1.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7596 (RZ 03-236469)
(7660 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  Syeda Huma Shah)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant indicated that he was available to answer questions.
 

Written Submissions:

John Cameron, 7731 No. 2 Road  (Schedule 1)
 

Submissions from the floor:

Jack Kowarsky, of 7640 No. 2 Road, expressed support of the application.

Roger Barnes, of 7620 No. 2 Road, spoke briefly in support of the application.

PH 04/6-1

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7596 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED
 

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7708 (RZ 03-252974)
(4006 Tyson Place; Applicant:  Les Cohen & Azim Bhimani)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant indicated that he did not wish to make a presentation.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7708 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH 04/6-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7708 be adopted.

CARRIED

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7709 (RZ 04-255134)
(8631 Heather Street; Applicant:  Azim Bhimani & Jeff Doubleday)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-4

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7709 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH 04/6-5

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7709 be adopted.

CARRIED

4.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7710 (RZ 04-263874)
(6291 No. 4 Road; Applicant:  Rocky Sethi)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant indicated he was available to answer questions.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-6

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7710 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7715 (RZ 04-268290)
(4180 Garry Street; Applicant:  G & R Basra)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not present.
 

Written Submissions:

Blaine Booth, #6 4111 Garry Street  (Schedule 2)
Richard Hunter, 4180 Garry Street  (Schedule 3)
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-7

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7715 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH 04/6-8

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7715 be adopted.

CARRIED

6.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7716 (RZ 04-268153)
(9471 No. 1 Road; Applicant:  Charan Sethi)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant indicated that he was available to answer questions.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-9

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7716 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH 04/6-10

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7716 be adopted.

CARRIED

7.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7717 (RZ 04-268084)
(9091 Steveston Highway; Applicant:  Khalid Hasan)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-11

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7717 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

8.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7718 (RZ 04-267891)
(8511 No. 1 Road; Applicant:  Fantasy Homes Ltd.)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-12

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7718 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH 04/6-13

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7718 be adopted.

CARRIED

9.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7719 (RZ 04-267776)
(4860 Garry Street; Applicant:  Les Cohen & Azim Bhimani)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-14

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7719 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH 04/6-15

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7719 be adopted.

CARRIED

10.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7720 (RZ 03-254766)
(8280 No. 5 Road; Applicant:  Matthew Cheng Architect)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant indicated that he was available to answer questions.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

None.
 

PH 04/6-16

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7720 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

11.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7728 (RZ 04-268666)
(9631 No. 4 Road; Applicant:  Gurmeet Jagde)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.
 

Written Submissions:

Doug McLeod, 9920 Glendower Gate  (Schedule 4)
Michael Simics, 9611 No. 4 Road  (Schedule 5)

 

Submissions from the floor:

Dennis Christianson, 9411 No. 4 Road, expressed his opposition to the proposed rezoning, stating that the proposed 6 metre lane was totally inappropriate when the properties fronting No. 4 Road were only 90 feet deep; a rear lane would add significantly to the current security problems being experienced in the City; property values would be significantly impacted in a negative way as a result of the construction of the lane; and that he was concerned about the type of dwelling which was proposed for the property. 
 

Mr. Christianson also asked that Council consider (i) the process by which only residents located within 50 metres of a subject property were notified of the rezoning application, and (ii) the brevity of the process because of the fast-tracking of the application in question.  He then referred to the City's Lane Policy, and spoke further on the requirement for a lane in the area of the subject property.
 

Tom Jackholm, of 9571 No. 4 Road, spoke in opposition to the redevelopment of 90 foot lots on No. 4 Road, and to the provision of a lane behind his home.
 

(Councillor Kumagai entered the meeting 7:37 p.m., during the above submission.)
 

Eva Humhej, of 9791 Bakerview Drive, expressed concern about an increase in crime as a result of the construction of the proposed lane.  She voiced her objection to the proposed development because of the 6 metre dedication for a lane along the west property line and the resulting garages which would constructed adjacent to her rear property line.
 

Eva Spiroch, 9811 Bakerview Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed lane because of the potential for increased crime in the area.
 

Louis Smith, 9831 Bakerview Drive, voiced opposition to the proposed development, and to the requirement for a lane because of the potential for garbage collecting in the lane which could attract rats; and to the fact that the configuration of his property could be impacted by the lane requirement.
 

Dhari Manohar, of 9851 Bakerview Drive, expressed opposition to the location of a lane at the rear of his property because of the impact on his privacy and potential difficulties in selling his property.
 

PH 04/6-17

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7728 be given second and third readings.
 

The question on Resolution No. PH04/6-17 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

PH 04/6-18

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7728 be referred to staff for a report to the appropriate committees on (i) the lane requirement, and (ii) the feasibility of accommodating a townhouse development on the subject property.

CARRIED

12.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7729 (RZ 04-269065)
(5220 Blundell Road; Applicant:  Max World Enterprises Ltd.)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

Neil Lenobel, of 11080 Kingfisher Drive, representing his mother-in-law, Dorothy M. Ellis, of 5208 Blundell Road, advised of her concerns about the impact resulting from shadowing which the proposed development would have on her back garden due to the height and placement of the coach house on the subject property, and he questioned whether the proposal could be reconfigured to a single family dwelling with a driveway turn-around in the front yard.
 

Doreen Lenobel, of 11080 Kingfisher Drive, provided information on the front and rear yard dimen'sions of her mothers property and questioned whether the corresponding dimen'sions had been reflected on the subject property.
 

PH 04/6-19

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7729 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt
S. Halsey-Brandt

13A.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7731
(McLennan South Sub-Area; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

13B.

Zoning Amendment Bylaws 7732 & 7733 (RZ 03-254898)
(7760, 7780, 7800, and Back Half of 7740 Ash Street; Applicant:  Tien Sher Investment Group Inc.)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant indicated that he was available to respond to questions.
 

Written Submissions:

None.
 

Submissions from the floor:

Irma Bublitz, of 7720 Bridge Street, expressed concern that her property would be impacted by the proposed change to the Official Community Plan Bylaw.
 

Doug Nazareth, of 7480 Ash Street, questioned (i) the status of the proposed ring road, and (ii) whether the ring road would still provide demarkation for the various proposed residential densities.
 

(Councillor E. Halsey-Brandt left the meeting 8:37 p.m.)

Derek James, of 7420 Bridge Street, questioned the intent of the proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan. 
 

(Councillor Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting 8:39 p.m.)

PH 04/6-20

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7331 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw Nos. 7732 and 7733 each be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH 04/6-21

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7331 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7732 each be adopted.

CARRIED

14.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7734 (RZ 02-218186)
(7131 Bridge Street; Applicant:  Amar Sandhu)

Applicants Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.
 

Written Submissions:

Elinna & Victor Choy, 7211 Bridge Street  (Schedule 6)
David Yu, 7151 Bridge Street  (Schedule 7)
 

Submissions from the floor:

Jean James, of 7420 Bridge Street, questioned the number of townhouse units which were to be constructed.
 

Derek James, 7420 Bridge Street, voiced concern about the changes to the proposed development, and in particular, to the removal of the existing trees from the subject property, and about the lack of plans on the final design of the project.
 

PH 04/6-22

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7734 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

15.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7738
(McLennan South (Section 15-4-6); Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicants Comments:

Mr. Eric Fisk, City Planner, reviewed the proposed amendments with Council.
 

Written Submissions:

Elinna & Victor Choy, 7211 Bridge Street  (see Schedule 6)
David Yu, 7151 Bridge Street  (see Schedule 7, Schedule 8)
 

Submissions from the floor:

Richard Symington, of Re/max Real Estate Services, representing Mr. Tod Dusanjs application for the rezoning and subdivision of 7360 and 7380 Bridge Street, voiced opposition to the proposed change to the Official Community Plan as it applied to the abandonment of the R1/B zoning designation in favour of Comprehensive Development zoning and the parameters which control garage size.  (Schedule 8)
 

(Councillor Howard left the meeting 8:57 p.m., during the above presentation, and returned at 8:59 p.m..)
 

(Councillor Barnes left the meeting 9:26 p.m., during the above presentation, and returned at 9:27 p.m..)
 

Charon Sethi, #185 4631 Shell Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment, and in particular to (i) the requirement for the provision of tandem garages on single-family homes and townhouses; and (ii) comprehensive developments.  He talked about affordability of housing and the cost of construction as it compared to the subject area and the difficulties in marketing homes with tandem parking. 
 

James Watson, of 7680 Ash Street, questioned the rationale for the proposed amendment and in particular whether 12 metre wide lots could be created on Bridge Street and Ash Street.  He expressed concern that the proposed amendments would have a negative impact on the future redevelopment of McLennan South, if 18 metre lots were created.
 

Jean James, of 7420 Bridge Street, noted that 88% of the residents on Bridge Street and Ash Street who had been surveyed previously wished to retain the large lots.  She also spoke about the lack of tree protection, and indicated that residents did not want the front portion of the properties on Bridge Street and Ash Street developed with smaller lots and dwellings.
 

PH 04/6-23

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7738 be given second and third readings.
 

The question on Resolution PH04/6-23 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:
 

PH 04/6-24

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7738 be referred to staff to consult with the development community and the residents on (i) the minimum width of two car garages which would be acceptable on 40 foot wide lots; (ii) the design and configuration of these type of garages to conform with the existing neighbourhood; and (iii) the general parameters of the Comprehensive Development zone.
 

The question on Resolution PH04/6-24 was not called, as staff were also asked to examine the design of a double garage with a view to improving the appearance of the frontage where the garage accounted for 50% or more of the face of the house.
 

The question on Resolution No. PH04/6-24 was then called, and it was CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH 04/6-25

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:10 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, June 21^st, 2004.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)