September 2, 2014 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Hanieh Berg, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Councillor Chak Au

Call to Order:

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

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CORPORATE OFFICER

PH14/8-1

It was moved and seconded

That Hanieh Berg be appointed as Acting Corporate Officer as provided under Section 148 of the Community Charter for the purposes of this meeting.

CARRIED

1.

richmond zoning bylaw 8500, amendment bylaw 9146 (RZ 13-644887)
(Location:  8600 and 8620 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  Balandra Development Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

Wayne Fougere, Architect, accompanied by Clive Alladin, Balandra Development, provided an overview of the proposed variances, which include (i) a front yard setback reduction, (ii) the replacement of seven standard parking stalls with small car stalls, and (iii) a reduction in the minimum lot width. Mr. Fougere noted that the proposed development will be two-storeys with some units having an attic that would face the internal courtyard. Mr. Fougere commented on privacy concerns, noting that a cedar hedge will be planted along the eastern frontage to address any overlook concerns and to provide screening.

In response to queries from Council, Mr. Fougere noted that if the front yard setback relaxation and the replacement of standard parking stalls with small car stalls were not granted, further design development could address these matters. However, Mr. Fougere stated that the reduction in the minimum lot width is necessary for the proposed development to proceed.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Walter Xinlong Song, 8628 No. 2 Road (Dated August 24, 2014) (Schedule 1)

(b)

Walter Xinlong Song, 8628 No. 2 Road (Dated August 26, 2014) (Schedule 2)

(c)

Kam Cheung, 8551 Delaware Road (Schedule 3)

(d)

Yin Wong, 8591 Delaware Road (Schedule 4)

(e)

Steve Wei, 8571 Delaware Road (Schedule 5)

(f)

Hui Yin, 8526 No. 2 Road (Schedule 6)

(g)

Wayne Fougere, 2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver (Schedule 7)

(h)

Andersen Lau, 8680 No. 2 Road (Schedule 8)

(i)

Delaware Road Homeowners Petition (Dated August 28, 2014) (Schedule 9)

(j)

No. 2 Road Homeowners Petition (Dated August 29, 2014) (Schedule 10)

Submissions from the floor:

David Underwood, 8751 Delaware Road, was opposed to the application as he was of the opinion that (i) the proposed development will cast a shadow on homes on Delaware Road along the eastern frontage due to the height of the building, (ii) the proposed cedar hedge will not provide adequate privacy, (iii) the proposed development will cause flooding issues for adjacent properties, and (iv) the proposed development will create parking issues along No. 2 Road.

In response to queries from Council, Wayne Craig, Director of Development, commented on how the proposed development meets the City’s requirements in relation to parking and site drainage.

Julie Underwood, 8751 Delaware Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed development as she was of the opinion that the height of the project will cast a shadow on her home throughout the year.

Discussion ensued regarding the height of the proposed development and its shadow effects on the neighbouring properties.

PH14/8-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9146 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/8-2 was not called as discussion ensued regarding an affidavit showing an effort to purchase adjacent property in order to meet the City’s minimum lot width requirement (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 7). In response to queries from Council, Mr. Craig noted that the form and character of the proposed project, subject to Council’s approval, would be discussed at the Development Permit stage.

As a result of the discussion, the following amendment was introduced:

PH14/8-3

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. PH14/8-2 be amended by adding the following after third readings, ‘provided that the roof lines on the east side be reduced to eliminate the rooms in the attics.’

The question on Resolution No. PH14/8-3 was then called and it was CARRIED.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/8-2, as amended, was then called and it was CARRIED.

PH14/8-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147 be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

richmond official community plan bylaw 9000, amendment bylaw 9147
(Location:  City-Wide; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

Staff were available to respond to queries.

The Chair noted that the question on Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147 was considered out of sequence of the agenda.

As a result, the following motion was introduced:

PH14/8-5

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. PH14/8-4 with respect to the adoption of Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147 be rescinded.

CARRIED

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/8-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH14/8-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147 be adopted.

CARRIED

3.

richmond zoning bylaw 8500, amendment bylaw 9159 (rz 13-649641)
(Location:  9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road; Applicant:  Polygon Development 296 Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/8-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9159 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/8-8 was not called as a member of the public requested to delegate on Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9159 as he missed his opportunity when the Chair called for submissions from the floor. 

PH14/8-9

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. PH14/8-8 be tabled until after Council has heard the delegation.

CARRIED

Submissions from the floor:

Jagtar Sihota, 9800 Alexandra Road, was of the opinion that the proposed development would negatively impact the neighbourhood due to construction activities. He cited concern with regard to (i) dust, (ii) noise, and (iii) potential settling of adjacent properties due to construction and its impact on homeowners. Also, Mr. Sihota expressed concern regarding the City’s land dedication practices and commented on the potential to connect to the City’s sewer system.

In reply to queries from the Chair, Mr. Craig spoke on (i) the potential for connection to the City’s sewer system, (ii) programs in place to ensure roads are kept clean throughout construction activities, and (iii) the requirement to provide a geotechnical report regarding potential impacts to adjacent properties as part of the Building Permit process.

PH14/8-10

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. PH14/8-9 be lifted from the table.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. PH14/8-8,

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9159 be given second and third readings.

was then called, and it was CARRIED.

4.

richmond official community plan bylaw 7100, amendment bylaw 9164 and richmond zoning bylaw 8500, amendment bylaw 9163 (rz 14-656219)
(Location:  9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road; Applicant:  S-8135 Holdings Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/8-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9164 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH14/8-12

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9163 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH14/8-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:27 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 Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Hanieh Berg)