Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Derek Dang

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

Call to Order:

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

1.

Housing Agreement Bylaw 8687 (RZ 08-408104)

(9500 Odlin Road and 9399 Tomicki Avenue; Applicant:  Polygon Cambridge Park Homes Ltd.)

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Derek Dang declared himself to be in a potential conflict of interest as he owns property in the area and left the meeting (7:03 p.m.).

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/5-1

It was moved and seconded

That Housing Agreement Bylaw 8687 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Councillor Dang returned to the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

2.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8685 and Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 8686 (ZT 09-492885)

(6051 and 6071 River Road; Applicant:  Oval 3 Holdings Ltd. and Oval 4 Holdings Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

Anne Murray, Vice President, Community & Environment, Vancouver Airport Authority (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/5-2

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8685 and Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 8686 each be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8701 & Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw 8734 & Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8702 (RZ 09-460962)

(5200 Hollybridge Way, 6300, 6380, 6500, and a Portion of 6900 River Road, and a Portion of the River Road Right-of-Way between Hollybridge Way and Gilbert Road; Applicant: Oval 8 Holdings Ltd. (ASPAC Developments)

Applicant’s Comments:

In response to questions and concerns related to preservation and re-planting of heritage trees, and particularly about the removal and replacement plan of trees attributed to Samuel Brighouse along the existing River Road and on-site, John Ryan, ASPAC Developments, advised that the grade of the property would need to be raised, making it impossible to preserve the trees.  Two or three replacement trees would be planted for each tree removed. 

In response to whether the applicant was willing to replace each of the Samuel Brighouse Heritage trees with one mature Oak Tree at the existing spots, Mr. Ryan indicated that there was a plan for an underground parking structure in that area of the site. 

Mr. Ryan advised that the development had been planned to respond to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) and Heritage aspects of the site.  He would investigate if there had been any misinterpretations.

Comments were made about placing a plaque on the site to recognize the Brighouse family and re-using the wood from the Heritage Trees.

Written Submissions:

Anne Murray, Vice President, Community & Environment, Vancouver Airport Authority (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/5-3

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8701, Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw 8734, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8702 each be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Steves

4.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8698 (RZ 10-540854)

(10040 and 10060 Lassam Road; Applicant:  440363 BC Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/5-4

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8698 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8721 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8738 (RZ 09-506908)

(6331 and 6351 Cooney Road; Applicant:  W.T. Leung Architects Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

Using visual aids, the applicant provided an orientation of the project and responded to questions.

Written Submissions:

Kenneth Chan, 8288 Saba Road (Schedule 2)

Robert Link, 902 - 8288 Saba Road (Schedule 3)

Owners and Residents of 8288 Saba Road (Schedule 4)

Submissions from the floor:

Walter DeVries, 6280 Cooney Road, questioned how the proposed development would impact future rezoning for the properties located opposite and to the east of the proposed development.  He also expressed concern about the reduction of sunlight resulting to the existing buildings if similar buildings continue to be developed.  

Brian Jackson, Director of Development briefly explained the density allowance for the area as outlined in the City Centre Area Plan.  Mr. Jackson indicated that Mr. DeVries may contact him for further explanation. 

PH11/5-5

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8721 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8738 each be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH11/5-6

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8721 be adopted

CARRIED

6.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8746 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8747 (RZ 10-545529)

(7480 and 7500 Bridge Street; Applicant:  Rav Bains)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Jean James, 7420 Bridge Street, expressed concern regarding existing traffic problems on side roads and on Bridge Street including (i) congestion along the street from parked vehicles, making it difficult for drivers to pass each other; (ii) difficulties turning onto Granville Avenue; and (iii) lack of traffic control measures.

Victor Wei, Director, Transportation, advised that staff would investigate the delegation’s concerns.  Staff were also directed to consider whether congestion is created by townhouse residents who park on the street instead of in their designated tandem parking stalls. 

PH11/5-7

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8746 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8747 each be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH11/5-8

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8746 be adopted

CARRIED

7.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8750 (RZ 06-344606)

(22560, 22600, 22620 Gilley Road; Applicant:  Kaiman Enterprises Co. Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

Melvin Yap, Kaiman Enterprises Co. Ltd, advised that in response to vandalism and theft, the site had been cleared for visibility, and a thin coat of sand had been added to the site.  He also stated that since there is a maximum weight restriction in place on Gilley Road, excavation trucks are unable to utilize Gilley Road for preloading the site.

In response to a question about utilizing Gilley Road rather than Turner Street to provide the main access to the proposed development, Mr. Yap indicated he would be willing to consider this change. 

Written Submissions:

Wen Jun Ma, 22551 Rathburn Drive (Schedule 5)

Jeric Rodriguez, 5131 Turner Street (Schedule 6)

Jeanie Wong, 5151 Turner Street (Schedule 7)

Paul Ng, Richmond Resident (Schedule 8)

Wendy and George Walker, 4525 Fraserbank Place (Schedule 9)

Heather Kaplan, 22611 Gilley Road (Schedule 10)

56 signature petition indicating opposition to the proposal (Schedule 11)

Submissions from the floor:

Brent Baxter, 22600 Rathburn Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposal, expressing concerns about the impact of additional vehicles on the neighbourhood’s streets, which already have traffic concerns.  In addition he has already experienced damage to his fence and driveway as a result of pre-load activities related to the proposed development and was concerned about continuing damage.  Future elevations for the development and the related impact on his view were also concerns.

He queried the City’s role in assisting residents with the issues related to property damage resulting from construction.  

Mr. Jackson advised Mr. Baxter to address this issue directly with the applicant. 

Dori Whiteside, 22571 Rathburn Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposal and expressed the following concerns: (i) she has had to replace her driveway twice as a result of damages during pre-load activities; (ii) the vibrations could be felt when the pre-load materials were being loaded; (iii) her fence and gate had been replaced; (iv) the impact on the neighbourhood of the additional 35-70 vehicles owned by residents of the proposed townhouse units.

Carrie Murray, 22500 McClinton, submitted a petition signed by 56 area residents in opposition to the proposed development.  Ms. Murray showed pictures of damage to several houses in the neighbourhood and expressed the following concerns: (i) the proposed development would be the first townhouse parcel on Gilley Road, all other homes on Gilley Road were single-family; (ii) the proposed development would be the first townhouse complex fronting on an interior neighbourhood street rather than an arterial road; and (iii) property damages as a result of unstable soil conditions in the neighbourhood including large dips and severe cracks in driveways, and tilting of homes.

Chris Sullen 5260 Turner Street, spoke in opposition to the proposal, stating that the neighbourhood was built on a bog and had started to dip over the years.  He expressed concerns related to traffic congestion as well as issues related to parking and queried where the residents of the proposed development would park.  In conclusion, Mr. Sullen suggested that consideration be given to developing Gilley Road.

Lawrence Ho, 22460 Rathburn Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposal, and expressed concerns related to the additional traffic from the proposed development, believing that the main access should be from Gilley Road.

Sambhu Reddy, 5340 Turner Street, stated that he had repaired his sidewalk and the back of his house.

The Mayor acknowledged the conclusion of the first round of speakers. The following speakers then addressed Council for a second time on new information.

Brent Baxter queried if a soil condition report had been completed for the proposed development, and suggested that structural high density styrofoam be given consideration as fill material.

Lawrence Ho expressed his belief that pre-load activities on the site had taken place approximately one year ago, not four or five years ago as mentioned by the applicant.

Carrie Murray stated that she would be in support of the proposed development if the applicant makes provision for vehicle access from Gilley Road and strictly pedestrian access to and from Turner Street and Rathburn Drive.

PH11/5-9

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Kaiman Enterprises Co. Ltd. for a rezoning at 22560, 22600, 22620 Gilley Road be referred back to staff for further review of the following:

(i)

routing of traffic through the neighbourhood;

(ii)

soil and fill conditions in the neighbourhood generally, and specific to the proposed project;

(iii)

vehicle access to the site from Gilley Road during construction and on a permanent basis;

(iv)

other options for development of this site, including the pros and cons of the type of fill required for a townhouse project compared to construction of single family houses; and

(v)

parking and fill arrangements in existing townhouse developments in the Lower Westminster Area that have incorporated parking on the first level, underneath the residences.

CARRIED

8.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8760 (Minor Health Service in Certain Industrial Zones)

(Various Industrial Zones in Richmond; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

None.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/5-10

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8760 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Steves 

PH11/5-11

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8760 be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Steves 

ADJOURNMENT

PH11/5-12

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:15 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, May 16, 2011.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

City Clerk’s Office (Gail Johnson)