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Home My WebLink About2022-02-15 Adopted Public Hearing Minutes.pdfPRESENT Elected Officials Councillor J. Dueck Gouncillor C. Meadus Councillor G. Robson Councillor R. Svendsen Councillor A. Yousef City of Maple Ridge REPORT OF PUBLIC HEARING February 1-.5,2022 The report of the Public Hearing held as a virtual meeting hosted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, l-l-995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on February 1'5,2022 al 7:01- p.m. ABSENT Mayor M. Morden Councillor K. Duncan Appointed Staff S. Hartman, Chief Administrative Officer C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services P. Hlavac-Winsor, General Counsel and Executive Director, Legislative Services S. Nichols, Corporate Officer Other Staff as Required M. Baski, Senior Planner C. Goddard, Director of Planning J. Kim, Computer Support Specialist Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Meadus, Councillor Robson, Councillor Svendsen, and CouncillorYousef participated electronically. The Acting Mayor chaired the meetin$ from Council Chambers. Acting Mayor Dueck 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 February 22,2022. The Acting Mayor then called upon the Planning Department staff to present the following items on the agenda: 2O2OALL-RZ, 2L429 12 1 Aven u e Lot C District Lot 245 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1-9628 1) The subject application is to permit the future subdivision of two lots. ta) Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7689-2020 To rezone from RS-1- (Single Detached Residential)to R-1- (Single Detached (Low Density) Urban Residential). The Senior Planner gave a detailed description providing information on the application. City of Maple Ridge Public Hearing Minutes February 15,2022 Page 2 2) The Corporate Officer advised that 39 notices were mailed out in relation to this application and that no correspondence was received in response. The Acting Mayor called for speakers a first time. Ranner Noot and Amy Cocking R. Noot and A. Cocking expressed concerns with the potential height of the homes and potential lack of privacy. In response to questions about the process to comment and get further information on the proposed development, the Acting Mayor advised that after the meeting no further comment can be received by Council and that staff are available to assist. The Acting Mayor called for speakers a second and third time. There being no furLher commerrL, Lhe Acting Mayor declared this itcm dealt with. 2OL9-LL9-RZ, t27 9 1 232 Street LoT 44 Section 20 Township 1-2 New Westminster District Plan 301-99 The subject application is to permit the future construction of a 2,055 mz (22,L2O ft2) two-storey commercial building. 2a) Maple Ridge Official Community Amending Bylaw No. 7557-2OLg To redesignate the subject property lrom Asriculturallo Commercial 2b) Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7558-2OLg To rezone from RS-2 (Single Detached Suburban Residential) to CS-1- (Service Commercial). The Senior Planner gave a detailed description providing information on the application. The Corporate Officer advised that 1-8 notices were mailed in relation to the item and that correspondence was received from A. Jasamanidse expressing various concerns with the application, and that correspondence was received from J. Jude opposing the a pplication. The Acting Mayor called for speakers three times. There being no comment, the Acting Mayor declared this item dealt with. 2OL9-239-RZ, L26LO 228 Street Parcel "4" (Reference Plan 22408) Lot 3 Section 20 Township 1-2 New Westminster District Plan 5430 3a) City of Maple Ridge Public Hearing Minutes February L5,2022 Page 3 The subject application is to permit the future subdivision of approximately ei$ht lots over two phases. 3a) Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7574-2OLg To rezone from RS-3 (Single Detached Rural Residential) to R-1 (Single Detached (Low Density) Urban Residential)' The Director of Planning gave a detailed description providing information on the application. The Corporate Officer advised that 78 notices were mailed out in relation to this application and that correspondence opposing the application was received from L. Bordignon, N. Bordignon, E. and J. Diehl, and a Maple Ridge resident. The Acting Mayor called for speakers a first time. Laura Bordignon L. Bordignon expressed concerns with privacy, noise and the potential devaluation of her home. The Acting Mayor called for speakers a second and third time. There being no further comment, the Acting Mayor declared this item dealt with. 4a) 2O2L-O62-R2,25927 and 25801 128 Avenue parcel "A" (Reference Plan 301-5) of the South West Quarter Section 25 Township 1-2 except: Parcel "ONE" (Reference Plan 1-731-6) New Westminster Land District; and parcel "ONE" (Reference Plan 173t6) of Parcel "4" (Reference Plan 301-5) of the South West Quarter Section 25 Township 1-2 New Westminster Land District The subject application is to permit an Outdoor Commercial Recreation (outdoor paintbail and laser tag) use within a defined portion of forested land in the southern part of the subject ProPerties' 4a) Maple Ridge official community Amending Bylaw No' 7715-2021, To amend Policy 6-64 to include that until Policy 6-60 is satisfied, uses that contribute to employment opportunities and do not require construction of permanent structures or servicing upgrades, may be consÌdered on a case by case basis. 4b) Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No' 7716-2021- To amend Section 5O2 A-2 Upland Agricultural, SO2.2 Permitted Principal Uses to include Outdoor Commercial Recreation, limited to outdoor paintball and laser tag, and non-permanent structures used for play and preparation on the subject properties' City of Maple Ridge Public Hearing Minutes February L5,2022 Page 4 The Director of Planning gave a detailed description providing information on the application. The Corporate Officer advised that 32 notices were mailed out in relation to this application and that correspondence opposing the application was received from G. Herchuk. The Acting Mayor called for speakers a first time and second time Linda Kingsbury L. Kingsbury expressed concerns with the application in relation to increased traffic, noise and use of employment designated land. John Kingsbury J. KÌngsbury expressed concern with the location of the application in relation to Kanaka Creek and the bird sanctuary across the street from the proposed use. Mr. Kingsbury spoke to the road maintenance and current drainage issues on 1-28th. The Acting Chair called for speakers a third time. Fionna Christensen F. Christensen expressed concerns with the safety of horseback riding and truck traffic on 1.28 Avenue, and agreed with the concerns raised by the previous speakers. John Kingsbury J. Kingsbury expressed further concern with traffic on 1-.28 Avenue and road damage from the gravel and movie trucks. The ActÌng Mayor called for speakers a final time. There being no comment, the Acting Mayor declared this Ìtem dealt with. Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters contained herein a chance to be heard, the Acting Mayor adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. ck, Acting Mayor Certifi 5.ichols, Corporate Offi