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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-20 Public Hearing Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING October 20, 2015 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on October 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor N. Read F. Quinn, Acting 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 A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary 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 October 27, 2015. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: 1a) 2014-019-RZ Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7086-2014 Purpose: To amend Schedule “A” of the Official Community Plan Purpose: That Chapter 6 Employment Section 6.3.1 policy 6-22 is amended by adding ‘Village Commercial Node’ preceding ‘Rural Commercial’. Purpose: That Chapter 6 Employment Section 6.3.2 Commercial Designations is amended by adding ‘c) Village Commercial Node’ following b) Community Commercial Node and renumbering the remainder of the list accordingly Purpose: That Chapter 6 Employment is amended by adding the following as Section 6.3.6 and renumbering the remainder of the Sections and Policies accordingly. Public Hearing Minutes October 20, 2015 Page 2 of 8 ‘6.3.6 Village Commercial Node Issues: • Population growth in east Maple Ridge and in existing developed areas may create a need for Village Commercial Nodes outside of the Urban Area Boundary. • Village Commercial Nodes are comprised of commercial developments that typically serve more than one neighbourhood and provide a range of daily convenience shopping and limited community retail opportunities. Commercial space within the Village Commercial Node is typically less than 2,400m2 (25,833 ft2) in area. • Properties designated Commercial at the intersection of 248 Street and Dewdney Trunk Road is within the Metro Vancouver Fraser Sewer Area and for that reason is suitable for village commercial development. Objective: • To facilitate Village Commercial Nodes at key locations throughout the City to provide a mix of daily convenience shopping and limited community retail opportunities. Policies: 6-30 Maple Ridge will encourage the development of Village Commercial Nodes that serve a variety of daily convenience and commercial shopping needs within close proximity to established and/or emerging neighbourhoods. 6-31 The Village Commercial Node is located outside the Urban Area Boundary but is within the Metro Vancouver Fraser Sewer Area. Similar properties located at other key intersections may also be suitable for village commercial development. 6-32 The establishment of Village Commercial Nodes will serve as an intermediary scale between the Community Commercial Nodes and Neighbourhood Commercial Centres and incorporates limited components of each category. As such, they are typically less than 2,400m2 (25,833 ft2) in area. 6-33 Commercial developments proposed as part of a Village Commercial Node will be considered subject to satisfying Zoning Bylaw and Parking Bylaw requirements, site access, Public Hearing Minutes October 20, 2015 Page 3 of 8 traffic, must be designed to be compatible with the surrounding area and will be evaluated against the following: i. adherence to additional design criteria as detailed in the Section 8 Development Permit Area Guidelines section of the Official Community Plan; ii. commercial building(s) along the street frontage, within 25 m of the intersection; iii. the ability of the existing infrastructure to support the new development.’ Purpose: That the following sentence be deleted from the Issues section of the Neighbourhood Commercial Centres: ‘Property designated commercial at 248 Street and Dewdney Trunk Road is within the Metro Vancouver Fraser Sewer Area and for that reason is suitable for neighbourhood commercial development.’ Purpose: That Appendix E (in the OCP) Figure 2 ‘Community Commercial, Village Commercial and Historic Commercial Centres’ is amended by deleting, in its entirety, and replacing it with Map 1. 1b) 2014-019-RZ Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7171-2015 Legal: A portion of Lot 21, Section 23, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15267 Location: 24837 Dewdney Trunk Road Purpose: To Amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan From: Estate Suburban Residential To: Commercial 1c) 2014-019-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7070-2014 Legal: Lot 22 and a portion of Lot 21, both of Section 23, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 15267 Location: 24815 & 24837 Dewdney Trunk Road From: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Public Hearing Minutes October 20, 2015 Page 4 of 8 To: C-2 (Community Commercial) PURPOSE To permit the construction of two commercial buildings with six ground level commercial units and two rental residential units on a second floor The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence in support of the application was received from Doug Davis. 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 • Building Elevation Plans • Landscape Plan • Development Site Rendering • Terms and Conditions There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 2) 2014-110-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7123-2014 Legal: South ½ Lot 5, Except Part in Plan LMP2415, Section 17, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8881 Location: 11716 Burnett Street From: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) To: R-1 (Residential District) Purpose: To permit a future subdivision of approximately 3 single family lots The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. Public Hearing Minutes October 20, 2015 Page 5 of 8 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • Official Community Plan Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Site Plan • Terms and Conditions Allen Lees and Jessie Joy Lees Mr. and Ms. Lees are opposed to the application. They expressed concern with the increase in density in the proposed application as it is a change in character for the neighbourhood and will be precedent setting. The Lees also expressed concern with the lack of protection afforded specific trees on the site. They provided photos of the trees which they felt should be protected and requested that the development site be reconfigured to allow for the retention of these trees. They spoke to the impact of the removal of older trees and the replacement of those trees with younger ones. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 3) 2015-160-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7165-2015 Purpose: To increase the maximum height of principal dwellings in residential zones to a unified 11.0 metres across all single family zones and in specific multi-family zones. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised on the changes to the bylaw. There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 4) 2015-212-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7162-2015 Purpose: To amend the Maple Ridge Zoning bylaw to prohibit the sale of liquor and wine in grocery stores by adding the following under Part 4, GENERAL REGULATIONS, Section 401(3); Public Hearing Minutes October 20, 2015 Page 6 of 8 g) The sale in or from a grocery store, or in or from a store located in a grocery store, of beer, cider, wine or spirits, or any other product intended for human consumption, that contains more than 1% alcohol by volume, except a product produced primarily for cooking purposes The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence opposing the bylaw was received from Mickayla Kammerle, Kathy Baker, Claus Andrup, Sarah Little, Bryan Ewart, Matt Ellis, Harvey Gigun, Mike Olsen, Vice President Overwaitea Food Group, Vance Campbell, Tom McKillip, Sorin Hromei, Linda Loiselle, Clive and Christine Cook, Carmen, Linda Gregory, Paul Gregory, Adrianne Roberts, Paul Puchalski, Laurel Fader, Mark Moyes, and Miles Prodan and Mike Olsen, She also advised that a petition opposing the application was received however the petition did not have recorded addresses. Correspondence in favour of the bylaw was received from Susan Vidal, Joseph Tarnowski and Sean Orcut. Correspondence with comments on the bylaw was received from Dee Sicklesteel, Hamid Moreau, Yvan Charette, Gail Goddard, Randy Wilson, Chair BC Private Liquor Store Association and Linda Moore. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Background • Alternatives and Decision • Location Map of various wine and liquor stores as well as grocery stores • Recommendation Mark Hicken, Vintage Law Group Mr. Hicken commented on the grocery store model proposed by the Provincial Government, in particular the aspect of having 100% of wines sold from British Columbia. He advised on the possible violation of international trade agreements should this model be used and expressed concern that in the future it will be permitted to sell all forms of alcohol in grocery stores. He felt that the Provincial Government model of allowing wine to be sold in grocery stores is a threat to the local wine industry. Bert Hick, Rising Tide Consultants Mr. Hick expressed concern that should grocery stores be allowed to sell wine that this model could morph into the establishment of full liquor stores within grocery stores. He used the evolution of the private liquor store model from wine and beer stores to full liquor stores as an example. Mr. Hicks requested that grocery stores be treated in a manner similar to private liquor stores and be put through a rezoning process. From a personal perspective, Mr. Hick is not in favour of alcohol in grocery stores. Public Hearing Minutes October 20, 2015 Page 7 of 8 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services provided further clarification on the intention of the bylaw being discussed. Paul Flett Mr. Flett expressed concern with the bylaw in that site specific rezoning will result in large grocery store chains requesting rezoning and thereby initiating a Public Hearing. He felt that such public hearings will pit the larger grocery stores against smaller businesses in a “David and Goliath” type scenario and encouraged Council to consider adding a 1 km rule to the current bylaw under discussion. Mr. Flett also expressed concern with the bylaw coming to a second Public Hearing and questioned the process. Mayor Read provided the explanation of why the bylaw is being presented at a second Public Hearing Jeff Guignard – Executive Director, Alliance and Beverage Licencees BC Mr. Guignard echoed the comments of Mr. Hicken and Mr. Hick. He stressed that the group he represents would like to see the 1 km rule incorporated into the bylaw being discussed. He encouraged Council to think of grocery stores as liquor stores should they be allowed to sell wine. He underlined the possible economic impact of allowing wine into grocery stores and spoke to trade points and countries which have already filed complaints in order to have access to grocery store sales. Steve Moriarty, Overwaitea Food Group Mr. Moriarity provided background information on the Overwaitea Food Group. He addressed concerns with the sale of wine in grocery stores and stated that the Overwaitea Food Group is not interested in selling hard liquor or beer, seeing wine as a link to premium food products. He also spoke to previous comments pertaining to free trade agreements and challenges. Cherie Delaney Ms. Delaney identified herself as a member of BCGEU working in a Government-owned liquor store. She felt there are already enough outlets to purchase wine in Maple Ridge and spoke to the importance of a 1 km rule. She touched on the training of employees working in government operated liquor stores and expressed concern over the possible relaxation of regulations as well as the loss of jobs should grocery stores be allowed to sell wine. She encouraged Council to support the bylaw and to look at incorporating the 1 km rule as well. Ivan Charette Mr. Charette read from a prepared statement. He spoke to the consequences to small business owners from the change in liquor regulations and asked for equality for those involved in the industry. He stressed the importance of the 1 km rule to provide a level playing field for all. Public Hearing Minutes October 20, 2015 Page 8 of 8 Joe Tarnowski Mr. Tarnowski referred to a written submission. He agreed to the points raised by previous speakers and spoke to the concerns that, in the future, grocery stores will be allowed to carry all liquor. He expressed concern that the grocery stores are using the sale of liquor to enhance their business as market share in grocery stores is declining. He is concerned that the market share enhancement will be done at the expense of the privately owned and the government owned liquor stores. He referred to a company called ‘Everything Wine” owned by the Overwaitea Food Group. Steve Moriarty, Overwaitea Food Group Mr. Moriarty advised that the Overwaitea Food Group does not own “Everything Wine”. He addressed comments pertaining to a level playing field and the 1 km radius and provided an explanation of the licenses available to grocery stores. Hector Bremner, Vice President, Pace Group Communications Mr. Bremner stated that he did work for the BC Wine Institute as well as the Overwaitea Food Group. He provided information on the BCVQA licenses, stating that there are 21 licenses which are not new just being moved. He also advised that the 24 licenses to be auctioned off will be for BC Wines only. He provided background on the change in Provincial Government regulations to modernize liquor laws. Mr. Bremner also stated that it will be the decision of the Provincial Government to allow grocery stores to carry other types of liquor in the future. He does not believe the wine industry is under threat and is not aware that the BCGEU has taken a position. Randy Wilson, Board Chair, BC Private Liquor Store Association Mr. Wilson provided further information on the licenses being made available to allow wine sales in grocery stores. He spoke to the 1 km rule enforced for the placement of private liquor stores. He added that the Overwaitea Food Group did not own ‘Everything Wine’ rather that this company is owned by the Pattison Group. Mr. Wilson is in favour of site specific zoning, however he feels it is important to incorporate a 1 km rule as well. 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 8:25 p.m. ____________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ______________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer