July 8, 2014 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-3

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, July 22, 2014, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

1.

Application by Balandra Development Inc. for Rezoning at 8600 and 8620          No. 2 Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009146; RZ 13-644887) (REDMS No. 4227183)

PLN-48

See Page PLN-48 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9146, for the rezoning of 8600 and 8620 No. 2 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

2.

A Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment  To Increase Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009147) (REDMS No. 4259204)

PLN-82

See Page PLN-82 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig and Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147, to add land use policies in Official Community Plan (OCP) Chapter 12.4.2, to establish energy efficiency policies for townhouse developments in the City, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147, having been considered 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 found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

3.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT