MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

DELEGATIONS

3.

Mr. J. Carline, Chief Administrative Officer, Greater Vancouver Regional District, to present an update on the GVRDs Sustainable Region Initiative.

Mr. Carline formally introduced the Greater Vancouver Sustainable Region Initiative to the Committee. A copy of the presentation is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes.

A discussion ensued on the following:

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how to make the GVRD more recognizable to its citizens;

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that without a co-operative and collective view among the GVRD municipalities there will not be a sustainable future;

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a suggestion that the GVRD make partners of its unions;

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that consideration would be given to the implementation of a kitchen table package and mall presentations;

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that youth involvement in the initiative was an important factor;

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a suggestion was made for a Sustainability Day which would bring organizations together;

It was moved and seconded

That the Greater Vancouver Sustainable Region Initiative be referred to staff for consideration of how best to engage the community in the initiative.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

4.

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW 7148
AMENDMENT BYLAW 7390
(Report: May 30/02, File No.: 8060-20-7390) (REDMS No. 726285, 726263)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, briefly reviewed the report.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7390 which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw 7148 to include unit 7 8280 Lansdowne Road among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

DRAINAGE PLANS
(Report: May 30/02, File No.: 8060-20-7313/7314/7317/7318/7325/7326) (REDMS No. 719987, 566065, 600314)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, briefly reviewed the report. Siu Tse, Project Engineer, was also present, and, in response to questions, said that flow monitoring in the area had indicated that the Shell Road ditch was not being used to full capacity at this time. The monitoring thus far had involved the major trunk roads and that detailed inspections of interior roads, such as Aintree, had not yet been completed. Mr. Tse also said that run off from new development cannot exceed what is allowed under current zoning.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaws:

7313 for 10571 Williams Road;

7314 for 11171 and 11191 Williams Road;

7317 for 11231 Williams Road;

7318 for 11671 Williams Road;

7325 for 10091 Williams Road; and

7326 for 11271 Williams Road

for rezoning from Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E), to Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be forwarded to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

6.

APPLICATION BY GURPARWIN GILL TO REZONE THE FRONT PORTION OF 7591 HEATHER STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E)
(RZ 02-205367; Report: May 22/02, File No.: 8060-20-7380) (REDMS No. 722333, 723221)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, reviewed the report. Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Planner, was also present.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7380, for the rezoning of the front portion of 7591 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

7.

APPLICATION BY RICHARD FLEMING FOR REZONING AT 8220 ST. ALBANS FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5)
(Report: May 15/02, File No.: 8060-20-7383) (REDMS No. 718024, 724189)

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

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7383, for the rezoning of 8220 St. Albans from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Two-Family Housing District (R5), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

8.

APPLICATION BY CHARLES SCOTT FOR REZONING AT 6340, 6360, AND 6380 COONEY ROAD FROM TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT (R2) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/121)
(RZ 02-203282 - Report: May 24/02, File No.: 8060-20-7382/89) (REDMS No. 724247, 726231, 724290, 726224)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Planner, were present to answer questions.

Ms. Carter-Huffman, in response to a questions, said that i) the amendments to the off-street parking requirements for CD/121 were required when it was recognized that the zone could be used on multiple sites. The initial CD/121 zone contained parking requirements specific to the initial development. For future uses of the CD/121 zone staff wanted to ensure that typical parking requirements would be met; ii) no specific guidelines for overhangs existed. The design, which would be subject to the Development Permit review, presented a more urban look that fits with the high rise buildings in the area; and, iii) standards for boulevard installations are applied throughout the City.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7382, to amend the off-street parking requirements in Comprehensive Development District (CD/121) to make them consistent with Richmond's standards for multiple-family residential development, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7389, for the rezoning of 6340, 6360, and 6380 Cooney Road from Townhouse District (R2) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/121), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

9.

APPLICATION BY GARY COX FOR REZONING AT 8071 AND 8091 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)

APPLICATION BY RAV BAINS FOR REZONING AT 8151 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)

APPLICATION BY MANFRED FAST FOR REZONING AT 9291 AND 9311 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)

APPLICATION BY LES COHEN & AZIM BHIMANI FOR REZONING AT 9331 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)

(RZ 02-203799/203900/204025/203891 Report: May 29/02, File No.: 8060-20-7384/85/86/87) (REDMS No. 693281)

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

A discussion ensued which included the following: i) that a letter would be sent out to the policy area as part of an abbreviated lot size policy review; ii) that no particular requirements pertaining to child care were part of the project.

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, said that a report was currently being prepared on development contributions to such areas as child care and affordable housing etc. Mr. Crowe also said that the Child Care Needs Assessment report would be presented to Committee in July.

Mr. Gary Cox, 8091 No. 1 Road, with the note that he had split the cost of the rezoning application with his neighbours, said that he had no plans to subdivide his property at this time. In agreement that the child care issue was important, Mr. Cox said he would be willing to make a contribution to the fund if required.

Mr. Les Cohen expressed his concerns over the number of costs associated with the rezoning application, and the affects of those costs on the development of affordable housing.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7385, for the rezoning of 8071 and 8091 No. 1 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.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7386, for the rezoning of 8151 No. 1 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.

(3)

That Lot Size Policy 5452, adopted by Council in January 1993, be forwarded to Public Hearing and amended to exclude those properties fronting the west side of No. 1 Road between Francis and Williams Roads as shown on Attachment 5 to the report dated May 29, 2002 from the Manager, Development Applications.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7387, for the rezoning of 9291 and 9311 No. 1 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.

(5)

That Bylaw No. 7384, for the rezoning of 9331 No. 1 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.

Prior to the question being called further discussion ensued on developer contributions to social programs. Mr. Erceg said that due to the relatively small nature of the subject applications staff had not approached the applicants for contributions. The question was then called and it was CARRIED.

10.

APPLICATION BY STEVE EWERT FOR REZONING AT 7371 AND 7391 LINDSAY ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA H (R1/H) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)
(RZ 02-203973; Report: May 29/02, File No.: 8060-20-7388) (REDMS No. 727647)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, reviewed the report and, in response to a question, said that the replacement of existing trees would be part of the servicing agreement for the project.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7388, for the rezoning of 7371 and 7391 Lindsay Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area H (R1/H) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

11.

BUILDING APPROVALS DEPARTMENT LEVELS OF SERVICE
(Report: June 7/02, File No.: 0340-20-UDEV1) (REDMS No. 725905)

The report was referred to the July 3, 2002 meeting of the Planning Committee.

12.

MANAGERS REPORT

There were no reports.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:20 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  18, 2002.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant