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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-17 Committee of the Whole Agenda and Reports.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA March 17, 2014 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 Fire Department Update • Dane Spence, Fire Chief 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 2014-008-RZ, 12032 216 Street, RS -1 to P-2 Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7063-2014 to rezone from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) to P-2 (Special Institutional) to bring existing assisted living use into compliance and allow construction of a two storey building with 20 assisted living units be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. Committee of the Whole Agenda March 17, 2014 Page 2 of 4 1102 2014-012-RZ, 24263 and 24295 112 Avenue, RS -2 to RS -1b Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7065-2014 to rezone from RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS -1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit twelve R-1 (Residential District) sized lots utilizing the Albion Area Density Bonus option be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. 1103 2011-002-RZ, 25608 Bosonworth Avenue, A-2 to RS -2 Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6795-2011 to rezone from A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit a subdivision of three lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1104 2012-102-RZ, 25638 112 Avenue, RS -3 to RS -2 Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6965-2013 to rezone from RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit subdivision into four RS -2 lots and one RS -3 lot remaining in the Agricultural Land Reserve be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1105 2014 -003 -CU, 19989, 19975 and 19997 Dunn Avenue, Temporary Industrial Use Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7064-2014 be amended to permit a temporary industrial use on the RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) zoned subject properties. 1106 2013-021-DVP, 20581 Maple Crescent Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2013-021-DVP to vary building setbacks, road width for Battle Avenue and required off-street parking to permit construction of a two storey "Treatment Centre" building in the P-2 (Special Institutional) zone. Committee of the Whole Agenda March 17, 2014 Page 3 of 4 1107 2013-096-RZ, Tandem Parking in the RM -1 Zone Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 as amended by given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Off -Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025-2013 as amended by given second and third readings. 1108 Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013 Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Smoking Bylaw No. 6968-2013 be given first, second and third readings and be forwarded to the Minister of Health for approval. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended February 28, 2014 Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended February 28, 2014 be approved. 1132 2014 Council Expenses Staff report dated March 17, 2014 providing Council expenses for 2014 updated to the end of February of 2014. 1133 Shaw Wi-Fi Proposal Staff report dated March 17, 2014 recommending that an agreement with Shaw Communications to provide a Wi-Fi service be prepared and that the range of District properties for inclusion of the new service be supported. 4. COMMUN/TYDEVEL OPMENTAND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 5. CORRESPONDENCE 1171 Committee of the Whole Agenda March 17, 2014 Page 4 of 4 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: MAPLE RIDGE 9n[i.h eosY«es u^rn .10.)12 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2014-008-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: First Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7063 - 2014 12032 216 Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) to P-2 (Special Institutional) to bring the exisiting licensed care use (Beckman House) into compliance, and to allow construction of a two storey building that will provide 20 independent living units. The existing licensed care building is a partnership between BC Housing, the MPA Society, and the Fraser Health Authority who own, operate, and fund the Beckman House initiative, respectively. This development application is supported by numerous Official Community Plan principles, objectives, and policies as outlined in this report. An Official Community Plan amendment is required to re -designate the subject property from Urban Residential to Institutional. To proceed further with this application additional information is required as outlined below. RECOMMENDATIONS: In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically: i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan; ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iv. First Nations; v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies. and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments on the District's website, together with an invitation to the public to comment, and; That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7063 - 2014 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 - 1999. 1101 DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: OCP: Existing: Proposed: Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Surrounding Uses: North: South: East: West: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing requirement: b) Site Characteristics: Craven Huston Powers Architects Provincial Rental Housing Corporation Lot 220 District Lot 245 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 62886 Urban Residential Institutional RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) P-2 (Special Institutional) Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Convenience Store C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) Commercial Multi -Family Residential, Single -Family Residential RM -4 (Multiple Family Residential), RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Urban Residential Single Family Residential RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Urban Residential Duplex, Childcare Centre RT -1 (Two -Family Residential), P-4 (Church Institutional) Urban Residential, Institutional Assisted Care and Housing Assisted Care and Housing 0.304 ha (0.75 acres) 216 Street Urban Standard The subject property fronts onto 216th Street, and the current building is on Maple Ridge's Heritage Inventory. This building was significantly expanded in 2002 following a fire. The applicant's proposal to construct a second building on the property will not impact the existing heritage inventory building. An existing licensed care facility currently operates on the property and the eastern portion of the subject property is vacant. c) Property History: The existing licensed care building is a partnership between BC Housing, the MPA Society, and the Fraser Health Authority who own, operate, and fund the existing Beckman House initiative, respectively. The Beckman House provides 21 licensed care beds and has been in operation for ten -2- years. Additionally, the MPA Society operates two duplexes in the area for supported living. The Beckman House provides a range of services including acute psychiatric support, life -skills enhancement programs, and substance use programming. According to the MPA Society website, Beckman House involves residents in all aspects of their recovery from mental health and addictions issues in an environment of acceptance, mutual respect and empowerment. d) Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct a second building to LEED gold standard on the east side of the subject property behind the existing building. The proposed building will be two storeys and will provide 20 independent living beds for adults living with mental health issues. At this time the current application has been assessed to determine its compliance with the Official Community Plan (OCP) and provide a land use assessment only. Detailed review and comments will need to be made once full application packages have been received. A more detailed analysis and a further report will be required prior to second reading. Such assessment may impact proposed lot boundaries, OCP designations and bylaw particulars, and may require application for further development permits. e) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The development site is currently designated Urban Residential. For the proposed development an OCP amendment will be required to re -designate the site to Institutional to allow the proposed P-2 (Special Institutional) zoning. Research conducted as a component of the Official Community Plan review in 2005-2006 identified that there are waiting lists for social housing, shelter beds, transition housing, community care facilities and supportive housing within the community, and that providers regularly turn away those in need of such housing, for lack of such facilities. As a result of this recognized need, numerous principles, objectives and policies in the OCP support increasing affordable special needs housing in the community as outlined here: Principle 37: Housing choice is critical to meeting the diverse needs of current and future residents of Maple Ridge - special needs, singles, young families and an aging population. Principle 39: A healthy community depends on social services that meet the needs of a diverse population. OBJECTIVES: To encourage a variety of housing types and densities to meet the diverse residential needs of the District. To encourage the provision of affordable market and non -market housing and rental accommodation in Maple Ridge. To recognize that mixed socio-economic housing contributes positively to overall community health, and to facilitate the provision of special needs housing within the District (including social housing, community care facilities, transition housing, shelter housing and supportive housing units) for people with physical, mental, and/or lifestyle challenges. -3- These OCP principles and objectives speak to diversity in housing choice that will meet the needs of all residents. Furthermore, the provision of this diversity of choice contributes to a healthy community. In addition to the above noted principles and objectives, the following, more specific policies are included in the OCP: Policy 3 - 5 Maple Ridge will support Healthy Community Land Use Strategies and community wellness principles by: a) recognizing the link between the provision of a range of housing options and social sustainability; b) promoting affordable housing developments that incorporate access to services through interconnecting roadways, bicycle paths, and pedestrian links; c) promoting activities that contribute to the needs, health, development, and well- being of individuals within the community, as well as the overall community; d) encouraging the provision of an appropriate scale of services at the neighbourhood level; e) promoting diverse, safe and secure neighbourhoods that facilitates neighbourly support, resulting in a healthier, more resilient community; f) encouraging public spaces that offer opportunities for community interaction; and g) promoting affordable housing developments that meet diverse housing needs. Policy 3 - 28 Maple Ridge will encourage partnerships with government and non-government agencies to support the creation of affordable, rental and special needs housing in the community. Policy 3 - 32 Maple Ridge supports the provision of affordable, rental and special needs housing throughout the District. Where appropriate, the provision of affordable, rental, and special needs housing will be a component of area plans. Policy 4 - 3 Maple Ridge will assist the Fraser Health Region to plan for appropriate community health facilities and services for our changing and growing population. This development application aligns with promoting a mix of housing types to support diverse needs in terms of both income and abilities by increasing the availability of housing for persons with disabilities in an infill form. In addition, this development application reflects policies that encourage partnership with government and non-government agencies such as BC Housing, the Fraser Health Authority, and the MPA Society in creating special needs housing. The District of Maple Ridge is currently working on the Housing Action Plan, to be completed in 2014. Metro Vancouver, through the Regional Growth Strategy adopted in 2011, identified that affordable housing with a range of housing options is an essential part of a complete community. The recently updated Regional Context Statement also includes work -toward statements to complete a Housing Action Plan. The Housing Action Plan will identify goals and objectives of the Housing Action Plan which include, but are not limited to: • Assessing local housing market conditions; • Identifying housing priorities; • Encouraging the supply of new rental housing; • Developing local partnerships and work with other levels of government to secure affordable housing; and • Identifying short, medium and long-term actions to meet housing needs across the housing continuum. -4- The proposed expansion to Beckman House will increase the supply of supportive housing units in Maple Ridge. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the subject property located at 12032 216 Street from RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) to P-2 (Special Institutional) to permit construction of a two storey building with 20 assisted living beds. The applicant has requested variances for the building setbacks on three sides to maximize the redevelopment opportunities on the subject property. Additionally, the applicant has requested a site specific text amendment to allow an increase in density from 0.5 FSR to 0.8 FSR, and a reduction in the number of parking spaces required under the Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw from 26 to 11 parking spaces. These variances and text amendment are consistent with relaxations proposed for the Maple Crescent Lodge Treatment Centre expansion. The details of the text amendment and proposed variances will be the subject of a future report to Council. Development Permits: Section 919.1 of the Local Government Act enables the creation of a Development Permit Area for various purposes, including form and character for intensive residential, commercial, industrial, or multi -family developments. There is no provision in the Local Government Act for properties designated Institutional, therefore no form and character development permit is required for this application. Advisory Design Panel: Copies of the architectural plans for the proposed building will be forwarded to the Advisory Design Panel prior to second reading for comments, although no development permit is required as noted above. Development Information Meeting: A Development Information Meeting is required for this application. Prior to second reading the applicant is required to host a Development Information Meeting in accordance with Council Policy 6.20. f) Interdepartmental Implications: In order to advance the current application, after first reading, comments and input, will be sought from the various internal departments and external agencies listed below: a) Engineering Department; b) Operations Department; c) Licenses, Permits, and Bylaws Department; d) Parks and Leisure Services (Community Services); e) Fire Department; and f) Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The above list is intended to be indicative only and it may become necessary, as the application progresses, to liaise with agencies and departments not listed above. This application has not been forwarded to the Engineering Department for comments at this time; therefore, an evaluation of servicing requirements has not been undertaken. This evaluation will take place between first and second reading. -5 g) Early and Ongoing Consultation: In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act for consultation during an Official Community Plan amendment, it is recommended that no additional consultation is required beyond the early posting of the proposed OCP amendments on the District's website, together with an invitation to the public to comment. h) Development Applications: In order for this application to proceed the following information must be provided, as required by Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 - 1999 as amended: 1. An OCP Application (Schedule A); 2. A complete Rezoning Application (Schedule C); and 3. A Development Variance Permit (Schedule E). The above list is intended to be indicative only, other applications may be necessary as the assessment of the proposal progresses. CONCLUSION: The development proposal is not in compliance with the existing OCP designation, however numerous OCP policies provide justification and support to allow the amendment in order for the project to proceed. It is therefore recommended that Council grant first reading subject to additional information being provided and assessed prior to second reading. It is recommended that Council not require any further additional OCP consultation. "Original signed by Amelia Bowden" Prepared by: Amelia Bowden Planning 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 Appendix B - Zone Amending Bylaw 7063 - 2014 Appendix C - Proposed Site Plan Appendix D - Site Rendering -6- w � N 790_ - „„ a Ap � IXA 1422 18 12095 12106192 P 24510 1 co to 97 P 10806 Rem N 1/2 ')CO 00 N N 0 `1,- r 12094CO 210 N N C 123 120 93 120 90 2 175 co M Rem Pc A 412081 207 12088CI CO 208 2 P 59516 38 37 P 21097 36 71 ci_'N ,12084 t LM' WOOD AVE. 255 �w A N in Ln 12061 LMS 2820 120 70 219 P 62886 .N 125N 32497 in 126N Rem 1 P 23699 N Rem P 207406 1— Subject Property 12033/35 3 - 19540 Rem E 12048 Rem 707 3 23 m A,- M 4 12027 220 N CO B NWS 2813 1 a 12032 - 7 N Rem ..B.. 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APPENDIX B CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 7063-2014 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. 7063-2014." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 220 District Lot 245 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 62886 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1611 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to P-2 (Special Institutional). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. 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E.l�ra�u-a�s Jrrn Kaci_ District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2014-012-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: First Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7065 - 2014 24263 and 24295 112 Avenue EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject properties, located at 24263 and 24295 112 Avenue, from RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS -1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential). The applicant intends to choose the Density Bonus option within the RS -lb (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zone, which is specific to the Albion Area, enabling single-family lot sizes of 371 m2. The required amenity fee of $3,100.00 per lot less than 557 m2 will be collected by the Approving Officer at the subdivision approval stage. A portion of the subject properties in the southeast corner is within the 30 m setback area from the top of bank of a watercourse and will therefore be dedicated as park for conservation purposes. As such, an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment will be required to amend the land use designation in this area from Residential Low Medium to Conservation. To proceed further with this application additional information is required as outlined below. RECOMMENDATIONS: In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically: i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan; ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iv. First Nations; v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies. and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments on the District's website, together with an invitation to the public to comment, and; That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7065 - 2014 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, F, and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 - 1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. 1102 DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Owners: Legal Descriptions: OCP: Existing: Proposed: Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Surrounding Uses: North: South: East: West: Existing Use of Properties: Proposed Use of Properties: Site Area: Access: Servicing requirement: b) Site Characteristics: David Laird, DAMAX Consultants Ltd. S. Englmann and J. and C. Krawchuk Lots 1 and 2, Section 15, Township 12, New Westminster District Plan 68166 Low/Medium Density Residential Low/Medium Density Residential and Conservation RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) RS -lb (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), with a Density Bonus through the Community Amenity Program Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Single Family Residential RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) (under application 2012-048-RZ) Low Density Residential, Low/Medium Density Residential, and Conservation Single Family Residential RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Conservation, Low/Medium Density Residential, and Institutional Single Family Residential RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) Low/Medium Density Residential Single Family Residential RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) (under application 2011-095-RZ) Low/Medium Density Residential Single Family Residential Single Family Residential 0.8 ha (2 acres) 112 Avenue, 243 Street and proposed 243A Street (new) Urban Standard The subject properties are located within the Albion Area Plan and are approximately 0.81 ha (2 acres) in size, in total. The subject properties are bound by 112 Avenue to the south, 243 Street to the west, and single family residential lots to the north and east (see Appendix A). A watercourse is located to the southeast of the subject properties, which will require a small portion of the property to be dedicated as park for conservation purposes (see Appendix B). -2- c) Project Description: The applicant has requested to rezone the subject properties from RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS -1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), with a Density Bonus, in accordance with the Community Amenity Program, which received final reading on October 8, 2013. The Community Amenity Program is detailed in Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6996 - 2013, which will permit the following: For the RS -lb (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zone, the base density is a net lot area of 557 m2. A Density Bonus is an option in the RS -lb (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zone and shall be applied as follows: a. An Amenity Contribution of $3,100 per lot will be required in any subdivision containing one or more lots with an area of less than 557 m2, payable when the Approving Officer approves the subdivision. b. The maximum density permitted through the Density Bonus option is: i. minimum net lot area of 371 m2; ii. minimum lot width of 12.0 m; iii. minimum lot depth of 24 m. c. Zoning requirements consistent with the R-1 (Residential District) zone will apply and supersede the zoning requirements for the RS -1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zone. The proposed development consists of approximately 12 R-1 (Residential District) sized lots, amounting to an Amenity Contribution of approximately $37,200.00. The final number of lots and amenity contribution will be determined at the time of approval of the subdivision. At this time the current application has been assessed to determine its compliance with the Official Community Plan and provide a land use assessment only. Detailed review and comments will need to be made once full application packages have been received. A more detailed analysis and a further report will be required prior to second reading. Such assessment may impact proposed lot boundaries and yields, Official Community Plan designations and bylaw particulars, and may require application for further development permits. d) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The subject properties are located within the Albion Area Plan and are currently designated Residential Low -Medium Density. For the proposed development, an OCP amendment will be required to re -designate the southeast portion of the subject properties currently designated Residential Low -Medium Density to Conservation, as this area will be dedicated as park due to the watercourse setback to a watercourse (see Appendix B). The application is in compliance with OCP Amending Bylaw No. 6995 - 2013, that establishes the Community Amenity Program, and in compliance with the proposed Zoning Amending Bylaw No. 6996 - 2013, that permits a Density Bonus option in the Residential Low -Medium Density designation in the Albion Area Plan. The applicant intends to apply the Density Bonus option to this project, as discussed above in the Project Description. This application is east and south of current -3- rezoning applications that are applying for the same zone and density bonus, under applications 2011-095-RZ and 2012-048-RZ. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the subject properties located at 24263 and 24295 112 Avenue from RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS -lb (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) with a Density Bonus (see Appendix C), to permit future subdivision into approximately 12 single family lots. The application of the Density Bonus, which is specific to the Albion Area Plan, will permit the applicant to reduce the single-family lot size from the RS -1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) base density of 557 m2 to 371 m2. An Amenity Contribution of $3,100 per lot for each lot that is less than 557 m2 is required, as discussed in the Project Description above. Any variations from the requirements of the Density Bonus zone of R-1 (Residential District) for lots less than 557 m2 or from the requirements of the RS -1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) zone for lots greater than 557 m2 will require a Development Variance Permit application. 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. Pursuant to Section 8.10 of the OCP, a Natural Features Development Permit application is required for all development and subdivision activity or building permits for: • All areas designated Conservation on Schedule "B" or all areas within 50 metres of an area designated Conservation on Schedule "B", or on Figures 2, 3 and 4 in the Silver Valley Area Plan; • All lands with an average natural slope of greater than 15 %; • All floodplain areas and forest lands identified on Natural Features Schedule "C" to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment and for development that is protected from hazardous conditions. Advisory Design Panel: A Form and Character Development Permit is not required because this is a single family project, therefore this application does not need to be reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel. Development Information Meeting: A Development Information Meeting is not required for this application because it is in compliance with the OCP and is less than 25 dwelling units. -4- e) Interdepartmental Implications: In order to advance the current application, after first reading, comments and input, will be sought from the various internal departments and external agencies listed below: a) Engineering Department; b) Operations Department; c) Fire Department; d) Licenses, Permits and Bylaws Department; e) Parks Department; and f) Canada Post. The above list is intended to be indicative only and it may become necessary, as the application progresses, to liaise with agencies and/or departments not listed above. This application has not been forwarded to the Engineering Department for comments at this time; therefore, an evaluation of servicing requirements has not been undertaken. This evaluation will take place between first and second reading. f) Early and Ongoing Consultation: In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act for consultation during an Official Community Plan amendment, it is recommended that no additional consultation is required beyond the early posting of the proposed OCP amendments on the District's website, together with an invitation to the public to comment. g) Development Applications: In order for this application to proceed the following information must be provided, as required by Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 - 1999 as amended: 1. An Official Community Plan Application (Schedule A); 2. A complete Rezoning Application (Schedule B); 3. A Watercourse Protection Development Permit Application (Schedule F); 4. A Natural Features Development Permit (Schedule G); and 5. A Subdivision Application. The above list is intended to be indicative only, other applications may be necessary as the assessment of the proposal progresses. CONCLUSION: The development proposal is in compliance with the policies of the OCP with respect to designated land use; however, minor adjustments to the Conservation boundaries are required. Justification has been provided to support the OCP amendment. It is therefore recommended that Council grant first reading subject to additional information being provided and assessed prior to second reading. It is recommended that Council not require any further additional OCP consultation. It is expected that once complete information is received, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7065 - 2014 may be amended and an OCP Amendment for Conservation boundary adjustment may be required. -5- The proposed layout has not been reviewed in relation to the relevant bylaws and regulations governing subdivision applications. Any subdivision layout provided is strictly preliminary and must be approved by the District of Maple Ridge's Approving Officer. "Original signed by Michelle Baski" Prepared by: Michelle Baski, AScT Planning 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 Appendix B - Environmental Context Map Appendix C - Zone Amending Bylaw 7065 - 2014 Appendix D - Proposed Subdivision Plan -6- 03 til 1360 CN 0 42 CO 1340 3 E a a 4 ' N APPENDIX—A- P 7709 iv 4N +Ili ----_'- 113 AVE 3 N i 3 P 68166 P 77744 P 50696 16 / • N 1.1-101+2s5 '7911299 1T EE 0 12 0 aa 31'3177 0 4 ' r w811285 `ry N N N 15 y I 1 11-c 112BAVE ' `- — --...44. 4 ! � �7112T5 ![16,1269 v sr o ry N `s 1/ I f 11291 1 1 8 17 16 15 r� I a I SUBJECT PROPERTIES L15i 20 2 /� 17 1. �Z N 'ARK / aI I m1 •E' Q ti N & N N 11285 i I N 112A AVE i `,,i.' v A I P 681E6 k % 4,+zss o N N N RP 13033 i 1 • r 2 cl`.r 3,1225r `26 25 24 23 18 i 1 m n P 77744 r) N 11218; i v i 2 % q P 77711 5 ✓ n I N 0_1 al P) n'i 2` cri N ri� ' EF 27 y N P 31277 28 civ 29 N N 1 n 10 09 N 45 P 43601 in (Y Rem 11 P 809 N I A 1 EP 1569 3 p9 M EP 30021 A N Scale: 1:2,500 Cit` _.f Pitt Mea sows_ i6 I 1_�1i11r 1 9 i c 2 24263/95 112 AVENUE womallmt. WM 1 i 1. '�_�'-_F r"' a �(t � CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF F '- L� _�E -i llowa _- 1 L�-_1�',' =,..tip .15 �� MAPLE RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE / District of I British Cnlumhia PLANNING DEPARTMENT �--------�"---��' � �� _� � o IlliimLangley m i � DATE: Feb 17, 2014 FILE: 2014-012-RZ BY: PC on — --- FRASER R. APPENDIX -6 indefinite watercourse drainage easement; setbacks to be determined. The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy or present status of the information shown on this map. ,L\4 Scale: 1:1,000 Legend Trails OCP STATUS DESIRED EXISTING GPS Creek Centrelines Slope Percent 26 - 30 30+ 24263 & 24295 112 Ave. Site Context Map 4 MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: Feb 25, 2014 FILE: Untitled BY: GS APPENDIX C CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 7065-2014 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. 7065-2014." 2. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: Lot 1 Section 15 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 68166 Lot 2 Section 15 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 68166 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1612 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to RS -1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) 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 day of , 20 READ a second time the day of , 20 PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , 20 READ a third time the day of , 20 ADOPTED, the day of , 20 PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER P 77744 co _co 1696 X1011295 n' (7;E 16 N j9112 --w d 11a o a 81128589 a Lii 11282 N N711275 M � 0 v .1- 11291 11291 - M 611269 M N CL _ -a a-511265 W, 18 1 17 N 19 E in 0 11265 co m v N PARK EPP 27594 a \ N 24263 6) 0) 36 EP 77745 1 , 1 m 2 18 < co P 77744 3 1 a 11219 c c)N •71- N\ 2 P 77744 11235 N M N 112 AVE. N N 45 P 43601 N N Rem 11 P 809 N A EP 15693 EP 30021 A MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. 7065-2014 Map No. 1612 From: RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) To: RS -1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) L\, N SCALE 1:2,000 MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia APPENDIX D Terra Pacific Land' Surveying Ltd SKETCH OF PROPOSED 12 LOT SUB 22371 Si Anne Avenue, Maple Ridge, B Tel: 604-463-2509 q) 171 10 N Plan 50696 16 15 14 13 12 20.00 20.00 11 NOTE: ALL R-1 LOTS 2Z51 10' 385.1 m2 2Z51 9 385.1 m2 15.00 --3.20-- 0 8.60 2Z51 11 385.1 m2 2751 • 8 385.1 m2 Plan 68166 DATE:: JANUARY 24, 2014 3x 2Z51 12 420.6 m2 24.51 2Z51 7 412.5 m2 20.34 Lane 2x3 0 QC E - 27.58- 3.20 %///12 0074 I 6 393.9 m2 5.50 15.00 0...... \� \. opo : \ o_. �' \\ .g0 \\ Plan 68166 3\`s' 11.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 13.50 13.90 / 0 0 Park * Ni (P/ 1815.4 m2 N i 2 3 4 M 5 426.9 m2 372.4 m2 372.4 m2 372.5 m2 398.1 m2 / // i / 1 eo0 c. 11.00 12.00 1200 12.00 8. 0 `° 39.59 112 Avenue (NOTE 23.1m WIDE) 1 SHEET SIZE: 8.5 X 11" SCALE 1 : 500 ID 8.00 c Plan 77744 z s District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-002-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6795 - 2011 25608 Bosonworth Avenue EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject property from A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential), to permit a future subdivision of 3 lots. The proposed RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) zoning complies with the Official Community Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6795 - 2011 be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following term(s) and condition(s) be met prior to Final Reading. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Road widening, truncation and cul-de-sac turn -around as required; iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. v. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act, the property owner will provide a Site Profile for the subject land(s). 1103 DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: OCP: Existing: Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Surrounding Uses: North: South: East: West: Paul Hayes Ian A. Speckman Lot 1, Section 12, Township 12, New Westminstwer Plan 2713 Suburban Residential A-2 (Upland Agricultural) RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) 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: b) Project Description: Single Family Residential RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Agricultural and Suburban Residential Vacant District Land A-2 (Upland Agricultural) Forest Single Family Residential A-2 (Upland Agricultural) Suburban Residential Single Family Residential Strata RG -2 (Suburban Residential Strata) Suburban Residential Single Family Residential Single Family Residential 1.882 HA. (4.56 Acres) Bosonworth Avenue and 256 Street On-site septic and municipal water 2011 -002 -SD The applicant is seeking to rezone the subject 1.882 hectare (4.56 acre) property from A-2 (Upland Agricultural) to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential), to create 3 single family lots. Two of the proposed lots will front on Bosonworth Avenue and the third southernmost lot will face 256 Street. Bosonworth Avenue becomes an unpaved gravel road in front of this property and 256 Street has been constructed south of Bosonworth Avenue as part of the Grant Hill subdivision to the west. Widening and paving of Bosonworth Avenue, a cul-de-sac turnaround at the current south terminus of 256 Street and a corner truncation at the intersection of these two streets will be provided as part of the subdivision associated with this rezoning application. -2- The subject property contains an existing dwelling to be retained. It will be sited on one of the three lots in accordance with Zoning Bylaw setback requirements. The land slopes upwards from Bosonworth Avenue and is particularly steep at the southern end of the site abutting the District Forest Lands. The southern portion of the site and the unconstructed portion of 256 Street will be retained in its natural state. A preliminary site plan showing the lot layout, proposed building envelopes and on-site septic disposal areas is attached for reference (Appendix C). c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The proposal for RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) Zoning is consistent with the zones permitted in the Zoning Matrix for lands designated as Suburban Residential. Consequently, the proposal is consistent with the existing Official Community Plan designation. Zoning Bylaw: The proposed lots will meet the minimum lot width, depth and area set out in the Zoning Bylaw for RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) zone. Each lot is at least 0.40 hectares (1.0 acre) in area, with the southern lot having a greater area of 1.055 hectares. The two lots along Bosonworth Avenue will be about 50 metres wide and 84 metres deep, and Lot 3 is about 100 metres in both width and depth. Lot 3 is larger to permit adequate space for a building site and septic fields due to the sloping conditions of the land. Development Information Meeting: A Development Information Meeting was not required because the proposed subdivision will result in fewer than 25 dwelling units, and no Official Community Plan amendment is required. d) Environmental lmplications: At first reading, it was anticipated that pursuant to Section 8.10 of the Official Community Plan, a Natural Features Development Permit (NFDP) application would be required for the portion of the site with an average natural slope of greater than 15 percent. After further review, it has been determined that a development permit will not be required. Instead, the sloping lands in the southern part of the site will be subject to a no-build/no disturb steep slope covenant. Plantings will be undertaken by the applicant in lieu of a development permit, for restoration and enhancement works along an unbuilt portion of 256 Street north of Bosonworth Avenue in conjunction with another site (2012-102-RZ) being developed by the same applicant. The necessary covenant and accompanying explanatory plan will be registered on proposed Lot 3 at the time of subdivision. -3- e) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: Engineering has identified a number of required off site works including: construction of Bosonworth to a rural standard (it is currently a gravel road) in front of the property, a corner truncation, dedication to complete the cul-de-sac at the south end of 256 Street, storm water/drainage works on Bosonworth, and installing a mast -arm street light and new water service connections. Latecomers for the area's water system and road access onto 256 Street may apply. Parks & Leisure Services Department: An existing off road trail within the Bosonworth Avenue right-of-way may need to be accommodated as a boulevard trail in the road right of way in conjunction with the construction of Bosonworth Avenue across the frontage of the property. This will be determined as part of the subdivision approval process. CONCLUSION: It is recommended that second reading be given to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6795 - 2011 and that application be forwarded to Public Hearing. "Original signed by Adrian Kopystynski" Prepared by: Adrian Kopystynski, MCIP, RPP, MCAHP Planner "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 Appendix B - Zone Amending Bylaw Appendix C - Site Plan -4- APPENDIX A 8 Rem 6 17459 5 N N N EP 17454 A h y N N N N N N N n N N : N -61 SL60 SL59 SL58 EPS234 SL57 S bject Property -51 SL50 V N SL49 W L.2 SL48 nA N N SL47 N � N / P 2713 ;IVE N SL42 A N SL43 NN N N SL44 EPS N N SL45 234 N N SL46 1 2 3 P 2713 16 15 14 Lo\,. N Scale: 1:0 Ci f Pitt Mea•ows __ *� "�► ' j 25608 Bosonworth Ave � ! 0 p wim. ....a 11 7, 1 M E i to ���' t.SLS �y,�igcf4rei���a- CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF � gi , li per k Y VIL ''" = �. II � _ ! .y _ _, MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 District of N �� � Langley= mm- 11“L — DATE: Sep 18, 2012 2011 -002 -SD BY: JV , ASERR. � APPENDIX B CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6795 - 2011 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. 6795 - 2011." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 1 Section 12 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 2713 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1510 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS -2 (One Family Suburban 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 8th day of February, A.D. 2011. 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 256 ST. 8 Rem 6 11267 P 17159 .A 5 L EP 17454 A 11225 r w a 0 ce cc w 2 a BOSON WORTH AVE. ' LA SL62 LA SL61 EPP 18221 LA SL60 n SL59 SL58 EPS 234 N SL57 N 25630 EPP 7740_ SL52 — — _ SL51 _ _ _ SL50 SL49 — — — SL48 SL47 P 2713 P 2 EPP 7741 coo RIBRaN41 — EPP 15738 n 1 SL40 _ P 7740 .--- � SL41 — — u� �I q SU42 Ar �r w EPP EPP 5740 5443 7742 I I _ CP B EPP 7740--� _ SL44 39013 EPS h Fr SL4,5 -I — 1 �y I 234 SL46 - 0 1 3 — P 39013_ — _ — v Xi BCP 39013 I. I S 234 P 39013 r BCP 39012 EPP 20792 P 2713 16 15 14 1 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. 6795-2011 Map No. 1510 From: A-2 (Upland Agricultural) To: RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) L\ N SCALE 1:3,000 MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 SEC.12 TP.12 N.W.D. PLAN 2713 B.C,G.S, 92G,O28 This plan lies within the Greater Vancouver Regional District Municipality of Maple Ridge Scale 1:1000 Alt distances are in metres except where otherwise noted 10 5 0 25.0 50.0 5 Plan 17459 BOSONWORTH AVENUE SL58 SL57 SL48 SL47 SL44 SL45 i SL46 Ex_Plan 1 EPP7740 13 390 6•Pian 1 Ex.Plan BCP39012 October 25, 2013. 8 Plan 8336 112 AVENUE 99.4 C`V Wade & Associates Land Surveying Ltd. B.C. Land Surveyors Maple Ridge and Mission File H2909-03 Phone 604-463-4753 47.53 0.409 ha 42.69 1.59 Pia 2713 13 48.90 O N 2 0.410 ha 48.90 COVENANT BOUNDARY _ _ _ 1.055 ha 99.34 2 Plan 2713 APPE 16 Plan 2713 15 NDIX C MAPLE R11)0E B. E.l�ra�u-a�s Jrrn Kaci_ District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2012-102-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6965-2013 25638 112 Avenue EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the portion of the subject property located outside of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) from RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit a future subdivision into four (4) RS -2 lots and one RS -3 lot remaining in the ALR This application received first reading for Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6965-2013 on March 12, 2013. This site is identified by the Agricultural Land Commission as one of the "Remnant Properties" in their comments concerning the Albion Flats Concept Plan. Therefore, the applicant was given the option of proceeding with an exclusion application on the rear portion of the development site ahead of rezoning. The applicant did not chose to do the exclusion; therefore, instead of rezoning from RS -3 to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and A-1 (Small Holding Agricultural), the northern portion located in the ALR will retain its current RS -3 zoning and only the the southern portion to be subdivided into 4 lots will proceed with rezoning to RS -2. The zone amending bylaw is amended accordingly. The proposed RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) zoning complies with the Official Community Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6965-2013 be amended as identified in the staff report dated February 3, 2014, be given second reading, and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading: Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Road dedication as required; 1104 iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Registration of a Tree Protection/Steep Slope Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office; v. Registration of a Agricultural Impact Assessment report and a Landscaping Plan for a buffer along the Agricultural Land Reserve Boundary at the Land Title Office; vi. Entering into a Restoration and Enhancement Agreement for the unconstructed portion of the 256 Street allowance abutting the site; vii. Removal of the existing building/s; viii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. ix. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management Act, the property owner will provide a Site Profile for the subject land(s). DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Owner: Paul Hayes Walter and Karoline Heckmann Legal Description: Lot 8, Section 13, Township 12, Plan 8336 OCP: Existing: Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Surrounding Uses: North: South: Agricultural, Suburban Residential RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: -2- Single Family Residential in ALR RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Agricultural Single Family Residential RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Agricultural East: West: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing requirement: b) Project Description: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Single Family Residential in ALR RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Suburban Residential Single Family Residential RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Suburban Residential Vacant, forested Residential 4.047 Ha (10 acres) Non -ALR lots: Bosonworth Avenue ALR lot: 112 Avenue Non -ALR lots: Municipal water and on-site septic disposal; ALR lot: Well water and on-site septic disposal The subject property slopes down from Bosonworth Avenue northward through the ALR and to 112 Avenue. The property is currently forested, except for a clearing at the northern end. A small existing structure will be removed prior to final reading. The site is serviced with a well and septic fields. The applicant proposes to rezone the southern portion of the property that is not in the ALR from RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential. This will permit the creation of about 4 lots having an area of 0.45 Ha (1.1 acres) each fronting along Bosonworth Avenue. The northern 2.22 Ha (5.5 acres) portion of the property within the Agricultural Land Reserve will retain its RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) zone. The attached preliminary site plan shows the lot layout, proposed building envelopes and on-site septic disposal areas (Appendix C). This subdivision does not require Agricultural Land Commission approval because Section 10 (1) (d) of the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulations allows the Approving Officer to establish a legal boundary along the boundary of the Agricultural Land Reserve. c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The southern portion of the development site is currently designated Suburban Residential and the northern portion located and being subdivided along the Agricultural Land Reserve boundary is currently designated Agricultural. The proposed rezoning complies with the established designations. -3- Zoning Bylaw: The application proposes to rezone the southern portion of the property located at 25638 112 Avenue from RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit four 0.45 Ha (1.1 acre) RS -2 lots, and a remnant 2.22 Ha (5.5 acres) RS -3 parcel in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The proposed lots will comply with Zoning Bylaw requirement for lot area, width and depth. Subdivision and Development Services Bylaw: 256 Street is an unconstructed road to the west of the subject site. Due to excessive grade, the Engineering Department determined it cannot be built within municipal road standards and a development variance permit is required to dispense with its construction. Engineering is supportive of this variance. A separate report will be forwarded to Council on this matter at a future date. The road allowance contains a water pumping station at the bottom of the hill on 112 Avenue, and municipal water main from the station up the hill to Bosonworth Avenue and then further south to the Grant Hill Reservoir. Development Information Meeting: A development Information Meeting was not required because the proposed subdivision will result in fewer than 25 dwelling units. Development Permits: Pursuant to Section 8.5 of the Official Community Plan, a Natural Feature Development Permit is required to address excessive sloping conditions on portions of the site. This development permit will be coordinated with these landscaping requirements: • Restoration and enhancement plantings will be undertaken by the applicant in lieu of plantings on the subject site and another to the south (2011-002-RZ). This planting will be designed not to impact the recently installed water main and to stabilize the sloping 256 Street right-of-way. • Landscaping will be planted along the rear of the proposed 4 lots and on the eastern side of the easternmost lot to create a buffer with the Agricultural Land Reserve in accordance with the Landscaping Buffer Specification established by the Agricutural Land Commission. d) Environmental lmplications: The site is covered by a tree canopy that increases in intensity from north (along 112 Avenue) to south (along Bosonworth Avenue). The site is characterized by slopes between 10 and 25 percent. The southeastern portion of the site has excessive sloping (more than 25%) conditions. Therefore, -4- the proposed eastern lot will be subject to a Tree Protection/Steep Slope Restrictive Covenant to be registered on title as a third reading condition. The Arborist Report and Tree Survey identify trees to be removed to provide envelopes for building sites and septic fields. Plans have been submitted identifying these envelopes. These envelopes will need to be adjusted for best practices as part of fulfilling subdivision conditions, particularly on the easternmost lot. A geotechnical engineer must insure that any lot grading will have no impact on slope stability. A combination of Development Permit and Restoration and Enhancement Agreement will be used to protect sensitive sloping areas and provide the specification for the necessary plantings to maintain slope stability on the site and along the 256 Street right-of-way. e) Agricultural Impact: Policy 6-12 b) strives to protect the productivity of agricultural lands by "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." An Agricultural Impact Assessment report has been provided that satisfies District requirements for this purpose. This report confirms that there will be no direct or indirect drainage, water quality, noise and traffic impact on the agricultural area. A Landscaping Buffer Plan in accordance with ALC and District standards will be completed by the applicant. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant, with the Agricultural Impact Assessment report, a Landscaping Buffer Plan and submission of a security, is a third reading requirement. f) Interdepartmental Implications: Building Department: Comments from Building include: referencing the 2012 Building Code in the Geotechnical Report, insuring building permits are obtained to demolish existing buildings, and insuring the final site grading plan provides for smooth grade transitions between lots. Engineering Department: Comments from Engineering have identified some off-site requirements that the applicant needs to address. These include: road widening along 112 and Bosonworth Avenues, and the construction of Bossonworth Avenue (currently a gravel road) to a rural standard. Engineering further advises that the location and design of each driveway be reviewed to avoid excessive driveway grades. -5- Fire Department: Due to heavy tree cover, Fire requires adequate clearance to each future residential dwelling. When constructed, the driveways will need to be clear of vegetation 6 metres wide and minimum 5 metres high with a 5 metre wide drivable surface. CONCLUSION: It is recommended that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6965-2013 be amended as identified in the staff report dated March 17, 2014, be given second reading as amended, and be forwarded to Public Hearing. "Original signed by Adrian Kopystynski" Prepared by: Adrian Kopystynski, MCIP, RPP, MCAHP Planner "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 Appendix B - Zone Amending Bylaw Appendix C - Site Plan -6- APPENDIX A N 'n a L'1,3 112 AVE. N � N r N O 13 N P 27 239 14 m 15 ; N 11360 N N N 11 P 17459 O O N 12 11198(PUMP STATION) O N Subject Property P 833i m N 7 8 Rem 6 11 267 5 O m N EP 17454 A 11225 E SL60 e in O SL59 N r A N SL58 EPS 234 N N. SL57 m N N 2563 0 - SL50 N N SL49 N SL48 N NSL47 N N / P 27 13 O co 1 3 L\,Mea•lows N Scale: 1:2,500 Ci ..f Pitt _ *� 'x ! ! 25638-112 Ave hi 0i. ��yn fYf zi, ii 13 M � i to E t.g,may-`Jy 0.,........' Sk CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SII ` „LI'i Fr r?P o k°' �FF,.� TOIN ;,; �a �_� ! .y _., MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 District of �I pi a Langley= _ ,rMi=.: DATE: Jun 5, 2013 2012 -102 -SD BY: JV ASER--' APPENDIX B CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6965-2013 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. 6965-2013." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 8 Section 13 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 8336 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1579 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and A-1 (Small Holding Agricultural). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 12th day of March, A.D. 2013. 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 . PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER O N 10 a N 112 AVE. 11 N . N P 1,7459 N O OD N 12 1- u) N 13 m Om N 11198(PUMPSTATION) W M co h N 8 14 P 8336 co co n (p h N 15 m N 7 11360 Rem 6 11267 59 5 O m N EP 17454 A 1122E BOSON WORTH AVE. EPP 18221 �\ m o <0 0, <0 N - M Lo N SL60 Lo N SL59 r LoN SL58 EPS 234 25592 (/) r 01 V MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. 6965-2013 Map No. 1579 From: RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) To: RS -2 (One Family Suburban Residential) L\, N SCALE 1:2,500 I MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia APPENDIX C PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF LOT 8 SEC.13 TP.12 N.W.D. PLAN 8336 B. C. G.S. 92G.028 • This :plan. liesWithin the Greater Vancouver Regional District Municipality of Maple Ridge Scale 1:1000 M distance§ ore.in-metres except where otherwise noted - 10 5 0 • 25.0 50:0 12 Plan 459 7 1 2.22 ha Pk'n 8336 BOUND4RY� August 14, 2012. Wade & Associates Land Surveying Ltd. B.C. Land Surveyors Maple Ridge and Mission •File H2945-01 Phone 604-463-4753 MAPLE RIDGE 9n[i.h eosY«es u^rn .10.)12 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2014 -003 -CU FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: First Reading Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7064-2014 19989, 19975, and 19997 Dunn Avenue EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to amend Appendix D - Temporary Use Permits of the Official Community Plan to permit a temporary industrial use on the RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) zoned subject properties. The subject properties are currently being used for outdoor storage of vehicle inventory for the adjacent Maple Ridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep car dealership. This OCP amendment will bring the subject properties into compliance. To proceed further with this application additional information is required as outlined below. RECOMMENDATIONS: In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically: i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan; ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iv. First Nations; v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies. and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments on the District's website, together with an invitation to the public to comment, That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7064-2014 be given first reading, and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule H of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 - 1999. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Maple Ridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep 1105 Owner: Legal Descriptions: OCP: Existing: Zoning: Existing: Surrounding Uses: North: South: East: West: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing requirement: b) Site Characteristics: BC Transit Lot 15 Except: Firstly; the West Half Secondly; Parcel 11 (Bylaw Plan LMP34902) Thirdly Part in Plan BCP29640 District Lot 222 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 11194 West Half Lot 15 Except First: Parcel 7 (Bylaw Plan LMP34902) Secondly; Part in Plan BCP29640 District Lot 222 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 11194 Lot 16 Except Firstly: Parcel 8 (Bylaw Plan LMP34902) Secondly: Part in Plan BCP29640 District Lot 222 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 11194 Institutional RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Highway Commercial CS -1 (Service Commercial) Commercial Off -Street Parking (Park and Ride) RS -3 (One Family Rural Residential) Institutional Vacant RS -3 (On Family Rural Residential) Institutional Vacant CS -1 (Service Commercial) Commercial Outdoor Vehicle Storage Outdoor Vehicle Storage 0.182 ha (0.45 acres) Dunn Avenue Urban Standard The subject properties are bounded by Maple Meadows Way to the west, Dunn Avenue to the south and east, and the Maple Ridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership to the north. The properties have been cleared and are currently used for overflow inventory storage from the car dealership located to the north of the site. c) Project Description: The applicant proposes to amend Appendix D - Temporary Industrial Use of the Official Community Plan to allow a Temporary Industrial Use Permit on the three subject properties. The subject -2- properties are currently being used for outdoor storage of vehicle inventory for the adjacent Maple Ridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep car dealership, and this OCP amendment will bring the properties into compliance. The long-term use of the subject properties is expected to be an expansion of the West Coast Express park-and-ride facility on the south side of Dunn Avenue once capacity of the existing parking lot is reached, potentially in the next five to ten years. At this time the current application has been assessed to determine its compliance with the Official Community Plan (OCP) and provide a land use assessment only. Detailed review and comments will need to be made once full application packages have been received. A more detailed analysis and a further report will be required prior to Second Reading. Such assessment may impact proposed lot boundaries and yields, OCP designations and Bylaw particulars, and may require application for further development permits. d) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The subject properties are located in west Maple Ridge and are currently designated Institutional. An OCP amendment is required to add the subject properties into Appendix D - Temporary Use Permits of the Official Community Plan. Appendix D of the Official Community Plan states the following: 1. Lands in the District may be designated to permit temporary uses if a condition or circumstance exists that warrants the use for a short period of time but does not warrant a change of land use designation or zoning of the property. 2. Council has the authority by resolution to issue Temporary Use Permits to allow temporary uses on specific properties. Council may specify conditions for the temporary use. 3. Designated Temporary Use Permit areas will require guidelines that specify the general conditions regarding the issuance of permits, the use of the land, and the date the use is to terminate. 4. As a condition of issuing the permit, Council may require applicants or owners to remove buildings, to restore the property to a specific condition when the use ends, and to post a security bond. A permit may be issued for a period of up to three years, and may be renewed only once. 5. Council may issue Temporary Use Permits to allow: a) temporary commercial uses, i.e., temporary parking areas; and b) temporary industrial uses, i.e. soil screening. 6. A Temporary Use Permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 920.2 of the Local Government Act. The subject properties are currently owned by BC Transit and are anticipated to be used for an expanded West Coast Express Park and Ride facility in the future; therefore, a temporary use permit as outlined in points 1 and 2 above is more appropriate than a rezoning application. Furthermore, as outlined in points 2 and 3 above, the Temporary Industrial Use Permit may have conditions and guidelines for the use to occur, as well as removal and restoration requirements once the permit terminates. These conditions and guidelines are similar to rezoning conditions such as engineering servicing improvements, landscaping, and fencing. A security deposit to ensure removal of structures and restoration of the properties at the expiration of the permit will also be required. The conditions of the temporary industrial use permit will be the subject of a future report to Council. -3- It is important to note that the Temporary Industrial Use Permits are now valid for a period of up to three years, and may be renewed and extended only once. The main difference between rezoning and temporary use permits is the duration of time that the use is permitted on the property, and the removal and restoration requirements. Development Information Meeting: As there is an OCP amendment, a Development Information Meeting is required for this application. Prior to second reading the applicant is required to host a Development Information Meeting in accordance with Council Policy 6.20. e) Interdepartmental Implications: In order to advance the current application, after first reading, comments and input, will be sought from the various internal departments and external agencies listed below: a) Engineering Department; b) Operations Department; c) Fire Department; and d) Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The above list is intended to be indicative only and it may become necessary, as the application progresses, to liaise with agencies and departments not listed above. Engineering Department: This application has been forwarded to the Engineering Department for preliminary comments on the intersection of Dunn Avenue and Maple Meadows Way. The Engineering Department has commented that the traffic signals at Dunn Avenue and Maple Meadows Way have been inactive for a number of years due to Canadian Pacific Railway's (CPR) traffic safety concerns at the CPR crossing, specifically the lack of time for vehicles to clear the tracks on Maple Meadows Way when trains are approaching. Engineering staff have expended considerable effort working with CPR and Transport Canada to resolve the requirement to provide adequate signal pre-emption for approaching trains. CPR staff have just recently affirmed, as a result of modifications proposed by the District at the Maple Meadows Way and Dunn Avenue intersection, that with minor modifications to CPR circuit frequencies the minimum pre-emption timing requirements can be met and the traffic signals activated. In conjunction, Translink has agreed to undertake improvements on their property adjacent to the intersection to minimize short -cutting across the tracks by pedestrians, and the owner of Meadowtown Mall has agreed to extend the sidewalk from their property out to Maple Meadows Way to eliminate the pedestrian discontinuity and hopefully, shortcutting across the rail tracks at unsafe locations. A complete evaluation of this application by the Engineering Department will take place between first and second reading. Finance Department: The Finance Department has confirmed that municipal taxation is based on the use of the property, rather than the zone of the property. As a result, the outdoor storage of vehicles would garner the same amount of property tax whether it is permitted as a Temporary Industrial Permit or as a rezoning application. No reduction in tax revenue is anticipated as a result of this application. -4- f) Early and Ongoing Consultation: In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act for consultation during an Official Community Plan amendment, it is recommended that no additional consultation is required beyond the early posting of the proposed OCP amendments on the District's website, together with an invitation to the public to comment. g) Development Applications: In order for this application to proceed the following information must be provided, as required by Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 - 1999 as amended: 1. A Temporary Industrial Use Permit Application (Schedule H) The above list is intended to be indicative only, other applications may be necessary as the assessment of the proposal progresses. CONCLUSION: The development proposal is not in compliance with the Institutional designation of the subject properties. The subject properties are currently being used for outdoor storage of vehicle inventory for the adjacent Maple Ridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep car dealership. The proposed OCP amendment will bring the subject properties into compliance by amending Appendix D - Temporary Use Permits of the OCP. It is, therefore, recommended that Council grant first reading subject to additional information being provided and assessed prior to second reading. It is recommended that Council not require any further additional OCP consultation. "Original signed by Amelia Bowden" Prepared by: Amelia Bowden Planning 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 Appendix B - Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 7064-2014 -5- LMP31913 \ / i I V . . . 1 ' • i lj 11979 WEST ST. P 0 0 N P MAPLE LAI N ,� ,o . 40 °s�, v - 1 11950 to 8 P 9 7 Rem. PCI.'ONE' BCP 3423A LMP 37906 L01.13-____ 11940 2 I,- 0 -RI N N m o ` , 11919 .- 1 1 4° o� 0 10 2 0 P m 38 7337 LMP 43275 iP LOT A /ECTPROPERTIES 3 111900 8366 2 N i a N I 11911 WEST ST. BF Rem W1/2 Rem E 1/2 Rem 16 1 Rem 17 20035 x CD 3 co LMP 38773 WEST ST. 20070 20078 N 20086 Co co 20098 N A j 11901 I i of 15 rn of 15 m rn P111 )4 0 118901 LMP 47 rn ° . (N 1 I 01 2 LMP 38773 11870 DUNN AVE. \,-- -— ( 0 3a�o 11850 N 201 8 Rem 10 0- 9 11830 J 201 LMP 38773 10 1181 A LOT 1 P 11194 11 BCP 68 11790 •\ (COMMUTER RAIL STN.) \, \ \ \- ---- \ •� I I i 1 I P 67774 22 11770 ' P 80527 PARI N, I N. j 1 24 PARK N Scale: 1:2,500%11111116,--1--1-.0j Cit .f Pitt Measows_ ilL II r 9 tL 1 •,1 e r i o I.2 19975/89/97 DUNN AVENUE agi ft CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF I 11,-,w� r1 1a �' o b in =_, "- y =,..tip I v., %f MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT > / District of W �C I w Langley lib. F RASER R. DATE: Jan 13, 2014 FILE: 2014 -003 -CU BY: PC APPENDIX B CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 7064-2014 A Bylaw to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7060-2014 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 "A" 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.7064-2014." 2. Appendix D. Temporary Use Permits, Section 7, TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AREA, first sentence, is amended by removing "The following areas are designated Temporary Industrial Use Permit Areas", and by adding the sentence "The following areas are designated for Temporary Use Permit Areas"; and 3. Appendix D. Temporary Use Permits, Section 7, TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AREA is amended by the addition of the following: "TEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL USE PERMIT AREA LOCATION No. 3 Purpose: To permit outdoor storage of vehicles. Location: Those parcels or tracts of land and premises shown on Temporary Industrial Use Permit Area Location No. 3 map, and known and described as: • Lot 15 Except: Firstly; the West Half Secondly; Parcel 11 (Bylaw Plan LMP34902) Thirdly Part in Plan BCP29640 District Lot 222 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 11194 • West Half Lot 15 Except First: Parcel 7 (Bylaw Plan LMP34902) Secondly; Part in Plan BCP29640 District Lot 222 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 11194 • Lot 16 Except Firstly: Parcel 8 (Bylaw Plan LMP34902) Secondly: Part in Plan BCP29640 District Lot 222 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 11194" are hereby designated to permit a temporary industrial use for outdoor storage of vehicles, for a two-year period, effective upon adoption of this bylaw. 4. Appendix D. Temporary Use Permits, Section 7, TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AREA is amended by the addition of the following Temporary Industrial Use Permit Area Location No. 3 map in sequential numeric order after Temporary Commercial Use Permit Area Location No.2: BGP 34234 LOTH P8 Irma Rem W 112 oi15 i Rem E 1/2 of 15 B3 01 E.11 Rem 18 P 1178 Rem 17 e Rem 18 LMP 39773 L MP 38773 LO7 1 C]nrlrJR�N 14 STY Rem 10 1 P 11194 N Scale: 1:2.032 TEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL USE PERMIT AREA Location No. 3 I— V� MAPLE RIDGE roves, 21 87 tit z nave 3 n4au 10 11410 P ,171, P 71577 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE ria 5. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 20 . ,20 . PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , 20 . READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 20 . ADOPTED, the day of , 20 . PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER MAPLE RIDGE QIN ish tokumhra TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit 20581 Maple Crescent District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer MEETING DATE: FILE NO: MEETING: March 17, 2014 2013-021-DVP CoW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A Development Variance Permit application (2013-021-DVP) has been received in conjunction with a rezoning application (2013-021-RZ), to permit the construction of a two storey "Treatment Centre" building in the P-2 (Special Institutional) zone. The requested variances are to vary the building setbacks, road right-of-way width for Battle Avenue and the required off-street parking for the proposed use, as decribed in this report. It is anticipated that the final reading report on rezoning (2013-021-RZ) will be considered at the same Council meeting of March 25, 2014, along with this report. Council considered rezoning application 2013-021-RZ and granted first reading for Zone Amending Bylaw No.6990-2013 on May 14, 2013. Council granted first and second reading for Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7013-2013 and second reading for Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6990-2013 on August 27, 2013. This application was presented at Public Hearing on September 17, 2013, and Council granted third reading on September 24, 2013. RECOMMENDATION: That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2013-021-DVP respecting property located at 20581 Maple Crescent. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: OCP: Existing: Proposed: Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Gordon W Knuttila of Silver Valley Homes Ltd. Innervisions Recovery Society of BC Parcel A, District Lot 278, NWD Plan NWP88024 Commercial Institutional RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) P-2 (Special Institutional) 1106 Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Zone: Designation: South: Use: Zone: Designation: East: Use: Zone: Designation: West: Use: Zone: Designation: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing requirement: Concurrent Application: Vacant Single Family lots and Battle Avenue RS -1 (One Family Urban Residential) Urban Residential Vacant Commercial lots and Maple Crescent C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) Commercial Maple Crescent Lodge -Recovery House P-2 (Special Institutional) Commercial Commercial and Maple Crescent C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) Commercial Single Family Residential Treatment Centre 567 m2 (in addition to this, property with the Maple Crescent Lodge is 708 m2) Battle Avenue Full Urban Standard 2013-021-RZ b) Requested Variances (see Appendix B): The applicant is seeking the following variances in support of the proposal: 1. The Subdivision and Development Services Bylaw No. 4800-1993, Schedule C - Services and Utilities Section 3.5 Roads, SD -R2 Urban Collector, Industrial Local Street, specifies a road right-of-way width of 20.0 metres (Collector Standard) for an institutional use. The existing road right-of-way for Battle Avenue is 18.3 metres, requiring a variance of 1.7 metres. It is anticipated that 0.85 metre will be acquired from the properties to the north of Battle Avenue, when they re -develop. This application is seeking a variance of 0.85 metre. 2. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No 3510 -1985, Section 903 (3) (d) - "Regulations in addition to those in Section 403 for the size, shape and siting of buildings and structures in Institutional zones", specifies that buildings and structures for a "Private Hospital Use" shall not be sited less than 7.5 metres from all lot lines. Section 403(4)(b)(1) "Regulations for the size, shape and siting of Buildings and Structures- siting exceptions" allows architectural elements like chimneys to have a reduced setback of 6.25 metres instead of required 7.5 metres, from a front, rear or exterior side yard, in the P-2 zone. The following setbacks are being requested in support of the proposal: a) Setback on the north (facing Battle Avenue) to the building facade, be varied to 3.3 metres (variance of 4.2 metres) in the north-west corner; b) Setback on the north (facing Battle Avenue) to the kitchen shaft (chimney), be varied to 2.7 metres (variance of 3.55 metres); c) Setback on the north (facing Battle Avenue) to the building facade, be varied to 3.6 metres (variance of 3.9 metres) in the north-east corner; 2- d) Setback on the south (facing Maple Crescent) to the building facade, be varied to 3.0 metres (variance of 4.5 metres) in the south-west corner, near office 1 (covered porch area); e) Setback on the south (facing Maple Crescent) to the column supporting patio (canopy), be varied to 1.92 metres (variance of 4.33 metres); and f) Setback on the south (facing Maple Crescent) to the building facade be varied to 2.75 metres (variance of 4.75 metres) in the south-east corner, near counselling #4 office. 3. Maple Ridge Off- Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No 4350 -1990, Schedule "A" Off -Street Parking Space Requirements, Section 6.0 Institutional Use, a) Private Hospital Use and rest homes with or without care, to vary the required off-street parking from required 13 spaces to 3 spaces for phase 1 and 5 spaces at the end of both the phases. c) Project Description: Treatment Centre Use: In addition to the Maple Crescent facility, Innervisions Recovery Society currently operates two other drug and alcohol treatment centres; one is the "Hannah House" for women in Maple Ridge and the other is a facility for men, in Port Coquitlam. "Hannah House", located on the corner of Laity Street and Dewdney Trunk Road, is a treatment centre for women who voluntarily enter its 60 day regimented drug/alcohol recovery program. A typical treatment centre would have beds (rooms), kitchen, and dining, outdoor activity space, counseling rooms, common training room, medical rooms, common laundry room and administrative office areas. Such a facility is managed by staff members and volunteers. After the 60 day program is completed, the participants go home or to a group recovery house that provides further care and support. While in the treatment centre, the participants are not permitted to have a vehicle or visit friends/family outside the centre. It is a structured recovery program with strict discipline and any visits outside are organized and monitored by staff. Site & Project Characteristics: The development site, located within the Hammond Area of West Maple Ridge, consists of two irregular shaped lots that have been consolidated. The consolidated lot size is approximately 1275m2, of which only 567m2 is being rezoned. The remaining site is already zoned P-2 (Special Institutional) and houses the "Maple Crescent Lodge" which is a recovery house for men. The development site is surrounded by road on three sides (i.e. Battle Avenue on the north; Maple Crescent on the south and 206th Street on the east). Both properties are owned by the Innervisions Recovery Society. The triangular shaped portion is being rezoned to P-2 (Special Institutional zone) to permit phase 1 of the proposed "Treatment Centre". The existing single family house on the subject site will be demolished. The existing "Maple Crescent Lodge" which is a two storey group recovery home with 17 beds, common kitchen, dining and living rooms. This building is encroaching into the 206th Street road right of way. While the use is a permitted use in the P-2 (Special Instituitonal) zone, the siting of the building is non -conforming. This existing structure will be retained during the proposed phase 1 of the project. Once phase 1 is complete, it is the intention of the owner to eventually relocate the residents of Maple Crescent Lodge to the new facility, to begin proposed phase 2. Timing of phase 2 is unknown at this time. 3- The project is proposed in two phases. Phase 1 will include kitchen, dining, laundry and service areas to serve both the phases in a two storey 17 bed facility. The gross floor area proposed for phase 1 is 7154 ft2. Phase 2 will include demolition of the existing lodge and addition of 24 beds and common areas. Phase 2 will be attached to the completed phase 1 building and final product will be one facility with 41 beds and the required common areas. A Restrictive Covenant to restrict the development site to a "Treatment Centre" use has been finalized as a condition of final reading. A basic building scheme Restrictive Covenant specifying the building footprint for phase 1 and 2 has also been finalized as a condition of final reading. The exterior design for phase 1 reflects a traditional theme incorporating hipped roofs, gabled window box outs, covered main entrance, a combination of vinyl siding and vinyl wall shingles for the facades; gable ends with wood trims and asphalt laminate shingles for roofing. This design is to ensure a "residential" look to the proposed building for a better fit into the existing context. Vehicular access to the site is proposed off of Battle Avenue (Appendix C). Due to the flat topography of the site and location of the existing "Maple Crescent Lodge", the proposed parking area with 3 on- site spaces would be slightly raised to provide a level access from Battle Avenue. All the off-site upgrades along Battle Avenue and Maple Crescent have been finalized through a Rezoning Servicing Agreement Restrictive Covenant. d) Planning Analysis: Site Specific Text Amendment: A site-specific text amendment is required to the P-2 (Special Institutional) zone to permit a higher density and lot coverage than permitted in the zone. The permitted FSR in the P-2 zone is 0.5 times the net lot area. Proposed maximum FSR for phase 1 includng the existing gross floor area of the Maple Crescent Lodge is 0.91 times the net lot area. The gross floor area proposed for phase 1 is 7201 ft2. The permitted lot coverage in the P-2 zone is 40% of the net lot area. The proposed lot coverage is 49.4% of the net lot area. These are addressed through a site-specific text amendment, included in the Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6990-2013. Zoning Bylaw: The proposed zone specifies minimum building setbacks of 7.5 metres from all the property lines. The Zoning Bylaw allows reduced setbacks for architectural elements like canopies, patios, chimneys, bay windows, hutches, nooks, etc. (through specific siting exceptions), which assist better articulation on the site. This proposal is seeking some variances as described below. Proposed Variances: The Zoning Bylaw, Subdivision Servicing Bylaw and Off- Street Parking & Loading Bylaws establish general minimum and maximum regulations for specific zones. If the development proposal does not meet the requirements such as road standards, setbacks, height, on-site parking, etc. the applicant may seek a variance. A Development Variance Permit allows Council some flexibility in the approval process. Such flexibility can allow an applicant to sensitively fit a project to a challenging site. The applicant is seeking the following variances as described below. -4- Proposed variances to the Zoning Bylaw: The Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985, requires a minimum building facade setback of 7.5 metres from all property lines, for the P-2 zone. Siting exceptions in the Zoning Bylaw allow architectural features such as chimneys, porches, patios, canopies, etc. to extend up to a maximum of 1.25 metres into the minimum setbacks for the front, exterior side or rear of the building. In other words, the minimum front, rear or exterior side yard setbacks for these architectural elements, in the P-2 zone, is 6.25 metres from the property lines. Due to the challenging triangular lot configuration and the context of roads on all the sides of the property, the owner is proposing reduced setbacks along both the street frontages (Maple Crescent and Battle Avenue), as described in section b) of this report. The staggered building footprint is designed to fit the challenging lot configuration and brings some building corners into the required setbacks, along the north and south. These setback variances are not for the whole facade of the building and are intended to improve the street presence. They are not anticipated to negatively impact the neighbours, as the lots to the north and south are vacant currently and the property is surrounded by roads. When phase 2 is completed improvements along 206th are expected, including removal of the existing Maple Crescent Lodge, encroaching on to 206th Street. Proposed variances to the Subdivision Servicing Bylaw: The existing road right-of-way of Battle Avenue is 18.3 metres. This road right-of-way is required to be a Collector Standard road (20.0 metres wide) due to the proposed institutional use. It is normal practice to acquire road dedication from properties on either side of a road, when a property is being rezoned. It is anticipated that 0.85 metre will be dedicated when the properties on the north of Battle Avenue redevelop in future. The subject site was required to dedicate 0.85 metre of the road right-of-way, which is the variance being sought. The actual width of the physical road will remain the same and is not impacted by the variance sought. The Engineering Department is supporting the variance as all the existing and proposed services can fit within the current road right-of-way of Battle Avenue. The applicant is still required to upgrade Battle Avenue within the existing width. The existing width of Maple Crescent is adequate and no road dedication is required. Proposed variances to the Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw: As per Maple Ridge Off- Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No 4350 -1990, Schedule "A" Off -Street Parking Space Requirements, for the P-2 zone, one space is required per 93 m2 of the gross floor area proposed. A total of 13 parking spaces are required for the proposed total gross floor area. This proposal is anticipated to have a total of 41 beds (after completion of both phases) and 17 beds in phase 1, with three to four staff members at any given time on site. Sometimes volunteers drop in to help. Three parking spaces are proposed in phase 1. When phase 2 will be completed, two additional spaces are anticipated to be added, giving a total of 5 parking spaces for the 41 bed men's facility. As described earlier in this report, a "Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre" is for participants who are registered in a 60 -day regimented recovery program where driving, vehicle ownership or visitors are prohibited. The on-site parking requirements are minimal and for staff and/or volunteers only. Currently the "Hannah House" (similar facility for women) has 11 on-site parking spaces for a 44 bed facility, out of which only 4 to 5 spaces are used by the staff at any given time. It is anticipated that some on -street parking may be available along Battle Avenue. Given the parking usage at "Hannah House" and that the participants of this program are not permitted to drive nor have visitors, the variance to the parking requirements are supportable. 5- e) Citizen/Customer Implications: The Development Information Meeting conducted by the owner on July 31, 2013 and the Public Hearing held on September 17, 2013 were opportunities for the neighbourhood to express their concerns regarding the land use. Specific to the variances sought, 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. f) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department has finalized the Rezoning Servicing Agreement outlining the required off-site services and upgrades such as curb, sidewalk, gutter, street trees, street lights, along Battle Avenue and Maple Crescent, as a condition of final reading. Battle Avenue will not be closed at Maple Crescent as envisioned in the earlier report, it will remain as existing currently as this proved to be a better street design. Some on -street parking for visitors may be available along Battle Avenue. The Engineering staff has no concerns with the proposed variances. Building Department: The Building Department has reviewed the proposal and comments have been provided to the applicant, to be included in the Building Permit application. The Building staff has no concerns with the proposed variances. The on-site landscaping refundable securities will be collected at the Building Permit approval stage as a Development Permit is not required for an institutional use, so there is no mechanism to collect the refundable securities at this stage. Fire Department: The Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and has no concerns with the proposed variances. g) Alternatives: Council has given Third Reading to the rezoning application and will be reviewing the Final Reading Report for 2013-021-RZ at the March 25, 2014 Council Meeting. The developer has paid all the required securities in support of the off-site servicing upgrades. The solicitor has submitted all the legal documents for registration into the Land Title Office. Not approving this proposal would result in the subject site remaining without the proposed site improvements. Council approval is required for the variances as presented in this report prior to a Building Permit being issued. CONCLUSIONS: The development proposal is in compliance with the policies of the Official Community Plan. This proposal will be a joint venture between B. C. Housing and the Innervisions Recovery Society. The applicant has acquired partial funding for this project from the Federal Government through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS). The proposed facility for men is another initiative to provide this required service in our community. 6- The proposed variances are supported by the Planning, Building and Engineering Departments, and the Approving Officer. It is therefore recommended that this application be favourably considered and the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Development Variance Permit 2013-021- DVP. "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, 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 Appendix B - Proposed Site Plan 7- APPENDIX A RP 84831 Pd. A 7 11302 V co 20531 up 736 11315 LMSA 629 r^ LMP 1857RI \ cti[ v IV 20583 ° 727 r cv 11312 724 20615 V IV W 720 c0 lv 719 r cn MI 11311 716 *PP044 113 AVE. , Rem c 745 o ' r r LMS co 1419 a y 20574 0 -EJ V 120582 r_no C) 11289 y 20606 (3, 0o r� N N ry 763 & 766 ti 11224 \ 746 ,� A LMP 12217 755 759 P 1 762 .4 76g ! 11,, E21' ` of 11250 748 P 749 8654 752 753 11271 756 'j043 n 11278 L0 761 7641/%5 11273 �. 1 r in CO n CO � (sfl! 1iiA ! 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OP, giiiCitl.CCVD Clif 011.1S. - glOgIgC01,0 gi : ]ggi‘gi.gf: ritli'ii::1 gi g: grig91'71cilrg::- gg6ggigii kiliggin2LE Gift,igigii - 44,. +1.1,,,,AVIS Granrv,,- tcol. iF.OliCiED 0,1.11,5 - Ci CP -0, ITOCO,i0 orrNmc,- ,,,-1,P16 MIL COgrig,1010,4 gg C.C.iiii iigi, ClaiiiggROCi.ON - COM, REVISED : NOV 26, 2013 01131,45 MOWING LOCATION gIt"' LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL A 01270 NAMD PLAN NW255024 02 PARCEL IDENTIFIER 01 7-045-395 AllY10 kb Ilestrkbael baba Ceperbrt enerbd 19. plan a age a a at el ta brab t. abere ;Nobel? of (6 (605 abaci Ltd .M by rot ler ee bale*0d bar* ettlan area Wean area al bye 81US bee treed baba Unbar rely a be nark, ice ell abbe end rata rn a Job *9 0* Oita all te Mai or coy wuktlore free a —*0and meta Abe b H.R.HATCH.ARCHITECT.LTD Design — PlannIng — Research .R. 601-1581 yest eth Armee Yemen, IC 564 hs Tel, (604) 261-2347 Fax, (604) 261-2349 Darla 981 Pealed PROPOSED I 7 BED TREATMENT CENTRE 106E03151005 RECOVERY SOCIETY MAPLE CRESCENT MAPLE RIDGE, S.C. botte 00* SITE PLAN -001 db. esera PreJece 19 2012 - 05 Lased Utt kte 080 2013 kale 1.I.a Al MAPLE RIOC;E • OC[p Roam} District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2013-096-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: COW SUBJECT: Tandem Parking in the RM -1 Zone Second Reading: Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 and Second and Third Reading: Off -Street Parking & Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025-2013 PURPOSE: Following the Public Open House feedback and pursuant to Council's resolution of February 17, 2014, the proposed bylaws that were given first reading on October 8, 2013, have been revised as described in this report and are attached in Appendices A and B. The revisions include the following: clarifying that the driveway apron requirement is applicable to a 2 car enclosed tandem garage (not all tandem arrangements); ensuring some flexibility in the block size restriction; eliminating the 70% restriction on tandem parking; and eliminating the increased amenity area for tandem units. The proposed definition for `Tandem Parking" and the internal clear garage dimensions remain unchanged. The report also provides alternatives for Council's consideration. RECOMMENDATION: 1) That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 as amended be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2) That Off -Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025-2013 as amended be given second and third reading. DISCUSSION: I. BACKGROUND: In recent years, the District has seen an increase in the number of townhouse development projects with all tandem parking units in the RM -1 zone. Council and neighbourhoods have expressed concerns about the impacts of parking from such developments. Council directed staff to review the use and impacts of tandem parking. The Discussion Paper dated May 27, 2013, reviewed regulations in other municipalities and reviewed concerns with tandem parking in the existing townhouse complexes in the District, including 18 scenarios of tandem parking in the RM -1 zone. The first reading report dated October 7, 2013, recognized that there may be implications from these bylaw amendments and recommended that staff proceed with a Public Open House to seek input from the residents and the 1107 development industry. A Public Open House was scheduled on Tuesday, November 13, 2013. On February 17, 2014 Council was updated on the open house findings. At this meeting Council passed the following resolution: "That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 and Off -Street parking and Loading Amending bylaw No. 7025-2013 be revised as per the staff report dated February 17, 2014". While the few residents who attended the open house were in general support of the proposed bylaw amendments as worded in the first reading report, none of them live in a townhouse complex and due to the very small proportion of citizen participation, the responses received were not necessarily representative of all the Maple Ridge residents. On the other hand, representation from the development industry was also limited at the open house, however, they expressed concerns with project feasibility and reduction in unit yield if the 70% tandem restriction were to be adopted. The proposed bylaw revisions are an effort to balance the concerns expressed at the open house by both parties. There are also some existing projects that are at various stages of approval that still reflect 100% tandem parking in the RM -1 zone. On a site-specific basis, staff is currently working through several townhouse projects that are making an effort to provide some reasonable proportion of 2 -car double wide units (instead of 100% tandem units). II. PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS (APPENDIX A): a) Definition of Tandem Parking: The following definition for tandem parking is to be added to the PART 2 INTERPRETATION section of the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985: TANDEM PARKING USE- means the placement of one parking space behind another parking space, such that only one parking space has unobstructed access to a driveway/road. The above definition allows two arrangements of tandem parking (i.e. a unit with 2 -car tandem garage or a unit with one car garage and a tandem parking space on the driveway apron) as shown in the sketches below: 1 cht 10,061A Matkai Willi MAN and 2- �luf' lug i I'`IIIIIII L Adi -ado 511'1 CAR "11"i 11111 Aw1!AIA s1* CV Atg011 4 b) RM -1 (Townhouse Residential District) zone: Section 602, RM -1, TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT be amended by adding the following: g) Townhouses in the RM -1 zone must be limited to six (6) attached units in one block, not to exceed a length of 45 metres (147.5 feet). The open house feedback suggests that there is general support for this amendment that provides flexibility to accommodate any combinations of units and to encourage a mix of unit types (tandem and double) in each block. Allowing a maximum of six (6) attached units per block is a consistent approach followed in other jurisdictions and the District's RST -SV (Street Townhouse -Silver Valley) zone. Block sizes that exceed six units can create a monotonous facade. Smaller blocks of units create well -articulated facades and end units, separated with green buffers in between the blocks that promote natural light and views. Smaller block sizes due to a smaller footprint, may assist efforts to protect more trees on development sites. III. PROPOSED OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING BYLAW AMENDMENTS1 (APPENDIX B): The Off -Street Parking design provisions of the Parking Bylaw for the RM -1 zone, are to be amended as follows: a) Driveway Apron: The bylaw contains an amendment to the design standards to require that a 2 -car enclosed tandem garage be provided with a driveway apron. The proposed regulation reads: Section 4.1 (a) vii) Townhouse units with an enclosed 2 -car tandem parking garage in the RM -1 zone, other than within the Town Centre Area Plan as shown on Schedule B of the Official Community plan, shall provide a minimum driveway apron of 5.5 metres in length and 3.0 metres in width. The feedback from the open house suggests that a tandem arrangement with a single garage and a second parking space on the driveway apron would be the most feasible option. However, the design featuring a fully enclosed 2 -car tandem garage seems to be problematic. This is because of the inner parking space having the potential to be easily converted to storage or habitable area. A driveway apron requirement for this specific unit type may help reduce parking problems. The development industry is concerned about every tandem unit requiring 3 parking spaces if applied to both the tandem unit designs. The recommended revision will require a driveway apron only for the units having an enclosed 2 -car tandem garage. With the proposed revision, the development will still have the flexibility of offering a proportion of both types of tandem arrangement based on their marketing plan. 1 1 It should be noted that the amendments to the Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw are not required to go to the Public Hearing. Section 890 of the Local Government Act requires that the Local Government must not adopt an Official Community Plan bylaw or a Zoning Bylaw without holding a Public Hearing. The Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw is exempt from this requirement. -3- b) Minimum internal clear dimensions for garages: The proposed bylaw amendment will establish the minimum internal clear dimensions for garages in the RM -1 zone. Section 4.1 c) Off -Street parking spaces within a garage, for a townhouse unit in the RM -1 zone, shall have internal dimensions of not Tess than the following: Single car garage: 3.1 metres wide and 6.1 metres long; Tandem 2 -car garage: 3.1 metres wide and 12.2 metres long; Double wide garage: 5.6 metres wide and 6.1 metres long. This regulation is based on standard car sizes and the safe clearance required from the internal garage walls. The Building Department has confirmed these dimensions will work for most standard cars. The feedback from the open house suggests that these dimensions are not adequate for bigger vehicles. Larger vehicles such as trucks, SUVs and extended vans may be parked on the driveway apron. It is also noted that these dimensions are minimums and a developer can make the garages larger should they prefer. IV. INTERDEPARTMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department does not have any concerns with the proposed bylaw amendments. Fire Department: The Fire Department confirmed that parking on strata roads is a concern and they are supportive of the driveway apron requirement for a 2 -car tandem garage unit. Licenses, Permits and Bylaws Department: The Building Department supports the minimum clear width and depth for single, tandem and double car garage in the RM -1 zone, being added in the existing Parking Bylaw. Regarding parking concerns on strata property, the District relies on the Strata Council to deal with these issues. Sometimes the visitor parking stalls are used by residents or cars are parked within the 6.0 metre wide strata road. In such instances, Strata Councils are responsible for enforcing parking on the property; however they are not always successful. Enforcement will be in accordance with existing Bylaw enforcement regulations and procedures. The District does not enforce parking regulations on strata property. This responsibility falls to each Strata Council to enforce it's own bylaws and regulations, including the on-site parking restrictions. The Building Permit drawings are required to show locations of "no parking" areas, on the drawings. The Strata Council is expected to prevent tandem parking conversions and the "no parking" on site where posted. -4- V. IN -STREAM DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS REZONING TO RM -1: It is recommended that any in -stream townhouse development applications that have not been presented at a Public Hearing, before final adoption of the proposed bylaws, be permitted to seek a variance if they do not comply. Each development application for the RM -1 zone will be considered by Council on its own merit. VI. CITIZEN/CUSTOMER IMPLICATIONS: The proposed bylaw amendments to the RM -1 zone of the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510- 1985 will be forwarded to a Public Hearing, while the proposed bylaw amendments to the Off -Street and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990 are not required to be forwarded to a Public Hearing. The citizens will have an opportunity to voice their concerns on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments at the Public Hearing. VII. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives were raised by Council at the February 17, 2014 Council Workshop. Alternatives to the recommendations made in this report are: Apron length: a) That the proposed Off- Street Parking and Loading Bylaw (applicable to the RM -1 zone) be amended to increase the minimum apron length to 6.0 metres (instead of the proposed 5.5 metres), required for all the units with a fully enclosed 2 -car tandem garage; The proposed 6.0 metre minimum driveway apron length (required only for a 2 -car fully enclosed tandem garage) will likely prevent larger vehicles from encroaching onto a strata road, but may have an impact on the total unit yield. Visitor Parking: b) That the proposed Off- Street Parking and Loading Bylaw (applicable to the RM -1 zone) be amended to increase the visitor parking ratio to 0.25 spaces (instead of 0.2 spaces per unit) required per tandem unit; The on-site parking concerns on townhouse sites are mainly due to lack of residential parking spaces due to maximizing tandem units on site, lack of driveway aprons and possible conversions of an internal tandem garage. The District relies on the Strata Council to enforce the visitor parking stalls. Increasing the visitor parking ratio may not adequately resolve lack of on-site parking concerns for the residents. 5- 70% Tandem Restriction: c) That the proposed Off- Street Parking and Loading Bylaw be amended to include a 70% restriction (or any other proportion restriction) on tandem proportion instead of 100% permitted currently, in the RM -1 zone, except in the Town Centre Area; This approach would likely help encourage a variety of tandem and 2 car double wide garage units within a townhouse complex. It does however; require some creative design, staggering and possibly the use of retaining walls on sloping sites. This requirement was in the Draft Bylaw that was presented at the open house and it was not supported by the development community and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association. Concerns noted included a resulting negative impact on affordability and/or project feasibility due to reduced density and unit yield for townhouse sites. Restrictive Covenants: d) That Council pass a resolution requiring registering a Restrictive Covenant on the tandem parking space in the RM -1 zone to prohibit conversion to storage/living space. As mentioned earlier in this report, the Strata Councils are responsible for enforcing parking on strata property. A suggestion has been made that a Restrictive Covenant could be an effective tool in discouraging tandem garage conversions into storage/living space. Township of Langley requires a Restrictive Covenant for a tandem space, but the feedback tells us it is challenging to enforce. Enforcing parking regulations on strata property can be challenging for the District. Long-term preservation of tandem parking space cannot necessarily be secured through the use of a Restrictive Covenant. The District solicitor has noted that such enforcement can be very costly and is not a necessarily practical solution. If Council is looking to use a Restrictive Covenant as simply being a means of providing information, this approach may be feasible. However, if the use of a Restrictive Covenant is intended as an effective enforcement tool, this approach is not recommended. CONCLUSION: The Public Open House was a good opportunity for residents and developers to understand Council's concerns with tandem parking and an opportunity to comment on the proposed regulations. The proposed block size restriction and driveway apron requirement for all the enclosed 2 -car tandem garage units could address concerns with on-site and off-site parking. Alternatives to the recommendations in this report are stated above, for Council consideration. Based on the open house feedback, it is recommended that the proposed revisions to the bylaw amendments be favourably considered. The proposed bylaw amendments are meant to achieve a balance for providing for additional space on townhouse sites without impacting the unit yield or project feasibility for the development community. The proposed amendments also introduce a maximum block size and minimum internal garage dimensions that was generally supportable by the community. On a site-specific basis, staff is currently working through several in- stream townhouse projects that are making an 6- effort to provide some reasonable proportion of 2 -car double wide units (instead of 100% tandem units). It is recommended that Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 as amended be given second reading and forwarded to Public Hearing, and the Off -Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025- 2013 as amended be given second and third reading. "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, 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 -Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 Appendix B -Off-Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025-2013 7- APPENDIX A CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO.7024-2013 A Bylaw to amend Maple Ridge 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. 7024-2013". 2. This Bylaw provides a definition for Tandem Parking and conditions to regulate building block size requirement for townhouse units in the RM -1 (Townhouse Residential District) zone. 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended is hereby amended accordingly: a) PART 2, INTERPRETATION, is amended by the addition of the following definition in correct alphabetical order: TANDEM PARKING means the placement of one parking space behind another parking space, such that only one parking space has unobstructed access to a drive aisle, driveway or highway. b) PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Section 602, RM -1 TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, subsection 8, Other Regulations, is amended by adding g) after f) as follows: g) A townhouse use shall be limited to six (6) attached units in one block, not to exceed a length of 45 metres (147.5 feet). 4. Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510-1985, as amended, is hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 8th day of October, 2013. READ a second time the day of , 2014. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , 2014. READ a third time the day of , 2014. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , 2014. PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX B CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 7025-2013 A Bylaw to amend Maple Ridge Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990 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 Off -Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025-2013". 2. The District of Maple Ridge Off- Street Parking and Loading By-law No. 4350-1990 as amended is amended as follows: a) PART IV, OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN, SECTION 4.1(a), is amended by replacing iv) with the following: iv) Within the RS -1, RS -la, RS -lb, R-1, RT -1 and RM -1 zones, the parking may be tandem parking. b) PART IV, OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN, SECTION 4.1(a), is amended by adding the following after vi): vii) Townhouse units with an enclosed 2 -car tandem parking garage in the RM -1 zone, other than within the Town Centre Area Plan as shown on Schedule B of the Official Community Plan, shall provide a minimum driveway apron of 5.5 metres in length and 3.0 metres in width. c) PART IV, OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN, SECTION 4.1, is amended by adding the following new subsection 4.1c) in the correct sequence: c) Off -Street Parking Spaces within a garage, for a townhouse unit in the RM -1 zone i) shall have internal dimensions of not less than; a) 3.1 metres wide, 6.1 metres long and 2.1 metres high for a single car garage; b) 3.1 metres wide, 12.2 metres long and 2.1 metres high for a tandem parking two car garage; c) 5.6 metres wide, 6.1 metres long and 2.1 metres high for a double wide (2 car) garage. 3. Maple Ridge Off -Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 8th day of October, 2013. READ a second time the day of , 2014. READ a third time the day of , 2014. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , 2014. PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER 2 MAPLE RIDGE •IIM• F-.I.+MH District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: CoW SUBJECT: Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At the December 2, 2013 Workshop, Council received an update on the preparation of a new Smoking Bylaw. At that meeting Council provided feedback on the proposed Bylaw and specific changes were made to reflect the discussion in Workshop. The purpose of this report is to bring back the amended proposed Bylaw for Council's consideration and any further discussion that may be warranted. The Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 5495-1997 should be rescinded in its entirety as it is outdated and is no longer supported by Provincial legislation. RECOMMENDATION(S): THAT Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No.6968-2013 be given first, second and third readings; and THAT Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No.6968-2013 is forwarded to the Minister of Health for approval. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: The most recent amendments to the Tobacco Control Act regarding the prohibition of smoking were passed in the legislature in 2007, 2008 and 2013. These amendments provide local government with the ability to ban smoking within at least 3 meters of commercial and municipal buildings as well as municipal parks and playgrounds. If a local government wishes to expand on that distance they may do so. The regulations are more stringent now in prohibiting both indoor and outdoor smoking. Additionally, Work Safe BC has tightened up their enforcement requirements for areas of business and work. The only indoor areas that are not governed by this legislation are dwelling units as defined under the Zoning Bylaw; a hotel or motel room designated for smoking; enclosed premises not open to the public where the occupants are the owner or owners of the business carried on in the premises. All other premises are non-smoking areas within certain distances from buildings or places. Currently, Fraser Health is doing enforcement under the Tobacco Control Act Regulation however strictly from an educational approach. They have extremely limited resources focused in this area. This includes monitoring businesses for infractions regarding the selling of tobacco as well as monitoring smoking in public places. However their principle focus is the selling of tobacco to minors. The attached table set out in Appendix I compares neighbouring municipalities. 1108 Page 1of2 There is a range among municipalities with regard to the distance within which smoking is prohibited. The distance previously recommended was 6 metres. The proposed distance has been amended to 7.5 metres to reflect the discussion at the December 2, 2013 Workshop. This distance matches the distance in Pitt Meadows Bylaw which makes it easier for our residents and those of Pitt Meadows to follow when sharing our trails, parks and facilities. The proposed Bylaw is mainly an educational enactment for the most part. In most jurisdictions, the Health Inspectors and the Business Licence Department take on a significant amount of the educational component, resources permitting. For continuity sake the staff positions named in the bylaw as having the authority to enforce are the Medical Health Officers, or their delegates, Bylaw Enforcement Officers, members of the local RCMP and members of the local Fire Department and any other staff person designated by Council. This is to ensure that all staff members in an enforcement field are aware of the regulations and can easily pass them along to the public. Specific signage is another required component of this proposed Bylaw and in most other municipalities either the Health Unit has picked up the cost of signage or they have worked with the BC Lung Association in having the signs created and then it is a local staff function to conduct the educational component including distributing the required signs to the individual businesses. The District of Maple Ridge would be required to post their own signs in areas where smoking is not permitted on municipal property including parks and playgrounds that is different than the current regulations. b) Desired Outcome(s): The changes in the bylaw will ensure that the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw is in alignment with current Provincial legislation. c) Alternatives: Do not adopt Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013 and use the Provincial statute as written, leaving it up to the Province for complete enforcement, and provide staff with further direction. CONCLUSIONS: Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 5495-1997 is outdated and does not align with the current Provincial Tobacco Control Act. Because of this, it should be rescinded in its entirety regardless of whether this new Bylaw is adopted. The adoption of the new Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw will bring the District's regulations in line with the Provincial regulations. "Original signed by E.S. (Liz) Holitzki" Approved by: E.S. (Liz) Holitzki Director: Licences, Permits and Bylaws "Original signed by Frank Quinn" Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng General Manager: Public Works and Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Office Page 2 of 2 APPENDIX I Municipality Comparison Chart Comparison of Lower Mainland Municipalities Municipality Bylaw Adoption Distance Port Moody 2008 7.5 metres Surrey 2008 7.5 metres Abbotsford 2007 7 metres District of N. Van 2010 6 metres Mission 2010 3 metres Coquitlam 2010 3 metres Langley City 2009 3 metres Port Coquitlam 2002 3 metres Delta 2001 3 metres New Westminster 2004 3 metres Richmond no bylaw Pitt Meadows 2008 7.5 metres Chilliwack no bylaw APPENDIX II District of Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013 Effective Date: District of Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013 Table of Contents Part 1 Citation 1 Part 2 Severability 1 Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal 1 Part 4 Definitions 1 Part 5 Ban on Smoking 3 Part 6 Required Signage and Duties of Responsible Person 4 Part 7 Duty of Administration and Enforcement 5 Part 8 Power to Inspect 5 Part 9 Obstruct/ Interfere with Enforcement Officer 5 Part 10 Offence and Penalty 6 District of Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968-2013 A bylaw to regulate smoking in the District of Maple Ridge. WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge deems it expedient to provide for the protection, promotion and preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the District of Maple Ridge by regulating smoking in the District of Maple Ridge, as in this bylaw more particularly set out; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows: Part 1 Citation 1.1 This bylaw may be cited as Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 6968 -2013. Part 2 Severability 2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have been adopted without the severed section, subsequent, paragraph, subparagraph, clause or phrase. Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal 3.1 Maple Ridge Smoking Regulation, Bylaw No. 5495-1997 and the following amendment bylaws are hereby repealed: Amendment Bylaw Bylaw No. 6058 - 2002 Part 4 Definitions 4.1 In this bylaw: Effective Date July 23, 2002 "Building" means a structure or portion of a building or structure which is used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy and includes premises. "Business" means a business, trade, profession, or other occupation for which a person must obtain a licence under Maple Ridge Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw. Page 1 of 6 "Common Areas" include, but are not limited to, lobbies, foyers, stairwells, elevators, corridors, cloakrooms, washrooms, food fair seating areas, and other public areas of a building. "Customer Service Area" means a partially enclosed or unenclosed area, including a balcony, patio, yard or sidewalk, that is part of or connected to, or associated with a Business or use in a Building or Premises that includes the service of food or beverages, including alcoholic drinks, to customers or other persons for consumption on site. "District" means the District of Maple Ridge. "Dwelling Unit" means a dwelling as defined in the District of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw. "Enforcement Officer" means the Medical Health Officer of the District of Maple Ridge, a delegate of the Medical Health Officer, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, a member of the RCMP, a member of the Maple Ridge Fire Department, and any other person designated by Council. "Premises" means a portion of a Building in respect of which a person has exclusive possession. "Public Transit" includes but not limited to a school bus, a Vehicle for Hire, a passenger a bus, and a rapid transit vehicle. "Responsible Person" means a person who owns, controls, manages, supervises, or operates: (a) A Business or other use which occupies all or substantially all of a Building; (b) A Business or other use which occupies Premises; (c) Common Areas which includes a strata corporation or cooperative association; (d) A Customer Service Area; and (e) A person who drives a Vehicle for Hire. "School Property" means property that is owned or leased by, or operated under the authority of, a board established the School Act or the Independent School Act, and that is used for the purposes of delivering educational programs or other learning programs. This includes real property and improvements. "Smoke" or "Smoking" means to inhale, exhale, burn, or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, hookah pipe, or other lighted smoking equipment that burns tobacco or other weed or substance. "Swimming Beach" means any beach that is so designated by sign as a beach used for swimming or sunbathing. "Vehicle for Hire" as defined in the District of Maple Ridge Taxi Bylaw. "Zoning Bylaw" means the the District of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw. Page 2 of 6 Part 5 Ban on Smoking 5.1 A person shall not Smoke: 5.1.1 In a Building, except in: a) A Dwelling Unit defined under the Zoning Bylaw including a Dwelling Unit in which an owner or occupier also carries on a Business; b) A hotel or motel room or suite designated for Smoking by a Responsible Person; or c) Enclosed Premises: (i) that are not open to the public; (ii) where the only occupants are the owner or owners of the Business carried on in the Premises. 5.1.2 In a Vehicle for Hire; 5.1.3 On Public Transit including a school bus, passenger bus, ferry, or rapid transit; 5.1.4 In, or within seven point five (7.5) metres of, an enclosed or partially enclosed shelter where people wait to board a Vehicle for Hire or Public Transit; 5.1.5 In a Customer Service Area; 5.1.6 In Common Areas; 5.1.7 Within seven point five (7.5) metres of the perimeter of a Customer Service Area; 5.1.8 Within seven point five (7.5) metres measured on the ground from a point directly below any point of any opening into any Building including any door or window that opens or any air intake; 5.1.9 On any Swimming Beach or in a wading or swimming pool; 5.1.10 Within the areas of municipal park, or playground where there are playing fields, picnic areas, food concessions or children's play equipment present, or organized fitness activities taking place; 5.1.11 In any municipal and/or public Building including daycares, recreation and community centres; 5.1.12 On the grounds of any municipal recreational facility, including skate board parks; 5.1.13 Within seven point five (7.5) metres of those places outlined in sub sections 5.1.9, 5.1.10, 5.1.11, or 5.1.12 of this bylaw. Page3of6 Part 6 Required Signage and Duties of Responsible Person 6.1 Except as permitted by section 5.1, a Responsible Person must not suffer or allow a person to Smoke in: 6.1.1 A Building or Customer Service Area; 6.1.2 Premises or Common Areas; 6.1.3 An area described in sub section 5.1.5 or 5.1.7 except to the extent that all or part of such area is not part of the parcel on which the Building or Customer Service Area is situated and is not an area over which such Responsible Person has possession or control; or 6.1.4 In a Vehicle for Hire. 6.2 Where Smoking is prohibited pursuant to sections 5.1 and 6.1 a Responsible Person must display, at all times, or ensure the display of a sign: 6.2.5 At each entrance to a Building or Customer Service Area or to a Premise, or in a Vehicle for Hire. The sign must state, "THIS IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT - NO SMOKING". 6.2.6 On each exterior wall of a Building. The sign must state: "SMOKING IS PROHIBITED WITHIN SEVEN.FIVE (7.5) METRES OF OPENINGS INTO THIS BUILDING INCLUDING DOORS AND WINDOWS THAT OPEN AND ANY AIR INTAKE" 6.2.7 In outdoor Customer Service Areas, clearly visible from each table or placed on each table. The sign must state: "THIS OUTDOOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT - NO SMOKING" 6.2.8 On the exterior wall, fence or other structure demarking an outdoor Customer Service Area. The sign must state: "SMOKING IS PROHIBITED WITHIN SEVEN.FIVE (7.5) METRES OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS" 6.3 All signs referred to in section 6.2 must: 6.3.9 Include the text "Bylaw No. 6968-2013" in letters not less than one-quarter (1/4) of the height of all other letters on the sign; 6.3.10 Display the international symbol to designate "No Smoking", or, in areas where smoking is permitted, the international symbol "Smoking Permitted", which symbol must occupy at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the size of the sign; 6.3.11 Consist of at least two (2) contrasting colours, except that if the lettering is on a clear panel then the lettering must contrast to the colour of the background; 6.3.12 Be at least thirty centimeters (30 cm) by fifteen centimeters (15 cm); 6.3.13 Be clearly visible; and Page 4 of 6 6.3.14 Except for the text specified in sub section 6.3.1, consist of lettering, whether upper case or lower case, that is not less than the following heights based upon the following maximum viewing distances in direct line of sight: Viewing Distance Letter Height 3 metres or less 1 centimetre 3 metres to 6 metres 2 centimetres 6 metres to 12 metres 4 centimetres 6.4 A person must not remove, alter, conceal, deface or destroy any sign required under this Bylaw. Part 7 Duty of Administration and Enforcement The intent of this bylaw is to set standards in the general public interest and not to impose a duty on the District of Maple Ridge or its employees to enforce its provisions and: a) A failure to administer or enforce its provisions or the incomplete or inadequate administration or enforcement of its provision is not to give rise to a cause of action in favour of any person; and b) The grant of any approval or permission or issuance of any permit is not a representation, warranty or statement of compliance with the Bylaw and the issuance thereof in error is not to give rise to a cause of action. Part 8 Power to Inspect 8.1 An Enforcement Officer has the right of entry and may enter onto any land, into any vehicle, or into any building to which this bylaw applies, at all reasonable hours, in order to ascertain whether the provisions of this bylaw are being complied with. Part 9 Obstruct/ Interfere with Enforcement Officer 9.1 No person may hinder, delay or obstruct in any manner, directly or indirectly, an Enforcement Officer carrying out duties in accordance with this Bylaw. Page 5 of 6 Part 10 Offence and Penalty 10.1 Every person who violates a provision of this bylaw, or who consents, allows or permits an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this bylaw, or who neglects to or refrains from doing anything required to be done by a provision of this bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties imposed under this bylaw, and is guilty of a separate offence each day that a violation continues to exist. 10.2 Every person who commits an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.00. READ A FIRST TIME on [Date] READ A SECOND TIME on [Date] READ A THIRD TIME on [Date] APPROVED BY MINISTER OF HEALTH on [Date] ADOPTED by the Council on [Date] CORPORATE OFFICER PRESIDING MEMBER Page6of6 4I MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council Committee of the Whole FROM: Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Disbursements for the month ended February 28, 2014 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The disbursements summary for the past period is attached for information. All voucher payments are approved by the Mayor or Acting Mayor and a Finance Manager. Council authorizes the disbursements listing through Council resolution. Expenditure details are available by request through the Finance Department. RECOMMENDATION: That the disbursements as listed below for the month ended February 28, 2014 now be approved. GENERAL $ 9,299,713 PAYROLL $ 1,487,793 PURCHASE CARD $ 75,223 $ 10,862.729 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 • GCL Contracting & Engineering - 232 St. bridge replacement $ 451,376 • G.V. Water District - Water consumption Nov 27 to Dec 31/13 $ 525,601 • ICBC - 2014 fleet insurance renewal $ 156,589 • Kim M Vickers, Notary In Trust - Silver Valley Park land acquisition $ 469,386 • Pedre Contractors Ltd. - River Rd. waterworks & sanitary sewer $ 166,944 • RCMP Receiver General - RCMP contract Oct - Dec'13 $ 3,630,890 • Receiver General - Three payroll remittance in Feb'13 $ 1,115,861 • Ricoh Canada Inc. - Laserfiche document management $ 172,677 d) Policy Implications: Approval of the disbursements by Council is in keeping with corporate governance practice. CONCLUSIONS: The disbursements for the month ended February 28, 2014 have been reviewed and are in order. Prepared by: G'Ann Rygg Accounting Clerk II Approved by: Trevor Thompson, BBA, CGA Manager of Financial Planning Approved by: Paul Gill, BBA, CGA GM - Corporate & Financial Services Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer gmr VENDOR NAME BC Hydro BC SPCA CUPE Local 622 Canadian Lawn Care Services Chevron Canada Ltd City Of Pitt Meadows Delcan Corporation Downtown Maple Ridge Business FDM Software Ltd Fitness Edge FortisBC - Natural Gas GCL Contracting & Engineering Genesis Janitorial Service Ltd Greater Vanc Water District Guillevin International Inc ICBC - Fleet Insurance Imperial Paving Kim M Vickers, Notary In Trust Manulife Financial Maple Ridge & PM Arts Council Maple Ridge Museum & Archives McEachern Harris & Watkins Medical Services Plan Minister Of Finance Municipal Pension Plan BC North Of 49 Enterprises Ltd Nustadia Recreation Inc Oracle Corporation Canada Inc Pacific Flow Control Ltd Pedre Contractors Ltd Pitt Meadows Heritage & Museum RCMP -Receiver General For Cda Receiver General For Canada RG Arenas (Maple Ridge) Ltd CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS - FEBRUARY 2014 DESCRIPTION OF PAYMENT Electricity Contract payment Dues - pay periods 14/03 & 14/04 Albion Park play field upgrade Gasoline & diesel fuel PM Family Rec. Centre Telus charges costshare Oct -Dec 2013 PM Community Police office expenses costshare 2013 PM Arena operating costshare 2013 232 Street bridge replacement - construction services 50% BIA remittance Annual support & maintenance Fitness classes & programs Natural gas 232 Street bridge replacement Janitorial services & supplies: Firehalls Library Municipal Hall Operations Randy Herman Building RCMP South Bonson Community Centre Water consumption Nov 27 - Dec 31/13 Fire fighters' equipment Facilities supplies Operations SCADA upgrade 2014 fleet insurance renewal Road & drainage improvements 122 Ave (221-222 St) Silver Valley Park land acquisition Employer/employee remittance Arts Centre contract payment Feb Program revenue Jan Theatre rental Quarterly fee for service payment Security refund Employee medical & health premiums 2013 school tax remittance Employer/employee remittance Skating lesson programs Subsidized ice purchased by P&LS on behalf of user groups Hyperion software license & support 232 Street Bridge (N. Alouette River) Water connection supplies River Road waterworks & sanitary sewer at 236 St Semi-annual fee for service RCMP contract Oct-Dec/13 Employer/Employee remittance PP14/02, PP14/03 & PP14/04 Industry Canada radio license renewals Ice rental Jan 3,151 17,927 81,985 3,220 4,809 2,372 2,754 3,341 2,480 3,959 27,174 718 188 50,867 21,513 190 2,436 19,042 1,115,861 2,788 AMOUNT 123,862 33,420 22,285 45,802 70,177 103,063 29,443 101,650 16,603 16,322 29,510 451,376 22,934 525,601 28,080 156,589 59,603 469,386 147,826 72,570 23,788 15,100 38,386 31,687 366,554 17,813 139,971 16,338 21,478 166,944 33,245 3,630,890 1,118, 649 61,125 Ricoh Canada Inc Ridge Meadows Recycling Society TGK Irrigation Ltd Union Of BC Municipalities Warrington PCI Management Young, Anderson - Barristers Disbursements In Excess $15,000 Disbursements Under $15,000 Total Payee Disbursements Payroll Purchase Cards - Payment Total Disbursements February 2014 Laserfiche document management Monthly contract for recycling Weekly recycling Litter pickup contract Recycling station pickup Roadside waste removal Hammond Stadium Park Sports Field 2014 annual dues Advance for Tower common costs Professional fees Jan PP14/03 & PP14/04 109,721 336 1,848 330 68 GMR \\mr.corp\docs\Fin\05-Finance\1630-Accts-Payable\01-General\AP Disbursements\2014\[Monthly_Council_Report_2014.xlsx]FEB14 172,677 112,303 31,525 16,440 60,000 33,473 8,634,488 665,225 9,299,713 1,487,793 75,223 10,862,729 MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: 17 -Mar -2014 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C.O.W. SUBJECT: 2014 Council Expenses EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In keeping with Council's commitment to transparency in local government, the attached Schedule 1 lists Council expenses for 2014, updated to the end of February. The schedule is also available on our website. RECOMMENDATION: Receive for information Discussion In the interest of transparency and accountability, Council expenses will be itemized and reported monthly. "original signed by Catherine Nolan" Prepared by: Catherine Nolan, CPA, CGA Manager of Accounting "original signed by Paul Gill" Approved by: Paul Gill, CPA, CGA GM, Corporate and Financial Services "original signed by Jim Rule" Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer 1132 Schedule 1 2014 Council Expenses Month of Event Reason for expense Conferences & Seminars Community Events Mileage Memberships Business Meals Ashlie, Cheryl January February March April May June July August September October November December Bell, Corisa January February BC Economic Development Assoc - Ministers Dinner 125.00 March April May June July August September October November December 125.00 - - - - 125.00 Month of Event Reason for expense Conferences & Seminars Community Events Mileage Memberships Business Meals Daykin, Ernie January February March April May June July August September October November December Dueck, Judy January February March April May June July August September October November December BCRPA Membership LMLGA Conference - Whistler UBCM Conference - Whistler 60.00 228.85 54.37 283.22 - 60.00 343.22 Month of Event Reason for expense Conferences & Seminars Community Events Mileage Memberships Business Meals Hogarth, Al January February March April May June July August September October November December LMLGA Conference UBCM Conference - Whistler 228.85 54.38 283.23 283.23 Masse, Bob January February BC Economic Development Assoc - Ministers Dinner 125.00 March April May June July August September UBCM Conference - Whistler 54.37 October November December 179.37 179.37 Month of Event Reason for expense Conferences & Seminars Community Events Mileage Memberships Business Meals Morden, Michael January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals LMLGA Conference - Whistler UBCM Conference - Whistler 228.85 54.37 283.22 283.22 1,154.04 60.00 1,214.04 MAPLE RIDGE British Co lumh la District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: March 17, 2014 and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: CoW SUBJECT: Shaw Wi-Fi Proposal EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Shaw Communications has approached the District about installing a wireless internet service in public areas (ie - Wi-Fi). District staff and Shaw representatives have discussed the characteristics of what that may look like. An agreement with Shaw will benefit the District. Although the Wi-Fi service will be a complimentary service mainly for Shaw Internet customers, and will not be available to others, it will have the benefit of a free public service component in the downtown institutional core of the community. In this area, bounded by the Bus Loop to Spirit Square, it will give citizens the latest in communication capabilities and provide a convenience to the public, businesses and staff alike. However, Shaw recognizes that the agreement would not be exclusive, the District would be free to accommodate other Wi-Fi service providers if approached. Beyond the downtown core, the District will receive revenue for the installation of each Access Point (ie - radio) on an annual basis. Some of the locations may not be feasible as they may be controlled by others (eg - School District), or have practical limitations (eg - no power). However, given the proposed roll-out of locations, the potential exists for $12,640 of annual revenue once all the District controlled sites are completed. There will be staff review of each of the proposed locations to ensure the location is appropriate, that the installation is proper, and that operation and maintenance is considered. As well, there may be other locations that should be considered. Although there are positive features to this proposal, staff have concerns about the collection and use of `personal' information. To utilize the free public `guest' access service around the community core, a user must create a basic profile including name, address, phone number and valid email address. There are public concerns around access to, and use of, personal information. Although Shaw is concerned about who is on their wireless network, there are other ways to monitor usage and manage problem users. It is recommended Council instruct staff to prepare an agreement with Shaw Communications outlining the key characteristics of the understanding as noted in this memo and attached as Appendix 1, Shaw Letter of Commitment, except for the 4th bullet, the collection of personal information for `guest' access, and include those general locations noted in Appendix 2, Locations of Interest. 1 1133 RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT staff be directed to prepare an agreement with Shaw Communications to provide a Wi-Fi service utilizing District properties in accordance with the commitments noted in the Letter of Commitment in Appendix 1 of the staff report dated March 17, 2014, with the exception of the collection and use of personal information for public access; and THAT the range of District properties for inclusion of the new service be supported as noted in Appendix 2, Locations of Interest, of the staff report dated March 17, 2014. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Shaw Communications is developing a Wi-Fi network1. The objectives are to offer the service as a value -add to Shaw Internet customers and to take advantage of mobility trends2. This service will allow any Shaw Internet customer to wirelessly connect their mobile computer to the Internet for free wherever there is a Shaw Wi-Fi network connection, like in businesses, parks, on public streets, etc. Shaw has implemented portions of the wireless network by negotiating agreements with small businesses, throughout the Lower Mainland and elsewhere, to host their equipment and offer a `hotspot' service3. This piecemeal approach will create a mosaic of hotspots that eventually will need to be filled-in to form complete outdoor and business coverage for Shaw cable customers in select areas. A key part of their strategy is to fill-in the gaps in the network by placing Wi-Fi gear in, or on, public assets like streetlights, public buildings, parks, recreation centres, and other public assembly locations. This approach will allow them to standardize the service and build -out the coverage much quicker. It is recognized that Wi-Fi signals are unregulated and there is potential for conflict with other Wi-Fi installations, but Shaw has committed to work with affected users to ensure appropriate sharing of the airwaves. Shaw also understands that the potential agreement will not be exclusive to Shaw and it's customers. Should another Wi-Fi network provider approach the District for the installation of equipment, the District would review the effort in a similar manner to that used for the Shaw service. Shaw has negotiated agreements for the service with many cities in Western Canada and is actively pursuing many of the larger communities in British Columbia. They have approached Maple Ridge for a review of opportunities to install their Wi-Fi services in select public assembly locations and we have developed a letter of commitment attached as Appendix 1. Shaw has proposed the installation of Access Points (ie - radios) in the locations identified in Appendix 2. Although there are some limitations to the proposed locations and the ability of the District to control the sites, generally we are in agreement. However, each site will need to be 1 See definition of Wi-Fi : <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi> . 2 See Globe and Mail article on Shaw business strategy: <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/in-battle-with-telus-shaw- bets-big_on-wifi/article17182266/?page=all>. 3 See Shaw Go Wi-Fi locations: <http://www.shaw.ca/wifi/locations/> . 2 specifically investigated for feasibility of the service, so some adjustments to which sites are implemented is inevitable. The key features of our draft proposal are: 1. Shaw will pay $40/year per indoor access point. 2. Shaw will pay $200/year per outdoor access point. 3. Shaw has agreed that the District Freetown wireless footprint will be rebuilt and run by Shaw as a free `guest' service to all of a performance equal to that offered to Shaw customers. This wireless coverage is to include the institutional core of the community, including the inside of District owned buildings, from the bus loop to the Spirit Square locations. To use the `free' guest access to the Shaw Wi-Fi service around our institutional core, a user would need to `register'. This registration process would see a `guest' user fill out a form requiring name, address, phone number and email address, which is collected by Shaw. Once they activate a link in a validating email, they will be redirected to the District website which will not contain advertising. From there, the `guest' user will be able to go to other websites if desired. Although Shaw has agreed to limit the collection of personal data to the creation of a profile for log -in purposes, staff has concerns about the collection of personal information as it is a high-profile public concern enabling unwanted marketing opportunities, and `tracking' of the user. According to Shaw representatives, the collection of such personal information is necessary to track usage and manage risk. From a staff perspective, the collection of such information should be optional. A true public service is unfettered and inclusive. b) Desired Outcome: Council support for proceeding with an agreement with Shaw for the establishment of their equipment onto select District assets utilizing the framework of commitments noted in the appended Shaw letter. Council direction on whether they would support the collection of personal information for access to a 'guest' service.. c) Strategic Alignment: Private Wi-Fi networks are very common. Many businesses and residences have wireless Internet access utilizing the Wi-Fi standard. Public wireless networks are not as common but are expected to experience a resurgence. There are advantages to promoting such wireless services: - economic development; - community building; - promoting use of technology and improved communications; drive traffic to the District website; - raise secondary revenue. However, it is important to keep in mind that the proposed Wi-Fi network is not a public service. It is for Shaw customers, with restricted access for `guest' users in a select area. It can be considered commercializing public air waves, since the Wi-Fi radio standard is `unlicenced'. However, there is a significant benefit to a large portion of District residents (eg - Shaw customers), and it includes a limited `public' access element. 3 d) Interdepartmental Implications: Prior to implementation, District staff from the Engineering and Operations Departments, as well as the IT Department, Parks, Facilities, and Permits, will need to meet with Shaw staff to go over the details of specific locations for outdoor and indoor radios in terms of mounting, power access, connectivity, inspection, operation and ongoing management. e) Business Plan/Financial Implications: If all the sites the District controls are implemented as planned, the District will receive about $12,640 per year from the agreement, plus the public `guest' access in the institutional core around Memorial Peace Park. This will be from a combination of 88 total radio installations, comprised of 57 outdoor and 31 indoor locations. The network may be expanded over time and that may raise additional revenue. As well, the `Freetown' wireless service will be absorbed and operated by Shaw thereby eliminating support and equipment costs borne by the District. Health Concerns: Concerns have been expressed about the potential health impacts of radio frequency emissions (RF). Given current scientific evidence, public health officials conclude that exposure to common electromagnetic fields, such as from FM radio, baby monitors, cell phones, Wi-Fi and SMART meters, does not constitute a threat to public health4. The RF exposure levels of Shaw Wi-Fi equipment are well below Canadian and international standards. Alternatives: Shaw has identified certain facilities and streets where public use will be high. These are their preferred locations to introduce their new Wi-Fi service. If the free public service in the downtown core is not agreeable, the alternatives are: 1. Negotiate a pure commercial agreement. Limit the discussions to revenue considerations only. 2. Negotiate free public access everywhere the service is located. This will not yield any secondary revenue. 3. Do not agree to accommodate the Shaw Wi-Fi service. With respect to the collection of personal information during the creation of a user profile for guest access, the only alternative could be to require `anonymous' guest access, or to require the collection of such information to be optional. This approach, to staff, would constitute a true, unfettered, inclusive `public' service. 4 See Appendix 3, and <http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/prod/wifi-eng.php>; and <http://www.bccdc.ca/healthenv/ElectromagFields/RadioFrequency/default.htm> . 4 CONCLUSIONS: The proposed agreement with Shaw will benefit the District. Although the Wi-Fi service will be a complimentary service mainly for Shaw Internet customers, and will not be available to others, it will have the benefit of a limited free `public' service component in the downtown institutional core of the community. In this area, it will give citizens the latest in communication capabilities and provide a convenience to citizens, businesses and staff alike. However, Shaw recognizes that the agreement would not be exclusive; the District would be free to accommodate other Wi-Fi service providers if approached. Unfortunately, to access the free public guest service, a user will have to register a limited profile and surrender private information. Staff preference would be to have this profile creation step become optional, as it will then be perceived as an inclusive `public' service with a minimum of difficulty. Beyond the downtown core, the District will receive revenue for the installation of each access point (ie - radio) on an annual basis. Some of the locations may not be feasible as they may be controlled by others (eg - Planet Ice), or have practical limitations (eg - no power). However, given the proposed roll-out of locations, the potential exists for $12,640 of annual revenue once all the District controlled sites are completed. There will be staff review of each of the proposed locations to ensure the location is appropriate, that the installation is proper, and that operation and maintenance is considered. It is recommended Council instruct staff to prepare an agreement with Shaw Communications outlining the key characteristics of the understanding as noted in this memo and attached as Appendix 1, Shaw Letter of Commitment, for the locations described in Appendix 2, incorporating Council desires on the collection of personal information. "Original signed by John Bastaja" Prepared by: John Bastaja Director Corporate Support "Original signed by Paul Gill" Approved by: Paul Gill General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer 5 Appendix 1: Shaw Letter of Commitment Shaw) Mr_ John lias112.12 ElIrcCtor of -Corporate- Support CIstrIct of Maplr: Ridge 11 5 Haney Nam isle* Calm. ht vex 6114.9 M rth3,2014 fl;L Shaw G WIFI and the Mitred Cif Happe DTP. Mr. E40eP,. This letter Is inti ndrd tv st•nmgriir our dimtuigloni regarding the extension of the Shaw 1 WIFI rtietwarkonto and In District of IlYlapla Ridgefealli1s. Shaw has depla ed thausalids of access points sons: Western Canada to provide ramie inlgrnet conniecii n$ fOr Shaw tutionlers_ 5Itaw crow has th a third largest wtfrl network In l'iorth.moria. Wr4 partner wilh small and medium businesle property rrtaneigemeat comparwEs and munIcIpaIrties in order to achieve this si9nIFlranl garage. Yc data Skew hat completed dozens of License Aareetnenta with rnunicIpalttles to allow urr t� iii t II wiFi ar:r:¢ss I:411U on arrd :, public f�cllitl�s. 51law and the District are de elopirt and agr smarm th,*t NI in ttrrrprrrremn_ We wilt !astride guest access to aI residents in area roughly duplicating the FrQglgwn Faaeprine, and for all other attathrrrerres we ;la Pay a fee per attachments [fear these Ir dins Share Go WIFI wilF only. bt rrar Shaw cu#tomr~rsl_ Specific Feature! irtitllade: + 51D/year per indoor access point, + $2year per trtcloor accra4 point. • Shaer has alyeed that the Freetown Iiatipri rt wIII be rebuilt and run by unci a$ a Frew l3ittrltt pgry.ce to al rib perfOrrh5arrre titeremike equal ea that offered to Shaw cMeniarF w download limit of 5 Mikeset and 50X MEI data cap limit Thin w+relesa ccr"erag+r IF t4 Include the Institutional .cnit. of the cornrrtranity,. Including the Inside of UIstrict 4wn.d b ildrrgpr from Ifrc 4µ.loop to tlr. Spirit Square Ivcaei8nd_ • Far 'pea access, users will he asked for their Warner pthene number, addrrss and e-mail address as part Of the terms of use agreement thee must accept an artier mesa Rhe rrOtwork. ▪ Shari is wiIlIrlg to Mend the framework orthe agrocrngnt to Rett hiebdows and wIII work 4'I1t'r Pits Meadows staff ce reflrrkng this partkuiara of that arrIr ernerrt. ■ Shaw will work with your Frilneering and Operarrieni Department to dewlap a permit and realewi prec s to locate access points ori ppropriirtc fall rtl� ir5 asxricti fl res- f ay_ ▪ Raw will work with ypur Farrllltrs *rtid information Services Department to'W ane ewes; point$ In appropriate places vriThin, or ern, public buildings- .* With respect to 3rd pertly ngsignrklen& we had settled ort the fnllgwirsg wording: Show.pfaJ not wsigri. rrrattfcr,ar set zx►+er itr ihteres[ ur thfa AcirCarrieht icr any &tiler p rSpr? or orceop wicraarjg thr prior wnlftera &V. a it tIT• Chy. I,�Gl'i t sn r rD hie 6 Appendix 1: continued unreasonably withheld or delayed, If the City provides consent hereunder, their such consent shall not relieve Shaw of its obligations for the full observance and performance of the covenants, terms and conditions herein contained until Shaw delivers to the City duplicate originals of an instrument duly executed by Shaw and the assignee, in a form satisfactory to the City wherein such assignee covenants to assume Shaw's obligations herein contained under this Agreement effective as of the date of such assignment. Notwithstanding any provision contained hereunder to the contrary, Shaw may, without consent, assign this Agreement to any party that controls, is controlled by or under common control with Shaw provided Shaw provides the City notice of any such assignment. • Shaw will be responsible for power usage. • The District website will be white -listed, • No Shaw signage in public places. Shaw looks forward to concluding the work necessary for an agreement. In the meantime, should you require any further information please do not hesitate to call me. Y urs trul 1 � ; Je-f Bray Manager, Governm nt and Regulatory Affairs — Bc 250-414-7416 jeff.bray@sirb.ca 7 Appendix 2: Locations of Interest Number of initial Wi-Fi radio installations by location: Commercial Streets & Freetown area: Light Pole Street Light Dewdney Trunk Road Dewdney Trunk Road (222 St > 228 St) 7 6 Lougheed Hwy Lougheed Highway (223 St > 228 St) 6 6 226 St Lougheed Hwy > Dewdney Trunk Rd 3 0 224 St Lougheed Hwy > Dewdney Trunk Rd 4 0 Memorial Peace Park 3 2 0 Probably 6 installations for free public access in core, rest are commercial paid. City: City Hall "Municipal Hall' 11995 Haney Place 2 Museums: Maple Ridge Arts & Theatre 11944 Haney Place 6 4 Maple Ridge Leisure Centre / Greg Moore Youth Centre 11925 Haney Place 3 3 Curling Rink (Golden Ears Winter Club) 23580 105 Avenue 3 3 Library: Library 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd 2 Community Centres & Recreation: Albion Sports Complex 23778 104 Avenue 4 4 Alexander Robinson G6, H6 23761 118 Ave 3 Curling Rink (Golden Ears Winter Club) 23580 105 Avenue 3 3 Fraserview Community Centre 22610 116 Avenue 2 4 Hammond Stadium E6 206 St off Westfileld Ave 3 Hammond Community Centre 20601 Westfield Avenue 2 2 Maple Ridge Golf Course - Clubhouse 20818 Golf Lane 2 2 Planet Ice 23588 105 Avenue 5 3 Westview Field 20890 123 Ave 2 Parks & Outdoor Attractions: Albion Park H8 104 Ave & Industrial Ave 4 Alouette Park F6 220A St & 125A Ave 4 Cliff Falls / Cliff Park 17 252 St off Dewdney Trunk Rd 3 Harris Park C5 Harris Rd south of Lougheed Hwy 4 Jordan Park E7 117 Ave near 210 St 2 Kin Park F6 121 St off Arcadia St 2 Maple Ridge Park G4&5 232 St & 132 Ave (Fern Cres) 2 Merkley Park F5 124 Ave behind MRSS 3 Ruskin Park L9 280 St off Lougheed Hwy 2 Selvey Park K7 106 Ave off 272 St 2 Somerset Park D5&6 12178 Bonson Road 2 Telosky Stadium /Thomas Haney Youth Action Park G6 116 Ave & Lougheed G6 116 Ave & Lougheed 3 Total - 31 indoor x $40 = $1,240 - 57 outdoor (District controlled sites) x $200 = $11,400 8 Appendix 3: Safety of Wi-Fi Equipment, Health Canada I*. Health Sante Canada Canada £i17/ of wiFi EGi.ipmort py�ey IT'S YOUR HEALTH VOLT health and safely... ourpriorily k+Gatre sante 9t uotr9 sest�rrle.__ rrotrepriorile. Ovher 2t' 1 Safety of Wi-Fi Equipment THE ISSUE Wi-Fi equipment is being installed in many public pieces across Canada nclud'ng schools, offices, Ibrarias_ shopping venues end coffee shops. Some people are concemed that radiation from WI-Fi equipment could cause health problems and that children mey beat particular risk in school environments. WI -FI EQUIPMENT i-Fi is a technology that allows devices such as home a'id portao a computers, digital audio players and video game correclee to communicate date wirelesaly. It is often used to link home computers to the intemet Wi-Fi is the second most common form of wireless technology, next to cell phones. Like other commonly used household products (cc': ?ES a ones. Bluetooth devices. end re v:e cv :'a e garage door openers}, i- i egdipment emits rediefrequency (RF) energy. The RF energy given off by Wi-Fi ie a type of non-ionrzing radiation. Unlike ionizing radiation (as emitted by X-ray machines), RF energy from Wi-Fi equipment end other ✓ ire esa devices cannot break chemical - e a=—e c- r e RF energy emitted e p -F .s a: SC "::: r your body, the amount lergety depends on how dose your body is to a Wi-Fi enabled device end the strength of the signet. Unlike callu ler phones where the re remitter is in dose proximity 9 to the head end much of the RF energy that is aoso•ted is deposited in e highly localize.] eras, RF a'7ergy from WFFI devices is typically transmitted at a much greater d ietenoe from the human body. This rest' he in very low average RF energy absorption levels in ell parts of the body, much like e xposure to AMIFM radio signets. HEALTH RISKS OF WI -FI In 2011, the I ntemaiienal Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified RF energy es 'possibly carcinogenic to hums ns'. The IARC classification of RF energy neleas the fact thet some limited evidence exists that RF energy might be a risk factor for cancer. However, the vast majority of scientific research to date Ores ro1 support e Zink between RF energy exposure end human cancers. Al present, the evidence of a poem's link between RF energy exposure and cancer risk is far from conclusive end more research is needed to clarify this 'possible' link Health Canada E _ __ , e t;.. b.. - :he 'Nord Heelti ▪ - aatc- a :ARC -a1 additional ==tea :h in this area ie warranted. As ong as RF energy eve a remain bebw Health Ceneda'e RF safety guidelines, cumene scientific evidence supports the assertion thet RF energy ernieeione from Wi-Fi devices ere not harrrful. Health Canada -Et conclusions are consistent with the findings of other intemetianel bodies Cana. and reo.ileto.a. including the' 'arid Health Orgerizetion, the International Commission on Nan -Ionizing Radiation Pete=tion, the Institute a= Elsrnrical and Electronics Engineers end the U.K. Health Protection Agency. THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA'S ROLE Health Car ode's rola ie to protect the health of Canadians, so it ie the Clap nmentsrespond bilitywresearch and investigate eny possible health effects eesccieted vrith exposure to RF energy, such es thet coming from equipment. Heelh Canada hes =e .E oaed guidelines far safe human e xccs ire to RF energy (Saf.ery Code B} - d s c -a c= a series of codes that specify the „__'e--a-:s'or the safe use of __= al = --e-- :: -,g devioae operetirrg in the frac -0-:- "Ergs from 3 kilohertz kHz) 1a 300 g =__ ,e tE. (GHz)- i-Fi operates in the 2.4 ana S -B GHz frequency range. RF energy exposure from i-Fi equipment in ell areas accessible to the general public ere required to meet Health Canada's safety guidelines The imus specirred in the guidelines are fer oelow the threshold for adve'ee health effects and ere based on an ongoing review of thousands of published scienlr re st.rdies an the health impacts of RF anergy. The public exposure lirrita apply w everyone, including children, end allow for condnuoue, 2417 exposure. MINIMIZING YOUR RISK -1 :h Cerade's position ie that no measures ere needed, =_ince R= e-e-gy exposure levels from _ =al by wall below Ce radian and international safety limits_ As with any product, i-Fi devOee shall ld oe operated in accordance with the menufeatu rer's instructions. Industry Ca nada, the federal reou'ator responsible for the approval of RF cammunicatiane equipment end performing compliance assessments, has chosen Health Cenede s RF guidelines as its exposure standard. As ong a6 8XDOE_ 'Be '850801 these a_ =e 'les. Heels ova has ce:a-- -ac Viet t -e a e no scientific __=_ev := c:-s:ce' .t -Fi equipment FOR MORE INFORMATION Health Canada 'M-Fi YouTube aides: vmvr.hc sa.gc.oiaha-aae'rnedier videoiwifi-Grrg.php 10 Frequently Asked Guee:ions Abou: i -=i: wvnw.1-eo.ga.ce ewh-eemti radietiorucona wirIrfeq-eng.php - Health Cenede, Cell Phare Towers et: err w.ha-sv:gc.oa.ewh-eemt'rediationr cansiststionar1 rrdex-errg. php • lf+s Your Neagh, Safety of Cell Phoney end Cell Phone Towers et: www.ha-sc ga.aer hl-vsTryfi-vad pmdlcell-eng.php Fields a:Ex:..emaptc.,=a__e =EE et: - .E. - -. __ .. envimn2magnet-eng. pnp • ','!o'Id Health Organization, E ec,I ._ --ao'7etic fields and public as :'i mobile phones et: vnuw.wfio.inb' __ = acentreFectaheete fs1g3ien) ..'..:.-,d Health Organization, Electromagnetic.fields and public hearth: base stations and wireless tech rrologiee et : v ww.wfio.inb' mrediecentreFectahee:e:fs 193ien) Intemetione I Agency far Research on Cancer electromagnetic fields news release et whw. iam.frlenrmedie-centre' pn20911 pdfslpr208_E.pdf FOR INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONALS Health Canada's Consumer and C ini:a Radiation Protev:ion Bureau et:.wRW. herac.ga. Jerehc-aEdbrench- dirpen hecsscgeesnpeP-pep-ocrph- bperpcc-eng.php Health Canada -e RF exposure guidelines (Serety Cade f) et: wvrx.ha-ec.gc. oa.ewh-eemb'pubs: radistion!radio guide-ligrrea direct-eng.php Industry Canada's Radio Standards Specifiaetion 102 et: wvr.ia.ga.ca'oiri sitasrnt-gst.nafieng2af01904.html I ' Health Sante Canada Canada Sia-/ of w.r Ecwpmert �uted IT'S YOUR HEALTH VOLT health and safely.. our priority. Votre santg 9t t otr9 set tale.-- mike priorile. O=her 2t' 1 Industry. 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