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City of Maple Ridge
ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel held in the Blaney
Room at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 4:01 pm.
PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT
Steven Bartok, Chair Architect AIBC
Meredith Mitchell Landscape Architect
Narjes Miri Architect AIBC
Shida Neshat-Behzadi Architect AIBC
Stephen Heller, Vice Chair Landscape Architect
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Wendy Cooper Staff Liaison, Planner
Amanda Allen Committee Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-011
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the April 17, 2019 Advisory Design Panel meeting be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2019-012
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel meeting dated March 20, 2019
be adopted.
CARRIED
Advisory Design Panel Agenda
April 17, 2019
Page 2 of 4
4. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Note: Item 4.1 was dealt with after Item 5.2
4.1. Landscape Buffers / Designations for Greenbelts - Discussion
There was discussion on the policies and guidelines of other municipalities, specifically the
Township of Langley, City of Surrey and Vancouver. The information discussed will be shared
with staff in the Community Planning section.
5. PROJECTS
5.1. Development Permit No: 2016-246-DP
Applicant: M. Cheng
Project Architect: Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.
Project Landscape Architect: PMG Landscape Architects
Proposal: 10 unit townhouse development
Location: 12111 and 12119 203 Street
File Manager: Michelle Baski
The staff liaison provided an overview of the 10 unit townhouse development. The project
team gave a presentation of the project plans. There was discussion on the interpretation of
the Key Guideline Concepts, particularly with respect to encouraging creativity of design while
still respecting the general character of the area.
Note: Meredith Mitchell joined the meeting at 4:13 pm
R/2019-013
It was moved and seconded
That File No. 2016-246-DP be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Landscape Comments:
1. Consider replacing community garden boxes with additional seating;
2. Consider incorporating a unit paver detail to the North side concrete walkway for
consistency along the path;
3. Consider detailing landscape perimeter fencing to relate to architectural detailing and
character;
4. Consider detailing the removable bollards at the 203 Street driveway to be high visibility
but still aesthetically pleasing;
5. Consider alternative materials such as grass rings or grass paving material to make
emergency service vehicle entry off 203 Street more pedestrian oriented.
Architectural Comments:
1. Consider reviewing the architectural detailing for style;
2. Provide additional details to support architectural character;
3. Consider adding variation to dormer roof lines;
4. Provide accent colours and/or materiality at a human scale;
5. Emphasize the 203 Street façade through materials, articulation, etc.
CARRIED
Advisory Design Panel Agenda
April 17, 2019
Page 3 of 4
5.2. Development Permit No: 2019-033-DP
Applicant: Corey Adams, Spire Development
Project Architect: Chip Barrett
Project Landscape Architect: Al Tanser
Proposal: Self storage industrial building
Location: 20288 113B Avenue
File Manager: Diana Hall
The staff liaison provided an overview of the self storage building in a phased development.
The project team gave a presentation of the project plans. There was discussion about street
lighting along 113B Avenue.
R/2019-014
It was moved and seconded
That File No. 2019-033-DP be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Landscape Comments:
1. If allowed, consider installing perimeter fencing at property line at the outside edge of
the Statutory Right of Way;
2. Recommend a maintenance program for landscape within the Statutory Right of Way if
located outside of perimeter fence; consider how the Statutory Right of Way will be
accessed to maintain the proposed planting in Statutory Right of Way;
3. Provide all planting along the Statutory Right of Way at Phase 3 construction;
4. Ensure all lighting facing residential is dark skies compliant;
5. As the Tier A Stormwater management was not incorporated as part of the landscaping
submission, staff are encouraged to review the conceptual Stormwater management
plan for compliance;
6. Consider providing bike racks;
7. Consider adding marked pedestrian connection from sidewalk to office in Building 4.
Architectural Comments:
1. Consider sustainable components to the project to reduce heat island effects such as
reflective roof materials and permeable paving materials;
2. Consider providing additional reveals and/or colour bands to reduce the scale of the
building facing the residential neighbours.
CARRIED
Advisory Design Panel Agenda
April 17, 2019
Page 4 of 4
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Lougheed Transit Corridor Study survey lougheedstudy.mapleridge.ca .
Lougheed Transit Corridor Study Sneak Peek: Co-Design Results, May 11, 2019 at Glenwood
Elementary School from 3:30 – 5:00 pm.
7. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT – 6:58 pm.
“Original signed by Steven Bartok”
S. Bartok, Chair
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