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Home My WebLink About2009-10-19 Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTESMINUTESMINUTESMINUTES October 19, 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 M. Morden Services J. Pickering, Director of Planning ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor C. Speirs A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services 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/015/09, 13893 and 13887 Silver Valley Road, 13910 232 Street, RSRZ/015/09, 13893 and 13887 Silver Valley Road, 13910 232 Street, RSRZ/015/09, 13893 and 13887 Silver Valley Road, 13910 232 Street, RSRZ/015/09, 13893 and 13887 Silver Valley Road, 13910 232 Street, RS----3 3 3 3 to RSto RSto RSto RS----1 1 1 1 and RSand RSand RSand RS----1b)1b)1b)1b) Staff report dated October 6, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6657-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6658-2009 to permit future subdivision of approximately 33 single family homes be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 2 of 6 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Site Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics David LairdDavid LairdDavid LairdDavid Laird, Damax Consulting, Damax Consulting, Damax Consulting, Damax Consulting –––– AAAApplicant pplicant pplicant pplicant RRRRepresentativeepresentativeepresentativeepresentative Mr. Laird provided a presentation of the concept plan for the proposed development. He requested clarification on a District policy pertaining to the demolition of buildings on vacant properties awaiting development. He also asked for clarification on the future of a road right of way on the property. Mr. Laird addressed questions pertaining to the slope of some areas of the property. Staff advised that clarification of the concerns put forward by the applicant will be provided at the October 27, 2009 Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, October 27, October 27, October 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. 1102 RZ/026/07, 23616 132 Avenue, RSRZ/026/07, 23616 132 Avenue, RSRZ/026/07, 23616 132 Avenue, RSRZ/026/07, 23616 132 Avenue, RS----2 to RM2 to RM2 to RM2 to RM----1 and R1 and R1 and R1 and R----1111 Staff report dated October 8, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6694-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6695-2009 to permit development of 12 townhouses and one single family lot be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 3 of 6 Don Schmidt, ProjDon Schmidt, ProjDon Schmidt, ProjDon Schmidt, Project Managerect Managerect Managerect Manager –––– Applicant RepresentativeApplicant RepresentativeApplicant RepresentativeApplicant Representative Mr. Schmidt provided a history of the development project and spoke to the design of the subdivision. He addressed concerns regarding traffic in the area and highlighted the environmental work done on the site. RECORECORECORECOMMENDATIONMMENDATIONMMENDATIONMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, October 27, October 27, October 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. 1103 RZ/104/06, 10578 245B Street and 10601 Jackson Road, RSRZ/104/06, 10578 245B Street and 10601 Jackson Road, RSRZ/104/06, 10578 245B Street and 10601 Jackson Road, RSRZ/104/06, 10578 245B Street and 10601 Jackson Road, RS----2 to RS2 to RS2 to RS2 to RS----1b1b1b1b Staff report dated October 13, 2009 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6697-2009 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6698-2009 to permit a subdivision of approximately 18 single family lots be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Development Information Meeting • Preliminary Design Plans • Park Dedication Plan Fred Pascal, SacreFred Pascal, SacreFred Pascal, SacreFred Pascal, Sacre----Davey EDavey EDavey EDavey Engineering ngineering ngineering ngineering ---- Applicant RepresentativeApplicant RepresentativeApplicant RepresentativeApplicant Representative Mr. Pascal highlighted the new road connection being put through, a dedicated park area and the biofiltration system planned for the development. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council MeetThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council MeetThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council MeetThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of ing of ing of ing of October 27, October 27, October 27, October 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. 1104 VP/110/08, 13719, 13751 and 13819 232 StreetVP/110/08, 13719, 13751 and 13819 232 StreetVP/110/08, 13719, 13751 and 13819 232 StreetVP/110/08, 13719, 13751 and 13819 232 Street Staff report dated October 7, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal VP/110/08 to vary RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) setback requirements. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 4 of 6 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Requested Variances • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Plan with variances highlighted DavidDavidDavidDavid Laird, Damax Consulting Laird, Damax Consulting Laird, Damax Consulting Laird, Damax Consulting –––– Applicant RepresentativeApplicant RepresentativeApplicant RepresentativeApplicant Representative Mr. Laird provided clarification on the variance to the backyard setback. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, October 27, October 27, October 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. 1105 DP/009/09, 13719, 13751 anDP/009/09, 13719, 13751 anDP/009/09, 13719, 13751 anDP/009/09, 13719, 13751 and 13819 232 Streetd 13819 232 Streetd 13819 232 Streetd 13819 232 Street Staff report dated October 6, 2009 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/009/09 to permit construction of 145 townhouses under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics Ingrid MilneIngrid MilneIngrid MilneIngrid Milne, D, D, D, Development evelopment evelopment evelopment MMMManageranageranageranager –––– Applicant RepresentativeApplicant RepresentativeApplicant RepresentativeApplicant Representative Ms. Milne gave a PowerPoint presentation providing details of the proposed development. She outlined the layout of the proposed complex and reviewed the landscaping proposed for the development. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of OctOctOctOctober 27, ober 27, ober 27, ober 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 5 of 6 1106 RZ/095/06, 12636 228 Street, First ExtensionRZ/095/06, 12636 228 Street, First ExtensionRZ/095/06, 12636 228 Street, First ExtensionRZ/095/06, 12636 228 Street, First Extension Staff report dated October 8, 2009 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/095/06 to a five lot subdivision under the RS-1b (One Family Urban [Medium Density] Residential) zone. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Development Information Meeting • Preliminary Design Plans • Park Dedication Plan RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, October 27, October 27, October 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. 1107 Albion Dyking District and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking Albion Dyking District and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking Albion Dyking District and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking Albion Dyking District and Maple Ridge Road 13 Dyking DistrictDistrictDistrictDistrict Staff report dated October 4, 2009 recommending that a letter be sent to the Ministry of Community Services requesting a mutually agreeable program to address funding for the Dyking Districts. The Manager of Corporate and Development Engineering reviewed the report. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the Provincial Government has the authority to delegate control of the dyking system to the District. Council referred discussion of a resolution requesting that the Provincial Government alter legislation to give the District access to properties bordering dykes to a future Council Workshop meeting. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, October 27, October 27, October 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 19, 2009 Page 6 of 6 1108 Light Pollution Abatement Light Pollution Abatement Light Pollution Abatement Light Pollution Abatement Staff report dated October 9, 2009 recommending the continuation of the conversion to flat cut-off lenses for municipally installed lighting fixtures and consideration of the inclusion of light pollution control standards in signage and servicing bylaws. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwardeThat the staff report be forwardeThat the staff report be forwardeThat the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of d to the Council Meeting of d to the Council Meeting of d to the Council Meeting of October 27, October 27, October 27, October 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. 1109 ThThThThe Royal Canadian Legion e Royal Canadian Legion e Royal Canadian Legion e Royal Canadian Legion –––– Remembrance Day ParadeRemembrance Day ParadeRemembrance Day ParadeRemembrance Day Parade Staff report dated October 5, 2009 providing information regarding the request received from the Royal Canadian Legion – Maple Ridge Branch #88 to use municipal streets for a parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. RECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATIONRECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 27, October 27, October 27, October 27, 2009.2009.2009.2009. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) – Nil 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOCOMMUNITY DEVELOCOMMUNITY DEVELOCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICESPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES – Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. OTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUESOTHER ISSUES – Nil 7. ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT - 2:34 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUMCOMMUNITY FORUM - Nil ___________________________________ C. Ashlie, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee