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MINUTES

PLN-9

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Wednesday, July 4, 2012, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

PROVINCIAL OFFICE OF THE SENIORS ADVOCATE

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 3553326)

PLN-13

See Page PLN-13 for full report

Designated Speaker: Lesley Sherlock

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

The following resolution regarding the Office of the Seniors Advocate, as attached to the report “Provincial Office of the Seniors Advocate” dated June 13, 2012 from the General Manager of Community Services, be forwarded to UBCM for consideration at the 2012 UBCM Convention:

WHEREAS the BC Ombudsperson released “The Best of Care: Getting it Right for Seniors (Part 2)” with 176 recommendations to improve home and community care, home support, assisted living and residential care services for seniors;

AND WHEREAS the Province released “Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan” in response, including the commitment to establish an Office of the Seniors Advocate;

AND WHEREAS the Province conducted public consultations in June and July 2012 to help shape the role and functions of this Office;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM request that the provincial government ensure that the Office of the Seniors Advocate will, to sufficiently address the BC Ombudsperson’s recommendations:

(a)

be independent and fully resourced;

(b)

focus on home and community care, as well as health promotion services;

(c)

provide proactive, systemic advocacy;

(d)

prepare and enforce procedures regarding seniors’ care facility complaints, inspections and reporting;

(e)

be accessible and responsive to BC’s diverse and growing seniors population; and

(f)

support local and provincial seniors’ organisations.

(2)

A letter be sent to the Premier, with copies to the appropriate Minister and Richmond MLAs, regarding proposed roles and functions of the Office of the Seniors Advocate.

2.

PROJECT SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED KIWANIS TOWERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 6251 MINORU BOULEVARD 

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8915/8916) (REDMS No. 3487847)

PLN-27

See Page PLN-27 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Dena Kae Beno

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the recommendations in the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager, Community Services, to provide financial support by the City to Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society for the proposed Kiwanis Towers affordable housing project at 6251 Minoru Boulevard, be endorsed, subject to the following conditions being satisfied:

(a)

Richmond Rezoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8914 (RZ 11-591685) being adopted; and

(b)

Confirmation from the Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society that the required funding and/or financing has been secured.

(2)

That the Kiwanis Towers development be approved as a special development circumstance, meeting the Affordable Housing Strategy and other City policy requirements, as outlined in the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager, Community Services, titled “Project Specific Financial and Policy Considerations for the Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard.

(3)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8915 to amend the City Centre Area Plan (dated September 14, 2009), as set out in the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager of Community Services, entitled “Project Specific Financial and Policy Considerations for the Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard”, be introduced and given first reading.   

(4)

The Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8916 to amend the West Cambie Area Plan (dated July 24, 2006), as set out in the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager of Community Services, entitled “Project Specific Financial and Policy Considerations for the Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard”, be introduced and given first reading.   

(5)

That Bylaws No. 8915 and No. 8916, 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;

are 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. 8915 and No. 8916, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(7)

That amendments to the Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy (dated May 9, 2007), as set out in Attachment 3 of the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager of Community Services, entitled “Project Specific Financial and Policy Considerations for the Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard”, be approved as Addendum No. 4 to the Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy.   

(8)

That staff work with the Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society applicant team to assist in the development of a tenant management plan to address: operation and tenant management, resident amenity planning, and community networking and partnership opportunities for the delivery of housing and resident programming.

(9)

That $5,452,672 be allocated to Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development from the existing City Wide Affordable Housing projects.  

(10)

That staff bring forward reports to Council to request funds for the Kiwanis project as part of the Capital Budget process or through a special report, if required

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

3.

APPLICATION BY POLYGON CARRERA HOMES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 6251 MINORU BOULEVARD FROM SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL USE (SI) TO HIGH RISE APARTMENT (ZHR11) BRIGHOUSE VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE).

TERMINATION OF HOUSING AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 8677 (MAYFAIR PLACE) AND BYLAW NO. 8687 (CAMBRIDGE PARK) AND TERMINATION OF ASSOCIATED HOUSING AGREEMENTS.

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS INITIATED BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO REMOVE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 9399 (ODLIN ROAD (MAYFAIR PLACE), 9500 ODLIN ROAD (CAMBRIDGE PARK) AND 9566 TOMICKI AVENUE (FISHER GATE / WISHING TREE).

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8677/8687, RZ 11-591685, ZT 12-605555 & 12-605556 & 12-605577, HX 12-605913, & 12-60592; REDMS No. 3476878)

PLN-55

See Page PLN-55 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8910, to repeal the existing map designations in Sub-Area B.2 in Section 3.0 of Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan, Development Permit Guidelines), of the Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 for 6111 – 6651 Minoru Boulevard and by designating those areas "Mixed Use – High-Rise Residential , Commercial & Mixed Use", be introduced and given first reading. 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8910, 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. 8910, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Termination of Housing Agreements (Mayfair Place and Cambridge Park) Bylaw No. 8911 be introduced and given first reading to permit the City to authorize the termination of Housing Agreements entered into pursuant to Bylaw No. 8677 (Mayfair Place) and Bylaw No. 8687 (Cambridge Park).

(5)

That Richmond Zoning 8500 Amendment Bylaw No. 8912, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie) Zone to increase the allowable F.A.R. for 9500 Odlin Road (Cambridge Park) and 9399 Odlin Road (Mayfair Place) to a maximum of 1.7 be introduced and given first reading.

(6)

That Richmond Zoning 8500 Amendment Bylaw No. 8913, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the Town Housing (ZT67) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie) Zone to increase the allowable F.A.R. for 9566 Tomicki Avenue (Fisher Gate) to a maximum of 0.75 be introduced and given first reading.

(7)

That the payment to the City for the termination and discharge of the Housing Agreements entered into pursuant to Bylaw No. 8677 (Mayfair Place) and Bylaw No. 8687 (Cambridge Park) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812.

(8)

That Richmond Zoning 8500 Amendment Bylaw No. 8914, to amend the Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 to create “High Rise Apartment (ZHR11) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” and for the rezoning of 6251 Minoru Boulevard from "School and Institutional Use (SI)" to "High Rise Apartment (ZHR11) Brighouse Village (City Centre)", be introduced and given first reading.

(9)

That the affordable housing contribution for the rezoning of 6251 Minoru Boulevard (RZ 11-591685) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812.

4.

APPLICATION BY MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8751 COOK ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL1) TO HIGH DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTH3)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8917, RZ 04-265950) (REDMS No. 3428667)

PLN-179

See Page PLN-179 for full report

Designated Speaker: Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8917, for the rezoning of 8751 Cook Road from “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH3)”, be introduced and given first reading.

5.

APPLICATION BY PENTA BUILDERS GROUP FOR A HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT AT3531 BAYVIEW STREET

(File Ref. No. HA 12-610486) (REDMS No. 3531833)

PLN-199

See Page PLN-199 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Brian J. Jackson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize the demolition of structures and associated infrastructure at 3531 Bayview Street, on a site zoned Light Industrial (IL), including:

(a)

the demolition and removal of the building;

(b)

the excavation and removal of associated infrastructure;

(c)

the temporary storage of existing concrete as milled granular fill adjacent to and even in height with the raised area along the Bayview Street edge of the property.  The fill will be re-used in future redevelopment;

(d)

the securing of the site; and

(e)

the installation of new fencing (if needed) with a landscape buffer.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT