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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-26 Council Meeting Agenda and Reports.pdf Page 1 District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA June 26, 2012 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber Note: This Agenda is also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca The purpose of a Council meeting is to enact powers given to Council by using bylaws or resolutions. This is the final venue for debate of issues before voting on a bylaw or resolution. 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 12, 2012 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of June 19, 2012 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of June 6(2), 7, 12 and 20, 2012 MEETING DECORUM Council would like to remind all people present tonight that serious issues are decided at Council meetings which affect many people’s lives. Therefore, we ask that you act with the appropriate decorum that a Council Meeting deserves. Commentary and conversations by the public are distracting. Should anyone disrupt the Council Meeting in any way, the meeting will be stopped and that person’s beh avior will be reprimanded. Council Meeting Agenda June 26, 2012 Council Chamber Page 2 of 8 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 700 DELEGATIONS 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Forwarded from the June 18, 2012 Council Workshop Meeting 801 North Albion Area Plan – Open House Summary Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending preparation of an Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw and a first reading report to advance the proposed Albion Area Plan amendments. 802 Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Policy Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending the “Residential- Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Policy” be endorsed. 803 Housing Action Plan Process Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that staff be authorized to proceed with the preparation of a Housing Action Plan. 804 UBCM Resolutions Consideration of resolutions proposed by Councillors Ashlie and Morden 900 CORRESPONDENCE 1000 BYLAWS Note: Items 1001 to 1003 are from the Public Hearing of June 19, 2012 Bylaws for Third Reading 1001 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6838-2011 A text amendment to allow hobby beekeeping Third reading Council Meeting Agenda June 26, 2012 Council Chamber Page 3 of 8 1002 RZ/066/07, 12355 McNutt Road Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6881-2011 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit future subdivision into two lots Third reading 1003 2011-065-RZ, 24426 102 Avenue 1003.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6843-2011 To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan to include the property within Urban Area Boundary, to add to the Albion Area Plan, to remove the “Starred Property” designation and to revise the conservation area Third reading 1003.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6844-2011 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to permit the future subdivision of 30 residential lots Third reading Bylaws for Final Reading 1004 Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925-2012 To provide consistency with newly adopted provincial regulations) Final reading 1005 Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6932-2012 To amend fees and charges for use of Parks & Leisure Services recreation facilities Final reading COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1100 Minutes – June 18, 2012 The following issues were presented at an earlier Committee of the Whole meeting with the recommendations being brought to this meeting for Municipal Council consideration and final approval. The Committee of the Whole meeting is open to the public and is held in the Council Chamber at 1:00 p.m. on the Monday the week prior to this meeting. Council Meeting Agenda June 26, 2012 Council Chamber Page 4 of 8 Public Works and Development Services 1101 2012-054-RZ, 23274 Silver Valley Road, RS-3 to RS-1b and RS-1 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6936-2012 to permit a subdivision of 8 lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. 1102 2011-055-RZ, 11461 and 11475 236 Street, RS-3 to RM-1 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 to adjust designated conservation areas be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011 to permit a 53 unit townhouse development be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1103 2011-066-RZ, 26777 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-3 to RS-2 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 to amend a conservation designation be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6841-2011 to permit subdivision into two lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1104 2011-050-RZ, 21165 River Road, RS-1 to RS-1b Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6846-2011 to permit a subdivision into seven lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1105 2011-054-RZ, 22327 River Road and Roll #31399-0000-4, RS-1 to CRM Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6827-2011 to permit future construction of a four- storey apartment building with 43 units be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Council Meeting Agenda June 26, 2012 Council Chamber Page 5 of 8 1106 2012-005-RZ, 20528 Lougheed Highway, CS-1 to C-2 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 to permit an existing commercial building to be expanded and allow a broader range of commercial uses be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1107 2012-027-DVP, 24207 102 Avenue Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-027-DVP to vary road widths and construction standards, minimum lot depth on lots fronting 102 Avenue and reduction of side yard setbacks. 1108 2012-027-DP, 24207 102 Avenue Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-027-DP to permit development of 27 lots under the R-3 zone. 1109 Local Area Service – 11160 234A Street Paving Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that staff be authorized to prepare a bylaw to establish a Local Area Service for 11160 234A Street. 1110 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 151/12, 124 Avenue and 203 Street Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12. 1111 Award of Contract No. ITT-EN12-55, 122 Avenue Road and Walkability Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street) Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Contract No. ITT- EN12-55, 122 Avenue Road Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street) be awarded to Imperial Paving Limited and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. Council Meeting Agenda June 26, 2012 Council Chamber Page 6 of 8 1112 Lava Room Dining and Lounge – Liquor License Application – Entertainment Endorsement Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Council decline comment on the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Application for a minor amendment to include Patron Participation Entertainment at the Lava Room Dining and Lounge. Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 2011 Annual Report and 2011 Statement of Financial Information* Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the 2011 Annual Report be received and that the 2011 Statement of Financial Information be approved. *The Financial Information Act only requires certain pages of our financial statements to be submitted. The full version of the 2011 Annual Report can be found on the District’s website. Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Cedar Park Construction – Award of Tender Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the contract for the construction of Cedar Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement. 1152 Deer Fern Park Construction – Award of Tender Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the contract for the construction of Deer Fern Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement. Correspondence 1171 Council Meeting Agenda June 26, 2012 Council Chamber Page 7 of 8 Other Issues 1181 Town Centre Incentive Program Partnering Agreements Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute Partnering Agreements for Building Permit Numbers 11-120295, 12-109255 and 11-124858, 11-110037 and 12- 112565 to provide an upfront financial incentive as part of the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program. 1200 STAFF REPORTS 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETING 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Council Meeting Agenda June 26, 2012 Council Chamber Page 8 of 8 1900 ADJOURNMENT CChheecckkeedd bbyy::””oorriiggiinnaall ssiiggnneedd bbyy CC.. MMaarrlloo”” DDaattee:: 22001122//0066//2211________ QUESTION PERIOD The purpose of the Question Period is to provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions of Council on items that are of concern to them, with the exception of Public Hearing by-laws which have not yet reached conclusion. Council will not tolerate any derogatory remarks directed at Council or staff members. Each person will be permitted 2 minutes to ask their question (a second opportunity is permitted if no one else is sitting in the chairs in front of the podium). Questions must be directed to the Chair of the meeting and not to individual members of Council. The total Question Period is limited to 15 minutes. Council reserves the right to defer responding to a question in order to obtain the information required to provide a complete and accurate response. Other opportunities are available to address Council including public hearings, delegations and community forum. The public may also make their views known to Council by writing or via email and by attending open houses, workshops and information meetings. Serving on an Advisory Committee is an excellent way to have a voice in the future of this community. For more information on these opportunities contact: Clerk’s Department at 604-463-5221 or clerks@mapleridge.ca. Mayor and Council at mayorandcouncil@mapleridge.ca. District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING June 12, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on June 12, 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 F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor A. Hogarth Services Councillor B. Masse C. Carter, Director of Planning Councillor M. Morden C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Other Staff as Required S. Cote-Rolvink, Manager of Inspection Services 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 ORDER 200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION 300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved with the following revision: Item 602 will be dealt with following item 703 501 Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 2 of 15 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 22, 2012 R/2012-253 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded May 22, 2012 That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 22, 2012 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of May 28, 2012 R/2012-254 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of May 28, 2012 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL Note: Item 601 was dealt with following Item 703 601 Maple Ridge-Pit Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee Update  Alex Pope, Chair Mr. Pope gave a PowerPoint presentation which outlined the mandate of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, highlighted accomplishments of the committee in 2011 and detailed activities worked on and planned for in 2012. He provided a map illustrating current cycling infrastructure in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and showed proposed infrastructure to be used in a transportation plan currently being worked on. Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 3 of 15 602 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee for Accessibility Issues Update  Kevin Priebe, Co-Vice Chair  Joylene MacBurnie, Co-Vice Chair Ms. MacBurnie and Mr. Priebe gave a PowerPoint presentation which provided a background and information on the structure of the committee, spoke to its mandate, the purpose of the overview and the history and successes of the committee over the years. The presentation highlighted ongoing and 2012 initiatives. 700 DELEGATIONS 701 SAM (Sales and Marketing) Award Award for Portrait Homes Subdivision Developments in Silver Ridge  Rob Grimm, Portrait Homes Mr. Grimm spoke to the homes built in Silver Ridge by Portrait Homes and provided information on the SAM Award received by the company for the Silver Ridge development as the best residential development in Canada in 2008 and 2011. He presented the award to Council. 702 Our Neighbourhoods Group To address development and the impact that it is having on the two main growth centres of Albion and Silver Valley  Craig Ruthven Mr. Ruthven provided a PowerPoint presentation speaking to the initiative of the “Our Neighbourhoods Group” pertaining to West Coast Urban Forests and methods of integrating neighbourhoods into natural surroundings. 703 Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields A gourmet wandering harvest festival - FarmFolkCityFolk’s annual fundraising event to be held at the 2012 Host Farm of Golden Ears Cheesecrafters  Dana Reinhardt, Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields Coordinator Ms. Reinhardt gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the Feast of Fields event. She introduced FarmFolkCityFolk and outlined the work done by the group. She provided information on distribution of funds raised by the Feast of Fields fundraiser, highlighted programs hosted by the Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 4 of 15 group and spoke to what an event such as the Feast of Fields can bring to the community it is held in. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Forwarded from the June 4, 2012 Committee of the Whole Meeting 801 SmartCentres – Albion Flats Proposal Discussion of proposal presented by SmartCentres and consideration of a resolution to direct staff to enter into discussions with SmartCentres Mayor Daykin addressed the resolution pertaining to the proposal by SmartCentres. R/2012-255 SmartCentres Albion Flats It was moved and seconded Proposal That staff be directed to enter into discussions with SmartCentres pertaining to the proposal for Albion Flats as presented at the June 4, 2012 Committee of the Whole Meeting. CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 RZ/075/10, 10455, 10469 and 10481 245B Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6762-2010 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to allow for subdivision into 11 single family lots Final reading R/2012-256 RZ/075/10 BL No. 6762-2010 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6762-2010 be adopted. Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 5 of 15 CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – June 4, 2012 R/2012-257 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded June 4, 2012 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 4, 2012 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 2012-049-RZ, 12420 269 Street, A-2 to RS-2 Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6930-2012 to permit the subdivision of single family residential lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with information required for a Subdivision application. R/2012-258 2012-049-RZ BL No. 6930-2012 It was moved and seconded First reading That Bylaw No. 6930-2012 be given first reading; and That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. CARRIED Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 6 of 15 1102 2012-052-RZ, Text Amendment to CS-1 Zone Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6931-2012 to permit the operation of a music store in the town centre be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Manager of Inspection Services advised on proposed changes to the building in relation to the Building Code. R/2012-259 2012-052-RZ BL No. 6931-2012 It was moved and seconded Text Amendment That Bylaw No. 6931-2012 be given first reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. CARRIED 1103 2011-015-RZ, 11959 203 Street, CS-1 to C-2 Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6933-2012 to permit apartment use be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6801-2011 to permit construction of a two- storey commercial and residential building be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-260 2011-015-RZ BL No. 6933-2011 It was moved and seconded First, second, PH BL No. 6801-2011 Second reading, PH 1. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6933 - 2012 be given First and Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6801 - 2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 7 of 15 3. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading. i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; ii. A Statutory Right-of-Way plan and agreement must be registered at the Land Title Office for storm sewer; iii. A Reciprocal Cross Access plan and agreement must be registered at the Land Title Office; iv. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations; v. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking; vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Resident Parking; vii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant securing four (4) parking spots on the adjacent property; and viii. Registration of a Housing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant to ensure residential units remain as rental units. CARRIED 1104 2011-082-RZ, 10150 and 10190 Jackson Road, RS-3 and M-2 to R-1 and RS-1b Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928-2012 to designate land use from Low/Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential and Conservation in the Albion Area plan be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6861-2011 to permit future subdivision into approximately 45 single family lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-261 2011-082-RZ BL No. 6928-2012 It was moved and seconded First, second, PH BL No. 6861-2011 Second 1. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and on-going Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 8 of 15 consultation has been provided by way of posting Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928- 2012 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw; 2. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928-2012 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928-2012 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6928-2012 be given First and Second Readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 5. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6861 -2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and, 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading: i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; ii. Amendment to Schedule "A" & “C” of the Official Community Plan; iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Road and park dedication as required; v. Consolidation of the development site; vi. Purchase of the eastern portion of Lot B of BCP 46878 (10190 Jackson Road) and consolidation of western portion with Jackson Farm Park; and, vii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. CARRIED Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 9 of 15 1105 RZ/024/09, 25467 Bosonworth Avenue, RS-3 to RS-2 Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6867-2011 to permit a future subdivision of 4 lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. The Director of Planning advised on road access and grades on the site. R/2012-262 RZ/024/09 BL No. 6867-2011 It was moved and seconded Second reading, PH 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6867-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading. i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Amendment to Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan; iii. Road dedication as required; iv. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; v. Removal of the existing buildings that will not comply with future lot lines; vi. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. CARRIED Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 10 of 15 1106 2012-059-DP, Heritage Alteration Permit, Billy Miner Pub Heritage Site, 22355 River Road Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Heritage Alteration Permit to allow for a coffee shop/restaurant in the Port Haney Post Office building at property located at 22355 River Road. R/2012-263 2012-059-DP Heritage Alteration It was moved and seconded Permit Sign and seal That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Heritage Alteration Permit respecting property located at 22355 River Road. CARRIED 1107 DVP/075/10, 10455 and 10481 245B Street Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/075/10 to vary the minimum lot width for the lots fronting 245 Street. R/2012-264 DVP/075/10 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/075/10 respecting properties located at 10455 and 10481 245B Street. CARRIED 1108 2012-019-DP/DVP, 11378 Kingston Street Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-019-DVP to vary setbacks facing 113B Avenue and Kingston Street and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-019-DP to permit a proposed multi-tenant industrial building in the M-3 (Business Park) zone. Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 11 of 15 R/2012-265 2012-019-DP/DVP Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012/DVP/019 respecting property located at 11378 Kingston Street; and further That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012/DP/019 respecting property located at 11378 Kingston Street. CARRIED 1109 Maple Ridge Building Bylaw Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925-2012 be given first, second and third readings. The Manager of Inspection Services advised on a fee structure review and on provisional occupancy permits. R/2012-266 BL No. 6925-2012 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6925-2012 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED 1110 Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) Drinking Water Management Plan Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that the Greater Vancouver Water District’s Drinking Water Management Plan be endorsed and that implementations of the plan be reviewed through the District’s annual Business Planning process. R/2012-267 Drinking Water Management Plan It was moved and seconded Endorse That the Greater Vancouver Water District’s Drinking Water Management Plan be endorsed; and Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 12 of 15 That the implementation of appropriate municipal actions in support of the Drinking Water Management Plan be subject to review through the District’s annual Business Planning process. CARRIED 1111 Drinking Water Quality Report 2011 Staff report dated June 4, 2012 providing information on the regulatory framework and water quality monitoring data for 2011. For information only No resolution required Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) – Nil Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Staff report dated June 4, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6932-2012 be given first, second and third reading. R/2012-268 BL No. 6932-2012 Three readings It was moved and seconded That Bylaw No. 6932-2012 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 13 of 15 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL From the June 4, 2012 Closed Council Meeting Medical Marijuana Grow-ops and Dispensaries • Direction to staff to work with legal counsel to draft the appropriate bylaw amendments with respect to growing medicinal marijuana in the District. 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin attended a number of events celebrating youth involvement in the community. He attended the graduation ceremony for Maple Ridge Secondary School, the kickoff for the Haney Neptunes’ swim meet and the Ridge Meadows RCMP 2nd Annual Police Fair. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended the Rotary Club’s Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament, the opening of the Maple Ridge Hospital Information Centre, Pitt Meadows Day and the Pitt Meadows Airport Annual General Meeting. He participated in a fundraising event for the Food Bank held at Save On Foods. Councillor Morden also attended meetings of the Salvation Army Board, the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission and the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association. He advocated for a new initiative being launched via the Business Improvement Association, Community Policing and the RCMP encouraging the public and businesses to report all crime. Councillor Hogarth Councillor Hogarth attended a number of events including the Sea Cadets event and the graduation ceremony for Maple Ridge Secondary School. He reminded residents of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility Issues Annual Accessibility Awards. Councillor Bell Councillor Bell attended a Show and Shine Fundraiser for Maple Ridge Secondary Schools grads, an ICBC feedback forum on policies for low risk and high risk drivers and a meeting of the Fraser Valley Regional Library. She advised on an upcoming Ridge Meadows Recycling Society’s campaign to find the next generation of recyclers. Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 14 of 15 Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended the Maple Ridge Secondary School graduation ceremony, the first annual race held for the Caring Place to raise money for Sonya’s Cradle and a meeting of the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee. She also attended an update on the Alouette Heights supportive housing project hosted by the Alouette Home Start Society. She advised that residents can nominate a deserving senior for the Queen’s Jubilee Medal through the office of Randy Kamp. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck recognized Parks staff for work done for the Volunteer Appreciation event. She also thanked District Finance Department staff for their work during tax season. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse attended the Ridge Canoe and Kayak Open House, the Ridge Meadows Hospital opening of the Health Information Centre and meetings of the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee. He also attended an update from the Alouette Home Start Society on the supported housing facility. Mayor Daykin spoke to the passing of Mr. David Alexander, whom he recognized as an interesting gentleman with a unique place in the history of Maple Ridge. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Andy Cleven – 12664 235 Street Mr. Cleven expressed concern with a proposal for an open pit gravel mine in the Yennadon area behind his property. He asked how the process for such a mine could have moved forward to the point where it may go to the Agricultural Land Commission and/or to Council. He asked if the process has moved to the point of possibility of a gravel pit. Mayor Daykin advised that the District has only received a Notice of Intent filed with the Agricultural Land Commission and that no conversations have been held with the applicant. Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Page 15 of 15 The General Manager Public Works and Development Services confirmed that staff have only received copies of correspondence between the property owner and Agricultural Land Commission and have not spoken with applicant. Mayor Daykin reiterated that there have been no decisions made on this application and asked General Manager of Public Works and Development Services to meet with Mr. Cleven to explain the process. 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 9:08 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer District of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING June 19, 2012 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on June 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor E. Daykin F. Quinn, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Ashlie C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor C. Bell C. Carter, Director of Planning Councillor J. Dueck C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Councillor A. Hogarth Services Councillor B. Masse A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary Councillor M. Morden D. Hall, Planner ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 June 26, 2012. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: 1) MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6838-2011 PURPOSE: To Amend the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 as follows: a)PART 2 INTERPRETATION, is amended by the addition of the following definition in correct alphabetical order: “Hobby Beekeeping use means the keeping, owning, or maintaining of up to two (2) bee hives on a residential property occupied by the beekeeper or as an educational use in an institutional setting”. b)PART 4, GENERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 402 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of the following subsection in correct numerical order: (12) Hobby Beekeeping Use 502 Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 2 of 9 Where permitted a Hobby Beekeeping use is subject to the following provisions: a) A maximum of two (2) hives per property shall be permitted; b) Bee Hives for a Hobby Beekeeper use shall be located to the rear of the principal building on the lot: c) Hives must: (i) be raised a minimum of 2.5 metres above grade; or (ii) be behind a solid fence or hedge a minimum of 2.0 metres in height located parallel to an adjacent property line and extending a minimum of 6.0 metres horizontally beyond the hive in either direction, (iii) be oriented with the hive entrance facing towards the centre of the property. c) PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Section 601, Subsection A. PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of the following after Detached Garden Suite Use “Hobby Beekeeping Use RS-1 RS-1a RS-1b RS-1c RS-1d RS-2 RS-3 SRS” (subject to Section 402) The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing support for the application was received from Patrice Batch. The Planner gave a power point presentation providing the following information:  Application Information  Neighbourhood Context  OCP Context  Submitted Information  Project Details Mathew Laity Mr. Laity spoke in favour of the application. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 3 of 9 2) RZ/066/07 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6881-2011 Legal: Lot 6, Section 20, Township 15, New Westminster District, Plan 12094 Location: 12355 McNutt Road From: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) To: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) Purpose: To permit future subdivision into two lots. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information:  Application Information  Neighbourhood Context  OCP Context  Submitted Information  Project Details There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 3a) 2011-065-RZ Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6843-2011 Legal: Lot A, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8296 Location: 24426 102 Avenue Purpose: To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan to include the property within Urban Area Boundary, to add to the Albion Area Plan, and to remove the “Starred Property” designation Purpose: To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan From: Medium Density Residential To: Conservation Purpose: To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 4 of 9 3b) 2011-065-RZ Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6844-2011 Legal: Lot A, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8296 Location: 24426 102 Avenue From: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) To: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Purpose: To permit the future subdivision of 30 residential lots. 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 Subdivision Plan  Terms and Conditions Craig Speirs Mr. Speirs spoke in opposition to the application. He advocated for more small lot agricultural properties and asked that the property be left with its present designation. He expressed concern that the proposal has been brought forward too soon and does too little for the area. Dave Callen Mr. Callen is not in favour of the application. He expressed concern over the number of non- legal secondary suites in the existing neighbourhood and the lack of bylaw enforcement. He felt that an additional 30 houses will add to the illegal secondary suite issue as well as increase the congestion in the area. He requested that members of Council visit the area in order to understand the amount of congestion. Mr. Callen stated that the R-3 zone does not work and that the Albion area was an experiment which does not work. He requested that the property be left an open area as part of Jackson Farm or that the size of lots be increased to allow for legal secondary suites. Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 5 of 9 Stuart Pledge Mr. Pledge is opposed to the application. He encouraged Council to walk around the Jackson Farm property. He provided a slide with an overhead view of Jackson Farm and the proposed development site. He expressed concern with the proposal to redevelop a part of the Jackson Farm park area which borders the proposed application as a bioswale and the impact on the existing area of the park. He did not feel that public land should be used to mitigate stormwater issues for the proposed development and cited possible negative effects on the park area resulting from a bioswale. Beryl Eales Ms. Eales spoke in opposition to the application. She presented a petition from the Kanaka Coffee Shop Community against the development. She read from a cover letter attached to the petition which expressed the need for amenities, services and a school prior to further development. Concern was also put forward pertaining to the proposed bioswale to be built on the Jackson Farm property. Ms. Eales read comments from the pet ition many of which spoke against further housing developments in the area and requested more services for the existing ones. Craig Ruthven Mr. Ruthven questioned the use of District land for drainage purposes. He expressed concern with the change in zoning of the existing property which he felt will create drainage issues where there currently are none. Mr. Ruthven stated that community perception was that Mayor and Council favoured developers over the general public and asked that the use of District owned land for drainage be justified. He requested that Council visit the site and expressed concern over the negative impact of the bioswale as well as the planting of larger conifers on the existing view to the west of the Jackson Farm park property. Elizabeth Taylor Ms. Taylor is not in favour of the application. She stated that the District owned land was hard fought for by the community and should remain parkland. She expressed that the Albion area is not a great area to live in due to numerous unaddressed issues. She expressed concern that more development is being carried out and that existing issues are not being solved. She is particularly concerned with the lack of services such as schools and a community hall and the continued development despite this. She also expressed concern relating to a District owned property which is attracting bears. She asked that Council take another look at the proposal and that the Jackson Farm property not be used for the purpose of drainage and that the other portion of the land not be used for houses. Bernice Rolls Ms. Rolls read a poem. She expressed concern that Jackson Farm and the adjoining property are viewed only for residential development and that the historical values representing the farms and homesteads and the unique viewscapes of the Jackson Farm property are not being considered. She also expressed concern with continued development in the area without the necessary infrastructure and provision of services. She stated that Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 6 of 9 Council appeared to be blind to the benefits of connecting with nature. Ms. Rolls was particularly concerned with the encroachment onto Jackson Farm land of the bioswale and requested that this not be done for the benefit of the developer. She provided her comments to the Manager of Legislative Services. Bob Goos Mr. Goos is opposed to the application as he is concerned that the proposed development will reduce the integrity of the farm property and the overall impact of the land in terms of the view of the area. He expressed concern with the encroachment of the bioswale onto the farm property and the use of a public area for this. Mr. Goos felt that the proposed application is not necessary at this point. He spoke to future plans to develop smaller lot homes in the Albion area and felt that development did not have to encroach onto the Jackson Farm property at this point due to its historical and emotional value to the community. Craig Speirs Mr. Speirs spoke to the history represented by the property. He suggested that the area is in need of a community centre and that the application property could serve as a central site for this. He encouraged Council to look for public feedback and to include the current application property in this process. He also put forward that the area is in need of more amenities. Mr. Speirs expressed concern that the application was not done carefully, is an attempt to put housing somewhere and that the surrounding community is not ready for this type of development. He provided a copy of his comments to the Manager of Legislative Services. Sean Orcutt Mr. Orcutt requested that the Lower Jackson Farm remain in its current state. He is opposed to the densification of the Albion Area to the extent of the 30 lot subdivision proposed in the application. He felt that the developer should not be provided extra land and that fewer houses should be built to allow for accommodation of drainage on the development site. He advocated for a few larger lots rather than the density proposed and again asked that the Jackson Farm property be allowed to remain as is. Stuart Pledge Mr. Pledge provided a slide show of the Jackson Farm area and the views from the property, along with a descriptive narrative of the slides. He expressed concern that trees being planted as part of the proposed development will block the existing viewscape provided by the Jackson Farm property. He also expressed concern that the proposed bioswale will negatively impact the view from the Jackson Farm. Mr. Pledge is opposed to the number of houses being proposed in the application. He felt that stormwater can be dealt with in other ways rather than a bioswale and spoke to the possible growth of invasive plants due to bioswale construction. Mr. Pledge also spoke to future developments proposed for the area, indicating these will also add to the population in the area, thus increasing traffic and the need for more schools. Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 7 of 9 Beryl Eales Ms. Eales outlined the size of the usable area of Jackson Farm and expressed concern with the removal of 1.5 acres. She asked whether a process involving parkland requires a public process and termed the proposed construction of a bioswale as an imposition on the people of the neighbourhood. She expressed concern that many residents are not yet aware that the Jackson Farm is a park. She requested that members of Council educate themselves as to the opinions of residents of the area who could not attend the Public Hearing due to other commitments. Ms. Eales spoke to the Jackson Farm as being part of a wildlife corridor and felt that the District’s Environmental Planner may not be aware of the heritage landscape of the Jackson Farm property. Bernice Rolls Ms. Rolls read excerpts from a staff report presented on May12, 2012. She expressed concern that members of the public are not receiving all information pertinent to the application due to varying advertising methods. Ms. Rolls spoke to rumours which concerned her indicating that the proposed development is a “done deal” and wondered if the current Public Hearing is being held to adhere to a portion of the Government Act. She felt that stormwater runoff is not currently a problem but will result from the proposed development. Ms. Rolls also indicated that it is her belief that the purpose of the proposed bioswale along the southern end of Jackson Farm is to allow the developer to build more houses. She presented a spintop to members of Council to acknowledge what she feels is considerable spin coming from Council pertaining to this application. Mayor Daykin requested clarification from the Manager of Development and Environmental Services on the construction of the bioswale. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services explained the rationale behind the construction of a bioswale. He indicated that a significant amount of water flows the from Jackson Farm property south and west across the applicant’s property. He advised that the developer had proposed a traditional pipe solution for water management however District staff looked at including a bioswale to enhance Jackson Creek and to carry cleaner water to the creek in an environmentally sensitive manner. He also explained that the proposed bioswale is not for use by the developer for drainage or stormwater management on his site but for District use to control flows coming from District owned land. The General Manager Public Works and Development Services advised that the process to provide the public with information on development applications is consistent with every application received. He also provided clarification on the staff recommendation in the report. Mayor Daykin assured the public that all information and presentations made are taken into consideration by Council when looking at development applications. Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 8 of 9 Craig Ruthven Mr. Ruthven asked whether there is currently an issue with drainage and excess water on the site. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that through the development process, it was ascertained that a large amount of flow from the Jackson Farm site runs south and advised that there is historic water flow across the properties. Beryl Eales Ms. Eales suggested that a subdivision of any form on the property in the application will cause problems with the Jackson Farm site which do not currently exist. She asked that Council reflect on the heritage landscape and leave the existing site as is. She also asked whether a Statement of Significance for the site could be added to the Official Community Plan. Stuart Pledge Mr. Pledge spoke to the stormwater issue. He stated that private landowners are not expected to alter landscape to deal with stormwater issues on an adjacent property. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that property owners should maintain drainage on their site to not impact neighbours. Mr. Pledge expressed concern that a precedent is being set by the Distric t with the proposed construction of the bioswale on public land. He requested that the Jackson Farm site remain as is. Carol Addy Ms. Addy asked how many homes could be placed on this property whereby a bioswale is not needed. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services explained that the bioswale is proposed to be on the park boundary as it will serve the District’s drainage issues. He advised that the proposed development site is expected to deal with its own drainage through an onsite system. He also advised that the bioswale and the water management system for the proposed development are independent of each other. Ms. Addy asked whether any complaints regarding runoff have been received with only one house on the property. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that no complaints have been received from the current home owner. He added that indications are that there are significant flows crossing the Jackson Farm property which the District will have to deal with. Ms. Addy requested that Council continue the process to keep Jackson Farm as is. Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 2012 Page 9 of 9 Sean Orcutt Mr. Orcutt echoed the concern that the proposed construction of a bioswale on Jackson Farm will be precedent setting. He expressed concern with the increasing density in the Albion area and with the inability of existing services to keep up. He stated that he is opposed to densification in the area and put forward that the Lower Jackson Farm would be a great site for a community centre. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised on the financing and the maintenance of the proposed bioswale. 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 8:32 p.m. ____________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ______________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer 1 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: North Albion Area Plan – Open House Summary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At the March 27 2012 Council Meeting, a resolution was passed that outlined the process for consideration and public consultation related to proposed bylaw amendments to the Albion Area Plan Zoning Matrix. The proposed amendment is to include two new single-family residential zones within the existing Low and Low-Medium Residential land use designations that would provide opportunities for higher single-family residential densities. In addition, Council also endorsed a process for considering in-stream development applications that would see all applications that had not proceeded to Public Hearing to be on hold, pending Third Reading of Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6910-2012. Pursuant to the approved public consultation process, an open house was held on Wednesday May 30, 2012 at Samuel Robertson Technical School and was attended by approximately 160 people, 78% of which stated that they are residents of the Albion neighbourhood. Generally, there appears to be support for the proposed Official Community Plan amendments. In addition a range of other land use and servicing issues were identified during the course of the open house and through a short questionnaire. On May 14, 2012, the Planning Department presented a report to Council on the scope and process for the Amenity Zoning Study which is assessing its potential use across Maple Ridge which will include a market assessment of the potential to achieve Community Amenity Contribution s in the North Albion Plan area, beyond the standard development cost charges. That work is currently being prepared by the consulting firm CitySpaces, and is anticipated to be completed in mid July. Based on the feedback received at the Open House the consultant has been advised to continue and complete the assessment on North Albion. Base on the feedback from the public information open house it is recommended that the proposed density amendments be advanced to the next stage of the process which is the preparation of an Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw and First Reading report to Council. That report will also include a discussion on the opportunities for Community Amenity Contributions within the North Albion Area and will enable further discussion with Council prior to First Reading of the North Albion OCP amending bylaw. 801 2 RECOMMENDATION: That staff be directed to prepare an Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw and First Reading report to advance the proposed Albion Area Plan amendments to the next stage of the process and for the First Reading report to include a discussion of the potential to achieve Community Amenity Contributions in the northern portion of the Albion Area Plan. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: At the March 27, 2012 Council Meeting, Council passed the following resolution: “That Option #3 Albion Matrix Amendment Process, as outlined in the report titled “Density Review Process for North Albion” dated March 19th, 2012 be endorsed; That the process for the processing of in stream rezoning applications in the study area, as outlined in the report titled “Density Review Process for North Albion” dated March 19th, 2012 be endorsed; In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically; i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is location, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan; ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iv. First Nations; v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies and in that regard it is recommended that the only additional consultation to be required in respect of this matter beyond posting of the proposed Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6910-2012 on the District’s website, together with an invitation to the public to comment, is the following: i. Referral to the School Board; and ii. An open house.” The following excerpt identifies the proposed changes for the Albion Zoning Matrix, with the proposed additions shown in bold text: 3 Included in the March 27, 2012 report was the public consultation process that identified an open house would be held in April or May 2012. b) Open House Update: Pursuant to the approved process, an open house was held on Wednesday May 30, 2012 at Samuel Robertson Technical School and was attended by approximately 160 people, 78% of whom are residents of Maple Ridge. Advertisement for the open house was run in both the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times and The News in the May 11, 18, 25 and 29, 2012 editions; details of the open house and accompanying information was posted on the District’s website as of May 10 and a questionnaire available on the District’s website from May 30 to June 11, 2012. The information panels presented at the open house provided an overview of the proposed new residential zones to be added to the Albion Zoning Matrix and are included in the report as Appendix A. This information has been available on the District’s website since May 30, 2012 and can still be found under the Area Planning section. A questionnaire was also provided at the open house and was available online from May 30 to June 11, 2012. It included questions related to the types and densities of residential development that participants felt would be appropriate within the north Albion Area, examples elsewhere within the Albion Area Plan area that were felt to be good h ousing models and suggestions on ways to improve the walkability within the area. The full summary of the responses received from the Questionnaire are attached as Appendix B. Questionnaire Summary As indicated, approximately 160 people attended the open house with 59 questionnaires being completed for a response rate of 37%. The following is a summary of the feedback received for each of the four questions. 4 Question 1: Do you support the proposed zones in the Albion Zoning Matrix, which allow for a slight increase in density in the Albion Area Plan? Yes 23 responses 39% No 36 responses 61 % If yes, can you please tell us why you support the density increase? If no, can you please explain why you don’t support the additional density? 51 responses were received for the second part of Question 1. Question 2: What kind of housing forms would you support in the North Albion Area? Townhouse 1 response 2% Small lot Single-Family 9 responses 17% Medium to large lot Single-Family 23 responses 43% Other 20 responses 38% Comments received in the “Other” category included:  12 responses in support of all the suggested housing types, including townhouses  5 responses for a mix of large and medium lot residential and village commercial  1 response for agricultural use  1 response not supporting any of the housing options Are there any housing types that currently exist within the Albion area that you think are more appropriate than others? 38 responses were provided for the second part of Question 2 Question 3: Are you a resident of the Albion Area? Yes 46 responses 78% No 13 responses 22% If you are a resident of Albion, do you walk in your neighbourh ood? If so, to what destinations? Please explain any changes that would improve the walkability in your area. 40 responses were provided for the second part of Question 3. Question 4: Please provide any other comments or suggestions you may have. 37 responses were provided for Question with the full record included in Appendix B. 5 The open house was well attended by area residents with the feedback received suggesting there is some support for the proposed higher single-family residential densities. Additional comments also identified concerns related to the future extension of infrastructure through the north portion of the Albion neighbourhood, additional parkland and neighbourhood commercial needs, and concerns related to safe pedestrian routes. c) Policy Implications: The participation at the open house suggests that area residents and landowners are very interested in the future of the north Albion Area. The majority of the feedback received at the open house suggests there is general support for the increase in single-family density. In addition, many participants were not clear on how new development generates development cost charges that fund infrastructure improvements. As outlined above, feedback was also received related to the need for additional parkland, concerns related to conservation areas and regulations, future road network and pedestrian connectivity and the potential for additional neighbourhood-scale commercial uses. Amenity Zoning Study As part of the Planning Department’s 2012 Work Program, Council directed a review of Amenity Zoning and its potential use in Maple Ridge. This review began in May 2012 and is anticipated to be completed by the fall 2012 and incorporated into the Zoning Bylaw Review. As part of the Study, CitySpaces Consulting has been hired to review the tools that are available under the Local Government Act, summarize the pros and cons of the various approaches, identify key priorities for the District and provide Council with a detailed information package on the options and economic impacts of an amenity zoning framework. The CitySpaces team will also be undertaking a market review of development impacts of Amenity Zoning and will be using examples from the North Albion neighbourhood to aid in that assessment. Staff provided an update to Council on the Amenity Zoning Study on May 14, 2012 at which time it was anticipated that the market review would be completed in time to include in the North Albion Area Plan update. However, that work is still in process and not expected to be completed until mid-July. The market review will provide important information on the question of the financial viability of single-family residential developments and whether or not the District can anticipate amenity zoning contributions (also known as Community Amenity Contributions) in addition to the standard development cost charges. This information will be very useful in assessing the mechanisms that the District may utilize to provide the level of hard and soft services identified during the May 30 open house. 6 In-stream Development Applications Council will recall that as part of the work discussed at the March 27, 2012 Council meeting, a process for considering in-stream applications while the North Albion Area Plan amendments were being considered was presented. The following process was approved by Council: “2. Applications that are in-stream or new, but have not proceeded on the Public Hearing, are proposed to be deferred until such time as the Albion Area Plan Amendments proposed are presented at Public Hearing and given Third Reading by Council.” It is recommended that the process for considering in-stream development applications in the North Albion Area Plan Study Area be maintained. d) Interdepartmental Implications: The Engineering Department provided information on the proposed road network, final design cross-sections and several pedestrian network interim solutions as well as the proposed sewer and water system. The extension of sewer and water infrastructure was a key theme that arose at the open house and as part of the comments received on the completed questionnaires. Many residents asked when these services would be extended but did not necessarily understand that development enables the District to collect development cost charges that fund additional infrastructure improvements. An evaluation of the potential densities and associated development cost charges would be beneficial to determine the extent to which the provision of new infrastructure (roads, sewer and water) can be achieved within the north Albion area. While the District will require infrastructure upgrades and extensions to service approved development appli cations, what is not yet known is whether or not it is financially viable for developers to develop within a predominantly single-family housing form. A separate report on the options for servicing of the north Albion area is currently being prepared and will be submitted for Council’s review in conjunction with the next stage of the process. e) Alternative: That the proposed amendments to the Albion Area Plan, outlined in the March 27, 2012 report to Council, not proceed to First Reading. 7 CONCLUSIONS: The feedback received at the open house event and through the questionnaire suggests that there is general support for the proposed amendments to the Albion Area Zoning Matrix to add two new single-family residential zones. In addition, a wide range of opinions and suggestions for residential densities, infrastructure improvements and additional parkland provisions within the Plan area were also received. As such, it is recommended that the North Albion Area Plan process be advanced to the next stage for staff to prepare an Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw and First Reading report. “Original signed by Jim Charlebois” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Jim Charlebois, MURP, MCIP Manager of Community Planning "Original signed by Christine Carter" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn,MBA, P.Eng GM , Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A: North Albion Open House Panels Appendix B: North Albion Open House Questionnaire Results Albion Area Plan Albion Area Plan Study Areas -Area 1 & Area 2 LAND USE DESIGNATION ZONE Residential Low Density RS-1d One Family Urban (Half Acre) Residential Residential Low –Medium Density SRS Special Urban Residential RS-1b One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential RT-1 Two Family Residential Medium Density Residential R-1 Residential District CD-1-93 Amenity Residential District RM-1 Townhouse Residential RM-4 Multiple Family Residential RMH Mobile Home District Current Residential Land Use Designations Proposed Residential Land Use Designations Other zones may correspond with the Residential Land Use designations where a Density transfer has been applied, subject to Section 10.2.2 Residential Development and Density Transfers. Albion Area Plan Albion Zoning Matrix LAND USE DESIGNATION ZONE Residential Low Density RS-1d One Family Urban (Half Acre) Residential RS-1 One Family Urban Residential Residential Low –Medium Density SRS Special Urban Residential RS-1b One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential RT-1 Two Family Residential R-1 Residential District Medium Density Residential R-1 Residential District CD-1-93 Amenity Residential District RM-1 Townhouse Residential RM-4 Multiple Family Residential RMH Mobile Home District Proposed Residential Land Use Designations A Residential Low Density designation allows for RS -1d and new RS-1 Lots. Principle Use Min Setback Zone Min Width Min Depth Min Area Height Front Rear Exterior/ Interior RS-1d 30m 40m 2000m2 11m 9m 9m 9m/2.5m 30m x 66.7m 2000m2 18m x 37.11m RS-1d (One Family Urban (Half Acre) Residential) In a 2.76 Hectare Lot You Can subdivide into 12 RS-1d Lots Albion Area Plan Potential Subdivision LayoutRS-1b and R-1 668m2 18m x 37.11m Principle Use Min Setback Zone Min Width Min Depth Min Area Height Front Rear Exterior/ Interior RS-1 18m 27m 668m2 11m 7.5m 7.5m 4.5m/*1.5m RS-1d (One Family Urban (Half Acre) Residential) RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Or up to 30 RS-1 Lots * See the Bylaw for special conditions Buildable Area Buildable Area A Residential Low -Medium Density designation allows for RS -1b and new R-1 Lots. Principle Use Min Setback Zone Min Width Min Depth Min Area Height Front Rear Exterior/ Interior RS-1b 15m 27m 557m2 9.5m 6m 6m 3m/1.5m 15m x 37.14m 557m2 15m x 36.33m RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential In a 2.76 Hectare Lot You Can subdivide into 36 RS-1b Lots Albion Area Plan Potential Subdivision LayoutRS-1b and R-1 395m2 15m x 36.33m Principle Use Min Setback Zone Min Width Min Depth Min Area Height Front Rear Exterior/ Interior RS-1b 12m 24m 371m2 9m 5.5m 8m 3m/1.2m RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential R-1 (Residential District) Or up to 48 R-1 Lots Buildable Area Proposed Process Pre-Application Meeting Environmental and other Technical Studies to determine the conservation and development potential of the Site Albion Area Plan Land Use Designation to identify the available zones (from the Zoning Matrix) Development Information Meeting Application changes to reflect comments from DIM (if necessary) 1st & 2nd Reading report to Council (includes development conditions) Public Hearing Applicant to meet in DMR to discuss development & conservation areas and potential density transfer provisions Applicant to amend application to reflect final conservation and development areas Current Process Pre-Application Meeting Environmental and other Technical Studies to determine the conservation and development potential of the Site Albion Area Plan Land Use Designation to identify the available zones (from the Zoning Matrix) Development Information Meeting Additional Steps in Current ProcessAlbion Area Plan Development Application Process 3rd Reading Public Hearing Final Reading Development Conditions satisfied Application changes to reflect comments from DIM (if necessary) 1st Reading report to Council for consideration Development Conditions established for Final Approval 2nd Reading Public Hearing Final Reading 3rd Reading Development Conditions satisfied INTERIM PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES FINAL ROAD DESIGN ROAD NETWORK AND CLASSIFICATION 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Latecomer agreements and DCC contributions are used to distribute the up-front capital costs for community services which benefit multiple properties. Albion Area Plan Comments & Suggestions Summary Report (Completion rate: 98.33%) QUESTION 1 Do you support the proposed zones in the Albion Zoning Matrix, which allow for a slight increase in density in the Albion Area Plan? Response Chart Percentage Count Yes 39%23 No 61%36 Total Responses 59 If yes, can you please tell us why you support the density increase? If no, can you please explain why you don’t support the additional density? The 51 response(s) to this question can be found in the appendix. QUESTION 2 What kind of housing forms would you support in the North Albion Area?   For example: Response Chart Percentage Count Townhouse 2%1 Small lot Single-Family Residential 17%9 Medium to Large lot Single-Family Residential 43%23 Other 38%20 Total Responses 53 QUESTION 2 What kind of housing forms would you support in the North Albion Area?   For example:  (Other) #Response 1.Acreages/Agriculture 2.see additional comments 3.none 4.homes on 2 acres 5.mix of small and medium 6.All of the above 7.All of the above 8.All of the above 9.All of the above 10.All of the above 11.All of the above 12.All of the above 13.All of the above 14.Townhouse/Small lot Single-Family Residential 15.Medium to large lot single-family residential & village commercial 16.Townhouse/Small lot Single-Family Residential 17.Townhouse/Small lot Single-Family Residential 18.lots such as mine are suitable for a small apartment suitable for seniors who have always lived in this area. 19.Mostly larger lot or "master planned" Additional Comments - Are there any housing types that currently exist within the Albion area that you think are more appropriate than others? The 38 response(s) to this question can be found in the appendix. QUESTION 3 Are you a resident of the Albion Area? Response Chart Percentage Count Yes 78%46 No 22%13 Total Responses 59 If you are a resident of Albion, do you walk in your neighbourhood?   If so, to what destinations?  Please explain any changes that would improve the walkability in your area. The 40 response(s) to this question can be found in the appendix. QUESTION 4 Please provide any other comments or suggestions you may have. The 37 response(s) to this question can be found in the appendix. Responders Name (optional) The 36 response(s) to this question can be found in the appendix. Appendix If yes, can you please tell us why you support the density increase? If no, can you please explain why you don’t support the additional density? | #Response 1.The density is already high, with little to no support services in the area. You have to get in your car every time you need something! 2.Higher density makes more sense for supplying services, such as transportation services, streetlights, sidewalks, (food) shopping and restaurants, etc.. 3.Adhoc increase in density does not tie in to the surrounding area. Increase density will require an increase in infrastructure and services. 4.I understand the need to upgrade existing infrastructure and to build additional roads and services to support the already quickly developing area. With greater development comes $$$ Water and sewer lines are needed. 5.The lots sizes make sense. You should allow R-1 in Low?Medium in the south Albion area as well. 6.Due to the enviro, topo constrainsts and to further maximize on the new services, increasing in density makes good sense. Lot sizes under R1 encourage and continue to make it viable for builders to construct detached housing which is why families choose to continue to enjoy Maple Ridge for. 7.The Albion Area shouldn't be developed at all. It's only contributing to the sprawl. Instead, improve access to existing sprawl-centers like Rock Ridge and Silver Valley, and continue up there. 8.Not enough support for roads and other infrastructure 9.-Not enough schools in the area -240th street from 104th ave southward is not capable of handling the surplus traffic without turning lanes, widening of roads, and proper sidewalks. 10.There is too much 'bulldoze and build' going on in maple ridge. It is becoming a suburban sprawl with inadequate resources and planning to make them sustainable places to live/work rather than the current dormitories. 11.It depends. (I had to pick 'yes' or 'no', so please ignore my 'no'). In principle, I believe in increasing density in areas where it eventually leads to a relative certainty of getting adequate transit , as well as when it is planned as a “complete neighbourhood”, i.e. with amenities such as a school, (useful) shops – a decent grocery store, not just a convenience store, is a must - at walking or biking distance, and useable parks (not just parks as in trees to look at from the confines of your backyard or driving by in your car, but parks with trails and benches for people to sit, and trees for shade, a playing field for the kids to kick the ball around, picnic benches to go for a picnic on a sunny Saturday, play structures for the kids to play. The area in question appears to be challenging due to the topography, and creeks running through the area, possibly limiting the possibilities to provide connections for walking and cycling other than along the main roads. One possible solution might be to provide pedestrian/cyclist bridges at various locations, to be paid for by the developers in return for the increased density. It may add some cost to developing this area, but that’s part of the cost of developing areas with a less favourable topography. The more difficult topography is the reason why developers are able to acquire the land at a good price. I understand that part of the reason for the densification is to make the houses more affordable (or just more affordable for the developers to build?). Is this considered the right area for “affordable” housing? Would one of the basic requirements for people living in more affordable housing not be to have adequate transit and amenities close by? The District should aim for densification along transportation corridors if we can provide adequate access to these transportation corridors from surrounding areas. That’s something that’s going to be very problematic here. 12.increased density without supporting amenities in Maple Ridge (shopping etc) increases the imbalance we have today between population and those supporting amenities. increased density also stresses the environment 13.Until something is done to alleviate traffic congestion in west maple ridge and Pitt meadows I do not agree with continuing to build more and more houses and townhouses when the roads are beyond capacity. Plan for the roads ahead of the housing development. While I realize that people do need somewhere to live and that Maple Ridge is one of the last affordable places in the lower mainland more planning of roads and transit services should be done prior to allowing further development. As well schools are so crowded in the Albion area that children who live there cannot even attend the schools that are nearby. Planning for this should be done first. 14.Poorly planned, not enough schools in area, no plans for traffic congestion, riparian area for the animals becoming smaller and smaller around the river 15.maximum use of land for housing in an area that will have a lot of green space makes sense 16.There's not enough support ie schools in this area are mostly overcrowded. 17.The land in the urban development area needs to reach the best potential to afford the cost of services such as water etc., to everyone. The increase is reasonable and in some cases because so much land is used for conservation and terrain breaks it up could stand more density in pockets. Good to support schools as well. 18.This will be the same old, same old. In he best interests of developers and investors NOT for the people. Public input would more properly be the first step. Remember the visioning process of about six years ago? How about the Silver Valley Plan? what about the consultants report on housing prior to the last OCP? If we keep doing what we are doing we will keep gettng what are getting - development at the behest of investors that make specualators the biggest buck. Never mind how it will affect the environment, water and climate and future generations. 19.Most of the land in this area is not being utilised efficiently and is open pasture land. The houses are ostly older and single family. Our taxes are high. The sewer line etc. will rid the area of septic fields and clean up the creeks. 20.Since living in this area is no longer "rural", might as well expand the subdivision(s) and give long term residents a chance to move on. 21.I support the density increase because the area has significant conservation areas, and sufficient school and transit potential.The servicing of the area is challenging due to the sanitary sewer lift stations, and other higher that usual costs.The density may assist in the feasability to service this area. 22.There is a shortage of space at Albion Elementary, and no immediate plans to expand or build a new elementary school. 23.higher population will give us a bigger tax base for government spending such as transportation. 24.I believe the current road structure is not sufficient to handle the additional housing structure. 25.The area needs to change to keep up with all the growth around. The rezoning for RS-1d should also be zoned R-1 to keep in line with the other development in the area. Why would you have a school across from large lots? 26.I support the zoning. I would like to see some zoning allocated to commercial toward the top of the hill. Take Westwood Plateau for example, just a small zone for a small convenience store like 7-11. This would reduce traffic just by not having the whole hill having to drive down the road a jug of milk. 27.Needs more schools first. 28.Families with children will be moving into those homes. There are not enough schools to support the families presently in this area. Many young children are walking along busy roads with no sidewalks to get to school. Stop the housing development agenda and start community planning. 29.The current environmental setbacks have significantly reduced the yields within Albion. The increase density will allow original objectives to be met. Also these setbacks have limited some lands ability to develop and higher density will the help the land develop. 30.Higher density and these setbacks will help useful land develop, times superior to the senses. 31.I support current residential land use designations very much. Because of you are working and making an effort to improve unreasonable policys of environmental setbacks and very old zones plan for all the people. 32.All the people of study area who we met support higher density and these setbacks plan. It is a very good idea. 33.1. Too many streans and ravines 2. Too many clay banks and steep slopes 3. Flood planes 4. Adverse effect on the quality of life 5. Adverse effect on some property values 34.1. The area of North Albion has been designated already under the present OCP as being unsuitable for development over Low-Density (1/2 acre lots) because of the preponderance of ravines, watercourses, clay soil banks and enviornmentally sensitive areas. 2. More development will result in sever traffic problems. Already with present population a major problem for residential. 3. More development through deinsificatio cannot be serviced by existing schools or even the proposed school (elementary) construction. 35.With population increasing, people have to live somewhre. Incrasing density is a must do. The Albion area is the next logical place. 36.With the 12 lots becoming 30 and the 36 lots becoming 48 I see this as not being a slight increase but a high density increase in a rural area which has not got the infrastructure to support such planning for the future. 37.I do not consider the proposal is a slight increase. Already there is not enough open area and natural green space, nor parks created in the existing high density areas in Albion. the few roads re congested speedways and need to be settled down before more vehicles are added. When natural area is gone, it's gone forever. (We will need larger lots to help house the dispaced wildlife in our midst!) 38.As a homeowner in the affected area, I don't see any advantage to the proposed density increase. We moved to this area beacuse it was designated as 'Low Density' on the OCP. Under the proposed zoning changes our area would be effectively changing to 'Low-Medium Density'. Factor in the secondary suites that could also be potentially built in these smaller lot houses and we are now living in 'Medium Density' - contrary to the OCP designation (why even have 'Low Density' in the OCP?). In my immediate area, there are already four Development Applications that include the proposed new zones (RS-1 & R-1), so obviously it's developers/builders who want these new denser zones. I have not spoken to one neighbour who supports this, except for some of the ones that have acreage and want to make the most money off their property and then move away! I also wonder how the infrastructure in our area would support the traffic from this increased density. Every development application currently posted in our area includes the denser zones, so this isn't going to be just a few 'here and there'. 39.It's needed. Large lots too expensive. 40.I'm very concerned about young families wo move in to discover there is no school in the area for their children to attend, especially because the nearest schools are all grossly overcrowded. 41.After viewing the proposed zones, it seems you would like to cram more houses into the same zone. The reasons given to me, were filled with excuses that did not care about human comfort. I feel you are turning the community into a laboratory filled with rats and you like to add more rats with a reassuring smile on your face. 42.I am particularly interested in study area 2 specifically the area west of 248th and north of 108th. I have lived in this area for over 35 years and participated in the community planning process before. The subject area has been studied before with the resulting present density recommendations. What is being proposed is an almost 3 to 4 fold increase in densities which makes a farce of previous recommendations. This is not a slight increase. Over the years I have seen a lot of damage to year round and seasonal water courses which will have to be restored with any new development, particularly north and east of my property (24705 108 Ave). The property north of my lot has been left “tranquil” for a number of years now so some streams are reappearing but are not gazetted yet. I am concerned that with the proposed new federal guidelines on water streams they will all disappear. The subject area should be left as half acre lots for several reasons: • Most of the area is already subdivided into ½ acre lots and developing the entire area will be very difficult as there are many very reluctant property sellers • The area has so many water courses that it will be difficult to develop higher density areas under the new guidelines without potentially resorting to much higher densities, perhaps even townhouses in the remaining pockets • There should be some pockets left in maple Ridge where larger properties (and not necessarily with huge houses)are available and people can have some smaller farming and gardening opportunities. Considering all the streams and slopes this would be an ideal area. • The wild life in this area is significant due to its proximity to Kanaka Creek. I think there are more frogs in this area alone than in the rest of Maple Ridge combined. • I view the present push for higher densities mostly as a result from developers wanting to increase their profits with no regard to what they leave behind. 43.I support the density increase because there is a lot of unuseable land in the study area. 44.It appears that this is developer-driven rather than based upon any real practical need for densification. A number of developments are far from built out in Albion and there appears to be a considerable number of re-sale homes on the market. Maple Ridge has no (and won't for quite some time, if ever) significant job-base to justify the densification (Kanaka Business park is empty for example) and the proposed area is not that close to the roads to get people on their way out of town to other jobs. More importantly than the above, we need to be more proactive in preserving one of the best assets of Maple Ridge: its natural beauty. Study after study has shown that no matter how you develop, increased development has adverse impacts on streams (epecially in sensitive watersheds). In the future it would be nice to look back and say "look how we maintained the character of Maple Ridge and preserved its natural assests" rather than "look how we exploited all our sensitive areas with development". I have slowly seen the character of eastern Maple Ridge erode (and beautiful rolling farmland/open space on 240 is now being paved over as well as Upper Jackson Farm and other spaces). The monstrosity of a development that is Grant Hill - the massive clearing and muddly runoff coming from there - seems like just a bit too much to me. It seems to me that re-development of the core of Maple Ridge should be the focus. Densification should go there with cheaper housing and proximity to schools (unlike the joke that is an overcrowded Albion Elementary with a huge development going up right next to it, shopping and other amenities which are lacking in Albion. 45.Rezoning the area would lower the tax burden, and put more money in the Municipality. 46.This land is going to be built on now or the years to come, so why not rezone it this year. 47.The density of Maple Ridge should be restricted to areas closer to the downtown core. Further expansion of homes in Albion will only exacerbate the problem of parking, vandalism, over-abundance of animals and lack of services such as schools. 48.The density increase is of little value to me as a long time homeowner of Albion (40 years). Our property is not included in the density increase. Our property has been referred to as an illegal lot. It is 16,353 sq ft. or 15,198 sq. meters. It is 5625 sq. ft. less than 1/2 acre. I feel the rezoning unfair as developers in Highland Visa were allowed to go back to council and have lot sizes changed to R! with as little as 471 sq. meters. Their reasoning was that the market had dropped. In fact, during this time between May 2011 to May 2012 as reported by the Real Estate board in the Province Maple Ridge showed an increase in sales unlike other lower mainland areas. Developers own the property of 5 acres next to me. Once they begin to build my way of life with privacy and quiet is gone. We have been informed once sewer and water comes we have to hook up to sewer immediately and water within 1 year. We are pensioners how will we be able to pay for this? We deserve a increase in density just as well as the people with 1/2 acre. Some of the lots my size wish to be left as is but they will not be affected as I will next door and directly behind me 49.I am very concerned about traffic increases in Maple Ridge overall and this area has few good arterial roots. Already the intersection of Lougheed Hwy., Haney Bypass, and Kanaka Way are getting overcrowded. Same with 240th and Lougheed Hwy. At both intersections I am lining up for a left hand turn lane in the Hwy fast lane. A scary situation. 50.There currently aren't enough schools for the projected populations of the existing development sites as it stands. 51.60% not in favour, 40% in favour. While I must admit that I was relieved to see a proposal retaining some larger, more substantial sized lots (RS-1's), I am still not quite there favouring this proposal. Firstly, I would not characterize a minimum 30% increase in density (if these estimates are correct) a "slight increase". Secondly, no one has explained to the public how the increased density--roughly 300 homes--will impact the local community in terms of traffic, congestion, and further strain on our ridiculously overcrowded schools. (Please do not argue that it will help, as norther Alb. will be requiring 2 additional schools.) Will council hold the line with the terms of this proposal, if selected? Please, no further density beyond staff recommendations! Additional Comments - Are there any housing types that currently exist within the Albion area that you think are more appropriate than others? | #Response 1.Too many houses squashed next to each other with little to no yard, trees taken down and the hill is becoming ugly. 2.Kanaka Creek has higher density with nice looking homes. 3.A mixture of medium to large lot single family residential with some small lot single-family residential. 4.The Epic Home style development's entry level product, most having 3,500 - 4,000 sqft lots are in good demand and most affordable. 5.Farms and homes with yards. Cramming more people into an over crowde area with a lack of schools, roads and commercial resources is not smart. 6.I think there is something missing in this question, which is unfortunate. Why don’t we have the choice of having mixed housing and possibly some commercial? We usually just see endless subdivisions sprouting up with similar sizes of single family housing, and here and there some townhouses. Why can’t there be a variety of houses on the same street? Why can’t our neighbourhoods be made to look more interesting and unique? That’s the option that I would pick. 7.all communities need a mix of housing. there is a significant amount of high density in south albion and kanaka creek 8.The housing I would like to see is one that provides amenities for small business owners and one that houses more children in learning environment (meaning schools) 9.Smaller parcels should be sensified but not to 3,000 square foot lots. Better to have townhouse use than that. 10.We cannot see any reason that the housing density can't fit the requirement for housing. 11."Mixed neighbourhoods" offer a cultural diversity and appeal to all ages and stages of life. What boring neighbourhoods if they are all the same. 12.I highly support small lot Single-Family Residential, and townhousing in areas of medium density where conservation constraints make development difficult for access. 13.Single family homes on large lots are much more appropriate (townhouses are much too dense considering the lack of school spaces available). 14.I don't think the roads are sufficient size to support smaller lots/townhouses. 15.Variety within reason; same grade within construction region. Plenty of greenland remaining around new homes. Parks for children to play is necessary. 16.Mostly single family. 17.Townhouse development should be allowed in areas where environmental restrictions make single family residential lots difficult to produce due to access and setbacks. 18.Our land is 2 creeks in both side. So after we make the road of access and setbacks we cannot build 2/3 (70% more)of middle land. Therefore townhouse development should be really allowed about this land such as attached concept site plan. 19.After you estimate envronmental setback about such as our land of both side creeks. In special case (one side is about 30m deep the other side of ditch is very small). If you can throw it out totally whether you make single family lots or if you throw it out impossible. We think that townhouse development should be really allowed for useful development of land. 20.Just the next door (111 Ave) of attached our land is townhouse development zone. So after developers buy our land they had tried to build townhouses of our land (110 Ave) and 111 Ave; land together from 17 years ago. But you had refused in continuously. this time we thin you have to allow townhouse development. 21.Acreage as now. The existing low density zoning. 22.Considering the natural terrain of this area, only rural residential family housing is suitable for the majority of land available. There are only a few areas suitable for anything else. The current low density zoning (1/2 acre) would then be appropriate for these few. NOT medium density. 23.I think the planning dept. should include a wide range of housing options. Some townhouses or smaller lots may be more affordabble for young familys. 24.Medium size lots would not overload our schools, parks, roads that would gridlock our transportation system like what has happen in other municipalities ei. Langley 200 St. This may look good on paper and tax monies but it is not a good long term planning. 25.Albion is a rural area dn could retain this character with a combination of single family lot sizes and reserving larger natural areas. 26.A drive down 240th highlights the different housing types clearly. The 102ave area is horrible. I would think a mix of townhouses and larger lot single family houses would have been better than the row upon row of little box houses on tiny little lots. Head up to 104ave and it's starting to look just as bad. I cant imagine what that area will look like in another 10 years if it continues. The MapleCrest Subdivision I think is more appropriate for the area (larger lot single family houses and larger duplex style townhomes - Trail's Edge). 27.Affordability is key. 28.Houses on medium lots with protected green space. 29.Houses backing onto greenspace with trails. 30.As long as there is sufficient green space. The proposed zones are not designed for human comfort. They are designed for profits! My housing types = designed for human comfort! Your proposed housing types = designed for profit! In this society profits always come first. Therefore my designs will never come to fruition. 31.see my answers above 32.Townhouses should be built besdie riparian areas as more families with extremely small backyards can enjoy the natural surroundings. 33.One level houses would be nice. 34.There should be more one level homes for the seniors in the area. 35.NO! The residential expansion of Maple Ridge has happened too quickly. Taxes continue to rise with the urban sprawl. Your direction should not be at the ruination of Maple Ridge's character - a jewel within the Greater Vancouver Regional District. 36.The idea of larger lots on larger pieces or property mixed with smaller lots as at Beecham Place looks better than many many small lots in the same area as on 102 Ave. 37.An opposite view. The very dense housing east of 240th and north of 102nd avenue is scarily dense. I would hate to see a house on fire in that neighbourhood. I don't think the fire trucks would get in and the fire would spread very fast. 38.Since the future development will not be occurring in a vacuum, I have to qualify my answer. What many of us would like to see is mixed density deelopment as well as elements of master planned communities so this would suggest that I would favour some townhomes in norther Albion. The reality is that there are very few, if any, developers in this town that are committed to such products. Furthermore, we are already flooded w/townhomes along 240th and its feeders. There hasn't been enough regulation. Therefore I favour generous sized (6000 ft2) lots to prevent further erosion to the quality of life in northern Albion & Maple Crest. If you are a resident of Albion, do you walk in your neighbourhood?   If so, to what destinations?  Please explain any changes that would improve the walkability in your area. | #Response 1.I walk in my neighbourhood but no where specific as there are no stores, fields, leisure services, gas stations etc. 2.Only to mailbox. Improvements would be sidewalks, stores, restaurants, better transportation services 3.Need more interconnected paths. 4.I walk to Cliff Park, the Louise Poole trail, the Erskine and Bear Ridge Trail. Sidewalks on 112th Avenue and Lockwood 5.I barely walk in my neighborhood due to the high amount of bear traffic seen on a daily basis. I leave my neighborhood to walk. 6.No, but I live very close to Albion and walk in Albion every day. I am a resident of Cottonwood. I do walk in my neighbourhood, but preferably not along Kanaka Way, because cars drive too fast and I find it unpleasant. It’s a road that’s not particularly welcoming to people and all it will ever be is a traffic sewer, not a neighbourhood. Other roads don’t really lead anywhere. You just keep walking through similar residential areas, mostly along roads with cars. There are various stratas/gated communities in my area, which don’t welcome strangers, so instead you just keep walking on the busier roads with cars. When I walk the dog, I always walk the same route, every day. I walk the trail at Kanaka Creek and cross at the Rainbow Bridge, then walk along the trail behind Tamarack, and do a loop around Planet Ice and the sports fields. It’s a nice and quiet route. The only destination in my area I can think of is Planet Ice/Fairgrounds/sports fields (distance about 1 ½ km), and for younger families of course Kanaka Elementary School. A destination for my kids is 7-11 on Lougheed. And Thomas Haney SS used to be a destination. They had to walk along busy Lougheed to get there, or 232nd, without adequate sidewalks part of the way. Walkability improves • if you have destinations to walk to (a store, a park, restaurant, pub etc.) • if you don’t always have to walk along busy and noisy roads with speeding cars • if there is traffic calming • if roads are narrower (which slows cars down) • if there are sidewalks • if there are fewer stratas and gated communities • if connectivity is good (e.g. pedestrian/cyclist bridges to cross a creek, paths/shortcuts between neighbourhoods) 7.current trails and "walkability" in south albion is very good. maintenance of conservation areas is good. i hope north albion has similar walkability 8.Yes, I walk anywhere from Jackson Road down to Planet Ice depending. And Lougheed Hwy to bridge on 240th. 9.yes.yes.a path from 256th to the Fraser River along Kanaka Creek 10.Not enough sidewalks, part of 240th close to Albion elem needs better paving, it's a really busy road that needs attention. 11.Rarely....if I do it is for recreation and exercise. There are no services 12.Councils for many years have supported this type of planning. When will council say this is what we want now who will build it as opposed to the present system where developers say this is what we want, let us do it now! 13.We walk both ways from 243B on 112th - sidewalks. 14.Yes I do walk almost daily but to NO DESTINATION. I suppose that I could get to Bruce's Mkt but to return uphill with groceries would not be viable. So my walking at present is only recreational. 15.To and from Bruce's Market, Albion Park, Jackson Farm, SPCA/Kaitie's Place, Samuel Robertson Technical, Albion Elementary, Albion Pizzeria/Albion Video/Kanaka Creek Coffee shop. The sidewalks in some areas are too narrow (Country Lane development). The sidewalk, on 104 Ave is not continuous from 244 to 248 Street (at S.R.T.). 16.coffee shop 17.It would be nice to have more stores in the area. I walk for my health. 18.Currently the area I live in is not very walkable. I live on Beecham Place. To get to the nearest childrens park ther are no sidewalks and traffic is very fast along Jackson Road (where SPCA dog walkers walk). Sidewalks and childrens parks are really needed in the 108th & Jackson area. 19.Trnas Canada Trail Kanaka Creek Regional Park Thornhill, Grant Hill Kanaka Creek No improvements necessary for "walkability". 20.We often walk the Trans Canada Trail. Kanaka Creek area. Thornhill, Grant Hill 21.We walk to the end of 110 Ave and beyond along Kanaka Creek to Turkey Trot and beyond. We also walk to and along Kanaka Creek Raod and on to the fairgrounds. As for changes: 1) Completion of linear park along Kanaka Creek. 22.Yes, I walk as much as possible but I am limited to the few streets and pathways safe enough to do so. For example Kanaka Creek Rd, pathways to Planet Ice which are part of Metro Vancouver Kanaka Creek Park. Any other street expecially 240th, is unpleasant and dangerous due to the heavy traffic even where there are sidewalks. 23.N/A. I have foot problems, so walking is not an option. 24.We walk on concrete sidewalks up and down 240 St and occationally drive and walk by Kanaka Creek. Parking is not always desirable this area as the gate for the parking is closed. the local area animal population is also being crowded which cause unexptected meeting with our animal (local) population. 25.Yes, I walk along a cement sidewalk on 240 St. thre is no walking path nor open space in our neighbourhood. An improvement would be to have some access away from 240 St on a natural path into some natural areas/creek. My opinion is to save some of the existing land close to over-buld areas for enjoyment liveability. (Of course, blackberry bushes are a treasure to my thinking.) 26.We have a dog and regularly walk in Kanaka Creek Park around the Rainbow Bridge / 108 Loop area. We have to drive there (we live off 112th and 243rd) as the walk down 112th to 240th is too dangerous (no lighting, no sidewalks/shoulders). Hopefully green space/dog walk/park areas will be included in any redevelopement of the North Albion area. 27.There is no where to walk to - ie - shopping. 28.Erskine Trail Trail's Edge Trail Network Epic Homes Trails 29.Constantly. Using trail network from Trail's Edge to Erskine to lookout above old gravel pit, to microwave towers to Turkey Trot trail etc. Dog owners. 30.Yes. 31.All areas from Dewdney to 104th Avenue. Some of the proposed zones suggest next to no barrier between house and street. I would be walking alongside "houses" not neighbourhoods. 32.I regularly walk through the entire area and appreciate the many new trails that have been added over the years. I am looking forward to when the trail from the bottom of 108th Ave gets connected to 240th and eventually Haney 33.We do not walk in our neighbourhod. There are no desitnations close by. A small strip mall with grocery store, coffe shop, neighbourhood pub/restaurant at 112 & 240th complete with a wider 112 ave, with street lights and sidewalks are needed. 34.I walk/run in the area for exercise. Other than a few minor trails, this area has really no destinations within reasonable walking distances. Enhancing the parkland/conserved areas would give be nice. 35.More sidewalks along 240 Street and road off that road. 36.More walking trails. 37.In fact I do walk in my neighbourhood on a regular basis - to where is actually irrevelant. Suffice to say, that I often walk to the downtown area of Maple Ridge (6 kilometres) - bike lanes (few people use) and a substantial lack of sidewalks. As I walk along the side of the Lougheed Highway, I am appalled at the garbage strewn in the ditches and you and council wish to attract more cars and people. Wake up! 38.At present sidewalks only are built directly in front of new homes, there are undeveloped parts that are adjacent which have the sidewalk end abruptly. One minute you are safe, the next you are almost walking in the ditch. More sidewalks would improve the area - especially along Jackson (Industrial). Also along 104th, both sides should be sidewalk very dangerous for kids. People seem to think they are in the "country" and walk 3 and 4 abreast on areas where there are no sidewalks. 39.Bruce's Market, Albion Park, local parks. Wider side walks make it easier when walking with a stroller and another adult. 40.Yes, I am a resident, and I do walk through Maple Crest and its trail networks. I would like to see the streetscapes along 240th to get plenty of attention so that they are pleasant to walk along. I would like to see more native plant species and evergreens worked in and around new housing so that these areas have a similar feel to our trails. If the city ensures attractive streetscapes, more people will walk the sidewalks. We would like to see trail systems connected along Kanaka Creek. I would walk to various proposed malls. QUESTION 4 Please provide any other comments or suggestions you may have. | #Response 1.We have so many underdeveloped area's within the urban area of Maple Ridge - why not fill those up first and then look to Albion, rather than constantly shuttling people further and further east with no services. 2.It makes sense to reduce sprawl. Smaller lots also means more affordable homes. 3.Before this goes ahead you need to have additional services such as schools, park and small retail as part of the master plan to provide a community feel, rather than just a housing development. People in this area are drawn to the nice family homes in the MapleCrest development. 4.Any assistance the District can by placing in the main services will encourage a consistent and sensible growth pattern. 5.The intersection at Haney Bypass/Lougheed Hwy/232 st needs drastic improvement in the area of accessing 232 street. Also the Bridge over the Alouette at 240th street needs building much sooner than currently scheduled. And while at that, extend the Abernethy Way to 240th. 6.I believe that so much can be done in the existing parts of Maple Ridge when it comes to densification that would really benefit the community. Certain older parts in Maple Ridge, west of the town core, in my view, are ripe for redevelopment, and would seem much more appropriate for densification, since they are close to transportation corridors and have much more potential for successful mixed zoning. Also densification along Dewdney would seem more appropriate, because it’s more likely to get better transit, and connectivity + topography would seem to be less of an issue. I would like Council and staff to take a hard look at how much these types of developments are costing the existing taxpayers in the long run, since it’s well-known that spread out developments generally don’t generate enough tax-revenue to pay for the cost of maintaining and servicing them. The developer may pay for the initial cost of building the infrastructure, but the cost of maintaining and servicing these areas will be a huge burden in the future. A cost-benefit analysis would seem a wise thing to do. 7.I believe the keys to success in Maple Ridge are downtown development & population increase (I support the current strategic plan), and development of shopping areas, which is an essential service for an area with 75,000 residents. Further urban sprawl before supporting amenities are at least approved will add to today's situation in Maple Ridge (urban sprawl creating more service demands on the municipality, and more traffic leaving Maple Ridge to shop and work). 8.Community planning for roads, schools and transit should be done ahead of building more houses. Our school at Hammond is near capacity as well as many schools in Albion. Address this first as well as the roads and transit then address building more houses/townhouses. I feel that Maple Ridge is putting the cart before the horse in this case. 9.Please do not build anymore around here. There are many homes for sale in my neighborhood and creating a glut will not be helpful to our local economy. Our schools are at capacity in the area and there is a sense of frustration in the community that developers and Maple Ridge municipality are looking to make a quick buck instead of really giving some to a more planned community. 10.I think schools should be built first before more housing, new families buy houses here only to find out that their kids cannot even go to their catchment area. 11.Option 2 on sewer extension is more difficult to obtain right of way but makes a better route from an engineering and economic point of view. 12.A healthy community must provide for the needs of all ages - walking distance to school, convenience store, green space, meeting/entertainment place. Those small houses don't have space for even a birthday party. A variety of housing - co-op, boarding homes, secondary suites, lane houses, mobile home park (ie Wildwood in Pitt Meadows), smaller senior care centres closer to families. Involve the public in preparing the N. Albion Plan such as in the Silver Valley Plan. Stick to the OCP. 13.A traffic light would be required at 112/240 intersection - needed now! And ravines like the one on our property which are damp and muddy run-offs should be filled in. 14.Eventually there will be a great deal more traffic up 112th & 108th to Paul Hayes new development. I hope someone has figured ot the road usage ahead of time?? *I appreciated the opportunity to speak with Frank Quinn who was able (and willing) to answer some of my questions as to "Institutional" designation and the current progress. 15.This is a short sighted plan. save time. Save money. Think of future generations. Stick with the OCP. 16.I compliment planning staff on their good work.With the current geotechnical and DFO setbacks the yeilds have decreased dramically from the original Albion Plan.The concern regarding the number of legal suites will decline with the new higher density zoning prohibiting legal suites in those Zones.I support the new plan. 17.I believe we need to secure the elementary school spaces needed for sustainability, before we further densify, however I support densification in the north Albion area if it is single family homes on large lots (the least dense option), in the interim. 18.Please look at completed development in other cities, look at what worked and what didn't. Do not make roads too small and consider inceasing park zones and the amount of sidewalks. 19.Please continue to increase the number of bicycle lanes with road improvements. This is a great assistance to improve safety. 20.Continued from question #1; We do not have enough services to support this area at present. Before we build more houses we need to address the entire community and the requirements - food, safety, schools, traffic, shopping. 21.There seems to be plenty of open space closer to town. Why not develop there first? 22.I suggest this proposal of increasing the density in N. Albion should be re-visited and I hope the current OCP designation of Low Density be maintained. Why not encourage more residential development in town, there are still many ares in Haney needing re-development! 23.The Albion area should be the next spot for developed due to its prosimity to downtown. 24.There are not enough main arteries between Dewney Trunk and Lougheed Hwy. 240 is already getting crowded with the expansions of higher density lots we will create the same problems with our roads like experienced south of the the Fraser. Until the road planning and connectors are complete there shoul be no high density lots. Making 240 St a four lane will only create access problems for the local residents already there. Maple Ridge is not ready for high density living. We do not need an anthill to live on. 25.At the open house I didn't see plans for additional roads to cope with all the vehicles that will heading from all the new residents. It appears all will drive onto 240 St already a problem area. (I don't appreciate having to contemplate moving from here because of speeding traffic.) 26.I am curious about the removal of the Density Transfer on properties with unbuildable areas - is this contingent on the new denser RS-1/R-1 zones being approved? 27.More trails please! Use to live in Oakville, Ont. Fabulous connection of trails to subdivision. Huge population biking walking running. this same Albion area is a gem for trails. Suggest trail on north side of Trail's Edge between Kanaka River & Kimola. gorgeous area. 28.the District needs to provide more retail shops in the Albion Area before it creates its density. The District should definitly purchase the property designated "school" 148th & 108th. No more density in that area it has a nice rural flavour. Don't change everything all at once, go a little slower. 29.After taking part in the open house and speaking with represtatives I have concluded the following. The true objective here is to "maximize profits regardless of social and environmental costs." I highly doubt that the person suggesting these proposed zones lives in these zones, also know to me as rat cages. 30.I appreciate the ability to provide feedback. I hope it can make a difference 31.More bikelane/trails in the Albion area for family recreation and commuting. 32.Change is in some ways inevitable, in other ways not inevitable. The focus should be on the right mix of appropriate preservation first, development second. Let's make this an area with good proximity to an enhanced trail and park network that are the signatures of the beauty of this place. I am happy to put up with few amenities (i.e. one pizza shop, one coffee shop and one market) in return for an area in which I can breathe. 33.Take a deep breath and ponder the fact that 71% of Maple Ridge's electorate did not necessarily support you in the last municipal election! 34.Some areas such as 112th are to be developed and some areas such as 108th are being skipped. We live in old homes, the people on 108th are for the greatest part not absentee land owners. If our way of life is now compromised then our street should be rezoned to R1. Please reconsider the zoning for our "illegal lots". Building permits were issued for them once, they can be changed again! 35.I have to question the reason for this whole exercise. I pessimistically have to assume council owes a developer/campaign contributor a favour. Sorry. 36.It would be nice if there were some gargage bins in public areas. 37.1. Please explain to the public how the proposed density will impact the local ingrastructure. (I am concerned about 240th & Kanaka Way and getting in and out Maple Crest.) I would like to stress that I am not entirely opposed to the increased density proposed for norther Albion, with the exception of the 4000ft2 lots, which scream uninspired "cookie cutter" housing. What I am most concerned with is further density beyone the amended OCP. Council tends to interpret the OCP as being loose recommendations. Are we at the abosolute ceiling of density increases? Responders Name (optional) | #Response 1.Lisa Prophet 2.Ryan 3.Luke 4.Mark Sherling 5.Danny Gerbrandt 6.Darren Munnich 7.Susan Boan 8.E. Fox 9.Bob Quinnell 10.Bernice Rolls 11.Keith Every 12.Sandra McKeever 13.Bernice Rolls 14.Ron Antalek 15.Sean Orcutt 16.D. Cougar 17.Ian Lndquist 18.Bill Durno 19.Barbara Durno 20.Grace 21.Curtis Yang 22.Jeff 23.Hana Park 24.Paul Schmitt 25.Christine Schmitt 26.Hasse Marthinsen 27.Colleen Marthinsen 28.Bruce Rae 29.Bob P. 30.Working class peasant 31.Andres Schneiter 604 467 1651 32.Dave Johnston 33.Barbara Moniuk 34.52 year old male 35.DM Cork 36.James Craig Ruthven District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: E02-008-001 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Policy EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Ongoing growth in the District can, in single family residential areas adjacent to high parking demand such as hospitals, transportation hubs or commercial hubs, heighten the level of concern of residents around excessive non-local vehicles taking up on-street parking. It is prudent to establish a consistent policy framework for dealing with such parking-related issues as they manifest themselves in these high demand areas. In April 2012 a report on the consideration of resident-exempt and resident-only parking was brought to Workshop and Council passed Motion R/2012-187 that states: That staff be directed to develop a policy to address resident parking issues in residential neighbourhoods adjacent to areas of high demand such as hospitals, transportation or commercial hubs. This report outlines the parking policy for Council’s consideration and endorsement. Doing so will ensure that a consistent approach is applied in all circumstances. RECOMMENDATION: That the “Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Policy” to address parking issues in single family residential neighbourhoods adjacent to areas of high demand, be endorsed. DISCUSSION: Residential areas adjacent to areas of high parking demand such as hospitals, transportation hubs or commercial hubs often have to deal with non-resident vehicles taking up the limited on-street parking. The implementation of resident-exempt or resident-only parking strategies under defined policy procedures is intended to address and resolve situations where a chronic and heavy demand for on-street parking by non-residents is a concern. Permit parking for residents in a neighbourhood allows residents to have parking priority in a signed area within a reasonable distance of their home but does not guarantee residents the right or ability to parking front of their own property. 802 a) Background Context: In single family residential areas adjacent to high demand hubs where there is competition for limited parking stalls there are two basic situations that may exist:  a lack of available on-street parking, or  a preponderance of non-resident vehicles that park within a neighbourhood and while residents may have adequate off-street parking on their properties it is seen as an imposition or detriment to the neighbourhood. Resident only parking permit zones are generally established where there is a chronic and heavy demand for on-street parking by non-residents and not to address short term intermittent parking problems generated by schools, churches, pubs etc. Likewise, permit parking regulations are generally implemented in single family neighbourhoods and not intended to deal with the demands of higher-density residential uses such as townhouses or apartments as these zones are required to provide adequate off-street parking. One caveat of a parking permit system is that it can significantly reduce the availability of on-street parking that may be considered as contrary to the intended use which is to provide an amenity to all members of the public unless the permit system is combined with unregulated or time limited parking areas. Within the District of Maple Ridge there are currently no areas where parking is limited to local residents to the exclusion of others; there is a network of time limited parking areas, mostly around the Town Centre but also, for example on River Bend adjacent to the Haney Stati on or Patterson Avenue off 203 Street. The time limits range from 15 minutes for a loading zone up to 3 hours. There are two basic types of permit parking regulations: Option 1 – Time Limited Parking with Resident Exemptions (RE) Time limited parking is generally set for one to two hours in order to allow parking for the general public while allowing residents to park for a longer period under a permit. Depending upon the adjacent land use, the time limited parking may be in place for a defined period each day, may be in place Monday to Friday, or may be in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Option 2 – Resident Only Parking (RO) This method is generally implemented where there is a demonstrated lack of available on-street parking, even for local residents, and there is considerable demand from external vehicles. Council considered the development of a policy to govern RE and RO permit parking at a Workshop in April 2012 with the following stated objectives:  Enhance residential amenity by eliminating or restricting opportunities for non-residents and commuters to park all day on residential streets in high-demand areas such as those adjacent to such as hospitals or institutions, transportation hubs or commercial hubs  Provide equitable on-street parking opportunities for road users  Support green transportation objectives and strategies  Encourage public transportation usage by limiting unrestricted parking in high demand areas. Subsequent to Council’s direction to develop a policy to address resident parking issues in residential neighbourhoods adjacent to areas of high demand such as hospitals, transportation or commercial hubs staff have created a “Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Policy” for Council’s consideration and endorsement, a copy of which is attached in Appendix A of this report. b) Desired Outcome: The implementation of a resident-only parking policy will provide some certainty for residents concerned about the livability of their neighbourhood by controlling the number of non-resident vehicles parking for extended periods of time. c) Citizen/Customer Implications: A consequence of limiting on-street parking for resident in a high-demand neighbourhood is the inconvenience in having visitors seek to park on the street and possibly be ticketed. There is the cost of the decals or permits to residents as well as having to renew permits annually at Municipal Hall although this situation exists for many residents through the issuance of animal licences as an example. The policy does not allow for the issuance of visitor permits as they are often misused and it is difficult to track appropriate usage. It is expected that residents would allow visitors to use their driveway while they park on the road while in the case of larger private gatherings the residents should contact the Bylaws Department to make them aware of the guest vehicles. It is noted however that the installation of a resident-only parking zone does not guarantee that residents will be able to park in front of their residence – the parking is available to any eligible user. d) Interdepartmental Implications: The Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department will enforce the regulations within the designated RE or RO zones. The issuance of permits or decals will be handled through the Bylaws Customer Service Counter in Municipal Hall. e) Business Plan/Financial Implications: There will be a cost to administer the issuance and record-keeping of the RE or RO decals. The annual costs associated with this program will depend largely upon the number of streets where RE or RO is implemented. It is recommended that the annual fee for RE or RO decals be included in the District’s Fee and Charges Bylaw, and reviewed annually in future years. For 2012 it is recommended that the annual fee for a single RE or RO decal be set at $10. Costs for parking permits vary in other jurisdictions from $10 up to $74 per annum. Municipality Parking Permit Costs New Westminster $10.00 West Vancouver $10.00 City of Coquitlam $18.00 City of North Vancouver $25.00 White Rock $33.60 Vancouver (various locations) $37.00/$55.00/$74.00 The enforcement of the regulations will be undertaken by Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department staff in the course of their regular shifts. f) Policy Implications: The new policy will govern the consideration and implementation of RE or RO zones. g) Alternatives: Should the proposed policy to govern RE and RO zones not be supported then staff will continue to address issues of residential parking conflicts on a case-by-case basis but without the benefit of a guiding framework. CONCLUSIONS: The endorsement of a Council Policy to address concerns of residents around excessive non-local vehicles parking should alleviate potential conflicts and dissatisfaction of affected residents in neighbourhoods adjacent to areas of high parking demand such as hospitals, transportation hubs or commercial hubs. _______________________________________________ Prepared by: David Pollock PEng, Municipal Engineer _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Liz Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn PEng., MBA, General Manager,. PW & DS _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer DP/dp Attachment: Appendix A – “Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Policy” "Original signed by David Pollock" "Original signed by E.S. (Liz) Holitzki" "Original signed by Frank Quinn" "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" Appendix A Page 1 of 2 Policy POLICY MANUAL Title: Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Policy No : Supersedes: Authority: Legislative Operational Approval: Council CMT General Manager Effective Date: June 26, 2012 Review Date: June 26, 2013 Policy Statement: Requests for Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking will be addressed in accordance with the strategies, practice and measures as contained in the document titled “Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Procedures”, as attached. Purpose: Residential parking issues are a concern of both the District and its residents. The application of consistent processes and practices will ensure that neighborhood parking issues will be addressed in a balanced, efficient and cost effective manner that respects the needs of residents and road users. Definitions: See attached “Resident-Exemption and Resident-Only Parking Procedures.” Page 2 of 2 Policy Key Areas of Responsibility Action to Take Neighborhood request for Parking Restrictions Evaluate request based on procedures (see attached) and forward recommendation to Municipal Engineer Approval or denial Install signs Issuance of annual permit Parking enforcement Responsibility Residents Bylaws and Engineering Municipal Engineer Operations Bylaws Bylaws Date: June 26, 2012 RESIDENT-EXEMPTION AND RESIDENT-ONLY PARKING PROCEDURES (An attachment to Policy No: ) INTRODUCTION Residential areas adjacent to areas of high parking demand such as hospitals, transportation hubs or commercial hubs often have to deal with non-resident vehicles taking up the limited on-street parking. To resolve such issues jurisdictions may choose to implement parking strategies in situations where a chronic and heavy demand for on-street parking by non-residents is a concern. Permit parking schemes for residents in a neighbourhood allows residents to have parking priority in a signed area within a reasonable distance of their home but at the same time it is noted that residents are not guaranteed the right or ability to park in front of their own property. Restricted parking schemes are generally implemented where there is a chronic and heavy demand from on-street parking by non-residents and is not to address short term intermittent parking problems generated by school, churches, pubs, etc. The form of parking scheme will vary with the intensity of the parking problem. In general terms access to on-street parking becomes more difficult once a level of 70 percent parking occupancy is reached. This threshold is applied as a guide for determining when parking control schemes should be introduced. Residential streets that consistently have parking levels less than this threshold will largely remain uncontrolled, apart from controls to maintain traffic efficiency and safety standards. Once the 70 percent parking occupancy threshold is consistently exceeded, the implementation of restricted parking zones will be considered if a majority of 65 percent of residents support the implementation on the affected length of street. OBJECTIVES The main objectives of a policy to guide requests for Resident-Exempt (RE) or Resident-Only (RO) parking schemes are:  Enhance residential amenity by eliminating or restricting opportunities for non-residents and commuters to park all day on residential streets in high-demand areas such as those adjacent to such as hospitals or institutions, transportation hubs or commercial hubs  Provide equitable on-street parking opportunities for road users  Support green transportation objectives and strategies  Encourage public transportation usage by limiting unrestricted parking in high demand areas. Permit parking regulations, whether they be RE or RO are generally implemented in single family neighbourhoods and not intended to deal with the demands of higher-density residential uses such as townhouses or apartments as these zones are required to provide adequate off-street parking. DEFINITIONS There are two basic types of permit parking schemes: RESIDENT-EXEMPTION (RE) PARKING: In this case an area is posted as a time-limited zone where the parking limit is generally set for one to two hours in order to allow parking for the general public. Residents are able to park for a longer period under a Resident-Exemption permit. Depending upon the adjacent land use, the time limited parking may be in place for a defined period each day, may be in place Monday to Friday, or may be in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week . Residents are not guaranteed an on-street parking space and availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Date: June 26, 2012 RESIDENT-ONLY (RO) PARKING: This strategy is generally implemented where there is a demonstrated lack of available on-street parking even for local residents and there is considerable demand from external vehicles. CONSIDERATION OF RE AND RO ZONES RE and RO parking areas should be considered for neighbourhood streets that are in close proximity to public facilities such as institution facilities, transit hubs, commercial districts and tourist attractions. If there is a desire for RE or RO parking on an applicable street the District’s Engineering Department (Traffic) will undertake a parking evaluation with assistance from Bylaws to determine the validity of the concern and appropriate measures. The evaluation may include the following:  Inventory of the existing number of on-street parking spaces  Survey of on-street parking demand  Review and evaluation by the Traffic Management Group comprised of staff from RCMP, Engineering, Bylaws, Speedwatch, Planning, Parks and ICBC. RE and RO parking areas will be considered on an area-specific basis with the minimum area being a complete street block, both sides. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Eligibility for a RE or RO permit will be determined as follows:  Single Family dwellings and Semi-detached dwellings (duplex, 3-plex and 4-plex) are eligible to receive a maximum of two permits, provided that there are two or more cars registered at the address.  Multi-family dwellings (apartments, townhouses, low and high rise buildings are not eligible for permits as these zones are required to provide sufficient off-street parking. In addition to the above;  The permitted vehicle must be registered to the residential address and cannot be a commercial truck, bus, caravan, recreational vehicle, boat trailer, nor can the vehicle exceed 5000 kgs L.G.V.W.  No visitor or temporary permits will be issued to eliminate mis-use.  Permit holders are permitted to park in designated areas and does not guarantee an on - street parking space. Parking availably will be on a first come first serve basis. CONSULTATION PROCESS All affected residents, business and/or property owners of the street proposed for permit parking will be notified in writing. A questionnaire survey on the proposal and/or some other form of communication such as neighborhood street meetings may be used to assess the area residents’ support and willingness to participate in the program. The District is looking for a minimum 65 percent participation rate in any identified area to initiate either a RE or RO scheme. APPROVAL PROCESS The Municipal Engineer will have final authority on designating a subject neighbourhood as a RE or RO area. Date: June 26, 2012 APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUAL PERMITS Residents seeking either RE or RO permits are required to make an annual application at the Bylaws counter at Municipal Hall. In applying for exemption, residents are responsible to provide the necessary documents to the District’s Bylaws Department as specified in the application forms. FEES Fees for permits shall be as listed in the District’s Fee and Charges Bylaw. These fees will be subject to annual review. Any replacement permits required due to damage to original permit, sale of vehicle etc. will be provided upon receiving new documentation and payment of fee. USE OF PERMIT Any issued permit is not transferable. Permits must reflect the vehicle plate number of the vehicle in which it is displayed and designated area in which it is parked. If circumstances change and the permit holder does not meet the eligibility criteria, the permit is no longer valid and must be returned. RENEWAL OF RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT Resident Parking Permits must be renewed at the beginning of each calendar year, subject to satisfying eligibility criteria. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to make sure that the permit is valid at all times. Residents must be aware that it is not an automatic renewal. RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY The Traffic Management Group will provide input to the Municipal Engineer for all new requests to establish permit parking areas. The Municipal Engineer will have final authority on designating RE and RO areas. The Engineering Department (Traffic) will be responsible for the installation of all traffic controls in designated RE and RO areas. The Bylaws Department is responsible for the processing of applications and issuance of all resident parking permits. The Bylaws Department is responsible for the enforcement of all permit parking areas. District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: CDPR-0640-30 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Housing Action Plan Process EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this report to is obtain Council’s authorization to proceed with the proposed process for the preparation of a Housing Action Plan (HAP) for the District of Maple Ridge. The HAP will articulate a vision, guiding principles, goals and objectives, and a plan for municipal actions and strategies with the goal of achieving an adequate supply of housing to meet the full range of incomes and needs in our community. RECOMMENDATION: That staff be authorized to proceed with the preparation of a Housing Action Plan, in accordance with the process outlined in this staff report dated 2012-06-18. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: The proposed HAP was approved as a part of the 2012 Business Plan under the title Affordable Housing Strategy. This title has been modified to be called the “Housing Action Plan” to align with the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). In July, 2011, Metro Vancouver adopted the RGS with the support of member municipalities. Maple Ridge Council accepted the RGS on March 22, 2011. The RGS demonstrates that affordable housing with a range of housing options is an essential part of a complete community. It outlines a series of municipal actions including the development of Official Community Plans, Regional Context Statements, and Housing Action Plans as actions to assist municipalities in increasing the supply and diversity of affordable housing at key points along the housing continuum. The RGS provides ten year estimates of future housing demands across the region. The 10-year estimate for Maple Ridge is for 6,600 new housing units; with 4,300 being ownership units and 2,300 being rental units. Of the rental units, it is estimated that 1,700 will need to be affordable in order to accommodate low and moderate-income households. Of the 1,700, it is estimated that there is a need for 800 non-market social housing units and 900 affordable market rental units. Scope The District of Maple Ridge’s HAP will identify actions currently underway and will recommend strategies to address current and future housing needs, with a particular focus on the needs of low and moderate income households for whom home ownership is not an option. The HAP will:  assess local housing market conditions, by tenure, including assessing housing supply, demand and affordability;  identify housing priorities, based on the assessment of local housing market conditions, and consideration of changing household demographics, characteristics and needs; 803  identify implementation measures within the jurisdiction and financial capabilities of municipalities;  identify strategies to encourage the supply of new rental housing and limit the loss of existing rental housing stock;  identify opportunities to participate in programs with other levels of government to secure additional affordable housing units to meet housing needs across the continuum of housing. Through a community and stakeholder engagement process, the HAP will focus on the housing continuum from home ownership through to non-market housing to identify key recommendations to address the supply of:  Non-market housing for low income households and for groups that require supportive or special needs housing;  Market rental housing for low and moderate income households, and  Affordable home ownership. Non-Market Housing: Through the Social Planning function, the District of Maple Ridge has been working with community partners to facilitate solutions to the issues related to inadequate housing options. Work has included:  Being informed and understanding the issues;  Acting as an advocate to other levels of government, funders, and community stakeholders;  Supporting the implementation of solutions through actions that are within the municipality’s mandate. Over the last several years, the District has been proactive in serving as a catalyst for action to address homelessness. Examples include:  Participation on the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness;  Support for the development 2004 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Ending Homelessness Action Plan, as well as the update to this Action Plan that is currently underway;  Support, and in some instances in-kind contribution, for numerous community initiatives including: the Iron Horse Youth Safe House, the Alouette Home Start Community Outreach team; the Family Inn; Alouette Heights Supportive Housing; and the Route 29 Youth Housing support program. The HAP will explore strategies to build on the Municipality’s current activities and identify options and opportunities to help increase the supply of non-market housing for low-income households and supportive housing for seniors, youth and people with disabilities. Market Rental Housing: The development of a HAP will provide an opportunity for Maple Ridge to undertake an analysis of its current market rental housing stock, examine the municipal policies and regulations that impact the supply of rental housing, and identify priority issues and recommended actions for tracking and increasing the supply of rental housing. Home Ownership: The preparation of the HAP will include an analysis of the municipality’s land use policies and regulations and investigate how to support and encourage the continued supply of ownership housing in a variety of forms, and explore opportunities for affordable home ownership. Proposed Process The attached HAP flow chart outlines the proposed process for this project. The proposal is that the Social Planning Advisory Committee will act as the Steering Committee for the HAP, guiding the process and making recommendation on decision items to Council. The Parks & Leisure Services department staff that support SPAC will be the key staff liaisons to the project and the Planning Department will provide technical support. The flow chart indicates that background work to prepare for the HAP is already underway. The chart indicates that the work to prepare for the HAP began with the participation in the RGS. It is anticipated that this work will coincide with the hiring of a consulting firm which will then begin the process of conducting research related to the HAP. The background studies and policy papers being prepared by staff include:  Housing and Market Conditions Update - the Official Community Plan includes a section on population and housing trends, including the population profile of the community at the time (2005) and housing distribution (2001) and projections. The 2011 Federal Census provides an opportunity to update this information to ensure it provides relevant information for the other studies being completed as part of the Housing Action Plan.  Secondary Suites Review - this work includes a review of the Zoning Bylaw regulations and general issues related to Secondary Suites and Temporary Residential Uses (TRU’s), to investigate options and ideas to solve the issues and to recommend a set of policy and/or bylaw amendments for Council’s consideration.  Ending Homelessness Action Plan – work to update the 2004 Action Plan is in the SPAC 2012 Business Plan. The work will be conducted with the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network Housing Planning Table. The Action Plan will provide an analysis of current resources and services and will identify current priorities within the format of an action plan. This plan will guide the work of the Housing Planning Table and partners over the next five years. The issues and priorities that are identified in this plan will provide background information to inform the HAP.  Seniors & Special Needs Housing Assessment - the Official Community Plan also includes planning principles, objectives and policies respecting seniors and special needs housing. The HAP process provides an opportunity to ensure that the current policies continue to provide direction for seniors and special needs housing in the District. These background studies and policy papers, together with additional research, will provide valuable information and context for the HAP public consultation process. The proposed timeline is for the consultation process to begin mid January, 2013. The public consultation process will be designed to engage a diverse mix of stakeholders and community members in dialogue designed to identify the key housing issues and explore options and opportunities to address the issues. The HAP will include a vision, goals and objectives, and actions and strategies. The proposed final HAP will be assessed to ensure alignment with the RGS and to determine implications for municipal policy or bylaw amendments. The final proposed HAP, along with an outline of municipal policy implications, will be presented to SPAC for endorsement and a recommendation to Council. This process is expected to be completed by the summer of 2013. Once endorsed, the HAP will contribute to the development of the Regional Context Statement. b) Desired Outcomes: Housing is essential in creating healthy, sustainable communities and affordability plays an important role in supporting a competitive local economy and in promoting the economic and social well-being of families and individuals. The proposed HAP will focus on developing recommendations designed to address the critical needs in the community: the shortfall in the supply of affordable rental housing, the shortfall in the supply of social housing, the homelessness and the increasing numbers of at- risk of homelessness, and the shortfall in modest-cost housing appropriate for first-time home-buyers. c) Strategic Alignment: This initiative aligns with Council’s strategic direction of creating a safe and livable community. This initiative recognizes that the provision of adequate housing is essential to the overall health of the community. There are three core arguments that suggest that the health and sustainability of the municipality depends on the provision of adequate housing: 1. Housing, Health and Quality of Life: there is a correlation between housing, health and quality of life: 2. Links to Economic Well-being: housing affordability is important in terms of supporting a competitive local economy: 3. Public costs: Homelessness has a social and health cost to both the individual and to the community: d) Citizen/Customer Implications: It is estimated that for one-third of the region’s households, finding and remaining in affordable housing to rent or own is a problem. Individuals unable to find housing that is suitable in size and good repair without spending 30% or more of their household income on shelter are considered to be in “core housing need”. The 2006 census estimated that 17% of households in Metro Vancouver were in core housing need. It is critical to the well being of individuals and family, and to the health of the overall community, that there is an adequate supply of affordable housing options to meet the full range of incomes and needs in our community. e) Interdepartmental Implications: Parks and Leisure Services, under the guidance of the Social Planning Advisory Committee will provide staff support to the development of the HAP with the technical support of the Planning Department. f) Business Plan/Financial Implications: It is anticipated that the recommendations developed for the HAP will have implications for future business plans for both the Parks and Leisure Services and the Planning Department business plans. The endorsement of the HAP itself would not have any financial implications; however there is the potential that specific recommendations may include a financial commitment. Such recommendations would be considered by Council individually through the annual business planning approval process. g) Policy Implications: The RGS requirement for municipalities to develop a HAP and to ensure the alignment of the Official Community Plan with the RGS are implications for Municipal policies. The RGS requires that within two years of its adoption, each municipality prepare an updated Official Community Plan and Regional Context Statement. The Regional Context Statement sets out the relationship between the RGS and the municipality’s OCP, and identifies how local actions will contribute to achieving Regional Growth Strategy goals. Municipalities are required to submit their Regional Context Statements to the Metro Vancouver Board for acceptance. Should a municipality not complete components such as the HAP within the two year time frame, it is acceptable to indicate in the Regional Context Statement that this work is underway. CONCLUSIONS: The development of a Housing Action Plan is an important step in advancing the municipality’s sustainability objectives. The HAP will focus on meeting critical housing needs in the community recognizing that housing is essential in creating healthy, sustainable communities and affordability plays an important role in supporting a competitive local economy and in promoting the economic and social well-being of families and individuals. The Housing Action Plan will inform the development of the Regional Context Statement to be submitted to Metro Vancouver outlining the relationship between the Regional Growth Strategy and the municipality’s OCP, and identifying how local actions will contribute to achieving Regional Growth Strategy goals. The District of Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee has endorsed the proposed Housing Action Plan process and is recommending that Council endorse the process and authorize staff to proceed. “Original signed by Sue Wheeler” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Sue Wheeler Community Services Director “Original signed by Kelly Swift” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Kelly Swift General Manager: Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services “Original signed by Christine Carter” _______________________________________________ Concurrence by: Christine Carter, Director of Planning “Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer :sw Attachment: Housing Action Plan Process Regional Growth Strategy: Municipalities to prepare and implement a Housing Action Plan District of Maple Ridge Council direction to undertake the work in 2012 Background Studies and Policy Papers Summary of Background Studies and Policy Papers and additional Research Papers as required Key Housing Issues Housing Action Plan Content  Vision  Goals & Objectives  Actions & Strategies Alignment with the Regional Growth Strategy Recommendations to Council on policy or bylaw amendments Housing Action Plan Secondary Suites Review Ending Homelessness Action Plan Seniors & Special Needs Housing Assessment Housing Market Conditions Update July 2011 December 2011 May 2011 Fall 2012 Winter 2012 / 2013 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Ongoing Consultation with Residents, Service Providers, User Groups and other levels of Government SPAC District of Maple Ridge LONG TERM TRANSLINK FUNDING MODEL WHEREAS TransLink is responsible for regional transit, cycling and commuting options, and the Major Road Network for the Metro Vancouver area which is home to approximately 50% of British Columbia’s population; AND WHEREAS TransLink is unable to generate sufficient funding to meet the needs of this growing area through its current funding model; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities urge the provincial government to provide a permanent and appropriate long tem funding model for TransLink. 804 District of Maple Ridge MUNICIPAL PRICE INDEX WHEREAS municipal spending is often compared to or linked to the Consumer Price Index which measures changes in the price level of consumer goods and services purchased by households; AND WHEREAS municipalities experience with inflation can differ greatly from the Consumer Price Index as the largest municipal expenditures are typically labour, materials and contractual services which are different factors than those found in the Consumer Price Index; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities request that the provincial government include in the Terms of Reference of the Municipal Auditor General the creation of a Municipal Price Index that will improve the accuracy by which municipal costs can be projected. District of Maple Ridge Remuneration Levels for Municipal Councils WHEREAS there are a variety of methodologies used throughout the Province to set remuneration levels for elected officials at the municipal level; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities urge the provincial government to include in the Terms of Reference of the Municipal Auditor General responsibility for determining the most appropriate methodology for establishing remuneration levels for Municipal Councils. 1 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6838 - 2011 A Bylaw to amend the text of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6838 – 2011” 2. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 – 1985 is hereby amended as follows: a) PART 2 INTERPRETATION, is amended by the addition of the following definition in correct alphabetical order: “Hobby Beekeeping use means the keeping, owning, or maintaining of up to two (2) bee hives on a residential property occupied by the beekeeper or as an educational use in an institutional setting”. b) PART 4, GENERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 402 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of the following subsection in correct numerical order: “(12) Hobby Beekeeping Use Where permitted a Hobby Beekeeping use is subject to the following provisions: a) A maximum of two (2) hives per property shall be permitted; b) Bee Hives for a Hobby Beekeeper use shall be located to the rear of the principal building on the lot; c) Hives must: (i) be raised a minimum of 2.5 metres above grade; or (ii) be behind a solid fence or hedge a minimum of 2.0 metres in height located parallel to an adjacent property line and extending a minimum of 6.0 metres horizontally beyond the hive in either direction. (iii) be oriented with the hive entrance facing towards the centre of the property. 1001 2 c) PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Section 601, Subsection A. PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of the following after Detached Garden Suite Use “Hobby Beekeeping Use RS-1 RS-1a RS-1b RS-1c RS-1d RS-2 RS-3 SRS” (subject to Section 402) READ a first time the 8th day of May, 2012 READ a second time the 8th day of May, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING held the 19th day of June, 2012 READ a third time the day of 2012 RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of 2012 _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6881-2011 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6881-2011." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 6 Section 20 Township 15 New Westminster District Plan 12094 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1551 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 13th day of December, A.D. 2011. READ a second time the 8th day of May, A.D. 2012. PUBLIC HEARING held the 19th day of June , A.D. 2012. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER 1002 City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE : Apr 25, 2012 FILE: RZ/066/07 BY: PC 12355 MCNUTT ROAD CORPOR ATION OFTHE DIST RIC T OFMAPLE R IDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1 2 4 1 0 12310 12366 12414 12293 12313 12485 12470 12240 12231 12251 12250 12375 12462 12295 12383 12278 12273 12355 12357 12294 1240612433 McNUTT RD.272 ST.LMP 6073 LMP 20047 1 BCP 38378 28 31 Rem 32 7 P 12094 BCP 38378 29 LMP 15210 Rem A 6 11 LMP 109238 6 9 PARK PARK P 34391 LMP 20047 EP 32859 7 BCP 253 18 LMP 6073 PARK 10 BCP 253 18 30 3 LMP 20049 2 3 !( SUBJECT PROPERTY ´ SCALE 1:2,000 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6843-2011 A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan _______________________________________ WHEREAS Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedules “A” "B" & "C" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6843-2011 2. Schedule "A", Section 10.2.1 Land Use Designations, Albion Area Plan map is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot “A” Section 3 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 8296 as shown on Map 831, a copy of which is attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw, by redesignating the area shown hatched to “Medium Density Residential”, and the area outlined in heavy black line to “Conservation” and adjusting the Albion Boundary. 3. Schedule “B” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot “A” Section 3 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 8296 as shown on Map No. 811, a copy of which is attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw, to include the property within the Urban Area Boundary, to add the property to the Albion Area Plan, and to remove the “starred property” designation from the property. 4. Schedule “C” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot “A” Section 3 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 8296 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 832, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding “Conservation” and adjusting the Urban Area Boundary. 1003.1 5. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the 22nd day of May, A.D. 2012. READ A SECOND TIME the 22nd day of May, A.D. 2012. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the 19th day of June, A.D. 2012. READ A THIRD TIME the day of , A.D. 20 . 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JACKSON RD. 102 B AVE.5859146 124 20 111 4 142 128 572LMP 36346P 214291 46 45 32 20 LMP 36343 BCP 6181 41 12 7 16 25 17335 1 A 135 85BCP 13188 2 148 137 125 LMP 36295 BCP 174904 151 140 114 418 143 5 107 LMP 36343 3 BCP 7533 3 25 42 BCP 6181 13 14 5 41 39 8 9 36PARK 3 147 5 6 141 71 16 132 47 34 19 10 3 20 19 27 BCP 8931 42 5 6 30 39 28 2635 18 P 8296 BCP 46878 LMP 3634669661 3 139 127LMP 36295 PARK 19 150 673131 36 35LMP 36343 1514 13 4 7 2 24 120 44 LMP 3634322 6 18 28 LMP 3572811BCP 893131 3738 37 27 12 LMP 36346109 64152 BCP 3283 116 BCP 17490 24 2 117 48 LMP 34684 26 17 40 10 5557BCP 17490 BCP 32285 145 136 LMP 36295 70676562LMP 34684 138 126 112113 115 8 17 P 21429118 25 BCP 328323 45 44 33 11LMP 36343 2 BCP 6181 29 8 15 14 545660123 110 61149 129130 3 6119 11 12 22 1 4 43 43 29 40 38 16 13 15 3234A LMP 36295 68632 1 972 717 9 1 49 10 1 121 2 21 31 30 PARK 21 23 4 24 7 9 BCP 17491 LMP 36344 LMP 36348BCP 17488 BCP 17487 BCP 17489 P 38409 ´ SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. PURPOSE: 6843-2011811 TO AMEND URBAN AREA BOUNDARY AS SHOWNTO ADD TO ALBION AREA PLAN ANDTO REMOVE AS "STARRED PROPERTY" EXISTING URBANAREA BOUNDARY PROPOSED URBANAREA BOUNDARY URBAN AREA BOUNDARYTO BE REMOVED CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6844-2011 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6844-2011." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot A, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District Plan 8296 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1531 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 26th day of July, A.D. 2011. READ a second time the 22nd day of May, A.D. 2012. PUBLIC HEARING held the 19th day of June, A.D. 2012. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 . APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER 1003.2 24315243182431610077 10081 10093 10097243102432524325 2433124326243382434824349243502436024357243622436324374243732437724375243812438624390243962439510241 10245 10251 24426243112431224314243182431810085 1008924327 2434210116 10120 24350243472435524355243602436224355243652436624372243982431024319243162432610080 1011224330243362433724343 24352243462435324357243612436824371243692437424384243912439424399243242433010062 243462433624345243512436124366243642436524366243712437224379243802437824382243812438524386243912439210211 10231 10249 245392431324314243221011324315 2432024326100682433324340 2434424341243462435124345243572435924364243672437024375243702437324384243832438724388243942439524314243201010524323 2433224341243402436024350243562435424357243592435624361243682437624377243802438610253 2430924317243262433024330243292433424342243482435424353243582437024363243692436724367243792437824382243832439010243 10247 24554/722430510073 10109243212432224328 1007224335243391007624340 243582437424371243762437824382243872439910221 244 ST.102 AVE 101 A AVE.244 ST.102 A AVE. 101 AVE.243 A ST.243 A ST.101 A AVE. JACKSON RD. 102 B AVE.5859146 124 20 111 4 142 128 572LMP 36346P 214291 46 45 32 20 LMP 36343 BCP 6181 41 12 7 16 25 17335 1 A 135 85BCP 13188 2 148 137 125 LMP 36295 BCP 174904 151 140 114 418 143 5 107 LMP 36343 3 BCP 7533 3 25 42 BCP 6181 13 14 5 41 39 8 9 36PARK 3 147 5 6 141 71 16 132 47 34 19 10 3 20 19 27 BCP 8931 42 5 6 30 39 28 2635 18 P 8296 BCP 46878 LMP 3634669661 3 139 127LMP 36295 PARK 19 150 673131 36 35LMP 36343 1514 13 4 7 2 24 120 44 LMP 3634322 6 18 28 LMP 3572811BCP 893131 3738 37 27 12 LMP 36346109 64152 BCP 3283 116 BCP 17490 24 2 117 48 LMP 34684 26 17 40 10 5557BCP 17490 BCP 32285 145 136 LMP 36295 70676562LMP 34684 138 126 112113 115 8 17 P 21429118 25 BCP 328323 45 44 33 11LMP 36343 2 BCP 6181 29 8 15 14 545660123 110 61149 129130 3 6119 11 12 22 1 4 43 43 29 40 38 16 13 15 3234A LMP 36295 68632 1 972 717 9 1 49 10 1 121 2 21 31 30 PARK 21 23 4 24 7 9 BCP 17491 LMP 36344 LMP 36348BCP 17488 BCP 17487 BCP 17489 P 38409 101 AVE.243 A ST.´ SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6844-20111531RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 1 of 45 DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 A Bylaw to regulate the Construction, alteration, repair, demolition or moving of buildings and Structures and the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing, electrical working and equipment and gas piping, fittings and appliances in the Municipality of Maple Ridge WHEREAS section 692 (1) and (2) of the Local Government Act authorizes the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, for the health, safety and protection of persons and property to regulate the Construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings and Structures by bylaw; AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has adopted a building code to govern standards in respect of the Construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings in municipalities and regional districts in the Province; AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the administration of the building code; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows: 1. Citation This bylaw be cited as the “Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012” and; That “Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6180 – 2003” as amended be repealed in its entirety. 2. Definitions In this bylaw: The following words and terms have the meanings set out in the current edition of the British Columbia Building Code: assembly occupancy, Building, Building area, Building height, business and personal services occupancy, care or detention occupancy, Constructor, coordinating registered professional, designer, field review, high hazard industrial occupancy, industrial occupancy, low hazard industrial occupancy, major occupancy, mercantile occupancy, medium hazard industrial occupancy, occupancy, owner, plumbing system, registered professional, registered professional of record, and residential occupancy. The following term has the same meaning as set out under Section 55 of the Community Charter: Qualified Professional The words and terms in Bold below have the following meanings: “Accessory Building” means a Building which is customarily incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to the uses contained within the principal Building. “Agent” means a person appointed as an agent in writing by the owner of the Premises authorizing such person to make application for a Building Permit or Occupancy Permit pursuant to this Bylaw and to act for the Owner pursuant to this Bylaw. 1004 Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 2 of 45 “B.C. Gas Safety Code” means the standards of the Canadian Gas Association and amendments thereto as adopted by the B.C. Safety Standards Act and Gas Safety Regulation pursuant thereto. “Building Code” means the British Columbia Building Code current edition as adopted by the Minister pursuant to section 692 (1) of the Local Government Act, as amended or re- enacted from time to time. “Building Official” includes The Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Gas/Plumbing Inspectors, Electrical Inspectors, Trades Inspectors, Safety Officers and Plan Checkers designated by the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge. "CC" - means the Community Charter [SBC 2003] Chapter 26 as amended or re-enacted from time to time. “Chief Building Official” is the Manager of Inspection Services / Local Safety Manager and includes those Building Officials as designated by the Manager of Inspection Services and the Director of Licensing, Permits and Bylaws. “Complex Building” means: 2.1 all Buildings used for major occupancies classified as 2.1.1 assembly occupancies, 2.1.2 care or detention occupancies, 2.1.3 high hazard industrial occupancies, and 2.2 all Buildings exceeding 600 square metres in Building area or exceeding three storeys in Building height used for major occupancies classified as 2.2.1 residential occupancies, 2.2.2 business and personal services occupancies, 2.2.3 mercantile occupancies, 2.2.4 medium and low hazard industrial occupancies; “Construct” includes erect, install, replace, alter, enlarge, demolish, repair or move and any excavation (excavation as defined in the B.C. Building Code). “Construction” means the erection alteration, replacement, addition, removal, moving and demolition of Buildings, Structures and of all appurtenances thereto including without limitation, Plumbing, sewer, drainage, septic, heating, air conditioning, electrical, gas, oil and other systems, fittings, appliances and accessories of every nature and kind, and includes all site preparation, excavation, filling and grading. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 3 of 45 “Corporation” means the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge. “Council” means the Municipal Council of the Corporation. “Electrical Code” means all those parts of the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA Standard C22.1-02 including errata forming the B.C. Electrical Code and Electrical Safety Regulation enacted by the B.C. Safety Standards Act. “Electrical Equipment” means Electrical Equipment as defined in the Electrical Code. “Gas Equipment” shall have the same meaning as that term defined in the Gas Safety Regulation forming part of the BC Safety Standards Act. “Health and Safety Aspects of The Work” means design and Construction regulated by Part 3, Part 4, and sections 9.1, 9.4, 9.5, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.12, 9.14, 9.15, 9.17, 9.18, 9.20, 9.21, 9.22, 9.23, 9.24, 9.31, 9.32, and 9.35 of Part 9 of the Building Code. “Non Inhabitable” means an accessory residential Building which has no cooking, or kitchen counter/cupboard facilities, bathing, or sleeping facilities and which is used solely as an Accessory Building for storage or work shop purposes; “Permit” includes a Building Permit, Occupancy Permit, Gas Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and all other Permits required by this Bylaw. “Plumbing” means any system or arrangement of one or more pipes, including fittings and appliances attached thereto, in or upon any Premises, installed for the purpose of supplying such Premises with potable water or for the conducting or carrying away of waste water or of rain or surface water, including any required vent pipes and including sprinkler systems and irrigation systems. “Pond”- means any manufactured or constructed body of water of any size, which is installed as a landscaping feature and is not intended for the purposes of swimming bathing or human occupation. “Pool” means any manufactured or constructed swimming Pool having the capacity to contain water at a depth exceeding 450mm or with a water surface area exceeding 14 square metres. A Pool includes any fence or other enclosing Structure, all Plumbing and appurtenances necessary or convenient to the use of the Pool, but does not include self- contained hot tubs with a locking cover. “Premises” includes any parcel of land together with all Buildings or Structures located thereon. “Simple Building” means Buildings of three storeys or less in Building height, having a Building area not exceeding 600 square metres and used for major occupancies classified as: 2.3 residential occupancies, 2.4 business and personal services occupancies, 2.5 mercantile occupancies, or Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 4 of 45 2.6 medium and low hazard industrial occupancies. “Structure” means a Construction or portion thereof of any kind, whether fixed to, supported by or sunk into land or water, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes any pad or base of concrete, asphalt or other material designed to support or actually supporting a mobile home; but specifically excludes landscaping, paving, decks less than 0.6 metres in height with no roofs and retaining Structures less than 0.6 metres in height. “Temporary” means a period of time not exceeding 12 months. “Temporary Building” means a Building that has been granted approval for a fixed and limited time not exceeding the expiration date of the authorizing Building Permit. “Temporary Residential Use” means a temporary dwelling unit for the accommodation of a relative of the property Owner. 3. Purpose of Bylaw 3.1 This bylaw, shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in accordance with this section. 3.2 This bylaw is enacted and retained for the purpose of regulating Construction within the Corporation in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on behalf of the Corporation pursuant to this bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing a limited spot check for health, safety and the protection of persons and property. It is not contemplated nor intended, nor does the purpose of this bylaw extend: 3.2.1 to the protection of owners, owner/builders or Constructors from economic loss; 3.2.2 to the assumption by the Corporation of any responsibility for ensuring the compliance by any owners, his or her representatives or any employees, Constructors or designers retained by him or her, with the Building Code, the requirements of this bylaw or any other applicable codes or standards; 3.2.3 to providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respect to any Building or Structure for which a permit or occupancy permit is issued under this bylaw; 3.2.4 to providing a warranty or assurance that Construction undertaken pursuant to permits issued by the Corporation is free from latent, or any defects. 4. Permit Conditions 4.1 A permit is required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is to be undertaken. 4.2 Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw nor the acceptance or review of plans, drawings or specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made by or on behalf of the Corporation shall in any way relieve the owner or his or her Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 5 of 45 representatives from full and sole responsibility to perform the work in strict accordance with the Building Code, this bylaw and all other codes, standards and applicable enactments. 4.3 It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and where the owner is acting through a representative, the representative) to carry out the work in respect of which the permit was issued in compliance with the Building Code, this bylaw and all other applicable codes, standards and enactments. 4.4 Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review and acceptance of the design, drawings, plans or specifications, nor inspections made by a Building Official, shall constitute a representation or warranty that the Building Code or the bylaw have been complied with or the Building or Structure meets any standard of materials or workmanship, and no person shall rely on any of those acts as establishing compliance with the Building Code or this bylaw or any standard of Construction. 5. Scope and Exemptions 5.1 This bylaw applies to the design, Construction and occupancy of new Buildings and Structures, and the alteration, re-Construction, demolition, removal, relocation and occupancy of existing Buildings and Structures. 5.2 This bylaw does not apply to Buildings or Structures exempted by Division A - Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein. 6. Prohibitions 6.1 No person shall commence or continue or suffer or permit the commencement or continuance of any Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal or relocation of any Building or Structure, including excavation or other work related to Construction unless a Building Official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work. 6.2 No person shall demolish of suffer or permit the demolition of a Building or Structure unless a Building Official has issued a valid and subsisting demolition permit for the demolition. 6.3 No person shall move or suffer or permit the movement of a Building or Structure unless a valid and subsisting moving permit has been issued by a Building Official for the moving of the Building or Structure. 6.4 No person shall occupy or use or suffer or permit the occupancy or use of any Building or Structure unless a valid and subsisting occupancy permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official in accordance with sections 23.1 to 23.8 of this bylaw for the Building or Structure, or contrary to the terms of any permit issued or any notice given by the Chief Building Official. 6.5 No person shall or suffer or permit, unless authorized in writing by the Chief Building Official, reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice, permit or certificate posted upon or affixed to a Building or Structure pursuant to this bylaw. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 6 of 45 6.6 No person shall or suffer or permit any work that is substantially at variance with the approved design, plans or specifications of a Building, Structure or other works for which a permit has been issued, unless that variance has been accepted in writing by a Building Official. 6.7 No person shall or suffer or permit the obstruction of the entry of a Building Official or other authorized official of the Corporation on property in the administration of this bylaw. 7. Building Officials 7.1 The Chief Building Official: 7.1.1 shall administer this bylaw; 7.1.2 shall keep records of permit applications, permits, notices and orders issued, issues Permits for the purposes mentioned in this Bylaw, inspections and tests made, and shall retain copies of all documents related to the administration of this bylaw or microfilm copies of such documents, or retain by any other acceptable means, copies of such documents; 7.1.3 may establish, if requested to do so, whether the methods or types of Construction and types of materials used in the Construction of a Building or Structure substantially conform to the requirements of the Building Code; 7.1.4 is designated Local Safety Manager for Electrical and Gas Safety Regulations in accordance with the Safety Standards Act of BC, as amended; 7.1.5 may appoint Building Officials who shall be responsible to the Chief Building Official and shall assist in the administration of this bylaw. 7.2 A Building Official: 7.2.1 may enter any land, Building or Premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of ascertaining the terms of this bylaw are being observed; 7.2.2 shall, where any residence is occupied, obtain the consent of the occupant or provide written notice to the occupant twenty four (24) hours in advance of entry; and 7.2.3 shall carry proper credentials confirming his or her status as a Building Official. 7.3 A Building Official may order the correction of any work that is being or has been done in contravention of this bylaw. 8. Applications 8.1 Every person shall apply for and obtain: Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 7 of 45 8.1.1 a permit before constructing, repairing or altering a Building, a Structure, Plumbing works per Section 29, Gas works per Section 30, and/or Electrical works per Section 31. A permit shall be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official and, if applicable, to be in accordance with section 11.1 of this bylaw. Each Building or Structure to be constructed on a site requires a separate building permit and shall be assessed a separate building permit fee based on the value of that Building or Structure as determined in accordance with Schedule “A” to this bylaw; 8.1.2 a moving permit before moving a Building or Structure; A moving permit shall be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official; 8.1.3 a demolition permit before demolishing a Building or Structure; A demolition permit shall be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official; 8.1.4 a fireplace and chimney permit prior to the Construction of a masonry fireplace or the installation of a wood burning appliance or chimney unless the works are encompassed by a valid building permit. A fireplace and chimney permit shall be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official. 8.2 Application Exceptions Except as herein specifically provided, where a Building or Structure or any part thereof has been constructed prior to the adoption of this Bylaw, such Building or Structure or part thereof shall not be required to be altered to comply herewith: 8.2.1 Where a Building or Structure or any part thereof is demolished or removed, this bylaw applies to any part of the Building or Structure which remains on the Premises and to all Construction done in connection with the demolition or removal thereof; 8.2.2 Where a Building or Structure or any part thereof is moved to a site within the Municipality, this Bylaw applies to any part of the Building or Structure which is moved and to all Construction done in connection with the relocation thereof; 8.2.3 Where the class of occupancy or use, as defined in the Building Code, of a Building or any part thereof is changed, this Bylaw applies to any part of the Building affected by the change; 8.2.4 Where a Building is damaged by any cause to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its assessed value as shown on the last assessment roll upon which such Building was assessed, this Bylaw applies to the whole of the Building and to all Construction done in connection with the repairs thereto, and where the Building damage by any cause is fifty percent (50%) or less of the assessed value as shown on the last assessment roll upon which such Building was assessed, the Bylaw is only applicable to the damaged part; 8.2.5 Storage and garden sheds and other accessory Buildings not exceeding 10 m2 in floor area may be erected without a Building Permit, but such Buildings Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 8 of 45 shall comply with the applicable portions of the Building Code, this bylaw, all other bylaws of the Corporation, and any other applicable enactment concerning safety; 8.2.6 Farm Buildings which are not used as dwellings shall comply with Part 1 of the Canadian Farm Building Code current edition issued by the Associate Committee on the National Building Code which is hereby adopted and made a part of this Bylaw, and with all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, all other Bylaws of the Corporation and any other applicable enactment concerning safety. 8.3 Certified Geotechnical Report for Applications 8.3.1 If the Chief Building Official considers that Construction would be on land that is subject to or is likely to be subject to flooding, mud flows, debris flows, debris torrents, erosion, land slip, rockfalls, subsidence or avalanche, the Building Official may require the owner of land to provide the Chief Building Official with a report certified by a professional engineer with experience in geotechnical engineering that the land may be used safely for the use intended. 8.3.2 Should the lands be of sufficient complexity the Chief Building Official may require a third party review of the aforementioned report. The costs incurred for this report will be born solely by applicant. 8.3.3 If a professional engineer with experience in geotechnical engineering determines that land may not be used safely for the use intended, the Chief Building Official must refuse to issue a building permit. 8.3.3.1 the Chief Building Official may issue a building permit in accordance with 8.3.3 if a professional engineer with experience in geotechnical engineering determines and certifies that the land may be used safely for the use intended if the land is used in accordance with the conditions specified in the professional’s report. 8.3.4 A building permit under 8.3.2 may only be issued on the following conditions: 8.3.4.1 the owner of the land covenants with the municipality to use the land only in the manner determined and certified by the engineer as enabling the safe use of the land for the use intended; 8.3.4.2 the covenant contains conditions respecting reimbursement by the covenanter for any expenses that may be incurred by the covenantee as a result of a breach of a covenant under paragraph (a); and 8.3.4.3 the covenant be registered under section 219 of the Land Title Act. 8.4 Private Wells and Septic Systems 8.4.1 Except as hereinafter specifically provided, no Building Permit shall be issued for the Construction of any Building where the property on which the Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 9 of 45 proposed Building is to be located has not been occupied during the previous 12 month period and is not served by a community water system until, a certificate of well water quantity and potability in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, certifying that the well or wells on the Premises will be capable of supplying at least 2,250 litres of potable water per day per dwelling unit on a year round basis, has been submitted to the Chief Building Official. 8.4.2 Where a certificate of well water quantity has been executed by a Professional Engineer certifying that the well or wells on the Premises will be capable of supplying at least 2,250 litres of water per day per dwelling unit on a year round basis, the Chief Building Official may issue a Building Permit prior to receiving a certificate of well water potability provided that the applicant enters into an agreement with the Corporation to install any water treatment system necessary to render the well water potable to the satisfaction of the Authorizing Officer as designated by the Health Authority prior to the occupancy of the Building and, as security for the carrying out of the said agreement, deposits with the Corporation, in the form of cash, term deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institute acceptable to the Corporation, a sum equal to the estimated cost of installing the water treatment system but in no case shall be less than Five Thousand Dollars per well ($5,000). 8.4.3 This Section does not apply where a proposed new Building is to replace an existing Building on the same Premises and where there is an existing proven source of potable ground water yielding 2,250 litres per day on a year round basis. 8.4.4 Except as hereinafter specifically provided, no Building Permit shall be issued for the Construction of any Building where the Premises on which the proposed Building is to be located is not served by a public sanitary sewer system until a filing has been received by the Health Authority for the installation of a septic sewage disposal system. Confirmation is required to be submitted to the Chief Building Official by an “Authorized Person”, as defined in the Sewerage System Regulation of BC - relating to small building additions and accessory buildings - has provided written assurances that the Construction is not impacting on the existing septic sewage disposal system. 8.4.5 Where an alternate method of sewage disposal is required due to soil conditions and where a filing has been registered at the Health Authority to allow Construction to proceed prior to the installation of the alternate sewage disposal system, the Chief Building Official may issue a Building Permit prior to the installation of the alternate sewage disposal system provided that the applicant enters into an agreement with the Corporation assuring that the alternate sewage system shall be installed in accordance with the filing made at the Health Authority, prior to the occupancy of the Building and, as security for the carrying out of the said agreement, deposits with the Corporation, in the form of cash, term deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institute acceptable to the Corporation, a sum equal to the estimated cost of installing the alternate sewage disposal system but in no case shall be less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) minimum. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 10 of 45 9. Applications for Complex Buildings 9.1 An application for a building permit with respect to a Complex Building shall: 9.1.1 be made in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation, and the coordinating registered professional; 9.1.2 be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 9.1.3 include a site plan showing: 9.1.3.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered subdivision plan; 9.1.3.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel; 9.1.3.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and setback requirements; 9.1.3.4 the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed Buildings or Structures on the parcel; 9.1.3.5 setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or watercourse where the Corporation‘s land use regulations establish siting requirements related to flooding; 9.1.3.6 the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or adjacent to the site and the geodetic elevation of the underside of the floor system of a Building or Structure where the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge’s land use regulations establish siting requirements related to minimum floor elevation; and 9.1.3.7 the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access. 9.1.4 include floor plans showing the dimensions, heights and uses of all areas: the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and swing of doors; the location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; Plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and stair dimensions. 9.1.5 include a cross section through the Building or Structure illustrating foundations, drainage, ceiling heights and Construction systems. 9.1.6 include elevations of all sides of the Building or Structure showing finish details, roof slopes, windows, doors, proposed and finished grades at and beyond the building face to provide an accurate representation of finished grade levels and their impact on building elements and access points. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 11 of 45 9.1.7 include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient locations to illustrate that the Building or Structure substantially conforms to the Building Code. 9.1.8 include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety, including, without limitation, sewage disposal permits, highway access permits and Health Authority approval. 9.1.9 include a letter of assurance in the form as provided in Division C - Part 2 of the Building Code, signed by the owner, or a signing officer of the owner if the owner is a corporation, and the coordinating registered professional. 9.1.10 include letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C - Part 2 of the current edition of the Building Code, each signed by such registered professionals of record as the Building Official or Building Code may require to prepare the design for and conduct field reviews of the Construction of the Building or Structure. 9.1.11 include two copies of specifications and three sets of drawings at a scale of ¼”:1’-0”, 1:50, or another suitable scale of the design prepared by each registered professional of record and including the information set out in sections 9.1.4 – 9.1.7 of this bylaw. 9.1.12 may require structural drawings sealed by a Qualified Professional as provided for under Section 55 (1)(d) of the CC for all new construction or additions to existing buildings. 9.2 In addition to the requirements of section 9.1, the following may be required by a Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the Construction of a Complex Building where the complexity of the proposed Building or Structure or siting circumstances warrant: 9.2.1 site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered professional, in accordance with the Corporation’s subdivision servicing bylaw; 9.2.2 a section through the site showing grades, Buildings, Structures, parking areas and driveways; 9.2.3 any other information required by the Building Official or the Building Code to establish substantial compliance with this bylaw, the Building Code and other bylaws and enactments relating to the Building or Structure. 10. Applications for Simple Buildings 10.1 An application for a building permit with respect to a Simple Building shall: 10.1.1 be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 12 of 45 10.1.2 be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.1.3 include a site plan showing: 10.1.3.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered subdivision plan; 10.1.3.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel; 10.1.3.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and setback requirements; 10.1.3.4 the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed Buildings or Structures on the parcel; 10.1.3.5 setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or watercourse where the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge’s land use regulations establish siting requirements related to flooding; 10.1.3.6 the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or adjacent to the site and the geodetic elevation of the underside of the floor system of a Building or Structure where the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge’s land use regulations establish siting requirements related to minimum floor elevation; 10.1.3.7 the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access; and 10.1.3.8 the comprehensive lot grading required to establish Building or Structure height compliance with the District of Maple Ridge’s Zoning Bylaw; 10.1.4 include floor plans showing the dimensions, heights and uses of all areas: the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and swing of doors; the location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; Plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and stair dimensions. 10.1.5 include a cross section through the Building or Structure illustrating foundations, drainage, ceiling heights and Construction systems. 10.1.6 include elevations of all sides of the Building or Structure showing finish details, roof slopes, windows, doors, proposed and finished grades at and beyond the building face to provide an accurate representation of finished grade levels and their impact on building elements and access points. 10.1.7 include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient locations to illustrate that the Building or Structure substantially conforms to the Building Code. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 13 of 45 10.1.8 include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety, including, without limitation, sewage disposal permits, highway access permits and Health Authority approval. 10.1.9 include a foundation design prepared by a registered professional in accordance with Part 4 of the Building Code, accompanied by letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C - Part 2 of the current edition of the Building Code, signed by the registered professional of record, unless. 10.1.9.1 the requirements of section 10.1.9 are waived by a Building Official because the Building Official required a professional engineer’s report pursuant to section 56 of the CC and the building permit is issued in accordance with section 56 of the CC, (see section 8.3); or 10.1.9.2 documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered professional, is provided certifying that the foundation design substantially complies with section 9.4.4 of Part 9 the Building Code and the foundation excavation substantially complies with section 9.12 of Part 9 of the Building Code. 10.1.10 include two copies of specifications and two sets of drawings at a scale of ¼”: 1’-0”, 1:50, or another suitable scale of the design including the information set out in sections 10.1.4 to 10.1.9 of this bylaw. 10.2 In addition to the requirements of section 10.1, every new dwelling of residential occupancy must be constructed with the ability to install a solar domestic hot water heating system. The current “Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation” as amended, is hereby adopted and form part of this Bylaw. Construction pursuant to this regulation shall follow the form as prescribed in Schedule B of this bylaw. 10.3 In addition to the requirements of section 10.1, the following may be required by a Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the Construction of a Simple Building where the project involves two or more buildings, which in the aggregate total more than 1000 square metres of building area, or two or more buildings that will contain four or more dwelling units, or otherwise where the complexity of the proposed Building or Structure or siting circumstances warrant: 10.3.1 site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off-site services to indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered professional, in accordance with the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge’s subdivision servicing bylaw; 10.3.2 a section through the site showing grades, Buildings, Structures, parking areas and driveways; 10.3.3 a roof plan and roof height calculations; 10.3.4 structural, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression drawings prepared and sealed by a registered professional; Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 14 of 45 10.3.5 letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C - Part 2 of the current edition of the Building Code, signed by the registered professional of record; 10.3.6 any other information required by the Building Official, Building Code, B.C. Safety Standards Act including the B.C. Gas Safety Regulation and Code or the Electrical Safety Regulation and Code to establish substantial compliance with this bylaw, the Building Code and other bylaws and enactments relating to the Building or Structure. 10.4 In addition to the requirements of section 10.1, the following shall be required by a Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the Construction of a Simple Building where the project involves an infill lot in an already established subdivision: 10.4.1 include a current posting and topographic survey of the land prepared by a land surveyor registered in the Province of B.C.; 10.4.2 include invert elevations of the municipal connections at the property line and establish the minimum building elevation to ensure gravity feed of the storm and sanitary sewers to the municipal connections. Should storm outfall be to a ditch then invert elevation is to be 250mm from crest of ditch or as determined by the Municipal Engineer. 11. Professional Plan Certification 11.1 The letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C - Part 2 of the current edition of the Building Code. and provided pursuant to sections 9.1.10, 10.1.9, 10.3.5, and 19.1 of this bylaw are relied upon by the Corporation and its Building Officials as certification that the design and plans to which the letters of assurance relate comply with the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to safety. 11.2 A building permit issued for the Construction of a Complex Building, or for a Simple Building for which a Building Official required professional design pursuant to section 10.3.4 and letters of assurance pursuant to section 10.3.5 of this bylaw, shall be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official. 11.3 A building Permit issued pursuant to section 11.1 of this bylaw shall include a notice to the owner that the building Permit is issued in reliance upon the certification of the registered professionals of record that the design and plans submitted in support of the application for the building Permit comply with the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to safety. 11.4 When a building permit is issued in accordance with section 11.1 of this bylaw the permit fee shall be reduced by 5% of the fees payable pursuant to Schedule “A” to this bylaw, up to a maximum reduction of $500.00 (five hundred dollars). Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 15 of 45 12. Fees and Charges 12.1 In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a permit fee, calculated in accordance with Schedule “A”, “D”, “E” and “F” to this bylaw, shall be paid in full upon issuance of any permit under this bylaw. 12.2 The appropriate plan-processing fee as set out in Schedule “A”, “D”, “E” and “F” shall accompany an application made for a permit to this bylaw. 12.3 Where, due to non-compliance with this bylaw, more than two inspections are necessary when one inspection is normally required, for each inspection after the second inspection, a re-inspection fee as set out in Schedule “A”, “D”, “E” and “F” to this bylaw shall be paid prior to additional inspections being performed. 12.4 Where a required permit inspection is requested to be done after the hours during which the offices of the Corporation are normally open, an inspection charge shall be payable based on the time actually spent in making such inspection, including travel time, as set out in Schedule “A”, “D”, “E” and “F” to this bylaw. 12.5 The fees as set out in Schedule "A", "D", "E" and "F" to this bylaw shall be adjusted annually and implemented on the 15th day of January in the following year. This annual adjustment shall be based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - as established by Statistics Canada - based on the previous 12 month period ending December. 13. Building Permits 13.1 When: 13.1.1 a completed application in compliance with section 9 or 10 of this bylaw, including all required supporting documentation has been submitted: 13.1.2 the owner or his or her representative has paid all applicable fees set out in 12.1 of this bylaw; 13.1.3 the owner or his or her representative has paid all charges and met all requirements imposed by any other statute or bylaw; 13.1.4 no covenant, agreement, or regulation of the Corporation authorizes the permit to be withheld; a Building Official shall issue the permit for which the application is made. 13.2 When the application is in respect of a Building that includes, or will include, a residential occupancy, the building permit must not be issued unless the owner provides evidence pursuant to section 30 (1) of the Home Owner Protection Act, SBC 1998 Chapter 31, and amendments thereto, that the proposed Building: 13.2.1 is covered by home warranty insurance; and 13.2.2 the Constructor is a licensed residential builder. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 16 of 45 13.3 Section 13.2 of this bylaw does not apply if the Owner is not required to be licensed and to obtain home warranty insurance in accordance with sections 20 (1) or 30 (1) of the Home Owner Protection Act, SBC 1998 Chapter 31, and amendments thereto. 14. Change of Plans: 14.1 The plans and specifications for any Building, Structure, Plumbing, Electrical Equipment or gas Construction for which a Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit has been issued shall not be altered unless such alteration is approved in writing by the Chief Building Official. 14.2 No person shall do any Construction that is at variance with the description, plans and specifications submitted with the application for a Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit which has been issued pursuant to this Bylaw, unless such change has been approved in writing by the Chief Building Official. 15. Revocation of Permit: 15.1 Where an applicant fails to obtain or provide the necessary documentation to complete a Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit within 60 calendar days of being notified that the same is ready for issuance or in need of additional information, unless an extension has been granted by the Chief Building Official, the application shall be deemed null and void and any fees paid in respect of such application shall be forfeited and any documentation submitted may be destroyed. 15.2 Every Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit is issued subject to the following conditions: 15.2.1 the Construction shall commence within 6 months from the date the Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit is issued; 15.2.2 the Construction shall not be discontinued or suspended for a period in excess of 12 months; 15.2.3 the Construction shall be completed within twenty four (24) months from the date the Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit is issued; and 15.2.4 In the event that any conditions in clauses 15.2.1, 15.2.2 or 15.2.3 of this subsection are breached, the Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit authorizing the Construction shall forthwith expire and shall be without force and effect. 15.3 The Chief Building Official may revoke a Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit if: 15.3.1 there is a contravention of any condition under which that Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit was issued; Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 17 of 45 15.3.2 the Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit was issued on the basis of incorrect information provided by the owner, his agent, his contractor or a Registered Professional; or 15.3.3 there is a violation of this Bylaw or other relevant Bylaws and any other applicable enactment concerning safety. 16. Permit Fee Refund 16.1 Where an Owner or his agent applies in writing for the cancellation of a Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit issued under this Bylaw, 75% of any Permit fee paid in excess of $150.00 may be refunded to the holder of the Permit, provided: 16.1.1 the Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit had not expired at the time the application for cancellation was received; and 16.1.2 no Construction had commenced under that Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit. 17. Permit Transfer and Limitations 17.1 No Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall be transferred or assigned until the holder of the Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit has received in writing: 17.1.1 approval from the Chief Building Official for the transfer or assignment; and 17.1.2 has paid the prescribed transfer fee as set out in Schedules “A, D, E, & F” hereto. 17.2 A Building Official may extend the period of time set out under sections 15.2.1 and 15.2.2 where Construction has not been commenced or has been discontinued due to adverse weather, strikes, material or labour shortages, or similar hardship beyond the owner’s control. 17.3 A Building Official may issue a foundation permit in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, prior to the issuance of a building permit. 17.4 A Building Official may issue a building permit for a portion of a Building or Structure before the design, plans and specifications for the entire Building or Structure have been accepted, provided sufficient information has been provided to the Corporation to demonstrate to the Building Official that the portion authorized to be constructed substantially complies with this and other applicable bylaws and the permit fee applicable to that portion of the Building or Structure has been paid. The issuance of the permit notwithstanding, the requirements of this bylaw apply to the remainder of the Building or Structure as if the permit for the portion of the Building or Structure had not been issued. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 18 of 45 17.5 When a site has been excavated under a foundation permit issued pursuant to section 17.3 of this bylaw and a building permit is not subsequently issued or a subsisting building permit has expired in accordance with the requirements of section 15.2, but without the Construction of the Building or Structure for which the building permit was issued having commenced, the owner shall fill in the excavation to restore the original gradients of the site within 60 days of being served notice by the Corporation to do so. 18. Disclaimer of Warranty or Representation 18.1 Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review and acceptance of the design, drawings, plans or specifications, nor inspections made by a Building Official, shall constitute a representation or warranty that the Building Code or the bylaw have been complied with or the Building or Structure meets any standard of materials or workmanship, and no person shall rely on any of those acts as establishing compliance with the Building Code or this bylaw or any standard of Construction. 19. Professional Design and Field Review 19.2 When a Building Official considers that the site conditions, size or complexity of a development or an aspect of a development warrant, he or she may require a registered professional to provide design and plan certification and field review supported by letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C - Part 2 of the current edition of the Building Code. 19.3 Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for a Complex Building, or Simple Building in circumstances where letters of assurance have been required in accordance with sections 10.1.9, 10.3.5, or 19.1 of this bylaw, the owner shall provide the Corporation with letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C - Part 2 of the current edition of the Building Code. 19.4 When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with sections 9.1.10, 10.1.9, 10.3.5, or 19.2 of this bylaw, he or she shall also provide proof of professional liability insurance to the Building Official in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, except that proof of professional liability insurance in respect of building envelope matters need not be provided if the owner grant to the Corporation a covenant registerable under Section 219 of the Land Title Act requiring that the building envelope, in respect of which the registered professional of record has provided design or field review services, be monitored, maintained and repaired in accordance with the recommendations of the registered professional of record as set out in the covenant, and containing a full release and indemnity of this Corporation in respect of claims of any nature arising from any defect in design, installation or performance of the building envelope. 20. Responsibilities of the Owner 20.1 Every owner shall ensure that all Construction complies with the Building Code, B.C. Safety Standards Act referencing the Gas Safety Regulation and Code and the Electrical Safety Regulation and Code, this bylaw, other Municipal Bylaws and other applicable enactments respecting safety. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 19 of 45 20.2 Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall be responsible for the cost of repair of any damage to municipal works and property that occurs in the course of the work authorized by the permit. (see Section 22). 20.3 Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall, during Construction: 20.3.1 keep a copy of the accepted designs, plans and specifications on the property and keep inspection records in a conspicuous place; and 20.3.2 post the civic address on the property in a location visible from any adjoining streets. 21. Surveyor's Certificate 21.1 Where the market value of a proposed Building will exceed $1,000.00 and such Building is being constructed or will be constructed upon a concrete foundation or pad, the Chief Building Official may require that the applicant submit a Surveyor's Certificate showing the geodetic elevations of the forms and the location of the forms in relation to the boundaries of the parcel upon which the Building is being or will be constructed. An original copy of this certificate is required to be presented to the Building Official on site at the time of the inspection. 21.2 No Building or Structure shall be constructed on any parcel in such a manner that it encroaches upon any adjoining parcels or crosses any parcel boundary. 22. Inspections 22.2 When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with sections 9.1.9, 10.1.9, 10.3.5, or 19.2 of this bylaw, the Corporation will rely solely on field reviews undertaken by the registered professional of record and the letters of assurance submitted pursuant to section 19.2 of this bylaw as certification that the Construction substantially conforms to the design, plans and specifications and that the Construction complies with the Building Code, this bylaw and other applicable enactments respecting safety. 22.3 Notwithstanding section 22.1 of this bylaw, a Building Official may attend the site from time to time during the course of Construction to ascertain that the field reviews are taking place and to monitor the field reviews undertaken by the registered professionals of record. 22.4 A Building Official may attend periodically at the site of the Construction of simple Buildings or Structures to ascertain whether the health and safety aspects of the work are being carried out in substantial conformance with the applicable portions of the Building Code, this bylaw and any other applicable enactment concerning safety. Building 22.5 The owner, or there representative, shall give at least twenty four (24) hours notice to the Corporation when requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive a Building Official’s acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to concealing them: Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 20 of 45 22.5.1 the foundation and footing forms, before concrete is poured; 22.5.2 installation of perimeter drain tiles and damp-proofing, prior to backfilling; 22.5.3 the preparation of ground, including ground cover, when required, prior to the placing of a concrete slab; 22.5.4 rough-in of factory built chimneys and fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances; 22.5.5 the framing and sheathing; 22.5.6 installation of rain screen; 22.5.7 installation of backing board prior to the installation of cultured stone or stucco; 22.5.8 installation of insulation and vapour barrier; 22.5.9 the health and safety aspects of the work when the Building or Structure is substantially complete and ready for but prior to occupancy. 22.6 No aspect of the work referred in section 22.4.1 - 8 of this bylaw shall be concealed until a Building Official has accepted it in writing. 22.7 The requirements of section 22.4.2 - 9 of this bylaw do not apply to any aspect of the work that is the subject of a registered professional of records letter of assurance provided in accordance with sections 9.1.10, 10.1.9, 10.3.5, paragraph 19.1 and 19.2 of this bylaw. Electrical 22.8 The holder of an electrical permit shall give at least twenty four (24) hours notice (contractors via declaration only) to the Corporation when requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive an Electrical Safety Officer’s acceptance of the following aspects of the electrical work prior to concealing them. 22.8.1 after all underground electrical Construction is complete, but prior to the placing of any concrete or backfill; 22.8.2 after electrical rough-in wiring but prior to framing; 22.8.3 electrical final inspection must be performed prior to the final Building inspection. Plumbing 22.9 The holder of a plumbing permit shall give at least twenty four (24) hours notice to the Corporation when requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive a building official’s acceptance of the following aspects of the plumbing work Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 21 of 45 prior to concealing them. 22.9.1 after the installation of foundation drains, dampproofing and drain rock, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, water lines, sumps and storm water infiltration systems is complete, but prior to the backfilling of foundations; 22.9.2 after all underground Plumbing Construction is complete, but prior to the placing of any concrete or backfill; 22.9.3 after the installation of in slab radiant heat piping where required, but prior to the pouring of concrete slabs; 22.9.4 after Plumbing rough-in, but prior to framing; 22.9.5 Plumbing final inspection must be performed prior to the final Building inspection. Gas 22.10 The holder of a gas permit shall give at least twenty four (24) hours notice to the Corporation when requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive a Gas Safety Officer’s acceptance of the following aspects of the gas work prior to concealing them. 22.10.1 after all underground gas Construction is complete, but prior to the placing of any concrete or backfill; 22.10.2 after heating duct installations, gas venting installations, gas piping installations, but prior to framing; 22.10.3 gas final inspection must be performed prior to the final Building inspection. 23. Occupancy Permits 23.1 No person shall occupy a Building or Structure or part of a Building or Structure until an occupancy permit has been issued, in the form set out in Schedule “C” to this bylaw, by the Chief Building Official. 23.2 An occupancy permit shall not been issued unless: 23.2.1 all letters of assurance have been submitted when required in accordance with sections 9.1.10, 10.1.9, and 10.3.5, of this bylaw; or 23.2.2 all aspects of the work requiring inspection and an acceptance pursuant to section 22.4 of this bylaw have been inspected and accepted; and 23.2.3 All the requirements of this Bylaw, other relevant Bylaws of the District and any other applicable enactment concerning safety as evidenced by inspection approvals pursuant to sections 22.7, 22.8 and 22.9. 23.3 The type of occupancy or use of a Building for which an Occupancy Permit has been Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 22 of 45 issued shall not be changed to any other type of occupancy or use which is not specifically approved in the occupancy Permit until a new occupancy Permit therefore has been issued by the Chief Building Official. 23.4 The site must be identified in accordance with the Corporation’s House Numbering Bylaw for emergency vehicle and inspection purposes during Construction. Permanent address must be in place prior to occupancy. 23.5 Before an occupancy Permit is granted, all Provisional Occupancy Permit fees and any other Municipal fees shall be paid. Provisional Occupancy Permit 23.6 The Chief Building Official may issue an occupancy permit for part of a Building or Structure when that part of the Building or Structure is self-contained, provided with essential services and meets requirements set out in section 23.2 of this bylaw. Upon the written request of the holder of a Building Permit or the owner of a Building for which a Building Permit has been issued, and on payment of fees required as per Schedules A, D, E and F the Chief Building Official may issue a provisional occupancy Permit where such provisional occupancy will not jeopardize the health or safety of the occupants of the Building. Planning and Engineering department approvals are necessary prior to the granting of the provisional occupancy Permit. No Provisional Occupancy Permit may be issued unless: 23.6.1 The exterior finishes of the Building are substantially complete; 23.6.2 A permanent address pursuant to Maple Ridge House Numbering Bylaw has been assigned and posted on the Building; 23.6.3 It sets out the date of expiry of the Provisional Occupancy Permit; and 23.6.4 Where Registered Professionals are engaged in the inspection process a certified statement from them that the provisional occupancy applied for will not jeopardize the health or safety of occupants of the Building. 23.7 The Chief Building Official may require as a condition of issuance of a Provisional Occupancy Permit that the owner provide security equal to the value of part or all of outstanding Construction required to complete the Building. 23.8 The site identified as per the Corporation’s House Numbering Bylaw for emergency vehicles and inspection purposes during Construction. Permanent address must be in place prior to provisional occupancy. Where other items, not of health or safety concerns, relating to Building or site issues not covered by security already deposited with the Corporation, the Director may require an amount of security equal to the value of outstanding Construction. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 23 of 45 24. Site Grades: 24.1 Where the natural grade of any land is altered for any reason, all slopes shall be suitably landscaped or retained to prevent soil erosion and escape of water to or from adjacent Premises. Existing slopes, which are adequately retained by trees, shrubs, turf, rock or any combination thereof, shall not require further treatment. 24.2 All walls, grade transitions and methods of soil retention shall be shown on the site plan including all details of Construction. Any wall (method of soil retention) over 1 metre high shall be structurally engineered except that in geotechnically sensitive areas, the Chief Building Official may require a Geotechnical Engineer to design and inspect the method of retention. A registered professional shall supervise the design and Construction of a retaining Structure greater than 1.0 metre in height. Sealed copies of the design plan and field review reports prepared by the registered professional of record for all retaining Structures greater than 1.0 metre in height shall be submitted to a Building Official prior to acceptance of the works. 24.3 Any retaining wall (method of soil retention) or grade alteration over 0.6 metres will require a Permit for grade alteration or retaining wall(s) except that where the retaining wall(s) have been identified on the initial Building Permit application, no separate retaining wall Permit will be required. 25. Design Data 25.1 The following climatic design data shall be utilized for the design of Buildings in the Municipality: 25.1.1 January 2 1/2 percent Design Temperature: - 9oC 25.1.2 January l percent Design Temperature: -11oC 25.1.3 July 2 1/2 percent Design Drybulb Temperature: 30oC 25.1.4 July 2 1/2 percent Design Wetbulb Temperature: 20oC 25.1.5 Annual Total Degree-days below 18oC: 3050 25.1.6 Maximum Fifteen-minute rainfall: 10mm 25.1.7 Maximum One-day rainfall: 134mm 1/50 25.1.8 Annual Rain: 1800mm 25.1.9 Annual Total Precipitation: 1950mm 25.1.10 Moisture Index: 1.86 25.1.11 Driving Rain Wind Pressure Pa, 1/5: 160 25.1.12 Ground snow load (kPa): 25.1.13 0-45 metres elevation: 1/50 SS = 2.4 kPa (design weight based on snow depth) SR = 0.2 kPa (design weight added for rain) SS + SR = 2.6 kPa calculated ground snow load Cb = 0.45 for entire roofs not exceeding 4.3 m / 0.55 m for all other roofs Above 45 Metres: 0.008 x (Site elev. in Metres) + 2.04 kPa = SS Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 24 of 45 0.001 x (Site elev. in Metres) + 0.2 kPa = SR CbSS + SR = specified snow load 25.1.13 Hourly Wind Pressures: Probability 1/10 = 0.36kN/m2 Probability 1/50 = 0.47kN/m2 25.1.14 Seismic Data: Sa (0.2) = 0.97 Sa (0.5) = 0.65 Sa (1.0) = 0.32 Sa (2.0) = 0.17 PGA = 0.48 26. Temporary Buildings 26.1 Application for a Building Permit for a Temporary Building shall be in writing, signed by the applicant and shall be accompanied by: 26.1.1 plans showing the location of the proposed Temporary Building or Structure and Construction details thereof; 26.1.2 an explanation of the intended use for the proposed Temporary Building or Structure; 26.1.3 an agreement with the Corporation executed by the applicant, that the applicant will remove the Temporary Building or Structure from the Premises and leave the site in a safe, tidy and sanitary condition upon the expiration of the Temporary Building Permit; and 26.1.4 cash, term deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institute acceptable to the Corporation in the amount $10,000.00 minimum up to a maximum of $20,000.00, based on a value of 25% of the Building as security for the carrying out of the agreement to remove the Temporary Building or Structure. 26.2 If, upon the expiration of the Temporary Building Permit, the Permit holder does not remove the Temporary Building or Structure from the Premises and leave the site in a satisfactory condition, the Corporation may do so at the Permit holder's expense and may deduct the cost of so doing from the security deposit. If the security deposit is not adequate to cover the said cost the Permit holder shall pay to the Corporation any cost in excess of the security deposit. 26.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Temporary Building or Structure which is rendered Non Inhabitable and which conforms with all Bylaws of the Corporation and the Provincial regulations may be allowed to remain on the Premises after the expiration of the Temporary Building Permit upon the Permit holder applying for and receiving an occupancy Permit for the said Building or Structure. 26.4 In addition to the requirements of Sections 26.6 to 26.13 of this Bylaw all Temporary mobile homes except those to be occupied for Temporary Residential Use pursuant to the provisions of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw, as amended shall comply with Canadian Standards Association Z240 MH Series “mobile homes”, as referenced in Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 25 of 45 Division B - Part 1 of the current Building Code. 26.5 All Temporary mobile homes to be occupied for Temporary Residential Use pursuant to the provisions of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw, as amended, and all other Temporary Buildings or Structures shall comply with all provisions of the Provincial regulations and all Bylaws of the Corporation. Prior to occupancy the owner shall obtain an inspection by the Chief Building Official or a Building Official to determine compliance with all applicable Codes and Bylaws and shall pay an inspection fee of $l50.00 to the Corporation. All Temporary Mobile Homes Shall: 26.6 be directly serviced by a water supply capable of supplying at least 2,250 litres of potable water per day per dwelling on a year round basis; 26.7 be serviced by a separate sewage disposal system as filed by an “Authorized Person”, per the Provincial Sewerage Regulation, with the Health Authority; 26.8 be serviced by an electrical subfeed from the main dwelling or, with the approval of the Chief Building Official, a separate electrical service, when it can be shown that it would be an extreme hardship due to location; a security deposit must be posted as per section 26.1.4 to cover the removal; 26.9 have any fuel oil tank or propane gas tank placed in accordance with the British Columbia Fire Code as amended and totally screened from view from any highway; 26.10 be equipped with stairs, landings and handrails; 26.11 have a skirting around the mobile home between the underside of the frame and the ground at its exterior perimeter; 26.12 be set true, square and level on the lot; and 26.13 have any support pad or base or any material which is in contact with the ground, consist of concrete Construction designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. 26.14 Where an application for a Building Permit is made for the Construction of a residential dwelling on Premises where an existing residential dwelling is situated, and only one residential dwelling is Permitted by the Bylaws of the Corporation, the Chief Building Official may issue the Building Permit provided that the owner of the Permit grants to the Corporation in registerable form a restrictive covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Land Title Act providing that: 26.14.1 Use and occupancy of the existing residential dwelling shall be prohibited upon occupancy of the new residential dwelling; 26.14.2 The existing residential dwelling shall be wholly removed from the Premises within 60 days of commencement of occupancy of the new residential dwelling; and Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 26 of 45 26.14.3 Security be deposited with the Corporation to secure all the obligations of the Covenantor. 26.15 Where a Temporary Building Permit has been issued for the Construction of a Building for a Temporary Residential Use pursuant to the provisions of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw, as amended and where the Temporary Building complies with the provisions of the Provincial regulations and all Bylaws of the Corporation, the Chief Building Official may issue a Temporary Residential Use agreement Permit to allow occupancy of the Temporary Building for a Temporary Residential Use provided that the owner of the Permit grants to the Corporation in registerable form a restrictive covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Land Title Act. 26.16 Applications for Temporary second dwelling or Temporary Residential Use agreement Permits shall be in writing, signed by the applicant and shall be accompanied by: 26.16.1 for Buildings to be occupied during the Construction of a new dwelling, plans showing the location of the existing dwelling and the proposed location of the new dwelling on the Premises; Such drawings shall conform to the requirements of Section 10; 26.16.2 a restrictive covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Land Title Act executed by the owner in registerable form an agreement with the Corporation, that the applicant will remove the Temporary second dwelling from the Premises and leave the site in a safe, tidy and sanitary condition upon the expiration of the Temporary second dwelling Permit; Such a restrictive covenant shall be registered with the Land Titles Office; and 26.16.3 cash, term deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institute acceptable to the Corporation in the amount of $10,000.00, as security to secure all the obligations of the Covenantee under the restrictive covenant. 26.17 If, upon the expiration of the Temporary second dwelling Permit, the Permit holder does not remove the Temporary second dwelling from the Premises and does not leave the site in a satisfactory condition, the Corporation may do so at the Permit holder’s expense and may deduct the cost of so doing from the security deposit. If the security deposit is not adequate to cover the said cost the Permit holder shall pay to the Corporation any cost in excess of the security deposit, prior to the issuance of an occupancy Permit for the new dwelling. 26.18 Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Temporary second dwelling which is rendered Non Inhabitable and which conforms with all Bylaws of the Corporation and the Provincial regulations may be allowed to remain on the Premises as an accessory Building after the expiration of the Temporary second dwelling Permit provided that the Permit holder applies for and is issued an occupancy Permit for use of the Building as an accessory Building. 27. Moving of Buildings 27.1 No person shall move any Building from one parcel of land to another parcel of land Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 27 of 45 without first obtaining a Building Permit therefore. 27.2 Every application for a Building Permit to move a Building shall show the existing site of the Building and the proposed site to which it is to be moved. 27.3 No Building Permit to move a Building shall be issued until the time and the route of the moving have been approved by the Officer in Charge of the local Detachment of the R.C.M.P., all utility companies having overhead wires along the proposed route, the Municipal Engineering Department and the Chief Building Official. 27.4 No Building Permit required under Section 26 shall be issued unless the application for the Building Permit includes all Construction necessary to complete the Building or Structure in compliance with all Bylaws of the Corporation and of the Building Code. 27.5 No Building Permit shall be issued without the proposed building being in substantial compliance with the form and character of other buildings within 200m of the location to which the building is to be moved. 28. Pools 28.1 No person shall construct a Pool on any Premises without first obtaining a Building Permit to do so. 28.2 Every application for Construction of a Pool shall be accompanied by a plan showing: 28.2.1 the location of the proposed Pool in relation to all existing Buildings on the Premises and the parcel boundaries; 28.2.2 the type of Construction; 28.2.3 the water supply and proposed method of drainage; 28.2.4 septic approval from the Health Authority if not serviced by Municipal Sanitary Sewer; and 28.2.5 the proposed method and location of fencing and gates. 28.3 Every Pool, whether filled with water or empty, shall be completely enclosed with a fence or other Structure which is not less than 1.2 metres in height, which has no opening or gap with its largest dimension being more than 100 mm for vertical pickets or 25.4 mm for chain link fencing. Further, this enclosing structure must comply with the Building Code requirements for climbability of guards to restrict access to the Pool. The fence or other Structure shall be continuous except for points of access which shall, except for access from doors of the residence, be equipped with self-closing gates which are designed so that they will return to a latched or locked position when not in use, and which are secured by a latch or lock located not less than 150 mm from the top of the gate and not less than l metre above grade, on the Pool side of the fence or other Structure. Also, the area within Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 28 of 45 300 mm of the latch mechanism must be solid with the only gap – maximum 12.5 mm - occurring between the gate and the adjacent post to which the gate latches. 28.4 Every fence or other Structure enclosing a Pool, whether filled with water or empty, shall be maintained by the owner or occupier of the Premises upon which the pool is located, in good order and repair so that it is adequate to perform its intended function. All sagging gates, loose parts, worn latches or locks and all broken or binding members shall be promptly and adequately replaced or repaired. 28.5 Every gate in a fence or other Structure which provides access to a Pool shall be kept in a latched or locked closed position and shall only be open for the purpose of entry to or exit from the Pool area during such period. 28.6 Every Pool and hot tub shall be drained into a sanitary sewer system or, where a sanitary sewer system of adequate capacity is not available, into a dedicated septic dry well or rock pit approved by the Health Authority. 29. Plumbing 29.1 No Plumbing System, as defined in the current Building Code shall be installed, altered or repaired except in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw and the Building Code and Regulations. 29.2 No Plumbing, including drainage systems, septic tanks, sewers and sewer connections, or any part thereof, shall be located outside of the lot being served by such Plumbing, except where an easement has been registered in the Land Title Office charging the lands burdened by the easement and benefiting the lands served by such Plumbing System. 29.3 No Plumbing storm drainage system shall be installed without gravity drainage to a Municipal or other approved drainage system unless a written request is made, a restrictive covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Land Title Act executed by the owner in registerable form including engineering details and auxiliary electrical backup power specifications or other equivalent emergency systems. Such details must be provided and approved by the Chief Building Official prior to the commencement of any Building or drainage Construction. Permit Required 29.4 Except as hereinafter specifically provided, no Plumbing shall be installed, altered or repaired until a Permit to do so has first been obtained pursuant to this Bylaw. 29.5 No Building Permit shall be required for the repair of leaks in water pipes or the replacing of Plumbing fixtures, provided that such fixtures and the installation thereof conform with all other requirements of this Bylaw and the provincial regulations, or for the removal of blockages in sewer or drain pipes provided that clean-outs are utilized for such purpose and it is not necessary to cut any sewer or drain pipe. 29.6 Where Construction has commenced prior to issuance of the Plumbing Permit, the Permit fee shall be doubled up to a maximum of $2,000.00 per Building. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 29 of 45 29.7 A Plumbing Permit shall only be issued to a plumber holding a valid British Columbia Journeyman Plumber qualification and a valid Maple Ridge Business License or, where the installation, alteration or repair of Plumbing is to be carried out within a single family dwelling and entirely by the owner and occupier or intended occupier of the Premises for which the Permit is sought. 29.8 where the Construction is done under a home owner Permit and that person is found to be incompetent or to have violated a condition under which the Permit was issued, that Permit will be revoked by the Chief Building Official and a qualified plumber will be required to review the project and complete it under a new Permit prior to occupancy being issued relevant to this Permit. 29.9 Every application for a Plumbing Permit shall: 29.9.1 be made in the form provided for such purposes; 29.9.2 be signed by the applicant; and 29.9.3 be accompanied by plans and specifications sufficient to describe the proposed Construction and establish compliance with the Building Code, this Bylaw and all other Bylaws of the Corporation. 29.10 Where an application has been made for a Plumbing Permit pursuant to this Bylaw and: 29.10.1 the proposed Construction as shown in the application conforms with the Building Code and Regulations, this Bylaw and all other Bylaws of the Corporation; 29.10.2 the applicant has shown proof that he is the holder of a valid British Columbia tradesman’s qualification certification as a plumber or, where the applicant is the owner and occupier or intended occupier of a single family dwelling for which the Permit is sought, he has delivered a signed declaration that he will be carrying out the Construction himself; and 29.10.3 the applicant has paid the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule “D” hereto; the Chief Building Official shall issue the Plumbing Permit for which the application was made. 29.11 The holder of a Plumbing Permit shall obtain an inspection by a Building Official to determine compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw and the current Building Code and Regulations: 29.11.1 after the rough Plumbing is complete, but prior to the installation of any fixtures or the covering thereof by dirt, concrete, insulation, lath or other interior or exterior finish which would conceal such Construction; and 29.11.2 when the Plumbing is complete and ready for use, but before the Plumbing is put into use by the owner or occupier of the Premises. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 30 of 45 29.12 Provided however, that where a registered professional registered to practice Mechanical Engineering in the Province of British Columbia has been engaged by the owner for the inspection of the Plumbing and where the prior written approval of the Chief Building Official has been obtained, sealed certificates of compliance with the approved plans and the provincial regulations, submitted by the registered professional of record, may be accepted in lieu of inspections made by the Chief Building Official or a Building Official. 29.13 The holder of a Plumbing Permit shall, during the installation, alteration or repair of the Plumbing Constructions, keep a copy of the Permit documentation approved drawings and specifications, which accompanied the Permit application on the Premises. These drawings and specifications shall be kept on site and available to the Building Official so that they are able to complete the inspections. Failure to have the drawings on site will be deemed an offence under this bylaw and will require a re-inspection fee and re-inspection to verify that the Construction complies with the Permit. 30. Gas 30.1 Parts 1 to 9 of the current CSA B149.1-00 Standard, as amended, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code are hereby adopted and forms part of this Bylaw. 30.2 Every person who obtains a Permit for the installation or alteration of gas Construction pursuant to the B.C. Safety Standards Act and related Gas Safety Regulation shall pay to the Corporation the fees prescribed in Schedule “E” hereto prior to obtaining the Permit. 30.3 Every person who obtains a Permit pursuant to this Section 30 shall maintain and keep a copy of the Permit and all documentation and plans pertaining thereto on the Premises on which the Construction authorized by the said Permit is being done. Failure to have the Permit documentation on site will be deemed an offence under this Bylaw and will require a re-inspection fee and re-inspection to verify that the Construction complies with the Permit. 31. Electrical 31.2 Parts 1 and 2 of the current Canadian Electrical Code, as amended, are hereby adopted and form part of this Bylaw. 31.1 Every person who obtains a Permit for the installation or alteration of Electrical Equipment pursuant to the B.C. Safety Standards Act, Electrical Safety Regulation and Electrical Code, shall pay to the Corporation the fees prescribed in Schedule “F” hereto prior to obtaining the Permit. 31.2 Every person who obtains a Permit pursuant to this Section 31 shall maintain and keep a copy of the Permit and all documentation and plans pertaining thereto on the Premises on which the Construction authorized by the said Permit is being done. Failure to have the Permit documentation on site will be deemed an offense under this Bylaw and will require a re-inspection fee and inspection to verify that the Construction complies with the Permit. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 31 of 45 32. Penalties and Enforcement 32.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw commits an offence punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Dollars) or to imprisonment for not more than six months and or impose a “Monetary Penalty” in accordance with the enabling Monetary Penalty Regulation for Gas and Electrical works or workmanship, forming part of the B.C. Safety Standards Act. 32.2 The Chief Building Official may order the cessation of any work that is proceeding in contravention of the Building Code, B.C. Gas Safety Code and Electrical Code or related Safety Regulations, this bylaw, any other bylaw of the Corporation or any other applicable enactment concerning safety, by posting a Stop Work notice in the form provided by the Chief Building Official. 32.3 The owner of property on which a Stop Work notice has been posted, and every other person, shall cease all Construction work immediately and shall not do any work until all applicable provisions of this bylaw have been substantially complied with and the Stop Work notice has been rescinded in writing by a Building Official. 32.4 Where a person occupies a Building or Structure or part of a Building or Structure in contravention of section 6.4 of this bylaw the Chief Building Official may post a Do Not Occupy notice in the form provided by the Chief Building Official on the affected part of the Building or Structure. 32.5 The owner of property on which a Do Not Occupy notice has been posted, and every person, shall cease occupancy of the Building or Structure immediately and shall refrain from further occupancy until all applicable provisions of the Building Code and this bylaw have been substantially complied with and the Do Not Occupy notice has been rescinded in writing by the Chief Building Official. 33. Severability 33.1 If any part, section, sub-section, clause, or sub-clause of this bylaw is, for any reason, held to be invalid by the decision of a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw. 34. Forms and Schedules 34.1 Schedules A, B, C, D, E & F attached to this Bylaw form a part of this bylaw. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 32 of 45 READ a FIRST TIME on this 12th day of June, 2012. READ a second time on this 12th day of June, 2012. READ a third time on this 12th day of June, 2012. ADOPTED this day of PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 33 of 45 SCHEDULE “A” – Building Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to construct a Building or a Pool: BASE FEES For market value of Building or Pool or Construction to be done thereon of up to $l000.00 - $35.00 For market value of Building or Pool or Construction to be done thereon of $l001.00 - $2000.00 - $43.00 plus: $8.95 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $25,000.00, plus $8.65 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to $50,000.00, plus $8.10 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to $75,000.00, plus $7.60 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof over $100,000.00, plus $6.30 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to infinite. NOTE: Building Values shall be based upon current estimated Construction costs. The current edition of the Marshall Valuation Service, the Marshall and Swift Residential Cost Handbook or other valuation tables may be used by the Chief Building Official to determine the market value for the purpose of assessing Permit fees. OTHER FEES Where an application is made for a Building Permit for other than Single Family Detached Dwellings, there will be an additional fee of $79.00 per dwelling unit. In addition to the above, the following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit pursuant to this Bylaw: 1. Permit to erect a retaining wall - first 20m or portion thereof $53.00 for each additional 10m or portion thereof - $27.00 2. Permit to install a fireplace, stove or chimney - $30.25 for each fireplace, stove or flue. 3. Permit to install a Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing System - $30.25 4. Building Demolition Permit - $30.25 5. Temporary Building Permit $30.25 Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 34 of 45 SCHEDULE “A” – Building Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 6. Temporary Second Dwelling Permit - $30.25 7. Provisional Occupancy Permit - (a) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (i) $79.00 (90 day maximum period) (ii) $27.00 renewal (90 day maximum period) (b) MULTI FAMILY DWELLING (i) $79.00 per unit (120 day maximum period) (ii) $27.00 renewal per unit (60 day maximum) (c) OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL (i) $79.00 per unit (60 day maximum period) (ii) $27.00 renewal per unit (60 day maximum) 8. For Change of Occupancy or use where a Building Permit is not required - $30.25 9. Permit Assignment or Transfer Fee - $30.25 10. Permit Renewal Fee - $30.25 11. Re-inspection Fee where more than 1 re-inspection is required due to the fault of the holder of a Building Permit - $35.50 for each extra re-inspection required. 12. Address Change: (i) If Permit has been issued but no occupancy Permit issued - $105.00 per unit; (ii) Permit application in process but Permit not issued - $42.00 per unit (iii) Occupancy Permit issued, follow fee schedule in accordance with Maple Ridge House Numbering Bylaw 13. Additional fee for any inspection performed outside the boundaries of the Municipality $.40 per km traveled, measured from the Municipal Hall to the site of the inspection along the shortest available highway route. 14. Miscellaneous and Special Inspections: (a) during normal working hours - $38.50 per hour; (b) outside normal working hours - $55.50 per hour; (c) minimum charge - 1 hour 15. A fee of $2.00 per page, for plans for micro film charge over and above Building Permit. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 35 of 45 SCHEDULE “A” – Building Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 16. Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on application of Building Permit: (a) Plan Check Fee - $42.00 per hour (b) Single or Two Family - minimum $30.25 per unit (c) Other than Single or Two Family - minimum $105.00 per Building 17. For each written Building record search, for legal purposes a fee of $79.00 per parcel or file is applicable. 18. Business Licence Inspection Fee - minimum $30.25 per inspection, maximum $121.00 per inspection. 19. Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be doubled but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $1,600.00 per Building. 20. If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected value. The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a 50% administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee. 21. A fee of $28.25 for environmental inspection shall be paid for each residential unit with a value in excess of $10,000.00. For each non residential unit a fee of $28.25 per unit shall be paid where the value exceeds $20,000.00. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 36 of 45 SCHEDULE “B” - Solar Hot Water Regulation Effective upon adoption of the Bylaw Contents 1. Definitions 2. Applications 3. Solar collectors for a domestic hot water system 4. Solar hot water ready components 5. Conduits runs Definitions 1. In this regulation, the terms in italics have the same as in the 2006 British Columbia Building Code. Application 2. This regulation is applicable in the following local government jurisdictions: (a) Cariboo Regional District; (b) City of Campbell River; (c) City of Chilliwack; (d) City of Colwood; (e) City of Cranbrook; (f) City of Dawson Creek; (g) City of Duncan; (h) City of Fernie; (i) City of Fort St. John; (j) City of Kelowna; (k) City of New Westminster; (l) City of North Vancouver; (m) City of Richmond; (n) City of Pitt Meadows; (o) City of Port Coquitlam; (p) City of Port Moody; (q) City of West Vancouver; (r) Corporation of Delta; (s) Cowichan Valley Regional District; (t) District of Invermere; (u) District of Maple Ridge; (v) District of Metchosin; (w) District of North Vancouver; (x) District of Peachland; (y) District of Sparwood; (z) District of Tofino; (aa) Greater Vancouver Regional District; (bb) Municipality of North Cowichan; (cc) Resort Municipality of Whistler; (dd) Squamish Lillooet Regional District; (ee) Town of View Royal; (ff) Township of Esquimalt; (gg) Township of Langley; (hh) Village of Ashcroft; (ii) Village of Kaslo; (jj) Village of Midway. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 37 of 45 SCHEDULE “B” - Solar Hot Water Regulation Effective upon adoption of the Bylaw Solar collectors for a domestic hot water system 3. (1) Subject to subsection (2), 2 conduit runs and an area that (a) is not less than 9.3 square meters, (b) has no dimension less than 2.7 meters, and (c) is designated for future installation of solar collectors for a solar domestic hot water system in compliance with CAN/CSA-F383-87 Must be incorporated in construction of new buildings of residential occupancy that contain (a) One dwelling unit, or (b) One dwelling unit and one secondary suite. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to new construction referred to in that subsection if the local government of the jurisdiction to which this regulation applies and within which the new construction is to occur is satisfied that building site conditions do not permit effective use of solar hot water heating Structural requirements 4. Structural members of areas referred to in section 3 (1) must be designed to accommodate the greater of the following; (a) the anticipated load; (b) A load of 0.2 kpa in addition to design loads required by the British Columbia Building Code. Conduit runs 5. (1) Two straight, continuous, conduit runs must be provided that extend from the area directly adjacent to the building’s primary service water heater to (a) an accessible attic space adjacent to the roof area designated for installation of solar collectors for a domestic hot water system, (b) the roof area designated for installation of solar collectors for a solar domestic hot water system, or (c) the exterior wall surface directly adjacent to the area designated for the installation of solar collectors for a solar domestic hot water system. (2) Conduit runs described in subsection (1) must (a) be accessible at both ends, (b) be capped or sealed at both ends to prevent water ingress and air leakage, (c) be identified by markings that are permanent, distinct and easily recognized, (d) have a minimum inside diameter of 55 mm, and (e) be able to accommodate the installation of insulated plumbing services for a solar domestic hot water system in compliance with CAN/CSA-F383, Installation Code for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems, as referred to in the British Columbia Building Code. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 38 of 45 SCHEDULE “C” OCCUPANCY PERMIT Address of Building: Legal Description: Approved Occupancy (use): Name of Business, if applicable: The Building constructed under the authority of Building Permit Number: is approved for Occupancy. The septic system for this Building has been approved for bedrooms. This Permit pertains to sq ft of the basement being finished. This Permit number does include or does not include a secondary suite. This Permit confirms that inspections pursuant to the District of Maple Ridge Building Bylaw have been complete and no substantive violation of health or safety requirements have been observed. This Permit is not a warranty that the subject Building complies with all Municipal and Provincial Regulations governing Building Construction nor that it is without defect. It is only a comment on the conditions of the Building at the date of issue only. This certificate shall be affixed to a conspicuous and permanent place in the said Building and shall not be removed. NOTE: A new Permit shall be obtained prior to any change in the use of the Building. Chief Building Official Per: Date: Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 39 of 45 SCHEDULE “D” – Plumbing Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install, alter or repair Plumbing: 1. Minimum fee for any Plumbing Permit or inspections - $30.25 2. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of fixtures: $16.90 for the first fixture plus $15.25 for each additional fixture For the purpose of this Bylaw, “fixtures” shall include Pools, interceptors, hot water storage tanks, automatic washers, roof drains, floor drains and built-in dishwashers. Where an application is made for a Plumbing Permit for other than single family detached dwellings, there will be an additional fee of $27.00 per dwelling unit. Permit fees for finishing Plumbing only (installation of fixtures where rough-in Plumbing exists) shall be 50% of the above fees. 3. For Plumbing Construction which involves the connection of hydraulic equipment or the installation of vacuum breakers, backflow prevention devices or similar equipment - $22.40 per item connected or installed. 4. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of lawn irrigation systems - $36.50 5. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of fire sprinkler systems: (a) for up to six (6) sprinkler heads - $38.50 (b) for each additional sprinkler head - $ 0.45 6. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of standpipes, Siamese connections, fire hose connections and fire hydrants - $22.40 for each hydrant or hose connection. 7. For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of storm sewers, perimeter foundation drains, sanitary sewers or water service lines: (a) for single or two-family dwellings - $36.50 each (b) for other than single or two-family dwellings: (i) first 30 metres or part thereof - $43.00 each (ii) each additional 30 metres or part thereof - $22.40 each (iii) each sump, catchbasin, rock pit, dry well or manhole - $22.40 Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 40 of 45 SCHEDULE “D” – Plumbing Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 8. Re-inspection fee where more than 1 re-inspection is required due to the fault of the Permit holder - $35.50 for each extra re-inspection required. 9. Permit assignment or transfer fee - $30.25 10. Permit renewal - $30.25 11. Miscellaneous and special inspections: (a) During normal working hours - $38.50 per hour; (b) Outside normal working hours - $55.50 per hour; (c) Minimum Charge - 1 Hour. 12. Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on application. (a) Plan Check Fee - $42.00 per hour (b) Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $30.25 per unit. (c) Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $105.00 per Building. 13. Business Licence Inspection Fee - minimum $30.25 per inspection, maximum $30.25per inspection. 14. Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $1,600.00 per Building. 15. If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected information. The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a 50% administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 41 of 45 SCHEDULE “E” – Gas Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install or alter gas Construction: 1. For gas Construction which involves the replacement of an appliance or the installation of a new gas appliance. (a) for Single or Multi-Family Dwellings: (i) $24.50 per appliance, $31.50 minimum (b) for other than Single or Multi-Family Dwellings: (i) up to 102,000 BTU/hr $44.00 per appliance (ii) 102,001 - 409,000 BTU/hr $60.50 per appliance NOTE: Fee for additional appliances are calculated on BTU rating. 2. Where an application is made for a Permit for other than single family detached dwellings, there will be an additional fee of $27.00 per dwelling unit. 3. Gas Heated Buildings - Building heat loss calculation review (i) $53.00 per Single Family Dwelling. (ii) $11.00 per unit for Multi Family Use - not less than $53.00 per Building (iii) $105.00 per Building for other than Residential. 4. For gas Construction which involves the installation of vents or furnace plenums only - $24.50 each 5. For gas Construction which involves the installation of house piping: (a) for single or two family dwellings - $35.50 per unit; (b) for other than single or two family dwellings: (i) first 30 metres or part thereof - $43.00 per unit plus (ii) each additional 30 metres or part thereof - $21.50 per unit 6. Re-inspection fee where more than one (1) inspection is required due to faulty workmanship or materials - $35.50 for each extra re-inspection required. 7. Permit Renewal - $30.25 8. Permit Transfer - $30.25 9. Miscellaneous and special inspections: (a) During normal working hours - $38.50 per hour; (b) Outside normal working hours - $55.50 per hour; Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 42 of 45 SCHEDULE “E” – Gas Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 (c) Minimum charge - l hour 10. Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on application of Gas Permit. (a) Plan Check Fee - $42.00 per hour (b) Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $30.25 per unit (c) Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $121.00 per Building. 11. Oil and Propane Fee Schedule would follow the Gas Fee Schedule “E” in it's entirety. 12. Business Licence Inspection Fee - minimum $30.25 per inspection, maximum $121.00 per inspection. 13. Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $1,600.00 per Building. 14. If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected information. The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a 50% administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 43 of 45 SCHEDULE “F” – Electrical Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install Electrical Equipment: For one and two Family Dwellings including additions, the Permit fee shall be 15% of the building Permit fee or the minimum electrical Permit fee, whichever is greater. The following additional charges are applicable to one and two family dwelling when the electrical Permit is taken out in conjunction with a building permit: 1. a) Each hot tub or spa $12.80 b) Each hydro massage tub bath $10.30 c) Electrical Heating or based on the value $26.00 minimum of electrical heating contract, whichever is greater d) Air Conditioning $10.30 per unit e) Each sub panel $10.30 Fees for all other work not included above For market value of Electrical Equipment, including costs of installation, of up to $200.00 - $31.25 For market value of Electrical Equipment, including costs of installation of $201.00 - $500.00 - $41.00 For market value of Electrical Equipment, including costs of installation of $501.00 - $1000.00 - $57.50 plus: $21.00 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $10,000.00 plus $ 8.10 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $100,000.00 plus $ 6.00 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $250,000.00 plus $ 4.40 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $300,000.00 plus $ 3.40 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof over $300,000.00 to infinite. NOTE: Market values shall be based upon current estimated electrical installation costs. Where an application is made for an Electrical Permit for other than Single Family Detached Dwellings, there will be an additional fee of $27.00 per dwelling unit. In addition to the above, the following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install Electrical Equipment. 2. Underground Service Duct - $25.70 Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 44 of 45 SCHEDULE “F” – Electrical Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 3. Temporary: (a) Temporary to permanent connection conversion $23.40 (b) Temporary Service connection $23.40 4. Temporary current Permit for uses other than carnivals: (a) Initial six (6) month period - $31.50 (b) Each additional six (6) month renewal period - $28.25 5. Special Event Permit Including Carnivals: Each Location: $57.00 6. Movie Shoot Permit: (a) up to 14 days $79.00 (b) Annual permits, per location $155.00 (c) Inspections outside normal working hours additional fee $206.00 7. Annual Permit: (a) for commercial or industrial facilities: (i) per KVA of service capacity .13 (ii) minimum fee $52.00 (iii) maximum fee 1,576.00 (b) for educational or institutional facilities - $5.00 for each classroom, shop, laboratory, office, etc. 8. Pool Grounding Permit - $27.00 9. Re-inspection fee where more than one (1) re-inspection is required due to faulty workmanship or materials - $35.50 for each extra re-inspection required. 10. Permit Transfer - $30.25 11. Permit Renewal - $30.25 12. Miscellaneous and special inspections: (a) During normal working hours - $38.50 per hour; (b) Outside normal working hours - $55.50 per hour; (c) Minimum charge - One (1) hour. Building Bylaw No. 6925 - 2012 Page 45 of 45 SCHEDULE “F” – Electrical Permit Fees Effective January 1, 1999 13. Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on application of electrical Permit. (a) Plan Check Fee - minimum $42.00 per hour (b) Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $30.25 per unit. (c) Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings - minimum $105.00 per Building. 14. Business Licence Inspection Fee - minimum $30.25 per inspection, maximum $121.00 per inspection. 15. Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $1,600.00 per Building. 16. If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration of the Permit value to obtain a lesser Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected value. The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a 50% administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee. Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 6932-2012 A Bylaw to amend Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 as amended. __________________________________________________________ WHEREAS the Council may by bylaw establish and regulate the fixing of fees for admissions and/or use of sports, recreation and community use facilities; AND WHEREAS, the Council has imposed fees and now wishes to amend those fees; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees Amending Bylaw No. 6932- 2012. 2. That Maple Ridge Recreation Facility Fees By-law No. 4117 - 1988 as amended, be further amended by deleting Schedules “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “H”, “J”, “K”, “L” and “M” in their entirety and replacing with Schedule “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G” “H”, “J”, “K”, “L” and “M” as attached hereto. 3. This Bylaw shall come into force and effect as of January 1, 2013 for Schedules “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “H”, “J”, “K”, “L” and “M”. READ a first time this 12th day of June, 2012. READ a second time this 12th day of June, 2012. READ a third time this 12th day of June, 2012. ADOPTED this ________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER ________________________ CORPORATE OFFICER Attachments: Schedules “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “H”, “J”, “K”, “L” and “M”. 1005 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “A” Arenas Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Ice Ice Ice Dry Floor Planet Ice Prime Non-Prime Early Bird Mtg Room Youth/Senior Non Profit Commercial Use $138.71 $110.97 $70.66 $14.40 Fundraising $125.46 $97.72 $57.41 $7.20 Special Event $118.84 $91.10 $91.10 $50.79 $3.60 Regular Use $100.99 $76.02 $76.02 $39.74 $0.00 Adult Non Profit Commercial Use $138.71 $110.97 $70.66 $14.40 Fundraising $138.71 $110.97 $70.66 $14.40 Special Event $133.71 $105.97 $105.97 $65.66 $7.20 Regular Use $128.71 $100.97 $100.97 $60.66 $0.00 Local, Private or Political Groups Fundraising $193.16 $156.13 $105.99 $21.60 Special Event $185.84 $148.85 $88.32 $18.00 Regular Use $197.88 $143.72 $70.66 $14.40 Local Commercial Fundraising $305.27 $235.64 $113.05 $23.04 Special Event $254.24 $203.88 $95.39 $19.44 Regular Use $209.87 $161.99 $77.72 $15.84 Non Resident Groups Fundraising $307.07 $245.66 $120.12 $24.48 Special Event $263.21 $210.56 $102.45 $20.88 Regular Use $215.88 $172.70 $84.79 $17.28 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “B” Fairgrounds Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Commercial or Beef Stage Grounds & Exhibition Barn Showrings Youth/Senior Non Profit Commercial Use $20.40 $30.58 $5.09 $17.85 Fundraising $10.20 $17.33 $2.55 $8.93 Special Event $5.10 $10.71 $1.27 $4.46 Regular Use $0.00 $3.67 $0.00 $0.00 Adult Non Profit Commercial Use $20.40 $30.58 $5.09 $17.85 Fundraising $20.40 $30.58 $5.09 $17.85 Special Event $15.40 $25.58 $2.55 $12.85 Regular Use $10.40 $20.58 $0.00 $7.85 Local, Private or Political Groups Fundraising $30.60 $45.87 $7.64 $26.78 Special Event $25.50 $38.22 $6.37 $22.31 Regular Use $20.40 $30.58 $5.09 $17.85 Local Commercial Fundraising $32.64 $48.92 $8.15 $28.56 Special Event $27.54 $41.28 $6.88 $24.10 Regular Use $22.44 $33.64 $5.60 $19.64 Non Resident Groups Fundraising $34.68 $51.98 $8.66 $30.35 Special Event $29.58 $44.34 $7.39 $25.88 Regular Use $24.48 $36.69 $6.11 $21.42 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “C” Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Pool Rates Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Leisure Pool/Competition Pool Hammond Pool Per Lane Full Pool Youth/Senior Non Profit Commercial Use $14.15 $61.02 Fundraising $10.32 $42.23 Special Event $8.38 $32.79 Regular Use $5.84 $21.08 Adult Non Profit Commercial Use $14.15 $61.02 Fundraising $14.15 $61.02 Special Event $13.86 $53.91 Regular Use $12.69 $46.83 Local, Private or Political Groups Fundraising $21.19 $91.51 Special Event $17.67 $76.26 Regular Use $14.15 $61.02 Local Commercial Fundraising $22.63 $97.64 Special Event $19.10 $82.38 Regular Use $15.52 $67.12 Non Resident Groups Fundraising $24.02 $103.73 Special Event $20.49 $88.47 Regular Use $16.96 $73.22 Lifeguard Fees are extra. Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “D” Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Full Gym Half Gym 1/4 Gym (Multi-P) Preschool Cap. 1000 Cap. 500 Cap. 80 Cap. 40 Youth/Senior Non Profit Commercial Use $82.59 $41.30 $20.65 $11.01 Fundraising $69.34 $34.67 $17.34 $5.51 Special Event $62.72 $31.36 $15.68 $2.75 Regular Use $50.48 $25.24 $12.62 $0.00 Adult Non Profit Commercial Use $82.59 $41.30 $20.65 $11.01 Fundraising $82.59 $41.30 $20.65 $11.01 Special Event $77.59 $38.80 $19.40 $5.51 Regular Use $72.59 $36.30 $18.15 $0.00 Local, Private or Political Groups Fundraising $123.89 $61.94 $30.97 $16.52 Special Event $103.24 $51.62 $25.81 $13.76 Regular Use $82.59 $41.30 $20.65 $11.01 Local Commercial Fundraising $132.15 $66.07 $33.04 $17.62 Special Event $111.50 $55.75 $27.88 $14.86 Regular Use $90.85 $45.43 $22.71 $12.11 Non Resident Groups Fundraising $140.41 $70.20 $35.10 $18.72 Special Event $119.76 $59.88 $29.94 $15.97 Regular Use $99.11 $49.56 $24.78 $13.21 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “E” Maple Ridge Library Meeting Rooms Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Alouette Room Fraser Room Youth/Senior Non Profit Commercial Use $14.40 $20.70 Fundraising $7.20 $10.35 Special Event $3.60 $5.18 Regular Use $0.00 $0.00 Adult Non Profit Commercial Use $14.40 $20.70 Fundraising $14.40 $20.70 Special Event $7.20 $15.70 Regular Use $0.00 $10.70 Local, Private or Political Groups Fundraising $21.60 $31.05 Special Event $18.00 $25.88 Regular Use $14.40 $20.70 Local Commercial Fundraising $23.04 $33.12 Special Event $19.44 $27.95 Regular Use $15.84 $22.77 Non Resident Groups Fundraising $24.48 $35.19 Special Event $20.88 $30.02 Regular Use $17.28 $24.84 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “F” Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Admission Rates Effective January 1, 2013 "Flexi" taxes extra single 10 visits 20 visits 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year Children $2.90 $ 24.90 $ 44.20 $ 27.60 $ 70.38 $ 132.48 $ 264.96 Youth $3.71 $ 31.80 $ 56.50 $ 35.30 $ 90.02 $ 169.44 $ 338.88 Senior $3.71 $ 31.80 $ 56.50 $ 35.30 $ 90.02 $ 169.44 $ 338.88 Adult $5.70 $ 48.90 $ 86.90 $ 54.30 $ 138.47 $ 260.64 $ 521.28 Family $9.94 $ 85.30 $ 151.60 $ 94.70 $ 241.49 $ 454.56 $ 909.12 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “G” Sports Fields Municipal & School District 42 Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C Youth/Senior Non Profit Commercial Use 22.07 16.44 5.49 Fundraising 11.04 8.22 2.75 Special Event 5.52 4.11 1.37 Regular Use 0.00 0.00 0.00 Formula was taken out for B16 and C16 Adult Non Profit Commercial Use 22.07 16.44 5.49 Fundraising 22.07 16.44 5.49 Special Event $17.07 $11.44 2.75 Regular Use $12.70 $6.65 0.00 Local, Private or Political Groups Fundraising 33.11 24.66 8.24 Special Event 27.59 20.55 6.86 Regular Use 22.07 16.44 5.49 Local Commercial Fundraising 35.31 26.30 8.78 Special Event 29.79 22.19 7.41 Regular Use 24.28 18.08 6.04 Non Resident Groups Fundraising 37.52 27.95 9.33 Special Event 32.00 23.84 7.96 Regular Use 26.48 19.73 6.59 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “H” Drop In Skating Admission Rates Effective January 1, 2013 Pitt Meadows Arenas and Planet Ice Arena taxes extra single 10 visits 20 visits Children $2.60 $ 22.40 $ 39.70 Youth $3.18 $ 27.30 $ 48.50 Senior $3.18 $ 27.30 $ 48.50 Adult $4.50 $ 38.70 $ 68.70 Family $7.57 $ 64.90 $ 115.40 Parent/Tot $3.76 $ 32.30 $ 57.30 (Adult + child under 3) Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “J” Greg Moore Youth Centre Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Multi-Purpose Lounge Inside Active Area Whole Facility Youth/Senior Non Profit Commercial Use $17.61 $24.64 $73.90 $116.16 Fundraising $8.81 $12.32 $60.65 $81.78 Special Event $4.40 $6.16 $54.03 $64.60 Regular Use $0.00 $0.00 $42.66 $42.66 Adult Non Profit Commercial Use $17.61 $24.64 $73.90 $116.16 Fundraising $17.61 $24.64 $73.90 $116.16 Special Event $12.61 $19.64 $68.90 $101.16 Regular Use $7.61 $14.64 $63.90 $86.16 Local, Private or Political Groups Fundraising $26.42 $36.96 $110.86 $174.24 Special Event $22.02 $30.80 $92.38 $145.20 Regular Use $17.61 $24.64 $73.90 $116.16 Local Commercial Fundraising $28.18 $39.43 $118.25 $185.85 Special Event $23.78 $33.27 $99.77 $156.81 Regular Use $19.37 $27.11 $81.30 $127.78 Non Resident Groups Fundraising $29.94 $41.89 $125.64 $197.47 Special Event $25.54 $35.73 $107.16 $168.43 Regular Use $21.13 $29.57 $88.69 $139.39 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “K” Hammond Community Centre Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Large Hall 1/2 Large Hall Small Hall (Preschool Rm) Youth/Senior Non Profit Commercial Use $56.93 $28.47 $23.45 Fundraising $43.68 $21.84 $11.73 Special Event $37.06 $18.53 $5.86 Regular Use $27.39 $13.70 $0.00 Adult Non Profit Commercial Use $56.93 $28.47 $23.45 Fundraising $56.93 $28.47 $23.45 Special Event $51.93 $25.97 $18.45 Regular Use $46.93 $23.47 $13.45 Local, Private or Political Groups Fundraising $85.40 $42.70 $35.18 Special Event $71.17 $35.58 $29.32 Regular Use $56.93 $28.47 $23.45 Local Commercial Fundraising $91.10 $45.55 $37.52 Special Event $76.86 $38.43 $31.66 Regular Use $62.63 $31.31 $25.80 Non Resident Groups Fundraising $96.79 $48.39 $39.87 Special Event $82.56 $41.28 $34.01 Regular Use $68.32 $34.16 $28.14 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “L” Park Shelter Fees Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Park Shelter Rental $ 63.00 (Up to a full day) Equipment Fee Effective July 1, 2013 taxes extra Event Trailer $ 147.31 Tennis/Sport Court Effective January 1, 2013 taxes extra Courts (commercial use per hour) $ 15.00 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Bylaw No. 4117 – 1988 SCHEDULE “M” Outdoor Pool Admissions Effective January 1, 2013 Hammond Pool taxes extra single Season Pass Children $1.60 $ 36.23 Youth $2.37 $ 39.85 Senior $2.37 $ 39.85 Adult $3.03 $ 44.63 Family $6.07 $ 98.86 Replacement Pass $5.00 District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES June 18, 2012 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 D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws A. Kopystynski, Planning Technician R. Acharya, Planner 1.DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Maple Ridge Economic Advisory Commission Presentation Glenn Ralph, Chair, Economic Advisory Commission Sandy Blue, Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives The Chair of the Economic Advisory Commission and the Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives gave a PowerPoint presentation which highlighted the investment activity in Maple Ridge. 1.2 Street Trees Presentation Bruce McLeod, Manager of Park Planning and Development The Manager of Park Planning and Development provided a PowerPoint presentation which gave an overview of the street tree program. 1100 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 18, 2012 Page 2 of 8 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from the discussion of Item 1101 at 1:39 p.m. as he manages a property in the vicinity of the application. 1101 2012-054-RZ, 23274 Silver Valley Road, RS-3 to RS-1b and RS-1 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6936-2012 to permit a subdivision of 8 lots be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879- 1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information:  Application Information  Neighbourhood Context  OCP Context  Site Characteristics RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. Note: Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting at 1:43 p.m. 1102 2011-055-RZ, 11461 and 11475 236 Street, RS-3 to RM-1 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 to adjust designated conservation areas be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011 to permit a 53 unit townhouse development 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  Neighbourhood Context  OCP Context  Site Characteristics Committee of the Whole Minutes June 18, 2012 Page 3 of 8  Preliminary Design Plans  Landscape Plans Dave Boswell – Application Architect Mr. Boswell provided details on stormwater management and the sanitary sewer proposed for the application. