June 17, 2013 - Minutes

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 Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Michelle Jansson, Acting Corporate Officer

Call to Order:

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

1.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9011 (RZ 13-628035)

(Location:  8960 Heather Street; Applicant:  Ajit Thaliwal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Dr. Takashi Sato, 8940 Heather Street (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

Ayman Kallas, 9291 Francis Road, spoke regarding a concern that two trees located on his property (identified as F and G on Attachment 4 of the report) would not survive the construction and requested the trees be protected by all means possible.

In response to queries Wayne Craig, Director of Development, assured Council and Mr. Kallas that the City requires the developer to follow appropriate guidelines to ensure the trees identified in the Arborist’s report are protected, and that a Certified Arborist monitors the project through to one year after construction completion.  Staff is not aware of any incidents where trees being retained on an adjacent property have resulted in any damage to the foundation to the new construction.

Mohammad Kallas, 9291 Francis Road, stated his concern that a tree on his family’s property would be pruned to the property line which would result in the destruction of the tree after pruning.  Mr. Kallas also expressed concern with the 1.2 metre side yard setback.

Mr. Craig noted that no building plans have been submitted for this proposal, but staff can request further information from the applicant. It was further noted that the minimum 1.2 metre side yard setback applies to the property regardless of whether or not the lot is subdivided.

PH13/6-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9011 be given second and third readings.

The question was not called on resolution PH13/6-1 as the applicant was advised to be mindful in the design of the residential lots and to work with the adjacent neighbours throughout the development.  The question was then called and was CARRIED.

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9019 (RZ 12-617804)
(Location:  10640/10660 Bird Road; Applicant:  Ajeet Johl and Paskash K. Johl)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not available.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH13/6-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9019 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9023

(Location:  Agriculture (AG) Zone; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH13/6-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9023 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH13/6-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9023 be adopted.

CARRIED

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9025 (RZ 11-591331)
(Location:  9591 Patterson Road; Applicant:  Narinder Patara)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH13/6-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9025 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9026 (RZ 12-598660)
(Location:  10291 Bird Road; Applicant:  Harvinder Mattu and Ganda Singh)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not available.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH13/6-6

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9026 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH13/6-7

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:25 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 17, 2013.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

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