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Home My WebLink About2015-03-17 Public Hearing Minutes.pdf District of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING March 17, 2015 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on March 17, 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. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Councillor B. Masse Services Councillor G. Robson S. Murphy, Planner 2 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 March 24, 2015. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: 1) 2014-037-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7095-2014 Legal: Lot “D”, District Lot 245, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 19628 Location 21447 121 Avenue From: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) To: R-1 (Residential District) Purpose: To permit future subdivision into approximately two lots. Public Hearing Minutes March 17, 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 • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Subdivision Lot “D” • Terms and Conditions There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 2) 2014-016-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7083-2014 Legal: West Half Lot 2 Except: Firstly: Parcel A (Reference Plan 13881) and Secondly: Parcel A (Reference Plan 84990), Thirdly: Part subdivided by Plan LMP1641, Section 16, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan1676 Parcel A (Reference Plan 13881) West Half Lot 2 Except: Parcel B (Reference Plan 84991), Section 16, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 1676 Location: 23908 and 23920 Dewdney Trunk Road From: RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) and RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) To: R-2 (Urban Residential District) Purpose: To permit a future subdivision of approximately 12 lots. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing concern with the application was received from Marie Elferink. Public Hearing Minutes March 17, 2015 Page 3 of 4 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Site Plan • Terms and Conditions Barb Willis Ms. Willis expressed concern about the drainage across the back of the property, continued development when other homes in the area have not been sold, and negative impacts on wildlife and bird species. She also expressed concern with the removal of trees which are acting as a sound barrier for traffic on Dewdney Trunk Road. Ms. Willis suggested leaving the property as a dog path for the neighbourhood. Traffic impact on 119A Street has also become a concern as a result of recent developments as well as the lack of access for the Fire Department. She advised on damage to her home as a result of construction on a previous development. Jean Fares - Developer Mr. Fares addressed the concern over drainage. He advised that water will be collected at the back of each lot and will be directed into the storm sewer system. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 3) Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7136-2015 Text amendment as shown below: PART 2 INTERPRETATION, is amended by addition of the following definitions in the correct alphabetical order: CHEQUE CASHING CENTRE use means any premises where the business of cashing cheques or negotiable instruments for a fee charged or chargeable to the payee of the cheque or the payee’s agent is carried on. PAYDAY LOAN use means the business of offering, arranging or providing payday loans (as defined in the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, S.B.C. 2004 c.2, as amended, and regulated by the Payday Loans Regulation, B.C. Reg. 57/2009, as amended) to consumers. PART 2 INTERPRETATION the definition of “FINANCIAL SERVICES” is amended by deleting the words ‘cheque cashing service’ and adding the words identified in bold text: Public Hearing Minutes March 17, 2015 Page 4 of 4 FINANCIAL SERVICES - means a bank, trust company, savings and loans, credit unions, income tax services, bookkeeping, and similar uses providing financial services to the public but excludes cheque cashing centre or payday loan use. Part 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS, section 401 Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures, section (3) Prohibited Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures is amended by addition of clause (f) to read: Cheque cashing centres and payday loan uses. Purpose: To prohibit payday loan companies and cheque cashing centres from future operation in Maple Ridge. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. The Planner gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Report Information • Issues • Location of payday loan businesses and cheque cashing centres in the Town Centre • Location of payday loan businesses and cheque cashing centres in West Maple Ridge • Current Regulatory Context • Legal Opinion • Non-Conforming Use • Proposed Regulatory Changes • Recommendations • Additional Information There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 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