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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, May 6^th, 2003.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

Tuesday, June 3^rd, 2003, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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3.

APPLICATION FOR A FOOD PRIMARY LIQUOR LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE) AT UNITS 130/140 8291 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY
(Report:  Apr. 28/03, File No.:  8275-02) (REDMS No. 999901)

Designated Speaker:  Sandy Webster

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by CIISKY Restaurant Ltd. to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Food Primary Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1)

The potential for noise if the application is approved has been reviewed and is not an issue.

(2)

The impact on the community if the application is approved has been reviewed, and, as the premise is located in a commercial development with no immediate residential presence it is deemed an appropriate location that would create no impact.

(3)

The establishment of a restaurant with a Food Primary Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) would not be contrary to its primary use.

(4)

The views of residents is not an issue because the restaurant is located in a commercial development with no immediate residential development, and therefore are not affected.

(5)

That the R.C.M.P. does not object.

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4.

APPLICATION FOR A PERMANENT CHANGE TO A LIQUOR LICENCE FOR PAPILLON LOUNGE AT DELTA PACIFIC RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE, 10251 ST. EDWARDS DRIVE
(Report:  May 5/03, File No.:  8275-02) (REDMS No. 1002768)

Designated Speaker:  Sandy Webster

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Papillon Lounge to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Permanent change to a Liquor Primary Lounge Licence to 2:00 a.m. be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1)

The potential for noise if the application is approved has been reviewed and is not an issue.

(2)

The impact on the community if the application is approved has been reviewed, and, as the premise is located within a Hotel, with no immediate residential presence other that the staying the guests, it is deemed an appropriate location that would create no impact.

(3)

The Permanent Change to the Liquor Primary Lounge Licence to 2:00 a.m. would not be contrary to its primary use.

(4)

The view of residents is not an issue because the Lounge is located within a Hotel away from residential development, and therefore not affected.

(5)

That the R.C.M.P. does not object.

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5.

APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY LOUNGE LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE) AT UNIT 130 - 8500 ALEXANDRA ROAD
(Report:  Mar. 6/03, File No.:  8275-02) (REDMS No. 976876)

Designated Speaker:  Sandy Webster

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Top Century Development Ltd. to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Liquor Primary Lounge Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1)

The potential for noise if the application is approved has been reviewed and is not an issue.

(2)

The impact on the community if the application is approved has been reviewed, and, as the premise is located in a commercial development with no immediate residential presence it is deemed an appropriate location that would create no impact.

(3)

The establishment of a Liquor Primary Lounge with audience participation (Karaoke) would not be contrary to its primary use.

(4)

The views of residents is not an issue because the Lounge is located in a commercial development away from residential development, and therefore not affected

(5)

That the R.C.M.P. does not support this application.

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6.

DESIGNATION OF A STUDY AREA PURSUANT TO SECTION 702 OF THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 LOCATED IN SECTION 31-5-5
(RZ 03-226615 - Report:  Apr. 30/03, File No.:  RZ 03-226615) (REDMS No. 1000443)

Designated Speaker:  Holger Burke

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That authorization be given for staff to examine the establishment of a single-family lot size policy for the area located between Cameron Drive, Woodhead Road, McNeely Drive and No. 5 Road in Section 31-5-5 (as illustrated on the map entitled Attachment 1 to the report dated April 30^th, 2003, from the Manager, Development Applications).

(2)

That staff conduct a public process with property owners and occupants within the study area, and that the findings be reported to Council through the Planning Committee.

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7.

APPLICATION BY WEDGEWOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD. FOR REZONING AT 8300 ASH STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)
(RZ 03-230337 - Report:  Apr. 25/03, File No.:  8060-20-7521) (REDMS No. 999484, 999953, 999955)

Designated Speaker:  Holger Burke

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7521, for the rezoning of 8300 Ash Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

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8.

APPLICATION BY AMAR SANDHU FOR REZONING AT 7131 BRIDGE STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)
(RZ 02-218186- Report:  Apr. 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7522/7475/7476) (REDMS No. 971296, 1000017, 1000024)

Designated Speaker:  Holger Burke

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw Nos. 7475 and 7476, to amend Coach House District (R9) and to rezone 7131 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Coach House District (R9) respectively, be abandoned.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7522, for the rezoning of 7131 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

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APPLICATION BY GARY DHAMI FOR REZONING AT 8400 FRANCIS ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)
(RZ 03-230253 - Report:  Apr. 25/03, File No.:  8060-20-7523) (REDMS No. 999549, 1000021, 1000028)

Designated Speaker:  Holger Burke

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7523, for the rezoning of 8400 Francis Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

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10.

APPLICATION BY CANADA SHIN YAT TONG MORAL SOCIETY FOR REZONING AT 10300 NO. 5 ROAD FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG1) TO ASSEMBLY DISTRICT (ASY)
(RZ 99-170129 - Report:  May 9/03, File No.:  8060-20-7258) (REDMS No. 999441, 999477, 999474)

Designated Speaker:  Holger Burke

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7258, for the rezoning of 10300 No. 5 Road from Agricultural District (AG1) to Assembly District (ASY), be introduced and given first reading.

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11.

THE PERLA PUBLIC ART CALL FOR ENTRY THE CORNERS
(Report:  May 14/03, File No.:  7000-09-20-027) (REDMS No. 1007576)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That an allocation of $25,000 from the 2003 Public Art Program, contributed by Amacon Developments for the creation of a public art project at The Perla developments plaza, be endorsed.

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12.

HERITAGE REGISTER
(Report:  Apr. 28/03, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 993730)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a Community Heritage Register be adopted (for the properties shown on Attachment 1 to the report dated April 28^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning).

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13.

RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY STRATEGY -- FINAL REPORT
(Report:  Feb. 19/03, File No.:  4050-10) (REDMS No. 835259)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the final draft of the Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy, dated February 18, 2003, be approved; and

(2)

That the approved Strategy be widely distributed to build implementation partnerships.

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14.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS - IMPERIAL LANDING
(Report:  May 7/03, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1001881)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, (as outlined in the report dated May 7^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning), staff implement the Imperial Landing public consultation process and report to Planning Committee.

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15.

FINANCING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHILDCARE AND PUBLIC ART
(Report:  May 8/03, File No.:  4055-01) (REDMS No. 837204)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff consult with the Urban Development Institute, Richmond Community Services Advisory Council, Richmond Seniors Advisory Council (Housing Working Group), Richmond Childcare Development Board, and Richmond Public Art Commission regarding the proposed affordable housing, childcare and public art funding policies and options, and report back to Council. 

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MANAGERS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT