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COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
February 18, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Blaney Room, 1St Floor, Municipal Hall
The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and
other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at
this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to
Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more
information or clarification.
REMINDERS
February 18
Closed Council
Committee of the Whole
February 19
Public Hearing
following Workshop
1:00 P.M.
7:00 p.m.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
MINUTES - February 11, 2008
PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Community Safety Officer Program - Inspector Doug Smith
4.2 Capital Works Update
Verbal report by the Municipal Engineer
Council Workshop
February 18, 2008
Page 2 of 4
4.3 Fraser River Escarpment Update - A. Wood, Municipal Engineer
Staff report dated February 12, 2008 providing an update on the geotechnical
investigation of the Fraser River Escarpment carried out by Golder Associates.
4.4 Regional Growth Strategy and Livable Region Strategic Plan Amendment
Staff report dated February 14, 2008 seeking direction from Council in regard to
the options relating to the Official Community Plan identified "starred" properties.
4.5 Tour of Supported Housing Facilities Report
Verbal report by Councillor Linda King
4.6 Council Discussion of Lower Mainland Local Government Association Resolutions
5. CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence has been received and requires a response. Staff is
seeking direction from Council on each item. Options that Council may consider include:
Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further action will be
taken.
Direct staff to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the subject matter.
Forward the correspondence to a regular Council meeting for further discussion.
Other.
Once direction is given the appropriate response will be sent.
5.1 Ministry of Environment - Ground Water Protection Regulation
Letter and presentation dated February 11, 2008 from Lynn Kriwoken, Director,
Innovation & Planning Team, Water Stewardship Division, Ministry of Environment
providing information on Phase 2 and 3 of the Ground Water Protection Regulation
and requesting input to the process. Note: The presentation is available at
Municipal Hall for review.
Recommendation: b) refer to staff for response
Council Workshop
February 18, 2008
Page 3 of 4
BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
ADJOURNMENT
Checked by: 40
Council Workshop
February 18, 2008
Page 4 of 4
Rules for Holding a Closed Meeting
A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one
or more of the following:
personal information about an identifiable individual whoholds or is being considered for a position as
an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or
honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity;
labour relations or employee negotiations;
(d)the security of property of the municipality;
the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that
disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;
law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the
conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment;
() litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
an administrative tribunal hearing or potential administrative tribunal hearing affecting the municipality,
other than a hearing to be conducted by the council or a delegate of council
the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for
that purpose;
information that is prohibited or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited
from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at
their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the
interests of the municipality if they were held in public;
(I) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and
progress reports for the purposesof preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal
report]
a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from.the meeting;
the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection of
subsection (2)
(0) the consideration of whether the authority under section 91 (other persons attending closed meetings)
should be exercised in relation to a council meeting.
(p) information relating to local government participation in provincial negotiations with First Nations, where
an agreement provides that the information is to be kept confidential.
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,'JI1i,pIcI District of Maple Ridge
Deep Roots
Greater Heights
TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: 20 February 2008
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Cemetery Master Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Erik Lees and Associates were hired in June 2007 to work with staff, community stakeholders and
residents to complete the Maple Ridge Cemetery Master Plan attached to this staff report dated 20
February 2008.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That the attached draft 2008 Cemetery Master Plan be released for comment by the public and
stakeholder groups.
DISCUSSION:
a) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
Upon adoption of the attached 2008 Cemetery Master Plan, staff will develop and bring forward
a detailed financial plan with recommendations regarding proposed cemetery fees and charges
that will assist the District towork towards cost recovery for the cemetery services provided at
both Maple Ridge cemeteries.
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Prepared by: David Boag
Director Parks and
Mike Murra'y
Genera1l I anag, Community development,
Parks/and Recr4ation Services
J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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Deep Roots
Greater Heights
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
District of Maple Ridge
His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: February 12, 2008
and Members of Council FILE NO: E02-011-010
Chief Administrative Officer' ATTN: Workshop
Fraser River Escarpment - Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In 2007, Council authorized Golder Associates to undertake a geotechnical investigation of the
Fraser River Escarpment. The purpose of the investigation was to obtain more up-to-date surface
data that would improve the available information on the soil stratigraphy variations and ground
water conditions. This would allow for more in-depth analysis of soil conditions and
recommendations with regard to future capital projects.
The investigation has been completed and a report of the soil soundings from the 33 electronic
peizocone penetration tests has been prepared. The depth of the soundings ranged from 24 metres
to 66.2 metres and provides more information on the soil stratigraphy. The results provide a much
higher density of subsurface information and will be useful for property owners who wish to
undertake greater analysis. The key findings of the report are listed below. A full copy will be
available on the corporate website.
A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2008 to update the local neighbourhood.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT this report be received for information.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
In 2007, Council directed staff to engage Golder Associates to undertake a geotechnical
investigation of the Fraser River Escarpment. The field work was undertaken in the sUmmer
of 2007 and the compilation has now been completed.
The data identifies the spatial variation of soil characteristics within the Escarpment area.
Staff's understanding on the analysis includes the following:
That the static conditions for the Escarpment have not changed and that
previously identified factors of safety remain
That storm events similar to this year's could result in the continuance of surficial
sloughing on the Escarpment
That storm drainage on River Road would be beneficial. It would allow property
owners to redirect storm drainage water away from the Escarpment bank.
Storm drainage imrrovements on River road
Council approved the project in the current Business Plan and as a result of the information
contained in the Golder report, staff are currently preparing the design of the storm sewer. The
design has to overcome a number of challenges including a congested and narrow right-of-way,
new outfall, and road constraints and improvements to allow for all residents fronting the sewer
to connect to the storm sewer, and CPR approval. A grant application will also be prepared and
submitted should funding opportunities arise. It is anticipated that technical challenges will be
overcome by the fall for tenders to be issued.
Desired Outcome:
The desired outcome of this report is to update Council on the completion of the
investigation.
Citizen/Customer Implications:
The data and results will be posted on the District's website. A follow-up meeting with River
Road residents is planned for February to present the plan for the construction of the storm
sewer.
CONCLUSIONS:
This report concludes the soil investigation of the Fraser River Escarpment. This data will be of
benefit to residents and the construction of a storm sewer on River Road.
Prepared by:-'Andr'ew Wood, PhD., PEng.
Municipal Engineer
Approved b Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng.
' GM: Public Works and Development Services
f(4Cofjcurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
I Chief Administrative Officer
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MAPLE RIDGE
British Columbia
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: February 14, 2008
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Workshop
SUBJECT: Regional Growth Strategy and Livable Region Strategic Plan Amendment
PURPOSE:
On December 10, 2007 Council directed that a staff report be prepared discussing the recently
enacted Provincial Order in Council relating to the Livable Region Strategic Plan and the effects of
this Order on the municipality (R/07-587).
The following report provides an overview of recently passed Provincial Order in Council regarding the
Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Exemption Regulation, and the effects
that the Order may have on requests to amend the Green Zone. Also included in this report are
options relating to the Official Community Plan "starred" properties.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report 'Regional Growth Strategy and Livable Region Strategic Plan Amendment" dated
February 12, 2008 be received as information, and that direction be provided to staff regarding the
preferred option for addressing the properties forwarded to Metro Vancouver in 2006.
BACKGROUND:
On July 11, 2006 Council gave first reading to the proposed Official Community Plan (Bylaw 6425-
2006) and referred the Bylaw to Public Hearing. Council also directed that a letter be sent to the
GVRD (Metro Vancouver) to amend the Livable Region Strategic Plan, for properties identified with a
"star" on the Generalized Land Use Schedule (refer to Map attached).
Following the Public Hearing, a certified copy of the Council Resolution and map identifying the
properties subject to the request for amendment to the LRSP were forwarded to the GVRD. On
March 16, 2007 the GVRD Board gave consideration to the February 21, 2007 Policy and Planning
Department staff report regarding the District's request to amend the Green Zone map of the LRSP.
The Board resolved to refer Maple Ridge's request to amend the Green Zone to the regional growth
strategy review.
On October 26, 2007 the Metro Vancouver Board requested an interim Provincial Order in Council to
enable the Board to amend Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy where such amendments:
• Involve changes to regional land use designations within a specific municipality;
• Are supported by the affected municipality;
• Are supported by at least two-thirds of weighted Board votes in favour.
On November 22, 2007, the Province passed Order in Council 768 - Greater Vancouver Regional
District Regional Growth Strategy Exemption Regulation. This Order In Council allows the Metro
Vancouver Board to amend the LRSP Green Zone where "in the opinion of the Board, the
amendment is consistent with protecting Greater Vancouver's natural assets". The Order In Council
is only intended to be an interim measure for the Board during the LRSP review.
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On December 10, 2007 Maple Ridge Council directed that a report on the Livable Region
Strategic Plan, the amending formula, and its effects on the municipality be brought before
Council.
DISCUSSION:
As noted above, in 2006 the District of Maple Ridge requested an amendment to the LRSP for the
starred properties identified on the Official Community Plan Land Use Schedule B. In March
2007, the Board considered this request and referred the matter to the Livable Region Strategic
Plan review.
For information, on February 11, 2008 the Corporation of Delta Council gave consideration to a
staff report to create a new residential community with an upgraded and lengthened golf course
(194 bareland strata duplex and single family, 243 apartment units). The Council resolved to
request that the Metro Vancouver Board amend the Livable Region Strategic Plan by removing
55.4 ha (137 acres) from the Green Zone. This resolution from Delta represents the first request
to amend the Green Zone using the recently enacted Order in Council.
Options:
The recently passed Order in Council presents Council with two options pertaining the District's
previous request. Those options are as follows:
Status Quo - "Starred" Properties are Considered as a Component of LRSP Review
As noted earlier in, this report, the Metro Vancouver Board referred the earlier request for
consideration of the removal of the "starred" properties from the Green Zone, to the Livable
Region Strategic Plan review. Unless a new Resolution is submitted to the Board relating to these
properties, they will continue to be considered as a component of that review. While the timing
for the adoption of a new Regional Growth Strategy is unknown, it is estimated that the new plan
may not be adopted until 2009, noting that the Strategy must be accepted by all affected local
governments before it can be adopted.
Should this option be preferred, no further action by the District is required.
Consideration Subiect to OlC Amending Formula
As an alternative to considering the "starred" properties as a component of the LRSP review,
Council may wish to pursue the Green Zone amendments subject to the newly adopted Order In
Council. This option would require that the District of Maple Ridge pass a Council Resolution
requesting that the Board of Metro Vancouver initiate an amendment to the LRSP Green Zone, in
accordance with Provincial Order In Council 768.
The timing of an amendment utilizing the Order In Council is anticipated to be a minimum of 6
months, and the voting procedure for the Metro Vancouver Board would be a two-thirds (2/3rds)
weighted Board Vote.
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Should this be the preferred option, a separate staff report would provide context to each of the
"starred" properties previously forwarded to Metro Vancouver. Council would then by Resolution
reaffirm the properties that are supported for removal from the Green Zone, and would forward a
request to the Metro Vancouver Board requesting that these properties be considered for removal
from the Green Zone, under the new Amending Formula.
SUMMARY:
This report provides an overview of the recently adopted Order In Council and identifies the effects
that the enactment has on the District of Maple Ridge. The report identifies two options pertaining to
the OCP identified "starred" properties: "Status Quo - Starred Properties are considered as a
component of the LRSP review", and "Consideration Subject to the OIC Amending Formula". Staff
are seeking direction from Council regarding the preferred option.
Prepared by Christine Carter, M.PI, M.C.I.P
Man r Community Planning
A rovedb nejd er'P,M.C.l.P
Di ecif Planning
Approved by/ Frank Quinn, M.B.A., P. Eng.
4 / GM: Public Works & Development Services
%y doncurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
( Chief Administrative Officer
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BRITISH
COLUMBIA
The Best. Ptaceon Earth
February 11, 2008
All Local Governments
British Columbia, Canada
Re: Ground Water Protection Regulation, Phases 2 & 3
I would like to take this opportunity to inform you about the progress the Province has been making
on ground water protection in British Columbia and the direction we may take in the future.
The Province is developing ground water regulations in 3 phases. The Ground Water Advisory
Board (GWAB or the Board), a group of experts, representing the ground water industry, academia
and government, was appointed in 2002 to provide the Government with recommendations on draft
regulations.
Phase I of the Ground Water Protection Regulation (GWPR) was enacted in 2004. Phase I
established standards for the drilling, alteration, and closure of water wells, well identification, and
required qualified well drillers and qualified well pump installers to register with the Province.
We are currently developing Phase 2 regulations based on the GWAB's recommendations. Phase
2 may include regulations respecting standards for well siting, well construction (casings and
liners), controlling artesian flow, well pump installation, flow testing, reporting, storage of
substances near the wellhead, and possibly water quality analysis. We are seeking your
comments/input on Phase 2, but also would like your input into the future development of Phase 3
regulations. Phase 3, will deal with implementing water management plans in designated areas,
setting standards for well operation, and other measures for aquifer protection and use.
In order to provide a better understanding of Phases 2 and 3, an overview presentation has been
included with this letter that will provide greater detail on the Board's recommendations. I invite you
to view this information and contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions you might
have. A response form has also been included for your convenience.
There are three ways that you are able to forward your comments/response form to us:
• By fax to (250) 356-1202, attention Bob Brown, or
• By e-mail to Bob. Brownqov.bc.ca, or
• By mail to Bob Brown, Water Stewardship Division,
P0 Box 9362 Stn Prov Govt,
Victoria, BC, V8W 9M2.
Please provide your comments to us no later than Friday, February 29th 2008.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this issue and providing your input on ground water
protection in British Columbia.
5.1
Sincerely,
Lynn Kriwoken, Director
Innovation & Planning Team
Water Stewardship Division
Ministry of Environment
Attachments:
• GWPR Presentation
• GWPR Response Form
BiiTlsH
COLUMBIA
liTe Best Place on Erth Ground Water Protection Regulation - Phase 2
Consultation Response Form
We welcome your input to Phase 2 of the Ground Water Protection Regulation. Phase 2 has not
been finalized and your input to this process can contribute to important changes in the draft
regulation.
Phase 2:
Area: Comments or Suggestions:
Well siting - setbacks from:
• sources of contamination
• other supply wells
• rivers or springs
Cross connection of aquifers
Controlling artesian flow
Construction standards:
• casings and liners
• hazardous substances
• sediment content
• disinfection after drilling
- Well construction reports
Well pump installation
Well pump installation:
• activities
• standards
• reports
Flow tests:
• yield & pumping tests
• standards
• reports
• responsibility
Well water quality analysis
Storage near the wellhead
General comments?
We would also like to welcome your input to Phase 3 of the Ground Water Protection Regulation. In
Phase 3, we expect to deal with regulations for implementing water management plans in designated
areas, setting standards for well operation and developing requirements relating to aquifer
protection, and ground water quantity, and use.
Phase 3:
Area: Comments or Suggestions:
Standards for well operation
Requirements relating to
aquifer protection, and ground
water quality, quantity, and use
Your vision for 2round water in BC:
In your experience, what measures would potentially benefit the ground water issues in your area?
Describe your top three ground water issues.
Please feel free to add any other comments relating to ground water
tion that you would like us to hear.
Please forward this form to:
Bob Brown
Water Stewardship Division
By mail at: P0 Box 9362 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC, V8W 9M2
Or by fax at: (250) 356-1202
Or, if you have received this form electronically, you may return it by
e-mail to Bob Brown at: Bob.Bro%vngov.bc.ca
Capital project
'. f—.X
priorities
Town Centre Transit Exchange $2800004)
Fraser River Escatpment
Geotechnical Investigation
$160,000
240 Street bridge feas,bdttv and
conceptual study
$ 125,1)00
Abernethv %X ay (at 224 Street) $4,600,485)
240 Street (113 to Desvdney Trunk
Road)
S2,400,0(X(
River Road storm sesver $2,675,048)
Riser Road traffic calming 68(4.000
R—, Raad rgnmremmIs $2975000
Capital Program Update
Engineering a safe, livable and sustainable
community
Council Workshop presentation
February 18, 2008
Capital project
priorities
232 Street road (South Alourrir $1,200,U)X)
bridge to 132 Avenue)
104 Avenue conceptual design $330,000
Alouette Rtvers hvdro-techsncal $75,000
review and model
Abemethv \')av corridor study 611)0,0)8)
Losver Hammond drainage and 6600,0(5)
sewage design
224 Street at 124 Aveirne safety $400,000
improvements
232 Street water main (Slagee $200,488)
Avenue to Dewdnev Trunk Road)
Capital project
priorities
Capital project
priorities
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Capital project
THE
-
priorities
l'cdestnan impeos emener S25,0(N) (Lougheed I lsvy at Bunsen Street)
Street lighting mipntvcments $4118)))
203 Street at Lougheed I lighsvav $50)))))) intersection conceptual study
2)6)9 capital project development
24)) Street bridge (at Kaitaka Creek) design
Lougliecd l-lighsvay safety $400,0(6) improvements (223 - 224 Street ) cn
()tliee project support
Cottonwood Drive Phase 3 S6600 KXl
Dewdney Trunk Road re-paving
(232 to 240 Street)
$3751(8)
Academy Park Sewer LAS S250,(8X)
232 Street at 128 Ave traffic signal $250,000
Brown Avenue extension (227
Street to Fletcher in-colijuncnon
with Fire Dcpaetment)
8350F)))
Water improvements (Albion area) 8250,))))))
Sewer n-stem rehabilitation
(vanous locations)
8250,0))))
Pressure rnaitagemenr and seismic
eeliabthtv improvement drsigns
(2 locations)
8150)8)0
267 Street water mum extension
LAS
5250)(8)
Accessible sidewalk and transit
improvements
S86,({)))
Safer School Travel program S25.0)8)
Illuminated street name signs S1O,000
Culvert replacements (designs) S200,(XK)
pedestrian Improvements $45,(68)
Capital project
priorities - funded by others
FLOOD WATCH ,
Aibton dkt tmprvernents S6,950,0 ()
Best Street flood proteettOn $400,050
Ttrmrsek Lane reconstruction $600,000
Kanaka flood study S40.005
Discussion
• Active forward Itsolung investment program
• Interdependencies with agencies and other departments
may shift schedule
• Project risk management a focus
• Emerging projects (Albion Industrial Park Access,
Green waste initiatives, grant dependent projects (e.g.
