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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-7

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, May 7, 2013, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

1.

Appointment of Local Gas Safety Managers and Gas Safety Officers

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3793122)

PLN-11

See Page PLN-11 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Gavin Woo

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That pursuant to Section 12 of the Safety Standards Act, the following appointment be made:

(a)

Phil Wynne – Local Gas Safety Manager;

(2)

That pursuant to Section 11 of the Safety Standards Act, the following appointments be made:

(a)

Paul Saggers – Gas Safety Officer;

(b)

Tony Burns – Gas Safety Officer;

(c)

John Melnychuk – Gas Safety Officer;

(d)

Jacek Redlinski – Gas Safety Officer;

(e)

Peter Phi – Gas Safety Officer;

(f)

Brendan Ryle – Gas Safety Officer;

(g)

Paul Friess – Gas Safety Officer;

(h)

Bengt Andersson – Gas Safety Officer;

(i)

Craig James – Gas Safety Officer; and

(j)

Rob Gillon – Gas Safety Officer.

2.

Application by Man-Chui Leung and Nora Leung for Rezoning at 7460 Ash Street from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)”

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8907, RZ 11-586861) (REDMS No. 3487888)

PLN-14

See Page PLN-14 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 8907, for the rezoning of 7460 Ash Street from "Single Detached (RS1/F)" to "Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)", be introduced and given first reading.

3.

Application by Balandra Development Inc. for Rezoning at 5131 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/C)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9008, RZ 13-627573) (REDMS No. 3813882)

PLN-31

See Page PLN-31 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 9008, for the rezoning of 5131 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading.

4.

Application by Gurmej Bains for Rezoning at 3311 Garden City Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9009, RZ 13-628402) (REDMS No. 3814446)

PLN-44

See Page PLN-44 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 9009, for the rezoning of 3311 Garden City Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

5.

Application for Rezoning at 9720, 9740 and 9760 Alberta Road from "Single Detached (RS1/F)" to "Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)"

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9014, RZ 12-615601) (REDMS No. 3813333 v.2)

PLN-58

See Page PLN-58 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 9014 for the rezoning of 9720, 9740 and 9760 Alberta Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”, be introduced and given first reading.

6.

APPLICATION BY 664525 B.C. LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7400, 7420 AND 7440 RAILWAY AVENUE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL4)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9015, RZ 12-619835) (REDMS No. 3822135)

PLN-80

See Page PLN-80 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 9015, for the rezoning of 7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

7.

Application by Polygon Development 269 Ltd for Rezoning at 9311, 9331, 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alexandra Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” and 9393 Alexandra Road from “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU16) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR25) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9016/9021/9017/9022/8539, RZ 12-598503) (REDMS No. 3824008 v.5)

PLN-130

See Page PLN-130 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 9016, to amend the City of Richmond 2041 Land Use Map (Schedule 1) to redesignate 9311, 9331 and the western half of 9393 Alexandra Road from “Mixed Use” to “Apartment Residential” be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 Amendment Bylaw 9021, to repeal the existing Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map of Schedule 2.11A (West Cambie Area Plan) with “Schedule A attached to and forming part of Bylaw 9021” and amending certain maps and text within the Area Plan, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Bylaws 9016 and 9021, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial 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) of the Local Government Act;

(4)

That Bylaws 9016 and 9021 having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby deemed not to require further consultation;

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9017, to create “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR25) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, and the rezoning of 9311, 9331, 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alexandra Road from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” and 9393 Alexandra Road from “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU16) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR25) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given first reading;

(6)

That the affordable housing contribution for the rezoning of 9311, 9331, 9393, 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alexandra Road (RZ 12-598503) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812; and

(7)

That Termination of Housing Agreement at 9393 Alexandra Road (formerly 9371 and 9411 Alexandra Road) Bylaw 9022, to permit the City to terminate a Housing Agreement entered into pursuant to Bylaw 8539, be introduced and given first reading.

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT