May 27, 2013 - Agenda (Special)

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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Richmond Response: Proposed Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Type 3 Amendment – Minor B for Port Moody

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3870821)

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See Page GP-3 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That as per the report from the General Manager, Planning and Development, dated May 24, 2013, titled Richmond Response: Proposed Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Type 3 Amendment – Minor B for Port Moody, Council:

(1)

advise Metro Vancouver that the City of Richmond does not support the proposed RGS Amendment Special Study Area designation for all the affected sites, as it would lower the RGS amendment requirement from Type 2 (i.e., a 2/3 MV Board vote and a Public Hearing, to a Type 3 (i.e., a MV Board 50% + 1 weighted vote) for the RGS Rural, and Conservation and Recreation areas; and

(2)

advise Metro Vancouver that the City of Richmond is prepared to support an RGS Amendment Special Study Area designation to the RGS Industrial and General Urban designations, as the RGS amendment requirements do not change.

ADJOURNMENT