MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, July 8^th, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, September 3^rd, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

3.

APPLICATION BY BALDEV GREWAL FOR REZONING AT 9511 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1 0.6)

(RZ 03-232805 Report:  July 22/03, File No.:  8060-20-7543) (REDMS No. 1024275, 1024644)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, introduced Mr. Kevin Eng, Planning Technician, to the Committee.  Mr. Erceg then said that this was a simple rezoning application for a  two lot subdivision.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7543, for the rezoning of 9511 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

4.

APPLICATION BY MICHAEL LI FOR REZONING AT 11551, 11571 AND 11591 STEVESTON HIGHWAY FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO PROPOSED NEW TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT (R2 0.7)

(RZ 03-232158  Report:  July 31/03, File No.:  8060-20-7547/7571) (REDMS No. 1034813, 1035260, 1048719)

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

Mr. Erceg indicated that the rezoning application for a townhouse project was similar to past applications in the area and was consistent with the Lane and Arterial Road Redevelopment Policies and the Official Community Plan.

Cllr. Barnes joined the meeting 4:03 pm.

In response to questions information was provided that (i) the lane would be upgraded to the current standard; and (ii) although the site contained more density than typical the Arterial Road Redevelopment Policy encouraged increased density for this location which is near a neighbourhood centre.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Bylaw 7547, to introduce a new Townhouse District (R2 0.7) zone, be introduced and given first reading; and

( 2)

Bylaw 7571, to rezone 11551, 11571 and 11591 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to the new Townhouse District (R2 - 0.7), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

5.

APPLICATION BY JUAN & PATRICIA MIGUEZ FOR REZONING AT 6051/6071 COMSTOCK ROAD FROM TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1 - 0.6)

(RZ 03-234409 - Report:  July 24/03, File No.:  8060-20-7558 x-ref: 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1038917, 279961, 1038922, 1039790)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Jenny Beran, Planner, were present.  Mr. Erceg indicated that this was a straightforward rezoning for a 3 lot subdivision with provision for a lane and that staff supported the application.

Mr. Juan Miguez, the applicant, expressed his concern about the required dedication for a corner cut.  In response, Mr. Erceg said that he would discuss the requirement with the Transportation Department to determine if a right-of-passage would be appropriate.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Lot Size Policy 5433, adopted by Council in February 1990, be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting No. 2 Road and Granville Avenue as shown on Attachment 5 to the report dated July 14th, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications; and

( 2)

Bylaw No. 7558, for the rezoning of 6051/6071 Comstock Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

6.

APPLICATION BY GURMEET JAGDE FOR REZONING AT 10300 BIRD ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)

(RZ 03-232602  Report:  July 18/03, File No.:  8060-20-7563) (REDMS No. 1022096, 280267, 1046041)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Kevin Eng, Planning Technician, were present.  Mr. Erceg indicated that this was a small subdivision that was similar to other development in the area.

In response to questions information was provided that (i) the Aircraft Covenant would be a restrictive covenant registered on title of the property that would be provide notice to potential purchasers; and (ii) that should the applicant sell the property the Letter of Intent received from the applicant in regard to tree retention would not be binding to a future purchaser of the property.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7563, for the rezoning of 10300 Bird 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

7.

APPLICATION BY BENJAMIN P. EDRA FOR REZONING AT 3980 DESMOND AVENUE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1 0.6)

(RZ 03-233563  Report:  July 22/03, File No.:  8060-20-7564) (REDMS No. 1024374, 1024654)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Kevin Eng, Planning Technician, were present.  Mr. Erceg indicated that this was a two lot subdivision that was supported by staff.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7564, for the rezoning of 3980 Desmond Avenue from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

8.

APPLICATION BY RAV BAINS FOR REZONING AT 3411 REGINA AVENUE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)

(RZ 03-235384  Report:  July 25/03, File No.:  8060-20-7565) (REDMS No. 1030142, 280596, 1046423)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Kevin Eng, Planning Technician were present.  Mr. Erceg said that this was a rezoning application for a two lot subdivision that was consistent with the Lot Size Policy for the area.

In response to a question, Mr. Eng indicated that the 3 metre sanitary sewer right-of-way that runs along the south property line.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7565, for the rezoning of 3411 Regina Avenue 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.

CARRIED

9.

APPLICATION BY J.A.B. ENTERPRISES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 10071/10091 RUSKIN ROAD FROM TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)

(RZ 03-235245  Report:  July 23/03, File No.:  8060-20-7567) (REDMS No. 1030273, 292539, 1047251)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, said that the rezoning for a 3 lot subdivision was consistent with the Lot Size Policy for the area and that staff supported the application.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7567, for the rezoning of 10071/10091 Ruskin Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

10.

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL APPLICATION BY KABEL ATWALL FOR NON-FARM USE AT 8280 NO. 5 ROAD
(Report:  July 7/03, File No.:  AG 03-236991) (REDMS No. 1026393)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Janet Lee, Planner, were present.  Mr. Erceg said that the request for authorization to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for non-farm use on a property proposed for a church was consistent with the Official Community Plan and that staff recommended that authorization be granted.

A discussion then ensued between Committee members, staff and Mr. Atwall about the responsibility to farm the backlands during which advice was given that submission of a farm plan would be required as part of the rezoning application along with evidence that the farm plan had been implemented.

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Kabel Atwall to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for Non-Farm Use on the westerly 110 metres at 8280 No. 5 Road be approved.

CARRIED

11.

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 AMENDMENT BYLAW 7576

(Report:  August 7/03, File No.:  8060-20-7576) (REDMS No. 1050167, 1050200)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present and in response to questions elaborated on the requirements under the Liquor Control and Licencing Act for retail outlets.

Discussion then ensued that included the following:

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that new applications for Neighbourhood Public House would be required to go through a Rezoning and Development Permit process during which the City would identify the process involved to obtain a licence;

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that the Provincial Act allowed for exemptions to the act which could preclude the requirement for a Development Permit;

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the ability to deny retail outlets should be an option in cases where sufficient parking was not available;

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the exemptions should be removed in order to allow neighbourhood notification and design guideline conformance.

Mr. Bob Ransford spoke about recent changes to OHares pub on Steveston Highway for which a building permit was issued.  Mr. Ransford expressed his concern that no design guidelines or regulations had been applicable.  It was also suggested by Mr. Ransford that the hours of operation, the number of parking stalls provided, and the possibility that different setbacks could be required for retail use, be reviewed.  Mr. Ransford also questioned whether encroachment into the landscaped area would be allowed for parking.

In response, Mr. Clark indicated that the Building Department would not give final approval to operate the facility until the site was formally laid out and the number of parking stalls confirmed to be 25.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7576, which amends Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 as it relates to Neighbourhood Public Houses, be referred to staff in order that the retail and pub uses be separated and the exemption for requirement of a Development Permit be allowed for construction under $5000 only.

CARRIED

12.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN DESIGNATION AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 6863, 2003 FOR QUEENSBOROUGH, NEW WESTMINSTER

(Report:  August 12/03, File No.:  0155-20-NWES1) (REDMS No. 1049274)

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond City Council advise New Westminster City Council that Richmond has no concerns with the proposed Queensborough Official Community Plan Designation Amendment Bylaw 6863, 2003, as presented.

CARRIED

13.

FREE CROWN GRANT APPLICATION FOR PORTIONS OF STEVESTON ISLAND

(Report:  July 29/03, File No.:  2275-20-173) (REDMS No. 1032778, 1025460, 725857, 1035740)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, and David Brownlee, Planner, were present.

Mr. Brownlee gave advice that the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management had placed a freeze on all Free Crown Grants pending an internal review.  A key issue being examined is whether fair market value should be charged for those lands.  It was the opinion of staff that the application proceed in order for dialogue to begin and because of the special character of the island which warrants this consideration.

A discussion then ensued that included the following:

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that following the present application an application should be made for the additional three lots;

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that the possibility existed for the City to own the entire island and continue with lease lots;

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a suggestion that other public agencies should be informed of the City's intent.

Mr. Eric Sykes and Mr. Gordon Kibble, of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, endorsed the application and agreed that it was not too early to consider the total island.  It was suggested that a long range plan for the preservation of the island be developed.

Mr. Bruce Rozenhart, a past co-Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Environment, provided a written submission which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes.  Mr. Rozenhart encouraged a timely meeting with the local MLAs in addition to the Honourable Joyce Murray, Water Land Air Protection Minister and the Honourable Stan Hagen, Minister of Water Land and Air.  He also suggested that Federal MPs the Honourable John Cummings (Delta-South Richmond) and the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment - also be advised of the application.  Mr. Rozenhart volunteered to contribute to the development of a strategy and also to seek and encourage a provincial endorsement of that strategy.

Mr. Kibble thought the rock wall should be included in the strategy as at present no control existed for keeping people away from the area.  A suggestion was made that City staff could look at appropriate signage on City property.

A discussion with the Steveston Harbour Authority was suggested to enlist their support.  It was proposed that the City could assume liability for the lots as a means of alleviating concerns.  It was also suggested that a letter be sent to the Fraser Port Authority indicating that the City's proposal would not infringe on Fraser Ports maintenance of the break water, wind dams or sand dredging operations.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the application and supporting documentation for a free crown grant from the Provincial Government to protect those portions of Steveston (a.k.a. Shady) Island which are believed not to be under lease be endorsed;

( 2)

the use of the requested lands will be limited to permanent environmental protection, conservation, education, research, and limited compatible passive recreation activities;

( 3)

the City of Richmond will not transfer title to the lands without the expressed permission of the Province of British Columbia;

( 4)

staff submit the endorsed application, supporting documentation and the required application fees for a free crown grant to Land and Water British Columbia Inc. and report to Planning Committee on the applications progress, as appropriate;

(5)

the City immediately communicate its intent to the 3 Richmond MLAs, the provincial government and appropriate federal MPs;

(6)

the City communicate with other appropriate public organizations as determined by staff.

Prior to the question being called discussion ensued on the wording of Part (3) as a result of which the following amendment was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That Part (3) be amended by deleting the words without the expressed permission of the Province of British Columbia.

The question on the amendment was called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Howard opposed.

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

14.

MANAGERS REPORT

Cindy Chan Piper, Community Planner, distributed a memorandum, which is attached as Schedule 2 and forms a part of these minutes, providing the results of a recent Public Information Meeting held in McLennan South regarding the Single-Family Lot Size issue.

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, introduced Mr. Eric Fiss, Architect/Community Planner to the Committee. 

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:24 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, August 19^th, 2003.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant