July 22, 2014 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Harold Steves
Mayor Malcolm Brodie (entered at 4:05 p.m.)

Also Present:

Councillor Linda McPhail

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Wednesday, September 3, 2014, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Development 296 Ltd.)- Proposed Affordable Housing Contribution
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 4216164 v.4)

Dena Kae Beno, Affordable Housing Coordinator, provided an overview of the proposed affordable housing contribution and highlighted the following:

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the proposed development provides an option for an affordable housing contribution towards the Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing development;

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the proposed affordable housing contribution would mitigate the risk of the contribution from the proposed Alexandra East project in the event the project is delayed; and

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six additional affordable housing units will be secured in the Alexandra East development under this proposal approach.

In reply to queries from Committee, Ms. Beno advised that (i) the amount for the proposed affordable housing contribution is secured from the proposed  Alexandra East development, (ii) the proposed affordable housing contribution will be received earlier than what is anticipated from the final contribution proposed in the Alexandra East development, and (iii) the proposed affordable housing contribution, being forgone on the proposed Alexandra East development, will be received as built units instead.

Mayor Brodie entered the meeting (4:05 p.m.).

In reply to queries from Committee, Wayne Craig, Director, Development, advised that the proposed affordable housing contribution would be received as a cash-in-lieu developer contribution and that affordable housing units of equal value would then be incorporated into the proposed Alexandra East site.

Discussion ensued with respect to the integration of affordable housing units. Mr. Craig noted that the City’s approach is to seek integrated affordable housing units within the development. Mr. Craig added that the proposed affordable housing contribution presented opportunities to secure affordable housing funding to be allocated for the Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing development.

The Chair expressed concerns with respect to committing to proposed applications prior to approval. Mr. Craig advised that each rezoning application is considered on its own merit and that rezoning applications are not guaranteed approval.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Option 1 in the staff report titled 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Development 296 Ltd.) – Proposed Affordable Housing Contribution, dated May 20, 2014, from the General Manager, Community Services, be endorsed to permit cash-in-lieu affordable housing contributions from the rezoning of 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Jayden Mews Homes Ltd.) as part of Rezoning Application RZ 13-649641;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Community Services be authorized to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Affordable Housing Contribution Agreement between the City and Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society to:

(a)

add 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road as a proposed development project that is to provide a minimum affordable housing contribution of $678,107; and

(b)

reduce the proposed affordable housing contribution from 9491, 9511, 9531 and 9591 Alexandra Road to $892,634.

CARRIED

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

2.

Application by Polygon Development 296 Ltd. for Rezoning at 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” and “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009159; RZ 13-649641) (REDMS No. 4126857 v.7)

Mr. Craig provided an overview of the proposed development and noted that approximately 64 three-storey townhouses are planned for the site. He added that the proposed development will build upon the proposed north-south wildlife corridor being established by the adjacent development to the west.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9159:

(a)

to create “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”; and

(b)

to rezone 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” and “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”;

be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the affordable housing contribution for the rezoning of 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (RZ 13-649641) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812.

CARRIED

The Chair advised that the order of the agenda would be varied to consider Item No. 3 last.

4.

Application by S-8135 Holdings Ltd. for Rezoning at 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from RS1/F (Single-Detached) to ZMU28 (Residential/Limited Commercial)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009163/009164; RZ 14-656219) (REDMS No. 4287209 v.2)

Mr. Craig briefed Committee on the proposed development and noted that the site will be zoned for higher density townhouses.

In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Craig advised that the proposed development will be connected to the Alexandra District Energy Utility (ADEU). Also, Mr. Craig noted that the developer may qualify for a reduction in the City Beautification contribution as a result of the installation of beautification works off-site.

Discussion ensued with respect to sustainability features of the proposed development. Mr. Craig advised that the proposed development is not required to meet an EnerGuide 82 rating because of the proposed development’s plan to connect to the ADEU.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9164, to amend Schedule 2.11A of the Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100:

(a)

to create a new “Residential Mixed Use” designation and change the land use designation on the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map for 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from “Mixed Use” to “Residential Mixed Use”; and

(b)

to incorporate related text and map changes to Section 8.2 of the Area Plan,

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9164, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

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

is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 9164, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9163 to create the “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU28) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone and to rezone 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from “Single-Detached (RS1/F)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU28) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” be introduced and given first reading.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to proposed development’s sustainability features including its connection to the ADEU.

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

3.

Application by Hollybridge Limited Partnership (Intracorp) for Rezoning at 6888 River Road and 6900 Pearson Way from Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3) to Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU27) - Oval Village (City Centre)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009148/008995/009150; RZ 14-665416) (REDMS No. 4284264)

Discussion ensued with regard to addressing matters related to the City’s proposed funding arrangements for the Storeys development in a closed session.

The meeting was recessed at 4:15 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 4:36 p.m. with all members of Planning Committee present, including Cllr. McPhail.

In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Craig advised that it is anticipated that there will be sufficient resources available from the surplus casino funds to allocate to the affordable housing component in the Storeys development. He added that the existing zoning in place secures the 29 affordable housing units on the subject site.

It was moved and seconded

That $3.0 million for the Storeys development interim funding be allocated from surplus casino funding as a one-time source of funding.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding the positive effects of allocating surplus casino funding to social services.

Staff were then directed to bring public awareness to the City’s use of surplus casino funds.

Discussion then ensued with respect to (i) integrating affordable housing units into developments, (ii) expanding the proposal to allocate surplus casino funds to other affordable housing initiatives, (iii) the City’s casino fund policy, and (iv) allocating casino funds on a case-by-case basis.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled Application By Hollybridge Limited Partnership (Intracorp) for Rezoning at 6888 River Road and 6900 Pearson Way from Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3) to Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU27) - Oval Village (City Centre, dated July 11, 2014, from the Director, Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That $3.0 million for the Storeys development interim funding be allocated from surplus casino funding as a one-time source of funding.

CARRIED

4.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(a)

Changes to the Agricultural Land Commission Act

Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, spoke of the Ministry of Agriculture’s invitation to comment on possible changes to the Agricultural Land Commission Act by August 22, 2014.

Discussion ensued regarding the short time frame to provide feedback. Mr. Crowe noted that comments will be provided by the August 22, 2014 deadline and a feedback report will be provided to Council early in September 2014.

(b)

Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Amendment – City of Port Moody

Mr. Crowe commented on the consultation process for a proposed Metro Vancouver 2040 Regional Growth Amendment for the City of Port Moody, noting that a feedback report will be provided to Council to meet the Metro Vancouver September 17, 2014 comment deadline.

Discussion ensued with respect to the City of Port Moody’s transit infrastructure and how the possible loss of industrial areas could affect the region.

(c)

Nanaksar Gurdwara Temple

Mr. Craig spoke of the previous Nanaksar Gurdwara Temple expansion and a possible non-farm use application to use an adjacent gravel parcel for farm staging and overflow parking.

Discussion ensued with regard to the farming done in the temple lands. Mr. Craig noted that the blueberry trees on the land were removed due to illness but will be replanted in the future.

(d)

Correspondence – Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee

Discussion ensued with respect to a letter dated June 24, 2014 from the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1) regarding the Canada Health Accord.

As a result of the discussion, the following referral was introduced:

That staff examine the resolution provided in the letter dated June 24, 2014 by the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee and report back.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:53 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, July 22, 2014.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Evangel Biason
Auxiliary Committee Clerk