September 19, 2017 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, September 19, 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 Derek Dang

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 September 6, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

October 3, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

RCSAC Non-Profit Space Review Funding Request
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 5443578 v. 5)

In reply to queries from Committee, Lesley Sherlock, Planner 2 and Alex Nixon, Co-Chair, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, noted that the review will examine best practices to address current and future space needs for community organizations.

Cllr. Au left the meeting (4:06 p.m.) and returned (4:08 p.m.).

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) utilizing community amenity spaces in new developments, (ii) consulting with not-for-profit organizations in the city, and (iii) the timeline of the review.

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee request for $13,000 to complete the Richmond Non-Profit Space Review Project be considered as part of the 2018 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures process.

CARRIED

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

2.

Application by Satnam Shergill and Gurjit Pooni for Rezoning at 9371 Dayton Avenue from "Single Detached (RS1/B)" to "Single Detached (RS2/A)" 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009752; RZ 17-775844) (REDMS No. 5477319)

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9752, for the rezoning of 9371 Dayton Avenue from "Single Detached (RSl/B)" to "Single Detached (RS2/A)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

3.

Application by Timothy Tse for Rezoning at 9200/9220 Glenallan Drive from TwoUnit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/C)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009758; RZ 16-745791) (REDMS No. 5445577)

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9758, for the rezoning of 9200/9220 Glenallan Drive from "Two-Unit Dwellings (RDI)" to "Single Detached (RS2/C)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

4.

Establishment of Underlying Zoning for Properties Developed Under Land Use Contracts 039, 040, 064, 079 and 126 in the north portion of the City Centre
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-03-11) (REDMS No. 5444812)

Cynthia Lussier, Planner 1, reviewed the proposal noting that the current Land Use Contracts will remain in effect for the sites until they expire on June 30, 2024, according to Provincial legislation, and that staff will be sending information letters to the property owners prior to the Public Hearing.

In reply to queries from Committee, Wayne Craig, Director, Development, noted that future development within the sites will be governed by the City Centre Area Plan and existing aeronautical zoning regulations.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9744, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 039, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9745, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 040, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9746, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 064, be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9747, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 079, be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9748, to establish underlying zoning for five properties developed under Land Use Contract 126, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Unsightly Premises on the Former Mylora Site

Mr. Craig noted that Community Bylaws staff have visited the site and the applicant has since removed on-site debris and cut the grass.

(ii)

Winter Night Market

Mr. Craig noted that applicants for the Winter Night Market on the Duck Island site have advised that the event will not be held in 2017 and intends to pursue the event for 2018.

(iii)

702 Single Family Lot Size Policy

In reply to queries from Committee, Joe Erceg, General Manager, Planning and Development, noted that staff anticipate presenting a report on the 702 Single Family Lot Size Policy in the fourth quarter of 2017. He added that staff can provide information on house size and affordability as it relates to the 702 Single Family Lot Size Policy.

(iv)

Luxury Vehicle Storage Facility

Mr. Erceg spoke on a proposed facility for storing luxury vehicles, noting that the City has not received a building permit application for such a facility.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:27 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, September 19, 2017.

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Councillor Linda McPhail
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator