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

1.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8419 (RZ 08-421756)

(11551 Williams Road; Applicant:  Ajit Thaliwal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Paul Stoneman, 9851 Seacastle Drive, expressed concern related to unauthorized living accommodations and the number of families moving into new single-family homes in the area of Williams Road and No. 5 Road.  He spoke of traffic congestion and the lack of parking in the area as a result of garages being converted into living space.  Mr. Stoneman was of the opinion that the current zoning bylaw does not address the need for additional parking when a lot is subdivided.  He was also concerned about the impact the higher density in the area is having on the local elementary school.  Mr. Stoneman asked that this application be postponed until planning staff address some of the concerns he expressed.

PH08/11-1

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8419 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH08/11-2

It was moved and seconded

That staff investigate the validity of conditions potentially created by the increase in density in the area of Williams Road and No. 5 Road such as (i) increased traffic congestion; (ii) increased parking on arterial roads and adjacent side roads including Seacote Road; (iii) unauthorized conversion of garages into residential space; (iv) unsafe sidewalks for pedestrians caused by continual construction activity; and (v) overcrowding at Woodward Elementary School.

CARRIED

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8420 (RZ 07-398903)

(11131 & 11151 Williams Road; Applicant:  Parm Dhinjal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Paul Stoneman, 9851 Seacastle Drive, indicated that his comments for this proposal echoed those made under Item 1.

PH08/11-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8420 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8434 (RZ 07-380166)

(5011 Moncton Street; Applicant:  450470 BC Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not in attendance.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH08/11-4

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8434 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH08/11-5

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:24 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, November 17, 2008.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer,

City Clerk’s Office (Gail Johnson)