Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2001

Date:

Tuesday, January 16, 2001

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Malcolm Brodie, Chair

Councillor Bill McNulty, Vice-Chair

Councillor Linda Barnes 4:07 pm

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

Councillor Harold Steves

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, December 5, 2000, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

(Report: December 8/00, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 247174)

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Xing-Xing Caf and Karaoke Ltd. to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Class "B" Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke and Dancing) be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

of this recommendation; and

that the R.C.M.P. does not object.

CARRIED

(RZ 00-176792, Report: December 11/00, File No.: 8060-20-7199)

(REDMS No. 243975,201530,244644))

It was moved and seconded

That the properties located generally along Ryan Road, Leonard Road, Ruskin Road and Ruskin Place in Section 33-4-6 (shown on Attachment 1 to the report dated December 11, 2000, from the Manager of Development Applications), be permitted to subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) in Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300; and

That Bylaw No. 7199, for the rezoning of 10311 and 10331 Leonard Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Councillor Barnes arrived at 4:07 pm.

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY 5454 FOR THE AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY NO. 5 ROAD, THORPE ROAD, DANFORTH DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 99 IN SECTION 36-5-6

APPLICATION BY DAVA DEVELOPMENT FOR REZONING AT 4591 NO. 5 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA C (R1/C) AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA A (R1/A)

(RZ 00-175758 - Report: Dec. 6/00, File No.: 8060-20-7200) (REDMS No. 244664, 221881,248552)

In response to a question regarding the nature of the phone calls received by staff Jenny Beran, Planner, stated the calls were related mainly to lot size.

It was moved and seconded

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy No. 5454 adopted by Council in May 1994 be amended to exclude those properties fronting the west side of No. 5 Road from Thorpe Road to Highway 91; and

That Bylaw No. 7200, for the rezoning of 4591 No. 5 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)" and "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(Report: January 2/01, File No.: AG 00-175102) (REDMS No. 228028, 233156)

Mr. Atwall then addressed the Committee. He displayed two plans which identified the current and proposed layout of the site. Mr. Atwall noted that if tie in to the Nelson Road sewer line proved possible, the proposed expansion, including parking, could be achieved within a 7.5 acre parcel. He also stated that if it were required, the building would be downsized to meet the requirements of the parking bylaw.

A discussion ensued over the possibility of the sewer tie in and the measures that would be required to allow for the proposed expansion in the interim period prior to the Nelson Road sewer installation. Mr. Atwall stated that of the 3 acres presently requested for the septic field one quarter currently contains blueberries.

Holger Burke, Development Coordinator pointed out that the gravel area behind the existing building had Land Reserve Commission approval but that a condition of their approval was a covenant restricting the area to parking or agricultural use only.

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Kabel Atwall to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for non-farm use and subdivision at 18691 and 18791 Westminster Highway (Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple) be approved.

Prior to the question being called discussion ensued.

Councillor Steves pointed out that when the temple was originally built the proponents were aware that there was no room for expansion. Also, as the flower garden was originally approved as agriculture, although in a different location, there would be no net benefit to agriculture by changing from flowers to blueberries. Similarly, if the two parcels were to be consolidated no benefit to agriculture would be realized. Councillor Steves was also concerned about the development of the back lands of the other large properties on No. 5 Road if this application was approved.

Due to the critical issue of the sewers and the amount of land required for the different uses the following referral motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Kabel Atwall to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for non-farm use and subdivision at 18691 and 18791 Westminster Highway (Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple) be referred to staff for a report on:

1. the feasibility of a sewer connection which would include the timing, costing and likelihood of the sewer extension;

2. the relocation of the ornamental garden;

3. how the extension of the gravel areas were approved;

4. the exact location of existing uses on the site, the number of parking spaces now available and proposed by the applicant; and

the exact layout of the site following development (ie. the building footprint, parking layout and 3 acre septic field).

CARRIED

Staff were requested to report back, at least verbally, by March 2001.

(Report: December 4/00, File No.: AG 00-183664) (REDMS No. 240334)

Ms. Jublee Dha read a submission which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes. Also provided to the Committee was a series of photographs identifying the proximity of the neighboring houses and the type of land involved. These are attached as Schedule 2 and form a part of these minutes.

Mr. Bob Ransford addressed the Committee stating that when he had been contacted by the Land Reserve Commission he was advised that there may be a number of other cases in Richmond where the separate certificate of title condition had not been met.

During the discussion that ensued, it was determined that the Land Reserve Commission had not contacted staff in regard to properties which may have been improperly granted exemption from the ALR. It was further noted that current practice was to put the onus on the property owner to provide evidence of the separate certificate of title.

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Bob Ransford to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for subdivision of Gurdial and Inderjeet Dhas property at 7931 McLennan Avenue be approved.

Opposed: Councillor Barnes

Councillor Greenhill

Councillor Steves

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Bob Ransford to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for subdivision of Gurdial and Inderjeet Dhas property at 7931 McLennan Avenue be denied.

Opposed: Councillor Brodie

Councillor Mc Nulty

(RZ 00-175928, Report: December 8/00, File No.: 8060-20-7191)

(REDMS No. 219583, 225526)

A brief discussion on the issue of restaurant use within the framework of the Zoning Bylaw took place. It was suggested by the Committee that a restrictive covenant to prohibit restaurants on the site would be appropriate in addition to the Zoning Bylaw, to which Mr. Greg Megrian, part owner of Fabricana Imports, and Mr. Dick Smith, consultant, had no objection.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7191, for the rezoning of 4591 Garden City Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/117)", be introduced and given first reading, and that a restrictive covenant preventing restaurant use be required from the applicant prior to the adoption of the Bylaw.

CARRIED

(Report: December 29/00, File No.: SC 98-153681 LU 00-086975) (REDMS No. 255746, 255909, 82582, 156637)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, reviewed the report.

Mr. Gerry Hol and Mr. Bert Hol addressed the Committee. Mr. Gerry Hol read a submission which is attached as Schedule 3 and forms a part of these minutes.

During the discussion that ensued reference was made to illegal loading zones in the area and the number of land use contracts in the vicinity of Mr. Hols property. Also discussed were the items listed in the previously negotiated Land Use Contract.

It was moved and seconded

That the application for a Strata Title Conversion by Corona Holdings Ltd. for the property located at 3740 Chatham Street be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

Payment of all 2001 utility charges and property taxes;

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of this resolution by Council; and

Adoption of a bylaw to amend Land Use Contract 070 which would have the applicant:

i)

relinquish the right to the six (6) parking spaces on Second Avenue, provided that one (1) space is reserved as a loading zone;

ii)

install wheel stops for the parking spaces facing Chatham Street so that vehicles do not encroach over the sidewalk and bus stop area; and

iii)

install a handicapped parking space in front of the building where the elevator is located.

That a bylaw to amend Land Use Contract 070 with Corona Holdings Ltd. for the property located at 3740 Chatham Street be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

(RZ 00-180731, Report: December 22/00, File No.: 8060-20-7201)

(REDMS No. 253699, 253712)

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7201, for the rezoning of 7451 and 7471 St. Albans Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Townhouse and Apartment District (R3)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(Report: December 15/00, File No.: 4057-07) (REDMS No. 250454)

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated December 15, 2000 from Terry Crowe) regarding the Proposed Convertible House Demonstration Project be referred to staff to clarify the role of the private sector in undertaking this project.

Prior to the question being called further discussion took place during which it was asked that various design options for the second suite be explored and that staff comment on the request by Mr. Knapp.

The question was then called and it was CARRIED.

(Report: Dec. 19/00, File No.: 8060-20-7190) (REDMS No. 251772, 223687, 225322, 98758, 257547, 94262, 144251, 149862, 122374, 114341, 122071, 163328, 150896, 164474)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, explained the contents of the Schedule 2 to Bylaw 7100 binders as being reformatted area plans as outlined on page 138 of the Blue binder. The black binder (Attachment 1) identifies the changes which have been undertaken.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7190, which amends Official Community Plan, by substituting the following Area Plans for the existing Area Plans:

Thompson (Dover Crossing Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.2A;

Thompson (Terra Nova Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.2B;

Blundell (Laurelwood Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.5A;

Blundell (East Livingstone Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.5B;

Broadmoor (Ash Street Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.6A;

Broadmoor (Central West Broadmoor Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.6B;

Broadmoor (Sunnymede North Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.6C; and

Shellmont (Ironwood Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.8A,

be introduced and given first reading.

That Bylaw No. 7190, having been examined in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Program, the Waste Management Plan, the Economic Strategy Plan, and the 5 Year Financial Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) of the Local Government Act.

That Bylaw No. 7190, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy on referral of Official Community Plan Amendments, is hereby deemed to have no effect upon an adjoining Municipality nor function or area of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, in accordance with Section 882(3)(d) and (e) of the Local Government Act.

That Bylaw No. 7190 be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority in accordance with the Richmond YVR Accord.

That Bylaw No. 7190 be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission in accordance with Section 882(1)(c) of the Local Government Act.

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 7113 which replaced Schedule 2.8A (Shellmont-Ironwood Sub-Area Plan), be abandoned.

CARRIED

It was MOVED and SECONDED

That the meeting adjourn (6:25 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001.

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Councillor Malcolm Brodie

Chair

Deborah MacLennan

Administrative Assistant