May 27, 2026 - Minutes
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Development Permit Panel
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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3:30 p.m. |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Wayne Craig, General Manager, Planning and Development, Chair Todd Gross, Director, Parks Services
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The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Development Permit Panel held on May 13, 2026, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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(REDMS No. 8391830) |
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APPLICANT: |
Brad Dore |
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PROPERTY LOCATION: |
10695 Aintree Place |
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INTENT OF PERMIT: |
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Permit the construction of a two-storey rear yard infill building at 10695 Aintree Place on a site zoned “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)”. |
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Applicant’s Comments |
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Brad Dore, applicant, with an aid of the visual presentation (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1) provided background information on the proposed development, highlighting the following: |
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the proposed subject development is to add a non-stratified 950 ft2 Small-Scale Multi-Unit infill unit on an existing site with an existing dwelling; |
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the proposed rear yard infill unit will be constructed in the north-west corner of the subject property; |
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the subject site is an irregular shaped lot with lane and street access and walking distance to transit; |
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the current covered patio of the existing dwelling will be deconstructed to accommodate the required building separations between the existing dwelling and the proposed rear yard infill unit; |
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the form and character of the proposed rear yard infill unit will match the existing dwelling to provide cohesion; |
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the front entrance and windows will be lane facing with a private outdoor space and a small covered patio; and |
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the south elevation and lack of windows and details is limited due to the building separation to the existing home and code requirements. |
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Ethan Li, landscape architect, with the aid of the same visual presentation, briefed the Panel on the main landscape features of the project noting (i) the entrance of the rear yard infill unit can be accessed from the lane and the street, (ii) landscape buffers will be planted along the street entrance walkway for privacy, (iii) private outdoor space will be located on the west side of the proposed rear yard infill unit, and (iv) landscape plantings will include a variety of native species and evergreen plants. |
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Staff Comments |
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Josh Reis, Director, Development noted that (i) the proposed rear yard infill unit is compliant with the site’s Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM) zoning, (ii) ground oriented outdoor space is proposed for the exclusive use of the infill unit, defined through fencing, paving and landscape elements, (iii) two new trees are proposed and an irrigation system will be installed, and (iv) parking for the rear yard infill unit will also be provided on-site. |
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Panel Discussion |
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The Panel commented on the choice of landscaping for the subject site and suggested to change the proposed tree in the front yard and replace it with a smaller tree such as a Dogwood or a Magnolia. |
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In reply to queries from Panel, the applicant noted that (i) the pathway remains on the south-west side of the subject site, and (ii) the proposed front yard tree would be changed to a native dogwood. |
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In reply to further queries from Panel, the applicant noted that the heating and cooling unit will be moved to the east side of the infill unit with proposed landscape screening. |
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Correspondence |
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None. |
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Gallery Comments |
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None. |
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Panel Discussion |
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The Panel expressed support for the application noting that the subject site is a good location for an accessory rental unit. |
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The Panel directed staff to work with the applicant to review the location and landscape screening of the heat pump and to review the tree species for the front yard. |
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Panel Decision |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a Development Permit be issued which would permit the construction of a two-storey rear yard infill building at 10695 Aintree Place on a site zoned “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)”. |
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CARRIED |
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(REDMS No. 8152347) |
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APPLICANT: |
Doxa Construction Ltd. |
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PROPERTY LOCATION: |
4440 Vanguard Road |
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INTENT OF PERMIT: |
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Permit the construction of an approximately 1,102 m2 light industrial building at 4440 Vanguard Road on a site zoned “Industrial Retail (IR1)”. |
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Applicant’s Comments |
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Ian Guan, applicant, with an aid of the visual presentation (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2) provided background information on the proposed development, highlighting the following: |
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the proposed development includes a warehouse in the back and a front-facing two-storey office building with visitor parking; |
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the warehouse will include five bay areas for vehicle maintenance and repair; |
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the rooftop building mechanical unit is situated on the west side of the proposed building and away from the adjacent residential neighbourhood to the east; |
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the form and character of the building will include modern finishings, south facing windows for natural light and a colour scheme pulled from the client’s logo; and |
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the landscape proposal will include plantings around the perimeter of the subject site and the visitor parking area to allow for separation between the bus loading and circulation areas. |
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Lu Xu, RPL Projects Ltd., with the aid of the same visual presentation, briefed the Panel on the main landscape features of the project noting that (i) landscaping is proposed for the perimeter of the building and surrounding the parking lot area; (ii) permeable pavers are proposed for the parking area, asphalt for the driveway areas, and concrete slab for the pedestrian entrance, (iii) landscape plantings include conifer/deciduous trees and native plantings, and (iv) a picnic table, bench seating and bike parking areas are proposed on the subject site. |
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Staff Comments |
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Josh Reis, Director, Development noted that (i) the existing mature hedge on the neighbouring properties to the east are to be retained and protected, (ii) landscaping islands are proposed to separate the parking from pedestrian paths and bus/truck turning movements to minimize traffic conflicts on site, (iii) an acoustical consultant confirmed that the building envelope design and rooftop mechanical unit operation complies with the City’s Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856, (iv) nine parking spaces are proposed with four stalls that feature Level 2 charging and one stall that features opportunity charging and is compliant with the City’s Zoning Bylaw, (v) the main entrance of the building is at an accessible grade from the parking area and a ramp provides accessible access from the fronting sidewalk, and (vi) a servicing agreement will be required prior to building permit issuance that includes frontage improvements, upgrades to the water main and storm infrastructure and site service connections. |
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Panel Discussion |
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In reply to query from Panel, the applicant noted that no additional lighting is required as business operations will occur in the daytime hours. |
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In reply to further query from Panel, staff noted that the on-site parking is compliant with the City’s Zoning Bylaw requirements. |
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The Panel commented on the landscape proposal for the project site and made suggestions for alternate tree species, sun tolerant shrubs and the use of more durable fencing material. |
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The Chair commented on the location of the mechanical unit and the use of the building massing to help screen the equipment from the adjacent residential area and from street view. |
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Correspondence |
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None. |
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Gallery Comments |
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None. |
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Panel Discussion |
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The Panel directed staff to work with the applicant to review the proposed landscaping. |
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Panel Decision |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a Development Permit be issued which would permit the construction of an approximately 1,102 m2 light industrial building at 4440 Vanguard Road on a site zoned “Industrial Retail (IR1)”. |
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CARRIED |
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New Business |
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Date of Next Meeting: June 10, 2026 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:02 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 Development Permit Panel of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. |
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Wayne Craig |
Andrea Mizuguchi |