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January 17. 2005
1 :00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Qfjicials
Mayor K. Morse
Councillor E. Daykin
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor J. Harris
Councillor F. Isaac
Councillor C. Speirs
ABSENT
Councillor C. Gordon
Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge
CO/i1A1ITTEE OF THE WHOLE A1EETING
MINUTES
Appointed Staff
J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk
M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development,
Parks and Recreational Services
P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
J. Pickering, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
G. Fujii, Manager Development and Environmental Services
D. Hall, Planner
A. Wood, Municipal Engineer
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS-Nil
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda:
902 AL/117/04, 23269, 23293, 23589, 23315, 23329, 23337, 23351, 23367, 23381,
23397, 23403, 23423, 23443, 23477, 23571 & 23661 Lougheed Hwy., 23451 &
23623 105 Ave. and 23308 Tamarack Lane
Staff report dated January 12. 2004 providing options for consideration of
AL/117/04.
The Director of Planning disp layed a map identifying the location of the
properties under application and reviewed the staff recommendation.
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The Planner advised that the applicant has satisfied all aspects of notification and
noted that 29 letters vvere received from residents expressing concerns about the
application.
Glen Bury. the applicants' representative, read a statement in support of the
application. A package of information including a copy of a power point
prese ntation was distributed to Council.
The Director of Planning advised that the applicant had not provided information
on the proposed land use should the lands be excluded from the reserve. Ro ss
Blackwell, the applicants' representative, indicated that the applicants had advised
staff that there was no commitment to a specific land use. It was his opinion that it
wo uld be counter-productive to bring this application forward after the OCP
review and then amend the newly adopted OCP.
The Director of Planning advised that the Agricultural Land Commission is
holding a large block of applications submitted by the District as the GVRD, to
whom the applications had been referred to by the Commission for comment, did
not wish to give their opinion until the review of the Maple Ridge OCP had been
completed. The Commission has not given a formal response to Maple Ridge on
whether other applications would also be held.
The General Manager Public Works & Development and the General Manager
Community Development, Parks and Recreation confirmed that possible uses that
have been discussed for this area have included parking for a new Westcoast
Express Station in Albion and expansion of the fair grounds to include a stadium.
RECOA1/l1ENDATJON
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 25,
2005.
Councillor Speirs OPPOSED
903 VP/089/04, 12171 270 Street
Staff report dated January 6, 2005 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be
authorized to notify qualifying property owners that VP/089/04 will be considered
at the February 8, 2005 Council meeting.
RECOMA1ENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 25,
2005.
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904 VP/061/00, 240 Street and 133 Avenue
Staff report dated January 7, 2005 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be
authorized to notify qualifying property owners that VP/061/00 will be considered
at the February 8, 2005 Council meeting.
RECO!l1!11ENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 25,
2005.
905 Local Area Service Petition for Municipal Sanitary Service, 136 Avenue: 224
Street to 226 Street
Staff report dated January 4, 2005 recommending that municipal sanitary sewer
service to properties on 136 Avenue between 224 Street and 226 Street be
authorized when final costs are determined and that staff be authorized to prepare
the Construction bylaw.
The Municipal Engineer advised that there is no plan to connect other adjacent
property owners to the line. That would require the installation of a different
system.
RECO!l1MENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 25,
2005.
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
931 Adjustments to 2004 Collector's Roll
Staff report dated December 21, 2004 providing information on Supplementary
Roll 11 /2004.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be fonvarded to the Council Meeting of January 25,
2005.
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932 Door-to-door Soliciting, Kidney Foundation of Canada
Staff report dated January 20. 2005 recommending that the request of the Kidney
Foundation of Canada for permission to canvass door-to-door during the month of
March be approved.
RECO.MJHENDATION
That the staff report be fonvarded to the Council Meeting of January 25,
2005.
933 Board of Variance By-law No. 6290-2005
Staff report dated January 10. 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Board of
Variance By-law No. 6290-2005 be given three readings.
RECO.MMENDA TION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 25,
2005.
934 Bylaw for Highway Closure & Dedication Removal for a Portion of 116
Avenue
Staff report dated January 12. 2004 recommending that Maple Ridge Highway
Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw No. 6266-2004 be given three readings.
RECOMA1ENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 25,
2005.
4. C0Mft1UNITY DEVELOPilfENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil
). CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES -~ii
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7. ADJOURNMENT -1 :45 p.m.
8. CON/MUN/TY FORUNJ
Val Yerscndahl, Item 902
i'v1s. Versendahl expressed concerns about the lack of understanding of what is
coming forward for these properties. She said that what was going to happen there
is a genuine concern to people who live in the area. She felt there is potential for
this to be an asset to the community but was concerned about the effect of
development on Kanaka Creek. She indicated that the rural nature of the area is
diminishing. She asked that some of that green space be maintained and expressed
her hope for good development of the area.
Bob Goos, Item 902
Mr. Goos supported the concerns expressed by Ms. Versendahl. He felt that the
frustration is with the lack of clarity of the intentions for the prope11y and the
rumours that are circulating. He felt a sense that this is going to happen regardless
of community involvement. He supported the separation of the application for
properties east and west of 105 A venue. He suggested that there are a lot of
people who are interested in this application and people would come out to share
their vision. He commented that the presenter for the applicant was coming from a
business perspective. He stated that Council are elected to produce a community
that is healthy and includes commercial and recreational opportunities. He felt
everyone could move to Burnaby if they wanted stores lining the streets. He asked
if people would be informed of \\·hen the application would come to Council.
Councillor Isaac advised that the application would be considered at the January
25. 2005 Council meeting.
The General Manager Public Works and Development Services assured the public
that whatever the ultimate use is for the property, it will be subject to a complete
public process. There will be four Open Houses coming up on the OCP in
February and March. In terms of actual land use that would require a Public
Hearing.
The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the dates and locations of the Open
Houses will be adve11ised in the local newspaper.
Presiding Member of the Committee