September 9, 2026 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on July 21, 2026.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

September 22, 2026, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Kei Canada Willett Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 23160, 23180, 23200 and 23220 Willett Avenue from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL)” Zone to “Town Housing (ZT108) – Willett Avenue (Hamilton)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 23-035646) (REDMS No. 8499321)

PLN-22

See Page PLN-22 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Ashley Kwan & Chris Bishop

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10795 to create the “Town Housing (ZT108) – Willett Avenue (Hamilton)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10796 to rezone 23160, 23180, 23200 and 23220 Willett Avenue from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL)” zone to “Town Housing (ZT108) – Willett Avenue (Hamilton)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

2.

Application by Bene (No. 3) Road Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 4700 No. 3 Road from the “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” Zone to a New “High Rise Office Commercial (ZC44) – Aberdeen Village” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 14-672055) (REDMS No. 8490743)

PLN-65

See Page PLN-65 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Sara Badyal & Andrew Norton

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Third Reading of Richmond Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9215, and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9216, be rescinded.

(2)

That OCP Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9215, as amended, to change Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) by amending the Aberdeen Village – Detailed Transect Descriptions to allow for a maximum 1.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Village Centre Bonus for non-residential uses on the subject site, be forwarded to a public hearing.

(3)

That Bylaw 9215, as amended, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(4)

That Bylaw 9215, as amended, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation.

(5)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9216, as amended, for the creation of a new "High Rise Office Commercial (ZC44)- Aberdeen Village" zone and for the rezoning of 4700 No. 3 Road from the "Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)" zone to the new "High Rise Office Commercial (ZC44) – Aberdeen Village" zone, be forwarded to a public hearing.

3.

APPLICATION BY Interface Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 9211, 9251, 9291, 9311, 9351 Blundell Road from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL)” Zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH2)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 22-017350) (REDMS No. 8263640)

PLN-176

See Page PLN-176 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Cynthia Lussier & Chris Bishop

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10737, for the rezoning of 9211, 9251, 9291, 9311, 9351 Blundell Road from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL)” zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH2)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

4.

Application by 1135355 BC Ltd. for a Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant at 3891 Moncton Street

(File Ref. No. HA 26-019270) (REDMS No. 8500023)

PLN-208

See Page PLN-208 for full report

Designated Speaker: Judith Mosley & John Hopkins 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a funding request in the amount of $2,200.00 plus taxes and disbursements, to a maximum of $2,500.00, be approved under the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program to assist with heritage conservation planning for Tasaka Barbershop at 3891 Moncton Street and disbursed in accordance with Council Policy 5900; and

(2)

That the proposed amendments to the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program (Council Policy 5900) to delegate consideration of Planning Project Grants to the Director of Policy Planning, be approved.

5.

Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments

(File Ref. No. 08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 8467343)

PLN-229

See Page PLN-229 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Edwin Lee & Chris Bishop

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10786 to make housekeeping amendments be introduced and given first reading.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT