March 7, 2017 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Carol Day |
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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 February 21, 2017, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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March 21, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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Application by Interface Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 11671 and 11691 Cambie Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” Zone |
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Edwin Lee, Planner 1, reviewed the application noting that completed traffic studies on Mellis Drive and Bargen Drive have indicated no traffic or pedestrian issues and no further improvements are currently required. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Wayne Craig, Director, Development, noted that there will be no vehicle access to Mellis Drive and no cross access to the Coast Capital parking lot. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9293, for the rezoning of 11671 and 11691 Cambie Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. for Rezoning at 8480 No. 5 Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Assembly (ASY)” |
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A letter from the neighbouring Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre was distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1). |
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David Brownlee, Planner 2, reviewed the application, noting that the application is consistent with the 2041 Official Community Plan (OCP) and is not subject to Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) restrictions. He added that a future Development Variance Permit application would be required to vary the proposed building’s height over the 12 meter limit permitted under ASY zoning. Also, Mr. Brownlee commended the applicant for their response to concerns raised by the Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre to the proposed building designs. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9537, for the rezoning of 8480 No. 5 Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Assembly (ASY)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Harj Johal for Rezoning at 9051 and 9071 Steveston Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” |
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Mr. Craig briefed Committee on the application, highlighting that the proposed development will include four secondary suites. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9646, for the rezoning of 9051 and 9071 Steveston Highway from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by 1056023 Holdings Limited Partnership for Rezoning at 12320 Trites Road (Formerly 12280/12320 Trites Road) from “Light Industrial (IL)” Zone to “Single Detached (ZS23) – Steveston” Zone |
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Correspondence from Vadim and Victoria Gavrilov of 12386 Trites Road and Kathryn and Derek Smith, 12382 Trites Road was distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2 and Schedule 3). |
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Mr. Craig reviewed the application, noting that the proposed development is consistent with the Trites Area Plan and will provide a cash contribution to the City’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Craig and Sara Badyal, Planner 2, noted that staff have advised the applicant of the concerns raised by adjacent property owners and that contact information of the letter writers can be provided to the applicant. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to the historical zoning of the area and options to allow a mix of industrial and residential use on the subject site. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, noted that the area was originally zoned for industrial use, however after consultation with local residents, the area was designated for residential use in the OCP and will eventually be rezoned for residential use. Mr. Craig added that retaining industrial uses as part of a mixed-use redevelopment would require an amendment to the OCP. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9675, for the rezoning of 12320 Trites Road (Formerly 12280/12320 Trites Road) from the “Light Industrial (IL)” zone to the “Single Detached (ZS23) – Steveston” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Benn Panesar for Rezoning at 10140 and 10160 Finlayson Drive from “Single Detached (RS1/D)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B |
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Cynthia Lussier, Planner 1, reviewed the application, noting that the proposed subdivisions will take place over two phases. She added that the applicant has agreed to plant five new trees and a servicing agreement for water, sanitary connections and frontage improvements along Finlayson Drive. Ms. Lussier added that the proposed development will provide secondary suites for all new lots. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9684, for the rezoning of 10140 and 10160 Finlayson Drive from “Single Detached (RS1/D)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Zhao XD Architect Ltd. for Rezoning at 9880 Granville Avenue and 7031 No. 4 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” Zone to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” Zone |
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Mr. Lee reviewed the application, noting that the proposed development will provide convertible units and a cash-in-lieu contribution to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9686, for the rezoning of 9880 Granville Avenue and 7031 No. 4 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Non-Farm Use Applications |
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Mr. Craig briefed Committee on two non-farm use application decisions made by the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), noting that both the applications submitted by Mahal Farm and May Farm were denied. |
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Planning Approval Timelines and Housing Supply Study |
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Mr. Craig provided a memorandum titled "Provincial study on new home approvals", dated March 2, 2017 (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), advising that staff have given clarification to the study’s authors to correct reported inaccuracies in a recent study on the linkages between planning approval timelines and the housing supply. |
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Open House on Agricultural Land Reserve House Size Regulations |
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Mr. Crowe briefed Committee on the recent open house on ALR house size regulations, noting that (i) there were approximately 250 attendees, (ii) attendees were encouraged to respond to the questionnaire by March 12, 2017, and (iii) an information session will be scheduled for the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC), Richmond Farmer’s Institute (RFI) and another possible group of agricultural land owners on March 8, 2017. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Crowe noted that staff will not schedule additional information sessions for private interest groups and that staff will consider simplifying the technical language used in the consultation materials. Mr. Crowe added that staff are available to assist individuals with the questionnaire. |
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Application for the Rezoning of 11680 Sealord Road and the 702 Single-Family Lot Size Policy |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Craig spoke on the status of the rezoning application of 11680 Sealord Road, noting that staff are in process of responding to a referral to review lot subdivision and the City’s 702 Single-Family Lot Size Policy. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:40 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, March 7, 2017. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail |
Evangel Biason |