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Home My WebLink AboutADP 2014-06-10 minutes.pdfAdvisory Design Panel Minutes Page 1 of 4 District of Maple Ridge MAPLE RIDGE ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel held in the Kanaka Room at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall,11995 Haney Place,Maple Ridge,British Columbia, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 4:00 pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Blair Arbuthnot Landscape Architect Amy Gore Landscape Architect Colleen Dixon Architect Johnny Leung Architect STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Rasika Acharya Planner II & ADP Staff Liaison Joanne Georgelin Committee Clerk REGRETS Roger Amenyogbe Architect ______________________________________________________________________ ________ 1.Call to Order and Introduction s Blair Arbuthnot,vice-chair called the meeting to order at 4:10 pm and introductions were made. 2.Approval of the June 10 , 2014 Agenda. Moved and Seconded : Th at the June 10 , 2014 agenda be approve d. CARRIED 3.Approval of the Minutes – April 29 , 2014 Moved and Seconded : That the Minutes of the meeting of April 29 , 2014 be approved . CARRIED 4.New Business - Nil Please note: Colleen Dixon joined the meeting at 4:12 pm 5.Projects Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel Minutes Page 2 of 4 5.1 Development Permit:2013-101-RZ/DP/VP Applicant: Sauna Johnson, Teck Construction Project Architect: Andrew Terrett, MAIBC Landscape Architect: Al Tanzer Proposal: Construction of a new commercial building for the relocation of Mark’s Work Wearhouse Location:20758 Lougheed Highway Planning Technician/File Manager: Adam Rieu The following applicants were present at the meeting: Andrew Terrett, Architect. Al Tanzer, Landscape Architect Shawna Johnson, Applicant Rasika Acharya reviewed the Advisory Design Panel Memo dated June 10,2014 attached to the agenda,with respect to the location,context,surrounding uses, OCP designation,on-site landscaping,proposed variances,site access,site size, proposed design and materials,proposed building materials,garbage enclosure, variances sought for Owen Street upgrades,off-site servicing and road upgrades and on-site parking.Clarification was provided about the C-2 zone and that the C -2 zone has a parking ratio not specific to the type of commercial use/retail use. Unlike other retail uses,Mark’s Warehouse is a specialized retail store and the applicant has provided justification for the proposed on-site parking.Based on this fact, the proposed parking variance is supportable. Andrew Terrett,Architect,presented the proposed design details to the Panel.He introduced the proposal with respect to the use,main entrance,colours and materials proposed,and the proposed parking variance.The project architect noted that Mark’s is being re-branded to emerge as a large retailer.This project is an expansion initiative.The proposed building is made of durable material (tilt-up concrete);existing access points to the site are saved;the parking is being varied due to specialized retail use;building is oriented to a 45 degree angle to emphasize visibility and create a corner statement;corporate design and colours are being used;operation of the facility is during regular hours and it is anticipated that most customers will drive to this location.The applicant also confirmed that the existing building was demolished about a day ago. Al Tanzer,Landscape Architect,presented the proposed details of the on-site landscaping to the Panel.He highlighted the proposed on-site planting,including fencing and screening along the southern property line which is the interface for the existing residential use.The landscape architect noted that the street tree species along Lougheed Highway were recommended by the District due to the existing over-head wires.Planting near the display windows is dropped (lower) for better visibility and a mix of flowering plants are selected for colour and summer foliage.Fencing and cedar plating on the south is meant to buffer from the existing residential use;a bike rack is provided near the entrance and some Fir Trees on the east will be retained. Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel Minutes Page 3 of 4 Moved and Seconded: The following concerns be addressed and digital versions of revised drawings &memo be submitted to Planning staff;and further that Planning staff forward this on to the Advisory Design Panel for information. Consider further detail on southern fence for acoustic buffering Consider additional parking lot lighting for increased safety and site circulation Reconsider plant species placement on north side of building Consider additional plant variety along Owen Street frontage Consider onsite storm water management with rain garden on north side from rooftop rain capture Consider additional landscape treatment along Owen Street frontage extending past property line Consider 3 additional planting islands within parking lot against building for additional shade trees. CARRIED 5.2.Development Permit:2013-104-RZ/DP/VP Applicant: Wayne Bissky, MAIBC Project Architect: Wayne Bissky, Bissky Architecture & Urban Design Inc. Landscape Architect: Paul Whitehead, Greenway Proposal:Eight unit townhouse development in the RM- 1 zone surrounded by ESA area Location:12101 – 208 Street Planning Technician/File Manager: Michelle Baski The following applicants were present at the meeting: Wayne Bissky, Architect and Applicant Paul Whitehead, Landscape Architect Jared Bissky, Bissky Architecture Rasika Acharya reviewed the Advisory Design Panel memo dated June 10,2014 attached to the agenda,with respect to the location,grades on site,site access, site size,context,surrounding uses,OCP designation,on-site landscaping, proposed variances,proposed design and building materials,off-site servicing/ road upgrades and environmental buffer and enhancement. Wayne Bissky,Architect,presented the proposed design details to the Panel.He introduced the proposal with respect to the use,main entrance,colours and materials proposed,environmental buffers,common amenity area and pedestrian connectivity.The project architect noted that almost 69%of the site is being dedicated for protection as conservation lands.He explained the architectural theme,materials,parking,and pedestrian circulation within the site and noted that due to the location of the site in West Maple Ridge and close to schools,all the units are 3-bed room and meant for families. Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel Minutes Page 4 of 4 Paul Whitehead,Landscape Architect,presented the proposed details of the on- site landscaping to the Panel.He highlighted the proposed on-site planting, including backyard landscaping for the individual units,pedestrian access and connectivity to the amenity area on the west and details of the paving and planting with respect to grade changes on site.The landscape architect reminded that the common amenity area is meant for passive recreation only (not a tot lot) and there is no buffering required and there are opportunities to enjoy views into the environmental areas, from all the units. Moved and Seconded: #The application be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up: Consider a more substantial entry in the building units Consider a quality material for soffits Consider a common refuse area on east of stall number 2 Consider more interest on staircase down to common activity area and consider accessibility. Consider a natural seating area for interest in the common activity area that may include rocks or logs Consider more interest in the retaining wall by stepping and staggering the retaining wall and softening façade CARRIED 6.PRESENTATIONS - Nil 7.CORRESPONDENCE - Nil 8.Next Meeting :Tuesday , July 8 , 2014 Agenda deadline:Monday, June 23, 2014 9.Adjournment:6:16 pm /jg