R,C.M.2, (Cont'd):

3. Recommend installation of intercom system at rear doors of building to
enable access for visitors who use rear parking stalls.

Recommend installation of a high barrier along ledge of outdoor activity
area that overlooks the ramp leading to the underground parking.

Ensure that no benches are placed along the overhang above the ramp.

Recommend reversing the location of the garbage/recycling area and the
emergency generator.

(NOTE: The applicant has been advised of the R.C.M.P. concerns and has
agreed to comply with them. )

DISCUSSION:

Support of this application will enabie the construction of a concrete
residential high-rise building within Downtown Port Coquitlam. This
development proposal conforms to the intent of the OCP in providing
high-density residential accommodation close to the Downtown commercial areas.

With the reduction in total number of residential units to 46 and increase
of parking to 66 spaces, the Planning Department can support the request for
relaxation. Several factors in considering the request favourably included:

1. Revised parking provided exceeds regional average ~— The parking standards
comparison found that Port Coquitlam's standards are higher than those of
most other Lower Mainland municipalities. If this same building was
proposed in other mmicipalities, it would either meet the parking .
requirements or require a smaller parking relaxation. The proposed number
of spaces now exceeds the amount required using a regional average.

Size of units — Approximately 70% of the units will be one-bedroom
apartments ranging in size from 649 sq. ft. to 703 dq. ft. It is
anticipated that these units would be marketed towards single persons and
senior citizens, who may not have 2 cars per household.

Location of project - The proposed building is to be located in the
Downtown core close to shopping and public transit facilities.

As this proposed development conforms to the provisions of the Official
Community Plan and will provide additional residential opportunities within
the Downtown core, the Planning Department can support this application
subject to the conditions noted above.

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Carlos Fetip; M/Arch., M.C.1.P.
Registered Plariner, Director of Planning’
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