1.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT (DV 02-20293)

(8651 Seafair Drive; Applicant:  Ed and Joanne Maskall)

Applicants Comments:

Mr. Maskall, accompanied by Mrs. Maskall, 8651 Seafair Drive, with the aid of an artists rendering of the finished project, said that misinformation still existed on what the end project would look like.  Mr. Maskall briefly reviewed the process that had been followed thus far.

Written Submissions:

Mr. and Mrs. Maskall, 8651 Seafair Drive Schedule 1.

Mr. W.H. May, Remax Real Estate Services Schedule 2.

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. V. Stickwood-Hislop, on behalf of Ms. Taylor, 8631 Seafair Drive, said that the Taylors had lived on Seafair Drive for 32 years.  Concern was expressed about i)  the house being positioned on the lot prior to the variance being approved; ii) the appropriate signage not being in place; iii) the forms and retaining wall that are in place prior to approval of the requested variance; iv) the question of precedent; v) the proximity of the fireplace to the retaining wall; vi) the apparent lack of adherence to the rules and processes that are in place.

Ms. P. Maskall, 8300 Railway Aveanue, spoke in support of her parents application.  Ms. Maskall acknowledged that the  current state of the house was a cause for concern but she felt that once the house and landscaping were complete the project would contribute greatly to the esthetics of the neighbourhood. 

Mr. Maskall, speaking for the second time, in response to a question, said that the decision to move the house was based on not only financial reasons but a desire to retain the home that their family had been raised in and also that they liked the home and it would have been a waste to destroy it.  Mr. Maskall said that all requirements pertaining to the move of the house have been met.  The information was also provided that during the survey process it had been discovered that Ms. Taylors fence encroached on the Maskalls property by one foot.

PH06-01

It was moved and seconded

That the Development Variance Permit that would vary the side yard setback from 2 m (6.562 ft.) to 1.676 m (5.5 ft.) along the northern property line of 8651 Seafair Drive in order to accommodate a relocated house which has been moved onto this property, be issued.

CARRIED

Opposed:  Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt

McNulty

2.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7340
(Citywide; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicants Comments:

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

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. B. Light, 10751 Palmberg Road, requested clarification on i) the wording of the notice as it related to the requirement that licensed and unlicensed group homes be located a minimum of 200m from other residential care facilities and ii)  how the 200m requirement would relate to other non-residential uses.

PH06-02

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7340  be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06-03

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7340  be adopted.

CARRIED

3.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7353 (RZ 01-197892)
(8060, 8080, and 8100 Bennett Road; Applicant:  Am-Pri Construction Ltd.)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer any questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH06-04

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7353 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7357
(Pendlebury Road; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicants Comments:

Joe Erceg, Manager, Development Applications, reviewed the report. 

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH06-05

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7357 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06-06

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7357 be adopted.

CARRIED

5.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7359 (RZ 02-202588)
(6551 and a portion of 6531 Comstock Road; Applicant:  C.P.S. Enterprises Ltd.)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not present.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH06-07

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7359 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06-08

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7359 be adopted.

CARRIED

6.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7363
(Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicants Comments:

Alan Clark, Manager, Zoning, briefly reviewed the report.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH06-09

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7363 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06-10

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7363 be adopted.

CARRIED

7.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7364 (RZ 02-203351)
(6711 and 6691 Comstock Road; Applicant:  Stacy Maeda)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer any questions.

Councillor S. Halsey-Brandt left the meeting 7:50.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH06-11

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7364 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

8.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7366 (RZ 02-203023)
(10340 Cambie Road; Applicant:  Gurmej Bains)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not present.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH06-12

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7366 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

9.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7367 (RZ 02-203096)
(7400 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  Michael Li)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer any questions.

Written Submissions:

G. & A. Brown, 6220 Chatsworth Road Schedule 3.

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. G. Brown, 6220 Chatsworth Road, said that his property is directly behind the subject property.  Mr. Brown expressed concern about damage to existing trees and fences caused during construction of a nearby property and requested that the City impress upon the developer a need for caution and care when moving trees adjacent to his property line.

