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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-19 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdf) Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES December 19, 2005 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor G. 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 Note: Mayor Robson and Councillor Daykin were not in attendance at the start of the meeting. l. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS -Nil 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 Variance Permit, 15-23100 129 Avenue Staff report dated December 6, 2005 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to notify qualifying property owners that VP/091/05 to permit construction of a detached garage will be considered at the January 24, 2005 Council meeting. Committee of the Whole Minutes December 19, 2005 Page 2 of 5 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 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 10, 2005. Note: Mayor Robson arrived at 1:04 p.m. 1102 Development Permit Application for 22221 Callaghan A venue Staff report dated December 7, 2005 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign DP/051/05 to permit development of an apartment complex subject to the registration of a Section 219 Restrictive Covenant over the 15 metre stream setback areas, a Statutory Right-of-Way over two pedestrian walkways and a Section 219 Restrictive Covenant that LEED components will be included in the final design. 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 Note: Councillor Daykin arrived at 1 :07 p.m. The Manager Development and Environmental Services advised that the Ministry of Highways has approved the access and egress route from the site. He indicated that the Development Permit will ensure that the form and character of development as presented by the applicant will be implemented. Any significant changes to the design would have to be approved by Council. He described the Committee of the Whole Minutes December 19, 2005 Page 3 of 5 walkways noting that there are some steep areas and stairs that might prohibit its use as a multi use trail. He reviewed the LEED program noting that the District is not requiring applicants to reach a certain level of compliance with that system. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 10, 2005. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to provide information on the impact of this development on Haney By Pass and on neighbourhood streets. 1103 Amendment to Soil Removal Bylaw No. 4109-1988 Staff report dated December 13, 2005 recommending that Maple Ridge Soil Removal Amending Bylaw No. 6376-2005 to permit removal of gravel from ) Parcel C, Plan 7858 be given three readings. The General Manager Public Works and Development Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Previous Bylaw Amendments • Current Zoning • OCP designation • Proposal • Submitted Information • Photos of area • Policy/Bylaw Compliance • Gravel Strategy • Altemati ve Mr. Dhaliwal, Applicant Mr. Dhaliwal provided a personal profile of his experience in the construction industry in Maple Ridge and background information on his application. He advised that he has met with ARMS to discuss their needs and requirements and they have indicated to him that they would support his project. He requested Council's support and submitted additional information for circulation to Council. Committee of the Whole Minutes December 19, 2005 Page 4 of 5 The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services confirmed that there is a significant supply of gravel at the site which could generate a revenue opportunity for the District. He indicated that the permit would be for one year and renewable for further one year periods. He advised that there are other property owners who are interested in extracting gravel. The amount to be taken out under this application is a nominal amount until Council has had an opportunity to have a broader discussion on the issue. The amount could be amended if Council chose at a later date. Note: Mayor Robson left the meeting at 2:00 p.m. The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services displayed a map identifying the location of other properties in the area where gravel extraction could take place. He indicated that there are three other property owners interested in extracting gravel including the District. He advised that the properties do not require rezoning for extraction. Processing of the gravel on site would require rezoning. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 10, 2005. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)-Nil 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Activity Centre Lease Agreement Staff report dated December 9, 2005 recommending that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign the subject agreement. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 10, 2005. ) Committee of the Whole Minutes December 19, 2005 Page 5 of 5 1152 Proposed Lacrosse Box at Maple Ridge Secondary School Staff report dated December 12, 2005 recommending that the design and preparation of tender documents for a Lacrosse Box be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of January 10, 2005. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2: 11 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Marv Owen, Owen Holdings, Item 1103 Mr. Owen asked for assurance that his neighbour, Mr. Dhaliwal, is not leapfrogging over him for gravel extraction rights. He advised that he submitted a soil removal permit 4 years ago and would like to activate his property in the near future. The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services indicated that discussions to date with Mr. Owen's agent have been around their desire to process gravel at the site. Staff could meet with Mr. Owen very soon if the desire now is for pure extraction. ~M~. Dueck Presiding Member of the Committee