MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, October 4^th, 2005, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, November 8^th, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

8.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT STATUTORY RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURES
(Report: Oct. 7/05, File No.: 03-1075-12 ) (REDMS No. 1669448, 1673752)

Ms. Lesley Sherlock, Planner, introduced the delegation consisting of Ms. Karen Iddins and Ms. Lesley Richardson of the Child Care Development Board, to Committee.

Miss Iddins briefly reviewed the Child Care Development Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditures report. In response to a query from the Committee, Ms. Iddins advised that because of limited funds, all requests for funding could not be accommodated. Those applications which helped as broad a base of children as possible received more funding than others which were child specific only. She noted that currently, buildings improvements are not a priority. The delegation was thanked for the amount of work done in the disbursement of funds from the Child Care Statutory Reserve Fund.

It was moved and seconded

That an allocation of $29,798.89 from Budget Project 40721, originally approved in the 2005 Capital Plan, be approved in the following amounts:

(1)

$3,245.63 to the Developmental Disabilities Association for Riverside Child Development Centre educational materials and play equipment;

(2)

$3,500 to the East Richmond Community Association for Sprites Preschool playground improvements;

(3)

$4,000 to the Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy for a playing field;

(4)

$1,505 to the Brighouse United Church for Brighouse Nursery School activity equipment;

(5)

$900 to the Hamilton Community Association for Hamilton Out of School Care books and a drying rack;

(6)

$5,000 to the Steveston Community Centre Preschool Program for outdoor equipment;

(7)

$2,000 to Our Saviour Lutheran Child Care Centre for playground equipment and site improvements;

(8)

$5063.49 to Beth Tikvah Preschool for a play centre, equipment shed, cubbies and kitchen centre;

(9)

$3,870 to Richmond Society for Community Living for Treehouse Early Learning Centre play equipment, outdoor storage and a raised garden; and

(10)

$714.77 to Family Services of Greater Vancouver for Richmond Colts Daycare for a baby play module.

CARRIED

3.

APPLICATION BY LOBLAW PROPERTIES PACIFIC INC. TO AMEND "COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/109)" TO ADD LICENSEE RETAIL STORE (TYPE 2) AS A PERMITTED USE IN ORDER TO PERMIT A PRIVATE LIQUOR STORE AT 4651 NO. 3 ROAD
(ZT 05-298232 - Report: October 10/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7978) (REDMS No. 1674741, 1651841, 1652051, 1604727, 1601365, 1505481)

Mr. Holger Burke, Acting Director of Development, advised that the applicant was successful in procuring 3 parking stalls designated for the sole use of their customers. However, he noted that a covenant could not be placed on the existing location (8220 Lansdowne Road) as the owner was not prepared to do so. In response to a query from the Committee, he advised that the owner of 8220 Lansdowne Road had to go through a licensing process to operate a private liquor store at that location.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7978, to amend "Comprehensive Development District (CD/109)" to add “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)” as a permitted use, at 4651 No. 3 Road, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

4.

APPLICATION BY GURMEET JAGDE FOR REZONING AT 10431 BIRD ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)
(RZ 05-309534 - Report: Sept. 27/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7979) (REDMS No. 1621383, 1665703, 1666380, 1666433, 1666625)

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7979, for the rezoning of 10431 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

5.

APPLICATION BY G. S. PUREWAL FOR REZONING AT 8220/8240 LUTON ROAD FROM TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA C (R1/C)
(RZ 05-304874 - Report: Oct. 3/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7980) (REDMS No. 1669440, 1669142, 1669085, 1094871)

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7980, for the rezoning of 8220/8240 Luton Road from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

6.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEE 2% INFLATIONARY INCREASE
(Report: Oct. 4/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7984) (REDMS No. 1352514, 1353383)

Mr. Holger Burke, Acting Director of Development, advised that development application fees had not been increased in the last 3 years. He stated that fees would now be increased on an annual basis and noted that in 2006 a report would be brought to Committee concerning new fees for other development costs, as well as a comparison of the City’s costs for development with other municipalities.

Discussion then ensued on this matter and a suggestion was made that staff review NAIOP’s survey to ensure fees were on par with other municipalities within the GVRD, and that all development costs were covered when fees were increased.

In response to a query from the Committee, Mr. Burke advised that the proposed increase in fees in 2006 would be discussed with the development community prior to the report being brought to the Committee, next year.

It was moved and seconded

That Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7984, which repeals the current Development Applications Fee Bylaw No. 7276 and introduces new Development Application fees, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

APPLICATION BY ANNIE'S NATURAL FOODS INC. FOR A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT AT 7880 ALDERBRIDGE WAY (UNIT 7860)
(Report: October 13^th, 2005, File No.: TU05-315253) (REDMS No. 1678014, 1678541)

Mr. Holger Burke, Acting Director of Development, advised that a Temporary Use Permit was needed for the retail component of this business which was being temporarily relocated due to the proposed RAV project, until a permanent location was found.

It was moved and seconded

That the application of Annie's Natural Foods Inc. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for property at 7880 Alderbridge Way (Unit 7860) be considered at the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearing to be held November 21, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration.

“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Annie's Natural Foods Inc. for property at 7880 Alderbridge Way (Unit 7860) to allow the retail sale of specialty food products.”

CARRIED

9.

MCLENNAN SOUTH SUB-AREA ROAD IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
(Report: October 11^th, 2005, File No.: 08-4045-20-10-MS) (REDMS No. 1671691, 1502771)

Mr. Eric Fiss, Planner, briefly reviewed the MacLennan South sub-area and the results of the public consultation. He stated that a majority of residents wanted the north/south road to be constructed between Ash Street, Bridge Street, General Currie Road and Keefer Avenue. They also wanted the continuation of Keefer Avenue as part of the “ring road”. He noted that a majority of the residents preferred the “A1 option” on the survey which allows “an east/west road configuration which connects Bridge Street to Ash Street” (as submitted by A. Locke).

Ms. Alissa Locke, 7671 Bridge Street, representing her parents, queried why such a large piece of property was needed from 7671 Bridge Street for the Keefer Avenue construction. She stated that the map (attachment 5) was different to that used in the public consultation.

In response to Ms. Locke, Mr. Fiss advised that a larger amount of dedication was required from 7671 Bridge Street because no road dedication had been received from 7788 Ash Street. He also advised that because 7671 Bridge Street was a corner lot, any road being constructed would have to cut into the property. He noted that density would not be lost as a result, however, he advised that the road would not be constructed unless Ms. Locke’s parents decided to develop their property.

Ms. Locke then stated that the developer of 7788 Ash Street had already contributed funds to the development of Keefer Avenue, and enquired whether the “ring road” was eligible for DCC funding. She noted that the cost of that portion of the road would be borne solely by her parents if they developed their property.

In response to Ms. Locke’s queries, Mr. Fiss advised that his recollection was that the contribution of funds from the development of 7788 Ash Street had been allocated to neighbourhood parks and stated that Keefer Avenue was eligible for DCC credits. 

Discussion then ensued concerning latecomer’s agreements and if these could be used to address the inequities of developing roads in this area.

Mr. Sean Lawson and Mr. Patrick Cotter, representing the rezoning application at 7720, 7740, 7760 Bridge Street (RZ05-296361), stated their concern that options for extending Keefer Avenue to Le Chow Street ruled out all further consultations with residents in the area. Mr. Cotter noted that his client could provide functional vehicle access as well as a pedestrian corridor from Bridge Street to Le Chow Street through his development thus eliminating the need for the Keefer Avenue extension. He stated that his client would have to fund construction for Keefer Avenue if it was not eligible for DCC funding.

Discussion then ensued on the inequitable funding of roads in this area and whether costs could be assessed and funding acquired through latecomer’s agreements or some other mechanism, to ensure equity for developers.

Mr. Amar Sandhu, Developer, stated that developers were concerned about having to pay for the construction of roads without any compensation. He stated that Polygon Developments was compensated for provision of the current ring road. He was also concerned about the amount of property he would have to provide from the 7511 Bridge Street location, for the north/south road, and enquired whether he would be compensated for this.

Mr. Jay Minhas, Developer of 7720, 7740, 7760 Bridge Street advised that he was concerned about not being compensated for constructing the portion of “ring road” between Bridge Street and Le Chow Street. In response to a query from the Committee, Mr. Minhas stated that he was not concerned about the location of this section of the “ring road” but the equity of having to pay for it entirely.

Discussion then ensued on this matter, and it was agreed that recommendations 2 (d) and (e) should be referred back to staff to investigate and report on appropriate ways to address the financial inequities of the development of roads in this area and in addition, that staff report on the possibility of using latecomer’s agreements to address these inequities.

10.

IONA ISLAND - FERRY TERMINAL
(Report: Oral Report)

Councillor Steves advised that he was in receipt of an email (attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes) which offered fill from the RAV excavation to be used for community benefit. He noted that in 1973 staff had reported on the possibility of constructing a ferry terminal on Iona Island and requested that staff review and summarize these reports for Committee as soon as possible.

It was moved and seconded

That staff provide a summary of the 1973 staff reports concerning the use of Iona Island as a ferry terminal site.

CARRIED

11.

WELLNESS COORDINATOR POSITION - SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(Report: Oral Report)

Councillor Barnes advised that she was in receipt of letter from the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee (attached as Schedule 2 and forms a part of these minutes) requesting that a Wellness Coordinator position be funded by the City.

It was moved and seconded

That the request for a wellness coordinator position be referred to staff to be added as an ongoing base level budget request.

CARRIED

11.

MANAGERS REPORT

Mr. Holger Burke, Acting Director of Development advised that the Ling Yen Mountain Temple had withdrawn their rezoning application (attached as Schedule 3 and forms a part of these minutes).

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (6:20 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,
October 18^th, 2005.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Desiree Wong
Committee Clerk