Best Street), stormwater improvements, geotechnical
hazards)
• Complementary programming initiatives
• Support to other corporate Initiatives
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DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 2.0
MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: February 18, 2008
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of February 11, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
/ Gordon Robson"
CA7IED DEFEATED DEFERRED MAYOR
ACTION NOTICE
TO: Chief Administrative Officer
- Executive Director
— Mgr - Economic Development
- Gen Mgr - corporate & Financial
RCMP
Fire Chief
- Dir - Finance
- chief Information Officer
- Gen Mgr - Public Works & Development___________________________________________________
- Dir - Planning
- Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws
- Municipal Engineer
- Mgr - Corporate and Development Eng
- Dir- Engineering Operations
- Dir- Project Engineering
- Gen Mgr - corn. Dev. & Rec. Services
- Dir - Parks & Facilities
- Dir - Recreation
- Dir - Community Services
Clerk's Section
- Corporate Officer
- Property & Risk Manager
- Tracy Camire
- Diana Dalton
- Amanda Allen
- Amanda Gaunt
- Karen Kaake
The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to
you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department.
February 18, 2008 A1
Date Corporate Officer
DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.4
MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: February 18, 2008
That Option Two "Consideration Subject to 010 Amending Formula" in the staff report dated February 14,
2008 be identified as the preferred option provided the Jackson Farm property is removed from the list
of "starred" properties.
Mayor Robson, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Stewart - OPPOSED
/ 'Gordon Robson"
CARRIED DEFED DEFERRED MAYOR
ACTION NOTICE
TO: - Chief Administrative Officer
- Executive Director
- Mgr - Economic Development
- Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial
ROMP
Fire Chief
- Dir - Finance
- Chief Information Officer
- Gen Mgr - Public Works & Development___________________________________________________
- Dir - Planning
- Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws
- Municipal Engineer
- Mgr - Corporate and Development Eng___________________________________________________
- Dir - Engineering Operations
- Dir - Project Engineering
- Gen Mgr - Com. Dev. & Rec. Services
- Dir - Parks & Facilities
- Dir - Recreation
- Dir - Community Services
Clerk's Section
- Corporate Officer
- Property & Risk Manager
- Tracy Camire
- Diana Dalton
- Amanda Allen
Amanda Gaunt
- Karen Kaake
The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to
you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department.
February 18, 2008 ____________________________
Date Corporate Officer
DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.4
MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: February 18, 2008
That staff be directed to discuss with Metro Vancouver if both options outlined in the staff report
dated February 14, 2008 can be actioned concurrently.
cARyf DEFEATED DEFERRED
Gordon Robson"
MWAYLON
ACTION NOTICE
TO: - Chief Administrative Officer
Executive Director
Mgr - Economic Development
- Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial
RCMP
Fire Chief
- Dir - Finance
- Chief Information Officer
Mgr - Public Works & Developme
Dir - Planning
- Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws
- Municipal Engineer
- Mgr - Corporate and Development E
- Dir - Engineering Operations
- Dir - Project Engineering
- Gen Mgr - Com. Dev. & Rec. Services
- Dir - Parks & Facilities
- Dir - Recreation
- Dir - Community Services
Clerk's Section
- Corporate Officer
- Property & Risk Manager
- Tracy Camire
- Diana Dalton
- Amanda Allen
- Amanda Gaunt
- Karen Kaake
The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to
you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department.
February 18, 2008 /
Date Corporate Officer
DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.5
MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: February 18, 2008
That staff be directed to prepare a report regarding lands within the District of Maple Ridge which
may be suitable for a supported housing project.
/ Gordon Robson"
CA
,
$1E D DEFEATED DEFERRED AYOR
ACTION NOTICE
TO: - Chief Administrative Officer
- Executive Director
Mgr - Economic Development
- Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial
ROMP
Fire Chief
- Dir - Finance
- Chief Information Officer
- Gen Mgr - Public Works & Developmer
- Dir - Planning
- Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws
- Municipal Engineer
- Mgr - Corporate and Development En
- D7- Engineering Operations
- ,,bir - Project Engineering
en Mgr - Corn. Dev. & Rec. Services
- Dir - Parks & Facilities
- Dir - Recreation
- Dir - Community Services
CleV's Section
- /orporate Officer
t--property & Risk Manager
- Tracy Camire
- Diana Dalton
- Amanda Allen
- Amanda Gaunt
Karen Kaake
The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to
you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department.
February 18, 2008
Date Corporate Officer
DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.7
MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: February 18, 2008
That the staff report dated November 15, 2007 titled "256th Street Industrial Area" be referred to
the Economic Advisory Commission for review and comment.
cC DEFEATED DEFERRED
Gordon Robson"
YO R
ACTION NOTICE
TO: - Chief Administrative Officer
xecutive Director
/ Mgr - Economic Development
- Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial
RCMP
Fire chief
Dir - Finance
- Chief Information Officer
Gen Mgr - Public Works & Developmer
- Dir - Planning
- Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws
- Municipal Engineer
- Mgr - Corporate and Development En
- Dir- Engineering Operations
- Dir - Project Engineering
- Gen Mgr - Corn. Dev. & Rec. Services
- Dir - Parks & Facilities
- Dir - Recreation
- Dir - Community Services
Clerk's Section
Corporate Officer
Property & Risk Manager
Tracy Ca mire
Diana Dalton
Amanda Allen
- Amanda Gaunt
Karen Kaake
The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to
you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department.
February 18, 2008 /
Date Corporate Officer
DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 5.1
MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: February 18, 2008
That the letter dated February 11, 2008 from the Ministry of Environment pertaining to Ground
Water Protection Regulation be referred to staff for response.
Gordon Robson"
ED DEFEATED DEFERRED AYO R
ACTION NOTICE
TO: - Chief Administrative Officer
- Executive Director
- Mgr - Economic Development
Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial
RCMP
Fire Chief
- Dir - Finance
- Chief Information Officer
Gen Mgr - Public Works & Development ,
Dir - Planning
Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws
- Municipal Engineer
- Mgr - Corporate and Development Eng
- Dir - Engineering Operations
- Dir - Project Engineering
- Gen Mgr - Corn. Dev. & Rec. Services
- Dir - Parks & Facilities
- Dir - Recreation
- Dir - Community Services
Clerk's Section
- Corporate Officer
- Property & Risk Manager
- Tracy Camire
- Diana Dalton
- Amanda Allen
- Amanda Gaunt
- Karen Kaake
The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to
you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department.
February 18, 2008
Date Corporate Officer
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DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
rJfthCotumba
TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: November 15, 2007
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Workshop/Business Planning
SUBJECT: 256th Street Industrial Area
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the May 14, 2007 Council Workshop staff were directed to prepare a future report on the 256th
Inductrial Area (R/07-262). This report prvdes information regardig the land bat: allu utilization; Provincial, Regional and District policies and regulations; development activity; arid
discussion regarding servicing and roads, and potential impacts that may result from extensions
of such infrastructure.
The Official Community Plan identifies the need for up to 300 acres of new industrial land. This
report suggests that the 256th Street area could potentially accommodate this need. Better
transportation access could act as a catalyst to advance industrial development in the area. An
alternate access could also allow an increased rate of gravel extraction to occur, which could also
advance industrial development in the area. The servicing of this area with a sanitary sewer could
allow for correctional facility expansion, but may also provide greater attraction for potential
industrial development.
The costs for servicing the 256th Street area with improved transportation and sanitary sewer are
not insignificant. There would be a need to work with partners such as Translink, Provincial and
Federal Governments, and the Correctional facilities. Translink is currently undertaking a 2040
Transportation Plan. Within that 2040 Plan Translink will identify a project list for the next O
years. Access to 256th Street by way of Abernethy Way is a potential candidate for the 10 year
list. This report also notes that agency approvals would be required from the Agricultural Land
Commission and Metro Vancouver.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled "256th Street Industrial Area" dated November 15, 2007 be received as
information;
That staff be directed to continue to work with Translink for inclusion of Abernethy Way to 256th
Street in its 10 year capital plan;
That staff be directed to work with the Agricultural Land Commission and Metro Vancouver to
explore the feasibility for potential sanitary service for, and road improvements to the 256th Street
area.
BACKGROUND:
256th Street Study Area
The 256th Street Industrial Area is located in the north-eastern rural section of the District,
between Golden Ears Provincial Park to the west and Blue Mountain forest to the east. For the
purpose of this report, the 256th Street Industrial area includes all lands north of the unopened
road right-of-way situated north of 130th Avenue. Although these properties are not all designated
for Rural Resource or Industrial use, they would likely be affected by changes to existing servicing
and infrastructure standards. (refer to 256th St. Study Area map attached)
Number of Parcels and Area
As illustrated on Table 1, the majority of lands in the 256th Industrial area are designated Rural
Resource in the Official Community Plan (291 ha), followed by the Institutional land use
designation with 148 hectares of land. It is noted that the Rural Resource land use designation
allows for industrial zones.
Table I
OCP Land Use Designation
Designation Area ha (acres)
Industrial 40 ha (99 ac) -
Rural Resource 291 ha (719 ac)
Agricultural 76 ha (188 ac)
Institutional 148 ha (366 ac)
Suburban Residential 118 ha (291 ac)
Estate Suburban Residential 24 ha (59 ac)
Conservation 5 ha (12 ac)
Forest 72 ha (178 ac)
Park 22 ha (54 ac)
Total 796 ha (1967 ac)
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Official Community Plan
The 256th Street Industrial Area is comprised of 124 properties designated Suburban Residential,
Rural Resource, Industrial and Institutional (refer to OCP Land Use Designation map attached).
These land use designation descriptions include:
Industrial: designation provides for future industrial development.
Rural Resource: designation identifies lands that are potentially suitable for gravel extraction, in
compliance with the Official Community Plan and Council policies. These lands are intended for
industrial use in the future.
Institutional: designation include diverse uses that meet specific community needs, and that
serve the local population, such as schools, parks, community halls, recreation facilities,
museums, places of worship, firehalls, daycare facilities, healing and wellness centres,
correctional and rehabilitation facilities, public service uses, hospitals, and congregate care
facilities.
Suburban Residential: permits single detached or duplex housing in areas located outside of the
urban area boundary that may have water service, but are not connected to the municipal
sanitary sewer system.
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Estate Suburban Residential: designation permits single detached and duplex housing in areas
outside of the Urban Area Boundary. The properties are within the Fraser Sewer Area or on
property where sewer services have already been connected.
o Industrial Policies:
Section 6.4 of the Official Community Plan contains the District's Industrial Policies and identifies
a number of issues relating to industrial development in the community. Based on an Industrial
Background Report prepared by G.P. Rollo and Associates in 2003, the Plan identifies that the
supply of marketable and competitive industrial land is approximately 60 hectares (150 acres)
which will accommodate demand for at least 10 to 15 years. The Plan also states that
approximately two-thirds of Maple Ridge supply is designated Rurai Resource and is not currently
considered to be a desirable location for industrial users due to its remote location. However if
serviced with the appropriate transportation this area could potentially supply the required 300
acres, or more.
The Industrial policies of the OCP identify that the District needs to accommodate the long-term
demands for industrial land, and needs to create an additional 200 to 300 acres of employment
generating land. Policy 6-48 commits the District to identifying additional lands and reads as
follows:
6-48 The identification of additional employment generating lands is a priority for the District.
Following the completion of an Agricultural Plan, and as a component of a comprehensive
review the Urban Area Boundary Maple Ridge will evaluate alternate locations for a large
block or blocks of additional employment generating land to support the growth of the
employment sector in the future. Location parameters for suitable industrial land may
include, but is not limited to:
land that is relatively flat;
land that is conducive to industrial development;
land that is contiguous to a full range of municipal services; and
land that is strategically located near the Regional transportation network.
Policies 6-52 and 6-53 of the Official Community Plan relate to the Rural Resource lands located
in the northern portion of the municipality and identify that these lands are intended for industrial
use following the extraction of gravel resources on these properties. The policies further identify
that until an alternative access to the area is provided, gravel extraction is limited to historic
levels. These policies were established to prevent increased impacts on the residential character
of the surrounding neighbourhood, and until an alternate access is provided, the amount of land
that can be rezoned for industrial use is restricted.
6 - 52 Rural Resource Industrial lands are located in the northern portion of the community and
provide for a range of general industrial, heavy industrial and high impact resource based
industrial uses following the removal of gravel resources on these lands.
6 -53 The gravel reserves in the Rural Resource area at the north end of 256th Street will be
considered for use prior to development of the industrial potential. However, before any
additional gravel extraction traffic occurs, beyond historic levels, alternative access needs
to be developed to prevent increased impacts on the residential character of the
neighbourhood.
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o Transportation Policies
Section 7.2 of the Official Community Plan contains the Road Network Plan policies for the
District. This section of the OCP identifies that the efficient movement of people, goods, and
services within Maple Ridge is important to the economic development of the community. It is
further noted that Maple Ridge has a lack of continuous east-west roadways which concentrates
demand onto Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road, and increases traffic congestion on
these routes.
The Official Community Plan policies commit the District to working with all levels of government
and agencies to advance and recommend improvements to the local road network. Policy 7-9
states that Maple Ridge will build on the existing grid system and work to complete the proposed
network plan. The Policy reads:
7-9 Maple Ridge will build upon the existing grid system to improve the east-west road
network and to complete the major arterial network where appropriate as identified on
the proposed Major Corridor Network Plan (Figure 4). The District will work with the
community, the Agricultural Land Commission and other relevant Agencies to explore the
potential routes identified on the Plan."
a Major Road Network - Map Figure 4
The Proposed Major Corridor Network Plan in the Official Community Plan identifies the existing
and proposed major road corridors in the community. 256th Street is identified on the map figure,
along with a proposed anticipated future expansion of Abernethy Way along the 124th Avenue
alignment. With respect to the proposed Abernethy Way extension to 256th Street it is noted that
Agricultural Land Commission approval would be required. (refer to Map Figure 4 Proposed Major
Corridor Network Plan attached)
o Financial Sustainability
Section 2.3 of the Official Community Plan refers to the Districts Financial Sustainability Plan and
identifies that continued population growth must be balanced with demand for services. This
section of the Plan identifies that the initial costs of servicing are generally financed by
development, however these investments are normally turned-over to the District to operate and
maintain. The Plan notes that the search for efficiencies in service delivery can be accomplished
through a variety of means, including establishing priorities, providing full cost analysis of capital
projects, and determining where existing services could be delivered more efficiently.
Section 9.1 of the Official Community Plan contains policies relating to the delivery of municipal
services. The Plan contains the objective of considering the long-term implications of recurring
costs for planning and development initiatives by minimizing municipal capital, replacement,
operation and maintenance costs of servicing residential development. The following policies
relate to municipal servicing:
9 -1 Maple Ridge will maintain a contiguous Urban Area Boundary to help control the costs of
infrastructure construction.
9 -2 Maple Ridge will consider the use of life cycle fiscal impact analysis (capital cost,
replacement, and annual operating and maintenance costs of municipal infrastructure,
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community service, and administration) as a tool for assessing the fiscal pertcliTiance of
major development proposals, area plans, and Urban Area Boundary adjustments.
o Implementation
Section 11.1.3 of the Official Community Plan identifies that many of the OCP policies arts inter
connected and inter-related, and based on this there is a need to develop a compreh&nve
strategy for implementation following the OCP adoption. Key elements identified include th
for inter-agency collaboration, an agricultural plan, and cost benefit analysis that
economic, social and environmental values.
11-1 Maple Ridge will collaborate with agencies, including the Agricultural Land Commit;;: n and
the Greater Vancouver Regional Board, and the community to develop a comLn.'ive
strategy to further community objectives. The comprehensive strategy will include:
the completion of an agricultural plan that will form the foundation.--, i the
comprehensive strategy, and will inform decisions regarding further studies, in:iic1ng
item (ii) and (iii) as follows;
an Urban Area Boundary Review; and
commercial and industrial land use strategy.
11- 2 The comprehensive strategy will be evaluated by a balanced triple bottom line analysis that
considers economic, community and environmental issues. The strategy will atso identify
conflicts that may arise with and between issues, and include an assessment of adv;-iit-ges
and disadvantages to assist Council with decision making.
ZONING BYLAW
The majority of land in the 256th Street Industrial Area is currently zoned A-2 Upland Agricultu1E.
M-2 General Industrial, and Institutional (P-5 Corrections and Rehabilitation, and P-6 CM(,
Institutional). Generally, the lands zoned A-2 Upland Agriculture are also designated Pu
Resource in the Official Community Plan, and are subject to the gravel removal policies of the
Official Community Plan. (refer to Zoning map attached). The following table illustrates the Zoning
in the study area.
Table 2 - Zoning
Zone Area*
A-i Small Holding Agriculture 8 ha (20 ac)
A-2 Upland Agriculture 458 ha (1132 ac) -
M-2 General Industrial 101 ha (250 ac)
P-3 Children's Institutional 7 ha (17 ac)
P-5 Corrections & Rehab. 40 ha (99 ac)
P-6 Civic Institutional 101 ha (250 ac) -
RS-2 One Family Suburban Residential 41 ha (101 ac) -
RS-3 One Family Rural Residential 38 ha (94 ac)
- *areas are rounded and include road allowances
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APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES
At the time of drafting this report there have been a number of verbal inquiries regarding
properties within the 256th Street study area. Most cite the need for improved transportation
access to the area as being a limiting factor for relocation, while others have indicated a
preference for sanitary sewer to service the study area.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 4800-1993
The Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw prescribes the services and utilities that are
required for subdivisions and development within the District. Generally speaking industrial
development is required to be serviced with water and sanitary, however Note 2 of the Bylaw
states that development in rural areas may be exempted from the requirement to provide sanitary
sewer systems, underground wiring, boulevard treatment, street tree planting, sidewalks, curbs
and/or Street lighting.
Water
There is an existing 250 mm and 300 mm diameter watermain located along 256th Street that
provides water service to the area. At present, 256th Street does not have a piped storm drainage
system and storm water run-off discharges to the ditches located on either side of the road. Since
water service is currently available in the study area, this report does not address any potential
upgrades to the existing watermain or the installation of piped storm sewer.
Sanitary Servicing
There is no existing sanitary main along 256th Street, and the Justice Institute, Correctional
facilities, and all industrial lots in the area are serviced with private sanitary systems (i.e. septic
fields or sewage treatment facilities). The following section of this report identifies options for
servicing the Study Area with a municipal sanitary main.
As noted previously in this report, lands within the study area are not within the Metro Vancouver
Fraser Sewer Area. The District of Maple Ridge would need to work with Metro Vancouver in order
to expand the Fraser Sewer Area and ultimately a resolution from Council would need to be sent
requesting inclusion, should such an extension be sought. A number of issues would need to be
addressed including the capacity of the Metro Vancouver system, upgrades to the Katzie Pump
Station, exploration of alternatives, and the appropriate routing to constrain potential residential
development beyond current prescribed densities.
Servicing Options:
For the purpose of this report three route options have been considered in servicing the industrial
area with a sanitary main.
Option I - Gravity main along 256th Street going south at the intersection of 128th Avenue;
pressure main pipe going west on 128th Avenue; going southwest at the end of Alouette Road
to the existing road dedication terminating at the end of 241 Street (refer to Option 1
attached). This alignment could service all of the existing industrial lots along 256th Street;
both Correctional facilities; the Justice Institute; zoned M-2 lands; Academy Park (which has a
formal request for LAS for servicing); and Allco Estates. An extension to the women's
correctional facility could also be accommodated.
Option ,1 would eliminate the existing pump station at Allco Estates, and would require road
acquisition from 6 property owners along 124th Avenue, 240th and 241st Streets. As
illustrated on Option 1, portions of the proposed gravity main and pressure main are located
in the Agricultural Land Reserve, and are also in the LRSP Green Zone.
The cost of Option 1, including land acquisition is approximately $6,500,000.(2007 dollars)
Option 2 - Gravity main along 256th Street going south at the intersection of 1281h Avenue;
pressure pipe main going west on 1281h Avenue, crossing the South Alouette River. The main
then flows by gravity from the intersection of Fern Crescent and ties in to the 237 Street main
(refer to Option 2 attached). This route alignment will pick up all the industrial lots along
256th Street, including both Correctional facilities, the Justice Institute, and the Allco Estates
residential area. It is noted that this route would eliminate the existing pump station in Allco
Estates.
One implication of this option is that the additional sewage flow from the 256th Industrial area
will take some of the capacity of the existing pipe crossing on the South Alouette River on
230th Street that was designed to accommodate future growth in the Silver Valley Area. It is
also noted that the downstream pipes from the existing river crossing to the tail end of the
North Slope Interceptor at the intersection of 232nd Street and 124th Avenue may also need to
be upgraded in the future. Portions of the proposed gravity and pressure main are within the
Agricultural Land Reserve, and LRSP Green Zone.
The cost of Option 2 is approximately $7,500,000, (2007 dollars), including the costs of
upgrades to the downstream pipes from the existing river crossing to the North Slope
Interceptor.
Option 3 - Gravity main along 256th Street going south at the intersection of 128th Avenue;
pressure pipe main from the intersection of 128th Avenue and 256th Street; west on 125th
Avenue; south on 254th Street; west on 124th Avenue; south on 252nd Street; and west on
Dewdney Trunk Road (refer to Option 3 attached). The gravity main starts at the intersection
of Dewdney Trunk Road and 248th Street. This route alignment would pick up all the
industrial lots along 256th Street, including the men's correctional facility, and the Justice
Institute.
There is an existing gravity sanitary main on Dewdney Trunk Road from 248th Street to the tail
end of the North Slope Interceptor at the intersection of 232nd Street and 1241h Avenue.
These mains would have to be upgraded to accommodate additional flow from the industrial
area. This Option has a larger proportion of gravity and pressure mains located in the
Agricultural Land Reserve and LRSP Green Zone, as compared to Options 1 and 2.
The cost of Option 3 is approximately $6,300,000. (2007 dollars)
Summary of Route Servicing Options
Sanitary servicing of the 256th Street Industrial Area ultimately relies on the acceptance of Metro
Vancouver for the expansion of the Fraser Sewer Area and the upgrade of the undersized pipes
downstream of the Katzie Pump Station. Sanitary main Option 1 is more favorable since it will
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eliminate the pumping station at Alico Estates, and at the same time can provide service to
Academy Park, both Correctional facilities, the Justice Institute, and industrial development in the
area. It is noted that all 3 options have mains identified in the Agricultural Land Reserve and
LRSP Green Zone, which could be an issue if seeking Regional approvals for inclusion in the
Fraser Sewer Area map.
Road Improvements
The estimated cost to construct Abernethy Way is approximately $27 million. (2007 dollars) This
includes land acquisition and construction to a rural arterial standard. Ultimately improvements
to 256th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road will also be required.
POTENTIAL PARTNERS
As stated earlier in this report the capital costs to construct a new access route and service the
area with sanitary sewer are not insignificant and partners will be needed to assist in funding
these projects.
Translink is currently undertaking a 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. Within that Plan
Translink will identify a project list for the next 10 years. Abernethy Way is a potential candidate
for this 10 year list. Translink's schedule is to have the 2040 Plan completed by the end of 2007.
For Abernethy Way to be considered in the Plan it would need to be submitted to Translink in
November 2007.
Other potential partners for Abernethy include the Federal Government and Provincial
Government through infrastructure giants. The Provincial Government also owns lands on 256th
Street and may be interested in providing greater access to those lands.
Should expansion to the Correctional facilities occur then the Provincial Government is a potential
partner for the extension of sanitary sewer.
OTHER AGENCIES
Provincial Policies
The Agricultural Land Commission
The Agricultural Land Commission is responsible for the administration of land in the Agricultural
Land Reserve. The purpose of the Agricultural Land Commission is to preserve agricultural land
and encourage local governments to accommodate farming on agricultural lands through plans,
bylaws and policies. During the Official Community Plan review the Commission requested that a
notation be placed on Map Figure 4 of the Official Community Plan (Major Corridor Network Plan)
identifying that new roads through the Agricultural Land Reserve require ALC approval. As a
result, most of the potential routes identified on the Major Corridor Network Plan in the OCP,
including the potential extension of Abernethy Way to 256th Street, would require the District to
apply for an ALC Transportation and Utility Use Application (pursuant to s.6(c) of BC Reg.
171/2002 -Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation).
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Regional Policies
Metro Vancouver/Greater Vancouver Regional District - Livable Region Strategic Plan
Metro Vancouver/ Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) is a partnership of 21 municipaUties
and one electoral area that make up the metropolitan area of Greater Vancouver. Metro Vancouver
delivers regional utility services such as drinking water, sewage treatment, recycling and garbage
disposal. The LRSP and Green Zone policies work in concert with the policies of the Greater
Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Liquid Waste Management Plan.
Metro Vancouver (GVS&DD) and the Fraser Sewer Area (FSA)
Metro Vancouver provides urban levels of sewer services to properties that are within the regional
sewer system. Metro Vancouver has the following four sewerage areas: the North Shore, Vancouver,
Lulu Island West, and the Fraser Sewerage Area (FSA), which includes the District of Maple Ridge. As
part of its mandate to manage growth and foster more compact development, Metro Vancouver
directs member municipalities to locate urban development within these areas. The Metro
Vancouver Board has the authority to extend its sewerage areas by a majority vote. Policies identify
that the extension of sewerage facilities into non-urbanized or Green Zone areas can lead to
progressive urban development in areas that are not designated for this purpose. Metro Vancouver's
Liquid Waste Management Plan states that:
Prior to extending sewers into the Green Zone, as defined by The Livable Region Strategic
Plan, the District will request municipalities to examine local servicing and alternate
advanced treatment systems.
In order to avoid potential conflicts with the intent of the Livable Region Strategic Plan, Metro
Vancouver has developed criteria for determining when extensions to the sewer area are
appropriate. Applications for extensions of the Sewer Area must be made to the Metro Vancouver
Board through a motion of Council and ultimately require Board approval.
A well researched, technically feasible business case will need to be presented to Metro Vancouver
to support an extension to its sanitary system. In addition, efforts should be taken to minimize
potential extensions through, or adjacent to, the LRSP Green Zone.
The extension of sanitary servicing to the 256th Industrial Area could result in requests for changes to
land use for neighbouring properties. For example, properties designated Agricultural and in the
ALR, may be viewed as developable by some, due to proximity to servicing, and may be used as
rationale for applications for exclusion or subdivision within the ALR. There would also likely be
pressure for Suburban Residential properties to be designated at higher densities if sanitary
servicing were available in the area. Additional policcy work may be required to ensure that the
primary focus of a sanitary extension is for industrial and correctional facility uses.
SUMMARY OF ISSUES:
• Need for Industrial Land- the Official Community Plan identifies a need for a further 80 to 120 ha
(200 to 300 acres) of industrial land to accommodate long term needs in the community.
Approximately two-thirds of Maple Ridge's vacant industrial lands is designated Rural Resource
and is not currently considered a desirable location for development due to its remote location
(approximately 263 ha). If access were improved to this area, travel times would likely be
reduced, therefore making the area much more accessible.
• Location of industrial - As mentioned previously in this report, there is a demand for Industrial
land in the District and the OCP identifies parameters for locating a future industrial area.
However, the Distrir.t's biIity to locate an indust! de;::t --:. major: transportation corridor is impacted by a lack of available land within the Urban Area Boundary for
such uses, and the likelihood of the requirement for Provincial and Regional approvals if such a
development is planned outside of the Urban Area Boundary (i.e. possibly Agricultural Land
Commission and Metro Vancouver).
Given that there is a need for future industrial land, and that most of the 256th Industrial Area is
already designated for future industrial use, there may be merit in improving the marketability of
these properties. Improvements could include improving access to 256th Street to enable the
removal of gravel beyond historic levels, and/or the extension of sanitary services.
• Gravel Resources - The 256th Street Industrial Area is an area that is identified as having gravel
resources. The OCP policies note that this gravel must be removed prior to development
occurring on Rural Resource designated lands and that extraction is not to exceed the historic
annual levels in the absence of an alternate access to the area. Until the gravel is removed,
these lands cannot be rezoned for industrial development.
Regional and Provincial Approvals - The earlier issues flagged in this section of the report
identify that improved access and the provision of sanitary servicing to the study area would
increase the supply of industrial land in the community and improve the marketability of this
industrial area. However, road access and servicing improvements currently require approvals
from Metro Vancouver (for servicing and implications for Green Zone) and the Agricultural Land
Commission.
• Official Community Plan Policies - The OCP identifies that there is a need for additional industrial
land in the community, and, that the extension of servicing beyond the Urban Area Boundary
requires a full life cycle fiscal impact analysis study be undertaken as a tool for assessing the
fio:! or:cc cf such a capital project.
SUMMARY:
This report provides an overview of the 256th Industrial area, highlighting the Official Community
Plan land use designations, zoning, and legislative framework. Also included in this report are
preliminary servicing and road improvement cost estimates, noting that Provincial and Regiona
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approvals would be necessary should the District wish to pursue the extension of sanitary
servicing and the extension of Abernethy Road to the 256th Street area.
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Prepared by: Christine Carter, M.Pl, M.C.I.P
Mang Community Planning
)aneyicki1çP, M.C.I.P
Dirotorjof Planning
Approved PhD, P.Eng
Mjhicipal Engineer
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Approved by: ik Quinn, MBA, P. Eng.
Pub1tc Works &-élopment Services
I' 7 Concurrence:/ J. L. (Jim) Rule
I Chief Administrative Officer
CC/dp
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A - 256 Street Study Area
Appendix B - OCP Land Use Designations
Appendix C - Map Figure 4 (Major Corridor Network Plan)
Appendix D - Zoning
Appendix E - Option 1
Appendix F - Option 2
Appendix G - Option 3
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