March 3, 2026 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on February 17, 2026.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

March 17, 2026, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Response to Metro Vancouver’s Pre-Consultation: Metro 2050 Amendment Options in Response to South of the Fraser Mayors’ Request

(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30) (REDMS No. 8307869)

PLN-7

See Page PLN-7 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Emily Huang & John Hopkins

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That comments, as described in the report entitled “Response to Metro Vancouver’s Pre-Consultation: Metro 2050 Amendment Options in Response to South of the Fraser Mayors’ Request”, dated February 12, 2026, from the Director, Policy Planning, be endorsed and submitted to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board as part of Metro Vancouver’s consultation process on potential amendments to the Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050.

2.

Harmonization of the Basic Universal Housing Features with the BC Building Code “Adaptable Dwelling Unit” Regulations

(File Ref. No. 08-4000-01) (REDMS No. 8225045)

PLN-22

See Page PLN-22 for full report

Designated Speaker:  James Cooper

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10728, to harmonize the existing provisions of the Basic Universal Housing Features (Section 4.16) with those described in Section 3.8.5, Adaptable Dwelling Unit, of the current British Columbia Building Code, be introduced and given first reading.

DEPUTY CAO’S OFFICE

3.

Housing Agreement (Moderate Market Rental Housing) (9000 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 10690 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Moderate Market Rental Units at 9000 No. 3 Road

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8277470)

PLN-71

See Page PLN-71 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Greg Newman & Laurel Eyton

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (Moderate Market Rental Housing) (9000 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 10690 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 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Moderate Market Rental homes required by Rezoning Application RZ 23-033712.

4.

Housing Agreement Amendment Application by BC Housing and Polygon for Talistar Development at 3468 Ketcheson Court

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8307643)

PLN-102

See Page PLN-102 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Greg Newman

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road and 3600 Sexsmith Road) Bylaw No. 10437, Amendment Bylaw No. 10743 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT