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Home My WebLink About2021-10-19 Adopted Public Hearing Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge REPORT OF PUBLIC HEARING October 19,202L The report of the Public Hearing held as a virtual meeting hosted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, !L995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on October 19,202L at 7:00 p.m PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor M. Morden Councillor J. Dueck Councillor C. Meadus Councillor G. Robson Councillor R. Svendsen Councillor A. Yousef ABSENT Councillor K. Duncan Appointed Staff C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services S. Hartman, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture D. Pollock, General Manager Engíneering Services P. Hlavac-Winsor, General Counsel and Executive Director, Legislative Servíces S. Nichols, Gorporate Officer Other Staff as Required M. McMullen, Manager Planning and Environmental Services J. Kim, Computer Specialist 1) Note: Due to the COVID-l-g pandemic, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Meadus, Councillor Robson, and Councillor Yousef participated electronically. The Mayor chaired the meeting from Council Chambers. Mayor Morden called the meeting to order. The Corporate Officer 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 26,2021-. The Mayor then called upon Planning Department staff to present the following ¡tems on the agenda: 20 19-2LùRZ, 24392 1O4 Ave n u e Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7628-2020 To rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to RM-I- (Low Density Townhouse Residential) Zone. The current application is to permitthe future construction of approximately 21- strata townhouse units. The Manager of Planning and Environmental Services gave a detailed description providing information on the application. The Corporate Officer advised that 43 notices were mailed out in relation to this application and that correspondence expressing concern with the application was received from one resident, J. Paul. The Mayor called for speakers three times. There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with Public Hearing Report October A9,2O2t Page 2 of 3 2)2O2O4O9-RZ, 11089 24O Street, LLLOL 239 Street and 11094 Buckerfield Drive Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No,77OI-2O21 To rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential), R-1- (Single Detached (Low Density) Urban Residential) and R-2 (Single Detached (Medium Density) Urban Residential) to R-1- (Single Detached (Low Density) Urban Residential) and R-2 (Single Detached (Medium Density) Urban Residential). The current application is to permitthe future subdivision of approximately 1-9 single-family lots. The Manager of Planning and Environmental Services gave a detailed description providing information on the application. The Corporate Officer advised that 31-9 notíces were mailed out in relation to this application and that correspondence expressing concern with the application was recei.",ed frorn HUB Cyrcling and K= Hodak, and correspondence expressing support was received from S. Rhodes of New Rhodes Construction, R. Meetarbahn, P, Sikham, L. Holenskiand S. Wynnyk. The Mayor called for speakers on first call Rvan Garant Mr. Garant expressed concern with the linking of 239 Street to Buckerfield Drive and Harris Drive, specifically where the three roads will meet. He asked whether there are plans for a 3-way stop at this intersection. He also asked whether a covenant separating the two subdivisions currently will remain in place or be lifted during construction. Mr. Garant reiterated his concern as well as concerns in the neighbourhood with the connection to Buckerfield Drive and requested that every effort be made to install a 3-way stop to mitigate increased traffic and traffic speed through a residential area. Robyn Havdock Ms. Haydock spoke in favour of the application. She spoke positively on the road connections and on the proposed trail which will be built as part of the development. Kevin Duchak Mr. Duchak spoke in support of the application in that it completes the neighbourhood, finishes off dead end streets and provides the addition of a trail. He expressed that an increase in residential development will positively impact local businesses as well as bring in more business and employment to the area. He spoke positively on the developer involved with the application. Public Hearing Report October 19,2021- Page 3 of 3 Linda Young Ms. Young questioned the 5% in lieu of park development to be paid by the developer in that this will involve 1-1- acres. She put forward the need for more park space for the neighbourhood. She requested information on how the decision was made to have the developer pay in lieu rather than provide parkland. Staft provided clarification on the decision to take 5% in lieu rather than land. Ms. Young expressed her concern with the increased density in the area and whether a suitable amount of park space will be available within this area in the future. Robert Mcleod Mr. Mcleod requested clarification on whether suites will be allowed in the proposed development and how parking will be dealt with regard to suites. The Mayor called for speakers a second time. The Mayor called for speakers a third time Linda Young Ms. Young requested clarification with the process on hearing from the public on applications. She restated her concern with the future lack of public park space and expressed concern with the impact of increased traffic on the area. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt wíth. Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters contained herein a chance to be heard, the Mayor adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. n, Mayor Certified Correct M,/lo* S. Nichols, Corporate Officer