January 21, 2025 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on December 17, 2024.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

February 4, 2025, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Fougere Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 8620, 8640, 8660 Spires Road, and the Surplus Portion of the Spires Road Road Allowance from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Low to Mid Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR49) – Spires Road (Brighouse Village of City Centre)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 22-023633) (REDMS No. 7871666)

PLN-8

See Page PLN-8 for full report

Designated Speakers: Edwin Lee & Suzanne Smith

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10635 to create the “Low to Mid Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR49) – Spires Road (Brighouse Village of City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 8620, 8640, 8660 Spires Road, and the surplus portion of the Spires Road road allowance from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low to Mid Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR49) – Spires Road (Brighouse Village of City Centre)”, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

2.

Referral Response: Bylaw 9861 – Greenhouses with Concrete Footings

(File Ref. No. 08-4403-03-07) (REDMS No. 7781658)

PLN-66

See Page PLN-66 for full report

Designated Speaker:  John Hopkins

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report entitled “Referral Response: Bylaw 9861 – Greenhouses with Concrete Footings”, dated December 12, 2024, from the Director, Policy Planning, be received for information.

3.

Referral Response - Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program (Council Policy 5900)

(File Ref. No. 08-4200-08) (REDMS No. 7849100)

PLN-74

See Page PLN-74 for full report

Designated Speaker:  John Hopkins

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed amendments to the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program (Council Policy 5900), as detailed in the staff report titled “Referral Response - Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program (Council Policy 5900)”, dated December 12, 2024 from the Director, Policy Planning be approved; and

(2)

That an amendment to the Official Community Plan (Steveston Area Plan) be prepared to adjust the development contribution structure for the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program to ensure long-term sustainable funding for the program.

4.

Referral Response: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) – Public Consultation Summary and Supplementary Design Review

(File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-02) (REDMS No. 7865965)

PLN-99

See Page PLN-99 for full report

Designated Speaker:  John Hopkins

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 10630, which proposes to amend conditions when a Development Permit is required for development of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10630 having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

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 Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10630, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10631, to clarify provisions for development of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT