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Home My WebLink About2009-02-16 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfFebruary 16, 2009 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor E. Daykin Councillor C. Ashlie Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs ABSENT Councillor M. Morden 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 R. Acharya, Planner D. Hall, Planner R. Stott, Environmental Planner 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/021/04, 20870 Lougheed Highway, RS-1 to CS-1 Staff report dated February 2, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6638-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6639-2008 to permit mobile equipment storage and improve existing circulation for the existing equipment rental business be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 16, 2009 Page 2 of 5 R. Acharya, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan RECOMMENDA T/ON That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, 2009. 1102 RZ/081/06, 236 Street and 134 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-1b Staff report dated February 2, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6489-2007 to permit a subdivision of 8 single family lots be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan • Land Exchange Plan The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services advised that the neighbourhood will be engaged in discussions pertaining to the proposed area park. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, 2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 16, 2009 Page 3 of 5 1103 RZ/002/09, 22351114 Avenue, Timberline Ranch, A-2 to P-3 Staff report dated February 9, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6646-2009 to permit the expansion of an existing ranch (agri-tourism facility) be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. D. Hall, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Concept Plan Approved by the Agricultural Land Commission RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, 2009. 1104 DVP/007 /08, Legal Subdivision of the South East Quarter Section 25, Township 12, NWD; 26015 128 Avenue and Legal Subdivision 8, Section 25, Township 12, NWD Staff report dated February 2, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/007 /08 to exempt the applicant from developing a road right-of-way east of a proposed 51 industrial lot subdivision. The applicant advised that the equestrian trail located on the property will be maintained. The Director of Planning clarified that the right-of-way is not for vehicles but is and will be used as an equestrian trail. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, 2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 16, 2009 Page 4 of 5 1105 SP/089/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13780 224 Street Staff report dated February 6, 2009 recommending that the application for a fill permit for the property at 13780 224 Street be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission and that the Agricultural Land Commission consult with the Alouette Valley Farm and Homeowners Association. The Director of Planning advised that the District is obligated to submit applications for soil deposit permits on land in the Agricultural Land Reserve to the Agricultural Land Commission. The Environmental Planner advised that the District has to forward applications to the Agricultural Land Commission within 60 days of the date received. He noted that professionals hired by property owners are required to consider surrounding sites. The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised that even if the Agricultural Land Commission approved an application for soil deposit, the District will require property owners to address impacts on neighbouring properties before approving an application. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, 2009. 1106 SP/092/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 25292 130 Avenue Staff report dated February 6, 2009 recommending that the application for a fill permit for the property located at 25292 130 Avenue be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. The Environmental Planner advised that professionals retained by property owners to investigate impacts of soil deposits are required to provide District staff with detailed assessments. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, 2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 16, 2009 Page 5 of 5 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Inspection of Municipal Works Staff report dated February 9, 2009 providing recommendations for inspection of municipal works as requested by the Municipal Insurance Association. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, 2009. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -11:42 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Graham Mowatt Mr. Mowatt provided on update on the status of the Albion Ferry. He asked that Council provide a letter to the Provincial Government indicating support of the continuation of operation of the ferry. Councillor Hogarth advised that at Council Workshop, Council unanimously supported writing a letter in support of the ferry service to the Provincial Government.