October 14, 2015 - Minutes
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Development Permit Panel
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
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3:30 p.m. |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Joe Erceg, Chair |
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
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Minutes |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on September 16, 2015, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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Development Permit 15-690728 |
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APPLICANT: |
Casa Mia Projects Ltd. |
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PROPERTY LOCATION: |
8491 Williams Road |
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INTENT OF PERMIT: |
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Permit the construction of four (4) townhouse units at 8491 Williams Road on a site zoned “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4);” and |
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Vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: |
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reduce the minimum lot width from 40.0 m to 20.53 m; |
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reduce the minimum west side yard setback from 3.0 m to 1.96 m for a single storey porch in front of the mailbox kiosk and garbage/recycling enclosure; and |
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allow four (4) small car parking stalls, one (1) in each of the side-by-side double car parking garages. |
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Applicant’s Comments |
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Ken Chow, representing Casa Mia Projects Ltd., briefed the Panel on the proposed development, noting that the proposed development will consist of two duplexes and will be adjacent to existing townhouse developments on either side of the site. He added that the site will include a central drive aisle connecting to the adjacent east and west properties. Also, he noted that the duplexes on the north portion site will be two storeys and the duplexes on the south will be 2.5 storeys. |
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Keith Ross, K.R. Ross and Associates, spoke on the proposed landscape and open space design, highlighting that there will be an amenity area adjacent to the internal drive aisle which will include a play area. He added that the play area will have a rubberized surface and include a play apparatus. |
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Panel Discussion |
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In reply to queries from the Panel, Mr. Ross noted that the proposed landscaping will reflect the existing landscaping adjacent to the site and that the visitor parking will be located away from the entry driveway. |
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Staff Comments |
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Wayne Craig, Director, Development, summarized the proposed variances, noting that the proposed garbage and recycling enclosure will be approximately 6.3 metres away from the adjacent townhouse unit to the west. He added that the proposed development will be built to EnerGuide 82 standards and will include one convertible unit. |
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Gallery Comments |
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Tim Chen, 8391 Williams Road, expressed concern with regard to a potential loss of visitor parking space on the adjacent development and the location of the proposed garbage and recycling enclosure in relation to the adjacent property. |
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The Chair advised that the proposed development includes visitor parking on-site and the visitor parking is not intended to be shared with the adjacent property. |
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In reply to queries from the Panel, Mr. Chow noted that the proposed development will have six foot perimeter fencing. |
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Panel Decision |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a Development Permit be issued which would: |
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permit the construction of four (4) townhouse units at 8491 Williams Road on a site zoned “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4);” and |
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2. |
vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: |
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a) |
reduce the minimum lot width from 40.0 m to 20.53 m; |
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b) |
reduce the minimum west side yard setback from 3.0 m to 1.96 m for a single storey porch in front of the mailbox kiosk and garbage/recycling enclosure; and |
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allow four (4) small car parking stalls, one (1) in each of the side-by-side double car parking garages. |
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CARRIED |
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New Business |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Development Permit Panel meeting be cancelled. |
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CARRIED |
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Date of Next Meeting: Thursday, November 12, 2015 |
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Adjournment |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting be adjourned at 3:42 p.m. |
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CARRIED |
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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, October 14, 2015. |
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Joe Erceg |
Evangel Biason |