AGENDA ADDENDUM
PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, May 16th, 2011 5:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Municipal Hall 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC
Council Members: Mayor Richard Walton Councillor Roger Bassam Councillor Robin Hicks Councillor Mike Little Councillor Doug MacKay-Dunn Councillor Lisa Muri Councillor Alan Nixon
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PUBLIC HEARING
5:00 p.m. Monday, May 16th, 2011 Council Chamber, Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver
AGENDA ADDENDUM
THE FOLLOWING LATE ITEMS ARE ADDED TO THE PUBLISHED AGENDA
4. SUBMISSIONS FROM THE PUBIC
4.1 Letter: Patrick Hill, MOTI
4.2 Email: Kaitlyn
4.3 Email: Lloyd Burbridge
4.4 Email: Ed & Suzy Lunn
4.5 Letter: Mayor Darrell Mussato
4.6 Letter: Kathleen Callow, Squamish Nation
4.7 Email: Regula & Rudy Voser
4.8 Email: Wayne Adare
4.9 Email: Kim Belcher
4.10 Email: Mike Riley
4.11 Letter: Ari Lenart
4.12 Email: Douglas Curran
4.13 Email: Duane O’Kane
4.14 Email: Douglas & Rae Herbert
3 4.15 Email: Audrey & Robert Wyber
4.16 Email: Shane Starnes
4.17 Email: Toni Lindsay
4.18 Email: Bev Davies
4.19 Email: Jim Morrison
4.20 Letter: Hamsih M. Jackson
4.21 Email: Farhad Moini
4.22 Email: Brian Floyd
4.23 Email: Lee-Ann Garnett
4.24 Email: G.W. Rocky Rottmeister
4.25 Email: Ron Adams
4.26 Email: Jean Thompson
4.27 Letter: Antonetta Mastrangelo
4.28 Email: Christine Macer
4.29 Email: Robert Haliburton
4.30 Email: Lyle Walker
4 BRITISH COLUMBIA The Bes[ Plaa= on Earth
May 5, 2011
James A. Gordon Municipal Clerk District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5
Dear Mr. Gordon
Re: District of North Vancouver OCP Bylaw 7900
This is in response to your request for feedback on the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) for the District of North Vancouver.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure does not have any specific concerns from a provincial highway planning perspective.
To quote from our March 21, 2011 letter commenting on Draft OCP Two:
We are supportive of any initiatives that help to achieve a balanced road hierarchy with good municipal arterial connectivity. Examples included in the OCP are:
• "potential new roads" in the Keith-Seymour and Main-Dol/arton corridors (shown on the Major Roads and Goods Movement map), and; • "desired connections" (shown on the Parks and Trails map).
We appreciate the opportunity to work with the District ofNorth Vancouver on land use and transportation planning concems of mutual interest. To this end, we wil/ continue to work with District staffon studies and initiatives retated to the Iron Workers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge and Lions Gate bridgeheads.
Mailing Address: Telephone: 604 ns 2465 Web Address; Ministry of Highway Planning Transportation and South Coast Region 7818 6th Street Facsmile: 604 868 5211 www.gov.bc.caltran Infrastructure Burnaby Be V3N 4N8
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Subject: FW:OCP
-----Original Message---- From: Tom lancaster Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 11:58 AM To: Natasha letchford; James Gordon Subject: fW: OCP
Hey you two, Annie and I met this woman last week at one of our coffee shop talk sessions and she sent me this, asking that it be forwarded to the Mayor. Not sure if that is what happens at this stage, or if feedback goes to the Public Hearing.
Tom
-----Original Message--··· From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday May 06, 2011 9:11 PM To: Tom lancaster Subject: OCP
Hey Tom, please forward to the Mayor for me.
I absolutely love living in North Vancouver. I was born here, lived in Deep Cove till I was 12, then moved to Upper lonsdale and have lived here ever since. However, as I get closer and closer to moving out on my own, I am now realizing that living alone in North Vancouver isn't really an option. To rent or buy in North Vancouver is completely outrageous and unless I want to room with like 3 other people, it is becoming less of an option. My sister is the newest victim to the overwhelming housing prices in North Vancouver. After living on the North Shore her whole life, my sister is now being forced to move to New Westminster because of the outrageously high housing prices in North Van. Being a Vancouver Police Officer, it will become more inconvenient for her to commute to work each day. Don't we want service people to live in or close to the city they work in?
-Kaitlyn Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry
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From: lloyd Burbridge [[email protected]] ~ent: Wednesday May 11. 2011 10:43 AM to: Mayor and Council - DNV Subject: OCP Public Hearing comments from a Glenaire resident
RE: Written Submission for OCP Public Ilearings
I will not be able to attend the public hearings on 16 May in person. I will in fact be away for most oflhe summer.! wish to again restate my views on the vision and my perspective of this communities future under the Official Community Plan.
My support for Mayor Walton and Council continues to this day. Also, special thanks are due the DNV Planning Departmelll and all District staff who have provided us with their support by their efforts, There is an increased awareness of possible and positive forward moving change for our community.
I have been a resident since 1983 and plan to remain. As I approach "senior status" [ have a deeper appreciation for the prospect and benefits of living in a more integrated and sustainable manner. Many orus long-term residents of this area have welcomed and responded positively to these necessary steps leading to change.
"we have come torward and gained awareness of the needs that arise from changing conditions and opportunity. This Official Community Process is a necessary and vital step to a more viable future. I give my full support to this plan for my community of Lower Capilano.
Sincerely
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From: ED & SUZY LUNN ([email protected]) Sent: Thursday May 12, 2011 12:10 AM Too DNVCouncil Subject: OCP
Dcar Mayor and Council.
I can not attend the public meeting on May 16th but I urge you to adopt the OCP document.
I have recently moved back to North Van after growing up here. My husband, two small children and I own a home in Lynn Valley. We chose Lynn Valley since it is a compact community. We use walking and cycling as our main mode of transportation to attend preschool, go to the cotTee shop and do our shopping: however. we try to avoid walking along Lynn Valley Road since the sidewalks are so narrow and it is dangerous with two small. unwieldy children so close to busy traffic.
I ancnded the Lynn Valley Community Association talk with Patrick Condon tonight and heartily agree that Lynn Valley Road needs to go on a 'diet'. He suggested widening the sidewalk and creating a bike route by reducing LV Road to two lanes. I also cycle to work in Downtown Vancouver and would prefer a wider shoulder or bike lane to cycle on LV Valley road. I spoke briefly with Cllr Hicks about this tonight.
I \\ould like to see Lynn Valley Mall re-developed into a mixed use commercial and residential area with limited surface level parking. I am supportive ora diversity of housing types from row homes to mid rise buildings.
~s we move forward in this process. I urge you to focus on the true purpose of planning; to create sustainable. complete communities for our children and grandchildren. We need aspire to excellence to create great places and not senIe for the status quo.
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8 The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Darrell Mussatto
May11,2011
Mayor Richard Walton and Councii District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5
Dear Mayor Walton and Council:
Re: District of North Vancouver (DNV) Official Community Plan Input
The City of North Vancouver is pleased to provide input on the draft DNV Official Community Plan (OCP). The City recognizes that this is a major step towards a comprehensive vision for the District, and the City commends you for this effort.
Specifically, the City of North Vancouver offers the following comments:
1. The "Network of Centres" has the potential to contribute to a strong sustainability corridor extending from Ambleside to Maplewood. The City is very supportive of this concept. It furthers a concept that emerged from our 100 Year Sustainability Vision.
2. The three North Shore municipalities and First Nations will need to work together to facilitate and coordinate transportation on the North Shore. This will be a significant challenge. The City looks forward to working together with all partners. including TransLink, the Squamish Nation and Port Metro Vancouver to coordinate this issue in the future.
3. Energy conservation management is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving resilience to climate change. The City encourages the District to work towards a district energy heating system, particularly in areas that abut the Lonsdale Energy Corporation's system. There may be efficiency opportunities in the long tenm for a larger grid that includes both the City and District.
4. The North Shore Spirit Traii is an important initiative that connects North Shore municipalities, providing residents with a new amenity and the opportunity to make green transportation choices. Reference to the Spirit Trail in both of our OCP's would emphasize our shared goals for this project.
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On behalf of Council, I would like to sincerely thank the District of North Vancouver for providing the City with this opportunity to offer input on your draft OCP. We greatly value the relationship we have with the District, and look forward to working with you on common initiatives in the future.
Yours sincerely.
Darrell Mussatto Mayor cc: City Council Ken Tollstam, City Manager Richard WMe, Director, Community Development
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415 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M lA6· Telephone: (604) 980-1772 • Fax: (604) 982-0515
May 5, 2011
District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road North Vancouver, Be V7N 4NS
Attention: James Gordon, Municipal Clerk
Dear Sirs:
Re: Proposed District of North Vancouver Official Community Plan Bylaw 7900, 2011
Thank you for your letter dated April 26, 2011 referring the above noted bylaw to the attention of Squamish Nation. This letter has been written from a community planning perspective in the interests of furthering cooperative planning efforts on North Shore issues between the Nation and District. The comments are in relation to Squamish Nation reserve lands only and not intended to consider the Nation's broader aboriginal rights and title interests. '
Within the spirit of the Protocol Agreement between Squamish Nation and District of North Vancouver, and in a community planning context, we provide the following specific comments:
• P.4 Regional Context. Sentence reading " ... two First Nations with reserves in the District of North Vancouver".
Squamish Nation has jurisdiction over three reserves on the North Shore: Capilano IR No.5, Mission IR No.1, and Seymour Creek IR No.2. Two of these reserves, Capilano and Seymour are adjacent to the boundaries of the District of North Vancouver. It is incorrect to state that ... any" reserves (are) in the District of North Vancouver".
• P.4 Regional Context Sentence reading "The designated growth centres of Maplewood, Lower Lynn, and Lower Capilano - Marine align with Seymour Creek (Squamish First Nation), Lower Lonsdale (City of North Vancouver) and Ambleside (District of West Vancouver) creating opportunities for enhanced transit, active transportation, .
"Align" might suggest that the plans by the Squamish Nation for Seymour Creek support DNV's designated growth centers. Currently, there is no Squamish Nation Council- approved plan for the Seymour Creek lands. As an alternative, it may be more appropriate to suggest that continuing collaborative planning efforts will be encouraged by the District to ensure that the District's growth
Letter - District of North Vancouver - Official Community Plan- OSMay2011 11 centres complement plans of adjacent jurisdictions where growth centers border lands administered by other jurisdictions.
The reference of "Ambleside (District of West Vancouver)" could be misleading if the implication is that "Ambleside" includes Ambleside Park and Park Royal Shopping Center. A large portion of Ambleside Park and Park Royal Shopping Center South is within Squamish Nation's Capilano reserve. If th lh "Ambleside" refers to the village area in West Vancouver (potentially the area between 13 and 17 ) the reference to key features across the North Shore that relate to the District's growth centers appears to miss the significance of an existing regional destination·retail shopping centre (and surrounding area with considerable growth potential). Perhaps, it may be more appropriate to including "Park Roya1jAmbleside (Squamish Nation/District of West Vancouver) as the reference.
• P.48 Policy 5.5.10 "...to work with .....First Nations governments to identify and advance opportunities to improve vehicle and transit access at the bridgeheads" acknowledges a specific example of the need for all communities on the North Shore to work together.
• p. 84 Sentence reading "Centres Implementation Plans are anticipated to be undertaken ...as a first priority, in areas ... ." and p. 122 ".... Lower Capilano - t\1arine is expected to emerge as a key village centre within the OCP's Network of Centres."
lower Capilano and Lower lynn are planning priorities for the District. Given the proximity of existing reserves (Capilano and Seymour Creek, respectively to these growth centres) and development potential' on-reserve, the importance of on-going, collaborative and cooperative planning processes between Squamish Nation and the District of Ncirth Vancouver should be emphasized. Indeed, the location of the lower Capilano - Marine growth area, to Capilano may well mean that the Squamish neighbourhood at CapUano will directly experience the results of plans at Lower CapUano - Marine, particularly with . respect to the transportation network and transit services.
Mapping
Map 1: Network of Centers Concept. This map shows City and District West Vancouver boundaries, and two of three Squamish Nation reserves on the North Shore. For completeness, this map should also show Mission IR No.1 surrounded by City of North Vancouver boundaries. (Mapping showing Mission reserves has previously been sent to the District.)
Map 2: see comment for Map 1. Also, the dashed line showing boundary at Capilano reserve should show area south of Marine Drive as Squamish Nation not within the District of West Vancouver.
Map 3: see comment for Map 1. Also, • within Mission reserve, two trail alignments should not be shown, however, at this conceptual stage for proposed trails, showing the southern alignment only is acceptable. (Note: At this time, the Nation is currently engaged with the City of North Vancouver to determine a preferred alignment for trail connectivity from the existing SN Greenway at Mosquito Creek Marina to Bewicke Avenue. ) • at Seymour Creek reserve, the trail alignment should show connecting along an existing road right of way rather than through reserve lands.
letter - District of North Vancouver - Official Community Plan- OSMay2011 12 • at Seymour Creek reserve, the two double-headed arrows indicating "desired connections" should reference the need for collaborative planning, and the need for consultation with Squamish Nation. The Plan should clearly acknowledge that these connections are beyond the jurisdiction of the District, and while they may be desirable from the District's point ofview, they mayor may not fit with the long term objectives of the Nation, and would require both the support and approval ofthe Nation.
Map 4: see comments map 3 regarding two alignments through Mission reserve. Also, Map 4 does not show any reserve boundaries, while it does show municipal boundaries.
Map 5: does not show any reserve boundaries, while it does show municipal boundaries. • With respect to the "Potential new road" (new roads shown in green?, given that existing trails are shown in green on Map 4?) at 15t Street westward into Squamish Nation's Capilano lands, while the map legend states "conceptual only alignment to be determined" the location currently shown would sever Capilano lands. Perhaps there needs to be a reference to the "low level road" to provide some context (e.g.. North Shore Trade Area Program) and explains, again, the need for collaborative planning, and consultation with Squamish Nation.
The completion of a new community plan is a significant accomplishment. Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
) Yours truly, SQUAMISH NATION ~C----~ Kathleen Callow, MA(Planning), MCiP Planner, Project Negotiation and Development
Cc: Susan Haiti, Manager - Sustainable Community Development
Letter - District of North Vancouver - Official Community Plan- OSMay2011 13 From: Regula Voser (regulavoser@shaw,ca) Sent: Sunday May 15, 20114:47 PM jo: DNVCouncil Cc: Susan Haid Attachments: MPT5C3.jpg
To the Mayor and Council
Attached is our support letter for adoption of the OCP.
Sincerely,
Regula & Rudy Voser
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We alwa'Js lnvf'd to ltvf' hf"f"" anri we wa'1t to be able to enJoy C!'1other manv years In Ihls nelghhourhood Unfortunately dUring Ihe 1851 10 yems our area hi1": been gOing d'1wnhlll there IS nothing attrar:ttve In thIs gateway to North Vaneouv ~r 1 he empty Larco site IS a hllOf> eye sore and mcrpa<;tngfy a dumping qround
With thl5 OCP In progless we came to thE> realization that we cannot conllnue as before Idoulg 1101htng) rather that It 15 ImperatIve to plan for the future of our area Over th8 next 20 years the demographIcs on the North Shore IS agmg laordl'y and W~ have to plan for Ihese challenges and accept change
Our areCl needs a major rejuvenatIon and we can achieve this by ariopu'1q Ine OCP as presented We now have the opportunrty to create a Illore hvable and VIbrant community get better tranSIt have dIfferent housing options for a dIverse populatIon ard enJoy a nicer neIghbourhood
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+++++++++ Mayor and DNV Council. May 16, 2011 OCP public hearings.
Change is hard. Change in your own community is even harder. But as a resident of Lower Capilano I can tell you that not having any change is hard as well. The lack of development in our community has resulted in a hodgepodge of small businesses that struggle to survive, are hard to access and are life threatening to exit from onto Capitano Road. It also means that we have to deal with a large empty, unkempt area known as the Larco site which is also a favourite dumping site for unwanted appliances, furniture and other items that don't need to be mentioned.
We also live next to the Fullerton race track where accessing that road from any of the residential streets is another life threatening experience. Sadly, and more seriously, it also means a declining neighbourhood due to the uncertainty 'urrounding the development of the Larco site and the other businesses on Capilano.
Over the past four years, several homes have come up for sale on the street next to the Larco site. All were purchased by developers, not by people who want to live in the neighbourhood. This shows that the people with the means to purchase in this area have chosen to purchase elsewhere.
So make no mistake the lack of change and development can be scary as welt. We do not want to wait another 15 years for something to be done in this area. 15 more years of uncertainty and decline is bad for this community and the district. This is the gateway to the district, can you image what Capilano Road south of Fullerton will look like in 15 years if the voices that do not want any development, ever, are successful?
I support the OCP because it is a plan and vision for the future of this community and the district. It provides the starting point for how development is going to happen in the district over the next 20-30 years. The key thing is that it is a plan and a vision providing logical guidelines for how to deal with redevelopment that is going to happen regardless. It does not define what that re-development is going to look like. That comes next in the re-zoning application process. But it strives to provide a progressive framework for where that development should occur and what that development should look like to move the district into a more modern, progressive, inclusive and, I believe, desirable location.
You are politicians, you know that you will never get 100% support for a plan like this. However, this is not a popularity contest. As mayor and council you know that your job is to look out for the interest of the district and plan for its future. This is your opportunity to do that. At the council meeting to accept the OCP from staff and to submit it to these public meetings, several of you were talking about your children and grandchildren and how you hope that they will be able to stay on the north shore as they move through life. To do that you need to establish the planning for that now. That is 'our legacy to them and to all of the young people that want to stay in this community.
1 16 You are going to hear from the same set of voices that do not want change of any sort. Those voices have prevented any development or improvement in the lower Capitano area for many years. This process has shown however, that there are a lot of voices that want to see development and improvement in this gateway community.
Most of the voices against the OCP that I have heard are actually dealing with issues that will be seen at the next phase when developers present zoning change applications. The OCP is only a guideline for any such proposals. It is this overarching plan for the district that you need to approve so that we can all start to see the revitalization of the district. And get on with allowing the district to reach its potential. wayne Adare 2028 Glenaire Drive +++++++++
2 17 From: kim Belcher ([email protected]] Sent: Saturday May 14, 201111:17 AM fo: Mayor and Council - DNV Cc: Susan Haid Subject: Appreciation FOR dedicated work on OCP Attachments: stampa-9irUine_en.gif
Hi Moshe, . Thanks for voicing your appreciation for the work that Doug has done.
We echo your sentiments. It would have been great if these comments were made at the AGM. We have forwarded this to council to show that the community is appreciative of the efforts made by Doug and to show your support of change and improvement for our community. A Kim and Wayne Act Se:;;: --o r21 nMal! ~Email o infa PIL____ OMailb"" o future Ai,"I' ':,r, _.._ t!fWl.rll"'j Ib , b Staffta Rep". 10 : """ -Original Message·---- o Siaff to Atiaano b Ad,I" Council From: Moshe Renert [mallto:[email protected]) o o Stall lor Inlorm"ia'. Only Sent: May-12-1111:16 PM filejH.b~!p. To: Douglas Curran }'/""I oOlinmhiA Pg, Cc: Jai Jadhav; kim Belcher; Wayne Adare Project" ACA# Subject: Appreciation DM#
Hi guys,
I am so excited to be working with you towards a great future for our community. Even if we are not 100% aligned on every issue, change is coming and it's good to address it together. For those of you who don't know me yet, I'm sure that you'll find that while we may differ on nuances, we are quite compatible on the big picture. My purpose in offering my candidacy was not to agitate but to contribute. I believe that I can help in some very specific ways and it's precisely what I intend to do.
I know that the last communication from me to Doug had a critical tone. I would like to balance it with something that should have been said by someone tonight but was not:
THANK YOU DOUG
Thank you for all of the tireless work you put in over the last 18 months. Whether people agree with you or not, you have succeeded to wake up this neighbourhood to the prospect of change and improvement. You have succeeded
18 10 energize a 101 of us and 10 get us exciled about Ihinking about our community's fulure. You deserve an awful 101 of credit for that. So thank you again.
I will be in Calgary until Sunday night. I am looking forward 10 seeing you upon my relurn. I would really appreciate having Elaine's email too.
Again, I'm very happy to be working with such a friendly executive (... and especially you, Kim. You're full of spunk.)
Moshe
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2 19 From: Mike Riley [[email protected]] lent: Sunday May 15, 201111:34 AM .0: Susan Haid Cc: Douglas Curran; Mayor and Council - DNV Subject: Support for the OCP Attachments: OCP letter.doc
Hi Susan,
Attached is our letter of support for the OCP .... see you on Monday. Keep up the good work.
Mike and Josie Riley
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1 20 Your Worship and Council, my name is Mike Riley, I have lived at 1865 Glenaire Drive since 1996.
The development ofthe OCP has been a revelation for my wife and I. In the past we had subscribed to a narrow-minded view of what we wanted to happen in our neighbourhood.
We have come to realise that our view was not only selfish, but completely unrealistic, and simplistic in the extreme.
The OCP process has opened our eyes to the complexities and interdependent needs that must be considered in any plan for the future.
We am now acutely aware ofthe unsustainable path that we are currently on, and we recognise that ~ are the ones who must help craft the guidelines for the future.
The status quo is not an option; it never has been and never will be. There will be change....take a look at any 50 year old picture ofthe North Shore ifyou have any doubts about that. It is our responsibility to define and manage that change, and for us, this is what the OCP is all about.
There are some who say" what's the hurry", and to them we would say that it's already too late for a lot ofyoung families who cannot find affordable accommodation or good jobs on the North Shore. We have let them down.
We fully support the OCP, look forward to creating a vibrant community in the Lower Capilano area, and our only questions are . when can we get started? and what excuse have we got for leaving it so late?
21 From: Douglas Curran [[email protected]} lent: Sunday May 15. 2011 4:28 PM /0: Mayor and Council - DNV Cc: Susan Haid Subject: OCP Support letter from Ari Lenart Attachments: Lenart OCP.PDF
Attached please find the PDF letter from Ari Lenart of 1806 Belle Isle Place, endorsing the OCP for Lower Capilano. As ms. lenart does not have access to a computer this email and letter are sent on her behalf. thank you,
Capilano Gateway Association
1 22 Aranka Lenart 1806 Belle Isle Place North Vancouver
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RE: Suprort for rhe OCP Plan and Process
I am in support 01 the 2030 Revised DCI' for;:l number of l'etl~om,.
We need:J llcighbDllrhood house in our conunullity, where we can mect and spend time with each other.
We need housing for young people to move into this area, to freshen up the Il(·ighbourhood.
I (,Iljoycd many YC That is why 1support the ocr and a plan for my Ilcighnourhood. :,inccrely, '.• , ~, I\r,lllka Lenart 23 From: Douglas Curran [[email protected]] Sent: Sunday May 15, 2011 10:34 PM (0: Mayor and Council - DNV Subject: Support FOR the OCP planning and process Attachments: Curran OCP .doc; ATTOOOO1 .. htm Dear Mayor and Council, Attached please find my comments for presentation at the OCP Public Hearings on May 16th. best regards, Doug 24 May 15, 2011 Comments to Mayor Walton and District of North Vancouver Council Dear Mayor and Council, RE: Public Hearings / Bylaw 7900 / 2030 Revised OCP / May 16, 2011 For many years, I like most afmy neighbours living in the Lions Gate neighbourhood, stalwartly fought against any development proposal for the former Capwest site. The proposals, invariably presented to us by sombre men in expensive suits, felt off. The plans seemed to beckon more to something appropriate to Surrey or Delta. Exactly what we did want I was never quite sure of myself - it was largely sufficient just to be against something. As the years have gone by there has been a change in thinking - a change ofcontext and awareness cutting across all levels of stakeholders, planners, municipal officials and administrators, and to a varying degree, residents. The current OCP process has brought the awareness and opportunities ofthis thinking right down into our neighbourhood. From my personal perspective, this change coincided with changes in how I began to view my immediate life, the manner in which I lived and to what extent I was prepared to do anything about it. It has been an extraordinary and at times difficult journey for me. It has immersed me in a wider understanding of the complexities of building a workable community that works for people across a wide range ofages, and economic backgrounds. It has been infinitely rewarding to the degree that many people have joined together to embrace the prospect ofa renewed neighbourhood. It is tantalizing to contemplate an integrated neighbourhood that allows neighbours to celebrate where they live and extend an emotional investment into that place. These promises of renewal also corne with the awareness that we cannot continue to blithely move into the next 30 years in the same manner as we did the past 30 or 50 years. There is a bill coming - a bill not just for the hard economics of sewer pipe and road repair, but a larger bill for the planet and the social fabric of our urban life. I for one, do not want to be asked, at some time in the future, what I did to help change some of what we know we need to begin doing and offer nothing but a mumbled shrug. This OCP plan is a first step to start doing something and even this is the very least we should be asking ourselves to do. I ask you to take on the role of true leadership and pass the OCP into bylaw. Thank you. Douglas Curran dougcurran@shaw,ca 604,985-5621 2046 Curling Road 25 From: duane o'kane ([email protected] l5ent: Sunday May 15, 201111:02 PM ro: Susan Haid: Mayor and Council· DNV Subject: FW: OCP plan for Lower CapilanolMarine Drive Dear Mayor and Council This is Ihe first letter that I have written to the council on Ihe matter of Ihe Lower Capilano OCP plan. However I have attended many local group meetings here 01 the Grouse Inn as well as attending the lost city council meeting and speaking Ihere in tavour of the OCP plan for our area. I purchased a home here with my family close to two years ago now and feel that the OCP proposed plan has been researched and designed with the knowledge and sensitivily required 10 ensure Ihe proper growth of a communily that is in currently delerioration and decline. I am particularly impressed with the heart and values exercised by Tom Lancaster who has represenled the proposal plan with the community. I am convinced Ihat his willingness 10 knock on doors. sil down and have coffee talking directly to people one on one is obviously a vaiue that is reflective of the integrity of your council. I am concerned that the 111h hour antics of a few that oppose any development at all is having impact. The many meetings thai I have attended over the lost 1 1/2 years has been a process of fine tuning development combined wilh a very exlensive consultalion with the community. I have felt involved. become involved with good faith Ihal the direclian we were moving lowards would not be undermined by a boisterous and angry few. I should also note that a good percentage of Ihose complaining aboul the process were not in allendance untillhe lasl two meetings. The inilial inclusion of Ihe opportunity for Infill housing come as a result of that very detailed consultalion with the communily. Hoving il token off of the table after a meeting with those few people come as a surprise to me and was the first time I questioned the solidarity of the council seemingly changing with Ihe wind. This community needs a populolion that has members from a wider demographic thai will allract a younger populolion Ihat can offord housing in this area as well as having amenities and services that will keep them there as Ihey age. 26 I support the Lower Copilano OCP plan and am proud to be part ot a community that has vision and consideration of sound community values. Sincerely Duane O'Kane RCC 2015 McLalien Ct North Vancouver ------End of Forwarded Message 2 27 From: Doug &Rae Herbert ([email protected]) Sent: Sunday May 15, 2011 3'46 PM ro: Mayor and Council - DNV Subject: OCP Public Hearing To the Mayor & Council Members, We are unable to attend the Public Hearing on Monday evening but would like to offer our comments. We strongly oppose the high density village centre planned for our neighbourhood in FullertonlCapilano area as we are concerned with the increased traffic and higher population density from the proposed highriselhousing development on the Larco site. We trust you will consider the long term effects on this beautiful neighbourhood of such a proposal. Thanking you. Douglas & Rae Herbert, 1998 Glenaire Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1Y1. v,:;:j i - _. I ..1 •., __ I . . . ..:::'~, ~.:.---:.- , , . " .-'-"'-- j5 :. .... :>.~:...... )l~L"\l,a:~;~ .. Il, _ ••__ RCA ,,-__ 28 From: Bob &Audrey Wyber [[email protected]) Sent: Sunday May 15, 2011 5:09 PM ro: Mayor and Council - DNV Subject: FW' Official Community Plan Lower CapillanoiMarine Drive We are pleased to have taken part in the many public meetings over the past year regarding the Official Community Plan for the lower Capillano/Marine Drive area and support the conclusions reached. The plan, with a wide range of living units will attract younger families through its affordability. It will also appeal to seniors with access to services, and allowing them to downsize, and still remain in the area. The planned widening of Capillano Road and expanded public transit should provide easy access to downtown Vancouver while reducing single vehicle traffic. We will appreciate having the many planned conveniences within easy walking distance with a well serviced Village Center, available parks and walking trails. With all the improvements the irea will become more attractive, convenient, and friendlier. Yours truly, Audrey & Robert Wyber 2015 Mclallen Court North Vancouver, S.c. V7P 3H6 . .' "'\ '- I ,' ...... , j .• ~ • ,. I' 1- 29 From: SHANE STARNES [[email protected]] ent: Sunday May 15, 2011 8:58 PM .0: Susan Hald Cc: Mayor and Council - DNV Subject: Support for OCP objectives and the need for reinstatement of the Infill Housing Program Dear Mayor and Council. I am an 18 year resident 01'2067 Glenaire Drive.and have been following the OCP and the process that encompasses it. Afler several months oforganizing and educating themselves. a handful of neighbors in this area joined together in support of the overall ideas and future of this area. as set out in the OCP Conceptual Plan. At the hcginning of April I was browsing through the OCP website and was pleased to see that all the effort put forth h~ homeowners in my neighbourhood had been recognized and reflected our area of interest with a designation ot"inlill housing". I'his was. atter all. the reason tor the hours ot'neighbourhood door knocking and awareness created by several etfected members ofour neighborhood. Upon my return from a vacation April 25th. I was nothing less than shocked when I visited the OCP website and found Ihal the designation that had been so passionately fought for was now removed. It was ven more ofa shock when I lound out that a very small group of residents in Lower Capilano but for the most part not residents in the "infill housing" designated area had met with someone at level of enough intluence to overturn what was clearly an infomled decision, [ now understand thaI 42 signatures by homemvners in the prior "inlil1" designated area have been delivered \0 council along wilh a letter of protest at the overturning of the original decision regarding this matter. I hope that council recognizes the importance 42 home owners have in this small community and the tax dollars thai we represent. I am hoping (lor the second time) that the informed peoples' voice will prevail. Thanking you in advance Shane Starnes I· , - 30 From: TOni (tonithetiger@shawcal lent: Sunday May 15, 2011 1055 PM 10: Mayor and Council - DNV Subject: OCP ,""enfioll :\I".'"or (/1/(/ CO/lneil v~' lIam!! i.\ TOlli LindwJ" lIlId I lin' tI/ /923 G/f!lwirt' lJrin'. .'"or/II /'o11cOII1'er I flll~l' .\IIfJlJorl lIlt' ()('1', I look /O/"lmI'lIIO crealing (I \'ihram communi/y in lIlt' L01fer ('II/Jilmw tlJ'CU, tmd OUI" ol1h IllIesliol1.\ lin'.. ,,.. If/ll!/l CtlU \\'(' ;:l!/ slarted'! and lr!1m eX('II\£' lur\"(' \l'e go/./01' Icadl1,'.!. il \0 /lI/L' 'J I heliel'l! Ihal ln.' JIL'eti/o II/on' fOl'lmrd LIS !he Ildghho,.hood Iw.\ delerioaleLI rwer Iht' pm! / U· /5 yetlrs and i,\ WI emharron/l/el1l,,, fI//1' L'omnllmi/y I hi\ i\ lI,e j!af('Hay /(1 \"orlh I (mco/l1'er and /1(,('t!, ;mtlu!dicue l/1I('nfion / H(//11 10 l'en0l1tl1~l !hal1k Ihe cOlli/cilloI' all !here al1el1/ i011 /0 lhi,\ ;\.\lIe (llld hope Ihal Ire ('an mOl'e lOrinti'd J'lllInk"OIl iI/ aJl'unce TOlli Lilldw.l' ct' ),.",,1'4" \ . ., --~-_. 31 From: Bev Davies {[email protected]]on behalf of Bev Davies [[email protected]] pent: Sunday May 15, 201110:58 PM 'To: Mayor and Council - DNV Cc: Susan Haid Subject: I'M FOR THE OCP; LOWER CAPILINO AREA Dear Mayor and Council: My name is Bev Davies and I live at 1823 Glenaire Drive. I just want to express to Council my full support of the Official Community Plan as presented to Council. I have lived here since June of 1993 and love living in this area but am tired of seeing this community deteriorating. This is the Gateway 10 North Vancouver and we need to improve our area and therefore I welcome the changes put forth. This is a very emotional issue for some and there are some who are against change. It has become quite clear thai change is coming so we need to embrace it and be a contributing factor to the type of change we encounter in our area and encourage everyone to take part. I want to personally thank the Council for providing the means for our community to take part in this process over that last year that I have been involved and most importantly to acknowledge the people in the planning department, like Tom Lancaster, Susan Haid, Brian Bydwell and so many others, for their time, vision and consideration of our needs for this area, To delay this any further is counter productive, we need to work together to make this happen in a manner that all residents can continue to call this area home. LETS GET GOING!!! Bev Davies 604·983·9315 ) " . ,--,'..~. ) L..] Stlil .~ o $11! L.' •. 13l:o\.l,i:ll: )-)-/'::"'1 elq:. tlL tL p ," , ) 1 32 From: Jim Morrison [[email protected]] Sent: Monday May 16. 2011 12:49 AM 0: Mayor and Council - DNV Subject: Bylaw 7900 Dear uCouncil" I have lived at 2041 McLalien Court in the Lower Capilano area for 31 years. I love it here, but I have seen this spectacular area slowly deteriorate over this period to the point where it has now become truly embarrassing. I have attended recent meetings on the proposed OCP and I am enormously impressed by the plans presented by Tom Lancaster and his team to revitalize this precious area, the entrance to the District of North Vancouver. The thought of finally being able to enjoy a walk along Fullerton Avenue, Curling Road (my family in West Vancouver was a member of the Capilano Winter Club since the mid-1950's and I played hockey there as a youngster), through the area of the infamous uLarco site" (now a run-down disgrace), and the neighbourhood east of Capilano Road is truly exciting. I understand that there is a loud minority of a few individuals in our neighbourhood who have tried to halt any attempt to upgrade the opportunities for our community. Many of my neighbours wish the council of the District of North Vancouver to know that these few individuals DO NOT speak for our community. Quite the opposite they speak against the wishes of our community. ) cannot attend the meeting on May 16 but wish to provide my - SUPPORT FOR BYLAW 7900 - The Official Community Plan Thank you for the amazing work you are doing to improve our community. Jim Morrison 2041 McLallen Court North Vancouver, BC V7P3H6 ) , j 1...., "'-. j 33 Hamish M. Jackson. 2838 Crestlynn Place. North Vancouver. S.c. VlJ 255 Tel. 604 988 5750 11 Dear Mayor & Council. Re: Dish'iet of North Vlll1COUVCr OCP I obst:rve in talking to various friends and acquaintances. the main thought on the revised ocr is that it will densify areas of the district with subsequent negative affect on their own lives. This is because they have chosen to live in the district because of space, light. wholesome air. and present amenities. In other words. their fear is that the proposed changes will nullify their present enjoyment of living in the district. The only way to alleviate these fears is to have slow. controlled growth with much more input from the public as specific items in the new ocr are adopted. We do not want to see what happened with the last ocr where the silent majority kept silent until they saw the direct negative affects on their lives. The tremendous pressure from the district planning department. developers. builders. and retail trades who hope to maintain their employment or make additional profits does not represent the majority of people currently living in the district. Increasing the tax base from densification is a fallacious argument as services and amenities have lO be provided for the newcomers in excess of the increased tax revenue received. Note that funds for current infrastructure mainlenance are unavailable to meet the present requirements. I therefore request that the proposals put forward by those \\-ith a vested interest in increasing densification be tempered \\·itll those of the silent majority who wish to see slow. controlled gro\\1h to allow for the preservntion of the current ambience thnt makes living in the district of North Vancouver worthwhile. Aci,Sent Of" Mall DEman Yours sincerely. o (~k-"\- o IAla Pig Olhilbam \ W~' ,. f. .•I J " ). , OfalulcAgeAdeltem SA/A 1''''''''', ~.I Hamish M. Jad:so~1 o Stalt to Reportla Council' l o SI.1IIa Respond &Advise Couocll'--__ o SI.lllol Inlormatian Oall File~) v~.)l· J.:./o:.-\ t1ll4J1~'t~1'J r'{j, ~':I ~~l r R~~ :1'-- _ 34 ,- Louise Simkin From: farhad moini ([email protected] Sent: Monday May 16, 2011 9:47 AM 1fo: Mayor and Council - DNV Cc: [email protected] Subject: Disagree with village centre Dear Sir/Madam My name is Farhad Moini and live in 2007 _Sandown PL. Nonh Vancouver. Last night. I noticed about the hearing meeting of this week about village centre in Capilano Road.Because I can not come to this meeting. I nOlify you that I am disagree with this centre and think the harms of this project are more than its benelits. Regards Farhad Moini ,)r A,t. Senl: oFn o Mail oEmaii OllloPtl OMail,om ., , ( o Fatula Agenda lIem (gAlA! \J.h.! d· . , . o Sllffto Aeporllo C"ocil .1 o Stili In Allpood 6AlIvlse Cu",i1 o SlllIlor Informalion Ooly i File#j, I" ,0 ~,k\ ,lhIn'''bl, ~ u'- .... Proiecl t ACA# Dt~t 35 Louise Simkin From: Sarah OalSanto ) sent: Monday May 16, 2011 11 :06 AM To: Jessica Kleinsteuber; Tom lancaster; louise Simkin Cc: Penny Chester; Susan Haid Subject: FW: Reminder re Public Hearing on DNV Proposed OCP - May 16th Jessica, louise - See email below for inclusion in the OCP Public Hearing Records. Torn - Please CJn you add to the draft response to this email to go out via Penny under identityDNV signature. Thanks Sarah Draft respon'-ie: Thonk you for your email. Your comments are important to us and tllis emoil will be added to our records of information in connection with tile OCP Public Hearing. Traffic: analysis..... (Tom to add comment) From: gloria & brian (mailto:[email protected]] sent: Saturday May 14, 2011 6:45 PM To: Identity DNV Cc: Stonehouse, linda & Joe Subject: Re: Reminder re Public Hearing on DNV Proposed OCP - May 16th Hi, )1 will be working Monday and not able to attend the district meeting. I would like to address some concerns though. I would object to the manner of public consultation in that the OCP options presented in the past assumed that one had to select from the given choices. There is also the option of doing nothing which is what I would support given that all the other options presented involved increased density. I am also concerned that the OCP that the district is pursuing is contingent upon the involvement of Larco developments, who will use their leverage to maximize density and profit. I do not believe that the district has provided data detailing the amount ofincreased vehicle traffic in the area should the OCP be implemented. If I am incorrect, please provide a link directing me to this data. Thank you for your attention, .• Brian Floyd I AcU"I: 0,,, OM.il o Em.1I 1939 Glenaire Drive I Olnlo Pip_.___DM.i1bom !OFutureAg,"~o "-~__0A1A~l-o o Slsff 10 ila~or. 'J:(j'I:lCij " o Stali to Ae~p1Jnd ~ ~dvjse Council o SlaH 10' ',,!crm:;t\on Orlv File t'l ~'l3Q).';loJ\."c;)wn"'hiA 0\"", ) Pro!ec! !; RCA # OM # 1 36 Louise Simkin From: James Gordon Sent: Monday May 16, 201112:31 PM To: Linda Brick; Louise Simkin Cc: James Gordon Subject: FW: Proposed District of North Vancouver OCP Bylaw No. 7900, 2011 Attachments: DOC001.PDF louise: Please place in Volume #9. Jim -----Original Message----- From: lee-Ann Garnett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 12:29 PM To: Susan Haid; James Gordon Subject: Proposed District of North Vancouver OCP Bylaw No. 7900, 2011 Hello Susan and James, Attached are Metro Vancouver's staff comments on the District's OCP for inclusion at tonight's Public Hearing. Please contact me if you have any further questions. Lee-Ann Garnett ) Lee-Ann Garnett -_.._-_.- ~"1 r..:~". , Metro Vancouver I..... ~w" .. .=! h!~ 'M'II OEm,i1 Tel: 604-432-6381 ; LJ 1010 Pkg ~-_~~-_" _ CJMailboles 1OFutllreAgett~:. ";!" rr1A1A¥J4, 1\ o Staff to i1e~U(l ~;) CIi:lIl:':tl o Sl,tl 10 A"ponQ &Ad'i" Council o StaH lo! lnlormailon Only Fil' IiH <«fe, ?,/c "I .OWlill~lbll 7l<~ Project # RCA# OM# 37 metrovancouver .. • J.' .. " ... " " • 4330 Kingswdy. Burnaby. BC.C,Jn,Jdil V5H 4G8 604..132·6200 www.melfovancouvt'rorg Policy and Ptanrwng Department Tel. 604 432.fi375 Fax 604 436-6970 File No. CR-16-01-NVO May 16.2011 Ms. Susan Haid Manager, Sustainable Community Development District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5 Dear Ms. Haid: Re: Proposed District of North Vancouver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7900, 2011 Thank you for referring the District of North Vancouver's Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7900, 2011 to Metro VanCouver for comments. Overall, we support the vision and goals set out in the OCP and think it aligns well with regional planning objectives. Metro Vancouver staff has reviewed previous drafts of the Official Community Plan and provided comments to District staff in letters dated January 31, March 18 and March 29. 2011. We appreciate the District's efforts to incorporate previous comments that we have made. We understand that the OCP has received two readings, a public hearing will be held on May 16, 2011, and the Regional Context Statement will be forwarded to the Board for acceptance after the bylaw has received third reading. We acknowledge the District's efforts to develop the Regional Context Statement for the OCP at the time when the Regional Growth Strategy is in the process of adoption. The proposed Regional Growth Strategy is at second reading, and has not yet been adopted by the Metro Vancouver Board, and accordingly, is not yet in effect. Therefore, the Livable Region Straregic Plan is the existing Regional Growth Strategy, and we have reviewed the Regional Context Statement in relation to this document. However, we note that the District's proposed Regional Context Statement responds to the proposed Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). The introduction to the Regional Context Statement acknowledges that adoption of the District's OCP has fallen within the transition periods between the existing RGS (Uvable Region Strategic Plan (LRSP), and the proposed RGS. We have also provided comments on the Regional Context Statement in relation to the RGS for your consideration. These comments should be considered preliminary; after the adoption of the proposed RGS. the District has two years within which to submit a new Regional Context Statement and at that time, staff will undertake a comprehensive review. Part I- Uvable Regional Strategic Plan Protect the Green Zone The Regional Context Statement contains a map ("Regional Features Map", Map 14) that shows Conservation and Recreation areas (this is the term used in the new RGS). During the 38 Proposed District of North Vancouver Official Community Plan Bytaw No. 7900. 2011 May 16.2011 Page 201 5 development of the Regional Growth Strategy, the District and Metro Vancouver staff worked together to refine the maps for the Conservation and Recreation areas. Therefore. Conservation and Recreation areas shown in the Regional Context Statement are different from the LRSP Green Zone, and are differentlrom the District's 1998 accepted Regional Context Statement. However, the Conservation and Recreation areas proposed in the new Regional Context Statement do not alter the intent of the LRSP Green Zone, and continue to support the Green Zone objectives to protect the region's natural assets, major parks, watersheds, and ecologically important areas. As the proposed Conservation and Recreation areas are consistent with the intent of the Green Zone, the mapping proposed in the Regional Context Statement seems reasonable. If accepted by the Board, the areas would constitute the Districfs portion of the Green Zone. In order to clarify this point. the Regional Context Statement should note that the Conservation and Recreation areas contained in the document represent the District's portion of the Green Zone. Options to remedy this could be by making a notation on the Regional Features Map, or a notation in the preamble to the RCS. In future, when the District submits a new Regional Context Statement in response to the adopted RGS, the notation can be revisited. Build Complete Communities The Regional Context Statement provides for a network of centres that accommodates a diverse mix of uses, a variety of housing types that accommodates the needs of people at all stages of their lives, all in a supportive and inclusive environment. The District has identified Lynn Valley as its Municipal Town Centre, which aligns with the LRSP. The District's network of centres supports economic growth, and Lynn Valley Municipal Town Centre supports additional employment opportunities. Lower Gapilano/Marine and Lower Lynn have been identified as Frequent Transit Development Areas. Although this term is not induded in the LRSP, the FlDAs support LRSP policy to develop transportation services and facilities that support k>cal access to centres, and to provide a variety of local transit services and networks with the flexibility to serve different demands in support of complete communities. Compact Metropolitan Region The Regional Context Statement supports the population and employment growth targets set out in the LRSP. The housing policies in the RCS address the LRSP goal of supporting more ground oriented housing. Transportation Choice The Regional Context Statement includes a number of policies that support LRSP goals, such as establishing an urban structure that supports transit ridership, identifying bicycle networks and supporting infrastructure, creating pedestrian friendly environments, and supporting transportation demand management measures. Part II - Proposed Regional Growth Strategy - Comments for Consideration Mapping Land Use Designations· Regional Features Map - Map 14 We have reviewed the District's ~Regional Features Map" - Map 14. The intention of this map is to show the relationship between the OCP and the Regional Growth Strategy. and therefore, we suggest the terms used in Map 14 be consistent with those used in the Regional Growth Strategy, as follows: • The term ~Additional Designated Growth Area" is included in Map 14 and applied to Maplewood Village. The term "Additional Designated Growth Area" is not used in the Regional Growth Strategy, and therefore, should be removed from Map 14. As Maplewood 39 Proposed District of North Vancouver Official Community Plen Bytaw No_ 7900. 2011 May 16,2011 Page 3015 Village is recognized as a centre in the OCP, you may wish to show this on Map 14 with a dot to acknowledge it is a ~Local Centre." • Similarty, we appreciate that the term "Village Centre" is used in the OCP. For the Regional Context Statement. in order to avoid confusion with terms. we suggest that the term "Local Centre" be used on Map 14. • The legend for Map 14 should be amended to include the follO\ving italicized words: "Conservation and Recreation", and -General Urban" when referring to these RGS designations. • To bener describe Map 14, we suggest renaming it from ~Regjonal Features Map" to "Regional Land Use Designations and Overlays." Mapping for the General Urban. Industrial, Conservation and Recreation. and Rural areas is consistent with the RGS. Additionally. we note that Queensdale is identified on Map 14, but not in the AGS map of Local Centres. Please indicate whether you wish the RGS map for Local Centres to be updated to include Queensdale. Goal 1 - Create a Compact Urban Area Population and Employment Capacities and Targets The RGS has a limeframe to 2040, and Regional Context Statements are to contain population and employment capacities and targets to this time, The population and employment capacities and targets for the District's Regional Context Statement are provided to 2030, Upon adoption of the new Regional Growth Strategy, the Regional Context Statement will need to include population and employment projections to 2041 . Urban centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas As noted above. the District's Regional Context Statement indicates that Lynn Valley is a Municipal Town Centre and that Lower CapiianolMarine and Lower Lynn are indicated as proposed Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs). As set out in the Regional Growth Strategy, at the time of submitting your Regional Context Statement to the Board, please include TransLink's comments on the proposed Frequent Transit Development Areas. This comment applies regardless of whether the proposed Regional Growth Strategy is in place. The Regional Context Statement includes the phrase, -Lower Lynn is a proposed FTDA (with the potential of a future Municipal Town centre)"_ We acknowledge that the District has passed a resolution asking that LO'Ner Lynn be shown as a Municipal Town centre in the Regional Growth Strategy. Metro Vancouver has indicated that we intend to process your request for an amendment to the RGS as soon as is practical after the adoption of the Regional Growth Strategy, However, at this time, we request that the term in the Regional Context Statement ~(with the potential of a future Municipal Town Centre)" be removed, or reworded to note that this is an aspiration of the District of North Vancouver. The Regional Context Statement uses alternate wording in 1.2.6(c)(ii}. that sets out the District's intention for Lower Lynn, and that wording is acceptable. Generally, statements referring to future regional designations are not included in accepted Regional Context Statements. because they feUer future decisions of the Board. This comment applies regardless of whether the proposed Regional Growth Strategy is in place. The proposed'Regional Growth Strategy contains actions for municipalities to focus growth and development within Urban Centres and FTDAs, and exdude non-residential major trip-generating uses outside of those locations, The Regional Context Statement indicates that oHice and retail 40 Proposed District of North Vancouver OffIcial Community Plan Bytaw No. 7900, 2011 May 16. 2011 Page 4 of 5 ft development will be directed to the Distnct's "Network of Centres , We understand the District's Network of Centres includes all Town Centres and Village Centres, and this appears to be too broad to meet the intent of the Regional Growth Strategy, where lynn Valley, Lower Capilano/Marine and Lower lynn are the identified Urban Centres and FTDAs. It is suggested that the Regional Context Statement be amended to reflect this intent. Similarly, OCP policy 3.1.4 should be modified to direct major office uses to these three areas, rather than all of the centres in the District's Network. Focus Growth in Urban Centres and FTDAs The Districfs OCP includes a "Ught Industrial Commercial" designation which permits a mix of industrial, office, service, utility and business park type uses, including supporting retail and limited residential uses.ft The broad range of uses permitted in this designation has the potential to detract from the RGS's intent to focus residential and commercial growth in Urban Centres and FTDAs, and to exclude non-residential major trip generating uses outside of these areas. It is suggested that the designation be refined so that it aligns with the intent of the Regional Growth Strategy to focus growth in Urban Centres and FTDAs. Goal 2 - Support a Sustainable Economy Overall, the Regional Context Statement appears to meet the intent of this goal by supporting employment growth and protecting industrial land. Comments with respect to employment location have been made above. In addition, we note the Distnct's policy for Capilano University (OCP 2.2.8) which states, 'Work with CapUano University to integrate residential, institutional or ft economic development within the university precinct into the District's urban structure • This may be at cross purposes with the AGS policy 2.1.4(c) to discourage major commercial and institutional development outside of Urban Centres and FTDAs, unless the development is supportive of the functions of the university. More refinement to the OCP policy to clarify the amount of development envisioned and the geographic extent of the "university precincf' is suggested. Goal 3 - Protect the Environment and Respond to Climate Change The Regional Context 'Statement appears to address the RGS strategies for Goal 3. The OCP supports the protection of natural assets, provides park and outdoor recreational opportunities, promotes energy efficiency, reduces greenhouse gases, adapts to climate change, and supports the parks, open space and major trails network. Goal 4 - Develop Complete Communities This goal has two main components; provide diverse and affordable housing choices, and develop healthy and complete communities with access to a range of services and amenities. We note that the ReS appears to address the need to provide diverse and affordable housing choices by undertaking to complete a Housing Action Plan, proving for a broad range of housing types, considering sensitive neighbourhood intill, and supporting rental and affordable housing. The ReS appears robust in responding to the RGS goal of developing complete communities and providing access to services. Goal 5 - Support Sustainable Transportation Choice The RCS appears to meet the intent of this goal by providing land use supportive of transit, encouraging high quality transit, pedestrian and bicycle facilities and infrastructure, and facilitating goods movement. 41 Proposed District of North Vancouver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7900, 2011 MaV 16. 2011 Page 5 of 5 If you have any questions with respect to these comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at 604-432-6381. Yours truly, /! [l ! f ¢:j [/,,01-4 Lee-Ann Garnett Senior Regional Planner, Metro Vancouver LGI~ cc: Chris DeMarco, Division Manager, Policy & Planning, Metro Vancouver Greg Yeomans, Manager of Transport Land Use, TransUnk 5124932 42 Louise Simkin From: G.W. (Rocky) Rottmeister ([email protected]] ') Sent: Monday May 16, 20112:04 PM To: DNVCouncil Subject: OCP Attachments: OCP L.C..docx To Mayor & Council Please see attachment, Thank You Reponse to OCP hearing taking place Monday May 18, 2011 concerned DNV resident G.W. Rocky Rottmeister - - - •. _------...... ;-" --.!~I _.C]cmaH _ :I.IUI . Iou'.'_ _ _ rrl'.:1liljl,;tel:l_ !O~lltL:'l"L~"~' ..i', . _ '.-f\,·{;l'!aell"'I~~~ o Siall IG .\~ •• '" .It ' OSlall ttl hC~pnn .. 'J~l ..t Clllln~;rl I o Stal: lor lr l • 1~:IO' untl file 1/3 b;&. ~s/co'. odlwnersbig Plt~ PfOi"~ II RCU'- I '. OM ;7 ) ) 1 43 Louise Simkin From: Ron Adams [[email protected]] Sent: Monday May 16, 2011 2-53 PM To: Mayor and Council - DNV SUbject: here's somethmg drafted short and to the poln! Mayor and Council - DNV I am opposed to the changes to land uses fur' till:.' liuliS Gat~/Lower' CapUano area, as proposed in the draft District OCP document. I am also opposed to the way the District has handled the issues that arose. The process has not been positive nor inclusive for everyone. Ron Adams . -- . 2037 McLallen Court " Ocinall North vancouver, B.C, V7P 3H6 .J -~, ;'I,;.I!lS Canada _.2'\./ . . • . Voice (604) 988-3284 . :l'a Fax (604) 987-1100 I l e-mail [email protected] 312" '" 1',;1, , , . I.)~.t" 4-~~ ~~ ~::i'b/fjf:rEhju..b.; \ • ~:C ----- R;:t. # "I( .. 01 ... '.'- 44 jTc:"O t· ,-.-·,--•.-.'.1..)"· __\Z_~, ~~_~~;;~, ~-~- !MaIUID~ell Louise Simkin I , ~ I, future Age£ldd 1::lf. l3"NM\CL~ 1& ~ From: Thompson, Jean (NS) [[email protected]} o I Sent: Monday May 16, 2011 3:39 PM D Siall 10 Re~orllO e",,,, To: DNYCOuncil D 51 all 10 Respond &Ad'i" Cuuncil Subject: Support Memo for Proposed OCP, Second Hearing D Slalllor Informalion Only Attachments: Memo for OCP Hearing 160511.doc File';'. b4h'D.J.,{"" , cQllnarship P\", Importance: High Project# RCA# 011\1 Please circulate the following to Mayor Walton and Council members: RE: The Proposed District of North Vllncounr Official Communit)' Plan - the Plan for a Sustainahle Future May 16,2011 Dear Ma)'or and Councillors I would like to voice my whole-hearted support for the policies and directions thai are presented within the latest version ofthe OCP, both as a staffmember of Vancouver Coastal Health and as a resident ofthe District ofNorth Vancouver for the past 34 years. I consider that this is one ofthe first OCPs to encourage and protect the health ofall people in our community - those that currently live here and those that should be encouraged to reside here ifwe are to have a truly sustainable community. Key directions for me include the following: • Planning for a more balanced and diverse population. It is critical to have a range ofages in a sustainable community, from the very young to the very old. This can only be achieved by a range of dive~ and affordable housing that allows people to live, work and play in our community. • Creating more compact and connected communities. This allows for a diversity ofhousing, public transit and increased protection ofour incredible natural environment. • Reducing our environmental footprint - an issue that is only going to become more critical to address as the years progress. This is an OCP for our future residents as much as for the current population. • Becoming more economically sustainable. Job creation in relation to a positive environment to nurture business and industry must be a part ofour future plans. 1 encourage you all 10 support the adoplion of the OCP as it is currently presented. Any changes will minimize the amazing amount of work that has been completed over the past 2-3 years, the broad engagement ofour community members (especially those who do not nonnally participate in such endeavours and whose voices are not heard), and the forward thinking approach that this document takes. Only with the kind ofdirections described in the current document will we have the opportunity to build together a sustainable community - a home for all. I look forward to being a part ofthe opportunities that become available as implementation ofthe adopted OCP occurs. Yours truly, Jean Thompson Team Leader, Population Health, Vancouver Coastal Health (North Shore), and Resident, 3865 Brockton Crescent, North Vancouver, BC 1 45 RE: The Proposed District of North Vancouver Official Community Plan - the Plan for a Sustainable Future May 16, 2011 Dear Mayor and Councillors I would like to voice my whole-hearted support for the policies and directions that are presented within the latest version of the OCP, both as a staff member of Vancouver Coastal Health and as a resident of the District of North Vancouver for the past 34 years. I consider that this is one of the first OCPs to encourage and protect the health of all people in our community - those that currently live here and those that should be encouraged to reside here if we are to have a truly sustainable community. Key directions for me include the following: • Planning for a more balanced and diverse population. It is critical to have a range of ages in a sustainable community, from the very young to the very old. This can only be achieved by a range of diverse and affordable housing that allows people to live, work and play in our community. • Creating more compact and connected communities. This allows for a diversity of housing, public transit and increased protection of our incredible natural environment. ) • Reducing our environmental footprint - an issue that is only going to become more critical to address as the years progress. This is an OCP for our future residents as much as for the current population. • Becoming more economically sustainable. Job creation in relation to a positive environment to nurture business and industry must be a part of our future plans. I encourage you all to support the adoption of the OCP as it is currently presented. Any changes will minimize the amazing amount of work that has been completed over the past 2-3 years, the broad engagement of our community members (especially those who do not normally participate in such endeavours and whose voices are not heard), and the forward thinking approach that this document takes. Only with the kind of directions described in the current document will we have the opportunity to build together a sustainable community - a home for all. I look forward to being a part of the opportunities that become available as implementation of the adopted OCP occurs. Yours truly, Jean Thompson Team Leader, Population Health, Vancouver Coastal Health (North Shore), and Resident, 3865 Brockton Crescent, North Vancouver, Be ) 46 Antonetta Mastrangelo Riversid~ 505 Drive I f1' IN ' • North Vancouver, Be Dear Municipal clerk, Mayor and councilors: This is the fIrst time I write to you. I am in complete favor of the proposed OCP changes and I want you to consider this letter as my strong endorsement to adopting the new OCP. I am Antonetta Mastrangelo at 505 Riverside Drive. I have lived in lhis wonderful neighborhood for 3 decades. I am behind the school and near lhe park. We have never had any problems with theft. or vandalism. It is a great neighborhood. Allowing more people to live is this area is a good idea. Allowing builders to build new buildings like apartmenl buildings is a good idea. The area is very nice and would be better with more families and newer buildings in the area. This area is very close to the second narrows bridge, Real Canadian superstore and many other parts. I know fIrst hand that the family ofresidents in nearby care facilities would love to be able to afford living close by. Please approve the new OCP. ~ I 1 ~4! OM,il ) Thank you, .I ,"~. SO""I. o Em'iI • I0 Inlo P'9 ___oM'ilbom ,0 Future Agm. ,I"., iliA/A O"'tJ ,I, ..., II o Staff 10 R.a~tll. Iii : uL/il~!l Antonetta Mastrangelo 051,11 10 R"pond b Ad'i" Cnuncil 051.111" Inl"matlOn Only File #3 Io'KD ..L,1o:>'.o&Mnershia Pi,... Praject # RCA# 011\# ) 47 Louise Simkin From: Sarah DalSanto Sent: Monday May 16, 2011 2:58 PM To: louise Simkin; Jessica Kleinsteuber Cc: Susan Haid Subject: FW: May 16 OCP consultation lilt: 11101(: ior OCP Puillil 1l..: From: Christine Macer [mailto:[email protected]] sent: Monday May 16, 2011 11:51 AM To: Identity DNV Subject: May 16 OCP consultation Hello I am unable to anend this evening's even( but would like to contribute feedback - is e-mail the best way? Some initial thoughts: I am concerned about the negative press the OCP is receiving in the NS News (mostly letters to the editor) and would like to have my voice heard as a member of the "missing generation". I am extremely pleased of what I have seen so far and have taken the time to be involved in two previous consultations regarding the OCP. I support targeted densification. diversification ofhousing types and increasing public transportation. I also support the facilititation ofurban agriculture in our district. These are the only ways that our community will become more sustainable and that we will maintain enough )taxpayers to enjoy the North Shore lifestyle. Thank you for your time. Christine Macer - . . - -, . 2357 Mountain Highway - ::_--:.;-"Ma'!.. DEmall - ~; 1.; r' ~ : ______LJMailbolei '.Jf~:~' ...: .___ DAlMM~lk Olt Slait,~ ~vl!II(;:1 I::J I[ :,,1 J ! • I ".J St,11 " l .. ~~~nd ~ A~,i:lfl Council • I=J Slsll lor :nlormallOli Only . Fila iB. blot!$ 0 l- S1001 .cIlWr1ersbig 9kk 1 ProjE::1 t.~ RCAI OM# ) 1 48 ·~~;H:..Q£!! 0 Marl ~ail o Inlo PIa OMailboIei,__ Louise Simkin I 0 Fulure Ag"d, ,ler,1 r5AJAm..,I~, ). SlIfllCi ile~o(. I,) ~1.1!,lcll tJ From: Robert Haliburton ([email protected]] o Sent: Monday May 16. 2011 3:28 PM o SI.1l10 ,,,pond,, AdY! e,o",'il, _ To: Richard Walton. Mayor; Mayor and Council - DNV 10SI,II lor Inl"mali", Only Subject: With regards to the OCP and Capilano/Marine drive FiI,'3 ~~80 >->loD. OlQkrshiA pI Projeclll'-- RCA #'---__1 Dear Mayor and Council, OM# - As a resident and home owner in the lower Capilano area, I am deeply concerned about the profound changes that are being proposed for the lower Capilano area. I strongly feel that we will be adversely impacted in several ways. Here are my points I would like to make. 1. Traffic is already at maximum capacity on Capilano Road, and the proposed changes call for a significant increase to the current volume. As the lions Gate is the primary bottleneck, and no bridge upgrades are planned for anYtime soon, this can only result in chaos. 2. There appears to be little consideration given to commercial space in the area. With its close proximity to downtown, it seems like a logical location to build more affordable office space. With the district expanding by 20,000 people over the next twenty years, it would seem to make sense to try and keep some of these people from North Vancouver and off the bridges. 3. When I participated in the design charrettes, I was totally unaware of the fact that the District was looking to increase the population in North Vancouver significantly over the next twenty years. Subsequently, I was shocked when I found that our area was going to take a significant portion of this density. We had little or no guidance with respect to density in this exercise, and we were told it was a Hconcept'" plan only. Had I known that density was a large part of this plan, I would have much more careful with regards to what we had created. When we were finished the exercise, I was shocked at what we had built, and expressed my concerns that we had created a city in our neighbourhood ... this was definitely not my intent. 4. Unfortunately, this OCP process has caused a significant rift in our neighbourhood. Perhaps we are all to blame, but it's unfortunate that a process wasn't implemented at the beginning to engage the entire community in order to come to a consensuses on what we would like to see happen. 