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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-24 Council Meeting Agenda and Reports.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETINGCOUNCIL MEETING January 10, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on January 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business. 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 A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc. 100 CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 200 MOMENT OF REFLECTIONMOMENT OF REFLECTIONMOMENT OF REFLECTIONMOMENT OF REFLECTION 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMSINTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Item 1600 BC Assessment Information 400 APPROVAL APPROVAL APPROVAL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAOF THE AGENDAOF THE AGENDAOF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the addition of Item 1600 501 Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 2 of 10 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTESADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 13, 2011 R/2012-003 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded December 13, 2011 That the mThat the mThat the mThat the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting ofinutes of the Regular Council Meeting ofinutes of the Regular Council Meeting ofinutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December December December December 13, 201113, 201113, 201113, 2011 be adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulatedbe adopted as circulated.... CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of December 13, 2011 R/2012-004 502 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded December 13, 2011 That That That That the minutes of the Public Hearing ofthe minutes of the Public Hearing ofthe minutes of the Public Hearing ofthe minutes of the Public Hearing of December 13, 2011December 13, 2011December 13, 2011December 13, 2011 be adopted as circulated.be adopted as circulated.be adopted as circulated.be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of December 9(2), 16, 19, 22(2), 2011 R/2012-005 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development AgThat the minutes of the Development AgThat the minutes of the Development AgThat the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee reements Committee reements Committee reements Committee Meetings ofMeetings ofMeetings ofMeetings of December 9(2), 16, 19, 22(2), 2011December 9(2), 16, 19, 22(2), 2011December 9(2), 16, 19, 22(2), 2011December 9(2), 16, 19, 22(2), 2011 be received.be received.be received.be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL - Nil 700 DELEGATIONSDELEGATIONSDELEGATIONSDELEGATIONS - Nil 800 UNFINISHED UNFINISHED UNFINISHED UNFINISHED BUSINESSBUSINESSBUSINESSBUSINESS – Nil Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 3 of 10 900 CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWSBYLAWSBYLAWSBYLAWS Bylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final ReadingBylaws for Final Reading 1001 RZ/080/08, 23227 Dogwood AvenueRZ/080/08, 23227 Dogwood AvenueRZ/080/08, 23227 Dogwood AvenueRZ/080/08, 23227 Dogwood Avenue Staff report dated January 10, 2012 recommending final reading 1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6687668766876687----2009200920092009 To designate from Estate Suburban Residential and Commercial to Commercial Final reading R/2012-006 RZ/080/08 BL No. 6687-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading That That That That Bylaw No. 6687Bylaw No. 6687Bylaw No. 6687Bylaw No. 6687----2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted. CARRIED 1001.2 Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6688Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6688Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6688Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6688----2009200920092009 To rezone from LUC (Land Use Contract) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) to permit the construction of a three unit commercial rental building Final reading R/2012-007 RZ/080/08 BL No. 6688-2009 It was moved and seconded Final reading That That That That Bylaw No. 6688Bylaw No. 6688Bylaw No. 6688Bylaw No. 6688----2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted.2009 be adopted. CARRIED Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 4 of 10 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONSCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLECOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MinutesMinutesMinutesMinutes – December 12, 2011 R/2012-008 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded December 12, 2011 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting ofThat the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting ofThat the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting ofThat the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of December 12December 12December 12December 12, 201, 201, 201, 2011111 be received.be received.be received.be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development ServicesPublic Works and Development Services 1101 2011201120112011----099099099099----RZ, 12122 and 12130 203 Street, RSRZ, 12122 and 12130 203 Street, RSRZ, 12122 and 12130 203 Street, RSRZ, 12122 and 12130 203 Street, RS----1 to R1 to R1 to R1 to R----1 and R1 and R1 and R1 and R----2222 Staff report dated January 9, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6889-2011 to amend text in Bylaw No. 3510-1985 be given first reading and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6884- 2011 to allow for future subdivision into five R-2 lots and eleven R-1 lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. R/2012-009 2011-099-RZ BL No. 6889-2011 It was moved and seconded BL No. 6883-2011 First reading In respect of Section 879 of the In respect of Section 879 of the In respect of Section 879 of the In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, Local Government Act, Local Government Act, Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or requirement for consultation during the development or requirement for consultation during the development or requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with consider whether consultation is required with consider whether consultation is required with consider whether consultation is required with specifically:specifically:specifically:specifically: i.i.i.i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area The Board of the Regional District in which the area The Board of the Regional District in which the area The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan;Official Community Plan;Official Community Plan;Official Community Plan; ii.ii.ii.ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan; iii.iii.iii.iii. The Council of any The Council of any The Council of any The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area municipality that is adjacent to the area municipality that is adjacent to the area municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan;covered by the plan;covered by the plan;covered by the plan; Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 5 of 10 iv.iv.iv.iv. First Nations;First Nations;First Nations;First Nations; v.v.v.v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements School District Boards, greater boards and improvements School District Boards, greater boards and improvements School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; anddistrict boards; anddistrict boards; anddistrict boards; and vi.vi.vi.vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their The Provincial and Federal Governments and their The Provincial and Federal Governments and their The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies.agencies.agencies.agencies. and in that regard it is recommended thatand in that regard it is recommended thatand in that regard it is recommended thatand in that regard it is recommended that no additional no additional no additional no additional consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments on the District's website, together with an amendments on the District's website, together with an amendments on the District's website, together with an amendments on the District's website, together with an invitation to the public to comment;invitation to the public to comment;invitation to the public to comment;invitation to the public to comment; That Zone Amending Bylaw No.6889That Zone Amending Bylaw No.6889That Zone Amending Bylaw No.6889That Zone Amending Bylaw No.6889----2011 be given First 2011 be given First 2011 be given First 2011 be given First Reading;Reading;Reading;Reading; That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6884That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6884That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6884That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6884----2011 be given First 2011 be given First 2011 be given First 2011 be given First Reading; andReading; andReading; andReading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, B, and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw Schedules A, B, and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw Schedules A, B, and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw Schedules A, B, and E of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 No. 5879 No. 5879 No. 5879 –––– 1999, in addition to a Subdivision Application. 1999, in addition to a Subdivision Application. 1999, in addition to a Subdivision Application. 1999, in addition to a Subdivision Application. CARRIED 1102 2011201120112011----122122122122----RZ, 11956 267 Street, RSRZ, 11956 267 Street, RSRZ, 11956 267 Street, RSRZ, 11956 267 Street, RS----3 to RS3 to RS3 to RS3 to RS----2222 Staff report dated January 9, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6880-2011 to permit future subdivision into two lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879- 1999. R/2012-010 2011-122-RZ BL No. 6880-2011 It was moved and seconded First reading That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6880That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6880That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6880That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6880----2011 be given First 2011 be given First 2011 be given First 2011 be given First Reading; andReading; andReading; andReading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B Schedule B Schedule B Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879–––– 1999.1999.1999.1999. CARRIED Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 6 of 10 1103 2011201120112011----134134134134----RZ, 24891 104 Avenue; 10640 248 Street; 24860 106 Avenue RZ, 24891 104 Avenue; 10640 248 Street; 24860 106 Avenue RZ, 24891 104 Avenue; 10640 248 Street; 24860 106 Avenue RZ, 24891 104 Avenue; 10640 248 Street; 24860 106 Avenue and 10480 248 and 10480 248 and 