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Advisory Design Panel Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2023
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel (ADP) held via Zoom
teleconference on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm.
PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT
Jose Gonzalez, Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA
Sang Kim, Vice Chair Architect AIBC
Jaswinder Gabri Architect AIBC
Lindsey Salter Architect AIBC
Niall McGarvey Landscape Architect BCSLA
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Wendy Cooper Staff Liaison, Planner 2
Arsh Dhillon Committee Clerk
PANEL MEMBERS ABSENT
1.CALL TO ORDER – 4:03 p.m.
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
R/2023-ADP-009
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the April 12, 2023 Advisory Design Panel Regular Meeting be approved
as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2023-ADP-010
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes for the March 22, 2023 Advisory Design Panel meeting be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4.NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS – NIL
5.QUESTION PERIOD – NIL
6.PROJECTS
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6.1. Development Permit No: 2021-128-DP / 20234 Lorne Avenue
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 project. The project team presented the
development plans and answered questions from the Panel.
R/2023-ADP-011
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 the Planning staff forward this on to the Advisory design
Panel for information.
Architectural Comments:
•Suggestion for operable window height to ensure it meets building code height
•Opportunity to give buildings more character, consider Hammond Heritage Guidelines
for the building character
•Ensure minimum width required for double car garage has been met
•Further façade and roofline articulation should be considered for neighborhood
integration
•Consider opening the south-west corner of the garage for daylight infiltration in the
central courtyard
Landscape Comments:
•Suggest introducing pavement accent bands in the courtyard
•Suggest widening access to courtyard between Unit C and Unit B
•Consider introducing barbeque and picnic amenities in the south-west courtyard to
accommodate bigger groups
•Consider providing bike racks
•Consider not using concrete in critical root zone
CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY
6.2. Development Permit No: 2021-389-RZ / 11619, 11631, and 11639 Adair 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 project. The project team presented the
development plans and answered questions from the Panel.
R/2023-ADP-012
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 the Planning staff forward this on to the Advisory design
Panel for information.
Architectural Comments:
•Provide rendering illustrating landscape and architectural
•Consider detailing to mitigate cold strikes at foundation footing and second floor
overhang
•Consider detailing between Unit demising walls and floor slabs to maintain STC rating
of 57, to mitigate potential for noise transfer
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•Consider similar design language between upper flat roof and lower skirt roofs
•Ensure correct roofing membrane is applied to flat roofing areas, ensure adequate
slope is included to drain roof to gutter
•Consider reconfiguring entrances for Unit A and B to ensure visibility from the street
•Consider using uniform colour palette for all buildings, suggest toning down orange
colour
Landscape Comments:
•Suggest extending material treatment from south façade around the building
•Suggest introducing horizontal trim to break the façade material between levels
•Suggest friendlier configuration for front yard fencing along Adair Street. Suggest
deleting fencing in front of car parking, consider providing landscaping fencing with
higher degree of transparency.
•Rain water harvesting for garden use encouraged
•Include rendered colour plans for clarity
•Consider reconfiguring circular paver design for south building driveway
CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY
6.3. Development Permit No: 2021-471-RZ / 22582, 22588, 22596, 22606, and 22610
121 Avenue
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 project. The project team presented the
development plans and answered questions from the Panel.
R/2023-ADP-013
It was moved and seconded
That the application be supported as the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow up.
Architectural Comments:
•Review parking level access to elevator and stairs, building code has requirements
for vestibules between spaces when you are above 3 Storeys in a C occupancy
building
•Review stair width, and dimensions with BC Building Code. Review accessibility
requirements in corridors with BC Building Code.
•Encourage to compare red brick with red wood materials to ensure adequate
contrast
•Consider having higher ceiling for top floor penthouse with opportunity to have
skylights or localized areas with higher ceiling above the roofline
•Consider separating visitors from the residential parking area
•Suggest exploring alternative architectural features to reference adjacent new
developments
•Suggest the brick cladding used on main floor to be increased in height till 2nd floor.
•Glass and metal railing used is good, conveyed their message as used
•Need vestibule at the entrance – explore how it can be incorporated
•Increase visibility of main entrance canopy by raising it taller
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Landscape Comments:
•Suggest access separation between outdoor amenity and public areas
•Suggest introducing additional hierarchy between rooflines and architectural frames
•Consider utilizing wood material in other areas, for example, soffits, balconies, etc.
•Consider more varied amenity offer for outdoor spaces, for example, kids play,
barbeques, overhead canopies, etc.
•Consider use of different material for on-slab planters. Suggest use of brick instead
of wood for
•Review conflict between protected existing tree and proposed location of Hydro PMT
•In the amenity area, there is a planter and seat wall – if you intend that to be a seat
wall provide more space on the ledge
CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY
Note: J. Gabri left the meeting at 7:04 pm.
7.CORRESPONDENCE - NIL
8.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Advisory Design Panel will be held on Wednesday, May 17,
2023.
Jose Gonzalez, Chair
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