December 17, 2018 - Minutes


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City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

 

 

Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings

Monday, December 17, 2018

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Kelly Greene
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves (entered at 7:01 p.m.)
Councillor Michael Wolfe

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 9935 (RZ 17-771592)
(Location:  10671, 10691, 10751 Bridgeport Road; Applicant:  Interface Architecture Inc.)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

Trevor Charles, Richmond resident, (Schedule 1)

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

Ben Panesar, representing owners of 2408 McKessock Avenue, requested that vehicle access to McKessock Place be constructed for the rear portion of 2408 McKessock Avenue and for adjacent properties facing Shell Road as the subject properties are developed.

 

 

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that the subject properties could be developed into single-family homes or townhouses with access to McKessock Avenue and Bridgeport Road.  Staff added that closing driveway access to Bridgeport Road can be considered in the future if a future townhouse concept is developed on-site.

 

 

Trevor Charles, referenced his submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as  Schedule 1).  He spoke on the proposed development and expressed concern with regard to (i) the servicing of sewer lines across McKessock Avenue to Shell Road, (ii) the potential for flooding in the area, and (iii) the need for repairs to boulevards and lighting.

PH18/11-1

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9935 be given second and third readings.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as the following referral motion was introduced:

PH18/11-2

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the application by Interface Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 10671, 10691, and 10751 Bridgeport Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/D)” Zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” Zone, be referred back to staff.

 

 

DEFEATED
Opposed: Cllrs. Au
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves

 

 

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) traffic safety along Bridgeport Road, (ii) right-in-right-out vehicle access to the site, (iii) traffic impacts during construction, and (iv) servicing of existing water and sewer lines.

 

 

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that water, storm and sewer lines to the proposed development will be from Bridgeport Road and that concerns regarding utility lines can be forwarded to the Public Works department.

 

 

The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Greene and Wolfe opposed.

 

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9953 (RZ 15-702486)
(Location:  6111 and 6091 Dyke Road; Applicant:  Oris (Dyke Road) Development Corp.)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

(a)

William Hartley, Strata Corporation BCS3256 (Schedule 2)

 

 

(b)

Roy Oostergo, 6168 London Road (Schedule 3)

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

None.

PH18/11-3

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9953 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Day

 

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9962 (ZT 18-840326)
(Location:  8320 Alexandra Road; Applicant:  Spring Communication Development Ltd.)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

None.

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

None.

PH18/11-4

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9962 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED

PH18/11-5

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9962 be adopted.

 

 

CARRIED

 

4.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAWS 7100 AND 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9892
(Location:  6551 No. 3 Road; Applicant:  GBL Architects)

 

 

A memorandum from staff was distributed updating the metric conversion of the proposed floor area of the market rental housing (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 4).

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

With the aid of a visual presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), Josh Thompson and Michelle Paquet, representing the Applicant, briefed Council on the proposed project, highlighting that (i) Richmond Centre Mall will remain open during the construction, (ii) the proposal will include 200 market rental units and 150 affordable housing units, (iii) 50% of the proposed affordable housing units will be family-friendly units, (iv) the proposed development will include pedestrian-friendly retail areas, (v) new road, pedestrian and cycling connections are proposed, (vi) public access through the mall to public transportation is proposed, (vii) public art is included in the proposed development, and (viii) the proposed development will include a low carbon District Energy Plant with ownership transferred to the City.

 

 

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) the integration of the proposed affordable housing units throughout the proposed development, (ii) access to the underground parking, and (iii) the potential to increase pedestrian areas and limit site access from Cook Road.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

(a)

Berk and Nicole Aktung, XXXX (Schedule 5)

 

 

(b)

Nikola Bratanic, 6578 Kitchener Street, Burnaby, BC (Schedule 6)

 

 

(c)

Mini Chan, 9399 Odlin Road (Schedule 7)

 

 

(d)

Stacey Friedman (Schedule 8)

 

 

(e)

Oskar Kwieton, 4055 Regent Street (Schedule 9)

 

 

(f)

Simon Lee (Schedule 10)

 

 

(g)

Michelle Li, Richmond resident (Schedule 11)

 

 

(h)

Melina Lum, 4600 Britannia Drive (Schedule 12)

 

 

(i)

Shelley Matsuo, 11480 Blundell Road (Schedule 13)

 

 

(j)

Richmond Resident (Schedule 14)

 

 

(k)

Gennady Mourzikov, 9871 Gilbert Crescent (Schedule 15)

 

 

(k1)

Betty Mejias, Richmond resident (Schedule 15A)

 

 

(l)

Teresa Ng (Schedule 16)

 

 

(m)

Amy Poon, 6400 Princess Lane (Schedule 17)

 

 

(n)

Edwin Poon, 6400 Princess Lane (Schedule 18)

 

 

(o)

Zlatko Puljic, 788 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC (Schedule 19)

 

 

(p)

Cynthia Rautio (Schedule 20)

 

 

(q)

Brian Robertson, 6233 Katsura Street (Schedule 21)

 

 

(r)

Alisa Sakamoto (Schedule 22)

 

 

(s)

Niti Sharma, Richmond resident (Schedule 23)

 

 

(t)

Henry So, 10291 Mortfield Road (Schedule 24)

 

 

(u)

Sophie So, 10291 Mortfield Road (Schedule 25)

 

 

(v)

Cynki Taylor, 9586 Ashwood Drive (Schedule 26)

 

 

(w)

Rupert Whiting (Schedule 27)

 

 

(x)

Victoria Yang, 5199 Brighouse Way (Schedule 28)

 

 

(y)

Audrey Yeung, 8360 Mirabel Court (Schedule 29)

 

 

(z)

Eric Yeung, 7060 Blundell Road (Schedule 30)

 

 

(aa)

Kelly Yeung, 10711 Housman Street (Schedule 31)

 

 

(bb)

Tat Ki Yeung, 8360 Mirabel Court (Schedule 32)

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

Sam McCulligh, Richmond resident, expressed concern with regard to the number of proposed parking spaces.

 

 

Kenny Ng, 4637 Hermitage Drive, was supportive of the application, noting that condominiums are a more affordable housing alternative for immigrants.

 

 

Wai Hung Chan, spoke in favour of the proposed project and expressed that the number of affordable housing units should be maximized.

 

 

Andrew Mar, 5940 No. 2 Road, was supportive of the proposed project, noting that development in the area will promote growth in businesses in the area.

 

 

Henry So, 10291 Mortfield Road, expressed support for the proposed project and was in favour of the proposed design and the proposed affordable housing component.

 

 

Niti Sharma, Richmond resident, expressed concern with the application, noting that the right kind of housing supply needs to be considered and that the proposed development has gaps.  She further expressed that the number of proposed affordable housing units and family-friendly units be increased.

 

 

Will Li, 7288 Heather Street, expressed support for the proposed project and was of the opinion that the proposed number of affordable housing units is adequate.

 

 

Judie Schneider, Richmond resident, was of the opinion that more affordable housing units and a higher mix of family-friendly units be included in the proposed project and that cycling lanes be relocated from No. 3 Road to a side road.

 

 

De Whalen, Richmond resident, spoke on housing affordability in the city and expediting development applications involving affordable housing. She expressed that more affordable housing units should be included in the proposed project and suggested that funding from Provincial and Federal levels of government be utilized.

 

 

John Roston, 12262 Ewen Avenue, commented on the shortage of affordable housing in the city and expressed that more affordable housing units should be included in the proposed project.

 

 

Lyn ter Borg, Richmond resident, spoke on aspects of the Oakridge development in Vancouver that could be applied on the subject site. Also, she expressed that more emphasis should be placed on creating pedestrian zones, limiting the expansion of roads and increasing the number of affordable housing units in the proposed development.

 

 

Raman Kooner, 3399 Moresby Drive, expressed support for the proposed project, noting that the site is in proximity to public transit and includes desirable amenities. He added that the proposal includes a mix of family-friendly units and that other developments in the city centre area can contribute to the supply of affordable housing.

 

 

Bob Basanti, 11171 Caravel Court, was supportive of the proposed project and remarked that the proposed amenities will be beneficial to the community.

 

 

Patrick Mathot, 10920 Hogart Drive, spoke on the site’s proximity to transportation options and that the proposed expansion to cycling and road infrastructure, together with the proposed District Energy Utility will be beneficial to the community.

 

 

Benson Chow, 9600 Britannia Drive, expressed support for the project and was in favour of the proposed unit mix.

 

 

Jeremy Wong, 5199 Brighouse Way, spoke in favour of the proposed development and expressed that the proposed project will be positive for the community.

 

 

Cythia Rautio, 12282 English Avenue, spoke on the proposed project and expressed that the number of proposed rental and affordable housing be increased and that funding from senior levels of government be utilized towards affordable housing. Also, she commented on the marketing of the proposed project and the need to attract more families to the community.

 

 

Alan McNair, Richmond resident, commented on the proposed project’s underground infrastructure.

 

 

Council Considerations:

PH18/11-6

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 9892 be amended to include the addition of Section 2.23 as set out in Attachment 3 of the staff memorandum dated December 19, 2018;

 

 

(2)

That the OCP Considerations for CP 16-75293 be corrected by deleting the metric value from Section 7.1;

 

 

(3)

That the OCP Considerations for CP 16-75293 be amended to include the addition of Section 5.4.3 and Section 7 as set out in Attachment 4 of the staff memorandum dated December 14, 2018; and

 

 

(4)

That Official Community Plan Bylaws 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9892 be given second and third readings, as amended.

 

 

 

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) increasing the number of affordable housing and family-friendly units in the proposed development, (ii) utilizing funding from senior levels of government to develop additional affordable housing units, (iii) reconsidering the site’s access points and limiting the number of roads on-site, and (iv) including additional environmental features such as utilization of solar energy.

 

 

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Greene and Wolfe opposed.

 

 

 

Cllr. Au left the meeting (8:51 p.m.) and returned (8:52 p.m.).

 

 

 

Cllr. Wolfe left the meeting (8:51 p.m.) and returned (8:54 p.m.).

 

5.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAWS 9965, 9966, 9967 AND 9968
(Location:  City-wide; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

 

 

Applicant’s Comments:

 

 

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

 

 

Written Submissions:

 

 

(a)

Clive Alladin, 3800 Bayview Street (Schedule 33)

 

 

(b)

Alyshah Assar, 22888 Windsor Court (Schedule 34)

 

 

(c)

Glen Andersen, 10071 Dyke Road (Schedule 35)

 

 

(d)

Patti Barkley, Richmond resident (Schedule 36)

 

 

(e)

Hadi Bhatia, 8640 Bennett Road (Schedule 37)

 

 

(f)

Daniel Benner, Richmond resident (Schedule 38)

 

 

(g)

Karin Biggs, 12262 Ewen Avenue (Schedule 39)

 

 

(h)

Steve Bridger, Richmond resident (Schedule 40)

 

 

(i)

Marian Bridgman, Richmond resident (Schedule 41)

 

 

(j)

Penny Charlebois (Schedule 42)

 

 

(k)

Parin Damji, 10231 Bridgeport Road (Schedule 43)

 

 

(l)

Charlene de Faye, Richmond resident (Schedule 44)

 

 

(m)

Carey Ditmars, Richmond resident (Schedule 45)

 

 

(n)

Brad Dore, Richmond Farmland Association (Schedule 45A)

 

 

(o)

Judith Doyle, Richmond resident (Schedule 46)

 

 

(p)

Don Flintoff, Richmond resident (Schedule 47)

 

 

(q)

Maureen Fowler, Richmond resident (Schedule 48)

 

 

(r)

Laura Gillanders, Richmond resident (Schedule 49)

 

 

(s)

Eleanor and Mike Girard, Richmond residents (Schedule 50)

 

 

(t)

Laura Heroux (Schedule 51)

 

 

(u)

Joy Hillier (Schedule 52)

 

 

(v)

Roland Hoegler, 6560 No. 4 Road (Schedule 53)

 

 

(w)

Randall Isaak, 9371 No. 5 Road (Schedule 54)

 

 

(x)

Rahim Jaffer, 22711 Norton Court (Schedule 55)

 

 

(y)

Salima Jaffer, 22711 Norton Court (Schedule 56)

 

 

(z)

Naizer Kabani, 22646 Fraserbank Crescent (Schedule 57)

 

 

(aa)

Ali Khoja, 22888 Windsor Court (Schedule 58)

 

 

(bb)

Don King, Richmond resident (Schedule 59)

 

 

(cc)

Val King, 10720 Agassiz Court (Schedule 60)

 

 

(dd)

Michelle Li (Schedule 61)

 

 

(ee)

Judith and Bill Lloyd, Richmond residents (Schedule 62)

 

 

(ff)

Teresa Macht, Richmond resident (Schedule 63)

 

 

(gg)

Sharon MacGougan, 7411 Ash Street (Schedule 64)

 

 

(hh)

James McDowell, 5700 Andrews Road (Schedule 65)

 

 

(ii)

Andrew Miloglav, 14331 Westminster Highway (Schedule 66)

 

 

(jj)

Omar Mohamoud, 22888 Windsor Court (Schedule 67)

 

 

(kk)

Patrice and Donna Morin, Richmond residents (Schedule 68)

 

 

(ll)

Dave Murdoch, Richmond resident (Schedule 69)

 

(mm)

Helmut Pastrick and Teresa Murphy, 9651 Finn Road (Schedule 70)

 

 

(nn)

Marie Murtagh, 4771 Dumont Street (Schedule 71)

 

 

(oo)

Michael Poon, Richmond resident (Schedule 72)

 

 

(pp)

Shannon Power, Richmond resident (Schedule 73)

 

 

(qq)

Jenny Pridmore, Richmond resident (Schedule 74)

 

 

(rr)

Steven Pridmore (Schedule 75)

 

 

(ss)

Teresa Rigg (Schedule 76)

 

 

(tt)

Marj Ross, Richmond resident (Schedule 77)

 

 

(uu)

Niti Sharma, Richmond resident (Schedule 78)

 

 

(vv)

Hanif Samji, 2560 Finlayson Court (Schedule 79)

 

 

(ww)

Rizwana Samji, 2560 Finlayson Court (Schedule 80)

 

 

(xx)

Salim Shivji, Richmond Resident (Schedule 81)

 

 

(yy)

Peter Smith, Richmond resident (Schedule 82)

 

 

(zz)

Seong Su Park, 3800 Bayview Street (Schedule 83)

 

 

(aaa)

Fateh Sunderji, 8279 Saba Road (Schedule 84)

 

 

(bbb)

Marina Szijarto, Richmond resident (Schedule 85)

 

 

(ccc)

Karin Tham, 9600 Palmer Road (Schedule 86)

 

 

(ddd)

Rahim Valiani, 5900 Muir Drive (Schedule 87)

 

 

(eee)

Antonneta Van Dyk and Linda McConnell, 14260 Westminster Highway (Schedule 88)

 

 

(fff)

Bruno Vernier, Richmond resident (Schedule 89)

 

 

(ggg)

Deirdre and Bruce Whalen, 13631 Blundell Road (Schedule 90)

 

 

(hhh)

Hollie Whitehead, Richmond resident (Schedule 91)

 

 

(iii)

Derek Williams, Richmond resident (Schedule 92)

 

 

(jjj)

Jim Wright, Richmond resident (Schedule 93)

 

 

(kkk)

Wes and Grace Wright, 11560 No. 3 Road (Schedule 94)

 

 

Submissions from the floor:

 

 

With the aid of a visual presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), Raymond Chan and Al Wong, Richmond residents, provided an analysis on the rise of land values in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

 

 

Sam McCulligh, Richmond resident, spoke in favour of limiting house size on ALR land to 400 m2.

 

 

Clive Alladin, 5102 8A Avenue, Delta, BC, noted that he is representing a building permit applicant and expressed that the proposed bylaws would negatively impact the permit application since the proposed house size would exceed the proposed maximum floor area.

 

 

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that should the proposed bylaws proceed, they would become effective immediately and that the grandfathering provisions from the Agricultural Land Commission Act (Bill 52) would not apply to the application referenced by Mr. Alladin.

 

 

Bill McKinney, 11751 Shell Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed bylaws and expressed concern with regard to the potential devaluation of his property. He remarked that there are portions of farms that cannot be farmed and limiting the size of the farm home plate may be unnecessary.

 

 

David Smith, 22650 Fraserbank Crescent, read from his submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 95) and commented on the public consultation process and aligning City regulations with the Provincial regulations.

 

 

Don McKenzie, 9351 Finn Road, commented on the proposed bylaws and suggested that the proposed maximum house size in the ALR be aligned with the maximum house size in city residential zones.

 

 

Nick Kabani, 22646 Fraserbank Crescent, spoke in opposition to the proposed bylaws and expressed that they should be aligned with Provincial regulations. He added that the proposed regulations would restrict his ability to build a home on his property that would accommodate extended family. Also, he expressed concern with the public consultation process and remarked that some sites designated as farmland may not be suitable for farming.

 

 

 

Cllr. Greene left the meeting (9:47 p.m.) and returned (9:50 p.m.).

 

 

Jim Wright, 8300 Osgood Drive, referenced his submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 96), and spoke in favour of the proposed bylaws.

 

 

Mubina Kabani, Richmond resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed bylaws and read comments from Hollie Whitehead, Richmond resident, (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 91), expressing concern that the proposed regulations may negatively affect farmers in the community and should be aligned with Provincial regulations.

 

 

Niti Sharma, Richmond resident, read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 78) and expressed support for the proposed regulations.

 

 

Sunny Dhillon, 4904 Galbraith Street, Delta, BC, spoke in opposition to the proposed bylaws and was of the opinion that the proposed regulations would increase the value of ALR properties with homes built under the former regulations.

 

 

Doug Wright, 11540 No. 3 Road, expressed opposition to the proposed bylaws and was of the opinion that the public consultation was insufficient. Also, he spoke in opposition to proposed regulations related to the size of the farm home plate and the inclusion of the septic field within the farm home plate. He encouraged the City to adopt the Provincial regulations and remarked that the proposed regulations may discourage farming in the city.

 

 

Linda McConnell, 14260 Westminster Highway, spoke in opposition to the proposed bylaws, noting that properties in Richmond may be in a disadvantage compared to properties in other jurisdictions who adopt the Provincial regulations. Also, she expressed concern that her property value may be negatively impacted and she may have difficulty selling her property.

 

 

Judie Schnieder, Richmond resident, was supportive to the proposed regulations and was of the opinion that houses in the ALR should be comparable to houses in residential areas to reduce speculative behaviour. Also, she suggested that application costs for bonafide farmers seeking to build a larger home on ALR property be reduced.

 

 

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that staff can examine options to expedite the building permit application process for farmers applying to build a home on farmland that exceeds the size permitted by City regulations. Also, staff clarified that applicants seeking a larger home would go through a site-specific zoning process and not a variance process.

 

 

Roland Hoegler, 6560 No. 4 Road, was opposed to the proposed bylaws and expressed concern on the potential depreciation of farmland. He encouraged the City to continue public consultation and align the proposed regulations with the Province.

 

 

John Roston, Richmond resident, expressed support for the proposed bylaws and encouraged that large homes be developed on residential sites instead of farmland. Also, he remarked that the proposed maximum house size of 400m2 for new homes on farmland is sufficient to accommodate extended families and that site-specific zoning can be used to apply for a larger home if required.

 

 

Steven Easterbrook, 17740 River Road, spoke on potential illegal uses on farmland that may be contributing to speculation and presented a video on money laundering (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office). Also, he spoke on providing access to farm backlands and reviewing land fill regulations on farmland.

 

 

Ben Dhiman, 9360 Sidaway Road, expressed opposition to the proposed bylaws, noting that proposed regulations should be aligned with the Province.

 

 

 

Cllr. Wolfe left the meeting (10:50 p.m.) and returned (10:52 p.m.).

 

 

Baljit Sandhu, 9431 Pinewell Crescent, commented on the potential for speculation by foreign investors and spoke in opposition to the proposed bylaws, noting that some farm properties may depreciate compared to farm properties that have developed homes under previous regulations.

PH18/11-7

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the Public Hearing proceed past 11:00 p.m. (10:54 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

Dale Badh, spoke on behalf of the BC Farmland Owner’s Association, and expressed opposition to the proposed bylaws. He encouraged the City to align proposed regulations to Provincial regulations and noted that demand to lease affordable farmland by new farmers in the city is very limited. He added that he is of the opinion that properties in Richmond may be in a disadvantage compared to properties in other jurisdictions who adopt the Provincial regulations and that the City should consider approval of in-stream applications.

 

 

Navi Boyal, 6620 No. 6 Road, expressed concern with regard to the proposed regulations, suggesting that the City adopt the Provincial regulations. Also, he was of the opinion that the proposed maximum house size is not adequate for extended families and that the septic field should be placed outside the farm home plate.

 

 

Jack Trovato, Richmond resident, spoke in favour of the proposed bylaws, noting that a petition of approximately 8000 signatures supporting the preservation of farmland in Richmond for food production was collected.

 

 

Joe Oeser, 12004 No. 2 Road, encouraged that the City adopt the Provincial regulations and that the septic field be excluded from the farm home plate.

 

 

Laura Gillanders, Richmond resident, expressed support for the proposed bylaws and noted that other jurisdictions in the province have implemented stricter regulations compared to the Provincial regulations. She commented on the potential illegal activities taking place in large homes on farmland and was the opinion that the proposed maximum house size will protect farmer’s equity and reduce speculation.

 

 

Don Flintoff, 6071 Dover Road, expressed support for the proposed bylaws, noting that the proposed maximum house size is adequate for extended families.

 

 

Peter Muroso, speaking on behalf of Pritam Singh Basi, owner of 11430 Westminster Highway, expressed concern with regard to the possible depreciation of farmland as a result of the proposed bylaws. He added that a larger house would allow extended family members to remain on the property.

 

 

Mr. Hoegler commented on the potential litigation should the proposed bylaws proceed.

 

 

Council Considerations:

PH18/11-8

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9965 be given second and third readings.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) the potential loss of farmland, (ii) the relationship between speculation and illegal activities on farmland, (iii) the inclusion of the septic field within the farm home plate, (iv) the potential effects of restricting the maximum house size on farmland property values, and (v) the public consultation process.

 

 

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that there is an application process for farmers seeking to build a new home on farmland exceeding the proposed allowable floor area of 400m2.
A point of order request by Cllr. Greene was declined by the Chair.

 

 

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie, and Cllrs. Loo and McPhail opposed.

PH18/11-9

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9966 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Loo
McPhail

PH18/11-10

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9967 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Loo
McPhail

PH18/11-11

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9968 be given second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Loo
McPhail

PH18/11-12

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:

 

 

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9965

 

 

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9966

 

 

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9967

 

 

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9968

 

 

CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Loo
McPhail

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

PH18/11-13

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (12:09 a.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 17, 2018.

 

 

 

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

 

Acting Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)