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Home My WebLink AboutADP 2022-09-21 Minutes .pdf.__ __ --w_.·_,- mapleridge.ca City of Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel MEETING MINUTES September 21, 2022 Regular Meeting The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel (ADP) held via Zoom teleconference on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 4:00 pm. PANEL MEMBERS PRESENT Meredith Mitchell, Vice Chair Jaswinder Gabri Sang Kim Jose Gonzalez STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Wendy Cooper Arsh Dhillon PANEL MEMBERS ABSENT Andrea Scott 1. CALL TO ORDER -4:01 pm 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA R/2022-ADP-037 It was moved and seconded Landscape Architect BCSLA Architect AIBC Architect AIBC Landscape Architect BCSLA Staff Liaison, Planner Committee Clerk Architect AIBC That the agenda for the September 21, 2022 Advisory Design Panel meeting be approved as amended to change 2021-270-DP to Item 6.1 and 2020-237-RZ to Item 6.2 and change the title of John Meunier to Designer from Project Architect. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES R/2022-ADP-038 It was moved and seconded That the minutes for the July 20, 2022 Advisory Design Panel meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. QUESTION PERIOD-NIL 5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS -NIL 6. PROJECTS Note: M. Mitchell recused herself from agenda Item 6.1. due to a conflict of interest and J. Gonzalez was Acting-Chair for Item 6.1. 6.1 Development Permit No: 2021-270-DP / 11692 Pine Street Advisory Design Panel Minutes September 21, 2022 Page 2 of 4 J. Gonzalez welcomed the project team to the meeting and introduced the members of the ADP. The Staff Liaison provided a brief overview of a 64-unit 5-storey apartment building. The project team presented the development plans and answered questions from the Panel. R/2022-ADP-039 It was moved and seconded That the Advisory Design Panel has reviewed application 2021-270-DP and recommends that: 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: • No concern on casting shadow to the hospital parking lot. • Apartment building at the end of Pine Street cul-de-sac and all the traffic needs to let out to River Road that will add considerable traffic pressure. Traffic study by consultant is recommended. • Ensure the requested variance is clearly indicated on the drawings for better understanding. • Consider emphasizing building entrance for better way finding. • Ensure accessible pedestrian pathway is achieved from Pine Street. • Ensure there is no direct connection from one unit to the outer for security. {I.e. Unit L living room window and Unit K balcony) • Building orientation -outdoor amenity is fully in the dark in terms of the orientation o Possibility to explore outdoor or rooftop amenity • Entrance is not inviting and lost, the entrance should be taken closer to Pine Street. • Explore outdoor amenity on fifth floor. • Parkade to be explored carefully on the east side due to cluster of trees to be retained. • Elevator location to be relocated suggest to bring it closer to Pine street. • Unit K balcony fully overshadowed by the neighbouring units, suggest to bring it a bit out in line with other balconies. • Suggest consolidating the green areas in one location on fifth floor to be more practical and for better maintenance. • Suggest enclosing the corridor on fifth floor for better operational conditions like heated corridor during winter. Landscape Comments: • • • • • Suggest providing bike parking at ground level in the vicinity of the building's main entrance . Suggest improving the building's main entrance visibility (its location at the inside corner of the building is not ideal) by use of architectural and landscaping features, accent colours, accent pavement treatments, etc ... consider suggestions such as a gateway feature at Pine Street or a wider covered walkway connecting from Pine Street towards the building entrance, with special pavement, etc. Suggest a reconfiguration of the West stair core -based on the remote building main entrance location, this exit door will likely be heavily used. This may be an ideal location to relocate the main building entrance, or at least consider improving accessibility at this location, perhaps by locating bike racks here and widening the entrance. Suggest improving connectivity between discrete outdoor amenity spaces, and between indoor and outdoor amenities to allow outdoor spill and overall usability. Address privacy issues with units 110, 111 and 112 -there is no screening between dorms and outdoor amenities. Suggest planting between patios and walkway. Advisory Design Panel Minutes September 21, 2022 Page 3 of 4 • Suggest proving building amenity at the roof. Suggestions are gardening beds, raised planters, solarium, etc., in lieu of the proposed grass areas which would likely be hard to maintain. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY M. MITCHELL DID NOT VOTE Note: J. Gonzalez left the meeting at 4:57 pm. 6.2 Development Permit No: 2020-237-Rq' 24984, 25024, 25038112th Ave & 11070 Lockwood 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 the 102-unit Townhouse site. The project team presented the development plans and answered questions from the Panel. R/2022-ADP-040 It was moved and seconded That the Advisory Design Panel has reviewed application 2020-237-RZ and recommends that: 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: • Siting of the building and building character fits with the current neighborhood • Elevation character, amenity, slope well resolved • Explore opportunity to add an emergency access on the south side Landscape Comments: • Northern Cell provide opportunities for on-site amenity with potential for connection to park • Recommend mid-block connection through park to Northern and Southern Cells • Recommend exploring both North and South Cells for opportunities for stormwater management on both sites • Recommend reviewing proposed tree plantlng and suggesting one tree per unit where soil volume allows • Recommend reviewing grading on site to ensure all outdoor amenity is accessible for mobility-challenged and elder friendly • Reviewing retaining walls at gazebo to ensure gazebo is not climbable • Shrub planting design to follow appropriate environmental conditions such as low-light levels under overhang and site lines in vehicular areas • All trees proposed must have appropriate soil volumes • Confirm all proposed trees in internal road have appropriate clearance to second floor decks • Ensure all furniture details are identified in plans, including ping-pong table CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.3 Development Permit No: 2021-530-DP/ 11410 207 Street Advisory Design Panel Minutes September 21, 2022 Page 4of 4 The Chair welcomed the project team to the meeting and introduced the members of the ADP. The Staff Liaison provided a brief overview of 4-unit fourplex. The project team presented the development plans and answered questions from the Panel. Note: S. Kim did not provide comments for Item 6.3 due to professional parameters. R/2022-ADP-041 It was moved and seconded That the Advisory Design Panel has reviewed application 2021-530-DP and recommends that: The proposal be re-submitted and presented at a future Advisory Design Panel meeting with the following concerns addressed: Architectural Comments: • Confirm if two accesses are allowed according to City Bylaw • Analyze the slope transitions at the vehicular entrances with City boulevard interface • Recommend to conduct a Traffic Analysis • Recommend exploring color scheme for the brick cladding • Boxed windows are good features Landscape Comments: • Recommend reviewing width of driveway on lane in addition to visitor parking stall to ensure it complies with City Zoning • Recommend reviewing grading and drainage as all sunken patios and garage entries appear to require additional drainage • Plant material palette works well 7. CORRESPONDENCE -NIL 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. CARRIED S. KIM DID NOT VOTE The next regular meeting of the Advisory Design Panel will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022. Jose Gonzalez, Acting-Chair Meredith Mitchell, Chair /ad