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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

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(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 12, 2010; and

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, April 19, 2010.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

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Teresa Vozza, Chair of the Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee, to present the 2009 Annual Report.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 22.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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Fire-Rescue's Activities with Richmond School District No. 38

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Regulation of Newspaper Distribution Services

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Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project

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Corporate Sustainability Policy

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2010 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8591

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Westwind Land Use Contract (Luc) 157

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City Climate Change Program – Proposed Community Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, May 17, 2010):

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9560 and 9580 Alberta Road – Rezone from RS1/F  to RMT3 (Patrick Cotter Architect Inc. – applicant)

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7820 Williams Road, 7980 Williams Road, 10151 No. 3 Road, 10060 Dunoon Drive and 10020 Dunoon Drive – Broadmoor Neighbourhood Service Centre Master Plan & New OCP Policies and Development Permit Guidelines (Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. – applicant)

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7820 Williams Road, City’s Lane Land, 10020 and 10060 Dunoon Drive – Rezone from (CC) and Pub & Sales (CP2) to (ZMU19) (Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. – applicant)

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TransLink 2010 Capital Program Cost-Sharing Submissions – Major Road Network, Bicycle Infrastructure and Transit-Related Road Infrastructure

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ICBC/City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2010

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Proposed On-Street Parking Restrictions in Burkeville

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City-Wide Street Furniture Program – Report back on Adding Street Furniture Elements

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Proposed Demonstration Wind Turbine Review

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 21 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 19, 2010;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010;

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010;

be received for information.

7.

Fire-Rescue's Activities with Richmond School District No. 38

(File Ref. No.:  09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 2860271)

CS-5

See Page CS-5 of the Community Safety Committee agenda for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the staff report dated April 7, 2010, from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, entitled “Fire-Rescue’s Activities with Richmond School District No. 38” be received for information; and

(2)

the staff report dated April 7, 2010, from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, entitled “Fire-Rescue’s Activities with Richmond School District No. 38” be forwarded to the Richmond School Board for their information.

8.

regulation of newspaper distribution services

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 2766784)

CNCL-91

See Page CNCL-91 of the Council package for a new bylaw as revised by Committee

CS-17

See Page CS-17 of the Community Safety Committee agenda for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Newspaper Distribution Regulation Bylaw No. 7954 (Attachment 1) be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 8596 (Attachment 2) be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

9.

Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project

(File Ref. No.:  10-6600-06-01)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond advise the BC Environmental Assessment Office and the VAFFC of the following:

(1)

That in any new jet fuel supply systems to the Vancouver International Airport, Richmond Council is strongly opposed to:

(a)

an off-loading facility on the south arm of the Fraser River;

(b)

a new jet fuel line through Richmond farmland and urban areas of Richmond; and

(c)

any increase in the number of trucks carrying jet fuel on City streets.

(2)

That the recent VAFFC public open house was inadequate to inform the public of the full situation and that the minimum criteria for adequate consultation would include:

(a)

an opportunity for attendees to provide written input;

(b)

full disclosure of the proponent’s analysis;

(c)

a discussion and analysis of the options rather than the assertion of one option; and

(d)

many opportunities at various locations for input.

10.

Corporate Sustainability Policy

(File Ref. No.:  01-0370-01/2010-Vol01) (REDMS No. 2824794)

GP-9

See Page GP-9 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Corporate Sustainability Policy as presented in the staff report dated April 5, 2010 from the General Manager of Community Services entitled “Corporate Sustainability Policy”, be endorsed.

11.

2010 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8591

(File Ref. No.:  03-0925-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2848515)

GP-21

See Page GP-21 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the recommended adjustment to redistribute Richmond’s property taxes by class be approved and incorporated in setting the 2010 property tax rates; and

(2)

That Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8591 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

12.

PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC. HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PERMISSION TO REZONE 9560 AND 9580 ALBERTA ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RMT3) IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A 13 UNIT 3 STOREY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8588, RZ 09-495595) (REDMS No. 2820679)

PLN-7

See Page PLN-7 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8588 for the rezoning of 9560 and 9580 Alberta Road from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

WESTWIND LAND USE CONTRACT (LUC) 157

Attachments to Westwind Land Use Contract (LUC) 157
(File Ref. No.:  08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 2859577)

PLN-65

See Page PLN-65 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff and Council pursue the necessary course of action under Section 281 of the Community Charter and under the Municipal Enabling and Validating Act to address the issue of Residential Land Use Contracts that are tied to old or obsolete zoning bylaws, and report back to Planning Committee as necessary.

(2)

That the following Resolution No. PH09/10-8 be lifted from the table:

“That staff bring forward a resolution for submission to the Union of BC Municipalities with regard to the issue of Land Use Contracts in Richmond and elsewhere in the Province, giving notice of this action to other municipalities in the Metro Vancouver Region.”

(3)

That the proposed resolution (Attachment 2) asking the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) to request that the Province of British Columbia enable Local Governments to discharge or amend a Residential Land Use Contract where the owners of at least 51% of the properties within the Residential Land Use Contract agree to the discharge or amendment, be forwarded to the UBCM for consideration, with copies to be provided to the Premier, and the Minister of Community and Rural Development for information, and to Richmond MLA’s, and all Metro Vancouver municipalities requesting their support.

14.

BROADMOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICE CENTRE MASTER PLAN & NEW OCP POLICIES AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT GUIDELINES: OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8579 FOR 7820 WILLIAMS ROAD, 7980 WILLIAMS ROAD, 10151 NO. 3 ROAD, 10060 DUNOON DRIVE AND 10020 DUNOON DRIVE
(Attachments 1 - 8) (Attachments 9 - 10) (Attachment 11) (Attachments 12 - 13) (Bylaw 8579)
(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8579)(REDMS No. 2811640)

PLN-83

See Page PLN-83 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8579 proposing text amendments to Schedule 1 of Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 by establishing new OCP policies and Development Permit Guidelines for the Broadmoor Neighbourhood Service Centre Area, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8579 having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

be hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

Bylaw No. 8579, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the Richmond School Board for informal comment prior to Public Hearing; and

(4)

upon approval of the Bylaw 8579, the Broadmoor Neighbourhood Service Center Master Plan dated April 7, 2010, be approved.

15.

APPLICATION BY KASIAN ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN AND PLANNING LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7820 WILLIAMS ROAD, CITY’S LANE LAND, 10020 AND 10060 DUNOON DRIVE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) AND PUB & SALES (CP2) TO COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (ZMU19) – BROADMOOR

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8580)(RZ 08-410730 -) (REDMS No. 2798026)

PLN-259

See Page PLN-259 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8580, to:

(1)

create “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU19) – Broadmoor”;

(2)

amend Section 5.15.1 (Affordable Housing) to include the “ZMU19” zone and the density bonusing sum of “$4.00”;

(3)

amend Section 5.16.1 (Child Care) to include the “ZMU19” zone and the density bonusing sum of “$1.00”;

(4)

amend Section 5.16.2 (Community Amenities) to include the “ZMU19” zone and the density bonusing sum of “$0.75”; and

(5)

rezone 7820 Williams Road, City’s surplus lane land, 10020 and 10060 Dunoon Drive from “Community Commercial (CC)” and “Pub & Sales (CP2)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU19) – Broadmoor” in order to construct a five-storey mixed use commercial and residential building fronting onto Williams Road and Dunoon Drive;

be introduced and given first reading.

16.

CITY CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM – PROPOSED COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION REDUCTION TARGET

(File Ref. No.:  01-0370-01, 12-8060-20-8599)(REDMS No. 2875884)

CNCL-97

See Page CNCL-97 of the Council package for a staff memo and new bylaw as revised

PLN-301

See Page PLN-301 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

ADDITIONAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the draft Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8599, “Greenhouse Gas Management”  as attached to the staff memo dated April 22, 2010 from the Manager, Policy Planning, be revised at Section c) Actions to add:

“- Substantially increase its policy and funding support for transportation improvements in Richmond, including extending the Canada Line and/or providing ground level light rail transit (LRT), improving bus services and improving cycling infrastructure;

- Establish a grant, rebate and/or low interest loan program to assist property owners to retrofit their buildings to reduce GHG emissions;

- Establish a grant, rebate and/or low interest loan program to help with the initial extra owner capital cost incurred to reduce GHG emissions in their new buildings;

- Increase commercial recycling;”.

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8599, which establishes Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Targets, be revised to reflect that community-wide targets will be set at 33% below 2007 levels by 2020, and 80% below 2007 levels by 2050 subject to the understanding that senior levels of government undertake necessary GHG reduction improvements within their jurisdictions with the necessary assistance being provided to the City, and that the Bylaw be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

Bylaw No. 8599 having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

be hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

Bylaw No. 8599 having been considered in conjunction with section 882(3)(c) of the Local Government Act be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment and response before May 17, 2010, the Public Hearing.

(4)

Bylaw No. 8599, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require any further consultation.

(5)

in order to meet these Green House Gas Reduction Targets the City requests the Province to:

(a)

substantially increase its policy and funding support for transportation improvements in Richmond, including extending the Canada Line and/or providing ground level Light Rail Transit (LRT), improving bus service, and improving cycling infrastructure;

(b)

establish a grant, rebate and/or low interest loan program to assist property owners to retrofit their buildings to reduce GHG emissions;

(c)

establish a grant, rebate and/or low interest loan program to help with the initial extra owner capital cost incurred to reduce GHG emissions in their new buildings;

(d)

evaluate, after May 31, 2010, all BC municipally approved, and any not approved, OCP GHG targets, policies and actions, to identify areas for additional Provincial programming and funding;

(e)

implement an increase in commercial recycling.

17.

TRANSLINK 2010 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSIONS – MAJOR ROAD NETWORK, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT-RELATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

(File Ref. No.:  01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 2774719)

PWT-19

See Page PWT-19 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission of:

(a)

road and traffic signal improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2010 Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program;

(b)

bicycle facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2010 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program; and

(c)

transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2010 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program;

as described in the staff report dated March 26, 2010 from the Director of Transportation, entitled “Translink 2010 Capital Program Cost-Sharing Submissions - Major Road Network, Bicycle Infrastructure And Transit-Related Road Infrastructure”, be endorsed;

(2)

That should the above submissions be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to execute the funding agreements;

(3)

That the City send a letter to TransLink requesting that the update of the Richmond Area Transit Plan commence in 2011 or sooner to help guide the City’s planning and implementation of transit-related infrastructure improvements;

(4)

That the additional funds required to construct the Minoru Boulevard Bike Lanes project be sourced from surplus funds in Project No. 41207 (Canada Line Bridge Cycling Connections); and

(5)

That copies of the staff report and recommendations be sent to all Richmond MLAs and MPs.

18.

ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2010

(File Ref. No.:  01-0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 2861294)

PWT-29

See Page PWT-29 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the list of proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in the  staff report dated March 26, 2010 from the Director of Transportation entitled “ICBC/City Of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects For 2010”, be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2010 Road Improvement Program for cost sharing;

(2)

should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost-share agreements.; and

(3)

in recognition of the Road Improvement Program’s upcoming 20th anniversary, the Mayor send a letter to ICBC to express the City’s appreciation of past funding support and desire for the continuation of the program.

19.

PROPOSED ON-STREET PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN BURKEVILLE

(File Ref. No.:  10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 2872195)

PWT-33

See Page PWT-33 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Option 1, as described in the staff report dated March 29, 2010, from the Director, Transportation, entitled “Proposed On-Street Parking Restrictions in Burkeville”, to address traffic safety and street parking concerns in the Burkeville area be approved and staff be directed to proceed with its immediate implementation;

(2)

That per Option 4, as described in the staff report dated March 29, 2010, from the Director, Transportation, entitled “Proposed On-Street Parking Restrictions in Burkeville”, staff be directed to work with Coast Mountain Bus Company to re-introduce bus service to Burkeville and that the use of Airport Road (southbound only) for such service be endorsed; and

(3)

That:

(a)

staff communicate to BCIT and YVR the need for cars to be contained on BCIT premises, and that a copy of this communication be sent to the City’s YVR nominee;  and

(b)

staff communicate to BCIT the need to educate students on the impending parking regulations, as well as alternative transportation options.

20.

CITY-WIDE STREET FURNITURE PROGRAM – REPORT BACK ON ADDING STREET FURNITURE ELEMENTS

(File Ref. No.:  10-6360-03-01) (REDMS No. 2762173)

PWT-41

See Page PWT-41 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the City continue to pursue the provision of new street furniture without advertising at selected locations as part of new development requirements and special streetscape enhancement projects through to the expiry of the forthcoming 5-year contract with Pattison Outdoor for the provision of selected street furniture elements; and

(2)

as part of a revised street furniture strategy to be developed near the expiry of the forthcoming contract with Pattison Outdoor, staff include the option of the City purchasing street furniture without advertising as an alternative to involving the third party provision of street furniture in return for advertising rights in the public realm.

21.

PROPOSED DEMONSTRATION WIND TURBINE REVIEW

(File Ref. No.: 01-0370-01) (REDMS No. 2875075)

PWT-53

See Page PWT-53 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the concept of installing a wind turbine at a City owned site in Richmond be endorsed subject to external funding and further site-specific review; and

(2)

the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to sign:

(a)

grant application(s) as required for the UBCM Innovation Fund and other applicable funds;  and

(b)

applications and agreements as required for BC Hydro’s Net Metering program;

for supporting the wind turbine study and implementation.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Housing Agreement (9371 & 9411 Alexandra Road) Bylaw No. 8539

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-121

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Portion of 3^rd Avenue at Richmond Street) Bylaw No. 8565

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-123

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Portion of 5^th Avenue at Richmond Street) Bylaw No. 8569

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-125

Road Closing and Removal of Road Dedication (Portion of 1^st  Avenue between Steveston Highway and Hunt Street) Bylaw No. 8592

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-127

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8343

(7140 Railway Avenue, RZ 07-361266)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8456

(6220 Francis Road, RZ 07-373657)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8194

(4360 Moncton Street,  RZ 05-312601)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – Mayor Brodie and Cllr. Barnes.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Mayor Brodie and Cllr. Barnes.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

22.

RECOMMENDATION

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 24, 2010, March 10, 2010, and January 27, 2010, be received for information.

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and

DPP Plan Package

(dist. separately)

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 08-429887) for the property at 7140 Railway Avenue;

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 09-505657) for the property at 8751 Finn Road;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 08-441302) for the property at 4360 Moncton Street;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT