November 17, 2026 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on November 4, 2026

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

December 1, 2026, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Referral Response: Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Service Station Use in CG2 and Applicable Site-Specific Zones

(File Ref. No. 08-4000-01) (REDMS No. 8556607)

PLN-7

See Page PLN-7 for full report

Designated Speakers:  John Hopkins and Emily Huang

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10806, which would clarify the intent for service station use in the Gas and Service Station (CG2) zone and related site-specific commercial zones near residential areas, including indicating that the servicing and repair of vehicles is primarily for sale to members of the general public, requirements for vehicle service bays, customer access, and specific fencing provisions, be introduced and given first reading.

2.

Application by Kabel Atwall for a Strata Title Conversion at 8760 Fairdell Crescent, OCP Amendments to Section 3.2 ‘Build Better Housing’, and proposed Council Policy for Residential Strata Title Conversion Applications Involving SSMUH Development

(File Ref. No. SC 26-017199) (REDMS No. 8576822)

PLN-17

See Page PLN-17 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Andrew Norton and Alexander Costin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application for a Strata Title Conversion by Kabel Atwall be approved on fulfillment of the following conditions:

(a)

Registration of a flood indemnity covenant on Title;

(b)

Final inspection and completion of the Building Permit (B7 25-020392) for the infill building at 8760 Fairdell Crescent;

(c)

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the calendar year in which the strata conversion plan is executed by the Approving Officer; and

(d)

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Approving Officer within 180 days of the date of this resolution.

(2)

That the City, as the Approving Authority, delegates the Approving Officer the authority to execute the strata conversion plan on behalf of the City, on the basis that the conditions set out in Recommendation 1 have been satisfied;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10808 for the purpose of:

(a)

Administrative and clarification amendments to Section 3.2 ‘Build Better Housing’ respecting Strata Title Conversions; and

(b)

Redesignating the properties on Fairdell Crescent identified in Schedule A to Bylaw 10808 from “Arterial Connectors – Tier 1” to “Neighbourhood Residential – Tier 1” in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000

be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10808, 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;

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10808, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(6)

That the Council Policy titled “Strata Title Conversion Applications Involving Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing” as presented in Attachment 6, be approved.

3.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT