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Home My WebLink About2009-10-19 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfOctober 19, 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 M. Morden ABSENT Councillor C. Speirs 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 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/015/09, 13893 and 13887 Silver Valley Road, 13910 232 Street, RS-3 to RS-1 and RS-1b) Staff report dated October 6, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6657-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6658-2009 to permit future subdivision of approximately 33 single family homes be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 2 of 6 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Site Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics David Laird, Damax Consulting -Applicant Representative Mr. Laird provided a presentation of the concept plan for the proposed development. He requested clarification on a District policy pertaining to the demolition of buildings on vacant properties awaiting development. He also asked for clarification on the future of a road right of way on the property. Mr. Laird addressed questions pertaining to the slope of some areas of the property. Staff advised that clarification of the concerns put forward by the applicant will be provided at the October 27, 2009 Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. 1102 RZ/026/07, 23616 132 Avenue, RS-2 to RM-1 and R-1 Staff report dated October 8, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6694-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6695-2009 to permit development of 12 townhouses and one single family lot be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 3 of 6 Don Schmidt, Project Manager -Applicant Representative Mr. Schmidt provided a history of the development project and spoke to the design of the subdivision. He addressed concerns regarding traffic in the area and highlighted the environmental work done on the site. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. 1103 RZ/104/06, 10578 245B Street and 10601 Jackson Road, RS-2 to RS-1b Staff report dated October 13, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6697-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6698-2009 to permit a subdivision of approximately 18 single family lots be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Development Information Meeting • Preliminary Design Plans • Park Dedication Plan Fred Pascal, Sacre-Davey Engineering-Applicant Representative Mr. Pascal highlighted the new road connection being put through, a dedicated park area and the biofiltration system planned for the development. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. 1104 VP/110/08, 13719, 13751 and 13819 232 Street Staff report dated October 7, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal VP/110/08 to vary RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) setback requirements. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 4 of 6 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Requested Variances • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Plan with variances highlighted David Laird, Damax Consulting -Applicant Representative Mr. Laird provided clarification on the variance to the backyard setback. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. 1105 DP/009/09, 13719, 13751 and 13819 232 Street Staff report dated October 6, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/009/09 to permit construction of 145 townhouses under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics Ingrid Milne, Development Manager -Applicant Representative Ms. Milne gave a PowerPoint presentation providing details of the proposed development. She outlined the layout of the proposed complex and reviewed the landscaping proposed for the development. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 5 of 6 1106 RZ/095/06, 12636 228 Street, First Extension Staff report dated October 8, 2009 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/095/06 to a five lot subdivision under the RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) zone. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Development Information Meeting • Preliminary Design Plans • Park Dedication Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. 1107 Albion Dyking District and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking District Staff report dated October 4, 2009 recommending that a letter be sent to the Ministry of Community Services requesting a mutually agreeable program to address funding for the Dyking Districts. The Manager of Corporate and Development Engineering reviewed the report. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the Provincial Government has the authority to delegate control of the dyking system to the District. Council referred discussion of a resolution requesting that the Provincial Government alter legislation to give the District access to properties bordering dykes to a future Council Workshop meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 6 of 6 1108 Light Pollution Abatement Staff report dated October 9, 2009 recommending the continuation of the conversion to flat cut-off lenses for municipally installed lighting fixtures and consideration of the inclusion of light pollution control standards in signage and servicing bylaws. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. 1109 The Royal Canadian Legion -Remembrance Day Parade Staff report dated October 5, 2009 providing information regarding the request received from the Royal Canadian Legion -Maple Ridge Branch #88 to use municipal streets for a parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, 2009. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) -Nil 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:34 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM -Nil C. Ashlie, Acting M yor Presiding Member o t e Committee