April 15, 2013 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Michelle Jansson, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

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

1.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 8997 (RZ 12-623032)

(Location:  8651/8671 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  Gursher S. Randhawa)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH13/4-1

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8997 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 9005 (RZ 11-586988)

(Location:  7175 and 7191 Moffatt Road; Applicant:  Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Marina and Tim Rokas, 7175 Moffatt Road (Schedule 1)

(b)

Peter Hao, 75-7151 Moffatt Road (Schedule 2)

Wayne Craig, Director of Development, addressed each of the concerns raised in the correspondence as follows:

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the Arborist Report recommended that the eight (8) on-site trees be removed based on poor health condition and structural defects;

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replacement of the eight (8) trees will be secured through the Development Permit process at a 2:1 ratio;

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all 19 trees on the adjacent properties will be protected through the redevelopment; and

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a contract with the Arborist for monitoring during the construction period is a condition of the Development Permit.

Submissions from the floor:

Wiehong Chen, 7-7231 Moffatt Road, opposed the project due to her concern with:  (i) the loss of green space; (ii) the Tree Survey Report; (iii) the increased traffic and safety issues for Richmond Secondary School students; (iv) the loss of street parking; and (v) the impact to the quality of life for current residents.

In response to the aforementioned concerns Mr. Craig noted that the proposed development is similar to existing uses in the area and is consistent with the Official Community Plan. The proposed rezoning increases the density modestly to be in keeping with the City Centre Area Plan. The proposal was reviewed by the Transportation Division and a traffic study was not required; however, the development does provide parking for the residents in excess of the Zoning Bylaw requirements and provides two (2) visitor parking spaces.  It was further noted that full landscape drawings will be required through the Development Permit process at which time the neighbouring property owners will receive notice of the Development Permit Panel meeting.

PH13/4-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9005 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 9006 (RZ 12-605932)

(Location:  11351 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  Frances S. Zukewich)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Charles Scott, 8360 Granville Avenue, stated the application was to change the Zoning at 11351 No. 2 Road from RS1/E to RS2/C to allow the property to be divided into two (2) equal lots.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH13/4-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9006 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH13/4-4

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:17 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 15, 2013.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
City Clerk’s Office (Michelle Jansson)