October 3, 2017 - Minutes
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 |
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Anderson Room |
Present: |
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair |
Also Present: |
Councillor Carol Day (entered at 4:08 p.m.) |
Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Item No. 4, Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal Application by Core Concept Consulting Ltd. for Subdivision at 11200 Westminster Highway, be removed from the agenda. |
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CARRIED |
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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 September 19, 2017, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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October 17, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8995, Amendment Bylaw No. 9761 to Permit the City of Richmond to Amend the Existing Housing Agreement Securing Affordable Housing Units located at 5440 Hollybridge Way (Intracorp River Park Place) |
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Joyce Rautenberg, Affordable Housing Coordinator, reviewed the proposed Housing Agreement Amendment Bylaw, noting that 18 one bedroom units, 10 two bedroom units and 3 three bedroom units are secured for affordable housing. She added that Catalyst Community Developments Society will be managing the affordable housing units and the development will be their first project in Richmond. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8995, Amendment Bylaw No. 9761 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to allow the City to amend the existing Housing Agreement pursuant to an Amending Agreement substantially in the form attached as Schedule A to the bylaw, in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by RZ 14-665416. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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Application by 1008358 BC Ltd for Rezoning at 10451/10453 No. 1 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 9753, for the rezoning of 10451/10453 No. 1 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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Application by KNS Enterprises Ltd. for Rezoning at 9600/9620 Glenacres Drive from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Single Detached (RS2/C)” Zone |
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Jordan Rockerbie, Planning Technician, reviewed the application and highlighted that each new lot will include a secondary suite. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9765, for the rezoning of 9600/9620 Glenacres Drive from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Single Detached (RS2/C)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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(i) |
Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple Non-Farm Use Application |
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Councillor Day entered the meeting (4:08 p.m.). |
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Wayne Craig, Director, Development, updated Committee on the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple Non-Farm Use Application, noting that the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has denied their application. He added that the applicants have submitted a reconsideration request to the ALC. |
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(ii) |
Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Learning Session |
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Mr. Craig noted that the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board will be hosting a learning session on October 12, 2017 and that staff will be participating and will be available to provide information on development activities. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:10 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, October 3, 2017. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail |
Evangel Biason |