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District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES May 2, 2011 1:00 p.m. Council Chamber PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative
Officer Councillor C. Ashlie K. Swift, 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 A. Wood, Municipal
Engineer 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 2011 2011-034
034-RZ, 24106 102 Avenue, RS RS-3 to R R-3 Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6816-2011 to permit future subdivision into 5 lots be
given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedule A, B and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. The Manager of Development
and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information:
Committee of the Whole Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 2 of 8 • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Preliminary Design Plans
RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. 1102 RZ/120/10, 23908, 23920 and 23882 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS RS-1b and RS RS-3 to R R-1 and
R R-3 Staff report dated April 18, 2011 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6808-2011 to allow for future development of a 25 lot subdivision be given first reading
and that the applicant provide further information as described in Schedules B and D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. 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 •
Preliminary Design Plans RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. 1103 2011 2011-037 037-RZ, 24311 and 243 24361 124 Avenue, RS 1 RS-3
to RS RS-2 Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6817-2011 to permit future subdivision into 4 lots be given first reading and that the
applicant provide further information as described in Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999.
Committee of the Whole Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 3 of 8 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 • Preliminary Design Plans RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting
of May 10, 2011. 1104 2011 2011-035 035-CP, 2011 2011-035 035-RZ, 23711 and 23735 132 Avenue, RS RS-2 and RS RS-3 to P P-1 Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6813-2011 to remove Neighbourhood Park designation from one area and apply that designation to another area be given first and second readings
and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6818-2011 to provide a municipal park be given second 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 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. 1105 RZ/071/09, 12161 237 Street, First Extension Staff
report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that a one year extension be granted for rezoning application RZ/071/09 to permit future construction of 105 townhouse units in phased strata,
under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone.
Committee of the Whole Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 4 of 8 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. Note: Councillor Speirs left the meeting.
1106 2011 2011-028 028-DP, Unit M2 – 11900 Haney Place, 11837 226 Street, 22581 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized
to sign and seal 2011-028-DP to permit façade improvement to a unit in the existing Haney Place Mall and to upgrade the surrounding parking area and landscaping. 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 • Site Plan • Preliminary Design Plans Aaron Vorbrock, Applicant Representative Mr. Vorbrock outlined the renovations proposed for the south building facades of Haney
Place Mall between 225 and 226 Streets. He spoke to the design, signage and materials to be used as well pedestrian connections and landscaping to be incorporated into the parking lot
area. Mr. Vorbrock advised on the proposed concept for pedestrian movement through the mall area and indicated the enhancement of a new pedestrian access area along 226th Street. Meridith
Mitchell, Applicant Representative Ms. Mitchell provided information on the landscaping aspect of the proposed renovation and outlined enhancements and rehabilitation of existing landscaping.
Elissa Dabiri, Applicant Representative Ms. Dabiri addressed concerns over pedestrian walkways. She indicated that the mall owner has been in discussion with the Planning Department
to determine best pedestrian routes. She advised that it is important to the
Committee of the Whole Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 5 of 8 mall’s agreement with the new Thrifty Foods that a specified parking lot count be maintained. Council requested that proposed pedestrian
linkages be clarified at the May 10, 2011 Council meeting. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. Councillor Hogarth -OPPOSED 1107
DVP/004/06, 12140, 12142 and 12170 203 Street Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/004/06 to vary minimum lot depth.
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 • Preliminary Design Plans RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. 1108 Local Area Service – Ansell
Street (Academy Park Phase 2) Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that staff be authorized to proceed with the next steps to establish a Local Area Service for Ansell Street
(Academy Park Phase 2). The Municipal Engineer reviewed the reports for Items 1108 and 1109. He advised on the phasing of the Academy Park local area service.
Committee of the Whole Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 6 of 8 Anthony Kapusta Mr. Kapusta provided background history on the process involved in bringing local area service to Ansell Street.
He expressed concern with the health and safety of residents in the area due to ditches which have raw sewage running into them. He spoke to the geological structure of the land in
the area. Joe Lanza Mr. Lanza questioned the amount Ansell Street residents are paying for the local area service. He expressed that during this process there has been confusion as
to whether or not Ansell Street belonged to Academy Park. The Municipal Engineer advised that the District has maintained the position that Ansell Street is part of Academy Park, although
the street was not originally included in the Fraser Sewerage Area. He explained that a Local Area Service could only proceed following inclusion of the area in the Fraser Sewerage
District. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. 1109 Local Area Service – Academy Park Sanitary Sewer Staff report dated May 2, 2011
recommending that Maple Ridge Academy Park Sanitary Sewer Services Bylaw No. 6814-2011 be given first, second and third readings. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to
the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. 1110 Municipal Equipment Purchase – Two Backhoes Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that the contract for the purchase of two backhoe loaders
and accessories be awarded to Brandt Tractor Ltd. Surrey, BC. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011.
Committee of the Whole Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 7 of 8 1111 14 14th th Annual Vistas Ru Run, Use of Streets n, Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that the use of municipal streets
be authorized for the 14th Annual Vistas Run on Sunday, May 29, 2011. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2 2011. 011. 1112 8th th Annual
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Fund Run, Use of Streets Staff report dated May 2, 2011 recommending that the use of municipal streets be authorized for the 8th Annual Ridge Meadows
Hospital Foundation Fund Run on Sunday, June 5, 2011. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of May 10, 2011. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including
Fire and Police) – Nil 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES – Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES – Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT – 2:26 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Minutes May 2, 2011 Page 8 of 8 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Anthony Kapusta Mr. Kapusta confirmed that Ansell Street has always been part of the Academy Park subdivision.
He advised on the location of sewage lines in the area and agreed that costs will be shared by all in the Academy Park subdivision. He advised that the question of whether or not Ansell
Street belonged to Academy Park has been answered. Mr. Kapusta expressed that main concerns in the area are related to septic fields which have outlived their usefulness and that the
local area service will provide a permanent solution to these concerns. Dennis Dickson Mr. Dickson confirmed that new residents to the area are aware of the process which has taken
place to bring a local area service into Academy Park, including Ansell Street. ___________________________________ L. King, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee