January 20, 2014 - 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 Malcolm Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m.

1.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9082
(Location:  7491 Lindsay Road; Applicant:  0868256 BC Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/1-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9082 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9083
(Location:  11580 Cambie Road; Applicant:  Pacific Land Group)

Applicant’s Comments:

Brent Tedford, Pacific Land Group, stated that the Arbuthnot Group is a local family-owned operator of liquor outlets and pubs since 1975.   They currently operate four retail stores in the lower mainland.  They have an excellent staff training program and a near perfect record with the Liquor Control and Licensing Board.  Since 1975 they have had only one infraction from the Liquor Board.  Impacts to traffic and parking have been evaluated by a Transportation Engineer and no concerns were noted.  Also, he noted that extensive polling was conducted on site which indicated 80% support for the relocation of the liquor store license from the Sheraton Four Points Hotel to the Cambie Plaza Shopping Centre.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Walia, a local liquor store owner, stated that he was not opposed to the liquor store but raised a concern with the location based on his personal research for his own store.  He was of the understanding that the location was not a desirable location due to the neighbouring school, park and church.  Therefore, based on such information, he did not pursue this particular location for his own store.  In his opinion, Mr. Walia stated that nothing had changed and the area remains sensitive with a busy park and school located nearby.

Darryn Young, Richmond resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed application.   Mr. Young was of the opinion that the subject site was not suitable for a liquor store due to its proximity to a park, school, and church.

PH14/1-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9083 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/1-2 was not called as clarification was requested from staff regarding changes that may have affected this type of rezoning application.

Wayne Craig, Director of Development, stated that in terms of City policy nothing had changed related to the liquor store criteria.  The City had received one previous application for a liquor store in the area.  Public consultation during the previous application indicated that there was overwhelming opposition from the community.  The public consultation conducted with this application indicated that there was support from a segment of the community for a liquor store at this location.

Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the application.  Generally, members of Council supported the proposal as Cambie Road and No. 5 Road would provide an adequate buffer and the retail outlet would not pose any danger to the area.  Council members opposed to the proposed development expressed concern that by approving the exception to the City guidelines with respect to proximity to school and park facilities it could be perceived as being unfair to those businesses that comply with the guidelines and has the potential to open the door for similar applications.

In reply to a query regarding any decision of Council on the previous application, Mr. Craig advised that the previous application was withdrawn by the applicant after the public consultation period and this did not come before Council.   He noted that the distance from schools and parks are regulated by a policy adopted by Council and not a City bylaw.

Discussion continued concerning referring the policy to staff for review of the location of liquor outlets.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/1-2 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Au opposed.

PH14/1-3

It was moved and seconded

That the policy regarding “Guidelines for Free-Standing Licensee Retail Store (LRS) Rezoning Applications” be referred to staff to review the location of liquor outlets and report back following the introduction of the revised Provincial guidelines for liquor outlets.

The question on Resolution No. PH 14/1-3 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the merits of the referral to amend the policy as the guidelines regulate both retail stores and pubs.  Members suggested that in light of pending changes in Provincial legislation related to liquor licensing the referral was redundant.  Mr. Craig stated that should the Provincial legislation related to liquor retail outlets be revised staff would revisit the City policy.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/1-3 was then called and it was CARRIED.

3.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9085, OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9086, AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9087
(Location:  9051 and 9055 Dayton Avenue; Applicant:  Yamamoto Architecture Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Ray Luetzen, 8351 Heather Street (Schedule 1)

Charles and Irene Webster, 8291 Heather Street (Schedule 2)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/1-4

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9085; Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9086; and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9087 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed:  Cllr. Barnes

Cllr. Steves

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9088
(Location:  8951 Heather Street; Applicant:  Kulwinder Pooni)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Peter Lam, 9211 Francis Road (Schedule 3)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/1-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9088 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/1-5 was not called as staff was directed to inform Mr. Lam of the varying lot widths in the area.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/1-5 was then called and it was CARRIED.

5.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9089
(Location:  16540 River Road; Applicant:  Virdi Pacific Holdings Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to answer questions.

Written Submissions:

Doris Lougheed, 19000 River Road (Schedule 4)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/1-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9089 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Barnes

Cllr. Steves

ADJOURNMENT

PH14/1-7

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:35 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, January 20, 2014.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

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