February 16, 2021 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day (by teleconference)
Councillor Alexa Loo (by teleconference)
Councillor Bill McNulty (by teleconference)
Councillor Linda McPhail (by teleconference)
Councillor Harold Steves (by teleconference)
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference)

Matthew O’Halloran, Acting Corporate Officer

Call to Order:

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

1.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY 5420/RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10035 (RZ 17-784927) 
(Location:  10200/10220 Railway Avenue; Applicant:  Raman Kooner)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

Kevin Krygier, 5220 Hollycroft Drive (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH21/2-1

It was moved and seconded

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 in Section 36-4-7, adopted by Council on October 16, 1989, be amended to exclude 5026 Williams Road and the 45 properties bordering Railway Avenue between Williams Road and 10700 Railway Avenue.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) there is no room for additional parking on site, (ii) with the tandem parking, there is a covenant on title to ensure the space can not be converted for other uses, (iii) proposal complies with the City’s parking requirements, (iv) a traffic study can be undertaken, (v) sufficient parking has been provided for the proposed dwellings and street parking is not necessary, and (vi) public notification for this application complies with the statutory requirements as noted in Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500.

Discussion took place on ensuring sufficient signage and increased enforcement in the area to decrease parking and traffic issues.

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

PH21/2-2

It was moved and seconded

That the rezoning application by Raman Kooner at 10200/10220 Railway Avenue be referred back to staff to conduct a traffic study and examine alternative solutions for parking.

DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Au
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves

The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED. 

PH21/2-3

It was moved and seconded

That staff conduct a traffic study in the surrounding area, on Hollymount Drive and the laneway, including issues related to parking, signage and enforcement.

The question on the motion was not called as it was requested that staff liaise with the school in the area to clarify drop-off and pick-up locations and the surrounding residents for their input on traffic issues.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

PH21/2-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10035 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Day
Steves
Wolfe

2.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10180 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10181 (INDUSTRIAL LAND INTENSIFICATION INITIATIVE) 
(Location:  City-wide; lands zoned and/or designated for industrial or mixed employment use; Applicant:  City of Richmond)

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Linda McPhail declared a conflict of interest as her husband has interest in a business that owns industrial land in Richmond and left the meeting – 7:21 p.m.

Applicant’s Comments:

City staff were available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Joe Carreira, VP Development, Conwest Developments (Schedule 2)

(b)

 Alisa Bailey, Project Director, Omicron (Schedule 3)

Submissions from the floor:

Joe Carreira, VP Development, Conwest Developments, expressed support for the application, noting that the proposed amendments modernize the current zoning regulations and create flexibility for industrial land users.

PH21/2-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10180 be amended to correct the conversion acreage figure from 5 acres to 6.2 acres on page 1 of the Bylaw.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) the proposed bylaws do not propose a change to industrial stratification as further research and examination is required, (ii) a number of sustainability initiatives are underway with regard to extending BC’s Energy Step Code requirements to industrial lands, and (iii) the zoning on industrial lands allows for food and beverage services and outdoor amenities on site. 

Discussion took place on referring this back to staff until reports with regard to sustainability aspects are brought forward to ensure that all future projects are consistent with City requirements. 

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

PH21/2-6

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10180 and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10181 (Industrial Land Intensification Initiative)” be referred back to staff until reports are brought forward to Council regarding Community Energy Emission Plans in relation to industrial lands.

DEFEATED
Opposed; Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Au
Loo
McNulty
Steves

The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. 

PH21/2-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10180 be given second reading, as amended.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

PH21/2-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10180 be given third reading.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

PH21/2-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10180 be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

PH21/2-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10181 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

PH21/2-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10181 be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

Councillor McPhail returned to the meeting – 7:40 p.m.

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10224 (RZ 17-792242) 
(Location:  6520 Williams Road; Applicant:  Gradual Architecture Inc.)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH21/2-12

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10224 be given second and third readings.

The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Council, the applicant noted that Grasscrete is used to ensure the ground is more permeable to allow rain water to drain and the area next to the retained tree will be away from the foundation.  

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

PH21/2-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:46 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 Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

Mayor
(Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Matthew O’Halloran)