1.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7191 (RZ 00-175928)
(4591 Garden City Road; Applicant:  DMH Equities Ltd.)

Applicants Comments:

Mr. Dick Smith, DMH Equities, gave a brief history of Fabricanas thirty year business presence in the City.  The new location was desired in order to provide a better facility and improved parking.  Mr. Smith noted the proposed development would provide the ability to extend Leslie Road to Garden City Road.

Written Submissions:

David L.Takahashi, 5811 Cooney Road Schedule 1

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. P. Blanchard, 4520 Sorenson Crescent, said that his property would be deeply affected by the extension of Leslie Road and questioned how his property would be protected ie. could a barrier be installed at the rear of his property.

Mr. Fagel, 8740 Leslie Road, questioned when Sorenson Crescent would open up.  Mr. Fagel then expressed his concern that traffic back up on Leslie Road could block his driveway. 

PH05-01

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7191 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7348 (RZ 02-202372)
(A portion of 4020 Moncton Street; Applicant:  Steveston Independent School Society)

Applicants Comments:

Mr. Roy Akune, Steveston Academy and Mr. Steve Zulilani, Zuliani & Co. Consultants Ltd. were present.

Mr. Akune thanked Council for the opportunity to speak on the matter.  He then reviewed the process, which included several public consultation meetings, that had resulted in the agreement to purchase the BC Packers Administration building.  The school is intended to house approximately 400 students, grades Kindergarten through 12.  It was thought that the school would draw students currently attending independent schools throughout the Greater Vancouver area, including Richmond.  The school will promote the International Baccalaureate program, which will include a strong emphasis on music, art and languages, along with a requirement for a strong community involvement.  It was hoped that a partnership with the Steveston Community Centre, and other City facilities, could be established. 

Mr. Zuliani reviewed the steps the Academy had taken to ensure provision of its Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation Program.  In addition to current negotiations for a long term agreement with the Riverport Basketball Centre, user pay options at City facilities and on-site amenities, such as a formal play ground and basketball area, would be utilized.

Mr. Zuliani addressed a number of traffic issues that had been raised at Planning Committee, including i) traffic circulation on site; ii) the extended use of curb extension in front of the school; iii) the need for two way traffic on the western access to the site due to a future connection to the community mixed use facility proposed for the adjacent property;  iv) the positive affect pedestrian students and public transit would have on traffic.  Mr. Zuliani said that documentation would be provided evidencing the Academys mandate for i) a student pick up and drop off agreement, and ii) the requirement that students be prohibited from driving to school.

Written Submissions:

Douglas Goodwin, 11100 Chickadee Court Schedule 2

Lisa Chan Couling Schedule 3

Anda and Mike Bacinschi, 280-5200 Hollybridge Way Schedule 4

B. McIlroy and V. Wagar, 4120 Annapolis Place Schedule 5

M. and D. Radu, 10480 Whistler Court Schedule 6

Poversky Family, 4520 Moncton Street Schedule 7

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. Lee, 5800 Lancing Road, spoke in support of the exceptional program that will offered by the academy.

Ms. Lisa Chan Couling, 4119 Cavendish Drive, said that she supported the concept and mandate proposed by the Steveston Academy Society. 

Mr. Gerry Hooper, 5533 Moncton Street, said that his concern was for what the alternative use of the land would be if the Academy proposal was not successful. 

Mr. Hugh Mackay, 3440 Steveston Highway, spoke in support of the proposal due to the economic benefits involved and the revitalization of the office building. 

Ms. Lisa Colby, a Steveston/Richmond resident for ten years, said that she supported the proposal as it met a community need not currently available in the City.  Noting the difficulty of finding suitable land, Ms. Colby said that the proposal provided a unique opportunity for incorporating a community use into the community that would provide employment and increase patronage to local businesses.

Ms. Terry Moss, 12036 Osprey Court, spoke in support of the proposed school due to its excellent location, the attractiveness of the building and the retention of a piece of Steveston Heritage.  Ms. Moss said that at present Richmond did not have a private, independent, non-denominational school.

Ms. Zoe Harpool, 8331 Heather Street, the owner/operator of Little Footsteps Montessori Preschool, said she was in support of the project.  Speaking also on behalf of her associates and the parents of her students, Ms. Harpool said that parents are frustrated that the type of programming that the Academy will offer, which is similar in philosophy to the Montessori School, is not readily available in the City.  

PH05-02

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7348 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH05-02 was not called as the following referral motion was introduced:

PH05-03

It was moved and seconded

That the Moncton traffic bulges be referred to staff for review and subsequent report to the Public Works and Transportation Committee to be held on May 23, 2002.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution PH05-02 was then called and it was CARRIED.

3.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7349 (RZ 02-199709)
(11760 Steveston Highway; Applicant:  Westbank Projects Corporation)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer any questions that may have come forth.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05-04

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7349 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7350 (RZ 01-188657)
(13333 Princess Street; Applicant:  Oris Development Corporation)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer any questions that may have come forth.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05-05

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7350 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH05-06

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7350 be adopted.

CARRIED

5a.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7354
(City Centre; Applicant:  City of Richmond (Rocky Sethi))

5b.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7351 (RZ 01-192664)
(7500 Garden City Road; Applicant:  Rocky Sethi)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer any questions that may have come forth.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05-07

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7354 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH05-08

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7354 be adopted.

CARRIED

PH05-09

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7351 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH05-10

6.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:20 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 Tuesday, May 21, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)