January 22, 2018 - Minutes


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City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings

Monday, January 22, 2018

 

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
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

Absent:

Councillor Chak Au

Call to Order:

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

 

1.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9215 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9216
(Location:  4700 No. 3 Road; Applicant:  Bene (No. 3) Road Development Ltd.)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

In response to queries from Council, the Applicant advised that the inclusion of solar panels and other energy saving alternatives can be examined for the proposed development.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

None.

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

None.

PH18/1-1

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9215 be given second and third readings.  

 

 

CARRIED

PH18/1-2

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9216 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED

 

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9755
(Location:  9211, 9251, 9271, 9291 Odlin Road; Applicant:  Polygon Development 302 Ltd.)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

In response to queries from Council, the Applicant advised that the proposed development will be largely made up of two-bedroom or more units.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

None.

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

None.

PH18/1-3

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9755 be given second and third readings.

 

CARRIED

 

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9760
(Location:  City Wide; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

In response to queries from Council, Wayne Craig, Director, Development, advised that staff will liaise with Affordable Housing and Corporate Communications staff to convey all pertinent information to the community.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

None.

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

None.

PH18/1-4

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9760 be given second and third readings.

 

CARRIED

PH18/1-5

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9760 be adopted.

 

 

CARRIED

 

4.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9780
(Location:  8511 Capstan Way, 3280 and 3360 No. 3 Road, and 3131 Sexsmith Road; Applicant:  Concord Pacific)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

In response to queries from Council, the Applicant advised that the inclusion of solar panels on the proposed developments rooftop can be examined and that staff are examining increasing the percentage of three-bedroom units in the complex. Also, the Applicant highlighted that the proposed new arts facility will be a great addition to the City and be beneficial for the community.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

None.

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

None.

PH18/1-6

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9780 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED

 

5.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9790
(Location:  9071 Dayton Avenue; Applicant:  Rav Bains)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

None.

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

None.

PH18/1-7

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9790 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED

 

6.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9812
(Location:  9980 Westminster Highway; Applicant:  Bene No 4 Development Ltd.)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

In response to queries from Council, Mr. Craig advised that the development is consistent with the Area Plan and that following review of the proposed development site the Transportation Department noted that traffic impacts would be minor. Also, he advised that a road dedication on Westminster Highway and No. 4 Road will be provided for future road widening.

 

 

In reply to queries from Council, the Applicant advised that inclusion of solar panels on the proposed development can be examined. Also, he commented on access to the proposed development, noting that access through the adjacent complex was not feasible as it would interfere with existing structures.

 

 

Discussion took place on the potential safety concerns along No. 4 Road and Mr. Craig advised that staff would liaise with the Transportation Department on the potential to install additional traffic management signs.   

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

Lillian Ho, Council Chair for the Artisan Complex, 9811 Ferndale Road (Schedule 1).

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

None.

PH18/1-8

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9812 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

PH18/1-9

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (7:22 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, January 22, 2018.

 

 

 

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

 

Acting Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)