January 6, 2026 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on December 16, 2025.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

January 20, 2026, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Haven Craft Homes Ltd. for Rezoning at 8560 Heather Street from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” Zone to “Small-Scale Multi-Unit

Housing (RSM/S)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 24-049110) (REDMS No. 8230084)

PLN-6

See Page PLN-6 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Emma Lovas & Chris Bishop

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10730, for the rezoning of 8560 Heather Street from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” to “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/S)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

2.

Application by City of Richmond for Rezoning at 12871, 12873, 12875 Railway Avenue from “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” Zone to “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 25-029406) (REDMS No. 8251599)

PLN-23

See Page PLN-23 for full report

Designated Speakers: Mark Tennenhouse & Andrew Norton 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10734, to amend the “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” zone, and to rezone 12871, 12873, 12875 Railway Avenue from “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” zone to “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

3.

Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Program

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 8219745)

PLN-42

See Page PLN-42 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Chris Duggan

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2025 Annual Report, as outlined in the report titled, “Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Program”, dated December 5, 2025, from the Director ,Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2026 Work Program be approved.

4.

Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Program

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RACC1-01) (REDMS No. 8226803)

PLN-55

See Page PLN-55 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Melanie Burner

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee’s 2025 Annual Report, as outlined in the report titled “Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Program”, dated December 5, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee’s 2026 Work Program be approved.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT