Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Present:

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

David Weber, Acting City Clerk

Absent:

Councillor Linda Barnes

Call to Order:

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

1.

Applicant’s Comments:

Mr. Raymond Cheung, the owner of Target Event Productions Ltd. and the event manager for the 6^th annual night market event, requested that the opening and closing dates of the event be extended to provide extra days in compensation for weather related cancellations.

Written Submissions:

Mr. Mike Reeves, Ocean Sanitary – Schedule 1

Florence Gordon,  Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Schedule 2

Matt Craig, Coast Mountain Bus Company – Schedule 3

Jim Frank, Translink – Schedule 4

Carla Bilojelic – Schedule 5

Nicole Biernaczyk – Schedule 6

Erin Lim, St. John Ambulance – Schedule 7

Jim Kwong, Canadian Cancer Society – Schedule 8

Diego Villafane, Starbucks Coffee Co. – Schedule 9

Tracy Lakeman, Tourism Richmond – Schedule 10

Ken Reid, Jordans – Schedule 11

Keld Jensen, Scan Designs Ltd. – Schedule 12

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Mike Reeves, of Ocean Sanitary, said that he remained steadfast and resolute in his opposition to the dates for the event, and that, in addition, eight other area businesses had also indicated their opposition. Mr. Reeves did not feel that the event should be operated in the specified area but rather in an area that would not disrupt businesses and cause a loss of revenue and inconvenience to staff.

Mr. Noel Bell, a book vendor at last years night market, indicated that he had been one of the last vendors to leave the premises each night and that he had not seen a lot of litter.  Mr. Bell said that the night market had been a great help to his setting up a home based business, and that he was now looking at opening another business in Richmond.  Mr. Bell was in favour of the extended event, and the location, but he said that it would be of benefit for area businesses to be consulted, and extra staff hired.

PH05/4-1

It was moved and seconded

That Temporary Commercial Use Permit Application (TU 04-264071) be amended to extend the opening and closing dates to permit the operation of a night market during the dates of May 20, 2005 to October 16, 2005.

Prior to the question being called on Resolution PH05/4-1 staff were requested to provide a report to Council at the end of the night market season on the success of the efforts to mitigate the impacts on area businesses.

The question on Resolution PH05/4-1 was then called and it was CARRIED.

2.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7892

(City Centre, McLennan South Sub-Area (Section 15-4-6); Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

The Director of Development, Raul Allueva, had no further comments.

Written Submissions:

Meena, Harjit & Shawn Sandhu, 8271 Heather Street – Schedule 13

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. H. Bergmann, 7240 Bridge Street, asked whether subdivision to smaller lots, and development of the backlands, would be allowed.

PH05/4-2

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7892 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH05/4-3

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7892 be adopted.

CARRIED

3.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7880 and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 7903 AND 7908 (RZ 04-276082)

(7511 Bridge Street; Applicant:  City of Richmond/Sandhill Development Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The Director of Development, Raul Allueva, had no further comments.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. A. Locke, representing her parents, the owners of 7671 Bridge Street, spoke about the effect the newly proposed road alignment would have on her parents’ property. A map, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 14 and forms a part of these minutes, depicting the new alignment was distributed by Ms. Locke to members of Council.  Ms. Locke said that the new alignment would not allow the same access to the rear of Ash and Bridge Street properties as it did to those on General Currie and Granville, and that, in addition to the loss of an access adjacent to her parents property, access had also now been lost to the rear portion of their property.  Ms. Locke asked that a further review of the area be undertaken, as well as a re-vote taken on the original plan that had been supported by the community.

Ms. Jean James, 7420 Bridge Street, said that she was opposed to the new road between Ash and Bridge Streets, as shown on the new map, and she noted that both her property and the adjacent property were now shown to be subdividable into 37 foot lots.  Ms. James said that area residents should have been made aware that the streets were being changed, and that this had not happened at the December public information meeting that had been held.  In addition, Ms. James indicated her objection to the Development Application Signage laying on the ground since the day after it was erected, and she noted the number of phone calls she had made in order to have the sign put back up.

Mr. Al McBurney, 7171 Bridge Street, also indicated that no information had been provided on the east/west roads at the December meeting.  Mr. McBurney asked what rules would exist for corner lots that are formed by the joining of an east/west road to Bridge Street, and whether properties located between the two roads would be precluded from additional development costs because they front on those roads.  Mr. McBurney spoke about the original concept of greenspace along Bridge and Ash Streets, and the increased amount of pavement that would result from the new plan.

Mr. Derek James, 7420 Bridge Street, agreed that there had been no mention of the new roads at the December meeting, which he had attended, and that a map of the new roads had not been included in the advertisement for this meeting.  Mr. James referred to the low turnout for the December meeting, which he felt precluded it from being a meaningful community meeting.

Ms. N. Blackall, 7531 Bridge Street, said that the 3 roads had not been discussed at the previous meeting, and she confirmed that the development sign, which indicated 7 lots and not 8, had been knocked down.  Ms. Blackall then asked how the backlands could be developed without access.

Mr. John Thomas, 7551 Bridge Street, said that he had built his home in such a way that the backlands could be divided off, however, with a change to an east/west road his home would have to be torn down in order for development of the backlands to occur, even if his property were consolidated with two other properties.  Mr. Thomas also said that if 8 new homes are built to the north there would be no way for a road to go in.

Mr. Doug Nazareth, 7480 Ash Street, said that he had attended the December meeting and that no mention had been made of east/west roads.  Mr. Nazareth indicated that he had been involved in this process for the past 15 years, and that he felt east/west roads would result in messy development for the single-family homes in the middle.  Mr. Nazareth asked that, due to the high speed of vehicles travelling along Ash and Bridge Streets, that speed bumps and improved lighting be provided.

Mr. Steve Nordin, 7491 Bridge Street, the property directly north of the subject property, noted the old growth trees in the area, and said that he hoped that staff would work with the developers on the interface of development with the existing area, to ensure the preservation of existing trees.

Speaking for the second time, Ms. Locke questioned why north/south roads could also not result in an increased number of lots, as well as smaller lots.  Ms. Locke also questioned what would happen if an owner would not sell their property.

Ms. James, speaking for the second time, said that she did not appreciate what staff had done, that she considered the process underhanded, that the discussions had only benefited the developers, and that the area residents had never been consulted about the roads. 

Mr. McBurney, speaking for the second time, said that 20-25% more pavement would be required for east/west roads, that the maps received had not shown those roads, and that the setbacks from Bridge Street would be affected.

Ms. B. Baanders, 7520 Bridge Street, pleaded that the existing trees be protected, especially the two trees on the dividing line between her property and the property to the north.  Ms. Baanders also asked what could be done to protect against further clearcutting.

The applicant, Mr. Amar Sandhu, spoke about the time involved in the process of his application to date.  Mr. Sandhu then said that 1/3 of his property had been dedicated to the City for roads, and that the initial start up of the ring road and its development was a huge undertaking.  Mr. Sandhu thought that the north/south ring road was possible if the neighbourhood would share in the road and bring it out on the back side, but that the new pattern gave owners a much faster development potential.  The large cost of developing the backlands, which Mr. Sandhu did not feel were understood by many property owners, and the small amount of Development Cost Charge Credits that are available for small developments, did not benefit small development when compared to the ability of multi-family developments to recoup their costs.  Mr. Sandhu also said that a better yield of 60 ft. lots was afforded by the new road pattern.

PH05/4-4

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7880 and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 7903 and 7908 be referred to staff in order that a public information meeting be held for those residents located within the area bounded by General Currie Road, Bridge Street, Blundell Road and Ash Street, and those residents whose properties front General Currie Road, Bridge Street and Ash Street.

Prior to the question on Resolution PH05/4-4 being called direction was given that i) an update be provided by staff at the May 3, 2005 Planning Committee; ii) an analysis of the benefit to landowners provided by both a north/south road configuration and an east/west road configuration; and, iii) staff ensure that the signage is in place.

The question on Resolution PH05/4-4 was then called and it was CARRIED.

4.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7885 (RZ 04-268607)

(7360 and 7380 Bridge Street; Applicant:  Todd Dusanj)

Advice was provided by the Director of Development, and the Acting City Clerk, that Bylaw 7885, being a rezoning to CD/140, may also have to be referred back to staff so that it may be considered along with the previous item, which included an amendment to CD/140.

Applicant’s Comments:

Mr. Richard Symington, Remax Real Estate, said that this application was now 10 months old, and that no road issue was attached to it.  Mr. Symington asked that the application be considered, as it was similar to the CD/140 zone at 7131 Bridge Street.

At this point the Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7885 was recessed in order to determine whether Bylaw 7885 could be considered independently of the previous application.  The Mayor indicated that the Public Hearing on this item would be reconvened at the end of the evening’s agenda and then asked that the next item be introduced.

5.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7899 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7900 (RZ 04-277643)

(10760/10780 Cambie Road; Applicant:  Estlin Holdings Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05/4-5

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7899 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7900 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH05/4-6

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7899 be adopted.

CARRIED

6.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7909 (RZ 04-276056)

(10720/10740 Rosebrook Road; Applicant:  Scott Findlay)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05/4-7

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7909 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

7.

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05/4-8

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7912 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

8.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7915 (RZ 04-275494)

(9431/9451 Arvida Drive; Applicant:  Dedar Singh Jagpal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05/4-9

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7915 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

9.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7923 (RZ 04-279231)

(6331 & 6351 Comstock Road; Applicant:  Henry & Wendy Chan)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was present to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

PH05/4-10

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7923 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7885 (RZ 04-268607)

(7360 and 7380 Bridge Street; Applicant:  Todd Dusanj)

The Public Hearing on Bylaw 7885 was reconvened.

Written Submissions:

None

Submissions from the floor:

None

Advice was given by the Director of Development, Raul Allueva, that staff had been able to determine during the recess that the proposal under Bylaw 7885 complied with D/140 as it currently existed and, provided that the proposal for 7511 Bridge Street came forward under a separate CD zone, consideration could be given to Bylaw 7885 this evening.

PH05/4-11

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7885 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH05/4-12

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:50 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, April 18^th, 2005.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)