1.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on
November 16^th, 2005, be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP 05-300085
(Report: November 8th, 2005 File No.:  DP 05-300085)   (REDMS No. 1687769)

APPLICANT:

HCL Holdings Ltd.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

9200 Bridgeport Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

1.

To permit the construction of an automobile dealership at 9200 Bridgeport Road on a site zoned Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6); and

2.

To vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to reduce the side-yard parking setback from 1.5 m to a minimum of 0.85m along the western property line and to a minimum of 1.18m along the eastern property line.

Applicant’s Comments

Priscilla Chan and Todd Ho, representing the applicant, accompanied by Mr. John Sharp, the building contractor, introduced themselves to the Panel.  Mr. Sharp stated that the applicants were locating a Mitsubishi dealership on this site.  The existing office building at the western edge of the site would be subdivided off and used for offices.  The proposed automobile dealership building would be finished with glass, smooth stucco and alucabond panels.  The existing hedge along the east property line would be replaced with a new hedge and some trees.  Mr. Sharp then provided additional details on the vehicle entrance from Bridgeport Road and the free standing pylon sign that would be installed close to the entrance. 

Staff Comments

Mr. Holger Burke, Acting Director of Development, advised that staff supported the variance requested on the west side of the site as it was a result of the subdivision of the existing office building.  The variance along the eastern property line was also supported since the applicant would be replacing the existing hedge and planting some trees as well.  Mr. Burke, also stated that the school tenant currently occupying the existing office building did not have a valid business license and would be vacating the building by the end of the year. 

In response to a query from the Panel, Mr. Burke advised that during the public hearing for the rezoning application, the original proposal involved a commercial stripmall development and there was some concern that lighting would spill into residential areas.  This project did not have a free standing light structure on Sea Island Way and staff believe the wall mounted signage was integrated into the building design.

In response to queries from the Panel, Mr. Sharp advised that the building would have a glass frontage with alucabond panels and a smooth white stucco finish at the back of the building.  The office building on the western edge of the site is a part of the Development Permit but there would be no exterior building alterations.  The landscaping on the eastern part of the site would consist of a hedge and trees, and on the western edge a hedge and ground cover would be planted. 

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

None.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would:

1.

Permit the construction of an automobile dealership at 9200 Bridgeport Road on a site zoned Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6); and

2.

Vary the provisions of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to reduce the side-yard parking setback from 1.5 m to a minimum of 0.85m along the western property line and to a minimum of 1.18m along the eastern property line.

CARRIED

3.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP 05-307022
(Report: November 7^th, 2005;  File No.: 05-307022)   (REDMS No. 1683431)

APPLICANT:

FRPD Holdings Ltd.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

12360 No. 5 Road

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To permit the construction of a new floating dock structure at 12360 No. 5 Road within an area designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) and zoned Light Industrial District (I2).

Applicant’s Comments

Mr. Mark Tiller, Engineer and Mr. Mark Kelly representing FRPD Holdings Ltd. advised that this application was for a new floating ramp, which would expand the company’s capacity for handling bulk barge cargo.  The existing ramp, which was shared with Mainland Sand and Gravel would be relocated on-site.  After the relocation of the ramp, a wheel wash for trucks would be installed.  The existing dock could no longer be shared because of usage conflicts.  

In response to a queries from the Panel, Mr. Kelly advised that the new ramp was longer and had more capacity to handle containerized cargo.  More Marine primarily transported containerized cargo material along with other bulk cargo such as lumber and industrial equipment. 

In response to a query from the Panel, Mr. Tiller advised that the owner of the site had verbally committed to having a truck wash installed.

Staff Comments

Mr. Holger Burke, Acting Director of Development, advised that the proposed use was legitimate and a cleaner use since most goods would be in containers, and lessened the site area being used for sand, gravel and bulk aggregate.  He stated that the owner of the site was committed to installing a truck wash, which would be used by Mainland Sand and Gravel. 

Correspondence

Mr. John Pedersen, 12180 No. 5 Road, Richmond  (Schedule 1)

Gallery Comments

Mrs. Anna Marie Clump, 12200 No. 5 Road and Mr. Pedersen, 12180 No. 5 Road, stated their concern about the dirt and silt problems which occurred as a result of uncovered trucks used to transport sand, gravel and bulk aggregate.  She asked about the frequency of road cleaning on No. 5 Road and how this compared with other industrial sites.  She also showed the Panel some large and small rocks, which flew out of the trucks when they travelled to and from Mainland Sand and Gravel’s facility.

In response to a query from the Panel, Mr. Doug Newton, Transportation Department, advised that the City cleaned this area of No. 5 Road approximately once or twice a week and the cost of the cleaning was paid for by Mainland Sand and Gravel.  He stated that the dirt was due to airborne dust from piled material on the site, uncovered truck loads, and dirt from truck wheels especially during the wet season.  He noted that the RCMP and the Ministry of Transportation were responsible for enforcing truck load covering, and advised that staff will speak to Mainland Sand and Gravel and the RCMP concerning truck load covering enforcement.

In response to a query from the Panel, Mr. Burke advised that FREMP approval has been granted for this application and the applicant was providing planting compensation on a South Arm Island. 

In response to a query from the Committee, Mr. Kelly stated that their facility was opened from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm daily and there was no intention to expand operating hours.  He noted that containers were not presently stored on site, however this possibility would be explored in the future.  The Panel Chair advised the applicant that the Panel could recommend issuance of a Development Permit on the condition that a written commitment and a security for the installation of a wheel wash is provided. 

Panel Discussion

Chair stated that because the products were containerized, gravel dust would be reduced.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would permit the construction of a new floating dock structure at 12360 No. 5 Road within an area designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) and zoned Light Industrial District (I2) subject to the applicant providing a written guarantee, including a proposed time frame, as well as a monetary security for the installation of a wheel wash for trucks.

CARRIED

4.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT DV 05-307913
(Report: November 9^th, 2005;  File No.:  DV 05-307913)   (REDMS No. 1673583)

APPLICANT:

Sanford Design Group

PROPERTY LOCATION:

15100 Knox Way

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To vary the provisions of Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to reduce the required setback and landscaping for the off-street parking spaces along a public road from 3 m to 2.64 m along Knox Way and to 1.52 m  along Savage Road on a site zoned “Light Industrial District (I2)” located at 15100 Knox Way.

Applicant’s Comments

The applicant was not present.

Correspondence

Roger J. Robillard, President, Morgan Industrial Holdings Inc., 1700 Savage Road, Richmond.

Panel Discussion

It was agreed that since the applicant was not present, this application would be referred to a future meeting of the Development Permit Panel.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That Development Variance Permit DV 307913 be referred to a future meeting of the Development Permit Panel.

CARRIED

5.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP 05-309312
(Report: October 28^th, 2005 File No.:  DP 05-309312)   (REDMS No. 1688486)

APPLICANT:

Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership Architects

PROPERTY LOCATION:

3200 and 3600 Lysander Lane and 3720 and 3780 Cessna Drive

INTENT OF PERMIT:

To permit the addition of windows  on the third storey of the existing building at 3200 and 3600 Lysander Lane and 3720 and 3780 Cessna Drive on a site zoned Airport District (AIR) and partially designated an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA).

Applicant’s Comments

Mr. Bill Reed, representing the applicant, advised that the existing building was originally constructed for Canadian Airlines and no windows were provided on the third floor due to mainframe computers located in these areas.  Mr. Reed, with the aid of a computer generated rendering, provided an overview of where the applicant would like to install the  new windows.  Mr. Reed also indicated that the new windows would match the existing windows in terms of colour and tint.

Staff Comments

None.

Correspondence

None.

Gallery Comments

None.

Panel Discussion

None.

Panel Decision

It was moved and seconded

That a Development Permit be issued which would permit the addition of windows on the third storey of the existing building at 3200 and 3600 Lysander Lane and 3720 and 3780 Cessna Drive on a site zoned Airport District (AIR) and partially designated an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA).

CARRIED

6.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Wednesday, November 30^th, 2005.

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Joe Erceg, Chair

General Manager, Urban Development Division

Desiree Wong
Committee Clerk