Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings
Monday, October 17, 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 (by teleconference)
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 10126
(RZ 19-853820)
(Location: 7600 and 7620 Ash Street; Applicant: Randy Schuette and Updesh Johal)
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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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Evan Dunfee, Richmond Resident, expressed his views about the loss of 19 trees in this proposal.
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In response to queries from Council staff advised that Armstrong Road will be extended and is currently being constructed by other developments in the area.
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PH22/9-1
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10126 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10395 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10396
(Location: 8880 Cook Road/8751 Citation Drive; Applicant: GBL Architects)
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Applicant’s Comments:
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Parham Mahboubi, representative of the applicant, highlighted:
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the proposed application is a 100 percent rental project, with a wide variety of housing types and sizes, and it includes below market rental housing which will be subject to income thresholds for tenants;
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the market rental housing units are subsidizing the affordable rental housing units proposed in the development;
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some units in the development will be fully accessible rental units; and
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the developer will provide raised rooftop planters for all future residents of the project, and in honor of Cllr. Steves a plaque will be installed, dedicating the gardens to him.
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Written Submissions:
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Richmond resident, Schedule 1
Semion Krivulin, Schedule 2
Roland Leung, Schedule 3
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Submissions from the floor:
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Kush Panache, developer spoke in opposition of the project, commenting that this project could be further densified to create more housing.
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Evan Dunfee, Richmond resident, spoke in support of the proposal, commenting that referring it back will delay the project and that the need for affordable housing is now.
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Richmond resident, spoke in favour of the project stating he would like it redeveloped.
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Richmond resident, spoke in support of the proposal stating that it should be redeveloped.
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Discussion ensued regarding (i) rooftop gardens being provided in a number of new apartment developments; (ii) tree retention; and (iii) increase in density.
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As a result of the discussion the following referral was introduced:
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PH22/9-2
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled Application by GBL Architects for Rezoning at 8880 Cook Road/8751 Citation Drive from the “Low Rise Apartment and Town Housing (ZLR32) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” Zone to the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR44) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” Zone dated August 22, 2022, from the Director, Development be referred back to staff.
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DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs: Au
Hobbs
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves
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Discussion ensued regarding (i) the applicant has provided the maximum number of moderate income rental units that they could to sustain the project; (ii) there could be higher density under the current Official Community Plan (OCP) but it is not proposed for this project; (iii) retention of significant trees; (iv) the proposed development complies with City policies; and (v) developer is constructing this project without funding from upper levels of government.
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PH22/9-3
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It was moved and seconded
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10395 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Day
Wolfe
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PH22/9-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10396 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Day
Wolfe
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In response to the concerns submitted to Council, staff advised:
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that they did receive, review and accept a third party traffic impact assessment parking study and that the proposed development will provide sufficient onsite vehicle and bicycle parking to meet the anticipated demand of residents and visitors;
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staff was directed from Planning Committee to explore a resident only pilot parking project in the vicinity of the proposed development and are in the process of developing a comprehensive work plan in response to the direction;
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a consultation will be done to ensure resident input into the pilot parking program; and
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a construction and traffic and parking management plan must be submitted to the City prior to construction. Brighouse Elementary school Principal will be consulted as part of the development and approval of the plan to ensure any specific concerns related to the school are considered.
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Submissions from the floor:
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Sam Wang, Richmond resident, expressed opposition for the project stating his concerns regarding the already congested street parking in the neighborhood, and the safety and privacy concerns he felt this project would bring.
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Ming Cheng, Richmond resident, spoke in opposition of the project, and shared concerns about lack of privacy and increased traffic in the neighborhood.
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Joe Loo, Richmond resident, expressed opposition for the project and shared concerns regarding the increase in traffic and parking congestion.
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Evan Dunfee, Richmond resident spoke in support of the project, as the project will provide housing for families and he suggested transit should be encouraged for the residents.
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Paul Woo, Richmond resident spoke in opposition of the project stating the area was not suitable for high density and that he had concerns about the lack of privacy such a development will bring.
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Tony Chen, Richmond resident, expressed opposition for the project and spoke about the traffic plan, and the long term impact of the project on the neighborhood.
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Eric Chen, Richmond resident, expressed concerns regarding the lack of privacy and the change in the skyline as well as the potential of over population of Brighouse Elementary school such a project will bring.
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Davis Stewart, Richmond resident expressed concerns about the present traffic and parking problems in the neighborhood, stating such a development will only increase the problems.
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Linda Wang, Richmond resident expressed concerns about lack of parking and that such a development will only increase the traffic safety concerns already present in the neighborhood.
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Ryan Loo, Richmond resident, expressed opposition for the project, sharing concerns about traffic and construction noise, privacy and loss of the view.
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Johnathan Choo, Richmond resident, spoke in opposition of the project sharing concerns about the increase in population, parking and traffic safety.
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Richmond resident, expressed concerns regarding safety and privacy.
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Bob Chow, Richmond resident, spoke in opposition of the development.
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Richmond resident, expressed opposition for the development sharing that improvements need to be made to the infrastructure in the neighborhood and that the location was not suitable for mid to high density development.
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Sam Wang, Richmond resident, spoke about privacy concerns such a project will bring.
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Evan Dunfee, spoke in support of the project asking for renters equity.
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In response to submissions from the floor the following referral motion was introduced:
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PH22/9-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled Application by 0923745 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 6071 Azure Road from the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” Zone to the “Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) –Thompson” Zone, dated September 6, 2022, by the Director of Development, be referred back to staff to further examine the traffic impact on the project.
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The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) form and character of the project, (ii) the large increase in population the development would bring to the neighborhood , (iii) the need to examine the traffic impact further, (iv) possibility of making the neighborhood resident parking only, or make it no street parking at all; (v) Planning and Transportation staff meet with the area residents, the Richmond Hospital, Worksafe BC and other stakeholders to discuss the traffic, construction and parking plan for the development (vi) traffic study has already been conducted by a third party consultant, (vii) the parking and traffic concerns are legitimate but they pre-exist this proposed development and can be addressed at the same time as the project is considered; and (viii) possibility of closing Azure Road away from the neighborhood.
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The question on the referral motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Hobbs, Loo, McNulty, McPhail and Steves opposed.
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As a result of the discussion the following additional referral motion was introduced:
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PH22/9-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That the staff report titled Application by 0923745 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 6071 Azure Road from the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” Zone to the “Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) –Thompson” Zone dated September 6, 2022, by the Director of Development be referred back to look at the potential for adjusting the density and build of the project to allow for the protection of the 10 trees in the northeast corner by adjustment to the total number of units.
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DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs: Hobbs
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves
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PH22/9-7
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It was moved and seconded.
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10407 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Au
Day
Wolfe
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PH22/9-8
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It was moved and seconded.
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10406 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs: Au
Day
Wolfe
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4.
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10414
(Location: 9100 Cambie Road; Applicant: Pacific Land Group)
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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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Kuldeep Gill, Richmond resident, stated he owned the neighboring property and shared concerns he had about soil contamination, and 40 dead trees on the subject property.
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Discussion ensued regarding the replacement of the full 36 trees and that tree replacement can be further discussed at the Development Permit Panel stage.
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PH22/9-9
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10414 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9842
(Location: City Wide; Applicant: City of Richmond)
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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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Evan Dunfee, Richmond resident spoke in opposition of the increase in radius for Public Hearing notification.
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Discussion ensued regarding the benefits of public consultation and engaging the public.
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PH22/9-10
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9842 be given second and third readings.
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CARRIED
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PH22/9-11
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (10:08 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, October 17, 2022.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)
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