July 18, 2016 - 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

David Weber, Corporate Officer

Call to Order:

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

1.

RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100 AND RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9489
(Location:  Several locations across the City; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

None.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Kylie He, 9131 Williams Road (Schedule 1)

(b)

Balwant Sanghera, President, East Richmond Community Association (Schedule 2)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/7-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9489 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH16/7-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9489 be adopted.

CARRIED

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9559 (RZ 15-711639)
(Location:  4800 Duncliffe Road; Applicant:  Trendsetter Homes Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/7-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9559 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9560 (RZ 15-700420)
(Location:  5411/5431 Clearwater Drive; Applicant:  New Horizon Development Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Helen Porohowski, 5451 Clearwater Drive (Schedule 3)

Submissions from the floor:

In response to the concerns raised in the letter from Ms. Porohowski, staff advised that:

§   

the hedge will be removed and replaced with a new hedge and fence;

§   

the hours of construction have been communicated to the contractor and will be posted on site;

§   

there will be drainage along the perimeter of the property; and

§   

the Bylaw Department will respond to concerns regarding any blocked driveways and dumping.

PH16/7-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9560 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9565 (RZ 16-723604)
(Location:  3611/3631 Lockhart Road; Applicant:  Gursher Randhawa)

Applicant’s Comments:

None.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/7-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9565 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9567 (RZ 15-704996)
(Location:  10340/10360 Bird Road; Applicant:  Naveed Raza)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/7-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9567 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

6.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9569 (RZ 16-724552)
(Location:  4971/4991 Wintergreen Avenue; Applicant:  Monarchy Holding Group Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/7-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9569 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

7.

RICHMOND LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW 9572 (LU 16-727303)
(Location:  9508 Palmer Road; Applicant:  Su Ping Yang)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/7-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 9572 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

8.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9573 (RZ 14-677733)
(Location:  9560, 9580 and 9584 Granville Avenue; Applicant:  0908206 BC Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/7-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9573 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

9.

RICHMOND LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW 9581 (LU 16-734637)
(Location:  9440 Palmer Road; Applicant:  Raman Kooner)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/7-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 9581 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

10.

RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9589 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9590 (ZT 16-735335)
(Location:  4080 and 4100 Bayview Street; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

None.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Eleanor Hamilton, 4233 Bayview Street (Schedule 4)

(b)

Gudrun Heckerott, 12333 English Avenue (Schedule 5)

(c)

William Armerding, 4111 Bayview Street (Schedule 6)

(d)

Kelvin Higo, 3220 Regent Street (Schedule 7)

(e)

Brian Green, 4280 Moncton Street (Schedule 8)

(f)

Marjory Dorozio, 4233 Bayview Street (Schedule 9)

(g)

Vern Renneberg, 4211 Bayview Street (Schedule 10)

(h)

C. Burke, 4311 Bayview Street (Schedule 11)

(i)

Sharon Renneberg, 4211 Bayview Street (Schedule 12)

(j)

K. Nielsen and R. Nielsen, #136 – 4250 Moncton Street (Schedule 13)

(k)

Mits Suzuki, #408 – 4211 Bayview Street (Schedule 14)

(l)

Ronald Kochut, #408 – 4211 Bayview Street (Schedule 15)

(m)

Kelly Kochut, #408 – 4211 Bayview Street (Schedule 16)

(n)

Risto Rautio, #302 – 4211 Bayview Street (Schedule 17)

(o)

Alan Johnson, #215 – Cooney Road (Schedule 18)

(p)

Michelle Albas (Schedule 19)

(q)

Angie Smith, 4500 Westwater Drive (Schedule 20)

(r)

Damian Gorman (Schedule 21)

(s)

Susan Parsons (Schedule 22)

(t)

Bryan and Heidi Radu (Schedule 23)

(u)

Andrea Niosi and Michael Burke (Schedule 24)

(v)

Bob Ransford, #23 – 12333 Engish Avenue (Schedule 25)

(w)

Elena Felgar (Schedule 26)

(x)

Ian Kendrick, 12220 Hayashi Court (Schedule 27)

(y)

Kim Karunaratne (Schedule 28)

(z)

Michael Burke (Schedule 29)

(aa)

Rachel Cleary (Schedule 30)

(bb)

Shelley McDonald (Schedule 31)

(cc)

Ian Kendrick, 12220 Hayashi Court (Schedule 32)

(dd)

Cameron Adams (Schedule 33)

(ee)

Karen Mori, #210 – 3911 Moncton Street (Schedule 34)

(ff)

Judy Mah (Schedule 35)

(gg)

Rob Bruce (Schedule 36)

(hh)

Sarah Louie (Schedule 37)

(ii)

Don and Diana Adams, #701 – 7995 Westminster Highway (Schedule 38)

(jj)

Andrea Nishi (Schedule 39)

(kk)

Debbie McLoughlin (Schedule 40)

(ll)

Milah, Ngan (Schedule 41)

(mm)

Jeffrey D. Penny, #62 – 6300 London Road (Schedule 42)

