Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - June 17, 2003

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2003 be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, July 8^th, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

Cllrs. Linda Barnes and Sue Halsey-Brandt joined the meeting 4:01 p.m.

3.

MS. EVELYN FELLER, ON BEHALF OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, TO PROVIDE A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE COMMITTEES REVIEW OF THE LAST STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT. (4425-07-01   1022104)

Ms. Evelyn Feller and Mr. Gordon Kibble from the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) were present.  The midterm report prepared by the Advisory Committee on the last State of the Environment report was distributed prior to the meeting, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes.  Ms. Feller then reviewed the information contained in the report. 

A brief discussion then ensued that included the following:

the City remained ahead of other municipalities in water consumption. Additional water strategies to address this are being developed;

Mr. Kibble stated that ACE was delighted in the return of Ms. Feller, who had brought the State of the Environment Report into fruition;

the staggering amount of electronic waste, much of which is sent to China for dissembling;

the receipt of the Partners for Climate Change report would provide an indication of the key emission sources in the City that effect air quality; and

whether any work was being undertaken on non-polluting busses.

The delegates received numerous commendations from Committee members for their efforts, which included work on the Richmond Airport Vancouver Rapid Transit project. 

Ms. Feller acknowledged the valued assistance of City staff members Rob Innes, Margot Daykin, Mike Redpath and Suzanne Bycraft.

AMENDMENT OF ZONING & DEVELOPMENT BYLAW NO. 5300 TO INCLUDE PLACES OF WORSHIP IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C7)

(Report:  June 9/03, File No.:  8060-20-7540) (REDMS No. 1020139, 1020241, 1020279)

The General Manager, Urban Development, David McLellan, was present, and, in response to correspondence received on the matter, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 2 and forms a part of these minutes, from Mr. J. Bosa, Appia Group of Companies, said that although he had not been aware of the intricacies of the negotiations undertaken, those negotiations were not relevant to the issue before Committee. 

Further to this, Mr. McLellan said that he could see no downside to providing places of worship in the downtown area, that in fact they would be a welcome addition.

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7540, to include Places of Worship in the Downtown Commercial District (C7), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

APPLICATION BY BOB RANSFORD, ON BEHALF OF INDERJEET AND GURDIAL DHA, FOR REZONING AT 7931 MCLENNAN AVENUE FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG1) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F)

(RZ 03-234414 - Report:  June 3/03, File No.:  8060-20-7536/7537 ) (REDMS No. 1017803, 1018015, 1018036, 1017536, 1018025)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, was present and said that staffs recommendation to deny the application was based on the applications inconsistency with existing policy.  In response to a question, Mr. Erceg referred to a recent change to the Zoning Bylaw that had reduced the amount of time required before an application could be reconsidered from five to one year.  Mr. Erceg then said that this application was last denied in November 2001, thereby fulfilling the one year requirement, but was otherwise the same application.

Bylaw No. 7536, which would:

redesignate 7931 McLennan Avenue from Agriculture to Residential, and

include a definition for Residential,

in the McLennan Sub-Area Plan of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, and

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7537 to rezone 7931 McLennan Avenue from Agricultural District (AG1) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F),

each be introduced and given first reading.

DEFEATED ON A TIE VOTE

Opposed:  Cllr. Linda Barnes
Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt
Cllr. Steves

PROPOSAL TO CREATE A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT(R1 0.6) ZONE

 REZONING APPLICATION BY JASWINDER PS ARORA AND NARINDER SINGH HARA c/o A HARA CONSTRUCTION LTD. AT 4820 STEVESTON HIGHWAY

 REZONING APPLICATION BY RORY SUTTER AT 7631 FRANCIS ROAD AND 8980 FOSTER ROAD

(RZ 03-225719/RZ 03-223757 - Report:  May 30/03, File No.:  8060-20-7515/7516/7517  x ref 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1016309, 280003, 995046, 993111, 1016846, 1016675, 1016674, 1016640, )

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

That Bylaw No. 7515, which creates a new Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6) for lots which front a section line road and where provisions have been made for access to a lane, be introduced and given first reading.

That Bylaw No. 7516, for the rezoning of 4820 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to the new Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6) zone, be introduced and given first reading.

That Lot Size Policy 5418 for the Foster Road and Francis Road area, (adopted by Council in September 1989), be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude the four (4) properties fronting Francis Road.

That Bylaw No. 7517, for the rezoning of 7631 Francis Road and 8980 Foster Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to the new Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6) zone, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

APPLICATION BY HOTSON BAKKER ARCHITECTS FOR REZONING AT 14791 STEVESTON HIGHWAY FROM ATHLETICS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT (AE) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/134)

(RZ 03-234655 - Report:  June 6/03, File No.:  8060-20-7370/7371/7533/7534) (REDMS No. 1011970, 725293, 777999, 1015125, 1015146, 1015086)

The Manager, Development Applications, and Janet Lee, Planner, were present. 

The following information was included in the discussion on the project that ensued between Committee members and staff, that:

the developer had agreed to a $43,000 contribution that would allow for the development of the trail that would provide a connection to the City-owned Park located to the north of the subject property;

developer had agreed to an advance payment for the road component of the applicable Development Cost Charges to be collected.  A suggestion was made that the Capital Team look at applying this funding to the Steveston Highway Overpass Upgrade as part of the Capital Program in conjunction with information being provided by the Treasurer;

legal opinion had been received that indicated that GVRD approval of the application was not required;

the development of an area plan would include the definition of a specific area and would identify the best land uses and services for the area, including what environmental protection would be required.  A public consultation process would also be included.  The General Manager, David McLellan, gave advice that an area plan would also give more certainty to the development potential of the remainder of the area in addition to providing a better definition of other services, such as the future connection of the temporary sewer system to the City system; improved waterfront access and improved connections of the waterfront to other recreational facilities;

a restrictive covenant placed on individual titles was considered the most practical method of providing notice to potential purchasers that noise issues could exist;

recent discussions with CN Rail had indicated that although shunting would not occur adjacent to the subject property, the possibility existed that 2 to 3 rail lines could be located there;

a written request to the City for a road crossing right-of-way would be required from CN Rail at which point conditions could be set;

the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection controls the permitting system for the private sewage system.  An amendment to the permit would be required in order to add residential uses.  In addition, the holder of the licence would be responsible for the financial security that would be required to ensure immediate remediation of any problems that could arise.

Councillor Barnes left the meeting during the above discussion 4:55 p.m.

Mr. Bob Ransford, who was accompanied by Mr. Norm Hotson and Mr. Stefan Leroy, Hotson Bakker Architects, and Mr. Chris Philips and Mr. Joseph Fry, landscape architects, gave an expansive overview of the project.  The Summary Briefing Notes distributed by Mr. Ransford are attached as Schedule 3 and form a part of these minutes.

Mr. Hotson and Mr. Frye, with the aid of an artists renderings, a site plan, sections and other material, then provided a further review of the project that included the following:

changes to the project since the last presentation included a widening of the walkway to 4.5m; a reorientation of the project to a marina theme/concept; the introduction of a larger moorage facility;  the introduction of dry storage racks;  the introduction of a small pier for use as a launching pier;  the introduction of a retail component within the port building; the relocation of the dormitory to the south end into the more public part of the project;  the addition of underground parking in order that parking requirement be met on-site;  the elimination of on-site day care;  a redistribution of residential use that lowered the number of rental units and increased the condominium count;  the provision of a public access and parking at the north end of the project in the area of the public park;  a contribution to the potential extension of the walkway to the park area;  and, the elimination of the overhead walkway;

the identification of the publicly accessible space along the waterfront which would include courtyards that carry the theme of indigenous landscaping;

the plans for a plaza and pier at the end of Steveston Highway;

the typical street tree and sidewalk proposal for the roadway.

In response to questions, information was also provided that the plan called for the float to be 100 ft. long, which would require major securing, and that the landscape plan would be similar in theme to that of the Britannia Shipyard, an open space of lawns combined with areas of native plantings.

As a result of the discussion the following amended motion was introduced:

That Bylaw No. 7370 and Bylaw No. 7371 be abandoned;

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7533, to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, to allow limited residential uses in Riverport, amend dwelling unit capacity distributions, and redesignate 14791 Steveston Highway:

From Commercial to Mixed Use in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1, and

From Commercial to Limited Mixed Use in Attachment 2 to Schedule 1,

That Bylaw No. 7533, having been considered in conjunction with:

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plan;

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

That Bylaw No. 7533, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

That Bylaw No. 7534, for the rezoning of 14791 Steveston Highway from Athletics and Entertainment District (AE) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/134), be introduced and given first reading.

That no additional residential development be approved in the Riverport Area until an Area Plan for this area is completed.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued on the merits of Part 6.  As a result of the discussion it was agreed that the above motion would be WITHDRAWN and that Parts 1 thru 5 of the recommendation would be dealt with separately.

That Bylaw No. 7370 and Bylaw No. 7371 be abandoned;

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7533, to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, to allow limited residential uses in Riverport, amend dwelling unit capacity distributions, and redesignate 14791 Steveston Highway:

From Commercial to Mixed Use in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1, and

From Commercial to Limited Mixed Use in Attachment 2 to Schedule 1,

That Bylaw No. 7533, having been considered in conjunction with:

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plan;

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

That Bylaw No. 7533, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

That Bylaw No. 7534, for the rezoning of 14791 Steveston Highway from Athletics and Entertainment District (AE) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/134), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

That an Area Plan be undertaken for the Riverport Area.

CARRIED

Opposed:  Cllr. McNulty

That staff report on the appropriate timing of an Area Plan for the Riverport Area.

CARRIED

APPLICATION BY J.A.B. ENTERPRISES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9091 STEVESTON HIGHWAY FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA A (R1/A)

(RZ 03-232826 - Report:  June 2/03, File No.:  8060-20-7535  x ref 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1017243, 280044, 1017209, 1017226, 1017669, 1017674)

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

Mr. and Mrs. U. DOdorico, 9131 Steveston Highway, cited their concerns relating to the location of the back lane and the temporary access to that lane; the requirement for a 6m dedication; the potential crime that would result from the development of the lane; the traffic that would use the lane; and, the collection of garbage from the lane.  A letter submitted by the DOdoricos is attached as Schedule 4 and forms a part of these minutes.

Mr. D. Johnson, 9551 Ryan Crescent, expressed his concerns relating to a lane being located across half of the back of his property; the possible exacerbation of an existing rodent problem; and the increased traffic and noise that would result from the development.

Mr. S. Minhas, 9531 Ryan Crescent, questioned whether an existing 6 ft. fence at the rear of his property could be increased in height.  It was determined that a site visit would be made by staff to assess the situation due to the differing elevations involved.

That Lot Size Policy 5450, (adopted by Council in April 1992), be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting Steveston Highway (as shown on Attachment 5 to the report dated June 2, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications). 

That Bylaw No. 7535, for the rezoning of 9091 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

APPLICATION BY HENRY KOLKMAN FOR REZONING AT 5451 WALTON ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)

(RZ 03-232003 - Report:  May 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7532) (REDMS No. 1013595, 280104, 1014552, 1014598)

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

That Bylaw No. 7532 for the rezoning of 5451 Walton 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

10.

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (6:15 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 17^th, 2003.

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