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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, January 22, 2020 at 4:10 pm.
PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephen Heller, Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA
Meredith Mitchell, Vice-Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA
Emily Kearns Architect AIBC
Narjes Miri Architect AIBC
Steven Bartok Architect AIBC
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Wendy Cooper Staff Liaison, Planner
Erin Mark Committee Clerk
Note: The staff liaison chaired the meeting until the new Chair was elected.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-001
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the January 22, 2020 Advisory Design Panel meeting be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2020-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes for the October 16, 2019 Advisory Design Panel meeting be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
4. QUESTION PERIOD - Nil
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5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Member Introductions
Members of the Advisory Design Panel introduced themselves and welcomed new member
Emily Kearns to the Panel.
5.2. Chair and Vice Chair Selection
The staff liaison opened the floor to nominations for Chair of the Advisory Design Panel for
2020.
R/2020-003
It was moved and seconded
That Stephen Heller be elected as Chair of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel for 2020.
CARRIED
Note: Stephen Heller began chairing the meeting.
The Chair opened the floor to nominations for Vice-Chair.
R/2020-004
It was moved and seconded
That Meredith Mitchell be elected as Vice-Chair of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel for
2020.
CARRIED
6. PROJECTS
6.1. Development Permit No: 2018-004-RZ
Applicant: Maclean Homes
Project Architect: Garcia Zunino Architects
Project Landscape Architect: Viewpoint Landscape Architects
Proposal: 5 storey 48-unit apartment building
Location: 22567/77/83 Brown Avenue
File Manager: A. Kopystynski
The staff liaison provided an overview of the 5 storey, 48 unit apartment building. The project
team gave a presentation of the project plans and answered questions from the Advisory
Design Panel members.
R/2020-005
It was moved and seconded
That the application be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Landscape Comments:
1. Consider placing the Northside fence on the edge of the slab and reducing the height
or eliminating the wall adjacent to the lane.
2. Review grading and lane interface in coordination with landscape and civil.
3. Provide plantings on the base of the wall adjacent to the lane.
4. Strongly encourage the use of an alternate material to wood for the planters at the
units.
5. Provide adequate soil volume for proposed trees.
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6. Consider adding an element to the street frontage to create a more prominent entry at
lobby.
7. Confirm requirements for bike racks.
8. Consider moving light bollards to the planters or providing step lights in the walls
along the walkway to amenity.
9. Consider including passive seating in the amenity area – veggie garden vs. passive
seating/bbq area.
Architectural Comments:
1. Provide more emphasis on the entry to the building.
2. Provide additional detailing around window trims; consider using a pre-cast trim.
3. Provide unique character to the building to distinguish from Edge 2 building including
the entry, proportions and roof line.
4. The 3 bedroom unit plan has one bedroom that doesn’t have an exterior window, is
there a way to add a window?
5. Currently only the studios are adaptable, consider adding additional types of
adaptable units.
CARRIED
6.2. Development Permit No: 2018-464-RZ
Applicant: Bissky Architecture and Urban Design
Project Architect: Bissky Architecture and Urban Design
Project Landscape Architect: Greenway Landscape Architects
Proposal: 6 storey 51-unit apartment building
Location: 11907 223 Street
File Manager: A. Kopystynski
The staff liaison provided an overview of the proposed 6 storey, 51 unit apartment building.
The project team gave a presentation of the project plans and answered questions from the
Advisory Design Panel members.
R/2020-006
It was 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.
Landscape Comments:
1. Consider materials or additional plantings for the bike rack area to soften the main
entrance.
2. Consider adding an element to the street frontage to create a more prominent entry at
lobby.
3. Coordinate landscape and architectural drawings for unit entries on east side.
4. Review gate and column locations and scale in conjunction with architectural
elevations and relationship to the street.
5. Consider adding a light or address plate to the residential entry columns.
6. Consider adding a vertical play element in the courtyard or additional activities to
engage children.
Architectural Comments:
1. Consider providing stairs from the courtyard to the outside space to activate the area.
2. All elevations would benefit from pedestrian scale design elements.
3. Provide coverage for all exterior doors.
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4. Provide more emphasis on the entry to the building.
5. Evaluate CPTED in the laneway.
6. Provide articulation for colour and/or material transitions.
7. Consider architectural elements for daylight control on the south and west elevation.
8. Consider using bird-friendly glazing.
9. Review rooflines and overhangs for consistency.
DEFEATED
Narjes Miri, Steven Bartok and Emily Kearns - OPPOSED
R/2020-007
It was moved and seconded
That 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.
Landscape Comments:
1. Consider materials or additional plantings for the bike rack area to soften the main
entrance.
2. Consider adding an element to the street frontage to create a more prominent entry at
lobby.
3. Coordinate landscape and architectural drawings for unit entries on east side.
4. Review gate and column locations and scale in conjunction with architectural
elevations and relationship to the street.
5. Consider adding a light or address plate to the residential entry columns.
6. Consider adding a vertical play element in the courtyard or additional activities to
engage children.
Architectural Comments:
1. Consider providing stairs from the courtyard to the outside space to activate the area.
2. All elevations would benefit from pedestrian scale design elements.
3. Provide coverage for all exterior doors.
4. Provide more emphasis on the entry to the building.
5. Evaluate CPTED in the laneway.
6. Provide articulation for colour and/or material transitions.
7. Consider architectural elements for daylight control on the south and west elevation.
8. Consider using bird-friendly glazing.
9. Review rooflines and overhangs for consistency.
CARRIED
7. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
8. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil
9. ADJOURNMENT – 7:00 pm.
S. Heller, Chair
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