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Home My WebLink About2015-11-17 Public Hearing Minutes.pdf City of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING November 17, 2015 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on November 17, 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. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Councillor B. Masse Services Councillor G. Robson C. Carter, Director of Planning 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 November 24, 2015. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: 1) 2015-201-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7163-2015 Legal: Lot A, Section 29, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan EPP27906 Except Plans EPP39985, EPP32166, and EPP52568 Location: 22830 Nelson Court From: R-1 (Residential District) To: R-2 (Urban Residential District) Purpose: To permit a future subdivision of 11 lots The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. Public Hearing Minutes November 17, 2015 Page 2 of 5 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • Official Community Plan Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Subdivision Plan • Terms and Conditions There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. Note: Mayor Read excused herself from the discussion of Item 2 at 7:08 p.m. as she lives in the vicinity of the property. Deputy Mayor Shymkiw assumed the Chair. Councillor Robson joined the meeting at 7:09 p.m. 2a) 2013-086-RZ Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7160-2015 Legal: Lot 1, Except: Part dedicated Road on Plan 68113, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 20132; Lot 8, Block A, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 2409; Parcel B (668484E), Lot 9, Block A, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 2409; Lot 4, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 20132 Location: 23262 Silver Valley Road, 13738, 13702 and 13660 232 Street Purpose: To Amend Schedule “A of the Official Community Plan as follows: Chapter 10.3, Section 5.3 Hamlets, Subsection 5.3.3 items a), b) and c): to allow a small commercial area that is typically between 90-140 m2 in the Blaney, Forest, and Horse Hamlets. Chapter 10.3, Section 7.0 Design Guidelines, Subsection 7.2 Design Guidelines for Hamlets, Sub section 7.2.1 Uses, item e): to allow on- site parking for commercial uses in Silver Valley Hamlets. Chapter 10.3, Part VI, A – Silver Valley, Figure 2 - Land Use Plan and Figure 3A - Blaney Hamlet is hereby amended to adjust the existing land use boundaries as outlined in heavy black line as shown on Map No. 910. Public Hearing Minutes November 17, 2015 Page 3 of 5 Chapter 10.3, Part VI, A – Silver Valley, and Figure 4 - Trails / Open Space, is hereby amended to adjust the existing land use boundaries and trail location as outlined in heavy black line as shown on Map No. 911. 2b) 2013-086-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7023-2013 Legal: Lot 1, Except: Part dedicated Road on Plan 68113, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 20132; Lot 8, Block A, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 2409; Parcel B (668484E), Lot 9, Block A, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 2409; Lot 4, Section 33, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 20132 Location: 23262 Silver Valley Road, 13738, 13702 and 13660 232 Street From: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) To: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) RST-SV (Street Townhouse – Silver Valley) RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) P-1 (Park and School) R-1 (Residential District) and C-5 (Village Centre Commercial) Purpose: To permit a future subdivision of approximately 51 single family lots, 16 street townhouse lots, one commercial lot, and future neighbourhood park The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence was received from Jackie Chow, and correspondence opposing the application was received from Heather and Peter Meisner and Sarah Lee. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Project Revisions • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • Official Community Plan Context • Site Characteristics • Commercial Site Plan Public Hearing Minutes November 17, 2015 Page 4 of 5 • Street View Rendering • Revised Commercial Elevations • Original Commercial Elevations • Terms and Conditions Ken Knechtel Mr. Knechtel commented on the choice of street trees, placement of a pond and the development of the integrated storm water management plan for Silver Valley Dian Murrell Ms. Murrell expressed concerns with storm water management and the impact on the lowlands. She requested the application be deferred until the hydrology study integrated storm water management plan is completed. Terry Dumas Ms. Dumas commented on the run-off that is coming down from the Silver Valley area. She suggested that the drainage for the area needs to be addressed prior to the development of this property. Nona Coles Ms. Coles disagreed with moving the creek and challenged Council to implement a higher standard for storm water control. She expressed concern that the impact on lowlands is not fully understood. Ken Knechtel Mr. Knechtel spoke to impacts of climate change on drainage from Silver Valley. He referenced Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4800-1993. Dian Murrell Ms. Murrell objects to the rerouting of Cattell Brook as she feels it is a fish bearing stream. Ken Knechtel Mr. Knechtel read requirements under Bylaw No. 5065-1994. He noted that under this bylaw, documentation related to the water management on this application would be required from the General Manager, Operational Services. He reiterated concerns with the impact of water drainage from the proposed subdivision on lower lying areas. Brad Gordon Mr. Gordon asked if there would be design controls, expressed concern that the illustrations did not look like current homes in the area. He also expressed concerns with parking and that smaller houses will produce more concrete. He indicated that he would like to see more green space. Revised December 8, 2015 Public Hearing Minutes November 17, 2015 Page 5 of 5 Barry Lyster Mr. Lyster echoed what was said on drainage. He commented on increased traffic issues on 132nd Avenue resulting from the proposed development. Wayne Bissky, Applicant Representative Mr. Bissky advised that storm water management has been planned in accordance with the required standards, that the application complies with the Official Community Plan and will bring amenities to the area. He also advised that zoning bylaws and street design requirements were adhered to by the applicant. 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 7:47 p.m. ____________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ______________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer