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MINUTES

PLN-13

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

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, February 7, 2012, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

PLN-23

1.

APPLICATION BY HARPREET JOHAL FOR A REZONING AT 10131 BRIDGEPORT ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/D) TO COACH HOUSES (RCH)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8836, RZ 11-578325) (REDMS No. 3406432)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

(a)

Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5448 for the area bounded by Bridgeport Road on the south, River Drive on the north, Shell Road on the east and No. 4 Road on the west (Section 23-5-6), adopted by Council on September 16, 1991, be amended to permit:

(b)

Properties along Bridgeport Road between No. 4 Road and McKessock Avenue to rezone and subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Compact Single Detached (RC2) or Coach Houses (RCH) provided there is lane access (as shown on Attachment 3 to the report dated November 15, 2011 from the Director of Development); and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8836, for the rezoning of 10131 Bridgeport Road from "Single Detached (RS1/D)" to "Coach Houses (RCH)", be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-47

2.

APPLICATION BY RUMI MISTRY FOR REZONING AT 10380 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8850, RZ 11-591646) (REDMS No. 3418237)

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No.8850, for the rezoning of 10380 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-63

3.

APPLICATION BY RANJIT POONI FOR REZONING AT 9271 FRANCIS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/C) TO COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8851, RZ 11-581922) (REDMS No. 3420594)

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No.8851, for the rezoning of 9271 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/C)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-77

4.

APPLICATION BY 0754999 BC LTD. FOR REZONING AT 8800, 8820, 8840, 8880, 8900, 8920, 8940 AND 8960 PATTERSON ROAD AND 3240, 3260, 3280, 3320 AND 3340 SEXSMITH ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO HIGH RISE APARTMENT AND ARTIST RESIDENTIAL TENANCY STUDIO UNITS (ZHR10) – CAPSTAN VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8837/8838/8839/8840, RZ 06-349722) (REDMS No. 3433683)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8837, to amend the Richmond Official Community Plan, Schedule 2.10 (City Centre), to facilitate the implementation of a funding strategy for the construction of the future Capstan Canada Line station, by:

(a)

Inserting in Section 4.0, density bonus policy applicable to developments that voluntarily contribute funds towards the construction of the Capstan Canada Line station and provide additional park, together with a definition for Capstan Station Bonus in Appendix 1;

(b)

Inserting the Overlay Boundary – Capstan Station Bonus Map (2031) and inserting the Capstan Station Bonus Map boundary in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Capstan Village (2031), and reference maps throughout the Plan; and

(c)

Making related Plan amendments providing for rezoning to proceed in Capstan Village on the basis of the Capstan Station Bonus density bonus policy;

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8838, to amend the Richmond Official Community Plan, as amended by Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8837, to facilitate the construction of multiple-family residential and related uses on the subject site, by:

(a)

In Schedule 1, amending the existing land use designation in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map) to relocate “Public and Open Space Use” in respect to the subject site; and

(b)

In Schedule 2.10 (City Centre), amending the existing land use designation in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Capstan Village (2031), and reference maps throughout the Plan to relocate park within the block bounded by Sexsmith Road, Sea Island Way, Garden City Road, and Capstan Way and designate the subject site as “Institution”, together with related minor map and text amendments;

be introduced and given first reading.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8837 and Bylaw No. 8838, having been considered in conjunction with:      

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

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

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

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8837 and Bylaw No. 8838, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the:

(a)

Vancouver International Airport Authority; and

(b)

Board of Education, School District No. 38 (Richmond);

(5)

That Bylaw No. 8839, to amend the Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, to facilitate the implementation of a funding strategy for the construction of the future Capstan Canada Line station, by:

(a)

Inserting Section 5.19, Capstan Station Specific Use Regulations, in respect to developer contributions to the Capstan station reserve, and related text amendments; and

(b)

Inserting “RCL4” and “RCL5” in the “Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL)” zone to provide for a density bonus that would be used for rezoning applications in the Capstan Station Bonus Map area designated by the City Centre Area Plan to achieve City objectives in respect to the Capstan Canada Line station;

be introduced and given first reading.

(6)

That Bylaw No. 8840, to amend the Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8839, to create “High Rise Apartment and Artist Residential Tenancy Studio Units (ZHR10) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” and for the rezoning of 8800, 8820, 8840, 8880, 8900, 8920, 8940, and 8960 Patterson Road and 3240, 3260, 3280, 3320, and 3340 Sexsmith Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “High Rise Apartment and Artist Residential Tenancy Studio Units (ZHR10) – Capstan Village (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-185

5.

APPLICATION BY PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL (RICHMOND) PLAZA INC. FOR REZONING AT 3391 AND 3411 SEXSMITH ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)”, TOGETHER WITH A PORTION OF UNOPENED CITY LANE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CAPSTAN WAY BETWEEN SEXSMITH ROAD AND NO. 3 ROAD, TO “RESIDENTIAL/LIMITED COMMERCIAL (RCL4)”

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8841/8842 RZ No. 10-544729 No.3414179)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8841, to amend the Richmond Official Community Plan, as amended by Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8837, to facilitate the construction of multiple-family residential and related uses on the subject site, by:

(a)

In Schedule 1, amending the existing land use designation in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map) to relocate “Public and Open Space Use” in the area bounded by Capstan Way, No. 3 Road, Sea Island Way, and Sexsmith Road; and

(b)

In Schedule 2.10 (City Centre), amending the existing land use designation in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Capstan Village (2031), and reference maps throughout the Plan to relocate areas designated for park and road purposes within the block bounded by Capstan Way, No. 3 Road, Sea Island Way, and Sexsmith Road, together with related minor map and text amendments;

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8841, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(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. 8841, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the:

(a)

Vancouver International Airport Authority; and

(b)

Board of Education, School District No. 38 (Richmond);

for comment on or before Public Hearing on February 20, 2012 on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8841.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8842, to rezone 3391 and 3411 Sexsmith Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)”, together with a portion of unopened City lane on the north side of Capstan Way between Sexsmith Road and No. 3 Road, to “Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL4)”, as amended by Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8839, be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-247

6.

APPLICATION BY ORIS DEVELOPMENT (KAWAKI) CORP. FOR AN OCP AMENDMENT TO LONDON/PRINCESS SUB AREA PLAN AND FOR REZONING AT 6160 LONDON ROAD AND 13100, 13120, 13140, 13160 AND 13200 NO. 2 ROAD FROM "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL)” TO “COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE (ZMU20) – LONDON LANDING (STEVESTON)” AND “SCHOOL & INSTITUTIONAL (SI)”

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8817/8818, RZ 09-466062) (REDMS No. 3448508)

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8817, to redesignate 13100, 13120 and 3140 No. 2 Road from “Use to be Determined” and “Public Open Space” to “Mixed-Use”, and to redesignate the southern portion of 6160 London Road from “Mixed-Use” to “Public Open Space” in the London/Princess Land Use Map in Schedule 2.4 of the Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading; 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8817, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(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. 8817, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation;

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8818, to create “Commercial/Mixed-Use (ZMU20) – London Landing (Steveston)” and for the rezoning of 13100, 13120 and 13140 No. 2 Road and the northern portion of 6160 London Road, from "Light Industrial (IL)” to“Commercial/Mixed Use (ZMU20) – London Landing (Steveston)”, and for the rezoning of 13160, 13200 No. 2 Road and southern portion of 6160 London Road from "Light Industrial (IL)” to “School & Institutional (SI)” be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That staff be directed to take the required steps to redesignate that portion of FREMP Management Unit II-29 approximately between the western property boundary of 6240 Dyke Road and the western boundary of No. 2 Road within the FREMP-Richmond Area Designation Agreement from "Icw" (Industrial-Conservation-Water Oriented Residential/Commercial) to "Rcw"(Recreation/Park-Conservation-Water Oriented Residential/Commercial); and.

(6)

That the net funds from the land transactions be transferred to an account which would be specifically intended for Arts, Culture and Heritage capital purposes. 

PLN-311

7.

FARM BASED WINERIES – POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR ZONING REGULATION

(File Ref. No. 08-4040-01; 12-8060-20-8860) (REDMS No. 3434333)

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8860, to amend the definition of “farm-based winery” and to include specific use regulations limiting their size, be introduced and given first reading.

PLN-321

8.

APPLICATION BY SANFORD DESIGN GROUP FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE NON FARM USE AT 16880 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY (LULU ISLAND WINERY)

(File Ref. No.; AG 11-579881) (REDMS No. 3434363)

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

authorization for Sanford Design Group, on behalf of Lulu Island Winery, to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for a non-farm use for the purposes of developing a food and beverage service lounge as an accessory use to the existing farm-based winery facility at 16880 Westminster Highway be granted;

(2)

Richmond City Council recommend to the Agricultural Land Commission for the registration of a legal agreement on title that prohibits use of the proposed accessory food and beverage service lounge and existing farm-based winery facility as a banquet hall or stand-alone event hosting venue as part of the Agricultural Land Commission’s review of the non-farm use application; and

(3)

Lulu Island Winery undertake consultation with neighbouring properties regarding the food and beverage service lounge proposal and the findings be reported out to Richmond City Council prior to advancing the non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission.

PLN-337

9.

TRUCK PARKING ON PROPERTIES ON RIVER ROAD EAST OF NO. 6 ROAD

(File Ref. No. 08-4040-01) (REDMS No. 3434401)

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the “Interim Truck Parking Action Plan” (Interim Action Plan), as amended by Council in February 2008, be continued until the end of 2012 to allow for consideration of further rezoning applications for commercial vehicle parking and storage within the plan area in the 16000 Block of River Road;

(2)

a daily traffic count be undertaken over two (2) one-week periods on No. 7 Road (between Bridgeport Road and River Road) and on River Road (East of Nelson Road) in 2012 either by the City or by future applicants’ consultants, to the satisfaction of City staff, as part of rezoning applications that facilitate commercial vehicle parking and storage within the Plan Area;

(3)

staff report back to Planning Committee with an update on such daily traffic count trends by the end of 2012 to consider the option of amending the Interim Action Plan to allow only commercial outdoor storage and not commercial vehicle parking in the short term, depending upon the City’s review of traffic counts in 2012; and

(4)

the existing 1999 OCP “Business and Industry” designation and policies allowing for a range of long-term intensive industrial uses for the 16000 block of River Road as well as the agri-industrial uses set out in the Long-Term Action Plan be considered for inclusion in the proposed, updated OCP.

PLN-353

10.

HAMILTON AREA PLAN – COMMITTEE UPDATE #1 – CLARIFIED TERMS OF REFERENCE, WORK PLAN AND TIMELINE

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3438210)

Designated Speakers:  Terry Crowe and Mark McMullen

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report dated January 4, 2012 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, entitled: “Hamilton Area Plan – Committee Update #1 – Clarified Terms of Reference, Work Plan and Timeline” be approved to guide the Hamilton Area Plan Update process.

PLN-375

11.

REVIEW OF THE NO. 5 ROAD BACKLANDS POLICY

(File Ref. No. 08-4050-10) (REDMS No. 3419274)

Designated Speakers: Terry Crowe and Holger Burke

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed Terms of Reference and Work Program for the Review of the No. 5 Road Backlands Policy (Attachment 1) be approved.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

PLN-389

12.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE2011 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2012 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3433597)

Designated Speaker:  Lesley Sherlock

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the General Manager of Community Services’ report dated December 16, 2011, entitled “Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Program”, the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee’s 2011 Work Program be approved.

PLN-437

13.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2011 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2012 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. ) (REDMS No. 3428025)

Designated Speaker:  Lesley Sherlock

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the General Manager of Community Services’ report dated December 13, 2011,  “Child Care Development Advisory Committee: 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Program”, the Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2012 Work Program be approved.

PLN-449

14.

RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2011 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2012 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3430457)

Designated Speaker:  Lesley Sherlock

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the General Manager of Community Services report dated December 13, 2011,  “Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Program”, the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee’s 2012 Work Program be approved.

PLN-467

15.

2011 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2012 WORK PROGRAM:   RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3418924)

Designated Speaker:  Alan Hill

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the General Manager, Community Services report dated January 3, 2012 entitled “2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Program: Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee”, the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Program (Attachment 1) be approved.

16.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT