Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2001

Richmond City Hall

Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Vice-Chair

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Harold Steves

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(RZ 01-196147 - Report: Oct. 30/01, File No.: 8060-20-7297) (REDMS No. 545959, 551269, 551283)

The Development Co-ordinator, Holger Burke, reviewed the report.

That Bylaw No. 7297 for the rezoning of 780 Lancaster Crescent and adjacent unconstructed road allowance from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/ 125), be introduced and given first reading.

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(RZ 01-188957 - Report: Oct. 30/01, File No.: 8060-20-7280) (REDMS No. 539679)

The Development Co-ordinator, Holger Burke, reviewed the report. In response to a question Mr. Burke provided the information that no response from the neighbourhood had been received.

That the report (dated October 30^th, 2001, from the Manager, Development Applications), regarding Rezoning Application RZ 01-188957 (Bylaw 7280) by Joe Uppal for property at 7500 Railway Avenue, be received for information.

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(Report: Nov. 1/01, File No.: 4045-20-04-WA) (REDMS No. 493700)

The Development Co-ordinator, Holger Burke, reviewed the report. In response to a question, Planner David Brownlee said that the Williamsons would not agree to the north end of the lane being closed to vehicle traffic if a vehicle access from their property at 6461 Dyke Road to Dyke Road was not permitted.

Ms. Amber Williamson distributed a written submission which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes.

Mr. Curtis Eyestone, 6451 Dyke Road, said that he was in favour of the closure of both ends of the lane. It was Mr. Eyestones suggestion that the Williamsons be given a right of passage agreement between the end of Dyke Road and 6461 Dyke Road upon removal of the existing covenant. Further to this, Mr. Eyestone said that he would eventually like to see Princess Lane extended to the Williamson property.

A discussion then ensued on the benefits of extending the road as opposed to a right of passage agreement.

Mr. Dana Westermark said that he would like to see a permanent fire lane access in place. It was Mr. Westermarks opinion that if access to Dyke Road was approved for the Williamsons a number of other requests for access would follow (i.e. John Whites former properties).

In response to a question from the Chair, Ms. Williamson said she would like temporary parking on Dyke Road, removal of the restrictive access covenant from 6461 Dyke Road, and closure of the north and south ends of the lane. Mr. Brownlee provided the information that the City could not frustrate the full legal access the Williamsons currently have to the lane without the Williamsons agreement.

The General Manager, Urban Development, David McLellan advised the Committee that the parcel of land in question was originally part of the industrial parcel. Concession had been given that the McKinney house, a heritage home, be granted access to Dyke Road. It was Mr. McLellans opinion that if access to Dyke Road were granted to the Williamsons a strong case for precedent would be set. Mr. McLellan said that while a right of passage might be appropriate for the Williamson and White properties vehicle traffic on the lane would still be of issue.

That staff undertake actions necessary to close the laneway adjacent to 6461 Dyke Road to regular vehicular traffic which would include the placing of bollards on the north (between the Williamson driveway and the blind curve) and south ends of the laneway, that no new vehicle access be provided to 6461Dyke Road, and that interim vehicle parking be permitted within the Dyke Road parcel in front of 6461 Dyke Road.

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Opposed: Cllr. McNulty

Cllr. Greenhill

The General Manager, Urban Development, David McLellan, reported that, as requested at the November 6 Planning Committee meeting, a representative from the Urban Development Institute would attend either the December 4^th, or a January, Planning Committee meeting.

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Chair

Administrative Assistant