The document discusses zoning variances and official development plans concerning building setbacks, particularly in high-density areas like southeast False Creek. It emphasizes the need for a strong planning department that operates independently of developer interests, establishing clear guidelines for evaluating proposals. The report highlights the importance of community integration, sustainable development, and vibrant neighborhoods within urban planning frameworks.

1. ZoningVarianceDPS practically integratesofficial plans as wellSite Plan

2. ZoningDerived from nuisance

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4. Low emotional IQSetback for Upper Building Level Facing A StreetIn a CRE zone, the minimum setback from the main wall of a building or structure that faces a lot line that abuts a street (other than a public lane) shall be:(A) 3.0 metres for the portion of the building or structure which exceeds a height of 20.0 metres; or(B) 3.0 metres for the portion of the building or structure which exceeds a height of 16.0 metres in the case of a lot that fronts King Street East.

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6. …he was determined to create a strong planning department with adequate resources that could distance itself from developers’ interests, establish independence within the city bureaucracy, and provide clear advice to the city council.The ConversationRaySpaxman

7. The Conversation“commodity and firmness” [are] left to the regulations while the “delight” [is] pursued through the guidelines and careful design negotiations (interview)RaySpaxman

8. Downtown Study Team Reports, 1974Retain the legally defined standards but add explicit guidelines against which proposals are evaluated.Establish a committee to manage permits and negotiateRequire dialogue at the concept stage‘53 Vancouver Charter allows city to innovate

9. Where an area is zoned CD-1 … and Council has approved the form of development, the Development Permit Board may approve the issuance of permits…provided however:(a) the development is consistent with the intent and purpose of this by-law and any applicable official development plan…ODP Governs Development

10. In draft form – originally imagined by former Vancouver planner Larry Beasley – the new, high-density development of 1,100 residential units seemed merely a dreamscape.But with the athlete’s village … Vancouver has scored big-time.Getting the job done required impressive collegiality and political will.Lisa Rochon, The Globe and Mail, Feb. 13, 2010

11. Southeast False CreekOfficial Development Plan

12. 2.1.3 Integrated community2.1.6 Integrated transit2.1.12 Demonstrated sustainability2.1.2 Distinct neighbourhood precincts2.1.4 Street hierarchySoutheast False Creek2.1.1 Development is to create a legible overall form that reinforces the idea of the False Creek “basin”2.1.9 Clustered community services2.1.5 Connected public open spaces and parksOfficial Development Plan2.1.7 Vibrant commercial heart2.1.8 Waterfront animation2.1.10 Heritage recognition2.1.11 Incremental varied development

13. Skeletal Official Plan PoliciesMinimal content – just enough to enable by-lawsGeneral Development Permit By-lawPolicies – and guidelines – applicable throughout municipalityPrecinct by-lawPrecinct by-lawPrecinct by-lawPrecinct by-laws replace “secondary” plansUse complete application provisions creatively

14. ZoningVarianceMore local control and better conversationSite Plan