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Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
February 19, 2007
3:00 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
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, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Manager, Development and Environmental
Services
B. McLeod, Manager, Parks and Open Spaces
L. Zosiak, Planner
J. Sheehan, Environmental Technician
l. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS -Nil
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda:
Note: Mayor Robson excused himself from the discussion of item 1101 as he has a
business relationship with the applicant.
1101 RZ/078/06, 24901108 Avenue, RS-3 to RS-lb
Staff report dated February 9, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6466-2007 to permit the future subdivision of the subject
property into 22 lots be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
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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
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 27,
2007.
CARRIED
Note: Mayor Robson returned to the meeting.
1102 RZ/073/04, 12161 237 Street, Final One Year Extension
Staff report dated February 12, 2007 recommending that a final one year
extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/073/04.
The Manager Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Information Meeting
• Preliminary Design Plans
• Park Dedication Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 27,
2007.
CARRIED
Mayor Robson, Councillor Speirs -OPPOSED
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1103 AL/104/05, Temporary Non-farm use within Agricultural Land Reserve,
22679 136 Ave
Staff report dated February 8, 2007 recommending that application AL/104/05 for
non-farm use within the Agricultural Land Reserve be authorized to proceed to
the Agricultural Land Commission.
The Environmental Technician gave a Power Point presentation providing the
following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Project Details
The Environmental Planner advised that the Agricultural Land Commission will consider
any impacts on agricultural land and that bonding to ensure the return of the land to its
original state would be a requirement of the Agricultural Land Commission.
The Environmental Planner also advised that a gazetted road was currently under
development with a commitment to landscaping and buffering. The General Manager,
Public Works and Development Services advised that the improvements to this road are
in the five year capital plan.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 27,
2007.
CARRIED
1104 VP/091/04, Rockridge Estates, 23645133 Avenue
Staff report dated February 8, 2007 recommending that the Manager of
Legislative Services be authorized to notify qualifying property owners that
approval ofVP/091/04 to permit a 10 metre building height on Lots 12 through 18
will be considered by Council at the March 13, 2007 meeting.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
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RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 27,
2007.
CARRIED
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Establishment of Officers Bylaw No. 6465-2007
Staff report dated February 2, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge
Establishment of Officers Bylaw No. 6465-2007 be given three readings.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 27,
2007.
CARRIED
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
1151 Maple Crest Subdivision Petition for designation as a Local Service Area
Staff report dated February 9, 2007 recommending that the provision of
municipal service for the Maple Crest subdivision be endorsed in principle;
that staff be authorized to work with representatives of the Maple Crest
subdivision to further detail the maintenance costs and priority related to such a
service, and to hold an open house; that staff be instructed to forward a report
after receipt of a formal petition from the benefiting owners; and that staff be
instructed to prepare the appropriate bylaws.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 27,
2007.
CARRIED
The Manager of Parks and Open Spaces advised that a preliminary petition had
been received for Local Area Service for the Maple Crest subdivision and that the
petition conformed with all requirements.
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Ms. Christine Tedford, resident and proponent of the petition, reported that out of
192 homes, 180 residents agreed that they would like to have service from the
municipality for maintenance of the pathways and boulevards in the Maple Crest
subdivision.
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services advised that the question of whether or not to pay a charge for such
maintenance had been put to the residents of Maple Crest five years previous and
voted down. Residents are now requesting this be revisited. He also advised that
the land in question is owned by the municipality.
5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT -3:50 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM
Beryl Eales
Ms. Eales expressed concern over the lack of area in Albion for seniors in which to enjoy
the outdoors, socialize and be relatively safe.
Councillor Daykin suggested that the General Manager of Community Development,
Parks and Recreation Services is to meet with Ms. Eales for further discussion
Ms. Eales asked that it be taken into consideration that people need different places to go
and that she does reflect the needs of seniors.
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