December 6, 2016 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
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Anderson Room |
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Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on November 22, 2016, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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December 20, 2016, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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RCSAC Social Services Funding and Space Needs |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Alex Nixon and Cathy Chiu, Co-Chairs of the Richmond Community Services Advisory Community (RCSAC), noted that (i) charitable organizations typically issue tax receipts for in-kind donations, (ii) charitable organizations consider all types of partnership models to acquire space, and (iii) the RCSAC has an action group on space needs and is preparing a report on the matter expected in the Spring of 2017. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to (i) partnerships with commercial property owners, (ii) potential short and long-term solutions to address space needs, and (iii) collaborating with other charitable organizations to pool resources and acquire a centralized facility. |
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Committee commended the RCSAC for their work in the community. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 2014/15 Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) Social Services and Space Needs Survey Results, identified in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled, “RCSAC Social Services Funding and Space Needs”, dated November 17, 2016, from the General Manager, Community Services be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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Application by 0731649 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” and “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR30) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” |
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Wayne Craig, Director, Development, reviewed the application noting that the proposed development (i) is considered as a financial contributing site to the Kiwanis development and will provide approximately $892,000 towards the City’s Affordable Housing Reserve, (ii) will contribute six affordable housing units, (iii) will provide the standard Alexandra area amenity contribution, (iv) will be connected to the Alexandra District Energy Utility, and (v) will have a servicing agreement for frontage improvements on all three road frontages and construction of the West Cambie Greenway. |
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In response to queries from Committee, Mr. Craig noted that contribution requirements for public art and West Cambie beautification are identified in the area plan amenity policy and those contributions cannot be reallocated towards affordable housing without amending the application. Also, Joe Erceg, General Manager, Planning and Development, added that staff are currently reviewing public art and affordable housing requirements. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to (i) Kiwanis affordable housing funding model, (ii) adding solar panels to the proposed development, (iii) encouraging developments to include solar energy, and (iv) advocating senior levels of government for subsidies on solar energy. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Erceg noted that sustainability staff can provide more information on the Provincial solar energy policies. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9638 to create the “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR30) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone, and to rezone 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F) and Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR30) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road be approved as an Affordable Housing Special Development Circumstance “donor” site; and |
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That the entire cash-in-lieu affordable housing contribution of $892,634 for the rezoning of 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road (RZ 16-734204) be allocated to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Peter Hu for Rezoning at 6231 Blundell Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH1)” |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9644, for the rezoning of 6231 Blundell Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH1)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal Application by Gurdial S. Badh for Subdivision at 15240 and 15260 Westminster Highway |
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Mr. Craig reviewed the application, noting that (i) staff are recommending that the application, which would facilitate the subdivision of the subject site, be denied, (ii) staff are of the opinion that the application will not be consistent with the Richmond Agriculture Viability Strategy (RAVS) and will increase fragmentation of agricultural land, (iii) the Agricultural Advisory Committee reviewed the proposal and has not expressed support for the application, and (iv) the application has the potential to increase residential development on the subject site. |
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Discussion ensued regarding the historical policies permitting subdivision of agricultural land. |
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Gurdial Badh, owner of 15240 and 15260 Westminster Highway, referenced his submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1), and reviewed his application for subdivision of the subject site. |
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Discussion then took place with regard to (i) the subject site being listed for sale, (ii) requirements for a farm access road on-site, and (iii) the diverse types of farming operations in the area. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That authorization for Gurdial S. Badh to make a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission to allow a subdivision to adjust the lot lines at 15240 and 15260 Westminster Highway be denied. |
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CARRIED |
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Update: Possible Casino in Delta |
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Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, updated Committee on a possible Casino in Delta, noting that the Corporation of Delta has expressed interest in locating the proposed casino in the Town and Country Inn. Mr. Crowe added that the proposed recommendation would advise the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and the Corporation of Delta that, if there is a casino south of the Fraser River, it should be located away from Richmond so as not to negatively affect the City and the River Rock casino. |
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Discussion ensued regarding the potential impact of a new casino on the River Rock casino and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s approval process. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and the Corporation of Delta (Delta) be advised that: |
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the City of Richmond is opposed to any casino south of the Fraser River; and |
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the City of Richmond should be fully consulted and given at least 90 days, to respond to any future Gaming Control Act and Local Government Act (e.g., for Official Community Plan amendment) notices regarding the proposed casino. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Maximum House Size on the Agricultural Land Reserve |
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Mr. Crowe advised that staff met with members of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) and the Ministry of Agriculture to discuss setting maximum size limits for houses on the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) on December 1, 2016. He added the Province will not consider initiatives to limit house size in the ALR, however has indicated that they are willing to provide information on the ALR house size standards of other municipalities. Also, Mr. Crowe further noted that the ALC has indicated that they have not recently received requests from other municipalities to limit house size within the ALR. |
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Discussion ensued with respect to encouraging the Province to address house size in the ALR and possibly submitting a resolution on the matter to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association. |
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Mylora Development |
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Mr. Craig updated Committee on the Mylora development, noting that the City has provided information on the trees that could be removed to the developer. He added that the City has requested that trees be kept along the front portion of the site until the rezoning application has been considered by Council and that trees within riparian management areas and areas associated with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Highway 99 widening remain in place. Mr. Craig further advised that the ALC has not yet approved the non-farm use application. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:08 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail |
Evangel Biason |