April 8, 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 17, 2026.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

April 21, 2026, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Stephen Easterbrook for an Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Adhering Residential Use and Rezoning at 17720 River Road from "Agriculture (AG1)" Zone to “Agriculture (AG3)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 25-015421; AG 25-016791) (REDMS No. 8218100)

PLN9

See Page PLN-9 for full report

Designated Speakers:  James Hnatowich & Chris Bishop

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the application by Stephen Easterbrook for an Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Adhering Residential Use to allow full-time farm labour accommodation at 17720 River Road be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10733, for the rezoning of 17720 River Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” zone to “Agriculture (AG3)” zone to permit full-time farm labour accommodation, be introduced and given first reading.

2.

Application by 1260479 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 9600/9620 Garden City Road from the "Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)" Zone to the "Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)" Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 21-933877) (REDMS No. 8339580)

PLN-34

See Page PLN-34 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Cynthia Lussier & Chris Bishop

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10746, for the rezoning of 9600/9620 Garden City Road from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

3.

Application by Leslie Gordon for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 7791 Steveston Highway

(File Ref. No. TU 26-002761) (REDMS No. 8325309)

PLN-60

See Page PLN-60 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Mark Tennenhouse & Andrew Norton

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the application by Leslie Gordon for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for the property at 7791 Steveston Highway, to allow “retail, second hand” as a permitted use, be considered for a period of three years from the date of issuance; and

(2)

That this application be forwarded to the May 19, 2026, Public Hearing at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall.

4.

Review of Existing Aircraft Noise Sensitive Land Use Policies and Consideration of the Merits and Implications of Supporting New Residential Development in Affected Areas

(File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-02) (REDMS No. 8343643)

PLN-70

See Page PLN-70 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Diana Nikolic & John Hopkins

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the existing approach applied in the Aberdeen and Bridgeport Village area (Option 1) as outlined in the report titled “Review of Existing Aircraft Noise Sensitive Land Use Policies and Consideration of the Merits and Implications of Supporting New Residential Development in Affected Areas”, dated March 20, 2026, from the Director, Policy Planning, be preserved at this time.

DEPUTY CAO’S OFFICE

5.

Housing Agreement Amendment Application for 7557 Cst. Jimmy Ng Road (formerly 6551 No. 3 Road)

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8277021)

PLN-91

See Page PLN-91 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Greg Newman & Laurel Eyton

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (6551 No.3 Road) Bylaw No. 9952, Amendment Bylaw 10708 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT