Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - February 20, 2001

Date:

Tuesday, February 20, 2001

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Malcolm Brodie, Chair

Councillor Bill McNulty, Vice-Chair

Councillor Linda Barnes

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, February 06, 2001, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

The next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

(Report: February 1/01, File No.: 8060-20-7208) (REDMS No. 278110,278128,278547)

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7208, which amends Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 to eliminate Banquet Hall Facilities from Industrial Zoning Districts, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

The Chair advised at this time that Item 8 had been withdrawn from the agenda.

(Report: January 31, 2001, File No.: 0100-20-ACEN1-01) (REDMS No. 276694,124100)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, reviewed the report. Rob Innes, Planner, provided further information.

A brief discussion took place on the relationship between the Advisory Committee on the Environment and the Nature Park Society. Also referred to was the role ACE has in the Pesticide Management process.

It was moved and seconded

That Council

receive the ACE 2000 Annual Report (dated January 31, 2001 from the Manager, Policy Planning) for information, and;

approve the ACE 2001 work program subject to the City's budget review process.

CARRIED

(RZ 00-182693 - Report: February 1/01, File No.: 8060-20-7209) (REDMS No. 272527,274922,274900)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, reviewed the report. In response to a question from the Chair Mr. Erceg stated that property previously utilized by the lane would be sold to the applicant at market value.

Dana Westermark, Cedar Developments, gave a brief presentation of the development. The development would continue the theme of the development to the east using the street rhythm, colour schemes, and finishes. The form of roof lines, with slight changes to the roof shapes, would also be consistent between the two developments.

In response to a question from Councillor Barnes Mr. Westermark stated that an agreement to obtain the property to the east of the subject site at a future date was in place. Mr. Westermark also stated that the neighbouring strata councils as well as the area residents were supportive of the proposed plans.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7209, to rezone 4107, 4109 Garry Street and parcels A and B as shown on Bylaw Plan LMP 38154 from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/79)", and to amend the minimum lot size in "Comprehensive Development District (CD/79)" from 4645 m2 (20,750 ft2) to 1,865 m2 (2075 ft2), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(RZ 00-184645 - Report: February 7/01, File No.: 8060-20-7210) (REDMS No. 273748, 275549,275602)

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

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7210, for the rezoning of 3100/3120 Blundell Road from "Two-Family Housing District (R5)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(RZ 01-111838, RZ 01-112490 - Report: February 5/01)

(File No.: RZ 01-111838, RZ 8060-20-7204,8060-20-7213) (REDMS No. 278112,265422,279778,279782,265433)

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

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7204, for the rezoning of 9331 Dayton Avenue from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)", be introduced and given first reading.

That Bylaw 7213, for the rezoning of 8920 Heather Street from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(Report: February 13/01, FILE NO.: 8060-20-7215) (REDMS NO. 286121,286170,286663)

Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Planner, reviewed the staff report noting that a change to the Local Government Act necessitated review of the McLennan North Sub-Area Plan to maintain its accordance with the new legislation.

At this point the City Solicitor was requested to join the meeting and further discussion was delayed until Mr. Kendrick arrived.

MANAGERS REPORT

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe reported on the public information meeting held the previous night for discussion on the Group Home policy. Seventy residents were in attendance at the meeting and, at times with the aid of a translator, their concerns over the policy were identified. The California Point residents were to meet again on February 22, 2001. Written comments were requested to be received by Friday, February 23, 2001. A memo outlining neighbourhood, operators, RCSAC and Health comments would be attached to the staff report.

The Chair requested that Mr. Crowe provide the Committee with a list (including map) of Group Home locations and also an overview of the management of Group Homes from other Cities.

In response to a suggestion from the Manager, Communications and Public Affairs, Ted Townsend, it was decided to hold the March 6, 2001 Planning Committee meeting in Council Chambers. An interpreter will be made available for those requiring assistance.

RESUMPTION OF ITEM 9

The City Solicitor, Paul Kendrick, and Mr. Gary MacLean, Manager, Facilities and Buildings, Richmond School District, joined the meeting and the discussion on item 9 resumed.

Mr. MacLean reported that the School Board response would be forthcoming. Mr. Kendrick advised that at this time only an amendment to the OCP could be considered.

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7215, to amend Schedule 2.10C (McLennan North Sub-Area Plan) by repealing and replacing Attachment 1 ("Land Use Designation & Circulation System" map) and by introducing text amendments affecting the area designated for Community Park/School use, be introduced and given first reading.

Prior to the question being called a brief discussion took place. Councillor McNulty left the meeting at 4:45 p.m. The question was then called and it was CARRIED.

MANAGERS REPORT CONTINUED

Upon resuming the Managers Reports, the Manager, Development Applications advised that a report on the Steveston Parking issue would be presented to the Planning Committee in March.

The City Solicitor, Paul Kendrick reported on recent activities of the Ontario Jockey Club.

It was MOVED and SECONDED

That the meeting adjourn (4:50 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, February 20, 2001.

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Councillor Malcolm Brodie

Chair

Deborah MacLennan

Administrative Assistant