May 20, 2026 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Date: |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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Councillor Laura Gillanders (joined the meeting at 4:09 p.m. by teleconference) Councillor Kash Heed (by teleconference) Councillor Michael Wolfe |
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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 May 5, 2026, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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(File Ref. No. RZ 25-017670) (REDMS No. 8334019) |
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Staff provided a brief summary of the report noting that the rezoning application to subdivide the subject property to create two new lots does not comply with the Official Community Plan’s (OCP) Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Lot Size Map as the subdivision would create smaller lot sizes changing the form and character of the existing neighbourhood. |
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Submission from a Richmond resident expressing concerns regarding the densification of the proposed rezoning application was distributed to Committee (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1). |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that: |
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the proposal is for two units on each new lot with a secondary suite in one unit per lot for a total of six units; |
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if the subdivision of the property proceeded, the applicant would receive additional floor area over and above what they can achieve on the current property; |
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if the subdivision of the property proceeded, Bill 44 and SSMUH housing regulations would take precedent preventing the City from imposing further restrictions to limit the number of units to anything less than four units on each lot; and |
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the OCP SSMUH Lot Size Map designates the subject property as a large lot area and subdividing the subject property would result in smaller lot sizes changing the existing neighbourhood’s lot fabric and character. |
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Councillor Gillanders joined the meeting at 4:09 p.m. |
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Brad Dore, applicant, spoke to the rezoning application noting that (i) the subdivision includes the development of two buildings, four dwelling units with the inclusion of a micro suite within one unit per lot, (ii) subdividing will allow for larger three bedroom type homes, (ii) lot width barely meets minimum requirements, (iii) the fabric of the neighbourhood does include smaller lots, and (iv) parking will include five off-street parking spaces with a proposed drive aisle that comes into the building. |
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Discussion ensued with respect to land use, floor area and the livability of the units. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the application to rezone 10460 Agassiz Court from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” zone to the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” zone be denied; and |
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That the rezoning application be referred back to staff to work with the applicant on enhancing the application. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to the application process and working with the applicant on modifications. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Cllr Day and Loo opposed. |
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As a result of the discussion, a referral motion to approve the application and limit the application to four units was introduced but failed to receive a seconder. |
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As a result of the discussion, a motion to support the staff recommendation to deny the application was introduced but failed to receive a seconder. |
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Discussion ensued regarding options and as a result the following referral motion was introduced. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the application to rezone 10460 Agassiz Court from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” zone to the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” be referred back to staff to reconsider the reduction in the units, limit subdivision, review the proposal and come back with all potential options to reconsider in three months. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllr. Day |
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(File Ref. No. ZT 25-017720) (REDMS No. 8378405) |
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Staff provided a brief overview of the application. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10751, for a zoning text amendment to the “Gas Station Commercial (ZC15) – Broadmoor and Ironwood Area” zone to add “Restaurant” as a Secondary Use at 7980 Williams Road, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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Securing Road Dedication at Building Permit - Implementation Strategy (File Ref. No. 10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 8373424) |
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Staff provided a brief summary of the report. |
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Discussion ensued with respect to (i) future transportation upgrades, (ii) the calculation of road setbacks, (iii) offsetting road dedication, and (iv) the consultation process with residents. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That affected residents and the development community be consulted regarding the proposed strategy as described in the report titled “Securing Road Dedication at Building Permit - Implementation Strategy”, dated April 21, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works; and |
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That bylaw amendments be brought forward to facilitate securing road dedication as described in the report titled “Securing Road Dedication at Building Permit Implementation Strategy,” dated April 21, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:18 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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Andrea Mizuguchi |