Public Hearing Minutes - July 16, 2001

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road

Present:

Acting Mayor Bill McNulty

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Malcolm Brodie

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai

Councillor Harold Steves

David Weber, Acting City Clerk

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor Bill McNulty opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m.

It was moved and seconded

That the order of the agenda be varied so that Item 6 could be heard at this time.

CARRIED

(14420, 14580, 14720, & 14760 Triangle Road; Applicant: City of Richmond)

Applicants Comments:

The Manager, Parks Administration and Programs, Mike Redpath, provided a summary of the report.

Written Submissions:

Ken Glaze, Hearts & Soul Foundation, 10540 Bromfield Place Schedule 1

Judy McLeod, Director of Community Planning & Development, The Corporation of Delta Schedule 2

Brigitte Moore, 20-4340 Steveston Highway Schedule 3

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Jim LeMaistre, Manager Community Planning, Corporation of Delta, presented the recommendations adopted by the Corporation of Delta at its regular Council meeting of July 10, 2001.

Charlaine Badock, 10511 #6 Road, said that approximately 1000 trucks turn on and off Triangle Road on a daily basis. Ms. Badock also said that there was a dramatic increase in the number of trucks on weekends, and also that she had held several discussions with the Vancouver Airport Authority regarding the frequency of trucks running all night long. In addition, Ms. Badock, on behalf of herself and other area residents, voiced concerns pertaining to air pollution, noise, and traffic congestion. Ms. Badock considered her property to be unmarketable. Suggestions were put forth by Ms. Badock for i) the creation of a buffer zone between the industrial lands and the ALR which would be created from several of the properties experiencing severe difficulties; and ii) the creation of an alternate truck route. Two letters submitted to the City by Ms. Badock are attached as Schedule 4.

Ms. Badock read a submission from Mr. Gustav Gund, 10551 No. 6 Road, which is attached as Schedule 5.

It was moved and seconded

That the issues raised in the correspondence received from Charlaine Badock, which would include the trucking hours of operation,truck speeds and routes, vibrations and also the late night noise emanating from the Entertainment complex, be referred to staff for report.

CARRIED

Mr. Kal Mattu, 14520 Triangle Road, said that the music at Watermania is audible around the clock. In addition to this, Mr. Mattu said that speed traps and commercial vehicle checks were a frequent occurrence. With the note that Mikes Pit opens for government bodies during off hours, Mr. Mattu said that he had spoken to the City of Richmond Bylaw Enforcement officers and the RCMP and had been advised to deal with the City. Mr. Mattu had received a brochure detailing the plan for the amphitheatre from the applicant that morning which suggested that the amphitheatre project had been approved.

Ms. Leslie Anderson, 5319 Windjammer Road, Ladner, stated that she was representing the Marina Gardens Homeowners Association, of which she was President. The Association also encompassed the Chesapeake and South Arm Developments. The concerns expressed related to noise and traffic, in particular the Steveston Highway off ramp congestion. Ms. Anderson asked who would enforce the decibel sound limit and the sound curfew. Ms. Anderson suggested that noise consultants should be hired at the design stage and also that the theatre should face to the east. It was asked how the above stage height limit of the speakers related to the height of the building. A request was made that Ms. Anderson be kept apprised of the progress of the proposal.

Mr. Redpath offered to be the contact for informational purposes.

Mr. Rick Mattu, 11071 Cambie Road, owner of 14520 Triangle Road, said that he thought the proponents should address the issues raised at this point of the process and not at the development permit stage. He also indicated that information regarding infrastructure should be made available prior to the proposed zoning amendments

Mr. Barrett, 9211 No. 4 Road, said that he has an interest in 10511 No. 6 Road. Mr. Barrett said that although it had been his intent, upon retirement, to live in the suite at 10511, he was forced to move back to his No. 4 Road residence due to the noise and pollution. Mr. Barrett considered the property unmarketable.

Mr. Bob Wells, 14620 Triangle Road, said that he was not against the development of the proposed facility, however, he thought the infrastructure was lacking. Mr. Wells was concerned about the condition of the three roads in the area due to the heavy truck usage. It was questioned how the traffic for the proposed facility would be moved in and out when at present Tuesday family night at the theatre caused gridlock. A letter submitted by Mr. Wells is attached as Schedule 6.

Mr. Ken Glaze, 10540 Bromfield Place, said that the Hearts and Soul Foundation was formed two years ago to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities by producing benefit concerts. Mr. Glaze said that he hoped that the proposed facility would be available to help those who fundraise for the disadvantaged. Mr. Glaze also said that he would support a tax increase to fund sports/entertainment facilities in the City.

A gentleman representing his father-in-law, the owner of 10380 No. 6 Road, said the land was purchased in 1955. His father-in-law had had to move off the property ten years ago due to health concerns caused by the heavy trucking. Ten years ago 250 trucks per hour were recorded. The property, which is currently rented, is for sale, however, the prospects for sale were not considered good. The suggestion put forth earlier for a buffer zone was supported by the owner.

Mr. Bob Light, 10751 Palmberg Road; read a written submission which is attached as Schedule 7.

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7256 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7257 be referred back to staff .

DEFEATED

Opposed: Acting Mayor McNulty

Councillor Dang

Councillor Greenhill

Councillor Kumagai

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7256 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7257 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed: Councillor Barnes

Councillor Brodie

Councillor Steves

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7256 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7257 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Councillor Barnes

Councillor Brodie

Councillor Steves

It was moved and seconded

That staff bring the details of the lease, which would include the financial, traffic, and noise issues, to a public consultation meeting prior to being signed.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That:

the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board be requested to measure the level of pollution in the area; and

staff investigate the CN right-of-way as an alternate truck route.

CARRIED

Councillors Dang and Kumagai left the meeting.

(8820 Pigott Road; Applicant: Jim Packham & Jim McIntosh)

Applicants Comments:

Jim Packham, said that the proposal bore in mind the development of the South Arm area. Close consultation with the Planning Department had taken place during the development of the proposal.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Ken Lawson spoke as a representative of Ms. Fang, owner of the adjacent property. He said Ms. Fang had concerns about i) the resulting effect on the value of her property; ii) a tree on the subject property that overhangs her property; and iii) the installation and cost of a new fence.

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7237 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY 5409 AND ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7239 (RZ 01-114608)

(11611, 11631, & 11651 Williams Road; Applicant: Charan Sethi)

Applicants Comments:

Mr. Charan Sethi, was present to answer any questions.

Written Submissions:

Mathew Thomas, 11680 Williams Road Schedule 8

Submissions from the floor:

None

It was moved and seconded

That Single Family Lot Size Policy 5409, adopted by Council in April 1989 and amended in October 1995, which permits the majority of properties along Williams Road to subdivide to R1/E and three lots to R1/C, be amended to exclude those properties fronting the north side of Williams Road between No. 5 Road and Shell Road.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7239 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

(Applicant: City of Richmond)

Applicants Comments:

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, reviewed the report.

Written Submissions:

School District No. 38 Richmond Schedule 9.

Submissions from the floor:

None

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7240 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7240 be adopted.

CARRIED

(2620 No. 6 Road; Applicant: Campbell Froh May & Rice)

Applicants Comments:

None

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7242 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7242 be adopted.

CARRIED

(8771/8791 Roselea Place; Applicant: Serge & Irene Roy)

Applicants Comments:

None

Written Submissions:

John T. Hamada, 8811 Roselea Place Schedule 10

David Heard, 10880 Roselea Crescent Schedule 11

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Bill Whelan, 8711 Rosemary Avenue, was opposed to the stratification as he believed stratification would hamper the re-development of the property and would set a precedent that would lead to a decline in the neighbourhood.

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7243 be referred to staff in order that the purpose of stratification be clarified.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:06 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting for Public Hearings of the City of Richmond held on Monday, July 16, 2001.

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Acting Mayor Bill McNulty

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)