The panel has been discharged as of June 30, 2024.
The First Shaughnessy Advisory Design Panel advises City Council, the Development Permit Board, and the Director of Planning on development and design issues in First Shaughnessy, with a focus on preserving the special character of this heritage conservation area.
Map of the First Shaughnessy heritage conservation area PDF file (7 MB)
The advisory design panel also advises the City's Director of Planning concerning the implementation and effectiveness of the approved planning policies, regulations, and design guidelines for the First Shaughnessy District.
Meeting frequency
Meetings generally take place every three weeks. Additional meetings may be scheduled if needed, based on:
- Increased volume of development applications
- Orientation of new members
- General business
- Preparation of recommendations
Meetings are generally held in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Main floor, City Hall.
Attendance requirement
Members may miss no more than four consecutive meetings without obtaining leave of absence from the panel. Membership will be terminated following the fourth such absence.
Quorum
There must be a minimum number of seven members of the panel present to make decisions. This quorum includes:
- Chair
- Four resident members
- One Architectural Institute of BC member
- One BC Society of Landscape Architects member
Membership
The panel consists of 14 members, representing the following groups:
- Four members Shaughnessy Heights Property Owners' Association
- Four members-at-large, residents of the First Shaughnessy District
- Two members, Architectural Institute of BC
- Two members, BC Society of Landscape Architects
- One member, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
- One member, Vancouver Heritage Commission
Members are appointed by City Council for one-year and two-year terms. A newly-elected Council may reappoint members in a one-year term for one additional year. No member may serve more than four years.
Members
Terms expire December 31, 2024:
Four members Shaughnessy Heights Property Owners' Association
- Sarina Han
- Richard Sirola
- Phil Yacht
- Yanni Guo
Four members-at-large, residents of the First Shaughnessy District
- Kathy Reichert
- Simon Feng
- Robert McKay-Dunn
- Nicole Clement
Two members, Architectural Institute of BC
- Tak Chan
- Scott Mitchell
Two members, BC Society of Landscape Architects
- Phoenix Chan
- Kristin Defer
One member, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
- Vacant
One member, Vancouver Heritage Commission
- Vacant
Terms expire December 31, 2025:
Two members, BC Society of Landscape Architects
- Kristin Defer
Resources for Civic Agency members
- Accessible events checklist and resources
Helps for planning events that are equally accessible and inclusive, including for people with disabilities, seniors, and people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ - Code of Conduct By-law PDF file (225 KB)
Sets minimum expectations for the behaviour of Council officials and advisory body members in carrying out their functions - Guidelines for Civic Agencies PDF file (382 KB)
Explains the roles and responsibilities of members and liaisons and provides an overview of procedures - Diversity on Civic Agencies Policy PDF file (30 KB)
Establishes targets to achieve diverse demographic composition on advisory bodies. - Procedure Bylaw PDF file (206 KB)
Regulates the procedures of Council and its committees and other bodies