September 20, 2022 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on September 7, 2022. (distributed separately)

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Pacific Land Group for Rezoning at 9100 Cambie Road from the“Gas & Service Stations (CG2)” Zone to the “Gas Station Commercial (ZC50) –WEST CAMBIE” ZONE
 (File Ref. No. RZ 19-864731) (REDMS No. 6715562)

PLN-5

See Page PLN-5 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig and Steven De Sousa

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10414, to create the “Gas Station Commercial (ZC50) – West Cambie” zone, and to rezone 9100 Cambie Road from “Gas & Service Stations (CG2)” to “Gas Station Commercial (ZC50) – West Cambie”, be introduced and given first reading.

2.

Application by 0923745 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 6071 Azure Road from the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” Zone to the “Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) –Thompson” Zone
(File Ref. No. RZ 21-931122) (REDMS No. 6943918)

PLN-31

See Page PLN-31 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig and Sara Badyal

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10407, to change the designation of 6071 Azure Road from "Neighbourhood Residential" to "Apartment Residential" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 10407, having been considered in conjunction with:

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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program.

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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 Bylaw 10407, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond) for comment and response by October 17, 2022; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10406 to create the "Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) - Thompson" zone, and to rezone 6071 Azure Road from the "Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)" zone to the "Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) -Thompson" zone, be introduced and given first reading.

3.

City of Richmond Seniors Strategy 2022-2032
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-04) (REDMS No. 6935812)

PLN-156

See Page PLN-156 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Claire Adamson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond Seniors Strategy 2022–2032 as outlined in the report titled, “City of Richmond Seniors Strategy 2022–2032,” dated July 25, 2022 from the Director, Community Social Development, be adopted.

4.

Implementation of Increased Development Notification Radius and Early Notification Process –
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-06-01) (REDMS No. 6250306)

PLN-202

See Page PLN-202 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Matthew O’Halloran

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9842, to increase the notification area for a public hearing from 50 to 100 metres from the proposed development, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That the following bylaws be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(a)

Richmond Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment Bylaw No. 9843, to increase the notification area from 50 to 100 metres from the proposed development permit or development variance permit;

(b)

Board of Variance Bylaw No. 9259, Amendment Bylaw No. 10080, to add a fee requirement for Board of Variance Notifications, as specified in Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, and to increase the notification area from 50 to 100 metres from the proposed variance;

(c)

Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 8951, Amendment Bylaw No. 10083, to add fee requirements for public hearing notifications and early notifications for development applications, as specified in Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636;

(d)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10084, to add new early notification fees for zoning amendments, official community plan amendments, development applications, heritage alteration permits, and heritage revitalization agreements, and to add new notification fees for public hearings, Development Permit Panel meetings, and Board of Variance meetings; and

(e)

Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 8400, Amendment Bylaw No. 10236, to add notification requirements for heritage revitalization agreement applications.

(3)

That the proposed Council Policy titled “Early Public Notification – Development Applications”, which provides additional early opportunities for public input on various applications, be approved with an effective date corresponding with the date of adoption of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9842, and that the policy be applicable only to new applications received after its effective date.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT