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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-17 Adopted Public Hearing Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING March 17, 2009 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on March 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. 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 Appointed Staff M. Murray, Acting Chief Administrative Officer C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services J. Pickering, Acting General Manager, Public Works and Development Services C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Mayor Daykin called the meeting to order. The Manager of Legislative Services explained the procedure and rules of order of the Public Hearing. She advised that in accordance with the Local Government Act, once a Public Hearing item is closed, no further input into that item can be received by the Municipal Council until bylaws are either adopted or defeated. The bylaws will be considered further at the next Council Meeting on March 24, 2009. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on any of the agenda items. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: 1a) RZ/021/04 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6638-2008 Legal: Location: Purpose: From: To: Lot 7, District Lot 250, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 12376 20870 Lougheed Highway To amend Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan Urban Residential Commercial Public Hearing Minutes March 17, 2009 Page 2 of 4 1b) RZ/021/04 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6639-2008 Legal: Location: From: To: Purpose: Lot 7, District Lot 250, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 12376 20870 Lougheed Highway RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) CS-1 (Service Commercial) To permit mobile equipment storage and improve internal circulation for the existing equipment rental business. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Submitted Information There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 2) RZ/081/06 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6489-2007 Legal: Location: From: To: Purpose: Lot 8, North East 1/4, Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 2637 NE¼ of 236 Street approximately at 134th Avenue RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) To permit the future subdivision of 8 single family lots. Publi c Hearing Minutes March 17, 2009 Page 3 of 4 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Submitted Information Bill Archibald Mr. Archibald outlined trails in the area of the proposed subdivision. He indicated that a trail running through the proposed subdivision was very popular and used by local residents and expressed concern that any future lots will close that trail. He felt it important that the trail be kept open and in a natural state. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that the trail indicated by Mr. Archibald is an informal trail and runs through an area which has not been brought forward for subdivision. He also advised that any future subdivision application in the indicated area will be brought before Council. Peter Tam Mr. Tam spoke to the Silver Valley Area Plan and felt that the proposed development did not adhere to the Silver Valley Plan in terms of eco-clustering. He asked about the relationship of the development of the park to the rezoning application. He requested that consideration be given to a trail through the development to keep the existing trail system intact. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided an explanation on the timing of the development of the park. Dave Smith Mr. Smith reminded Council of the significance of the Silver Valley area. He hoped that trail networks in the area will be accommodated, particularly those providing access to the Golden Ears Park. Mr. Smith spoke to the storm water management systems, ground water recharge systems and trail systems in the area and hoped that the concepts put forward in the Silver Valley Area Plan will be adhered to. He felt it important the positive partnerships be formed between involved parties to protect the wildlife in the area. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. Public Hearing Minutes March 17, 2009 Page 4 of 4 3) RZ/002/09 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6646-2009 Legal: Location: From: To: Purpose: Parcel "A" (Reference Plan 4600) South East Quarter Section 6, Township 42, Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan 66815, New Westminster District 22351144 Avenue A-2 (Upland Agricultural) P-3 (Children's Institutional) To permit the expansion of an existing ranch (agri-tourism facility). The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Concept Plan approved by the Agricultural Land Commission • Site Plan • Submitted Information Ron Le Boutillier Mr. Le Boutillier explained that the buildings on Timberline Ranch bordered his property and expressed concern over the increase in noise coming from Timberline Ranch as the ranch grows larger. He asked that Timberline consider relocating buildings onto different areas of their property to help alleviate the impact of noise on his property. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters contained herein a chance to be heard, the Mayor termin ted the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer