Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Chak Au

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Linda McPhail

Gail Johnson, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Harold Steves

Call to Order:

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

1.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8879 (RZ 09-506904)

(Location: 5440 Hollybridge Way; Applicant: Hollybridge Limited Partnership)

Applicant’s Comments:

David Jacobson, Development Manager, Intracorp, representing the applicant, spoke briefly about the proposed project and indicated he was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

(a)

David Jacobson, Development Manager, Intracorp (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH12/8-1

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8879 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8906 (RZ 11-588104)

(Location: 9000 General Currie Road; Applicant: Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH12/8-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8906 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8918 (RZ 11-591939)

(Location: 9091, 9111 and 9131 Beckwith Road; Applicant: Traschet Holdings Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH12/8-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8918 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8925 (RZ 11-590114)

(Location: 9691 Alberta Road; Applicant: Cotter Architects Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Peter Ng, 6300 Birch Street (Schedule 2)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH12/8-4

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8925 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8926 (RZ 11-587764)

(Location: 9040 and 9060/9080 No. 2 Road; Applicant: Yamamoto Architecture Inc.)

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Derek Dang declared himself to be in a potential conflict of interest because he owns property in the area, and left the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Harvey Yee, owner of 6008 and 6028 Francis Road, queried about the proposed Public Right of Passage that is on his property as indicated on Attachment 2 of the staff report and commented on the proposed development’s elevations, citing concern in regards to privacy. 

Also, Mr. Yee queried about the proposed parking and whether the proposed development is consistent with the upcoming 2041 Official Community Plan. 

To assist Mr. Yee with his concerns, staff was directed to notify him when the proposed development is scheduled for consideration by the Development Permit Panel.

PH12/8-5

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8926 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

6.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8929 (RZ 11-596490)

(Location: 8200, 8220, 8280 and 8300 No. 1 Road; Applicant: Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Mr. Craig referenced his memorandum dated August 29, 2012 regarding the proposed development (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 3).  He spoke of the various revisions to the proposed development as a result of the concerns cited by residents at the July 17, 2012 Planning Committee meeting.  In particular, Mr. Craig stated that staff examined the proposed access location in relation to Pacemore Avenue and responded to concerns regarding the relocation of visitor parking stalls, shadowing impacts to the existing back yards of houses and options to relocate the outdoor amenity space.  Also, he stated that Transportation staff reviewed the proposed access location at the north property line and recommended maintaining this access as it is the safest.  Mr. Craig noted the design will continue to be refined through the Development Permit process.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Memorandum from Wayne Craig, Program Coordinator – Development, City of Richmond (Schedule 3)

Submissions from the floor:

Teri Barkwell, 8251 Coldfall Court, stated that she was pleased to see some of the various revisions to the proposed development.  Ms. Barkwell cited concern regarding the design of the proposed project and was advised that the Development Permit Panel manages design development concerns.  She stated that she was not pleased to see tandem parking along the No. 1 Road frontage as she was concerned with the additional vehicular fumes.  Ms. Barkwell further commented on traffic concerns, stating that she was concerned that visitors and residents of the proposed development may utilize the cul-de-sac her home fronts for overflow parking.

Jo Ann Steed, 8311 Coldfall Court, spoke of hedge that is located on the proposed development site and stated that she wished to see the hedge retained in an effort to minimize traffic noise and vehicular fumes.

Staff was directed to advise the speakers of the date when the application is scheduled for consideration at the Development Permit Panel and also monitor the traffic situation in the area.  In addition, staff is to advise those who have provided correspondence of the changes made to date.

PH12/8-6

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8929 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

7.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8736 (Basic Universal Housing Features)

(Location: Entire City of Richmond; Applicant: City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

Mr. Craig was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH12/8-7

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8736 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH12/8-8

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8736 be adopted.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH12/8-9

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:31p.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 Wednesday, September 5, 2012.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

City Clerk’s Office (Gail Johnson)