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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, June 6, 2006.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

Wednesday, July 5, 2006, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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3.

APPLICATION BY AJIT THALIWAL FOR REZONING AT 8311 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1-0.6)

(RZ: 06-330497, Report: May 24, 2006 File No. 12-8060-20-8079) (REDMS No. 1893093, 1893312, 1893343)

Designated Speaker:  Jean Lamontagne

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8079, for the rezoning of 8311 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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4.

APPLICATION BY LAWRENCE DOYLE ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8200 CORVETTE WAY FROM AUTOMOBILE-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C6) AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/85) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/173)

(RZ 04-275910 - Report:  May 18, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8073/8072/8000) (REDMS No.1698164, 1451670, 1826893, 1825213, 1826897, 1698488, 1890556, 1905267)

Designated Speaker:  Jean Lamontagne

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Note: Memorandum from Jean Lamontagne on June 6, 2006 Planning Committee Referral

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 8000, to redesignate 8200 Corvette Way from “Mixed- Use Riverfront” to “Mixed-Use Riverfront A” in the Land Use Map of Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (City Centre Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8000, having been considered in conjunction with:

- the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

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

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

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8000, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation during OCP Amendment, be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA);

(4)

That Bylaw 8072, to amend existing “Comprehensive Development District (CD/85)” to remove reference to 8200 Corvette Way from the Bylaw, be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That Bylaw No. 8073, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/173”) and to rezone 8200 Corvette Way from “Comprehensive Development District (CD/85)” and “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C-6)”to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/173)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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5.

APPLICATION BY KASIAN ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN AND PLANNING LTD. FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/34) AT 11388 STEVESTON HIGHWAY

(ZT – 06-337686 - Report:  June 1, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8083) (REDMS No.1892387, 1902711, 1898726, 1898741)

Designated Speaker:  Jean Lamontagne

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8083, to amend the permitted density subsection (maximum size of retail trade and services area) in Comprehensive Development District (CD/34) at 11388 Steveston Highway, be introduced and given first reading.

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6.

AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 TO ADDRESS SEASONAL FARM LABOUR ACCOMMODATION

(RZ  - Report:  May 29, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8074/8039) (REDMS No. 1761277, 1759092, 1838455, 1835987)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the report dated May 29, 2006 from the Manager of Policy Planning:

(1)

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8074, proposing text amendments to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 to include policies that address the permitting of Seasonal Farm Labour Accommodation to enhance agricultural viability in the City of Richmond, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8074 having been considered in conjunction with:

The City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

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

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

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8074, having been considered in accordance with the Council Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

Bylaw No. 8039, to amend Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, to establish special regulations to permit Seasonal Farm Labour Accommodation, on a limited, site specific basis, on lands zoned Agricultural District (AG1), be introduced and given first reading.

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7.

CITY CENTRE AREA PLAN UPDATE – PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

 (Report: June 15, 2006 File No.: 08-4045-20-10 ) (REDMS No.1923903)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as described in the Manager, Policy Planning report: “City Centre Area Plan Update – Preliminary Findings & Proposed Public Consultation Process”, dated June 15, 2006, staff proceed with the public consultation process for the City Centre Area Plan Update.

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8.

APPLICATION BY PETER YEE FOR REZONING AT 8680 NO. 3 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT (R2-0.6)

(RZ 05-294804 - Report:  May 29, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8082) (REDMS No. 1457790, 1504087, 1504517)

Designated Speaker:  Jean Lamontagne

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8082, for the rezoning of 8680 No. 3 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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9.

APPLICATION BY SAL BHULLAR FOR REZONING AT 11540 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT 0.6 (R1-0.6)

APPLICATION BY DHINJAL CONSTRUCTION LTD. FOR REZONING AT 11680 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT 0.6 (R1-0.6)

(RZ 06-331753/RZ 06-334342 - Report:  June 1, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8080/8081, cross-reference 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 1895331, 280092, 1660044, 1713110, 1735795, 1763711, 1898155, 1898157, 1897947, 1897949, 1898018)

Designated Speaker: Jean Lamontagne

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendations be forwarded to Public Hearing:

“That Single Family Lot Size Policy 5434 for the area bounded by Williams Road, No. 5 Road, Steveston Highway, and Shell Road (Section 36-4-6), adopted by Council on November 18, 1991, be amended to:

(i)

Remove all properties fronting on Steveston Highway from Seaward Gate to No. 5 Road;

(ii)

Permit properties fronting on Williams Road from Shell Road to No. 5 Road, properties fronting on No. 5 Road from Williams Road to Seacliff Road, and properties fronting on Steveston Highway from Seaward Gate to Shell Road, to rezone and subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single Family Housing District 0.6 (R1-0.6) or Coach House District (R9), provided that vehicle accesses are to the existing rear laneway only.  Multiple-family residential development shall not be permitted in these areas.

(iii)

Permit properties fronting on No. 5 Road from Seacliff Road to Steveston Highway to rezone and subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single Family Housing District 0.6 (R1-0.6) or Coach House District (R9), provided that vehicle accesses are to the existing rear laneway only.”

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8080, for the rezoning of 11540 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8081, for the rezoning of 11680 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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10.

REGULATING THE BC HOME AND PROPERTY INSPECTION INDUSTRY

(Report:  June 7^th, 2006, File No.:  01-0150-01) (REDMS No.1847096)

Designated Speaker: John Irving

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report (dated June 7^th, 2006, from the Manager, Building Approvals), regarding Regulating the BC Home and Property Inspection Industry, be received for information.

(2)

That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Building Policy Branch of the Provincial Office of Housing and Construction Standards for consideration during the current review of Building Safety Systems.

11.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(1)

Affordable Housing

(2)

City Centre Plan

(3)

Steveston Study

(4)

Official Community Plan/Liveable Region Strategic Plan Review

ADJOURNMENT