May 19, 2015 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
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 9183 (RZ 14-657378)
(Location:  2080/2100 No. 4 Road; Applicant:  Peter Harrison)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH15/5-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9183 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9201 (RZ 14-677417)
(Location:  4760/4780 Fortune Avenue; Applicant:  1015553 B.C. Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

John Borkyto, 4746 Fortune Avenue (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH15/5-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9201 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-2 was not called as Barry Konkin, Program Coordinator-Development, commented that the concerns raised by Mr. Borkyto regarding the proposed driveways will be reviewed with the developer during the design phase.  Also, he commented that staff have spoken with Mr. Borkyto regarding the removal of the holly tree identified as No. 9 on the Tree Retention and Removal Plan.

In reply to a query from Council, the Acting Corporate Officer confirmed that the Notice of Public Hearing was provided to residents within a 50-metre radius of the subject property resulting in 48 mailings for 39 parcels.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-2 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Day opposed.

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9233
(Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Monika Mccormack, Richmond resident in the Edgemere area (Schedule 2)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH15/5-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9233 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-3 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the potential for an additional meeting and expanded notification to residents within a radius of all coach house units in the city.

As a result of the discussion the following referral was introduced:

PH15/5-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9233 be referred back to staff for further public consultation.

DEFEATED
Opposed:  Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Dang
Johnston
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves

In reply to a query from Council, Wayne Craig, Director of Development, noted that Ms. Mccormack’s concerns regarding parking in the Edgemere area have been forwarded to the  Community Bylaws Department.  He further noted that staff would contact Ms. Mccormack to clarify coach house land use regulations.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-3 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Day opposed.

PH15/5-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9233 be adopted.

CARRIED

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9234 (RZ 13-644767)
(Location:  7751 Heather Street; Applicant:  Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Ruo Huang and Jin He, 7733 Heather Street (Schedule 3)

(b)

Jun Liu, 7733 Heather Street (Schedule 4)

(c)

Eddy Law, Richmond resident (Schedule 5)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH15/5-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9234 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-6 was not called as in reply to a query, Mr. Craig advised that the application was reviewed by the City’s Transportation Department to ensure compliance with the City’s residential parking requirements.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-6 was then called and it was CARRIED.

5.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT Bylaw 9235 (ZT 15-694251)
(Location:  3531 Bayview Street; Applicant:  Penta Builder’s Group)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH15/5-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9235 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-7 was not called as in response to a query, Mr. Konkin noted that the proposed amendment is to the site specific zoning, which was previously approved by Council.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-7 was then called and it was CARRIED.

PH15/5-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9235 be adopted.

CARRIED

6.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9240 (RZ 14-669511)
(Location:  9560 Alexandra Road; Applicant:  Yamamoto Architecture Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH15/5-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9240 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-9 was not called as in reply to a query, Mr. Craig advised that several site planning options were reviewed with the applicant; however, the orientation of the driveway alignment along the west property line allows emergency vehicles better access to the development.  Also, he advised that the application was reviewed in conjunction with the Council-approved development to the east with regard to an opportunity to create a north/south wildlife corridor.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-9 was then called and it was CARRIED.

7.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9241 (RZ 10-516067)
(Location:  6731, 6751 Eckersley Road and 6740 Cooney Road; Applicant:  Andrew Cheung Architects Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Theodore Hsiung, Owner, 8333 Anderson Road (Schedule 6)

(b)

Siu Fong, Hong Kong, China, 8333 Anderson Road (Schedule 7)

(c)

Robert Hsiung, Hong Kong, China, 8333 Anderson Road (Schedule 8)

(d)

Brandon Hsiung, Hong Kong, China 8333 Anderson Road (Schedule 9)

(e)

Joy Yuan, 6828 Eckersley Road (Schedule 10)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH15/5-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9241 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-10 was not called as in response to queries, Mr. Craig commented that the Richmond School District is aware of the proposed development, noting that school site funds will be collected through the building permit process.  Also, Mr. Craig stated that staff can work with the architect to increase bicycle parking stalls should Council desire.  He further stated that signalized traffic controls would be installed at the intersection of Cooney Road and the proposed Park Road extension, and the proposed development is lower than the permitted height for the City Centre area.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-10 was then called and it was CARRIED.

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

PH15/5-11

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine the bicycle parking stall requirements for multi-residential units in Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500.

CARRIED

8.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9242 (RZ 14-673732)
(Location:  8491 Williams Road; Applicant:  Casa Mia Projects Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH15/5-12

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9242 be given second and third readings.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-12 was not called as in reply to a query, Mr. Craig noted that the subject site is the remaining parcel between two existing townhouse developments.

The question on Resolution PH15/5-12 was then called and it was CARRIED.

9.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9244 (RZ 14-665401)
(Location:  9840 Seaton Court; Applicant:  Sukinder Mangat)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Graeme and Rebecca Masson, 9880 Seaton Court, spoke to concerns with the proposed application and read from their written submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 11).

Staff was directed to examine the front yard paving work at 9800 and 9820 Seaton Court.

In reply to queries regarding the proposed application, Mr. Konkin stated that (i) the trees will retained and protected throughout the construction phase, (ii) there will be no construction encroachment into the statutory right-of-way on the subject property, (iii) perimeter drainage will be addressed through the building permit process, (iv) the application is in compliance with off-street parking requirements and residents have been encouraged to contact the Community Bylaws Department regarding any violations, and (v) the separation required as per the BC Building Code would result in limited windows and unprotected openings adjacent to the south property line.

Discussion ensued regarding the public consultation process and a motion was introduced, but failed to receive a seconder, for the application to be referred back to staff for further public consultation.

PH15/5-13

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9244 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED
Opposed:  Cllr. Day

ADJOURNMENT

PH15/5-14

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:43 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, May 19, 2015.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Michelle Jansson)