HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-01 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfJune 1, 2015
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor N. Read
Councillor C. Bell
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor B. Masse
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor T. Shymkiw
Councillor C. Speirs
City of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
Appointed Staff
K. Swift, Acting Chief Administrative Officer/
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
C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer
S. Wheeler, Director of Community Services
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proposed Maple Ridge Tree Bylaw -Property Rights and Individual Choice
• Cam Gould
Mr. Gould spoke to his opinions of the proposed changes to the tree bylaw.
He suggested the bylaw should be focused on the urban area and not on the
rural areas of Maple Ridge.
1101 2012-048-RZ, 112912438 Street and 11282 243 Street
Staff report dated June 1, 2015 recommending that one year extension be
granted for rezoning application 2012-048-RZ to rezone from RS-3 (One
Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-
1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) to permit single family
lots using the Density Bonus option within the RS-1b zone.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 9, 2015.
1102 2013-041-DVP, 20738 123 Avenue
Staff report dated June 1, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be
authorized to sign and seal 2013-041-DVP to reduce the 123 Avenue road
carriageway, to reduce the 207A Street local road right-of-way, to increase
maximum building height for lots 1-7 and 9-21 (excluding lot 8) and to reduce
lot depths, front yard setbacks and rear yard setbacks.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Lot Depth Variance
• Height Variance
• Setback Variances
• 207 A Street Variance
• 123 Avenue Variance
David Laird -Applicant's Representative
Mr. Laird clarified that driveways to the road are not subject to variances. He
also advised that as many trees as possible will be preserved while
accommodating the bicycle lane.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 9, 2015.
3 . FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) -Nil
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4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREA T/ON SERVICES
1151 Invitation to Host 55+ Games
Staff report dated June 1, 2015 recommending that the City of Maple Ridge
respectfully decline the opportunity to bid on hosting the 55+ BC Games for
2017, 2018 and 2019.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 9, 2015.
1152 Mayor's Homelessness Solutions Task Force -Social Services Delivery
Research Report
Staff report dated June 1, 2015 recommending that staff be authorized to
proceed with the proposed process for the preparation of a Social Services
Delivery Research Report.
RECOMMENDA T/ON
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 9, 2015.
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT -1:04 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FX5!UM -Nil
) --------C. Sp fr-s, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee