July 24, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on July 10, 2017 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on July 17, 2017.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Jane Fernyhough, Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services to present the 2017 Canada Day 150 Celebration video.

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. 26.

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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Award of Contracts through RFP to Radical I/O Technology Inc.

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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9227, Amendment Bylaw No. 9732 to Permit the City of Richmond to Amend the Existing Housing Agreement Securing Affordable Housing Units located at 8111 Granville Avenue / 8080 Anderson Road (Storeys Development)

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2017-2022 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy

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Application by Grafton Enterprises Ltd. for a Strata Title Conversion at 12331/12351 Bridgeport Road

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Land use applications (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on September 5, 2017):

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8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) – Temporary Commercial Use Permit for Night Market Event (Firework Productions Ltd. – applicant)

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9511 and 9531 Williams Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RTM2 (Yamamoto Architecture Inc. – applicant)

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Portion of 6311 Graybar Road – Establish IL and Discharge LUC 127 (Beedie (Graybar Rd) Richmond Property Ltd. – applicant)

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City-wide – Including Existing Community Amenity Contribution Rates in Council Policies Within the Official Community Plan and Area Plans (City of Richmond – applicant)

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Ageing Utility and Road Infrastructure Planning – 2017 Update

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Multi-Family Water Meter Program

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Amendment to Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366

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Nikkei Memorial Public Art Project Terms of Reference

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Richmond Art Gallery Collections Policy

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Museum Artefact Visible Storage

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Special Event Permits Pilot Project

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Parks Ageing Infrastructure Plan – 2017 Update

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 22 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on July 11, 2017;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 17, 2017;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on July 18, 2017 (distributed separately);

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on July 19, 2017 (distributed separately); and

(5)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on July 20, 2017 (distributed separately);

be received for information.

7.

Award of Contracts through RFP to Radical I/O Technology Inc.
(File Ref. No. 04-1300-01/2017) (REDMS No. 543291 v. 4)

CNCL-48

See Page CNCL-48 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the contract for Digital Strategy Integration Services RFP 5951P be awarded to Radical I/O Technology Inc. in the amount of $670,000 based on the public Request for Proposal (RFP) process;

(2)

That the contract for Customer Web Portal Implementation RFP 5952P be awarded to Radical I/O Technology Inc. in the amount of $495,000 based on the public Request for Proposal (RFP) process;

(3)

That an amount of $100,000 be approved as contingency funding as part of the approved capital funding; and

(4)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate and execute the consulting services contract with Radical I/O Technology Inc.

8.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9227, Amendment Bylaw No. 9732 to Permit the City of Richmond to Amend the Existing Housing Agreement Securing Affordable Housing Units located at 8111 Granville Avenue / 8080 Anderson Road (Storeys Development)
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-01) (REDMS No. 5425344 v. 10)

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See Page CNCL-79 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9227, Amendment Bylaw No. 9732 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to permit the City to amend the existing Housing Agreement pursuant to an Amending Agreement substantially in the form attached as Schedule A to the bylaw, in accordance with the requirements of s. 905 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by Development Permit Application DP 12-605094.

9.

2017-2022 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 5440334 v. 10)

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See Page CNCL-90 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the recommended actions and implementation plan outlined in the staff report titled, “2017-2022 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy”, dated June 28, 2017, from the General Manager of Community Services, be adopted; and

(2)

That staff report back after one year of the “2017-2022 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy” being adopted to provide an update on the implementation plan.

10.

Application by Grafton Enterprises Ltd. for a Strata Title Conversion at 12331/12351 Bridgeport Road
(File Ref. No. SC 17-771962) (REDMS No. 5408903)

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See Page CNCL-237 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application for a Strata Title Conversion by Grafton Enterprises Ltd. for the property located at 12331/12351 Bridgeport Road be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

(a)

payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the current year;

(b)

registration of an aircraft noise sensitive use covenant (Area 1A) on Title;

(c)

registration of a flood indemnity covenant on Title identifying a minimum habitable elevation of 2.9 m GSC;

(d)

submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Approving Officer within 180 days of the date of a Council resolution; and

(e)

submission of a Landscape Security, based on a cost estimate provided by a Registered Landscape Architect for the installation of the proposed landscaping, plus a 10% contingency; and

(2)

That the City, as the Approving Authority, delegate to the Approving Officer the authority to execute the  strata conversion plan on behalf of the City, as the Approving Authority, on the basis that the conditions set out in Recommendation 1 have been satisfied.

11.

Application by Firework Productions Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87 Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592)
(File Ref. No. TU 17-764698) (REDMS No. 5462025)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Firework Productions Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) be considered at the Public Hearing to be held on September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:

(a)

“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued effective on November 1, 2017 to Firework Productions Ltd. for properties at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) for the purposes of permitting a night market event between May 11, 2018 to October 28, 2018 (inclusive), May 10, 2019 to October 27, 2019 (inclusive) and May 8, 2020 to October 31, 2020 (inclusive) and a winter festival event between December 1, 2017 to January 7, 2018 (inclusive), November 23, 2018 to January 6, 2019 (inclusive) and November 29, 2019 to January 5, 2020 (inclusive) subject to the fulfillment of all terms, conditions and requirements outlined in the Temporary Commercial Use Permit and attached Schedules;” and

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area to be extended to include all properties to the north of Bridgeport Road and West of Great Canadian Way as shown in Attachment 4 to the staff report dated July 5, 2017 from the Director of Development.

12.

Application by Yamamoto Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 9511 and 9531 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009740; RZ 15-703334) (REDMS No. 5442364)

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See Page CNCL-298 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9740, to rezone 9511 and 9531 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Application by Beedie (Graybar Rd) Richmond Property Ltd. to Establish “Light Industrial (IL)” Zoning and Discharge “Land Use Contract 127” on a Portion of 6311 Graybar Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009741; RZ 17-772644) (REDMS No. 5447842 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-324 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9741, to rezone a 0.71 ha. portion of 6311 Graybar from “Land Use Contract 127” to the “Light Industrial (IL)” zone, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That “Land Use Contract 127” entered into pursuant to “Farrell Estates Ltd. Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 3613”, be discharged from 6311 Graybar Road.

14.

Including Existing Community Amenity Contribution Rates in Council Policies Within the Official Community Plan and Area Plans
(File Ref. No. 08-4000-01) (REDMS No. 5235703 v. 11)

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See Page CNCL-346 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9625, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 by amending Section 14.4.5D of the Development Permit Guidelines to include the cash-in-lieu of indoor amenity contribution rates now within Council Policy 5041 (Cash In Lieu of Indoor Amenity Space), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9626, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, by:

(a)

amending Section 4.0 of Schedule 2.4 - Steveston Area Plan to include the heritage contribution rates now within the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy and Implementation Program; and

(b)

amending Section 9.3.2 of Schedule 2.11A - West Cambie Area Plan to include the affordable housing, childcare, city beautification and community planning contribution rates now within Council Policy 5044 (West Cambie – Alexandra Interim Amenity Guidelines);

be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Bylaw 9625 and Bylaw 9626, 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;

are hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(4)

That Bylaw 9625 and Bylaw 9626, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(5)

That Council Policy 5041(Cash in Lieu of Indoor Amenity Space) and Council Policy 5044 (West Cambie – Alexandra Interim Amenity Guidelines), be repealed upon adoption of Bylaw 9625 and Bylaw 9626.

15.

Ageing Utility and Road Infrastructure Planning – 2017 Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 5333959 v.10)

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See Page CNCL-362 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff utilize the report “Ageing Utility and Road Infrastructure Planning – 2017 Update” report dated June 23, 2017 from the Director, Engineering as input in the annual utility rate review, capital program process and operating budget process.

16.

Multi-Family Water Meter Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6650-02) (REDMS No. 5376613 v.10)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Advanced Volunteer Multi-Family Water Meter Program, as outlined in Option 2 in the staff report titled “Multi-Family Water Meter Program” from the Director of Engineering, dated June 26, 2017, be included in the 2018 to 2022 Capital Program for Council’s Consideration.

17.

Amendment to Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 5433691)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366, Amendment Bylaw No. 9736 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

18.

Nikkei Memorial Public Art Project Terms of Reference
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-238) (REDMS No. 5428546 v. 3)

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled, “Nikkei Memorial Public Art Project Terms of Reference,” dated July 7, 2017, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, to implement the Nikkei Memorial Public Art Project, be endorsed;

(2)

That $300,000 be allocated to commission a Nikkei Memorial public artwork from the Council Provision; and

(3)

That the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan (2017-2021) be amended to include the $320,000 additional expenditure funded by the Council Provision for $300,000 and contributions from the Nikkei Memorial Committee for $20,000.

19.

Richmond Art Gallery Collections Policy
(File Ref. No. 11-7142-00) (REDMS No. 5387871 v. 2)

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report titled “Richmond Art Gallery Collections Policy,” dated June 1, 2017 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services be adopted.

20.

Museum Artefact Visible Storage
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5403143 v. 2)

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled ‘Museum Artefact Visible Storage’ dated June 27, 2017 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the concept of artefact visible storage be considered in the Artefact Storage Warehouse project and the Museum Models Evaluation Study.

21.

Special Event Permits Pilot Project
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5439235 v. 8)

CNCL-439

See Page CNCL-439 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a one-year pilot project to obtain special event permits from the British Columbia Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for select City events, as detailed in the staff report titled, “Special Event Permits Pilot Project”, dated June 28, 2017 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services and the Senior Manager, Parks, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a report be brought back to Council with the results of the pilot project.

22.

Parks Ageing Infrastructure Plan – 2017 Update
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-01) (REDMS No. 5426577 v. 10)

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the priorities identified in the staff report titled “Parks Ageing Infrastructure Plan – 2017 Update” dated July 4, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be used as the basis for a submission to the annual 2018 Capital Program process.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

23.

Application by Onni Development (Imperial Landing) Corp. for a Zoning Text Amendment at 4020, 4080, 4100, 4180, 4280 and 4300 Bayview Street (formerly 4300 Bayview Street) to Amend the "Steveston Maritime Mixed Use (ZMU12)" Zone and the "Steveston Maritime (ZC21)" Zone
(File Ref. No. RZ 13-633927) (REDMS No. 5421598 v. 3)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. Day and Steves

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 9062, to amend the land use definition of "Maritime Mixed Use" by adding a range of commercial uses in Appendix 1 (Definitions) to Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9062, 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 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 9062, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9063, to:

(a)

amend the "Steveston Maritime Mixed Use (ZMU12)" zone by widening the range of permitted commercial uses at 4020, 4180, 4280 and 4300 Bayview Street; and

(b)

amend the "Steveston Maritime (ZC21)" zone by widening the range of permitted commercial uses at 4080 and 4100 Bayview Street;

be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That the Application by Onni Development (Imperial Landing) Corp. for a Zoning Text Amendment at 4020, 4080, 4100, 4180, 4280 and 4300 Bayview Street (formerly 4300 Bayview Street) to Amend the "Steveston Maritime Mixed Use (ZMU12)" Zone and the "Steveston Maritime (ZC21)" Zone be considered at the October 16, 2017 Public Hearing;

(6)

That staff be directed to consult with affected stakeholders, including the Steveston 20/20 group, the Steveston Merchants Association, and the Steveston Community Association;

(7)

That staff be directed to provide previous materials regarding the potential for a City marina at Imperial Landing;

(8)

That the amenity contribution for the Application by Onni Development (Imperial Landing) Corp. be dedicated to the eventual improvement of the Steveston Community Centre; and

(9)

That staff continue to discuss the amount of the community amenity contribution with the applicant.

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

24.

Affordable Housing Strategy Update – Final Policy Recommendations
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-01) (REDMS No. 5443935 v. 35)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. McNulty

(1)

That the recommended policy actions, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Affordable Housing Strategy Update – Final Policy Recommendations,”  dated June 26, 2017 from the General Manager, Community Services, be adopted for incorporation into the updated Affordable Housing Strategy;

(2)

That the following changes to the Low-End Market Rental Policy be adopted:

(a)

an increase in the built unit contribution for apartments from 5% to 10%; and

(b)

a decrease in the built unit threshold for apartments from 80 units to 60 units;

(3)

That the following changes to the cash-in-lieu contribution rates be adopted:

(a)

$4 per square foot for single family rezonings;

(b)

$8.50 per square foot for townhouse developments;

(c)

$10 per square foot for wood-frame apartment and mixed use developments involving 60 units or less;

(d)

$14 per square foot for concrete apartment and mixed use developments involving 60 units or less; and

(e)

the above rates be examined and adjusted on a bi-annual basis; and

(4)

That the in-stream development applications received prior to Council’s adoption of the proposed recommendations 2 and 3 be processed under the existing Affordable Housing Strategy policies, provided that the application is presented to Council for consideration within one (1) year of the effective date of the revised Low-End Market Rental policy and cash-in-lieu contribution rates.

25.

Application by Sanstor Farms Ltd. for an Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Farm Use (Sand Storage) at 14671 Williams Road
(File Ref. No. AG 16-734186) (REDMS No. 5333733 v. 8)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed:  Cllr. Steves

That authorization for Sanstor Farms Ltd. to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for a non-farm use to allow the storage of sand at 14671 Williams Road be approved.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

CNCL-775

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8239
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9542
(8480/8500 No. 3  Road, RZ 15-697843)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9565
(3611/3631 Lockhart Road, RZ 16-723604)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9596
(11600 Williams Road, RZ 16-734087)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9609
(7340/7360 Langton Road, RZ 16-734207)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9623
(8140 Heather Street, RZ 16-737446)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9636
(11740 Williams Road, RZ 16-740422)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. Day

CNCL-790

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9737
Single Family Building Massing Regulations
Memorandum from Director, Development dated July 20, 2017
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. Day.

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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

26.

RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 14, 2017 and June 28, 2017, and July 12, 2017, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 28, 2017 and July 12, 2017, be received for information; and

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(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 17-766428) for the property at 8480 River Road; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 17-775005) for the property at 10780 Cambie Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT