Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Cynthia Chen

Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Gail Johnson, Acting Corporate Officer

Call to Order:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:05 p.m.

PH06/3-1

It was moved and seconded

That the order of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings agenda be varied to consider (item 7) Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8033 prior to (item 6) Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8029, West Cambie Area Plan.

CARRIED

1.

Proposed Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 (Section 36, 4-7) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7911 (RZ 04-268223)

(5411 and 5431 Steveston Highway; Applicant:  Silverado Homes Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Don Haas, 4677 Hermitage Drive, advised that he had tried to rezone his property at 4251 Steveston Highway, in a similar manner, and was denied.   He stated that he felt he was discriminated against.  He advised that he was not against the subject rezoning application, but that a lane should have been required.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development advised that there was no support from the residents in the area for subdivision with a new with rear lane.

PH06/3-2

It was moved and seconded

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 be amended to only permit the westerly 13.5 m of 5411 Steveston Highway to rezone to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C).

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Councillors Linda Barnes

Derek Dang

Harold Steves

PH06/3-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7911 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Councillors Linda Barnes

Derek Dang

Harold Steves

PH06/3-4

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7911 be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Councillors Linda Barnes

Derek Dang

Harold Steves

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8007 (RZ 05-315345)

(9651 No. 3 Road; Applicant:  Dhinjal Construction Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/3-5

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8007 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8023 (RZ 05-318997) and Related Bylaw 8038 Highway Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication
(10480, 10500/10506 Finlayson Drive and an unconstructed walkway adjacent to 2291 Davies Place; Applicant:  Sandhill Developments Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Tangerine Twiss, 2291 McLennan Avenue (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. Laurie Johnston, 2251 Davies Place, spoke in opposition to closing the unconstructed walkway adjacent to Davies Place as it provided quicker and safer access to bus routes, schools, and shopping in the area.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development, advised that the unconstructed walkway was a 1.5m right of way.  He noted that there were other walkways on McLeod and MacLennan Avenues that could be used by residents and advised that staff from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Division agreed that contributions made by the developer could be used to improve the present trail.  He also advised that it would be preferable to have a 10m walkway similar to those provided to the west and east of this site.

Ms. Wendy Singh, 10460 Finlayson Drive, stated her concern that if this walkway were constructed, garbage would be dumped on the walkway, creating an unsightly mess.  She stated that there was a walkway on Finlayson Drive and Davies Place which could be used by residents in the area.

Mr. Jas Singh, Realtor, representing Sandhill Developments, advised that there was no existing walkway between Davies Place and the trail.  He noted that the trail could be accessed through McLeod and/or MacLennan Avenues.

Ms. Johnston, 2251 Davies Place, advised that there was no easy way to access the walkway from Davies Place.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Lamontagne advised that the applicant would have to pay for the construction of the walkway if Council desired to see it completed.  As a result, a cash contribution toward Neighbourhood Green Links improvements in the area would not be required.

PH06/3-6

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8023 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06/3-7

It was moved and seconded

That as a condition of adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8023, a covenant be required to secure construction and completion of the whole walkway adjacent to 2291 Davies Place; AND THAT Item 4 of the Conditional Rezoning Requirements be amended to read “The dedication and improvements of walkway lands at the south end of Davies Place” and Item #6 of the Requirements be deleted.

4.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8026 (RZ 05-310045)

(22351 Westminster Highway; Applicant:  Sandhill Development Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not present.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/3-8

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8026 each be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06/3-9

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8025 be adopted.

CARRIED

5.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8027 (RZ 04-279101)

(5660 and 5740 Blundell Road; Applicant:  Timothy Tse)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Surinder Paul Bains, 5671 Clearwater Drive (Schedule 2)

Paul Kao, 5640 Blundell Road (Schedule 3)

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Amrit Bains, 5671 Clearwater Drive stated his concerns about the lack of privacy, and the increase of traffic, noise and air pollution which would occur when these townhouses were constructed.  He also questioned the effect the townhouses would have on the value of his property.

PH06/3-10

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8027 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH06/10 was not called as staff was requested to address Mr. Kao’s concerns (schedule 3) with the applicant.

The question on Resolution PH06/10 was then called and it was CARRIED.

7.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8033 (RZ 05-298878)

(7191, 7211, 7231 and 7251 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  Patrick Cotter Architect Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Juan Miguez, 7108 No. 3 Road (Schedule 4)

Sheyll Dale, 7240 Langton Road, #8 (Schedule 5)

Nancy Haddix, 7160 Langton Road (Schedule 6)

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. Sheyll Vale, 7240 Langton Road, #8, stated her concerns about the increased traffic entering No.2 Road from the middle of a block, and the safety issues which will occur due to this development.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development, advised that he would discuss with Transportation Staff the possibility of a right-in/right-out only access for this development onto
No. 2 Road, prior to this application being sent to the Development Permit Panel.

PH06/3-11

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8033 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

6.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8029, West Cambie Area Plan Update

(The West Cambie Area Planning Area, bounded on the west by Garden City Road, on the north by Sea Island Way from Garden City Road to Highway 99 to Bridgeport Road, on the east by No. 4 Road from Bridgeport Road to Highway 99, then Highway 99 to Shell Road, then by Shell Road to Westminster Highway, on the south by Westminster Highway to No. 4 Road, on the west by No. 4 Road from Westminster Highway to Alderbridge Way, on the south by Alderbridge Way from No. 4 Road to Garden City Road.; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Dang declared that he was in a conflict of interest because his company owned property in the area.  He then  left the meeting at 8:00 p.m. and did not return.

Applicant’s Comments:

Mr. Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, gave a brief overview on, and highlights of, the proposed West Cambie Area Plan Update.

A reference was made to the lack of affordable housing proposed in this plan. In response, Mr. Crowe advised that there was no reference to affordable housing when the Official Community Plan for this area was adopted.  However, he stated that if density bonus options were used, 150 units could be built.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Crowe advised that the proposed area plan conforms to the standards of the Vancouver International Airport Authority.

Written Submissions:

Phil & Landis Morris, 9611/9613 Alexandra Road (Schedule 7)

V.J. Sidhu, 9211 Odlin Road (Schedule 8)

Anne Murray, Vice-President, Community & Environmental Affairs, Vancouver International Airport Authority (Schedule 9)

Claude Bulfone, Transport Canada Representative to Vancouver International Airport Authority Noise Management Committee
(Schedule 10)

Ken Morris, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 38 (Richmond) (Schedule 11)

Memo from Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning in response to correspondence from Vancouver International Airport Authority, Transport Canada and School District No. 38 (Schedule 12)

Jessie Newman, Resident of Richmond (Schedule 13)

Lesley Enterprises, 11220 Granville Avenue (Schedule 14)

Memo from Mike Redpath, Manager, Parks-Programs, Planning & Design concerning Parks & Open Space in the Alexandra Section of West Cambie (Schedule 15)

Summary Memo from Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning concerning West Cambie Area Plan – Public Meetings (Schedule 16)

Memo from Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, concerning a potential delegation on the West Cambie Area Plan (Schedule 17)

Jacob Kowarsky, 3150 Blanca Street, Vancouver (Schedule 18)

Denise McDougal, 9511 Alexandra Road (Schedule 19)

Nazim Panju, Executive Officer, Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, 4010 Canada Way, Burnaby (Schedule 20)

Mike Cooper, Development & Construction Manager, Lesley Enterprises, 11220 Granville Avenue, Richmond (2 letters) (Schedule 21)

Rozina Datoo, 12220 Granville Avenue (Schedule 22)

Shelina Lalani, resident of Richmond (Schedule 23)

Amin Noormohamed, 4337 Fortune Avenue, Richmond (Schedule 24)

Maureen Enser, Executive Director, Urban Development Institute, 717 West Pender Street, Vancouver (Schedule 25)

Jagtar Singh Sihota, 9800 Alexandra Road, Richmond (Schedule 26)

George Struk, 9600 Cambie Road, Richmond (Schedule 27)

Rosy Andani, resident of Richmond (Schedule 28)

Dr. Zahir Vellani, 5575 Barnard Place, Richmond (Schedule 29)

Mumtaz Virani, 5604 Dewdney Court, Richmond (Schedule 30)

Annie Kara, President, Galloway’s Specialty Foods, Richmond
(Schedule 31)

Naseem Nurani, resident of Richmond (Schedule 32)

Shaukat Poonawalla, 6111 Tiffany Boulevard, #43, Richmond
(Schedule 33)

Steve V. Jedreicich, VP, Development, Polygon Odlin Homes Ltd., 1333 West Broadway, #900, Vancouver (Schedule 34)

Y & D Wong, 9400 Cambie Road (Schedule 35)

Helen Healey, 7571 Moffatt Road, Richmond (Schedule 36)

Submissions from the floor:

Chad Iverson, 12060 Woodhead Road, queried whether an environmental assessment had been done on the effects of construction to the environmentally sensitive areas and, whether there were any financial initiatives put forward by the City to protect the environment.  He also queried whether future developments in this area would be sustainable.

In response to these concerns, Mr. Crowe advised that environmental concerns had been factored into this plan.  He noted that staff were aware of the drainage effects from this area, and were working towards sustainable development in this plan.

Reference was made by a member of Council to the lack of parkland and the possibility of reducing the size of the proposed shopping area in order to increase parklands and/or industrial areas.

In response to this concern, Mr. Redpath, Parks - Programs, Planning & Design, advised that the city wide standards for parkland is 7.6 acres per 1,000 people.  He stated that the achievement of 5.6 acres in this area is successful and that the neighbourhood need for parks had been met.

In response to a query from Council, staff advised that a plan for achieving the remaining parklands and affordable/seniors housing in this area, will be brought to Council in the near future.

Mr. Phil Morris, 9611/9613 Alexandra Road, wished to know the time frame for purchasing his property which was situated in the greenway.  He stated his concerns about flooding and living in a construction zone when this area was being developed.  He also stated his preference to have the greenway moved over to bridge property lines. 

In response to this enquiry, Mr. Crowe advised that parcels of land for parks, could be bought fairly quickly, as soon as money was acquired through local development cost charges.

Mr. Farid Dhamji and Ms. Farzana Mohamed, representing the Ismaili community, stated their support of the overall area plan.  They also stated their support of the proposal which would compensate property owners for land dedicated for road construction, and for the sharing of the costs for the construction of those roads.  

Ms. Ann Golson, 9500 Cambie Road, stated that she had not been notified in writing of any of the public meetings held for this area.  She noted her concerns about traffic safety, and about her property on Odlin Road which was divided by the proposed road.  She also stated her concern that heritage trees on Odlin Road would not be preserved during development.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Crowe advised that public meetings for the West Cambie Area Plan were advertised in the city notice board, and on the city’s website.

Dr. Jan Knap, 10420 Odlin Road, requested that staff address the land use designation for his property which had been changed to single family residential, without his knowledge. 

Mr. Laurence Lim, 7580 Lombard Road, stated his concern about the medium density housing being proposed in this area plan.  He requested that high rise densities be allowed, noting that this would release parkland and lower DCC costs.  He stated his support of the recommendation for north/south roads to be put into local DCC’s.  He requested that this also be done with the east/west roads.  If that was not possible, he suggested that an upgrade in density should be considered. In response to a query from Council, Mr. Lim advised that it did not make economic sense to build affordable housing unless subsidies or incentives were offered to developers, because of the high cost of development,.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Crowe advised that staff could look at the possibility of having high density apartments in this plan, but noted that other concerns such as parking, and servicing would have to be examined. 

Ms. Anne Murray, Vice President, Community & Environmental Affairs, Vancouver International Airport Authority, stated her concerns about new residential developments proposed for this area, noting the increase in noise which would occur because of the steady increase in air traffic.   She requested that Council remove the residential component of this plan (Schedule 9)

Mr. Ron Field, 9571 No. 6 Road, enquired about affordable housing and how it would be monitored.  He stated that affordable housing could be provided throughout the City with the use of secondary suites.

Mr. Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, voiced the opinion that the proposed plan included faulty guidelines, and stated that it would be easier to live, work and play in the West Cambie area now rather than after development occurred.  He also believed that the public open houses were failures because the wishes of property owners were not included in the proposed update.  Mr. Wolfe then listed a number of issues which he wanted addressed, including additional intersections for the road system; the rationale for proposing multi-family development in an area where the Vancouver Airport Authority did not support residential development; whether there was sufficient space to expand Tomsett Elementary School; and  the Wal-Mart proposal.

Mr. Vijay Sidhu, 9211 Odlin Road, expressed an interest in the north/south road plans and how quickly the City would purchase properties from land owners.  He believed that the proposed $45/sq.ft was not a fair market price.

Mr. George Jerabek , 9711 Alexandra Road, stated that some provision should be made for sharing of costs for constructing east/west roads. 

Ms. Kushla Curtis, 9400 Patterson Road, enquired about the impact development would have on the open drainage ditches in her area, and whether the sanitary pump station would be affected by flooding.  In response, Mr. Siu Tse, Manager, Engineering Planning advised that sanitary pump stations would be upgraded as a requirement for development in this area.  He also advised that there would be processes in place to prevent flooding as a result of construction.  Ms. Curtis then requested that gravel be provided for a bicycle pathway from Garden City on to Patterson Road. 

Peter Mitchell, Nanika Crescent, Richmond, stated his views on the deficiency of parkland, the benefits of higher density and moving affordable housing opportunities from the land near the oval site to this area.   He suggested that the area plan update be approved.

Mr. Raymond Stolberg, 9540 Odlin Road, requested that the area plan update be approved at this meeting.

Mr. Isso Goldwin, 9511 Odlin Road, stated that the City should offer a fair market value for land that was dedicated for roads. 

Mr. Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road believed that the City should revisit the boundaries around the West Cambie Area Plan and that staff should provide the replacement parkland and/or affordable housing report before 2^nd and 3^rd readings are given to Bylaw 8029.

PH06/3-12

It was moved and seconded

That the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings proceed beyond  11:00 pm.(10:47 p.m.)

CARRIED

PH06/3-13

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8029 West Cambie Area Plan Update be given second reading.

The question on Resolution PH06/3-13 was not called as the following amendment was introduced:

PH06/3-14

It was moved and seconded

That Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8029 West Cambie Area Plan Update be amended as follows:

(1)

Delete Section 9.3.2 Alexandra Development Framework, Objective 2, Policy c), On-Site (Internal) Improvements, and replace with:

“On-Site” (Internal) Improvements

c)     Developers will be required to construct all necessary works and services to a local standard within the Alexandra Neighbourhood on their frontages, at their sole cost (subject to Development Cost Charge credits and rebates via Front-End Agreements, where applicable), under a Standard Servicing Agreement, including:

·         All of the local roads (i.e., roadway, curb and gutter, sidewalk, grass and treed boulevard, street lighting, etc.);

·         Traffic calming and intersection improvements;

·         Sanitary sewerage collection systems, storm water collection systems, and water systems, to a local standard;

·         Electrical, telephone, cable, and gas distribution systems.”

(2)

Delete the third bullet in Section 9.3.2 Alexandra Development Framework, Objective 2, Policy e), Transportation Improvements, and replace with:

·       “Pedestrian signals (Local Area DCC Program);”

(3)

Delete Section 9.3.2 Alexandra Development Framework, Objective 2, Policy f), Parks, and replace with:

“f)    Developers will not be eligible for any Development Cost Charges credits, unless they dedicate land for parks and construct park improvements, in which case they will get credits from the Local or City-wide DCC Program to the maximum extent of their Development Cost Charge payments.”

(4)

Add as Policy h), following Section 9.3.2 Alexandra Development Framework, Objective 2, Policy g) Local Area DCC Program:

“h)   Developers will be responsible for construction of the local roads on their frontages.

Where specified roads have been added to the Local Area DCC Program (e.g., north-south roads in the Alexandra neighbourhood), developers will be eligible for Development Cost Charge credits and rebates via Front-End Agreements from the Local Area DCC Program for the cost of land and the construction of the specified roads, only, to the maximum extent of the cost in the Local Area DCC Program.”

CARRIED

PH06/3-15

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8029 West Cambie Area Plan Update be given second reading as amended.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Councillor Steves

PH06/3-16

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8029 West Cambie Area Plan Update be given third reading.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Councillor Steves

ADJOURNMENT

PH06/3-17

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (11:10 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 20^th, 2006.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer, City Clerk’s Office
(Gail Johnson)