City Council - May 8, 2023 - Minutes - City of Richmond, BC

12. APPLICATION BY BRADLEY DORE FOR REZONING AT 9671 NO. 1 ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO “COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)” ZONE (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010447, RZ 22-027435) (REDMS No. 7140712, 7188282) R23/9-5 It was moved and seconded That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10447, for the rezoning of 9671 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. The question on the motion was not called as in response to a query from Council, staff noted that tree #52 is considered one tree. Discussion took place on possible retention of tree #53 and #54 and as a result of the discussion, the following amendment motion was introduced: R23/9-6 It was moved and seconded That staff obtain a further opinion regarding the possible retention of Tree #53 and #54. The question on the amendment motion was not called as further discussion took place on (i) the necessity for additional arborist reports, (ii) the City’s robust Tree Protection bylaw, and (iii) benefits of retaining trees for privacy. In reply to further queries from Council, staff noted that tree #53 and #54 were assess by an arborist and deemed to be of poor health and did not warrant protection. The question on the amendment motion was then called and it was DEFEATED ON A TIE VOTE with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Heed, Hobbs, and McNulty opposed. Further discussion took place and in response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the water connection must be on No. 1 Road, (ii) the first criteria for retaining trees is the health and structure, and (iii) there is a detached garage between the subject property and neighbours across to provide some privacy. The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Gillanders and Wolfe opposed.

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