July 20, 2015 - Minutes
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Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings
Monday, July 20, 2015
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m. |
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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAWS 7100 AND 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9252 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9253 (RZ 07-394294) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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David Christopher, President, G & B Estates Ltd. accompanied by Eric Cheng, Architect, Urban Design Group, provided a brief overview of the proposed development and highlighted the following: |
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a Certificate of Compliance was issued in fall 2011 following a significant environmental cleanup of the site; |
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the development proposes approximately 23,000 square feet of retail, including pharmacy, financial, and restaurant uses consistent with the permitted uses in the neighbourhood commercial zone; |
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the consolidated 1.88 acre site will allow for increased landscaping and public space, including the introduction of approximately 30 new trees, and numerous shrub and planting areas; |
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in addition to the anticipated tenancy of a national pharmaceutical chain, the balance of retail space will cater to small local enterprises including new accommodations for a Dairy Queen restaurant and other existing tenants; |
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the new buildings will respect the scale and character of the surrounding residential and commercial land uses; |
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the proposed redevelopment proposes to revitalize a longstanding but underutilized neighbourhood commercial site and will contribute to the walk ability of the Steveston residential neighbourhood by providing commercial services and amenities within a 10-minute walk; |
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transportation infrastructure improvements associated with the proposed redevelopment include two new bus shelters and upgrades to the No. 1 Road and Steveston Highway signalized intersection to improve traffic and pedestrian flow; |
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a contribution of approximately $17,000 will be made to the City’s public art program; |
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the proposed redevelopment is expected to generate approximately 50 direct and indirect construction related jobs, as well as an estimated 100 retail and restaurant employment opportunities; and |
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public feedback indicates support for the proposed revitalized multi-tenant commercial site as it is anticipated that these services would meet the needs of the area for years to come. |
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In response to queries from Council, Mr. Cheng advised that the traffic management plan, required as a condition of rezoning, will address access to the site and parking along No. 2 Road and Steveston Highway. Also, Mr. Christopher advised that retail with second storey residential units was considered for the site; however residential uses were not a viable option with the anticipated tenancy of a national pharmaceutical chain. |
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Written Submission: |
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Allan and Nicola Byres, 3851 Steveston Highway (Schedule 1) |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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None. |
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PH15/7-1 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaws 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9252 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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PH15/7-2 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9253 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9254 |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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Staff was available to respond to queries. |
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Written Submissions: |
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None. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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None. |
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PH15/7-3 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9254 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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PH15/7-4 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9254 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAWs 9256 and 9258 (ZT 14-677144) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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The applicant was available to respond to queries. |
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Written Submissions: |
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None. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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None. |
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PH15/7-5 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9256 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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PH15/7-6 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9258 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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PH15/7-7 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (7:15 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting for Public Hearings of the City of Richmond held on July 20, 2015. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
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Acting Corporate Officer |
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