April 17, 2012 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 |
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Anderson Room Richmond City Hall |
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Present: |
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Acting Chair Councillor Chak Au Mayor Malcolm Brodie |
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Absent: |
Councillor Bill McNulty Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Harold Steves |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Linda McPhail |
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Call to Order: |
The Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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The Acting Chair stated that Item 6 – “Application By Townline Construction Inc., For A Temporary Commercial Use Permit At 9020 Bridgeport Road” has been withdrawn at the request of the applicant. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Item No. 6 – Application By Townline Construction Inc., For A Temporary Commercial Use Permit At 9020 Bridgeport Road be deleted from the Planning Committee agenda. |
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CARRIED |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20 12-8060-20-8889) (REDMS No. 3498880) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 8889 proposing amendments to Section 2.10 of the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 7100), to include the endorsed City Centre Public Art Plan, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8886, RZ 12-596719) (REDMS No. 3479168) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw 8886, for the rezoning of 7091 and 7111 Bridge Street from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8890, RZ 11-586782) (REDMS No. 3497834) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 8890, for the rezoning of 6471, 6491 and 6511 No. 2 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8891, ZT 11-593771) (REDMS No. 3499608) |
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Brian J. Jackson, Director of Development, provided background information. |
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In reply to a query from Committee, Mr. Jackson stated that the proposed text amendments (i) maintain the existing 20 metres maximum height; (ii) maintain existing Floor Area Ratio of 1.43 FAR for the entire project; and (iii) add a provision to establish maximum floor areas for commercial use at 9,000 square metres. Mr. Jackson stated that the proposed amendments provide greater design flexibility. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 8891, to amend the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – The Gardens (Shellmont)” zoning district, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8884, RZ 11-585209) (REDMS No. 3498893 v. 5) |
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Mr. Jackson provided background information and stated that the proposed project consists of a 660-unit development in four, six-storey wood frame buildings. He commented on the various proposed road improvements, noting that the area will see significant urbanization. |
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Mr. Jackson highlighted that the Applicant has met all the conditions of the City Centre Area Plan, in addition to provisions of the Affordable Housing Strategy and Public Art Program. Also, the Applicant has agreed to commit to connecting to the proposed City Centre District Energy Utility. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 8884, which makes minor amendments to the RAH2 zone specific to 7731 and 7771 Alderbridge Way and rezones these subject properties from “Industrial Retail (IR1)” to the amended “High Density Low Rise Apartments (RAH2)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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APPLICATION BY TOWNLINE CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT AT 9020 BRIDGEPORT ROAD (File Ref. No. TU 12-603672) (REDMS No. 3497591) |
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Please see Page 1 for action on this matter. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:09 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. |
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Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt Acting Chair |
Hanieh Berg Committee Clerk |