October 5, 2021 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on September 22, 2021.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

October 20, 2021, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Regional Animal Protection Society for a Zoning Text Amendment at 13340 Smallwood Place 
(File Ref. No. ZT 21-930124) (REDMS No. 6734642)

PLN-9

See Page PLN-9 for full report

Designated Speakers: Wayne Craig and Jordan Rockerbie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10294, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Vehicle Sales (CV)” zone to add “Veterinary Service” as a permitted use at 13340 Smallwood Place, be introduced and given first reading.

2.

Appointment of Approving Officer 
(File Ref. No. 08-4100-00) (REDMS No. 6744748)

PLN-28

See Page PLN-28 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Amritpal (Paul) Sandhu, Program Manager – Subdivision and Servicing be appointed as an Approving Officer in accordance with Section 77 of the Land Title Act.

3.

Proposed Market Rental Housing Policy Changes and Low End Market Rental (LEMR) Program Updates 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-08) (REDMS No. 6743155)

PLN-30

See Page PLN-30 for full report

Designated Speakers:  John Hopkins and Kim Somerville

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Low End Market Rental contribution rate be increased from 10% to 15% within the City Centre Area Plan, and that the associated Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10297 be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That the following changes to the Low End Market Rental cash-in-lieu rates be approved and updated every two years, and the associated Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500,Amendment Bylaw 10260, be introduced and given first reading:

(a)

$8 per square foot outside of City Centre and $12 per square foot inside of City Centre for single-family rezonings;

(b)

$12 per square foot outside of City Centre and $18 per square foot inside of City Centre for townhouse developments; and

(c)

$15 per square foot outside of City Centre and $25 per square foot inside of City Centre for apartment developments with 60 units or less;

(3)

That a mandatory market rental requirement is introduced to secure a minimum of 10% of residential floor area as market rental housing in multi-family projects with more than 60apartment units, with a cash in lieu option for multi-family projects with five or more units, and that the associated Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Bylaw 9000,Amendment Bylaw 10255, be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw10255, 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 City program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw10255, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be found not to require further consultation;

(6)

That amendments are made to the Zoning Bylaw to apply a mandatory market rental requirement to secure market rental housing units in multi-family projects with more than 60apartment units, with an associated density bonus (0.1 floor area ratio), and that the associated Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10298 be introduced and given first reading;

(7)

That instream rezoning applications received prior to Council’s adoption of the propose recommendations be processed under the existing market rental and Low End Market Rental policies provided that the application achieves first reading within one year of the adoption of the applicable Official Community Plan or Zoning Bylaw amendment;

(8)

That staff report back to Council regarding key findings related to the implementation of updates to the Official Community Plan Market Rental Housing Policy after the program provisions are in place for two years; and

(9)

That staff be directed to review the feasibility of reducing or waiving Development Cost Charges (DCC) for purpose built affordable housing developments with rental rates established below standard Low End Market Rental rates.

4.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT