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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-19 Adopted Public Hearing Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING September 19, 2017 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on September 19, 2017 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 P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Hall, Planner 2 A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary 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 September 19, 2017. The Mayor then called upon the Planner to present the following items on the agenda: 1) 2016-320-RZ 11295 and 11307 Maple Crescent Lot 1 District Lots 278 and 279 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60497; Lot 573, District Lot 279, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan 114; Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7356-2017 Schedule "A" of the Official Community Plan shall be amended as follows: Chapter 10, Area Planning, Section 10.5 HAMMOND AREA PLAN is amended as follows: APPENDIX A-ZONING MATRIX, Section 2. Zoning Matrix: Hammond Area Plan Land Use Designation, Infill General Employment, is amended by adding the following into the Zones Column: M-3 (Business Park) zone is only permitted for the properties located at Lot 573 District Lot 279 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 114 and Lot 1 District Lots 278 and 279 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 60497. Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 727 4-2016 To rezone from C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) to M-3 (Business Park) the current application is to permit the future construction of a Mini-Warehouse. Public Hearing Minutes September 19, 2017 Page 2 of 3 D. Hall, Planner gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Hammond Ara Plan Context • Neighbourhood Plan Context • Official Community Plan Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Site Plan • Elevations/Exterior Finishes • Landscape Plan • Terms and Conditions The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing concern with the application was received from Jeff Chenatte, Rory Dafoe, Marcus and Natalina Sabathil, Jan and Ian McDonald and Diane Saunders and that correspondence in favour of the application was received from David Lane, The Mayor called for speakers a first time. Eric Phillips Mr. Phillips is not in favour of the application. He expressed concern that the public meetings were not adequate. He stated that the proposed development does not fit into the area as it does not have a heritage design which was to be part of the Hammond Plan. He also expressed concern with the impact of traffic and felt that the proposal will not create employment in the community. Genevieve Schmidt Ms. Schmidt is opposed to the proposed project in that there will be very few economic benefits, residents will be negatively impacted and the building is an eye sore. She expressed concern with the impact on traffic and on the safety of children walking in the area. Ms. Schmidt feels that the application does not fit with the heritage aspect of Hammond. Marcus Sabathil Mr. Sabathil advised that he has a petition opposing the development and rezoning. He spoke in opposition to the application. He stated that the proposed development does not fit with the character of the Hammond neighbourhood due to the design, size and scale of the building. Mr. Sabathil is not against business however he feels incoming businesses should be appropriate for the area and incorporate a heritage aspect. Mr. Sabathil expressed concern with the consultation process held by the applicant. Public Hearing Minutes September 19, 2017 Page 3 of 3 Leanne Koehn Ms. Koehn stated that she had taken part in the Hammond Area Plan process which she felt identified the Hammond area as one of the last remaining heritage areas in Maple Ridge. She spoke in opposition to the application as she feels it is a step in the wrong direction in that it does not fit with the heritage style of the neighbourhood. Ms. Koehn expressed concern with the public engagement process held by the applicant. Susanne Jorgensen Ms. Jorgensen spoke in opposition to the application. She would like the Hammond area to maintain its heritage character. She feels that the area is family oriented and that residents would like to see it remain the way it is. The Mayor called for speakers a second time. The Mayor called for speakers a third time. 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 adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. K~.M N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct L.