November 17, 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

Hanieh Berg, Acting Corporate Officer

Call to Order:

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

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CORPORATE OFFICER

PH14/10-1

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 9175 (RZ 13-648179)
(Location:  7440 Williams Road; Applicant:  Rav Bains)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/10-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9175 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

richmond zoning bylaw 8500, amendment bylaw 9177 (RZ 14-656004)
(Location:  10231 No. 5 Road; Applicant:  Amar Bhullar)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

William R. Woodgate, 11891 Seabrook Crescent (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH14/10-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9177 be given second and third readings.

3.

richmond zoning bylaw 8500, amendment bylaw 9178 (RZ 14-658540)
(Location:  10211 No. 5 Road; Applicant:  0868256 BC Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

William R. Woodgate, 11891 Seabrook Crescent (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

Edna Davey, 10191 No. 5 Road, expressed concern with regard to the lack of adequate drainage in the lane behind the subject property. She noted that when it rains, the lane floods and as a result, her backyard also floods. Also, Ms. Davey cited concern with access to the lane during construction, noting that the lane provides the only vehicle access to and from her property.

In response to queries from the Chair, Wayne Craig, Director of Development, stated that improvements to the rear lane from the subject property to Seacliff Road are listed as rezoning considerations to the proposed application, including street lighting, storm drains and new asphalt. Also, Mr. Craig noted that if the application is approved, the Applicant would be requested to submit a transportation management plan, which would be reviewed by the City’s Transportation division.

PH14/10-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9178 be given second and third readings.

ADJOURNMENT

PH14/10-5

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:12 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, November 17, 2014.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Hanieh Berg)