May 20, 2015 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-7

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, June 2, 2015, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATION

Lynda Terborg, representing the Westwind Steering Committee of the Westwind Ratepayers Association for Positive Development, to  speak on the referral made at the April 20, 2015 Public Hearing regarding building massing and construction of high ceilings.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Steveston No. 6 LP for Rezoning at 13751 and 13851 Steveston Highway, 10651 No. 6 Road, a Portion of 13760 Steveston Highway and a Portion of the Road Allowance Adjacent to and north of 13760 Steveston Highway from Entertainment And Athletics (CEA), Light Industrial (IL) and Agriculture (AG1) Zoning to Light Industrial and Limited Accessory Retail – Riverport (ZI12)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009210/9211; RZ 13-630280) (REDMS No. 4575191)

PLN-20

See Page PLN-20 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 9210, to redesignate 13751 and 13851 Steveston Highway, 10651 No. 6 Road, a Portion of 13760 Steveston Highway and a Portion of the Road Allowance Adjacent to and north of 13760 Steveston Highway from "Commercial" and “Industrial” to "Mixed Employment" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9210, 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 9210, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9211 to create the “Light Industrial and Limited Accessory Retail – Riverport (ZI12)” zone, and to rezone 13751 and 13851 Steveston Highway, 10651 No. 6 Road, a Portion of 13760 Steveston Highway and a Portion of the Road Allowance Adjacent to and north of 13760 Steveston Highway from “Entertainment & Athletics (CEA)”, “Light Industrial (IL)” and “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Light Industrial and Limited Accessory Retail – Riverport (ZI12)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That the public hearing notification be expanded to include all properties in the area shown on the map contained in Attachment J to the staff report dated May 11, 2015 from the Director of Development.

2.

Application by Parc Riviera Project Inc. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Residential Mixed Use Commercial (ZMU17) - River Drive/No. 4 Road (Bridgeport)” Zone for the Property at 10311 River Drive
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009237; ZT 15-691748) (REDMS No. 4539005 v. 3)

PLN-103

See Page PLN-103 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9237, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Residential Mixed Use Commercial (ZMU17) – River Drive/No. 4 Road (Bridgeport)” zone to amend the maximum permitted density on the property at 10311 River Drive, be introduced and given first reading.

3.

Application by Ryan Cowell on behalf of 0737974 B.C. Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to Increase the Permitted Floor Area Ratio to 0.78 for the Property Located at 5600 Parkwood Crescent
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009245; ZT 15-694669) (REDMS No. 4557676 v. 2)

PLN-123

See Page PLN-123 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9245, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Vehicle Sales (CV)” zone, to increase the overall allowable Floor Area Ration (FAR) to a maximum of 0.78 for the property, be introduced and given first reading.

4.

Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal Application by Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society of BC for Non-Farm Use at 8100 No. 5 Road
(File Ref. No. AG14-657892) (REDMS No. 4521405 v. 2)

PLN-137

See Page PLN-137 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society of BC for a non-farm use at 8100 No. 5 Road to develop a Hindu temple and off-street parking on the westerly 110m of the site be endorsed and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.

5.

Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009121; 08-4375-01) (REDMS No. 4565876 v. 11)

PLN-186

See Page PLN-186 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121 to amend Schedule 2.11A in the 2041 Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, to change the existing Business Office designation to Mixed Use Employment-Residential designation, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121, 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, in accordance with section 879 (2)(b) of the Local Government Act and OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121, be referred to the following bodies for comment for the Public Hearing:

(a)

Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) (Federal Government Agency); and

(b)

The Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond);

(4)

That City staff be directed to consult with VIAA staff regarding the proposed recommendation, prior to the Public Hearing;

(5)

That upon adoption of the above bylaws the West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Mixed Use Employment – Residential Use Density Bonus, Community Amenity Contribution, Modest Rental Housing Rates Policy be approved;

(6)

That staff not proceed with the implementation of an interim sidewalk/walkway along Odlin Road and Alexandra Road, as a sidewalk/walkway already exists (south side of Odlin Road) or will be provided on at least one side of Alexandra Road within the next 2-3 years;

(7)

That staff consider the inclusion of interim sidewalk/walkway along Garden City Road as part of the City’s 2016 capital program, if there are no immediate/imminent development applications for these fronting properties in the foreseeable future; and

(8)

That lands along No 3 Road not be redesignated from residential use to employment use.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT