November 20, 2017 - 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.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9753
(Location:  10451/10453 No.1 Road; Applicant:  1008358 BC Ltd)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/10-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9753 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9762
(Location:  7151 No. 2 Road; Applicant:  Konic Development Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/10-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9762 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9765
(Location:  9600/9620 Glenacres Drive; Applicant:  KNS Enterprises Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/10-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9765 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9773
(Location:  12431 McNeely Drive; Applicant:  Darlene Dueckman, Mark Dueckman, and John Goossen)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH17/10-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9773 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

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:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Brenda Yttri, President, Steveston Community Society, (Schedule 1)

(b)

Bob King, 11100 Railway Avenue, (Schedule 2)

(c)

Mark Real, (Schedule 3)

(d)

Vern Renneberg, 4211 Bayview Street, (Schedule 4)

(e)

Mike Ogryzlo, 4233 Bayview Street, (Schedule 5)

(f)

Kelvin Higo, Richmond Resident, (Schedule 6)

(g)

Rob Chan, 4311 Bayview Street, (Schedule 7)

(h)

Erika Simm, 4991 Westminster Highway, (Schedule 8)

(i)

John Roston, 12262 Ewen Avenue, (Schedule 9)

(j)

M. Burke, 4311 Bayview Street, (Schedule 10)

Submissions from the floor:

John Roston, 12262 Ewen Avenue, spoke on the community amenity contribution and read from his submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 9).

Sadru Ramji, 7951 Bennett Road, expressed concern with the proposed development. He was of the opinion that if the proposed development is approved, the community will endure hardship with regard to businesses competing with one another. Mr. Ramji noted that there should be fair compensation to the community.

Erika Simm, 4991 Westminster Highway, expressed concern with the Applicant’s intentions with the development site and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 8).

Sean Lawson, 6463 Dyke Road, spoke in support of the daycare and boutique hotel as complimentary uses of the development property, however expressed concern with regard to including retail restaurant space in the remaining portion of the site. He was of the opinion that allowing retail restaurant space will negatively impact current landowners and business owners in Steveston Village, and noted that the amenity contribution should be used to improve new initiatives in the community. Mr. Lawson remarked that office space, seniors centre, fitness facility, museum or library are some beneficial resources for the community and would be an acceptable use for the development site. He then noted that the proposed boutique hotel needed to be revisited and expressed concern regarding no amenity contribution for the location of the proposed hotel.

Don Flintoff, 6071 Dover Road, expressed concern regarding the Applicant’s intentions for the future of the development site, as Council will lose control if rezoning is granted. Mr. Flintoff noted that the amenity contribution amount was not sufficient enough and that compensation should be increased.  

In response to Council query, staff confirmed that the conversion of the proposed hotel to condominiums would require a rezoning.

Cynthia Rautio, 12282 English Avenue, spoke on the lack of amenity contribution for the building location for the proposed hotel. Ms. Rautio remarked that the proposed hotel would be situated within a residential neighbourhood and was concerned with traffic, and the people that would be residing in the hotel. She was of the opinion that these buildings would be better suited for office space, a museum or a library and urged Council to consider the residents of Steveston Village when making a decision.  

Lorne Slye, 11911 3^rd Avenue, spoke in favour of the proposed hotel, noting that it would provide much needed viability to the area. He was of the opinion that the amenity contribution should be put towards a marina to increase tourism within Steveston Village.

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.

Chris Evans, Vice-President, Onni Development, and Brendan Yee, Development Manager, Onni Development, spoke on various efforts made by Onni to address the concerns of the City. Mr. Evans advised that this project is an important stepping stone for Onni Development and they believe that Onni has made every effort to address the comments of the different stakeholders in Steveston Village, and is of the opinion that the proposed 32-unit hotel will be a tremendous addition to the area.

In reply to queries from Council, Mr. Evans advised that the proposed boutique hotel would be small and would be targeted towards families, parents, and residents. He noted that the rooms would be similar to that of a studio apartment with a small kitchenette. Mr. Evans provided background information on an Onni development in Vancouver.  

Discussion took place on short-term rentals in Steveston and it was queried whether Onni was prepared to sign a restrictive covenant on the property for only a hotel or Mixed Maritime Use. In reply to queries from Council, Mr. Evans advised that he believed that Onni has adhered to everything that was requested of them however he noted that he was unable to comment on any legal commitments.  

In reply to queries from Council, Mr. Evans advised that allocation of the community amenity contribution is up to the discretion of Richmond Council.

Two speakers then addressed Council for a second time with new information.

Erika Simms, 4991 Westminster Highway, provided background information on a proposed marina, from when she was a representative on a Committee regarding the rezoning of the BC Packers waterfront site. She advised that the marina proposal was not approved at the time as it would interfere with the fishing fleets. She spoke in opposition to the proposed hotel being built in a residential area however was in favour of Steveston Hardware being relocated to that area. 

Loren Slye, 11911 3^rd Avenue, noted that Steveston has changed significantly since he has lived there and was of the opinion the proposed hotel would increase tourism and elevate the vibrancy of the community.

The Chair advised the conclusion of the Public Hearing submissions.

Council discussed the proposal and subsequent steps, and the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the rezoning considerations be amended to read as follows:

“6. City acceptance of the developer's offer to voluntarily contribute $4,750,000 towards the Steveston Community Amenity provision account.”

The question on the motion was not called as Council discussed the merits of referring the matter back to staff versus deferring Council consideration to the December Public Hearing. The Chair suggested that if Council was not satisfied with the land uses, that a referral back to staff would be appropriate.

As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

PH17/10-5

It was moved and seconded

That Council consideration of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9062 and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9063 be deferred to the December 18, 2017 Public Hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall for further consideration regarding the amenity contribution component.

The question on the motion was not called as materials were distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 11) regarding a past marina proposal from BC Packers.

Council expressed concern with regard to the amenity contribution and direction was provided to staff to examine the analysis of the uplift value.

The question on the motion to defer was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Johnston and Loo opposed.

ADJOURNMENT

PH17/10-6

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:12 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, November 20, 2017.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Claudia Jesson)