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PUBLIC HEARING
November 21, 2017
The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 11995 Haney
Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on November 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor N. Read
Councillor C. Bell
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor T. Shymkiw
Councillor C. Speirs
ABSENT
Councillor B. Masse
Appointed Staff
P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer
K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation &
Culture
F. Quinn, General Manager of Public Works and
Development
L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
D. Hall, Planner 2
D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer
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 November 28, 2017.
The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to
present the following items on the agenda:
1) 2017-291-RZ, 24093 and 24137 104 Avenue and PID 009-437-061
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7369-2017
To amend Schedule "A", Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan , Schedule 1: Albion Area Plan
from Medium Density Residential and Institutional to Institutional and Conservation
To amend Schedule "C" of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation.
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7364-2017
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban
Residential) to P-1 (Park and School} to facilitate the co-location and joint
development of a new Albion Elementary School and Albion Community Centre
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence was received from HUB
Cycling stating preference for bicycle lanes on both sides of the road.
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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
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Pian
• Exterior Elevations
• Terms and Conditions
The Mayor called for speakers three times.
There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
2) 2015-347-RZ, 20621123 Avenue
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7383-2017
To amend Schedule"B" of the Official Community Plan from Urban Residential to
Conservation and to amend Schedule "C" of the Official Community Plan to add to
Conservation.
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7193-2015
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban
(Medium Density) Residential) to permit a future subdivision of approximately 10 lots
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing concerns with
the application was received from Steve Robinson on behalf of the Board at Burnett
Fellowship.
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 Plan Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Site Plan
• Terms and Conditions
Councillor Shymkiw requested that staff provide clarification on access to the church
property
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The Manager of Development and Environmental Services explained access to the church
property and the proposed development.
The Municipal Engineer clarified management of access pertaining to new developments
and advised that follow up with the applicant can be done to further explore moving an
access.
The Mayor called for speakers for the first time.
Barry Waterman -Treasurer and Elder at Burnett Fellowship Church
Mr. Waterman stated that Burnett Fellowship does not oppose the application however he
indicated concern with the increase in the volume of traffic resulting from the proposed
development which will add to the large amount of traffic coming and going through Burnett
Fellowship parking area multiple times per week. He wished to stress the fact that there is
a lot of traffic coming and going from the church property already.
Ken Galpin
Mr. Galpin expressed concern with the current traffic on 123 Street. He commented on the
opening of 107A Street within the same block and on the issues within the block. Mr. Galpin
requested that Council request a traffic impact study for the proposed development.
The Mayor called for speakers for a second time.
Steve Robinson
Mr. Robinson advised that he was part of a leadership team when Burnett Fellowship went
through the rezoning process originally. He commented that the church made a contribution
to the existing road to allow the property next door to be subdivided. He reiterated that the
church is not against the proposed development. He expressed that the main issue is with
the width of the proposed road as being too narrow and therefore not allowing parking for
access to the church. He also expressed concern with grades and the removal of a
dedicated tax to upkeep existing plantings.
The Mayor called for speakers for a third time.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
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3) 2016-336-RZ, 11300 and 11250 240 Street
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7396-2017
To amend Schedule "A", Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area Plan
from Medium Density Residential to Conservation and to amend Schedule "C" of the
Official Community Plan to add to Conservation
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7287-2016
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
and R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit the future subdivision of 5 lots and the
future construction of a 54 unit townhouse development
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence was received from Greg
Menzies expressing concern with traffic, speeding, dangerous driving and noise.
The Planner gave a power point presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Site Plan
• Streetsca pes
• Landscape Plan
• Terms and Conditions
The Mayor called for speakers three times.
There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
4) 2016-191-RZ, 11939 240 Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7257-2016
To rezone from CS-1 (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit
construction of a multi-tenant commercial development
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence supporting the application
was received from Ron and Nadine Herman, Barj Dhahan from Sanders Group, Francis
Turner, Sydney Keay, Wayne Lyle, Jim Pritchard and Susan Langas Hall. Mr. Pritchard
provided comments with concerns over the pedestrian access way. Correspondence was
also received from Robert Homsey requesting a berm and sound abatement, that garbage
and recycling be taken away from the residential boundaries and that the overhead lighting
not face the houses.
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The Planner gave a power point presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Plan Context
• Official Community Plan Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Site Plan
• Front Elevations
• Landscape Plan
• Terms and Conditions
The Mayor called for speakers a first time.
Jim Pritchard
Mr. Pritchard is not opposed to the project as a whole. He would like the pedestrian access
on the south side of the property eliminated citing that it is not necessary as the property
can be accessed from Dewdney Trunk Road . He expressed concern with late night traffic
and the use of the laneway for possible overflow parking for person who may use that
access to get to the shopping centre.
The Mayor called for speakers a second and 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 7:35 p.m.
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct