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.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8692 (RZ 07-397063)

(8600 Park Road; Applicant: Saffron Homes Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/6-6-1

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8692 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8739 (RZ 10-545919)

(8691, 8711, 8731, 8751, 8771 and 8791 Williams Road; Applicant:  Paul Tang and Tony Chen)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Jennifer C. Chao, 8740 Pigott Road spoke in opposition to the application and expressed concern regarding (i) the increase in density and traffic in the Williams Road and Garden City Road neighbourhood; (ii) the decrease of privacy to single-home owners from the proposed townhouse units; and (iii) shadowing of yards as a result of townhouse construction.

Ms. Chao submitted a letter that outlined her concern (attached to these Minutes as Schedule 1) as well as a petition signed by residents of the Pigott Road neighbourhood in opposition to the application featuring 33 signatures (attached to these Minutes as Schedule 2).

XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XX, expressed concern that privacy for those who live in single-family homes to the north of the subject site would be impacted.

Staff was directed to ensure that, during the development permit process, residents in the vicinity of the proposed development would be made aware of the applicant’s landscaping plan.

The applicant advised that he would work with staff and with neighbours of the subject site, acknowledging the need for good communication among neighbours.

PH11/6-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8739 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8740 (RZ 10-555818)

(8211/8231 Lundy Road; Applicant: Ajit Thaliwal & Gurmeet Malhi)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/6-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8740 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8743 (Housekeeping Amendments – Third Set)

(All of Richmond; Applicant: City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

Brian Jackson, Director of Development, was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

Sharon Doucelin, 4911 Pendlebury Road (Schedule 3)

Submissions from the floor:

Ms. Lerner, 12633 No. 2 Road, spoke in opposition to (i) reducing the minimum percentage of a lot restricted to landscaping with live plan material; and (ii) reducing the maximum percentage of a lot occupied by buildings, structures and non-porous surfaces by 5% in all standard townhouse zones, and in three site specific townhouse zones. She stated her concerns regarding surface runoff of rainwater, and the overloading of storm sewers and pumping stations.    

Ms. Lerner believed that the City should enforce its bylaws and she was in favour of retaining the status quo.

PH11/6-4

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8743 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. H. Steves

PH11/6-5

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8743 be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. H. Steves

5.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8757 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8748 (RZ 10-534751)

(9251 and 9291 Alexandra Road; Applicant:  F ADAB Architects Inc.)

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Derek Dang declared himself to be in a potential conflict of interest as he co-owns 9291 Alexandra Road and left the meeting (7:49 p.m.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to question.

Written Submissions:

Zhe Wang, 408-9299 Tomicki Avenue (Schedule 4)

Submissions from the floor:

Mathias Hirsch, 9311 Alexandra Road, advised that he is the owner of both the lot to the east of the subject site (9231 Alexandra Road), and to the west of the subject site (9311 Alexandra Road) and he stated his concern that the proposed development will split his property. He was approached by the developer but believed he was not offered fair market value for his property and no further negotiation took place.

The applicant, Mr. Sandhu, accompanied by Architect Marko Ciello, advised that attempts had been made to assemble a larger lot for the application under discussion, but that Mr. Hirsch indicated his desire to sell his lots for 30% more than market value.

Using visual aids Mr. Ciello provided an overview of the project.

PH11/6-6

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8757 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8748 each be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH11/6-7

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8757 be adopted.

CARRIED

Councillor Dang returned to the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

6.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8756 (RZ 10-549144)

(11951/11971 Montego Street; Applicant: Kulwinder S Kandola & Kulvir S Uppal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/6-8

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8756 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

7.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8759 (RZ 10-519918)

(7500, 7520, 7540 and 7560 St. Albans Road; Applicant: Western St. Albans Venture Ltd.)

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt and Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt declared themselves to be in a potential conflict of interest as they reside on the property adjacent to the subject site and left the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

Margaret Matthews and Ryan Plato, 1856 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam, and 7800 St. Albans Road, Richmond (Schedule 5)

Letter from Brian J. Jackson, Director of Development, City of Richmond (Schedule 6)

Adolf Schroeder, 117-8580 General Currie Road (Schedule 7)

Bev Johnston, 229-8520 General Currie Road (Schedule 8)

Submissions from the floor:

Cory Ng, 8500 General Currie Road stated his opposition to the application and expressed concern that the high density designation of the proposed development would lead to overcrowding of the neighbourhood, lack of privacy to current residents, an increase in enrolment at local day care facilities and schools, and safety hazards on the neighbourhood roads as a result of an increase in traffic.

In addition, he stated that the meeting notice arrived too late for him to canvas the neighbourhood to learn of any concerns.

Kay Ogilvie, 326-8520 General Currie Road queried (i) whether the ground level of the proposed development would be built at three feet below the street level, and would reduce the height of the building substantially in order to provide light to the existing adjacent residences; (ii) the design of the roof of the proposed development; (iii) tree replacement on the subject site; and (iv) how would the subject site be kept free of debris during the construction phase. Mr. Jackson responded to the speaker’s questions.

Bev Johnston, 229-8520 General Currie Road, objected to the removal of trees from the property, and was also concerned about the hours of construction allowed under the City’s bylaw.

A resident of Queen’s Gate requested and received information on the height of the project and placement of fill on the site.

A resident of 8520 General Currie Road requested and received information about the height of the proposed townhouses and expressed concern about noise during construction.

The applicants then provided a review of the proposed landscaping plan and agreed to provide a contact number at the site should residents have any concerns.

PH11/6-9

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8759 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt and Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting at 8:46 p.m.

8.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8761 (ZT11-567151)

(11900 No. 1 Road; Applicant:  GBL Architects Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/6-10

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8761 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

9.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8763 (RZ 10-554759)

(9791, 9811 Ferndale Road and 6071 6091, 6131 No. 4 Road; Applicant:  Am-Pri Construction Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/6-11

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8763 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH11/6-12

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:51 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, June 20, 2011.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

City Clerk’s Office (Gail Johnson)