Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - May 5th, 2004
Planning Committee
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2004 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt, Acting Chair
Councillor Linda Barnes Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Absent: |
Councillor Bill McNulty |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, May 18th, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room. |
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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(Rz 03-252974 - Report: April 14th, 2004, File No.: 08-4105-01/2004-Vol 01) (Redms No. 1216475) |
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In response to a query from Committee Mr. Raul Allueva, Director of Development, advised that the corner lot abutting this property, and other properties in its immediate vicinity did not have the potential for redevelopment because of the lack of length and width. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 7708, for the rezoning of 4006 Tyson Place from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(RZ 04-255134 - Report: April 15, 2004; File No.: 08-4105-01/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1218099) |
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Councillor Barnes advised that she was pleased to support this Coach House design which made particularly good use of space. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 7709, for the rezoning of 8631 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(RZ 04-263874 - Report: April 20th, 2004, File No.: 08-4105-01/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1220444) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 7710, for the rezoning of 6291 No. 4 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Coach House District (R9), be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGERS REPORT |
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Mr. Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, gave a brief update on Proposed Bill 27 and the lack of requirements for First Nations to consult with municipalities when requesting ALR exclusions. A brief discussion ensued on this matter and how it would impact the City. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That letters be sent to: |
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Richmond MLAs (Hon. Geoff Plant, Hon. Linda Reid, and Hon. Greg Halsey-Brandt) requesting a meeting in connection with proposed Bill 27; and |
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the Premier, with copies to Minister George Abbott, UBCM, the GVRD, the GVRD Mayors, LMTAC and the Land Reserve Commission, advising that Council has serious concerns about proposed Bill 27, and in particular about the lack of requirements for First Nations to consult with municipalities when requesting ALR exclusions. |
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CARRIED |
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Mr. Joe Erceg, General Manager, Urban Development Division, advised Committee that staff had received for comment, an OCP amendment from the City of New Westminster with regard to a destination casino. He expressed his concerns about the lack of information received. He advised that a report will be brought to Council on this matter shortly. |
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Mr. Erceg then advised that he had met with representatives from the Vancouver Airport who have agreed to have meetings with staff to discuss residential land use in noise contour areas. |
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Councillor Linda Barnes stated that an editorial in the April 10/11 Richmond Review gave kudos to the City for its beautification program. (A copy of this editorial is attached as schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes). |
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Councillor Howard advised that he had been told about vagrants using City property for nefarious activities. It was agreed that this issue would be referred to the Community Safety Committee for appropriate action. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:40 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 Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, May 4th, 2004. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Desiree
Wong |