5. I feel that there should have been a better process to determine options for the lower Capilano area. Having to choose from three designs that were conceived from a relative small group is unfair. I don't believe there is a resident in the area that doesn't want some change, as the lower Capilano Road and the larco lot have become an eye sore. I do like the concept of a village centre, but don't believe we need or want the density that's being proposed. With the inclusion of Woodcroft, we already have a signicant population to support some commercial and retail development. With thousands of cars traveling through the area every day, this seems like a logical location for an Edgemont type development, but not a high density Village Centre. Sincerely, Robert Haliburton 1951 Glenaire Drive North Vancou\'cr. BC V7PIX9 Note, 1would like to mention that Tom lancaster has been a pleasure to deal with over the past year. He has been a calm voice in the storm, making time to answer questions and to explain details as they became available. 1 49 Louise Simkin From: Walker, Lyle [[email protected]] Sent: Monday May 16, 20113:56 PM To: James Gordon; DNVCouncil Cc: Susan Haid; Christina,[email protected]; Yeomans, Greg; Shiffer, Michael Subject: TransLink Letter re District of North Vancouver Proposed Official Community Plan Attachments: image001.jpg; 2011.05.16 TransLink letter re DNV OCP Bylaw.pdf D(>nr fv'. Gel! ]on l'·'.~~ .>~L'., ,.,"h, , ,,,. J'-"'" ., ", '." ' i.dllce of ti nulJlir Ilf'-ating tunight A hard wpy of the letter will follow by mail. "hd'. .1 Y qJ ten 01 rpqlJlI~: I. ,. I ' :_~ I' l ·~lr.;, lJ SlaP h. ;' ... ,~ ·--·---l o Slat!:oJ ~ ~,pnjH _ ',l 1;~ <,\ L~~ [J Sl::h (,; ill "1I1%ltl" _, l~ Fji,l,b.i;"fil L. ,,-')/..£,( c.AJ1.~r.rshi~ P";'dl..c.: RCA~'_ __I OM: www.trans!ink.ca From: Jessica Kleinsteuber [mallto:kleinsteuberj@dnv,org] Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 12:30 PM To: Walker, Lyle Subject: RE: District of North Vancouver Proposed Official Community Plan Referral ~ 'd ker' WItt cornmel'h ro be tncluded in ttv' /\gcndd Addendum '01 tb<' V!C) 1b' Pub I H"'Jr:n plp,;s tI' II CIeri, palmi",l bV :i OOrm on Monday, Ma 1 C )(L'~P ,dPP( 1. t,· t'( r~ 1\ .1 ')Jb;i(~Jl, "t"g ~fi ,>he:! butwillnotb inrludC'd ntl1el\g, let ,~d,:('n:::ici"11 f II T",{ C C '1 be e'Y't,lf!ed di 'ecUy to Mayor ail;] CounCil at [email protected] 50 N th \i [email protected] From: Walker, Lyle [mailto:[email protected]] sent: Friday May 13, 2011 12:07 PM To: Jessica Kleinsteuber Subject: RE: District of North Vancouver Proposed Official Community Plan Referral (I Ol ani to let know by what tnne on Monday the Distflt nee:l~ comPlf>Ilt. Hi rh OCP in Ii hea a Ne'H have a pl1er for Monda,; but ju<,t NJllt >d to rnake Surf Wt llf>~'t rh(' ( t ff time www.translink.ca From: Jessica Kleinsteuber [mailto:[email protected]] sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:54 PM To: Walker, lyle Cc: Susan Haid; James Gordon Subject: District of North Vancouver Pro~ Official Community Plan Referral Attached please find a letter referring the District of North Vancouver's proposed Official Community Plan (DCP) to your organization. A hardcopy of this letter plus the staff report to Council and the Official Community Plan, together constituting the formal referral package, will follow by mail. This electronic notice is for your convenience. The DCP and staff report can be found at http://identitv.dnv.org/. the District's DCP webpage. Scroll down the main page to find links to the report and the DCP text, schedules, and maps. , 51 Translink 1600 - 4720 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2 Canada Tel b04-45..s-4~OO \"M'\'I.tra nsl in Ie bc.ca South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority May 16, 2011 Mr. James A. Gordon Municipal Clerk District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5 Dear Mr. Gordon: RE: PROPOSED DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7900,2011 Thank you for your letter of April 26, 2011, referring the District of North Vancouver's proposed Official Community Plan to TransLink for comment. We h~ve reviewed the proposed OCP in context with TransLink's mandate to plan and manage the regional transportation system and our comments on earlier drafts of the OCP. We appreciate the positive responses to our previous input, and offer the following comments for your consideration as the OCP is finalized. General TransLink supports the vision, goals and strategic directions laid out in the proposed OCP. The District's target to have 35% of resident trips by walking, cycling or transit by 2030 is generally consistent with the goal in Transport 2040, Translink's long-term transportation strategy, to have the majority of trips in the region made by transit, walking and cycling. Network of Centres Concept The Network of Centres Concept Map and supporting text identify "Transit Corridors" which "receive, or may potentially receive, frequent transit service provision (defined as every 15 minutes or better, throughout the day, 7 days a weekt. Most of the identified corridors have such potential overthe time horizon of the OCP, although there are a number of factors that will ultimately determine when candidate corridors will have the necessary ridership and other conditions to support investment in this level of service. Please note that the Marine Drive/151~ $1. corridor already receives this level of service and the Marine Drive corridor between West Vancouver and Phibbs Exchange{Capilano University will begin to receive frequent transit levels of service in June of this year. We also note that the term "major transit corridor" is used in several places in the OCP (eg. page 42 and in the Regional Context Statement). This is not a term TransUnk currently uses in transit planning, and might lead to some uncertainty about the transit services contemplated for these corridors. We suggest the use of consistent terminology throughout the document through deletion of the word "major" in this context. 52 please direct any comments on the OCP to Susan Haid, Manager - Sustainable Community Development, at 604-990 2317, or [email protected]. James A. Gordon Manager of Administrative Services and Municipal Clerk District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road North Vancouver, Be V7N 4NS 604.990.2207 Direct 604.984.9637 Fax This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information. Jfyou are not the intended recipient. please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or use of this infomlation by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized and may be illegal. This e·mail and any attachments may contain confidemial and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipiem. please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or use of this infomlation by a person other than the intended recipient is unauLhorized and may be illegal. 3 53 James A Gordon May 16, 2011 District of North Vancouver Page 2 of 3 Schedule C: Regional Context Statement Adopting the new OCP will likely fall within the transition period between Metro Vancouver's Livable Region Strategic Plan and adoption of the new Regional Growth Strategy. In that light, the District has proposed a Regional Context Statement that is compatible with both growth strategies, and proposes establishment of two Frequent Transit Development Areas. It is understood that the Regional ConteKt Statement will be resubmitted after the Regional Growth Strategy is finally adopted. The proposal to designate Lower Lynn and Lower Capilano-Marine as Frequent Transit Development Are",') (FTDAs) is appropriate and compatible \...,jth the on going work on the North Shore Area Transit Plan. These FTDAs are located along Marine Drive, a key transit corridor;n the region, and are well suited to being nodes/anchors that would reinforce and support the provision of frequent transit service over time. The District's policies to focus growth in these areas as well as the other centres should promote walking and transit use and the development of a transit-oriented community. However, we note that the OCP includes a policy to direct major office uses to sites within and proximate to the network of centres (policy 3.1.4). In general, it would be preferable if major office development was directed to a small number of centres well served by transit. This would suggest that targeting such development to Lynn Valley Municipal Town Centre and the two FTDAs should be a priority. We also note that District of North Vancouver Council has passed a resolution requesting the Metro Vancouver Board amend the Regional Growth Strategy at the first opportunity following its adoption to designate lower Lynn as a Municipal Town Centre. If this happens, our understanding is that its designation as an FTDA would no longer apply. The District is the first municipality in the region to designate Frequent Transit Development Areas. Over time we expect that a process and supporting guidelines will be developed for these areas through consultation with TransLink and Metro Vancouver to ensure the principles established in the new Regional Growth Strategy are consistently addressed, together with application of transit service and other guidelines prepared by TransLink. Implementing the Official Community Plan Many of the transit-related items identified in the OCP can be addressed through the North Shore Area Transit Plan process now underway, or through subsequent implementation initiatives. For example, TransUnk would be pleased to work with the District on determining the appropriate type and location of transit facilities and services in the Lower Capilano-Marine Village Centre (Schedule A, Part 3.2). 54 James A. Gordon May 16, 2011 District or North Vancouver Page 3 of3 We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed OCP If you have any questions on the above, please contact lyle Walker at 604-453-4557. , Gr eYeomans Manager, Transport and land Use cc: Susan Haid, Manager, Sustainable Community Development, District of North Vancouver Christina DeMarco, Metro Vancouver Michael J. Shiffer, Vice President, Planning and Policy 55