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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-15 - Committee of the Whole - Agenda and Reports.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COMMI1TEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA October 15, 2007 1:00 P.M. Council Chamber Committee of the Whole is the initial venue for review and debate of issues. No voting takes place on bylaws or resolutions. A decision is made to send an item to Council for debate and vote or to send an item back to staff for more in formation or clarification. Note: If required, there will be a 15-minute break at 3:00 p.m. Chair: Acting Mayor DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS - (10 minutes each) 1:00 p.m. 1.1 Angela Zimmerling - Equestrian Safety Campaign - Petition available for viewing at Municipal Hall PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SER VICES Note: Owners and/or Agents of Development Applications may be permitted to speak to their applications with a time limit of 10 minutes. Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 Demolition and Removal Order - 11731 Fraser Street Staff report dated October 1, 2007 recommending authorization of a demolition and removal order for Strata Plan NW8, Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 - 11731 Fraser Street. Committee of the Whole Agenda October 15, 2007 Page 2 of 3 1102 RZ/061/07, 20690 Lougheed Highway and 11839 207 Street Staff report dated October 1, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6510-2007 to permit the construction of a commercial complex containing a liquor store, pub and commercial space be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1103 RZ/074/07, 20468 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated October 4, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6515-2007 to permit a broader range of professional services and retail uses be given first reading and forwarded to Public Hearing. 1104 R7/070/07, 22610 116 Avenue Staff report dated October 9, 2007 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6520-2007 to permit a child care centre use in an existing building be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1105 AL/067/07, 24079 and 42111 Dewdney Trunk Road Staff report dated October 3, 2007 recommending that application AL/067/07 for a community commercial center within the Agricultural Land Reserve not be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2007 Staff report dated October 5, 2007 recommending that the disbursements for September 30, 2007 be approved. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Fraser Valley Regional Library - 2008 Budget Staff report dated October 10, 2007 recommending that version two of the Fraser Valley Regional Library budget as attached to the report be endorsed. ) Committee of the Whole Agenda October 15, 2007 Page 3 of 3 CORRESPONDENCE 1171 OTHER ISSUES 1181 ADJOURNMENT COMMUNI1Y FORUM COMMUNITY FORUM The Community Forum provides the public with an opportunity to speak with Council on items that are of concern to them, with the exception of Public Hearing by-laws that have not yet reached conclusion. Each person will be permitted 2 minutes to speak or ask questions (a second opportunity is permitted if no one else is sitting in the chairs in front of the podium). The total time for this Forum is limited to 15 minutes. If a question cannot be answered, the speaker will be advised when and how a response will be given. Council will not tolerate any derogatory remarks directed at Council or staff members. If a member of the public has a concern related to a Municipal staff member, it should be brought to the attention of the Mayor and/or Chief Administrative Officer in a private meeting. Other opportunities to address Council may be available through the office of the Manager of Legislative Services who can be contacted at 463-5221 or by e-mail at cmarlo@mapleridge.ca . Checked by:_______________ Date: C7/f 0//I Angela Zi n _l: C-- Angela Zimmerling 7979 Ross Rd. Abbotsford, BC V4B 2BX (604) 857-2424 pony.express@telus.net Ms. Amanda Gaunt Confidential Secretary District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, Dear Ms. Gaunt: I respectfully request to appear before Maple Ridge Mayor and Council with respect to the petitions and letter I have enclosed. These petitions are signed by members of the equestrian community of Maple Ridge and of other areas of the Fraser Valley. I look forward to hearing from you within the next weeks and I am hoping for a favourable response. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely 11 MAPLE RIDGE District of Maple Ridgli British Columbia Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: October 1, 2007 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: COW SUBJECT: Demolition and Removal Order - 11731 Fraser Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Division 12 of Part 3 of the Community Charter authorizes Council to require the owner or owners of a building or other structure to remove or demolish or otherwise deal with the building or other structure where Council considers that the building or other structure is in or creates an unsafe condition. Over the past few years, Units 1, 2, 3 and 4, 11731 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, BC, legally described as: • Strata Lot 1 District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata Lot as shown on form 1, • Strata Lot 2 District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, • Strata Lot 3 District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, and • Strata Lot 4 District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1; have been vacant due to a fire in April of 2005. The British Columbia Fire Code requires owners of vacant buildings to ensure the building remains secure at all times to prevent safety concerns due to unauthorized entry. Both Fire and Bylaw Enforcement staff have confirmed that the building has been insecure a total of eleven times since October of 2006. Appendix A lists the dates that District officials have contacted the property owner to report the building insecure along with a number of photographs of the insecure building. The RCMP has also reported attendance at the vacant building ten times since June 2006 for various disturbances occurring in and about the vacant building. There is concern that this failure on the part of the owner to secure the building in a manner that prevents unauthorized entry, may result in personal injury to individuals due to the unsafe condition of the building and/or property damage to surrounding buildings due to a fire. 1101 RECOMMENDATION(S): WHEREAS Division 12 of Part 3 of the Community Charter authorizes Council to require the owner or owners of a structure or erection to remove or demolish or otherwise deal with the building or other structure where Council considers that the building or other structure is in or creates an unsafe condition. AND WHEREAS Jagdev Singh Athwal is the registered owner (the 'Owner') of a building known as Units 1, 2, 3 and 4, 11731 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, BC, and legally described as: • Strata Lot I District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, • Strata Lot 2 District Lot 398 Group I New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, • Strata Lot 3 District Lot 398 Group I New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, and, • Strata Lot 4 District Lot 398 Group I New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1; (the 'Property'), and the Owner has failed to maintain the building on the Property in a safe and secure manner. AND WHEREAS the building on the Property includes common property that is owned, in part, by Jagdev Singh Athwal, Sofia Athwal, Mary Ann Rose Jones, Michael John Kwasnica, Sean Douglas Myers and Regina Luise Oemltzsch, the registered owners of the other strata lots on District Lot 398 Group I New Westminster District Strata Plan NW8 (the Common Property Owners', NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, resolves as follows: Council hereby declares that the building on the Property also known as Units 1, 2, 3 and 4, 11731 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, BC, is in and creates an unsafe condition, within the meaning of Section 73(2)(a) of the Community Charter, as a result of being insecure on numerous occasions over the past two years. Council requires the Owner and the Common Property Owners to demolish and remove, no later than thirty (30) days after a copy of this resolution is delivered to them, the building on the Property also known as Units 1, 2, 3 and 4, 11731 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, BC. Council requires the Owner and the Common Property Owners to fence the area the building on the Property was formerly located no later than thirty (30) days after a copy of this resolution is delivered to them. The fence must be stable and at least 1.5 metres tall. Council requires the Owner and the Common Property Owners to fill in and level any hole created by the removal of the building on the Property no later than thirty (30) days after a copy of this resolution is delivered to them. In the event the Owner and the Common Property Owners have not done the work required of them by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this resolution within thirty (30) days after a copy of this resolution is delivered to them, the District may by its own forces or those of, a contractor engaged by the District, enter on the Property and any common property associated with the Property and do the work required by Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this resolution. In the event that the District takes action under Section 5 of this resolution, the District may recover the expense from the Owner and the Common Property Owners, together with costs and interest, in the same manner as municipal taxes in accordance with Sections 17, 258 and 259 of the Community Charter. In the alternative, if the District does not take any action pursuant to section 5 or 6 of this resolution, the District's solicitors are hereby authorized to apply to the BC Supreme Court, pursuant to Section 274 of the Community Charter, to enforce this resolution by way of a court order. The previous resolution adopted by Council regarding the Property is hereby repealed. DISCUSSION: Background Context: In April of 2005, a fire rendered the four townhouse units located at 11731 Fraser Street uninhabitable. Fire restoration permits were issued for each of the units between April and August of 2005 by the District of Maple Ridge. None of the repairs were completed and the permits expired in April and July of 2007. The British Columbia Fire Code requires owners of all vacant buildings to ensure the building remains secure at all times to prevent safety concerns as a result of unauthorized entry. Since October of 2006, both the Fire and Bylaw Enforcement Departments have responded to 11731 Fraser Street on 11 separate occasions as a result of the building being insecure. Orders to secure the building were issued to the Owner for each occurrence by District officials. On a number of occasions, it appeared that the building had been occupied as articles of clothing and other items were noted by District officials. During the unauthorized entry to the building, many of the plumbing and electrical fixtures including wiring and piping were removed rendering the units unsafe. Fire Department officials continue to respond to concerns that the building is insecure. Unfortunately, this requires resources and takes Fire officials away from completing other duties. The municipality is not currently in a position to recover these costs from the property owner and therefore the costs are borne by all taxpayers. Unfortunately, the Property includes common property and the owners of that common property also need to be involved in this process. Desired Outcome(s): It has been over two years since a fire occurred at the Property and although fire restoration permits were issued for repairs to the building, no works have occurred. In fact, many of the undamaged fixtures, piping and wiring in the building have been removed by individuals who have gained unauthorized entry to the building. This type of activity will certainly add to the costs of repair and is a direct result of the failure to secure the building. The Owner has suggested that repairs have not been completed due to a disagreement with the insurance company over his claim for damages. During the past two years, District officials have met with the Owner a number of times to impress upon him that he must ensure that while the insurance claim remains outstanding, and no repair work is commenced, the building must remain safe and secure. It was suggested to the owner that he hire an individual to monitor the building and deal with any unauthorized entry immediately. Unfortunately, no efforts that we are aware of have been made by the Owner to address the problem of regular unauthorized entry. The British Columbia Fire Code requires all property owners to secure vacant buildings from unauthorized entry. The Owner of this particular building has made no attempts to work with the District to resolve the ongoing problem of unauthorized entry. Rather, the Owner seems to rely on District officials to alert him to a problem with the building. This practice cannot continue and we are requesting that Council consider a demolition order to address this dangerous situation. C) Citizen/Customer Implications: Insecure buildings create unsafe conditions for residents residing in the immediate neighborhood. Fire officials are concerned that unauthorized entry into the building may result in personal injury or accidental fire which may impact surrounding buildings. Insecure buildings also attract homeless individuals and although the building may provide shelter from the outside elements, the building does not comply with any building code or health requirements for occupation. Financial Implications: Dealing with insecure buildings requires on site inspections by either Fire or Bylaw Officers with costs attributed to the general taxpayers. It is uncertain what impact the demolition of the building will have on the Owner's insurance claim. Alternatives: District officials can continue to respond to reports that the building is insecure and issue orders to the Owner to secure the building. Council may consider any alternatives for effectively dealing with the Property which may be forthcoming from the Owner as a result of Council's consideration of a demolition order. CONCLUSIONS: The building located at 11731 Fraser Street has been vacant due to a fire since April of 2005. Over the past year, District officials have attended the Property numerous times to deal with the building being insecure. The Owner has been encouraged to take measures to effectively deal with the situation but to date has done little to address the situation. In order to address the safety concerns associated with the building at 11731 Fraser Street being insecure on numerous occasions over the past year and the failure of the owner to seriously address this situation, staff is recommending that the building be demolished. 1 /7 •;/) 7i-4 t' Prepared by: Brock McDonald Director of Business Licences, Permits and Bylaws '4d ~~- Approved by:/Frank Quinn General Manager o u lic Works and Development Services -0 Concurrence: J L çiim) Rule - ChLèf Administrative Officer Attachments Aoend. 11731 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, BC Bylaw Enforcement Activity Files Date Complaint Folder # Photos Att'd October 17. 2006 Insecure 06-119160 No December 28. 2006 Insecure 06-123171 Yes January S. 2007 Insecure Nil created Yes February 6, 2007 Insecure 07-106851 Yes February 18, 2007 Insecure 07-107484 No February 27. 2007 Insecure 07-108248 Yes June 2. 2007 Insecure 07-113519 No June 6. 2007 Insecure 07-113757 07-113743 Yes June 20, 2007 Insecure 1 07-115247 1 Yes July 26, 2007 Insecure 07-116821 Yes July 31. 2007 Insecure 07-117046 Yes . . 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I (1. - . . ....I. . . .. -. -1' -J-.t•- .. .. - - . .... .. . . . . . . .... ). . . . '.'!,'-- --. --- •.. - . . -. ; - - - .,I . .•..- . U-.- •. 1. I I I:lIiIeI: DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: October 1, 2007 and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/061/07 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W SUBJECT: First Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6510-2007 20690 Lougheed Highway & 11839 207 Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-i (One Family Urban Residential) and CS-i (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit the construction of a new commercial complex containing a liquor store, pub and commercial space. This application is in compliance with the Official Community Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS: That Bylaw No. 6510-2007 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement including the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; Registration of Section 219 Covenant for a Geotechnical Report that addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; Road dedication as required; Consolidation of the development site. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: OCP: Existing: Proposed: Mandalay Property Corporation Mandalay Property Corporation Lot: 804, D.L.: 278, Plan: 25311 Plan: 5740 Commercial Commercial 1102 Zoning: Existing: RS-i (One Family Urban Residential), CS-i (Service Commercial) Proposed: C-2 (Community Commercial) Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Commercial Zone: C-2 (Community Commercial) & CS-i (Service Commercial) Designation Commercial South: Use: Multi-Family Residential, Single Family Residential Zone: RM-4 (Multiple Family Residential), RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Designation: Urban Residential East: Use: Commercial Zone: CS-i (Service Commercial) Designation: Commercial West: Use: Residential Zone: RS-i. (One Family Urban Residential) Designation: Commercial Existing Use of Property: Hotel, Liquor Primary Establishment & Licensee Retail Store Proposed Use of Property: Liquor Primary Establishment, Licensee Retail Store & Commercial Retail Units Site Area: 0.446 HA Access: Lougheed Highway & 207 Street Servicing: Full Urban Companion Applications: DP/061/07 & VP/061/07 b) Project Description: An application has been submitted to rezone the properties located at 20690 Lougheed Highway and 11839 207 Street from RS-i (One Family Urban Residential) and CS-i (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit the demolition of the current building and construction of a new commercial complex containing a liquor store, pub and commercial space. The future consolidated lot will front onto Lougheed Highway and 207 Street. Currently the RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) zoned lot is being used for parking for the liquor store and is designated Commercial in the Official Community Plan. It is proposed that the development occur in two phases. Phase 1 will consist of the construction of the pub and liquor store, Phase 2 will consist of the construction of the Commercial Retail Units. The existing building will be temporarily retained and remain operational until the construction of the new pub and LRS are completed. The commercial retail units will be built once the existing building is demolished. -2- C) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The properties are designated General Commercial in the Official Community Plan and the proposal complies with this land use designation. Zoning Bylaw: A preliminary review of the plans in relation to the Zoning Bylaw requirements has revealed that the proposal will require 3 variances. The applicant is proposing to consolidate the two properties which together meet the minimum lot width, lot depth and lot area requirements of the C-2 (Community Commercial) zone. A Development Variance Permit application has been received to vary the following: The building height of 7.5 m has been exceeded with pitched roofs. The height of the roof from the slab elevation is now 9.15 m, an excess of 1.65 m over the bylaw. A second storey greater than 50% in area of the first storey. The second storey pub and deck combined are 50.9% of the lower floor, therefore the total second storey area is slightly over the maximum with the patio/deck. The 3.0 metres front lot line setback to allow a canopy to provide additional rain protection to the street to the east property with zero setback. These variances will be reviewed in a future report to Council because they add significantly to the building's overall design and architectural presence at this significant corner. Development Permits: The proposed design of this development will have to be consistent with the Commercial Development Permit Guidelines for form and character as per Section 8.5 of the Official Community Plan. An application for the Development Permit has been received and will be the subject of a future Council Report. Advisory Design Panel: The proposed project was reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel on September 11, 2007 and was given general support by the group but recommended that revisions to the proposal be submitted to Planning staff to address the following: • Location of sidewalk along 207 Street (confirmation with Engineering Dept). • Relocation of garbage and recycling enclosure and screening. • Strengthening of the architecture of the corner at Lougheed Highway and 207 Street. Following this meeting, project plans were revised as follows: -3- Added a roof and extended the height of the garbage & recycling enclosure in order to reduce noise and odours. Added more outrigger beams and a trellis 12 feet along 207 11, and 24 feet along Lougheed Highway in order to provide a significant interest without a traditional tower solution. Development Information Meeting: A Development Information Meeting was held September 6, 2007between 5:00-8:OOPM in the conference room of the Best Western Hotel, 21735 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge. Notice of the meeting was mailed out to all residents and owners within 50 metres of the subject properties on August 21, 2007. Copies of the Notice of Development Information Meeting were published in the August 22nd, 2007 and August 291h, 2007 editions of "The News" newspaper. The meeting was facilitated by the property owner and project architect. Roughly 19 people attended the meeting over the 3 hours and most were neighbours of the subject property. Comment sheets were provided at the meeting and 3 have been received. Attendees were generally impressed with the quality of the design and materials. However, they did express concerns regarding the proposed development relating to: Noise from the unenclosed pub patio and its location at the rear of the building facing adjacent townhouse units. Loud music emanating from the building. Noise from vehicle traffic into/out of the parking lot and drunk and disorderly patrons in the parking lot. Safety of the adjacent townhouse units. Noise and odors from the garbage & recycling enclosure proposed to be located beside the adjacent townhouse units. In response, the project plans were revised as follows: • Glazing has been added to the south wall of the patio, a 6'-0" high glass partition has been added on the west wall and a retractable roof has been added in order to minimize noise from the pub. • The fence along the south property line has been changed from 6'-0" to 8'-0" to increase security and will be made out of tongue and groove cedar which will aid in noise abatement. • Modified the plantings along the south property line to include barberry which will act as a planting barrier to discourage crime. d) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department reviewed the servicing for the development and provided their comments as follows: -4- • Road dedication required on Lougheed Highway will be determined by the Ministry of Transportation. Road dedication of 3 m along west side of 207 Street and a 6 m by 6 m corner truncation at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and 207 Street is required. • The Lougheed Highway road frontage must be reconstructed with concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter. On the 207 Street side the existing sidewalk, concrete curb and gutter will remain in place other than where changes are proposed to the driveway accesses. These areas will need to be reconstructed to match the existing sidewalk and curb. • The applicant's consultant will need to review the adequacy of the existing sewer main and connection and show how the site will connect to the storm sewer. • The existing water service is inadequate for the proposed use so a new connection will need to be installed at the applicant's cost. • Street lighting improvements will be required on both frontages. • A street tree planting plan must be included with the off-site servicing design. The size, type and location of the boulevard trees must agree with the information shown regarding trees on the landscaping drawings that will be submitted as part of the development approval process. • Underground wiring required. • A demolition permit will be required from the Building Department to remove existing building on site. The existing water service will need to be permanently disconnected and the sewer service will be temporarily disconnected. Fire DeDartment: A site plan and floor plans showing locations of fire related infrastructure is required. This is to include the locations of fire department connection, fire hydrant, fire alarm panel, sprinkler room, standpipe connections and includes lane measurements and overhead obstructions. This is to be submitted to the Fire Department for approval. Building DeDartment: The Building Department reviewed the building plans and requested that the exit design for the pub be revised and code analysis provided. The project Architect met with the Manager of Inspection Services to discuss these requirements. e) Intergovernmental Implications: Future road improvements being considered for this area that are adjacent to this site are located on lands owned by the Ministry of Transportation. This application is being referred to the Ministry of Transportation for comments. 1) Community Implications: In addition to the Rezoning, Development Permit, and Development Variance Permit applications, the applicant has also applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch to increase the seating capacity of the pub from 150 to 200 people and change the pub's hours from 9:OOAM-12:OOAM to 11:30AM-1:30AM. These changes may affect neighbouring residents and some opposition to these -5- requests is expected. The Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws will provide Council with a report on the proposal changes to the liquor license prior to Final Reading. g) Environmental Implications: The proposed development site is relatively flat, has no existing trees, and is not impacted by watercourses. CONCLUSION: The proposed C-2 (Community Commercial) zone conforms to the land use designation in the Official Community Plan. It is therefore recommended that application RZ/061/07 be favourably considered and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6510-2007 (Appendix B) be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Prepared by Erika Syvokas Pla T chnician ppro r}eierMCP, M C I P 77of 7~1 . Approved by' Frank Quinn, MBA, RE / G1:Services \' ~ 7~p Concurrence: J. ..(Jim) Rule' Ctief Administrative Officer ES/dp The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map Appendix B - Bylaw No. 6510-2007 Appendix C - Architectural Plans Appendix D - Landscape Plan -6- Appendix A- Subject Map Remi WAZV 300 P9801 P76445 u 703 II9AVE P 8135 P835 P10 4 116 15 1/ 17 6 Distnct of ( f A Pitt Meadows J7? x r SIter Valley, 20690 LOUGHEED HWY. & / \ ROLL#2131600008 \L2 4 I T 4 1 CORPORATION OF /Haffly I THE DISTRICT OF N MAPLE RIDGE AJblon District of .ifIiIij PLANNING DEPARTMENT 14fl4 Langley SCALE 1:2.500 (L DATE: Aug 10, 2007 FILE: RZ1061107 BY: PC Appendix B- Bylaw No. 6510-2007 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6510-2007 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6510-2007." Those parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 804, District Lot 278, Group 1, Plan 25311, New Westminster District and Parcel "B" (Reference Plan 8143) Lot 2, District Lots 278 and 279, Group 1, Plan 5740, New Westminster District and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1408, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to C-2 (Community Commercial) Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 2007. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 2007. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 2007. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 2007. APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 2007. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 2007. MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER 93C p 7545 119731 Rem 45 P 75912 1 71955 119101.50198 N - 1.305 c. - P7644o S 119 AVE. B 77935 ng AVE. LP60327 LMP 5719 C 527 rc. [P 65855 0 (F 87086) // 0.947 I - / 119AvE. Rem i6i5 78669 P 1020i 80 804 804 42 2 rc P2 L 0446hc 6 [T ----- I 17842 35 36 2 I I B ______ A 7~414 1011 hc. RP 81 • 11835 i~898 - (P 8735) NWES 2959 I P 75414 II "A" - CL 2;H 7:Tz, 91 l77792 6 197 PcL "'" 2 198 - - - RP 15896 11782 EP 5635 ___ NWS 3167 3 P 5596 199 9- -er". • II 0.797 o. i 7177 11757 200 7,77 2.902 ho. // p 54599 201 DCE ZONE AMENDNC \C. 65C-2007 408 (One ornily Urban Residential) . onc CS— (Service Commercial) 7' C-2(Communy Commercial) A , 1:2500 :IjuI INN iui 41 M0K2 I HAM . last IleonOon 1207 SIruell .. . ,. I iii _____ ,. • . ____ 5 4 .. •.7 t r -. IOWN I. 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II pfic B _I .• flhtflI r-i H LE RIDGE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: October 4, 2007 and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/074/07 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W SUBJECT: First Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6515-2007 20468 Lougheed Highway EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject property from CS-i (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial), to permit a broader range of professional services and retail uses. This application is in compliance with the 2006 Official Community Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS: I. That Bylaw No. 6515-2007 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 2. That the following condition be met prior to final reading: I) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Dynasty Property (Maple Ridge) Corp Owner: Dynasty Property (Maple Ridge) Corp Legal Description: Lot: A, D.L.: 222, Plan: LMP25177 OCP: Existing: Commercial Proposed: Commercial Zoning: Existing: CS-i (Service Commercial) Proposed: C-2 (Community Commercial) Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Commercial Retail Zone: C-2 (Community Commercial), CS-i (Service Commercial) Designation Commercial 1103 South: East: West: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Use: Zone: Designation: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing: Companion Applications: b) Project Description: Storage and Warehousing M-2 (General Industrial) 60% Residential, 40% Commercial Restaurant CS-i (Service Commercial) Commercial Storage and Warehousing CS-i (Service Commercial) Commercial Commercial Commercial 0.391 HA (1 Acre) Lougheed Highway Full Urban None An application has been received to rezone the subject site to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit a broader range of uses that are not permitted on the site under the existing and more limited CS-i (Service Commercial) zone. The site has two existing commercial buildings which the applicant intends to retain without changing any external aspects of the design. The CS-i (Service Commercial) zone is intended for highway commercial uses that accommodate the motoring public. The site is currently occupied by a restaurant with a drive-through use, sporting goods stores, and a rental car company. One of the site's commercial buildings is currently experiencing a persistent vacancy and the applicant has received an Offer for Lease from a financial services company. A greater mix of services would benefit the neighbourhood located to the south of the site, as this site is within walking distance for many residents. C) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The 1996 Official Community Plan (OCP) restricted this site and the surrounding commercial sites to utilizing only commercial zones that are suited to highway commercial services. During the review for the 2006 OCP, it was recognized that commercial development in this area had not kept pace with current market trends. The 2006 OCP designates the subject site for commercial use which includes permitting the C-2 (Neighbourhood Commercial) zone as a land use option and many sites along Lougheed Highway have since been rezoned to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit more neighbourhood commercial uses. -2- Zoning Bylaw: The proposed C-2 (Community Commercial) zone is intended to provide convenience shopping and personal services to residents of surrounding neighbourhoods. As mentioned above, the applicant intends to retain the existing buildings and no external changes to the buildings or site is proposed. The rezoning of this property to C-2 (Community Commercial) will cause the use of one of the current tenants (Enterprise Rent-A-Car) to become non-conforming. The applicant has advised the tenant of the implications of this change. Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw: The existing buildings are a total of 1016.73 m 2 in size and the parking requirement for a uses in the C-2 (Neighbourhood Commercial) zone is 34 stalls and the site currently provides 55 parking stalls. Development Permits: As there are no changes proposedto the exterior of the building, a Development Permit is not required. Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: This application was discussed with staff from the Engineering Department and there are no municipal servicing improvements identified with this application. Intergovernmental Issues: Future road improvements being considered for this area that are adjacent to this site are located on lands owned by the Ministry of Transportation. This application has been referred to the Ministry of Transportation for comments. -3- CONCLUSION: The proposed C-2 (Community Commercial) zone conforms to the land use designation in the Official Community Plan. It is therefore recommended that application RZ/074/07 be favourably considered and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6515-2007 (Appendix B) be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 04--2-- Prepared by Erika Syvokas Planning Tchnician by:aqePick6iig7MCP, MCIP Director of Planning /4/ KIZ - Approved by: /rank Quinn, Mzt::: GM: Public Wo s 9 -0 ) Concurrence: i.1L. (Jim) Rule' thief Administrative Officer ES/dp The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map Appendix B - Zone Amending Bylaw 6515-2007 Appendix C - Plan Showing Leasehold Areas Appendix D - Rezoning Proposal Details -4- Appendix A- Subject Map 1 / I9 3CP17822 k 1 LMP 33673 1196, 2 1927, 8CP 1643 86 LMP 34007 P 64073 Pc!. 'One' /4343 1 0 75 LMP 48838 LMp73 SUBJECT PROPERTY / P25177 // BCP 30168 FRem. 1 2 1 P69662 2 P 291 L r 32lbO 40 g P9031 -j I 8T 1395 I I P 288 6 '2 Rem Rem Rem 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 RemC 1 3 4 1 2 3 31 4 516" 7" ON I18AVE. as 20498 17 123456 12212 16 P 18656 P 87872 4 20492 Kern A - - - -- - _______ 7769 20473 6 7 8 10 11 7392 7 6 5 z. 15 Z N , 9 ,.. P80213 0 0 0 0 0 0 , ' ' 20478 NWS 3141 IRP 209 - 14 - - - - wALNUT CR P25049 " '\ \ , 13 I 802 5 4 3 2 \ 6 7 8 8 10 11 12 \ \ 7392 P7 691 k3rdST P6445 IT1 1 20468 LOUGHEED HWY r t *r Valley rrr CORPORATION OF MAPLE DPAMN?E N District of Langley SCALE 12500 DATE: Sep 11,2007 FILE: RZ/074107 BY: PC Appendix B - Zone Amending Bylaw 6515-2007 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6515-2007 A Bylaw to amend Map "ATM forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6515-2007." That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot A, District Lot 222, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan LMP25177 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1410 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to C-2 (Community Commercial). Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 200. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of READ a second time the day of READ a third time the day of APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the MAYOR A.D. 200. A.D. 200. ,A.D.200. day of , A.D. 200. dayof ,A.D.200. CORPORATE OFFICER LMP2i77 68 A l L_ Co 40 0.506 ha. 'f) I jP 9031 Lo)00 Ilc V) LU 35 1 36 37h 38 'Rem C MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING EyIow No. 6515-2007 Mop No. 1410 CS—i (Service Commercial) Th: C-2 (Community Commercial) RW 7 LOUCHEEO HW' 448 *LMP 36563 -~-j1 aH 2 8 291 P 69662 7 O'I '80 2i 3 4 HI II P 13954 Rem Rem Rem 1 2 3 It') - MR 34007 I LMP 37752 (easement) P 64073 Total = 1.08 BCP 164 I LMP 37751 (lease) PcI. '( 75 2.945 ha 0.790 ha LMP 46 1.25 h I LMP 32054 OO6 A 2 11500 PLAN SHOWING LEASEHOLD AREAS ON LOT A I I D.L222 GP. 1, N. W.D. PLAN LMP25 177 Appendix C - Plan Showing Leasehold Areas 5 0 iao 25.0 II Scale 1:500 i LOIJGHEED H/c HW AY I O t) P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P9 P 10 P PP PP P P P P 1 P 1 20119118 117 161151141 13 1 12 9 Lease Plan 12160 area 2 ..ease.. ar ea 469.68m2 17.65 188.84 m2 ,-1.04 0.2 _ se Mare 99. - Utility Room- - 16.61 8.9m2 Cw nI'. Ji Parking Lease IL 5.7 P55 ç' area P54 1 P5,3 258.44m2 P52 WAS P51 IT 1 Plan 86291 P49 P48 FFff4pR44 A -curb " Plan LMP25 177 P IP P P IP P P P PP P P 21 12P2 123 12P4 12P5 12612P7128P 12P9 13PO 31 13P2133 1 3P4 13P5 36 3738 139 140 14P1 14214J 40 Plan 32170 Rem.0 Plan 9031 Wade & Associates Land Su,veying Ltd. B.C. Land Surveyors Maple Ridge and Mission Phone 463-4753 H2370-09 June 8,1998 Appendix D - Rezoning Proposal Details RZ1074107 Re: Site plan showing the layout of the parking, drive-thru, and the buildings located at 20468 Lougheed Highway. The property is located across from Westgate and is currently zoned CS-i. The current tenants and their Permitted Principal Uses under CS-I with their lease areas shown on the site plan are: Lease Area 1 - A&W Restaurant with drive-thru - i )b) Drive -thru and i)p) restaurant; Lease Areas 2 & 3 - Reflex, Fluid and Experience Cycling - 1)0) --Retail Sports equipment and accessories; Lease Area 4 - Enterprise Rent-A-Car - I )e) - Highway Commercial; Applicant has an Offer for Lease from Advance America for the front half of Lease Area 3 (Area is 1,025 sq. ft. I 95 sq. m.) Advance America is a large New York stock exchange listed company with over 2,600 locations across the United States, that now wishes to open in Canada, and Maple Ridge is one of its first locations in BC. Its business is to advance short term personal payday loans to its customers. IL LE RIDGE ,,h Columbia DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE it.i His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: October 9, 2007 and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/070/07 FROM Chief Administrative Officer AUN: CofW SUBJECT: First Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6520-2007 22610 116AVE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received for a text amendment to the CD-2-88 zone to permit a child care centre use in the existing building on the above described property. This application is in compliance with the Official Community Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS: That Bylaw No. 6520-2007 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and That the following condition be met prior to final reading: i) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Lynsey J Pashley Owner: Fraserview Village Community Association Legal Description: Lot: 3, Plan: LMP13592 OCP: Commercial Zoning: CD-2-88, CD-3-93 Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Multi-Family Residential Zone: RM-3 (Medium Density Apartment) Designation: Urban Residential South: Use: Single Family Residential & Multi-Family Residential Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) & RM-i. (Townhouse Residential) Designation: Urban Residential -1- 1104 East: Use: Zone: Designation: West: Use: Zone: Designation: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Site Area: Access: Servicing: Companion Applications: Multi-Family Residential RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) Urban Residential Multi-Family Residential RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) Urban Residential Recreation Building, Banquet Facility, Community Amenity Space Recreation Building, Banquet Facility, Community Amenity Space and Child Care Centre 0.696 HA 116 Avenue & 227 Street Full Urban None Project Description: A text amendment application to the CD-2-88 zone has been received to permit a child care centre use in the basement of the existing building. The proposed child care centre area represents 10% of the building's Gross Floor Area or 92.7 m 2 out of a total floor space of 921.8 m 2 for the entire bulding. No changes to the existing building or the site are proposed. Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The proposed development is consistent with the Official Community Plan which designates this site as Commercial. Zoning Bylaw: A preliminary review of the plans in relation to the Zoning Bylaw requirements has revealed that the proposal complies with the bylaw. Citizen/Customer Implications: A Restrictive Covenant on title restricts the'use of the building to those "intended for the use and enjoyment of the Grantees and their members" and states that the building "shall not be leased to or used by any third parties without the express consent of each of the Grantees". There may be objections from neighbouring residents to the proposed zone amendment as the original intent of the building was for it to be used as an amenity building to the surrounding condominiums in Fraserview Village. Fraserview Village is a residential development for residents 55 years and older. Therefore, a child day care facility may be considered at odds with this intent. However, in discussion with the applicant, this commercial use/banquet hall building was built to rent out as a means of helping to pay for the recreation building located on the same site. The addition of a child -2- day care use is consistent with this objective. In addition, the strata council which represents 500 households is in support of this building being used for a child care centre use. Interdepartmental Implications: Building Department: The Building Department has advised that 10% of the building footprint may be used for an accessory use without upgrading requirements being imposed as per the 2006 BC Building Code. Therefore, approximately 45m 2 may be used for a child care centre use in the existing building. The applicant is required to provide a summary of how the building will be compliant with the 2006 BC Building Code for uses occupying floor space greater than 45m 2. Fire Department: The Fire Department does not have any issues with this accessory use. Intergovernmental Issues: As the property lies within 800m of Lougheed Highway, this application has been referred to the Ministry of Transportation for comments. CONCLUSION: The proposed text amendment conforms to the land use designation in the Official Community Plan. It is therefore recommended that application RZ/070/07 be favourably considered and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6520-2007 (Appendix B) be read a first time and be forwarded to Prepared by. Erika Syvokas Planning Technician 1 'Approved by: TJane Pickering, MCP, MCIP Dyct7of pjg - Approved by: / Frank Q inn, M , P. g I GM-Public rks eveloøment Services J. L. (Jim Rule Chief Administrative Officer ES/dp The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A - Subject Map Appendix B - Zone Amending Bylaw Appendix C- Proposed Child Care Centre Floor Plan -3- 4pd; A N LMP 19680 6 18 f jjG O9 L OTJ 19 lie NWS 2547 2 3 20 çc \ 21 LMP 10787 22 1 2 P62501 jj605 LMS 1315 509 6 5 NWS 3147 LMS 618 4 LMP3942 3 ' C, a, 1 2& __ (N (I) - IF H z 11601 LMP 13596 k94 U, U) U) 0 P83871 SUBJECT PROPERTY 2 .' II6AVE. IV P 79665 LMP 13592 LMS 1596 I 3 I LMP 13592 cP LMP 311 2 co LMS81O LMS37 ' LMP 9560 S 1258 (0 Sk. 275 I 116 A M. MAPLE SCALE Is 4pez)di- DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO.6520-2007 A Bylaw to amend the text of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6520-2007." Section 1007 CD-2-88, A) Permitted Uses is hereby amended by adding the following: One accessory child care centre per lot, not to exceed 100 rn 2. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 200. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 200. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 200. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 200. APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation and Highways this day of , A.D. 200. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 200. MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER GEl Q Total o 92.7 sq/rn GD EKW ENT!ANVEXtt 4.6m x 4.9m 22.3 sq/rn 3.1m x 9 27.9 sq Ii WJ1I11ei1 DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: October 3, 2007 and Members of Council FILE NO: AL/067/07 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W SUBJECT: Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve 24079 and 24111 Dewdney Trunk Road EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received under Section 30 (1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude approximately 6.4 hectares (15.8 acres) of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The Applicant's submission conforms with the notice of application requirements of the Agricultural Land Commission. Analysis shows that the applicant's intended use for the properties is contrary to the current Official Community Plan policies adopted by Council in 2006. The properties are also in the Metro Vancouver Green Zone. The Agricultural Advisory Committee established by Council earlier this year is undertaking an Agricultural Plan for the District. Council may decide that exclusion applications prior to the completion of that Plan are premature. At their February 14, 2005 Workshop, Council resolved that the process for referring applications to the Agricultural Land Commission include the following options: The application not be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission. The application be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission with a summary of Council's comments. RECOMMENDATION: That the application not be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Aragon Development Corp Owner: Victoria L Gerndt, Douglas Bell and Cheryl Bell Legal Description: Lot 2 and Lot 3, Section 22, Township 12, Plan 3118 1105 OCP: Agricultural Zoning: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Surrounding Uses North: Use: Zone: Designation: South: Use: Zone: Designation: East: Use: Zone: Designation: West: Use: Zone: Designation: Private School P-i. (Park and School) Agriculture (Draft OCP), 100% within the Agricultural Land Reserve. 4 properties, rural residential and farm use RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Agricultural, 100 % within the Agricultural Land Reserve, 2 properties with farm status as defined by BC Assessment Authority. 2 ALC approved developments within the Agricultural Land Reserve: utility use (hydro substation) and non farm use (school use). RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Agricultural, 100% within the Agricultural Land Reserve. 8 properties, 7 used as residential, one for service commercial purposes 7 properties zoned RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential), one property zoned CS-i (Service Commercial) properties designated suburban residential and 1 property designated Rural Commercial Existing Use: Rural residential.and farm. Proposed Use: 80,000 square foot Commercial Centre. Site Area: 6.4 hectares (15.8 acres) Access: Dewdney Trunk Road Servicing: Both subject properties are outside of the Urban Area Boundary but have sewer and water services. Previous Applications: Applications AL/017/06 and AL/040/05 concerned both subject properties for a similar proposed use and exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve. Council denied both applications from proceeding to the Agricultural Land Commission. A non-farm use application (AL/052/00) for school purposes was made for both subject properties. This application was approved by the Agricultural Land Commission, and the northern portions of the subject properties were subdivided and subsequently rezoned for this purpose. b) Project Description: The applicants are requesting the exclusion of the subject properties from the Agricultural Land Reserve in order to develop them as a 7,432 square meter (80,000 square foot) Community Commercial center. A watercourse traverses both subject properties. IWM c) Planning Analysis: At their February 14, 2005 Workshop, Council resolved: That the process for referring applications to the Agricultural Land Commission as resolved at the July 19, 2004 Council Workshop be amended to include the following options only: The application not be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission. The application be authorized to go forward to the Agricultural Land Commission with a summary of Council's comments. Official Community Plan. Policies The subject properties are not within the Urban Area Boundary, and the Agricultural designation of the subject properties did not change with the Official Community Plan, which was adopted on November 14, 2006. This bylaw contains growth management policies which must be considered in light of the merits of this application, including: Policy 2 - 4 Outside the Urban Area boundary, commercial growth will be directed to rural commercial and historic commercial centres. Relevance of Policy 2 - 4. Rural Commercial centres are intended to meet the needs of a rural population and are typically less than 93m2 (1,000ft2) in area. Historic Commercial Centres are intended to be the commercial hearts of the historic communities they serve. The scale of this proposed use greatly exceeds the typical size of either rural or historic center. The proposed location is not appropriate for a historic centre. On this basis, this proposed use should be considered an urban use outside of the Urban Area Boundary, and is therefore inconsistent with the policy direction of the Official Community Plan. Policy 2 - 6 Maple Ridge supports and maintains the Urban Area Boundary recognizing the role that is has on limiting urban expansion, preserving community character, reducing land speculation within the Agricultural Land Reserve and protecting the agricultural land base, and in providing for the efficient delivery of services. Adjustments to the Urban Area Boundary: will only be supported if the District has an adopted Agricultural Plan; will only be considered in cooperation with the Agricultural Land Commission and the Greater Vancouver Region District (now Metro Vancouver); and will only be conducted during a Comprehensive Official Community Plan review, or Council directed Comprehensive Urban Area Boundary review, and applications considered outside of the either review are considered premature. Relevance of Policy 2 - 6. On the basis of this policy, this development proposal cannot be supported. The Official Community Plan introduced new supportive policies for agriculture that have particular relevance to this application, including: -3- Policy 6-10 Maple Ridge will strive to maintain its agricultural land base in Maple Ridge through the following mechanisms:.. respecting the integrity of the urban area boundary by establishing a distinct separation between rural and urban designated areas:... Relevance of Policy 6-10. The subject site is adjacent to other agricultural land and any non- farm uses could have a significant impact on the agricultural potential of these properties. Active farming does take place nearby. Properties located at 24162, 24269, and 2433lDewdney Trunk Road have farm exempt status according to BC Assessment Authority Statistics. Policy 6-12 Maple Ridge will protect the productivity of its agricultural land by:... preserving larger farm units and areas by using appropriate buffers such as roads, topographic features, watercourses, ditching, fencing, or gradually reduced residential densities on properties adjacent to agricultural land;... Relevance of Policy 6 -12. The current lot configuration of the adjacent properties along 2401h Street is an appropriate interface between the agricultural areas to the east of 2401h Street and land uses to the west, which are within the urban area boundary. These properties range in size from 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) to 0.6 hectares (1.38 acres). These lot sizes are consistent with the policy direction in the Official Community Plan, which identifies gradually reduced residential densities next to agricultural land as an interface buffer. The effectiveness of this interface would be undermined by the exclusion of the subject properties from the Agricultural Land Reserve. Other Considerations • The subject properties are not within the Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary. Requirements prior to permitting an urban style of development include an application to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Board to permit sewer extension, and an application to the Metro Vancouver Regional District to amend the Regional Context Statement as it applies to the Green Zone and to the urban area boundary. There is no guarantee that such applications would be approved. • The proposed development of these properties is inconsistent with the long term goals of the community and the Region. This application is in an area which lies outside the urban area boundary and is designated as Green Zone in the Livable Region Strategic Plan. Maple Ridge must consider the four fundamental strategies of the Livable Region Strategic Plan (LRSP) when considering future development: I) Protection of the Green Zone; Building of complete communities: Achievement of a compact metropolitan region; and Increased transportation choice. • This application proposes a significant urban use for properties that lie outside of the urban area boundary, and is therefore not supportable under the Regional Context Statement. Any -4- proposed use for these properties that would require an exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve would also require an amendment to the Livable Region Strategic Plan and the Green Zone through an application to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board. To date, no such proposed amendments have been successful. • It is anticipated that the exclusion of these lands would prompt further ALR exclusion applications and requests for amendments to the Green Zone. Council has directed that an Agricultural Plan be completed. The Agricultural Advisory Committee established by Council this year has undertaken to complete the Agricultural Plan. Council may decide that exclusion applications in advance of the Agricultural Plan are premature. Commercial Land Use Study The Commercial Lands Study was produced by J.P. Rollo and Associates as background information to guide the review of the Official Community Plan. The policy recommendations derived from the J.P. Rollo and Associates Commercial Land Use Study were presented to Council on November 1, 2004. The report findings indicated that a community commercial centre was needed to serve residents of East Haney / Cottonwood and East Maple Ridge. The initial optimum size for this centre was considered to be 6,967 square meters (75,000 square feet), and with population growth, could expand to between 11,612 and 13,935 square meters (125,000 and 150,000 square feet) over the next several years. It was noted that commercial development had commenced at the northeast corner of 240th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. (Cooper's Foods store). To further develop this area to serve this market, all corners of this intersection could be considered for commercial development of either an urban or a rural nature. The subject properties are not directly at this intersection and therefore are inconsistent with the recommended prime location for commercial development. In addition, their combined area is 6.4 hectares, or 15.8 acres, which is equivalent to over 64,000 square meters (688,900 square feet). The stated intent of this application is to build 7,432 square meters (80,000 square feet) of commercial floor space, significantly lower than maximum lot coverage on a site of this size. At 40 % maximum lot coverage, the combined subject properties could accommodate over 25,457 square meters (275,000 square feet) of commercial floor space, which greatly exceeds projected demand as outlined in the Commercial Land Use Study. Development of this size could undermine opportunities for existing and future commercial uses both in this area and potentially in the downtown which Council has identified as a priority for increased residential density and commercial redevelopment. Table 1 provides the commercial floor space potential for each of the subject properties identified on Appendix II at the intersection of Dewdney Trunk Road and 240th Street that are either zoned or designated for commercial uses under the Official Community Plan. -5- Prop. Address Size Size Existing Commercial Commercial Ref # ha ft2 / Floor Space Floor Space Potential Potential Potential (m2) Zone (ft2) 1 23981 Dewdney Trunk 0.947 0-2 31,000 2880 Road (Coopers Foods, now operational) 10,190 2 23988 Dewdney Trunk 0.219 CS-i 9,426 876 Road 23,564. 3 No civic address 0.236 25,394 CS-I. 10,157 943 4 11939 240th Street 0.945 101,682 CS-1 4,0673 3,778 5 24009 Dewdney Trunk 0.559 CS-i. 24,059. 2,235 Road 60,148 *6 24022 DewdneyTrunk 0.165 CS-4 3,000 279 Road 17,754 *7 11968 240t1 Street 0.166 17,861 CS-4 3,000 279 Total 3.27 348,301 121,300 11,270 * Properties 6 and 7 are within the Agricultural Land Reserve, but, due to their parcel size, are exempt from the jurisdiction of the Agricultural Land Commission and could be rezoned for rural commercial purposes. The appropriate rural commercial zone is CS-4, which is restricted to a commercial floor space of 279 square meters (3,000 square feet). The combined commercial floor space potential of these properties at this intersection meet the identified current needs and are generally sufficient to meet projected demand as estimated in the Commercial Land Use Study. In addition, a Neighbourhood Commercial centre is designated at .112t Avenue and 240th Street. Retail development at this location would also serve residents in the neighbourhoods of Albion and.Cottonwood. d) Alternatives: Council has the option of forwarding this application to the Agricultural Land Commission for their consideration. It should be noted that if this exclusion application is successful, the approval of the Metro Vancouver Regional District would be required to exempt this property from the Green Zone of the Livable Region Strategic Plan. CONCLUSION: Council has been provided with a range of options for processing this application. The staff recommendation is not to forward the application based upon considerations as outlined within this report. ' j-) Prepared by. Diana Hall Planner II (pprdJah ieg, MCP, MCIP 'birector of Planning Lo~ — ApprovedØ Frank Quinn, MBA,. P. Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services Concurrence: J. L. Jim) Rule Chif Administrative Officer DH/dp Appendix I: Subject Map Appendix II: Commercial Context -7- Appendix I: Subject Map SUBJECT PROPERTIES Cl) C DED?E" TRUUK RC. ell 9 Appendix II: Commercial Context PH Subject Properties I :3 1 Zoned or Designated Commercial Properties at the intersection of Dewdney Trunk Road and 240th Street SCALE 1:2962 OMNI, IM District of Maple Ridge Deep Roots Greeter Heights TO: His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: October 5. 2007 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT Disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2007 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Council has authorized all voucher payments to be approved by the Mayor or Acting Mayor, together with the Director of Finance. Council authorizes the vouchers for the following period through Council resolution. The disbursement summary for the past period is attached for your information. Expenditure details are available to any Council member for review in the Finance Department. RECOMMENDATION: That the "disbursements as listed below for the month ended September 30, 2007 now be approved" GENERAL $ 6,368,963 PAYROLL $ 1,086,920 PURCHASE CARD $ 86,997 $ 7.542.880 DISCUSSION: Background Context: The adoption of the Five Year Consolidated Financial Plan has appropriated funds and provided authorization for expenditures to deliver municipal services. The disbursements are for expenditures that are provided in the financial plan. Community Communications: The citizens of Maple Ridge are informed on a routine monthly basis of financial disbursements. 1131 C) Business Plan / Financial Implications: Land acquisition: 11638 224th Street $ 241.075 Directional Mining & Drilling 240tn Street roadwork & sewer project $ 834,111 Fraser Valley Regional Library 3rd quarter member assessment $ 517,093 ROMP contract Apr - Jun $ 2,020,291 Transwest Roofing Ltd. Randy Herman Community Safety Building $ 159,828 d) Policy Implications: Approval of the disbursements by Council is in keeping with corporate governance practice. CONCLUSIONS: The disbursements for the month ended September 30, 2007 have been reviewed and are in order. Prepared by: G'An'n fygg Accounting Clerk II Approved by: Dennis Sartorius, CA Municipal Accountant Approved b FtI Gill, BBA, CGA GM - Corporate & Finac1I Services fl .2 Concurrence: J.L,1 (Jim) Rule Cief Administrative Officer gmr CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS - PERIOD 9, 2007 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION OF PAYMENT AMOUNT A T & H Industries Inc Gravel & dump fees 31,413 BC Hydro Hydro charges Sept 73,306 BC SPCA Contract Sept 21,054 Dog license commission July 346 21,400 Broughton. Michelle - Notary Land acquisition: 11638 224th Street 241,075 Bynett Construction Services Standby Power System 119,201 CUPE Local 622 Dues - pay periods 07/18 & 07/19 17,683 Co-Pilot Industries Tandem dump rentals 24,183 DL Watts Flooring Ltd Leisure Centre flooring 15,494 Dales, Allan Security refund 56,560 Dell Computer Corporation Computer equipment replacement 64,823 Directional Mining & Drilling 240th Street roadwork & storm sewer project 834,111 Double M Excavating Ltd Culvert at 23800 Dewdney Trunk Road 85,001 Fraser Valley Regional Library Third quarter member assessment 517,093 Gartner Lee Limited Waste composition study 29,921 Graham Hoffart Mathiasen Archt Fire Hall No. 1 expansion 27,979 Guillevin International Inc Electrical supplies: Firehall 40.246 Operations 439 40,685 JLK Projects Ltd Randy Herman Community Safety Building 15,222 Lidstone Young Anderson Professional fees Aug 15,346 Lups Contractors Ltd Rothsay Street watermain 19,778 Manulife Financial Employee benefits premiums 95,445 Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club Bowling green carpet replacement project 45,000 Medical Services Plan Employee medical & health premiums 22,374 Metro Motors Ltd Two 2008 Ford F350 flat deck 97,947 M icroserve Computer equipment replacement 52.349 Computer supplies 1,401 Computer repairs 719 54,469 Municipal Insurance Assoc Insurance deductibles 39,312 Municipal Pension Plan BC Pension remittance 208,266 Ocean Construction Supplies Concrete pipes 26,522 Open Storage Solutions Inc Computer equipment replacement 37,763 Partition Systems Corporate series wall system 46,274 Receiver General For Canada Employer/Employee remit PP07/18 & 07/19 422.028 ROMP contract Apr - Jun 2.020.291 2,442,319 Ridge Meadow Comm Arts Council Art Centre grant Oct 36.870 Theatre rental 47 Art Galley quarterly fee Oct 4,245 41,162 Ridgemeadows Recycling Society Monthly contract for recycling Sept 72.603 Weekly recycling 1,910 Litter pick-up contract 169 74,682 Transwest Roofing Ltd Randy Herman Community Safety Building 139,489 Ultra-Tech Cleaning System Ltd Maintenance Sept: Firehalls 1.319 Library 4,263 Municipal HaIl 3.722 Operations Centre 648 Pitt Meadows Rec. Centre 798 Randy Herman Building 4,834 ROMP 3.369 18,953 Warrington PCI Management Tower expenses Aug 70,312 Winvan Paving Ltd 224 Street improvements 5.530 203 Street bike lanes 35,343 2007 roadwork projects 24.344 65,217 Disbursements In Excess $15.000 5,775,778 Disbursements Under $15,000 593,185 Total Payee Disbursements 6,368,96 Payroll PP 07/19 & 07/20 1,086,92 Purchase Cards - Payment 86,997 TOTAL PERIOD 9 2007 DISBURSEMENTS 7,542,880 GMF Y. .Fnance'AccowThng'P Rermflances D,sbursernentS2007\JMOrflhy Counci Report 2007xIsSEPT07 MAPLE Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: FROM SUBJECT: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Gordon Robson DATE: and Members of Council FILE NO: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Fraser Valley Regional Library - 2008 Budget 2007 10 10 Committee of the Whole EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The attached report from FVRL staff outlines the options available in the FVRL 2008 budget. There is an opportunity to acquire more books with one of the two options. That option reflects a 3% increase in the Library Materials budget. Approving that option will result in an increase to the Maple Ridge Library Levy of 2.13%. Council is requested to provide direction to Councillor Daykin (the District's FVRL Board representative) so that he can bring Council's input to the November 28th, 2007 Board Meeting. RECOMMENDATION(S): That version two of the 2008 Fraser Valley Regional Library budget be endorsed noting that this option provides for a 3% increase in the Library Materials budget and will represent a 2.13% increase in the Maple Ridge library Levy. DISCUSSION: Background Context: Each year Council is provided an opportunity to offer input to the Regional library Budget through Council's representative on the FVRL Board of Directors. Desired Outcome(s): For several years it has been identified that the book stock in the system is falling behind. Some budget adjustments have been made previously to address the shortfall. The 2008 version two budget will help in addressing the problem. C) Strategic Alignment (as appropriate): The Maple Ridge Library contributes significantly to literacy in this community and is an important aspect of our local quality of life. In recent surveys over 50% of area residents are users of the library. Citizen/Customer Implications: The Library budget will increase to a small degree next year comparable to inflation. In light of the District's population growth over the past year an even smaller increase will result in the payment made by residents on their tax bill. Business Plan/Financial Implications: See above. 1151 CONCLUSIONS: The Library provides a service which is consistently identified as being valuable by area residents. A continuation1of the current levee of service is, therefore, recommended. Preparedby: Mike Murray / / General Ma.,Yäger: Community Development, Parks and Recreation 7/1 / Approved by: Paul Gill, BBA, CGA —general M ger: Corporate and Financial Services Concurrence: /J.L. (Jim) Rule MWM / / Chief Administrative Officer VRL PASER VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY PROPOSED 2008 FVRL BUDGET PURPOSE Two scenarios of the Proposed 2008 Fraser Valley Regional Library Budget are presented for consideration by the FVRL Board representatives and your local government councils/boards. The purpose of this report is to provide the Fraser Valley Regional Library Board with information and recommendations concerning the operating, capital and grant budgets proposed for 2008. THE DIFFERENCE The difference between the two proposed budget scenarios is the amount of the Library Materials budget. Our suppliers have told us that, with the stronger Canadian dollar, a 0% budget increase should give us status quo buying power for 2008. The option for a 3% increase in Library Materials budget would enhance the floating collection for your residents' use and enjoyment. PROPOSED 2008 FVRL BUDGET FVRL WASEP VALLEY PEGIONAL LIBPARV PROPOSED 2008 FVRL BUDGET (continued) THE PROCESS The Proposed 2008 Fraser Valley Regional Library Budget has been compiled with the assistance of FVRL's senior management and exempt library managers. FVRL Director of Finance Mary O'Callaghan and Budget Officer Manoj Rajan have worked with library managers, and library managers have discussed community library needs with their contacts at the local government level. FVRL senior management met with the Board Chair and Board Vice Chair to review the draft budget scenarios. The Proposed 2008 FVRL Budget is a culmination of these efforts. The District of Hope's Council has approved the addition of eight staffing hours for Hope's Library. The City of White Rock is still considering the option of adding some additional Sunday openings in 2008. If this is approved, the costs will be billed in addition to the budget allocation. PROPOSED 2008 FVRL BUDGET FVRL PASP VALLEY PEGONAL Li BRAY PROPOSED 2008 FVRL BUDGET (continued) WHERE THE CHANGES ARE The Proposed 2008 FVRL Budget includes the following changes from 2007: Contract Obligations: 2.5% wage increase, increments, and retirement payouts. Job Evaluation Program: Contingency re implementation of new Job Evaluation program budgeted again in 2008. Library Program and Promotion Budgets: Some small increases, both local and shared, to implement new programs and enhance existing ones. Building Maintenance: Anticipated insurance cost increases, building maintenance costs. Supplies: Some small increases, both local and shared, to cover inflation and the need for office, computer, and health and safety supplies. Information Technology Department Capital Budget: The Integrated Library Software (ILS) upgrade for 2008 will be funded primarily through the Public Library Services Branch's Technology Grant ($87,000). The remaining cost ($22,779) is part of the Operating Budget proposal. The IT Capital Budget also includes the Equipment Budget ($29,752 - down from $50,000 in 2007) and the Computer Capital Lease payment Budget ($72,777 - up from $6,323 in 2007). The PLSB Technology Grant was used to pay Capital Leases in 2007. Also included in the budget proposals are small increases in replacement hours at the Administrative Centre in order to accommodate the proposed increase in the Municipal Surplus Allocation. I. PROPOSED 2008 FVRL BUDGET FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY Total Budget 2008 Draft Budget - Vi With 0% Materials Budget Increase September 24, 2007 Description FVRD Kent Hope GVRD Chilliwack Harrison Abbotsford Mission Langley Township White Delta Port Maple Pitt Total Hot Springs City of Langley Rock Coguitlam Ridge Meadows FVRL 2008 Revenues Local Government Assessment 189,702 247,701 256,606 2,000 1,624,362 46,569 2614,756 1,017,619 972,100 2,982,093 721,123 2,739,477 1,249,533 2,099,903 429,850 17,193,394 Admin revenues, fines, return on investment 594 1,846 1,729 0 10,260 0 15,236 6,483 7,406 17,761 4,520 16,849 7,650 13,082 2,706 106,121 Library revenues, tines, fees, sales 01 produCt 485 8,600 8,300 .0 83,055 0 145,580 49,500 46,400 100,344 21,800 119,900 43,400 69,000 15,130 711.494 Provincial government grant 37.730 13,166 13,885 323 155,345 3,351 269046 73,437 53,708 208,351 40,704 215,378 116,036 157,836 36,979 1,395,275 Total Revenues 228,511 271,313 280,520 2,323 1,873,022 49,920 3044,618 1,147039 1079,614 3,308,549 788,147 3,091,604 1,416,619 2,339,821 484,665 19,406,284 Expenditures Total Direct Charges 71,290 156,236 157603 0 1,020,691 0 1,537,791 631,843 675,043 1,805,462 370,843 1,588,473 741,215 1,216,412 237,753 10,210,655 Allocation of Library Costs 11,602 24,307 21,564 0 123,867 0 186,828 75,477 80,288 220,550 56,570 201,474 88,202 147,846 33,961 1,272,537 Allocation of shared Services 40,245 111,460 95,673 0 586,865 1,275 899,323 360,828 438,637 873,527 288,619 915,409 405,391 766,403 173684 5,957,338 Allocation of Admin Services 11,577 31,119 29,180 0 179,749 0 267,557 111,761 123,981 312,047 76,317 290,858 131,499 220,181 45,757 1,831,583 Usage Adjustment & lnterLtNK fees 94,474 -52,238 -23,846 2,656 -38,204 49,213 154,328 -32,955 -240,238 98,294 -4,154 95,380 50,059 -11,317 -6,817 134,635 Total Expenditures 229,188 270,884 280,174 2,656 1,872,968 50,488 3,045,827 1,146,954 1,077,711 3309,879 788,195 3091,593 1,416,366 2,339,525 484,338 19,406,748 Difference (rounding) -677 429 347 -333 54 -568 -1,209 85 1,903 -1,330 -48 11 253 296 326 -464 Percentage change over 2007 expenditures 3.96% 1.99% 6.86% 12.69% 2.32% 3.62% 2.66% 3.56% 1.17% 1.25% 2.18% 3.25% 3.17% 1.70% 4.14% 2.45% 2007 Revenues Local Government Assessment 182,150 242,163 238,683 2,000 1,587,299 45,210 2,540,588 979,370 954,110 2,953,331 701,357 2,645,717 1,201,986 2,068,370 412,551 16,754,885 Admin revenues, fines, return on investment 573 1,811 1,614 0 10,098 0 14,886 6,308 7,485 17,530 4,455 16,333 7,474 12,888 2,655 104,110 Library revenues, lines, fees, sales of product 528 8,700 8,116 0 82,120 0 145,580 49,500 50,000 94,944 24,800 117,300 43,600 66,500 14,680 706,368 Provincial government grant 37,164 13,007 13,726 323 150,967 3,301 265,899 72,350 53,554 203,319 40,769 214,777 119,886 152,617 35,188 1,376,847 Total Revenues 220,415 265,681 262,139 2,323 1,830,484 48,511 2,966,953 1,107,528 1,065,149 3,269,124 771,381 2,994,127 1,372,946 2,300,375 465,074 18,942,210 Expenditures Total Direct Charges 69,144 151,574 142,156 0 993,610 0 1,501,274 618,159 694,116 1,775,397 367,444 1,544,061 724,666 1,195,739 230,152 10,007,492 Allocation of Library Costs 11,195 23,627 20,450 0 123,232 0 184,025 75,227 82,876 214,488 56,199 199,206 87,160 146,954 33,371 1,258,011 Allocation of Shared Services 38,866 111,112 93,676 0 580,115 1,293 880,749 344,805 429,462 851,079 289,719 870,577 397,031 749,125 171,194 5,808,802 Allocation of Admin Services 10,908 29,478 26,550 0 170,739 0 251,601 105,007 122,398 297,279 72.771 273,855 123,585 208,676 43,216 1,736,063 Usage Adjustment & InlerLINK fees 90,341 -50,185 -20.656 2,357 -37,259 47,432 149,266 -35,722 -263,623 130,853 -14.736 106,460 40,470 -. -150 -12,846 132.002 Tolal Expenditures 220,454 265,606 262,176 2,357 1,830,437 48,725 2,966,915 1,107,476 1,065,229 3,269,096 771,397 2,994,159 1,372,912 2,300,343 465,087 18,942,370 Difference (rounding) -39 75 -37 -34 47 -214 38 52 .80 28 -16 -32 34 32 -13 -160 ERASER VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY Total Budget 2008 Draft Budget - V2 With 3% Materials Budget Increase September 24, 2007 Description FVRD Kent Hope GVRD Chilliwack Harrison Abbotsford Mission Langley Township White Delta Port Maple Pitt Total Hot Springs City of Langley Rock Coguitlam Ridge Meadows FVRL 2008 Revenues Local Government Assessment 190666 249,063 257,820 2,000 1,633,595 46,838 2,630,483 1,023,458 977,422 2,995,263 725,120 2,753,777 1,256,356 2,112,495 432,499 17,286,855 Admin revenues, fines, return on investment 594 1,846 1,729 0 10,260 0 15236 6,483 7,406 17,761 4,520 16,849 7,650 13,082 2,706 106,121 Library revenues, fines, fees, sales of product 485 8.600 8,300 0 83,055 0 145,580 49,500 46,400 100,344 21,800 119,900 43,400 69,000 15,130 711,494 Provincial government granl 37,730 13,166 13,885 323 155,345 3.351 269,046 73,437 53,708 208,351 40,704 215,378 116,036 157,836 36,979 1,395,275 Total Revenues 229,475 272,675 281,734 2,323 1,882,255 50,189 3,060,345 1,152,878 1,084,936 3,321,719 792,144 3,105,904 1,423,442 2,352,413 487,314 19,499,745 Expenditures Total Direct Charges 71,290 156,236 157,603 0 1,020,691 0 1,537,791 631,843 675,043 1,805,462 370,843 1,588,473 741,215 1,216,412 237,753 10,210,655 Allocation of Library Costs 11,602 24,307 21,564 0 123,867 0 186,828 75,477 80,288 220,550 56,570 201,474 88,202 147,846 33,961 1,272,537 Allocation of Shared Services 40,689 113,108 97,003 0 596,296 1,275 914,273 366,812 445,596 885,843 292,671 929,718 412.153 778,989 176,374 6,050,799 AllocatlonofAdmin5ervices 11,577 31,119 29,180 0 179,749 0 267,557 111,761 123,981 312,047 76,317 290,858 131,499 220,181 45,757 1,831,583 Usage Adjuslment & InterLINE fees 94,474 -52,238 -23,846 2,656 -38,204 49,213 154,328 -32,955 -240,238 98,294 -4,154 95,380 -- 50,059 -11,317 -6,817 134,635 Total Expendilures 229,632 272,532 281,504 2,656 1,882,399 50,488 3,060,777 1,152,938 1,084,670 3,322,195 792,247 3,105,902 1,423,128 2,352,111 487,028 19,500,209 Difference (rounding) -157 143 231 -333 -144 -299 -432 -60 266 -476 -103 2 314 302 285 -464 Percentage change over 2007 expenditures 416% 2.61% 7.37% 12.69% 2.84% 3.62% 3.16% 4.10% 1.83% 1.62% 2.70% 3.73% 3.66% 2.25% 472% 294% 2007 Revenues Local Government Assessment 182,150 242,163 238,683 2,000 1,587,299 45,210 2,540,588 979,370 954,110 2,953,331 701,357 2,645,717 1,201,986 2,068,370 412,551 16,754,885 Admin revenues, fines, return on investment 573 1,811 1,614 0 10.098 0 14,866 6,308 7,485 17,530 4,455 16,333 7,474 12,888 2,655 104.110 Library revenues, fines, fees, sales of product 528 8,700 8,116 0 82.120 0 145,580 49,500 50,000 94,944 24,800 117,300 43.600 66,500 14,680 706,368 Provincial government grant 37,164 13,007 13,726 323 150,967 3,301 265,899 72,350 53,554 203,319 40,769 214,777 119,886 152,617 35,188 1,376,847 Total Revenues 220,415 265,681 262,139 2,323 1,830,484 48,511 2,966,953 1,107,528 1,065,149 3,269,124 771,381 2,994,127 1,372,946 2,300,375 465,074 18,942,210 Expenditures Total Direct Charges Allocation of Library Costs 69,144 11,195 151,574 142,156 0 993,610 0 1,501,274 618,159 694,116 1,775,397 367,444 1,544,061 724,666 1,195,739 230,152 10.007,492 Allocalion of Shared Services 38,866 23,627 111.112 20,450 93,676 0 0 123,232 0 184,025 75,227 82,876 214,488 56,199 199,206 87,160 146,954 33,371 1,258,011 AllocalionofAcjniinServices 10,908 29,478 26550 . 0 580,115 170,739 1,293 0 880,749 344,805 429,462 851,079 289,719 870,577 397,031 749.125 171,194 5,808,802 Usage Adjustment & InlerLINK fees 90,341 -50,185 -20,656 2,357 -37,259 47,432 251,601 149,266 105,007 -35,722 122,398 297,279 72,771 273,855 123,585 208,676 43,216 1,736,063 -263,623 130,853 -14,736 106,460 40,470 -150 -12,846 132,002 Total Expenditures 220,454 265,606 262,176 2,357 1,830,437 48,725 2,966,915 1,107,476 1,065,229 3,269,096 771,397 2,994,159 1,372,912 2,300,343 465,087 18,942,370 Difference (rounding) -39 75 -37 -34 47 -214 38 52 -80 28 -16 -32 34 32 -13 -160 Lemorancum I. To: Mayor and Council From: Amanda Gaunt Date: 11/10/2007 Re: Committee of the Whole - October 15, 2007 Attached please find further information pertaining to the October 15th Committee of the Whole Meeting - Delegations/Staff Presentations - Item 1.1 Angela Zimmerling - Equestrian Safety Campaign. CONFIDENTIAL To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traflic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE ROAD - SAFELY!! Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridge have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings the total of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years. With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate both drivers and equestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their handlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness prOgram. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the laws of the road an .w they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMP also recognize that people who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . (Ho fl irJS AT 1 5E S O • tW ('cor4 OrN 0 AKE SuRE 1ww 5 cAr G YO 4 , 1EF. Le crv 4ELP \/otAr, I40TzsE 5AFE. Tho 10 1A : 4' F216i ? i \\1\ \"• ('7 1 4J1D 1LLES L.4 0 00 0 0 0 SA F'\ "/.'FOR SAI<E LETS LWRN Windows Live Hotmail Print Message Page 1 of2 j Windows Live RE: Strata NW 8 From: Jobson, Michael (Miobson@d-na .com) Sent: September 20, 2007 12:39:27 PM To: michaelkwasnica@hotmail.com • -----Original Message ----- > From: Jobson, Michael • Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 10:50 AM • To: 'michael_kwasnica@hotmail.com ' • Subject: Strata NW 8 > > Michael, > > I obtained authorization from the lead insurer to send this information to your attention. This is the body of the letter that was sent to Jacks first lawyer Aseem and then in turn sent to his latest lawyer Mark Norton. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > If Jack opts not to rebuild the damaged structure, > > The following would be the final payout figures, > • Repair amount estimated by Belfor $149,511.65 • less $22,199.38 for work completed not including profit, overhead and tax • less 11,750.00 not including profit, overhead and tax > = $115,562.27 less 30% depreciation based on ACV = $80,893.59. > > The co-insurance penalty will not apply to ACV. > > The insurers have agreed to pay out 100% of the bylaws for a total of $84,162.33 less 30% depreciation for $58,913.63. Originally this amount was $38,921.13 before the 30% depreciation figure would apply for a payout of $27,244.91. This is an increase on this portion of the claim of $19,992.50. > > These cost of repairs at ACV and bylaws at ACV would total $139,807.22. > > I confirmed numbers with the examiners at Aviva and Axa/Citadel, noting the Axa examiner confirmed the numbers just yesterday. > > The insurers are prepared to settle the claim for $250,000.00 less the payments to date which are as follows, > • Roof repairs paid for by Jack ($12,321.05) including tax • Repairs done by Belfor Restoration ($26,128.67) including profit, overhead and tax • Emergencies by Edenvale ($61,548.96) including profit, overhead and tax > http:/fby 1 04w.bay 1 04.maiI.1ive.comImai1/PrintShe11.aspx?type'message&cpidsaa7b54a6... 9/20/2007 /io! Windows Live Hotmail Print Message Page 2 of 2 > For a final amount to Jack of $150,001.32. This is an additional increase of $10,194.10. > > The insurers are also prepared to waive the co-insurance penalty of 2% on the work completed to date which is a further credit. The work completed to date by Jack and the contractors totals $99,999.68 of which 2°h should be paid by Jack. This would amount to $1,999.97. > > In total the insurers have increased their settlement amount by $19,992.50 for the bylaws, $10,194.10 to allow settlement to be concluded on a full and final proof of loss to be completed and $1,999.97 in waived co insurance fees for a total of $32,186.57. > > Jack is not required to rebuild with this settlement figure and can knock the building down and retain the difference. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > If the building is repaired without a certified contracting firm > > The insurers would pay the repair costs of $115,562.27 plus the bylaws of $84,162.33 for a total of $199,724.60 less a 2% co insurance penalty of $3,994.49 for a final payout with proper back up provided of $195,730.11. > > In addition the PST and GST would be paid on this amount when invoices are supplied to show that it has been incurred. (The GST and PST would also be subject to the 2% co insurance penalty.) > > If Jack opts to rebuild advances will be provided based on a schedule of 50%, 25% and 25% with all invoices being forwarded for review before additional funds are issued. > > If the building is repaired by a Certified Construction firm carrying the appropriate WCB and Liability Insurance and a license to operate a business in Maple Ridge, > > The insurers would pay the additional 21% for profit and overhead as well as the PST and GST, all of which will be subject to the 2% co insurance penalty. The same payout schedule would apply as well, 50% , 25% and 25%. > > > If Jack opts to rebuild > > The insurers will require a timeline for the repairs to start as there is a time limit on the Replacement Cost option and it would not be held open indefinitely. > > We await your clients position with regards to this settlement. > > There are some issues with potentional limits as well, however this will only be applied if necessary once a final decision is made by Jack. > > Michael Jobson > Branch Manager CRD > 604-293-2607 > > p.s. I left a message for Brock and have not heard back from him as of this am. > > http://by 1 04w.bay 1 04.mail.live.comlmail/PrintShell.aspx?typemessage&cpidsaa7b54a6... 9/20/2007 Received: l 2C? 11.3a' Oct. 1. 2307 11:244M . No, 6518 P 2 SUPREME COURT - 0 S 07 $81987 OF BRITISH CQUMØIA VANCOUVER RGtTRY No. 2007 Vancouver Rigisry - IN THP SuPREME COuRT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MICHAEL KWASNICA REGINA OKMITZSCR MARY-ANN JONES; AND SEAN MYERS PETITIONERS AND: TE OWNERS, STRATA PLAN NW S JACDEV SINGII ATRWAL SONIA ATITWAL; AND RAJ ATBWAL RESPONDENTS ETITION TO THE COURT This is the Petition of Mich,*cl Ksuica, B.egna Oezitch, Mtry-Arn' Jos, and Sean Myers do Elaine T. McCoavk MeCormack & Company LAW Corpotion 3arriNters &. Solicitors Suite 520 - 789 West Pander Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1H2 On Notice tc: The Owners, Strata Plan NW 8, and Jagdew Sgh Athwa do Gregory Browi McEacherrHaths & Brown Barristem & Sollthtr 22334 McIitosb krenue Map'e Ridge, B.C. OO/.CQd Z:L.i. LOOZ ANdi4QD No. UOPY Vancouver Registry IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BETWEEN: MICHAEL KWASNICA REGINA OEMITZSCH MARY-ANN JONES; AND SEAN MYERS PETITIONERS THE OWNERS, STRATA PLAN NW 8 JAGDEV SINGH ATHWAL SONIA ATHWAL; AND RAJ ATHWAL RESPONDENTS PETITION TO THE COURT This is the Petition of Michael Kwasnica, Regina Oemitzsch, Mary-Ann Jones, and Sean Myers do Elaine T. McCormack McCormack & Company Law Corporation Banisters & Solicitors Suite 520 - 189 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1112 On Notice to: The Owners, Strata Plan NW 8, and Jagdev Singh Athwal do Gregory Brown McEachern Harris & Brown Barristers & Solicitors 22334 McIntosh Avenue Maple Ridge, B.C. 2 And to: Sonia Athwal #19— 11715 Fraser Street Maple Ridge, B.C. And to: Raj Athwal 21808 River Road Maple Ridge, B.C. Let all persons whose interest may be affected by the order sought TAKE NOTICE that the Petitioners apply to court for the relief set out in this Petition; IF YOU WISH TO BE HEARD at the hearing of the petition or wish to be notified of any further proceedings, YOU MUST GIVE NOTICE of your intention by filing a form entitled "Appearance" in the above registry of this court within the Time for Appearance and YOU MUST ALSO DELIVER a copy of the "Appearance" to the petitioners' address for delivery, which is set out in this petition. YOU OR YOUR SOLICITOR may file the "Appearance". You may obtain a form of "Appearance" at the registry. IF YOU FAIL to file the "Appearance" within the proper Time for Appearance, the petitioners may continue this application without further notice. Where the Petition is served on a person in British Columbia, the Time for Appearance by that person is 7 days from the service (not including the day of service). Where this Petition is served on a person outside British Columbia, the Time for Appearance by that person after service, is 21 days in the case of a person residing anywhere within Canada, 28 days in the case of a person residing in the United States of America, and 42 days in the case of a person residing elsewhere. TIME FOR RESPONSE IF YOU WISH TO RESPOND to the application, you must, on or before the 8 th day after you have entered an appearance, Deliver to the petitioners • (i) 2 copies of a response in Form 124, and (ii) 2 copies of each affidavit on which you intend to rely at the hearing, and • deliver to every other party of record (i) one copy of a response in Form 124, and 3 (ii) one copy of each affidavit on which you intend to rely at the hearing, The address for the registry is: 800 Smithe Street Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2E1 The address for delivery is: Suitô 520 - 789 Pender Street Vancouver, B.C., V6C 1H2 Fax number for delivery is: (604) 688-0945 The name and office address of the Petitioners' solicitor is: Elaine T. McCormack McCormack & Company Law Corporation Suite 520-789 Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1H2 (Tel: (604) 688-0930) The Petitioners apply to this Court for: An Order that an Administrator be hereby appointed to exercise the powers and perform the duties of The Owners, Strata Plan NW 8 for a term of one year, and for automatically renewable consecutive one year terms unless such term of appointment is ended by further Order of this Court; An Order that the Administrator for the first one year term shall be Steve Creighton, or such other Administrator as this Court deems appropriate; An Order that the Administrator appointed may be substituted by another Administrator by further Order of this Court; An Order that the Administrator for the first one year term shall report to Court as soon as the Court Schedule permits after the expiry of the first one year term; An Order that the Administrator exclusively exercise all of the powers and duties of the Strata Council and no one other than the Administrator has authority on behalf of the Strata Corporation to make representations, authorize payments or enter into Contracts on behalf of the Strata Corporation, subject to a further Order of the Court. (1) An Order that the Strata Council be disbanded, and that no Strata Council be elected until the term of the Administrator is declared at an end by further Order of the Court. (g) An Order that the Respondents hold no further Council meetings or General Meetings other than according to the terms of the Strata Property Act, except that the Administrator. will not be required to hold Council meetings; 4 An Order that the Administrator's fees and disbursements shall, unless the Court otherwise orders, be paid by the Respondent Strata Corporation as an administrative expense; An Order that the Respondent Strata Corporation provide the owners proof of current insurance based on full replacement value of the Strata Corporation's holdings based on a currnt appraisal within 30 days of the date of this Order, or immediately obtain such insurance coverage and provide proof thereof to all of the owners within 30 days of the date of this Order; An Order that the Administrator determine the current status of the insurance claim with respect to the building with a mailing address of 11731 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge (hereinafter the "11731 Building"), and report to the Owners within 30 days with recommendations for proceeding with respect to that claim. (k) An Order that any Special Levy required to complete repairs to the 11731 Building as a result of any shortfall with respect to the proceeds of insurance be levied against the owners, with the exception of the Petitioners. (1) An Order that the Petitioners not be assessed or otherwise required to contribute to the cost of repairing or remedying fire damage, damage caused by neglect of the Strata Council, or upgrades to common property necessitated by damage caused by fire or neglect. An Order that the Respondents as well as their successors, assigns, employees and agents immediately surrender to the Administrator all property, accounts, funds, documents and/or records in their possession or control which are the property of the Strata Corporation, and/or are required to be kept by the Strata Council on behalf of the Strata Corporation pursuant to the provisions of the Strata Property Act. An Order that the Respondents provide the Administrator with access to all information, records and/or documents requested by the Administrator. An Order that the Respondents provide such written authorizations as. are requested by the Administrator to obtain property, accounts, funds, information, documents and/or records held by third parties on behalf of the Strata Corporation; • (p) • An Order that the Respondents provide the Petitioners with an opportunity to inspect and take copies of all documents relating to the Strata Corporation required to be maintained pursuant to section 35 of the Strata Property Act within 14 days, including any documents currently in the hands of any Strata Council member, any owner, or any third party answerable to a Respondent; (q) An Order that the Respondent Strata Corporation prepare a. proposed amended budget as recommended by the Administrator, including allocations to the contingency reserve fund in the amount required by the Strata Property Act and the Regulation thereto, and provide copies to all owners within 60 days; An Order that the Respondent Strata Corporation give notice of, and hold a properly convened Special General Meeting within 90 days at which the proposed amended budget may be discussed, and approved by the owners; An Order that there be a Special Levy in the amount of $40,000.00 to provide interim funds for administrative expenses, insurance, expert advice, emergency repairs; and such other immediate costs which in the Administrator's sole discretion cannot wait for the accumulation of a suitable operating fund from the collection and deposit of strata fees, and that the special levy be payable by owners according to their unit entitlement within 14 days, without need for approval of the owners; In the alternative, an Order that the Respondent Strata Corporation put forward a 3/4 vote resolution for the consideration of the owners, at a Special General Meeting called within 90 days, to raise a special levy to pay for administrative expenses, insurance, expert advice, emergency repairs; and such other immediate costs which in the Administrator's sole discretion cannot wait for the accumulation of a suitable operating fund from the collection and deposit of strata fees; An Order that the Respondent Strata Corporation hold a properly convened Annual General Meeting each year, within 60 days of the fiscal year end; A Declaration that no special levies were validly assessed on November 4, 2006 or March 19, 2006, and the Respondent Strata Corporation must forthwith credit each owner with any amount assessed against each respective owner's account pursuant to any special levy purported to be raised on either occasion. An Order that the R espondent Strata Corporation forthwith take the necessary steps to cancel the Liens filed in the Land Title Office as Document BA009626 on June 2, 2006 against strata lot 15, owned by Sean Meyers and asDocument BA009962 on June 2, 2006 against strata lot 12, owned by Regina Oemitzsch, and provide the Petitioners with proof of cancellation within 14 days. An Order that the Respondent Strata Corporation govern itself in accordance with duly passed, registered and enforceable bylaws, and take reasonable steps to enforce those bylaws in the discretion of the Administrator. A Declaration that any bylaws passed on June 22, 2003, August, 10, 2003 and/or subsequent dates, but which, were not properly registered in accordance with section 128 of the Strata Property Act, are void and unenforceable. 6 (z) A Declaration that the motion restricting the number of council members which was allegedly passed on June 22, 2003 is contrary to. the registered bylaws and is void and unenforceable. (aa) A Declaration that the Strata Corporation has no authority to borrow arising out of the November 4, 2006 Strata Council meeting, and an Order that any loan arranged with an arms length third party pursuant to a decision made at that meeting must be fully repaid by the Respondent Strata Corporation within 60 days. (bb) An Order that the Respondent Strata Corporation on direction of the Administrator remedy the installation of smoke detectors in strata lot 20 without visible wiring or cosmetic damage, and repair the cosmetic damage ôaused to that strata lot by the April 27, 2007 installation, all at the Strata Corporation's expense. (cc) An Order that the Administrator determine what expenditurs have been made personally by owners with respect to necessary repairs, andlor compliance with municipal work orders, which should properly be common expenses of the Strata Corporation, and that the Respondent Strata Corporation reimburse the owners for all such expenditures (dd) An Order that the Administrator determine what municipal Orders remain outstanding, and make reasonable efforts to comply with such reasonable Orders as soon as practicable, and dispute any such Order which the Strata Corporation can address more practically. (ee) An Order that the Administrator secure the 11731 building to the satisfaction of the District of Maple Ridge. (ff) An Order that the Administrator have authority to negotiate with the District on behalf of the Strata Corporation to avoid or effect the repeal of any further demolition Order. (gg) An Order that the Administrator request a further fire inspection from the municipal fire authority within 30 days, and comply with all reasonable Orders Of the municipal fire authority within the time provided. (hh) An Order that the Administrator prepare a priority list of projects necessary to bring the Strata Corporation's holdings into a good state of repair and maintenance, including time and cost estimates within 60 days of the date of this Order, obtaining such assistance from Engineers, inspectors and other professionals as is necessary in the Administrator's sole discretion. (ii) An Order that the Administrator, in consultation with the insurer and such experts as the Administrator requires, prepare a report setting out options and obtain estimates for the repair andlorremediation of the 11731 Building. 7 (jj) A Declaration that an emergency exists as contemplated under section 98(3) of the Strata Property Act and Bylaw 2 1(2) from the Schedule of Standard Bylaws, and that there are reasonable grounds to believe that an immediate expenditure is necessary to ensure safety or prevent significant loss or damage, whether physical or otherwise. (kk) An Order that the Administrator may use any balance of the Contingency Reserve Fund to arrange immediate emergency repairs to stop the water penetration into the strata complex pursuant to section 98(3) of the Strata Property Act. (11) An Order that the Administrator may take such steps to improve the security of the Strata Complex as he determines are necessary in his sole discretion, including but not limited to hiring security guards and/or contracting with a security company, erecting barricades, securing doors, removing squatters, and/or taking steps to evict problematic tenants pursuant to section 138 of the Strata Property Act. (mm) An Order that the Administrator may arrange to remove and dispose of any object which. is located on common property, including limited common property, including personal possessions which are being stored in contravention of the bylaws, rubbish and/or any object which appears to have been discarded or improperly stored on common property, including limited common property, after providing the owners and occupants with 14 days written notice by postal mail containing a reasonable description of the objects to be removed and disposed of. (nn) An Order that the Administrator review the fmancial records and determine the state of arrears of each owner based on properly documented and properly determined strata fees as well as properly documented and properly assessed special levies, adjusted for properly documented overpayments, within 3 months, and provide notice to each owner in arrears pursuant to sections 112 and 116 of the Strata Property Act, with respect to arrears determined to be owing; (oo) An Order that the Administrator obtain and review the financial documents of the Respondent Strata Corporation and prepare a report to Court within one year, indicating whether it is appropriate in the Administrator's judgment to have a financial audit performed for past or present fiscal years performed by a designated Accountant at the expense of the Strata Corporation; (pp) An Order that the Administrator may in his sole discretion proceed by filing a Lien and seeking a Court Ordered Sale of any strata lot which does not resolve the stated arrears set out in the notice referred to in the paragraph above within the time period set out in the notice. 8 (qq) An Order that Jagdev Singh Athwal, Raj Athwal, and Sonia Athwal forthwith comply with section 32 of the Strata Property Act and by providing written notice to the owners within 60 days disclosing any interest in contracts and transactions of the Strata Corporation during their tenure as Strata Council members. (rr) An Order that within 60 days Jagdev Singh Athwal, Raj Athwal, and Sonia Athwal account for and return any Strata Corporation funds spent on personal expenditures. (ss) A Declaration that Jagdev Singh Athwal is not excused from payment of strata fees or special levies for any strata lot which he owns during a period where such a strata lot is uninhabitable or uninhabited. (tt) An Order that the Administrator forthwith retain and instruct a lawyer on behalf of the Strata Corporation to provide advice with respect to any legal remedies the Strata Corporation may have against the Respondents Jagdev Singh Athwal, Raj Athwal and/or Sonia Athwal. (uu) An Order that the Administrator be authorized to instruct the lawyer retained on behalf of the Strata Corporation to proceed by filing a Writ or otherwise initiating legal action against the other Respondents to protect the interests of the Strata Corporation; (vv) An Order that the Administrator be ordered to instruct the lawyer retained on behalf of the Strata Corporation to take any necessary action to protect and preserve the Strata Corporations interests as regards the insurance claim for fire damage to the 11731 building. (ww) An Order that within 60 days, the Strata Corporation retain a licensed strata management company selected by the Administrator on behalf of the Strata Corporation tà manage the Strata Corporation's affairs under the direction of the Administrator. (xx) An Order that the Respondent Strata Corporation register the current mailing address of the Strata Corporation in the Land Title Office; (yy) An Order that an Administrator acting on behalf of the Strata Corporation may extend any time limit under any of the Orders set out herein for 45 days by giving written notice to all of the owners, and for more than 45 days with leave of this Court; (zz) An Order that, if any 3/4 vote resolution(s) or majority vote resolution(s) of the owners are required to give effect to any of the Orders set out herein, and if such resolution(s) do not pass at a general meeting of the owners, that the Administrator or the Petitioners have leave to apply to this Court for an Order approving the resolution(s); (aaa) A Declaration that the Petitioners have been treated in a significantly imfair maimer by the Respondents; (bbb) An Order that special costs be awarded to the Petitioners; 9 (ccc) In the alternative, an Order that costs be awarded to the Petitioners at Scale B; (ddd) Such other and further relief as this honourable Court shall deem meet. Thc Petitioners seek relief pursuant to: Sections 3, 72, 164, 165, 174 and the whole of the Strata Property Act; Rule 10(1)(a), 44, 52 and 57 of the Rules of Court; At the hearing of this Petition will be read the Affidavit of Michael Kwasnica, sworn the 12th day of October, 2007 1 and filed herewith, and such other material as may be filed on behalf of the Petitioners. FACTS The facts upon which this Petition is based are as follows: The Respondent, the Owners, Strata Plan NW 8 (the "Strata Corporation") is a strata corporation pursuant to the provisions of the Strata Property Act, composed of 20 apartment style residential strata lots, located in Maple Ridge, B.C. The Strata Plan was registered on July 21, 1969. The Petitioner, Michael Kwasriica is a businessman and is the registered owner of strata lots 9 and 11 which are currently tenanted. The Petitioner, Regina Oemitzsch is the registered owner of strata lot 12. The Petitioner, Sean Myersis the registered owner of strata lot 15, in which he resides. The Petitioner, Mary Jones is a homemaker and is the registered. owner of strata lot 20, in which she resides. The Respondent Mr. Jagdev Singh Athwal is a businessman and is the registered owner of 14 of the strata lots comprising the Strata Corporation. Ivir. Athwal is the current president of the Strata Council. The Respondent Sonia Athwal, is a pharmacist,. is Mr. Athwal's daughter and is the registered owner of strata lot 19. Sonia Athwal is a current member of the Strata Council. The Respodent Raj Athwal is Jagdev Singh Athwal's wife. Raj Athwal does not own a strata lot. Raj Athwal is a current member of the Strata Council. The Strata Corporation is not presently being run in substantial compliance with the mandatory provisions of the Strata Property Act, or in accordance with the registered bylaws. The Strata Corporation is portrayed very negatively by the press and by the Council and staff of the District of Maple Ridge. The Strata Corporation's Common Property shows obvious sis of fire damage, serious neglect,. haphazard repair, and is littered with garbage, construction debris and other discarded objects, presenting an eyesore and a fire hazard. . On April 24, 2005 there was a serious fire in the 11731 building. The 11731 building was severely damaged by that fire, and remains unoccupied and unrepaired. An insurance 10 shortfall is expected and the Strata Council has not provided the Petitioners with adequate information with respect to the status of the insurance claim, any settlement offers, or any plans for repair or remediation of the 11731 building. Other less serious fires have occurred on common property, including garbage fires, and a suitcase the. Another small fire was caused determined by the Fire Department to have been caused by squatters inhabiting the crawispace below unit 5 in the 11727 building. Squatters continue to periodically inhabit the crawlspace below buildings within the complex, as well as Building 11731. Mi. Athwal and/or the Strata Council have made or permitted alterations to Common Property without proper approval of the Strata Corporation, including erection of dilapidated structures, alterations to the building envelope, and removal of roofing material which was covered under warranty at the time of removal. The Strata Council has directed that smoke detectors be installed in strata lot 20 in an unsightly and dangerous manner. The Strata Council is enforcing bylaws which were never registered and therefore never came into force. At a June 22, 2003 special general meeting Mr. Athwal proposed and passed a majority vote resolution restricting membership on the Strata Council to 3 members. This was done without amending the bylaws. Everyone other than the representatives of the Athwal family voted against this motion. Also at the June 22, 2003 Special General Meeting, Mr. Athwal and his wife Raj Athwal took over majority control of the Strata Council. The one other Strata Council member at that time, Stanley Kanehara, was not related to Mr. Athwal. Mr. Athwal's daughter Sonia Athwal replaced Mr. Kanehara as a Strata Council member approximately one year later. Multiple Orders of the Municipality have been issued from 2004 and onwards with respect to the appearance, condition, security and fire hazards associated with the subject Strata Corporation without suitably prompt or comprehensive action taken by the Strata Corporation. On August 8, 2006 the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General made a further Order with respect to remediation of the Strata Corporation's holdings. On September 11, 2007 the District of Maple Ridge voted to demolish the 11731 building • because the Strata Council has consistently failed to secure the building pending repair and remediation. Two insurers have cancelled insurance policies in the name of the Strata Corporation for poor maintenance and failure to disclose a fire respectively. The insurance arranged by the Strata Council on behalf of the Strata Corporation which expired in March, 2007 was depreciated value insurance rather than full replacement value insurance as required by the Strata Property Act, contrary to the direction of the owners. It is not known to the Petitioners if the Strata Corporation is currently insured: On November 4, 2006 the Strata Council purported to authorize a special levy and a loan to be taken out by the Strata Corporation. Neither the special levy nor the loan were properly approved by 3/4 vote of the owners. 11 27. The Strata Corporation has filed liens and is seeking to collect arrears against two owners•• with respect to a special levy which was not approved in accordance with the Strata • Property Act. .28. •. The Strata Corporation has failed to comply with document requests made in accordance with sections 36 and 59 of the Strata Property Act. . . .1.. The Strata Corporation has not kept.the current mailing address on file in the land title office as requiredby section 62 of the Strata Property Act. The current address on file is the address of the original developer. Mr. Athwal has used Strata Corporation funds for payment of expenses which are not properly common expenses of the Strata Corporation. Rotting and damaged stairs, railings and fences, as well as other dangerous conditions present fire risks, security risks and liability issues for the Strata Corporation and owners. . . Junk, debris and discarded fixtures and possessions litter the common property; . . . Mold, rat and other pest infestations are a problem within the strata complex No Annual General Meeting was held in 2005 or yet in. 2007. .. . Some of Mr. Athwal's strata lots have been reported by the press tor be inhabited by drug dealers and users. Mr. Athwal has not taken any reasonable steps to evict tenants who cause a disturbance, either as the landlord or as a Strata Council member. The Petitioners estimate that this application will take one day. Dated at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia this 12th day of October, 2007. ELAINE T. MCCORMACK Solicitor for the Petitioners This PETITION TO THE COURT is filed and delivered by ELAINE T. MCCORMACK, of the firm of McCORMACK & COMPANY LAW CORPORATION whose place of business and address for delivery is Suite 520 - 789 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 11-12, Telephone: (604) 688-0930. (Ref: 218.03) Ii McEACHERN HARRIS & BROWN BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS UUL 1:FRO.T.LL. . ROBERT L. HARRIS, BA., LL.B. * Maple Ridge. D.0 V2N 3C1 GREGORY J. BROWN, BA.. LL.B. * E-mail. mail(iinhhlaw ca AI)lil.li K. LEI'WIN, BA.. 1,1.13. \Vchsite Ibla ci Iclephotie' (604 )467-o') I * Denotes Personal Law Corporation Fax (604)460-1224 0 October 2007 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge 119951-lane)' Place Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A9 Attention: Brock McDonald Director of Licenses, Permits and Bylaws Dear Sirs: Re: Demolition and Removal Order Regarding Strata Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 District Lot 398 Strata Plan NW8 ("the Property") Known as Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 - 11731 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. I have been retained to act for Jagdev Singh Athwal and The Owners of Strata Plan NWS8 concerning its insurance claim as against Axa Pacific Insurance Company, the Citadel General Assurance Company and Aviva Canada Inc. In this regard, we enclose the following: A copy of the Writ of. Summons filed on April 24, 2006 in the Vancouver Registry olthe Supreme Court ol British Columbia under no. S06263 1; Our Notice ol Change ol'Solicitor: Letter to counsel for the insurance companies. We are now preparing a Statement of Claim so as to enable our client to set a trial date as against the insurance companies. We expect to have this trial date shortly. Our client is asking that the Municipality take no steps regarding demolition until this litigation is resolved. Yours truly, MCEACHERN HARRIS & BROWN Per: /I-BROWN GREGOI cc. clientF:\R)SE DA1'A\L1 I'IGAFION. General\A'l'l lWAlVXA PACIFIC INSURANCE\DIS'IRI(.I 01' MAIi.[ RlI)(il' doc /101 McEACHERN HARRIS & BROWN BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS ROBERT L. HARRIS, B.A., LL.B. F Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 3C I GREGORY J. BROWN, B.A., LL.B. * E-mail: maiI@mhbIa\v ca ADELE K. LF.TW1N. BA., LL.B. Telephone: (604)467-6951 Personal Law Corporalion Fa : (604(467- 224 October 10, 2007 Via Fax 604 682-5217 Whitelaw Twining Barristers & Solicitors 2400 - 200 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1S4 Attention: John Vamplew Dear Sir Re: Owners of Strata Plan NW8 and Jagdev Athwal aka Jack Athwal v. Axa Pacific Insurance Company, The Citidel General Assurance Company and Aviva Canada Inc; Supreme Court of British Columbia New Westminster Registry Action No. S062631 Please be advised that we have been retained to act for Mr. Athwal and the Owners of Strata Plan NW8 on this matter and, accordingly, we enclose an untiled copy of our Notice of' Change of' Solicitor which is being f'orwarded for filing today. We understand that you act for the three insurance companies, and that you tiled your Appearance on September 2 1. 2007. We intend to tile a Statement of Claim shortly and will deliver same to you. On a more urgent matter, we enclose a letter our clients just received from the District of Maple Ridge dated October 3, 2007. The District of Maple Ridge will be considering at a Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 15, 2007, whether to repeal a previous Order concerning the affected strata units, and will consider issuing an Order to remove the tire damaged units pursuant to its authority under the Community Charter. Our clients have instructed us that they will be holding the insurance companies accountable for all damages arising out of the demolition should that occur. Please provide me with your position on the possible demolition, if any. Yours truly, McEACHER HARRIS & BROWN GREGO$Y J. GJB/rh / cc. cIie6l (with enclosures) cc. District of Maple Ridge; Attention: Brock McDonald Enclosures (Notice of Change of Solicitor, October 3, 2007 letter of District of Maple Ridge) \IMSE I)ATA\I .ITIF;ATION. 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Our teams include Registered Rehabilitation Professionals, Vocational Coaches, Job Developers, Psychologists, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists. WCG International HR Solutions Q Back in Motion Rehab Inc. Back in Motion Rehab Inc. (BiM) is an innovative company that helps people with disabilities enhance their quality of life and develop clear vocational plans. BiMs dedicated staff works with clients to achieve excellent return-to-work outcomes. BC Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance " Triumph is funded by the Province of British Columbia and is part of the BC Ministry of Employment and Income cOLUMBIA Assistance's Employment Strategy for Persons with Disabilities. To find out more about this program, go to the Ministry's Planning & Employment Fact Sheet. Text Only I Home I About Us I Success Stories I Unks I Contact © 2006 Triumph Vocational Services A Division of WCG International HR Solutions \. WCG specializes in assisting people facing barriers to employment to achieve their full potential with programs like Triumph and JobWave. WCG's services have helped VV C G over 40,000 clients to achieve their vocational goals. lnterntiona1 hR Sotutiotn http://www.triumphvocational.comlabout.htm . 11/09/2007 Self-EmpLoyment for Persons with Disabilities, Fact Sheet, BC Ministry of Employment and Income Assis... Page 1 of 2 Home> Fact Sheets> Persons with Disabiflties Fact Sheets PDF Version of EctS..he et (PDF - 87kb) April 1, 2007 Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities: Planning and Employment Services • Planning and Employment Services provided under the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance' s Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities (EPPD) assists individuals in assessing their goals, skills and necessary employment supports for participating in the workplace to the best of their ability. • Planning and Employment Services offers a full range of supports such as job training and placement, technical equipment, physical accommodation and follow-up workplace support. • These services reflect the understanding that some persons with disabilities may benefit from a supportive environment that motivates them and builds their confidence so that they can become involved in employ me nt-related activities whether part-time, full-time or voluntary. • Planning and Employment Services is available to individuals: • With a persistent condition involving a physical, developmental or mental health disability, that is their primary barrier to finding and maintaining employment; • whose barrier to employment may be reduced or remedied with EPPD supports and services; and, • who are capable of participating in and benefiting from the range of activities provided. • Eligibility for Planning and Employment Services is determined through assessments conducted by the service providers on an individual basis. • A person does not have to be receiving BC Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities to participate in EPPD Planning and Employment Services. • The following organizations deliver Planning and Employment Services: Planning and Employment Service Providers Locations BC Centre for Ability Association Region 2 - Vancouver Coastal Fraser BC Society of Training for Health & Region 1 - Vancouver Island: Psychiatric Employment Opportunities (THEO) Disabilities Region 2 - Vancouver Coastal: Psychiatric Disabilities Region 3 - Fraser: All Disabilities Region 4 - Interior: All Disabilities Region 5 - North: Psychiatric Disabilities Canadian National Institute for the Blind Province Wide: Visually Impaired Canadian Paraplegic Association (BC) Region 2 - Vancouver Coastal: Physical Disabilities Region 3 - Fraser: Physical Disabilities Employment Action Region 5 - North: All Disabilities Peace Laird Foundation Region 5 - North: All Disabilities The Neil Squire Society Region 2 - Vancouver Coastal: All Disabilities Fraser: All Disabilities Jancouver Coastal Health Authority (Gastown Region 2 - Vancouver Coastal: All Disabilities locational Services and Vancouver Hospital Work http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/"`2003/EPPDUpdate.htm 11/09/2007 Self-1mp1pment for Persons with Disabilities, Fact Sheet, BC Ministry of Employment and Income Assis... Page 2 of 2 djustment Program) Region 3 - Fraser: All Disabilities VCG International Consultants Ltd. (Triumph) Region 1 - Vancouver Island: All Disabilities Region 2 - Vancouver Coastal: All Disabilities Region 5 - North: All Disabilities Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society lRegion 1: Hearing Loss Disabilities Background: • Planning and Employment Services are part of the ministry ' s Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities. • Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities provides persons with disabilities with the tools and resources they need in areas of planning, pre-employment, disability supports for employment and self-employment. -30- The Ministry of Employment and Income Formore information: Assistance Info Line 1-866-866-0800 Top Last update: April 4, 2007 [ : HfWL http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/2003/EPPDUpdate.htm 11/09/2007 TRIUMPH WORKSHOPS Employability Skills: Career Exploration Problem Solving Skills Assertiveness Training Goal Setting Skills Memory and Attention Skills Learning Styles Personal Presentation Time Management Job Retention Financial Management Self-Esteem and Confidence Building Conflict Resolution Workplace Readiness Strategies to Acquire Labour Market Information Workplace Expectations Workplace Communication Skills Selling the Benefits to Employers Change Management How to Work in a Team Disability Management Workshops: Stress Management Activity and Recreational Planning Communication Skills Sleep Management Pain Management Positive Self-Talk Creating a Personalized Wellness Plan Healthy Eating on a Limited Budget [çmputer Skills: Basic Computers (Level I) Advanced Computers (Level II) Creating A Opportunities volunteer • full-time • part-time A ( P A + 12 months .7 Tiurnp.h follow-up support Vocational ervices • address skills gaps • meet employer needs 1r • meet the Job Developer . job search skills & resources -. • touch-back sessions Formal: Informal: • ongoing coaching • FCE • interests•• • • SES business launch • PVA •. transferable skills $ • résumé & cover letter • LO • strengths l'.7 Whq - • voicemail 1, • SES • skills gaps - • career exploration - • place & train • SES - modules 1 & 2 marketinfo • extended support (up to 18 months) • informational interviews • career exploration • understanding skills gaps •goals • defining your employment goal • understanding skills gaps 7---ba accessible at any time! tured interview ground & interests STAA ' • strengths & barriers • disability management workshops • disability accommodations 1 0 1 • community supports • employability skills workshops • adaptive technology • wellness planning • workplace readiness workshops • transportation I • employment crisis • work simulations • clothing - Intake • work experience • information session • application session • meet with Coach 1AAk IRA Triumph Vocational Services Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities Are you a person with a disability that wants to explore options available to you? Our program is designed to support persons with disabilities in achieving greater independence and increased participation in the workplace. V Do you have a disability that is medically verifiable? V Do you want to work? Part-time? Full-Time? Volunteer? V Are youinterested in exploring training options? V Do you want to understand how to best look for work? V Do you want to increase your independence within the communfty? V Do you want the support in developing an action plan? V Do you want support in developing some choices and options? V Are you working and having difficulties at work? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may want to attend our information session to find out more on how Triumph Vocational Services can assist you vocational planning. INFORMATION SESSION EVERY MONDAY @ 3:00 PM #100-2776 Bourquin Cres. West Abbotsford, BC V2S 6A4 or call us at 604-556-0411 Referring Worker: EBC# se!1!l!qsip tfl!M suosed 40 uoisnjoui II3os Pue eouepuedepui oiwou000 eAojdwi oi AH1v ri]DVDJ1 OLOZ oogAq %Q. ,cq !qwnIoO LS!.LJ9 U! seiiIiqSip L11!M suosed ucsTssywoDuJ 111 '°9di 1LI. J04 iuewAoidwe OSalOU! 01 eqwnloo pisc juwAojdu qsiTiJa Ui kl4SflpU! pue SeqiUflWwoO jo AnSTU!JA se6ueIIqo aBual eqo 01 Aq oi- eqj H N3H1v — 3UHIv\ — .L'dH1v MON se13e6ei oi.o Lfl1M diqseu:ped U! 86U9flEL0 eqj 6u1nssi si seqesc LU!M suosa J04 luewAoldw3 UO 1P1fl03 SJ3S!U! OH1v a2uaJpeq 01 Got questions/comments!suggestions? Contact the Minister's Council on Employment for Persons with Disabilities Secretariat: Drew Thomson at (250) 356-8987 or drew. tiloinsona ko r. be. cu Rachael Ross at (250) 356-6189or racIzae1.ross(àjov.bc.eu Azzi Ghebremedhin at (250) 356-5920 or azzi.jii,ebrein edhin(áHgov. bc. ca Did You Know? > There are currently 300,000 working-age people with disabilities in British Columbia who face an employment rate of only 44%. Yet, of this group: - 34,000 have college diplomas - 30,000 have trade certificates - 28,000 have university degress > The BC economy is the strongest it has been in decades and with this growth is the demand for skilled workers. Persons with disabilities have the motivation, education and ability to assist BC employers in meeting this demand. > A 10% increase in employment for persons with disabilities means an additional 13,000 persons with disabilities would be employed by 2010 within British Columbia. This would increase the current number of employed persons with disabilities from 132,000 to 145,000. How Can You Get Involved? > Familiarize yourself and use the tools available to make this Challenge a success. Information is provided on the 10 by 10 Challenge website: www.eia.gov.bc.ca/epwd/lObylO/ > Bookmark the 10 by 10 Challenge website and stay up to date on the communities who have accepted the Challenge View their success stories! > Share what you learn about the 10 by 10 Challenge with your clients, co-workers, service providers and community. Angela Zimmerling 7979 Ross Rd. Abbrd, BC VA 2BX (604) 857-2424 pony.express@telus.net Ms. Amanda Gaunt Confidential Secretary District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, Dear Ms. Gaunt: I respectfully request to appea/before Maple Ridge Mayor and Council with respect to the petitions and letter I havenclosed. These petitions are signed by members of the equestrian community of 1,{aple Ridge and of other areas of the Fraser Valley. I look forward to hearin'g from you within the next weeks and I am hoping for a favourable response./f bank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Should you have arw questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely Angela Zi • • ( jg4Af' A • 6r~ e&,-) t I Vt. N. 6/C7 I 3/67 kL9 i9(. A /,7 •ôi Lt& SL1VL(1 4C Lc jI Lan5Iey .'- /5 C- t. C, To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley • Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, • Mission RMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE ROAD - SAFELY!! Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridge have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings the total of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years. With the growing number of people moving into ruraLand semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate both drivers and equestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing hcrses and their handlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the laws of the road andh. w they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMILalso recognize that people who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may. be in the near-by vicinity. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . Signature City/Town V"Wj J_a-ac , 9~_.( C I) Date. /07 H 1(57 c-"-ae 0~ (o'T OCA, Ib/oF Signature / 4/ iö " It& City/Town LCL 5 ) SA7LJLQ% r1& Date J7IO 7 Io'7- V71o7 M ('7/07 -RQ3 1 -1/on :>,.,)m P,U~-(O JJ c Jr7 /8---37 c-+ 0 YrnO2eL ,kA cQM 1JL,''A3\L ,tuJj PIII-I-- ecdoLs t P, riCvqi cNa44 cu /0L icr1Ol (vo Signature -7kv MacQ\ fo&OMLIcm p tJ&rJ oTh ()/7git1L (1 ,/kQL StZIV 7( cL1L City/Town A-O, MCq)L 1ic9e N :p) D !iak?I€ 3C /QQ(JUo Date /57, O2 /07 I8jc- P'~, i S /,--4 P% \(b -,kl Au c, i alU7 1/ci7 7 4v~. -;, 9JèJU(2771M?, uAoJJfcD OJITWU2IS To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, MissiOn RCMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE I.OAD - SAFELY" Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridge have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings the total of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horsed vehicle accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate both drivers and equestrians on how to share the road • safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council.take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their handlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the laws of the road and how they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMP also recognize that people who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . Signa e City/Town Date. • /)7zp Ae2 //%p/e 1 &o frt/(eJy e 1. • • \I. 7 f-k t( - Signature City/Town Date TI- (Et4w5 71 )C (/1O7 Hcp24' xs~ f'k°QL Rc (cD O7 V\a-fL 10-7 S2 ck COAi 6/07 k 4J f7o 6L (4/t:9 * '7o c— (7- 7 Ufn'(COUV6L / VWfr f/o-. 7/ Signature City/Town Date 4& !Wk ,t4i c1E /. Z4~ -1 0 Z(/o7 / ( To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE ROAD - SAFELY" Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridg have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings the total of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years. With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate both drivers and equestrians on how to share the road safely.. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance y4' driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their handlers on thej ràd. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to th4 Mç)torcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the\laws Of the road and how they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, IdBC, and the RCMP also recognize that peoyl'e who deliberately attempt to frighten our hses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . Signature i:11 L4Qe 72fz )JMLIA Date. cj fy7 Oo/,7/o7 77/a7 City/Town Lcr c(- / - S Vp--ey n'. -,A p& Qj;NJ V\o99OQ4 Signature City/Town *7 Date •14i' 18147 , Ao~ ~ (?/o:z P14 (-Y~ CcxtcthL 73 C xe c- 1 JVVa1 ,Lv4d. ?c ffaBui i(O-?- N 20 1/ 2 ye-")l ,~O/,?/D 2 ;*64 orf( I City/Town Date WO, cx Lvbi5k /12.3/O7 5 2/O 4Qc ' 41-0 To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section, ICBC: (\ ) \! LET'S SHARE THE ROAD - SAFELY!! Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridge have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings the total of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years. With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate both drivers and equestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their handlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the laws of the road and how they pertain .to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMP also recognize that people who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . 0 Wtd_~_~Qo7 a. S / r 'I • 'I 'I City/Thwn /4tpIe c Lar Q 4 Vc€ 'Loc L1 '\)6ILE9 L3c&E (4u Iq C4/u Date. 1401 . t7) vi c Ac J9-1 Jt2 4<q tI ?/O / J3 /o.5L_ aw/o2 Signature City/Town Date Lcb)eJ A Ii i& - kc r-ek,ç3 d //7i41J )ozLo1 koA vcllj,-%ocvlU / 27 /&/7 L&o' 'JcD 7 V Vt 5 gt1)07 L4C4 21101 fdrLc4 /u& Zt/07 Lii 1?C. cw 3/d7 To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE ROAD - SAFELY!! Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Risj have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings the total of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years. With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate both drivers and equestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their handlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the laws of the road and how they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMP also recognize that people who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . City/Town Date. PL. !0 ~Zl fc9 i+1O'r fA (k2 MOciv 4 17) LAzp. /jc9 .4 6 Signature City/Town Date jAOVW1 );d Lgoe5 aos- c'/LOY -1 CAJ Jco "I A7 7'°2 oi4,J ci. d VcC- /'?Zs /4'- 1/A 3c' I 01 3L/5 - ;c A AL) ä/O V3P aYR k5-21107 O/'~ --- 539'c—J9?I-Jf V3'4—/, v 6.c 4 23/ô- MAMMA . . ........ .. . . . . . ...... . 7(( City/Town Date k wo7 61 2/r7 g3t Ile) /4 y To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, MapI4 RC4P Traffic Secti1,4angley Mayor and"Council, Langley RCMP Traft1cSection,, Mission Mayor ai Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE KCMI) -- SAFELY!! Within the past month two rid5aml k horses in Maple Rid hive been struck by passing motor vehicles. This 6ring thtâI of serious and repUted horse and vehicle accidents to four in only twO yéar. Wibe growing number1'ople moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and icjj accidents are goiitg to increase unless something is done to edudât' both dii iil equestrians on Iiw o share the road safely. . We the Undersigned: r4üà that teC'WP. ICBC and our Muijicipal Mayor and Council take action to flsure thatdriWrsre made aware of ik Importance of driving with craution and consideitio whpesng horses and theirMMlers on the road. We feel such action couldtake the ft,rthof an educational campan srnHar to the Motorcycle Awareness program th ., . We acknowledge asqüesttion the road, that we mulbe aware of the laws of the road and how thày pertn te us*weidso request that ourMunicipalities, ICBC, and wb the ItCMP aLsb recoib'r that pCo!i4e o deliberately atten KS frighten our horses while we ride on the ds are fàd tv angering not onl9.our lives, but also of those who may be in the nrb vie ir', 1 Thank you for*,tition to tis mgter For more mfd 1'1 gQntact Pony express(fel1S.t ture City/Town HOT MQp9 t9Q_ 12'J Date. 16 / 1 / / I. Signature City/Town Date r)J.- In fl 4W, A4( j* IAOt~— crcPe Ckcg J\Ct 3( 1tg,4?;g map le nck3-e- ill '-sS kcoLL lZdQ lf3L Gk; AU ?Pl ~S~k ~k,)T~sv \<~~ AU/ cwc+ 4J3c?j5iO:F. o7 ñt1 e • iS/i? e(u i/o -i (SIC) 7 act . jo 7 Signature City/Town Date L m & 6ju-c'- I adv`q I.' pL " j 6 P. 6169 /771k ku26W Lanft ik ( 2C fr)cJ £ m A cLjE--(?NUcF rv\ce oC kL Pccj 1 L aoO 1 -7 16 Qw-91 1€7 L'L II ci J& P 3 zzic7- .T , Cco\o Cc\€c LJ- caQe 6 14/ City/Town Hark 4e: m a~c 71 Date CLU 2311%0.1 7t 11 f ó7 Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . City/Town L /rI ic- Lcne 9 c4 A1c1cco To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section; ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE ROAD - SAFELY!! Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridge have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings thetotal of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years. With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate bOth drivers and equestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and theirhandlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that We must be aware of the laws of the road and how they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMP also recognize that people who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Date. o*4 9Jñ1 /O Fn VIL4 0? Signature ja,L4 41 City/Town c1' NDO xc: Lav\.t 7l FL LI? ieW,LA€ c /,aq~ey, 6c Z71. Of 00 /'. 51 7/ ~t .,7-57 kJ (24 (iic 424 Date Ltfe3+ uc /0 7 \o(Of 7 , Ao jo- /L7 2d/ a i/7 276 /? Li / 'a-- 2. /t. To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section; .ICBC: \LET' S SHARE TUE ROAD - SA1tY!! Within the past month two n!le and -theirhorses in Maple Ridge have bn *ik by passing motOr vehicles. This bri4gs tIietotaI of serious and reported horse andvhicle accidents to four in only.two years. Withwing number of people moving into rural and seini-iural areas, horse and accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate both dsV ' iestrians on how to share the r safely. N We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, !CBC and our Municipal Mayor 'Council take action to ensure that driversn made aware of the importance oØiving with caution and consideration when passing horses and theiihandIers on the ad. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to 40 Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, t1(at'we must bte of the laws of the road and hGw they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the R(iMP also recognize that people who delibetly attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the rosare guilty, of endaer not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please cont*t. Pony.express@teluset. City/Town i''tte Ie Y\&\* tfllcpk C- 6~"IPO~CiL - 57 J0 721 7& Date. 4v9 f'—//cp A /5 o/rn ku3 bfocJ Qu1 %- a Zi/ Signature qx(~— to- I2 q. OrJ 1 7 rokir / N City/Town Date "NIT /W R-,4je, Bc 00-6101 cg\)O7 Z3c I° fr iv. (L 73 '10 flZr/d 08 cAl p I Oh\/7 (th/47 r)pe Qje iqY âf M oQeJdcJ iThc' R1te 1 2 A4 Oc ~AV07 AA &L1 Kax-evl 4u /ô 7 Laiu- (Th RtcXQ sp /o 1 e A 5 Rlol~ vcPc4re e(u 9 1)Jc'7 Q kX6 )C) Rcj /O? fly 22/OT a(/ /7 1-2107- L1c :7 / 07 757- A 7 Signature qq. VJM L. LP Lc1 .Coj4t V. City/Town //~,j -)/2 1ge pLt '244a11Q,k CLple F I'd)c Date P/~~ Z,/O `9 /~3 107 9/3 /? '9/2 0Ev" Wc I ( A /cat 7YL (~9 ....( Signature r To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE ROAD— SAFELY!! Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridge have been struck by passing motor vehicles This bring'tbCfta1us and reported horse and vehicle accidents toTour in only twoyears. Withthe win number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, ltse and voiqte accidents are gomg to mcrease unless something is done to educate both drivjequestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCM ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drFrs are made aware ofthe .iiportance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their hañ&ers on the road. We feel such action could take thefenn t,f an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the rof, that we must be aware of the laws of the road and how they pertain to us, but welso request that our Municipalities, ICBC and the RCMP also recognize tha te who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads Are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by viç. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . City/Town Date. Nr/b? Owc 9/07 U ckaO tc I 07. To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE ROAD - SAFELY!! Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridge have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings, the total of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years. With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to increase unless something is done to educate both drivers and equestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their handlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the laws of the road and how they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMP also recognize that people who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net . Signature City/Town Date. 810 Q V .4 L1f1 pT_ S 07 j 47 Signature Wilk arL47 Lcio $) 01 City/Town ____ I' -c1 &- i4s (s}) P1is1c'\ Date 07 SQ171 s'/o 9k t 3/ . fl--t6" s/\o fYi icc:dl') 7L ç/q je 7 g 5eF+ O7 if ~. mr, Ii / I , 4, I f 4 J2 * •J oi Lor Signature City/Town Date c/ aD/a 1• / Signature 11 a,, City/To Date Vo(/1lJver d4 )7/O7.. 107 - fe a/Ø7 /0720 . To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Sectio4n, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCM ffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THEcROAD— SAFELY!! Within the past month two drs and their horses inMaple Ridge have been struck by passmg motor vehicles This brings the total of senous and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to mcrease unless something is done to educate both dnvers and equestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their handlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcyóle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the laws of the road and how they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMP also recognize that people who deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. Thaik you for your attention to this matter. For more info. Please contact. Pony.express@telus.net. V 4.. Signature City/Town 4 Date. , ,o7 To Maple Ridge Mayor and Council, Maple Ridge RCMP Traffic Section, Langley Mayor and Council, Langley RCMP Traffic Section, Mission Mayor and Council, Mission RCMP Traffic Section, ICBC: LET'S SHARE THE ROAD - SAFELY!! Within the past month two riders and their horses in Maple Ridge have been struck by passing motor vehicles. This brings the total of serious and reported horse and vehicle accidents to four in only two years. With the growing number of people moving into rural and semi-rural areas, horse and vehicle accidents are going to increase unleas something is done to educate both drivers and equestrians on how to share the road safely. We the Undersigned; request that the RCMP, ICBC and our Municipal Mayor and Council take action to ensure that drivers are made aware of the importance of driving with caution and consideration when passing horses and their handlers on the road. We feel such action could take the form of an educational campaign similar to the Motorcycle Awareness program. We acknowledge that as equestrians on the road, that we must be aware of the laws of the road and how they pertain to us, but we also request that our Municipalities, ICBC, and the RCMP also recognize that peoplewho deliberately attempt to frighten our horses while we ride on the roads are guilty of endangering not only our lives, but also of those who may be in the near-by vicinity. 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