10480 248 and 10480 248 StreetStreetStreetStreet, RM, RM, RM, RM----1 to R1 to R1 to R1 to R----1 and A1 and A1 and A1 and A----2 to RM2 to RM2 to RM2 to RM----1111 Staff report dated January 9, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6887-2011 to re-configure zoned sections to permit future single family and multi-family residential use be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule A, D, E and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879- 1999. R/2012-011 2011-134-RZ BL No. 6887-2011 It was moved and seconded First reading In respect of Section 879 of the In respect of Section 879 of the In respect of Section 879 of the In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, Local Government Act, Local Government Act, Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or requirement for consultation during the development or requirement for consultation during the development or requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Camendment of an Official Camendment of an Official Camendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must ommunity Plan, Council must ommunity Plan, Council must ommunity Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically:consider whether consultation is required with specifically:consider whether consultation is required with specifically:consider whether consultation is required with specifically: i.i.i.i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area The Board of the Regional District in which the area The Board of the Regional District in which the area The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan;Official Community Plan;Official Community Plan;Official Community Plan; ii.ii.ii.ii. The Board of any Regional The Board of any Regional The Board of any Regional The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the District that is adjacent to the District that is adjacent to the District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan; iii.iii.iii.iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan;area covered by the plan; iv.iv.iv.iv. First Nations;First Nations;First Nations;First Nations; v.v.v.v. School District Boards, greater boards and School District Boards, greater boards and School District Boards, greater boards and School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; andimprovements district boards; andimprovements district boards; andimprovements district boards; and vi.vi.vi.vi. The Provincial and FedeThe Provincial and FedeThe Provincial and FedeThe Provincial and Federal Governments and their ral Governments and their ral Governments and their ral Governments and their agencies.agencies.agencies.agencies. and in that regard it is recommended that no additional and in that regard it is recommended that no additional and in that regard it is recommended that no additional and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments on the District's website, together amendments on the District's website, together amendments on the District's website, together amendments on the District's website, together with an with an with an with an invitation to the public to comment, and;invitation to the public to comment, and;invitation to the public to comment, and;invitation to the public to comment, and; That Zone Amending Bylaw No. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6887688768876887----2011 2011 2011 2011 bbbbe given First e given First e given First e given First Reading; and;Reading; and;Reading; and;Reading; and; That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule A,D, E and GSchedule A,D, E and GSchedule A,D, E and GSchedule A,D, E and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw of the Development Procedures Bylaw of the Development Procedures Bylaw of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 No. 5879 No. 5879 No. 5879 –––– 1999. 1999. 1999. 1999. CARRIED Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 7 of 10 1104 2011201120112011----117117117117----DPDPDPDP, 12005 238B Street12005 238B Street12005 238B Street12005 238B Street Staff report dated January 9, 2012 recommending that application 2011- 117-DP to omit structural canopies and fabric awnings from the original building design be denied. R/2012-012 2011-117-DP Deny application It was moved and seconded DEFERRED That application 2011That application 2011That application 2011That application 2011----117117117117----DP respecting property located at DP respecting property located at DP respecting property located at DP respecting property located at 12005 238B Street be denied.12005 238B Street be denied.12005 238B Street be denied.12005 238B Street be denied. R/2012-013 2011-117-DP DEFERRAL It was moved and seconded ThatThatThatThat application 2011application 2011application 2011application 2011----117117117117----DP respecting property located at DP respecting property located at DP respecting property located at DP respecting property located at 12005 238B Street be 12005 238B Street be 12005 238B Street be 12005 238B Street be deferreddeferreddeferreddeferred.... CARRIED 1105 DP/DVP/080/08, 23227 Dogwood AvenueDP/DVP/080/08, 23227 Dogwood AvenueDP/DVP/080/08, 23227 Dogwood AvenueDP/DVP/080/08, 23227 Dogwood Avenue Staff report dated January 9, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/080/08 to vary front yard setback requirements and to waive the requirement for the conversion of overhead utility wiring to underground wiring on 232 Street and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/080/08 to permit construction of a one storey commercial building comprising three rental units. R/2012-014 DP/DVP/080/08 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/080/08 and DP/080/08 respecting property located at DVP/080/08 and DP/080/08 respecting property located at DVP/080/08 and DP/080/08 respecting property located at DVP/080/08 and DP/080/08 respecting property located at 23227 Dogwood Avenue.23227 Dogwood Avenue.23227 Dogwood Avenue.23227 Dogwood Avenue. CARRIED Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 8 of 10 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) 1131 Adjustments to the 2010 Collector’s RollAdjustments to the 2010 Collector’s RollAdjustments to the 2010 Collector’s RollAdjustments to the 2010 Collector’s Roll Staff report dated January 9, 2012 submitting information on changes to the 2010 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Rolls 17 and 18. 1132 2012201220122012----2016 Fi2016 Fi2016 Fi2016 Financial Plan Bylawnancial Plan Bylawnancial Plan Bylawnancial Plan Bylaw Staff report dated January 10, 2012 recommending that Statement 1 of Maple Ridge 2012-2016 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6883-2011 be amended and that the bylaw as amended be adopted. R/2012-015 BL No. 6883-2011 Amendment It was moved and seconded Final reading That That That That Bylaw No. 6883Bylaw No. 6883Bylaw No. 6883Bylaw No. 6883----2011 be amended by replacing 2011 be amended by replacing 2011 be amended by replacing 2011 be amended by replacing “Statement 1” with the revised “Statement 1” as attached to “Statement 1” with the revised “Statement 1” as attached to “Statement 1” with the revised “Statement 1” as attached to “Statement 1” with the revised “Statement 1” as attached to the staff reportthe staff reportthe staff reportthe staff report dated Januarydated Januarydated Januarydated January 10, 2012 and that Bylaw No. 10, 2012 and that Bylaw No. 10, 2012 and that Bylaw No. 10, 2012 and that Bylaw No. 6883688368836883----2011 as amended be adopted. 2011 as amended be adopted. 2011 as amended be adopted. 2011 as amended be adopted. CARRIED Community Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation ServiceCommunity Development and Recreation Service – Nil CorrespondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondenceCorrespondence – Nil Other Committee IssuesOther Committee IssuesOther Committee IssuesOther Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTSSTAFF REPORTS 1201 Blue Mountain Blue Mountain Blue Mountain Blue Mountain –––– Quarry ApplicationQuarry ApplicationQuarry ApplicationQuarry Application Staff report dated January 10, 2012 recommending that the application of a Land Act Lease for quarrying for sand and gravel purposes on Blue Mountain not be supported and that a letter be sent to the Province requesting the additional information identified in the report. Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 9 of 10 R/2012-016 Blue Mountain Quarry Application It was moved and seconded That Council not support the application as submitted; and That Council not support the application as submitted; and That Council not support the application as submitted; and That Council not support the application as submitted; and That a letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources That a letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources That a letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources That a letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources Operations which would include the resolution(s) passed by Operations which would include the resolution(s) passed by Operations which would include the resolution(s) passed by Operations which would include the resolution(s) passed by Council and a request for additional information identified in Council and a request for additional information identified in Council and a request for additional information identified in Council and a request for additional information identified in the stafthe stafthe stafthe staff report dated January 10, 2012, titled Blue Mountain f report dated January 10, 2012, titled Blue Mountain f report dated January 10, 2012, titled Blue Mountain f report dated January 10, 2012, titled Blue Mountain –––– Quarry Application.Quarry Application.Quarry Application.Quarry Application. CARRIED 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCILRELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORTMAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin welcomed all of Council back and spoke to the recent Business Planning discussions and the upcoming work for the first six months of the term. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTSCOUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor MordenCouncillor MordenCouncillor MordenCouncillor Morden Councillor Morden attended a meeting pertaining to the Fraser River hosted by Randy Kamp, MLA, the CP Holiday Train event and the grand opening of a new restaurant in Maple Ridge. He volunteered at the Haven on Christmas Eve. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth reported that regular committee meetings will commence in the upcoming weeks. He volunteered at the Salvation Army Christmas Dinner and Operation Red Nose. He thanked those residents and businesses whose volunteer work contributed to the success of Operation Red Nose. Councillor BellCouncillor BellCouncillor BellCouncillor Bell Councillor Bell advised that her committee work will be commencing within the next week. She attended a tour of the local library and volunteered at the Christmas Haven. She advised that the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society will be having a fundraiser. Council Minutes January 10, 2012 Page 10 of 10 Councillor AshlieCouncillor AshlieCouncillor AshlieCouncillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie wished all a Happy New Year. She advised that she has participated in numerous events and that her committee work will also begin in the next week. She also advised that January 27 is Family Literacy Day and encouraged the community to go to www.communityliteracy.ca to view events focused on literacy. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck wished all a Happy New Year and thanked all those who volunteered for the Salvation Army. She attended a meeting of the Arts Council and advised that her committee meeting will begin in the upcoming weeks. Councillor MasseCouncillor MasseCouncillor MasseCouncillor Masse Councillor Masse advised that his committee work will be starting during the upcoming weeks. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTOTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT BC Assessment BC Assessment BC Assessment BC Assessment InformationInformationInformationInformation Mayor Daykin provided information on the property tax assessments system. He advised that January 31 is the deadline for appeals and encouraged residents to make use of the BC Assessment website. 1700 NOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTIONNOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGSAND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLICQUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC 1900 ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT – 8:02 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer District of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC HEARING January 17, 2012 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on January 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Bell C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor J. Dueck C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Councillor A. Hogarth Services Councillor B. Masse A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Councillor M. Morden F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications ABSENT Councillor C. Ashlie ______________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Daykin called the meeting to order. The Manager of Legislative Services explained the procedure and rules of order of the Public Hearing and advised that the bylaws will be considered further at the next Council Meeting on January 24, 2012. The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on this item. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: 1a)1a)1a)1a) RZ/028/10RZ/028/10RZ/028/10RZ/028/10 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6882Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6882Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6882Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6882----2011201120112011 LLLLegalegalegalegal: Lot 720, District Lot 278, New Westminster District, Plan 114; Lot 724, District Lot 278, New Westminster District, Plan 114, Group 1, Except Plan East 7 FT; Lot 723, District Lot 278, New Westminster District, Plan 114, Group 1; Lot 724, District Lot 278, New Westminster District, Plan 114, Group 1, Except Plan East 7 FT. LLLLocationocationocationocation: 20615 & 20623 113 Avenue and 11312 206 Street PPPPurposeurposeurposeurpose: The Policy 3-18(2) Major Corridor Residential-General Characteristics, be amended by adding the following after 2b): 502 Public Hearing Minutes January 17, 2012 Page 2 of 5 c) includes properties located at 20623 113 Avenue, 20615 113 Avenue and 11312 206 Street with legal description as stated below: Lot 720, D,L. 278, NWD, Plan 114, PID: 009-360-051; Lot 724, D.L. 278, NWD, Plan 114, Group 1, Except Plan East 7 FT, PID: 011- 526- 262 and PID: 011-526-254; Lot 723, D.L. 278, NWD, Plan 114,Group 1, PID: 011-526-254; Lot 724, D.L. 278, NWD, Plan 114, Group 1, Except Plan East 7 FT. PID: 011-526-297 1b) RZ/028/10RZ/028/10RZ/028/10RZ/028/10 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6738Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6738Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6738Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6738----2010201020102010 LegalLegalLegalLegal: Lot 720, District Lot 278, New Westminster District, Plan 114; Lot 724, District Lot 278, New Westminster District, Plan 114, Group 1, Except Plan East 7 FT; Lot 723, District Lot 278, New Westminster District, Plan 114, Group 1; Lot 724, District Lot 278, New Westminster District, Plan 114, Group 1, Except Plan East 7 FT LocationLocationLocationLocation: 20615 & 20623 113 Avenue and 11312 206 Street FromFromFromFrom: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) ToToToTo: RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential) PurposePurposePurposePurpose: To permit future construction of an apartment building with 36 units. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Site Plan • Proposed Elevation Plan • Proposed Landscape Plan • Terms and Conditions Public Hearing Minutes January 17, 2012 Page 3 of 5 Lance FLance FLance FLance Frylingrylingrylingryling Mr. Fryling expressed concern as to the impact of the proposed application on the neighbourhood and on his property. He stated that various properties in the neighbourhood are owned by the applicant and reiterated his concern of the effect on his home and the property value. He requested that Council consider exploring a vision for the neighbourhood and not grant proposals for lots here and there. He also stated that many of the houses in Hammond are being fixed up and should multi-family residences be approved, many of these types of houses will be demolished. Ray Ray Ray Ray ClarkClarkClarkClark Mr. Clark echoed the concerns of the previous speaker. He also expressed further concern with the size of the proposed apartment and the impact of the increased traffic particularly in terms of on street parking. He spoke to the inconsistency of the provision of sidewalks and streetlights throughout the neighbourhood. Mr. Clark felt that the future plan of the entire neighbourhood is in question and stated that he would like to see the area under one zone, not mixed zoning as proposed. Theron LaneTheron LaneTheron LaneTheron Lane Mr. Lane spoke in favour of the proposal however he agreed with the concept of a plan for the whole neighbourhood which would allow further development. Gary McNealGary McNealGary McNealGary McNeal Mr. McNeal advised that the backyard of his property will be facing the proposed apartment building and spoke in opposition to the application. He stated that he and many other residents in the area have bought and renovated heritage houses and spoke to the history of Hammond. He asked that applications such as these be looked at for areas other than heritage areas. James RJames RJames RJames Roooowleywleywleywley Mr. Rowley spoke in favour of the application stating that the proposal is a good example of a 4 storey building. He is in favour of a comprehensive look at the whole neighbourhood, including the infrastructure as there is concern over the inconsistency of sidewalks in the area. He also expressed that development for density can occur alongside the preservation of heritage sites and that a ‘piece meal’ type of development should not be considered. Al SatherAl SatherAl SatherAl Sather Mr. Sather felt planning and forethought is needed for the Hammond area community and encouraged the maintenance of the heritage values of the Lower Mainland. He encouraged future developments for the area to follow the characteristics of the existing buildings. Mr. Sather agreed that an overall plan for the area is needed with an emphasis on the preservation of existing heritage. Public Hearing Minutes January 17, 2012 Page 4 of 5 Nicole GraNicole GraNicole GraNicole Grantntntnt Ms. Grant asked about the future plans for the whole area in terms of development. She spoke to houses in the area being condemned, resulting in vacant lots and creating issues in the area. She expressed concern over the impact on her home of a four storey apartment building. Rob GrantRob GrantRob GrantRob Grant Mr. Grant felt that a proper Official Community Plan has not been developed for the area of Hammond. He expressed concern that the current application is setting a precedent for ‘piece meal’ development. Gary McNealGary McNealGary McNealGary McNeal Mr. McNeal suggested that there are builders who are willing to use properties such as this for single family dwellings and asked that the Hammond neighbourhood be left as is rather than rezoning for higher density. Wayne Bissky Wayne Bissky Wayne Bissky Wayne Bissky –––– ArchitectArchitectArchitectArchitect Mr. Bissky addressed concerns brought forward by residents. He stated that the Official Community Plan encourages density and affordability within the current boundaries. He highlighted the proposal’s walking distance to schools, shopping and the WestCoast Express and provided examples of mixed density in other communities. He advised on the design of the building, the infrastructure to be put in place resulting from such development and the provision of underground and visitor parking. He put forward that the proposed building is relatively small and therefore should have fairly low impact on the neighbourhood. Rob GrantRob GrantRob GrantRob Grant Mr. Grant expressed concern that infrastructure such as sidewalks and sewer are only provided through developments such as proposed application. He felt that it is the responsibility of the municipality to provide upgrades to neighbourhoods without being dependent on larger developments. Gary McNealGary McNealGary McNealGary McNeal Mr. McNeal advised that the frontage of the properties being used for the proposed development already has sidewalks and streetlights. He felt that a 36 unit building did not represent a low impact for the neighbourhood. Greg ParkGreg ParkGreg ParkGreg Park Mr. Park expressed concern that his property value will be impacted due to developers allowing buildings to become delinquent in the neighbourhood. He also asked about storm sewer services being put in as a result of the development of another apartment building which have bypassed his property. Public Hearing Minutes January 17, 2012 Page 5 of 5 Lance Lance Lance Lance FrylingFrylingFrylingFryling Mr. Fryling maintained that the proposed building will not fit with the surrounding single family residential dwellings and asked that the history in the area be maintained. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters contained herein a chance to be heard, the Mayor terminated the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. ____________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ______________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer