April 4, 2018 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018 |
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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 March 20, 2018, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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April 17, 2018, (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. 9850 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 9211/9251/9271/9291 Odlin Road (Polygon Berkeley) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Housing Agreement (9211/9251/9271/9291 Odlin Road) Bylaw No. 9850 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by the Rezoning Application RZ 17-778596. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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Application by Polygon Development 218 Ltd. for Rezoning at 3551, 3571, 3591, 3611, and 3631 Sexsmith Road from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL4) |
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Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Planner 3, reviewed the application, highlighting that (i) 11 units will be allocated for affordable housing, (ii) the developer will provide a contribution towards the future construction of the Capstan Station, the City’s Public Art Fund, and community amenity space in the form of two affordable work-only artist studios, (iii) the proposed development will include frontage improvements and site servicing upgrades, (iv) the proposed development will be District Energy Utility ready, and (v) the proposed building height will be approximately 40.5 metres. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to increasing the proposed building height and the current building height restrictions under the City Centre Area Plan and Transport Canada regulations. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9836, which makes minor amendments to the “Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL4)” zone specific to 3551, 3571, 3591, 3611, and 3631 Sexsmith Road and rezones 3551, 3571, 3591, 3611, and 3631 Sexsmith Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL4)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Proposed Official Community Plan (City Centre Area Plan) Amendment at 6551 No. 3 Road (Richmond Centre South Redevelopment Plan) – Request to Endorse an Applicant-Led Public Consultation Process |
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With the aid of a visual presentation, (Copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), Ms. Carter-Huffman, Planner 3, briefed Committee on the proposed development, highlighting the following: |
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the proposed development will be focused on the south side of the mall and will consist of residential units, new streets, open spaces, and expanded retail space; |
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the first phase is anticipated in 2019 and will include demolition of the existing parkade and some retail spaces; |
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the proposed development will not include a rezoning application since the subject site was previously zoned for high density use; |
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the proposed development will include frontage improvements to Minoru Boulevard and No. 3 Road, improvements to cycling lanes, and improved vehicle access through the connection of local streets; |
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underground parking is proposed for the site; |
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the developer is proposing to allocate 5% of the residential units toward affordable housing, including a mix of family-friendly units; |
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a central public plaza is proposed; |
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the proposed development will be built to connect a future District Energy Utility; |
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completion of the project is expected in 2026; and |
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public consultation will include mail notification, newspaper advertisements, a public display inside the current mall, open houses and surveys through Let’s Talk Richmond. |
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Cllr. Steves entered the meeting (4:19 p.m.). |
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) staff will be consulting with Richmond School District No. 38, (ii) there are no proposed plans to extend the Canada Line, (iii) the proposed parking will be fully underground, (iv) proposed road improvements will include new fully signalized intersections along Minoru Boulevard, and (v) residential parking will include provisions for electric vehicle charging and options for electrical vehicle charging hubs. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff be authorized to oversee an applicant-led public consultation process with respect to possible changes to the City Centre Area Plan arising from the proposed Richmond Centre South Redevelopment Plan. |
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CARRIED |
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Release of Agricultural Land Commission Decision – Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Farm Use Application at 18791 Westminster Highway (AG 14-668409; Applicant – Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh) |
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Wayne Craig, Director, Development, briefed Committee on the non-farm use application, noting that the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has approved the application to allow for overflow parking, with specific conditions and a time limit, and that the City will be working with ALC staff and the applicant to fulfill those conditions. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the memorandum titled “Release Of Agricultural Land Commission Decision – Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Farm Use Application At 18791 Westminster Highway (Ag 14-668409; Applicant – Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh),” dated March 27, 2018, from the Director, Development, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Discussion then ensued with regard to the Metro Vancouver Climate 2050 Discussion Paper (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1). |
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Metro Vancouver Climate 2050 Discussion Paper, dated April 2018, be referred to staff. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:29 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 Wednesday, April 4, 2018. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail |
Evangel Biason |