Staff Report to Council: Temporary Use Permit at the Jordie Lunn Bike Park (2990 Irwin Rd.)

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Temporary Use Permit (TUP) is to allow for uses within the Clubhouse building at the Jordie Lunn Bike Park (JLBP) not permitted under the current zoning. The JLBP is zoned CD3 – Area 3 (amenity lands) which primarily supports recreation-based uses. This TUP, if approved, will temporarily permit offices and retail store uses on only the portion of the park described as LOT 1, Section 26, Goldstream District, EPP127942 PID 031-936-059 (2992 Irwin Road).

BACKGROUND

The Clubhouse at Jordie Lunn Bike Park was proposed in 2020 as part of the park design to provide additional amenities to park visitors and local residents. However, at that time, final decisions had not been made as to what types of uses would comprise the tenants of the space. As there is currently no visitation or customer traffic statistics for these spaces, Staff wish to use the 3 year TUP length to trial these uses to ensure they are the best for the space. Once confident in the longevity of the proposed uses, staff will look to bring forward an omnibus amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to rezone the property at 2990 Irwin Road to reflect the uses permitted in the TUP;

Table 1: Site Data for 2990 Irwin Road

SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA

The JLBP is a conglomeration of multiple parcels of land, however, the Clubhouse is sited entirely on a single parcel. The TUP is only being sought for the single parcel. The clubhouse property contains a singular building and ample parking for park visitors and Clubhouse patrons. Across Irwin Rd. is a large residential development known as Westhills, this area consists mainly of single-family dwellings.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS

The Interface Fire Hazard and Riparian Development Permit Areas have previously been addressed through the development permit (DP22-0024). Both required reports are included in the DP and recommendations have and will continue to be met as final landscaping is completed. Staff strongly believe that neither Development Permit Area will be negatively impacted by the proposed inclusion of offices and retail store as permitted uses under the TUP.

INFRASTRUCTURE

No additional infrastructure is required prior to the approval of the TUP.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no negative financial implications associated with this TUP. This TUP is being proposed to allow for additional commercial opportunities within the Clubhouse, therefore expanding the possible tenants that could lease space in the building, thereby generating revenue for the City.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Pursuant to S. 497 of the Local Government Act, the City may issue a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for a period of up to 3 years. The Local Government Act also allows a temporary use permit to be extended for a maximum of an additional 3 years. If the holder of a TUP wishes to conduct the temporary use beyond 6 years period, they are required to make a new application to Council for a TUP or apply for rezoning.

Additionally, the City will be looking to enter into various contracts and agreements for the operation of the bike shop (retail store) and the office space in the clubhouse.

Table 2: Surrounding Land Uses Zoning

OPTIONS

Option 1

1. THAT Council direct staff to:

   a) provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit for a period of three years for property located at 2990 and 2992 Irwin Rd, to allow for the following uses:

   i. Office; and
   ii. Retail Store.
   AND

   b) Bring forward an omnibus amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to rezone the property at 2990 Irwin Road to reflect the uses permitted in the TUP;

OR Option 2

THAT Council reject this application for a Temporary Use Permit.

SUBMITTED BY

Wolfgang Schoenefuhs, Park Planning Coordinator, Parks and Recreation

Concurrence

• Donna Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
• Yari Nielsen, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities
• Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Subdivision
• Katelyn Balzer, P.Eng., Director of Engineering and Public Works
• Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
• Marie Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services
• Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
• Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer

APPENDIX A: SITE MAP

APPENDIX B: LOCATION MAP