Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings
Monday, April 19, 2022
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Place:
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Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
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Present:
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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
Claudia Jesson, Corporate Officer
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Call to Order:
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Mayor Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m.
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PH22/4-1
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It was moved and seconded
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That Item 4, Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10001 (RZ 18 829337) be deferred to the May 16, 2022 Public Hearing meeting.
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CARRIED
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Submissions from the floor:
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Kevin Douglas, Richmond resident expressed his concerns regarding ground water drainage during construction causing flooding to his property because of the ditch along Smith Crescent. Staff advised that they will speak to the applicant regarding the drainage and will get back to Mr. Douglas.
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De Whalen, Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition spoke about the need for creating more affordable housing, and mandating LEMR housing. She also commented on Item 2, the Spires Road development stating that the project can be further densified and she encouraged the City to pursue and secure Provincial funding sources to develop more affordable housing.
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Evan Dunfee, Richmond resident, spoke about the need to be proactive and seek out opportunities for Affordable housing development.
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PH22/4-2
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9877 be given second and third readings.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regards to (i) the application complying with the Hamilton Area plan, (ii) the creation of a hub for the neighborhood by redesigning and allowing for more affordable housing, (iii) creating higher density and smaller units, (iv) the adoption of the Hamilton Area plan in 2014, (v) any additional density to this project will require an update to the Official Community Plan (OCP), (vi) redesign of project to retain more trees, and (vii) project delays contribute to higher costs and lower affordability.
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As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:
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PH22/4-3
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled “Application by Art Homes Ltd. for Rezoning at 4400, 4420, and 4440 Smith Crescent from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” Zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” Zone” from the Director of Development, dated February 23, 2022 be referred back to staff to work with the developer, Art Homes to review the option of developing a high density condo complex over a shared parkade.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding densifying the project into condos allowing for affordable units suited to first time buyers and those with a family income of $60,000 to $117,000 to buy or rent a unit.
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In reply to queries regarding the suitability of a hub, staff noted (i) the extended timeline for such a project and (ii) that creating a hub would be a significant change from the existing area plan and staff would not recommend a one off amendment to the area plan to achieve it.
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The question on the referral motion was then called and DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Hobbs, Loo, McPhail, McNulty and Steves opposed.
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The question on the main motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Au, Day and Wolfe opposed.
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Written Submissions:
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John Roston, Richmond Rental Housing Advocacy Group (Schedule 4)
Councillor Carol Day, (Schedule 5)
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Submissions from the floor:
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Michelle Li, Richmond resident expressed concerns about the housing crisis and the need for more Affordable housing.
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Laura Gillanders, Richmond Rental Housing Advocacy Group, referred to her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 4) and expressed her concerns that the Spires Road area should be 100 percent market rental and income controlled rental and that more townhouse development is not the type of supply needed to address the affordable housing criss.
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David Yang, Richmond resident, spoke about the need to increase Affordable housing. Prioritizing market, non market housing, and social housing and updating the Official Community Plan.
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Jose Gonzalez, Richmond resident, expressed concerns regarding construction vehicles blocking traffic in residential areas and residents parking their vehicles on City boulevards.
In response to queries from Council staff advised that there is a requirement for each development to have a construction management plan and that Community Bylaws will be enforcing parking in the area.
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Evan Dunfee, Richmond resident spoke about natural gas hook ups for the development.
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The following referral motion was introduced:
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PH22/4-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10357, for the rezoning of 8740, 8760, 8780 and 8800 Spires Road, and the surplus portion of the Spires Road road allowance from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Parking Structure Townhomes (RTP4)”, be referred back to staff to work with the developer Terra Spires Development LP to review the overall concept and the option of developing a high density condo complex over a shared parkade as well as to consult with the neighbourhood.
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The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) the referral report in the Spires Road area to look at adding additional density for the provision of rental housing, (ii) the applicant has elected to proceed with their application under the current area plan, and (iii) the proposal is consistent with the development pattern in the area.
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The question on the referral motion was then called and DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Au, Hobbs, Loo, McPhail, and McNulty opposed.
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PH22/4-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10357 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs:Day
Steves
Wolfe
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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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PH22/4-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10359 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
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4.
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10001 (RZ 18 829337)
(Location: 8031/8051/8071 No. 2 Road and 5760/5780/5786 Blundell Road, Applicant: Zhao XD Architect Ltd.)
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Purpose:
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To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)” zone, to permit the development of 25 townhouse dwellings with vehicle access from 8091 No. 2 Road.
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First Reading:
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March 28, 2022
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Please see page 1 for action on this item.
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Submissions from the floor:
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None.
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PH22/4-7
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It was moved and seconded
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That the Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued allowing “Parking, non-accessory” as a permitted use at 8620 and 8660 Beckwith Road, to permit the operation of a pay parking lot for a period of three years from the date of issuance.
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CARRIED
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Written Submissions:
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None
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Submissions from the floor:
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Evan Dunfee, Richmond resident, spoke about fast tracking low market rental housing.
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PH22/4-8
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10360 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
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PH22/4-9
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10360 be adopted.
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CARRIED
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PH22/4-10
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (9:31 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 April 19, 2022.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Acting Corporate Officer
(Matthew O’Halloran)
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