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District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2014 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 C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate
and Financial Services Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor B. Masse Services Councillor M. Morden C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Linda Meyer, A.A.B.A.P.B.D.
– HandiDart Concerns Ms. Meyer read a statement requesting an update on the requests included in her previous presentations to Council and outlining her concerns with the provision
of HandiDart services to those with disabilities. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: 1101 2014
2014-013 013-RZ, 23895 124 Avenue and 12507, 12469, 12555 and 12599 240 Street Staff report dated September 15, 2014 recommending that first reading for properties located at 23895
124 Avenue; 12507, 12469, 12555 and 12599 240 Street be denied.
Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 2 of 5 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information • OCP Context • Neighbourhood Context • Development Proposal • OCP Policy Framework • Proposed Site Plan • Alternatives • Recommendation Wayne Bissky, Applicant
Representative Mr. Bissky stated that the application is unusual and is intended to meet changing demands of the community for affordable housing. He provided further information on
the form and character of the development and asked that Council allow the application to go to first reading of a bylaw. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council
Meeting of September 30, 2014. 1102 2014 2014-061 061-RZ, 24205 Alouette Road Staff report dated September 15, 2014 recommending that first reading for the property located at 24205
Alouette Road be denied. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • OCP Context
• Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • OCP Policy Framework • Environmental Context Map • Proposed Development Sketch • Recommendation
Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 3 of 5 Wayne Bissky, Applicant Representative Mr. Bissky remarked on the similarity of this application to the previous application
and advised that the applicant is prepared to consider density bonus opportunities. He commented on the affordability of this form of development and asked for Council’s support of
the application. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2014. 1103 2014 2014-053 053-DVP, 10476 10476-10518 McEachern Street (east
side lots only) Staff report dated September 15, 2014 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2014-053-DVP to increase maximum building height for eight
uphill lots on the east side of McEachern Street. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2014. 1104 Award of Contract ITT ITT-EN14
EN14-54: Larch Avenue Road Extension Staff report dated September 15, 2014 recommending that Contract ITTEN14-54, Larch Avenue Road Extension be awarded to Frazer Excavation Ltd., that
a 5% contingency be approved, that the Financial Plan be amended to advance funds from LTC 7840, and further that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. The Municipal
Engineer advised that work being carried out by the City relates to water works and that such work is normally done by the City. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to
the Council Meeting of September 30, 2014 2014. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 2014 Council Expenses Staff report dated September 15, 2014 providing
Council expenses for 2014 updated to the end of August 2014.
Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 4 of 5 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of September 30, 2014. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND RECREATION SERVICES – Nil 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES – Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT -2:05 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM Diane Murrell Ms. Murrell expressed concerned that Items 1101
and 1102 did not contain comments relating to downstream hydrology. She asked for reassurance that should the applications go forward, that a hydrology study will be required and that
school and transportation issues will be addressed. It was advised that these types of technical reports would be required if the applications continue through the process. Steve Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton is not opposed to development. He is opposed to the density being proposed in Items 1101 and 1102 and expressed concern that a precedent may be set pertaining to land use
in the Alouette floodplain. He spoke to severe flooding in these areas in the past. Mr. Hamilton felt that lots which are “in-between” in size for affordability can be considered. He
commented the mobile home parks are now referred to as modular home parks and that the lots proposed in the applications are the size of lots used for such modular homes. Rob Pine Mr.
Pine expressed concern that the developments proposed in Items 1101 and 1102 will negatively impact the rural environment and wildlife in the 239 Street area. He questioned the Council
meeting process and felt it disrespectful to move the Council meeting to a later date.
Committee of the Whole Minutes September 15, 2014 Page 5 of 5 Acting Mayor Ashlie clarified that the date of the Council meeting was rescheduled for September 30 when the Council calendar
was adopted. She advised on the process to allow for public input. Bill Archibald Mr. Archibald requested that the horse community be given an opportunity to provide input on the proposed
applications as they impact existing horse trails. Steve Hamilton Mr. Hamilton reiterated concern pertaining to the proposed density of the applications. He asked that the existing
suburban residential designation be reviewed. ___________________________________ C. Ashlie, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee