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MINUTES

PLN-1

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, March 8, 2011, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

PLN-7

1.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2011 WORK PROGRAM: RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(File Ref. No.:  01-0100-20-RIAD1-01) (REDMS No. 3086659v2)

Designated Speaker:  Alan Hill

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2011 Work Program be endorsed, as outlined in the staff report dated January 26, 2011 from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Program: Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee”.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

PLN-21

2.

RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2011 WORK PLAN

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 3142978)

Designated Speaker: Terence Brunette

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2011 Work Plan be endorsed, as outlined in the staff report dated February 9, 2011 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, entitled “Richmond Heritage Commission 2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Plan”.

PLN-31

3.

2010 TREE PROTECTION BYLAW PROGRAM ACTIVITY UPDATE

(File Ref. No.:  10-6550-01) (REDMS No. 3132361)

Designated Speaker: Gavin Woo

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report dated February 8, 2011 entitled “ 2010 Tree Protection Bylaw Program Activity Update” from the Acting Director of Building Approvals be received for information.

PLN-35

4.

APPLICATION BY BALBIR BIRING FOR REZONING AT 8520 FRANCIS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSE (RCH)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8669, RZ 010537869) (REDMS No. 3048818)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8669, for the rezoning of 8520 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach House (RCH)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

PLN-51

5.

APPLICATION BY WESTMARK DEVELOPMENTS (WOODWARDS POINTE) LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9900 NO. 2 ROAD, 6011, 6031, 6051 AND 6071 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTM3)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8676, RZ 09-489238) (REDMS No. 3058671)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8676, for the rezoning of 9900 No. 2 Road, 6011, 6031, 6051 and 6071 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

PLN-73

6.

APPLICATION BY STEVE DHANDA FOR REZONING AT 11880 RAILWAY AVENUE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/C)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8671, RZ 10-538153) (REDMS No. 3049507)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8671, for the rezoning of 11880 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

PLN-89

7.

APPLICATION BY PAUL GOODWIN (GBL ARCHITECTS) FOR THE REZONING OF 9388 ODLIN ROAD (FORMERLY 9340, 9360 AND 9400 ODLIN ROAD) FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)” TO “LOW RISE APARTMENT (ZLR24) – ALEXANDRA NEIGHBOURHOOD (WEST CAMBIE) TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 245-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX OVER ONE LEVEL OF PARKING

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8715/8716, RZ 09-453123) (REDMS No. 3145869)

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8715 to add “Section 8.4.5 - Alexandra District Energy Unit” to Section 8.4 of the West Cambie Area Plan (Schedule 2.11A) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, be introduced and given First Reading;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8715, having been considered in conjunction with:

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

the Metro 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)

Bylaw No. 8715, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

Bylaw No. 8716, for a zoning text amendment to insert a new subsection to the Permitted Density Section of the “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zoning district and to rezone 9388 Odlin Road (formerly 9340, 9360 and 9400 Odlin Road) from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

PLN-166

8.

APPLICATION BY VIRDI PACIFIC HOLDINGS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 16540 RIVER ROAD FROM AGRICULTURE (AG1) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-40-8648/8725, RZ 10-524476) (REDMS No. 3143080)

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 8648 for 16540 River Road be abandoned;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8725, to amend the “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district and to rezone  16540 River Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Light Industrial (IL)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(3)

the Public Hearing notification area be expanded to include all properties along River Road between No. 7 Road to the west and halfway between Nelson Road/ No. 9 Road to the east.

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT