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Advisory Design Panel
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel
held via video conference on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 4:04 pm.
PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephen Heller, Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA
Meredith Mitchell, Vice-Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA
Emily Kearns Architect AIBC
Steven Bartok Architect AIBC
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Wendy Cooper Staff Liaison, Planner
Erin Mark Committee Clerk
PANEL MEMBERS ABSENT
Narjes Miri Architect AIBC
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-016
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the June 17, 2020 Advisory Design Panel meeting be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2020-017
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes for the April 15, 2020 Advisory Design Panel meeting be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
4. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Nil
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June 17, 2020
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6. PROJECTS
6.1. Development Permit No: 2018-190-DP
The staff liaison provided a verbal overview of the project. The project team presented details
of the 23 unit townhouse project proposed for 23627 132 Avenue and answered questions
from the Advisory Design Panel.
R/2020-018
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:
Architectural Comments:
Consider removing the parking space between Units 19 & 20 to ease entry into units
- the development only requires 5 visitor parking stalls, not 6 as currently provided;
Consider including more double garages;
Consider relocating the stairs for Building 4/5, Units 12/15 to add more light;
The elevations of the building could benefit from more rigor put into an overall
architectural theme, character and detail consistency, especially the units that face
132nd Ave;
Improve the relationship between the units, the open space and the livability of the
development and creating place making;
Consider a more prominent site entry;
Information pertaining to material selections was not provided to the Advisory Design
Panel prior to the meeting. Elevations pertaining to the neighbouring properties were
not available. Site renderings and additional cross sections with neighbouring context
need to be provided.
Landscape Comments:
Consider planting material around the perimeter of site for seasonality and screening
during winter. Provide consistent perimeter planting including in the amenity space;
Recommend reviewing the location of services at the main entry and placing services
away from the main entry if at all possible;
Consider the addition of a pedestrian entry into the site;
The tree next to the water meter chamber requires structural soil;
Provide screening material between the rear yards of units (ie. solid fence or planting
screen);
Review the relationship of Buildings 1, 2, and 3 with the adjacent lot. Modify the
fence type to increase visibility and to reduce the impact to the street and
neighbouring properties;
Provide details of retaining walls and other landscape materials. Ensure wall
materials have long term durability;
Ensure universal access to all common amenity spaces. Ensure access does not go
through private entry to units;
Consider putting stairs near Unit 11 and Unit 16 for maintenance entrance;
Evaluate potential for usability of Unit 16 amenity space in coordination with project
arborist;
Side entries can be challenging for visitors, look at wayfinding opportunities and
ensure the unit numbers are well marked; and
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Consider material changes through the lane and markings to encourage pedestrian
use and social gathering.
CARRIED
7. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
Note: Emily Kearns left the meeting at 5:57 pm.
8. ADJOURNMENT – 6:00 pm.
Stephen Heller, Chair
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