February 7, 2023 - Minutes

Date:

February 7, 2023

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

Councillor Alexa Loo

Councillor Chak Au

Councillor Carol Day

Councillor Andy Hobbs

Also Present:

Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference)

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:09 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on January 24, 2023, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

APPLICATION BY URBAN SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTURE LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7780, 7800, 7804, 7820 AND 7840 RIVER ROAD FROM AUTO-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL (CA) TO HIGH RISE RIVERFRONT COMMERCIAL (ZC49) – ABERDEEN VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE)

(File Ref. No. RZ 17-788900) (REDMS No. 6892905)

Staff provided a detailed overview of the proposed rezoning application.

In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) the proposed development will not impede on the operations of the Skyline Marina, (ii) the developer will be responsible for improvements around the perimeter of the City-owned lot (Rod and Gun Club property), and relocating the driveway crossing from River Road to Cambie Road to facilitate dike construction, and (iii) the proposed development application is consistent with the current land use designation.

Discussion ensued regarding, (i) secured bicycle storage spaces, and (ii) recovery of Environmentally Sensitive Area.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 10213, to amend:

(a)

Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Schedule 1 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), including amending the land use designation of 7840 River Road from "Park" to "Commercial", and amending the land use designation of 7711 River Road and a portion of 7851 River Road from “Commercial” to “Park”; and

(b)

Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan), including amending infrastructure policies to clarify the City’s intent regarding the coordination of dike improvements with new development and amending the land use designations in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Capstan Village (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Aberdeen Village (2031) and reference maps throughout the Plan to relocate park, road, pedestrian linkages and commercial uses in the vicinity of 7840 River Road, 7711 River Road and a portion of 7851 River Road,

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw 10213, having been considered in conjunction with:

·          

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

·          

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 10213, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10212, to create the “High Rise Riverfront Commercial (ZC49) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)” zone and to rezone 7780, 7800, 7804, 7820 and 7840 River Road from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to “High Rise Riverfront Commercial (ZC49) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That staff investigate a policy for new developments to provide covered and secured, public bike parking for various types of bicycles including e-bikes, scooters, and cargo bikes, and report back.

CARRIED

2.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 7099257)

It was moved and seconded

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved.

CARRIED

3.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RCSAC) 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 7086192)

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee’s 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved.

CARRIED

4.

RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2022 ANNUAL REPORT & 2023 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET ALLOCATION

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 7080842)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2023 Work Program, as presented in the staff report titled "Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Program and Budget Allocation", dated January 9, 2023, from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved; and

(2)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2023 Budget Allocation, as presented in the staff report titled "Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Program and Budget Allocation", dated January 9, 2023, from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:31 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

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Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Raman Grewal
Legislative Services Associate