MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

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

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

3.

APPLICATION FOR A PERMANENT CHANGE TO A CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENCE TO ALLOW FOR ENTERTAINMENT AT 7551 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY
(Report: August 6/02, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 826523)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present to answer questions.

It was moved and seconded

That the application by the Richmond Hotel to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a permanent change to a Class B Liquor Licence to allow for entertainment be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

i)

of this recommendation; and

ii)

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

CARRIED

4.

APPLICATION FOR A CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE) AT UNIT 100 - 7911 ALDERBRIDGE WAY
(Report: July 23/02, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 818407)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present to answer questions.

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Insomnia Karaoke Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Class B Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) be supported , and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

i)

of this recommendation; and

ii)

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

CARRIED

5.

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 AMENDMENT BYLAW 7416
(Report: August 8/02, File No.: 8060-20-7416) (REDMS No. 829243, 829720)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present to answer questions.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7416 which amends Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 as it relates to covered areas of the principal building in Comprehensive Development District (CD/28), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

6.

APPLICATION BY AMAR SANDHU FOR REZONING AT 8411 STEVESTON HIGHWAY FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)
(RZ 02-203809 - Report: June 10/02, File No.: RZ-02-203809) (REDMS No. 716462)

Mr. Patrick Cotter, architect, representing the applicant, with the aid of photoboards and a site plan, responded to questions pertaining to the existing neighbouring development and the proposed length of the lane at completion. Further to this, Mr. Cotter said that the current proposal, (for garages in the front and a covenant on title for temporary use of the land required for the lane and cross access agreement/utilities right-of way ) was a compromise that would allow for the longer term objectives of the lane policy to be met, while, in the interim, enhancing the marketability of the project. Mr. Cotter said that the application was consistent with the type of development usually considered for arterial roads and would not impact the existing streetscape and also that the Lane Policy jeopardizes the feasibility of creating small lots along arterial roads.

A discussion ensued during which concern was expressed for the difficulties that could be incurred at the point in the future when the land dedicated for the lane was required and the need for full disclosure of the land dedications to prospective purchasers of the property.

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, said that staff do not support the rezoning and that, further to this, in reviewing the considerable number of new lots processed in the last year under the Lane Policy and Arterial Road Redevelopment Policy, the current policies do not appear to impede the type of development being discussed.

Mr. Sandhu, the applicant, questioned the marketability of the lots referred to by Mr. Erceg.

It was moved and seconded

That the rezoning of 8411 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K) be approved.

Prior to the question being called a discussion ensued that resulted in the following referral motion being introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the rezoning of 8411 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K) be referred to staff to clarify with the applicant:

i)

details of the land dedication;

ii)

rights of way for servicing; and

iii)

payment of a Neighbourhood Improvement Charge contribution.

The question on the referral motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

7.

REZONING OF THE EASTERLY PORTION OF 9060 BRIDGEPORT ROAD, ALL OF THE WINNIPEG ROAD ALLOWANCE AND THE WESTERLY 4 M OF 9100 BRIDGEPORT ROAD FROM SERVICE STATION DISTRICT (G2) AND SCHOOL AND PUBLIC USE (SPU) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/136 )
(RZ 02-212736- Report: July 26/02, File No.: 8060-20-7413) (REDMS No. 735010, 735156)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, was available to answer questions.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7413 for the rezoning of 9060 Bridgeport Road, all of the Winnipeg Road allowance and the westerly 4 metres of 9100 Bridgeport Road from Service Station District (G2) and School and Public Use (SPU) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/136 ), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

8.

AMENDMENT TO STEVESTON AREA PLAN OF THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
(Report: August 7/02, File No.: 4045-20-04-TR) (REDMS No. 800418, 685254, 823748, 822097)

The General Manager, Urban Development, David McLellan, advised the Committee that as the Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, perceived himself to be in a conflict of interest on this matter due to the location of his residence, he had signed off on the report in Mr. Crowes place. Mr. McLellan provided a brief history of the Trites Road area and the different levels of interest that have made difficult the development of an Area Plan for the Trites Road area.

Ms. Janet Lee, Planner, reviewed the provisions that would be made to buffer the new residential development from the existing industrial use.

Mr. Porte, 1665 W. Broadway, said that he was not opposed to the rezoning but was concerned i) about the siting of the various townhouses including the location of rooms and the required setbacks; ii) that future buyers be made aware that they would be adjacent to fairly intensive industrial use (and the range of those uses); and iii) that future development of his industrial property not be precluded by the proposed development and those that may come forth in the near future.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7408, which amends Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by amending the Steveston Area Land Use Plan to redesignate 12380, 12420 and 12440 Trites Road from Industrial to Single Family, and 12511 No. 2 Road from Industrial to Multiple Family, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7408, having been considered in conjunction with:

i)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

ii)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

9.

APPLICATION BY PROGRESSIVE CONSTRUCTION LTD. FOR REZONING AT 12440 TRITES ROAD FROM I2 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) TO CD/61 (COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) AND R1/K (SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT)
(RZ 97-121285, Report: August 8/02, File No.: 8060-20-7409) (REDMS No. 539012, 818598, 818615)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, was present to answer questions.

Ms. Allison Davis, Progressive Construction Ltd., said that the I2 designation of the industrial property adjacent to the subject property contained a provision for no heavy industry and no nuisance by way of odor, glare, vibration etc. Further to this, Ms. Davis said that buffering requirements had been taken into account and also that future purchasers would be advised that the industrial use of the adjacent property would be for an indefinite term.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7409, for the rezoning of 12440 Trites Road from I2 (Light Industrial District) to CD/61 (Comprehensive Development District) and R1/K (Single-Family Housing District), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

10.

APPLICATION BY SUNCOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND PANSTAR DEVELOPMENT LTD. FOR REZONING AT 12380 AND 12420 TRITES ROAD FROM I2 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) TO CD/61 (COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT)
(RZ- 02-202838, Report: August 8/02, File No.: 8060-20-7410) (REDMS No. 782147, 818654, 818643)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, in response to a question, provided the information that contributions to the Public Art program were voluntary, and that in this case, had been declined. Contributions would be made, however, to frontage works and construction of a pedestrian walkway system.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7410, for the rezoning of 12380 and 12420 Trites Road from "I2 (Light Industrial District)" to "CD/61 (Comprehensive Development District)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

11.

SERVICE LEVEL REVIEW - ZONING DEPARTMENT
(Report: August 2/02, File No.: 0340-20-UDEV1) (REDMS No. 825250, 677733)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, reviewed and responded to questions on the Zoning Department service levels.

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated August 2nd, 2002 from the Manager, Zoning) regarding departmental levels of service, be received for information.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie left the meeting.

12.

SERVICE LEVEL REVIEW - POLICY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(Report: August 2/02, File No.: 0340-20-UDEV1) (REDMS No. 822052, 821733)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, reviewed and responded to questions on the Policy Planning Department service levels. A handout provided by Mr. Crowe is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes.

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated August 2, 2002 from the Manager, Policy Planning), be received for information.

13.

MANAGERS REPORT

There were no reports.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:15 a.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 Thursday, August 15, 2002.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant