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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-06 Adopted Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfCorporation of the District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2003 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Mayor K. Morse Councillor E. Daykin Councillor J. Dueck Councillor C. Gordon Councillor J. Harris Councillor F. Isaac Councillor C. Speirs Appointed Staff J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer T. Fryer, Municipal Clerk M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreational Services P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning C. Marlo, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required K. Grout, Manager Development and Environmental Services 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS -Nil 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 902 RZ/112/02, 12450 264 Street, A-2 to RS-2 Staff report dated August 27, 2003 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6155-2003 to permit subdivision into 9 residential lots be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager Development and Environmental Services displayed an aerial photograph of the property and reviewed the report RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 6, 2003 Page 2 of 5 903 RZ/058/03, 11264 236 Street, RS-3 to R-3 Staff report dated September 23, 2003 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6173-2003 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6174-2003 to permit future subdivision into 16 residential building lots be read a first time and forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager Development and Environmental Services displayed a map identifying the location of the property and reviewed the report. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to provide a broader view of the neighbourhood at the Council meeting including information on the location of the nearest park. 904 SD/095/03, 5% Money in Lieu of Parkland Dedication, 11821 and 11789 232 Street Staff report dated September 24, 2003 recommending that the owner of the land pay an amount that is not less than $32,500. RECO!YIMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. 905 SD/024/03, 5% Money In Lieu of Parkland Dedication, 23113 & 23123 Dewdney Trunk Road Staff report dated September 24, 2003 recommending that the owner of the land pay an amount that is not less than $40,000. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. ) Committee of the Whole Minutes October 6, 2003 Page 3 of5 906 DP/099/03, 26045 100 Avenue Staff report dated September 23, 2003 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/099/03 in support of a building permit for a single family residence adjacent to Sprott Creek. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. 907 DP/086/03, 11919 Maple Meadows Way Staff report dated September 25, 2003 recommending that the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DP/086/03 to permit construction of a car wash facility. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. ACTION REQUIRED Staff is to provide a broader view of the neighbourhood at the Council meeting including information on buffering. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 931 2004 Permissive Tax Exemption Staff report dated September 29, 2003 recommending that Maple Ridge Taxation Exemption By-law No. 6177-2003 be given three readings and that applications by the Salvation Army and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles be denied. RECOMMENDATION That the. staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 6, 2003 Page 4 of 5 932 Maple Ridge Road Exchange Bylaw 6175-2003 -St. Ives St./20220 & 20234 Chigwell St. Staff report dated September 30, 2003 recommending that the subject bylaw be given three readings. The Municipal Clerk confirmed that the exchange would enlarge the properties but not to the extent that the properties could be subdivided. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 951 Albion Park Master Plan, 10248 Industrial Avenue Staff report dated September 2003 recommending that development of a park master plan for Albion Park be approved noting that the project is to be funded within the existing budget. The General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation displayed an aerial photograph of the park and reviewed the recommendation to proceed with the development of a master plan for the park. He emphasized that this is not a neighbourhood park and that input would be obtained from all stakeholders. An open house would be advertised inviting attendance by all interested parties. He advised that a mountain bike group has approached the District with an idea to locate a skill course in the park. No detailed designs have been submitted and without the full context of the master plan for the park such a proposal could not be considered. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. 952 Voluntary Establishment of Covenant Area on Land Owned by Ms. Josine Eikelen bloom Staff report dated September 23, 2003 recommending that the District participate as a covenant holder on property owned by Ms. Eikelenbloom at 23575 124Lh Street. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 6, 2003 Page 5 of 5 The General Manager Corporate and Financial Services advised that the covenant runs with the title to the property and can only be changed or removed with the consent of all parties to the covenant. It is the hope of the District that other property owners will come forward to do this as well. Funding for the expenses involved will come from the parkland acquisition fund. The solicitor has advised that the fund can be used for this purpose. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 14, 2003. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES -Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -1:15 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Geoff Clayton, Alouette River Management Society (ARMS), Item 952 Mr. Clayton emphasized that ARMS supports the establishment of a covenant area by Ms. Josine Eikelenbloom and feels that this is a great example for the community. s r of the Committee