July 27, 2015 - Minutes
Regular Council
Monday, July 27, 2015
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R15/14-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on July 13, 2015, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on July 20, 2015, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
R15/14-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items. |
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Item No. 23 – Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Regulate Building Massing and Accessory Structures in Single-Family and Two-Family Developments |
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Jim Wright, 8300 Osgood Drive, spoke to the definition of building height and read from his submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1). |
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Bob Williamson, 8166 Mirabel Court, expressed concern with regard to the proposed bylaws, and agreed with the Advisory Design Panel’s comment that a maximum ceiling height of “5 metres is too generous even for big houses.” Mr. Williamson was of the opinion that a maximum ceiling height of 3.7 metres was more appropriate. |
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Lynda Terborg, 5860 Sandpiper Court, spoke in opposition to the proposed bylaws to regulate building massing and accessory structures and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 2). |
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XXXX XXXX, Richmond resident, spoke to her experience attending the workshops on regulating building massing and accessory structures in single-family and two-family developments, and queried their purpose as she was of the opinion that the proposed bylaws do not reflect the wishes of the majority of those who participated. |
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Cindy Piper, Vancouver resident, stated that as a former architect and urban planner, she believed that the proposed bylaws permitting a maximum ceiling height of 5 metres would adequately control massing. Ms. Piper commented on potential misuse of such ceiling height, noting that additional habitable space could not be accommodated as the structure to create such space would render the space uninhabitable. |
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Raman Kooner, 3399 Moresby Drive, spoke to the effects the proposed bylaws would have on single-family home massing as a whole, noting that in addition to ceiling height, roof points, garages and accessory buildings will be affected too. He commented on the marketability of large lots with large homes, noting that the real estate market on such properties is lucrative. Mr. Kooner then requested that the proposed bylaws be considered as a package and not solely on the proposed provision of ceiling height. |
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Brianna Qiu, Royal Pacific Realty, was of the opinion that there is a market for bright, large homes, particularly in Richmond as the city’s amenities attract new immigrants to invest here. Ms. Qiu then stated that should ceiling heights be lowered, she believed that property investors would look to other cities. |
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Samuel Yau, 8420 Pigot Road, spoke in favour of the proposed bylaws permitting a maximum ceiling height of 5 metres. He commented on the potential to restrict one area of the city to lower ceiling heights, and speculated on the negative effects of the area’s real estate market. |
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John Roberts, 9120 Chapmond Crescent, expressed concern with a maximum ceiling height of 5 metres before areas are double counted for density calculations as he believed that this permits homes to be built taller and wider, which in turn permits the homes to consume larger lot coverage. Mr. Roberts then spoke to the importance of outdoor space for quality of life, and was of the opinion that residents who value such qualities may leave Richmond’s real estate market in search of larger residential outdoor space. |
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Ivan Krpan, 8451 Fairbrook Crescent, stated that although the proposed bylaws address maximum ceiling heights, they do not manage truss heights, suggesting that all future building plans be accompanied with truss layouts and specifications. Also, Mr. Krpan was of the opinion that ceiling heights can be controlled with a conditional permit process, which would provide developers with a floor area ratio bonus once other building conditions have been met. |
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Calvin Lee, 8591 Fairhurst Road, spoke to the appeal of homes with high ceilings, and stated that should a bylaw prohibit high ceilings, he may consider relocating to another city to build his dream home. |
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John ter Borg, 5860 Sandpiper Court, referenced the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) as it relates to single-family neighbourhoods and commented on the city’s natural qualities that maintain its appeal to residents. He expressed concern with regard to the proposed maximum ceiling height of 5 metres, and commented on its effect on lot coverage and outdoor space. Mr. ter Borg then requested that should the character of single-family dwellings be changing, the OCP be revised to reflect such changes. |
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Gursher Randhawa, 8311 No. 6 Road, was of the opinion that the majority of the comments forms submitted at the two workshops on regulating building massing and accessory structures in single-family and two-family developments were in favour of a maximum ceiling height of 5 metres. Mr. Randhawa then stated that in order for Richmond’s real estate market to remain competitive, high ceiling heights would be important as Richmond’s floor area ratio is low in comparison to that of other cities. |
R15/14-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (8:27 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Councillor Day left the meeting (8:39 p.m.) and returned (8:40 p.m.). |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
R15/14-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 22, with the removal of Item No. 13 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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6. |
COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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the Community Safety Committee meeting held on July 14, 2015; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 20, 2015; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on July 21, 2015; |
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the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on July 22, 2015; |
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the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on July 23, 2015; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Limiting Construction and Demolition Activities-Noise Bylaw Amendments |
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That Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856, Amendment Bylaw No. 9263 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and |
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That the Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9268 be introduced and given first, second, and third reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Disposal of Surplus Equipment |
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That the surplus City equipment listed in the staff report titled “Disposal of Surplus Equipment,” dated June 18, 2015, from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be donated to Fire Fighters Without Borders. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Supporting Port and Industrial Development While Protecting Agricultural Lands in Richmond |
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That the staff report titled, “Supporting Port and Industrial Development While Protecting Agricultural Lands in Richmond,” dated July 20, 2015, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit, be endorsed; |
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That a letter and a copy of this report which outline the actions that the City of Richmond has undertaken to support the creation and protection of a local industrial land supply, and address the needs of general economic development, including port related uses, be sent to the Chair, Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) to respond to their April 30, 2015 letter and copied to the Metro Vancouver (MV) Board and all MV municipalities; and |
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That the aforementioned letter and a staff report be sent to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transport Canada, the Premier of British Columbia, the BC Minister of Agriculture, the BC Agricultural Land Commission, Richmond Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Federal Leader of the Official Opposition, the Provincial (BC) Leader of the Official Opposition, and all other federal and provincial (BC) opposition leaders. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Council Policy Housekeeping and Policy Updates |
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That the Council Policies, as listed in Attachment 1 to the staff report titled “Council Policy Housekeeping and Policy Updates”, dated July 6, 2015, from the General Manager, Community Services, be amended; |
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That the Council Policies, as listed in Attachment 2 to the staff report titled “Council Policy Housekeeping”, dated July 6, 2015, from the General Manager, Community Services, be rescinded; and |
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That all policies, procedures and directives with out-of-date titles for positions and Divisions, Departments, or Sections be updated, as needed, to reflect the current organizational structure. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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11. |
Application by 0717844 B.C. Ltd. for a Strata Title Conversion at 12371 Horseshoe Way |
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That the application for a Strata Title Conversion by 0717844 B.C. Ltd. for the property located at 12371 Horseshoe Way, as generally shown in Attachment 1, be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions: |
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payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2015; |
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registration of a flood indemnity covenant on title identifying a minimum habitable elevation of 2.9 m GSC; and |
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submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Approving Officer within 180 days of the date of this resolution; and |
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That the City, as the Approving Authority, delegate to the Approving Officer the authority to execute the strata conversion plan on behalf of the City, as the Approving Authority, on the basis that the conditions set out in Recommendation 1 have been satisfied. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by AM-PRI Developments (2013) Ltd. for Rezoning at 5460, 5480, 5500, 5520, 5540 and 5560 Moncton Street from the "Single Detached (RS1/C & RS1/E)" zones to a new " Single Detached (ZS23) – Steveston " zone |
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9274, to replace the Trites Area Land Use Map in Schedule 2.4 (Steveston Area Plan) thereof, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Bylaw 9274, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; |
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That Bylaw 9274 and this report, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; however, out of courtesy, they be sent to the Richmond School Board for information purposes and the Richmond School Board may provide comments at the Public Hearing; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9275, to create the “Single Detached (ZS23) – Steveston” zone, and to rezone 5460, 5480, 5500, 5520, 5540 and 5560 Moncton Street from the “Single Detached (RS1/C & RS1/E)” zones to the “Single Detached (ZS23) – Steveston” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by 1006738 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 11811 Dunford Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached(RS2/A) |
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Please see Page 13 for action on this matter. |
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Southwest Area Transport Plan – Structure and Process |
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That Councillor Chak Au be appointed to TransLink’s Southwest Area Transport Plan Senior Advisory Committee to provide input into the development of the Southwest Area Transport Plan. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Update on George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project |
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That the staff report titled “Update on George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project” dated July 10, 2015 from the Director, Transportation, be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure’s George Massey Tunnel Replacement project team for consideration in the development of the Project Definition Report; |
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That a letter be sent to BC Hydro advising that, should the George Massey Tunnel be decommissioned, the City’s preferred options for the relocation of the BC Hydro transmission line from the tunnel would be either an underground crossing of the Fraser River or attached to the new bridge; and |
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That a letter be sent to the Auditor General for British Columbia outlining Council’s concerns with respect to the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Pilot Multifamily Condominium Energy Advisor Program |
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That the development and implementation of a Pilot Multifamily Condominium Energy Advisor Program, as outlined in the staff report dated June 22, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Ageing Infrastructure Planning – 2015 Update |
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That staff utilize the attached “Ageing Infrastructure Planning – 2015 Update” report dated June 26, 2015 from the Director, Engineering as input in the annual utility rate review and capital program process. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Ageing Facility Infrastructure – Update |
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That staff utilize the attached “Ageing Facility Infrastructure – Update” report dated June 15, 2015 from the Director, Engineering, as input in the annual capital and operating budget preparation process. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Steveston Channel Sheer Booms |
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That the staff report titled “Steveston Channel Sheer Booms,” dated June 25, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be received for information; and |
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That a letter be sent to the British Columbia Provincial Minister of Forest, Lands and Natural Resources Operations, to the Federal Minister of Transportation, Richmond’s Members of Parliament, and Richmond’s Members of the Provincial Legislative Assembly to raise awareness of the Steveston Cannery Channel floating debris issue, the continued hazards to navigation posed by it and to seek support to remedy the issue. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Tait Riverfront Park Concept Plan |
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That the Tait Riverfront Park Concept Plan, as outlined in the staff report titled “Tait Riverfront Park Concept Plan,” dated June 29, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771 Referral – June 2015 |
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That Manoah Steves Park be designated for model aircraft use under the code of conduct outlined in Attachment 1, in the staff report titled “Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771 Referral – June 2015,” dated June 29, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks; and |
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That Garry Point Park be designated for permit only – recreational power kite usage through the development and implementation of a permit system as detailed in the staff report titled “Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771 Referral – June 2015,” dated June 29, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Canada 150 Activities |
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That: |
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the vision for Richmond’s Canada 150 activities, events and infrastructure be endorsed, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Canada 150 Activities”, dated June 19, 2015, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; |
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the guiding principles for determining Richmond’s Canada 150 activities, events and infrastructure be endorsed; |
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staff be authorized to engage Council and the community for input into Richmond’s Canada 150 activities, events and infrastructure; and |
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staff report back with options for Council’s consideration. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTER REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Dang declared himself to be in a conflict of interest as he is an owner of the property at 11811 Dunford Road and left the meeting (9:06 p.m.). |
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Application by 1006738 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 11811 Dunford Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached(RS2/A) |
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R15/14-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9270, for the rezoning of 11811 Dunford Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Councillor Dang returned to the meeting (9:07 p.m.). |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE – |
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Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Regulate Building Massing and Accessory Structures in Single-Family and Two-Family Developments |
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R15/14-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9280 to amend the zoning regulations for building massing, interior ceiling height and floor area calculation, and accessory structure locations within single-family, coach house and two-unit dwelling zones be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9281 to amend the residential vertical lot width building envelope within single-family, coach house and two-unit dwelling zones: |
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be updated at section 4.18.2 and 4.18.3 to change the figures “12.5 m” to “15 m”; and |
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be introduced and given first reading ; and |
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That staff report back to Planning Committee in one year on the implementation of the proposed zoning amendments to regulate building massing and accessory structures in single-family developments. |
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The question on Resolution R15/14-6 was not called as there was agreement to deal with Parts (1), (2) and (3) separately. |
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The question on Part (1) of Resolution R15/14-6 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Steves opposed. |
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The question on Part (2) of Resolution R15/14-6 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Steves opposed. |
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The question on Part (3) of Resolution R15/14-6 was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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Building Massing and Accessory Structures in Single-Family and Two-Family DEVELOPMENTS |
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R15/14-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff conduct further research and analysis into (i) maximum depth of house, (ii) rear yard setbacks to house, (iii) front rear yard setback for larger detached accessory buildings, (iv) interior side yard setbacks, (v) projections into required side yard setbacks, and (vi) secondary (upper floor) building envelope and report back. |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mayor Brodie then announced that Councillor Bill McNulty has been appointed to the Board of the Emergency Communications for Southwest British Columbia (E-COMM) until its AGM in 2016. |
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Also, Mayor Brodie advised that the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Policy 8711 has been amended to include the categories Coach, Pioneer and Special Achievement as has the criteria for these additional categories. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
R15/14-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Housing Agreement (8111 Granville Avenue and 8080 Anderson Road) Bylaw No. 9227 |
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Board of Variance Bylaw No. 9259 |
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9267 |
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Hamilton Area Plan Community Amenity Capital Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9276 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8943 |
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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 9065 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9066 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9094 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9174 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9177 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9178 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9214 |
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CARRIED |
R15/14-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9196 |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
R15/14-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on July 15, 2015, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 10, 2015, July 15, 2015, March 25, 2015, February 11, 2015, July 30, 2014, July 16, 2014, April 16, 2014, February 26, 2014, July 10, 2013 and August 11, 2010, be received for information; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of: |
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a Development Permit (DP 14-668373) for the property at 13040 No. 2 Road; |
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a Development Permit (DP 14-669686) for the property at 5580 Parkwood Crescent; |
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a Development Permit (DP 14-676613) for the property at 5600 Parkwood Crescent; |
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a Development Permit (DP 13-641791) for the property at 3011 No. 5 Road; |
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a Development Permit (DP 14-677534) for the property at 7008 River Parkway and 7771 Alderbridge Way; |
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a Development Permit (DP 12-624180) for the property at 8451 Bridgeport Road; |
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a Development Variance Permit (DV 13-634940) for the property at 5311 and 5399 Cedarbridge Way; |
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a Development Permit (DP 12-605094) for the property at 8080 Anderson Road and 8111 Granville Avenue; and |
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a Development Permit (DP 07-389656) for the property at 12900 and 13100 Mitchell Road; |
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
R15/14-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:57 p.m.). |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, July 27, 2015. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |