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PUBLIC HEARING
May 17, 2016
The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 11995 Haney
Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on May 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor N. Read
Councillor C. Bell
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor B. Masse
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor T. Shymkiw
Councillor C. Speirs
Appointed Staff
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works & Development
Services
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
C. Goddard, Manager of Developm ent and Environmental
Services
Mayor Read 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 May 24, 2016.
The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to
present the following items on the agenda:
1) 2016-059-RZ
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No . 7234-2016
Legal:
Location:
Purpose:
Lot 1, District Lot 398, New Westminster District, Plan BCP35451
Unit 104, 11952 224 Street
Site specific text amendment to the C-3 (Town Centre Commercial)
zone for manufacturing in order to allow a craft brewery/lounge at:
Unit 104, 11952 224 Street
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence in support of the
application was received from Laurie Darcus.
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The Manager of Development and Environmental Se rvi ces gave a power point presentation
providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics ' ' • Development Proposal
Jeremy Noonan. President. CAMRA BC
Mr. Noonan spoke in support of the application citing the benefits of locating a craft brewery
in the town centre.
Karl Lundgren
Mr. Lundgren expressed his support for the application and for the owners of the business.
There being no further comment, the Mayor decla red this item dealt with.
2) 2015-283-RZ
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7177-2015
Legal:
Location:
Purpose
Lot 2, District Lot 5326, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan
41830
14160 256 Street
Site specific text amendment to the M-2 (General Industrial) zone to
permit the cleaning of low haza rd (under 50 parts per million of PCB)
transformers; storage and minor processing of hydrocarbons at
14160 256 Street
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing concern with
the application was received from Malcolm and Judith Jones and additional information was
provided by the applicant, Joel Allman.
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
• Public Hearing Minutes
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<» Development Proposal
o Risk Assessment Report
Byron Day, President. Aevitas
Mr. Day gave a power point presentation providing information on Aevitas, the products they
will be storing at the site, their plans for accommodating the bulk storage, how the products
are transported, and safety measures.
Harald Mischke
Mr. Mischke spoke of the potential for wildfires at the end of 256 Street and of his concerns
with the location of this facility close to businesses with flammable wood products. He also
noted that the road is a cul-de-sac which could present difficulties with the transportation of
Aevitas' products.
Steven Ramsay
Mr. Ramsay addressed transportation risks associated with the products that will be
handled by Aevitas and with the existing infrastructure in this location.
Dr.Liisa Cormode
Dr. Cormode asked if there are areas designated within Maple Ridge as an M5 zone in which
such a facility may be located. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services
advised on M-5 zoning. Dr. Cormode expressed concern that the type of business being
proposed is typically found within M-5 zoning and that at present there is no M-5 zoning in
Maple Ridge. She asked whether the City is actively looking for land to designate to M-5
zoning.
The Director of Planning provided an explanation of the zoning in the Official Community
Plan that is being proposed for this application.
Dr. Cormode suggested this business might hinder the ability to attract other businesses to
the 256th Street industrial area, spoke to the fire hazards of that area and asked if this type
of business is consistent with the branding of Maple Ridge.
Harald Mischke
Mr. Mischke felt that weather conditions also contribute to making this the wrong location
for this business
Byron Day, President. Aevitas
Mr. Day addressed comments made respecting safety, transportation and fire hazards. He
indicated that only in the Province of BC are these products considered hazardous. He
explained the processing that will occur on the site.
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Bill Johnson
Mr. Johnson asked if Aevitas will be required to post a bo nd in the event of industrial
accidents. The Manager of Development and Environm ent advised that the business would
be subject to Provincial regulations.
Audrey Wagner
Ms. Wagner identified herself as one of the co-authors of the report done by Golder
Associates for this application. She explained the assessment tool used and advised that
the scope of the assessment did not include materials transported to or from the fa ci lity
rather than it was related to the siting of the facility. She advised that a list of materials to
be handled on the site was provided and that screening done was specific to transformer
oils such as gasoline rather than non-hazardous transformer oils.
Steven Ramsay
Mr. Ramsay commented further on the transportation risks associated with the site and
commented on the environmental risks that would also be present.
Judy Jones
Ms. Jones expressed concern with the changing nature of the area. She asked Cou nci l to
look closely at this application.
Byron Day
Mr. Day explained the process undertaken to purchase the property. He commented on
stormwater management at the site and provided details of a leak that occurred several
years ago in Saskatchewan. He also provided an overview of the Provincial requirements.
Harald Mischke
Mr. Mischke questioned the size of the spill referenced by Mr. Day. He commented further
on the fire risks and potential contamination of the streams and properties in the area. The
site is not appropriate for this intended purpose.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared th is 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
8:06 p.m.
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N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer