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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-12 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdf) Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2005 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor Robson Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor A. Hogarth Councillor L. King Councillor C. Speirs Councillor K. Stewart Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation 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 C. Goddard, Manager Development and Environmental Services D. Hall, Planner J. Sheehan, Environmental Technician 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS-Nil 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 RZ/064/05, 10621 Industrial A venue & 10627 248 Street, RS-3 to RS-1 b Presentation of a staff report dated November 24, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6370-2005 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6371-2005 to permit future subdivision into approximately 8 lots be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 2 of 11 • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Submitted Information • Development Considerations • Project Details The Manager Development and Environmental Services described the location of the interim horse trail and advised that the trail would be relocated to its permanent location once development of the area is completed. He indicated that the requirement under the Local Government Act is for developers to provide 5% parkland dedication or payment of money in lieu of parkland. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1102 RZ/093/04, 10316 & 10346 240 Street, RS-2 to R-3 Presentation of a staff report dated November 29, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6341-2005 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6342-2005 to permit subdivision into 17 lots be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Project Details • Development Considerations He provided further details of the proposed access to the development and spoke of possible solutions to the parking problems that are commonly generated in this form of development. The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation advised that each of the properties would be assessed development cost charges for parkland acquisition. \ ) Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 3 of 11 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1103 RZ/067/05, 11282 Cottonwood Drive, RS-3 to RM-1 Presentation of a staff report dated December 2, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6366-2005 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No . 6367-2005 to permit construction of a 73 unit townhouse development be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Submitted Information • Project Details • Development Considerations The Manager Development and Environmental Services advised that the boundaries of conservation areas are amended as they are ground truthed through development. The applicant, who was in attendance at the meeting, confirmed that townhouses are their preferred form of development. The Manager Development and Environmental Services advised that the developer is responsible for building the required trail and the District will be responsible for maintenance. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 4 of 11 1104 RZ/090/04, 20552 Industrial A venue and property directly east on 248 Street, RS-3 and A-1 to R-3 and RM-1 Presentation of a staff report dated December 5, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6374-2005 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6375-2005 to permit development into approximately 192 units made up of 79 lots and 113 townhouses be_read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Project Details • Development Considerations • Developer Information Meeting The applicant, who was present at the meeting, advised that the proposed mix of uses is their preferred mix and that they would be open to discussion of donating land for public space. The Manager Development and Environmental Services confirmed that horse trail construction is the responsibility of the developer and that the trail will come into public ownership. The General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services indicated that the horse trails are intended to be multi-use trails. The Manager Development and Environmental Services advised each townhouse cluster will likely have its own strata. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. Note: Mayor Robson left meeting. 1105 RZ/096/05, 22941 and 22921 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-1 to CS-1 Presentation of a staff report dated December 5, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6365-2005 to permit a Lordco Auto Parts Retail Centre be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 5 of 11 The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Submitted Information • Site Plan • Landscape Plan RECOMMENDATION 1106 That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. DP/025/04, 23678 112 Avenue, 23673 Kanaka Way and 23672 111A Avenue Presentation of a staff report dated November 30, 2005 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/025/04. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Submitted Information • Site Plan • Preliminary Design Information The Manager Development and Environmental Services confirmed that 112 Avenue will not be extended to the west. The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services indicated that the main connection would be 236 Street. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 6 of 11 Note: Councillor Speirs was excused from discussion of item 1107 as he is employed in the liquor industry. 1107 DP/100/05, 22371 River Road Presentation of a staff report dated December 6, 2005 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/100/05. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan • Preliminary Design Plans RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. Note: Councillor Speirs returned to the meeting. 1108 DP/076/05, 12636 251 Street Presentation of a staff report dated December 1, 2005 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/076/05. The Environmental Technician gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Submitted Information • Site Plan • Sediment Control Plan J Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 7 of 11 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1109 AL/106/05, 24169 Dewdney Trunk Road and 12224 240th Street Presentation of a staff report dated December 1, 2005 recommending that application AIJ106/05 for non-farm use within the Agricultural Land Reserve be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Site Plan • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Submitted Information • Project Details RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. Note: Mayor Robson returned to the meeting. 1110 Street Name Change Request Presentation of a staff report dated December 5, 2005 recommending that the request to change the street name of Industrial A venue to Jackson Road be granted and that the process for notification proceed. The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing information on the application. The Manager Development and Environmental Services advised that no request was received to rename the remainder of Industrial Avenue. Jennifer Redmond, the applicant, indicated that property owners along the remainder of Industrial A venue were approached to change the name but one of the property owners did Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 8 of 11 not support the change. The Director of Planning noted that it is not the practice of the District to impose street name changes on property owners. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1111 CPR Holiday Train -Friends In Need Food Bank Staff report dated December 5, 2005 recommending that Friends In Need Food Bank be authorized to use municipal streets on Saturday, December 17, 2005. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1112 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 102/05, 236 Street & Dewdney Trunk Road Staff report dated December 5, 2005 recommending that latecomer charges be imposed and that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC/102/05. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1113 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 101/05, 232 Street & 118 Avenue Staff report dated December 5, 2005 recommending that latecomer charges be imposed and that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC/101/05. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. ) Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 9 of 11 1114 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 100/05, 245 Street & McClure Drive Staff report dated December 5, 2005 recommending that latecomer charges be imposed and that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC/100/05. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1115 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 103/05, 248 Street & 102 Avenue Staff report dated December 5, 2005 recommending that latecomer charges be imposed and that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal Latecomer Agreement LC/103/05. RECOMMENDATION 3. 1131 That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) Adjustments to 2005 Collector's Roll Staff report dated November 17, 2005 providing information on changes to the 2005 Collector's Roll. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1132 Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2005 Staff report dated November 14, 2005 recommending that the disbursements for the month of October be approved. Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 10 of 11 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1133 Disbursements for the month ended November 30, 2005 Staff report dated December 6, 2005 recommending that the disbursements for the month of November be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 1134 Door-to-door Soliciting Staff report dated December 6, 2005 recommending that the request of the Heart and Stroke Foundation for permission to canvass during the month of February 2006 be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of December 13, 2005. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES -Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil Committee of the Whole Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 11 of 11 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:45 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Harry Nicholson, Item 1106 Mr. Nicholson asked for further details of the retammg wall construction suggesting that concrete would be best. The Manager Development and Environmental Services described the property to the rear of the development and agreed that a concrete retaining wall would be most suitable. Mr. Nicholson asked why the geotechnical study was done in the summer rather than in the winter. He felt that false readings would be attained in the summer. The Chief Administrative Officer responded that geotechnicians are professionals who study the composition of the soil so it doesn't matter what time of year they do their reports. A~Mayofldy Dueck Presiding Member of the Committee