February 7, 2017 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Harold Steves

Also Present:

Councillor Carol Day

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 January 17, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

February 21, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 5290445)

Committee commended the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee for their work in the community.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled, "Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program", dated January 14, 2017, from the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

CARRIED

2.

Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 5285393)

Committee commended the Child Care Development Advisory Committee for their work in the community.

It was moved and seconded

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee's 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, "Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program," from the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

CARRIED

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

3.

Application by Ajit Thaliwal and Raman Kooner for Rezoning at 9320 Dixon Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009624; RZ 16-735119) (REDMS No. 5161511)

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9624, for the rezoning of 9320 Dixon Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

4.

Application by 1002397 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 9851, 9891/ 9911 Steveston Highway and 10931 Southgate Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009659; RZ 10-552879) (REDMS No. 5243375)

Cynthia Lussier, Planner 1, and Wayne Craig, Director, Development, reviewed the application, highlighting that the proposed Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) buffer was reviewed and supported by the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC).

In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Craig noted that the proposed drive aisle will allow access to future adjacent developments. He added that through the development permit process, any significant revisions to the proposed landscaping plan will be presented to the AAC.

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9659, for the rezoning of 9851, 9891/9911 Steveston Highway and 10931 Southgate Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

5.

Application by Westmark Developments Ltd. for Rezoning at 7140/7160 Marrington Road from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009668; RZ 16-741244) (REDMS No. 5257121)

In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Craig noted that staff worked with the applicant to have the proposed corner lot development front both street frontages. He added that the proposed development will provide a cash-in-lieu contribution to the City’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9668, for the rezoning of 7140/7160 Marrington Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

6.

Application by Sansaar Investments Ltd. for Rezoning at 11660/11680 Montego Street from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/C)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009673; RZ 16-741547) (REDMS No. 5256478)

Steven De Sousa, Planning Technician – Design, reviewed the application, noting that the proposed development will provide two secondary suites and a cash-in-lieu contribution for future frontage improvements.

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9673, for the rezoning of 11660/11680 Montego Street from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

The Gardens Development

Mr. Craig provided an update on The Gardens development, noting that the Development Permit application was referred to the upcoming February 20, 2017 Public Hearing. He added that the applicant has scheduled a public information meeting for February 16, 2017 at The Gardens site and that staff will be in attendance. He further noted that the applicant is still interested in pursuing the proposed ten storey building height.

Cllr. Steves left the meeting (4:10 p.m.) and returned (4:11 p.m.).

(ii)

Public Consultation on House Size on the ALR

Mr. Craig and Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, provided an update on the public consultation to introduce potential regulations limiting house size on the ALR, noting that (i) a consultation session with the AAC and the Farmer’s Institute is scheduled for March 1, 2017 in City Hall, (ii) a public information session is tentatively scheduled for March 2, 2017 in City Hall, and (iii) staff will provide advanced copies of the consultation material to Council via a memorandum anticipated to be distributed on February 17, 2017.

A newspaper article titled “Pitt Meadows mayor offended by mega home application on protected farmland” from Metro News was distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1).

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) action taken by other municipalities to regulate house size on the ALR, (ii) the timeline of the consultation process, and (iii) public notification of the consultation process.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:21 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, February 14, 2017.

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Councillor Linda McPhail
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator