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Home My WebLink About2008-06-16 Workshop - Agenda and Reports.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA June 16, 2008 10:30 a.m. Blaney Room, 1s1 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 hinp IR Closed Council following Workshop Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 P.M. June 17 Public Hearing 7:00 p.m. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA MINUTES - June 9, 2008 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Development Permit Guidelines for the Town Centre - Design Centre for Sustainability - Sara Muir Owen, Project Coordinator, Sara Fryer, Research Assistant 4.2 Town Centre Area Plan Parking Strategy/Status Update Staff report dated June 12, 2008 providing an update on the Town Centre Area Parking Strategy. Report to be circulated separately. Council Workshop June 16, 2008 Page 2 of 4 4.3 UBCM Resolutions Staff report dated June 10, 2008 recommending that the resolutions attached to the report be forwarded for presentation at the 2008 Union of British Columbia Municipalities' convention. 4.4 2008 Provincial Legislation Staff report dated June 12, 2008 providing information on changes to provincial legislation to address climate change which will impact local governments. 4.5 Fibre Optic Network Strategy - Additional Consideration Staff report dated June 10, 2008 recommending the expenditure of allocated funding to work with the B.C. Hydro to bury and interconnect our conduit. 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 Union of British Columbia Municipalities - RV Park Development Memo dated June 6, 2008 from Councillor Mary Sjostrom, Chair, Community Economic Development Committee, UBCM providing information and inviting comments on recommendations to create, maintain and expand recreational vehicle park development in BC. Recommendation: receive for information Council Workshop June 16, 2008 Page 3 of 4 BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT ADJOURNMENT Checked by: Date: (' / 1 2 Council Workshop June 16, 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; 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 purposes of 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) the consideration of whether the authority under section 91 (other persons attending closed meetings) should be exercised in relation to a council meeting. information relating to local government participation in provincial negotiations with First Nations, where an agreement provides that the information is to be kept confidential. r flJI1 hue] c1nITT Deep Roots Greater Height, DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: June 12, 2008 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Workshop SUBJECT: Maple Ridge Town Centre Parking Strategy - Council Update BACKGROUND: In the fall of 2007, the District of Maple Ridge retained Bunt and Associates to commence a parking strategy for the Regional Town Centre. This study was intended to aid in the implementation of the recommendations in the Maple Ridge Town Centre Concept Plan, which was endorsed by Council in 2005. The Concept Plan was the result of extensive public consultation that took place through 2004 as part of the Smart Growth on the Ground process and espouses a vision for a high density, complete, and pedestrian-oriented urban neighbourhood. The recommendation that came out of this process was to undertake a parking strategy study to consider how to manage parking demand over time if a significant reduction in the off-street parking requirements were introduced. The consideration of a significant reduction in parking requirements was proposed in the Concept Plan to help increase the rate of redevelopment in the Town Centre. A draft of the Maple Ridge Regional Town Centre Area Plan is currently being prepared. This Plan will build on the vision and goals identified in the Town Centre Concept Plan. The Parking Strategy study is an important component of the Area Plan, to ensure that parking demand is addressed as the community's vision for a complete urban neighbourhood is achieved. The identified potential strategies are intended to address the parking demand for the Town Centre over the short-term, medium-term, and long-term, as redevelopment occurs. On May 26, 2008, a principal from Bunt and Associates presented the findings of their study at a Council workshop (a copy is attached). After the presentation, Council deferred discussion of the study to a later date. The purpose of this memo at this time is to provide: • Council with an update on discussions that have taken place since the Parking Strategy presentation; • Clarification on the status of the Parking Strategy report; and • Clarification on the steps involved in Council's consideration of the Parking Strategy recommendations. Parking Strategy Discussions: Following the May 26th presentation at Council Workshop, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (BlA) expressed further interest in discussing the Parking Strategy consultant recommendations. Staff met with representatives from the BlA on June 5th and June 11th to hear their concerns. Much of the concern expressed was regarding the issue of pay parking. It was clarified that while the pay parking issue was one of many potential strategies identified by Bunt & Associates to manage parking in the Town Centre in the future, no recommendations with regard to paid parking have been made by staff, nor have any Council decisions been made. Process Update: To date, the Parking Strategy report remains in draft form and is expected to be finalized after Council discussion of the draft at the June 161h workshop. Adoption of the study is not being sought and is only intended to be received as information at this time. It is also noted that no decision has been made on pay parking or any other parking strategy recommendations for the Town Centre. The next steps in the process are as follows: Council will discuss the Parking Strategy study and recommendations with Bunt at the June 16th workshop; Following the workshop, Bunt & Associates will submit the final Maple Ridge Town Centre Parking Strategy report; A staff report will be prepared, including recommendations and an implementation strategy, for Council's consideration; Council will consider the recommendations in the staff report and provide direction. Conclusion: The Town Centre Parking Strategy is a key component in implementing the Town Centre Concept Plan. Like any consultant's report, it includes the consultant's professional recommendations, which will then be considered by the District in light of a strategic vision, budgetary constraints, and community impacts. The report is intended to be received as information and a staff report identifying recommendations and implementation strategies will form the basis for Council discussion in the coming months. Prepared by Lisa'osiak, Planner / - Approved by: Jane Pickering, MCP, M.C.I.P Director of Planning 7 / Approved b/ Frank Quinn, M.B.A., P. Eng. GM: Public Works & Development Services Concurrence: /J. L. (Jim) Rule /Chief Administrative Officer -2- Maple Ridge Town Centre Parking Study Council Presentation May 26, 2008 Introduction Study Area & Methodology Key Findings from Surveys Recommendations to Support Smart Growth Study Methodology 1, Parking Demand 5. Develop Draft Parking Survey Program Strategy Options 2 Parlcin Model 6. Stabeholders Development____J Meeting 3. Analysis of Future I Supply L7. Comete Draft Demand ort J Council Meeting Finalize Report Study Area • Core Study Area within Town Centre Boundaries = Central Business District Agenda Key Findings from Surveys • Supply Inventory • Demand Surveys • Turnover Surveys • Interview Surveys • Vehicle Size Surveys Parking Inventory Off-Street Type OnSterel Resdenhral Total Resdenhial Al SInUs 1360 6.650 1,175 9.185 Staft for — by 1,360 6.650 8510 a Id p a tons owoswereeruswnerInunssenspsssann,oeoneno aereso was possble, the number of stalk was esnaraksl 004 Pashdr Re ea— Pn1th P Eep 85-5110cCPublic SWITMI ' Off Strand Public Off- Potato Off- so Total Re- od Total Street Parking Street hrleoah 1-11 1.860 205 .565 460 7,160 7,620 9.165 15% 2% 7% 5% 78% 63% 100% 1 Accumulation Survey Results: Turnover Survey Results: Total Parking Demand Distribution of Parking Duration • Friday significantly higher than Saturday • Mid-day peak pattern • Overall, Only 42% stall occupancy at peak L • Vast majority shorter than one hour; retailers are often surprised at this • Shorter on Saturday compared to Friday • Some all day parking on Friday (employees) Interview Survey Results: Comparison of Area Mode Split Interview Survey Results: Auto Ownership 4 o 85th% Type 0 1 2 3 more Ave. Percent Single-Family Home 10 126 76 29 15 1.67 3.00 Duplex or Townhouse 8 37 10 1 0 0.98 1.00 Apartment or Condominium 43 63 13 1 0 0.76 1.00 Vehicle Fleet Size Distribution ws_ ___________ - - - -I- - - - _ _I_______ — - u ir wi• N II iiiir lI_ • II III II IU BETllr:1LJU Stall Size Comparison 90 0.go.o PMt4ng RoIaiiv to M.pi, Ridg. R.01., Municipiity L.ngth Ai 1. Width A.. S'-C0m,o.oth 8o,by (o,afl oaU 48 65 24 4272 85% 2 40% of -- 'egularl 55 66 5 4075 03% Vaouuer (orrralll 40 01 23 3864 77% 25% of apaoao VtCtOtt 5 1 7 26 4960 09% Torootu 57 0 27 4770 05% UK 48 0 24 4032 80% Maple R!dge{sO]alI) 40 73 24 408 03% 0% of MCpIa R. (,oguIr) 55 73 25 5025 100% Peraul,I P90k19 Maple FUdge 0i ola 25 Vaouuer 04 019 25 8orrraby Of ole 2S 2 Parking influences Smart Growth 7~onsurn Housing Increaseti Higher Atfordabitily Auto Use er2J Higher GHG 1 More Road 1Feduc1 Degrades L Emiooi000 J L Infrastructure j iveL.J L Air Quality Smart Growth influences Parking Tome Centre ned-Use Parinin Higher Pnoporinsrr More Mob- Higher Parking Shared Use of at Waiking, Cyding Purpose Trips Duration Parking and Transit Recommendations to Further Support Smart Growth - Additional Refinements to Parking Bylaw - On-Street Parking Regulations - Expansion of Pay Parking -Transportation Demand Management - Shared Parking Supply - Funding Smart Growth Today in Maple Ridge • Bylaw currently allows supply reductions for: - Shared Parking - CRM Zone; Mixed land uses • Some Pay Parking; Employee Parking Program • Parking Controls: Time Limits • Parking-in-Lieu Program • Downtown Parking Society: off-street public lots for employee parking Parking Bylaw • Bylaw Rates - Residential - Commercial • Other Smart Growth Measures • Parking Stall Sizes Parking Rates: Residential in CBD Residential Type Minimum Requimment Reduction below minimum with TOM Residents! Component: • Bachelor = 0.9 spacelunit Market Housing in COD • I bedroom = 1,0 space/unit Staged Is masirsunr (Apartments! Townhouses) Each additional = 20% redociisrr O.11snit Visitor Component: • 0.05 spaceluni Residential Component: • Bachelor = 0.8 spacelun! Non-Market or Market 1 bedroom = 0.9 space/unit Staged to maximum Housing combined Each additional bedroom = 20% reduction with other uses in CBD S 1/unit Visitor Component • 005 opasetursi Assisted Living 0.35 spaces per dwelling us! Staged is maximum to% reduction 3 Staging of Other Residential Parking Smart Growth Measures Smart Growth Measures Currently Short- Medium- Long-Term Adopted Term Term Reduce Minimum X Standards Implement Maximum X X V' / Standards Counting On-street x Parking for Visitors Unbundling Parking Stalls from Residential X )( X Units Parking Rates: Commercial in CBD nnyotsan,un;u 1pot000nn knuutunemunt tenS 0000 13n30 nm 00030, are, conan, no' Otnpe 2 pe, 1005,,, tOm mm, Olflunnomn,ecrd u050 3 per nOn,,, I p0,000,5, 75% H.16 pe,Aoupngu, On po,000p,,gc, ran. nnoprlol I p0,400gm I pen 0000,, nO% oueoumlL;0,OIn 1pn, 0003,, 1 psI 0000,n 50% Short-terry: Maintain Variable Rates for Commercial as above (1-3 per toe sq.m.) Med.aum-tem, as Shared Parking Supply increased: Flat Rates for Commercial (2.0 per lOOsqnr) Long-term as Shared Parking Supply increased ftarther: Lower Flat Rate (1.75 per lnosqm) Staging of Other Commercial Parking Smart Growth Measures Snaert 0 050th M Currently Adopted Short- Tern, Medium- Term Loeg- Term On-sheet T,mo limOs ,f 7 -jr V/ On—eat Toy Parking )( 15f Conhoutprog,oens X X / Errployeo Parking Penn,tl Scheme / ,f %f ' Londhonknng )( X / / Tanking hereht Dsntcl / u' ,( I' Reduce Parking Stall Size Options: Maintain Regular/Small stall categories; increase % of small car stalls to at least 30% Drop stall size categories; create a "composite" stall design based on actual Maple Ridge fleet Change categories to Regular/Large sized stalls with 10% large stalls Reduce Parking Stall Size, cont'. Recommend Option 2: "one size fits all" stall: 2.5m wide and 5.2m long, with aisle 6.7m - Reduces overall module area significantly; support Smart Growth - Eliminates problems of large cars parking in small stalls - Can still allow small car stalls but just in remnants of space Consider 2.6m wide stall sizes for high turnover uses: retail uses, banks, fast food restaurants & visitors Include short and long term bicycle parking and end-of- trip facility requirements for residential & commercial uses in the Parking Bylaw Review On-Street Parking Time Restrictions Revisit notion of 15 mm. time restrictions in CBD; 30 mm. should be the shortest time period and located next to land uses with higher turnover Tailor time restrictions to actual usage to minimize violations while still encouraging turnover: - Over 5 cars/day = 30 minutes - Between 3 and 5 cars/day = 1 hour - Between 2 and 3 cars/day = 2 hour - Less than 2 cars/day = no time restriction Fringe areas should allow some all day parking but this should not create "overflow" parking problems into residential zones; if it does, consider residential parking permit scheme ru Expand Pay Parking • Consistent with Smart Growth • Most effective 1DM action • Increases turnover for high-use stalls • Spreads demand to lower-use on-street stalls and under-utilized off-street lots • Can have lower level of enforcement • Generates revenue for CBD improvement district • Free parking still possible in off-peak periods and weekends Expand Pay Parking, cont'. Pay parking desirable in locations of highest value stalls and worst violations of short time restrictions. In the short term, consider in these locations: - 224th Street between Lougheed Highway & Dewdney Trunk Rd. - Block between 223rd and 224th between Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road Expand to other areas slowly overtime, with care and consultation: - To avoid shift of demand to Haney Place Mall, may have to implement ticketed pay parking in Mall lot with rebates to those buying in stores: who will manage? impact on lease arrangements? - Rate Structure important Civic & Cultural Centre Underground Lot Management Nobody pays: remove pay parking Everyone pays: all users take ticket on entry; extra revenue can pay for more enforcement Either everyone pays or retain first hour free: All users take a ticket on entry; pay on exit. No enforcement needed but need three manned ticket booths with gates All users take a ticket; provide Rebate Program to refund cost of first hour Only users staying for more than one hour take a ticket; improve enforcement of free parking through use of hand held computers to record and track by license plate Civic & Cultural Centre Underground Lot Management Recommend Option 2: Everyone Pays - Consistent with Smart Growth Principles - Most effective in addressing current issues - Least expensive to implement - Will generate xdditonal revenue - Lot on 1190 Street could retain First Hour Free to encourage use Requires better and more convenient payment method - pay by stall number Can have increased fees on Weekdays vs. Weekends; can have times when parking is free for everyone Also, allow Reserved Stalls to be used by general public after work hours and on weekends Lower the Demand for Parking: Transportation Demand Management Smart Gromth Measure Currently Adopted Short. Term Medium. Term Lung. Term PayParkng )( Trurs,t Subrnthes )( Cwhng Irduhuno Cprmwg X appoint a Transportation Demand Management manager Increase Commercial Shared Supply Two "Smart Growth" Land Use Scenarios tested using Parking Demand Model: - High = 10,640 Res. Units; 371,000 sq.m. Commercial; 462,700 sq.m. Office - Low = 6,120 Res. Units; 314,900 sq.m. Commercial; 106,900 sq.m. Office Average Total Shared Parking Supply requirement for two scenarios = 1,260 new Shared Stalls - Western Central Zone = up to 260 stalls - Central Zone = up to 300 stalls - Eastern Central Zone = up to 290 stalls - Eastern Zone = up to 420 stalls 5 Increase Shared Supply, cont'. These new shared stalls can be provided in many ways, from least to most costly: - revise current parking restrictions - redesign existing streets - build new streets with on-street parking - work with private sector: • Develop new pay public parking lots • Include shared public parking in pdvate developments - construction of new public parking lots by the District Shared Public Parking Funding Review Parking In-Lieu Fees • Conduct a detailed parking-in-lieu fee review Change Allocation of Revenues (from Parking In-Lieu Fees and Pay Parking) • 80% Shared Parking Supply! Smart Growth Measures • 20% TDM Fund Consider Other Sources of Funding • Parking revenues (employee pay parking, residential permits) • Joint ventures with developers • Density bonuses traded for public stalls TO: FROM: SUBJECT: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: June 10, 2008 and Members of Council FILE NO: 0230-20-08/UBCM/1 Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop UBCM Resolutions EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The deadline for receipt of resolutions for consideration at the 2008 UBCM Conference is June 30th. While UBCM encourages members to submit resolutions to their Area Association for consideration prior to the Convention, this step is not necessary. At the May 25, 2008 Council Workshop, Council resolved that a resolution requesting that the Province of British Columbia review provincial grant programs and standardize them to allow funding to be more easily-attainable, long-term and predictable be prepared for submission. Two resolutions have been prepared to address the issue and are attached to this report as Appendices I and II. As well, Council wished to review the three resolutions submitted to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA). Those resolutions are attached as Appendices ll-IV and listed below is the status of those recommendations. Mandated Use of Bro Fuels Endorsed by LMLGA Municipal Soil Removal Fees Increase Endorsed by LMLGA Ban on Practice of Handing out Thin Film Shopping Bags Not Endorsed by LMLGA The two resolutions endorsed by LMLGA have been automatically forwarded to UBCM. The resolution not endorsed has not. Council could choose to submit it directly to UBCM. RECOMMENDATION: That the resolutions attached as Appendices I and II to the report dated June 3, 2008 titled "UBCM Resolutions" be supported and forwarded to UBCM for presentation at the UBCM Convention in September 2008. / Prepared by: Ceri MarIo Manager of Legislative Services Approved by: Paul Gill, B.B.A., C.G.A,, F.R.M. G=anager:& Financial Services Concurrenc : J.L. (Jim) Rule / Chief Administrative Officer /cm Y:\Clerks Documents\UBCM RESOLUTIONS 2008 UBCM Resolutions Report re resolutions 2008-06-03.doc 43 Appendix I District of Maple Ridge FUNDING FOR GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION INITIATIVES WHEREAS the newly implemented British Columbia Carbon Tax is not revenue neutral for local governments and it creates a financial barrier to funding greenhouse gas reduction initiatives; AND WHEREAS many local governments lack the financial capacity within property tax revenue to research, study, test, and implement new technologies in order to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia be requested to establish a long-term, predictable, unconditional funding stream to municipalities to support greenhouse gas reduction initiatives; Appendix II District of Maple Ridge PROVINCIAL GRANT PROGRAMS WHEREAS a significant number of local governments have signed the British Columbia Climate Action Charter and support the Province of British Columbia in a desire to address the negative impacts of climate change; AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia provides financial assistance to local governments to implement initiatives to address the negative impacts of climate change primarily through grant programs: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia be requested to amend grant programs to: standardize the application process; expedite approval times; reduce paperwork; reduce staff time; and provide longer lead times; so that municipalities can better plan their finances around future opportunities, and minimize staff resources to the grant application process in favour of maximizing resources on the related projects. Appendix III District of Maple Ridge MANDATED USE OF BIO FUELS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA WHEREAS the provincial government has recently tabled legislation requiring that a percentage of all fuel in British Columbia be "bio fuel"; AND WHEREAS many bio fuel products are derived from food crops; AND WHEREAS the increased use of food crops as bio fuel has led to the increased price of essential grains to the detriment of the good supplies of the citizens of the world's poorest nations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government prohibit in British Columbia the use of bio fuels made from food grains in consideration of the poorest people on our planet. Appendix IV District of Maple Ridge MUNICIPAL SOIL REMOVAL FEES INCREASE WHEREAS Municipal Soil Removal Bylaws approved by the Province of British Columbia have set fees that have remained largely unchanged over the past two decades; AND WHEREAS the costs associated with addressing the impacts of aggregate related truck traffic has increased over that period of time; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government consider approving an increase to soil removal fees to reflect the true cost of the impacts of aggregate removal on municipalities. Appendix V District of Maple Ridge BAN ON PRACTICE OF HANDING OUT THIN FILM SHOPPING BAGS FREE OF CHARGE WHEREAS the proliferation of free" thin film plastic bags continues to impose a variety of negative impacts on our environment and society causing the pollution of natural environments, pollution of human environments, excessive release of green house gases, expensive waste management processes and an acceptance of over consumption as a right which can no longer be sustained and should be more effectively managed; AND WHEREAS the creation of a levy system, user fees, taxes or lifecycle charges systems are effective means of control, they are also complicated to administer and difficult to enact politically and bans have been proven in many countries to be the single most effective method of controlling the volume of thin film bags entering the waste stream and our environment; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lower Mainland Local Government Association lobby the provincial government to place a ban on the practice of thin film shopping bags being handed out free of charge. District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: June 12, 2008 and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop SUBJECT 2008 Provincial Legislation EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In an ongoing effort to address climate change, the Province of British Columbia has made significant changes to legislation impacting local governments and communities. These changes are intended to address some of the Province's key commitments outlined in the 2008 Throne Speech and the 2007 Energy Plan. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a brief overview of the legislation. RECOMMENDATION: Receive for information. DISCUSSION: As part of the Province's ongoing commitment to address climate change, the provincial government has introduced new and made amendments to existing legislation. Bills with a direct impact on District operations are listed below. Bills that do not directly impact District operations, but which are intended to address climate change including the impacts that may be experienced in Maple Ridge are listed in Appendix 1. Bill 27 - Local Government (Green Communities) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 Status: This act received Royal Assent on May 29, 2008. This amendment act revises sections of the Community Charter, Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Act, the Greater Vancouver Water District Act, the Local Government Act, and the Vancouver Charter. These modifications are intended to help municipalities and regional districts create more compact, sustainable and greener communities by providing tools and guidelines to local governments, with a stronger focus on energy conservation, greenhouse gas reduction and affordability. As a result of this legislation: Local governments will be required to include GHG emission targets, policies and actions in their Official Community Plans and Regional Growth Strategies. Development permits can be used to promote energy and water conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gases, and encourage alternative transportation options for off- street parking. Developers who are building small housing units (29 square metres or less) will be exempt from paying Development Cost Charges (DCC). 4.4 • Local governments will have the ability to waive or reduce DCCs for green developments including small lot subdivisions and affordable rental housing, among others outlined in the amended legislation. In setting DCCs, local governments must take into consideration how the development will result in a low environmental impact with a reduced cost of infrastructure. • Local governments will be required to produce an annual DCC report which must include information about DCCs received, expenditures, year-end balances and any waivers or reductions granted. The District will be required to make amendments to our own DCC bylaws in order to reflect the changes as a result of this new legislation. Commencement date for all fees related to DCCs is October 1, 2008. Commencement dates for other changes is the date of Royal Assent. Bill 37 - Carbon Tax Act Status: This act received Royal Assent on May 29, 2008. On May 16, 2008, Mayor and Council received information regarding the financial implications to municipal governments as a result of this act, and endorsed a motion to support Lower Mainland Local Government Association's Resolution R12 at the September 26 - 28, 2008, Union of BC Municipality's Convention. This act was developed with the idea of returning every dollar raised to the people and businesses of BC as tax cuts; however, municipal government was not included in this equation and in fact, this legislation will end up costing municipal government. In the first three years, the carbon tax is estimated to generate $1,849 million in revenue, which will be returned to British Columbians through reductions to personal, small business and corporate tax rates as well as through the introduction of a new Climate Action Credit for lower-income British Columbians. This legislation is supplemented by an immediate Climate Action Dividend, $100 for every man, woman and child in BC and is intended to further support our community's ability to make greener choices. Dividends will be sent out to residents of BC starting in late June. Greening of the BC Building Code New Building Code requirements with the intent of increasing energy and water efficiency will be coming into effect on September 5, 2008. These new requirements will affect all new construction and renovations in BC, and will apply to building permit applications submitted on or after September 5, 2008. New Building Code requirements include: • Energy efficiency requirements for single family dwellings and smaller multi-family residential, commercial and industrial buildings, including new insulation standards. For housing, builders can choose to achieve an EnerGuide rating of 77 as an alternative to meeting the insulation requirements. Energy efficiency requirements for high-rise multi-family residential buildings and larger industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. Larger buildings must meet the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers 90.1(2004) standard. This is an internationally recognized standard for energy efficiency in buildings. Water efficiency requirements, including ultra low-flow toilets (6L) and other water-saving plumbing fixtures and fittings will become mandatory. Low-flow toilets have been part of the District's plumbing requirements since 2006. These steps for greening the BC Building Code will be followed by additional changes to the Code to reduce the environmental footprint of buildings throughout their lifespan. Areas under exploration include greywater (waste water from the kitchen, laundry and bathroom, but not the toilet) recycling, the use of lighting sensors and the reuse of existing buildings, and will involve further consultation with local governments, industry and the public. Legislation concerning green roofs has not been initiated; however, the BC Safety Authority indicates that regulations on green roofs are being considered and will eventually be legislated. CONCLUSIONS: As legislation is introduced by the Provincial government, staff will focus on implementing changes affecting District operations so that the District will be in compliance with new and amended acts. Additionally, staff will continue to seek out ways to avail the District of new opportunities in support of our own strategies as they are established by legislation. -) - x Prepared by: ti/acquie Brgmann Research Technician Approved by: Benson, CMA Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning Concurrence: 4tL. (Jim) Rule 10 hief Administrative Officer LB :jgbb Att'd: Appendix 1 District of Maple Ridge Deep Root5 Greater Heights TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: June 10, 2008 and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATIN: Council Workshop SUBJECT: Fibre Optic Network Strategy - Additional Consideration EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Council recently revisited the fibre optic network strategy for our community and resolved to reallocate existing capital commitments to that network in the current Financial Plan. As well, a one-time charge against surplus would allow the District to not only complete the piping for network Phases 1 and 2, but to pull and terminate fibre optic cables. This would give the District a functional network from the waterfront to the Operations Centre. That June 09 discussion concerned the entire Phase 1 and 2 project including pulling fibre. This memo deals only with getting the conduit portion of the network in the ground. In discussion with B.C. Hydro, they have agreed to work with us to bury and interconnect our own conduit while they are burying their pipe for their own purposes. Current work planned by Hydro on Dewdney Trunk Road and Brown Avenue would help complete the piping for Phase 2 of our network. Working in cooperation with Hydro and their contractors will also allow the District to complete Phase 1 of our network across the Spirit Square project and to Port Haney at significant cost savings. In order to achieve these cost savings, the District would need to work with whomever the successful contractor is that Hydro selects through their public tendering process. The B.C. Hydro tendering process is attached as Appendix 2. The pulling and terminating of fibre cables through our interconnected pipe would then be possible. This part of the project would be tendered separately utilizing the District process. It is recommended that Council authorize the expenditure of up to $285,000 of allocated funding to achieving interconnected conduit for Phases 1 and 2 of the fibre optic network in conjunction with the B.C. Hydro works in the community. 4.5 RECOMMENDATION: THAT an expenditure of up to $285,000 of allocated funding to achieving interconnected conduit for Phases 1 and 2 of the fibre optic network in conjunction with the B.C. Hydro works in the community be authorized. Prepareciby: J. Bastaj, B.A., M.R.M. Chief Information Officer Approved by. Paul Gill, B.B.A., C.G.A., F.R.M. General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services Concurrence," J.L. (Jim) Rule, / Chief Administrative Officer APPENDIX 1 - Additional legislation not directly impacting local government operations Bill 16 - Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act Status: This act received Royal Assent on May 1, 2008. This act sets new requirements for transportation fuels with the goal of lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 33% by 2020. The BC Energy Plan commits the Province to establish a 5% average renewable fuel standard for diesel fuel and gasoline by 2010. A regulatory framework enabling the Province to set benchmarks for the amount of renewable fuel in BC's transportation fuel blends, reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels and meet its commitment to adopt a low-carbon fuel standard similar to that in the state of California will be created. Bill 18 - Green House Gas Reduction (Cap and Trade) Act Status: This act received Royal Assent on May 29, 2008. This act provides the framework for the Province to participate in the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) Cap and Trade system currently under development. BC is the first province to introduce legislation authorizing hard caps on greenhouse gas emissions through Cap and Trade. Under the act, caps are established for designated large emitters to set maximum amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that can be released within the specified compliance period. Bill 31 - Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Emissions Standards) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 Status: This act received Royal Assent on May 29, 2008. This amendment act was prepared with a focus on reduction of GHG emissions from certain types of industrial operations, such as waste management facilities and electricity generation facilities while opening opportunities in the bio-energy sector and encouraging the harvest of beetle attacked lumber. Current acts affected by this amendment act are the Environmental Management Act (EMA), the Forest Act and the Forest and Range Practices Act. Bill 39 - Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Vehicle Emissions Standards) Act Status: This act received Royal Assent on May 29, 2008. This act sets vehicle GHG emission standards equivalent to those laid out in California's 2004 regulation. Standards will reduce GHG emissions by 30% relative to current models which is intended to reduce GHG emissions by 600,000 tonnes annually by 2016. Under the act, a "fleet- average" approach will allow manufacturers to continue selling vehicles that exceed the allowed emissions-provided they sell enough low-emission vehicles for their fleets to meet new average standards. Larger vehicle manufacturers will be required to include a percentage (or a set number) of zero emission vehicles in their fleets per year. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Vehicle Emissions Standards) Act provides authority to establish additional elements of the California regime by regulation. Tailpipe GHG emission standards under this act will come into effect when California implements its regulations. F- Co 0) BROWN Operations Centre F- DEWDNEY TRUNK RD Co >- F- F- Fire Hall #1 I- Co N LOUGHEED HWY Fire Halt #3 C River e Fire Hall #4 F-Co 0 N Proposed Fibre Conduit Routes --------- Phase 1 (980 metres) - Phase 2 (3.18 kilometres) Phase 3 (820 metres) Phase 4 (1.91 kilometres) -- Phase 5 (4.36 kilometres) - PROPOSED CONDUIT STRATEGY _411 CORPORATION OF The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge - THE DISTRICT OF N makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy or present status of the information shown on I1!IIIICIFJ MAPLE RIDGE this map. -22252W_ rIFOPi,iT PCI SER PES DEPT DATE. May 26, 2008 FILE: admin0038-district3 mad BY: OC SCALE I 30.000 0 >< Appendix 2: B.C. Hydro Purchasing Procedure Purchasing Procedure Issue Date: 12 May 1998 Revision 6 (22 October 2007) Purpose To define BC Hydros purchasing policy and provide direction for effective procurement of goods and services. Procedure Specification BC Hydro is committed to excellence in the procurement of goods and services and will adhere to the highest standards of equity, honesty and open competition. Acquisitions will be evaluated on total lifecycle costs rather than simply low first cost or low bid. The Purchasing and Commodity Tax group is responsible for ensuring the purchasing function is handled in an effective and responsive manner throughout the company. Procedure Application Standard practice is that:: Acquisitions between $5,000 (excluding GST and PST) and $20,000 normally will be obtained via informal quotes by facsimile, email or letter. Acquisitions between $20,000 to $100,000 normally will be obtained via formal tendering to selected qualified suppliers. Acquisitions over $100,000 must be publicly advertised, obtained via formal tendering, and opened in public; whereby the tenderer's/proponent's name (and in some cases total price) will be revealed. Granting of any exceptions to the standard practice is at the discretion of the Purchasing and Commodity Tax group. Tenders/RFPs will be evaluated on a number of factors, including but not limited to, the overall cost impact of the Tender on the operations of BC Hydro, the technical ability, commercial credibility, financial resources, non- performance on previous contracts, contract administration costs and environmental responsibility of the Tender or Tenderer/Proponent. Tender/RFP documents will encourage Tenderers/Proponents to offer products and services that are environmentally sensitive and products which are recycled, and will give preference to such products or services, provided they are cost effective. Tender/RFP documents and specifications will be written to promote and encourage economic development. Specifications will be written to maximize local and regional supply wherever practical, with use of brand names minimized. Acquisitions of materials and construction/services shall be made utilizing Standard Form Contract Documents (see Corporate Procedure "Standard Form Contract Documents." The acquisition of all materials, construction services and other services excepting those delineated below, are to be coordinated through the purchasing department. Local requirements for non-stock materials and services not exceeding $10,000 (excluding GST and PST) may be purchased directly by designated area or district office personnel using a Local Purchase Stamp (LPS) or Corporate Business Card, except for any purchases that require importing or exporting. Local requirements for Appendix 2: B.C. Hydro Purchasing Procedure Purchasing Procedure Issue Date: 12 May 1998 Revision 6 (22 October 2007) Purpose To define BC Hydros purchasing policy and provide direction for effective procurement of goods and services. Procedure Specification BC Hydro is committed to excellence in the procurement of goods and services and will adhere to the highest standards of equity, honesty and open competition. Acquisitions will be evaluated on total lifecycle costs rather than simply low first cost or low bid. The Purchasing and Commodity Tax group is responsible for ensuring the purchasing function is handled in an effective and responsive manner throughout the company. Procedure Application Standard practice is that:: Acquisitions between $5,000 (excluding GST and PST) and $20,000 normally will be obtained via informal quotes by facsimile, email or letter. Acquisitions between $20,000 to $100,000 normally will be obtained via formal tendering to selected qualified suppliers. Acquisitions over $100,000 must be publicly advertised, obtained via formal tendering, and opened in public; whereby the tend erers/proponent's name (and in some cases total price) will be revealed. Granting of any exceptions to the standard practice is at the discretion of the Purchasing and Commodity Tax group. Tenders/RFPs will be evaluated on a number of factors, including but not limited to, the overall cost impact of the Tender on the operations of BC Hydro, the technical ability, commercial credibility, financial resources, non- performance on previous contracts, contract administration costs and environmental responsibility of the Tender or Tenderer/Proponent. Tender/REP documents will encourage Tenderers/Proponents to offer products and services that are environmentally sensitive and products which are recycled, and will give preference to such products or services, provided they are cost effective. Tender/RFP documents and specifications will be written to promote and encourage economic development. Specifications will be written to maximize local and regional supply wherever practical, with use of brand names minimized. Acquisitions of materials and construction/services shall be made utilizing Standard Form Contract Documents (see Corporate Procedure "Standard Form Contract Documents." The acquisition of all materials, construction services and other services excepting those delineated below, are to be coordinated through the purchasing department. Local requirements for non-stock materials and services not exceeding $10,000 (excluding GST and PST) may be purchased directly by designated area or district office personnel using a Local Purchase Stamp (LPS) or Corporate Business Card, except for any purchases that require importing or exporting. Local requirements for construction services up to $100,000 (excluding GST and PST) may be obtained locally using the standard form document invitation to Tender (Local Work Contract) as outlined in Corporate Procedure Local Purchasing of Goods and Services. Acquisitions of professional/consulting services shall be made using appropriate consulting standard form contract documents. RFPs should be called whenever practical, however, it is recognized that on occasion it may be necessary to sole source/direct award these services. REEl, RFP or competitive Tender requirements that may be bid on by Accenture Inc., Accenture Business Services of BC (ABS) or any other Accenture affiliate, for reasons of a possible, perceived or actual conflict of interest, should be forwarded to BC Hydros Purchasing and Commodity Tax group who will handle the process and maintain the files as confidential. UNION OF BRiTISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPALITIES JUN. 6. 2008 5:47PM UBCM N0.09811 P. 1/1 00-01 iii Fax Q M1I JEr to: UBCM Members ' NO PROM: Community Economic Development Committee Futi Councillor Mary Sjostrom, Chair J STf to 'iop&c ATE: June 6, 2008 CMht.r. PROVINCE RELEASES REPORT OF RV PARK DEVELOPMENT Suilc' 50 10551 Shollbricigo Way Richmond Brhi'th Columbia VSX 2W9 601.270.5226 Rix 604,270,9116 On April 16, 2008, the Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts accepted the Recommendations for Recreational Vehicle Park Development in British Columbia report which outlines a series of 15 recommendations for consideration by government and industry to create, maintain and expand recreational vehicle park development in BC. The report is online I at: www.tagov.bc.ca/ tourism! docs I RV_Parkj)evelopmentjn_BC.pdf. The UBCM's Community Economic Development Committee has had an opportunity to review the report and notes that there are three specific recommendations of interest to local governments. These are as follow: 3. Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts to initiate a pilot project with Integr4ted Land Management Bureau to examine suitable Crown land for RV cam pgroin4 development in areas where there is more demand than supply. Ideal locations wauld include land near or adjacent to existing provincial parks. First Nations, municipalities and private landowners will need to be consulted, Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) to distribute this report to members 4s a framework for local government discussions with the RV industry in their area. 1it is important for RV and campground owners to connect with local politicians kind government staff in order to better explain the challenges they face and the potertial community benefits of maintaining zoning for RVparks, The issue of boondocking is best dealt with by individual municipalities based onl the local need and assessment of the harm caused to local RV parks, As the Province and industry move toward implementation of thse recommendations, the Community Economic Development CommItftee wanted to ensure that the membership was aware of the recommendations of specific interest to local governments. We would encourage you to review the report and if you have any specific commnts that you would like to convey please contact the co-chairs of the Working Group as follows: Michelle Carr Joss Penny TSA BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (250) 9526024 (604) 945-7676 Michelle.carr@govbc.ca jpenny@bcica.com As well if you have specific comments you would like to convey thxogh UBCM to the working group, please feel free to contact me c/o the UBM office at the address noted or by fax at; 604.270.9116. Thank you for your assistance. 825002RV Perk Memo - revised 5.1 4 t;J 411I3Ie Deep Roots Greater Heights DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: June 12, 2008 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Workshop SUBJECT: Maple Ridge Town Centre Parking Strategy - Council Update BACKGROUND: In the fall of 2007, the District of Maple Ridge retained Bunt and Associates to commence a parking strategy for the Regional Town Centre. This study was intended to aid in the implementation of the recommendations in the Maple Ridge Town Centre Concept Plan, which was endorsed by Council in 2005. The Concept Plan was the result of extensive public consultation that took place through 2004 as part of the Smart Growth on the Ground process and espouses a vision for a high density, complete, and pedestrian-oriented urban neighbourhood. The recommendation that came out of this process was to undertake a parking strategy study to consider how to manage parking demand over time if a significant reduction in the off-street parking requirements were introduced. The consideration of a significant reduction in parking requirements was proposed in the Concept Plan to help increase the rate of redevelopment in the Town Centre. A draft of the Maple Ridge Regional Town Centre Area Plan is currently being prepared. This Plan will build on the vision and goals identified in the Town Centre Concept Plan. The Parking Strategy study is an important component of the Area Plan, to ensure that parking demand is addressed as the community's vision for a complete urban neighbourhood is achieved. The identified potential strategies are intended to address the parking demand for the Town Centre over the short-term, medium-term, and long-term, as redevelopment occurs. On May 26, 2008, a principal from Bunt and Associates presented the findings of their study at a Council workshop (a copy is attached). After the presentation, Council deferred discussion of the study to a later date. The purpose of this memo at this time is to provide: • Council with an update on discussions that have taken place since the Parking Strategy presentation; • Clarification on the status of the Parking Strategy report; and • Clarification on the steps involved in Council's consideration of the Parking Strategy recommendations. Parking Strategy Discussions: Following the May 26th presentation at Council Workshop, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (BIA) expressed further interest in discussing the Parking Strategy consultant recommendations. Staff met with representatives from the BlA on June 5th and June 11th to hear their concerns. Much of the concern expressed was regarding the issue of pay parking. It was clarified that while the pay parking issue was one of many potential strategies identified by Bunt & Associates to manage parking in the Town Centre in the future, no recommendations with regard to paid parking have been made by staff, nor have any Council decisions been made. Process Update: To date, the Parking Strategy report remains in draft form and is expected to be finalized after Council discussion of the draft at the June 1611 workshop. Adoption of the study is not being sought and is only intended to be received as information at this time. It is also noted that no decision has been made on pay parking or any other parking strategy recommendations for the Town Centre. The next steps in the process are as follows: Council will discuss the Parking Strategy study and recommendations with Bunt at the June 16th workshop; Following the workshop, Bunt & Associates will submit the final Maple Ridge Town Centre Parking Strategy report; A staff report will be prepared, including recommendations and an implementation strategy, for Council's consideration; Council will consider the recommendations in the staff report and provide direction. Conclusion: The Town Centre Parking Strategy is a key component in implementing the Town Centre Concept Plan. Like any consultant's report, it includes the consultant's professional recommendations, which will then be considered by the District in light of a strategic vision, budgetary constraints, and community impacts. The report is intended to be received as information and a staff report identifying recommendations and implementation strategies will form the basis for Council discussion in the coming months. Prepared by Lis.a'osiak, Planner Approved by: Jane Pickering, MCP, M.C.LP Director of Plannirjg A) Approved b Frank Quinn, M.B.A., P. Eng. GM: Public Works & Development Services Concurrence: ]Chief J. L. (Jim) Rule Administrative Officer -2- Maple Ridge Town Centre Parking Study Council Presentation May 26, 2008 Introduction Study Area & Methodology Key Findings from Surveys Recommendations to Support Smart Growth Agenda Study Area Core Study Area within Town Centre Boundaries = Central Business District Study Methodology I Parking IDemand II 5. Develop Draft Parking Survey Program _________ Strategy Options M"i 7. Com lete Draft eport F-8 —Council Meeting t & Finalize Repo ••ii 3, Analysis of Future Demand / Supply • 4. ReewOpportunes Key Findings from Surveys • Supply Inventory • Demand Surveys • Turnover Surveys • Interview Surveys • Vehicle Size Surveys Parking Inventory Off eet Type On.SI=at 6 °aonia Total Al Slals 6.360 6650 1,175 0.165 600Iosden Sal Stilt for a by 1,360 6.650 8070 CBS ennpoy005 a nd p a tons aoce was posIle. the number 01 51066 was ns1ana51d 60od OMA Rna 4 I°#owo" kina Sub.lon4l, C8n.Str,ot Pubs Off Sh—d blicOff. Pnnat#1. Rn ,roa4 on Total street ParkIng street street .360 205 1,569 480 7.160 76620 9,785 15% 2% 7% 5% 78% 1 Accumulation Survey Results: Total Parking Demand • Friday significantly higher than Saturday • Mid-day peak pattern _peak • Overall, only 42% stall occupancy at Turnover Survey Results: Distribution of Parking Duration Vast majority shorter I than one hour; retailers are often surprised at this Shorter on Saturday compared to Friday I Some all day parking I F—M 71 on Friday (employees) Interview Survey Results: Comparison of Area Mode Split Interview Survey Results: Auto Ownership 4 o 85th% Type 0 1 2 3 more Ave. Percent Single-Family Home 10 126 76 29 15 1.67 3.00 Duplex or Townhouse 8 37 10 1 0 0.98 1.00 Apartment or Condominium 43 63 13 1 0 0.76 1.00 Vehicle Fleet Size Distribution - - -. —I--- M_ iuu ii iii iii uu ur Irnur:ar:iu 9 Stall Size Comparison 00 D•q.. Pththo 0&Iiv, UdW. e,oW, U4mlpaIity L07gth A,sI Width A,.