December 22, 2014 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail

Michelle Jansson, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Harold Steves

Call to Order:

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

1.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9181 (RZ 14-660396)
(Location:  9680 Railway Avenue; Applicant:  Raman Kooner and Ajit Thaliwal)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Jean and Peter de Souza, 5431 Mytko Crescent (Schedule 1)

(b)

Kwan Sai Men, 5335 Mytko Crescent (Schedule 2)

Submissions from the floor:

Betty Jao, 5480 Mytko Crescent, raised a concern with regard to noise from the proposed construction site.

In response to queries from Council, Wayne Craig, Director, Development, advised that (i) a road dedication of approximately six metres to widen Mytko Crescent is a condition of the rezoning application approval, and (ii) the Building Approval process will require a construction, parking, and traffic management plan to address site access and construction vehicle parking.  Mr. Craig further advised that staff have corresponded with the de Souza’s to advise of the additional road dedication associated with the proposed application.

PH14/11-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9181 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9189 (RZ 14-658284)
(Location:  7571 and 7591 St. Albans Road; Applicant:  Western Gardenia Garden Holdings Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Dongmei Liu, 7633 St. Albans Road (Schedule 3)

Submissions from the floor:

Xing Li, 8333 Jones Road, raised concerns that the proposed development would (i) increase the pre-existing traffic congestion in the area, (ii) obstruct the skyline and mountain views, and (iii) infringe on the privacy of adjacent property owners.

In response to a query from Council, Mr. Li advised that he was uncertain whether a proposal for fewer than three storeys would be acceptable.

In reply to a query from Council, Mr. Craig provided the following information:

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the designation in the St. Albans Sub-Area Plan of the Richmond Official Community Plan allows for three storey apartments, the Richmond Zoning Bylaw permits a maximum height of 12-metres, and the proposed height of the development is approximately 11-metres;

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construction hours are governed by Noise Regulation – Bylaw No. 8856 (2012) and that a “Good Neighbour” brochure is available to residents should there be concerns with construction hours occurring in violation of the City’s regulations; and

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the proposed development is requesting a variance to allow for seven small car stalls representing 18% of the total proposed 29 parking spaces; typically small car stalls are not permitted unless there are 31 or more parking stalls proposed with the threshold for small car stalls being 50% of the total proposed parking.

PH14/11-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9189 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/11-2 was not called as discussion ensued with regard to public consultation.  As a result of the discussion a motion was introduced, but failed to receive a seconder, for the application to be referred back to staff for further public consultation.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/11-2 was then called and it was CARRIED with Councillor Day opposed.

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9194 (RZ 14-666142)
(Location:  5440 Moncton Street; Applicant:  Oris Consulting Ltd./Citimark Properties)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Brittany Faulkes, 12260 Trites Road, raised a concern that the proposed development, including infrastructure upgrades and drainage, would disrupt the front yard and hedge on her property.

In reply to a query from Council, Mr. Craig advised that the design and construction of the utility service under the Servicing Agreement associated with the proposed development will be accessed through the fronting City road allowance (e.g. Moncton Street and Trites Road). He further advised that drainage for the proposed development would be addressed through the Building Approval process.

Council requested that Ms. Faulkes be provided a copy of the “Good Neighbour” brochure.

Dana Westermark, Oris Consulting Ltd., advised that construction, including infrastructure work related to a proposed manhole connection, will not impact the hedge or disturb the frontage on the adjacent property.  Mr. Westermark was agreeable to work with the homeowner to ensure the protection of the hedge.

PH14/11-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9194 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9196 (RZ 14-663343)
(Location:  10726 Hollybank Drive; Applicant:  Li Qin Chen)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Trevor Hurwitz, 10720 Hollybank Drive, requested a copy of the Good Neighbourhood brochure and was concerned about the protection of several trees on his property.

Mr. Craig advised that the trees on the adjacent property are to be protected and appropriate tree protection will be installed in accordance to Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057.

In reply to a query from Council, Mr. Hurwitz commented that the subject property could accommodate two residential units and had no further concerns.

PH14/11-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9196 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/11-4 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the cash-in-lieu contribution related to the Affordable Housing provision; it was noted that staff are currently reviewing the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy and a report is anticipated in 2015.

The question on Resolution No. PH14/11-4 was then called and it was CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

PH14/11-5

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:33 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, December 22, 2014.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Michelle Jansson)