May 17, 2021 - Minutes
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Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings
Monday, May 17, 2021
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair Matthew O’Halloran, Acting Corporate Officer |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m. |
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TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT (TU 20-905119) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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In response to questions from Council, Raymond Cheung, Applicant, commented on: |
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challenges consulting with neighbouring businesses due to COVID-19 closures; |
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the schedule for the operation of the Night Market will be dependent upon the timing of the approval to open from the Ministry of Health; and |
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discussions underway with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to create guidelines and protocols for the event. |
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In response to questions from Council, staff provided the following information: |
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a temporary use permit of a three-year duration has historically been issued for the event; |
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the noise management plan will address concerns raised by area residents; |
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neighbouring businesses may liaise directly with the event organizer regarding traffic concerns; and |
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the City will assist in facilitating the resolution of traffic concerns raised by neighbouring businesses. |
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Written Submissions: |
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Norman Kwan (Schedule 1) |
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Kathy Tung (Schedule 2) |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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None. |
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PH21/5-1 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Firework Productions Ltd. for properties at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) for the purposes of permitting the following: |
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Night market event between May 21, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (inclusive) to allow for a maximum of 80 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit; |
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Night market event between April 29, 2022 to October 16, 2022 (inclusive) for a maximum of 80 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit; |
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Night market event between April 28, 2023 to October 15, 2023 (inclusive) for a maximum of 79 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit; and |
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The night market event as outlined in the report dated March 17, 2021 from the Director of Development be subject to the fulfillment of all terms, conditions and requirements outlined in the Temporary Commercial Use Permit and attached Schedules. |
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CARRIED |
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Opposed: Cllrs. Day and Wolfe |
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10248 (RZ 19-873781) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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The applicant was available to respond to queries. |
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Written Submissions: |
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None. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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None. |
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In response to a question from Council, staff advised that no further improvements to the laneway are required for the development. |
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PH21/5-2 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10248 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe |
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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100 AND 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10258 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10259 |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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The applicant was available to respond to queries. |
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Written Submissions: |
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Balwant Sanghera, Indian Cultural Centre of Canada (Schedule 3) |
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Shannon Lambie, Agricultural Land Commission (Schedule 4) |
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Shaun Driver, Pythagoras Academy Society (Schedule 5) |
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Mahmood Jaffer, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre (Schedule 6) |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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Mahmood Jaffer, Director of Public Relations and Communications, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, provided the following comments: § concern regarding the potential impact of the OCP amendment to the planned expansion of the Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy; and § request that Council consider a site-specific allowance to permit the existing school expansion or any new educational development on the properties at 8320 and 8580 No. 5 Road be granted to the Shia Muslim Community of BC if the OCP amendment is approved. |
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Oscar Pozzolo, Principal, Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy, requested that Council reject the proposal and allow the work of the Highway to Heaven community to continue to contribute to the success of the City. |
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Azmat Ali, Chair, School Board of Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy, provided the following comments: § the OCP amendment will prevent the expansion that will allow the § the on-site Sunday School is at capacity and has a waitlist; and § request that Council grandfather organizations that have invested significant resources in planning for future expansions. The following information was provided in response to questions from Council: § the proposed expansion will accommodate an additional 300 students; and § the proposed expansion would not require the use of farmland. |
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Murtaza Bachoo, Board Member, Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy, provided the following comments: § concern that the Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy will be unable to grow as a religious institution without the ability to grow the educational institution; § the importance of educational institutions in building a sense of community; and § request that a site-specific exemption be granted for properties at 8320 and 8580 No. 5 Road. |
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Chris Wilson, Church on Five, expressed his support for the comments provided by the preceding delegations. |
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Shaun Driver, Broughton Law for Pythagoras Academy Society, suggested that the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has not provided all relevant information to the City of Richmond and requested the matter be adjourned until the public is afforded the opportunity to review all relevant information when it is provided. |
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Eric Chu, Richmond Christian School, expressed concern that the OCP amendment will hinder the ability to expand to accommodate growing demand and to build its community. Mr. Chu requested a site-specific allowance be provided for the future expansion of the Richmond Christian School. |
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Michael Lipton, Board Chair, Richmond Jewish Day School, expressed concerns with the OCP amendment and its impact on the facilities in the area to continue to serve their community members and grow as institutions. |
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Mr. Jaffer further commented that the requirement to seek an OCP exception, in addition to the regular development permit process, will result in an additional hurdle for the Shia Muslim Community of BC. |
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In response to questions from Council, staff provided the following information: § the bylaw amendment is consistent with the recently communicated ALC decision; § facilities have an option to apply for an exemption to the ALC policy; § the requested site-specific allowances are premature as any development proposals would be subject to the ALC application and approval process; § The existence of City policies that do not align with ALC regulations may result in the Backlands Policy being rescinded; and § educational activity is not a permitted use in industrial zones. |
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Discussion ensued on: § alignment of the ALC policy with the original designation for the properties; § schools are not a permitted use in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and would require an application for non-farm use to the ALC; and § the benefit of educational institutions exploring satellite facilities and distance learning. |
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PH21/5-3 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10258 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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Opposed: Cllr Au |
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PH21/5-4 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10259 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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PH21/5-5 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10258 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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PH21/5-6 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10259 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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PH21/5-7 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:56 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting for Public Hearings of the City of Richmond held on Monday, May 17, 2021. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
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Acting Corporate Officer (Matthew O’Halloran) |