Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Harold Steves

Gail Johnson, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang

Call to Order:

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

1.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8455 (RZ 08-434507)

(3051 Catalina Crescent; Applicant:  Robin and Jane MacFarlane)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Margaret Holdsworth, 3040 Douglas Crescent;

(b)

Cynthia Lussier, Planning Assistant, City of Richmond (Schedule 1); and

(c)

Robert Allan, 2120 Hudson Avenue (Schedule 2).

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH09/4-1

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8455 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8476 (RZ 08-447003)

(5151/5171 Merganser Drive; Applicant:  Balbir K Purewal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH09/4-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8476 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt declared herself to be in a potential conflict of interest as she has an interest in property that is the subject of Item 3, and left the meeting (7:12 p.m.).

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8488 (RZ 05-317846)

(8420 Westminster Highway and 6140, 6160, 6180 Cooney Road; Applicant:  ATI Investments Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

Wing Leung, Architect, with the aid of a model, gave an overview of the proposed development.  He indicated that the proposed development will (i) extend to Cooney Road, the east-west lane that runs parallel to Westminster Highway; (ii) widen Westminster Highway and Cooney Road; (iii) provide a monetary contribution toward the City’s Affordable Housing Reserve; and (iv) integrate Public Art.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Anna Lukawska, #203 – 8400 Ackroyd Road;

(b)

Elzbieta Wronska, #53 – 4700 Francis Road;

(c)

Johnny Day, #1105 – 6119 Cooney Road;

(d)

Lorraine Day, #1105 – 6119 Cooney Road;

(e)

Chen family, #4 – 8440 Westminster Highway (Schedule 3);

(f)

A Yekta, #305 – 6119 Cooney Road (Schedule 4);

(g)

Min Shi, #1304 – 6119 Cooney Road (Schedule 5);

(h)

Soheila Salahi, #305 – 6119 Cooney Road (Schedule 6); and

(i)

Esther Leung, 8280 Westminster Highway (Schedule 7).

Submissions from the floor:

Ron Philips, #5 – 8440 Westminster Highway, spoke in opposition to the proposed development which will be back to back with his garden and was concerned with the number of changes occurring around his neighbourhood.

Liz Bellai, owner of two units in 8440 Westminster Highway, was opposed to the proposed 10-storey development, and expressed concern about view loss, the lane between the proposed project and her building, and the affect on the garden for her unit.

Oscar Panahi, #9 – 8440 Westminster Highway, spoke in opposition to the proposed application, citing concerns with a single site access point.  Mr. Panahi noted that his building anticipated using a portion of the lane to develop further parking amenities for the residents of 8440 Westminster Highway.  He spoke of current parking and traffic issues in the lane and was concerned about unwanted activities and pedestrian safety in the proposed extended lane.

Mark Allman, #1 – 8440 Westminster Highway, was opposed to the proposed development, and was concerned with a single site access point.  He believed that the access point was too close to the busy intersection of Westminster Highway and Cooney Road.  Mr. Allman further commented on the current lane’s traffic issues, and expressed concerns with additional laneway traffic violations, and congestion.

In response to the issues raised by the long term neighbours, the applicant was encouraged to meet with them and address their concerns with sensitivity.

PH09/4-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8488 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH09/4-4

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:58 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 20, 2009.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

City Clerk’s Office (Gail Johnson)