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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-05 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda and Reports.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA November 5, 2012 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. DELEGAT/ONS/STAFFPRESENTAT/ONS- (10 minutes each) 1:00 p.m. 1.1 Information Services Technology Update - Christina Crabtree, Director of Information Services 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERV/CES Note: Owners and/or Agents of Development Applications may be 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/108/10, 11718 224 Street and 11731 Fraser Street, Status Report for Rezoning Application at Northumberland Court Staff report dated November 5, 2012 providing an update on the status of the rezoning application process for Northumberland Court and recommending that the report be received for information. Committee of the Whole Agenda November 5, 2012 Page 2 of 3 1102 RZ/063/10, 11655 Burnett Street, One Year Extension Staff report dated November 5, 2012 recommending that rezoning application RZ/063/10 to allow construction of a four -storey apartment building with 21 units be granted a one year extension. 1103 2012-103-DVP, 10550 248 Street Staff report dated November 5, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-103-DVP to vary the maximum height of some retaining walls proposed on site. 1104 2012 -087 -SP, 25788 98 Avenue Staff report dated November 5, 2012 recommending that Application 2012- 087 -SP for a Soil Deposit Permit under the Agricultural Land Commission Act for property located at 25788 98 Avenue be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERV/CES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Adjustments to the 2012 Collector's Roll Staff report dated November 5, 2012 submitting information on changes to the 2012 Collector's Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Rolls 06 and 07. 1132 Adjustments to the 2012 Collector's Roll Staff report dated November 5, 2012 submitting information on changes to the 2012 Collector's Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Roll 08. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Maple Ridge Library 2013 Projected Budget Staff report dated November 5, 2012 providing information on the Fraser Valley Regional Library proposed budget for 2013 for the Maple Ridge Library. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 1171 Committee of the Whole Agenda November 5, 2012 Page 3 of 3 6. OTHER ISSUES 1181 7. ADJOURNMENT 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: Date: $relish CoLurnbF District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Status Report for Rezoning Application at Northumberland Court at 11718 224 Street and 11731 Fraser Street MEETING DATE: November 5, 2012 FILE NO: RZ/108/10 MEETING: CoW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In 2009 Council worked with the neighbourhood, the new owner and others to successfully achieve its objective of having Northumberland Court demolished. A secondary objective was to see the site redevelop. The rezoning application RZ/108/10 to rezone and construct a mixed use commercial/apartment and 29 unit townhouse project on the former Northumberland Court site was given First Reading on November 23, 2010. Since that date (23 months ago) the applicant has failed to complete the required rezoning conditions, nor submit the Development Permit applications that would outline for Council the nature of the future development. The applicant has also ceased all communication with the Planning Department and no longer is employing the architect working on his behalf. In accordance with Section 16 of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, the file should to be closed where no activity occurs after a year. Given the complexity and public sensitivity surrounding this site, the file was kept open due to conversations with the applicant up until August 2011. All conversations have ceased since that time and the applicant has not returned calls from staff or respond to emails. A registered letter has been recently posted requesting the applicant respond to the District by indicating what his plans are for the file and the property. If no response is received by mid-November, the rezoning application will be closed. RECOMMENDATION: That "Status Report for Rezoning Application at Northumberland Court at 11718 224 Street and 11731 Fraser Street be received as information. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: OCP: Existing: Proposed: Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Northumberland Fraserstreet Holdings Inc. Northumberland Fraserstreet Holdings Inc. Lot: 8, D.L.: 398, Plan: 8181, Lot: 1, D.L.: 398, Plan: NWS8 Ground -Oriented Multi -Family Flexible Mixed Use RM -1 (Townhouse Residential) CD (Comprehensive Development) Surrounding Uses North: Use: Apartment Zone: C-3 Designation Town Centre Commercial South: Use: Single Family Homes and Apartments Zone: RM -1 Designation: Ground Oriented Multi -Family East: Use: Townhomes Zone: RM -1 Designation: Ground Oriented Multi -Family West: Use: RM -2 Zone: C-3 Designation: Low Rise Apartment Existing Use of Property: Vacant Proposed Use of Property: Mixed -Use Commercial and Apartment, 29 Townhomes Site Area: 0.464 HA (1.146 acres) Access: 224th Street (Apartment), Fraser Street (Townhomes) Servicing: Urban Lot Size: 1.146 acres combined area Previous Applications: N/A Requested Variance: N/A c) Planning Analysis: An application to rezone the site of the former Northumberland Court site and a parcel of land located at 11718 - 224th Street was submitted by Northumberland- Fraser Street Holdings Inc. on November 4th, 2010. Staff had numerous meetings and conversations with the applicant prior to making the application to work out an acceptable development scheme that consisted of a mixed use commercial -apartment building on 224th Street and 29 townhomes on Fraser Street. Preliminary plans were received and it was on this basis that staff advanced a rezoning application to Council. First Reading to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6771-2010 was subsequently granted by Council on November 23, 2010 with conditions that the applicant proceed to make the required Development Permit application. This has not been done and it is now almost two years after First Reading was granted. Between December 2010 and August 2011, staff has been trying to move the application forward. Referrals have been made to other Departments based upon the preliminary submission details received. Comments have been received and forwarded to the applicant in the hope of triggering movement forward. Since late August 2011 staff has not been able to make contact with the applicant. Calls and emails have been left with the applicant requesting him to please update the District on his plans for the future. Such efforts have gone unanswered. Contact has been made with the project Architect, who indicates that he has not been retained by the applicant for some time and has been left with an outstanding balance for professional services. Given these facts, this file will be closed pursuant with the provisions of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. -2- d) Citizen/Customer Implications: The neighbourhood has endured many years of disturbance due to the poor state of most dwellings within the former Northumberland Court project. They were pleased with the demolition of the structures and securing of the site by the new owner in 2009. The lack of progress by the applicant to advance this application will be a disappointment to the neighbourhood. e) Alternatives: Alternatively, Council could direct staff not to close this file, although this is not consistent with the bylaw. CONCLUSIONS: Northumberland Court has been demolished and the site is secured by way of a portable fence. These efforts have brought to an end the worst offending features of the previous use. The applicant owns the site and can be expected in the future to proceed with some development proposal. Given the lack of contact with the owner and his unwillingness to apply for a Development Permit or retain the services of an architect, it is very doubtful the applicant wishes to proceed with the Rezoning Application at this time. Given the lack of communication, the applicant's intentions cannot be determined at this time. However, Council's request to proceed with a Development Permit has been ignored and is now long overdue; therefore it is staffs intention that the application be closed. "Original signed by Charles R. Goddard" Prepared by: Charles R. Goddard BA MA Manager of Development and Environmental Services "Original signed by Christine Carter" Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map -3- co 2 °- _17 (�V J N P 2899 17 1 �EP11040 E Et C CI- CD cvr" LO�� ,� ti CO CO em qk °E co w 48 48 w'33' Rem ce 49 50 /40 '29154-/ \2362/64 LLLLLL22356/58 99 P 50600 c Credit Union Rem ReP4143 2 4 1 11777 53 P 11765 52 2899 RTH AVE. 4r:0Ni/ a �[V 2 A 11783 M; 387 11784 P 5414 -EP 8383 A' P 71022 P 6645 LOUGHEED H1GHWAY 14) u -J u� o`r LWC ct F2em5I'1 P 9742 11779 ls, 1' 8274 4 P P09211771 11774/78 94 P 44960 o_ NORTH AVENUE Rem Rem 48 49 P 51411 11743 Rem 105 11770 C P 5194 SUBJECT PROPERTY ( P 8641 l Rem 311771 i 1 WS 71. Tr 92 r� 11767 co 11735 3 P 19374 L CO CO CO N N 22 21 P 155 19 11715 11697 18 1 11701-39 76 P 35742 NWS 8 2 g 74 11686 R3m. 6' of3 P 8181 11697 r 11685 4 A P 5871 LMP 1864 11672 3 LMS 683 11671 B 11675 P 9800 RP 52214F 31 P 2 u0 co 0) 155 13 PA RP 6192) 14 u0 ti RK P16 CO 2 RP 5637 4641641 1 CALLAGHAN AVE. L:\114 Scale: 1:2,000 Cit .f Pitt Measows ' 9RICKWOOD CLOSE rco 163n 2 P 0 1, (YR cb A P 42732 Ln N N N N 4-3 N 1 2 3 P 9372 11760 14 62/64/66 p 22503 15 05/07/09 13 769 10 F Rem. 58 P 48518 11742 11724 70 P 63225 NWS 2: 11698 1 11668 6 15 11662 7 14 656 8 �� s•& CV 38 8 7 36 11718 224 STREET & 11731 FRASER STREET District of Langley FRASER Rfr- MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: Oct 29, 2012 FILE: RZ/108/10 BY: PC Oaep Aarls Gnarl' Meigh2c District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 5, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/063/10 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Rezoning - First Extension Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6752-2010 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6751-2010 11655 Burnett Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant for the above noted file has requested an extension to this rezoning application under Maple Ridge Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. The proposal is to rezone the subject property from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential zone) and C-3 (Town Centre Commercial zone) to RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential zone) to allow future construction of a four -storey apartment building with 21 units. This project meets the requirements for inclusion in the Town Centre Incentives (TCI) Program under the "New Residential Construction -4 storeys and higher" category falling within Sub Area 1 of the Town Centre Area. The applicant has been actively working towards satisfying Council's conditions and it is anticipated that final approval will be sought within a few months. RECOMMENDATION: That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/063/10 and that the following conditions be addressed prior to consideration of Final Reading: Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; iii. Amendment to Schedule "C" of the Official Community Plan; iv. Registration of a Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; v. Road dedication as required; vi. Removal of the existing buildings; vii. Park dedication as required; viii. Registration of a Habitat Protection Restrictive Covenant for environmentally sensitive areas that will be outside the areas dedicated as park; ix. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking. -1- DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: OCP: Existing: Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Surrounding Uses: North: South: East: West: Use: Zone: Designation Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing requirement: Companion Applications: Wayne Bissky of W S Bissky Architect Inc. Shishu P Sharma and Sheila Sharma Lot: 10, Section: 17, Township: 12, Plan: 12197; PID: 008-956-278 Low -Rise Apartment, Conservation RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential), C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) Apartment C-3 (Town Centre Commercial), RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Low -Rise Apartment, Conservation Single Family Residential RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Low -Rise Apartment, Conservation Lougheed Highway and Burnett Street, beyond which is Single Family Residential RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Urban Residential Single Family Residential RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Ground -Oriented Multi -Family Vacant Multi -Family (Apartments) 0.58 acre (2347.26 m2) Burnett Street Full Urban DP/063/10; DVP/063/10; 2011 -039 -DP (WPDP) This application is to permit 21 units in the RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) zone. The following dates outline Council's consideration of the application and Bylaw/s 6752-2010 and 6751-2010: • The First Reading Report was considered on August 30, 2010. • First Reading was granted August 31, 2010 • The Second Reading Report (see attached) was considered on August 29, 2011. • Second Reading was granted August 30, 2011. • Public Hearing was held September 20, 2011 • Third Reading was granted October 11, 2011 -2- Application Progress: Approval from the Ministry of Transportation was received on November 25, 2011. The applicant has completed most of the terms and conditions to be met prior to Final Reading of the Zone Amending Bylaw. The major outstanding item is the finalizing of the Rezoning Servicing Agreement outlining the off-site servicing upgrades and the associated monies. The initial design for off-site servicing works has undergone revisions based on comments from the Engineering Department and the final drawings are being prepared by the applicant's engineer which is anticipated to be submitted soon. It is anticipated that final approval along with the Development Permit (form and character) approval will be sought within a couple of months. 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 proposal is located within the south-eastern portion of the Town Centre Area and fits well with Council's vision of increasing residential density within the Town Centre Area. It is anticipated to provide smaller units (one and two bedroom units ranging from 56 m2 to 78.6 m2 unit size each). It also promises substantial clean-up and enhancement in the riparian areas around Creek 33 and its tributary, including increased conservation areas on site. The applicant has been actively pursuing the completion of this rezoning application and has applied for a one year extension. It is anticipated that within the next few months, request for Final Reading approval will come in. "Original signed by Rasika Acharya" Prepared by: Rasika Acharya, B -Arch, M -Tech, UD, LEED® AP, MCIP, RPP Planner "Original signed by Christine Carter" Approved by. Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map Appendix B - Second Reading Report -3 Rem. 63 P 51655 FLILTON ST RITCHIE AVE. 12 1830,r 1 11 2 11692 11695 co c0 10 M1 ti 3 11682 co co 11681 EL a 11672 4 11669 8 5 11662 11661 7 ',FE' , c- N m 6 rn ti N CV CD ry 16 15 7 ti CN CO CN 14 13 OD CN 12 13 M1 07 07 D 22790 a 22782 14 J 17 • 7 9 10 11 12 co, LOT 1 a S 1/2 1 11749 LPA 82566 P81957 r z i (Jac A 11750 r 'i u u 1 Rem. 108 11747 Rem N 1/2 5 1736 o CO co Rem a S 1/2 5 1716 11739 P 1258 Remi 11690 8 E� 60' P 12588 2 SUBJECT PROPERTY 11646 Q 10 P 12197 11632 EP 12951 B Rem. 1 12316 NM - 2 P 12316 11633 11621 A 11607 RP 13279 13 M 1 A P 16473 ,±21/1P,:7992 3 N� nnII N :.1 N 4 aD 10 11597 1/567 11553 1 e E 11644 6 P 16011 zap D 227 ti 228 11675 11671 238 c,i CLIFF AVE. 10) N 0 P r1 0 C) 51 4� P 8881 Rem.A 6) N P7 03 83 26 117 AVE. CD N 243 244 P §5141 1686 242 24: 11680 171 172 Lf) 17; GILLEY AVE 5 P 14 1 22908/10 2 22904/06 NWS 3378 1 P 83761 1 LMP 30408 18: BC: RF Cit sf Pitt Measows ' 11655 BURNETT STREET Scale: 1:2,000 District of Langley FRASER Rfr- MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: Oct 29, 2012 FILE: RZ/063/10 BY: PC ❑a ep Run's areal& HectMs District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: August 29, 2011 and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/063/10 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6751-2010; First and Second Reading Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6752-2010 11655 Burnett Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On August 31, 2010 Council gave First Reading to this application and the applicant had one year to submit all the pending reports/applications and present to the Advisory Design Panel. This has been accomplished. The proposal is to rezone the subject property from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) and C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) to RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to allow future construction of a four -storey apartment building with 21 units. This project meets the requirements for inclusion in the Town Centre Incentives (TCI) Program under the "New Residential Construction -4 storeys and higher" category falling within Sub Area 1 of the Town Centre Area. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That in accordance with Section 879 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. 6752 - 2010 on the municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing on the bylaws; 2. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6752-2010 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6752- 2010 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6752-2010 be given First and Second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 5. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6751-2010 be given Second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading. i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; iii. Amendment to Schedule "C" of the Official Community Plan; iv. Registration of a Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; v. Road dedication as required; vi. Removal of the existing buildings; vii. Park dedication as required; viii. Registration of a Habitat Protection Restrictive Covenant for environmentally sensitive areas that will be outside the areas dedicated as park; ix. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Owner: Wayne Bissky of W S Bissky Architect Inc. Shishu P Sharma and Sheila Sharma Legal Description: Lot: 10, Section: 17, Township: 12, Plan: 12197; PID: 008-956-278 OCP: Existing: Low -Rise Apartment, Conservation Zoning: Existing: RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential), C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) Proposed: RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Apartment Zone: C-3 (Town Centre Commercial), RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Designation Low -Rise Apartment, Conservation 2- South: Use: Zone: Designation: East: Use: West: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing requirement: Companion Applications: b) Site and Project Description: Single Family Residential RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Low -Rise Apartment, Conservation Lougheed Highway and Burnett Street, beyond which is Single Family Residential RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Urban Residential Single Family Residential RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Ground -Oriented Multi -Family Vacant dilapidated structures Multi -Family (Apartments) 0.58 acre (2347.26 m2) Burnett Street Full Urban DP/063/10; DVP/063/10; 2011 -039 -DP (WPDP) The subject site located at 11655 Burnett Street, is trapezoidal in shape with an approximate area of 2339.99 m2 (0.58 acres), located on the south-eastern edge of the Town Centre Area. An existing vacant house was recently removed and an outbuilding situated at the northeastern portion of the lot, exists in a dilapidated condition. The south and west edges of the property are impacted by Creek 33 and an unnamed tributary, designation 'conservation" in the Town Centre Area Plan. The proposed apartment building is within 50 metres of the top of bank and requires a Watercourse Protection Development Permit. It is anticipated that the riparian areas will be cleaned, enhanced, re -vegetated and dedicated as "park". This application is to rezone the subject property from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) and C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) to RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to permit the development of a four storey apartment building containing approximately 21 units. A similar apartment building was recently completed to the north. A Geotechnical Report dated May 09, 2011 by Valley Geotechnical Engineering Services Ltd, has been submitted, noting that the site can be safely used for the intended use. Main access to the site is proposed from Burnett Street. Garbage and recycling bins are proposed in a weatherproof enclosed room adjacent to the driveway. Landscaping is proposed to enhance semi -private areas and buffer adjacent uses. This proposal is taking advantage of the reduced parking standards applicable for development within Central Business District and the Sub -Area 1 of the Town Centre Incentives program and proposes at grade parking stalls for residents and visitors. Main access to the site is from Burnett Street. A Traffic Impact Analysis Report dated August 11, 2011 by OPUS International Consultants Ltd. concludes that the existing intersection at Lougheed Highway and Burnett Street does operate adequately and safely and that the proposed project does not negatively impact the existing traffic. -3- c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan & the Town Centre Area Plan: The subject property is located within the Central Business District and is designated "Low -Rise Apartment" and "Conservation" in the Town Centre Area Plan. The proposed RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) zoning aligns with the Low -Rise Apartment land use designation which is intended to be 3 to 5 storey apartment form of housing with central access to all the units. However, an amendment to schedule C of the Official Community Plan is required to adjust the conservation boundary after significant portion of the environmentally sensitive areas is dedicated as "park". In addition to this some environmentally sensitive areas outside the dedicated areas, will be placed under a Habitat Protection Restrictive Coveanant. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the property located at 11655 Burnett Street from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) and C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) to RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) to permit the development of a four storey apartment building containing approximately 21 units (1 and 2 bedroom units ranging from 56 m2 to 78.6 m2 unit size each). The proposed RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) zone is intended for low to medium density apartment use and permits a maximum floor space ratio of 1.8 times the net lot area. The usable open space required in this zone is 20% of the consolidated net lot area and the required common activity area in this zone is 1 m2 per unit. The maximum height permitted in this zone must not exceed 15 metres and 4 storeys. The permitted minimum setback from all property lines for this zone is 7.5 metres. The proposed zone also requires a minimum of a common usable open space of 20% of the net lot area and the applicant has proposed an open space of 328.6 m2. The zone also requires a Common Activity Area of 1 m2 per unit. 38.7 m2 of Common Activity Area has been proposed (Appendix D). It is anticipated that some retaining wall height and setback variances will be required for the proposed structure, due to significant portion of the lot that will be dedicated as "park". These will be discussed in a future report for Council consideration. Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw: This proposal is subject to the revised minimum parking standards applicable within the Central Business District of the Town Centre Area due to location. The Town Centre Parking Strategy completed in 2008 revisited parking standards for some uses within the Town Centre Area and include revised parking standards for residents based on number of bedrooms for a multi -family residential use. For this proposal, as per Section 10 of the Maple Ridge Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw 4350-1990, a minimum of 1.0 space per one bedroom unit and 1.10 spaces per two bedroom unit, is required to cater to the residents parking requirement and 0.2 space per unit for the visitors parking (without off-street parking available) is required. Out of the total parking spaces required, 10% of them may be for small cars. This proposal requires 22 resident parking spaces and 5 visitor parking spaces, as per the ratios stated above. A total of 27 at grade parking spaces (including one handicapped and two small cars), for residents and visitors have been proposed -4- (Appendix D). Section 10.3 of this bylaw also specifies long-term and short-term bicycle parking required for all developments within the Town Centre Area. Based on the ratio of 6 spaces for every 20 units, 4 short-term bicycle racks have been proposed closer to the main entrance foyer of the building, in a well -lit area visible to pedestrians and cyclists. Based on the ratio of 1 long-term parking space for every 4 units, 6 long-term bicycle storage lockers have been proposed within the at grade parkade, closer to the Common Activity Area (Appendix D). Development Permits: Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the Official Community Plan, a Watercourse Protection Development Permit application is required for all developments and building permits within 50 metres of the top of bank of all watercourses and wetlands. The purpose of the Watercourse Protection Development Permit is to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of watercourse and riparian areas. The proposal is within 50 metres of the top of bank of Creek 33 and its unnamed tributary; hence subject to Watercourse Protection Development Permit approval. This will be approved after final reading by Council on the rezoning application. The Town Centre area is divided into seven precincts and the subject site lies within the South of Lougheed Highway (SOLO) precinct of the Town Centre Area, which supports development of a 3 to 5 storey apartment building. This proposal is for a four storey building. Pursuant to Section 8.11 of the Official Community Plan the proposal is subject to the Town Centre Area Development Permit guidelines to address the form and character of the development. This will be the subject of a future Council report. Advisory Design Panel: On May 10, 2011, the Advisory Design Panel reviewed the proposal and resolved that the following issues/concerns be addressed with the Planning Department and further that Planning staff forward this on to the Advisory Design Panel for information: • Consider reconfiguring the bike storage area; • Consider addition of security around the parkade; • Reconsider treatment of the front entrance; add an entry statement; • Consider the addition of prominent features to the visible corners of the building; • Re address the common activity area; include a backdrop element other then chain link fence; architectural wall or screen; • Consider addition of benches or other permanent furniture; • Consider two storey culture stone elements where lower floor and upper floors align; • Consider the addition of stone cladding to the exterior parkade columns; • Consider relocating visitor parking closer to elevator lobby; • Consider green wall element near visible elevations; • Consider Reducing the prominence of fire fighter access stairwell; • Reconsider the use of western red cedar adjacent to the building to a smaller more appropriate building edge tree; more columnar; • Consider simplifying the variety of planting species around building edge; • On Drawing A07 correct the labeling of the South and West elevations. -5- The project architect has addressed the Panel's concerns and revisions have been sent to the Panel for review. This will be discussed in the Development Permit report at a later date for Council consideration. Development Information Meeting: As per Council Policy 6.20, a Development Information Meeting is not required for a proposal with less than 25 units. This project is proposing 21 units. d) Citizen/Customer Implications: The affected parties/citizens will get an opportunity to express any concerns at the Public Hearing. e) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department has reviewed the proposal and has the following comments: • West side of Burnett Street needs to be widened to the collector standard. At the south property line the dedication would be approximately 4 metres and would curve or taper to zero moving to the north. Exact road dedication will depend on the final road design; • Other upgrades include the following: New curb, gutter and sidewalk on the west side of Burnett Street fronting this property; A davit -arm street light on the west side of the road near the south end of the site; Street Trees for the frontage of the subject site; under -ground utilities; review existing water system in the area and confirm adequacy for the proposed development; Fire Department: The Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and comments have been provided to the applicant. The applicant has revised drawings to address concerns and ensured that all these will be addressed through the Building Permit drawings at a later date. Building Department: The Building Department has reviewed the proposal and comments have been provided to the applicant. Revisions have been incorporated into the Geotechnical Report to address concerns expressed. The applicant has ensured that any other concerns will be addressed through the Building Permit drawings at a later date. Parks & Leisure Services Department: The Parks & Leisure Services Department have identified that after the development permit is approved they will be responsible for maintaining the street trees. In the case of this project it is estimated that there will be some additional trees which will be based on the landscape plan submitted by the Landscape Architect and will be attached to the approved Development Permit. -6- The Manager of Parks & Open Space has advised that the maintenance requirement of $25.00 per new tree will increase their budget requirements. f) School District Comments: A referral was sent to the School District Office and there was no response. g) Intergovernmental Issues: Ministry of Transportation: On December 21, 2010, a referral was sent to the Ministry of Transportation. Preliminary approval from the Ministry, for one year, was received on January 13, 2011. 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, (defining the conservation boundary) 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. h) Environmental Implications: The subject site is impacted by Creek 33 (nutrient stream) and its unnamed tributary on the western boundary (Appendix A). The proposal is within 50 metres of the top of bank and hence subject to Watercourse Protection Development Permit approval. An Environmental Assessment Report dated April 04, 2011 by TERA Planning Ltd. has been submitted along with the Water course Protection Development Permit application that is being processed. This report identifies the riparian area around the watercourse which will be cleaned of blackberry species and enhanced/re-vegetated before dedicating as "park" to the District. Some areas outside the dedicated areas will be placed under a `Habitat Protection Restrictive Covenant". Approximately 1006.3 m2 of the area will be dedicated as "park" and 207.4 m2 of the area covenanted, for conservation purposes. The goal of the enhancement is an environmental management concept which provides more water to the stream, stabilize the ravine slopes and provide a riparian protection zone. Some enhancements proposed include: clean up garbage/debris and re -slope eroding side -slopes of the ravine; eradicate blackberry/invasive species; plan and restore the area. A refundable security to do these works will be paid by the applicant to do these works and will have a 5 year maintenance agreement to ensure the planting survives. -7- CONCLUSION: The proposal is located within the south-eastern portion of the Town Centre Area and fits well with Council's vision of increasing residential density within the Town Center Area. It is anticipated to provide smaller units (1 and 2 bedroom units ranging from 56 m2 to 78.6 m2 unit size each); substantial clean-up and enhance the riparian areas around Creek 33 & its tributary, including increased conservation areas. The proposal qualifies for the Town Centre Incentive Program hence it is recommended that this proposal be given Second Reading and forwarded to Public Hearing. Prepared by: Rasika Achar(ya, B -Arch, M -Tech, UD, LEED® AP Planner C&dil (1 /clpproved by: Jane Pickering, MCP, MCIP V Director of Planning Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services currence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map Appendix B - OCP Amending Bylaw 6752-2010 Appendix C - Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6751-2010 Appendix D - Proposed Site Plan Appendix E - Proposed Elevations Appendix F - Proposed Landscape Plan -8- 245 Rem. 63 P 51655 RITCHIE AVE. o h. N 12 NW 1830 e° vti? 1 11 2 11692 11695 10 n 3 11682 CO c 11681 0_ a 9 4 11672 11669 8 5 11662 11661 7 S r -n 0 6 N N N N N N 16 15 14 m 00 N N 13 co N (o G LOT 1 co bCP a• 2 LOT2 c0 a S 1/2 1 11749 LP 82566 A P 81957 A APPENDIX A Rem N 1/2 5 11736 Rem S 1/2 5 11716 C0 a P 12588 Rem.1 11690 E 60' 1 P 12588 \1678 SUBJECT PROPERTY 2 -o a 67 0 N N 0 227 N 0 l� ti -ay a 228 11675 238 11671 Z3LIFF AVE. 0 2 P71 P 8881 Rem. A CD N [T� 17 P 703 1 2 117 AVE. 244 5141 CO 0' N 172 N T N GILLEY AVE. 11646 11632 M 184 173 cp EP 12951 B 13 rn 0 22790 22782 J 14 A P 16473 13 1 LMP 2 r m N 1 LMP 30408 SCALE 1:2,000 Cliffstf Pitt Meadows..] 11655 BURNETT STREET District of Langley `r ERASER--�� - 6 IIiS(, Co',mhia CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: Apr 6, 2011 FILE: VP/063/10 BY: PC APPENDIX B CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6752-2010 A Bylaw to amend Schedule "C" forming part of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 6425-2006 as amended 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 Schedule "C" to 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: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6752-2010 3. Schedule "C" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 10 Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 12197 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 801, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adjusting Conservation boundary. 4. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of . A.D. 20 . READ A SECOND TIME the day of , A.D. 20 PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , A.D. 20 . READ A THIRD TIME the day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER 2 11695 co 3 r -- r-- 11681 op P 12588 Rem.1 11690 0 E m 60' 1 227 ry 0 1. Lt) 3- 3- a 228 4 11669 5 11675 11661 / i3 12197 rifi- 7 0 N N m 6 N 11646 BCP 356 10 P 12197 N N op m N 11632 15 14 13 EP 12951 B 2 P 12316 11633 Rem. 1 P 12316 11621 A 11607 RP 13279 rn co rn rn r -- CC CC ww cc z 22908/10 22904/06 m 22790 22782 14 10 11597 V A'DLE RIDG Bylaw No. Map No. From: To: OFFIC 6752 2010 801 C onservation AL Low—Rise Apartment COV \ITY PLA\ AVE\DI\G MAPLE RIDGE 9ritish Columbia SCALE 1:1,500 APPENDIX C CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6751 - 2010 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. 6751- 2010." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 10 Section 17 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 12197 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1488 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RM -2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 31st day of August, A.D. 2010. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 . PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 . READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 . APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . 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CO 0Z CA C M � ` J 2 4 MAPLE RIDGE District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 5, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2012-103-DVP FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: COW SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit 10550 248 Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A Development Variance Permit application has been received for the subject site to vary the maximum height of some retaining walls proposed on site. A Multi -Family Development Permit was recently approved along with some setback and height variances for 34 townhouse units in eight blocks, for the subject site. RECOMMENDATION: That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-103-DVP respecting property located at 10550 248 Street. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context Applicant: Owner: Don Bowins 0865274 BC LTD. Legal Description: Lot: 43, Section: 11, Township: 12, Plan: BCP36341; OCP: Existing: Proposed: Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Surrounding Uses: Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential RM -1 (Townhouse Residential) RM -1 (Townhouse Residential) North: Use: 106th Avenue and vacant currently; future Multi -Family Residential (townhouses) Zone: RM -1 (Townhouse Residential zone) Designation: Medium Density Residential South: Use: Vacant currently; future Multi -Family Residential (townhouses) Zone: RM -1 (Townhouse Residential zone) and A-2 (Upland Agricultural zone) Designation: Medium Density Residential & Conservation East: Use: Zone: Designation: West: Use: Zone: Designation: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Access: Servicing: Previous Applications: Requested Variance: b) Project Description: Vacant currently; future Single Family Residential R-1 (Residential District zone); RM -1 (Townhouse Residential zone) and A-2 (Upland Agricultural zone) Medium Density Residential & Conservation 248th Street and Single Family Residential R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District zone) Medium Density Residential Vacant Multi -Family Residential (34 townhouse units) 248th street Full Urban RZ/090/04; SD/090/04; DP/114/07 and DVP/114/07 Maximum height of some retaining walls on site The subject site (Appendix A), which was historically a gravel pit, has been heavily modified by site grading over the years. The existing grades are challenging and will require substantial retaining. The whole site has now been re -graded and slopes down towards 248th Street. The units are designed to match the proposed grades. The proposed retaining walls along the eastern boundary have been stepped and staggered to minimize any visual impacts. These retaining walls are required to retain the steep grades on the east, adjacent to the future bare land strata road. The townhouse units are oriented in the north -south direction to maximize southern exposure and to minimize any visual impact of the proposed retaining walls along the eastern portions (Appendix C). A total of 34 units are proposed in eight blocks; each block consisting of four to five units. Each unit has its own two -car parking garage and the required visitor parking stalls are well distributed throughout the site. Two main accesses are proposed from 248th Street to allow adequate access to all the blocks (Appendix B). The subject site was zoned in 2007, after which this and the surrounding properties changed hands. The new owners/developer is committed to ensuring the stability of the steeper slopes on the east. c) Planning Analysis: The proposed design of townhouses is consistent with the "Multi -Family Development Permit Guidelines" for form and character as per Section 8.7 of the Official Community Plan. Council supported some height and setback variances for the proposed 34 townhouse units. A Multi -Family Development Permit was issued. At that time details of the retaining wall were not provided. d) Zoning Bylaw: The RM -1 zone (Townhouse Residential District) is intended for low to medium density townhouses and multi family residential buildings. The proposal meets this intent but the site has a challenging topography, triggering some retaining walls that exceed the maximum 1.2 metre permitted height. The proposed retaining walls are along the eastern portion, in the side yards of buildings 2, 4, 6 and 8 as proposed and identified on Appendix B and C and are not anticipated to negatively impact the future residents, as all the townhouse units are oriented in the north -south direction and the future single family homes on the east will be at a much height than the retaining walls, overlooking them. None of the units will be directly facing these retaining walls. -2- e) Variances to the Zoning Bylaw: Part 4, Section 403(8) i.e. Maximum Retaining Wall Height, in any zone within the Zoning Bylaw, is permitted to be 1.2 metres. The applicant is proposing some walls to range from 1.25 metres to 3.17 metres in height depending on the location within the eastern setbacks of the proposed townhouses (Appendix C). This is achieved by stepping and staggering the retaining walls in the side yards of proposed buildings 2, 4, 6 and 8, over the total height of soil to be retained, into two walls, lower and upper walls (Appendix C). This is supported by a Geotechnical Report done by Valley Geotechnical Engineering Services Ltd. The heights of the proposed retaining walls are as listed below (Appendix C): i. For the retaining wall between building 2 and the eastern property boundary, the upper wall is proposed to be 1.7 metres high; requiring a variance of 0.5 metre; ii. For the retaining wall between building 4 and the eastern property boundary, the lower wall is proposed to be 1.4 metres high; requiring a variance of 0.2 metre and the upper wall is proposed to be 1.6 metres high; requiring a variance of 0.4 metre; iii. For the retaining wall between building 6 and the eastern property boundary, the upper wall is proposed to be 1.7 metres high; requiring a variance of 0.5 metre; iv. For the retaining wall between building 8 and the eastern property boundary, the upper wall is proposed to be 2.0 metres high; requiring a variance of 0.8 metre; v. For the retaining wall between building 6 & 8 and the eastern property boundary, the lower wall is proposed to be 3.08 metres high; requiring a variance of 1.88 metres and the upper wall is proposed o be 1.7 metres high; requiring a variance of 0.5 metre; vi. For the retaining wall between building 2 & 4 and the eastern property boundary, the lower wall is proposed to be 3.17 metres high; requiring a variance of 1.97 metres and the upper wall is proposed to be 2.20 metres high; requiring a variance of 1.0 metre. The above noted retaining walls are required due to challenging topography of the site and are not anticipated to negatively impact any neighbours. The design of the retaining walls has been signed off and sealed by a professional engineer. f) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department has reviewed the proposed variances and has no concerns. Fire Department: The Fire Department has reviewed the proposed variances and has no concerns. Building Department: The Building Department has reviewed the proposed variances and has no concerns. g) Citizen/Customer Implications: The mail outs to inform residents of the proposed variances were mailed 10 days prior to the anticipated Council Meeting date. Concerned residents in the neighbourhood have had the opportunity to voice their opinions. - 3 - h) Alternatives: Council recently approved the Multi -Family Development Permit along with some setback and height variances for the 34 townhouse units. The developer is eager to get Building Permits for phase 1 which will comprise of 17 units while the other half are anticipated to be built in phase 2. Council approval for the proposed retaining wall height variance is required prior to the Building Permits being approved. CONCLUSIONS: The subject site was zoned in 2007 after which the properties changed hands. The new owners/developer is committed to ensuring the stability of the steeper slopes on the east. Council recently approved the Multi -Family Development Permit along with some setback and height variances for the 34 townhouse units. It is anticipated that these will be built within a year or two, in two phases. The proposed variances for the retaining walls are neither anticipated to negatively impact the residents of the townhouse units nor the future owners of the bare land strata lots on the east. This is because the townhouse units are oriented to face away from the retaining wall and the future bare land strata single family lots on the east are at a much higher level, over -looking the townhouses. It is recommended that 2012-103-DVP respecting property located at 10550 248th Street, be approved. "Original signed by Rasika Acharya" Prepared by: Rasika Acharya, B -Arch, M -Tech, UD, LEED® AP, MCIP, RPP Planner "Original signed by Christine Carter" Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" Concurrence: J.L. 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I �I ;�:,_' i� I■..- �.� ! y YCf}'W`� _., t• 0 MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT District of _ fa I1 JI _ Langley =1 a .��•_m. .. 7 Jr�=�' DATE: Sep 28, 2012 2012 -103 -VP BY: JV ASER� 1 APPENDIX B g I z Q al 31 z co 0 0 a 0 of • OIPII" IPZMAIMM171.11 7) • MVMJI i= MEOW MIMEMIE 111=11Z1"41WP" "Kik. IIME11-tEMILimill.lrairIMMEIMillitniEll • 411 i1614°P-11-411124' 1610 111- 1111:111A, LI 1 Mal= Pileik • MIN i*M1:1"7 le Yti !i gil 3y �j fid[ via Y YY APPENDIX C w az �a I`ea ilIIIIIIIfl�-lfllowing � r ,1 rs a NI 11 I 11117116': X11 II! 11 r te■, fipp�� is a ALBION TOWNHOUSES W 1 QZ NO Z~ u oQ YA o w JIA h o v SECTION KEY PLAN ld 0 m ld SECTION B LOOKING SOUTI-4 FROM FL TO LANE (BETWEEN BLDG SECTION A LOOKING SOUTI-4 FROM PL TO BUILDING 2 ld SECTION D LOOKING SOUTH FROM PL TO BUILDING 6 SECTION C LOOKING SOUTH FROM PL TO BUILDING 4 SCALE 3/16" • I'-0" 113 Mr:.r'I a R;0•;:; TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Soil Deposit Permit 25788 98 Avenue ['Cep fluvr5 Grum, Ne,gh2L District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer MEETING DATE: FILE NO: MEETING: November 5, 2012 2012 -087 -SP C of W EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A Soil Deposit application has been made to the District which falls under Section 20(3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act. This site is 8.0 hectares and is within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). This application arises from the property owner's interest to improve agricultural utilization of the property. The proposed volume of soil material for deposit at this property is 32,000 cubic metres (m3); approximately 4600 truck loads. The land owner's proposal consists of an average fill depth of 1.0 metre and the fill area covers approximately 3.8 hectares (9.4 acres). This application is being processed under the requirements of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) which requires Council's comments and recommendations concerning the proposed fill activity on ALR land prior to forwarding the application (with Council's comments) to the ALC for review. Based on the information provided by the applicant, discussion with ALC staff and review of ALC policies, District Staff support this application. The property is currently farmed and the property has Farm Tax status. Any fill application approved by the ALC will be required to conform to the District's regulations (specifically the Soil Deposit Bylaw No. 5763-1999). RECOMMENDATION: That the application for a Soil Deposit Permit under Section 20 (3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act for the property at 25788 98 Avenue be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. BACKGROUND: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: Zoning: OCP: Surrounding Uses North: Existing: Existing: Use: Zone: OCP: Zone: OCP: Al Morris (Co -Pilot Industries Ltd.) Doreen Keel and Alfred Keel Lot 21, Sec. 1, Tp 12, NWD Plan 43282 100% RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) 100% AGR (Agricultural) 4 properties, Agricultural and Rural Residential (2) 100% RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) (2) 100% AGR (Agricultural) (2) 100% RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) (2) 100% URBRES (Urban Reserve) South Use: Suburban Residential and Rural Residential Zone: 100% RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) OCP: 86% SUBRES (Suburban Residential) 14% RURRES (Rural Residential) East Use: 4 properties, Agricultural and Rural Residential Zone: 100% RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) OCP: 100% AGR (Agricultural) West Use: 2 properties, Agricultural and Rural Residential Zone: 100% RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) OCP: 100% AGR (Agricultural) Existing Use of Property: Agricultural, Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Agricultural, Single Family Residential Access: Spillsbury Street PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The property is located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, not within a floodplain, and over an underground aquifer (Grant Hill Aquifer) that is used for local resident water supply. The mainstem of Sprott Creek flows north to south along the western property boundary. Three tributaries to Sprott Creek flow north to south within the southwestern portion of the property and one tributary flows from the north-west to the south-east across the southeastern corner of the property. Sprott Creek has a 30 metre setback, and provides drainage for properties to the north, east, south and west of the subject property. Of the three tributaries in the south-west corner of the property, the western most tributary would have a 30 metre protective setback. The tributary along the southern boundary of the property would have a 10 metre protective setback from the Top of Ravine Bank. Limited filling and grading work is proposed within the identified protective setbacks, however the short term filling activity is not expected to negatively affect these watercourses as the appropriate erosion and sediment control measures will be required along with monitoring by a qualified environmental professional. The habitat within the protective setbacks will be restored with native vegetation following completion of the fill and grading work. The applicant has proposed to bring fill onto the property in order to reduce the uneven terrain that limits the operation of agricultural machinery in certain areas of the property and subsequently the importation of fill is expected to improve soil quality. A soils study completed by Madrone Environmental Services Inc. has concluded that filling according to the company's prescriptions will improve soil quality from a mixture of Class 2 to Class 7 soils to Class 2 soils. The applicant is proposing to place 32,000 m3 of soil over 3.9 hectares (49%) of the property. The elevation of the 3.9 hectares will be raised an average of 1.0 metre. The applicant has submitted survey drawings from Wade & Associates Inc., a geotechnical assessment report, proposed contours and fill elevations from Valley Geotechnical Engineering Services Ltd., and a hydrological assessment and soil quality assessment prepared by Madrone Environmental Services Ltd. An amendment to the Hydrological and Soil Quality assessment report from Madrone Environmental Services Ltd. states that the underlying aquifer and subsequently 2- groundwater wells used for residential purposes will not be impacted as a result of the proposed fill activity. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: There are concerns associated with the potential impacts of filling with regards to management of storm water and water quality during and following the proposed filling activity. Two tributaries to Sprott Creek are located in close proximity to the proposed soil deposit and grading area. The western tributary is located along the western boundary of the fill project and the southern tributary is located south and downslope of the proposed fill site As a condition of the Permit, the Permit holder will be required to restore riparian habitat along these two tributaries to Sprott Creek and establish protective fencing for these protected riparian areas. If Council supports the Permit and it is approved by the ALC, the Permit holder will be required (in compliance with the Watercourse Protection Bylaw) to provide assurances (refundable securities) that adequate stormwater management and erosion and sediment control measures are established for this site to ensure that negative impacts to the adjacent watercourse and neighbouring properties do not occur as a result of this proposed soil deposit project. INTERGOVERNMENTAL ISSUES: Agricultural Land Commission: Under the existing regulations, if the local government approves, in principle, the Soil Deposit Application, the ALC must review the proposal for Soil Deposit in the Agricultural Land Reserve. If the ALC does not approve the Application, the District cannot grant a Permit. If the ALC does approve the Application, the District is obligated to grant a Permit, however, the District can and will regulate the soil deposit through the requirement of professional reports and assurances, appropriate securities, and permit conditions as permitted by the District of Maple Ridge Soil Deposit Bylaw (No. 5763-1999). It is our understanding that the proposed Soil Deposit Permit application will need to be approved by the ALC as per Section 20 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act. CITIZEN/CUSTOMER IMPLICATIONS: There are ongoing Resident concerns related to existing fill operations located within rural residential areas and in ALR areas within the District. The four most notable concerns that have been raised by residents regarding soil deposit sites and activities in rural areas include impacts to road safety, impacts to road conditions, an increase in noise and environmental impacts as a result of increased truck traffic and site disturbances. The District has the ability to apply conditions to the Permit in an attempt to address the concerns outlined above. INTERDEPARTMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: Filling, land grading, traffic and road conditions within this rural residential area are issues that affect Planning, Engineering, Building, Enforcement and Operations Departments. Consensus on -3- acceptable risk standards and traffic volumes would provide a consistent approach and requirements for similar proposals for properties in rural residential and agricultural land areas. ALTERNATIVES: The applicant is asking for a Permit to raise the level, and grade, of approximately 49% of the property. The arguments for depositing the 32,000 m3 (4600 truck loads) include improving soil conditions and improving topographical constraints that currently limit farm use of land on the property. Alternatives that could be considered to provide some improvements would include the following. 1. Grading the land without additional soil material to improve access. 2. Install groundwater/stormwater management system to capture surface water runoff and transfer this water, in a controlled fashion, to Sprott Creek. CONCLUSION: Based on the information provided by the applicant, the Soil Deposit Permit Application is supported. It is our understanding that the proposed Soil Deposit Permit application provides adequate justification for this activity to occur on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve. It is recommended that this proposal be approved through resolution by Council and forwarded to the ALC. The ALC will determine whether this non-farm use proposal would be beneficial to agriculture. "Original signed by Mike Pym" Prepared by: Mike Pym, MRM, MCIP, RPP Environmental Technician "Original signed by Christine Carter" Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL. MCIP, RPP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng. GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map -4- I es7° P 38306 P 27538 P 2019 P 290321 9837 1 9825 I •P 2019 19 16 S 112 6 17 + i 14 4 / ` I- I SUBJECT PROPERTY w w 93 AVE ''NI 1 �?I;L' P43282 ri, `. 16, 1 Icv I Lo co co m _ Remy 9770 \ , 1 1 d 9707H 9844 P 6220 N. I 1,21 IIII 1 r! 1 II I ` I 1 j 1 I 3 9730 'cc.', ', Rem of W. 637.6 of l 1,— l 14 I I I / / .. a / 2 4 . II J r i f ` 0 / / /� r� ■ 1 i f ,._. 1 { i I BCP 36535 PARCEL 'A' n 12 P 41521 ,L\,, N Scale: 1:3,000 Cit of Pitt Mea cows " " -- ISI _,-III ! 25788 98 AVENUE 0.1.1117-61=-7,-4"7/-� lll-� 3 Mr - isatS 'l"� „,y5 1V L �:n 15 :r. i 1j-2...o- j O , - CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF —ju_:,�,-, r': �;=:�,: e L L ,� it, j oar ���ti� N ,jam MAPLE RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE District of:, British Columbia PLANNING DEPARTMENT Langley7M, �� MIA '� DATE: Oct 29 2012 FILE: 2012 -087 -SP BY: PC FRASER 13,____.-- - -----.... MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: Nov. 05, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: T21-212-003 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C.O.W. SUBJECT: Adjustments to 2012 Collector's Roll EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: BC Assessment (BCA) has revised the assessed value for the 2012 Collector's Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Rolls 06 and 07. The Collector is required to make all the necessary changes to the municipal tax roll records and reports these adjustments to Council. RECOMMENDATION(S): The report dated Nov. 05, 2012 is submitted for information. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Five folios were adjusted in total: Reductions were made to the assessments of a vacant commercial property, as well as two residential properties to accurately reflect their current conditions and values. One property had its farm status reinstated. A successful appeal to the Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB) by the owners of a commercial/residential split property in the area of 223rd Street and 117th Avenue resulted in a reduction of the assessed value of the improvements. (Municipal tax revenue changes: Decrease in Class 1 (Residential) $6,670; Decrease in Class 6 (Business) $6,215; Increase in Class 9 (Farm) $238) b) Business Plan/Financial Implications: There is a total decrease of $ 12,647 in municipal tax revenue. CONCLUSIONS: Corrections by BC Assessment and an appeal settled by PAAB resulted in a decrease of $1,631,300 to the Residential assessment base, a decrease of $528,900 to the Commercial assessment base, and an increase of $8,863 to the Farm assessment base. This report dated Nov. 05, 2012 is submitted for information and is available to the public. "Original signed by Silvia Rutledge" Prepared by: Silvia Rutledge Manager, Revenue & Collections "Original signed by Paul Gill" Approved by: Paul Gill, B.B.A.; C.G.A. General Manager: Corporate & Financial Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: Nov. 05, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: T21-212-003 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C.O.W. SUBJECT: Adjustments to 2012 Collector's Roll EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: BC Assessment has revised the assessed value for the 2012 Collector's Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Roll 08. The Collector is required to make all the necessary changes to the municipal tax roll records and reports these adjustments to Council. RECOMMENDATION(S): The report dated Nov. 05, 2012 is submitted for information. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Three folios were adjusted in total: The owner of two commercial properties located between Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway east of 203rd Street, as well as the owner of a commercial property located in Albion, appealed their 2012 assessments. For the first two properties it was determined that rental revenues used to calculate building values were overstated and resulted in an incorrect valuation. For the third property it was determined that the condition of the building warranted a decrease of the assessed value of improvements. (Municipal tax revenue changes: Decrease in Class 6 (Business) $34,477) b) Business Plan/Financial Implications: There is a total decrease of $ 34,477 in municipal tax revenue. CONCLUSIONS: Appeals of 2012 assessed values settled by the Property Assessment Appeal Board of British Columbia resulted in a decrease of $2,934,000 to the Commercial assessment base. This report dated Nov. 05, 2012 is submitted for information and is available to the public. "Original signed by Silvia Rutledge" Prepared by: Silvia Rutledge Manager, Revenue & Collections "Original signed by Paul Gill" Approved by: Paul Gill, B.B.A.; C.G.A. General Manager: Corporate & Financial Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer -11 MAPLE RIDGE Brit Ih Gciumh'u District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: 2012-11-05 and Members of Council FILE NO: CDPR-0640-30 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Committee of the Whole SUBJECT: MAPLE RIDGE LIBRARY 2013 PROJECTED BUDGET EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Fraser Valley Regional Library proposed budget for 2013 for the Maple Ridge Library is attached. A significant adjustment is attributed to a change in inter -library usage as a result of the opening of the new Pitt Meadows Library. This change was anticipated and planned for so that the proposed FVRL budget falls within funding plans anticipated in the District's 2013 budget plan. RECOMMENDATION: No resolution required. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: An agreement between the Municipality and Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) for the operation of the current Library has been in place since 2002. The Pitt Meadows Library opened in 2012 and increased usage at this location has had an impact on the inter -library usage formula. This is not unusual and a similar impact would have occurred in other Municipalities when the Maple Ridge Library opened. b) Desired Outcome: The desired outcome of the agreement and of our relationship with FVRL is the provision of good quality Library services in a cost effective manner that provides seamless service throughout the region. c) Strategic Alignment: Library services are a fundamental component of Council's strategic direction of a safe and livable community. The Library contributes to this direction through resources, inclusive services and community gathering opportunities. d) Citizen/Customer Implications: The 2011 Parks and Leisure Services random sample survey conducted by Points West Consulting Inc. identified that 67% of households use the Maple Ridge Library and that the trend in usage is increasing from year to year since we began measuring Library usage in 2002. e) Business Plan/Financial Implications: The 2012 budgeted amount for the Library was $2,486,131. The budgeted amount for 2013 is $2,616,123. The FVRL proposed budget of $2,603,564 can be accommodated within this envelope. A notable cost driver within the proposed budget is due to a change in net usage which results in an increase to Maple Ridge's contribution by 92.29%. This adjustment was anticipated and can be accommodated within the planned budget for the Library. CONCLUSIONS: The agreement with FVRL has been very positive in terms of providing valuable services to Maple Ridge residents. FVRL's proposed 2013 budget for the Maple Ridge Library falls within what was anticipated in the District's 2013 budget plan. Prepared by: Kelly Swift, General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services Approved by: Paul Gill, General Manager Financial and Corporate Services Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer KS Fraser Valley Regional District Budget 2013 analysis 2013 Draft Budget - v1c4b October 31, 2012 Direct Costs Salaries and Benefits Photocopier Capital Expenses Total Direct Costs Shared Services Costs Client Services Library materials Information Technology Shipping & Receiving Outreach Services MarComm & Purchasing Administration Total Shared Services Costs Usage Adjustment Less cost to other FVRL communities Plus costs from other FVRL Libraries Adjustment for Metro Vancouver minimum Net Usage Adjustment Less: Revenue Maple Ridge 2013 2012 Diff $ 1,401,947.00 $ 1,356,922.00 $ $ 8,580.00 $ 8,580.00 $ $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ $ 1,450,527.00 $ 1,405,502.00 $ 45,025.00 3.32% 0.00% 0.00% 45,025.00 3.20% $ 71,089.00 $ 549,883.00 $ 236,915.00 $ 31,390.00 $ 46,524.00 $ 53,711.00 $ 313,687.00 $ 1,303,199.00 60,892.00 550,917.00 239,196.00 48,859.00 46,547.00 44,200.00 269,650.00 1,260,261.00 $ 10,197.00 $ (1,034.00) $ (2,281.00) $ (17,469.00) $ (23.00) $ 9,511.00 $ 88,951.00 $ 42,938.00 16.75% -0.19% -0.95% -35.75% -0.05% 21.52% 32.99% 3.41% $ (181,505.00) $ $ 248,205.00 $ $ (199.00) $ $ 66,501.00 $ (179,527.00) $ 214,395.00 $ (285.00) $ 34,583.00 $ (1,978.00) 1.10% 33,810.00 15.77% 86.00 -30.18% 31,918.00 92.29% $ 216,664.00 $ 214,215.00 $ 2,449.00 1.14% Member Assessment $ 2,603,563.00 $ 2,486,131.00 $ 117,432.00 4.72%