May 21, 2024 – Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Laura Gillanders
Councillor Kash Heed
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Evangel Biason, Acting Corporate Officer

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m.

1.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10514 (RZ 20-921503)

(Location: 8180, 8200, 8220, 8240, 8260, 8280 and 8300 Leslie Road; Applicant: Billard Architecture Inc.)

Written Submissions:

Michael and Rose Tse (Schedule 1)

Submissions from the floor:

James Downing, 8200 Leslie Road, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, expressing concerns about (i) displacement of residents and the removal of housing and (ii) increased traffic.

Ross McCutcheon, 8380 Leslie Road, spoke in opposition to the rezoning and referenced his submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2), noting concerns about (i) displacement of residential housing and (ii) negative effects on local wildlife.

Marina Lott, 8320 Leslie Road, spoke in opposition to the rezoning and referenced her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 3), expressing concerns about (i) traffic impacts, (ii) increased noise, and (iii) negative effects on local wildlife.

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Brian Dagneault, Applicant, representing Dagneault Planning Consultants Ltd., noted that:

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information on tenancy assistance has been provided and the application will comply with Provincial tenancy regulations;

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a Traffic Impact Assessment was provided, identifying future traffic, additional lanes, and traffic lights;

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additional screening, fencing, and hedging material will be installed to address noise concerns; and

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the applicants have engaged a qualified environmental professional to conduct bird nest survey and their findings will aid in the creation of a management plan that would be in accordance with Provincial and Federal requirements.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) tree retention and replacement, (ii) future road widening and intersection improvements, and (iii) improved pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.

PH24/5-1

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10514 be given second and third readings.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) the Official Community Plan (OCP) designation of mixed-use and the application being in compliance with the OCP designation, (ii) tree retention and wildlife habitat preservation, (iii) the transition from existing residential uses to light industrial limited commercial development as envisioned in the City Centre Area Plan (CCAP), (iv) proposed road widening and frontage and intersection improvements, and (v) the design and construction of a proposed linear park along Hazelbridge Way as a key component of the CCAP, and a proposed neighbourhood green link as identified in the 2010 Richmond Trail Strategy.

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

PH24/5-2

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Application by Billard Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 8180, 8200, 8220, 8240, 8260, 8280 and 8300 Leslie Road from the "Single Detached (RS1/E)" Zone to the “Light Industrial, Office and Limited Commercial (ZI21) - Aberdeen Village (City Centre)” Zone and the “School & Institutional Use (SI)” Zone”, dated March 11, 2024, from the Director, Development,  be referred back to staff for further review.

DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie

Cllrs. Au

Heed

Hobbs

Loo

McNulty

Discussion ensued regarding further refinement of design and landscaping details at the Development Permit Panel stage.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Gillanders, and Wolfe opposed.

2.

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT (TU 23-024083)

(Location:  13651 Bridgeport Road; Applicant:  Pooni Group)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

Andre Chilcott (Schedule 4)

Shaena Furlong (Schedule 5)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH24/5-3

It was moved and seconded

To allow a maximum of 1,490 m² (16,043 ft²) of floor area to be used for ‘Warehouse Sales’ limited to the sale of household appliances, and the provision of 87 parking spaces, at 13651 Bridgeport Road on a temporary basis until February 28, 2027.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to the length of the permit in relation to the applicant’s current lease.

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

3.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10530 RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10531 (RZ 20-915237)

(Location: 8351 River Road, 8411, 8431, 8451 West Road and 2431 No. 3 Road, and Provincial Crown Land (PCL) - Block A, District Lot 6578, Group 1, New Westminster District and a Portion of District Lot 6689, Group 1, New Westminster District (Crown Lands Registry), and Lot 87 Except: Part on Plan 70252, District Lot 478 Group 1 and Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West, New Westminster Land Plan 34592; Applicant: Jingon International Development Group)

Applicant’s Comments:

The applicant was available to respond to queries.

Written Submissions:

Raymond Cheung (Schedule 6)

Nancy Small (Schedule 7)

Ahmed Alhatti (Schedule 8)

Shaena Furlong (Schedule 9)

John Roston (Schedule 10)

Submissions from the floor:

None.

PH24/5-4

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10530 be given second and third readings.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued in regards to (i) coordinating the proposed development with incremental dike upgrades to accommodate the City’s potential future raising of the dike crest across the site’s frontage, (ii) parking and the submission and approval of a Traffic Impact Assessment, (iii) design details of the proposed arts and culture facility, and (iv) retaining the Richmond Night Market on the subject property.

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

PH24/5-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10531 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

PH24/5-6

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting for Public Hearings of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Evangel Biason)