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MINUTES

PLN-7

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, March 5, 2013, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8995 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 5440 Hollybridge Way- (Hollybridge Project (Nominee) Ltd.- Inc. No. BC 0947509)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8995, RZ 09-506904) (REDMS No. 3795171)

PLN-15

See Page PLN-15 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Dena Kae Beno

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8995 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8995 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 the Rezoning Application 09-506904.

2.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8996 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Rental Units at Kiwanis Towers - 6251 Minoru Boulevard (Affordable Housing Special Development Circumstance) - Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8996; RZ 11-591685) (REDMS No. 3793706)

PLN-47

See Page PLN-47 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Dena Kae Beno

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8996 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8996 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 11-591685.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

3.

application by cotter architects inc. for rezoning at 3551 bayview street

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9001, RZ 12-615239) (REDMS No. 3709037)

PLN-75

See Page PLN-75 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9001 to:

(1)

amend the regulations specific for Affordable Housing Contributions related to the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) - Steveston Commercial” zone; and

(2)

create “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) – Steveston Commercial” and for the rezoning of 3531 Bayview Street from “Light Industrial (IL)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) – Steveston Commercial”

be introduced and given first reading.

4.

Proposed Amendments to the Light Industrial (IL) Zoning District and Application by Berane Construction Ltd. for Rezoning at 16360 River Road from Golf Course (GC) to Light Industrial (IL)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8998, RZ 10-523713) (REDMS No. 3791379)

PLN-115

See Page PLN-115 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 8998, to amend the “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district and to rezone 16360 River Road from “Golf Course (GC)” zoning district to the amended “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district, be introduced and given first reading.

5.

PROPOSED LONG-TERM STREETSCAPE VISIONS FOR BAYVIEW STREET AND CHATHAM STREET

(File Ref. No. 10-6360-01/2012) (REDMS No. 3719467 v5)

PLN-143

See Page PLN-143 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed long-term streetscape visions for Bayview Street and Chatham Street, as described in the staff report dated February 8, 2013 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed in principle for the purpose of carrying out public consultation; and

(2)

That staff report back on the outcome of the above public consultation regarding the proposed streetscape visions

6.

TANDEM PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS – REPORT BACK ON REFERRAL

(File Ref. No. 10-6455-01/2012) (REDMS No. 3466416 v12)

PLN-163

See Page PLN-163 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8993 (Townhouse Tandem Parking):

(a)

to permit a maximum of 75% tandem parking spaces in all standard and site specific townhouse zones (except those that already permit 100% tandem parking);

(b)

to require one tandem parking space to have a wider space if a townhouse is wider than 4.57 m (15 ft);

(c)

to require visitor parking for residential uses be identified by signage; and

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 8994 (Residential Visitor Parking Signage), to insert a new Development Permit Guideline regarding way finding signage to visitor parking spaces for multi-family residential uses, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 8994 (Residential Visitor Parking Signage), 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; and

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

(4)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 8994 (Residential Visitor Parking Signage), having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043 is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

7.

Amendments to the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy and Steveston Area Plan Amendment

(File Ref. No. 08-4200-03) (REDMS No. 3752676 v.2)

PLN-181

See Page PLN-181 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Terry Crowe & Barry Konkin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed Review Concept to amend the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy  as outlined in the staff report dated January 22, 2013 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, be endorsed in principle for the purpose of carrying out public consultation; and

(2)

That staff report back on the outcome of the above public consultation regarding the proposed Review Concept.

8.

City Centre Study To Explore the Implications of Increasing Building Height

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3799879)

PLN-199

See Page PLN-199 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council authorize staff, as a one-time exception, to receive a rezoning application, at 6560-6700 No. 3 Road, from Townline Homes and, as part of the review, analyze the potential implications and benefits of possibly increasing the maximum City Centre building height and density, as outlined in the report, dated February 13, 2013, by the General Manager, Planning and Development;

(2)

That, to avoid property owner, developer and public speculation regarding any actual increase in City Centre building height and density, staff not receive any other similar zoning or Development Permit applications beyond that indentified in Recommendation 1 above, until the Federal government and Council authorize any increase in City building height and density;

(3)

That to ensure co-ordination with the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR), City staff notify YVR and invite comments;

(4)

That City staff post a notice on the City’s Web site and notify the Urban Development Institute (UDI) to advise that property owners, developers and the general public, that they are:

(a)

to recognize that the above proposed approach is a one-time exception;

(b)

not to assume that there will be an increase in City Centre building height and density as, it is the Federal government who authorizes any increase in the height allowed by Vancouver Airport International Zoning Regulations and Council has not decided whether or not to amend the City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) to increase building height and density (beyond that currently identified in the CCAP) and

(c)

to assume that the full lift in land value associated with any future increase in building height or density (beyond that currently identified in the CCAP) will be directed to provide additional community benefits beyond those currently identified in the CCAP.

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT