December 16, 2014 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, January 6, 2015, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee and Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee Report regarding Settlement Services Funding Changes
(File Ref. No. 07-3000-00) (REDMS No. 4444296)

PLN-21

See Page PLN-21 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Lesley Sherlock

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Provincial Government be requested to continue funding the provision of settlement services to immigrant categories no longer eligible for CIC funding as of April 2015;

(2)

That the Federal Government be requested to adopt a funding formula reflective of and responsive to community need, and enter into stable funding arrangements with community service providers; and

(3)

That the staff report titled Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee and Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee Report regarding Settlement Services Funding Changes, dated November 26, 2014, from the General Manager, Community Services, be distributed to Provincial and Federal Ministers responsible, Richmond MPs and MLAs, Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Richmond School Board.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

2.

Application by Sandhill Homes Ltd. for Rezoning at 6500 Granville Avenue from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009186; RZ 14-668415) (REDMS No. 4382060)

PLN-33

See Page PLN-33 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9186, for the rezoning of 6500 Granville Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

3.

Application by Jhujar Construction Ltd. for Rezoning at 3920 Lockhart Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 23-8060-20-009184; RZ 14-667490) (REDMS No. 4435194)

PLN-50

See Page PLN-50 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9184, for the rezoning of 3920 Lockhart Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

4.

Application by Polygon Development 273 Ltd. for Rezoning on a portion of 10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road from School & Institutional Use (SI) to Town Housing (ZT72) – London / Steveston (No. 2 Road)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009155/009156; RZ 13-649524) (REDMS No. 4453737 v.3)

PLN-65

See Page PLN-65 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9156, to re-designate 10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road from “School” to "Neighbourhood Residential” and “Park” in the 2041 Land Use Map be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9156, 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 found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 9156, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation in accordance with Section 879(2)(b) of the Local Government Act; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9155, to create the "Town Housing (ZT72) – London / Steveston (No. 2 Road)” zone, and to rezone a portion of 10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road from "School & Institutional Use (SI)" to "Town Housing (ZT72) - London / Steveston (No. 2 Road)" be introduced and given first reading.

5.

Application by Yamamoto Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 9611, 9631 and 9651 Blundell Road from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Town Housing (ZT60) – North McLennan (City Centre)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009200; RZ 13-647246) (REDMS No. 4389266 v.2)

PLN-226

See Page PLN-226 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9200, for the rezoning of 9611, 9631 and 9651 Blundell Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT60) – North McLennan (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT