APPLICATION BY ANTHONY BONI (BONI MADDISON ARCHITECTS) FOR REZONING AT 4831 STEVESTON HIGHWAY FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO THE “LOW RISE RENTAL APARTMENT (ZLR48) – STEVESTON HIGHWAY (STEVESTON)” ZONE

The public response received regarding the subject rezoning application included the following: e Concerns that the proposed on-site vehicle parking spaces are insufficient and that the development would increase traffic in the area. Staffcomment: Transportation staffreviewed the Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) provided by a registered professional transportation engineer. The report provideda traffic impact study, a review ofthe site access and a parking study. A letter was also provided by the proposed service operator (Turning Point Housing Society) substantiating the parking needs based on their experience managing other affordable rental housing buildings (Attachment 8). Staffhave reviewed all submitted documents and have deemed that the applicant’s proposal satisfies the City’s requirements. e Concerns about the sufficiency of service infrastructure to cater to the residents. Staffcomment: Engineering staff reviewed the application andprovided their comments on the site servicing and utility infrastructure requiredfor the development. More information on the site servicing requirement can befound in the Site Servicing and Frontage Improvements section ofthis report. e Concerns about the height and the massing of the building. Staffcomment: The building setbacks are consistent with the requirementsfor low-rise apartment buildings. Setbackfrom the neighbouring properties have also been considered as part ofthe review. Site screening and building massing will befurther reviewed as part ofthe Development Permit review process. ¢ Concerns about the building management and the services provided by the Turning Point Housing Society. Staffcomment: A letterfrom Turning Point Housing Society has been provided to clarify the services they provide and the details about the proposed building’s operations (Attachment 9). Other comments expressed support for the proposed development. Comments in support of the subject rezoning application included the following: e« Commendation on the part of the government and Turning Point Housing Society for taking action to address the need for more affordable housing in Richmond. ¢ Support for the incorporation of some family-friendly units in the proposed affordable housing building. e Support of the project’s focus on families that could live in Richmond.

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