April 21, 2015 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Wednesday, May 5, 2015, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Examining Emergency Shelter and Transitional HousingOptions
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-01) (REDMS No. 4540813 v.4)

PLN-16

See Page PLN-16 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Dena Kae Beno

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, in accordance with the approach outlined in the staff report titled Examining Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Options, dated March 24, 2015, from the General Manager of Community Services, staff be directed to advance dialogue with BC Housing, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Ministry of Social Innovation, Ministry of Children and Family Development and community stakeholders about partnership opportunities to:

(a)

identify a host agency that would enter into rental agreements on behalf of an individual with private landlords, which would include a commitment by the agency to coordinate and/or delivery wrap-around supports, life skills, housing stabilization transition support, and community support connections;

(b)

pursue the potential development of a Cooperation Agreement to support a pilot project for low-income, at risk Richmond individuals to access adequate amounts of combined subsidies to cover monthly shelter costs in the private rental market for an extended period of time to support housing stabilization and self-sufficiency (e.g.; up to 3 years);

(c)

investigate options for securing a property through partnerships with the appropriate zoning to utilize as an interim shelter option, to be staffed and operated by a non-profit housing provider experienced in working with the targeted population and supported through a network of health and community service providers;

(d)

develop a sustainable operating model and funding rationale for emergency and transitional housing options; and

(e)

explore the joint development of an Expression of Interest to be issued by the City, BC Housing and Vancouver Coastal Health for the construction of an integrated housing development that includes a continuum of emergency, transitional and supportive housing with programmed community and health service spaces for individuals who are experiencing or who are at-risk of homelessness; and

(2)

That the report be sent to the appropriate Ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Vancouver Coastal Health, BC Housing, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, and the Richmond Homelessness Coalition.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

2.

Application by Yamamoto Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 9560 Alexandra Road from "Single Detached (RS1/F)"  to "Town Housing (ZT67) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)"
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009240; RZ 14-669511) (REDMS No. 4340284 v.6)

PLN-56

See Page PLN-56 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9240, for the rezoning of 9560 Alexandra Road from “"Single Detached (RS1/F)"” to "Town Housing (ZT67) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given first reading.

3.

Application by Casa Mia Projects Ltd. for Rezoning at 8491 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009242; RZ 14-673732) (REDMS No. 4497990)

PLN-80

See Page PLN-80 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9242, for the rezoning of 8491 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

4.

Application by Sukinder Mangat for Rezoning at 9840 Seaton Court from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached(RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009244; RZ 14-665401) (REDMS No. 4547543)

PLN-98

See Page PLN-98 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9244, for the rezoning of 9840 Seaton Court from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

5.

Application by 1015553 B.C. Ltd. for Rezoning at 4760/4780 Fortune Avenue from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009201; RZ 14-677417) (REDMS No. 4527353)

PLN-116

See Page PLN-116 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9201, for the rezoning of 4760/4780 Fortune Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

6.

Application by LW and Chen Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 6731, 6751 Eckersley Road and 6740 Cooney Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Mid Rise Apartment and Townhouse (ZLR16) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009241; RZ 10-516067) (REDMS No. 4408991 v. 5)

PLN-133

See Page PLN-133 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9241 to:

(1)

Create the “Mid Rise Apartment & Townhouse (ZLR26) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” zone and to rezone 6731, 6751 Eckersley Road and 6740 Cooney Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Mid Rise Apartment & Townhouse (ZLR26) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)”; and

(2)

Amend Section 5.15.1 (Affordable Housing) to include the “ZLR26” zone and a density bonusing cash in lieu sum in accordance with the Affordable Housing Strategy;

be introduced and given first reading.

7.

Application by Penta Builder's Group for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) - Steveston Commercial” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009235; ZT 15-694251) (REDMS No. 4537641)

PLN-173

See Page PLN-173 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9235, to amend the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) - Steveston Commercial” zone by adding “animal grooming” as a permitted use, be introduced and given first reading.

8.

Proposed Revisions to the “Coach Houses (RCH, RCH1)” Zone Used Along Arterial Roads
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 4531312)

PLN-183

See Page PLN-183 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9233 to amend the “Coach Houses (RCH, RCH1)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT