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Advisory Design Panel
MEETING MINUTES
April 13, 2022 Regular Meeting
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel (ADP)
held via Zoom teleconference on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT
Jaswinder Gabri
Jose Gonzalez
Sang Kim
Andrea Scott, Vice Chair
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Wendy Cooper
PANEL MEMBERS ABSENT
Meredith Mitchell, Chair
Architect AIBC
Landscape Architect BCSLA
Architect AIBC
Architect AIBC
Staff Liaison, Planner
Landscape Architect BCSLA
Note: Wendy Cooper, Staff Liaison chaired the meeting until the arrival of Vice Chair Andrea Scott.
1. CALL TO ORDER -4:21 pm
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
R/2022-040
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the April 13, 2022 Advisory Design Panel Regular Meeting be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2022-041
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes for the March 23, 2022 Advisory Design Panel Regular Meeting be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. QUESTION PERIOD -NIL
5. NEWAND UNFINISHED BUSINESS -NIL
6. PROJECTS
6.1 Development Permit No: 2021-281-RZ/ 22936 -22974 DewdneyTrunk Road
The Chair welcomed the project team to the meeting and introduced the members of the ADP. The
Staff Liaison provided a brief overview of a 178-unit apartment building. The project team presented
the development plans and answered questions from the Panel.
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R/2021-042
It was moved and seconded
That the Advisory Design Panel has reviewed application 2021-281-RZ and recommends the
following concerns be addressed and digital versions of revised drawings & memo be submitted to
Planning staff; and further that Planning staff forward this on to the Advisory Design Panel for
information.
Architectural Comments:
• Confirm firewall on level 5 amenity deck is not dividing amenity space
• Ensure roof assembly is rated.
• Consider lowering and/or stepping the surrounding buildings to allow penetration of sun
into courtyard
• Consider placing the ramp under the building for weather protection
Landscape Comments:
• Suggest enhancement of building access through landscape and architectural features
• Suggest softening street interface by stepping or lowering landscape retaining walls around
the building
• Consider providing street access to ground floor units to provide a friendlier interface
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Note: Andrea Scott joined the meeting at 4:59 pm.
Note: Jaswinder Gabri recused himself from agenda item 6.2 as he is the Architect for the project.
6.2 Development Permit No: 2020-177-DP / 12834 232 Street
The Chair welcomed the project team to the meeting and introduced the members of the ADP. The
Staff Liaison provided a brief overview of a 3 storey mixed-use building, commercial at grade with 14
residential units above. The project team presented the development plans and answered questions
from the Panel.
R/2021-043
It was moved and seconded
That the Advisory Design Panel has reviewed application 2020-177-DP and recommends the
application be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Architectural Comments:
• Consider integrating structure of the parkade with the architectural language
• Opportunity to incorporate garbage enclosure into the same structure, fully enclose it in the
parkade
• Consider replacing residential garage door with standard commercial garage door
Landscape Comments:
• Consider addressing lack of access to small grassed area in southeast corner
• Consider reconfiguration of planters around the perimeter of the play area to provide more
usable space
• Ensure appropriate fencing around childcare outdoor play area
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
JASWINDER GABRI DID NOT VOTE
Note: The Panel took a recess at 5:39 pm and resumed at 6:04 pm.
6.3 Development Permit No: 2019-366-RZ / 11960 221 Street
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The Chair welcomed the project team to the meeting and introduced the members of the ADP. The
Staff Liaison provided a brief overview of an RT-2 Triplex. The project team presented the
development plans and answered questions from the Panel.
R/2021-044
It was moved and seconded
That the Advisory Design Panel has reviewed application 2019-366-RZ and recommends the
application be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Architectural Comments:
• Consider replacing green stucco with complementary building materials
• Consider bringing unit 2 in line with unit 1
• Confirm vehicle turning movement and swept path analysis for parking stall accessibility
• Confirm drive aisle minimum width meets zoning bylaws
Landscape Comments:
• Consider maximizing lawn areas on units' yards and relocating hard surface amenity space
into passive play area
• Ensure arborist approval for hard surface over critical root zone
• Consider reconfiguring two parking stalls to minimize encroachment onto critical root zone
of protected trees
• Ensure pervious pavement achieves appropriate infiltration rates
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.4 Development Permit No: 2021-104-RZ/DP / 22337 St Anne Avenue
The Chair welcomed the project team to the meeting and introduced the members of the ADP. The
Staff Liaison provided a brief overview of a 5 storey, 20-unit residential apartment with covered
surface and underground parking. The project team presented the development plans and answered
questions from the Panel.
R/2021-045
It was moved and seconded
That the Advisory Design Panel has reviewed application 2021-104-RZ/DP and recommends the
application be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow-up:
Architectural Comments:
• Confirm the E3 is not a muted mustard colour but a complementary colour to the wood-
toned product
• Consider integration of planting onto metal screens through vines and climbers
• Consider extending red metal screen into stairwell and mechanical room openings
• Consider making west wall more of a cohesive material palette to tie together the front base
material with the side wall material by wrapping around
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Landscape Comments:
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• Ensure columnar trees are integrated with the architectural fa9ade design
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Note: Jaswinder Gabri left the meeting at 8:34 pm.
7. CORRESPONDENCE-NIL
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.
The next regular meeting of the Advisory Design Panel will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
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