Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

        Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

David Weber, Acting City Clerk

        Absent:

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

Mayor Malcolm Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m.

1.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7864   (RZ 03-251615)

(14460 River Road, 1231 Burdette Street, 14411 Knox Way; Applicant:  Christopher Bozyk Architects Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Valerie Jones, North Fraser Port Authority – Schedule 1

A. Tsakumis, Onni Group of Companies – Schedule 2

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05/3-01

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7864 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7874 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7865  (RZ 04-274824)

(6551 No. 4 Road; Applicant:  Charan Sethi)

Applicant’s Comments:

Mr. Charan Sethi, the applicant, was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

F. & R. Carron, 9820 Alberta Road – Schedule 3

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Fred Carron, 9820 Alberta Road, referred to a letter, dated October 12, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning, that he had received in response to his inquiries regarding density.  Mr. Carron then spoke about the requested variance to reduce the side yard setbacks and expressed his concern about the impact this would have on his property, and noted that it would be unfair to not grant a similar setback on his property at such time the property is redeveloped.  Mr. Carron also said that a cash-in-lieu of amenity space payment would not serve the interests of the future residents of the development.

PH05/3-02

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7874 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7865 each be given second and third readings.

Prior to the question on Resolution PH05/3-02 being called, direction was given that staff: i) review the success of the amenity space policy in terms of the use of the space and the use of the funds collected in lieu of providing  indoor amenity space.  During the discussion the need for recreational facilities and meeting spaces was noted, and it was questioned whether developments could consolidate their indoor amenity space needs and create a common amenity space.  It was suggested that staff look at Brighouse Park facility as a model and the possibilities of similar facilities on School and Park use (SPU) zoned property; and ii) make a note for 9820 Alberta Road regarding similar consideration for a side yard setback variance.

The question on Resolution Ph05/3-02 was then called and it was CARRIED.

PH05/3-03

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7874 be adopted.

CARRIED

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7875   (RZ 04-272302)

(9791 Granville Avenue; Applicant:  Charan Sethi.)

Applicant’s Comments:

Mr. Charan Sethi, the applicant, was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05/3-04

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7875 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4a.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7876

(McLennan South Sub-Area; Applicant:  City of Richmond (Polygon Westbury Lane Development Ltd [formerly Polygon Development 175 Ltd.]))

4b.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7877 (RZ 04-276421)

(7591, 7611, 7631, 7671, 7691, 7731, and 7771 No. 4 Road; Applicant:  Polygon Westbury Lane Development Ltd [formerly Polygon Development 175 Ltd.])

Applicant’s Comments:

Mr. Kevin Shoemaker, Polygon Development, was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

A submission was received from Polygon Development – a copy of which is on file in the City Clerks Office.

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. Karen Stromberg, 7680 Bridge Street, put forth a number of questions including whether: i) a reduction to the setback on No. 4 Road would affect the west side the property along the new road; ii) a new road would be located at the back of this development, iii) Le Chow Street would be built as part of this development; iv) accommodation had been made for mature tree replacement along the west property line; v) a sidewalk would be provided along Le Chow Street; vi) a playground for children was included in the plan; and, vii) all visitor parking would be contained on the site.

Ms. Jean James 7420 Bridge Street, questioned whether the new road would come off General Currie Road, and if there would be any additional roads to those noted in the Official Community Plan.  Ms. James also spoke about the water problems that had resulted on her property when the sewer line had been extended to General Currie Road, and she expressed concern that a further impact might be a result of the new development. 

A resident of Ash Street questioned why three roads were necessary when other development have a single gate road.

Mr. Kevin Shoemaker, Development Manager for this application, referred to Page 4 of the submitted plans and identified the location of the children’s play area, a designated area to be developed with an ‘old school’ theme with sand and log structures.  Mr. Shoemaker indicated that the area would be fenced off for the protection of the children.  Mr. Shoemaker also indicated that Keefer Street, on the south side of the development, would be built as part of this development, and not Le Chow Street.  Mr. Shoemaker also identified the existing trees that would be retained as part of this development.

Ms. Stromberg, speaking for the second time, questioned whether there would be an opportunity to not have the 3-storey units overlooking the properties along Bridge Street.

PH05/3-05

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7876 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7877 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Councillor Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 5 due to his having an interest in the property, and he left the meeting – 7:30 p.m.

5.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7893  (RZ 04-286806)

(7071 Bridge Street; Applicant:  Azim Bhimani)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Jagjit S. Grewal, 9560 Sills Avenue – Schedule 4

Pargat S. Tatla, 7131 Bridge Street – Schedule 5

Tarlok Singh Tatla, 9562 Sills Avenue – Schedule 6

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. Jean James, 7420 Bridge Street, said that she was opposed to the building of townhouses as the development would cut off the single family homes on either side of it and because they would have a negative impact on Bridge Street.  Ms. James said that she had believed that as a result of the public opinion surveys conducted in the area that townhouses would not be developed on the interior of Bridge Street.  Ms. James questioned the size of lots on Bridge Street and the impact this development would have on that.

A resident of Ash Street commented that he agreed with the previous comments and questioned whether a qualified arborist would ensure that the retention of existing trees would be carried out in a successful manner as he had been disappointed with the destruction of the character of Heather Street in terms of the lack of tree retention.

PH05/3-06

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7893 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Councillor Dang returned to the meeting – 7:40 p.m.

6.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7895  (RZ 04-274082)

(9411, 9431 Ferndale Road and 9420, 9440 Westminster Highway; Applicant:  Western Ferndale Holdings Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

M. & A. Chan, 9400 Ferndale Road – Schedule 7

Dr. Knap, 10420 Odlin Road – Schedule 8

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. G. Cox, 9260 Westminster Highway, said that he was concerned about the location and plan for the sewers in the area, and he questioned whether there would be an opportunity for his property to be connected to the sewer or whether it would be cost prohibitive if an extension to Alder Street was required.    Mr. Cox also questioned:  i)  the nature of the secondary suites; ii) whether a playground was provided, and if so, where it would be located: iii) whether a controlled intersection would be located at the corner of Alder Street and Westminster Highway; and, iv) whether sidewalks would be located on Westminster Highway.

Mr. Steve Hall, 9451 Ferndale Road, speaking on behalf of himself and the property owner at 9460 Westminster Highway, spoke about the development of Alder Street and the 5m land dedications that would required from their properties to complete Alder Street, and he questioned whether a fence would be provided along that eastern edge until such time as the road was completed.  Mr. Hall also questioned the status of the existing birch trees that provide privacy to his property, and he spoke about the sinking problems associated with properties in the area, and the concerns he had had upon hearing that the subject site would not be pre-loaded.

Mr. Wayne Fougere, the architect for the project, indicated that the secondary suites would be approximately 350 – 400 sq. ft. and would contain a ground floor access to Alder Street.  Mr. Fougere also identified the location of the children’s playground.

Mr. Cox, speaking for the second time, spoke about the number of thefts and break-ins that had occurred upon the development of a property to the east, and he asked whether the developer was required to maintain security during construction.

Mr. Fougere indicated that he would take the security concerns to his client, and that he did not foresee an issue in those issues being addressed.

PH05/3-07

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7895 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

7.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7901  (RZ 05-288407)

(A portion of 23960 Thompson Gate; Applicant:  Gurinder Bath)

Applicant’s Comments:

A representative for the applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Gurinder Bath – Schedule 9

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05/3-08

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7901 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

8.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7904  (RZ 04-288055)

(8551 No. 1 Road; Applicant:  Baldev Dhaliwal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Max Ciprut, 8520 Littlemore Place, noted the provision of a lane when properties along arterial roads were sub-divided, and he then expressed his concern that those property owners along No. 1 Road, were receiving an advantage not available to all property owners.

PH05/3-09

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7904 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH05/3-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:10 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, March 21^st, 2005.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)