March 22, 2022 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on March 8, 2022.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

April 5, 2022, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Pakland Properties for Rezoning at 11720 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. RZ 21-936290; 12-8060-20-010359) (REDMS No. 6839252)

PLN-11

See Page PLN-11 for full report

Designated Speakers: Wayne Craig and Cynthia Lussier

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10359, for the rezoning of 11720 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

2.

Application by Zhao XD Architect Ltd. for Rezoning at 8031, 8051, 8071 No. 2 Road and 5760, 5780, 5786 Blundell Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-829337) (REDMS No. 6839337)

PLN-30

See Page PLN-30 for full report

Designated Speakers: Wayne Craig and Jordan Rockerbie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10001, for the rezoning of 8031, 8051, 8071 No. 2 Road and 5760, 5780, 5786 Blundell Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

3.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10129 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 8131 Westminster Highway 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 6821233)

PLN-70

See Page PLN-70 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Cody Spencer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (8131 Westminster Highway) Bylaw No. 10129 to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by

Development Permit DP 18-797127, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

4.

2017–2022 Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy – 2021 Update 
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 6841475)

PLN-99

See Page PLN-99 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Chris Duggan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2017–2022 Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy – 2021 Update (Attachment 1) as outlined in the staff report titled, “2017–2022 Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy – 2021 Update,” dated February 14, 2022, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the 2017–2022 Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy – 2021 Update be distributed to key stakeholders, local Members of Parliament, local Members of the Legislative Assembly and posted on the City website.

5.

Draft Seniors Strategy 2022–2032 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-04) (REDMS No. 6787374)

PLN-141

See Page PLN-141 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Debbie Hertha

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the draft Seniors Strategy 2022–2032, as outlined in the staff report titled “Draft Seniors Strategy 2022–2032,” dated January 27, 2022 from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved;

(2)

That staff be authorized to seek public feedback on the draft Seniors Strategy for the purposes of finalizing the strategy; and

(3)

That staff report back to City Council with the final Seniors Strategy, including a summary of the public feedback received.

ADDED

6.

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT – PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENT

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 6843205)

PLN-213

See Page PLN-213 for full report

Designated Speaker: Matthew O’Halloran  

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10360, to provide for a Public Hearing requirement, be introduced and given first reading.

ADDED

7.

urban agriculture in the City Centre
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)

Designated Speaker: Councillor Harold Steves  

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT