MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, 20, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

3.

APPLICATION BY MARGRIT AND HELMUT WEBER FOR REZONING A PORTION OF 10271 GILMORE CRESCENT FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA D (R1/D) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)

(RZ 06-328088 - Report:  May 12, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8070) (REDMS No. 1811518, 280247, 1813102, 1813110)

Jean Lamontagne, Director of Development reported that the tree survey undertaken for this item identified a large maple tree which is on the adjacent property to the east of the subject property, and is on the city’s list of significant trees. Mr. Lamontagne stated that the tree would be protected from destruction and damage.

A brief discussion ensued with Mr. Lamontagne advising that if further subdivision takes place in this neighbourhood, the size of lots would have to meet lot size policy; that when the 702 lot size policy was brought forward, the review of this area indicated that the current infrastructure could support subdivided lots; and that if future subdivision took place, further reviews would be undertaken.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8070, for the rezoning of a portion of 10271 Gilmore Crescent from “Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

4.

APPLICATION BY LAWRENCE DOYLE ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8200 CORVETTE WAY FROM AUTOMOBILE-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C6) AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/85) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/173)

(RZ 04-275910 - Report:  May 18, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8073/8072/8000) (REDMS No.1698164, 1451670, 1826893, 1825213, 1826897, 1698488, 1890556)

Although the applicant was not present when the Committee started discussion on this item, a model provided by Lawrence Doyle Architect Inc. was on display. Jean Lamontagne advised that phase one of the development comprises two 16-story residential towers, and phase two is a 154-room, 11-story hotel. The development is located within the City Centre Area, at the Gateway entrance to Richmond near the Moray Channel Bridge on Sea Island Way.

Discussion ensued with Mr. Lamontagne and Cecilia Achiam, Senior Planner, Urban Design advising Committee that:

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this project came forward in 2004 which was before the City suggest development projects follow LEED certification;

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the initiation of this project predates the time the City was asking developers to include an affordable housing component;

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a number of amenities are planned for the hotel for which the general public could purchase memberships in order to take advantage of the amenities;

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at present there are no plans for amenities on the roof surfaces of the towers; the parking podium has a green roof with amenities;

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the overall project, including the 11-storey height of the hotel is the maximum allowed under the city’s present zoning bylaw;

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the 16-storey height of the residential towers is the maximum allowed;

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noise mitigation and covenants will be included for the residential towers and the hotel component;

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the developer has contributed $4 per square feet to the city’s Transit-Oriented Development Fund, based on permitted residential floor area;

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the applicant has kept the ‘aging in place’ idea in mind and all units will be designed for accessibility;

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the existing sanitary forcemain belonging to the GVRD is within the property line and a greenway will be built which will function as an urban trail.

The Chair invited architect Lawrence Doyle, who arrived late, to address the Committee. Using boards Mr. Doyle indicated that the hotel’s second floor included such amenities as a swimming pool and a bowling alley. He also noted that a further amenity area opened onto the fourth floor terrace. He noted that there was enough parking on the site to satisfy the market. He stated that with the hotel lower and longer than the residential towers, there was a better massing for the project.

Further discussion ensued before resident Peter Mitchell was invited by the Chair to add some remarks. Mr. Mitchell stated that if the city were thinking of putting public amenities, including community centre space in developments throughout the community, it would be better to consolidate larger spaces in just a few locations than to scatter smaller spaces throughout the city in many locations. He further stated that in residential developments there are units that could be affordably priced, such as those that face the elevator, and in this case those that will face the Canada Line.

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Lawrence Doyle Architect Inc. for rezoning at 8200 Corvette Way (RZ 04 – 275910) be referred to staff for discussion in order to explore any opportunities to add community amenities to the project, and Planning Committee to receive a memo from staff in two weeks’ time with regard to the discussion.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Howard

5.

APPLICATION BY ORIS DEVELOPMENT (LONDON LANDING CORP.) FOR A STEVESTON AREA PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING AT 13251 PRINCESS STREET AND 6211 DYKE ROAD

(RZ 04-286813 - Report:  May 23, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8077/8078) (REDMS No. 1892112, 1885218, 1885529, 1891016, 1891101)

Using a display board, Terry Crowe indicated the planning issues by area and sought direction from Committee.

Discussion ensued with Mr. Crowe assuring Committee that the existing Steveston Area Plan designates the area ‘Mixed Use’ while allowing light industrial and commercial uses. He advised further that residential and office uses would be permitted only above the first floor, and that these uses were the status quo option.

Developer Dana Westermark clarified that he owned two parcels of land and that he predicted that it would be another five years before anything would happen.

It was moved and seconded:

Part A: Proposed Area Plan Amendment and Rezoning

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8077, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by substituting a revised Steveston Area Plan Sub-Area for the existing Steveston Area Plan Sub-Area Plan as Schedule A thereof to amend the London/Princess Land Use Map to designate 6240 London Road, approximately the east 40 m portion of 13191 Princess Street, 13251 Princess Street and 6211 Dyke Road from “Mixed-Use” to “Residential”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8077, having been considered in conjunction with:

- the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

- 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. 8077, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation during OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8078 for the rezoning of 13251 Princess Street and 6211 Dyke Road from “Industrial District (I2)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/174)” for multi family residential development, to facilitate the construction of a 16-unit over-parkade multi-family residential development, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

Part B: Area Plan Review For The “Remaining Area”

That Committee decline the opportunity to direct staff to prepare a revised area plan at this time.

CARRIED

MAJOR PROJECTS

6.

STREETSCAPE STUDY - NO. 3 ROAD LAYOUT OPTIONS

(Report:  May 31, 2006, File No.:  10-6525-07-09) (REDMS No. 1814799)

Greg Scott, Director, Major Projects, reported that Richmond’s No. 3 Road Streetscape Study is intended to establish a new master plan for the City’s main street. The investigation of alternative No. 3 Road layouts was narrowed to three options, and Mr. Scott used boards to describe for the  Committee each option. Discussion ensued on the recommended Option C. This option features tiered bike lanes. The proposed one-way bike lane is elevated slightly higher than the travel lane for vehicles, and slightly lower than the pedestrian sidewalk. The bike lane jogs around bus stops and stations. The physical separation of cyclists from vehicles and pedestrians minimizes possible cyclist-pedestrian/vehicle conflicts. In terms of appearance, Option C includes decorative streetlights in the centre median and a mixture of large deciduous and coniferous street trees in the centre medians.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Council adopt Option C as the vision of the Great Street for No. 3 Road; and

(2)

Direct staff to proceed with detailed design of this vision and upon completion of the design provide Council with a cost plan that reflects the vision of the Great Street given the road right of way available, MRN/City funding ($8M), TOD funding ($1.5M),  Canada Line Contribution for Urban Integration of the Guideway ($2M) and negotiations with CLCO over scope of work.

(3)

Staff bring forward to Council funding options to implement the additional scope of work; cycle lanes and any other items as a result of negotiations with CLCO.

CARRIED

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(1)

Affordable Housing

Holger Burke, Development Coordinator distributed an Affordable Housing Strategy Update memo to the Planning committee, dated June 6, 2006 (attached to these Minutes as Schedule 1).

Mr. Burke further reported that the May 31, 2006 Affordable Housing Open House had been attended by 40 0r 50 residents. He handed out copies of the questionnaire (attached to these Minutes as Schedule 2), as well as 8.5” x 11” colour copies of the boards that had been displayed at the Open House (attached to these Minutes as Schedule 3).

He also reported that July 6, 2006 was the date set for Council members to tour the Tsawwassen and North Delta Abbeyfield Housing facilities.

(2)

City Centre Plan

Holger Burke reported that the consultants will be on the June 20, 2006 Planning Committee agenda, and will go to Council on June 26, 2006. Staff is considering open houses on July 18 – 22, 2006. The report will include what will be going out to the public.

(3)

Steveston Study With Heritage Commission

Terry Crowe reported good progress and noted that a full meeting of staff and the consultants took place on June 6, 2006. There will be a public meeting in July, 2006 and a list of community groups is being created and he assured the Committee that those on the list will be invited to the public meeting.

(4)

Official Community Plan/Liveable Region Strategic Plan Review

There was no report forthcoming.

(5)

City – UDI Meeting

Joe Erceg, General Manager, Planning and Development, reported that he and other city staff met with the Urban Development Institute (UDI) and that UDI has now agreed to meet with staff to discuss the City wide DCC review.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (6:30 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 6, 2006.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Sheila Johnston
Committee Clerk