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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-29 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfSeptember 29, 2008 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor G. Robson Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs Councillor K. Stewart ABSENT Councillor A. Hogarth District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services L. Zosiak, Planner R. Acharya, Planner C. Carter, Manager of Community Planning 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 RZ/010/08, 13778 Silver Valley Road, RS-3 to RS-1 and RS-1b Staff report dated September 10, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6611-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6612-2008 to permit a 15 lot subdivision be given first reading and forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 29, 2008 Page 2 of 7 The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • 0CP Context • Site Characteristics • Subdivision Plan David Laird -Applicant Engineer Mr. Laird provided clarification of the function of the stormwater detention system and the biofiltration ponds on the site. He also provided an explanation of the traffic calming systems being put into place for this development. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. 1102 RZ/002/08, 11580 223 Street, M-2, RS-1 to CRM Staff report dated September 18, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6617-2008 to permit an apartment building be given first reading and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • 0CP Context • Site Characteristics The Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided an explanation of the status of the smaller parcels of land around the proposed development. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 29, 2008 Page 3 of 7 1103 RZ/102/03, 25183 108 Avenue and 2527 4 Bosonworth Avenue, First Extension Staff report dated September 22, 2008 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/102/03 to permit a single family strata subdivision under the RG-2 (Suburban Residential Strata) zone. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. 1104 VP/069/08, 25176112 Avenue, 25183 108 Avenue, 25274 Bosonworth Avenue Staff report dated September 15, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal VP/069/08 to reduce setbacks for the existing house at 25183 108 Avenue and to vary road standards. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services clarified that the variance was a new item which was identified through the subdivision approval process. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. 1105 CP/036/07, Town Centre Area Plan Staff report dated September 22, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6610-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6616-2008 to allow the implementation of the Town Centre Area Plan be given first reading and forwarded to Public Hearing and that Off-Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 6609-2008 be given first, second and third readings. L. Zosiak, Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the town centre area plan planning process. Committee of the Whol e Minutes September 29, 2008 Page 4 of 7 The Manager of Community Planning addressed concerns relating to properties located on Selkirk Street. She also addressed concerns relating to types of zoning and land designations. The Director of Planning spoke to concerns of residents in the 221 Street area pertaining to zoning and designations. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. 1106 CP/046/07, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6591-2008 and Accompanying Bylaw Amendments, Detached Garden Suites Staff report dated September 22, 2008 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6591-2008 to regulate detached garden suites be given first reading and forwarded to Public Hearing, that Off-Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 6593-2008, Sewer Rate Amending Bylaw No. 6594-2008, Water Rate Amending Bylaw No. 6595-2008, Ticket Information System Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 6596-2008 and Recycling Charges Amending Bylaw No. 6598-2008 be given first, second and third readings and further, that the Detached Garden Suite Policy be adopted subject to final reading of all the bylaw amendments. R. Achayra, Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation which highlighted the proposed regulations for detached garden suites and outlined the process followed. The Manager of Community Planning advised that height proposed for detached garden suites is consistent with the height in existing zones. She advised that a covenant will be placed on a property to notify any future owners of the requirement that the owner must reside on the property in order to allow a detached garden suite. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 29, 2008 Page 5 of 7 1107 Award of Contract, Academy Park Sanitary Sewer System Local Area Service Staff report dated September 16, 2008 recommending that Contract E04-010-058 be awarded to Directional Mining and Drilling and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. 1108 2007 Translink MRN Minor Capital Program Agreements Staff report dated September 15, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute the attached Major Road Network Minor Capital Program Agreements No. 0717-1101 and No. 0717-1102. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. 1109 2008 Translink MRN Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program Agreement Staff report dated September 15, 2008 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and execute the attached Major Road Network Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agreement No. 2008-11. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 29, 2008 Page 6 of 7 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2008 Staff report dated August 31, 2008 recommending that disbursements for August 2008 be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Policy on Requests for Use of Municipal Land for Social Housing Staff report dated September 22, 2008 recommending adoption of the attached policy dealing with requests for use of surplus municipal land for social housing. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2008. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 1171 6. OTHER ISSUES 1181 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:30 pm Committee of the Whole Minutes September 29, 2008 Page 7 of 7 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Maryanne Walker Ms. Walker indicated that her property has been designated as future park in the proposed downtown area plan and expressed concern that this designation will reduce the value of her property. The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised that should the municipality wish to purchase a property, the price will be determined based on the highest and best use, which would put it on par with the surrounding properties. The Director of Planning explained zoning and designation. She reiterated that properties designated as park would be bought for best use value, taking into account the values of neighbouring properties. Rod McKay Mr. McKay expressed concern with the potential changes to his property zoning and designation due to the new downtown area plan. He asked for better communication with residents in explaining the next steps in the process. C. Speirs, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee