agnihotri (part); Deputy City Clerk - K. Karn; and Information and Privacy Coordinator - T. Ketola Media Present: None. Public Present: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Henry Braun called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. and outlined the procedures to be followed. 2. BYLAWS 2.1 Bylaw No , Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 213 and Bylaw No , Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 214 ( ) (PRJ17-181) 2306 Alexander Crescent Red Earth Contracting Ltd. (A. Reynolds) D. Utkhede and N. S. Collier-Utkhede from Urban Residential Zone (RS3) to Comprehensive Development Eighty Three Zone (N83) If Bylaw No is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development Eighty Three Zone (N83) would be created. If Bylaw No is adopted, the subject land would be rezoned to N83 to allow for the construction of a duplex with a secondary suite. F. Hoffer, 2280 Alexander Crescent; is not in favor as there is nowhere for the people to park. If six cars go into that lot; on a Saturday night you will not make it down the street. There are trailers and RVs parked on the lawns currently. Ambulance was not able to get around the crescent a few years ago. Not the right street to put that many people. The street is just less than 20 feet across. Hopes Council considers this before passing the bylaw. B. Lamont, 3303 Lobban Road; totally agrees with what the previous speaker said; does not believe it would be possible for fire trucks to get through on this street. This is an unsuitable development for this location. Develop one single family home on the property, or build a house on top and a lot of the problems would go away; if Council approves this they will be responsible for deaths; and the current street is sized like a laneway. K. Hayward, Rockland Avenue; watches the morning mayhem with the school and the traffic. Have six new homes built in their neighbourhood, with additional suites. The issue is not

2 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 2 the additional suites, but there are more than additional illegal suites. Not opposed to the idea of a duplex on this lot, but is opposed to the additional suite, noting that the problem will be parking. There is not enough space in driveways; the crescent is not very wide, is not curbed, and there is a lack of sidewalks. Not appropriate to start increasing density in a way that does not allow the community to flourish. The suites are not being governed properly and held to task; bylaws forewarns owners before they come to inspect suites; and it is inappropriate to allow density without allowing the neighbourhood to flourish. D. Hall, Wildwood Drive; designer on the application; working with the planning department to reduce the density here by deleting one of the suites; the application meets the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw; understands parking can be an issue, but there are nine stalls on site; and is only adding one more unit into the neighbourhood. There were no additional comments or questions. 2.2 Bylaw No , "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 202 ( ) (PRJ17-157) 2663 Sunnyside Street S. Sidhu BC Ltd., Inc. No. BC (Director: S. Sidhu) from Urban Residential Zone (RS3) to Comprehensive Development Seventy Five Zone (N75) and Comprehensive Development Eighty Three Zone (N83) If Bylaw No is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a 2 lot subdivision consisting of a single-detached dwelling and a duplex. There were no comments or concerns. 2.3 Bylaw No , Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 225 ( ) (PRJ17-188) Busby Road Unify Engineering Inc. (J. Hansra) L. S. Gill and S. K. Deol from Urban Residential Zone (RS3) to Comprehensive Development Eighty Seven Zone (N87) If Bylaw No is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development Eighty Seven Zone (N87) would be created and the subject land would be rezoned to N87. The applicant proposes to develop a 2 lot subdivision with secondary suites. Correspondence received from September 16, 2-018, from C. Zota and C. Pavel, and W. and C. Gmur, who live at 2312 and 2324 Rosewood Drive, are opposed to the rezoning application, feel that N87 Zone is not appropriate to the area as most of the homes are 50 year old ranchers, will increase the demand for on-street parking. Feel that whole neighbourhood should be considered not just one-off property. There were no additional comments or concerns.

3 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page Bylaw No , Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 218 ( ) (PRJ17-096) Addresses: and Peardonville Road D & D Design (D. Hall) J.S. Dhaliwal from Urban Residential Zone (RS3) to Residential Zone (RS5-A) If Bylaw No is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a 3 lot subdivision. Correspondence received September 17, 2018, from N. Marples and M. Hamilton, 2360 Ridgeway Street, are opposed to the proposed development as it will have a major effect on their property. New homes that are being built do not always fit in with the neighbourhood, established trees are being taken down and not replaced; construction on the lots have undermined the fence in the yard; and will have a direct impact on property value. M. Hamilton, 2360 Ridgeway Street; the proposed removal of trees has already taken place every tree on the property has been removed. A mature fir tree 60ft tall has been removed; cedar hedge that created a buffer has been removed; 50ft plum tree also creating a buffer has been removed. New structure is currently being framed and consists of an 8 bedroom home; the basement includes a second suite; 3 kitchens in the house; property already has a 2 car garage; parking is going to be a major issue on an 8 bedroom home. The footprint of the building is massive and takes up the entire lot, and has affected his privacy. Previously sent before and after photos of the development to Council. Parking is becoming a major issue. As an emergency responder in this City, and driving emergency vehicles, this is something that needs to be addressed. D. Hall, applicant; owner had applied for a tree cutting permit and was issued by the City, and complied with the arborists recommendations; down to three units on this site; if kept 2 lots could have had 4 units on the site. Illegal suites are more of a bylaw compliance issue than a building permit issue. K. Hayward, Rockland Avenue; curious how a permit for cutting trees is approved before a bylaw is approved for building more houses. There were no further comments. 2.5 Bylaw No , Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 205 ( ) (PRJ17-014) Marshall Road D & D Design (D. Hall) B.C. Ltd.; Director: N.S. Sivia from Urban Residential Zone (RS3) to Comprehensive Development Eighty Two Zone (N82) If Bylaw No is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development Eighty Two Zone (N82) would be created and the subject land would be rezoned to N82. The applicant proposes to develop a 7 lot single detached dwelling bare land strata development.

4 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 4 Correspondence received September, 9, 2018 from R. and H. Rama, Marshall Road, are opposed to the proposed development, as it will not fit in to the neighbourhood. The lots will be too small and will lack yards. Traffic on Marshall Road now is real busy and will become a thoroughfare. J. Wester, Marshall Road; the City is changing the look of our street and you are orphaning the end lots to have to match up to what is being created. He does not agree with the proposal. N. Sivia, 403 Wilson Street, New Westminster, applicant; the one neighbour to the east is not being orphaned, as it fronts onto Gladwin Road and easy to develop. The Official Community Plan calls for infill development, so that is what he tried to replicate with easy access off Marshall. D. Hall, Wildwood; proponent; worked with staff for months on the proposal; could have had more density, but were asked to reduce it; spoke to lot sizes contemplated, and complies with the Official Community Plan requirements and the Zoning Bylaw. There were no further comments. 2.6 Bylaw No , "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 223" ( ) (PRJ18-104) DeLair Road City of Abbotsford E. and D. North from Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (C2) to Comprehensive Development Eighty Six Zone (N86) If Bylaw No is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development Eighty Six Zone (N86) would be created and the subject land would be rezoned to N86, which would permit a future townhouse development. G. Krivoshein, Spencer Street; his parents built the Rancho in 1964; questioned the proposal and how high development could be on the property and what will be built on the property, and if the height would affect his view; spoke to the sandstone on site which would require blasting and how it would be dealt with; questioned what would happen to the 3-foot culvert on the property and if it will affect the properties to the north; and questioned if he would receive compensation if he loses his view. D. Baker, Spencer Street; have lived here for 20 years; has a view of Sumas Prairie, and to lose that would be devastating. Commented on parking at the Rancho currently; asked how you destroy a banquet hall that has seen so many weddings. Wondered why they just found out about the Public Hearing on Thursday; and concerned about loss in value to her home. G. Bowl, Spencer Street; questioned the impact of development would have on the value of his home; concerned that DeLair Road is already a raceway and will get worse. Suggested 60 homes could be added by a future proposal and traffic will be ridiculous; homes are needed but his view will be lost; questioned who would compensate him for the loss of the view and value of his home; and reminded Council of the elections. A. Humeny, DeLair Road; lives across the street from the Rancho; when she goes to pull out of her driveway she cannot get out at times as it is such a busy road. A speeder ended up in her driveway last month and smashed four vehicles. Traffic is a nightmare, and cannot imagine

5 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 5 apartments in that corner. Also, spoke to the concern of losing her spectacular view and believes it will devastate the area. T. Finlay, DeLair Road; bought his house with the view in mind; and spoke to densification being a bad idea; and horrible traffic in area already. J. Love, DeLair Road; stated the application is lacking information; questioned how residents can get information on the tree canopy and development information when the time comes, and how it will affect their lives. There were no additional comments or questions. 2.7 Bylaw No , Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 124 and Development Permit No with Variances ( ) (R15-020) 2648, 2660 and 2670 Parkview Street Barnett Dembek Architects Inc. T. and S. Johal from Urban Residential Zone (RS3) and Duplex Residential Zone (RS4) to Mid Rise Apartment Zone (RMM) If Bylaw No is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct a 6 storey apartment building containing 54 units. If the proposed Development Permit No with Variances is approved, the Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014 will be varied to reduce the maneuvering aisle within the underground parkade, increase the projection of the ground floor stairs into the front and rear setbacks, reduce the front lot line setback for the underground parkade exit stair structure, and reduce the area and dimensions of the common outdoor amenity space. There were no comments or questions. 3. TERMINATION Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Siemens, that the Public Hearing, be terminated. (7:59 p.m.) CARRIED. Certified Correct: Henry Braun Mayor Bill Flitton Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk