July 21, 2014 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

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 8789 (RZ 10-552482)
(Location:  3391, 3411, 3451 No. 4 Road and Lot B, NWD PLAN 14909; Applicant:  Tien Sher Land Investment Group Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/7-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8789 be given third reading.

CARRIED

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9136 (RZ 13-649999)
(Location:  9580, 9600, 9620, 9626, 9660, 9680 Alexandra Road; Applicant:  Am-Pri Developments (2012) Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/7-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9136 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9138 (RZ 13-643436)
(Location:  3471 Chatham Street; Applicant:  Cotter Architects Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1), Rob Whetter, ZGF Cotter Architects Inc., provided an overview of the proposed project and highlighted the following:

§   since the initial rezoning application, the design has changed due to consultations with the Planning Committee, the Public Art Advisory Committee and the Heritage Commission;

§   the revised plan is consistent with the Steveston Area Plan and the Sakamoto Guidelines;

§   the on-site parking exceeds the minimum requirement for this residential and commercial site;

§   the site will be upgraded to include new curbs, sidewalks, a boulevard, street trees and a new water main;

§   the proposed development is in keeping with the existing form and character of the neighbourhood;  

§   due to privacy concerns, the west facing balconies have been reduced;

§   the proposed development is designed for senior citizens and therefore, an elevator will be installed to make the building fully accessible;

§   the roof deck will be setback, in order to ensure privacy for neighbouring residents; and

§   the art panels previously displayed on the former G&F Financial building will be incorporated into the design of the proposed new development.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Whetter stated that Cotter Architects Inc. is working with staff to determine the best location for the proposed elevator.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Brent Greig, 3646 Garry Street (Schedule 2)

(b)

Ed Katai, 11211 2^nd Avenue (Schedule 3)

(c)

George and Nadyne Montgomery, 4171 Tucker Avenue (Schedule 4)

(d)

Brian and Wendy Oseki, 11220 7^th Avenue (Schedule 5)

(e)

Kyle Samules, 3688 Chatham Street (Schedule 6)

(f)

Krish Dass, 3688 Chatham Street (Schedule 7)

(g)

Greg Antonyk, 3688 Chatham Street (Schedule 8)

(h)

Andy Stokes, 3688 Chatham Street (Schedule 9)

(i)

Stephen Pink, 3688 Chatham Street (Schedule 10)

(j)

Brian R. Purcell, 2-11991 5^th Avenue (Schedule 11)

(k)

Gary and Deborah Harris, 8400 Seafair Drive (Schedule 12)

(l)

Garry and Rosa Guy, 16248 Lincoln Woods Court, Surrey (Schedule 13)

(m)

Rocky, Address not provided (Schedule 14)

(n)

Kathleen Beaumont, 6415 London Road (Schedule 15)

(o)

E.E. Straforelli, 11995 4^th Avenue (Schedule 16)

Submissions from the floor:

Stephen Pink, 3688 Chatham Street, spoke in favour of the proposed development and stated that he believed that Steveston needs more professional retail space.

Kathleen Beaumont, 6415 London Road, spoke in support of the proposed development; however, she expressed concern with regard to the lack of setbacks in Steveston rezoning projects.

XXXX, XXXX, spoke in favour of the proposed project as XXXX was of the opinion that growth and change are necessary, and XXXX was pleased to see that shadow line diagrams were included in the proposal.

Erin Hodder, 11931 3^rd Avenue, spoke in support of the proposed development as she believed it will be a welcome addition to the Steveston community.

Janie Slye, 11911 3^rd Avenue, spoke in favour of the proposed development as she was pleased to see a new development on the subject project, which will include the iconic art panels from the former G&F Financial.

Ken Yoshikawa, 3571 Richmond Street, spoke in support of the proposed development as he believed it will add high quality commercial and residential space.

Emily Deboer, 10351 Springhill Crescent, spoke in favour of the proposed development and was of the opinion that the building will provide much needed accessibility, particularly for seniors. Also, she wished to see the elevator provide access to all floors of the building, including the rooftop.

Sam Virani, 3451 Springfield Drive, spoke in support of the proposed development.

Edith Turner, 3411 Chatham Street, read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 17). Ms. Turner was of the opinion that the proposed development is too large for the lot size; and does not compliment the character of the neighbourhood. Also, she expressed concern with regard to the proposed setbacks, noting they should be increased.

Ralph Turner, 3411 Chatham Street, read from his submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 18). Mr. Turner spoke in opposition to the proposed development, as he was of the opinion that the proposed building was too high and too dense for this area. He believed that this proposed development does not fit into the character of the neighbourhood.

Loren Slye, 11911 3^rd Avenue, spoke in favour of the proposed development as he believed that it will add to the character of Steveston.

PH14/7-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9138 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH14/7-3 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the need to strengthen the Sakamoto Guidelines and how the proposed development meets the City’s standards.

The question on Resolution PH 14/7-3 was then called and it was CARRIED.

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9157 (RZ 13-650616)
(Location:  5280/5300 Moncton Street; Applicant:  Barbara Stylianou)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/7-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9157 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH14/7-5

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:01 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 21, 2014.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Michelle Jansson)