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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-19 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda and Reports.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA July 19, 2010 1:00 P.M. Council Chamber Committee of the Whole is the initial venue for review of issues. No voting takes place on bylaws or resolutions. A decision is made to send an item to Council for debate and vote or to send an item back to staff for more information or clarification before proceeding to Council. Note: If required, there will be a 15-minute break at 3:00 p.m. Chair: Acting Mayor 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS - (10 minutes each) 1:00 p.m. 1.1 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: Owners and/or Agents of Development Applications maybe permitted to speak to their applications with a time limit of 10 minutes. Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 RZ/093/06, 23050, 23024 and 23000 136 Avenue, Final One Year Extension Staff report dated July 7, 2010 recommending that a final one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/093/06 to permit development of 84 single family lots and 6 street townhouses units (duplex -type units) under the R-1 (Residential District), R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) and RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zones. Committee of the Whole Agenda July 19, 2010 Page 2 of 3 1102 AL/048/10, 12787 256 Street Staff report dated July 13, 2010 recommending that Application AL/048/10 to subdivide 6.4 hectares (15.1 hectares) of land within the Agricultural Land Reserve not be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. 1103 Award of Contract, River Road Drainage Improvements (Darby Street to Carshill Street Staff report dated July 14, 2010 recommending that the contract for River Road Drainage Improvements (Darby Street to Carshill Street) be awarded to Double M Excavating Ltd. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the Month Ended June 30, 2010 Staff report dated July 5, 2010 recommending that disbursements for June 2010 be approved. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 5. CORRESPONDENCE i5val 6. OTHER ISSUES 1181 7. ADJOURNMENT Committee of the Whole Agenda July 19, 2010 Page 3 of 3 8. COMMUNITY FORUM COMMUNITY FORUM The Community Forum provides the public with an opportunity to ask questions of Council on items that are of concern to them, with the exception of Public Hearing by-laws that have not yet reached conclusion. Council will not tolerate any derogatory remarks directed at Council or staff members. Each person will be permitted 2 minutes to speak or ask questions (a second opportunity is permitted if no one else is sitting in the chairs in front of the podium). Questions must be directed to the Chair of the meeting and not to the individual members of Council. The total time for this Forum is limited to 15 minutes. If a question cannot be answered, the speaker will be advised when and how a response will be given. Other opportunities are available to address Council including public hearings and delegations. The public may also make their views known to Council by writing or via email and by attending open houses, workshops and information meetings. Serving on an Advisory Committee is an excellent way to have a voice in the future of this community. For more information on these opportunities contact: Clerk's Department at 604-463-5221 or clerks@mapleridge.ca Mayor and Council at mayorandcouncil@mapleridge.ca Checked by: i " "f Date: d DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Final One Year Extension Application 23050, 23024 and 23000 136 AVE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: DATE: July 07, 2010 FILE NO: RZ/093/06 ATTN: C of W Council granted a one year extension to the above noted application on July 28, 2009. The applicant has now applied for a final one year extension under Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. This application is to permit the development of 84 single family lots and 6 street townhouse units (duplex -type units) under the R-1 (Residential District), R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), and RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zones. RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, a final one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/093/06 (property located at 23050, 23024 and 23000 136 Avenue) and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of final reading: (a) Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval for instream works and creek crossing in the southwest corner of the site; (b) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; (c) Amendment to Part IV, Figure 2 (Land Use Plan), Figure 3A (Blaney Hamlet Land Use Plan) and Figure 4 (Trails / Open Space) of the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community Plan. (d) Registration of a Section 219 Covenant for a Geotechnical Report that addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; (e) A Statutory Right -of -Way plan and agreement must be registered at the Land Title Office for the sanitary sewer system to be built from Foreman Drive and 136 Avenue; (f) Consolidation of the development site; -1- 1101 (g) Park dedication as required; (h) Road dedication for site access purposes as required, including those portions of 136 Avenue and 231 Street south of 136 Avenue that will be located on the property north of the development site (23103 136 Avenue); (i) Construction of those portions of 136 Avenue and 231 Street south of 136 Avenue that will be dedicated on the property north of the development site (23103 136 Avenue), reconstruction of the portion of existing 136 Avenue from development site east to 232 Street to an urban standard, and construction of the emergency access road through the Park land at the southwest corner of the site. Q) Removal of the existing buildings; (k) A Section 219 Restrictive Covenant for the duplex design must be registered at the Land Title Office; (1) Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act, the Developer will provide a Site Profile for the subject lands. (m) Construction of an equestrian trail through the Park along the south boundary of the site. (n) An Archaeological Impact Assessment for potential archaeological finds on the site. is required and any recommendations or impacts to be addressed. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: DAMAX CONSULTANTS LTD (Dave Laird) Owner: PROGRESSIVE CONSTRUCTION LTD RAJINDER S CHHINA Legal Description: N 1292' of Lot B, Sect 29, Tp 12, NWD, Plan 5048; Lot 1, Sect 29, Tp 12, NWD Plan BCP29524; Lot 2, Sect 29, Tp 12, NWD, Plan 5116. OCP: Existing: Eco Clusters, Low/Medium Density Residential, Conservation Proposed: Eco Clusters, Low/Medium Density Residential, Conservation Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) -2- Proposed: R-1(Residential District), R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), RST (Street Townhouse Residential) Surrounding Uses North: South East Use: Proposed Single Family, School and Park Zone: Current: CD-3-98 and A-2 Under application for R-1, R-3, RS-1b, RST-SV and P-1 Designation Eco-Cluster, Low/Medium Density Residential, Low Density Urban, Conservation Use: Agriculture, Rural Residential Zone: RS-3 Designation: Agricultural, ALR Use: Rural Residential Zone: RS-3 Designation: Eco-Cluster, Conservation West: Use: Zone: Designation Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing: Companion Applications: Proposed Eco-Cluster Single Family Residential Current: RS-3 Under application for R-1, CD-3-98, RS-1d and RST (RZ/070/06) Eco-Cluster and Conservation One Family Rural Residential Eco-Cluster Single Family Residential and Street Townhouse Residential 10.13 hectares (25 acres) 136 Avenue Full Urban services to be provided. SD/093/06, DP/093/06, VP/093/06 This application is to permit the development of 84 single family lots and 6 street townhouse units (duplex -type units) under the R-1(Residential District), R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), RS- 1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), and RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zones. The following dates outline Council's consideration of the application and Bylaws 6581-2008 and 6580-2008: • The First Reading report (see attached) was considered on July 22, 2008; • First Reading was granted July 22, 2008 • Public Hearing was held August 19, 2008; • Second and Third reading was granted on August 26, 2008. • First extension was granted July 28, 2009. -3- Application Progress: The project has been delayed due to issues in resolving the downstream sanitary sewer trunk to the sanitary pump station at Foreman Drive and 136 Avenue. This situation is expected to be resolved shortly and the applicant is hoping to finalize the rezoning and subdivision in September 2010. Alternatives: Council may choose one of the following alternatives: 1. grant the request for extension; 2. deny the request for extension; or 3. repeal third reading of the bylaw and refer the bylaw to Public Hearing. CONCLUSION: The applicant has been actively pursuing the completion of this rezoning application and has applied for a final one year extension. It is anticipated that within the next few months final consideration will be applied for. Prepared by: Ann kdwards } Senipr PIAning Technician, CPT e Pickeri CP, M.C.I.P Director of'Wanni Approved by: Frank Quinn GM• bi!r� s &D elop ent Services Concurrence: J. L. (J'� ) Rule Chief Administrative Officer AE/ The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map Appendix B - First Reading Report $$ 66 ty N ]25 — 364056 65 ss N a 4 Q 64 �3say 27� 26 24 r 13633 PAVE $7 63 r7 SN 13620 U 58 62 '3s�, 18 19 2 13610 59 ZO 61 rJs25 � m � 1 60 136 AVE o m P 27885 76 80 79N 78^ 77 75 74 73 72 H R P � I i SUBJECT PROPERTIES I BCP 29524 P 14756 1 1 \ P 5048 P 5116 \\i\ N 1292' B 2 17 P LMP 9042 2 RP 17267 A District of L Pitt Meadows , I -- S. Valley I 23000/24/50 136 AVENUE f1, _ r --*r, o nay CORPORATION OF .. I. � _ THE DISTRICT OF N �aMAPLE RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE District of f _ ,I .c. ��- � � � ! PLANNING DEPARTMENT Langley:. _' . l SCALE 1:3,000 �� _ ,— L1I ` DATE: May 29, 2008 FILE: RZ/093/06 BY: PC Mumma ., Deep Roots Greater Heights DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: July 9, 2008 and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/093/06 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W SUBJECT: First Reading Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6580 - 2008 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6581- 2008 23024, 23000 and 23050 136 Avenue EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject properties from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-1 (Residential District), R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential and RST (Street Townhouse Residential), to permit the development of 84 single family lots and 6 street townhouse units (duplex -type units). The proposed RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone received 31d Reading from Council on October 25, 2007 as part of Rezoning application R7/070/06 on the adjacent property (Nelson Peaks) to the west of this site. However, should the Nelson Peaks project not proceed or is delayed, this application would be stalled awaiting the adoption of. the RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone. To avoid this potential delay it would be appropriate to proceed with another RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone bylaw. Whichever application proceeds to final reading first will adopt the bylaw. The bylaw that does not complete can simply be closed. The proposed development is consistent with the Silver Valley Area Plan policies for Eco-cluster residential development in the Official Community Plan. This application requires an amendment to the Official Community Plan to adjust the boundaries between Eco-Cluster and Conservation land uses, and between Eco-Cluster and Low/Medium Density Residential in the northeast corner of the site. The horse trail is to be relocated to the south end of the site. The site is bounded by three branches of Cattell Brook on the west; south and east sides. Setbacks from the top -of -bank have been provided and these areas will be dedicated as Park. The applicant will also be providing Park dedication adjacent to the west side of the site entrance to protect a large rocky outcropping as well as other areas within the central part of the development. The amount of Park that will be dedicated for with this development is more than of 33% of the site area. A Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit is required for this site. An equestrian trail is proposed to run east/west through the dedicated park area across the south end of the site. This trail will connect with new trails in proposed developments to the west and will connect to the existing,trail network at 136 Avenue and Foreman Drive. A portion of this trail will also serve as an emergency access route providing a secondary exit for emergency purposes only and will connect with the proposed developments to the west. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6580 - 2008 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 2. That in accordance with Section 870 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and on going consultation has been provided by way of posting Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6580 - 2008 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw; 3. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6580 - 2008 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6580 - 2008 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 5. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6581- 2008 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading: a) Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval for instream works and creek crossing in the southwest corner of the site; b) Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; c) Amendment to Part IV, Figure 2 (Land Use Plan), Figure 3A (Blaney Hamlet Land Use Plan) and Figure 4 (Trails / Open Space) of the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community Plan. d) Registration of a Section 219 Covenant for a Geotechnical Report that addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; e) A Statutory Right -of -Way plan and agreement must be registered at the Land Title Office for the sanitary sewer system to be built from Foreman Drive and 136 Avenue; f) Consolidation of the development site; -2- g) Park dedication as required; h) Road dedication for site access purposes as required, including those portions of 136 Avenue and 231 Street south of 136 Avenue that will be located on the property north of the development site (23103 136 Avenue); i) Construction of those portions of 136 Avenue and 231 Street south of 136 Avenue that will be dedicated on the property north of the development site (23103 136 Avenue), reconstruction of the portion of existing 136 Avenue from development site east to 232 Street to an urban standard, and construction of the emergency access road through the Park land at the southwest corner of the site. j) Removal of the existing buildings; k) A Section 219 Restrictive Covenant for the duplex design must be registered at the Land Title Office; 1) Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act, the Developer will provide a Site Profile for the subject lands. m) Construction of an equestrian trail through the Park along the south boundary of the site. n) An Archaeological Impact Assessment for potential archaeological finds on the site is required and any recommendations or impacts to be addressed. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Owner: Progressive Construction Ltd Gezine M Doorman Progressive Construction Ltd Legal Description: N 1292' of Lot B, Sect 29, Tp 12, NWD, Plan 5048; Lot 1, Sect 29, Tp 12, NWD Plan BCP29524; Lot 2, Sect 29, Tp 12, NWD, Plan 5116. OCP: Existing: Eco Clusters, Low/Medium Density Residential, Conservation Proposed: Eco Clusters, Low/Medium Density Residential, Conservation Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Proposed: R-1(Residential District) , R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) -3- RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential RST (Street Townhouse Residential) Surrounding Uses North: Use: Vacant Zone: CD-3-98 and A-2 Designation Eco-Cluster, Low/Medium Density Residential, Low Density Urban, Conservation South: Use: Agriculture, Rural Residential Zone: RS-3 Designation: Agricultural, ALR East: Use: Rural Residential Zone: RS-3 Designation: Eco-Cluster, Conservation West: Use: Proposed Eco-Cluster Single Family Residential Zone: Current: RS-3 Under application for R-1, CD-3-98, RS-1d and RST (RZ/070/06) Designation: Eco-Cluster and Conservation Existing Use of Property: One Family Rural Residential Proposed Use of Property: Eco-Cluster Single Family Residential and Street Townhouse Residential Site Area: 10.13 hectares (25 acres) Access: 136 Avenue Servicing: Full Urban services to be provided. Companion Applications: SD/093/06, DP/093/06, VP/093/06 b) Project Description: The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject site to permit the subdivision and development of 90 Eco-Cluster units, of which 84 are single family lots and 6 are street townhouse units (duplex - type units). To provide a variety of lot sizes and housing types within the development in accordance with the Silver Valley Area Plan, the following four zones are proposed: • R-1(Residential District) to permit the subdivision of 55 lots; • R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to permit the subdivison of 27 lots; • RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit the subdivison of 2 lots; and • RST (Street Townhouse Residential) to permit the subdivision of 6 lots. The proposed RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone received 3rd Reading from Council on October 25, 2007 as part of Rezoning application RZ/070/06 on the adjacent property to the west of this site. This applicant is proposing a similar duplex -style form of fee -simple townhouse that will not be bound together by a strata -title, but instead will be subdivided along the line that extends through the party -wall and continues to the front and rear lot lines. An easement and maintenance -4- agreement will be registered on these. lots at subdivision to ensure that all joint servicing and maintenance issues are addressed prior to occupancy. Road access to this site will require the dedication and construction of a road on the property north of this site (23103 136 Avenue) as an extension of 136 Avenue to the intersection with the main access road into this development. The applicant will also provide improvements to the existing portion of 136 Avenue east of the development site to 232 Street to meet an urban standard within the existing road right-of-way. A secondary emergency access road will be constructed to connect this development with the 2 proposed eco-cluster developments to the west. The right-of-way for the emergency access road will also incorporate the equestrian trail and sanitary sewer right-of-way in the southwest corner and will connect to the lower loop road on the site. The site is bounded by three branches of Cattell Brook on the west, south and east sides. Setbacks of 30 metres from the top -of -bank have been provided and these areas will be dedicated as Park. The applicant will also be providing Park dedication adjacent to the west side of the site entrance to protect a large rocky outcropping as well as additional areas within the central part of the development. The amount of Park that will be dedicated with this development is more than 33% of the site area with an additional 11% for Parkettes. A Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit is required. The residential development proposed for this site is aligned with the Eco-Cluster designation as defined in the Silver Valley Area Plan. Running concurrently with this application are a Subdivision application for 90 residential lots; an Environmental Development Permit for watercourse and natural features protection; and an Intensive Residential Development Permit for the lots to be zoned R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District). The applicant has requested a Development Variance Permit for some of the R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots to reduce the rear setback from 8m to 6m and reduce the front setback from 5.5m to 4m for the building while retaining the 5.5m front setback to the garage, and to vary the maximum height to 11m for the R-1 (Residential District) and R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) zoned lots. A Restrictive Covenant for building design will be required for the duplex -style street townhouse lots. c) . Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: This Eco-Cluster development is one of only a few Silver Valley sites to date that has required rezoning in addition to a subdivision application, as most of the previous Eco-Cluster developments have occurred on pre -zoned land. This project is consistent with the proposed Eco-Cluster development on the adjacent site to the west, which received third reading from Council on October 25, 2007. An Eco-Cluster is defined in the Silver Valley Area Plan as "a group of housing units, condensed within clearly defined limits, surrounded by open space and linked to other pants of the Silver Valley community by a single local road" and includes the following principles: • Condensing housing clusters within clearly defined limits; -5- • Considering a variety of lot sizes and housing types within the overall site density; • Proposing minimal site re -grading; • Incorporating parkettes, which serve as green frontage for most units; • Maximizing retention of existing vegetation; • Limiting development to areas where existing grades are less than 20%; • Natural open spaces are connected and continuous, creating wildlife corridors; • Protecting environmentally sensitive areas through public ownership; • Retaining and enhancing unique natural features, such as rocky knolls; • Providing a variety of trails that ensure linkages and connections to surrounding amenities. The plan recognizes that the areas designated as Eco-Cluster often have steep slopes and the intent is to encourage lots that take advantage of areas with slopes less than 20% grade by clustering development in these areas and leaving the steeper sloped areas in a forested condition. This development approach requires minimal site re -grading. The Plan vision is for a fairly rural type of development that is sensitive to all aspects of the environment, including views, watercourses, environmental features, tree preservation, and connected and continuous natural open spaces. Parkettes are to be incorporated into the site plan as a frontage focal point for the housing unit clusters. The development site is located within the Silver Valley Area Plan, southwest of the Blaney Hamlet, and is designated Eco-Cluster and Conservation with a small area for Low/Medium Density Residential in the northeast corner. 84 single family lots and 6 street townhouse units (duplex -type units) are proposed. Approximately 33% of the site will be dedicated as Park with an additional 11% for Parkettes. Within the Eco-Cluster three looped roads are proposed and all units will front onto Parkettes and back onto dedicated Park. A large rocky out -cropping at the north end of the site will be protected as Park and will require 136 Avenue and 231 Street to be diverted around the area. The lot layout and road pattern takes into consideration the many large mature trees retained in the interior of the site in areas dedicated as Park. Natural open spaces are connected and continuous to provide wildlife corridors in multiple locations through the site. To emphasize the rural characteristics of this Eco-Cluster development, Park areas are provided on both sides of the entrance road to this site. Roads within Eco-Clusters are designated as Rural Local Roads in the Silver Valley Area Plan. They are rural in character, adapted to the site topography, are relatively narrow, have a sidewalk on one side and drainage swales where possible, and require pockets of limited parking on pervious surfaces where possible. The road width and on -street parking requirements for this site were carefully considered to meet the specific site conditions, the Silver Valley Area Plan road standards, and the Engineering Department and Fire Department requirements. Three road types are proposed within this development: first, an entrance road with a 7.3m paved carriageway with additional 2.1m wide pocket parking with a pervious surface where appropriate; second, parkette loop roads with a 7.3m paved carriageway that includes parking on one side; and third, a link road between parkette loops with a 7.3m paved carriageway plus 2.1m wide pocket parking with a pervious surface. Driveways will be grouped in pairs wherever possible to provide suitable areas for on - street parking. An equestrian trail is proposed to run east/west through the dedicated park area across the south end of the site. The trail will be contiguous with the trail system on proposed developments to the west, and will connect to the existing trail network at 136 Avenue and Foreman Drive. A portion of this trail will also serve as an emergency access route providing a secondary exit for emergency purposes only and will connect with the proposed developments to the west. Pedestrian trails are proposed that will link green spaces within the development. Proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan: Although the proposed development is in compliance with the policies of the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community Plan, the applicant has requested an OCP amendment to adjust the boundary between the Eco-Cluster and Conservation land uses in the south and west areas of the site, and between Eco-Cluster and Low/Medium Density Residential in the northeast corner of the site. Approximately 17,372m2 will be re -designated from Eco-Cluster to Conservation and 8,140m2 will be re -designated from Conservation to Eco-Cluster for a net gain of 9,232m2 to Conservation. The details of the boundary adjustment between Eco-Cluster and Conservation are discussed in the Environmental Implications section below. The location of the horse trail is to be amended to the park area at the south end of the site. This trail will connect with new trails in proposed developments to the west which will then connect to the existing trail network at 136 Avenue and Foreman Drive Densities: The applicant has proposed a density of 9 units per hectare, which is within the range set for Eco- Clusters in the Silver Valley Area Plan (5 - 15 upha). The plan encourages a variety of housing types within and between Eco-Clusters and the form of development proposed here is 6 units of attached duplex style housing and 84 single family homes, of which 55 are zoned R-1 (Residential District), 27 are zoned R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), and 2 are zoned RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential. The 6 duplex style homes will be zoned RST (Street Townhouse Residential) which is a new multi -family zone for street townhouses specific to Eco-Cluster designated areas in the Silver Valley. Zoning Bylaw: There are four zones proposed for this development: R-1 (Residential District); R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District); RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential); and RST (Street Townhouse Residential). The proposed single family lots range from approximately 330 m2 to 660 m2 and the street townhouse lots are 300 m2. In the northeast corner of the site the developer has applied to the District to close a small portion (277 m2) of the 136 Avenue road right- of-way that will become redundant with the construction of the new road and are proposing to incorporate this into a future RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential zoned lot. The proposed RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone received 3rd Reading from Council on October 25, 2007 as part of Rezoning application RZ/070/06 on the adjacent property (Nelson Peaks) to the west of this site. However, should the Nelson Peaks project not proceed or is delayed, this application would be stalled awaiting the adoption of the RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone. To avoid this potential delay it would be appropriate to proceed with another RST (Street -7- Townhouse Residential) zone bylaw. Whichever application proceeds to final reading first will adopt the bylaw. The bylaw that does not complete can simply be closed. Draft of Proposed RST (Residential Townhouse Zone): A new zone is proposed as part of this rezoning application to permit the development of 6 duplex units. The Silver Valley Plan encourages a variety of housing types throughout Eco-Cluster developments, but currently Maple Ridge does not have an existing zone that could easily accommodate this type of development. In order to accommodate and encourage a variety of housing types in Silver Valley Eco-Clusters, as part of the ongoing implementation of the Silver Valley Area Plan, the RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone was drafted and is attached for Council consideration. The zone is intended for use in the Eco-Cluster designated areas of Silver Valley Area only. It permits a fairly large 223 m2 (2400 ft2) unit (excluding basement, garage and accessory building) either in a duplex, triplex, or fourplex form, which is greater than the anticipated size of attached housing form within the urban area boundary. Although rear lanes are encouraged in Silver Valley, the topography can make this type of development difficult and therefore, the zone will allow both rear lane and non -rear lane access. The RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone is intended to permit a "zero lot line" subdivision, which will result in each owner having no common property between them. For such fee -simple proposals, an easement will be required on the property titles prior to unit construction. The easement will deal with issues relating to shared walls and will set out the terms under which each owner will be required to cooperate. The building design proposed for the duplexes will be secured through a Restrictive Covenant put on title prior to subdivision of the individual units. This covenant will also require that the duplex lots cannot be sold separately until after the duplexes have been fully constructed. Requested Variances: The applicant, has requested a number of variances that will be the subject of a future Council report, but which are common requests in the past in Silver Valley. The relaxations are as follows: • To reduce the front setback for R-1(Residential District) zoned lots from 5.5m to 4m for the building while retaining the 5.5m front setback to the garage. • To reduce the rear setback for R-1(Residential District) zoned lots from 8m to 6m to provide opportunity to preserve existing ground cover in the rear gardens. • To increase the maximum height from 9m to 11m for the R-1(Residential District) zoned lots and from 9.75m to 11m for the R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) zoned lots. This variance is consistent with those approved for the "Silver Ridge" development to the north of this site for dwellings similar in design. Development Permits: An Intensive Residential Development Permit is required for the R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) lots to assess the form and character of the proposed dwellings. -8- A Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit is required for the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment of Cattell Brook and of the natural features on the site. The details are discussed in the Environmental Implications section below. A Security will be taken as a condition of the issuance of the Development Permit to ensure that the Development Permit Area guidelines are met. Development Information Meetin : A Development Information Meeting was held on April 7, 2008 and the following excerpts from the minutes were provided by the applicant: • In general the reaction to the proposal was positive. Comment sheets were available but none were completed. • The majority of the attendees live in the lower ALR lands adjacent to 132 Avenue. With the recent flooding there concerns that the development of this site would increase downstream flows. The applicant confirmed that through the use of the 3 tier Best Management Practices drainage systems_ there would be no impact on the downstream lands. • There were general concerns for the affects of increased traffic in the area and construction traffic during the development stage. The applicant confirmed that the present roadway (136 Avenue) would be widened eastwards from the site to 232 Street. ■ The applicant answered many questions about the proposed sanitary sewer and confirmed that the sewer would be sized adequately to serve all the upstream catchment areas. • Some of the residents inquired about possible archaeological finds. The applicant has subsequently met with local archaeologist Mike Rousseau who said that the only area of note might be the southern sloped portion above the ALR lands. An archaeological impact assessment is being prepared by Golder and Associates. • It was explained that there will be a horse trail running from east to west along with a tree buffer and park land along the south property line. d) Environmental Implications: The applicant has submitted an Environmental Assessment, a Geotechnical Report and an Arborist Report for the site. A Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit is required for this site. The development area has been logged on multiple occasions and therefore its vegetation consists mainly of mixed forest and shrubland, although less extensive areas of riparian mixed forest and rural developed areas are also present. No rare, threatened or endangered plant species or communities are known to occur in the development area. SM The site is bounded by three branches of Cattell Brook on the west, south and east sides and setbacks of 30 metres from the top -of -bank have been established. Limited localized encroachments into the setback areas on the northwest and southwest development edges are proposed. The resulting loss of riparian habitat will be 104m2; however, this loss will be compensated for by a total habitat gain of 602m2 outside the 30m setback at other locations along the watercourse. A wetland area, designated as marginal in the Environmental Assessment, is located in the southwest corner outside of the 30m setback area and requires an additional setback of 15m. All the watercourse and wetland protection setback areas will be dedicated as Park. The southwest corner of the development site is located within the North Alouette River floodplain and is designated as Conservation in the Silver Valley Area plan. The Environmental Assessment indicates that the area is flat, with little or no topographical features, and there are no trees of note in the area. The area is primarily grassland that appears to have previously been pasture. The applicant is proposing to develop approximately 7,555m2 and will dedicate the environmentally sensitive area as Park. A minimal amount of fill would be required under the houses, roads and bio- filtration pond in the parkette to raise the area above the floodplain. The Arborist's tree retention report identified 77 trees to be retained and protected, 44 trees to be removed due to poor health and structure and 9 otherwise viable trees to be removed to accommodate development. Trees located within the deciduous forest stands on the south and west perimeters will be assessed for risk and structural condition and removed as necessary during land clearing to avoid conflicts with development. The new forest edge will be inspected for hazard trees once clearing is completed. The areas containing trees to be retained are within those portions of the site to be dedicated as Park or will be within the Parkettes. Trees identified by the arborist to be removed are proposed to be replaced at 2:1 ratio, or as determined by the Arborist as suitable for the topography. A large rocky outcropping adjacent to the west side of the site entrance and within the unconstructed 136 Avenue road right-of-way at the north end of the development site is identified as a Natural Feature of the site and offers a panoramic view of the Fraser Valley to the south. The area on the development site will be dedicated as Park and 136 Avenue and 231 Street will be diverted around the area. Natural open spaces are connected and continuous to provide wildlife corridors in multiple locations through the site. To emphasize the rural characteristics of this Eco- Cluster development, Park areas are provided on both sides of the entrance road to this site. A conceptual' Stormwater Management Plan has been received proposing three naturalized bio- detention ponds within the parkettes. Roadside bio-swales will be incorporated into the development where road grades are less than 6%. Individual lot drainage will be to rock pits. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan has been submitted showing the site will be cleared in phases as development progresses. Ministry of Environment and Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval is required for a crossing on Cattell Brook in the southwest corner of the site. The crossing is required for the emergency access road and trail system, and the 5m sanitary sewer right-of-way. I� e) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department has identified that all the services required in support of this development application do not exist to the site. It will therefore be necessary for the owner to enter into a Rezoning Servicing Agreement and post securities to do the work identified in that agreement prior to final reading. Comments provided by the Engineering Department include: • Construction/ reconstruction of 136 Avenue from 232 to 231 Street and construction of 231 Street into the site is required. • Construction of sidewalks and the equestrian trail are required. • A Sanitary Sewer system is required to serve the site and it must be extended from the pump station at 136 Avenue and Foreman Drive. A 5m right-of-way across the properties between this site and the pump station is required. • A Storm sewer system and road drainage facilities are required. • A Water system on 231 Street from 136 Avenue is required and a water main along the emergency access road is required. • Existing buildings on the site are to be removed. • Consolidation of the site at the zoning stage is required. • Ministry of Environment and Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval is required for road and sewer works at the watercourse at the southwest corner of the site. • Erosion and Sediment control facilities are required during construction. • The amount of security and related cash payments required for the Rezoning Servicing Agreement will be determined after the consulting engineer's design has been received. Fire Department: The Fire Department has reviewed the road standards proposed for this Eco-Cluster development and has identified the following requirements to address emergency access and potential future wildfire protection: • Roads with only a single access point have 7.3m of unobstructed carriageway to allow 2 vehicles to pass. • Cul-de-sacs greater than 180m in length have a secondary access. • A 6m wide emergency access road with a gravel surface where there is a single access road into a development. • Sections of the road with grades of 15% provide intermittent areas of lesser grade to allow large truck stabilization; • Appropriate fire hydrant location is to be reviewed; • Consider designing the first 8m of the emergency access road as a hammerhead turnaround; • Final road design and emergency access gate specifications are to be reviewed by the Fire Department; • "No Parking" signs are to be posted where required to ensure emergency vehicle access is not impeded. -II- Clerks De rtment: In the northeast corner of the site the developer has applied to the District to close a small portion (277 m2) of the 136 Avenue road right-of-way that will become redundant with the construction of the new road and are proposing to incorporate this into a future RS-1b zoned lot. Staff will be negotiating with the developer to close and then sell the road to them subject to Council approval of the sale terms and a Highway Closure & Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw The Clerk concurs with the decision to proceed with a second RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone bylaw to permit this application to proceed independently. Parks & Leisure Services Department: An equestrian trail is proposed to run east/west through the dedicated park area across the south end of the site. This trail will connect with new trails in proposed developments to the west which will then connect to the existing trail network at 136 Avenue and Foreman Drive. A portion of this trail will also serve as an emergency access route providing a secondary exit for emergency purposes only that will connect with the proposed developments to the west. The Parks & Leisure Services Department have identified that after the subdivision is completed they will be responsible for maintaining the street trees. In the case of this project it is estimated that there will be an additional 90 trees, which is based on one tree per lot and the final subdivision design will provide exact numbers. The Manager of Parks & Open Space has advised that the maintenance requirement of $25.00 per new tree will increase their budget requirements by $2250.00. f) School District: No comments have been received. g) Intergovernmental Issues: Ministry of Tourism. Culture and the Arts Archaeolopv Branch: As a result of comments received at the Development Information Meeting about a potential archaeological heritage site located on the property, the applicant has submitted a permit application to the Ministry for an archaeological impact assessment (AIA) and the assessment is being prepared by Golder and Associates. Local Government Act: An amendment to the Official Community Plan requires the local government to consult with any affected parties and to adopt related bylaws in compliance with the procedures outlined in Section 882 of the Act. The amendment required for this application, (insert amendment), is considered to be minor in nature. It has been determined that no additional consultation beyond existing procedures is required, including referrals to the Board of the Regional District, the Council of an adjacent municipality, First Nations; the School District or agencies of the Federal and Provincial Governments. The amendment has been reviewed with the Financial Plan/Capital Plan and the Waste Management Plan of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and determined to have no impact. CONCLUSION: The lot geometry presented for the proposed Eco-Cluster development is aligned with the Silver Valley Area Plan in that the design has achieved the clustering of units within distinct boundaries, a rural character with lots facing a parkette or Park, a variation in housing form, innovative stormwater management, wildlife corridors, and the protection of environmentally sensitive areas resulting in 33% of the site proposed as conservation area. A new zone is accompanying this application to permit a street oriented fee -simple townhouse form of housing for Eco-cluster developments in the Silver Valley area and to encourage a greater variation in housing form as envisioned within the Area Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that this application and accompanying bylaws proceed to Council for first reading and forwarding to Public Hearing. r Prepared by. • • Planning Technician r Approved by: Jane P' ering, MCP, MC1P Director of Planning Approveoy: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng // GM: Public Works & Development Services Concurre e: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer AE/dp The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map Appendix B - OCP Amending Bylaw 6580 - 2008 Appendix C - Zone Amending Bylaw 6581- 2008 Appendix D - Proposed Subdivision -13- g 55 65 10 4 Sfi 55 2730 Sr 136 6a �'�a � 25 24 3 I FAVE `" 63 � 136W L 58 62 ''447� 18 19 20 21 22 23 2 m i 59 ' 4 w ,3610 61 60 136 AVE q pp M x n ry P 27685 76 72 g 80 19 78 77 N 75 74 73 g R I SUBJECT PROPERTIES BGP 29524 P 14756 1 j P 5048 2 N 1292' B I I P 5116 2 APPENDIX A A a 136 AVE R g P 43 67 17 16 is LP43A7 AMP 9042 2 I 1 District of Pitt Meadows ---' - . 511rar vrilq t ; 23000/24/50 136 AVENUE 1 Io _ a =ru�� CORPORATION OF N s�... THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE District of 'Iw+ Rk.an; li3 f, PLANNING DEPARTMENT Langley SCALE 1:3,000 �'�-� �. _ I ,._�� ,_x — DATE: May 29, 2008 FILE: RZ/093/06 BY: PC SCHEDULE 8 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6580-2008. A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Section 10.3. Part IV - Silver Valley Area Plan, Figures 2, 3A and 4 of the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6580-2008." 2. Figures 2, 3A and 4 are hereby amended for those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: Lot 2 Section 29 Township 12 Plan 5116 New Westminster District And North 1,292 Feet Lot "B" Section 29 Township 12 Plan 5048 New Westminster District. And Lot 1 Section 29 Township 12 Plan BCP 29524 New Westminster District. and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 757 , a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby redesignated as shown. 3. Figure 4 is hereby amended for those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: Lot 2 Section 29 Township 12 Plan 5116 New Westminster District And North 1,292 Feet Lot "B" Section 29 Township 12 Plan 5048 New Westminster District. And Lot 1 Section 29 Township 12 Plan BCP 29524 New Westminster District. and shown in heavy black line on Map No. 758, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, as added or removed from Horse Trail. 4. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of , A.D. 200. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of READ A SECOND TIME the day of READ A THIRD TIME the day of RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the MAYOR , A.D. 200 . , A.D. 200. , A.D. 200. day of , A.D. 200. CORPORATE OFFICER MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No. 6580-2008 Map No. 757 PURPOSE: To DESIGNATE AS SHOWN BELOW ON FIGURES 2, 3A & 4 AND TO DELETE THAT PORTION SHOWN ECO CLUSTER FROM CONSERVATION ON FIGURE 4 ECO CLUSTER ® CONSERVATION ® LOW DENSITY URBAN APLE RIDGE 1.3000 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No. 6580-2008 Map No. 758 PURPOSE: To Amend Figure 4 As Shown Below ■■■■■ Add Trail ■� Delete Trail bell- 1APLE RIDGE 1:3000 SCHEDULE C CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO.6581-2008 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6581-2008." 2. That Part 2 Interpretation is amended by inserting the following definition in the appropriate alphabetical location within the section: STREET TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL USE means a residential use consisting of one dwelling unit vertically attached to one or more dwelling units (i.e. a duplex, triplex, or fourplex) with each dwelling unit located on a lot abutting a street. 3. That Part 3 Basic Provisions is amended by inserting the following after Section 302, Zones (1): RST Street Townhouse Residential 4. That Part 6 Residential Zones is amended by inserting the following after Section 601C and renumbering subsequent sections accordingly: 601D RST Street Townhouse Residential Intent: The Street Townhouse Residential Zone is intended for use only within the areas of Silver Valley designated as Eco-Cluster. 1.0 Permitted Uses Only the following uses shall be permitted in the RST zone: 1. Street Townhouse Residential Use 2. Duplex Use 3. Accessory Boarding Use 4. Accessory Home Occupation Use 2.0 Conditions of Use 1. A Street Townhouse residential use shall be permitted where no more than four street townhouse residential units are attached and located on a lot abutting a public street. 2. Vehicular access for lots backing on a Municipal lane will be restricted to the lane. 3. All motor vehicle parking areas must be fully enclosed within a garage structure. 3.0 Density The maximum permitted gross floor area of a unit shall be 223 m2 (2400 s.f.), specifically excluding basement, garage, and accessory building. 4.0 Lot Coverage The maximum permitted lot coverage shall be as follows: Lot Type Maximum Lot Coverage Exterior Lot 55% Interior Lot 65% Exterior Lot on Street Corner 45% Accessory Buildings & Structures: The maximum lot coverage for accessory buildings and structures shall be 3%, which shall form part of the maximum lot coverage for the entire lot. A detached garage is not considered an accessory building in this zone. 5.0 Height of a Building or Structure The maximum height of a principal building shall be 3 storeys or 11 metres, whichever is less. The maximum height of any accessory building or structure shall be 4.6m 6.0 Setbacks If building in this zone is next to an existing single-family development, then front setback must match that of single-family neighbourhood on same side of same street*. If building in this zone is not adjacent to single-family development, then buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the following minimum setbacks: Building or Structure Front Rear Interior End Lot/ Corner Lot/ Side Exterior Side Exterior Side Principle Building 4m 8m Om 1.5m ` 3m (no lane access) See #3 below Garage (no lane 6m N/A Om 1.5m 3m access) Principle Building 4m 14m Om 1.5m 3m (lane access) Garage (lane N/A 1.5m Om 1.5m 3m access) Accessory Building N/A j 0.5m 1.5m 1.5m 3m or Structure 1. Interior Side: 0 metre permitted where listed above, provided that the full length of the interior side wall of the principle building and/or garage is adjoined to the full length of the interior side wall of a neighbouring principle building and/or garage. Where a fee -simple subdivision results in no common property ownership among the attached units, the property line will run equally distant through the attached interior walls. 2. On a lot with rear lane access: a) Each lot shall have useable rear yard private outdoor space with minimum dimensions of 6.5m x.7.5m that is defined by fences and landscaping. b) Accessory buildings larger than 5m2 are not permitted in the rear yard private outdoor space. c) A minimum 1.5 metre wide walkway must be maintained along the length of the garage, into the rear laneway. This walkway does not make up any part of the private outdoor space requirement. 3. On a lot with no lane access, the rear yard setback maybe reduced to a minimum of 6 metres if the rear yard backs onto a greenbelt that is dedicated as Conservation Area or Park. 4. All accessory buildings and structures must be located in the rear yard. 7.0 Minimum Lot Size Lot Type Minimum Lot Area Minimum Lot Width Exterior Lot 234m2 gm Interior Lot 195m2 7.5m Exterior Lot on Street 273m2 1O.5m Corner * In a neighbourhood where redevelopment is expected and the current zoning of the single- family neighbourhood in question is not consistent with the designation in the Official Community Plan, or the zoning matrix within the Official Community Plan, the front setback must match that of a zone that would be consistent with the current Official Community Plan. 8.0 Parking Requirements To be the same requirements listed in Schedule "A", under 1.0 b) for one and two family residential use in the Maple Ridge Off Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990. 9.0 Other Regulations 1. A Street Townhouse Residential use shall be permitted only if the site is serviced to the RT-1 zone standard, excluding road standards, set out in the Maple Ridge Subdivision Servicing Bylaw No. 4800-1993. 2. A Street Townhouse Residential use shall be permitted only if the site is serviced to the Eco-Cluster road standards identified within the Silver Valley Area Plan. 5, That Schedule "D" Minimum Lot Area Dimensions is amended by inserting the following under each heading: Zone: RST Minimum Width: See Section 601D, Item 7.0 Minimum Lot Size Minimum Area: See Section 601D, Item 7.0 Minimum Lot Size 6. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: Lot 2 Section 29 Township 12 Plan 5116 New Westminster District And North 1,292 Feet Lot "B" Section 29 Township 12 Plan 5048 New Westminster District. And Lot 1 Section 29 Township 12 Plan BCP 29524 New Westminster District. and outlined in heavy black line are hereby rezoned as shown on Map No. 1431, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this bylaw. 7. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 200. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 200. READ a second time the day of A.D. 200. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 200. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 200. MAYOR. CORPORATE OFFICER MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. 6581 —2008 Map No. 1431 From: RS-3(One Family Rural Residential) To: �RS-1b(One Family Urban(medium density)Residentia1) 0 R-1 (Residential District) R-3((Special Amenity Residential District) RST(Street Townhouse Residential) APLE RIDGE 1:3000 SCHEDULE D Ibis dfamW am ae,pqn is the property a! 1 09 Sev.tes L and zwV not be used, reused orS:epmdwm wilhapt We of the widl i,ampa�McEl.�anmy Cwsull N mces Uo 70k oiler the —rkh.--d use of Ihm dri 3- 2, 2, tarts Mew r, Mar R004 to be Closed 2 14 33 12 10 9 i8 7 2 3 4 5 117 7 41 TT 42 -37, 43 22 23 24 46 25 47 10 8 -26 J 48 31 F-:�-49 4 28 4 . 4- N 6V Aj 17 1 5 73 r66 -.67 '68 69 : 4 NOTES: aaend - PRELIMINARY POUT ONL BJEC r T0A7ETAR0j'LAED RS- I b Zone M - AREAS AND MENSFONS ARE E C TTO SU AND CALCULATION, AND MAY VARY. R-1 Zone - NOT TO BE USED FOR LEGAL TRANSACTIONS. MeElhanney R-3 Zone Scale: 1:1500 McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. =RST Zone (Duplex) Date: July 4, 2008 13160-86TH-AVENUE PHONE(604)596-D391 SURREY,B.C. FAX(604)596-8853 Park Job No.: 2112-07250 -0 ' DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE ' Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: July 13, 2010 and Members of Council FILE NO: AL/048/10 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W SUBJECT: Application to Subdivide Land within the Agricultural Land Reserve 12787 256 Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received under Section 21 (2) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to subdivide 6.4 hectares (15.1 acres) of land that is within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The application conforms to the submission requirements of the Commission. RECOMMENDATION: That the application not be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Stephen Ramsay Owner: Armando Bolognese & Cherry -Dawn Bolognese Legal Description: Section: 23, Township: 12, Plan: 2034 OCP: Existing: Agricultural Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Surrounding Uses North: Use: (7 properties) 4 rural residential, 3 with assessed farm status Zone: RS-3 One Family Rural Residential Designation: Agricultural South: Use: Rural residential Zone: RS-3 One Family Rural Residential Designation: Agricultural East: Use: Farm and rural residential Zone: RS-3 One Family Rural Residential Designation: Agricultural West: Use: Rural residential Zone: RS-3 One Family Rural Residential Designation: Agricultural 1102 Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: b) Project Description: Rural Residential Rural Residential 6.1 hectares 256 Street The applicant wishes to subdivide the 6.1 hectare (15.2 acre) subject property into 2 parcels, of 1.1 hectares (2.8 acres) and 5.0 hectares (12.4 acres). The subject property fronts 256 Street to the east, and has undeveloped road allowance to its north (128 Avenue) and to its west (251 Street). The applicant has not explicitly stated how access will be taken from these road allowances for the proposed new lot. The minimum lot size in the RS-3 Zone is 0.8 hectares (2 acres) where municipal water is available. If this application is ultimately successful, and receives Agricultural Land Commission approval, the applicant will have to apply for a subdivision through the municipality. Through this process, the applicant will have to demonstrate that both of the proposed lots will have on -site septic capability to current standards. In addition, both properties must comply with municipal requirements with respect to lot geometry, road frontage and parcel size. The Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw requires 60 meters road frontage for the RS-3 Zone. The costs for constructing this required road allowance on 251 Street and 128 Avenue are estimated to be roughly $820.00 per meter (without traversing watercourses). These costs would be assumed by the developer. A watercourse traverses the property near its eastern perimeter. The District's usual practice for protecting natural features in the Agricultural Land Reserve is through a conservation covenant. c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan On November 14, 2006, Council adopted the Official Community Plan, which contains supportive agricultural policies. On December 16, 2009 Council adopted an Agricultural Plan to support agriculture within the rural area and the Agricultural Land Reserve. The merits of this application will be viewed within this policy context. Section 6.2.1 Economic Development Strategy. Policy 6-6 states: Maple Ridge will develop an Agricultural Plan that: a) maintains an inventory of local agricultural products and agricultural land use; b) develops and maintains a database of farm businesses and operators; c) promotes leasing opportunities of agricultural land; d) promotes agricultural heritage initiatives; e) identifies appropriate land uses within agricultural areas and at the rural/urban interface; f) promotes urban agriculture; g) recognizes the positive role that agricultural lands have on the environment; -2- h) will identify a variety of mechanisms to assist farm operators and to protect agricultural lands, including but not limited to the creation of trusts, endowments, and life -leases; i) includes an assessment of the agricultural land base; and j) develops Development Permit area guidelines to direct non-agricultural development at the urban/ rural interface. One reason for promoting alternative tenures (Policies 6-6 c and h) relates to the high cost of land, which is a known barrier for new farmers wishing to start an agricultural business. By supporting other forms of tenure that can delay or avoid the need for this capital investment by individual farmers, the municipality can improve its agricultural potential, and bring more of its agricultural land into full production. The intent of Policy 6-6 is that property owners who do not wish to derive income themselves from farming should be encouraged to lease their land to agricultural producers. In addition to rental income, these property owners will benefit from tax benefits gained from generating farm income on their properties. Subdivision is not required in order to lease land. In fact, further subdivisions tend to increase speculative activity within the Agricultural Land Reserve, thereby increasing the market value of farmland, and exacerbating the issue of economic barriers to entry for new farmers. Section 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture. Policy 6-12 states: Maple Ridge will protect the productivity of its agricultural land by., a) adopting a guiding principle of "positive benefit to agriculture" when making land use decisions that could affect the agricultural land base, with favourable recognition of initiatives including but not limited to supportive non -farm uses, infrastructure improvements for farmland, or the inclusion of land elsewhere in the Agricultural Land Reserve; b) requiring agricultural impact assessments (AIAs) and Groundwater impact Assessment of non -farm development and infrastructure projects and identifying measures to off -set impacts on agricultural capability, c) preserving larger farm units and areas by using appropriate buffers such as roads, topographic features, watercourses, ditching, fencing, or gradually reduced residential densities on properties adjacent to agricultural land; d) discouraging the subdivision of agricultural land into smaller parcels, except where positive benefits to agriculture can be demonstrated, e) reinforcing the concept that the Agricultural Land Reserve is intended for agricultural use by increasing the minimum lot size for ALR properties that are zoned Rural Residential, f) encouraging the amalgamation of smaller parcels of farmland into larger, more cohesive parcels. The applicant has not assessed this proposal on the basis of the guiding principle of "positive benefit" to agriculture. Policy 6-12 also emphasizes the importance of discouraging the subdivision of agricultural land into smaller parcels, increasing the minimum parcel size of ALR properties with Rural Residential zoning, and amalgamation to create larger farm parcels. We For the above noted reasons, this application should be considered inconsistent with the Agricultural policies of the Official Community Plan. Agricultural Plan The Agricultural Plan notes the following issues that are of particular relevance to this application: Issue 1 of the Plan notes the difficulty emerging farmers face in gaining access to underutilized agricultural land. The main concerns noted are the extent of Agricultural land held in an idle state within the community, and the high land costs which restricts those wishing to enter the industry. Strategies to improve this situation could include initiatives to encourage non -farming land owners to make idle land available to farmers or to start farming it themselves. The Plan states the importance of emphasizing the role of agriculture in the Agricultural Land Reserve and to remove some of the perception that the Agricultural Land Reserve is a land reserve for development in the District. Specific Recommendations in the Plan build on the policy recommendations to the Official Community Plan to include the following: a) Develop a strategy to increase landowner awareness of farmland leasing options, taxation benefits, and community demand for local production b) Create a database of farmland available for leasing, including a database maintenance strategy c) Develop access to materials on lease/rental terms and sample agreements, possibly website delivered d) Create educational materials for agricultural property owners regarding stewardship of agricultural land e) Through various workshops and electronic media, initiate discussion on the role of small lot property owners in enhancing local agriculture in the District (gaining access to land, pooling of small lots, rent calculator, lessee responsibilities) f) Identify and promote opportunities for development of urban agriculture. Issue 5 of the Plan notes concerns with the loss of the agricultural land base, describing the following situations that are pertinent to this application: • Many small parcels • High level of rural residential incursion into Agricultural Land Reserve • Non -farmed areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve tend to be smaller parcels • Continued conversion pressure from the District of Maple Ridge's urban growth • Financial pressure on farming The Plan also notes that more recent priorities given to food safety, food security, and climate change, includes the development of a local food system. Towards this end, the community would benefit from greater certainty that the agricultural land base is not undermined by incremental land use decisions that result in the loss of agricultural land. The Plan makes the following recommendations that pertain to this application: b) Continue to implement the OCP policies to protect the agricultural land base by creating guidelines for reviewing applications for non -farm use, exclusions, fill applications, transportation and, utility applications, subdivisions, and government applications; -4- g) Explore retention of lots 2 ha (5 acres) and larger in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Appropriate parcel sizes for the RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) zone may be reviewed through the implementation of the Agricultural Plan. Currently, the minimum parcel size in this zone is 0.8 hectares (2.0 acres) where community water is available. This zone pertains to most of the land that is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, including the subject property. The RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) zone pre -dates the creation of the Agricultural Land Reserve. Although designated for Agriculture, there is a concern that this historic zoning contributes to the perception that farming is not the primary use of this zone. Based on the issues and strategies as noted in the Agricultural Plan, this application should not be considered supportive of agriculture within the community. Environmental Concerns: The lot slopes gently from north to south, with a well defined channel for Websters Creek / Zirk Brook. There are several creeks on the property (Websters Creek, Zirk Brook and other un-named tributaries) that will require setbacks of up to 30 meters. The District's usual practice for ensuring watercourse protection in the Agricultural Land Reserve is through restrictive covenants which must be approved by the Agricultural Land Commission prior to being registered on title. d) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department. The Engineering Department would review this application for its servicing requirements as part of the municipal subdivision application should Commission approval be granted. It should be noted that depending on assessed community need, the Engineering Department may require that all undeveloped road frontages be constructed as part of this application. Exemptions to these servicing requirements may be granted through a development variance. Preliminary comments about this development proposal in relation to the Subdivision Bylaw are that the section of 256 Street that fronts the subject property is an arterial road with a width of 20 meters. The Bylaw indicates that a minimum of 26 meters is required for an arterial road. Therefore road dedication may be required for this corridor. Road dedication may also be required for 251 Street to the west 'of the subject property. Road construction for access to the western portion (5 hectares / 12.4 acres) of the site is required, and should be provided from the west, from 251 Street at 128 Avenue. The Subdivision Bylaw indicates that the rural standard is 20 meters. There is an equestrian trail in the 128 Avenue road allowance from 251 St to 256 St. Alternatives: Based on the policies of the Official Community Plan and the Agricultural Plan, the recommendation is not to forward the application to the Commission, in which case the application will be considered -5- denied. If Council decides to forward this application to the Agricultural Land Commission, the Commission will evaluate the merits of this application, and make their decision accordingly. CONCLUSION: This application has been evaluated for its consistency with the policies of the Official Community Plan, and its implications for the Agricultural Plan. The application is found to be not in compliance with this policy framework. On this basis, the recommendation is that this application not be authorized to go forward to the Commission. This report also notes servicing deficiencies that would require redress prior to subdivision occurring. Prepared by: Diana Hall Planner 2 Approved by. Frank Quinn, MBA, P. Eng ,C_r ~ GM: Public Works & Development Services Concurre : J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A: Subject Map Appendix B: Proposed Subdivision. 1:Z l R¢ A U Appendix A 1 d - 3 P ]635 ry i,2a SUBJECT PROPERTY P]639 3�2 - 696] RP 025 P18- City of Pitt Meadows 12787 256 STREET CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF - - Z5 N - MAPLE RIDGE ! District of PLANNING DEPARTMENT Langley I' SCALE 1:5,000 DATE: Jun 2, 2010 FILE: AU048/10 BY: PC FF1,45FA R-. q f4 $g �i Appendix B 252nd Street (Unconstructed) �o a 7 a m a �cb c J ��5 y n W ti n 256th Street zN Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: FROM: SUBJECT: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer DATE: July 14, 2010 FILE NO: EO5-010-027 ATTN: C of W Award of Contract No. ITT-EN10-171 River Road Drainage Improvements (Darby Street to Carshill Street) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The River Road Drainage Improvements project from Darby Street to Carshill Street was tendered on June 22, 2010, and closed on July 13, 2010. The construction work will consist of storm trunk sewer installation complete with services to the property line, a storm sewer outfall in the ravine, replacement of a section of existing 4-5 year old sanitary sewer, and the option to reconstruct and pave the roadway. There was only one tender received, from Double M Excavating Ltd. for $2,971,738.01 (excluding taxes), although five general contractors picked up the tender documents. The tender submitted by Double M Excavating Ltd. is compliant and the Schedule of Quantities and Prices have been checked by staff. Double M Excavating Ltd. is a qualified contractor for this project and have completed relevant projects in the past for the District. Staff recommend that the construction of the River Road Drainage Improvements be awarded to Double M Excavating Ltd. without the optional road reconstruction component for a contract award amount of $2,454,227.06 (excluding taxes). RECOMMENDATION: THAT Contract No. ITT-ENIO-171: River Road Drainage Improvements (Darby Street to Carshill Street), be awarded to Double M Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $2,454,227.06 excluding taxes; and THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract; and further THAT the Financial Plan be amended to include a capital project to replace a section of sanitary sewer for $398,945 funded from the Sewer Utility. 1103 DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: The River Road Drainage Improvements project involves the construction of storm trunk sewer and storm services frorn Darby Street to Carshill Street and construction of a storm sewer outfall in the Fraser Escarpment ravine. This storm sewer is important and necessary to collect surface and subsurface water, which will improve the stability of the Fraser River Escarpment adjacent to River Road. The project was initiated several years ago and has been approved in the Capital Program for 2010. In the May 27, 2010 report to Council, staff recommended Council approval to tender the storm sewer improvements project, including replacement of the existing 45 year old sanitary sewer at the eastern end. As well, it was recommended that the tender have an optional component for pavement rehabilitation and road improvements. The tender for the River Road Drainage Improvements project was then structured to allow for Council the choice to approve the optional works. The project was tendered on June 22, 2010 and closed on July 13, 2010. There were five (5) plan takers but only 1 tender was submitted, a compliant tender by Double M Excavating Ltd. for $2,971,738.01 (excluding taxes). Staff and AECOM have checked the unit rates and confirm that the unit rates and total tender price are reasonable. Double M Excavating Ltd. is a qualified contractor and have completed several relevant projects for the District of Maple Ridge in the past years. They are currently completing the Roberts Bank, East Causeway Habitat Compensation Project for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Their reference for that project was very good. Staff recommend that the construction be awarded to Double M Excavating Ltd. Pavement Rehabilitation and Road Improvements The total tender price of $2,971,738.01 includes $517,510.95 for the optional component for pavement rehabilitation and road improvements. It entails road reconstruction work including roadway excavation, supply and place granular subbase and granular base, and laying 100mm thick asphalt pavement to provide a 6.8m wide paved roadway surface with 1.Om wide gravel shoulders. The roadway will be widened in the future on both sides to accommodate bicycles, curbs and sidewalk. Since there is no funding at this time for the optional road works, staff recommend that approval of the pavement rehabilitation and road improvements be deferred until further analysis has been carried out for justification and source of funding. b) Desired Outcome: The desired outcome of this report is to obtain Council approval to award the necessary contract and commence construction in August 2010, during the drier summer period. The high water table on River Road and the wet conditions in the ravine prohibits the work during wet weather conditions that are more prevalent in the fall and winter. c) Strategic Alignment: The drainage improvements will improve the safety risk of the Fraser River Escarpment stability for the Maple Ridge citizens. It will also provide the infrastructure for future storm sewer laterals that will connect to the storm trunk sewer on River Road. d) Citizen/Customer Implications: There have been two Open Houses for the River Road Drainage Improvements project with the most recent one held on June 23, 2010. The feedback was generally positive from the Open Houses. All residents fronting the storm sewer were informed of the requirement to connect to the storm sewer. Staff explained to the owners the technical aspects of installing the storm service within private property and sump pumps if necessary. Double M Excavating Ltd. shows a construction schedule of approximately nine weeks of storm and sanitary sewer installation. There will be some inconvenience to traffic and residents along River Road. Efforts will be made to ensure that residents, the travelling public and all users are notified of the construction schedule. Information will be posted on the website and letters will be sent out regarding the construction. Staff will monitor the construction to ensure that the impacts are minimized. e) Interdepartmental Implications: The Operations Department has been involved during design stage. The Engineering Department has also been coordinating with the Building Department to determine private property storm service installation permit requirements. f) Business Plan/Financial Implications: There are two parts to this tender, one for the required drainage works which includes replacement of a section of sanitary sewer and an option for the road reconstruction works. The cost for the drainage portion of this tender is within budget. A Loan Authorization Bylaw is already in place to authorize the borrowing of the required funds. The replacement of the 45 year old sanitary sewer section costing $398,944.98 will be funded by the Sewer Fund and will require an amendment to the Financial Plan. The cost of road reconstruction, $517,000, as well as new sidewalks and bikeways, which were not part of this tender, was to be funded by grants however grant applications have not been successful and no funds have been secured to proceed. While there are some cost savings of doing this work in conjunction with the drainage work, there is no funding in our Capital Plan for it. While the Capital Works Reserve could be used, our projections indicate that with the other works planned, this account will fall below the minimum balance that we like to keep in it for emergency purposes. Further, it is unlikely that these works will be done this year and as such, it is suggested that the paving portion of the project be considered as part of our 2011-2015 capital plan deliberations so that this request can be evaluated in relation to other capital requests. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Council has 60 days after the tenders have been received to award the road paving works if circumstances change and a compelling argument can be made to proceed with optional works. CONCLUSIONS: A single compliant tender was submitted by Double M Excavating Ltd. for River Road Drainage Improvements (Darby Street to Carshill Street). Council approval to award the work to Double M Excavating Ltd. for a contract amount of $2,454,227.06 (excluding taxes), without the optional road reconstruction component, is recommended. Prepared by: Richard Wong PE of Desi d Con truction er IA- ^ el 0 Reviewed by: dre ood, P D., PEn - unicipal Engi er Financial review 7NMana r r ompso , CGA cial Planning Approved by: ' Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng. ` General Manager: Public Works & Development Services d� , Concurrence: " k (J ) Rule t6l Chief Administrative Officer RW/mi District of Maple Ridge Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Disbursements for the month ended June 30, 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: July 5, 2010 Council has authorized all voucher payments to be approved by the Mayor or Acting Mayor and a Finance Manager. Council authorizes the vouchers for the following period through Council resolution. The disbursement summary for the past period is attached for information. Expenditure details are available by request through the Finance Department. RECOMMENDATION: That the "disbursements as listed below for the month ended June 30, 2010 now be approved". GENERAL $ 7,368,289 PAYROLL $ 1,489,623 PURCHASE CARD $ 108.521 $ 8.966,433 DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: The adoption of the Five Year Consolidated Financial Plan has appropriated funds and provided authorization for expenditures to deliver municipal services. The disbursements are for expenditures that are provided in the financial plan. b) Community Communications: The citizens of Maple Ridge are informed on a routine monthly basis of financial disbursements. 1131 c) Business Plan / Financial Implications: Highlights of larger items included in Financial Plan or Council Resolution • Fraser Valley Regional Library - 2nd quarter member assessment $ 560,831 • G.V. Water District - water consumption Mar 3 - Mar 30/10 $ 331,492 • Norquist Watkins - land acquisition @ 11942 221 Street $ 373,874 • Receiver General - RCMP contractJan-Mar/10 $ 2,394,704 d) Policy Implications: Approval of the disbursements by Council is in keeping with corporate governance practice. CONCLUSIONS: The disbursements for the month ended June 30, 2010 have been reviewed and are in order. i Prepared by: G'Ann Rygg Accounting Clerk II Approved by: - rev r Thompson, CGA Manager of Financial Planning Approved by. PEhjkGill, 6BA, CGA GM--t CorDerate Fin cial Services Concurrence: J.L (Jim) Rule- Ct6ef Administrative Officer gmr CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS -JUNE 2010 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION QF PAYMENT_ 775983 BC Ltd Roadside mowing Aecom Canada Ltd Vernon Trail Bridge aka Bil Farms Bridge BC Hydro Hydro charges June BC SPCA Contract May & June Community Animal Centre development - 50% share BDO Canada LLP 2009 Financial statement audit Boileau Electric & Pole Ltd Maintenance: Banners Fairground Hanging baskets Kiosk & pad @ 108 Loop Pole repairs Street lighting UPS installation @ 238B & DTR Busch Systems Int'L Inc Recycling blue boxes CUPE Local 622 Dues - pay periods 10/11 & 10/12 Canada Pipe Company Ltd Pipe & gaskets Chevron Canada Ltd Fuel July City Of Pitt Meadows Arena cost share 2009 Memorial benches Cineplex tickets for 2010 volunteer appreciation Commercial Electronics Ltd Fire Hall No. 1 training equipment ESRI Canada Limited Annual software support Fraser Valley Regional Library 2nd quarter member assessment GCL Contracting & Engineering Kanaka Creek bridge replacement GCR Rail Crossings Tamarack rail crossing Greater Vane Water District Water consumption Mar 3 - Mar 30/10 Barnston pump station design Guillevin International Inc Firefighters' equipment Fire fighters' protective wear Operations electrical supplies Parks electrical supplies Happy Heart Fitness & Educ Weight room supervision & childcare activity room Imperial Paving Roadwork Asphalt paving @ worksyard & lawn bowling Manulife Financial Employee benefits premiums Maple Ridge & PM Arts Council Art Centre grant June Program revenue April & May Theatre rental & catering Public art Mark Suttle Agencies Ltd Playground equipment 239B & 130A Park Playground equipment Mary Jones Honda Security refund Medical Services Plan Employee medical & health premiums Metro Motors Ltd Ford F150 Super Cab 4X4 Ford F150 Super Cab 4X4 Ford F250 Cargo Van Ford F150 Regular Cab 2WD Mierau Fire Hall No. 1 expansion Monarc Hospitality Corp Security refund Municipal Pension Plan BC Pension remittance Norquist Watkins Land acquisition @ 11942 221 Street Northwest Hydraulic Consultant Alouette Rivers hydrotechnical review Ocean Marker Sports Surfaces L Tennis court resurfacing 46,026 93,917 349 1,784 992 484 11,195 5,521 3,509 108,012 938 4,015 331,492 43,820 11,986 1,200 2,333 5 52,116 43,192 44,787 7,594 7,641 1,343 51,008 1,882 24,484 25,940 28,375 21,876 AMOUNT 19,346 15,067 91,104 139,943 33,852 23,834 28,088 22,263 19,499 56,029 112,965 44,385 61,600 560,831 73,502 28,807 375,312 15,524 20,058 95,308 107,510 61,365 52,889 34,313 26,418 100,675 119,901 54,165 275,784 373,874 24,926 16,695 Ocean Pipe T6045 Manhole covers & catch basins Open Storage Solutions Inc IS equipment replacement Paul Bunyan Tree Services Tree removal at various locations Professional Mechanical Ltd Maintenance: Firehall Leisure Centre Library Municipal Hall Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall Pitt Meadows Family Rec Centre Randy Herman Building RCMP The Act Whonnock Lake Centre Raincity Janitorial Sery Ltd Janitorial services July'09 & June'10: Firehalls Library Municipal Hall Operations Playground equipment Randy Herman Building RCMP Receiver General For Canada Employer/Employee remit PP10/11 & 10/12 RCMP contract Jan-Mar/10 RG Arenas (Maple Ridge) Ltd Ice rental May Curling rink operating expenses April Ridgemeadows Recycling Society Monthly contract for recycling June Weekly recycling Litter pick-up contract Canada Day recycling honorarium Smart-Tek Communications Inc Leisure Centre CCTV installation Tempest Development Group Latecomer software license & maintenance Terasen Gas Natural gas Warrington PC] Management Advance for Tower common costs June Young, Anderson - Barristers Professional fees April Disbursements In Excess $15,000 Disbursements Under $15,000 Total Payee Disbursements Payroll PP10/11 & PP10/12 Purchase Cards - Payment Total Disbursements June 2010 78 4,340 1,411 1,754 358 1,965 1,150 19,401 2,779 ?R1 4,337 11,464 5,870 5,623 2,100 8,277 6,345 653,971 2,394, 704 53,775 3,098 86,746 517 1,848 100 GMR \\DOVE\CorpServ\Finance\Accounting\Accounts Payable\AP Remittances (Disbursements)\2010\[Monthly Council Report 2010.xlsx]JUN'10 16,499 35,631 17,141 33,517 44,016 3,048,675 56,873 89,211 48,771 15,157 19,313 50,000 28,100 6,588,738 779,551 7,368,289 1,489,623 108,521 8,966,433