April 16, 2013 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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Absent: |
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Linda McPhail |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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1. |
Appointment of Local Gas Safety Managers and Gas Safety Officers (File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3793122) |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Gavin Woo, Senior Manager, Building Approvals, advised that these are first time appointments meeting the requirements of the B.C. Safety Authority regulations. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That pursuant to Section 12 of the Safety Standards Act, the following appointment be made: |
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Phil Wynne – Local Gas Safety Manager; and |
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That pursuant to Section 11 of the Safety Standards Act, the following appointments be made: |
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Paul Saggers – Gas Safety Officer; |
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Tony Burns – Gas Safety Officer; |
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John Melnychuk – Gas Safety Officer; |
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Jacek Redlinski – Gas Safety Officer; |
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Peter Phi – Gas Safety Officer; |
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Brendan Ryle – Gas Safety Officer; |
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Paul Friess – Gas Safety Officer; |
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Bengt Andersson – Gas Safety Officer; |
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Craig James – Gas Safety Officer; and |
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Rob Gillon – Gas Safety Officer. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8907, RZ 11-586861) (REDMS No. 3487888) |
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Wayne Craig, Director of Development, advised that the development will facilitate the construction of General Currie Road and Armstrong Street adjacent to the site; as well as, frontage improvements on Ash Street. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw 8907, for the rezoning of 7460 Ash Street from "Single Detached (RS1/F)" to "Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)", be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9008, RZ 13-627573) (REDMS No. 3813882) |
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Mr. Craig noted that this is a fast track rezoning application to facilitate a subdivision with a single shared driveway designed to accommodate on-site vehicle turnaround capability to prevent vehicles from reversing onto Williams Road. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw 9008, for the rezoning of 5131 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9009, RZ 13-628402) (REDMS No. 3814446) |
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Mr. Craig stated that the zoning application is not on an arterial road; however, it is in compliance with the Single-Family Lot Size Policy for the area. An Aircraft Noise covenant will be registered on Title as a condition of the rezoning. The application includes a legal secondary suite in one (1) of the two (2) future units. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw 9009, for the rezoning of 3311 Garden City Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9014, RZ 12-615601) (REDMS No. 3813333 v.2) |
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Mr. Craig advised that the proposed rezoning will require an Aircraft Noise covenant and appropriate noise mitigation as part of the Development Permit. Fourteen (14) of the twenty (20) units are proposed to have tandem parking arrangements representing approximately 70% of the units; however, the tandem parking allows for more parking than the Zoning Bylaw requires and provides two (2) parking spaces per residential unit. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw 9014 for the rezoning of 9720, 9740 and 9760 Alberta Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9015, RZ 12-619835) (REDMS No. 3822135) |
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Mr. Craig noted that the Official Community Plan allows Townhouse development to be considered in this area based on its proximity to Thompson Community Centre and Burnett High School. Additionally, the site is within approximately 450 metres of McKay Elementary. Staff received a number of letters opposing the development and have worked with the applicant to address many of the concerns expressed, specifically proposing 2-storey units, side by side garages, additional visitor parking, increased building setbacks, driveway relocation to the centre of the project, and the retention of ten (10) trees on the site. |
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In response to an inquiry it was noted that staff are not recommending an expanded circulation area for the Public Hearing notification. It was also noted that a single-family dwelling would require minimum side yard setbacks of two (2) metres and a rear yard setback of six (6) metres, whereas the proposed townhouse development proposes three (3) metres and five (5) metres setbacks respectively. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw 9015, for the rezoning of 7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9016/9021/9017/9022/8539, RZ 12-598503) (REDMS No. 3824008 v.5) |
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Mr. Craig stated that there are Official Community Plan Amendments associated with the rezoning application to address land use, density and building height. The project will be 100% residential initiating the removal of the Mixed Use requirement from the Area Plan. Staff supports the change as a key north-south pedestrian pathway creates a natural delineation between the residential and the adjacent commercial area. The proposal will also provide funding for the Kiwanis affordable housing project. |
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In response to inquiries it was noted that staff will be working with the applicant through the Development Permit process with respect to the sustainable features of the project, such as, connection to the District Energy Utility, amenity space considerations, and Transportation Demand Management package that includes electrical vehicle plug-ins and other provisions. Additionally, all three (3) roads fronting the site will be improved to full municipal standards. |
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Robin Glover, Polygon Development 269 Ltd, advised that providing bus passes could be considered in addition to the proposed bus shelters, benches, and contributions for bicycles. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 9016, to amend the City of Richmond 2041 Land Use Map (Schedule 1) to redesignate 9311, 9331 and the western half of 9393 Alexandra Road from “Mixed Use” to “Apartment Residential” be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 Amendment Bylaw 9021, to repeal the existing Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map of Schedule 2.11A (West Cambie Area Plan) with “Schedule A attached to and forming part of Bylaw 9021” and amending certain maps and text within the Area Plan, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Bylaws 9016 and 9021, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial and Capital Program; |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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are hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans in accordance with Section 882 (3) of the Local Government Act; |
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That Bylaws 9016 and 9021 having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby deemed not to require further consultation; |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9017, to create “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR25) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, and the rezoning of 9311, 9331, 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alexandra Road from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” and 9393 Alexandra Road from “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU16) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR25) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That the affordable housing contribution for the rezoning of 9311, 9331, 9393, 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alexandra Road (RZ 12-598503) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812; and |
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That Termination of Housing Agreement at 9393 Alexandra Road (formerly 9371 and 9411 Alexandra Road) Bylaw 9022, to permit the City to terminate a Housing Agreement entered into pursuant to Bylaw 8539, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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7A. |
RICHMOND COMMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE report “A Gap Analysis on Mental Health and Addictions Support Services in Richmond, British columbia (File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.) |
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Discussion ensued regarding the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee report “A Gap Analysis on Mental Health and Addictions Support Services in Richmond, British Columbia” (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1). It was noted that the next step for the RCSAC would be to meet with key stakeholders within the community with respect to the report. From those meetings, an implementation plan to address the gaps identified in the report would be prepared and the recommendations presented to Council. It was suggested that the implementation plan be forwarded to staff for consideration. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the RCSAC report, “A Gap Analysis on Mental Health and Addictions Support Services in Richmond, British Columbia”, be received for information; |
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That the RCSAC distribute the report to provincial and federal governments, Richmond MLAs, MPs and other stakeholders for their information; and |
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That the implementation plan be forwarded to Staff upon completion by the RCSAC. |
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CARRIED |
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Invitation to municipalities to become members of the regional steering committee on homelessness (File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.) |
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The correspondence from Metro Vancouver regarding an “Invitation to Municipalities to become Members of the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness” dated April 11, 2013 (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2) was presented. It was noted that staff will update Council that an application will be submitted on their behalf prior to the April 30, 2013 deadline. |
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Correspondence from steveston merchants association regarding onni’s imperial landing project on bayview street (File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.) |
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Correspondence from the Steveston Merchants Association regarding Onni’s Imperial Landing Project on Bayview Street dated April 10, 2013 (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 3) was discussed. It was noted that staff have written the Steveston Merchants Association advising that the City has officially received a rezoning application from ONNI and that the Association’s input is welcomed. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Lingyen Mountain Temple |
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Mr. Craig advised that the Lingyen Mountain Temple is initiating the second phase of their public consultation prior to submitting a revised rezoning proposal for the expansion. The open house will be held at the South Arm Community Centre on May 2, 2013. Staff are unaware of the revisions to the proposal; however the Temple has indicated there will be revisions including a reduced height. Visual renderings of the existing and proposed height can be included with the application. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:23 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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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, April 16, 2013. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Heather Howey |