June 4, 2019 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on May 22, 2019.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

June 18, 2019, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Affordable Housing Strategy (2017–2027) – 2018 Update
(File Ref. No. 01-0095-20-5006) (REDMS No. 6090737 v. 4; 6189949)

PLN-11

See Page PLN-11 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Cody Spencer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Affordable Housing Strategy (2017–2027) – 2018 Update be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.

2.

Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2017 and 2018
(File Ref. No. 07-3375-01) (REDMS No. 5805953 v. 16)

PLN-49

See Page PLN-49 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Heather Muter and Kim Somerville

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2017 and 2018 be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

3.

Application by Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. for Rezoning at 7391 Moffatt Road from the “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” Zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009894; RZ 17-777664) (REDMS No. 6162857; 5881819)

PLN-100

See Page PLN-100 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Wayne Craig and Jordan Rockerbie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9894, for the rezoning of 7391 Moffatt Road from the “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” zone, be introduced and given First Reading.

4.

Application by Raman Kooner for Rezoning at 10200/10220 Railway Avenue from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” Zone to the “Coach Houses (RCH1)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010035; RZ 17-784927) (REDMS No. 5997730; 6182914)

PLN-132

See Page PLN-132 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Wayne Craig and Jordan Rockerbie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to a Public Hearing:

(a)

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 for the area generally bounded by Steveston Highway, Railway Avenue, Williams Road and the rear property lines of the properties located along No. 2 Road, in a portion of Section 36 Block 4 North Range 7 West, be amended as shown in the proposed draft Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 (Attachment 5); and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10035, for the rezoning of 10200/10220 Railway Avenue from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Coach Houses (RCH1)” zone, be introduced and given First Reading.

5.

Farming First: Proposed Update to Richmond’s 2003 Agricultural Viability Strategy (AVS)
(File Ref. No. 08-4050-10) (REDMS No. 6061053 v. 5; 919127)

PLN-173

See Page PLN-173 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Barry Konkin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff be directed to conduct public consultation regarding the update to the Agricultural Viability Strategy, and report back to Planning Committee.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT