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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes  of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, December 5, 2006.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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Wednesday, January 3, 2007, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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3.

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW NO. 5300 – OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS

(Report:  December 1, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8169) (REDMS No. 2037905)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig and Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8169 to amend the Off-Street Parking and Loading Section (Division 400) of Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 be introduced and given first reading.

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4.

TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS – SHELLMONT AREA

(Report:  December 4, 2006, File No.: 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 2049949)

Designated Speaker: Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following proposed traffic calming measures for the Shellmont area be forwarded to the area residents for comments and indication of support:

(a)

The installation of five pairs of speed humps and associated signage in the lanes where recent traffic speed and vehicle volume surveys indicated speeding vehicle activities;

(b)

The installation of speed limit signs (20 km/h) at the entrances to all lanes in the study area;

(c)

The installation of “No Parking Anytime in Lane” signs at the entrances to all lanes in the study area;

(d)

The installation of advance warning signs in the lanes to advise motorists of where “blind corners” are caused by fences; and

(e)

Trimming of foliage at locations in the study area as shown in the attached report where motorists’ sightline is restricted

(2)

That if majority residents’ support is received for the above proposed traffic calming measures, staff proceed with the implementation of the proposed traffic calming measures immediately.

(3)

That staff continue to ensure that the ultimate upgrading of existing substandard laneways such as traffic calming and widening of pavement be required as part of the site frontage improvements for the future re-development of single-family lots abutting arterial roads, including those in the Shellmont area, either through immediate construction or equivalent funding contribution by the developer.

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5.

APPLICATION BY SANDHILL DEVELOPMENT LTD. FOR AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE MCLENNAN SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN AND REZONING AT 7511 BRIDGE STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/139)

(RZ 04-276082 - Report:  December 8, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-7880, 7903, 7908, 8104, 8121, 7955) (REDMS No.2010864, 1615734)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig and Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7880, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by introducing a map amendment to permit a re-alignment in the proposed local roads between Ash and Bridge Streets, be abandoned;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7903, to amend "Comprehensive Development District (CD/140)", be abandoned;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7908, to rezone 7511 Bridge Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/140)", be abandoned;

(4)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8104 to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by introducing a map amendment to permit a realignment of Keefer Avenue between Ash Street and Armstrong Street, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That Bylaw No. 8104, 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 deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(6)

That Bylaw No. 8104, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(7)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8121 to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by introducing a map amendment to permit a new east-west local road between Bridge Street and Armstrong Street, be introduced and given first reading;

(8)

That Bylaw No. 8121, 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 deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(9)

That Bylaw No. 8121, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy 5043 on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(10)

That Bylaw No. 7955, to rezone 7511 Bridge Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/139)", be introduced and given first reading.

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6.

APPLICATION BY WELLFIT (CANADA) INVESTMENT CO. LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7660 AND 7680 ASH STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/139)

(RZ 06-331914 - Report:  December 8, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8105) (REDMS No. 2022485)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8105, for the rezoning of 7660 and 7680 Ash Street from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/139)", be introduced and given first reading.

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7.

APPLICATION BY LAKHBIR SINGH KHANGURA FOR REZONING AT 10020 SEACOTE ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1-0.6)

(RZ 06-352151 - Report:  November 20, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8171) (REDMS No. 2042752)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8171, for the rezoning of 10020 Seacote 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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APPLICATION BY SONYA KRAEMER FOR REZONING AT 7600 LANCING COURT FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA H (R1/H)

(RZ 06-351299 - Report:  November 22, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8174) (REDMS No. 2043154)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8174, for the rezoning of 7600 Lancing Court from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area H (R1/H)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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APPLICATION BY URBAN ERA BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 11520 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1-0.6)

(RZ 06-351245 - Report:  November 21, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8175) (REDMS No. 2042441)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8175, for the rezoning of 11520 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.

APPLICATION BY CHARAN SETHI FOR REZONING AT 10471 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1-0.6)

(RZ 06-350211 - Report:  November 23, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8176) (REDMS No. 2043328)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8176, for the rezoning of 10471 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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APPLICATION BY SOHAN DHA AND LUCKY SANGHA FOR REZONING AT 11631/11651 MONTEGO STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)

 (RZ  - 06-348076 Report: November 23, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8177) (REDMS No. 2038607)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8177, for the rezoning of 11631/11651 Montego Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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12.

APPLICATION BY MALKIAT BOWAL FOR REZONING AT 10671 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1-0.6)

(RZ 06-341608 - Report:  November 27, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8178) (REDMS No. 2046804)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8178, for the rezoning of 10671 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.

13.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(1)

Affordable Housing

(2)

City Centre Plan

(3)

Steveston Study

(4)

Official Community Plan/Liveable Region Strategic Plan Review

ADJOURNMENT