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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-20 Adopted Public Hearing Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING September 20, 2011 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on September 20, 2011 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 C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning R. Acharya, Planner II L. Marchand, Acting 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 October 11, 2011. The Mayor then called upon the Planner II to present the following items on the agenda: 1a) RZ/063/10 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6752-2010 LEGAL: LOCATION: FROM: TO: PURPOSE: Lot 10, Section 17, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 12197 11655 Burnett Street Conservation Low-Rise Apartment To adjust the conservation boundary Public Hearing Minutes September 20, 2011 Page 2 of 5 1b) RZ/063/10 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6751-2010 LEGAL: LOCATION: FROM: TO: PURPOSE: Lot 10, Section 17, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 12197 11655 Burnett Street RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) & C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) To permit the future construction of a four-storey apartment building with 21 units. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. The Planner II gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • Subject Map • Project Details • Terms and Conditions There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 2a) RZ/079/10 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6763-2010 LEGAL: LOCATION: FROM: TO: PURPOSE: Lot 9, Section 19, Township 15, New Westminster District, Plan 8097 26610 124 Avenue Suburban Residential Suburban Residential & Conservation To adjust the conservation boundary Public Hearing Minutes September 20, 2011 Page 3 of 5 2b) RZ/079/10 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6764-2010 LEGAL: LOCATION: FROM: TO: PURPOSE: Lot 9, Section 19, Township 15, New Westminster District, Plan 8097 26610 124 Avenue RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) To permit the future subdivision of 13 single family parcels not less than 0.40 hectares each. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence was received with comments from Jeff and Dorothy Zacharias and correspondence opposing the application was received from Dave Rush. The Planner II gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Preliminary Subdivision Plan • Project Details • Terms and Conditions Gladys Hewson Ms. Hewson expressed concern that subdivision of their property will not be possible and queried why notification was only received for the 3rd reading of the bylaw. Ms. Hewson sought clarification of the proposed subdivision and was concerned that access would be unavailable at the back of their property. The Director of Planning advised that the District is required by legislation to notify individuals of the Public Hearing. She suggested that the questions related to her property could be dealt with after the hearing or that a meeting could be arranged with Planning staff. Public Hearing Minutes September 20, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Dorothy Zacharias Ms. Zacharias advised that their property is located where 124th Avenue may be extended. She advised that the proposed area is much larger than they were originally told and provided details about information she received regarding the slant of the road and land designated as park in exchange for their property. The Director of Planning advised that those issues would be dealt with by the Planning staff further along in the process. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 3) 2011-057-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6831-2011 LEGAL: LOCATION: FROM: TO: PURPOSE: Lots 8,9 & 10, all of Section 17, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 22046 11885, 11873 and 11865 Burnett Street RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) To permit the future construction of a four-storey apartment building with 75 units. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing concern with the application was received from H. Reeves, Betty MacKenzie, Robert Mercer and Lloyd Bostwick. The Planner II gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Preliminary Subdivision Plan • Project Details • Terms and Conditions Public Hearing Minutes September 20, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Lorraine Harris Ms. Harris expressed concerns that at present individuals jump the fence as a shortcut and that the completed walkway could take years. She also expressed concerns regarding the concrete wall at the end of their property having to be constructed higher. Ms. Harris sought clarification regarding the hours construction crews could work. The Director of Planning advised that the bylaw allows construction between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. 6 days a week. She also advised that any comments would be registered with the developer and encouraged her to keep an eye on the project. 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 7:32 p.m. Certified Correct C. Marlo, Corporate Officer