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 Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Gail Johnson, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:02 p.m.

1.

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (TU 04-264071)

(12631 Vulcan Way; Applicant:  Target Event Productions Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Josh O’Connor, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, #101 – South Tower, 5811 Cooney Road.  (Schedule 1)

Alan Fitterer, Mountain Equipment Co-op, 13333 Vulcan Way.  (Schedule 2)

Tracy Lakeman, Tourism Richmond, Suite 205 South Tower, 5811 Cooney Road.  (Schedule 3)

Matt Craig, Coast Mountain Bus Company, 13401 108^th Avenue, Surrey (letter addressed to the applicant).  (Schedule 4)

 Jim Frank, Translink, #1600 – 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby (schedule 5)

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. John Val, 2218 Vauxhall Place, expressed concerns that the security and staff of the Night Market did not allow local business people through to access their business. He referenced an incident the prior year, and suggested that a permit be issued for the staff of local businesses to prevent them from being stopped by Night Market staff.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development, advised that the applicant had to submit a parking and transit management plan, which could pay specific attention to the concerns raised.

Mr. Raymond Cheung, Richmond Night Market Organizer, indicated that the Market understood the concerns from the neighbourhood. He acknowledged the incident referenced, and advised that the Market had a new program through which each business and the nearby warehouses in the area could obtain parking passes. The passes would be easily visible for security and traffic control staff who would then allow access without question.

PH06/4-1

It was moved and seconded

That the Temporary Commercial Use Permit be renewed for a two year period for the property at 12631 Vulcan Way to permit a night market between May 19, 2006 to October 15, 2006 and May 18, 2007 to October 14, 2007, upon fulfillment of the following conditions:

(a)

Submission of a Traffic Control and Parking Management Plan to the Acting Director of Transportation for approval; and

(b)

Deposit a cash security or acceptable letter of credit in the amount of $90,000 as a security for the services required for the event as per the terms outlined in the attached Temporary Commercial Use Permit.

CARRIED

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7978 (ZT 05-298232)

(4651 No. 3 Road; Applicant:  Loblaw Properties Pacific Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Vic Pederson, VCC Consultants.  (Schedule 6)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/4-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7978 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06/4-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7978 be adopted.

CARRIED

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7993 (RZ 05-300412)

(7040 and 7060 Ash Street; Applicant:  Am-Pri Construction Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Andrew Daviel, 7100 Ash Street, advised that he had been resident at that address for 17 years, and although other members of his family had opposed the plan for the area, he was in agreement with it. However, he was concerned that surface water would flow onto his property, thereby affecting the root structure of mature trees on his side of the property.

Mr. Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development, referred to the staff report, noting that major drainage improvements were required in this area and had been built into the servicing agreement. A tree survey will be reviewed as part of  the development permit process.

PH06/4-4

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7993 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7999 (RZ 05-315710)

(3760 and 3780 Broadway Street; Applicant:  Ramlin Developments Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/4-5

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7999 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Councillors Linda Barnes

Harold Steves

5.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8032 (RZ 05-321009)

(8491 No. 1 Road; Applicant:  Malhi Construction Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not present.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/4-6

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8032 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06/4-7

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8032 be adopted.

CARRIED

6.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8034 (RZ 06-321407)

(9140 Patterson Road; Applicant:  Mr. Paul Atwal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/4-8

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8034 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

7.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8040 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8041 (RZ 06-326438)

(5491 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

Mr. Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development, indicated that the proposal was part of the Olympic Gateway concept for the City.

Ms. Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Senior Planner/Urban Design, displayed an overhead slide titled “Parcel Specific Development Considerations”. Information was provided regarding how the considerations relative to roads and access, views and shadowing, massing and interface, the affordable and market housing mix, had been addressed.

Written Submissions:

Daniel Tse, 5880 Dover Crescent.  (Schedule 7)

Claudio Bulfone, Transport Canada, 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver.  (Schedule 8)

ZhiJin Zhou, 5860 Dover Crescent.  (Schedule 9)

Anne Murray, Vancouver International Airport Authority, (Schedule 10)

Ron Adcock, 5840 Dover Crescent. (Schedule 11)

Mary Gazetas, 5840 Dover Crescent. (Schedule 12)

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. Anne Murray, Vice President, Community and Environmental Affairs, Vancouver International Airport Authority, referenced the jointly developed and previously endorsed Noise Sensitive Policy, which recommended against any new residential development in high noise areas. For this reason, the Authority was opposed to the proposal and recommended that no further rezoning or developments occur in high noise areas until the work contemplated in the Policy was completed.

Mark Ng, Noise Specialist, Vancouver International Airport Authority, indicated that the types of concerns from Dover Crossing primarily related to over flights of float planes and low flying aircraft. 

