March 3, 2020 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-7

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on February 4, 2020.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

April 7, 2020, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RIAD1-01) (REDMS No. 6388845 v. 3)

PLN-29

See Page PLN-29 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Dorothy Jo

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program,” dated January 27, 2020, from the Director of Community Social Development, be approved.

2.

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 6369342)

PLN-42

See Page PLN-42 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Debbie Hertha

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program,” dated January 27, 2020, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved.

3.

UBCM 2020 Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Grant Submission 
(File Ref. No. 07-3190-01) (REDMS No. 6382338 v. 3)

PLN-52

See Page PLN-52 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Melanie Burner

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2020 Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Program for $25,000 be endorsed; and

(2)

That should the funding application be successful, that the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with UBCM for the above mentioned project and that the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020–2024) be amended accordingly.

4.

Application by Fairchild Developments Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road 
(File Ref. No. TU 20-890944) (REDMS No. 6407191)

PLN-61

See Page PLN-61 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig and Jordan Rockerbie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application of Fairchild Developments Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for property at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road be considered at the special meeting of Council (for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing) to be held on April 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:

“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Fairchild Developments Ltd. to allow ‘Non-accessory Parking’ as a permitted use at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road for a period of three years.”

5.

Application by Headwater Living Inc. to Amend Section 3.3 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Create the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” Zone, and Rezone the Site at 5500 No. 3 Road from the “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” Zone to the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010131; RZ 19-858804) (REDMS No. 6394422)

PLN-73

See Page PLN-73 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Wayne Craig and Sara Badyal

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10131 to amend Section 3.3, Objective 4, Policy e) to include a provision that the market rental residential density bonus may be increased on a site specific basis for projects that provide additional rental housing to address community need, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10131, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

The City’s Financial and Capital Program; and

(b)

The Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10131, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10130 to create the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 5500 No. 3 Road from the “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” zone to the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

6.

BC Building Code Changes to Secondary Suite Provisions 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-02-01) (REDMS No. 6398750 v. 5)

PLN-147

See Page PLN-147 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10139, to better define secondary suites and increase the maximum permitted size of secondary suites in dwellings from 90 m² to 110m², be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10142, to incorporate cost recovery charges for addressing secondary suites, be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(3)

That a 12 month grace period be authorized, from the date of Bylaw No. 10142 adoption, allowing legal secondary suite owners to secure a suite address without charge before the addressing fees take effect.

7.

Referral Response on Education, Dormitory and Child Care Uses in the No. 5 Road Backlands Policy Area and for Sites in the Agricultural Land Reserve 
(File Ref. No. 08-4050-10) (REDMS No. 6396117 v. 6)

PLN-154

See Page PLN-154 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Barry Konkin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 9000 and 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10132, to revise Section 7.3 of Schedule 1 of the OCP (No. 5 Road Backlands Policy) and Schedule 2.13A of the OCP (East Richmond Area McLennan Sub-Area Plan) to clarify permitted uses and related policies for religious institutional uses, be introduced and granted first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 and 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10132, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477 (3) (a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 9000 and 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10132, having been considered in conjunction with Section 477(3) (b) of the Local Government Act, be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment prior to a Public Hearing;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10133, to revise the “Assembly (ASY)” zoning district contained in Section 13.3 to prohibit education and dormitory as permitted uses in this zone for areas within the No. 5 Road Backlands Policy area located in the Agricultural Land Reserve and revise the “Religious Assembly (ZIS7) – No. 5 Road” zoning district contained in Section 24.7 to prohibit education use in this zone, be introduced and granted first reading;

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10141, to revise the “Assembly (ASY)” zoning district contained in Section 13.3 to prohibit education and dormitory uses for areas outside of the No. 5 Road Backlands Policy area and located in the Agricultural Land Reserve, be introduced and granted first reading;

(6)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10140, to revise the “Assembly (ASY)” zoning district contained in Section 13.3 to add site-specific dormitory use regulations for the property at 8100 No. 5 Road, be introduced and granted first reading;

(7)

That final adoption of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10140 be considered in conjunction with Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9586  (RZ 14-667707);

(8)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10146, to revise the “Assembly (ASY)” zoning district contained in Section 13.3 and revise the “Religious Assembly (ZIS7) – No. 5 Road” zoning district contained in Section 24.7 to regulate child care use in these zones for lands located in the Agricultural Land Reserve, be introduced and granted first reading;

(9)

That staff bring to Council all building permit applications involving education, dormitory or child care uses for lands zoned “Assembly (ASY)” and “Religious Assembly (ZIS7) – No. 5 Road” located in the Agricultural Land Reserve, received more than 7 days after the date of first reading of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaws 10133, 10141, and 10146, for consideration of a resolution that the building permit be withheld pursuant to Section 463 of the Local Government Act.

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT