March 17, 2026 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on March 3, 2026.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

April 8, 2026, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Sultan Hussain for Rezoning at 10391/10411 Bird Road from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” Zone to the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 21-938041) (REDMS No. 8300035)

PLN-9

See Page PLN-9 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Mark Tennenhouse & Chris Bishop

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10742, for the rezoning of 10391/10411 Bird Road from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” zone to the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

2.

Richmond Heritage Commission 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Program and Budget Allocation

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 8315095)

PLN-25

See Page PLN-25 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Judith Mosley & John Hopkins

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2025 Annual Report, as presented in the report titled “Richmond Heritage Commission 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Program and Budget Allocation” dated February 17, 2026 from the Director, Policy Planning, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission’s 2026 Work Program and Budget Allocation be approved.

3.

Housing Target Order

(File Ref. No. 12-8360-01) (REDMS No. 8296448)

PLN-32

See Page PLN-32 for full report

Designated Speakers: Kathryn McCreary &  James Cooper

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the completed Housing Target Progress Report be forwarded to the BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs; and

(2)

That the Housing Target Progress Report be published on the City of Richmond website.

4.

Local Government Development Approvals Program – 2026 UBCM Grant Application

(File Ref. No. 12-8360-01) (REDMS No. 8327589)

PLN-51

See Page PLN-51 for full report

Designated Speaker:  James Cooper

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Local Government Development Approvals Program funding stream, as outlined in the report titled “Local Government Development Approvals Program - 2026 UBCM Grant Application” dated March 3, 2026, from the Director, Building Approvals, be endorsed; and

(2)

That, should the grant application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the funding agreement with UBCM on behalf of the City, and the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2026-2030) be amended accordingly.

DEPUTY CAO’S OFFICE

5.

Housing Agreement Amendment Application for 10388 No 2 Road (formerly 10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road)

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8276087)

PLN-70

See Page PLN-70 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Greg Newman & Laurel Eyton

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road) Bylaw No. 9246, Amendment Bylaw No. 10691 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT