1.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW 7391, AND ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7392 (RZ 01-198910)
(4791 Steveston Hwy; Applicant:  Grandspan Developments Ltd.)

Prior to the applicants comments Councillor Steves declared himself to be in a conflict of interest regarding item 1 due to his residing in the area of the subject property.

Applicants Comments:

Mr. Dana Westermark, representing the applicant, reviewed the extensive neighbourhood consultation process that had resulted in a proposal that allowed development of the property with a reasonable return to the developer while addressing the concerns of area residents.

With the aid of a site plan and a context plan, Mr. Westermark briefly reviewed the project.  Photographs of a similar project were also displayed and Mr. Westermark reviewed various aspects of the proposal, such as the front courtyards, front door entries, sideyards, and back yard areas as they related to the existing development.

Written Submissions:

59 petition letters were received from area residents Schedule 1

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. P. Beck, 4711 Steveston Highway, said that he concurred that considerable discussion had taken place with area residents and that he was not against the development.  Mr. Beck expressed concern about the use of the word approximate in the public hearing notice as he felt the project should adhere to what was advertised on the Development Permit sign.

Mr. B. Ransford, 5071 Steveston Highway, said that he supported the application but was disappointed that the density was not higher for the site.  Mr. Ransford said that he had reviewed the Development Cost Charges Bylaw and that the proposed FSR was below projections proposed in the bylaw.  Mr. Ransford provided examples of the amount of land that could be preserved by increasing density in certain areas and he encouraged Council to look at higher density in strategic locations such as this one.

Mr. I. Anderson, 4811 Bonavista Drive, expressed concern about the affect the proposal would have on traffic; in particular the possibility that Bonavista Gate will be used as a turnaround if a right in/right out only requirement on Steveston Highway is in place. 

Mr. C. Bouchard, 4820 Bonavista Drive, said that he was satisfied with the information on site access that had been provided.  Mr. Bouchard thought the developer had responded well to the wishes put forth by the community and that he supported the proposal as presented.

PH08-01

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7391 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7392 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed:  Cllr. Barnes

Councillor Steves returned to the meeting - 7:50 p.m.

2.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7396 (RZ 02-201235)
(7520 Williams Road; Applicant:  Danny Lung)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH08-02

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7396 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7398 (RZ 02-202859)
(6400 and 6420 Princess Lane, and 6411 and 6431 Dyke Road; Applicant:  Oris Development Corporation)

Applicants Comments:

Mr. Dana Westermark, with the aid of artists renderings, reviewed the projects (Items 3 and 4) as being two separate sites adjacent to the London Landing townhouse development.  The two projects will continue the architectural theme, quality materials and streetscapes of the existing development.  The access to the site was reviewed and the proposed pedestrian walkway identified.

Written Submissions:

P.J. Austin, 19-13400 Princess Street Schedule 2.

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. C. Eyestone, 6471 Dyke Road, said that since a concept plan had not been included in the application for Item 3, he fully supported the rezoning application.

Ms. P. Austin, 19-3400 Princess Street, referred to the letters she had submitted and reiterated her concerns pertaining to i) the potential liability issues that could occur if the common property of the London Lane development were used to access the public footbridge at the south end of Princess Street; and ii) the lack of visitor parking for strata lots fronting Princess Lane.

Mr. Stefan Van der Boom, who was considering purchasing a property at London Landing, said that Richmond had a need for affordable homes and he commended the Official Community Plan. 

PH08-03

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7398 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7374 (RZ 01-198754)
(Portions of 13160 and 13200 Princess Street, and Portions of 6411 Dyke Road; Applicant:  Oris Development Corporation)

Applicants Comments:

In addition to the comments provided for the previous item, Mr. Westermark, in response to the concerns expressed regarding visitor parking, said that not only had pedestrian access been addressed at this site, but that extra parking had been provided to address the narrower roads and lack of transit service in the area.

Written Submissions:

P.J. Austin, 19-13400 Princess Street Schedule 3.

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Curtis Eyestone, 6471 Dyke Road, said that while he was generally supportive of the plan he wanted the overall concept plan revised due to the proposed location of the loop road.  The lack of a buffer zone, the proximity of the industrial buildings to residential zones, traffic safety, and emergency vehicle access to the loop road were the reasons cited.  Mr. Eyestone also referred to an assessment that had been undertaken to determine what costs would be involved in removing the industrial building in order to allow for the completion of the loop road.

Mr. Carvalho, said that he hoped adequate buffering would be provided along the portion of the property that borders farmland.

Ms. Austin, 19-13400 Princess Street, expressed her concern that Princess Street would be narrowed, and not widened, when the upgrades to the street took place.

PH08-04

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7374 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 7401 (RZ 02-205666)
(4371 Blundell Road; Applicant:  C.P.S. Enterprises Ltd. & Richlife Homes)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH08-05

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7401 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

6.

ADJOURNMENT

PH08-06

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:45 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, August 27, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)