March 18, 2025 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference) |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on March 4, 2025, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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To Rescind the Appointment of an Approving Officer (File Ref. No. 01-0172-02) (REDMS No. 7969178) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the appointment of Suzanne Smith as Approving Officer for the City, as per Council Resolution S03/5-02, adopted by Council on October 26, 2020, be rescinded. |
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CARRIED |
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Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-ACEN1-01) (REDMS No. 7927679) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment 2024 Annual Report as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program”, dated February 20, 2025 from the Director, Policy Planning, be received for information; and |
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That the Advisory Committee on the Environment’s 2025 Work Program be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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Richmond Heritage Commission 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program and Budget Allocation (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 7979548) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2024 Annual Report, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Heritage Commission 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program and Budget Allocation” dated February 20, 2025 from the Director, Policy Planning, be received for information; and |
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That the Richmond Heritage Commission’s 2025 Work Program and Budget Allocation be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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Rental Development Parking Requirements (File Ref. No. 10-6455-04) (REDMS No. 7923762) |
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Discussion ensued with respect to streamlining parking provisions for rental developments. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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(1) |
That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10640 be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10640, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10640, 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 found not to require further consultation; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10641 be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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(i) |
Update on 2024 British Columbia Building Code |
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Staff updated Committee on the implementation of the Seismic and Accessibility Provisions to the BC Building Code, noting that the Adaptable Dwelling Unit Provisions require one in every five dwelling units be adaptable, providing enhanced accessibility for people living with disabilities. |
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Rezoning Application at 13031 No 2 Road |
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Staff advised that a rezoning application to permit a mixed-use development consisting of approximately 19,000 square feet of commercial use, 43 low-end market rental units, 48 market rental units and 132 strata units has been received from Jim Pattison Developments. Early Notification notices will be sent to area residents within 100 metres of the subject property and the project will be brought forward to Committee for early input within 2-3 months. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:10 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Raman Grewal |