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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, September 18, 2019 at 4:13 pm.
PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT
Steven Bartok, Chair Architect AIBC
Stephen Heller, Vice Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA
Shida Neshat-Behzadi Architect AIBC
Meredith Mitchell Landscape Architect BCSLA
Narjes Miri Architect AIBC
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Wendy Cooper Staff Liaison, Planner
Amanda Allen Acting Committee Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-031
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the September 18, 2019 Advisory Design Panel meeting be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - Nil
4. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil
5. PROJECTS
Note: Meredith Mitchell joined the meeting at 4:18pm
5.1. Development Permit No: 2019-011-DP
Applicant: Lovick Scott Architects
Project Architect: Lovick Scott Architects
Proposal: Exterior and interior remodeling McDonald’s
Location: 22780 Lougheed Hwy
File Manager Therese Melser
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Development Permit No: 2019-065-DP
Applicant: Lovick Scott Architects
Project Architect: Lovick Scott Architects
Proposal: Exterior and interior remodeling McDonald’s
Location: 20390 Dewdney Trunk Road
File Manager Therese Melser
The staff liaison provided an overview of the rebranding project of the McDonald’s buildings
at 22780 Lougheed Hwy and 20390 Dewdney Trunk Road. The project team gave a
presentation of the project plans.
R/2019-032
It was moved and seconded
That application 2019-011-DP be supported as presented and the applicant proceed to Council
for approval.
Landscape Comments:
1. Consider providing additional exterior bike racks for clients and staff;
2. Ensure existing vegetation is retained and protected.
Architectural Comments:
1. Provide additional CPTED provisions along South elevation ie: include CCTV, lighting,
material transitions, etc;
2. Consider providing additional interior colour and pattern highlights (playfulness);
3. Consider wrapping South elevation with lower stone element.
CARRIED
R/2019-033
It was moved and seconded
That application 2019-065-DP be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the
design develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Landscape Comments:
1. Ensure existing vegetation is retained and protected;
2. Ensure pedestrian safety with pedestrian oriented circulation from East side of building
to West side of building along North elevation;
3. Consider adding bollards on North elevation for vehicular protection;
4. Consider providing additional exterior bike racks for clients and staff.
Architectural Comments:
1. Consider providing additional material upgrades to South elevation;
2. Consider providing additional interior colour and pattern highlights (playfulness);
3. Consider creating articulation at transitions between building materials;
4. Provide additional CPTED provisions along South elevation ie: include CCTV, lighting,
material transitions, etc.
CARRIED
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5.2 Development Permit No. 2018-508-DP
Applicant: Gordon Hume
Project Architect: Ionic Architecture
Project Landscape: M.K. Lascelle Landscaping Consultation & Design
Proposal: Brewery and Lounge
Location: 23840 River Road
File Manager: Adam Rieu
The staff liaison provided an overview of the proposal to be sited on the same parcel as the
Kingfisher Bar and Grill. The project team gave a presentation of the microbrewery project
plans. Based on the landscape information provided with the application, the Advisory Design
Panel’s Landscape Architects were unable to adequately provide comment on the landscape
form and character of the project.
R/2019-034
It was moved and seconded
That the following concerns be addressed regarding application 2018-508-DP and that
digital versions of revised drawings and memo be submitted to Planning staff; and further
that Planning staff forward this on to the Advisory Design Panel for comment:
Landscape Comments based on the Architectural plans:
1. Provide landscape lighting and materials to enhance the corridor between the two
buildings and be more pedestrian friendly;
2. Demarcate pathways through paving materials or patterns to eliminate pedestrian
and vehicular conflict – consider reflective material or alternatives for nighttime
safety;
3. Based on the importance of the site, it is recommended that a professional
Landscape Architect be retained as part of the design.
Architectural Comments:
1. Provide enhanced form and character considering the adjacent building;
2. Consider revising building massing to address form and character and CPTED
pedestrian access issues;
3. Provide enhanced pedestrian entrances, visibility and exits for safe circulation;
4. Consider shifting building mass to the North to reduce shadows cast on existing
patios;
5. Consider access to roof for potential future entertaining use and provisions for exits.
CARRIED
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5.3 Development Permit No: 2018-319-DP
Applicant: M. Charkhchi
Project Architect: Amir Farbehi, Inspired Architecture
Project Landscape Architect: Patricia Campbell, PMG Landscape Architects Ltd.
Proposal: 13 storey apartment building, with 13 townhouse units, and 4
apartments units on the bottom two floors; 4 penthouse units
on the top two floors; and 72 apartment units on the 3rd to
11th floors, for a total of 93 units (one of which is a guest
suite)
Location: 11920 228 Street
File Manager: Michelle Baski
The staff liaison provided an overview of the 13 storey apartment building proposal and
requested variances. The project team gave a presentation of the project plans. The Panel
noted its support for individual access from townhomes at ground level to the street.
R/2019-035
It was moved and seconded
That application 2018-319-DP be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the
design develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Landscape Comments:
1. Ensure PMT has access to street for maintenance;
2. Consider green separation between patios;
3. Provide more planting buffer between private patios and public areas ie: bike rack
area, guest suite, amenity area, exit walkways;
4. Review trellis and screen detail to ensure patios are enclosed;
5. Coordinate soil and fall surfacing depths on slab with Landscape Architect and
Engineer;
6. Review installation detail of step posts and play equipment over slab;
7. Consider continuing semi-public walkway around East side of building to ensure
onsite access to amenity from southern ground floor units;
8. Consider reviewing landscape design to provide Tier 3 stormwater management;
9. Provide softening of 1st floor North elevation through architectural features,
landscaping and programming (reduction of exposed concrete, adding raised planting
beds or landscape features).
Architectural Comments:
1. Consider simplification of the architectural language through architectural features,
materials and colours;
2. Consideration for sustainable features beyond code minimums;
3. Provide softening of 1st floor North elevation through architectural features,
landscaping and programming (reduction of exposed concrete, adding raised planting
beds or landscape features);
4. Consider emphasis on tower entry features to clearly delineate activity;
5. Planning Department to confirm that the Public Art component is substantiated
through regulations and is located within the public realm;
6. Review and confirm material consistency through colours and use ie: trellis and wood
features.
CARRIED
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6. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
7. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT – 8:18 pm.
“original signed by S. Bartok”
S. Bartok, Chair
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