September 5, 2017 - Minutes
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Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
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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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TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT (TU 17-764698) |
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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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(a) |
Eric Wan, 4155 Sardis Street (Schedule 1) |
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(b) |
Cory Parker, Richmond Firefighters Society (Schedule 2) |
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(c) |
David Brind, 3333 Corvette Way (Schedule 3) |
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(d) |
Joseph Fung, 8571 Bridgeport Road (Schedule 4) |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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Jack Chan, 8500 River Road, expressed concern regarding access to his business during Night Market hours. Mr. Chan noted that in previous years’ business owners in the area were provided a parking pass, which allowed them to bypass the Night Market traffic in order to enter their businesses in a timely manner; however a parking pass was not given this year. |
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Discussion ensued in regards to the applicant liaising with adjacent business owners and the potential to provide a parking pass to the site as done in past years. |
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Raymond Cheung, representing the applicant, confirmed that parking passes were distributed to business owners for ease of access to their businesses in the past and confirmed that this practice will continue. Mr. Cheung then remarked that the Night Market has strict rules on noise and that residents in the area should not be disturbed by Night Market music. |
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In reply to queries from Council, Wayne Craig, Director, Development stated that staff can liaise with the applicant regarding providing a 24-hour contact for noise complaints; however he noted that this is not a requirement of the Temporary Commercial Use Permit. In addition, Barry Konkin, Program Coordinator, Development stated that the Richmond RCMP and Community Bylaws staff attend the Night Market regularly to monitor activities. |
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PH17/8-1 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued effective on November 1, 2017, to allow for the operation of an evening market/seasonal event and supporting off-street parking at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87 Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) generally from May to October and during the month of December for a 3 year period commencing at the end 2017 through to and expiring on October 31, 2020. |
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CARRIED |
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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9625 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9626 |
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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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PH17/8-2 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9625 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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PH17/8-3 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9626 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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PH17/8-4 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9625 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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PH17/8-5 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9626 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9740 |
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Wayne Craig, Director, Development provided background information and spoke of the subject site’s drive aisle. He advised that the drive aisle would be shared between an existing development and the proposed one. Also, he spoke to the amenity space, noting that initially the City envisioned the subject site to share the existing development’s amenity space; however, the applicant has indicated that a separate amenity space can be accommodated on the subject site. Also, Mr. Craig noted that the visitor parking and garbage structures will be separate. |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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King Luk, representing the owner of the subject site, advised that he has discussed with the neighbouring Strata the rationale for the shared driveway access and provided contact information should there be any concerns. Also, Mr. Luk stated that in his discussions with the adjacent Strata, concerns regarding the safety of the shared driveway were addressed; specifically, Mr. Luk noted that the shared drive aisle would be restricted to residents only and all other access to the site would be via Ash Street. |
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In addition, Mr. Luk confirmed that visitor parking, garbage, recycling and mail structures would all be separate. He noted that should any damage occur during construction, costs would be incurred by the developer and the site will be maintained regularly to dispose of any debris and garbage. Finally, Mr. Luk advised that the applicant is happy to work with the neighbouring Strata to establish a formal cost-sharing agreement for the maintenance of the shared driveway. |
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Written Submissions: |
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(a) |
Nga Kwai Luk, 9451 Williams Road (August 8, 2017) (Schedule 5) |
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(b) |
Alex Kuen Fong, 9451 Williams Road (Schedule 6) |
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(c) |
Nga Kwai Luk, 9451 Williams Road (September 5, 2017) (Schedule 7) |
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(d) |
Yuk Ching Tang, 9451 Williams Road (Schedule 8) |
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Juan Wang, 9451 Williams Road (Schedule 9) |
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Wong Sau Kuen Anne, 9451 Williams Road (Schedule 10) |
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David Poon, 9451 Williams Road (Schedule 11) |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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David Poon, 9451 Williams Road, expressed concern regarding the proposed application and in particular with regard to how the two developments (existing and future) would coexist. He queried how his Strata’s bylaws would be imposed on violators from the future development with regard to use of garbage and recycling, visitor parking spaces and the play structure. Also, he queried how costs for maintenance of the shared drive aisle would be managed. Mr. Poon expressed concern about construction debris, potential damage to his complex as a result of construction activities next door and noise levels during construction. |
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Discussion ensued regarding the lack of communication between the applicant and the owners of the adjacent townhouse complex. Council requested that the applicant work with the Strata Council of 9451 Williams Road and develop a common understanding on the various identified concerns. As a result of the discussion, the following motion was introduced: |
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PH17/8-6 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9740 be referred to the October 16, 2017 Public Hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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CARRIED |
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9741 |
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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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PH17/8-7 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9741 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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PH17/8-8 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (7:50 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 Tuesday, September 5, 2017. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
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Acting Corporate Officer |
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