October 8, 2013 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8862 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 9500 Cambie Road (0890784 BC Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8862) (REDMS No. 3967284)

PLN-30

See Page PLN-30 for full report

Designated Speaker:  John Foster

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (9500 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 8862 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8862 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 as a condition of Rezoning Application No. 10-557519.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

2.

Application by First Richmond North Shopping Centres Ltd. for Rezoning at 4660,4680,4700, 4720, 4740 Garden City Road and 9040, 9060, 9080, 9180, 9200, 9260, 9280, 9320, 9340, 9360, 9400, 9420, 9440, 9480, 9500 Alexandra Road from "Single Detached ((RS1/F)" to "Neighbourhood Commercial (ZC32) - West Cambie Area" and "School & Institutional (SI)"
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8864/8865/8973, RZ 10-528877) (REDMS No. 3979427 v.6)

PLN-51

See Page PLN-51 for memorandum from the Director, Development

PLN-139

See Page PLN-139 for memorandum from Director, Transportation

PLN-145

See Page PLN-145 for memorandum from Manager, Real Estate Services

PLN-149

See Page PLN-149 for memorandum from Manager, Policy Planning

PLN-152

See Page PLN-152 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 8865, to amend the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map in Schedule 2.11.A of West Cambie Area Plan (WCAP) as shown on the proposed amendment plan to:

(a)

reduce the minimum density permitted from 1.25 to 0.60 FAR in Mixed Use Area A;

(b)

adjust the proposed alignment of May Drive within the development lands; and

(c)

reduce the “Park” designation over portions of 9440, 9480 and 9500 Alexandra Road;

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 8973, to amend Attachment 2 to Schedule 1 of the Official Community Plan “2041 OCP ESA Map” to eliminate the Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) designation for 9440, 9480 and 9500 Alexandra Road, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 Amendment Bylaw 8865 and Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 8973, 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;

(4)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 Amendment Bylaw 8865 and OCP Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 8973 having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8864 to create the "Neighbourhood Commercial (ZC32) – West Cambie Area" zone and rezone 4660, 4680, 4700, 4720, 4740 Garden City Road and 9040, 9060, 9080, 9180, 9200, 9260, 9280, 9320, 9340, 9360, 9400, 9420, 9440, 9480 and 9500 Alexandra Road from "Single Detached (RS1/F)" to "Neighbourhood Commercial (ZC32) – West Cambie Area" and "School & Institutional (SI)", be introduced and given first reading.

3.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT