Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Present:

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

Gail Johnson, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Cynthia Chen

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor McNulty opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m.

1.

Proposed Single-Family Lot Size Policy (Sections 21-4-7 & 22-4-7)

PH08/5-01

It was moved and seconded

That the following recommendation be forwarded to the next Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall:

That the following new Single-Family Lot Size Policy be adopted:

“That properties within the area generally bounded by Blundell Road, No. 1 Road, Francis Road, and West Dyke Trail in Section 21-4-7 and 22-4-7 (shown on Attachment 8 to the report dated March 3, 2008, from the Director of Development), be restricted to rezoning and subdivision in accordance with the provisions of “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” with the exception of existing duplex lots which may be subdivided into two (2) lots.”

CARRIED

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8343 (RZ 07-361266)

(7140 Railway Avenue; Applicant:  Orion Estates Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant indicated that he was available to answer any questions which may arise.

Written Submissions:

Karen McDonal, #24 – 7111 Lynnwood Drive (Schedule 1)

Helen Wiacek, #48 – 7088 Lynnwood Drive (Schedule 2)

Lillian Kerry Tse, #48 – 7111 Lynnwood Drive (Schedule 3)

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. George Kehayas, 7151 Lindsay Road, referred to the lane located at the rear of the properties fronting Lindsay Road and questioned when access through to Railway Avenue would be provided.  He noted that pedestrian access was currently available through the subject property to Railway Avenue. 

Mr. Kehayas also commented on the need for stop signs, etc., as the result of the construction of a cul-de-sac in the area which now allowed motor vehicle traffic to travel along Lindsay Road without interruption.  He referred to the proposed construction of a townhouse complex on the subject property, and questioned how parking would be provided.  Mr. Kehayas voiced concern that the existing residents in the area would lose on-street parking to the residents in the new development.

The Director of Development, Brian Jackson, responded to the issues raised by Mr. Kehayas.

Mr. Bill Stillwill, representing the developer, advised that a three metre wide pedestrian access would be provided across the subject property, with the City being responsible for maintenance of this walkway.  With respect to the provision of parking, advice was given that on-site parking would be provided for each unit and that two visitor parking spaces would also be provided. 

PH08/5-02

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8343 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8242 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8046 (RZ 05-301844)

(9391 Alberta Road; Applicant:  Harry Pargat Singh Tatla)

Applicant’s Comments:

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

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH08/5-03

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8242 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8046 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH08/5-04

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8242 be adopted.

CARRIED

4.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8345 (RZ 06-348772)

(5640 Blundell Road; Applicant:  Timothy C.W. Tse)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant indicated that he was available to answer any questions which arose.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH08/5-05

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8345 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH08/5-06

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:13 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 21^st, 2008.

Acting Mayor (Councillor Bill McNulty)

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