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Home My WebLink About2015-06-15 Adopted Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.pdfJune 15, 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 A. Kopystynski, Planner 2 D. Hall, Planner 2 L. Zosiak, Planner 2 C. Nolan, Manager of Accounting J. Bastaja, Director of Corporate Support 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Maple Ridge Tree Bylaw -Allen Lees and Jessie Joy Lees Mr. and Ms. Lees presented their recommendations for changes to the proposed tree protection bylaw. A printed handout will be provided to Council at a later date. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: Committee of the Whole Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 2 of 8 1101 2014-028-RZ, 12080 Edge Street and 22554, 22566 and 22576 121 Avenue, RS-1 to RM-3 Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7154-2015 to reduce the minimum height for proposed buildings on lands designated Medium and High-Rise Apartments in the Town Centre be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7092-2014 to rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RM-3 (High Density Apartment Residential) be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. A. Kopystynski, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Zoning Text Amendment • Sustainability & Amenities • Site Plan • Underground Parking Plan • Elevations • Landscaping Marcela Zunino. Architect -Applicant's Representative The applicant's representative provided further information on design elements of the development. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. Mayor Read, Councillor Bell, Councillor Robson -OPPOSED 1102 2014-054-RZ, 23627 and 23598 Dogwood Avenue, Density Bonus Site Specific Text Amendment Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7152-2015 to designate portions of the development site as Conservation and Forest be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Committee of the Whole Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 3 of 8 Amending Bylaw No. 7103-2014 to rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential} to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) with a site specific text amendment to allow a density bonus consistent with the RS-1c (One Family Urban [Low Density] Residential) zone be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Environment and Development Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Subdivision Plan • Park Area RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. 1103 2015-158-RZ, 23980 Kanaka Way, Commercial Daycare Site Specific Text Amendment Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7155-2015 for a site specific text amendment to allow for a Commercial Daycare on the ground floor of a two storey commercial/ residential building. A. Kopystynski, Planner, gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan • Rendering • Development Proposal Committee of the Whole Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 4 of 8 Lynsey Pashley, Applicant Ms. Pashley provided information on the parking arrangements for this location, their experience at their other locations and information on the number of employees. Donna Howes. Applicant's Traffic Consultant Ms. Hawes provided a chart displaying the drop off and pick up pattern through opening hours of the proposed daycare. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. Note: Councillor Shymkiw left the meeting at 2:21 p.m. as his family owns property in the area. 1104 2012-031-RZ, 11055 Hazelwood Street, RS-3 to M-3 Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6914-2012 to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to M-3 (Business Park) to permit industrial development in a business park format be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. D. Hall, Planner, gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Green Space and Environmental Plan Kevin Hussey, Applicant's Representative Mr. Hussey clarified that road access is not through the residential area. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 5 of 8 Note: Councillor Shymkiw returned to the meeting at 2:20 p.m. 1105 2012-102-RZ, 25638 112 Avenue, First Extension Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that a one year extension be granted for zoning application 2012-102-RZ to rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit future subdivision into 4 RS-2 lots and one RS-3 lot remaining in the Agricultural Land Reserve. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. 1106 2014-032-DVP, 10151248 Street -WITHDRAWN Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2014-032-DVP to reduce the R-1 (Residential District) rear yard setback for lots 99-107. 1107 Robertson Family Cemetery in Whonnock Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that research by undertaken by the Community Heritage Commission on the process and costs involved in establishing the Robertson Family Cemetery as a Place of Interment. L. Zosiak, Planner, gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Subject Map • Community Heritage Commission Resolution • Site History • Site Status and Protection • Community Heritage Commission Recommendation RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 6 of 8 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 2015 Council Expenses Staff report dated June 15, 2015 providing updated Council expenses recorded to the end of May for 2015. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. 1132 Disbursements for the month ended May 31, 2015 Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended May 31, 2015 be received for information. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. 1133 2014 Annual Report and 2014 Statement of Financial Information Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that the 2014 Annual Report be received and that the 2014 Statement of Financial Information be approved. The Annual Report is available for viewing on the City of Maple Ridge website at http://www.mapleridge.ca/163/An n ua I-Report The Manager of Accounting reviewed the staff report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. 1134 Fibre Optic Network -Economic Advisory Committee Follow-up Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that staff be directed to support for the development of the fibre optic network in the City of Maple Ridge. The Director of Corporate Support reviewed the report. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 7 of 8 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Maple Ridge Resilience Initiative Staff report dated June 15, 2015 recommending that the amended Terms of Reference regarding a transition from the Mayor's Homelessness Solutions Task Force to the Maple Ridge Resilience Initiative be approved and that the Mayor's Homelessness Solutions Task Force cease to exist, that staff be directed to review the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program to increase subscription, that staff be directed to review and provided a report on Schedule C of the Business Licencing & Regulation Bylaw and that staff be directed to provide a report on an improved delivery model for security services in the downtown core. RECOMMENDATION That the Terms of Reference attached to the staff report dated June 15, 2015 and titled "Maple Ridge Resilience Initiative" be amended to add the text "That the Housing Action Team will provide recommendations to Council on the provision of housing across the continuum." RECOMMENDA TJON That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 23, 2015. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES 1181 Development Agreements Committee Councillor Robson clarified comments he made at the June 9, 2015 Council Meeting and advised that the comments were not directed at any specific person. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 8 of 8 7. ADJOURNMENT-2:51 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM eirs, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee