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Home My WebLink About2012-01-23 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfJanuary 23, 2012 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor E. Daykin Councillor C. Ashlie Councillor C. Bell Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor B. Masse Councillor M. Morden District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services C. Carter, Acting General Manager Public Works and Development Services C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Hall, 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 2011-124-RZ, 27908 Dewdney Trunk Road, A-2 to CS-3 Staff report dated January 23, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6890-2011 to facilitate development of an eco lodge tourist accommodation and recreation commercial project be given first reading and that the application provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, D and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879- 1999. Committee of the Whole Minutes January 23, 2012 Page 2 of 6 The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Development Considerations Ken Dueck -Applicant Representative Mr. Dueck provided further information on the proposal. He advised that the theme for the eco lodge will be empathetic to both the property and the neighbourhood. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. 1102 RZ/091/10, 24417 and 24371112 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-1b and R-1 Staff report dated January 23, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6895-2012 to revise conservation areas, Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6898-2012 to permit rezoning to R-1 (Residential District) be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6855-2011 to permit subdivision into 83 residential properties be given second 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 • Proposed Site Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. Committee of the Whole Minutes January 23, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Note: Councillor Morden excused himself from the discussion of Item 1103 as he is the owner of property across the street from the proposed development. 1103 RZ/065/09, 224 Street, 11613 224 Street, 22352 Callaghan Avenue, 11617 224 Street, 22379 116 Avenue, 22350 Callaghan Avenue, 22367 116 Avenue, 22344 Callaghan Avenue, RS-1 and C-3 to CRM Staff report dated January 23, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6791-2011 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6901-2012 to permit construction of a hotel be given second 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 • Site Plan • Elevations Jim Wong -Architect Mr. Wong advised that the application was not at the stage where it has been determined if there will be a liquor primary license though there is a commercial component to the proposal. He also advised that the building will meet accessibility requirements of the BC Building Code. RECOMMENDA TJON That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. Note: Councillor Morden returned to the meeting. Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting. Councillor Hogarth served as Chair. Note: Item 1104 was deferred from the January 10, 2012 Council Meeting Committee of the Whole Minutes January 23, 2012 Page 4 of 6 1104 2011-117-DP, 12005 238B Street 1104.1 Follow up to Questions asked at the January 10, 2012 Council Meeting Staff report dated January 23, 2012 providing further information on application 2011-117-DP. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Detailed Drawings RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. 1104.2 2011-117-DP, 12005 238B Street Staff report dated January 9, 2012 recommending that application 2011- 117-DP to omit structural canopies and fabric awnings from the original building design be denied. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. Phil Cooper -Applicant Representative Mr. Cooper questioned why other projects in the area built prior to and just after this building did not have, and did not require, similar elements. He pointed to the 3' overhang that the building currently has and advised that there are continuing issues at the front of the building with littering and other problems and that the building owners feel that the addition of a canopy and fabric awnings will add to these. Committee of the Whole Minutes January 23, 2012 Page 5 of 6 1105 2011-023-DP, 24133 102 Avenue Staff report dated January 23, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-023-DP to permit construction of a mixed use building. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Preliminary Design Plans RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. 1106 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 14 7 /11, 128 Avenue and 228A Street Staff report dated January 23, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 147/11. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 November 19, 2011 Local Government Election Staff report dated January 23, 2012 providing the results of the Local Government Election held November 19, 2011 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. Committee of the Whole Minutes January 23, 2012 Page 6 of 6 1132 2012 Property Assessment Review Staff report dated January 23, 2011 providing information on the current 2012 Property Assessment information. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 24, 2012. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES-Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:25 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Chris Lovett Mr. Lovett spoke to the BC Hydro Smart Meter Program. He provided material on the issue for distribution to Council. He expressed concern with security, safety, health and privacy issues. He requested that Council raise concerns with the Ministry of Health and that a resolution for a moratorium on the installation of the meters be put forward. Ron McNutt Mr. McNutt expressed concerns with the BC Hydro Smart Meter Program. He was particularly concerned with the method in which the program was brought in, feeling that the process usurped the democratic process. He stated that the meters did not meet required UL or CSA standards and worried at the speed in which the units are being installed. He requested that Council pass a resolution calling for a moratorium on the Smart Meter Program. J. Du~cting ayor Presiding Member of the Committee