July 28, 2014 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, July 14, 2014; (distributed previously)

CNCL-17

(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, July 21, 2014; and

CNCL-65

(3)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated Friday, July 11, 2014.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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. 30.)

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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Lafarge Canada Inc. –  High Angle Rope Rescue Service

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Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw Update

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Minoru Recreation Complex Program

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Brighouse Firehall No. 1 Program Allocation

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Cambie Firehall No. 3 Program Allocation

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9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Development 296 Ltd.) – Proposed Affordable Housing Contribution           

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Application by Hollybridge Limited Partnership (Intracorp) for Rezoning at 6888 River Road and 6900 Pearson Way from Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3) to Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU27) – Oval Village (City Centre)

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 2, 2014):

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9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road  – Rezone from RD1 and RS1/F to ZT71 (Polygon Development 296 Ltd. – applicant)

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9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road – Rezone from RS1/F to ZMU28 (S-8135 Holdings Ltd. – applicant)

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Flood Protection Update 2014

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East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply

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Fraser River Dredging and Environmental Considerations for Steveston Harbour and Sturgeon Bank

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Cigarette Butt Recycling Program

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Report 2013: Achieving Goals Through Community Engagement

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Graybar Road Drainage and Sanitary Main Replacement

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Electric Vehicle Promotion at Community Events

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Alexandra District Energy Utility Expansion Phase 3

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Japanese-Canadian Film / Media Project

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City of Richmond Utility Box Art Wrap Program

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City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 26 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 21, 2014;

CNCL-88

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 22, 2014;

CNCL-111

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014;

(5)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, July 24, 2014; (to be distributed on the table)

be received for information.

7.

Lafarge Canada Inc. –  High Angle Rope Rescue Service
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4249702)

CNCL-118

See Page CNCL-118 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Law and Community Safety be authorized to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing Confined Space Rescue Service Agreement between the City and Lafarge Canada Inc. (Lafarge) to include Technical High Angle Rope Rescue services by Richmond Fire-Rescue to Lafarge operations at 7611 No.9 Road on the terms and conditions outlined in the staff report titled High Angle Rope Rescue Services, dated June 19, 2014,  from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue.

8.

Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw Update
(File Ref. No. 09-5140-01/2014) (REDMS No. 3784900 v. 9)

CNCL-121

See Page CNCL-121 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 8306, Amendment Bylaw No. 9151, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9152, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings;

(3)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 9153, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(4)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9154, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

9.

Minoru Recreation Complex Program
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-55-01) (REDMS No. 4276756 v. 9)

CNCL-157

See Page CNCL-157 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Guiding Principles for the Minoru Recreation Complex program as outlined in the staff report titled “Minoru Recreation Complex Program” dated July 3, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services and the Senior Manager, Project Development, be endorsed;

(2)

the Minoru Recreation Complex functional space program as outlined in the staff report titled “Minoru Recreation Complex Program” dated July 3, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services and the Senior Manager, Project Development, be endorsed; and

(3)

a business plan for the operation of the Minoru Recreation Complex be developed.

10.

Brighouse Firehall No. 1 Program Allocation
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-FHGI1) (REDMS No. 4264020 v.7)

CNCL-177

See Page CNCL-177 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled Brighouse Firehall No. 1 Program Allocation, dated June 25, 2014, from the Director, Engineering and Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be endorsed.

11.

Cambie Firehall No. 3 Program Allocation
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-F3) (REDMS No. 4245908 v.11)

CNCL-184

See Page CNCL-184 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled Cambie Firehall No. 3 Program Allocation, dated June 25, 2014, from the Director, Engineering and Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be endorsed.

12.

9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Development 296 Ltd.)- Proposed Affordable Housing Contribution
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 4216164 v.4)

CNCL-191

See Page CNCL-191 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Option 1 in the staff report titled 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Development 296 Ltd.) – Proposed Affordable Housing Contribution, dated May 20, 2014, from the General Manager, Community Services, be endorsed to permit cash-in-lieu affordable housing contributions from the rezoning of 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Jayden Mews Homes Ltd.) as part of Rezoning Application RZ 13-649641;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Community Services be authorized to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Affordable Housing Contribution Agreement between the City and Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society to:

(a)

add 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road as a proposed development project that is to provide a minimum affordable housing contribution of $678,107; and

(b)

reduce the proposed affordable housing contribution from 9491, 9511, 9531 and 9591 Alexandra Road to $892,634.

13.

Application by Hollybridge Limited Partnership (Intracorp) for Rezoning at 6888 River Road and 6900 Pearson Way from Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3) to Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU27) - Oval Village (City Centre)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009148/008995/009150; RZ 14-665416) (REDMS No. 4284264)

CNCL-198

See Page CNCL-198 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled Application By Hollybridge Limited Partnership (Intracorp) for Rezoning at 6888 River Road and 6900 Pearson Way from Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3) to Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU27) – Oval Village (City Centre, dated July 11, 2014, from the Director, Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That $3.0 million for the Storeys development interim funding be allocated from surplus casino funding as a one-time source of funding.

14.

Application by Polygon Development 296 Ltd. for Rezoning at 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” and “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009159; RZ 13-649641) (REDMS No. 4126857 v.7)

CNCL-243

See Page CNCL-243 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9159:

(a)

to create “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”; and

(b)

to rezone 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” and “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”;

be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the affordable housing contribution for the rezoning of 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (RZ 13-649641) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812.

15.

Application by S-8135 Holdings Ltd. for Rezoning at 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from RS1/F (Single-Detached) to ZMU28 (Residential/Limited Commercial)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009163/009164; RZ 14-656219) (REDMS No. 4287209 v.2)

CNCL-391

See Page CNCL-391 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9164, to amend Schedule 2.11A of the Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100:

(a)

to create a new “Residential Mixed Use” designation and change the land use designation on the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map for 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from “Mixed Use” to “Residential Mixed Use”; and

(b)

to incorporate related text and map changes to Section 8.2 of the Area Plan;

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9164, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

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

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

(3)

That Bylaw 9164, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9163 to create the “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU28) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone and to rezone 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from “Single-Detached (RS1/F)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU28) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” be introduced and given first reading.

16.

Flood Protection Update 2014
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 4265796)

CNCL-418

See Page CNCL-418 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled, Flood Protection Update 2014, dated June 23, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be received for information, be forwarded to Council for information, and be published on the City website.

17.

East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 4266052)

CNCL-426

See Page CNCL-426 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report titled East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Update 2013 as attached to the staff report titled East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply, dated June 27, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be used as input in the five year capital program process.

18.

Fraser River Dredging and Environmental Considerations for Steveston Harbour and Sturgeon Bank
(File Ref. No. 10-6150-01) (REDMS No. 4239913)

CNCL-509

See Page CNCL-509 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled Fraser River Dredging and Environmental Considerations for Steveston Harbour and Sturgeon Bank, dated June 30, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be received for information, be forwarded to Council for information, and be published on the City website.

19.

Cigarette Butt Recycling Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 4245647)

CNCL-516

See Page CNCL-516 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled Cigarette Butt Recycling Program, from the Director, Public Works, dated June 25, 2014, be received for information; and

(2)

That staff work with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority on strategies to reduce cigarette butt litter at the locations identified in the staff report titled Cigarette Butt Recycling Program, from the Director, Public Works, dated June 25, 2014.

20.

Report 2013: Achieving Goals Through Community Engagement
(File Ref. No. 10-6375-05) (REDMS No. 4258490)

CNCL-526

See Page CNCL-526 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the annual report titled, Report 2013: Achieving Goals Through Community Engagement be endorsed and made available to the community through the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

21.

Graybar Road Drainage and Sanitary Main Replacement
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 4255539)

CNCL-587

See Page CNCL-587 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That funding of $325,000 from the Sanitary Utility Reserve and $275,000 from the Drainage Utility Reserve be included as an amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) to complete the Graybar Road Drainage and Sanitary Main Replacement Project.

22.

Electric Vehicle Promotion at Community Events
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 4258974)

CNCL-591

See Page CNCL-591 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City’s participation in the Emotive electric vehicle initiative, as described in the staff report titled Electric Vehicle Promotion at Community Events, dated June 16, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed.

23.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Expansion Phase 3
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-02/2014) (REDMS No. 4180584 v. 25)

CNCL-595

See Page CNCL-595 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the expansion of the Alexandra District Energy Utility include additional geoexchange fields in the West Cambie Neighbourhood Park, with supplemental conventional energy systems for back up, as presented in the staff report titled Alexandra District Energy Utility Expansion Phase 3, dated July 3, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed; and

(2)

capital submissions totalling $12.3M for design, construction and commissioning of the ADEU Phase 3 be submitted for Council’s consideration as part of the City’s Five Year Financial Plan (2015-2019).

24.

Japanese-Canadian Film / Media Project
(File Ref. No.)

CNCL-607

See Page CNCL-607 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That $75,000 from the Council Provisional Account be allocated to fund the Japanese-Canadian Film / Media Project – Nikkei Stories of Steveston.

25.

City of Richmond Utility Box Art Wrap Program(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-101) (REDMS No. 4271007)

CNCL-618

See Page CNCL-618 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the opportunity to integrate public artwork on City of Richmond utility boxes, as outlined in the staff report titled City of Richmond Utility Box Art Wrap Program, dated July 2, 2014, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

26.

City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels
(File Ref. No. 11-7125-01) (REDMS No. 4276403)

CNCL-626

See Page CNCL-626 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the service levels associated with Option 1 for the City Centre Community Centre, as described in the attached Business Plan of the staff report titled City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels, dated July 3, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be endorsed for consideration in the 2015 Operating Budget;

(2)

the material terms for an operating agreement, as described in the attached Business Plan of the staff report titled City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels, dated July 3, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be negotiated with the City Centre Community Association and brought back to Council for approval in early 2015;

(3)

the Position Complement Controls for the six positions included in the OBI Option 1 for the City Centre Community Centre, as described in the attached Business Plan of the staff report titled City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels, dated July 3, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services be endorsed for consideration in the 2015 Operating Budget; and

(4)

Lang Centre continue to operate as a community facility as part of the delivery of recreation services in City Centre.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

27.

Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review
(File Ref. No. 08-4375-01) (REDMS No. 4242481)

CNCL-657

See Page CNCL-657 for full report

From June 17, 2014

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. McNulty and Steves

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121 to amend Schedule 2.11A in the 2041 Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, to change the existing Business Office designation to Mixed Use (60% Employment: 40% Residential) designation, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

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

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

(3)

That, in accordance with section 879 (2)(b) of the Local Government Act and OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121, be referred to the following bodies for comment for the Public Hearing:

(a)

the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) (Federal Government Agency), and

(b)

the Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond); and

(4)

That City staff be directed to consult with VIAA staff regarding the proposed recommendation, prior to the Public Hearing.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

28.

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

CNCL-716

(1)

Bonnie Morley, Richmond resident, to speak on the removal of the Dover Park off-leash dog area.

CNCL-717

(2)

Audra Harajda, Richmond resident, to speak on the Dover Park off-leash dog area and solutions.

CNCL-718

(3)

Emily Baptiste, 5900 Dover Crescent, to speak on the Dover Park off-leash dog area and solutions.

CNCL-719

(4)

Connie Ho to speak on the Dover Park off-leash dog area.

CNCL-720

(5)

Sylvia Chiu to speak on the Dover Park off-leash dog area and solutions.

CNCL-721

(6)

Paris Rosa to speak on the Dover Park off-leash area and solutions.

29.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

CNCL-722

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment  Bylaw No. 9160
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-726

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8865, and Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8864
(4660, 4680, 4700, 4720, 4740 Garden City Road and 9040, 9060, 9080, 9180, 9200, 9260, 9280,9320, 9340, 9360, 9400, 9420, 9440, 9480, 9500 Alexandra Road, RZ 10-528877)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Steves.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Au and Steves.

CNCL-734

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 8973
(9440, 9480, 9500 Alexandra Road, RZ 10-528877)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Steves.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Au and Steves.

CNCL-735

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8890
(6471, 6491, and 6511 No. 2 Road, RZ 11-586782)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-737

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8972
(9431, 9451, 9471 and 9491 Williams Road, RZ 11-586280)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-739

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9112
(10820 No. 5 Road, ZT 14-656053)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

30.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

CNCL-741

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 and Wednesday, July 16, 2014, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 24, 2012, December 12, 2013, January 15, 2014, June 11, 2014, June 25, 2014, and February 12, 2014, be received for information; and

(2)

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

CNCL-778

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 12-600815) for the property at 8380 Lansdowne Road;

CNCL-781

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 12-617455) for the property at 6511 No. 2 Road (formerly 6471, 6491 and 6511 No. 2 Road);

CNCL-781

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 13-641796) for the property at 10820 No. 5 Road;

CNCL-781

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 13-650988) for the property at 4660, 4680, 4700, 4720, 4740 Garden City Road and 9040, 9060, 9080, 9180, 9200, 9260, 9280, 9320, 9340, 9360, 9400, 9420, 9440, 9480, 9500 Alexandra Road;

CNCL-789

(e)

a Development Permit (DP 13-630413) for the property at 9431, 9451, 9471 and 9491 Williams Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT