HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-18 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfJanuary 18, 2010
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor E. Daykin
Councillor C. Ashlie
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor L. King
Councillor M. Morden
Councillor C. Speirs
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
R. Riach, Acting Corporate Officer
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
L. Zosiak, Planner
R. Acharya, Planner
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Maple Ridge Public Library Update
-Caro O'Kennedy
Ms. O'Kennedy provided a video presentation which highlighted Library
services for 2009. She outlined outcome statistics for the year including the
number of visits to the library, number of books signed out and questions
asked at the front desk of the library. She addressed the challenges facing
the library system in the upcoming year particularly as the result of provincial
funding cuts.
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
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1101 RZ/103/08, 28594 104 Avenue, The Miller Residence
Staff report dated January 11, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge
Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw
No. 6709-2009 and Maple Ridge Heritage Site Maintenance Standards Bylaw
No. 6710-2009 to conserve the heritage site known as the Miller residence
be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Director of Planning advised that this is the first time the process of
applying heritage legislation to a property is being used by the District of
Maple Ridge.
L. Zosiak, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
She advised on the Heritage Revitalization Agreement and on the heritage
character of the Miller Residence and spoke to the new Heritage Site
Maintenance Standards Bylaw.
Stan Pavlov -Applicant Representative
Mr. Pavlov advised that wells and septic fields for the proposed development
have been approved.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 26,
2010.
1102 RZ/085/08, 13260 236 Street, RS-3 and RS-2 to RM-1
Staff report dated January 7, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6703-2009 to permit a 51 unit townhouse development
be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
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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 Plan
• Site Characteristics
Wilson Chang-Architect
The architect provided a display which presented visuals of the proposed
townhouse development, highlighting front fagades, lanes for bicycles and
pedestrian walkways, landscaping and the quality of the buildings. He
advised that more parking than required has been provided for the proposed
development.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 26,
2010.
1103 RZ/022/09, 23300 and 23400 136 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-1b
Staff report dated January 7, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6699-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6700-2009 to permit the subdivision of 21 single family
lots be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
R. Acharya, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
David Laird -Applicant Representative
Mr. Laird provided a map of the overall site and the proposed subdivision
including a collector road and proposed horse trail. He addressed slope
management concerns, storm water management and setbacks from a
stream system on the property.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 26,
2010.
1104 RZ/050/06, Development Procedures Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated January 13, 2010 recommending that Maple Ridge
Development Procedures Amending Bylaw No. 6706-2009 to implement
changes to the development process be given first, second and third readings.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services reviewed the
Development Procedures Amending Bylaw and the staff report.
The Director of Planning addressed the legal aspects of the introduction of the
bylaw.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 26,
2010.
1105 DVP /DP /015/08, 11252 Cottonwood Drive
Staff report dated January 4, 2010 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and seal DVP/015/08 to vary front and interior side
yard setbacks, maximum building height and to allow for retention of an
aboveground utility plant and further that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and seal DP/015/08 to permit 81 townhouse units.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 26,
2010.
1106 SD/081/09, 12191-228 Street
Staff report dated January 7, 2010 recommending that the Mayor and
Corporate Officer execute the Strata Plan for an 11 unit townhouse
development.
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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 January 26,
2010.
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 -3:09 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM -Nil
J. Ouck~Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee