July 18, 2023 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-6

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on July 5, 2023.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

September 6, 2023, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

APPLICATION BY WINSTON CHONG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8520, 8540 & 8560 RAILWAY AVENUE FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO THE “LOW RISE

RENTAL APARTMENT (ZLR47) – RAILWAY AVENUE (BLUNDELL)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 21-936046) (REDMS No. 7070984)

PLN-10

See Page PLN-10 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig and Steven De Sousa

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10479, to change the designation of 8520, 8540 & 8560 Railway Avenue 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 10479, 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 programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw 10479, 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 10480 to create the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR47) – Railway Avenue (Blundell)” zone, and to rezone 8520, 8540 & 8560 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR47) – Railway Avenue (Blundell)”, be introduced and given first reading.

2.

APPLICATION BY ANTHONY BONI (BONI MADDISON ARCHITECTS) FOR REZONING AT 4831 STEVESTON HIGHWAY FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO THE “LOW RISE RENTAL APARTMENT (ZLR48) – STEVESTON HIGHWAY (STEVESTON)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 23-018081) (REDMS No. 7259000)

PLN-64

See Page PLN-64 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig and Tolu Alabi and Suzanne Smith

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10478 to create the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR48) – Steveston Highway (Steveston)” zone, and to rezone 4831 Steveston Highway from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR48) – Steveston Highway (Steveston)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

3.

RESPONSE TO METRO VANCOUVER’S REFERRAL: LAND USE DESIGNATION AMENDMENT TO THE METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY PROPOSED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY FOR PROPERTIES AT 23699 AND 23737 FRASER HIGHWAY

(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 7283827)

PLN-244

See Page PLN-244 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Kevin Eng and John Hopkins

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That comments from the City of Richmond be provided to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board as outlined in the staff report titled “Response to Metro Vancouver’s Referral: Land Use Designation Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Proposed by the Township of Langley for Properties at 23699 and 23737 Fraser Highway”, dated July 4, 2023 from the Director, Policy Planning.

4.

HOUSING AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 10443 TO PERMIT THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AT 9300 AND 9320 CAMBIE ROAD

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7179261)

PLN-260

See Page PLN-260 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Oren Newson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (9300 and 9320 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 10443 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 21-933765, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

5.

CITY OF RICHMOND YOUTH STRATEGY 2022–2032

(File Ref. No. 07-3425-02) (REDMS No. 7232894)

PLN-289

See Page PLN-289 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Chris Duggan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond Youth Strategy 2022–2032 as outlined in the report titled, “City of Richmond Youth Strategy 2022–2032”, dated June 19, 2023 from the Director, Community Social Development, be adopted.

6.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (2013–2022): PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2022

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-01) (REDMS No. 7138848)

PLN-387

See Page PLN-387 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Dorothy Jo

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Building our Social Future – Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2022 as outlined in the staff report titled, “Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2022” dated June 20, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Building our Social Future – Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2022, be distributed to key stakeholders, local Members of Parliament, local Members of the Legislative Assembly and posted on the City website.

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT