Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings
Monday, May 16, 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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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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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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Laura Gillanders (Schedule 1)
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Submissions from the floor:
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Barry Kwok, Richmond resident, expressed concern regarding the proposed shared driveway and the traffic congestion on No. 2 Road. He suggested that a separate entry or driveway on Blundell Road would alleviate any traffic concerns.
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John Cameron, Richmond resident, requested information regarding the timing of the development.
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In response to the query from the floor, staff advised they will speak to the resident regarding future development in the vicinity.
In response to the query from the floor, the applicant advised that upon approval, construction will begin within a year.
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Eric Chung, Property Manager, 8091 No. 2 Road, expressed concerns regarding:
· the speed of vehicles and high traffic volume on No. 2 Road;
· the safety and security of a shared driveway;
· increased parking demands; and
· the importance of an agreement regarding driveway maintenance and shared costs between the properties.
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In response to queries from Council, staff advised:
· there is an existing statutory right of way (SRW) for the driveway at 8091 No. 2 Road allowing for access and widening;
· a driveway on Blundell Road was not considered due to the proximity to the intersection;
· median delineators on No. 2 Road allow for right turn only access to the shared driveway;
· the strata boards of the two properties will be required to create a cost sharing and operating agreement and agree upon terms for visitor parking;
· adjustment of the development to house a six-storey condominium would require rezoning and redesign;
· the current application complies with the arterial road designation in the Official Community Plan (OCP); and
· improvements include sidewalk widening, boulevard landscaping, and traffic signal upgrades to enhance pedestrian safety.
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In response, Mr. Kwok confirmed that vehicles do not back out onto
No. 2 Road, but instead, turn around in the complex to enter No. 2 Road in a forward motion. He expressed concern that the development and shared driveway would result in congestion within the complex and present parking challenges.
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced;
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PH22/5-1
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It was moved and seconded
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That the Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, amendment bylaw 1001 (RZ 18 829337) be referred back to staff to work with the developer, Zhao XD Architect Ltd. to review the option of developing a high-density condominium complex with an entrance on Blundell Road.
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DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs: Hobbs
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
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PH22/5-2
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10001, be amended to update the bylaw number and citation to Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10378.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Au
Day
Steves
Wolfe
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PH22/5-3
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10378 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Au
Day
Steves
Wolfe
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PH22/5-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10369 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
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PH22/5-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10370 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
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PH22/5-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10362 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
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PH22/5-7
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Official Community Plan 7100 Amendment Bylaw 10362 be adopted.
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CARRIED
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PH22/5-8
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It was moved and seconded
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Public Space Patio Regulation Bylaw 10350 be adopted.
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CARRIED
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PH22/5-9
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It was moved and seconded
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Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw 7273, Amendment Bylaw 10366. adopted.
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CARRIED
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PH22/5-10
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It was moved and seconded
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Adoption of Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw 10367 be adopted.
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CARRIED
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PH22/5-11
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It was moved and seconded
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Heritage Procedures Bylaw 8400, Amendment Bylaw 10363 be adopted.
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CARRIED
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PH22/5-12
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (8:26 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 16, 2022.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)
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