Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - June 19, 2001

Date:

Tuesday, June 19, 2001

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Malcolm Brodie, Chair

Councillor Bill McNulty, Vice-Chair

Acting Mayor 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, June 5, 2001, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

(RZ 01-116167 - Report: May 17/01, File No.: 8060-20-7237) (REDMS No. 408071, 280025, 426387, 426388)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, gave a brief summary of the report.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7237, for the rezoning of 8820 Pigott 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

(RZ 01-114608 Report: June 5/01, File No.: 8060-20-7239) (REDMS No. 393385, 280015, 348862, 436620, 436621)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, summarized the report with the note that the potential for a precedent existed as there are approximately 90 similar type lots in the area.

A letter from Mr. Dale Pitts, AscT, which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes, was read after which it was determined that a meeting between staff, Mr. Pitts and the applicant, would be arranged.

Mr. Charan Sethi stated that similar type development, small lots with lane access, had taken place on No. 2 Road. Mr. Sethi said that he had been looking at the Shellmont area for some time; in particular the Shell Road to No. 5 Road area. The opportunity to divide the larger lots into two provided i) consistency for the area; and ii) better, more affordable homes. The existence of the lane was considered beneficial to the development.

Mr. Sethi provided the information that i) there was a continued demand for "heritage theme" development; ii) there were no plans to fill the lots; and iii) that the 90 similar type lots identified in the staff report also had lane access.

It was moved and seconded

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

"That Single Family Lot Size Policy 5409, adopted by Council in April 1989 and amended in October 1995, be amended to exclude those properties fronting the north side of Williams Road, between No. 5 Road and Shell Road."

That Bylaw No. 7239, for the rezoning of 11611, 11631 and 11651 Williams Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(RZ 00-180700 Report: June 7/01, File No.: 8060-20-7242) (REDMS No. 288111, 365387, 365396)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg reviewed the report and advised that the Land Commission had approved the proposed use as a "Non Farm Use".

Planner Janet Lee used a display board to illustrate the property in question. Ms. Lee explained that a distance of 70m existed between the south boundary of the subject property and the north boundary of the single family properties to the south. No additional filling or improvements to the subject property were intended; the use of the subject area would remain as that originally approved.

Ms. Lee noted that the applicant had agreed to place temporary markers within the lot to mark the southern boundary. The applicant, while hesitant to provide a landscape berm due to the affect the berm would have on the existing drainage ditch, had also indicated that planting and fill could occur on the northern boundary of the residential property to the south of the subject site. In response to a question from Councillor Steves, Ms. Lee said she would investigate whether the fill along the southern boundary of the subject property would support the planting of a row of cedar trees.

A letter from Mr. Steven Symchyck, 2720 No. 6 Road, which is attached as Schedule 2 and forms a part of these minutes, was distributed to the Committee members and staff.

Mr. Ralph May, 9360 Dolphin, Mr. Ron May and Mr. Rick Ball, Richmond Station Receiving Manager for Ocean Spray came forth. Mr. Ralph May explained the current constraints of the incoming/outgoing truck traffic. With the note that the ditch in question was a joint ditch that provided drainage for the parcel, Mr. May stated that a continued effort to work with Mr. Symchyck would be made.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7242, for the rezoning of a portion of 2620 No. 6 Road from "Agricultural District (AG1)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/119)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(RZ 01-115294/SC 01-115295 - Report: June 7/01, File No.: 8060-20-7243) (REDMS No. 439033, 439758, 439759)

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

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7243, for the rezoning of 8771/8791 Roselea Place from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Two-Family Housing District (R5)", be introduced and given first reading.

That the application for a strata title conversion by Serge and Irene Roy for the property located at 8771/8791 Roselea Place be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

Adoption of Bylaw No. 7243, rezoning the subject property from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Two-Family Housing District (R5)" and the filing by the City of a restrictive covenant limiting the number of dwelling units to two;

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up until and including the Year 2001 if the strata title conversion is to be approved prior to September 1, 2001 or the prepayment of the estimated property taxes for the Year 2002 if the strata title conversion is to be approved after September 1, 2001; and

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of the adoption of Bylaw No. 7243.

CARRIED

(Report: May 31/01, File No.: 8060-20-7240) (REDMS No. 311363, 439247, 436799)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, stated that improved policy direction was desired by staff and the development community with regard to managing and locating residential development along arterial roads outside the City Centre.

Ms. Jenny Beran, Planner, said that an amendment to the Official Community Plan and a complementary city policy would allow flexibility.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7240, which amends Section 3.2 Housing, of the Official Community Plan Bylaw 7200 to add additional direction regarding housing choice outside the City Centre, be introduced and given first reading.

That Bylaw No. 7240, having been examined in accordance with Section 879(2)(b) of the Local Government Act be referred to the Richmond School District for comment.

That Bylaw No. 7240, having been examined in conjunction with Section 883 of the Local Government Act regarding the Financial Plan, the Capital Expenditure Program and the Waste Management Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans.

That Bylaw No. 7240, having been examined in accordance with the requirement in the Accord between the City and the Vancouver International Airport Authority, is hereby deemed to be outside the areas affected by aeronautical operations.

That Arterial Road Redevelopment Policy (attached to the report dated May 31, 2001, from the Manager Policy Planning), be adopted.

CARRIED

(Report: May 17/01, File No.: 0025-01) (REDMS No. 408068, 425060)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, reviewed the report and introduced Ms. Leslie Sherlock, Social Planner. Bill C-11, the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, having passed second reading, was before the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration for review, and it was recommended that the two recommendations put forth by the City of Vancouver be endorsed.

It was moved and seconded

That:

the March 29, 2001 letter from the Office of the City Clerk, City of Vancouver (attached to the report dated May 17^th, 2001, from the Manager, Policy Planning), reporting recommendations made to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration regarding Bill C-11, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, be endorsed; and

a letter of support for Vancouvers recommendations be sent to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, with copies to Richmond's two federal Members of Parliament, the City of Vancouver, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

CARRIED

(Report: June 13/01, File No.: 8060-20-7256/57) (REDMS No. 440895, 442043, 442053, 442060)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, stated that staff were bringing the recommendation at the direction of Council. Mr. Erceg said that the rezoning applied for was not specifically tied to the discussions for a concert hall on the site. Mr. Erceg suggested that the technical issues pertaining to noise and traffic should be considered as part of the lease as opposed to the rezoning; and further that the noise issue should be referred to Delta for comment.

A discussion then ensued on various aspects of noise and traffic mitigation options which included the importance of the public process.

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7256, to re-designate 14420, 14580, 14720 and 14760 Triangle Road from "Business and Industry" to "Commercial" in Attachment 1 and 2 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Generalized and Specific Land Use Maps), be introduced and given first reading;

That Bylaw No. 7256, having been examined in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Program, the Waste Management Plan, and the Five 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. 7256, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy No. 5002 on the referral of Official Community Plan amendments, is hereby deemed to have a potential effect upon an adjoining Municipality and accordingly be referred to the Corporation of Delta for comment regarding the potential noise impacts of the proposed amphitheatre in accordance with Section 879(2) of the Local Government Act;

That Bylaw No. 7256, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy No. 5002 on the referral of Official Community Plan amendments, is hereby deemed to have no effect upon a function or area of the Greater Vancouver Regional District in accordance with Section 879(2) of the Local Government Act;

That Bylaw No. 7256, having been examined in accordance with the requirement in the Accord between the City and the Vancouver International Airport Authority, is hereby deemed to be outside the areas affected by aeronautical operations; and

That Bylaw No. 7257, for the rezoning of 14420, 14580, 14720 and 14760 Triangle Road from "Light Industrial District (I2)" to "Athletics and Entertainment District (AE)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(RZ 98-153805 - Report: June 7/01, File No.: 1080-01) (REDMS No. 437287, 104971, 93103, 148000)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, briefly summarized the report. Mr. Erceg said that the documentation of three cannery buildings by BC Packers was a requirement of rezoning. Noting the high degree to which the documentation had been completed and the fact that a grant had been secured to offset the cost of the documentation Mr. Erceg said that it was now appropriate to access the funds in order that BC Packers be reimbursed for a portion of the cost.

Mr. Erceg confirmed that staff was in receipt of the documentation and that it would be forwarded to the City Archives.

It was moved and seconded

That the award from the BC Heritage Trust for $17,500 for the documentation of the Imperial, Brunswick and Phoenix Canneries, be endorsed.

CARRIED

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, reported on the Streamside Protection Regulations. It was noted that the City had five years to negotiate with the Province. It was further noted that the 30m setbacks were not yet in effect. Mr. Crowe advised that those properties on Mitchell Island with a covenant had foreshore agreements that were in effect.

Regarding the No. 5 Road backlands Acting Mayor Barnes asked that staff investigate:

i)

a list of when the Assembly Uses occurred;

ii)

the specific requirements to farm which are required of each Assembly Use;

iii)

the tax exemptions, if any, in place for the Assembly Uses;

iv)

which Assembly Use properties on No. 5 Road are not farming their backlands; and

v)

the possibility of removing any tax exemptions for Assembly Uses which are not farming their backlands.

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:15 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, June 19, 2001.

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Councillor Malcolm Brodie

Chair

Deborah MacLennan

Administrative Assistant