April 17, 2023 - Minutes
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Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings
Monday, April 17, 2023
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair Evangel Biason, Acting Corporate Officer |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m. |
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10433 (RZ 17‑791280) (Location: 8180 Heather Street; Applicant: 1265028 B.C. Ltd. (Xinyu Zhao)) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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The applicant was not available to respond to queries. Staff advised written correspondence received from the applicant confirming they do not intend to touch the existing concrete retaining wall, and that the retaining wall they construct on the subject property will be made of wood and abut the existing retaining wall. |
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Written Submissions: |
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Gordon Hallinan (Schedule 1) |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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Gordon Hallinan, 9271 Dixon Avenue, expressed concerns regarding the retention and stabilization of the existing retaining wall, increased density, traffic and parking, the proposed additional driveway off Dixon Avenue, and impact on the privacy of his property. |
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In response to queries from Council, staff noted (i) Building Permit staff will be advised that as part of the building permit application, geotechnical reports will be provided to identify any required improvements necessary on-site to support the construction of the new structure, (ii) each of the two lots will have a two car garage and driveway (one off Heather Street and the other off Dixon Avenue, pushed as far east as possible to maintain a safe connection to Dixon Avenue and distance from the stop sign), consistent with City Policy for similar corner lot configurations, (iii) it would not be preferable to have two accesses off Heather Street as it would push one of the driveway accesses fairly close to the intersection and the lot depth is not sufficient enough to meet the lot depth requirements, (iv) the character of the neighbourhood is 2 and 2.5 storey buildings, (v) the design is typical for a corner lot in the neighbourhood and consistent with City Policy with respect to all setbacks, (vi) road capacity in the area is sufficient to service the development and additional traffic calming measures is not contemplated at this time, and |
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As a result of discussion regarding concerns raised by the adjacent property owner, the following motion was introduced: |
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PH23/4-1 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10433 be deferred to the May 15, 2023 Public Hearing. |
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CARRIED |
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10448 (ZT 23‑009334) (Location: 15140 Westminster Highway; Applicant: Grootendorst's Flowerland Nursery 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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None. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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None. |
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PH23/4-2 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10448 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10446 (RZ 18‑818548) (Location: 7511 St. Albans Road; Applicant: Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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Matthew Cheng, Architect for the developer, 1118992 BC Ltd., noted the developer’s representatives met with a strata council member of 7433 St. Albans Road and have continued discussions, outlining the following key points via email: |
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The shared driveway will not be used during construction; |
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The developer will install one or two speed bumps on the shared driveway of 7433 St. Albans Road, based on the consultation from the traffic consultant; |
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The visitors parking stalls for each property will not be shared with the other strata owners; |
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The owners of 7433 St. Albans Road do not intend to use the outdoor amenity space of 7511 St. Albans Road - there is no need for a covenant or cost sharing for maintenance of the outdoor amenity space; |
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The developer agrees to fix some sunken concrete pavers at the shared driveway of 7433 St. Albans Road; |
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The developer offers to make new signage for 7511 St. Albans at the entrance of 7433 St. Albans or alternatively construct a new combined signage for both addresses; and |
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Negotiations are ongoing in a cooperative manner with respect to cost sharing of the repair and maintenance for the shared driveway, and both parties have a general understanding of how they will move forward. |
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In response to queries from Council, Ramneek Padda, representative for the developer, confirmed: |
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in the absence of amenity space for the residents of 7433 St. Albans Road, the developer offered the use of the amenity space, open without restriction, however there was no interest; |
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agreed upon items via email correspondence will be formalized in an agreement between the two stratas; |
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with respect to any opportunity to connect the new development to the existing development to the south in order to provide additional access, there is no right of way on the property to the south and a written agreement would be required, however with the lack of any strata operating at the time of a door to door inquiry by the developer, the current residents noted they would not consent; and |
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there is no strata for the subject property currently, however the developer will continue corresponding with the strata for 7433 St. Albans Road, to establish a continued and lasting relationship. |
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Written Submissions: |
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None. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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Jason Chen, 7433 St. Albans Road, provided a brief PowerPoint presentation (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2) and expressed concerns regarding (i) the shared driveway, ensuring proper care and maintenance, (ii) the registered easement on title, and (iii) future collaboration between both stratas. |
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PH23/4-3 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10446 be given second and third readings. |
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Before the question was called, a brief discussion ensued with respect to the easement location and registration, and tree removal. Staff noted the easement is registered on each individual strata lot and the common driveway. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Wolfe opposed. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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PH23/4-4 |
It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:06 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, April 17, 2023. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
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Acting Corporate Officer (Evangel Biason) |