(nn)

J. LeBrun, 4233 Bayview Street (Schedule 43)

(oo)

Carolle Bruce, 6393 London Road (Schedule 44)

(pp)

Donna Felgar (Schedule 45)

(qq)

Armand Thompson, #108 – 6505 3 Avenue (Schedule 46)

(rr)

Kevin Skipworth,  #28 – 5999 Andrews Road, (450 signature petition) (Schedule 47)

(ss)

Andrea Hunter (21 signature petition) (Schedule 48)

Submissions from the floor:

In response to the concerns raised in the letters, staff advised that:

§   

Bayview Street is a local road that allows for traffic in both directions, has on-street parking, and traffic calming measures;

§   

there is more than adequate parking available on site;

§   

the daycare has direct access to a roof top play space;

§   

Vancouver Coastal Health has not indicated any concerns with the proposed location of the daycare; and

§   

should the application be approved, the tenant improvements will be constructed to BC Building Code requirements.

Kevin Skipworth, #28 – 5999 Andrews Road, spoke in support of the application noting that the new location of the daycare will allow children to have greater access to fresh air and more opportunities to learn about heritage. He advised that finding appropriate childcare continues to be an issue in the Steveston area as there are not many options available and there are approximately 200 additional dwellings units that are under construction in the area. Mr. Skipworth submitted a 450-signature petition in support of the application.

Gillian Ewart, 10911 Springwood Court, spoke in support of the application advising that as the Steveston area becomes denser, more childcare spaces will be needed. She noted that the current daycare supports 40 families that live in the area and will put a building that has sat vacant for many years to a use that will provide a benefit to the community. She added that being in the Maritime Mixed Use (MMU) zone would also allow for the children to learn about light industry.

Kirk Rattray, 12333 English Avenue, spoke in opposition to the application sharing concerns regarding pedestrian safety, parking issues, the unsuitability of the building for a daycare as it is located in a commercial area, and the lack of traffic enforcement in the area. In response to a Council query, he advised that even without potential traffic and parking issues, he would still be opposed to the application as the building is not suitable for a daycare.

Andrea Hunter, a Richmond resident, submitted a 21-signature petition in opposition to the application and read from her submission (attached as Schedule 48).

Agnes and Michael Lewis, owners and operators of Generation Daycare, spoke in support of the application noting that the proposed new location of the daycare will be much safer than the existing location as it will allow children to walk along the boardwalk, instead of roads that are heavily utilized by vehicles.  They noted that, as required by Vancouver Coastal Health, children must be signed in and signed out of the daycare, which means that parents will have to park their vehicles in order to pick up and drop off their children. They advised that a new facility would be healthier for children as it provides more access to fresh air and light. The new facility would also be seismically sound and built to the BC Building Code.

In response to Council queries, they advised that:

§   

there are 52 families that attend the daycare and there are 72 designated parking stalls available;

§   

the daycare does not operate on weekends, and only operates for extended hours during professional days, spring break, winter break and in July;

§   

the maritime theme will be incorporated in many aspects of the daycare;

§   

with respect to the safety of children walking along the boardwalk, staff are stationed at the front and throughout the line of children, and would only guide children to walk on the north side of the boardwalk.

In response to a Council query, staff advised that Council’s role is to determine if a daycare is a good use for the land. The owners of the daycare will have to work with Vancouver Coastal Health to ensure all childcare requirements are met.

Milah Ngan, 12337 Buchanan Street, spoke in support of the application advising that the proposed new location of the daycare is much safer than the existing location. She noted that the new location would allow for programming that incorporates maritime themes.  She added that the parking issues have been adequately addressed and noted that many of the families that attend the daycare live in the neighbourhood and would not use vehicles to pick up their children.

Janine Martin, a Richmond resident, spoke in support of the application advising that many families that use the daycare live within walking distance to it. She added that the boardwalk is a much safer area for children than the location of the existing daycare. She spoke in support of the maritime programming that would be incorporated in the new daycare location.

Ian Kendrick, 12220 Hayashi Court, spoke in support of the application noting that the current zoning permits education, which goes hand in hand with a daycare. He advised that many people who use the daycare live in the neighbourhood and will walk to pick up and drop off their children, therefore eliminating many of the parking concerns raised.

Brian Radu, 11768 Fentiman Place, spoke in support of the application noting that the proposed new location of the daycare would benefit the children with more exposure to fresh air. He noted that the hours of operation of the daycare are in line with the other uses of the buildings and that there will not be any parking issues, as families from the neighbourhood will be using the daycare.  The speaker was not concerned that the safety concerns raised would be an issue.

During discussion, Council members noted that when the original MMU designation was given to the area, it was an oversight that childcare was not included as a permitted use. This application will allow for the area to be designated for a use that was intended many years ago.

PH16/7-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9589 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH16/7-12

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9590 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH16/7-13

It was moved and seconded

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9589 be adopted.

CARRIED

PH16/7-14

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9590 be adopted.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH16/7-15

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:41 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, July 18, 2016.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer
(David Weber)