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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-14 Adopted Public Hearing Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING December 14, 2010 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on December 14, 2010 at 6:00 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 J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning 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 and advised that the bylaws will be considered further at the next Council Meeting on December 14, 2010. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: 1a) RZ/021/10 and Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6768-2010 Legal: Lot 4, District Lot 407, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 25341 Location: 9990 240 Street Purpose: To amend Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan From: Medium Density Residential and Conservation To : Medium Density Residential and Conservation To amend Schedule "C" of the Official Community Plan to remove from Conservation. Public Hearing Minutes December 14, 2010 Page 2 of 3 1b) RZ/021/10 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6735-2010 Legal: Location: From: To: Purpose: Lot 4, District Lot 407, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 25341 9990 240 Street RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) & CS-1 (Service Commercial) RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) To permit a 16 unit townhouse development. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing concern with the application was received from Wilfred and Aline McIntyre 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 Characteristics • Site Plan • Project Details • Terms and Conditions Wilfred Mel ntyre Mr. McIntyre is opposed to the development. He expressed concern that the development of an additional 16 townhouses will further impact the existing traffic problems in the area, including the number of vehicles parked along the neighbourhood streets. He cited growing congestion, particularly when Albion School is in session, as a concern and a safety issue and felt that there are there are not enough playgrounds in the area to deal with the increased development. Mr. McIntyre also expressed concern that the value of the existing homes will be negatively affected by the development of townhouses. Leonard Dawe Mr. Dawe spoke in opposition to the application. He expressed concern over the impact of further development on traffic safety in the area citing the traffic and congestion around the neighbourhood school as an existing issue. Mr. Dawe also expressed concern that the proposed development will double the existing population in the block and that there is no Public Hearing Minutes December 14, 2010 Page 3 of 3 infrastructure such as sidewalks and crosswalks in place to deal with the increase. He asked that it be mandated that residents from the proposed subdivision not park on neighbourhood streets as it will affect the safety of the area. 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 terminated the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer