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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-7

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

PLN-13

1.

HOUSING AGREEMENT (ORIS DEVELOPMENTS (RIVER DRIVE) CORP.) BYLAW NO. 8815- TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS LOCATED IN 1880 NO. 4 ROAD AND 10071, 10091, 10111, 10131, 10151, 10311 RIVER DRIVE.

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8815) (REDMS No. 3352614)

Designated Speaker: Dena Kae Beno

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8815 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8815 has been adopted, to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of s. 905 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by Rezoning Application No. 07-380169.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

PLN-35

2.

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD. has applied to the City of Richmond for permission to amend the McLennan South Sub-Area Plan Circulation Map and to rezone 7691, 7711 and 7731 Bridge Street from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” in order to develop a 34 unit townhouse development.

(File Ref. 8060-20-8803/8804, RZ 11-563568) (REDMS No. 3216547)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson  

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 Amendment Bylaw No. 8803 proposing to repeal the Circulation Map of Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) and replacing it with “Schedule A attached to and forming part of Bylaw 8803”, to change the road type of Keefer Avenue between Armstrong Street and Bridge Street from “Local” to “Trail/Walkway” be introduced and given First Reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8803, 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;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8803 having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8804 to rezone 7691, 7711 and 7731 Bridge Street from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-59

3.

APPLICATION BY AJIT THALIWAL FOR REZONING AT 11531 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)

(File Ref. No. 8060-20-8806, RZ 11-585249) (REDMS No. 3309083)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No.8806, for the rezoning of 11531 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-69

4.

APPLICATION BY PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC. FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO LOW RISE APARTMENT (ZLR14) – RIVERPORT TO PERMIT A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT WITH DEDICATED RENTAL APARTMENT HOUSING AND SHARED PARKING AT 14000 AND 14088 RIVERPORT WAY

(File Ref. No. ZT 11-565675, 12-8060-20-8811)(REDMS No. 3315841)

Designated Speaker: Brian Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8811, for a zoning text amendment to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR14) - Riverport” to permit a medium density mid-rise mixed-use development with market rental apartment housing, commercial and community amenity space, be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-111

5.

2041 OCP UPDATE: THIRD ROUND PUBLIC CONSULTATION FINDINGS

(File Ref. No.)(REDMS No. 3306517)

Designated Speaker: Terry Crowe and June Christy

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following form the basis for the preparation of the 2041 OCP Update:

(a)

for Burkeville, allow granny flats and coach houses on a site by site rezoning basis;

(b)

for Edgemere, allow granny flats and coach houses on a site by site rezoning basis on lots backed by a lane; and

(c)

for Richmond Gardens and elsewhere, do not allow granny flats or coach houses (except where currently allowed under the Arterial Road Policy);

(2)

That form and character guidelines for granny flats and coach houses be prepared for the 2041 OCP Update; and

(3)

That the 2041 OCP Update provide for a review of coach houses and granny flats in Burkeville and Edgemere in two years from adoption of the 2041 OCP Update.

PLN-233

6.

TANDEM VEHICLE PARKING IN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS

(File Ref. No. 10-6455-00)(REDMS No. 3256854)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson and Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff be directed to consult with stakeholders, including Urban Development Institute, Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association, and other small townhouse builders not part of the UDI and GVHBA, on the following parking-related topics specific to multi-family residential developments:

(a)

impacts of regulating the extent of tandem parking provided;

(b)

minimum dimensions of parking stalls; and

(c)

measures to better define visibility of visitor parking; and

(2)

That staff report back as soon as possible on the results of the consultation and any proposed measures to address identified concerns.

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

PLN-261

IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED REMOVING PILINGS AT THE COMPANY’S LEASED WATERLOTS AT 3880 BAYVIEW STREET – Staff Memo

(REDMS No. 3351759)

ADJOURNMENT