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Home My WebLink About2015-01-20 Public Hearing Minutes.pdf District of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING January 20, 2015 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on January 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor N. Read J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Bell C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor K. Duncan C. Carter, Director of Planning Councillor B. Masse C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Councillor G. Robson Services Councillor T. Shymkiw Councillor C. Speirs ______________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Read called the meeting to order. The Manager of Legislative Services explained the procedure and rules of order of the Public Hearing and advised that the bylaws will be considered further at the next Council Meeting on January 27, 2015. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: Note: Councillor Masse excused himself from discussion of Item 1 at 7:03 p.m. as he owns property in the vicinity 1) 2014-074-CU Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7108-2014 Legal: Lot 61, District Lot 398, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 25783 Location: 22245 Lougheed Highway Purpose: To permit a Temporary Commercial Use Permit to temporarily allow CS-1 (Service Commercial) uses (excluding a Recycling depot, Service Station, Warehousing, Liquor Primary Establishment and Licensee Retail Store) in an existing building on a C-3 (Town Centre Commercial) zoned property. Public Hearing Minutes January 20, 2015 Page 2 of 4 The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Terms & Conditions There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. Note: Councillor Masse returned to the meeting at 7:08 p.m. 2a) 2014-001-RZ Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7122-2014 Legal: Lot 1, Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 12420 Lot 2, Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 12420 Location: 23753 and 23771 130 Avenue Purpose: To amend ‘Silver Valley Area Plan Figure 2 - Land Use Plan’ From: Low Density Residential, Open Space, Neighbourhood Park, Medium/High Density Residential and Conservation To: Medium Density Residential and Neighbourhood Park And Purpose: To amend ‘Silver Valley Area Plan Figure 4 – Trails/Open’ to remove from Conservation, Neighbourhood Park and Open Space; and, to add to Secondary Trails and Neighbourhood Park 2b) 2014-001-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7062-2014 Legal: Lot 1, Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 12420 Lot 2, Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 12420 Public Hearing Minutes January 20, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Location: 23753 and 23771 130 Avenue From: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) To: R-2 (Urban Residential District) and P-1 (Park and School) Purpose. To permit a future subdivision of 19 single family lots and a Neighbourhood park. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that Joel Lycan, the applicant, submitted a presentation outlining some of the details of the application.. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • OCP Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Site Plan • Terms & Conditions Anna Willis Ms. Willis expressed concern with the increase in the amount of traffic as a result of the proposed development. Chris Mundy Mr. Mundy inquired about the stormwater management for water flowing from the site, in particular whether or not water will flow into the Alouette River or whether a bioswale or a pond to purify water prior to it entering the storm sewer will be built. He noted that Lots 51, 52 and part of Lot 53, which belongs to him, are covered with windfall trees such as shrub alder and cottonwood which tend to break off as a result of various weather conditions. He suggested that the area along the property line between houses be cleared. Mr. Mundy was also concerned with the impact of the proposed development on the wildlife corridor. He felt it important that 130 Avenue be completed through to 238 Street. Mr. Mundy advised that the developer’s sign on the front of the proposed development says 18 homes and should say 19. He suggested that proposed retaining walls be anchored and expressed concern with Lot 19 due to recent clearcutting and the large drop on the property. He reiterated that he would like to see 130 Street put through and added that the Silver Valley area requires better trans as well as better emergency access.; There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. Public Hearing Minutes January 20, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters contained herein a chance to be heard, the Mayor terminated the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. ____________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ______________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer