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City of Maple Ridge
Advisory Design Panel
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel (ADP)
held via Zoom teleconference on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 4:04 pm.
PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT
Stephen Heller, Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA
Meredith Mitchell, Vice Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA
Steven Bartok Architect AIBC
Emily Kearns Architect AIBC
Andrea Scott Architect AIBC
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Wendy Cooper Staff Liaison, Planner
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-006
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the February 17, 2021 Advisory Design Panel meeting be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2021-007
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes for the January 20, 2021 Advisory Design Panel meeting be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
4. QUESTION PERIOD - NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Note: Meredith Mitchell disclosed her conflict of interest on Agenda item 6.1 and recused herself from
comments/decision-making.
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6. PROJECTS
6.1. Development Permit No:
2020-062-DP/22349 North Ave, 22347 117 Ave and Unaddressed Lot (PID 008-130-493)
The Chair welcomed the project team to the meeting and introduced the members of the ADP.
The Staff Liaison provided a brief overview of the proposed construction of a five (5) storey
mixed use commercial/residential building. The project team presented the development plans
and answered questions from the Panel.
R/2021-008
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.
Comments from the Panel included:
Architectural Comments:
- Consider further articulation of south façade;
- Explore solar shading options for large windows on upper levels of south elevation;
- Provide larger private outdoor decks above level 2, especially on south elevation;
- Provide larger communal outdoor space. Ensure this space is easily accessed from;
inside the building without using the stairs so that individuals with mobility concerns
can use this space;
- Further articulate/architectural express the blank concrete block walls at east and
west property lines. Carry red brick around the corner;
- Increase size of indoor and common outdoor space for private and public to better
reflect zoning bylaw requirements;
- Provide architectural definition/focus of condo entry and ground plane.
Landscape Comments:
- Provide landscape definition/focus of condo entry and ground plane;
- Consider providing a pedestrian entrance closer to the bike rack location;
- Revise south foundation planting to include more than one species and more
structure i.e. evergreen planting;
- Consider raising the proposed artwork on the south parkade wall and provide more
planting height at the foundation;
- Add more programing to make use of the south side patio, refer to all comments
regarding amenity space above in architectural comments.
CARRIED
Meredith Mitchell did not vote
6.2. Development Permit No: 2018-041-DP/11607, 11621 and 11633 Burnett Street
The Chair welcomed the project team to the meeting and introduced the members of the ADP.
The Staff Liaison provided a brief overview of the proposed six (6) storey apartment building.
The project team presented the development plans and answered questions from the Panel.
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R/2021-009
It was moved and seconded
That the Advisory Design Panel has reviewed application No. 2018-041-DP and supports the
project and recommends the following concerns be addressed as the design develops and
submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Comments from the Panel included:
Landscape Comments:
- Provide direct access to the west side amenity from the west patios;
- Consider extending the pathway to connect around the north side of the building;
- Consider more opportunities for small group gatherings with varied programming;
- Consider reviewing ramp access from lobby and provide equal importance and visibility;
- Evaluate the function of the north patio from indoor amenity space;
- Confirm acceptable soil volumes for street trees installed;
- Consider narrow planting bed or sound attenuation screen at patio next to underground.
CARRIED
Note: Meredith Mitchell left at 6:12 pm
7. CORRESPONDENCE – NIL
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Advisory Design Panel will be held on Wednesday, March 17,
2021.
Stephen Heller, Chair
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