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HomeMy WebLinkAboutADP 2023-10-18 minutes.pdf City of Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel Meeting Minutes October 18, 2023 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel (ADP) held via Zoom teleconference on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 4:00 pm. PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT Jose Gonzalez, Chair Landscape Architect BCSLA Sang Kim, Vice Chair Architect AIBC Jaswinder Gabri Architect AIBC Niall McGarvey Landscape Architect BCSLA STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Wendy Cooper Staff Liaison, Planner 2 Carolyn Mushata Corporate Officer PANEL MEMBERS ABSENT Lindsey Salter 1. CALL TO ORDER – 4:05 pm 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA R/2023-ADP-039 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the October 18, 2023 Advisory Design Panel Regular Meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – R/2023-ADP-040 It was moved and seconded That the minutes for the September 18, 2023 and the September 20, 2023 Advisory Design Panel Regular Meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS – NIL 5. QUESTION PERIOD – NIL 6. FOR INFORMATION – NIL 7. PROJECTS 7.1. Development Permit No: 2019-337-DP / 11822 Owen 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. Advisory Design Panel Minutes October 18, 2023 Page 2 of 5 R/2023-ADP-041 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. CITY REQUESTED COMMENTS FROM ADP Please comment on the overall form and character of this development and identify issues that the applicant should be aware of. Architectural Comments: • The building has architectural character but there seems to be a focus on the street- facing side of the building and courtyard; improvement recommended at the rear of development such as a pathway that would tie the development together. • The rear units need some sort of wayfinding that indicates there are additional units. • The private amenity area on the east end is compromised and should be wider • There should be a dedicated sidewalk from the parking area at the rear of the site. • The flat roofs are a diversion from the continuity of the buildings. • All columns should be more substantial. • The Hammond neighbourhood has a certain style, and the design should reflect that. • There is a nice transition between the commercial design features to the north and the residential area to the south. • The passages on either side of the courtyard are partially under the west overhang and it does not appear symmetrical; consider positioning the courtyard between the two buildings to achieve a more balanced distribution of patio sizes. • Replication of the gable feature near the outdoor kitchen would benefit other areas of the development. • A different pavement treatment could be considered on the extension of the courtyard. • Consider a 1- or 1.5-meter sidewalk in pavers of a different colour to make the courtyard pedestrian friendly. Landscape Comments: • Consider accommodating the use of collected rainwater for watering garden plots or landscaping. • Consider providing a standing height and/or wheelchair accessible garden plot. • Remove plantings under the covered areas as it is not believed they will thrive in this location • Suggest implementing a differentiated pavement apron along the south side of the buildings to facilitate safe pedestrian movement. Achieving this can be as simple as using pavers with varying colors. • Recommend extending the courtyard’s pavement treatment across the driveway which can be dual purpose to slow down vehicle traffic and improve the visual appeal and usability of the laneway. • Consider replicating the gable shapes in the design of the outdoor kitchen canopy, similar to what is found at the playground area. Explore the incorporation of intermediate arcs to frame the community long table and contemplate the use of overhead catenary lighting. CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY Advisory Design Panel Minutes October 18, 2023 Page 3 of 5 7.2. Development Permit No: 2021-556-DP / 22020 119 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-042 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. CITY REQUESTED COMMENTS FROM ADP The Planning Department requests that the Advisory Design Panel provide comments on the development proposal. Mr. Sang declined to comment on the application as the design was not prepared by an architect. Architectural Comments: • The three units should have distinct characteristics; consider incorporating colour or material accents. • The front entries should be more prominent to the street indicating it is a triplex. • The design and style are sensitive and appropriate for the surrounding neighborhood. Landscape Comments: • Landscaping should be introduced along the rear lane. • It is believed there is too much grass incorporated into the design and the applicant should consider larger planting beds and/or raised gardening plots. CARRIED 7.3. Development Permit No: 2019-013-DP/ 24156 104 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-043 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. CITY REQUESTED COMMENTS FROM ADP Please comment on the overall form and character of this development and identify issues that the applicant should be aware of. Architectural Comments: • The entryway is not ideal, however, the form and character work with the neighbourhood Advisory Design Panel Minutes October 18, 2023 Page 4 of 5 • Capitalize on the successful use of stone veneer material; consider making a more striking architectural statement with the veneer columns, possibly by extending them higher to resemble chimneys. • It is not believed that the parking provided under the carports meets the zoning requirements. • Consider extending the use of the same material on blocks A, C and E facing the street, • Encourage use of other strategies to break up the linear appearance of the development. • Consider adding trees on both sides of the driveway. • Accent bands of permeable pavers used to break up the linear characteristic of the driveway would be beneficial • Consider moving the amenity space slightly to make it more usable and include an outdoor/community kitchen. • Suggest drainage will likely be challenging on this site; have an engineer review any areas that are within the floodplain. Landscape Comments: • Suggest softening the appearance of large exposed concrete retaining walls through the use of draping plant material or alternative materials like block or stone cladding. • While appreciating the design effort for the outdoor amenity space at the southeast corner of the site, encourage exploring opportunities for larger, more versatile spaces that can accommodate gatherings of various sizes and consider expanding the amenity space to the north to include the end of the hammerhead driveway. • Suggest replacing the seat alcoves along the lane between buildings with planting beds, allowing for the introduction of larger trees and plantings. • Recommend incorporating paver treatment at selected locations along the driveway. • Pay special attention to areas within or near the floodplain, it is crucial to address these concerns comprehensively to ensure safety and resiliency of the development. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.4. Development Permit No: 2023-264-DP / 24070 128 Avenue and 24195 Fern Crescent 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-044 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. CITY REQUESTED COMMENTS FROM ADP Please comment on the overall form and character of this development and identify issues that the applicant should be aware of. Advisory Design Panel Minutes October 18, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Architectural Comments: • Lot 7 visitor parking appears to be encroaching into the unit. • Consider providing a focal element within the development as there is currently nowhere for the eye to rest. • The buildings are very similar, consider varying the colour and/or material. • Provide a privacy buffer between the public sidewalk and the development. • There is no connection between the park and Fern Crescent; consider splitting the meandering path between the two roads. • Suggest aligning window bays more centrally within the various architectural massing volumes as they appear slightly off-center. • The square ventilation louvre takes away from the design of the façade; consider a different shape and move it higher. • Reversing out of visitor parking seems difficult without a hammerhead and the lane is too long to reverse out. • There is a missed opportunity to provide a better interface with the park. • Consider a walkway around the parking stall between blocks 5 and 6. Landscape Comments: • Consider introducing permeable pavement areas in other sections of the driveways, similar to what has been proposed at the main entrance. • Suggest providing adequate maneuvering space for visitor parking stalls at the hammerheads to enhance accessibility and convenience. • Consider relocating the Visitor 2 stall to ensure a continuous walkway. • Recommend increasing the setback towards the park to create a softer interface and provide for relocation of some outdoor amenities to this prime location. • Suggest relocating amenity areas along Fern Crescent toward the interior of the site; the current location if exposed and may benefit from a more sheltered location. CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY 8. CORRESPONDENCE - NIL 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm The next regular meeting of the Advisory Design Panel will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Jose Gonzalez, Chair /cm