November 18, 2025 - 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, 2025.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

December 2, 2025, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Application by Haydenco Holdings Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 12800 Rice Mill Road

(File Ref. No. TU 24-036427) (REDMS No. 8168376)

PLN-7

See Page PLN-7 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Ashley Kwan & Chris Bishop

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the application by Haydenco Holdings Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TU 24-036427) for a portion of the property at 12800 Rice Mill Road, to allow “Parking, non-accessory” 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 December 15, 2025, Public Hearing at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall

2.

Application by Zeidler Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 11771 Fentiman Place from the “Health Care (HC)” Zone to the “Health Care (ZR13) - Fentiman Place (Steveston)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 25-005701) (REDMS No. 8181658)

PLN-24

See Page PLN-24 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Sara Badyal and Andrew Norton

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10721 to create the “Health Care (ZR13) - Fentiman Place (Steveston)” zone, and to rezone 11771 Fentiman Place from “Health Care (HC)” zone to “Health Care (ZR13) - Fentiman Place (Steveston)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

3.

Updating Development Permit Area Exemptions

(File Ref. No. 08-4045-01) (REDMS No. 8189995)

PLN-290

See Page PLN-290 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Alex Costin and Andrew Norton

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 10719, to update the Development Permit Area Exemptions criteria to provide an inflationary adjustment to the exterior alterations exemption threshold and to add a new exemption for exterior envelope repairs required due to water ingress, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 10719, 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; and

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 10719, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5403, is hereby found not to require further consultation.

4.

World Health Organization Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Membership

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-20-RAFR1) (REDMS No. 8169181)

PLN-296

See Page PLN-296 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Donna Lee and Niloofar Hedayati

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the City apply for membership to the World Health Organization Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, as outlined in the report titled “World Health Organization Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Membership”, dated October 31, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development; and

(2)

That a letter be prepared for the Mayor’s signature in support of this application

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT