January 17, 2022 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day 
Councillor Andy Hobbs 
Councillor Alexa Loo 
Councillor Bill McNulty 
Councillor Linda McPhail 
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.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10308 (RZ 20-908348) 
(Location:  8211 No. 3 Road; Applicant:  Richard Zhang)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH22/1-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10308 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10235 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10198 (RZ 18-836123) 
(Location:  8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road/3600 Sexsmith Road, and 3480, 3500, 3520, and 3540/3560 Sexsmith Road; Applicant:  Polygon Talisman Park Ltd.)

Applicant’s Comments:

Robin Glover, Polygon, reviewed the application and commented on its proposed design, features and amenities, including (i) the proposed allocation of affordable housing and market rental units, (ii) park development and tree retention, (iii)  the proposed roof top demonstration garden, (iv) accessibility to site amenities, and (v) voluntary contributions to the City’s public art and child care reserve funds.

In reply to queries, Mr. Glover noted that the completion of the development will take approximately three years and that there were no international marketing of the development. He added that buyers can occupy or rent out their unit.

Written Submissions:

(a)

Alex Atkinson (Schedule 1)

(b)

Diane Bell, Richmond resident (Schedule 2)

(c)

Yvonne Bell, Loraine Bell, Joan Larden, Richmond resident (Schedule 3)

(d)

Sam Chen, Richmond resident (Schedule 4)

(e)

Kelly Chang Shu, Richmond resident (Schedule 5)

(f)

Frank Chiu, Richmond resident (Schedule 6)

(g)

Donna Colpitts (Schedule 7)

(h)

Jack Guo, Richmond resident (Schedule 8)

(i)

Chris Ho, Richmond resident (Schedule 9)

(j)

Susan Johnsen, Richmond resident (Schedule 10)

(k)

Hanson Lau, Richmond resident (Schedule 11)

(l)

Adam Lee (Schedule 12)

(m)

Harvey Li, Richmond resident (Schedule 13)

(n)

Sharon MacGougan, Garden City Conservation Society (Schedule 14)

(o)

Stuart Nagel, Richmond resident (Schedule 15)

(p)

Gurprit Nahal, Richmond resident (Schedule 16)

(q)

Ken Nakadomari, Richmond resident (Schedule 17)

(r)

John Roston, Richmond resident (Schedule 18)

(s)

Kerry Starchuk, Richmond resident (Schedule 19)

(t)

Ken Takeuchi (Schedule 20)

(u)

De Whalen, Richmond resident (Schedule 21)

(v)

Casey Wickham, More than a Roof Mennonite Housing Society (Schedule 22)

(w)

Henry Wong and Brandy Chan, Richmond resident (Schedule 23)

(x)

Peter Wong, Richmond resident (Schedule 24)

(y)

Jim Wright, Richmond resident (Schedule 25)

(z)

Vlad Zachata, Richmond resident (Schedule 26)

Submissions from the floor:

Evan Chan Ip, Richmond resident, expressed her support for the proposed development, and highlighted the proximity of the site to transit and other amenities.

Jack Guo, Richmond resident, referenced his submission (Schedule 8) and spoke in favour of the proposed project.

Lerlen Teves, Richmond resident, spoke in favour of the project, expressing that the proposed development has a good mix of housing.

Ahmed Omran, representing SUCCESS, expressed support for the proposed development and was encouraged by the proposal of the Low End Market Rental (LEMR) units.

John Roston, Richmond resident, referenced his submission (Schedule 18) and commented on the site’s land value and suggested development of a higher mix of rental units.

Vivien Louie, Richmond resident, expressed support for the proposed development and commented on the subject’s site proximity to transit and amenities.

Bonnie Lee, Richmond resident, noted her support for the project, and spoke on the need for family housing and the site’s proximity to transit, parks and other amenities.

Michelle Li, Richmond resident, expressed opposition to the project and commented on the need for more affordable housing and rental units in the city.

Deidre Whalen, Richmond resident, referenced her submission (Schedule 21) and noted her opposition to the proposed development. She expressed that additional affordable housing units should be included and was concerned with the proposed development’s impact on the city’s urban forest.

Ula Teicher, Richmond resident, expressed support for the proposed development and commented on the need for more housing options in the city.

Jack Mulleny, Richmond resident, expressed support for the project, noting that there is high demand for the housing types proposed in the development.

Jerome Dickey, Richmond resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed development, and expressed that more affordable housing units should have been incorporated into the project and that Richmond needs more affordable housing.

Katherine Van Vlack, representing Trail Appliances Richmond, spoke in favour of the proposed development and noted that workers in Richmond need housing options in the city.

Katherine McCreary, Richmond resident, expressed concerned with regard to the proposed development, noting that the proposed affordable housing portion is not adequate and that additional LEMR units should be included.

Karina Reid, Richmond resident, expressed opposition to the proposed development, citing that additional affordable housing units should be included. Also, she noted that there is a demand for seniors housing and alternative housing options, such as co-op housing, should be explored.

Cohen Nagel, Richmond resident, expressed support for the project, noting that there is demand for a variety of housing in Richmond and the proposed affordable housing and market rental units will benefit the community.

Peggy Johnson, Richmond resident, noted her support for the proposed development, and commented on the proposed development’s optimal location and the need for more housing developments in Richmond.

Yvonne Bell, Richmond resident, referred to her submission (Schedule 3), noted her opposition to the proposed development. Also, she commented on the potentially negative effect of development in the urban forest.

Evan Dunfee, Richmond resident, expressed his support of the proposed development, noting that more housing is needed in Richmond and that densification will aid in housing supply. Also, he suggested advocating senior levels of government to support affordable housing.

Denise Aitken, Richmond resident, expressed concern with regard to the lack of affordable options proposed in the project and encouraged development of more affordable housing in the city.

PH22/1-2

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10235 be given second and third readings.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) the proposed tree retention plan, (ii) future purchase price of the units,
(iii) the proposed housing mix, and (iv) the proposed demonstration garden.

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

PH22/1-3

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10198 be given third reading.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) housing affordability in the city, (ii) advocating for more affordable housing and market rental housing, (iii) advocating for senior government support of affordable housing developments, such as co-op housing, (iv) the proposed amenities included in the project and the subject site’s optimal location, and (v) increasing the housing supply and the housing mix in Richmond.

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

ADJOURNMENT

PH22/1-4

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:43 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 17, 2022.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Matthew O’Halloran)