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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTESMINUTESMINUTESMINUTES
February 16, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor J. Dueck Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor A. Hogarth P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor L. King F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor C. Speirs Services
J. Pickering, Director of Planning
ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Councillor M. Morden A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
R. Acharya, Planner
D. Hall, Planner
R. Stott, Environmental Planner
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONSDELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESPUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESPUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICESPUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
1101 RZ/021/04, 20870 Lougheed Highway, RSRZ/021/04, 20870 Lougheed Highway, RSRZ/021/04, 20870 Lougheed Highway, RSRZ/021/04, 20870 Lougheed Highway, RS----1 to CS1 to CS1 to CS1 to CS----1111
Staff report dated February 2, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6638-2008 and Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6639-2008 to permit mobile equipment storage and
improve existing circulation for the existing equipment rental business be
given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
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R. Acharya, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Site Plan
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, February 24, February 24, February 24,
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1102 RZ/081/06, 236 Street and 134 Avenue, RSRZ/081/06, 236 Street and 134 Avenue, RSRZ/081/06, 236 Street and 134 Avenue, RSRZ/081/06, 236 Street and 134 Avenue, RS----3 to RS3 to RS3 to RS3 to RS----1b1b1b1b
Staff report dated February 2, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6489-2007 to permit a subdivision of 8 single family lots
be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Site Plan
• Land Exchange Plan
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services advised that the neighbourhood will be engaged in discussions
pertaining to the proposed area park.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofded to the Council Meeting ofded to the Council Meeting ofded to the Council Meeting of February 24, February 24, February 24, February 24,
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1103 RZ/002/09, 22351 114 Avenue, Timberline Ranch, ARZ/002/09, 22351 114 Avenue, Timberline Ranch, ARZ/002/09, 22351 114 Avenue, Timberline Ranch, ARZ/002/09, 22351 114 Avenue, Timberline Ranch, A----2 to P2 to P2 to P2 to P----3333
Staff report dated February 9, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6646-2009 to permit the expansion of an existing ranch
(agri-tourism facility) be given first reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing.
D. Hall, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Concept Plan Approved by the Agricultural Land Commission
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, February 24, February 24, February 24,
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1104 DVP/007/08, Legal Subdivision of the South East Quarter Section 25,DVP/007/08, Legal Subdivision of the South East Quarter Section 25,DVP/007/08, Legal Subdivision of the South East Quarter Section 25,DVP/007/08, Legal Subdivision of the South East Quarter Section 25,
Township 12, NWD; 26015 1Township 12, NWD; 26015 1Township 12, NWD; 26015 1Township 12, NWD; 26015 128 Avenue and Legal Subdivision 8, Section 25, 28 Avenue and Legal Subdivision 8, Section 25, 28 Avenue and Legal Subdivision 8, Section 25, 28 Avenue and Legal Subdivision 8, Section 25,
Township 12, NWDTownship 12, NWDTownship 12, NWDTownship 12, NWD
Staff report dated February 2, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer
be authorized to sign and seal DVP/007/08 to exempt the applicant from
developing a road right-of-way east of a proposed 51 industrial lot subdivision.
The applicant advised that the equestrian trail located on the property will be
maintained.
The Director of Planning clarified that the right-of-way is not for vehicles but is
and will be used as an equestrian trail.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, February 24, February 24, February 24,
2009.2009.2009.2009.
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1105 SP/089/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13780 224 StreetSP/089/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13780 224 StreetSP/089/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13780 224 StreetSP/089/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 13780 224 Street
Staff report dated February 6, 2009 recommending that the application for a
fill permit for the property at 13780 224 Street be forwarded to the
Agricultural Land Commission and that the Agricultural Land Commission
consult with the Alouette Valley Farm and Homeowners Association.
The Director of Planning advised that the District is obligated to submit
applications for soil deposit permits on land in the Agricultural Land Reserve
to the Agricultural Land Commission.
The Environmental Planner advised that the District has to forward
applications to the Agricultural Land Commission within 60 days of the date
received. He noted that professionals hired by property owners are required
to consider surrounding sites.
The General Manager, Public Works and Development Services advised that
even if the Agricultural Land Commission approved an application for soil
deposit, the District will require property owners to address impacts on
neighbouring properties before approving an application.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, February 24, February 24, February 24,
2009.2009.2009.2009.
1106 SP/092/08, Soil DSP/092/08, Soil DSP/092/08, Soil DSP/092/08, Soil Deposit Permit, 25292 130 Avenueeposit Permit, 25292 130 Avenueeposit Permit, 25292 130 Avenueeposit Permit, 25292 130 Avenue
Staff report dated February 6, 2009 recommending that the application for a
fill permit for the property located at 25292 130 Avenue be forwarded to the
Agricultural Land Commission.
The Environmental Planner advised that professionals retained by property
owners to investigate impacts of soil deposits are required to provide District
staff with detailed assessments.
RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, February 24, February 24, February 24,
2009.2009.2009.2009.
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3. FINFINFINFINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)ANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)ANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)ANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Inspection of Municipal WorksInspection of Municipal WorksInspection of Municipal WorksInspection of Municipal Works
Staff report dated February 9, 2009 providing recommendations for
inspection of municipal works as requested by the Municipal Insurance
Association.
RECOMMENDRECOMMENDRECOMMENDRECOMMENDATIONATIONATIONATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting ofThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of February 24, February 24, February 24, February 24,
2009.2009.2009.2009.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES – Nil
5. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE – Nil
6. OTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUES – Nil
7. ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT – 11:42 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUM
GraGraGraGraham Mowattham Mowattham Mowattham Mowatt
Mr. Mowatt provided on update on the status of the Albion Ferry. He asked
that Council provide a letter to the Provincial Government indicating support
of the continuation of operation of the ferry.
Councillor Hogarth advised that at Council Workshop, Council unanimously
supported writing a letter in support of the ferry service to the Provincial
Government.
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A. Hogarth, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee