MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday,
July 19^th, 2005, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, September 20^th, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

4.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE REVIEW OF THE LANE ESTABLISHMENT AND ARTERIAL ROAD REDEVELOPMENT POLICIES  (Pub. Consultation Results)
(Report:  August 12^th, 2005, File No.:  08-4105-00; xr 10-6360-00) (REDMS No. 1624752, 1631524)

Mr. Holger Burke, Acting Director of Development, briefly reviewed the staff report as follows:

• In the Gilbert Road area, south of Blundell Road, residents preferred the status quo as a single family residential area.

• In the area bounded by Comstock Road, Gilbert Road, Blundell Road and Cheviot Place, smaller lots were recommended  provided that they had access to a lane.

• In response to a query from the Committee, Mr. Burke advised that staff were proposing specific criteria for multi-family residential redevelopment which would include a public consultation process prior to a rezoning application being presented to the Planning Committee.  He noted that even if all criteria were met, this did not guarantee that the rezoning would be approved.

Mr. Davies, 8151 Mirabel Court, Richmond, enquired whether the widening of the existing lane behind his property would encroach on the fire lane, if a single-family residential option was pursued.

Mr. Tilby, 10531 No. 1 Road stated a concern that the lots on the east of Gilbert Road were being added to the existing Single-Family Lot Size Policy.  He also indicated that the lots on the west side of Gilbert Road, north of Blundell Road were very deep.  Mr. Tilby then spoke in opposition to the concept of a bigger block of townhouses, stating that they made streetscapes unattractive.

Mr. Clarence Ash, 8171 Mirabel Court, spoke in support of staff's recommendation for the Gilbert /Blundell Road area stating his appreciation for the work that staff had done.

Mr. Burke advised that public consultation in the Steveston Highway Area did not result in a lot of public input and that staff preferred to await the results of a rezoning application for a proposed multi-family residential development before any decision was made on the north side of Steveston Highway.  He noted that staff were recommending that single-family development with a lane was still being recommended on the south side of Steveston Highway.

Mr. Burke advised that there was not a huge public response concerning the Williams Road area, and that staff recommended multiple-family residential development with a minimum frontage of 40 m be the only development option between No. 3 Road and No. 4 Road.  He noted that the only place where single-family residential development with a lane was supported by staff was between Ash Street and No. 4 Road on the north side of Williams Road.

Mr. Burke stated that staff would be working with applicants of other outstanding rezonings to find solutions for their sites only.  Some solutions may entail permitting garages in the front yard, and noted that if this option was chosen, the applicant would be asked to contribute to the City's affordable housing fund in lieu of having to dedicate land for a lane and having to pay to build the lane.

Discussion ensued concerning contributions to the affordable housing fund and design of front yard garages.

Discussion also ensued on the designation of  Blundell Road as a major arterial road, and it was agreed that this matter should be referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee for discussion.

• Mr. Minhas, 4811 Pendlebury Road, spoke in support of staff’s recommendations for outstanding rezoning applications.

• Mr. Jadeep Uppal, 6680 Francis Road, spoke in support of staff’s recommendations for outstanding rezoning applications.

• Mr. Azim Bhimani, spoke in support of staff’s recommendations for outstanding rezoning applications.

• Mr. Harmon Virk, 8111 Willams Road spoke in support of staff’s recommendations for outstanding rezoning applications.

Chair congratulated staff on a job well done.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That, based on the results of the public consultation meeting held for the Blundell and Gilbert Road area, the following recommendations be forwarded to Public Hearing:

(a)

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5442 for Mirabel Court, the south side of Blundell Road and west side of Gilbert Road:

i

be amended to include the east side of Gilbert Road south of Blundell Road; and

ii

that rezoning and subdivision be restricted to the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) zone, except that:

·         8091 Gilbert Road and 6760 and 6800 Blundell Road be restricted to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D) provided that the lots are accessible by a lane which would not be connected to Mirabel Court; and

·         8233 and 8239 Gilbert Road and 8226 and 8228 Mirabel Court be restricted to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D) provided that no new accesses are created to Gilbert Road.

(b)

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5408 for the area bounded by Comstock Road, Gilbert Road, Blundell Road and No. 2 Road:

i

be amended to permit rezoning and subdivision to Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6) along Blundell Road and Gilbert Road provided that access is to a constructed lane and not to either arterial road;

ii

be amended to delete the properties fronting Blundell Road between Cheviot Place and No. 2 Road; and

iii

that all other properties be restricted to the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) zone, except for properties with duplexes which may be permitted to subdivide into the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) zone.

(2)

That, based on the results of the public consultation meeting held for the Steveston Highway area:

(a)

A revised staff report be brought forward on rezoning application RZ 04-268223 for a proposed multiple-family residential development at 5411 and 5431 Steveston Highway before a decision is made on the preferred land use along the north side of Steveston Highway between Lassam Road and Ransford Gate; and

(b)

That single-family residential development with a lane continue to be the preferred development option on the south side of Steveston Highway between Railway Avenue and Ransford Gate as reflected in the existing Steveston Area Plan.

(3)

That, based on the results of the public consultation meeting held for the Williams Road area, staff be directed to bring forward amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) to:

(a)

encourage multiple-family residential development along Williams Road between No. 3 Road and No. 4 Road provided that a minimum frontage of 40 m is obtained; and

(b)

permit only single-family residential development with a lane along the north side of Williams Road between Ash Street and No. 4 Road.

(4)

That staff be directed to continue to work with the applicants of the other outstanding rezoning applications (Attachment 14) to pursue solutions to their sites only, such as permitting garages in the front yard on the condition that a contribution to the affordable housing fund be made equal to the value of land normally dedicated for a lane and the neighbourhood improvement charges that would have been collected for the lane construction.

(5)

That staff initiate the process of amending the Official Community Plan (OCP) to incorporate:

(a)

the “Revised Interim Strategy For Managing Rezoning Applications During The Review Of The Lane Establishment And Arterial Road Redevelopment Policies”; and

(b)

the following requirements where multiple-family residential developments are permitted on an arterial road:

i

assembly of larger sites (minimum 40 m frontage on local arterial roads and minimum 50 m frontage on major arterial roads);

ii.

stepping down to a maximum 2 1/2 storey height along side yards and prohibiting three-storey heights along the rear yard interface with the single-family housing; and

iii.

requiring variable rear yard setbacks based on the development height (4.5 m for two-storeys and 6 m for 2 1/2 storeys).

The question on the motion was not called, as the following amendment motion was introduced.

It was moved and seconded

That the contribution to the affordable housing fund be half the cost of the value of the land normally dedicated for a lane.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Linda Barnes 

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

In response to a query from Committee, Mr. Burke advised that the recommendations made in this report, as well as their standard design guidelines, would help keep the status quo of single family residential zoning in these areas.

It was moved and seconded

That the recommendations regarding Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5442 and Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5408 be forwarded to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19th, 2005 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the issue of the designation of Blundell Road as an Arterial Road be forwarded to the Public Works & Transportation Committee for discussion.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

 

3.

POVERTY RESPONSE COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR SPACE
(Report:  July 15, 2005, File No.: 0100-20-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 1498281)

Ms. Hewlett, representing Richmond Food Bank, thanked Committee for their support. Chair then stated that if meeting space was available at City Hall, other groups such as these, should be informed.

It was moved and seconded

That in accordance with Council Policy 2017, “Programming of City Hall”, the Poverty Response Committee be offered up to six meetings per year for no charge on a space availability basis and that they be advised that additional dates for meeting rooms may be booked at the posted non-profit rate.

CARRIED

5.

APPLICATION BY RICHMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 38 FOR REZONING AT 9480 ALBERTA ROAD; THE REAR PORTIONS OF 9580, 9620, 9640 AND 9660 ALBERTA ROAD; 6631 AND 6651 NO. 4 ROAD; 9731, 9691 AND 9651 GRANVILLE AVENUE; AND THE REAR PORTIONS OF 9511 GRANVILLE AVENUE AND 9533 GRANVILLE AVENUE (FORMERLY 9531 GRANVILLE AVENUE) FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO SCHOOL & PUBLIC USE DISTRICT (SPU)

(RZ 04-272873 - Report:  August 10^th, 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7887/7888) (REDMS No. 1379369, 1575264, 1629380, 1630177, 1630187, 1630195)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw 7887 to:

(a)

Amend the Land Use Map in Schedule 2.10C (McLennan North Sub Area Plan) by redesignating the lots shown cross-hatched on “Schedule A attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 7887” from “Residential Area 3” to “School”; and

(b)

Amend the Generalized Land Use Map contained in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Bylaw 7100, by redesignating the lots shown cross-hatched on “Schedule B attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 7887” from “Public and Open Space Use” and “Neighbourhood  Residential” to “Public and Open Space Use”;

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7887, having been considered in conjunction with:

·         the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

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

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

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7887, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7888, for the rezoning of 9480 Alberta Road; the rear portions of 9580, 9620, 9640 and 9660 Alberta Road; 6631 and 6651 No. 4 Road; 9731, 9691 and 9651 Granville Avenue; and the rear portions of 9511 Granville Avenue and 9533 Granville Avenue (formerly 9531 Granville Avenue) from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “School & Public Use District (SPU)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(5)

That Bylaws 7887 and 7888 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

CARRIED

6.

APPLICATION BY WILLIE PO FOR REZONING AT 4831 DUNFELL ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA A (R1/A)
(RZ 05-305413 – Report:  August 9^th, 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7969) (REDMS No. 1630220, 1630237,1630238,714236)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7969, for the rezoning of 4831 Dunfell Road 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.

(2)

That Bylaw 7969 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

CARRIED

7.

APPLICATION BY AJIT THALIWAL FOR REZONING AT 9691 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1 – 0.6)

(RZ 05-306447 – Report:  August 10^th, 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7970) (REDMS No. 1630652, 1631077, 1631081)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7970, for the rezoning of 9691 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.

(2)

That Bylaw 7970 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

CARRIED

8.

APPLICATION BY DERECK HAMADA FOR REZONING AT 5520 CANTRELL ROAD FROM TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)

(RZ 05-301131 - Report:  August 9^th, 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7971) (REDMS No. 1630897,1631046, 1631084,1631086)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7971, for the rezoning of 5520 Cantrell Road from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw 7971 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

CARRIED

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Mr. Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, briefly updated Committee on the progress of the Implementation Strategy for the West Cambie Area. 

Mr. Burke advised that Ling Yen Mountain Temple would be approaching Council to request a change in their Public Hearing date.  Mr. Kabal Atwal, representing Ling Yen Mountain Temple stated that the traffic management plan had not been finalized as the applicant was in the process of finding a new parking site.   The applicant was also in the process of clarifying other issues such as landscaping and shadowing.

Councillor Barnes left the meeting at 5:45 p.m.

Mr. Crowe advised that Transport Canada had responded to his recent letter and indicated that they would work with the City to explore a possible increase in building height due to the airport, subject to pending new federal legislation.

Mr. Crowe stated that the Heritage Commission had made a request that any rezoning application in the Steveston area be referred to them for input concerning the heritage, Urban Design and Character of the development.  He also advised that the Commission had applied for a grant which would be used to improve the heritage and urban design guidelines for the Steveston Area.  In response to a query from the Committee,  Mr. Crowe advised that appropriate portions of the Sakamoto report had been incorporated into the updated design guidelines for the area.

Mr John Irving, Manager, Building Approvals, advised that a provisional occupancy licence had been granted to the River Rock Casino.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5.50 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,
August 30^th, 2005.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Desiree Wong
Committee Clerk