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 Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Harold Steves

Gail Johnson, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

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

1.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8731 (RZ 10-544622)

(7140/7160 Beecham Road; Applicant:  Mohinder Gill)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/7-1

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8731 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8765 (RZ 10-529089)

(7980 Broadmoor Boulevard; Applicant: Zhi Yong Chen)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions.

Written Submissions:

Bev Green, 9791 Bates Road (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH11/7-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8765 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8768 (RZ 08-422838)

(9731 and 9751 Cambie Road; Applicant: Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to questions

Written Submissions:

Susan Boyce, 17-9800 Kilby Drive (Schedule 2)

Charles Wing-Kwok Lo, 3850 McKay Drive (Schedule 3)

Gualberto Kalaw and Stefano Kalaw, 3838 McKay Drive (Schedule 4)

Submissions from the floor:

John Cooper, #9-9800 Kilby Drive, spoke about his concerns regarding: (i) three storey wood framed townhouse units in the Oaks neighbourhood, an area that features two or one storey residences, would change the nature of the area; (ii) the grade of the proposed townhouse development will be 3 to 3.5 feet below the townhouse development that he resides in; and (iii) there are derelict homes at 9731 and 9751 Cambie Road, that are overgrown by trees and shrubs, and the retaining walls that form the foundation of the property’s fencing is compromised by the root systems of the neglected landscaping.

Stefano Kalaw, 3838 McKay Drive expressed his concern that: (i) due to construction of the proposed townhouse units, there could be a repeat of sewer backups that have occurred previously in his neighbourhood; (ii) there could be structural damage to his home, and an independent firm of engineers should conduct an assessment of his home’s structural integrity; and (iii) the subject site’s access is located in an accident prone area and if more vehicles in the area led to more vehicular accidents, it was likely that a car could end up in his backyard.

The speaker was requested to speak with staff upon conclusion of the Public Hearing regarding his concerns.

The applicant advised that during the construction phase the trees on site would be monitored to ensure they are not damaged. He added that the subject site’s grade would be kept low to ensure it was compatible with that of the single-family dwellings in the area; and to enhance the survival of trees on site.

In response to a query, Mr. Cheng indicated the development would not be feasible if current tandem parking arrangements were changed to side-by-side parking.

It was noted that the developer’s insurance would provide adequate coverage for damage to neighbouring properties, during construction.

The applicant was requested to distribute his business card to both speakers.

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

Mr. Kalaw requested that traffic patterns and parking issues be further investigated due to concerns that visitors to the proposed townhouse units would choose to park on area streets and in area cul-de-sacs, instead of on the subject site.

Mr. Cooper expressed concern that students walking to and from area elementary schools would choose to do so on the walkway to the west of the subject site, and their safety may be compromised where the walkway meets Cambie Road.

PH11/7-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8768 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

ADJOURNMENT

PH11/7-4

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:40 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, July 18, 2011.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

City Clerk’s Office (Gail Johnson)