• Sp0 0um0by oII ow) *8 05 24 4272 80% 40% of VC4O4, 79*9) 55 00 25 4075 03% 070111 00 0 I 23 300* 77% 25% of Spaces Vlofpa 5 1 7 20 49.00 00% Towev 5.7 0 27 4770 95% UK 40 0 24 4032 00% Maple Rage )sMI) 4.0 73 24 400 03% 10% 07 OpacoS Maple 8*ge)legola,) S5 73 25 5025 00% Pa,.II•i P&,%ea Maple RIdge 0f 1/C 25 04 n/a 25 0um050 07 n/a 25 2 Parking influences Smart Growth Lowers Housingi Increased ]=gh- Affordability_J Auto Us r Higher GHG 1 r More Road 1 Reduced 1 lades L Infrastructure J __Liveability J Air Quality Smart Growth influences Parking iswrnCen5e/ kced41w Parking Shared Use of I Higher Proporlion ng I I More Multi I Higher Par/sing Parking of Waiting, CythrI and Transit Purpose Trips Duration Recommendations to Further Support Smart Growth - Additional Refinements to Parking Bylaw - On-Street Parking Regulations - Expansion of Pay Parking -Transportation Demand Management - Shared Parking Supply - Funding Smart Growth Today in Maple Ridge • Bylaw currently allows supply reductions for: - Shared Parking - CRM Zone; Mixed land uses • Some Pay Parking; Employee Parking Program • Parking Controls: Time Limits • Parking-in-Lieu Program • Downtown Parking Society: off-street public lots for employee parking Parking Bylaw • Bylaw Rates - Residential - Commercial • Other Smart Growth Measures • Parking Stall Sizes Parking Rates: Residential in CBD Residential Type Minimum RequirementReduction below minimum with TOM Residential Component: • Bachelor = 0.9 spaceitinit Market Housing in CBD 1 bedroom = 1.0 space/unit Staged to maximum (Apartments/ Townhouses) Each additional bedroom 20% reduction 0.1/unit Visitor Component: . 0.05 spaceman Residential Component • Bachelor = 0.8 spacelunit Non-Market or Market 1 bedroom 7 0.0 sPace/unit Staged to masnrnrrm Houang combined Each additional bedroom S 20% reduction with other uses in CBD 0. luau Visitor Component •0.05 opacelunil Anus/ed Living per dwelling roil 0.35 spaces per maximum 10% reduction 3 Staging of Other Residential Parking Smart Growth Measures Smart Growth Measures Currently Short- Medium- Long-Term Adopted Term Term Reduce Minimum X Standards Implement Maximum x x / 1f Standards Counting On-street x ,f /' ,f Parking for Visitors Ib Unbundling Parking Stalls from Residential X X X Units Parkinci Rates: Commercial in CBD nor, 000enmi per iOO,qri 740 1100i0i5ri001 00% L&ge 05701 Urns Ore, iOOsiim I psi 1005qm 70% Oem 2 psi lOOSOPi 05 per 00500 ts% 0575, ronimeiniC repS Spa iyyeori I p5 iOomm 70% 7205.oii] LiSrern I per I00epm I ye, 000mn nyU Short-term: Maintain Variable Rates for Cononrersial as above (1-3 per ISO sq.no.) Medium-tern, as Shared Parking Supply increased: Flat Rates for Connnercial (2.0 per loOsqnr( Long-term as Shared Parking Supply increased further., Lower Flat Rate (1.75 per lttsqm) Staging of Other Commercial Parking Smart Growth Measures Sme 3 ss5h , Cormstiy Adspted Shefl. Term Medlm- Term Lesg- Term On-specS: TIme limits Pay Parking X oessoolprograros X X / I' Employee Parking Permit Scfleme V" / ndBank:ng X X Perk,,, OsneEt 0:55001 Reduce Parking Stall Size Options: Maintain Regular/Small stall categories; increase % of small car stalls to at least 30% Drop stall size categories; create a "composite" stall design based on actual Maple Ridge fleet Change categories to Regular/Large sized stalls with 10% large stalls Reduce Parking Stall Size, cont'. Recommend Option 2: 'one size fits all" stall: 2.5m wide and 5.2m long, with aisle 6.7m - Reduces overall module area significantly; support Smart Growth - Eliminates problems of large cars parking in small stalls - Can still allow small car stalls but just in remnants of space Consider 2.6m wide stall sizes for high turnover uses: retail uses, banks, fast food restaurants & visitors Include short and long term bicycle parking and end-of- trip facility requirements for residential & commercial uses in the Parking Bylaw Review On-Street Parking Time Restrictions Revisit notion of 15 mm. time restrictions in CBD; 30 mm. should be the shortest time period and located next to land uses with higher turnover Tailor time restrictions to actual usage to minimize violations while still encouraging turnover: - Over 5 cars/day = 30 minutes - Between 3 and 5 cars/day = 1 hour - Between 2 and 3 cars/day = 2 hour - Less than 2 cars/day = no time restriction Fringe areas should allow some all day parking but this should not create "overflow" parking problems into residential zones; if it does, consider residential parking permit scheme In Expand Pay Parking • Consistent with Smart Growth • Most effective 1DM action • Increases turnover for high-use stalls • Spreads demand to lower-use on-street stalls and under-utilized off-street lots • Can have lower level of enforcement • Generates revenue for CBD improvement district • Free parking still possible in off-peak periods and weekends Expand Pay Parking, cont'. Pay parking desirable in locations of highest value stalls and worst violations of short time restrictions. In the short term, consider in these locations: - 224th Street between Lougheed Highway & Dewdney Trunk Rd. - Block between 223° and 224 between Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road Expand to other areas slowly overtime, with care and consultation: - To avoid shift of demand to Haney Place Malt, may have to implement ticketed pay parking in Mall lot with rebates to those buying in stores: who will manage? impact on lease arrangements? - Rate Structure important Civic & Cultural Centre Underground Lot Management Nobody pays: remove pay parking Everyone pays: all users take ticket on entry; extra revenue can pay for more enforcement Either everyone pays or retain first hour free: All users take a ticket on entry; pay on exit. No enforcement needed but need three manned ticket booths with gates All users take a ticket: provide Rebate Program to refund cost of first hour Only users staying for more than one hour take a ticket: improve enforcement of tree parking through use of hand held computers to record and track by license plate Civic & Cultural Centre Underground Lot Management Recommend Option 2: Everyone Pays - Consistent with Smart Growth Principles - Most effective in addressing current issues - Least expensive to implement - Will generate additional revenue - Lot on 11911 Sheet could retain "First Hour Free" to encourage use Requires better and more convenient payment method - pay by stall number Can have increased fees on Weekdays vs. Weekends; can have times when parking is free for everyone Also, allow Reserved Stalls to be used by general public after work hours and on weekends Lower the Demand for Parking: Transportation Demand Management Smart Growth Unsure curr•otty Moptml Short- Tern, Mmli.,,,,. icr,,, Long- Term Py iOrking el' V1 / elf Cthng )( T,flt Siibid,e X Cwtinq onloijooS )< Cr.poolog X /i' / appoint a Transportation Demand Management manager Increase Commercial Shared Supply Two "Smart Growth" Land Use Scenarios tested using Parking Demand Model: - High = 10,640 Res. Units; 371,000 sq.m. Commercial; 452,700 sq.m. Office - Low = 6,120 Res, Units; 314,900 sq.m. Commercial; 106,900 sq.m. Office Average Total Shared Parking Supply requirement for two scenarios m 1,260 new Shared Stalls - Western Central Zone = up to 260 stalls - Central Zone = up to 300 stalls - Eastern Central Zone = up to 290 stalls - Eastern Zone = up to 420 stalls 5 Increase Shared Supply, cont'. • These new shared stalls can be provided in many ways, from least to most costly: - revise current parking restrictions - redesign existing streets - build new streets with on-street parking - work with private sector: • Develop new pay public parking lots • Include shared public parking in private developments - construction of new public parking lots by the District Shared Public Parking Funding Review Parking In-Lieu Fees Conduct a detailed parking-in-lieu fee review Change Allocation of Revenues (from Parking In-Lieu Fees and Pay Parking) • 80% Shared Parking Supply! Smart Growth Measures • 20% TDM Fund Consider Other Sources of Funding • Parking revenues (employee pay parking, residential permits) • Joint ventures with developers • Density bonuses traded for public stalls 101 r - fl r - - MaDle Ridge Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines June 10, 2008 prepared by: the Design Centre for Sustainability for the District of Maple Ridge Table Of Contents List of Figures Introduction 2 Development Permit Area Guidelines Purpose 3 How to Use These Guidelines 4 Organization of the Guidelines 5 Part One: Town Centre Precincts Downtown West Precinct 10 Civic Core 14 Downtown East Precinct 18 Port Haney and Waterfront 22 South Lougheed 26 Northview and Southview 30 Part Two: Town Centre Guidelines Organization of the Guidelines 37 A. Building Setbacks, Form, Mass, and Height 38 A.1 Building Mass and Form 39 A1.1 Maintain the mass and scale of buildings A1.2 Enhance the block with corner commercial buildings A1.3 Accent corner buildings A1.4 Use landmark buildings strategically A1.5 Use pedestrian-scale design elements A1.6 Feature pedestrian amenities A1.7 Design large buildings into smaller modules A1.8 Accommodate street-fronting units A1.9 Design flexible ground floor unit spaces A1.10 Ensure appropriate roof pitch A1.11 Use design elements to reduce roof mass and scale A1.12 Accommodate roof gardens, trellises, and green roofs A.2 Building Heights 42 A2.1 Vary building heights A2.2 Maintain alignment of architectural features A2.3 Integrate taller buildings A2.4 Step back taller buildings A2.5 Match building heights at the end of blocks A2.6 Manage phased development A2.7 Protect views A2.8 Site buildings to capitalize on daylight and solar opportunities A2.9 Protect solar access to surrounding buildings and minimize wind tunnel effects A.3 Building Setbacks 44 A3.1 Place buildings to reinforce sidewalk activity A3.2 Situate building entrances for visibility A3.3 Provide adequate throughways and lighting A3.4 Provide clear sight lines from building foyers and lobbies to allow visual surveillance A3.5 Separate residential entrances from commercial entrances. A3.6 Respect existing buildings A3.7 Distinguish entrances with arrival areas and courtyards A3.8 Locate ramps and entrances with lifts in areas that are highly visible B Building Façades, Materials and Colour 46 B.1 Building Façade 47 1311.1 Address both sides of the block with corner commercial buildings 131 .2 Orient main entrances to face the sidewalk 131 .3 Locate windows, doors, and entry features at the street level 131 .4 Use a mix of common facade patterns and elements 131 .5 Reflect original facades and building scale 131 .6 Respect original architectural elements 131 .7 Respect old and new design 131 .8 Maintain the horizontal rhythm of the street wall 131 .9 Provide a visual division between the street level and upper floors 131.10 Include continuous canopies, awnings or overhangs Bill Ensure appropriate placement and materials for awnings or canopies 131.12 Use exterior shading devices to block summer sun 131 .13 Use windows to provide 'eyes on the street' 131.14 Enhance the public realm 131.15 Ensure signage reflects building scale, character, and materials B.2 Lighting 49 B2.1 Design outdoor lighting to minimize light pollution B2.2 Encourage energy efficient lighting B.3 Building Materials 50 B3.1 Enhance the public realm with high quality materials and detailing 133.2 Use materials consistently 133.3 Avoid the use of inappropriate materials 133.4 Select environmentally responsible building materials B3.5 Minimize the use of unsustainable building materials 133.6 Use a mix of quality materials 133.7 Consider life-cycle cost 13.4 Building Colours 51 134.1 Select appropriate colours B4.2 Highlight architectural details, awnings, and entrances 134.3 Ensure a cohesive, consistent colour palette B.5 Screening and Storage 51 135.1 Locate and enclose trash, composting, and recycling to reduce visibility 135.2 Screen mechanical equipment 135.3 Avoid conflict with neighbouring properties 135.4 Locate building ventilation systems to minimize noise and exhaust C Building Site Considerations 52 C.1 Public Outdoor Space and Hardscapes 53 C1.1 Provide public outdoor space C1.2 Ensure public outdoor space is highly visible C1.3 Provide connections between buildings, sidewalks, and outdoor open spaces C1.4 Ensure universal access for all public spaces C1.5 Locate public plazas to capture the sun C1.6 Provide hardscape elements to enhance the street environment C1.7 Design hardscape elements as part of the building C1.8 Integrate pedestrian amenities with walls and/or landscaped areas C1.9 Provide public art C1.10 Ensure new elements complement existing Clii Use materials that are functional, durable, and include recycled or salvaged content C1.12 Provide smooth routes C1.13 Ensure barrier-free access C1.14 Encourage the use of permeable paving systems C.2 Parking and Parking Lots 56 C2.1 Provide minimum parking required underground C2.2 Screen large surface parking lots while maintaining surveillance C2.3 Maximize pedestrian safety within parking lots C2.4 Provide visible signage C2.5 Consider developing parking garages C2.6 Locate adequate priority parking spaces in visible areas convenient to entrances C2.7 Locate parking equipment away from the public street C2.8 Use permeable pavement and infiltration devices on appropriate sites C2.9 Provide shade trees and landscaping C2.10 Provide secure and sheltered bicycle storage facilities for short-term uses C2.11 Provide long-term bicycle parking C2.12 Provide end-of-trip facilities C2.13 Refer to the Town Centre Parking Strategy Report for applicable parking strategies C.3 Lanes, Service, and Loading Areas 58 C3.1 Situate service, parking, and loading areas in lanes and rear yards C3.2 Use lanes for service, parking access, and loading C3.3 Utilize lanes as secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughways C3.4 Strengthen visual access of the lane C3.5 Minimize impervious paving of the lane C3.6 Reconsider lanes as a community amenity C3.7 Respect existing grades C3.8 Locate loading and service areas away from the street front C3.9 Separate loading from parking and pedestrian paths C3.10 Screen loading areas C.4 Street Trees and Landscape 60 C4.1 Plant street trees C4.2 Use the right species C4.3 Maintain street trees C4.4 Minimize the use of high maintenance plants C4.5 Maximize the use of native and/or drought tolerant species C4.6 Plan for future maintenance C4.7 Consider the inclusion of community gardens C4.8 Design and place landscape to facilitate year round moderation of the internal building climate C4.9 Minimize erosion potential C4.10 Maintain sight lines C4.1 1 Provide adequate landscape maintenance C4.12 Incorporate landscape plantings for green roofs C4.13 Incorporate low-impact stormwater features C4.14 Consider rainwater collection for re-use C4.15 Consider natural plantings and green space to support habitat C4.16 Retain existing mature trees MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Development Permit Area Guidelines List of Figures Figure 1 The Maple Ridge Town Centre concept plan 3 Figure 2 Town Centre precincts and corridors 9 Figure 3 West precinct in context io Figure 4 West precinct land use and building form 12 Figure 5 West precinct multi-modal transportation 13 Figure 6 Civic core precinct in context 14 Figure 7 Civic core land use 16 Figure 8 Civic core multi-modal transportation 17 Figure 9 East precinct in context 18 Figure 10 East precinct land use 20 Figure 11 East precinct multi-modal transportation 21 Figure 12 Port Haney and Waterfront precinct in context 22 Figure 13 Port Haney and Waterfront land use 24 Figure 14 Port Haney and Waterfront multi-modal transportation 25 Figure 15 Solo precinct in context 26 Figure 16 Solo precinct land use 28 Figure 17 Solo precinct multi-modal transportation 29 Figure 18 North view and South view precincts in context 30 Figure 19 North view and South view land use 32 Figure 20 North view and South view multi-modal transportation 33 Figure 21 Building setbacks, form, mass and height 39 Figure 22 Accommodate ground-oriented units 40 Figure 23 Roof pitch 41 Figure 24 Step taller buildings back 42 Figure 25 Use natural processes 43 Figure 26 Building placement and setbacks 44 Figure 27 Building entrances 45 Figure 28 Corner commercial buildings 47 Figure 29 Reflect original facade and scale 48 Figure 30 Continuous overhangs 49 Figure 31 Building materials 50 Figure 32 Screening 51 Figure 33 Public plazas 53 Figure 34 Hardscape elements 54 Figure 35 Public resting spaces 55 Figure 36 Parking 56 Figure 37 Rear parking 57 Figure 38 Rear parking 58 Figure 39 Lanes 59 Figure 40 Solar control 60 Figure 41 Maintain sight lines 61 Figure 42 Trees 62 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Introduction The Maple Ridge Town Centre Development Permit Area (DPA) Guidelines are based in part on the results of an initiative the District of Maple Ridge carried out in 2004 in partnership with the Design Centre for Sustainability, Smart Growth B.C., and the Real Estate Institute of B.C. This initiative, known as Smart Growth on the Ground (SGoG), is an integrated planning and design process that seeks to create long-term plans for communities, using a multi-stakeholder charrette process. A design charrette is a time-limited, integrative workshop, which endeavors to achieve consensus-based decisions on desired future land uses and designs in a community. Input to the workshop includes existing policies and plans as well as multi-stakeholder participation through goal-setting workshops and informed discussion. Input is also framed by research and 8 guiding community sustainability principles: Each neighbourhood is complete Options to our cars exist Work in harmony with natural systems Buildings and infrastructure are greener and smarter Housing serves many needs Jobs are close to home The Centre is attractive, distinctive and vibrant Everyone has a voice The result of the charrette was the Maple Ridge Town Centre Concept Plan for 2021, which applied sustainability principles and consensus design decisions to an area consistent with the Greater Vancouver Regional District's (now Metro Vancouver) designation of Maple Ridge as a Regional Town Centre in their Livable Region Strategic Plan (1996). The Maple Ridge Town Centre Concept Plan provides recommendations for transportation corridors, addressing appropriate design measures for pedestrian and vehicle connectivity with green streets, greenway trails, bicycle, transit and rail, with emphasis on major routes such as Lougheed Highway, Dewdney Trunk Road, and 2241 Street. It outlines opportunities for greenspace connectivity, incorporating rainwater management for stream protection together with passive and active recreational spaces and trails into the urban fabric. The Plan also identifies the location and quality of housing and jobs, in a land use plan scenario that integrates approximately 7,000 new high, medium and low density residential units, with mixed use, commercial and institutional areas over the 20 year period (Figure 1). Selected strategies include infill development with coach houses and town houses and flex-spaces, as well as three infihl development options for the Haney Place Mall. Green building designs for the Town Centre are also provided, highlighting strategies for commercial and residential energy and water savings associated with building envelope retrofits and a District energy system. In April 2005, the Maple Ridge Town Centre Concept Plan was endorsed by Maple Ridge Council. Since 2005, the District has taken steps to realize elements of the Plan's vision. Council has authorized the District to proceed with the development of the official Town Centre Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A" and the accompanying Town Centre DPA Guidelines to implement the Concept Plan. Development Permit Area Guidelines • :.l.LJL.L i'• -- - J... 1CLJ fl •' X1 r r I....i.._._..._ T •.. .J / .1 iii . n.r 4...iLr .,if ft - t4J 4i'i&j•. ) - .. :i smart . mt on the ground Maple Ridge Town Centre: Concept Plan 2021 4L Development Permit Area Guidelines Purpose Development Permit Areas are designated under Section 919.(1)(f) of the Local Government Act to establish guidelines for the form and character of intensive residential, commercial, industrial and multifamily residential development and for the protection of natural features and ecologically significant land. Development Permit Areas address special development circumstances, and if a property is within a designated Area, certain types of development cannot proceed without Council issuing a Development Permit. The District of Maple Ridge has Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily, Intensive Residential, Water Course Protection and Natural Features Development Permit Areas (DPA) Guidelines that regulate land use development in designated areas. In addition to these DPA guidelines, all multifamily residential, mixed use/flexible live work, and commercial developments located in the Town Centre are subject to the Regional Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines. In the event of a conflict between Regional Town Centre guidelines and other area guidelines, the Regional Town Centre Guidelines take precedent.The Town Centre DPA Guidelines have been created to promote new development that achieves the principles and policies of the official Area Plan, and in so doing creates an attractive, vibrant and sustainable Town Centre for the District of Maple Ridge. 3 Introduction Figure 1 The Maple Ridge Town Centre Concept Plan explored sustainable design and land use options in a consensus-based community workshop (2004). MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE How to Use the Guidelines The Town Centre DPA Guidelines outline general performance and design criteria for new development, and are encouraged to be reviewed for design intent and rationale as they are taken into account for approval of Development Permit applications. These Development Permit Guidelines complement other regulatory policies and bylaws found in the Town Centre Area Plan and the District of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw, which must also be taken into consideration for Development Permit Approval. Other accompanying documents and resources to consult during a development proposal process include: o The Official Community Plan - Bylaw 6425-2006 o Zoning Bylaw - Bylaw 3510-1985 o Building Bylaw - Bylaw 6180-2003 o Town Centre Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A" o BC Building Code o Maple Ridge Sign Bylaw o Town Centre Parking Strategy o Multi-modal Transportation Network Map o Others The guidelines are not intended as "blueprints" for design approval, rather they are meant to encourage variety and creativity in application of the architectural and site design elements of development proposals. To use the guidelines effectively, project proponents should take certain steps: Become familiar with the precinct in which the proposed project is located. The goal is to ensure the quality of the project is compatible with the character, designated land uses and building forms of the Town Centre Precinct in which it lies. Refer to the DPA guidelines when evaluating the impact of the design. Check each guideline against the proposed development to assess if the design is in keeping with the Town Centre Development Permit Area objectives. Seek early review of the project. Making changes at the beginning of the project is easier than at the end. Involving consultants and District staff early on in the planning and design process helps to ensure the project is feasible, both economically and aesthetically. All multifamily residential, mixed use/flexible live work, and commercial developments located in the Town Centre are subject to the Regional Town Centre Development Permit Area (DPA) Guidelines. In the event of a conflict between the Town Centre DPA Guidelines and the Town Centre Area Land- Use Designations Figure "A" adopted by the District, the latter should apply. In the event of a conflict between the Town Centre DPA Guidelines and regulations outlined in the District of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw, the latter should take precedent. However, in the event of a conflict between Regional Town Centre DPA Guidelines and the District's Sign Bylaw and other area guidelines, the Regional Town Centre Guidelines take precedent. The Multi- modal Transportation Network map should be referenced for more information about specific pedestrian, bicycle and green street routes and connections to be improved upon or created with all new development proposed in the Town Centre. 4 Development Permit Area Guidelines Introduction Organization of the Town Centre DPA Guidelines The guidelines document is divided into two main parts. Part One: Town Centre Precincts provides an overview of the six Town Centre Precincts': General Conditions and Character Land use and Associated Building Form Transportation and Circulation Part One should be reviewed carefully to provide the context, character, type of land use and building form, and important pedestrian and bicycle connections that are designated for each precinct. The precinct descriptions are brief, supplemented by diagrams, sketches and photos to exhibit the desired quality and character, as well as key development objectives and guidelines of each locale. Proposed development should be considered in context of the precinct it lies in. All new development within the Town Centre should incorporate the key design strategies that reflect the precinct elements described in association with the guidelines outlined in Part Two: Town Centre Guidelines. Part Two: Town Centre Guidelines are divided into three key topics: Building Form, Mass and Height Building Facades, Materials, Screening and Colour Building Site Considerations For each topic area development objectives and a discussion of intent is provided, followed by specific guidelines as outlined: Objective and Discussion The objective identifies the purpose and objective to be achieved or accomplished for the topic area. The discussion outlines the intent and describes why this guideline is important in achieving the overall goals and policies of the Town Centre Development Area Plan. Development Guidelines The development guidelines are written statements of desired performance that establish a qualitative level of design attainment to meet the design objective. The guidelines are meant to provide possible design solutions for achieving architecture and site related development objectives. The Guidelines apply to designated Town Centre Commercial, Mixed Use Optional/Flexible Livework and Multifamily Residential land use areas outlined in the Town Centre Area Land- Use Designations Figure "A." Applicable guidelines for these land use areas are identified by icons: ICC - Town Centre Commercial MU Mixed Use Optional MFR - Multifamily Residential Commercial developments should refer to all ICC guidelines; Mixed-use developments should refer to the TCC and/or the MU guidelines. Intensive residential, or multifamily developments should refer to all MFR guidelines. .4 Guidelines that help to promote green building practice and design are identified by a green leaf icon. Concept sketch and photos Concept sketches and photos are provided to illustrate how the development guidelines' objectives might be achieved through design. 5 Part One Town Centre Precincts MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE 8 I Civic Core •i 1 4a :.r' Downtown East South of Lougheed Port Haney & Waterfront North View South View 9 Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts Part One: Town Centre Precincts and Major Corridors The Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines apply to five precincts and two residential areas including the Civic Core, Downtown West, Downtown East, South of Lougheed, Port Haney, North View and South View as designated in Figure 2: Town Centre Precincts & Corridors. Four major Town Centre routes including Dewdney Trunk Road, Lougheed Highway, 224th Street and 227th Street are important corridors with associated land use that also influence the form and character of the Town Centre. Finally, two single and multifamily residential neighbourhoods also comprise the Town Centre. The District's Intensive Residential guidelines apply to these single-family neighbourhoods, while the Watercourse Protection and Natural Features guidelines apply throughout the Town Centre. Proposed development should respect the general conditions and character, land use and associated building forms, and pedestrian, bicycle and transportation connectivity outlined for each precinct. These precinct elements should be considered in association with Part Two: Town Centre Guidelines for all new development. [ .1 North View • N • N • - • N I West Precinct , Civic Core M East Precir cl TV .'4 - - - • • - N • uh Is South of Lougheed Port Haney Waterfront I I South View Legend Precincts 1 Downtown West 2 Civic Core 3 Downtown East 4 South of Lougheed 5 Port Haney & Waterfront 6 North View 7 South View Figure 2: Town Centre Precincts & Corridors MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Consider green features to manage storm water on site and increase building efficiency. Downtown West Precinct - General Conditions and Character The West Precinct lies west of the Town Centre's civic core, between Brown Avenue to the north and Lougheed Highway to the south. It extends to the western-most border of the designated Town Centre area and east to 224th Street. This precinct hosts some mainstay stores and offers a unique shopping district that could be improved and enhanced with revitalization and new pedestrian oriented commercial and mixed use development. The smaller lots and blocks, and traditional store fronts create a pedestrian oriented, small scale and diverse shopping district. The area is an important central downtown neighbourhood, and could grow to accommodate boutique retail, museums, arts and culture centres, and tourism related services such as hotels and small scale conference centres, in addition to multifamily residential development. New development in this precinct should references more traditional architectural styles, including Maple Ridge's most desirable heritage or character brick buildings. This precinct is an important gateway to Maple Ridge for travelers heading east along Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway and a key link to the Centre's Civic Core. Use buildings facades, rooflines, materials and details that reference more traditional architectural styles. I ~14 0 $! ! Use street trees and landscape elements to reinforce the vibrancy of the Town Centre. Foster a pedestrian-oriented shopping and employment environment amongst residential buildings. Create an attractive, pedestrian oriented appearance to the street. Provide public outdoor spaces. 10 Al The desired quality and character of the Downtown West Precinct is a pedestrian- oriented, small-scale and diverse shopping and residential area. Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts Downtown West Precinct Key guideline concepts: Provide a gateway to the Town Centre. New development should promote the Downtown West Precinct as a Town Centre gateway for travelers along Dewdney Trunk Road. A gateway element should have strong visual presence that features landmark structure(s), landscape elements, welcome signage, public art and/or enhanced viewscapes to the mountains, while maintaining architectural quality and character of associated new development. Create a pedestrian-oriented, boutique-style shopping district. New development in the Downtown West Precinct should foster a pedestrian- oriented, boutique-style shopping and employment environment amongst diverse residential buildings. A buildings' form and mass should support a strong pedestrian oriented urban realm and should help to define the street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces. Taller buildings (greater than 5 stories) should be stepped back above ground oriented, lower rise buildings (3-5 stories) at the street front. 3 Enhance the quality, character and vibrancy of the Town Centre. New development should inform the quality, character and vibrancy of the urban environment. Colours should be harmonious, and materials of sustainable quality. All new commercial, multi-family and mixed use buildings should create an attractive appearance to the street. 4 Reference traditional architectural styles. New development in the Downtown West Precinct should reference more traditional architectural styles. Examples include Maple Ridge's most desirable heritage and/or character brick buildings. A cohesive building style should be maintained, ensuring new buildings have consistent architectural and urban design setbacks, form, mass and height throughout the precinct. 5 Capitalize on important views. New development should capitalize on important mountain and/or river views. Existing streets and buildings should maintain and enhance these views. 6 Provide public outdoor space. New developments should include attractive, functional public outdoor spaces. Outdoor spaces should be designed to accommodate a wide use of activities, incorporate universal access, reduce vandalism, and increase safety. 7 Provide street trees, native plantings and green features. New development should provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the urban character and vibrancy of the Town Centre. Landscape elements should enrich the pedestrian friendly character of streets in the precinct, moderate the internal building climate, manage stormwater on site, and reference the architectural quality of new buildings. Where feasible, mature trees should be retained, native vegetation should be planted, and green roofs and walls should be considered. Maintain street interconnectivity. New development should maintain street interconnectivity and the traditional use of the lane as a service street and secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughway. Allocated parking areas should not intrude upon surrounding residential areas, nor the urban, pedestrian-oriented quality of the Town Centre. Where feasible, parking requirements should be accommodated underground. 11 2. Low, Medium and High-Rise Apartment supports development of apartment forms of dwelling that are 3 to 5 storey, greater than 5 storey and/or over 20 storeys with underground parking. I. Compact Ground-Oriented Multifamily supports ground-oriented attached housing, such as atriplex, fourplex, row house, or town house. Mixed Use Optional/Flexible Live-Worn supports buildings with flexible ground- floor units that can easily be retrofitted between residential and live-work uses. MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Downtown West Precinct - Land Use and Building Form Designated land uses for the West Precinct includes Town Centre Commercial, Mixed Use Optional/Flexible Live-Work and Multifamily Residential in the form of low and high residential apartments. The area lends itself to accommodating artist live/work units, studios and rehearsal space, small-scale commercial enterprises, and neighbourhood commercial buildings integrated among residential units. These uses can support a variety of building forms. The residential units can range in density from town houses, to low rise three to five storey apartments, to high-rises over 20 storeys in height. A building's form will be influenced by parcel size and the desired FAR. Refer to the Town Centre Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A" and corresponding Land Use Schedule for official information about land use designations in this precinct. Lougheed Highway Land Use Descriptions 1. Ground-Oriented Multifamily supports ground-oriented attached housing, such as triplex, fourplex, row house, or town house. 4 - West Precinct Land Use 5. Town Centre Commercial supports a range of commerical only, to mixed-use, to residential only in a variety of building forms from one storey to 20+ stories in height. Si Land Use Single family Ground-Oriented Multifamily Compact Ground-Oriented Multifamily Medium and High-Rise apartment •'& Low-Rise apartment Mixed use - commercial optional Town Centre Commercial Institutional 12 U Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts Downtown West Precinct - Transportation and Circulation The Town Centre's major transportation corridors, Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway, bind the West Precinct to the north and south respectively. Walking and biking along these routes could be better accommodated through sidewalk and streetscape improvements and biking could be improved through designated bike lanes. Selkirk Avenue should be developed as an off Lougheed Bike Route" to accommodate safe bicycle travel from the western edge of the Town Centre. Increasing bike and pedestrian traffic on Selkirk could also serve to enhance small scale commercial services, such as cafés and bike shops, suitable to the mixed use land use in the precinct. The Maple Ridge Town Centre Multi-Modal Transportation Network Map should be referenced for more information about specific pedestrian, bicycle and green street routes and connections to be improved upon or created with all new development proposed in the West Precinct. I ----- 'II. •II 1' - - - - - — - — — - - - • I • ______ I • HI U U U - - — — - - - - - - - — - ' - - - - I r Figure 5 - West precinct multi-modal transportation Transportation - - Pedestrian • • • Bicycle 13 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Civic Core - General Conditions and Character The Civic Core acts as the municipal and public node of Maple Ridge Town Centre. It is bound to the north by Dewdney Trunk Road and to the south by Lougheed Highway. It extends west to 224th Street and east to 227th Street. The area offers important mountain views from 226th Street northward. There are also notable views over the park from the ACT looking west and looking east from 224th Street. The Civic Core hosts Maple Ridge's key community buildings and parks including the District Hall, the library, the leisure centre, the ACT theatre and art centre, and Memorial Peace Park. This precinct is recognized as Maple Ridge's cultural hub. These important cultural facilities provide places for social gatherings, events, festivals and celebrations. Community members suggest the area has "amazing potential beyond what is already positive." They indicate that more intense mixed-use commercial development in the area could bring more people living, working and playing, and a greater community vibrancy within the Civic Core. New development in the area should provide more retail activity, higher density housing, improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility and build upon the Core's great public spaces. The area should foster building design that has strong urban form, reflective of Maple Ridge's history. Figure 6 - Civic Core Precinct in Context Incorporate consistent, pedestrian-scaled designs and reference historic Maple Ridge character. - I - 1 t 1L Fk~ Provide on-street or underground parking. Provide entrances and details which address open, safe public spaces and accessibility. - ••' 4 .4(iW Develop landscaped streets that incorporate storm water infiltration, and provide shade for sidewalks, streets and buildings. 14 Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts Civic Core Key guideline concepts: Promote the Civic Core as the "heart" of the Town Centre. New development should promote the Civic Core as the heart of the Maple Ridge Town Centre. Anchored by a cluster of civic facilities and Memorisr Peace park, the Civic Core should follow the examples of these buildings and public spaces to accomodate public gatherings, festivals and parades, and create a vibrant pedestrian atmosphere. New development should inform the quality, character and vibrancy of this important urban environment. Colours should be harmonious, and materials of sustainable quality. All new commercial, multi-family and mixed use buildings should create an attractive appearance to the street. Create a pedestrian-oriented, boutique-style shopping district. New development in the Civic Core should foster a pedestrian-oriented, boutique-style shopping and employment environment amongst diverse residential buildings. A buildings' form and mass should support a strong pedestrian oriented urban realm and should help to define the street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces. Taller buildings (greater than 5 stories) should be stepped back above ground oriented, lower rise buildings (3-5 stories) at the street front. Reference traditional architectural styles. New development in the Civic Core, like the West precinct, should reference more traditional architectural styles, including Maple Ridge's most desirable heritage and/or character brick buildings. A cohesive building style should be maintained, ensuring new buildings have consistent architectural and urban design setbacks, form, mass and height throughout the precinct. Capitalize on important views. New development should capitalize on important mountain views that extend northwards, particularly from 226th street. Existing streets and buildings should maintain and enhance these views. Enhance existing cultural activities and public open space. New developments should include attractive, functional public outdoor spaces that build upon and enhance the existing cultural activities and public spaces in the Civic Core, such as the library, ACT Theatre and Memorial Peace Park. Outdoor spaces should be designed to accommodate a wide use of activities, incorporate universal access, reduce vandalism, and increase safety. 6 Provide street trees, native plantings and green features. New development should provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the urban character and vibrancy of the Town Centre. Landscape elements should enrich the pedestrian friendly character of streets in the precinct, moderate the internal building climate, manage stormwater on site, and reference the architectural quality of new buildings. Where feasible, mature trees should be retained, native vegetation should be planted, and green roofs and walls should be considered. Maintain street interconnectivity. New development should maintain street interconnectivity and the traditional use of the lane as a service street and secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughway. Allocated parking areas should not intrude upon surrounding residential areas, nor the urban, pedestrian-oriented quality of the Town Centre. Where feasible, parking requirements should be accommodated underground. Was Ilk k" - - - •: Te CIv/c Cc's zs uie hcac of MaIe Ridge's civic and community activity with a high quality and vibrant pedestrian environment. 15 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE High-Rise Apartment supports development of apartment forms of dwelling that are 3 to 5 storey, greater than 5 storey and/or over 20 storeys with underground parking. I. Civic Core - Land Use and Building Form Most of the land use in the Civic Core is designated Town Centre Commercial. The intent of this zone is to develop a walkable, vibrant, and successful compact commercial area. Allowable uses range from commercial, to mixed- use commercial/residential to residential apartments only. Primary facades of all commercial buildings should be designed to improve the pedestrian realm, facing streets, parks, greenways or other public amenities. The Civic Core is comprised of institutional uses including the Municipal Hall, RCMP, The ACT Theatre, the Leisure Centre, Greg Moore Youth Centre and the public library. Memorial Park is an important active park space for Maple Ridge Town Centre. The designated land uses can support a variety of building forms. These forms can range from 2 storey town houses to high-rise (over 20 storey) residential apartments. A building's form will be influenced by parcel size and the desired FAR. Refer to the Town Centre Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A" and corresponding Land Use Schedule for official information about land use designations in this precinct. Figure 7- Civic Core Land Use Land Use Descriptions Town Centre Commercial supports a range of commerical only, to mixed-use, to residential only in a variety of building forms from one storey to 20+ stories in height. Si Land Use Commercial Medium and High-Rise apartment Institutional 16 Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts Civic Core - Transportation and Circulation The Civic Core's central location and mix of community buildings and resources makes it an important destination and a prime area for a transit hub. New development should maintain and enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections, crosswalks, throughways and accessibility. The Maple Ridge Town Centre Multi-Modal Transportation Network should be referenced for more information about specific pedestrian, bicycle and green street routes and connections to be improved upon or created with all new development proposed in the Civic Core. swift a I U I • I I I - — 4. U • • UI. UI.0 • .. .I I I II L I i---1 Frr I I I I 1 I an as I -i ,1 I - - - - II. U - •!. Figure 8 - Civic core multi-modal transportation Transportation - - Pedestrian • U U Bicycle - -Owl j :. ,• il iF ~ 94 Q(! ; )4'r • io wf .t i Ill,. at11L ;Aj(f - -ø 17 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Downtown East Precinct- General Considerations and Character The East Precinct lies directly east of the Town Centre's Civic Core, between Dewdney Trunk Road to the north and Loug heed Highway to the south. It extends to the eastern-most border of the designated Town Centre area. The area offers great potential for new development that can contribute to enhancing the East Precinct as the "core or heart of the downtown." Currently, the Valley Fair Mall resides between 227th Street and 228th Street and serves as an anchor for businesses in the precinct. Infill development of the mall site with medium density residential development above first floor commercial that faces 227th street, should be encouraged. A number of large and/or underdeveloped lots in the area can accommodate a variety of building forms, from single-storey bigger box commercial to mixed use commercial buildings with residential above, provided the building orients to the street and offers a pedestrian friendly façade. Medium to high density residential high-rise towers can also be accommodated in the East Precinct. North on 226th Street offers beautiful views to the mountains. These views should be carefully analyzed and maintained in each development proposal. Finally, the East Precinct is an important gateway to and from Town Centre for travelers along Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway. 1-igure Y - east i'-reclncr in uonrexr The Precinct can accommodate medium- to high-density residential towers, provided they respect existing views. Consider green storm water on efficiency eet interconnectivity and in scale et. Use street trees and landscape elements to enhance the streetscape and reinforce the vibrancy of the Town Centre. 18 .1 _ - . I Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts Downtown East Precinct Key guideline concepts: Provide a gateway to the Town Centre. New development should promote the Downtown East Precinct as a Town Centre gateway for travelers heading west along Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway. A gateway element should have strong visual presence that features landmark structure(s), landscape elements, welcome signage, public art and/or enhanced viewscapes to the mountains, while maintaining architectural quality and character of associated new development. 2 Create a pedestrian-oriented, mixed use commercial area. New development in the Downtown East Precinct should foster a pedestrian- oriented, mix use commercial area with a portion of medium to high density residential development. New development should promote the East Precinct as an important new commercial and residential centre in downtown Maple Ridge. A buildings' form and mass should support a strong pedestrian oriented urban realm and should help to define the street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces. Taller buildings (greater than 5 stories) should be stepped back above ground oriented, lower rise buildings (3-5 stories) at the street front. 3 Enhance the quality, character and vibrancy of the Town Centre. New development should inform the quality, character and vibrancy of the urban environment. Colours should be harmonious, and materials of sustainable quality. All new commercial, multi-family and mixed use buildings should create an attractive appearance to the street and should maintain a cohesive building style. The precinct can accommodate a variety of building forms, from single-storey bigger box commercial to mixed use commercial buildings with residential above, provided the building orients to the street and offers a pedestrian friendly façade. Capitalize on important views. New development should capitalize on important mountain views northward from 226th Street. Existing streets and buildings should maintain and enhance these views. Provide public outdoor space. New developments should include attractive, functional public outdoor spaces. Outdoor spaces should be designed to accommodate a wide use of activities, incorporate universal access, reduce vandalism, and increase safety. Provide street trees, native plantings and green features. New development should provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the urban character and vibrancy of the Town Centre. Landscape elements should enrich the pedestrian friendly character of streets in the precinct, moderate the internal building climate, managestormwater on site, and reference the architectural quality of new buildings. Where feasible, mature trees should be retained, native vegetation should be planted, and green roofs and walls should be considered. Maintain street interconnectivity. New development should maintain street interconnectivity and the traditional use of the lane as a service street and secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughway. Allocated parking areas should not intrude upon surrounding residential areas, nor the urban, pedestrian-oriented quality of the Town Centre. Where feasible, parking requirements should be accommodated underground. 19 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Land Use Descriptions Downtown East Precinct - Land Use and Building Form 1. Medium and High-Rise Apartment Land use designations for the East Precinct include Town Centre Commercial supports development of apartment and Multifamily Residential. Town Centre Commercial can range from single forms of dwelling that are greater than 5storey and may reach over 20 storey, pedestrian oriented commercial buildings, to mixed use, two to 20-plus storeys. storey buildings. Multifamily residential can be in the form of compact ground- oriented two- to four-storey town houses, row houses, or stacked town houses, to low to high-rise apartments three to 20 plus storeys in height. The designated land uses can support a variety of building forms. A building's form will be influenced by parcel size and the desired FAR. Refer to the Town Centre Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A" and corresponding Land Use Schedule for official information about land use designations in this precinct Town Centre Commercial supports a range of commerical only, to mixed-use, to residential only in a variety of building forms from one storey to 20+ stories in height. Si Low-Rise Apartment supports development of 3-5 storey apartment dwellings with underground parking. M~ Ground-Oriented Multifamily supports ground-oriented attached housing, such as triplex, fourplex, row house, or town house. Dewdney Trunk Road 11 9th Avenue tA Lougheed Highway Figure 10 - East Precinct Land Use \, Land Use ç Ground-oriented multifamily Medium and High-rise apartment Lowrise apartment Town Centre Commercial Institutional 20 •.....'L....l.....1 Ir I I -- — — I- - — - - - - - - - -I I • — — - - L I'"MimullsonnJORE i a IBM A* I S 1 H - T - H7H Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts Downtown East Precinct - Transportation and Circulation 227th Street is seen as a key connection for the East Precinct. Recent lighting V. and sidewalk upgrades along 227th make the East Precinct a better place for - I '.. walking and shopping. Multi-modal transportation options in the area could be V improved with further pedestrian and bicycle connections, including a designated • V4 bikeway through Valley Fair Mall parking lot, to and from the Civic Core and the .S... Waterfront. The Maple Ridge Town Centre Multi-Modal Transportation Network Map should be referenced for more information about specific pedestrian, bicycle and green street routes and connections to be improved upon or created with new development proposed in this precinct. Figure 11 - East precinct multi-modal transportation Transportation - - Pedestrian • • • Bicycle 21 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Port Haney and Waterfront - General Considerations and Character Historically, Port Haney served as Maple Ridge's commercial hub. A number of important heritage buildings still remain, including Haney House, Billy Miner Pub and the Masonic Hall, and continue to accommodate important community functions. The precinct is within walking distance of the new Civic Core, and serves as a vital walkable link to key destinations including the Fraser River waterfront and the West Coast Express train station. Ample community parks, open space, and sweeping views to the Fraser River provide a pastoral, scenic setting. Port Haney's historic roots, heritage character, waterfront access, green space and river and mountain views should be maintained and enhanced with any new development. 1-igure i z - I-'on ,-laney i-'recincr in uonrexr 71 Provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the urban character and vibrancy of the Town Centre. Support tourism oriented mixed-use commercial development. : Reference historic building forms and present a cohesive building style, with consistent architectural and urban design setbacks. . - -- . q Maintain and enhnace walkable links -s-tt-to key destinations throughout the precinct. 1 — ., Accomodate parking on-street or . underground. 22 Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts Port Haney and Waterfront Key guideline concepts: Promote Port Haney and the Waterfront as an important heritage, tourism-oriented area. New development should promote Port Haney and the Waterfront as an important heritage area in downtown Maple Ridge. Port Haney and the Waterfront includes existing heritage commercial and residential buildings, green space, waterfront access and views which should be preserved and enhanced. Additional heritage-style mix use commercial and residential development geared at promoting tourism, should increase the vibrancy of this Precinct. Provide a pedestrian-oriented, mixed use commercial and residential environment. New development in Port Haney and the Waterfront should foster a pedestrian-oriented, mixed use commercial and residential environment. A buildings' form and mass should reference Maple Ridge's heritage and support a strong pedestrian oriented urban realm, defining the street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces. Taller buildings (greater than 5 stories) should be stepped back above ground oriented, lower rise buildings (3-5 stories) at the street front. Enhance the heritage quality, character and vibrancy of Port Haney and the Waterfront. New development should inform the quality, character and vibrancy of the urban environment. Colours should be harmonious, and materials of sustainable quality. All new commercial, multi-family and mixed use buildings should create an attractive appearance to the street and should maintain a cohesive building style. New buildings should have consistent architectural and urban design setbacks, form, mass and height throughout the precinct, and referencing heritage designs. 4 Capitalize on important views. New development should capitalize on Port Haney's pastoral, mountain, and waterfront views. Existing streets, open space and buildings should maintain and enhance these views. Provide public outdoor space. New developments should include attractive, functional public outdoor spaces and connections, particularly from Port Haney to the Waterfront. Build a boardwalk trail along the Waterfront to the West Coast Express Station. Outdoor spaces should be designed to accommodate a wide use of activities, incorporate universal access, reduce vandalism, and increase safety. 6 Provide street trees, native plantings and green features. New development should provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the urban character, history and vibrancy of the Town Centre. Landscape elements should enrich the pedestrian friendly character of streets in the precinct, moderate the internal building climate, manage stormwater on site, and reference the architectural quality of new buildings. Where feasible, mature trees should be retained, native vegetation should be planted, and green roofs and walls should be considered. 7 Maintain street interconnectivity. New development should maintain street interconnectivity and the traditional use of the lane as a service street and secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughway. Vital pedestrian connections linking the Town Centre to the Fraser River Waterfront and West Coast Express train station should be enhanced. Allocated parking areas should not intrude upon surrounding residential areas, nor the urban, pedestrian-oriented quality of the Town Centre. Where feasible, parking requirements should be accommodated underground. IF L 23 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Land Use Descriptions Low-Rise Apartment supports development of 3-5 storey apartment dwellings with underground parking. C11 I ~:` Town Centre Commercial supports a range of commerical only, to mixed-use, to residential only in a variety of building forms from one storey to 20+ storeys in height. Si Ground-Oriented Multifamily supports ground-oriented attached housing, such as triplex, fourplex, row house, or town house. Port Haney - Land Use and Building Form Land in the Port Haney Precinct is designated Port Haney Single Family Residential and Heritage Commercial Residential. The single family land use supports small to large lot single family with carriage or secondary suites and duplexes. The Heritage Commercial Residential supports tourism oriented mixed- use commercial development, with buildings no greater than four storeys in height. Access to the Fraser River waterfront from Port Haney will be enhanced through a new walkway and wharf. The designated land uses can support a variety of building forms. These forms can range from four storey multi-family buildings to high-rise (over 20 storey) residential apartments. A building's form will be influenced by parcel size and the desired FAR. Refer to the Town Centre Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A" and corresponding Land Use Schedule for official information about land use designations in this precinct. '11E iH h St Anne Avenue - \r.. Land Use Single family Ground-oriented multifamily Lowrise apartment Heritage Commercial / Residential Iristututional Figure 13 - Port Haney and Waterfront Land Use 24 Town Centre Precincts : 43 1 • ;' :' - - - .- Development Permit Area Guidelines Port Haney - Transportation and Circulation 224th Street through Port Haney from the Downtown Core serves as a key transportation route in the Town Centre. The precinct could benefit from designated off-street pedestrian and bicycle connections along 224th Stree to the waterfront and the West Coast Express train station. The pedestrian underpass should be improved to safely accommodate mobility aids, strollers and bicycles and provide an informative route for tourists and residents highlighting the waterfront and various historical Maple Ridge facts. Other pedestrian connections should be made along Haney Bypass to the greenway trail and proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes along the waterfront. The Maple Ridge Town Centre Multi-Modal Transportation Network Map should be referenced for more information about specific pedestrian, bicycle and green street routes and connections to be improved upon or created with all new development proposed in this precinct. • I I ) I.. • -----------------------I--.._ L 1 I I- - I I IS SI 4 S 5 I I I 44 S II I S •_ • S S I I I p I I S I I I I I I I I I • 41* Figure 14 - Port Haney and Waterfront multi-modal transportation Transportation - - Pedestrian • • • Bicycle 25 Figure 15- SOLO Precinct in Context MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE South of Lougheed - General Considerations and Character The South of Lougheed Precinct, or SOLO, is located immediately south of the Lougheed Highway corridor, from the western Town Centre boundary to its eastern-most boundary. The area serves as a key transportation and transit corridor for Maple Ridge, supporting commercial, mixed-use commercial and higher density residential development along its route. SOLO would benefit from a revitalization of street oriented, commercial and mixed use development, alongside higher density residential infill. Smaller lot sizes that line Lougheed from 223rd Street to 227th Street provide the opportunity to accommodate 3-4 storey boutique" commercial stores with residential or office space above. These blocks should be enhanced with corner commercial buildings, particularly at the west and east gateways of the Civic Core precinct. Larger lots east of 227th Street offer more flexibility in terms of redevelopment intensity. These lots should accommodate higher density, more intense office and commercial development, provided it maintains a street front and improves the streetscape along Lougheed Highway. South of the corridor, intensive residential infill development will offer the precinct, and the downtown core, the vibrancy needed to sustain local commercial, recreation and employment opportunities. Enhance the quality, character and vibrancy of the urban context with attractive, functional public outdoor spaces. Revitalize street-oriented commercial and mixed use development with higher-density residential infill. Capitalize on important mountain and/or river views. j1 --ç -—;- Enhance the pedestrian realm along Lougheed Highway with improved multi- modal access, connectivity and safety. 26 Maintain a cohesive building style, using harmonious colours and sustainable materials. Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts South of Lougheed (SOLO) Key guideline concepts: Develop a diverse shopping, employment and residential district. New development should establish South of Lougheed as an important commercial, office and residential corridor in downtown Maple Ridge. The Lougheed corridor is already an important commercial destination, transportation and transit corridor, and would benefit from a revitalization of street-oriented mixed-use commercial development. Additional higher density residential infill should increase the vibrancy of this Precinct. Create pedestrian-oriented streetscapes. New development South of Lougheed should foster a pedestrian-oriented, shopping and employment environment amongst diverse commercial, office and residential mixed-use buildings. A buildings' form and mass should support a strong pedestrian oriented street front and should help to define the street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces. Taller buildings (greater than 5 stories) should be stepped back above ground oriented, lower rise buildings (3-5 stories) at the street front. 3 Enhance the quality, character and vibrancy of SOLO. New development should inform the quality, character and vibrancy of the urban environment. Colours should be harmonious, and materials sustainable. All new commercial, multi-family and mixed use buildings should create an attractive appearance to the street. 4 Maintain cohesive building styles. New development South of Lougheed should maintain a cohesive building style. New buildings should have consistent architectural and urban design setbacks, form, mass and height throughout the Precinct. That said, there is opportunity in South of Lougheed to explore a variety of building forms, including row houses, stacked town houses, and over 20 storey residential apartment buildings. 5 Capitalize on important views. New development should capitalize on important mountain and/or river views. Existing streets and buildings should maintain and enhance these views. 6 Provide public outdoor space. New developments should include attractive, functional public outdoor spaces. Outdoor spaces should be designed to accommodate a wide use of activities, incorporate universal access, reduce vandalism, and increase safety. 7 Provide street trees, native plantings and green features. New development should provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the urban character and vibrancy of the Town Centre. Landscape elements should enrich the pedestrian friendly character of streets in the precinct, moderate the internal building climate, manage stormwater on site, and reference the architectural quality of new buildings. Where feasible, mature trees should be retained, native vegetation should be planted, and green roofs and walls should be considered. Maintain street interconnectivity. New development should maintain street interconnectivity and the traditional use of the lane as a service street and secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughway. Allocated parking areas should not intrude upon surrounding residential areas, nor the urban, pedestrian-oriented quality of the Town Centre. Where feasible, parking requirements should be accommodated underground. 27 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Land Use Descriptions Town Centre Commercial supports commercial or mixed-uses in a variety of building forms. % 1%~ Low-Rise Apartment supports development of 3-5 storey apartment dwellings with underground parking. Compact Ground-Oriented Multifamily supports ground-oriented attached housing, such as atriplex, fourplex, row house, or town house. N South of Lougheed - Land Use and Building Form Designated land uses for SOLO include Town Centre Commercial and Multifamily Residential in the form of Low-Rise Apartments and Town houses. Town Centre Commercial can range from single storey, pedestrian oriented commercial buildings, to mixed use, two to over 20 storey residential apartment buildings. Multifamily residential can be in the form of compact ground-oriented two to four storey town houses, row houses, or stacked town houses, to low rise apartments three to five storeys in height. The land uses support a variety of building forms. A building's form will be influenced by parcel size and the desired FAR. Refer to the Town Centre Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A" and corresponding Land Use Schedule for official information about land use designations in this precinct. a a Louheed Highwy 44 Figure 16 - SOLO Land Use Land Use Compact ground-oriented multifamily Lowrise apartment Town Centre Commercial 28 Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts South of Lougheed - Transportation and Circulation Lougheed Highway is the core transportation corridor for the Town Centre and the District. It provides a significant multi-modal connection for pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles from the western Town Centre boundary to the east. Lougheed Highway also serves as a key transit corridor, connecting people to and from the Town Centre to the larger District and the entire Metro Vancouver region. Lougheed should be improved as a key transit route, with bus stops every 400 metres through the Town Centre. In addition, improvements to the streetscape to enhance aesthetics and safely accomodate bicycle and pedestrian access along Lougheed Highway should be considered with all new development. An off-Lougheed bicycle and pedestrian connection is proposed along Selkirk Avenue. Designated north and south bicycle and pedestrian connections along 224th and 227th streets will limprove links through the precinct to the Civic Core, the Waterfront and West Coast Express Station. A proposed greenway trail near 227th street connects the precinct to a community park. The Maple Ridge Town Centre Multi-Modal Transportation Network Map should he referenced for more information about specific pedestrian, bicycle and gree street routes and connections to be improved upon or created with all new development proposed in this precinct. I -----!-----------1- ---;"-- ..---1 I- %........j .......J ...... S : S I I I I S I I Figure 17 - Solo precinct multi-modal transportation Transportation - - Pedestran • • • Bicycle - '/5 'i '. . -''-• Ak I 43 29 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE North View and South View - General Considerations and Character Two significant multifamily residential neighbourhoods comprise the Town Centre both north and south of the core precincts. These multifamily neighbourhoods offer a mix of housing types at various densities to provide housing choices for people of varying ages, family sizes and income levels. The location of multifamily housing within the Town Centre and close to the Civic Core, the East and West Precincts and SOLO allows many residents ready access to transportation choices, shops and services. This serves to enhance the vibrancy and viability of shops and businesses in the downtown core. Ground oriented multifamily, including triplexes, fourplexes, row houses and town houses should be designed to complement surrounding single family residential development predominant north of the downtown core. The street pattern, block configuration and building character should be referenced through appropriate building mass and form, as well as use of gabled roofs, front facades and doorways that reflect single family character. Adequate private and semi-private green space, such as front, back and courtyards should be included in multifamily residential site layout. Higher density low-, mid- and high-rise apartments should be pedestrian oriented with main entrances fronting public sidewalks, shallow setbacks, street- friendly facades and semi-public outdoor spaces. Figure 18 - Multifamily Precincts in Context Include a mix of housing types at various Incorporate building details such as gabled roofs and front facades within a shallow setback. / --. tl - - , LL LjL Enhance pedestrian streetscapes to promoate walkabilityto and from the Town = ------- - - Centre and Civic Core. ---- _T:::—'-- --- -. Include private and semi-private green Maintain and enhance street spaces in multi-family developments. interconnectivity and lane ways. 30 3 7171 Is, c -- . .1 -- C Development Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts North View and South View Key guideline concepts: Promote North and South View as distinctive, highly liveable multifamily neighbourhoods. New development should promote North View and South View as important, highly liveable multifamily neighbourhoods in the Town Centre. The neighbourhoods are already important residential areas with a mix of housing types, at varying densities, and this mix should be preserved and enhanced. Additional ground oriented, medium to higher density residential uses should increase the vibrancy of this Precinct. Create a pedestrian friendly, ground-oriented, multifamily community New development in the North and South Views should foster a pedestrian-oriented, residential environment amongst diverse multi-family, predominantly ground-oriented buildings. A buildings' form and mass should support a strong pedestrian oriented urban realm and should help to define the street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces. Taller buildings (greater than 5 stories) should be stepped back above ground oriented, lower rise buildings (3-5 stories) at the street front. Maintain cohesive building styles. New development in the North and South View should maintain a cohesive building style. New buildings should have consistent architectural and urban design setbacks, form, mass and height throughout the precinct. There is opportunity in these areas to explore a variety of building forms, including triplexes, fourplexes, row houses and town houses. Colours should be harmonious, and materials sustainable. All new multi-family and commercial mixed use buildings should create an attractive appearance to the street. 4 Capitalize on important views. New development should capitalize on important mountain and/or river views. Existing streets and buildings should maintain and enhance these views. 5 Provide private and semi-private green space. New development should include attractive, private and semi-private green spaces. Front and back courtyards in multifamily developments and outdoor spaces should be designed to incorporate universal accessibility, reduce vandalism, and increase safety. 6 Provide street trees, native plantings and green features. New development should provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the urban character and vibrancy of the Town Centre. Landscae elements should enrich the pedestrian friendly character of streets in the precinct, moderate the internal building climate, manage stormwater on site, and reference the architectural quality of new buildings. Whee feasible, mature trees should be retained, native vegetation sh000 he planted, and green roofs and walls should be considered 7 Maintain street interconnectivity. New development should malniaui street interconnectivity and the traditional use of the lane as a service street and secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughway. Allocated parking areas should not intrude upon the urban, pedestrian-oriented quality of the Town Centre. 31 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE Land Use Descriptions Medium and High-Rise Apartment supports development of apartment forms of dwelling that are greater than 5 storey and may reach over 20 storeys. I. Low-Rise Apartment supports development of 3-5 storey apartment dwellings with underground parking. Ground-Oriented Multifamily Supports ground-oriented attached housing, such as triplex, fourplex, row house, or town house. çi Compact Ground-Oriented Multifamily supports ground-oriented attached housing, such as a triplex, fourplex, row house, or town house. North View and South View - Land Use and Building Form The Town Centre north and south residential neighbourhoods as identified in Figure 2: Town Centre Precincts and Corridors are designated Multifamily Residential land use in the Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A". The Multifamily land use designation supports a variety of housing categories, including Ground-Oriented Multifamily, Compact Ground Oriented Multifamily, Low and High-Rise Apartment. Ground-Oriented Multifamily can be in the form of a triplex, fourplex, rowhouse or town house residential building. Compact Ground Oriented Multifamily can be in the form of a town house, rowhouse, stacked town house, or an apartment form with underground or enclosed at-grade parking. Low-Rise Apartment supports a three to five storey building form, while Medium and High-Rise Apartment accounts for buildings from five to 20 plus storeys in height, with underground parking. Refer to the Town Centre Area Land-Use Designations Figure "A" and corresponding Land Use Schedule for official information about land use designations in this precinct. Tj FT !_.=I__ _.....__I._I_• II IIRIlI!UuII IU IIHiJiIIHI =:I -=1"Il iuuuiuI __I____ IIIIlUII• siu.iji ffluuIhII! fiI!III ! • IUS jlI • .. . HI IlL liii." U fill II. 111 iuI lUlill III gui....' . — :III•ul iii.....: - : • l•IU• U111111 - 1111111•• — I ! " : " • 1 IU • •iiii• .1111. - — . I ::. i"::: • •'" - — II l•• - :: . 11:1 — •,,, - r - Sin _l .'• !- -- EM I ' - _ I IlUIR - Land Use le : Ground- Low-Ris pj•.:..r' ltifamily Institutio Figure 19 - North View and South View Land Use 32 ILI DeveloDment Permit Area Guidelines Town Centre Precincts North View and South View - Transportation and Circulation 224th and 227th Street are key north and south transportation corridors for both of the Town Centre Multifamily Areas. Dewdney Trunk Road is a major east to west connection for the North area, while 124th Avenue! Reid Avenue and Brown Avenue from 224th Street to Greenwell Street, provide important east-west linkages. In the south Multifamily Residential area, east and west connections are limited due to topography. Opportunities to improve street connectivity from 116th Avenue to 224th Street and/or the Haney Bypass should be investigated with new development proposals. Street improvements that enhance pedestrian and bicycle access and movement should be made along key north-south and east-west corridors in both residential areas. Completion of greenway trails from 116th Avenue to Lougheed Highway in the South Area and from Brown Avenue to 124th Avenue in the North should be considered in development proposals of associated properties. - - -i - - , -- -r - - - --------------------------------.1 • I I • S f --I • - ---------I -'_ - I I •.----.-----•.i------------- : .• S I I S I I I S D S S I I S S • S S I I I • : • • I S I I I S i U I 4 I rI I I 5 5 I S IS 5 5 5 55 S ransportation S - - Pedestrian • • • Bicycle Figure 20 - West precinct multi-modal transportation 33 Part Two Town Centre Guidelines MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE 36 Develooment Permit Area Guidelines Organization of the Town Centre DPA Guidelines The guidelines document is divided into two main parts. Part One: Town Centre Precincts provides an overview of the six Town Centre Precincts': General Conditions and Character Land use and Associated Building Form Transportation and Circulation Part One should be reviewed carefully to provide the context, character, type of land use and building form, and important pedestrian and bicycle connections that are designated for each precinct. The precinct descriptions are brief, supplemented by diagrams, sketches and photos to exhibit the desired quality and character, as well as key development objectives and guidelines of each locale. Proposed development should be considered in context of the precinct it lies in. All new development within the Town Centre should incorporate the key design strategies that reflect the precinct elements described in association with the guidelines outlined in Part Two: Town Centre Guidelines. Part Two: Town Centre Guidelines are divided into three key topics: Building Form, Mass and Height Building Facades, Materials, Screening and Colour Building Site Considerations For each topic area development objectives and a discussion of intent is provided, followed by specific guidelines as outlined: Objective and Discussion The objective identifies the purpose and objective to be achieved or accomplished for the topic area. The discussion outlines the intent and describes why this guideline is important in achieving the overall goals and policies of the Town Centre Development Area Plan. Development Guidelines The development guidelines are written statements of desired performance that establish a qualitative level of design attainment to meet the design objective. The guidelines are meant to provide possible design solutions for achieving architecture and site related development objectives. The Guidelines apply to designated Town Centre Commercial, Mixed Use Optional/Flexible Livework and Multifamily Residential land use areas outlined in the Town Centre Area Land- Use Designations Figure "A." Applicable guidelines for these land use areas are identified by icons: TCC - Town Centre Commercial Mixed Use Optional MFR - Multifamily Residential Commercial developments should refer to all TCC guidelines; Mixed-use developments should refer to the TCC and/or the MU guidelines. Intensive residential, or multifamily developments should refer to all MFR guidelines. j Guidelines that help to promote green building practice and design are identified by a green leaf icon. Concept sketch and photos Concept sketches and photos are provided to illustrate how the development guidelines objective might be achieved through design. 37 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE A. Building Setbacks, Form, Mass and Height Development Objectives To promote a cohesive building style and strong pedestrian oriented urban realm in Maple Ridge Town Centre by ensuring new buildings, renovations and/or additions have consistent architectural and urban design setbacks, form, mass, and height. To help define the street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces. Discussion The Town Centre's multifamily residential, mixed use/live work, and commercial land use areas can exhibit variation in the size and style of buildings. Yet, the consistency of setbacks, building form and mass, scale and height will help to make the diversity of structures compatible with one another. Historically, Maple Ridge's buildings were built relatively close to the front property line; many older commercial buildings abut the sidewalk. This commercial "street wall" began to change with the advent of shopping malls built on larger parcels of land. Traditional commercial buildings within the Town Centre have historically been built to cover the majority of the lot with no front or side yard, and often a small rear yard that accommodates limited parking accessed via the lane. This type of site design helps to define the street as desirable pedestrian environment, improving the character of the area. Parking is typically accommodated on-street with a limited number of stalls at the rear of the lot. The compatibility of these architectural elements is an important urban design issue for the Town Centre. For instance, large buildings can be made to appear smaller and smaller buildings made to appear larger through the use of architectural style and detailing. This perception is influenced by roof lines, projections, fenestration, and building form. Form and mass, as well as the ratio between doors and windows to walls and roofs, work together to give a building horizontal or vertical emphasis, which helps to support a pedestrian oriented street front. The pedestrian environment and architectural considerations to massing and scale must be included in new development, renovations and/or additions. Efforts should be made to maintain cohesiveness amongst buildings in the Town Centre and to maintain for each building the pedestrian scale and vibrancy at the street level. New development should retain where applicable and revitalize where needed the traditional "street wall" along the major roadways in the Town Centre, including 224th Street, 227th Street, Dewdney Trunk Road, and Lougheed Highway. Important views are affected by building mass and height. It is important that design considerations are implemented to avoid disrupting important views from the street and existing buildings. 38 Development Permit Area Guidelines Mass and Form A.1 Building Mass and Form Guidelines I AI.1 Maintain the mass and scale of buildings. Ensure the mass and scale TCC of new Town Centre Commercial and Multifamily Residential buildings is designed to integrate with and promote a meaningful quality and character of the Town Centre. The form, mass and scale of buildings in -. - -' the Town Centre should support an urban, pedestrian oriented street , ... front. Rectangular building forms are in keeping with traditional urban I development and support a consistent street front. Curving, undulating, ., ... or diagonal building forms or elements are discouraged, except at . . . significant corners or intersections where pedestrian entrances and activity can be highlighted. AI.2 Enhance the block with corner commercial buildings. Commercial . -. . icc and/or mixed use buildings on corner lots offer unique opportunities -. for infill and enhancement of existing single-storey commercial sites. ' Retrofit or expansion of mall sites, such as Valley Fair Mall in the East Precinct, can include the addition of new buildings at the street corners. Corner commercial can also provide gateway features on major roads, important intersections, and at the Town Centre boundaries. AI.3 Accent corner buildings. Special roof shapes on corner locations TCC are encouraged as a means to accent corner blocks and address key intersections such as 224th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. Such ['9a . design strategies can also provide important gateway features at the Town Centre boundaries on Dewdney Trunk Road and/or Lougheed Highway. above: The mass and scale of new buildings should integrate with the existing built fabric of the Town Centre. The main street in the top photo maintains views towards the mountains and creates a vibrant pedestrian realm. below: The commercial entrance in the bottom photo addresses both streets and is clearly differentiated from residential entrances nearby through a unique facade treatment. Figure 21. Building Setbacks, Form, Mass and Height. Pedestrian-scale design elements on the first floor mitigate the impact of larger buildings. High-rises can be stepped back from the main streets to maintain the existing scale along pedestrian-oriented commercial corridors. 39 1 2 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE A1.4 Use landmark buildings strategically. Individual landmark buildings, tCC such as a church or a public institution, can appropriately interrupt the existing pattern of a commercial street front. However, avoid clustering landmark buildings close together as this can disrupt the overall unity of the urban streetscape and can impact the distinct character of each individual building. Landmark buildings are encouraged in the Civic Core Precinct, along Dewdney Trunk Road or Lougheed Highway or at major intersections of the Town Centre boundaries. A1.5 Use pedestrian-scale design elements. Incorporate pedestrian-scale TCC design elements including windows, awnings, signage, and other design details which break up building mass and define elements such as floor- to-floor transitions and roof and cornice lines. Such elements help to define a pedestrian scale street front. A1.6 Feature pedestrian amenities. Commercial frontages should feature rcc display windows, clearly defined entries and pedestrian amenities to NIM refine the building scale, and enhance the street front and pedestrian realm. Blank walls on the ground floor of street frontages are unattractive and uninviting and not characteristic of the Town Centre's traditional urban form. A1.7 Design large buildings into smaller modules. Large commercial ICC buildings should be designed into smaller "modules" of similar scale and size and should provide an appropriate setback from the street front to maintain a quality pedestrian realm. A1.8 Accommodate street fronting units. In all Town Centre residential, ICC mixed use/live work and commercial land use areas, building form and design should accommodate the highest possible number of ground- oriented units with direct entrances and connections to the sidewalk. In addition to providing a pedestrian oriented street front, ground oriented units are desirable for families and provide for greater accessibility. Figure 22. Accommodate ground- oriented units I Clearly demarcate entrances with private space with minimum setbacks from the sidewalk and provide "eyes on the street" for safety. 2 - Large buildings can be designed into smaller units to increase visual interest. 3 - Accommodate the largest possible number of accessible ground-oriented units. 4 - Entrances are located on both streets. 40 4 Mass and Form - - above. The building is stepped back to reduce the scale of the building and to integrate it within the surrounding residential neighbourhood. below: The high-rise is set back from the main street to create a more welcoming pedestrian environment. DeveloDment Permit Area Guidelines 4 Al .9 Design flexible ground floor unit spaces. Flexible buildings spaces icc are strongly encouraged in designated Town Centre commercial and IJIFR mixed use optional/live work areas of the West Precinct and should be considered in multifamily residential areas also. Buildings should be designed to enable easy retrofit of ground floor units into live work space, retail, office, artisan studio and/or light industrial. Flexible building spaces in residential areas allow easy retrofit for special-needs, accessibility conditions, and for extra family members. Flexible buildings maximize building longevity. Al,lO Ensure appropriate roof pitch. Roof pitches should fit with the icc building style of the principal structure and be of a design and scale that IF promotes a traditional urban design aesthetic for the Town Centre. For instance, flat roof forms with parapets are appropriate to the character and image of this area and are encouraged. Sloped roof shapes, single pitch (shed) roofs, and curving roofs, on the other hand, are not in keeping with the traditional commercial building form in the area and are discouraged. A1.1 1 Use design elements to reduce roof mass and scale. Dormers, TCC gables or similar variations in roof planes can break up roof mass NIFR and reduce the scale of the building. A variety of building roof lines is appropriate; however they should complement roof forms of adjacent buildings. A1.12 Accommodate roof gardens, trellises, and green roofs. Extensive rcc roof gardens, trellises and green roofs should be implemented, both as building amenities and for environmental benefits. I - i IF I 77 t ' ' '' 1-•V1 r j . i'. .r L 2 Figure 23. Roof pitch 1 - Window overhangs add variety to an otherwise flat facade. 2 - Break up a single pitched roof with dormers to enhance visual interest. 3 - Continuous overhangs in pedestrian areas are encouraged for weather protection and pedestrian scale. 41 I. .i L %_ _•_ - / - - . - .- . ...... -.- - - •_____-f . -- L - :,••, .L•', t-.---: .. .'. V.-.-. 'r1 -.'-- - AQ - - .--.., r . 0 '• I 2 3 4 5 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE A.2 Building Heights A2.1 Vary building heights. Building heights in the Town Centre can vary TCC from 3 storey mixed-use commercial buildings to residential towers over 20 storeys. Heights should be consistent with the land use designation and designed with respect to important views from streets, sidewalks and public spaces. New buildings should be sensitive to views from existing, neighbouring buildings. A2.2 Maintain alignments of architectural features. Maintain the alignment ICC of building cornices, roof lines and lines of new buildings adjacent to existing buildings to preserve the architectural continuity of the street front. Heights of new buildings should fall within the range of heights found on the immediate block or in the surrounding district. As building heights vary in the Town Centre, discretion should be used to mediate roof heights between buildings and match appropriate building heights. A2.3 Integrate taller buildings. Taller buildings should maintain the TCC traditional urban form along a street and within a block by matching cornice lines of adjacent buildings and by moving upper floors of taller buildings back. A2.4 Step back taller buildings. Higher and mid-rise buildings should be TCC stepped to maximize street front, public space and lower level unit exposure to sunlight and views. Stepping upper stories back helps to maintain a pedestrian scale street front and provides opportunities for private balconies and/or semi-private rooftop terraces/gardens. A2.5 Match building heights at the end of blocks. Match building heights ICC at the end of blocks and on adjoining corners to help create a unified i,w. architectural character at these important locations. Figure 24. Step taller buildings back - Generous and clearly defined pedestrian paths and spaces integrate buildings with the street. 2 - Existing two storey building is incorporated into the overall form of new development. 3 - Mid-rise building is stepped back to provide balcony space that maintains view over the sidewalk. 4 - The high-rise tower doesn't overshadow the sidewalk and integrates with surrounding buildings. 5 - Corner units wrap around to acknowledge both streets as well as buildings on opposite street corners. 42 Heiciht The building is stepped back to reduce the scale of the building and to integrate it with the surrounding neighbourhood village. Figure 25. Use natural processes I - Deciduous trees to the south moderate sunlight throughout the seasons. 2 - Orient buildings along the east-west axis to take advantage of solar opportunities. 3 - Adequate windows allow cross ventilation to moderate internal temperatures. DeveloDment Permit Area Guidelines A2.6 Manage phased development. Ensure each building phase is FCC adequately completed. Visible frontages and accessible areas should MFR be sufficiently finished, with tie-in to future development phases carefully considered. Temporary edges should have a finished appearance and should be durable enough to last for their intended life span and/or maintained as necessary. Incomplete structures, street work or landscaping should be made physically safe and aesthetically compatible with surrounding structures and use. A2.7 Protect views. Where appropriate, a view analysis should be submitted rcc as part of the development permit application. Care should be taken to , avoid disrupting views of Maple Ridge's signature elements, such as Thornhill, the Golden Ears mountains, and the Fraser River. In addition, residential units should be designed to accommodate views towards street activity and public pathways to contribute to security and eyes on the street. Taller buildings should be stepped back to accommodate views to and from street fronts, pedestrian areas, and public spaces. A2.8 Site buildings to capitalize on daylight and solar opportunities. CC Where possible, situate the long axis of the building in the east-west MfR direction to take advantage of solar opportunities such as solar water heating, photovoltaic, and passive solar heating. A2.9 Protect solar access to surrounding buildings and minimize wind FCC tunnel effects. Buildings should be massed and heights should be MFR considered or stepped back to avoid shading surrounding buildings and public spaces and to minimize possible wind tunnel effects. I. 2 43 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE A.3 Building Setbacks A3.1 Place buildings to reinforce sidewalk activity. To reinforce vitality cC of the pedestrian realm, buildings should be constructed along the street, from side property line to side property line, and to the back of sidewalks where sidewalk right-of-way is of appropriate width (greater than 3 metres). A maximum 1.5 metres front yard setback is desirable for ground floor commercial buildings. A3.2 Situate building entrances for visibility. Entrances that are close icc to the street help to maintain visual surveillance of the surrounding sidewalk and street area. To ensure visibility from the street, pedestrian entries should be recessed and/or framed by a sheltering element such as an awning, arcade, or portico. Shared or common entry vestibules should be avoided. A3.3 Provide adequate throughways and lighting. Entrances should be TCC recessed no more than 2 metres from the average face of the building façade. If an arcade is used, its width should be greater than 1.8 metres to provide an appropriate pedestrian thoroughfare, and its height should allow for natural light penetration during the day. All entrances and associated sheltering elements should provide adequate lighting. A3.4 Provide clear sight lines from building foyers and lobbies to allow icc for visual surveillance. Plantings and other streetscape elements should be appropriately located and scaled around building entrances to allow for visual access of the surrounding sidewalk and streetscape. A minimum 15 meters clear sight line is suggested. Figure 26. Building Placement and Setbacks I - Entries should be clearly expressed. 2 - Zero setbacks are encouraged along commercial streets with entrances recessed no more than 2 metres. 3 - Zero side lot lines are encouraged along commercial streets. 4-A Maximum 1.5 metres front yard setback along commercial streets. 5 - Arcades should be constructed a minimum. 1.8 metres deep and their height should allow natural light. 1•It --r - I •' "I -. •-•---• I. ., - . L, !fr•T '. o :. "i •1 - , .'-•-±: I - . g. J . ±• 23 4 44 :.. -r' Ae The residential entrance in the top photo is close to the street while incorporating a separate arrival area. Development Permit Area Guidelines Setbacks A3.5 Separate residential entrances from commercial entrances. The character and quality of residential entrances should be visibly different from neighbouring commercial entrances. Multifamily residential entrances should be separated from commercial entrances, yet highly visible from the street. A3.6 Respect existing buildings. The location and layout of existing FCC buildings should be considered in the design of new buildings. This includes considering existing windows and entrances. Where an existing building is adjacent to a new building, the new building should provide setbacks to allow for air circulation, light penetration, and usable space between the buildings. A3.7 Distinguish entrances with arrival areas and courtyards. While TCC maintaining connectivity and visibility with the surrounding streetscape, entrances should incorporate small arrival areas to enhance the pedestrian environment. Arrival areas can break facades and serve to visibly distinguish different buildings' entrances. A3.8 Locate ramps and entrances with lifts in areas that are highly TCC visible and connected to street and sidewalk activity. The presence of ramps and lifts should be emphasized to ensure visibility and ease of use. Visible signage and appropriate connectivity to the surrounding pedestrian realm creates an easy and seamless transition into buildings for those with mobility aids, strollers, and/or bicycles. Figure 27. Building Entrances I - Clearly visible ramps for accessibility. 2 - Distinguish residential from commercial entrances. 3 - Respect an existing building's placement, entrances, and windows. 4 - Incorporate arrival areas and courtyards. 5 - Corner buildings should address both streets. 45 -- - rr I ' Liz, r- I , 3 4 5 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE B. Building Façades, Materials and Colour Design Objectives • To ensure additions, renovations and/or new infihl projects in the Town Centre have a coherent architectural design concept where windows, doors, siding material and other façade elements create a pleasing composition compatible with surrounding buildings, commercial and neighbourhood character. • To enhance the architectural and massing concepts of a building as well as the quality, character and vibrancy of the urban environment of the Town Centre through the use of harmonious, quality materials and colours. To screen rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment and trash storage from public view and thereby ensure commercial and mixed-used buildings maintain an attractive appearance to the street. Discussion Façade patterns create visual harmony among buildings. Façade patterns play an important role in integrating new buildings into the architectural fabric of the Town Centre. A façade pattern, for instance, consists of the size and ratio of fenestration to wall surface. Door and window openings can provide a height to width ratio that offers an appropriate scale to pedestrians passing along the sidewalk. Often, older commercial buildings that are primarily two storeys or more have predominantly narrow, vertical orientation, and are stacked above each other with a regular spacing. New, modern style commercial buildings tend to use large panels of glass that are horizontal in form and wrap the building, which is very different from the traditional vertical orientation with uniform spacing between windows. While every building in the Town Centre need not have the same window design treatment, repeating the façade patterns - such as traditional orientation and rhythm of window openings - helps to reinforce a consistent architectural and urban design quality and character. Ensure that the ratio of open surfaces (windows, doors) to enclosed surfaces (walls, roof) are carefully considered. Use nearby elements and details to inform design and development of new buildings or additions. Ensure signage responds to a building's scale, character and materials. Choose high quality, aesthetically appealing lighting fixtures. Provide sufficient outdoor light for safety but use light standards that minimize light pollution of the night sky. Texture, pattern and colour play a role in how well a building is integrated to its surroundings. An effort should be made to maintain high quality as well as an appropriate spectrum of materials. Ultimately, colours should reference the tone and type of colours found in the surrounding regional landscape. A suitable mix of colour schemes will avoid creating a dull uniform commercial streetscape that lacks distinction and interest. Yet, ensure that the selection of building colour will be a "good neighbour" to adjacent and nearby buildings. The choice and mix of materials and colours on the façades of structures is important in providing an attractive urban environment. Finally, functional service requirements can be placed and screened to reduce their visual impacts in the urban setting. Functional elements should be appropriately located at the back of buildings, off lanes and side streets. Screening and enclosures can hide functional elements and also create attractive and interesting design features to a building. 46 •r• . .. kit '.' -... above: Residential entrances face the street to ensure an active street front. below. This front porch addresses the sidewalk, creating a semi-private space that encourages lingering, increasing street surveillance and the perception of safety. Development Permit Area Guidelines Façade B. I Building Façade 13I.1 Address both sides of the block with corner buildings. Corner TOG buildings on main streets should be designed to address all sides with commercial street frontage. Side facades should be treated with the same quality of materials and a similar architectural detailing as the front. A visual and appealing pedestrian environment should be maintained along street frontage. Blank walls should be avoided. 1131 .2 Orient main entrances to face the sidewalk. Primary entrances and ICC building facades should face the street to ensure a pedestrian friendly MFR street front. 131 .3 Locate windows, doors and entry features at the street level. TCC To help create a safe and active appearance along the street front, ure windows, doors and entry features should be located at the street level. In commercial, mixed-use/live work and multifamily residential buildings, window openings located above the street level may vary from traditional openings, and may incorporate modern styles and materials. Windows should be proportioned and grouped to provide a cohesive composition similar to that of the other buildings on the street. 13I.4 Use a mix of common façade patterns and elements. New ICC development should fit with the existing character and quality of Maple Ridge by ensuring that a mix of façade patterns and elements common to the best-designed buildings in the Town Centre are used. 13I.5 Reflect original façades and building scale. Building renovations or ICC additions should have window and door patterns that reflect the original N1 FR building scale. Where appropriate, new building facades should reflect and complement the character and quality of original buildings. 13I.6 Respect original architectural elements. Where applicable, ICC architectural elements such as windows should reflect the prevailing IMM geometry of the original structure. Using vertical or horizontal façade orientation consistently ensures a cohesive, harmonious façade. For instance, if the façade pattern of the original structure is horizontal, window orientation of retrofits or new additions should be horizontal to match. ~13_ - — L j • 1 2 3 4 Figure 28. Corner commercial buildings. Public pocket" spaces can be nested between commercial buildings/units. Corner developments create busy pedestrian locations ideal for street-vending opportunities. Corner commercial areas gain enhanced visibility by addressing two street sides and the intersection. Offices or residences above provide multiple views, architectural diversity, and watchful "eyes on the street' 47 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE 13I.7 Respect old and new design. When new additions and buildings are rcc situated adjacent to existing desirable or heritage buildings, the new design should respect the old architectural building elements. New construction should be harmonious with more traditional styles and features without creating an inauthentic historic look. 131.8 Maintain the horizontal rhythm of the street wall. The horizontal TC(. rhythm of the street wall should be reinforced in new buildings by using ic a similar alignment of windowsills, buildings lines, cornices, roof lines, and floor-to-floor spacing along a street block. 13I.9 Provide a visual division between the street level and upper floors. ICC Use building design elements such as cornice lines, ground floor NIFR canopies and awnings, overhangs and windowsills to maintain a clear visual division in building design between the street level (ground floor retail uses) and upper floors of taller buildings. 13I.10 Include continuous canopies, awnings or overhangs. Well-designed fCC canopies, awnings, and overhangs should be included on the ground floor of commercial or mixed-use buildings. These features provide continuous weather protection for pedestrians, demarcate commercial storefronts, and help to create an attractive street scape. 81.11 Ensure appropriate placement and materials for awnings or ICC canopies. Awnings or canopies should not cover historical decorative ornaments or other architectural elements of the original façade. Canvas, glass, or metal is more suitable to the Town Centre than materials such as vinyl, plastic or aluminum. Light coloured awnings will enable daylight to filter through building fronts. It is important to note that canvas awnings often fade in colour over the long term. 13I.12 Use exterior shading devices to block summer sun. Use of exterior fCC shading devices can prevent the sun in summer months from entering interior spaces, while allowing solar energy to enter interior spaces in the winter when the sun is lower in the sky. Sunshades can also double as light shelves that redirect daylight into interior spaces, reducing the need for artificial lighting. Figure 29. Reflect original facade and scale - The corner building maintains similar architectural details on both sides of the building, continuous overhangs can also function as sunshades and light shelves. 2 - Dormers are repeated in each building design to present a cohesive composition. 3 - Details, such as windows, overhangs, balconies, and window ledges add architectural diversity and demarcate building floors. 4 - Different building heights are successfully integrated through use of complementary, pedestrian-scaled design features. 48 .. .-.' -:'If k' $r4J4fr - pc 23 4 Development Permit Area Guidelines Façade and Lighting BI.13 Use windows to provide "eyes on the street." Design windows to TCC overlook streets and public spaces. This "eyes on the street" design MIR can help to improve safety in the public realm by adding an element of natural surveillance. BI.14 Enhance the public realm. Features that contribute to place-making TCC such as public art, flags, banners and graphics are strongly encouraged MFR provided they contain no commercial message. 13I.15 Ensure signage respects the building scale, character and ICC materials. Where street level commercial is provided, fascia signage and window signage is encouraged. Sign size, location and information thereon should be designed and oriented to pedestrians and should relate to the scale and character of the commercial area. Materials used for signs should be compatible with materials used in adjacent buildings. Signage should be integrated into the detailing of the building and not applied as an afterthought. Refer to District of Maple Ridge Sign Bylaw for complete reference of applicable signs the development project. B. 2 Lighting B2.1 Design outdoor lighting to minimize light pollution. Outdoor FCC lighting should be designed to produce adequate lighting for safety, utility, security and enjoyment while preserving the ambiance of the night and without contributing to light pollution. All walkways, paths, plazas, and building entrances should be adequately lit. Minimize glare and obtrusive light by limiting misdirected, excessive, or unnecessary outdoor lighting. Generally, bollard, building, and pole-mounted lights should be designed to direct light downward to light the path and not the sky. Minimizing outdoor lighting helps to preserve the ambiance of the night sky, while conserving energy and resources. B2.2 Encourage energy efficient lighting. Energy efficient light fixtures FCC such as LED or solar powered lights are encouraged. To avoid unnecessary use, timers, photo sensors, or motion detectors should control outdoor lighting. • i - Lt "LJ ¼ j ... . .. .. .) d '•r$ r I (_ , •,.-. .;4 . . .- •;.. I k above: The window overhangs on this building are carefully designed to control year-round solar access. below: Appropriate lighting designs ensure light is directed below the fixture, and prevent stray light from shining into the sky or other unwanted areas. Energy efficient models further reduce economic and environmental costs. Figure 30. Continuous overhangs The weather protection afforded by continuous overhangs encourages year-round pedestrian activity along a commercial street. Enhance the public realm with high quality materials and detailing. 49 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE B.3 Building Materials 133.1 Enhance the public realm with high quality materials and detailing. rcc Durable, high quality facing materials and architectural details at the street level should be used to enhance the pedestrian experience and help foster a sense of permanence in the Town Centre. 133.2 Use materials consistently. To enhance the street front, materials TCC should be consistently applied and chosen to work harmoniously with M FR adjacent materials of the building and buildings in the surrounding area. 133.3 Avoid the use of inappropriate materials. Materials such as vinyl TCC siding, artificial stone, mirrored glass, untreated wood, rough-sawn 61;-P wood and horizontal wood siding on large building surfaces are not appropriate for the Town Centre urban environment. These building materials should be used sparingly or not at all. 133.4 Select environmentally responsible building materials. When TCC choosing building materials, the environmental impact should be considered. Exterior building materials that are durable, salvaged, incorporate recycled material, are recyclable, have low embodied energy, are locally produced, durable and procured from sustainably harvested sources are preferred. 133.5 Minimize the use of unsustainable building materials. Minimize the TCC use of building materials with high embodied energy, those produced from limited or ecologically unsustainable natural resources, or those that have damaging ecological effects during harvesting, manufacturing, and/or construction. 133.6 Use a mix of quality materials. Materials should be natural, fcc indigenous, durable and appropriate to the character of the streetscape )Cr- and other desirable buildings on the block. A variety of exterior materials is appropriate. Preferred materials include concrete, wood, stone, brick, metal, and/or glass. Use of materials compatible with Maple Ridge's most desirable heritage or character brick buildings is encouraged. 133.7 Consider life-cycle cost. It is highly encouraged to consider rcc maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal costs when choosing r materials. Preference should be given to materials with lower costs over the longer term. 00%, 4-i Figure 31. Materials Enhance building designs with durable, high qualify, and sustainable materials and detailing. Examples of these may include: Stucco siding. Appropriate lighting. Wooden details. Lightly textured surfaces. Window-edge details. Roofing and edge details. Canvas awnings. Native plant landscaping. 50 • . • • -..• . -,--- ,•.' • • : ' ----- , • -- p . -; 45 6 7 Development Permit Area Guidelines Materials, Colour, and Screening B.4 Building Colours B4.1 Select appropriate colours. Natural material colours (eg. stone, wood, TCC brick) and muted colour tones in hues such as yellow, blue, gray, ochre, brown and green are preferred over pastel, reflective, or excessively bright colours. Choose colours that give a warm appearance, quality aesthetic and complement colours found naturally in the surrounding regional landscape. B4.2 Highlight architectural details, awnings and entrances. Accent TCC colours are encouraged to highlight architectural details, awnings and entrances, which can help create a pleasing pedestrian environment- Ensure accent colour application logically responds to and reinforces building structure, architectural features and change in building materials. B4.3 Ensure a cohesive, consistent colour palette. Colours should be TCC selected based on the palette of the surrounding buildings to ensure a Mrfl cohesive, consistent colour palette for buildings in the Town Centre. B.5 Screening and Storage E15.1 Locate and enclose trash, composting, and recycling to reduce TCC visibility. These areas should be easily accessible by trash collection iir trucks, but screened from public view. Locating trash, composting, and recycling on side streets or lanes and providing appropriate screening reduces visual clutter and impact on the surrounding neighbourhood. Enclosures should be compatible with the architecture of the building, be large enough to provide easy storage and collection, and be made from durable, quality materials. Materials such as wood, masonry, wrought iron or decorative block are encouraged, chain link fencing is discouraged. B5.2 Screen mechanical equipment. Building mechanical equipment icc should be screened from public view with appropriate, durable, quality IJFR materials. Screening and enclosures should architecturally coordinate with the building and surrounding environment to preserve the character of the Town Centre. B5.3 Avoid conflict with neighbouring properties. Conflicts such as noise TCC and exhaust should be avoided by locating undesirable uses such as mechanical equipment, drive-through uses, service or car wash bays, restrooms, vending machines, unenclosed storage, and public telephones away from residential development. B5.4 Locate building ventilation systems to minimize noise and exhaust TCC nuisances for pedestrian areas. Building exhaust and ventilation MFR should be located away from pedestrian areas to minimize noise and exhaust. -; •A I The colour of the wooden porch railing and stone facade reflect local materials and highlight the architectural form of the house. =c? I 'I I I - Figure 32. Screening Reduce the visibility of trash, composting and recycling by locating containers in enclosures compatible with the architecture of the building. 51 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE C. Building Site Considerations Development Objectives • To ensure public outdoor spaces are designed so that they improve use and activities, incorporate universal access, reduce vandalism, increase safety and provide more attractive, functional outdoor spaces in the Town Centre. • To provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the urban' character and vibrancy of the Town Centre, enrich the pedestrian friendly character of streets in the district, and integrate this important commercial and higher density residential area with the character and quality of the surrounding residential neighbourhood. • To ensure parking lots are designed to be accessible, but do not intrude upon the surrounding residential area, nor the urban, pedestrian-oriented quality of the Town Centre. • To facilitate off-street parking and car storage at the rear of commercial and mixed-use buildings to maintain street inter-connectivity, traditional use of the lane as a service street, and secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughway in the Town Centre. • To ensure service loading and mechanical equipment is designed to protect the surrounding businesses and residential areas from unsightly, noisy and noxious environments. Discussion A building's site considerations play a critical role in supporting the Town Centre's streetscape, pedestrian environment and urban realm. Quality building sites provide urban design essentials such as accessible public outdoor space, street trees and landscaping, and pedestrian-friendly parking. The best building site features facilitate pedestrian activity and invite safe, leisurely public interaction. Public outdoor space includes sidewalks, plazas, lanes, parks, and/or other public outdoor areas that can accommodate walking, strolling, resting and informal social interaction among people shopping and/or entertaining in the Town Centre. Hardscape elements such as benches, pavirigs, and signs, etc. help to make streets and sidewalks more inviting and user friendly public places. Hardscape elements of high quality workmanship and materials reflective of the traditional architectural quality and character will enhance the Town Centre. Street trees offer an urban forest for a downtown area, which can improve air quality, provide shade, reduce storm water run-off, help decrease the urban heat island effect by shading hardscapes, and add to the property values of a neighbourhood. They help define the pedestrian realm by providing separation between the sidewalk for people and the street for cars, which creates a pedestrian friendly environment. Parking and lane access in the Town Centre is important to the success of the local businesses. However, if surface parking lots are not carefully designed, they can impact the character and quality of the pedestrian environment. Large surface parking lots located in front of buildings can interrupt the rhythm of the sidewalk and street wall. Surface parking lots can preclude retail activity on the street and detract from the commercial area as a lively and attractive place to gather. Too often, large surface parking lots or unkept lanes create the appearance of a vacant underutilized and unsafe area. Such spaces can affect the viability of existing businesses and deter visitors and local residents from shopping and entertaining in the Town Centre. 52 Development Permit Area Guidelines Public Outdoor Space C.1 Public Outdoor Space and Hardscapes CIA Provide public outdoor space. Encourage the addition of outdoor TCC dining areas, patios, seating spaces, plazas, and/or gardens to all new and existing multifamily, mixed use or commercial buildings to help create a vibrant pedestrian environment. Enable social interaction and visual surveillance of the public realm by providing small areas with benches for people to stop and rest. Tables and chairs placed on sidewalks immediately adjacent to an indoor café or restaurant invite pedestrian activity and create an appealing public realm. CI.2 Ensure public outdoor space is highly visible. Visibility into and TCC within public space should be maintained so that people entering and exiting can be readily observed. Important aspects of providing safe public outdoor spaces include: controlled access points, proper lighting, glazing on nearby buildings, cut-away corners, and limited places to 'hide' CI.3 Provide connections between buildings, sidewalks, and outdoor TCC open spaces. Visual connections between buildings and public realm elements should be enhanced to promote use of public outdoor spaces. Where possible in larger developments, provide public pedestrian access through outdoor corridors and/or courtyards to retain connectivity through the block. CI.4 Ensure universal access for all public spaces. All public spaces icc should be accessible, with amenities located on level surfaces. Smooth pathways should connect building entrances and amenities. Elevation changes should be kept to a minimum (less than 5cm) unless a ramp is provided. - above: This public space incorporates ample seating, wide and accessible paths, pedestrian amenities, and is highly visible. below: This ample curb cut ensures accessibility to the sidewalk and seating area. 1 .L_ iT. 3; 0 0 12 34 5 Figure 33. Public Plazas 1 - Locate public plazas to capture the sun. 2 - Ensure universal access. 3 - Ensure public spaces are highly visible and well-lit. 4 - Provide pedestrian amenities and planted areas with shade and incorporate water features and public art wherever possible. 5 - Locate public spaces near or beside a diversity of land uses, such as commercial areas, community centres and recreation areas. 53 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE ,CI.5 Locate public plazas to capture the sun. Public spaces that capture ICC the sun create an inviting gathering space Suitable overhangs, canopies and trees for shade and rain protection should be considered. CI.6 Provide hardscape elements to enhance the street environment. TCC Provide elements such as paving materials, pedestrian street furniture, and art, along public streets to enhance the street environment and to assist in creating a pleasant and active place for people to walk, congregate and interact. CI.7 Design hardscape elements as part of the building. Design ICC hardscape elements, such as small entry plazas, seating alcove areas, and other pedestrian amenities as part of a building front. Providing such features at the street level enriches the pedestrian experience and visual appeal of the street. CI.8 Integrate pedestrian amenities with walls and/or landscaped ICC areas. Design seating, lighting, trash receptacles, telephones, and other pedestrian amenities into screening walls and landscaped setback areas to contribute to a comfortable and attractive pedestrian environment. CI.9 Provide public art. Appropriately located public art displays are rcc strongly encouraged. These can be situated in building entries, alcoves, public plazas, or along streets to provide a sense of place for the Town Centre and make walking through the area lively and interesting. C - - - ' 1 0 Figure 34. Hardscape Elements I - Public art should be incorporated as part of buildings and public spaces. 2 - Amenities such as decorative street lights, planted areas, seating and trash receptacles should be provided in public and transitional spaces. 54 Public Outdoor SDace L r I I I. Development Permit Area Guidelines CI.10 Ensure new elements complement existing. Fit hardscape elements rcc and materials (such as the pattern and texture of ground paving VER materials) into the existing context of the streetscape and surrounding area to contribute to the overall theme and quality of elements and materials in the Town Centre. CI.11 Use materials that are functional, durable and include recycled or FCC salvaged content. Use hardscape materials that are functional, able to endure seasonal weather, solid, and vandal resistant, yet attractive and able to fit in with the existing material context of the Town Centre. Such hardscape features are cost effective, easy to maintain, and offer an attractive street environment. The use of recycled and/or salvaged materials is encouraged. CI.12 Provide smooth routes. Avoid vertical disruptions along pedestrian TCC routes to ensure ease of use by wheeled mobility devices, strollers, and bicycles. Excessive use of payers, bricks, stones, and/or control joints creates an uncomfortable path for wheeled devices, and should be avoided. CI.13 Ensure barrier-free access. Entrances to buildings should be 'barrier- TCC free' to ensure universal accessibility. Curbs, steps, and high thresholds should be avoided, or have an alternative path to provide easy access for everyone. CI.14 Encourage use of permeable paving systems. Techniques to TCC increase the permeability of site, such as use of porous concrete, aggregate, permeable turf, open jointed blocks, and other methods of breaking up impermeable surfaces are highly encouraged, provided accessibility is still achieved. 1 ro. 1 ., .;\j j•.."" Al II. h.s ! • • . :. above; Urban infrastructure, such as streetlights, provide opportunities for community expression and contribute to a sense of place. Continuous, colourful banners identify the community and create pedestrian-scale to the corridor. below; The popular new park in the Civic core serves as a model for other parks in the Town Centre. New Streetscape elements nearby should compliment existing elements in Memorial Peace Park. .: 1 2 3 I/i LY 1)( .. Figure 35. Public resting spaces 1 - Seating areas near the sidewalk provide a place to rest and socialize. 2 - Visibility increases the feeling of safety in public spaces. 3 - The sidewalk remains uncluttered, creating an attractive, accessible and continuous pedestrian realm. 55 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE C.2 Parking and Parking Lots C2.1 Provide minimum parking required, underground. Accommodate TCC parking spaces underground where feasible. Parking should meet but Nt'-p not exceed parking bylaw regulations. Any surplus parking should be directed underground. Moving parked cars underground or to the rear of buildings frees up the frontage for a pedestrian-oriented, active street and sidewalk space along major streets. This parking can be accessed via lanes or side streets. In smaller scale commercial or mixed use/ live work buildings and/or where underground parking is not feasible, parking may be accommodated at the rear or side of buildings. Ensure surface parking is covered with a permeable pavement system. C2.2 Screen large surface parking lots while maintaining surveillance. TCC Large surface lots should be screened from adjacent public sidewalks with fences, walls, and/or landscaping. Semi-transparent screening and appropriate heights should allow for visual access between the sidewalk and parking lot. Appropriately designed landscaping is particularly effective at creating a soft, visually appealing edge and barrier to large expanses of paving. Tall landscaped berms are not in keeping with the urban form of the Town Centre and are discouraged as screening devices. Also discouraged are opaque screening materials that block views from the street into the parking lot. Consider safety, clear site lines and easy surveillance in all landscape or screening plans. C2.3 Maximize pedestrian safety within parking lots. Parking lots, both rcc underground and above ground, should include demarcated pedestrian routes, appropriate lighting, and clear sight lines to increase pedestrian safety. Design techniques such as landscaping, weather protection, and distinct paving are encouraged to distinguish pedestrian routes from vehicular traffic. ..- -,.. -. Figure 36. Parking 1-Provide underground and on-street — .-- parking wherever possible. 2- Mere a larger surface lot is - '. unavoidable, incorporate landscaped .- bioswales to capture and clean — . , . - , : ' 0 rainwater runoff 3 - Provide ample, clearly defined, and — -- , . - safe pedestrian connections from all . . . .. i sidewalks and public areas to building entrances._w0 4 - Continuing canopy trees provide - necessary weather protection, pedestrian-scale, and CO2 uptake. 5 - Narrow vehicle ROWs keep parking lot speeds at minimum. 1 2 3 4 5 56 DeveIoment Permit Area Guidelines C2.4 Provide visible signage. Signage that designates parking lots should icc be easily visible from the street. Entrances should be well-marked and AFR designed so that traffic flows easily between the street and parking lot. Signs should maintain a balance between being highly visible and visually obtrusive. Refer to the Maple Ridge Sign Bylaw for further specifications. C2.5 Consider developing parking garages. As an alternative to large TCC surface lots, appropriately located garages supply adequate parking while reducing the impermeable surface area dedicated to parking cars. Garages can be designed to blend into the surrounding urban fabric, and can be incorporated into commercial buildings either above or below grade. Stacked parking also allows for a greater pedestrian realm without decreasing the parking supply to the Town Centre. / C2.6 Locate adequate priority parking in visible areas convenient to TCC entrances. All parking lots should include an appropriate number MFR of disabled parking spaces as well as designated spaces for family parking, carpools, vanpools and/or car co-ops. These spaces should ensure ease of access to the building entrance by being located close to elevators, ramps, lifts, and curb cuts without blocking them. These spaces should be appropriately sized to allow ease of use by all types of mobility devices. C2.7 - Locate underground parking equipment away from the public TCC street. Equipment such as garage doors and ticket dispensers should MFR be located at a sufficient distance (minimum of one car length) from the public street to avoid queues onto the street. C2.8 Use permeable pavement and infiltration devices on appropriate TCC sites. Pervious paving materials, such as pervious asphalt paving, III :R alongside appropriate grading, drainage swales, oil/water separators associated with infiltration pits can help mitigate stormwater run-off. Consider integrated stormwater approach for the entire site, using parking areas as key collection and infiltration locations. Refer to District of Maple Ridge Policy 6.23 and 6.24 regarding stormwater infiltration limitations in the Town Centre Z •' I 4 . - . 41 .. :. -. ..- , •f).l:-.?.-- '.3. Buildinci Site Considerations !1 mom H. fo I above: This parking lot incorporates vegetated swales to capture and infiltrate surface runoff instead of directing it to storm drains. If also includes clearly demarcated pedestrian circulation routes and bicycle amenities. below: This new streetscape adjacent to a parking lot incorporates street trees and an attractive pedestrian environment. Curbs are replaced by closely spaced planting boxes to create a safe and accessible sidewalk. Figure 37. Rear parking I - Landscaping functions as bioswales to infiltrate rainwater runoff and softens the visual impact of the parking lot. Bushes are pruned to enable clear .sightlines. 2 - Adequate lighting increases the feeling of safety. 3 - Access is via the side street to enable narrow building setbacks along main corridors. 2 57 L,!gas- MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE C2.9 Provide shade trees and landscaping. Trees and landscaping should TCC be included in all parking lots to visually break up large expanses of pavement, provide shade, reduce visual glare, and provide areas for stormwater infiltration. A minimum 15% landscaped area is recommended for large parking lots, with one shade tree provided for every four parking spaces. Shade trees should have a minimum mature height of 15 metres. C2.10 Provide secure and sheltered bicycle storage facilities for 4JTCC short-term uses. Short-term cycling parking is intended for visitors, customers, and people who will be parking for less than 2 hours. These spaces should be placed within 50 feet of building entrances and should be protected from the elements with roof overhangs or other structures. These areas should be well lit and contain a securely fixed structure that a bicycle wheel and frame can be firmly attached to. Refer to the Town Centre Parking Bylaw for specific information about the number and size of facilities required. C2.11 Provide long-term bicycle parking. Secure long-term bicycle parking rcc should be provided for building occupants as well as visitors. These areas should be designed with limited access, achieved either through a locked room or covered enclosure. Storage facilities should be well lit and placed in a location that gets a high amount of foot traffic. Refer to the Town Centre Parking Bylaw for specific information about the number and size of facilities required. C2.12 Provide end of trip facilities. To encourage employees to commute by ICC cycling, it is highly encouraged to provide end of trip facilities such as showers and change rooms. Refer to the Town Centre Parking Bylaw for specific information about the number and size of facilities required. C2.13 Refer to the Town Centre Parking Strategy Report for applicable ICC parking strategies. More information about parking requirements and guidelines can be found in the District's Town Centre Parking Strategy. C.3 Lanes and Service and Loading Areas C3.1 Use lanes for service, parking access and loading. Trash, recycling, ICC and compost storage should be located in rear yards with lane access ,JIFR where appropriate to avoid cluttering the pedestrian street front. Even as service areas, lanes should remain safe, attractive and viable vehicular and pedestrian connections. Figure 38. Rear parking 1 - Short-term bicycle parking areas can be incorporated into well-lit areas. 2 - Bioswales absorb and clean rainwater runoff. 58 Development Permit Area Guidelines Parking, Lanes, Service, and Loading C3.2 Utilize lanes as secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughways. TCC Increase inter connectivity and walkability throughout the Town Centre iVUR by maintaining and enhancing lanes as secondary vehicular and 1! pedestrian routes. ' s • ' f C3.3 Strengthen visual access of the lane. Provide visual surveillance . I . TCC of lanes through glazing that overlooks the lane to ensure pedestrian - :R and vehicular safety. Ensure rear yard fences and dense plantings are no more than 1.8 metres in height to assist business owners and pedestrians in safely surveying lanes. . .. . C3.4 Minimize impervious paving of the lane. The paved width of the lane . icc should be no more than 6 metres. Pervious paving materials, such M FR as pervious asphalt paving, alongside appropriate grading, drainage ,M swales, oil/water separators associated with infiltration pits can help mitigate stormwater run-off from the lane and are encouraged. Refer . .., •1-. to District of Maple Ridge Policy 6.23 and 6.24 regarding stormwater & infiltration limitations limitations in the Town Centre C3.5 Consider lanes as a community amenity. Incorporating community rcc gardens, benches, landscaping, stormwater management features, and :. - . .. rainwater collection features creates aesthetically pleasing, safe, usable public space. C3.6 Respect existing grades. Lanes should respect existing grades to ensure minimal disruption of slopes and vegetation. VIFR C3.7 Locate loading and service areas away from the street front. Create TCC an attractive commercial or mixed-use street front that is pedestrian MFR friendly by locating loading and service areas to the side or rear of buildings, accessible from side streets or lanes. C3.8 Separate loading from parking and pedestrian paths. To enhance FCC safety for pedestrians, separate loading areas from sidewalks and other MFR pedestrian paths. Separating loading from parking and pedestrians also provides greater ease for delivery trucks. C3.9 Screen loading areas. Loading areas should be located away from TCC the public realm and designed to be visually inconspicuous from public areas and adjacent properties. The impact of loading areas on the surrounding neighbourhood is decreased by reducing their visibility and locating them away from busy pedestrian areas. •i *1ø. r above: The lane in the background is enhanced by the inclusion of a community garden which infiltrates stormwater, below: Ample planting and interesting paving with clear sightlines enhances the attractiveness of this lane. 4• 1 1/ 1 23 4 4 Figure 39. Lanes 1 - Lanes can be used as service routes. 2 - Maintain lanes as pedestrian route. 3 - Provide service and loading access from the lane. 4 - Minimize impervious paving to increase infiltration of stormwater 5 - Provide visual surveillance over the lane. 59 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE C.4 Street Trees and Landscape Guidelines C4.1 Plant street trees. Provide canopy trees at regular intervals, every 6 to FCC 8 metres along the street for new development and renovation projects. Street trees assist in creating well defined and protected pedestrian sidewalks, provide shade, and assist in sequestering green house gas emissions. C4.2 Use the right species. Select street tree species that are successful ICC in the urban environment, that are easy to maintain, and have less aggressive rooting habits to help reduce sidewalk damage. A mix of species throughout the Town Centre is encouraged to promote diversity. C4.3 Maintain street trees. Planning for maintenance of street trees is TCC encouraged in all proposals. Streets trees should be pruned to maintain a clear space between the lower branches and the sidewalk and street. Trees should be pruned at least 2.5 metres above ground level to maintain sight lines. C4.4 Minimize use of high maintenance plants. Use water-demanding, IC(' high maintenance plants such as annuals and some perennials, 511 sparingly. - 7'7:~ k00101 IZj -- - - : -/-- --,.- LL Summer 7 7 Figure 40. Solar Control Deciduous trees on the south and west facades enable sunlight penetration during the winter In summer months, the leaves block unwanted solar gain. 60 2 Develooment Permit Area Guidelines C4.5 Maximize use of native and drought tolerant species. Using native rcc and/or drought tolerant plant species that are adapted to local soil and climate conditions will minimize water consumption and maintenance of landscaping. Native plant species can also provide some habitat value for other local species while contributing to the sense of place in the Town Centre. C4.6 Plan for future maintenance. Include a maintenance plan as part of TCC the overall landscape plan to ensure a successful and vibrant landscape MFR over time. Street Trees and Landsca C4.7 Consider the inclusion of community gardens. Community gardens TCC are encouraged, particularly near high density residential areas, to provide residents with space to garden and grow food. Where appropriate, edible landscaping is encouraged. C4.8 Design and place landscape to facilitate year round moderation TCC of the internal building climate. Appropriate deciduous trees on the MFR south side of buildings will shade in summer and allow sunlight through in winter. Landscape design can also mitigate wind through sites. above: Native, drought tolerant plant species function as roadside bioswales to infiltrate rainwater. C4.11 Provide adequate landscape maintenance. Ensure landscape's below TCC prepared for, planted and adequately maintained. Refer to the BC Pocket public street spaces and intersection All FR Society of Landscape Architect and/or BC Landscape and Nursery corners and "bulb-outs" are ideal spaces for Association standards, and/or other applicable standards for more decorative community gardens. information about appropriate planting and maintenance. -- . - • , -) — - S k41i * 5--- - 1Z 1 2 61 C4.9 Minimize erosion potential. Ensure site development minimizes TCC erosion potential by discouraging excessive changes to existing slopes, maintaining existing vegetation on slopes, and planting new and existing slopes with stabilizing vegetation. C4.10 Maintain sight lines. Planting in public areas should not block the field i-cc of vision between .5 and 2.5 metres. Corner plantings should be kept low to maintain field of vision for traffic. Pedestrian pathways should have clear sight lines for at least 15 metres. Ox '4 Figure 41. Maintain sight lines I - Corner plantings are kept low to maintain the field of vision. 2 - For safety and visibility, plantings should not block the field of vision at street intersections. Plantings and other amenities, not including street lamps, should be between 0.5 and 2.5 metres in height. 4. a -7-- i L (5 C?H3 J4 MAPLE RIDGE TOWN CENTRE C4.12 Incorporate landscape plantings for green roofs. Green roofs can [CC reduce the volume of stormwater and reduce peak flow running from a site. Opportunities to accomodate green roofs, decks, patios and walls should be considered for all new developments. Consult applicable green roof standards for information about design, construction, plantings and maintenance. C4.13 Incorporate low impact stormwater features. New developments FCC should aim to manage and infiltrate all stormwater on site. Green roofs, as well as vegetated swales, rain gardens, infiltration beds, and other types of stormwater features are encouraged to increase the management and infiltration of stormwater on a site. Refer to District of Maple Ridge Policy 6.23 and 6.24 regarding stormwater infiltration limitations in the Town Centre, C4.14 Consider rainwater collection for re-use. Consider rainwater ICC collection and storage in cisterns to use for irrigation. M Fl? C4.15 Consider natural plantings and green space to support habitat. TCC Natural landscapes in urban areas can provide habitat for smaller wildlife, songbirds and important pollinators such as bees, butterflies and dragonflies. Promote the use of native shrubs and plants and mature trees in backyards, boulevards and utility right of ways, to provide habitat links through urban environments to larger parks and green spaces. C4.16 Retain existing mature trees. Landscape design should retain existing stands of mature trees, significant vegetation, and nesting sites. A site survey that identifies existing trees and their condition should be prepared by a qualified professional and provided to the District as part of the development permit application process. Figure 42. Trees I - Provide canopy trees along streets. 2 - Choose a variety of native and/or drought tolerant plants. 3 - Plant trees and vegetation with habitat- value to increase biodiversity. 4 - Plant evergreen trees on north sides of buildings to provide weather protection. 62 Development Permit Area Guidelines References City of Port Moody. 1994. Development Permit Area 3 Town Centre. Available online: http://www.cityofportmoody.comlBusiness/Land+Developmentidpa.htm. City of Pueblo. 2004. Neighborhood Conservation and Neighborhood Commercial Design Guidelines. City of Richmond. 1999. Development Permit Guidelines. Available online: hftp://www.richmond.ca/—shared/assets/9_development—c546.pdf City of Richmond. 1999. Development Permit Guidelines. Available online: http://www.richmond.ca/—shared/assets/9—development_c546.pdf City of Spokane. 2000. Downtown Design Guidelines. City of Surrey. 2003. East Clayton Neighborhood Concept Plan. City of Vancouver. South East False Creek Design Considerations (Draft). Condon, Patrick et al. 2003. Site Design Manual for BC Communities. District of Maple Ridge. 200#. Official Community Plan. District of Maple Ridge. 2006. Bylaw No. 6425-2006: Development Permit Area Guidelines. Available online at: hftp://www.mapleridge.ca/assets/DefauiV Plan ning/OCP/pdfs/8.0_dp_areas. pdf District of Maple Ridge. 1991. Downtown East Sector Plan. District of Maple Ridge. 2005. The Maple Ridge Town Centre Concept Plan. District of Maple Ridge. 2008. Town Centre Area Plan (excerpts from Draft) District of Maple Ridge. 2007. Town Centre DPA Guidelines - Community Character Workshops Summary Report. District of Saanich. 2007. Development Permit Area: Justification and Guidelines with amendments. Available online at: http://www.gov.saanich.bc.calbusiness/ developmentllaps/dpguide/dev_guidelinesjext. pdf District of Squamish. 2005. Downtown Squamish Concept Plan. District of Squamish. 2008. Downtown Neighbourhood Plan. Dockside Working Group. 2005. Design Guidelines for the Dockside Area. Available online at: http://www.victoria.ca/cityhall/pdfs/currentprojects_dockside_ design.pdf West Coast Environmental Law. 2001. The Smart Growth Guide to Local Government Law and Advocacy. 63 DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 2.0 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of June 9, 2008 be adopted as circulated. ,/ "Gordon Robson" C71RIED 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 - 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. June 16, 2008 Date Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.1 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That the draft Development Permit Guidelines for the Town Centre be made available to owners of affected properties for review prior to public information meetings in September 2008. "Gordon Robson" cARiEb 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 _en Mgr - Public Works & Development_________________________________________________ .V 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. June 16, 2008 Date Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.2 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That the draft Town Centre Area Plan Parking Strategy report and the staff report dated June 12, 2008 be made available for public input. "Gordon Robson" CARRIED 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 9n Mgr - Public Works & Development - ' Dir - Planning /'O-24J-- UJL1QL-&I - 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 wasmade 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. June 16, 2008 Date Corporate Officer Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.3 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That the resolutions attached as Appendices I and II to the report dated June 3, 2008 titled "UBCM Resolutions" be supported and forwarded to UBCM for presentation at the UBCM Convention in September 2008. 7' Gordon Robson" CApIED 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 - Com. Dev. & Rec. Services - Dir - Parks & Facilities - Dir - Recreation - Dir - Community Services Clerk's Section - Corporate Officer - Property & Risk Manager - Tracy Cam ire - Diana Dalton / %manda Allen Amanda Gaunt UItYt(J' 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. June 16, 2008 Date Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.3 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That the following resolution be supported and forwarded to UBCM for presentation at the UBCM Convention in September 2008: Whereas the proliferation of free thin plastic bags has created negative impacts such as the need for expensive and inefficient waste management solutions, the pollution of natural and human environments, the release of greenhouse gasses that increase our society's carbon footprint and an overall encouragement of inefficient single use consumption; Therefore be it resolved that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities request that the Provincial Government ban thin film plastic grocery bags. Councillor Hogarth - OPPOSED / Gordon Robson" CA)#IED 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 - A Amanda Gaunt 2J}J14Ad1-' LP' Li / C217/ - 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. June 16, 2008 Date Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.4 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That the staff report dated June 12, 2008 titled "2008 Provincial Legislation" be received for information. "Gordon Robson" CARRIZD DEFEATED DEFERRED 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_________________________________________________ - Qir - 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 Carnire - 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. June 16, 2008 Date Corporate Officer rd DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.5 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That an expenditure of up to $285,000 of allocated funding to achieving interconnected conduit for Phases land 2 of the fibre optic network in conjunction with BC Hydra works in the community by authorized. / - 'Gordon Robson" CAR ED DEFEATED DEFERRED MAYOR ACTION NOTICE TO: - Chief Administrative Officer - Executive Director - Mgr - Economic Development Gen Mgr - corporate & Financial _)RCMP Fire Chief Ir 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 Carnire - 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. June 16, 2008 o Date Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 4.6 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That staff be directed to provide a report on referring the application to exclude 'Jackson's Farm" from the Agricultural Land Reserve back to the Agricultural Land Commission. Councillor Daykin, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Hogarth, Councillor Stewart - OPPOSED CARRIED D'D DEFERRED Gordon Robson" 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 & Developm - Dir - Planning - Dir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws - Municipal Engineer - Mgr - Corporate and Development - 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. June 16. 2008 Date Corporate Officer - DISTRICT OF Agenda Item: 5.1 MAPLE RIDGE Council Workshop Meeting of: June 16, 2008 That memo dated June 6, 2008 from Councillor Mary Sjostrom, Chair, Community Economic Development Committee, UBCM, be received for information. Gordon Robson" CA D 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. June 16, 2008 ______________________________ Date Corporate Officer