In response to a Council query, Mr. Lamontagne advised that the City is working with the third party legal counsel recommended by the Authority to address noise covenants on the parcels; mitigation will occur through construction methods; and staff are working with the UDI to address the notification process.

Ms. Cynthia Cherry, Strata Corporation of Lighthouse Place, 5860 Dover Crescent, explained that the owners in the building had bought their properties on the understanding that the park on the subject site would remain. The owners did not want buildings beside Lighthouse Place and felt that they had been overlooked by the Planning Committee when the original plans were approved.

Ms. Cherry added that, early spring 2005, Lighthouse Place had applied for a permit to proceed with building envelope repairs, but the City delayed the application to ensure that it would enhance the entry into Richmond. At that time, there was no indication that the building would be blocked by future developments.

Further, Ms. Cherry suggested that the land was being sold to help pay for the Olympic Oval; and questioned when the No. 2 Road realignment with the River Road connection would occur.

In response to Council query, Mr. Lamontagne advised that the parcel was purchased at a time when it was not clear what access would be required from No. 2 Road. The zoning was school/public use. Throughout 2005 there were a series of open houses that discussed the Oval and included the parcel before Council. All of the studies and results are available on the City’s website.

In regard to the latest schedule for the opening of River Road, Mr. Lamontagne noted that staff was working on the detailed design.

Mr. Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, noted concern regarding the location for the proposed social housing, as there were no amenities to support the people who would live there. As well, he hoped that the City would intervene in regard to the airport’s 20 year plan which includes a south runway very close to this development. Mr. Mitchell also questioned the plans to build a land bridge over No. 2 Road, and suggested that people would likely prefer the route that offered a view of the water, under the bridge.

In response to a Council query, Ms. Carter-Huffman offered that the proposal recognized the need to create housing opportunities for a broad representation of people, and the City’s strong support for affordable housing options.

In regard to the proposed land bridge, Ms. Carter-Huffman offered that there would be a 20 meter setback to provide significant views, and that it would provide a link to additional amenities and transit.

Mr. Chris O’Toole, 5860 Dover Crescent, commented that the development would impact his and many other units at Lighthouse Place. He noted that most of the owners of units facing River Road had been told by the developer’s agents that this land was donated to the City to achieve the higher density at 5860 Dover and would remain as parkland.

Mr. O’Toole added that Lighthouse Place was now undertaking a $7 million repair to the envelope of the building to address water leaks, and that a great many of the owners were elderly and had been impacted with significant assessments. He also felt the proposed density was too high. 

In response to a query, Mr. Lamontagne indicated that the density was set but did not require a certain form. As such, the form could vary, as there would be proposals from various developers in response to the RFP.

PH06/4-9

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8040 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8041 each be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06/4-10

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8040 be adopted.

CARRIED

8A.

Proposed Single-Family Lot Size Policy (Section 5444)

8B.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8044 (RZ 05-321071)

(6311 Williams Road; Applicant:  Balandra Development Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/4-11

It was moved and seconded

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5444 for the properties located on the north side of Williams Road between No. 2 Road and Gilbert Road be amended to:

(1)

permit properties along Williams Road to rezone to Single-family Housing District, Subdivision Area J (R1/J); and

(2)

permit properties with existing duplex zoning (R5) to subdivide into two (2) single-family lots.

CARRIED

PH06/4-12

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8044 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

9.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8045 (RZ 05-308567)

(9415, 9431 and 9451 Granville Avenue; Applicant:  Am-Pri Construction Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not present.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Louis Gomes, 9391 Granville Avenue, indicated that there was a drainage problem with the field at the back of Henry Anderson school. He noted that the sump was at the wrong elevation and location and that the water was affecting properties in the area and killing the trees. He suggested that it would be cost effective to do something about the drainage now, and confirmed that the matter had been raised with the School Board.

In response to a Council query, Mr. Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development,  confirmed that the developer would be required to put in adequate drainage for his property. A capacity analysis would take place for engineering purposes and would determine the size of the pipes required. He noted that staff would contact the school board and liaise with Mr. Gomes.

PH06/4-13

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8045 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

10.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8045 (RZ 05-308567)

(9671 / 9673 / 9675 / 9677 / 9679 General Currie Road; Applicant:  Richard Symington - Remax Real Estate Services)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/4-14

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8047 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH06/4-15

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8047 be adopted.

CARRIED

11.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8048 (RZ 04-274842)

(9751, 9731 and 9711 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  9751, 9731 and 9711 No. 2 Road)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant advised that he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH06/4-16

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8048 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH06/4-17

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:19 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, April 18^th, 2006

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

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