October 16, 2017 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Claudia Jesson, Acting Corporate Officer

Absent:

Councillor Ken Johnston

Call to Order:

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

1.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9702
(Location:  7580 Ash Street; Applicant:  Westmark Development Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/9-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9702 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9727
(Location:  3751 Shuswap Avenue; Applicant:  Sandeep Kang)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not present to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

Fraser Lawrie, 3731 Shuswap Avenue (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/9-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9727 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Day

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9740
(Location:  9511 and 9531 Williams Road; Applicant:  Yamamoto Architecture Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Wayne Craig, Director, Development, advised that an agreement was reached between the Strata Council of the adjacent property and the developer. He noted that the developer will be required to fulfill all rezoning considerations prior to final adoption.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/9-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9740 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9749
(Location:  9291, 9311 and 9331 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  Jhujar Construction Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/9-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9749 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9750
(Location:  9211 and 9231 Williams Road; Applicant:  Interface Architecture Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/9-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9750 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

6.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9752
(Location:  9371 Dayton Avenue; Applicant:  Satnam Shergill and Gurjit Pooni)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was not present to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

Llewellyn Lee-Son, 9431 Dayton Avenue (Schedule 2)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/9-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9752 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

7.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9758
(Location:  9200 and 9220 Glenallan Drive; Applicant:  Timothy Tse)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Norman W. Roberts, 9300 Glenacres Drive (Schedule 3)

(b)

Duane Kilburn, 9300 Glenacres Drive, (Schedule 4)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/9-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9758 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Day

8.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9744, 9745, 9746, 9747 AND 9748
(Location:  8520 Cambie Road; 4940 and 3791 No. 3 Road; 8191 Alderbridge Way; 8260, 8280, 8300, 8380 Bridgeport Road and 8211 Sea Island Way; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

Racheal Wong, H.G.L. Investments Ltd, (Schedule 5)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/9-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9744 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH17/9-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9745 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH17/9-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9746 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH17/9-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9747 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH17/9-12

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9748 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

PH17/9-13

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9745 be adopted.

CARRIED

PH17/9-14

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9747 be adopted.

CARRIED

9.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9062 RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9063
(Location:  4020, 4080, 4100, 4180, 4280 and 4300 Bayview Street (formerly 4300 Bayview Street); Applicant:  Onni Development (Imperial Landing) Corp.)

Applicant’s Comments:

Chris Evans, Executive Vice-President, Onni Development, commented on the history of the application and spoke on various efforts by Onni to address the concerns of the City and other stakeholders. He remarked that Onni has met with the Steveston Merchants Association, the Steveston Community Association, the Steveston 20/20 group, and the Steveston Harbour Authority. Mr. Evans advised that an Open House was held in September 2017 for the public to provide input on the current proposed application. Mr. Evans remarked that Onni has made every effort to address the comments of the different stakeholders in Steveston Village, and was of the opinion that the proposed 32-unit hotel will be a tremendous addition to the area.

Blair Erb, Coriolis Consulting Corporation, representing the Applicant, spoke to his role as it relates to the calculation of the proposed amenity contribution, noting that the intent of the process was to determine the potential increase in land value should the proposed application be approved.  Mr. Erb noted that the City does not have a policy that prescribes the appropriate amount for an amenity contribution based on the potential increase in land value.  Mr. Erb then commented on other municipalities’ practices with regard to community amenity contributions, and was of the opinion that a community amenity contribution reflecting 50% of the anticipated land lift is fair and equitable.

Written Submissions:

(a)

David Chinn, Richmond resident, (Schedule 6)

(b)

Ann Phelps, International Dragon Boat Festival Society, (Schedule 7)

(c)

Matthias Meier, 4333 Bayview Street, (Schedule 8)

(d)

Alexander and Margaret Brodie, Richmond residents, (Schedule 9)

(e)

Walter Nieboer, 4111 Bayview Street, (Schedule 10)

(f)

Donald Flintoff, 6071 Dover Road, (Schedule 11)

(g)

Thelma Smith, 4111 Bayview Street, (Schedule 12)

(h)

Geoff Snell, Richmond resident, (Schedule 13)

(i)

Shelley Makaoff, Richmond Street, (Schedule 14)

(j)

Jim van der Tas, President, Steveston Merchants Association, (Schedule 15)

(k)

Scott Mcquistin, 4020 Bayview Street, (Schedule 16)

(l)

Sean Lawson, 12235 No. 1 Road, (Schedule 17)

(m)

John Roston, 12262 Ewen Avenue, (Schedule 18)

(n)

Kathy Seymour, Andrews Road, (Schedule 19)

(o)

Michael Carey, Gerrard Place, (Schedule 20)

(p)

Dulcie Mercado, Westwater Drive, (Schedule 21)

(q)

Lisa Nunn, Railway Avenue, (Schedule 22)

(r)

Shelley Gray, Richmond resident, (Schedule 23)

(s)

Linda Barnes, 4551 Garry Street, (Schedule 24)

(t)

Carol Schmitz, Moncton Street, (Schedule 25)

(u)

Lisa Colby, 4628 Duncliffe Road, (Schedule 26)

(v)

Jeff Jones, Richmond resident, (Schedule 27)

(w)

Jay Morrison, 3100 Steveston Highway, (Schedule 28)

(x)

Jeanette Krehel, 4500 Westwater Drive, (Schedule 29)

(y)

Imperial Landing Open House comment sheet (4 submissions), (Schedule 30)

(z)

Anne DeVent, 12880 Railway Avenue, (Schedule 31)

(aa)

Kelly Illerbrun, Bayview Street, (Schedule 32)

(bb)

Kevin Loong, 4388 Bayview Street, (Schedule 33)

(cc)

Brian Burke, Andrews Road, (Schedule 34)

(dd)

Nancy Dickinson, Richmond resident, (Schedule 35)

(ee)

XXXX, Richmond resident, (Schedule 36)

(ff)

Sharon Renneberg, 4211 Bayview Street, (Schedule 37)

(gg)

Gudrun Heckerott, 12333 English Avenue, (Schedule 38)

(hh)

Andrea Hunter, 4233 Bayview Street, (Schedule 39)

(ii)

Peggy Johnson, 9451 Dayton Avenue, (Schedule 40)

(jj)

David Lindsay, Richmond resident, (Schedule 41)

(kk)

Kevin Skipworth, Andrews Road, (Schedule 42)

(ll)

Alexander Brodie, 4300 Bayview Street, (Schedule 43)

(mm)

Jennifer Anderson, 4500 Westwater Drive, (Schedule 44)

(nn)

Eleanor Hamilton, 4233 Bayview Street, (Schedule 45)

(oo)

Marc Thomas, Gilbert Road, (Schedule 46)

(pp)

Dave and Brenda Wood, 10171 No. 1 Road, (Schedule 47)

(qq)

Peter and Vivienne Lowenstein, 3371 Richmond Street, (Schedule 48)

(rr)

Sherwin Hinds, Richmond resident, (Schedule 49)

(ss)

Sandy Sveinson, 4655 Britannia Drive, (Schedule 50)

(tt)

Jim van der Tas, President, Steveston Merchants Association, (Schedule 51)

(uu)

Brenda Yttri, President, Steveston Community Society, (Schedule 52)

(vv)

Tim Main, Richmond resident, (Schedule 53)

(ww)

Edita Whipple, 4233 Bayview Street, (Schedule 54)

(xx)

Dieter Nachtigall, 4280 Bayview Street, (Schedule 55)

(yy)

Egon S. Frank, 5800 Andrews Road, (Schedule 56)

(zz)

Bruce Laing, 4335 Bayview Street, (Schedule 57)

(aaa)

Bob Ransford, 12333 English Avenue, (Schedule 58)

(bbb)

Allyn Rodden, 11220 Frigate Court, (Schedule 59)

(ccc)

Brian and Doreen Coleman, 10740 Rosecroft Crescent, (Schedule 60)

(ddd)

Walter Nieboer, 4111 Bayview Street, (Schedule 61)

(eee)

J. Morrison, 4233 Bayview Street, (Schedule 62)

(fff)

Clarence Lameman, Princess Lane, (Schedule 63)

(ggg)

Cathy Sichewski, 4111 Garry Street, (Schedule 64)

(hhh)

Melanie Rupp, 12206 Imperial Drive, (Schedule 65)

(iii)

Sandy Smithbower, 12560 Harrison Avenue, (Schedule 66)

(jjj)

Linda Barnes, 4551 Garry Street, (Schedule 67)

(kkk)

Gari Volpov, 4600 Westwater Drive, (Schedule 68)

(lll)

Don Yee, 4471 Wyne Crescent, (Schedule 69)

(mmm)

Roy Langstaff, 4500 Westwater Drive, (Schedule 70)

(nnn)

Eleanor Hamilton, 4233 Bayview Street, (Schedule 71)

(ooo)

Don Rodden, 11220 Frigate Court, (Schedule 72)

(ppp)

Marina Goldberg, 4600 Westwater Drive, (Schedule 73)

(qqq)

Linda Rosas, 4600 Westwater Drive, (Schedule 74)

(rrr)

C. Burke, 4311 Bayview Street, (Schedule 75)

(sss)

Deborah Turner, 4311 Bayview Street, (Schedule 76)

(ttt)

G. Isaac, 4280 Moncton Street, (Schedule 77)

(uuu)

Kelly Greene, Richmond resident, (Schedule 78)

Submissions from the floor:

Thelma Smith, 4111 Bayview Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed development, citing concerns on the integrity of the Applicant as she was of the opinion that the Applicant had always intended to submit an additional rezoning application to allow other uses other than Mixed Maritime Use. Ms. Smith further spoke to the current subject site, stating that the existing buildings were designed in a manner in which they can easily be converted and utilized for other uses, as currently included in the proposed application.  Ms. Smith then urged Council to protect the quiet nature of surrounding neighbourhoods and reject the application.

Colleen Burke, 4311 Bayview Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed development and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 75).

Tom Beaupre, Hammersmith Way, spoke in favour of the proposed development, noting that he will be relocating to Steveston Village in the near future, and is looking forward to a more vibrant life during his retirement. Mr. Beaupre then remarked that tourism decreases during the winter months and local businesses suffer, therefore he was of the opinion that the proposed hotel would attract more tourists to the area throughout the year.

John Roston, 12262 Ewen Avenue, referred to tables related to the amenity contribution calculations (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 18) and drew attention to anticipated lease rates for each building based on use.  Mr. Roston was of the opinion that regardless of what is permitted in each building, the space will likely be occupied by the services that yield the highest lease.  He then spoke on the proposed community amenity contribution amount and was of the opinion that Council should insist on receiving the maximum land lift value and not 50% as currently being offered.

Jay Nunns, 10200 4^th Avenue, spoke in favour of the proposed development. He was of the opinion that revitalizing the boardwalk will continue to serve as a bridge from Steveston Village to Britannia Heritage Shipyard, and that the proposed boutique hotel would be a great opportunity to provide a tourism amenity.  

Cynthia Rautio, 12282 English Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed hotel development as she was of the opinion that it would provide no benefit to the residents of Steveston Village. Ms. Rautio remarked that she would prefer to see businesses such as doctors’ offices on the subject site as these uses would be good resources for retirees and older adults with mobility issues. Ms. Rautio also commented on the proposed community amenity contribution amount and was of the opinion that a larger figure needed to be considered.   

Jim van der Tas, President of the Steveston Merchants Association, suggested that the development be split into thirds whereby each third would be Retail, Commercial, and Maritime Mixed Use.

Lorne Slye, 11911 3^rd Avenue, spoke in favour of the proposed development, as he wished to see an increase in tourism in Steveston Village and the proposed hotel would provide much needed viability to the area.

Phil Karlsson, 3560 Broadway Street, spoke in favour of the proposed development, noting that the existing zoning is not viable and it is time to move forward. He was of the opinion that developing a hotel on the site would be advantageous to Steveston Village and beneficial for tourism within the City. Mr. Karlsson spoke on the community amenity contribution amount and urged Council to acquire the maximum.

Ann Phelps, Vancouver resident, spoke in favour of the proposed development. She stated that she is heavily involved with the Dragon Boat Festival in Steveston and was of the opinion that developing a hotel in the area would benefit Festival goers.

Owen Fan, 7531 Minoru Boulevard, was of the opinion that Steveston Village is in need of further development, and the proposed hotel would benefit the community, particularly in light of the various festivals that take place in the community. Mr. Fan was in favour of the proposed development moving forward as he no longer wished to see the subject site vacant.  

David Chinn, 9388 Odlin Road, spoke in support of the proposed development, as he wished to see the subject site completed as the emptiness acts as a disconnect between Steveston Village and Britannia Heritage Shipyard. He was of the opinion that the proposed development would further increase usage of the boardwalk, and that the vacant space needs to be utilized.

Carl Hibbert, 12633 No. 2 Road, spoke in favour of the proposed development, and was of the opinion that leaving the site vacant gives the impression that the location is abandoned. Mr. Hibbert then spoke on the proposed rent rates, noting that a low rate would be detrimental to other properties as businesses would likely relocate to take advantage of said low rates.  Mr. Hibbert wished to see the application move forward and urged Council to approve the proposal before them.

Agnes Gaglewski, 4080 Bayview Street, owner of Generation Daycare Incorporated, commented on her positive experience with Onni as it relates to her business, and spoke in favour of the proposal as she believes that it will be of great benefit to the community.

Brian Burke, 5500 Andrews Road, spoke in favour of the proposed development, stating that it is time to move forward with the application and enhance Steveston Village by providing services that will undoubtedly benefit the community.

Karl Palla, 11839 Dunford Road, spoke in support of the proposed application, wishing to see the vacant subject site developed as it is currently unsightly. He was of the opinion that the addition of commercial development to the area would be timely and a great benefit to the community. He then spoke on the proposed community amenity contribution, noting that a reasonable compromise should be reached utilizing the two parties’ economic consultants’ findings.

Jeff Jones, 12333 English Avenue, spoke in favour of the proposed development, as he wished to see the area grow and incorporate vital amenities.  He then remarked that small businesses in the area would benefit from the new developments being proposed, and was of the opinion that the Applicant has put forth a quality proposal for Imperial Landing. Mr. Jones then urged Council to approve the proposed development. 

Georgeann Glover, 5600 Andrews Road, spoke in favour of the proposed development and was of the opinion that keeping the Mixed Maritime Use would only exasperate vacancies. Ms. Glover remarked that she is agreeable to having more retail choices in Steveston Village, noting that appropriate use of the site supersedes the proposed community amenity contribution amount.

Jane Pratt, 5500 Andrews Road, spoke in support of the proposed development, noting that she is in favour of all the proposed uses as it will further complement Steveston Village’s appeal.

Allyn Rodden, 11220 Frigate Court, expressed support for the proposed application, noting that she wishes to see it move forward. Ms. Rodden supported the proposed hotel use as she believed that it would benefit the community. She then urged Council to consider the advantages to the community when making their decision on the proposed application.

Dieter Nachtigall, 4280 Bayview Street, spoke in support of the proposed development, and stated that he believed it is an opportunity for the community to grow and build for future generations. He was of the opinion that the proposed hotel will fit well with the artistic parameters of the community, and urged Council to approve the proposal.

Mayor Brodie acknowledged the conclusion of the first round of public speakers and invited the Applicant to address Council on comments made by the public delegations.

Mr. Evans spoke on the proposed community amenity contribution, stating that land appraisals are often contentious, which is why independent professionals were retained.  In response to queries from Council, Mr. Evans provided the following information:

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the anticipated average hotel stay would vary by season;

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Gaining support for an application is a time consuming process, hence the delay in bringing one forward sooner;

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the proposal suggested by the Steveston Merchants’ Association for the the property to encompass equal parcels of Retail, Commercial, and Mixed Maritime Use is not feasible; and

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in addition to the proposed new zones, Mixed Maritime Use will continue to be in place.

Mr. Evans then stated that as the proposed application has undergone a significant and lengthy process, and in the interest of moving the proposal forward, the proposed current amenity contribution would be increased by $1 million.