PH06-13

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7367 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

10.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW 7371,
AND ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7370 (RZ 02-199258)
(14791 Steveston Highway; Applicant:  Hotson Bakker Architects)

Applicants Comments:

Mr. Bob Ransford, 5071 Steveston Highway, representing the applicant, reviewed the process that had begun with discussions last fall and which had resulted in the owner/developer of the land assembling a team of professionals to look at the waterfront site.  Mr. Ransford introduced the team members in attendance.

Mr. Ransford, Mr. Norm Hotson, Hotson Bakker Architects, and Mr. Chris Philips, landscape architect, Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg, provided a comprehensive presentation and commentary on the proposal.  A copy of the presentation, which was included in the agenda package, is on file in the City Clerks Office.

Mr.Gardiner, Ward Consulting Group, responsible for the traffic and parking study for the site, provided information on the processes used to determine the parking rates.

Submissions from the floor:

A resident of Forsyth Crescent spoke in favour of the rezoning application.  As meet secretary of two Richmond swim clubs for many years, the speaker considered that the dormitories would be a great addition to the existing facilities at Riverport.  Not only would the facility help families cut travel costs, it would attract users, such as camp and clinic participants, to the area.

Ms. E. Filler, a resident of Ash Street, expressed her concern that no unfavourable impact on the adjacent Environmentally Sensitive Area be allowed.  Ms. Filler hoped to see the opportunities provided within the development plan to restore the quality of the environment along the waterfront be acted upon.

Mr. Bill Evans, 10440 Sidaway Road, said that he was vehemently opposed to the development due to the i) safety issues involved in placing a development on a fast moving portion of the river;  ii) the CNR issues; and iii) the traffic issues already experienced in the area.

Mr. B. Lotzkar, as the owner of National Metals, located 1000 feet NE of the proposed development, said that to protect the existing industry in the area the developer should be required to register a noise covenant on title.

Mr. D. Reay, a volunteer member of the Poverty Response Committee and the Housing Task Force, asked about the average rent of the units to be built.  Mr. Reay expressed concerns related to the lack of affordable and accessible housing in the City and also traffic and parking issues.

Mr. N. Bubbar spoke as representative of the Sant Nirankari Mission Canada Inc., owner of the property at 14291 Triangle Road.  Mr. Bubbar read a written submission which is attached as Schedule 4 and forms a part of these minutes.

Mr. Grant Thompson, 10211 No. 6 Road, expressed his strong concerns relating to the existing traffic issues of the area. 

Mr. Lance Cansdale, Executive Director of SwimBC, which has 11,000 members, spoke in favour of the proposed development.  Mr. Cansdale said that travelling conditions are hard on members and that the proposed facilities would add to the exceptional existing facilities at Riverport.

Mr. Craig McCord, Director of Swimming, Richmond Rapids Swim Club, spoke in favour of the rezoning citing the benefits of being able to host swimmers during such events as the Provincial Championships etc.

Mr. John Buis, President of Basketball BC which is located on Triangle Road, said that his organization is involved with 335 clubs with a total membership of 15,000.  Mr. Buis said that the organization supported the application for a dormitory to be located in the Riverport area as it was felt that it would aid in attracting players and coaches from across the Province, and Canada.  Mr. Buis also mentioned the difficulties of providing accommodation for the clinics and tournaments that are held at Riverport.

Mr. E. Kearns, Senior Vice President of Fraser Wharves Ltd. referred to the letter, which is attached as Schedule 5 and forms a part of these minutes, submitted by Fraser Wharves Ltd. and reviewed the information contained therein.

Mr. L. Mady, 12600 Jack Bell Drive, of the BC Waterpolo Association, spoke in favour of the proposed development.  Mr. Mady said that the proposed dormitory would help greatly in the accommodation of out of town participants for the various competitions held by the Association at Watermania, a premier training facility.

Mr. Scott Lock, 5611 Plover Court, a student at the University of British Columbia and manager of the men's basketball team, and also a summer student at Basketball BC and a part time employee at Riverport, spoke in support of the proposed development.

Mr. A. Hoyt, a teaching assistant and part time employee at Riverport, spoke in support of the rezoning application.

Councillor S. Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting 10:12 p.m.

Mr. J. Triano, Head Coach of the National Basketball Team, said the Riverport facility could be the national training centre for basketball in Canada, a program that would be enhanced by nearby accommodation such as the proposed dormitory.

Mr. C. Wills and Mr. L. Lepore, of the Zone Bowling Centre and the Big River Brew Pub located at Riverport, spoke in favour of the rezoning application.  Mr. Wills said that the proposed development would provide a positive and beneficial boost to the Riverport complex and site.  Mr. Wills considered that the site had diminished over the last few years, a situation which the proposed development could turn around.

Mr. Lepore said that having a critical mass added to the end of Steveston Highway would be positive for existing businesses and infrastructure;  that the location of the dormitory would enhance their ability to market their facility; and, that the prospect of rental housing would be welcomed by employees.

Ms. Julie Halfnights, 5184 Sapphire Place, spoke in opposition to the OCP amendment as the amendment would place residents in an area undesirable due to smell and noise issues and a lack of services.  Ms. Halfnights also recognized the value in preserving waterfront industrial land future use.  It was questioned whether the matter could be put on hold until the fall election.  Ms. Halfnights suggested that infill of the city centre should occur prior to development in the Riverport area.

Ms. Marion Smith, 6580 Mayflower Drive, representing the Save Richmond Farmland Society read a written submission which is attached as Schedule 6 and forms a part of these minutes.

Mr. K. Hammond, 10591 Palmberg Road, spoke in opposition to the proposal citing the numerous traffic issues currently existing in the area.

Mr. Ransford, speaking for the second time, responded to the various questions and issues raised.

PH06-14

It was moved and seconded

That the regular meeting of Council for the purpose of a Public Hearing proceed beyond 11:00 p.m. (10:51 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Bob Light, 10751 Palmberg Road, read a written submission which is attached as Schedule 7 and forms a part of these minutes. 

A resident of Palmberg Road spoke against the proposed development citing the existing traffic problems of the area.

Written Submissions:

The Corporation of Delta Schedule 8.

Mr. M. Heath, 3640 Ullsmore Avenue Schedule 9.

K. & K. Hammond 10591 Palmberg Road Schedule 10.

The Chair called a ten minutes recess (11:20) to provide Councillor S. Halsey-Brandt with an opportunity to apprise herself of the information recorded in the minutes during her absence from the meeting. 

The meeting reconvened at 11:30 p.m.

PH06-15

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7370 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7371 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed:  Cllr. Barnes
Greenhill
E. Halsey-Brandt
S. Halsey-Brandt

PH06-16

It was moved and seconded

That as a condition of rezoning the applicant be required to register a covenant on title to advise future purchasers of potential noise from area industrial, commercial and rail operations and to indemnify the City from potential claims.

CARRIED

PH06-17

It was moved and seconded

That the traffic improvements raised by residents living in the Riverport area (including those indicated in Schedule 7), which would include:

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a left hand turn lane on Sidaway road;

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a bike lane on Steveston Highway;

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a left hand turn lane on Steveston Highway to No. 5 Road south;

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a traffic light for traffic exiting the freeway; and

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bus stops

be referred to the Director of Transportation for report as early as possible.

CARRIED

PH06-18

It was moved and seconded

That the Director of Transportation be directed to contact CNR to express the City's concern regarding the proposed works within the CNR right-of-way, as outlined in a Memorandum from the Director of Transportation dated June 14, 2002.

CARRIED

PH06-19

It was moved and seconded

That the City initiate an area plan for the Riverport area as soon as possible and report back to Council to indicate whether completion by Fall 2002 would be feasible.

CARRIED

11.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7381 (RZ 02-203085)
(10500 Shepherd Drive; Applicant:  Westshore Capital Inc.)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer any questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH06-20

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7381 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06-21

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7381 be adopted.

CARRIED

12.

ADJOURNMENT

PH06-22

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (12:15 a.m. June 18, 2002).

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, June 17, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)