Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association

1227 Kensington Crescent (Hillhurst Church).  A summary of resident and community concerns can be found here (PDF):   Hillhurst Church letter Feb 14_2011

111 10A Street.  Change of use to retail, consumer service, medical clinic. 
Supported.  The upper floor is still an office area but have 3 tenants that are dental, massage therapist, and hair removal.  These uses require a change of use DP.  The City has verified that the site is in compliance for parking because the cash- in- lieu for deficient parking has been paid.

1037 2 Avenue.  Mid-Rise Medium Density Residential Building.
The official development permit application will be received in the winter and another meeting will be held at that time.   A complete summary of the discussion can be found here:  Battistella DP Preliminary Review Letter – 23 Jan., 2011

1222 5 Avenue.  Land Use Redesignation to accomodate multi-residential mid-rise development.
This application is also anticipated in the winter.  Some of the preliminary discussion can be found here:  IBI Land Use Redesignation Preliminary Public Review Letter – 23 Jan., 2011

212 10A Street. Single detached dwelling.
This DP was resubmitted because there was a change to the height on the home from the original DP. The City considers this a “major” revision so it was recirculated.  The other changes (fencing, window wells, etc.) are considered minor changes and they would not have been circulated if these were the only changes.  The lot coverage and parking configuration are as approved and there have been no changes.   The new height is still within the Bylaw requirement.

338 10 Street. Change of use to liquor store.
City guidelines do not allow new liquor stores within 300 metres of another.  Sunnyside Liquor Store is to close and reopen in this location.   If a liquor store is not allowed again at the old location then the application would meet the LUB requirement.

417 14 Street. Instructional facility.
Supported.  No relaxations are required.

201 10 Street. Change of use to restaurant.
Supported.   Previously there were 126 seats distributed throughout the entire building.  There is no increase to the number of seats on-site.  Therefore the parking requirement has not changed and in fact the deficiency is reduced slightly.

DP2010/3850 – 330 10 Street.  Change of use, restaurant – small.
Supported.  Want to open a crepe store and also serving coffee.  There will be two tables.  There is parking in the back of the building.  People will walk in off the street for the most part.

DP2010/2358 – 832 10 Street.  Semi-detached dwelling.
Not supported.  A single detached dwelling was already refused by the City in 2009.  This is a perfect area for some increased density.  To support this would send the wrong message.  The fact that there are vacant lots to the north further strengthens the argument to not support it.

 DP2010/3697+3698 – 1705/1707 Broadview Road.  Two single detached dwellings.
Not supported.    1707 is overheight.  There is a privacy issue with the balcony.  1705 does not address the ARP’s 15% rule.  The City has noted that neither of the homes fit into the community.  There are flat roofs.   The plans show they are taking out mature trees and have not provided information on replacing them.  The homes are out of context with the surrounding area.

450 13 Street. Single detached dwelling.
Not supported. From an ARP point of view there is some concern that the home does not fit contextually with the surrounding streetscape. The use of primary rear entry on the side yard causes concern. ARP contextual guidelines are not met and the neighbours are dissatisfied with privacy, overlooking.

1818 Kensington Road. Secondary suite.
A secondary suite is allowed on this site based on the dimensions and location of the lot. There needs to be a single parking stall for this dwelling as well as 2 spots for the main home. This lot has a 3 car garage.
The staircase accessing the unit is on the outside and may impact the neighbours. There are a few windows that could overlook.

DP2009/2173 – 409 10 Street (St. John’s Church). Revised plans.
Overall design is supported with some lingering concerns. Issues include:
Heated driveway access as well as sidewalk from the garage door to the street, to prevent icing of sidewalk.
Lack of large family-oriented housing.
Lack of clarity on TIA/traffic impact in the community. Final summary of updated TIA missing from audit.
Setbacks. We want as much sidewalk and space from sidewalk as possible.
Would they do the builder’s code of conduct? Have said they are signing it. Have to come up with development plan and how the pedestrian plan will be set up on 3 Avenue during construction.
3 Avenue has significant pedestrian traffic – is it wide enough? There is no existing sidewalk on the south side. 3 Avenue sidewalk zone is crowded with street trees and furniture. An increased setback here would alleviate the congestion in this major pedestrian corridor in the community.

DP2010/3481 – 902 3 Avenue. Multi-residential development.
Decision: Supported. A slight relaxation to the front setback is requested but the developer wants a decent sized internal courtyard. There are 16 parking spots provided on-site and the residents supported this over any adjustments to the front setback. Falls within TOD area. Density allowed is 8 units. Developers are not going for a land use amendment for medium use density.

DP2010/3200 – 609 9 Avenue. Single family dwelling.
Not supported. The applicant did not attend. The home is over height. The plans also show a secondary suite as part of the development but it is not indicated on the application. The current guidelines for secondary suites would not allow it on this site.

DP2010/3656 – 1726 Kensington Road. Addition to existing dwelling.
Supported. An addition to the home retains the same elevation and height. The streetscape hasn’t changed. Lot coverage is about 30%.