February 22, 2023 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Laura Gillanders (by teleconference) Councillor Michael Wolfe |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on February 7, 2023, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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The Chair noted that the scheduled Planning Committee meeting for March 7, 2023 is cancelled, and that the next Planning Committee meeting will be held on March 21, 2023. |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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APPLICATION BY DA ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS FOR TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT AT 8991 CHARLES STREET |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the application by DA Architects & Planners for an extension to Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TCUP) for the property at 8991 Charles Street be considered at a Public Hearing to be held March 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall; and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration: |
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“That an extension to Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TU 20-891050) to permit a 'Vehicle Rental, Convenience' use, limited to the storage of rental vehicles only with no associated buildings and no public access as a site specific additional use, be considered for three years from the date of issuance." |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7088657) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10437 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement in accordance with the requirements of section 484 of the Local Government Act to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by Development Permit DP 22-015851; |
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That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10438 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement in accordance with the requirements of section 484 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Market Rental Housing Units required by Development Permit DP 22-015851; and |
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That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10439 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement in accordance with the requirements of section 484 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Market Rental Housing Units required by Development Permit DP 22-017484. |
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The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Committee staff advised that (i) the proposed buildings will be connected to the City Centre District Energy Utility, which will be providing on site low carbon energy systems, and (ii) staff are not aware of gas appliances proposed for the development but will follow up through the development permit. |
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED |
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RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 WORK PROGRAM (File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 7079568) |
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In response to queries from Committee staff advised that (i) part of the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (RIAC) work program is to promote and support initiatives that address instances of racism and hate in the community; (ii) the recent adoption by Council of the racism protocol and the option of terminology align with the RIAC work program, and (iii) staff are considering a hybrid model for the Diversity Symposium this year consisting of virtual sessions and at least one in person session. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee’s 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program,” dated January 19, 2023, from the Director of Community Social Development, be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 WORK PROGRAM (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-AADV1-01) (REDMS No. 7108839) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program, as presented in the staff report titled “Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program”, dated January 30, 2023, from the Director of Policy Planning, be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Amenity Contributions |
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Staff advised Committee that Amenity Contribution rates will be adjusted at the end of February. The increase is in accordance with the Official Community Plan (OCP) and the rates are adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index and the Building Construction Price Index. An information bulletin advising applicants of the new rates is forthcoming. |
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Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Update |
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Staff advised Committee that the Metro Vancouver Board will be considering 3rd reading and final adoption of the Metro 2050, Regional Growth Strategy on February 24, 2023. Staff advised that all 24 effected municipalities have now accepted Metro 2050. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:17 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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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 Wednesday, February 22, 2023. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Raman Grewal |