MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, October 22, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

3.

APPLICATION BY RAV BAINS FOR REZONING AT 4280 NO. 5 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)
(RZ 02-209347 - Report: October 22/02, File No.: 8060-20-7448) (REDMS No. 862823, 863268, 863272)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Jenny Beran, Planner, were present.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7448, for the rezoning of 4280 No. 5 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) and Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

4.

APPLICATION BY JAN KNAP FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE WEST CAMBIE AREA PLAN FROM RESIDENTIAL (SINGLE FAMILY ONLY) TO RESIDENTIAL AND FOR A REZONING AT 10420 AND 10440 ODLIN ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5) AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/28)
(RZ 02-206226 - Report: Oct. 24/02, File No.: RZ 02-206226) (REDMS No. 778105)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, said that the rezoning of the southern portion of the site was opposed by staff as i) the rezoning was not consistent with the Official Community Plan; ii) the use of CD/28 in this area was cause for concern as it only applied to the City Centre; and iii) the proposal put forth by the applicant was inconsistent with the neighbourhood. In addition, advice was given that the applicant was not prepared to enter into the usual noise covenant required by the City as a condition of rezoning.

Mr. Knap referred to a letter he had written on June 22, 2002, to the Development Co-ordinator, Holger Burke, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes, which indicated that the OCP amendment of September 18, 1995 would be complied with, but that he was not in a position to sign the Noise Restrictive Covenant due to the additional clauses it contained that could affect future insurance coverage.

In response, the City Solicitor, Paul Kendrick, indicated that as the intent of the covenant was to cover such issues as noise and annoyances, the wording of the covenant could be amended to reflect this distinction.

A discussion then ensued between Committee, staff and the applicant which included the following points:

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Mr. Knap considered that the narrow frontage of his property precluded the R1/B recommendations of staff; Mr. Erceg said that insufficient frontage on the rear lots could be dealt with by a variance;

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the size of house that would be built on R1/B lots would be too big for todays market;

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although policy frameworks for new housing types are developed, which would include how the housing type would be integrated, as development progresses in Richmond, there are a number of housing types that have yet to be completed. Future population projections include numbers for the type of housing suggested by Mr. Knap, however, the detail work, which would include a look at each area plan as well as at the City as a whole, will not be completed in the near future;

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CD/28 has been exclusively used in the City Centre area;

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the back portion of Mr. Knaps property could be developed now with continued discussion on the duplex property;

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whether the access lane could be put through to the cul-de-sac now with a possibility of opening it up in the future.

It was moved and seconded

That the amendment to the West Cambie Area Plan from Residential (Single Family Only) to Residential and for the rezoning of 10420 and 10440 Odlin Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Two-Family Housing District (R5) and Comprehensive Development District (CD/28), BE DENIED.

Prior to the question being called: i) Cllr. Steves said that he did not believe that this type of flex housing should be promoted at the end of the cul-de-sac in that it would be more beneficial on the duplex lot. In addition, Cllr. Steves said that the property could be subdivided in a similar fashion to what exists in the neighbourhood today; and, ii) Cllr. McNulty enquired whether the applicant was prepared to consider the acceptable development options identified in the staff report, however, the applicant indicated he was not prepared to do so.

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

5.

SCHOOL SITE ACQUISITION CHARGE ELIGIBLE SCHOOL SITES PROPOSAL FOR 2003/2004 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN
(Report: October 21/02, File No.: 1000-08-012) (REDMS No. 881527)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, said that the new proposal had the effect of reducing the existing school site fee.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

School District No. 38 (Richmond) Eligible School Sites Proposal for 2003/2004 Five-Year Capital Plan, dated September 16, 2002, for MacNeill Secondary School and the Dover Crossing neighbourhood be accepted; and

(2)

School District No. 38 (Richmond) be advised that support of the Eligible School Sites Proposal for 2003/2004 Five-Year Capital Plan should not be interpreted as support for sale of the Dover Park site.

CARRIED

6.

REDESIGNATION AT THE SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF NO. 5 AND CAMBIE ROADS
(Report: October 8/02, File No.: 8060-20-7447) (REDMS No. 876070, 881824, 881828)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, and Jenny Beran, Planner, were present.

In response to questions, Ms. Beran said that the Neighbourhood Service Centre Designation would assume that 100% of the site could be used for commercial purposes, which would not only reduce residential opportunities but could result in empty storefronts. Further to this, Ms. Beran said that research on early staff reports for this area indicated a Mixed Use concept.

Discussion then ensued on how the future development of the Mitchell School site could impact the future need for commercial or residential space and also the position of School District #38 on Mitchell School. As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was put forth:

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7447, which amends:

(a)

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by re-designating four of the five parcels on the Generalized Land Use Map on the south-eastern corner of No. 5 Road and Cambie Road to Neighbourhood Service Centre; and

(b)

Schedule 2.11B (East Cambie) of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 by:

i)

re-designating the five parcels on the Land Use Map on the south eastern corner of No. 5 Road and Cambie Road to Mixed Use; and

ii)

adding on the Land Use Map the following definition Mixed Use Residential or Institutional uses with up to 25% of the area permitted for Commercial uses;

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7447, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

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.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7447, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

be referred to staff in order that i) discussions be held with School District #38 on the future plans for Mitchell School; and, ii) staff look at the community need, over a projected period of time, for this area.

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

7.

STEVESTON OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 3860 REGENT STREET
(Report: Oct. 22/02, File No.: 8060-20-7446) (REDMS No. 878404, 878562, 878854)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, was present.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7446, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by

(a)

Repealing the existing land use designation of Public and Open Space Use in the Generalized Land Use Map, Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Bylaw No. 7100 (Official Community Plan) thereof of 3860 Regent Street and by designating it Neighbourhood Residential;

(b)

Replacing the definition of Single-Family Residential in Appendix 1 of Schedule 2.4 (Steveston Area Plan) with the following:

Single-Family Residential - Means a detached building used exclusively for residential purposes, containing one dwelling unit only. A second dwelling unit may be permitted under special policy and zoning controls.;

(c)

Repealing the existing land use designation of Public Open Space in the Steveston Area Land Use Map to Schedule 2.4 (Steveston Area Plan) thereof of 3860 Regent Street and by designating it Single-Family;

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7446, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

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.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7446, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

CARRIED

8.

MANAGERS REPORT

There were no reports.

Cllr. Barnes expressed an interest in pursuing a relationship of City recreation and School District #38 staff to work with the City's youth. It was suggested that Cllr. Barnes contact the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture or the Director of Recreation and Cultural Services on this matter.

ADJOURNMENT

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, November 5, 2002.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant