December 19, 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

Claudia Jesson, Acting Corporate Officer

Call to Order:

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

1.

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (TU 16‑732636)
(Location:  8540 River Road; Applicant:  Dunbar Equipment Ltd. (doing business as Don Dickey Supplies)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/12-1

It was moved and seconded

That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Dunbar Equipment Ltd. (doing business as Don Dickey Supplies) for property at 8540 River Road to allow the retail sale of outdoor power equipment as an accessory use.

CARRIED

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillors Dang and Johnston declared to be in a conflict of interest due to business interests, and left the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

2.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9603 AND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9604
(Location:  City-wide; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Jim McGrath, 10131 Lawson Drive (Schedule 1)

(b)

Brian Howe, 6233 London Road (Schedule 2)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

Discussion:

Council discussed the implications of a suggestion to omit from Amendment Bylaw 9603, the portion of “Sub-Section 14.4.13.D Rear Yard – Setbacks” pertaining to a ground floor setback of 4.5 metres.

In response to queries from Council, staff advised that: arterial road policies that are imbedded in the Official Community Plan establish a framework for arterial road redevelopment; and revisions to the arterial road policies can be initiated in the future (by Council or staff) as needed.

PH16/12-2

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9603 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Day

PH16/12-3

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9603 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Day

PH16/12-4

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9604 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Day

PH16/12-5

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9604 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Day

Councillors Dang and Johnston returned to the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9614 (ZT 16-734106)
(Location:  110-12500 Horseshoe Way; Applicant:  Lloyd Kinney)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Andrew French, #260-12500 Horseshoe Way (Schedule 3)

(b)

Nathalie Baker, Solicitor for the Strata Council (Schedule 4)

(c)

Richard Fayerman, #133-12520 Horseshoe Way (Schedule 5)

(d)

Andy Urbanowicz, #54-11771 Kingfisher Drive (Schedule 6)

(e)

Sean Sagar, BrightMinds Systems Intl. (Schedule 7)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

Discussion:

Council discussed some of the observations indicated in the written submissions, and the inclusion of breweries in industrial areas.

In response to queries from Council, staff advised that the application was to utilize a portion of the existing brewery space for a retail liquor store and there is no requirement to obtain the Strata Council’s approval. It was further noted that two parking spaces were required for the proposed use, and that the existing parking complied with Zoning Bylaw requirements.

PH16/12-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9614 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9630 (RZ 699299)
(Location:  8111 No. 3 Road; Applicant:  Jacken Investments Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Feng Xiang, 4400 Steveston Highway (Schedule 8)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/12-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9630 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9635 (RZ 16-737903)
(Location:  4780 Steveston Highway; Applicant:  Architect 57 Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH16/12-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9635 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

6.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9636 (RZ 16-740422)
(Location:  11740 Williams Road; Applicant:  1080593 BC Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Daphne Hinz, on behalf of the Rose Hinz, 11720 Williams Road, expressed concerns regarding “quality of life” impacts of the application, given the proximity of the subject property to the neighbours. She read aloud a letter from Rose Hinz, which expressed further concerns regarding reduced sunlight and privacy in her back yard. Ms. Hinz noted that her concerns were shared by the residents at 11700 and 11760 Williams Road.

Anne Learner, 12633 No. 2 Road, expressed concerns about the size of homes that could be built on larger lots, and noted that living without green space was not supportive of healthy living.

Discussion:

In response to Council’s queries, staff noted that: the developer had met the minimum setback requirements; the same setbacks would apply to homes on the existing lot and the subdivided lots (i.e. larger homes could be constructed on larger lots); and, a detached garage with no coach house could be situated on the lot.  In response to Council query, staff confirmed that should the subject property not be subdivided, the applicant could construct a 3340 square foot home with a 500 square foot garage without rezoning; the proposed subdivision would enable the construction of two 2100 square foot buildings.  Staff advised that residents could discuss their concerns with City staff and with the applicant.

PH16/12-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9636 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Day

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillors Dang and Johnston declared to be in a conflict of interest due to business interests, and left the meeting at 7:47 p.m.

7.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9642
(Location:  8360/8380 Sierpina Place; Applicant:  0868256 BC Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Hongtao Lu, 8651 Greenfield Drive (Schedule 9)

Submissions from the floor:

In response to Council’s query, staff confirmed that perimeter drainage would be addressed.

PH16/12-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9642 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

Councillor Dang returned to the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

PH16/12-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:49 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 19, 2016.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer
(David Weber)