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 1103 2011-066-RZ, 26777 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-3 to RS-2 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 to amend a conservation designation be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6841-2011 to permit subdivision into two lots 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  Neighbourhood Context  OCP Context  Site Characteristics’  Subdivision Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 1104 2011-050-RZ, 21165 River Road, RS-1 to RS-1b Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6846-2011 to permit a subdivision into seven lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 18, 2012 Page 4 of 8 The Planning Technician gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information:  Application Information  Neighbourhood Context  OCP Context  Site Characteristics  Proposed Subdivision Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 1105 2011-054-RZ, 22327 River Road and Roll #31399-0000-4, RS-1 to CRM Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6827-2011 to permit future construction of a four-storey apartment building with 43 units be given second 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  Proposed Site Plan  Proposed Underground Parking Plan Fred Formosa - Applicant Mr. Formosa provided clarification on the design plans for the proposed apartment building. He advised that he has connected with the Port Haney Neighbourhood Group. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 18, 2012 Page 5 of 8 1106 2012-005-RZ, 20528 Lougheed Highway, CS-1 to C-2 Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 to permit an existing commercial building to be expanded and allow a broader range of commercial uses be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Tomm Cobban – Application Architect Mr. Cobban provided an overview of the proposal. The Planning Technician gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information:  Application Information  Neighbourhood Context  OCP Context  Site Characteristics  Site Plan  Renderings  Landscape Plan Edward Archibald – Applicant Representative Mr. Archibald confirmed separate ownership of the property from the property to the east. He also confirmed that the existing fencing will remain. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 1107 2012-027-DVP, 24207 102 Avenue Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-027-DVP to vary road widths and construction standards, minimum lot depth on lots fronting 102 Avenue and reduction of side yard setbacks. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 18, 2012 Page 6 of 8 1108 2012-027-DP, 24207 102 Avenue Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-027-DP to permit development of 27 lots under the R-3 zone. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 1109 Local Area Service – 11160 234A Street Paving Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that staff be authorized to prepare a bylaw to establish a Local Area Service for 11160 234A Street. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 1110 Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 151/12, 124 Avenue and 203 Street Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 1111 Award of Contract No. ITT-EN12-55, 122 Avenue Road and Walkability Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street) Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Contract No. ITT-EN12- 55, 122 Avenue Road Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street) be awarded to Imperial Paving Limited and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. The Municipal Engineer provided clarification on the layout of a traffic button. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 18, 2012 Page 7 of 8 1112 Lava Room Dining and Lounge – Liquor License Application – Entertainment Endorsement Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that Council decline comment on the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Application for a minor amendment to include Patron Participation Entertainment at the Lava Room Dining and Lounge. The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws provided clarification on the process for comments by Council to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 2011 Annual Report and 2011 Statement of Financial Information Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the 2011 Annual Report be received and that the 2011 Statement of Financial Information be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Cedar Park Construction – Award of Tender Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the contract for the construction of Cedar Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. Committee of the Whole Minutes June 18, 2012 Page 8 of 8 1152 Deer Fern Park Construction – Award of Tender Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the contract for the construction of Deer Fern Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES Note: Councillor Morden excused himself from discussion of Item 1181 at 2:37 p.m. as he is a property owner in the Town Centre. 1181 Town Centre Incentive Program Partnering Agreements Staff report dated June 18, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute Partnering Agreements for Building Permit Numbers 11- 120295, 12-109255 and 11-124858, 11-110037 and 12-112565 to provide an upfront financial incentive as part of the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program. The Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning provided clarification on the status of the development. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of June 26, 2012. Note: Councillor Morden returned to the meeting at 2:41 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT – 2:41 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM – Nil ___________________________________ C. Ashlie, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2012-054-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: First Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6936-2012 23274 Silver Valley Road EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential). To proceed further with this application additional information is required as outlined below. RECOMMENDATIONS: In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, requirement for consultation during the development or amendment of an Official Community Plan, Council must consider whether consultation is required with specifically: i. The Board of the Regional District in which the area covered by the plan is located, in the case of a Municipal Official Community Plan; ii. The Board of any Regional District that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iii. The Council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the plan; iv. First Nations; v. School District Boards, greater boards and improvements district boards; and vi. The Provincial and Federal Governments and their agencies. and in that regard it is recommended that no additional consultation be required in respect of this matter beyond the early posting of the proposed Official Community Plan amendments o n the District's website, together with an invitation to the public to comment, and; That Zone Amending Bylaw 6936-2012 be given First Reading; and; That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules A, C, F and G of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. 1101 - 2 - DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Damax Consultants Ltd. David Laird Owner: 0752504 B C Ltd. Legal Description: Lot: 3, Section 33, Township 12, Plan: 20132 OCP: Existing: Medium Density Residential, Low/Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential, Open Space and Conservation. Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Proposed: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Low/Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential and Conservation South: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Medium Density Residential, Low/Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential and Conservation East: Use: Conservation Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Conservation West: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Medium Density Residential and Low/Medium Density Residential Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential Site Area: 0.936 HA. (2.3 acres) Access: Silver Valley Road and Blaney Road from the North Servicing requirement: Full Urban Standard b) Site Characteristics: The site is 0.936 ha in size and is bounded by Silver Valley Road to the west and the North Alouette River to the east. The site slopes steeply down to the east forming part of the North Alouette river valley. Approximately one-third of the site will be dedicated to the District as Park under the - 3 - Conservation designation of the OCP for the preservation of the hillside and the North Alouette riparian area. The development site is within the Blaney Hamlet of the Silver Valley Area Plan which forms part of the Official Community Plan. c) Project Description: The applicant is requesting rezoning of the site under the RS-1b (One Family (Medium Density) Residential Zone on the west portion, and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) on the eastern portion, the area required to habitat protection of the North Alouette River will remain under the present zoning. This would permit a future subdivision of the property into approximately six RS-1b (One Family(Medium Density) Residential) lots, not less than 557 m2 and two RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Lots, not less than 668 m2. A large portion will be dedicated to the District as Park under the Conservation designation of the OCP for the preservation of the hillside and the North Alouette riparian area. Access will be from Silver Valley Road and from Blaney Road which abuts the north portion of the site. At this time the current application has been assessed to determine its compliance with the Official Community Plan and provide a land use assessment only. Detailed review and comments will need to be made once full application packages have been received and reviewed by staff. Such assessment may impact proposed lot boundaries and yields, Official Community Plan designations and Bylaw particulars, may require application for further development permits. A detailed analysis and a further report will be required prior to Second Reading. d) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The development site is within the Blaney Hamlet of the Silver Valley Area Plan which forms part of the Official Community Plan. The subject property has multiple land -use designations: Conservation, Low Density Urban, Low/Medium Density Residential, Medium Density Residential and Open Space. For the proposed development an Official Community Plan amendment may be required to re- designate a portion of the site to Conservation and realign the residential boundary to allow the proposed zoning to proceed. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the property located at 23274 Silver Valley Road from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to permit the furture subdivision into approximately seven lots. Any variations from the requirements of the proposed zone will require a Development Variance Permit application. Development Permits: Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the Official Community Plan, a Watercourse Protection Development Permit application is required to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of watercourse and riparian areas. - 4 - Pursuant to Section 8.10 of the Official Community Plan, a Natural Features Development Permit application is required for all development and subdivision activity to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement for the natural environment and for development that is protected from hazardous conditions for;  All areas designated Conservation on Figures 2, 3 and 4 in the Silver Valley Area Plan;  All lands with an average natural slope of greater than 15 percent;  All floodplain areas and forest lands identified on Natural Features Schedule “C” to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of watercourse and riparian areas. Development Information Meeting: A Development Information Meeting is not required for this application. e) Interdepartmental Implications: In order to advance the current application, after First Reading, comments and input will be sought from the various internal departments and external agencies listed below: a) Engineering Department; b) Operations Department; c) Fire Department; d) Parks Department; e) School District; f) Building Department The above list is intended to be indicative only and it may become necessary, as the application progresses, to liaise with agencies and/or departments not listed above. This application has not been forwarded to the Engineering Department for comments at this time; therefore, an evaluation of servicing requirements has not been undertaken. We anticipate that this evaluation will take place between First and Second Reading. f) Early and Ongoing Consultation: In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act for consultation during an Official Community Plan amendment, it is recommended that no additional consultation is required beyond the early posting of the proposed OCP amendments on the District’s website, together with an invitation to the public to comment. g) Development Applications: In order for this application to proceed the following information must be provided, as re quired by Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999 as amended: 1. An Official Community Plan Application (Schedule A); 2. A complete Rezoning Application (Schedule C); 3. Watercourse Protection Development Permit Application (Schedule F); - 5 - 4. Natural Features Development Permit Application (Schedule G); 5. Subdivision Application. The above list is intended to be indicative only, other applications may be necessary as the assessment of the proposal progresses. CONCLUSION: The development proposal is in compliance with the policies of the Official Community Plan. It is, therefore, recommended that Council grant First Reading subject to additional information being provided and assessed prior to Second Reading. It is recommended that Council not require any further additional OCP consultation. It is expected that once complete information is received, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6936-2012 may be amended and an Official Community Plan Amendment for Conservation boundary adjustment may be required. The proposed layout has not been reviewed in relation to the relevant bylaws and regulations governing subdivision applications. Any subdivision layout provided is strictly preliminary and must be approved by the District of Maple Ridge’s Approving Officer. _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Gay McMillan Planning Technician _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer GM/dp The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B – Zone Amending Bylaw 6936-2012 Appendix C – Area Context Plan Appendix D - subdivision geometry "Original signed by Christine Carter" "Original signed by Frank Quinn" "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" "Original signed by Gay McMillan" City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE : M ay 8, 2012 FILE: 2012-054-RZ BY: PC 23274 SILVER VALLEY ROAD CORPOR ATION OFTHE DIST RIC T OFMAPLE R IDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 13660 13805 13772 13782 2326213860 13802 1 3 7 5 1 13812 13828 13776 13796 13673/91 13880 13702 13792 13757 13811 13825 13841 13802 13762 13616 13831 232502327413765 13762 13772 13887 13782 13738 13857 13782 13848 13856 13771 13762 13862 13773 13793 13750 13795 13653 13855 13822 13842 13763 13868 13852 13752 13781 13795 13753 13783 RO AD 232 ST.232 ST.BLANEY RDSILVER VALLEY RDSILV E R VA L LE Y R D 232A ST.ABCP 466581 1 7 15BCP 46698RP 10274 P 20132 2 11 S PART 9 8 16 8 N 200' 9 14 12 PARK 3 Rem Pcl B53 4 5 Rem 1 6 BCP 46658 19 5 6 2 2 BCP 42823 BCP 46658 4 P 240913 11 PARK 3 10 17 22 P 20132 3 3 2 13 12 14 7 5 21 4 9 10 PARK *PP162 15 BCP 46698 BCP 428734 BCP 42873EP 4248 BCS 3588 3 2 1 1 9 1 18 20 P 20132 8 P 2409 P 13776 !(!( !( !( !( SUBJECT PROPERTY SCALE 1:2,500 APPENDIX A ´ CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6936-2012 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6936-2012." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 3 Section 33 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 20132 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1573 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 20 . READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 . PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 . READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX B 138 63 13660 13805 13772 13782 23262138 59 13860 13802 1 3 7 5 1 13812 13828 13776 13796 13673/91 13702 13792 13757 13811 13825 13841 13802 13762 13831 232502327413765 13762 13772 138 87 13782 138 51 13738 13857 13782 13848 13856 13771 13762 13862 13773 13793 13750 1379523196 13653 13855 13822 13842 13763 13868 138 55 13852 13752 13781 13795 13753 13783232 ST.232 ST.BLANEY RDSILVER VALLEY RDSILV ER VA L LE Y R D 232A ST.ABCP 466581 7 15BCP 46698RP 10274 P 20132 2 11 16 8 N 200' 9 8 14 12 PARK 3 Rem Pcl B53 4 5 Rem 1 6 BCP 46658 19 5 6 2 2 BCP 42823 RP 17234 4 P 240913 11 B C P 4 1 7 1 3 3 10 17 22 P 20132 3 3 2 12 13 14 7 5 21 4 9 10 PARK *PP162 15 BCP 428734 BCP 42873EP 4248 P 18410 1 BCS 3588 3 2 9 1 18 20 P 20132 8 P 2409 P 13776 BCP 33245BCP 42829 BCP 42874BCP 33247BCP 42875 RW 68113BCP 46660 BCP 42876BCP 33246BCP 46699BCP 48823BCP 42874 BCP 33248 BCP 33246BCP 41108SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. Map No. From: To: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential)RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) 6936-20121573 ´ District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-055-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: First and Second Reading Maple Ridge Of ficial Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6833-2011 11461 and 11475 236 Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject properties from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential). The proposed RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zoning is consistent with the Major Corridor Residential development policies of the Urban Residential land use designation in the Official Community Plan. An Official Community Plan amendment is required to adjust the area designated Conservation on the south and west edges of the development area. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 be given First and Second Readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 2. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and on- going consultation has been provided by way of posting O fficial Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 on the municipal website and requ iring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw; 3. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832- 2011 is consistent with the Capital Expenditu re Plan and Waste Management Plan; 5. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 1102 - 2 - 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading. i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of a security as outlined in the Agreement; ii. Amendment to Schedule s "B" and “C” of the Official Community Plan; iii. Registration of a Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Road dedication as required; v. Park dedication as required; vi. Consolidation of the development site; vii. Removal of the existing building s; viii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. ix. Registration of a Restricti ve Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Focus Architecture Inc. Owner: Florence L Nicholson Legal Description: Parcel “A” (ex plan 16722), Lot 4, Section 16, Township 12, NWD Plan 7289; and Lot 10, Section 16, Township 12, NWD Plan 21065 OCP: Existing: Urban Residential, Conservation Proposed: Urban Residential, Conservation Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Proposed: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) - 3 - Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Townhouse Residential, Park Zone: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential), RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation Urban Residential, Conservation South: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Urban Residential, Conservation East: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), CD-1-93 Designation: Urban Residential West: Use: Vacant Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Conservation Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Townhouse Residential Site Area: 2.807 ha (6.9 ac). Access: 236 Street Servicing requirement: Urban Standard Companion Applications: 2011-055-DP, 2011-055-VP, 2011-123-DP b) Project Description: The development site is located on the west side of 236 Street just north of 114A Avenue, and it is comprised of 2 large lots with a total area of 2.8 hectares (6.9 acres). The eastern portion of the property has a developable area that is relatively flat. The western portion of the property has some steep slopes, some exceeding 25%, and watercourses that are part of the Cottonwood Creek system. The geotechnical and environmental assessments have established the requirements and setbacks for protection of these features. There is an existing strata development to the north, and the property north of that is under application for a townhouse development (RZ/022/10). The property to the south of this site is an existing large singe family residential lot with potential for redevelopment in the future. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject site from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit a townhouse development of approximately 53 units on the developable portion of the site. The remainder of the site will be dedicated as Park for the protection of the slopes and watercourse areas. Running concurrently with this application are a Multi-Family Development Permit, a Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit, and a Development Variance Permit. - 4 - c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan : The property is designated Urban Residential and Conservation. The proposed RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zoning is consistent with Major Corridor Residential Policies 3-18, 3-20 and 3-21 for development on a major corridor. An Official Community Plan amendment is required to adjust the boundaries of the area designated Conservation on the south and west edges of the development area. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the property located at 11461 and 11475 236 Street from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit the construction of a townhouse development. A preliminary review of the plans in relation to the Zoning Bylaw requirements has revealed that the proposal generally complies with the bylaw, although a number of variances would be required if this proposal is to proceed. Proposed Variances: This application will require four variances that will be subject of a future Council report. The variances are: 1. To allow the existing above-ground utility company plant on 236 Street to remain; 2. To reduce the front setbacks on 236 Street from 7.5 metres to approximately 5.8 metres; 3. To vary the maximum building height on some of the buildings from 10.5 metres to approximately 11.0 metres. 4. To allow developer-built retaining walls to exceed the maximum height of 1.2 metres, as required. Off- Street Parking and Loading Bylaw: The development proposal for 53 units requires 2 parking spaces be provided for each unit and 0.2 spaces per unit be provided as Visitor Parking spaces, for a total of 106 residential parking spaces and 11 visitor parking spaces. A preliminary review of the plans in relation to the Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw requirements has revealed that the proposal complies with the bylaw. The applicant has provided the minimum required number of parking spaces on the site, with approximately 45% of the required residential parking as tandem garage spaces, and the remainder as double garage spaces. Development Permits: Pursuant to Section 8.7 of the Official Community Plan, a Multi-Family Development Permit application is required to address the form and character of the proposed dwellings and to ensure the current proposal enhances the existing neighbourhood with a compatible housing style and that minimizes potential conflicts with neighbouring land uses. The development will be assessed against the following Key Design concepts, which will be the subject of a future Council report: - 5 - 1. New development into established areas should respect private spaces, and incorporate local neighbourhood elements in building form, height, architectural features and massing. 2. Transitional development should be used to bridge areas of low and high densities, through means such as stepped building heights, or low rise ground oriented housing located to the periphery of a higher density developments. 3. Large scale developments should be clustered and given architectural separation to foster a sense of community, and improve visual attractiveness. 4. Pedestrian circulation should be encouraged with attractive streetscapes attained through landscaping, architectural details, appropriate lighting and by directing parking underground where possible or away from public view through screened parking structures or surface parking located to the rear of the property. Pursuant to Sections 8.9 and 8.10 of the Official Community Plan, a Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit application has been received to ensure the preservation, protection of the natural environment of Cottonwood Creek, its tributaries, and the adjacent slopes. The developer will provide restoration, enhancement and replanting works as required, and a Security will be taken as a condition of the issuance of the Development Permit to ensure that the Development Permit Area guidelines are met. Development Information Meeting : A Development Information Meeting was held on April 2, 2012 at Thomas Haney Secondary School. There was a very small turn-out (2) at the meeting and the following information was provided in the meeting minutes from the applicant:  The residents of the strata development to the north were concerned about: o increased noise due to the loss of tree cover on the development site; and o loss of privacy and the impact on the usability of their rear yards.  The applicant explained that any increased noise to the neighbouring development may be somewhat offset by the buildings being erected in place of the trees, and further noted that more open spaces results in an increase in the ability for sound to travel.  Regarding the privacy concerns, the applicant noted that they will install fencing along the property line, and a cedar hedge to increase the privacy for the neighbours to the immediate north. - 6 - Advisory Design Panel : The plans, design drawings and landscape plans submitted in support of the Development Permit application were reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel at the Advisory Design Panel (ADP) on May 8, 2012. The ADP generally supported the application and resolved that the following concerns be addressed. Revisions have been reviewed by Planning staff and found acceptable, as noted (in italics):  Consider a dedicated pedestrian walkway from 236 Street with a pedestrian gate; o The applicant has provided a walkway on the north side of the driveway.  Realign the northeast portion of the roadway to allow street trees to be behind Building 1; o Mixed landscaping has been added between the unit driveways to the rear of Building 1.  Look at the cultured stone treatment on the end elevations of Buildings 3, 5, 7 and 12; o Cultured stone treatment has been extended around to the end elevations of units 3 and 12, and significant landscaping is provided between units 5 and 7.  Consider pedestrian connection to the property to the north; o The applicant reviewed the connection options and determined that the opportunity should be explored between the strata owners.  Consider pedestrian crosswalks at the entry, the child’s play area and the pathway to the west; o The applicant has provided the crossings as required;  Consider carrying the cultured stone down to grade on the retaining wall at the entry elevations on 236 Street; o The applicant has met this requirement.  Consider relocating the visitor parking further away from Building 6; o The applicant has met this requirement.  Consider a different gable treatment for buildings 5, 7, and 12; o The applicant has met this requirement. d) Environmental Implications: The Environmental Section has reviewed the environmental consultant reports, conceptual stormwater/rainwater management plan, geotechnical reports, arborist report and proposals for habitat compensation and mitigation. The geotechnical consultants are to coordinate their recommendations with the environmental professionals, civil engineer and arborist to ensure consistency in the environmental objectives is achieved. Restoration measures with a cost estimate and security deposit are required, with the standard five year maintenance period. - 7 - e) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department has identified that all the services required in support of this development do not yet exist on the site. It will therefore be necessary for the owner to enter into a Rezoning Servicing Agreement and post securities to do the work identified in that agreement. Comments provided by the Engineering Department include:  Road widening of 236 Street to a Collector road standard, and the installation of curb, gutter and separated sidewalk;  A review and upgrade of the existing storm sewer system;  A Development Variance Permit is required to retain the existing aboveground utility company plant across the site frontage on 236 Street;  A charge will apply for works on 236 Street, under the Pavement Restoration Fees Bylaw, for pavement cuts required for servicing upgrades. Building Department: The site grading review from the Building Department has identified that the geotechnical issues identified early in the process have been addressed. Due to extenuating circumstances that exist on the site around topography, slope stability and erosion, the Building Department will allow a limited volume of stormwater to be pumped from the buildings at the west end of the site up to 236 Street. A restrictive covenant will be required to maintain minimum topsoil depths and plantings, bioswales and other requirements for vegetative cover around the emergency over-flow of the stormwater pump. The strata will be required to maintain these stormwater management features. The Building Department will allow the pumping of sanitary sewer, but only from basement fixtures, as required. A Development Variance Permit may be required for over-height retaining walls Parks & Leisure Services Department: The Parks & Leisure Services Department has identified that after the subdivision is completed they will be responsible for maintaining the street trees. In the case of this project it is estimated that there will be additional trees and the final servicing design will provide exact numbers. The Manager of Parks & Open Space has advised that the maintenance requirement of $25.00 per new tree will increase their budget requirements. Fire Department: The Fire Department has identified that all on-site carriageways must be a minimum of 6 metres in width and posted with ‘fire lane – no parking – tow away zone’ signage. Requirements for fire hydrant locations and unit addressing was provided to the developer. - 8 - f) Intergovernmental Issues: Local Government Act: An amendment to the Official Community Plan requires the local government to consult with any affected parties and to adopt related bylaws in compliance with the procedures outlined in Section 882 of the Act. The amendment required for this application, Conservation boundary adjustment, is considered to be minor in nature. It has been determined that no additional consultation beyond existing procedures is required, including referrals to the Board of the Regional District, the Council of an adjacent municipality, First Nations, the School District or agencies of the Federal and Provincial Governments. The amendment has been reviewed with the Financial Plan/Capital Plan and the Waste Management Plan of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and determined to have no impact. CONCLUSION: It is recommended that First and Second Reading be given to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011, that Second Reading be given to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011, and that application 2011-055-RZ be forwarded to Public Hearing. "Original signed by Ann Edwards" _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Ann Edwards , CPT Senior Planning Technician "Original signed by Christine Carter" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer AE/ The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B – OCP Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 Appendix C – Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011 Appendix D – Site Plan - 9 - Appendix E – Building Elevation Plans Appendix F – Landscape Plans City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE : Jun 15, 2012 FILE: 2011-055-RZ BY: PC 11461/75 236 STREET CORPOR ATION OFTHE DIST RIC T OFMAPLE R IDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 11461 11470 11536 23602 11347 1133211342 11442 11506236582340811497 11523 11336 23608 11502236482364111513 23661234032340711355 11420 2361111375 11421 23606 23610 11356 23651114502 3 4 1 923411 23436 11475 11374 11410 11440 11365 11397 11411 2363111412 11510 11 4 4 0 23418 11460 113851150 111386 23614 11525 2341523422 11405 11346 11364 11494 11337 11431 11441 11509 11366 11422 11517 11521 2341223416 11535 11575 11354 11384 11398 11430 11496 11498 236282362111505 2363811376 11396 23612 11514 1 1 3 6 0 11316 23604 11355 11432236 ST.236 A ST.116 AVE.113 A AVE.114 A AVE.236 ST.113 A AVE. 1 1 4 A V E . PAR K EP 16722 6 SL7Pcl. 'A'SL115 2 12 1 3 26 25 20 LMP 50083 31 30 29 8 24 3 1 3 2 3 7 28PAR K A 10 7 SL3SL224 5 6 37 36 8 BCP27984L M P 3 4 9 3 8 LMP 34938 SL14SL91 19 2 28 LMS 1325 3 3 29 BCP 9604 LMP 35464 3 SL16SL85 P 21065SL18 SL21SL4 13 11 2 3 27 3 21 4 PAR K 34 7 41 3 0 35 BCS 814 SL19 SL20CPP 21065SL22 SL26 18 15 1 BCP27984LMP 5008323 21 38 7 23 17 9 15 3 8 40 34 P 7289SL12 SL15 BCS 814P 21065LMS 3308SL5 17 4 22 LMP 11242 5 5 35 16 LMP 50083L M P 3 4 9 3 8 39 36 SL11SL10SL6SL24 16 14 4 20 18LMP 1124233 32 6 10 11 PAR K SL13SL17 BCS 814SL23 SL25 19 22 6 \\ SUBJECT PROPERTIES SCALE 1:2,500 APPENDIX A ´ CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6832-2011 A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan _______________________________________ WHEREAS Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedules "B" & "C" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 2. Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 16722) Lot 4 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 7289; Lot 10 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 21065; and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 810, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding Conservation and area shown hatched is hereby amended by adding Urban Residential. 3. Schedule “C” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 16722) Lot 4 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 7289 Lot 10 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 21065 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 836, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding Conservation and area shown hatched is hereby amended by removing from Conservation. 4. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly. APPENDIX B 2 READ A FIRST TIME the day of , A.D. 200 . PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , A.D. 200 . READ A SECOND TIME the day of , A.D. 200 . READ A THIRD TIME the day of , A.D. 200 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED , the day of , A.D. 20 . ___________________________________ _____________________________ MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER 11497 11374 11420 11347 11342 2366111433 11525 11530 11575 11494 11375 1150223610 11332 11357 11399 1 1 5 5 0 11405 11461 11460 11365 11505 11509 23608 11366 11396 11422 11521 11367 11529 1153311537 115261156011534 11535 11384 11496 11397 1143123621115 012363111356 11376 1143223641 11517 23612 11413 11424 11546 11475 11440 11498 11536 11337 11411 11441 11510 23614 11387 114232367111518 11451 11542 11523 23604 11355 11385 23606 11513 11457 11346 11354 11364 11398 23602 2361111386 11412 11442 1150611355 11336 11410 11430 11470 11421 2365111345 11335 11377 11443 115141 15412368111522 11414 11538 114 A AVE.116 AVE.CREEKSIDE ST.236 ST.236 A ST.236 B ST.BCP 9604 SL1010 SL19 CP P 21065SL4SL319 15 2 LMP 50083LMS 1325 LMP 11242 18 5 33 7 24 PARK EP 16722SL117 SL51 20 5LM P 1124225 15 14 1LMP 1124235 36 PARK P 7289 BCS 814 SL9SL8SL18 SL24 SL26SL1 1 12 3 28 25 5 37 34 46LMP 50083SL16 P 21065SL7LMS 3308 SL23 SL21 18 13 14 4 22 22 35 32 16 8 LMP 35464 3 SL17 SL15 SL20 16 BCP279844 7 30 10 PARK SL136 P 21065BCS 814 2 21 4 36 31 17 8 42 43 39 38 9 28 A SL12BCS 814 Pcl. 'A' SL22 SL217 27 19 29 6 23 BCP2798445 40 10 11 26 27 2 29LM P 14872A SL14SL6SL25 11 1 26 24 23 3 21 20 38 LMP 50083 6 8 9 44 41 13 12 BCP 3687236 ST.´ SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6832-2011810Conservation and Urban Residential Urban Residential Conservation 11497 11374 11420 11347 11342 2366111433 11525 11530 11575 11494 11375 1150223610 11332 11357 11399 1 1 5 5 0 11405 11461 11460 11365 11505 11509 23608 11366 11396 11422 11521 11367 11529 1153311537 115261156011534 11535 11384 11496 11397 1143123621115 012363111356 11376 1143223641 11517 23612 11413 11424 11546 11475 11440 11498 11536 11337 11411 11441 11510 23614 11387 114232367111518 11451 11542 11523 23604 11355 11385 23606 11513 11457 11346 11354 11364 11398 23602 2361111386 11412 11442 1150611355 11336 11410 11430 11470 11421 2365111345 11335 11377 11443 115141 15412368111522 11414 11538 114 A AVE.116 AVE.CREEKSIDE ST.236 ST.236 A ST.236 B ST.BCP 9604 SL1010 SL19 CP P 21065SL4SL319 15 2 LMP 50083LMS 1325 LMP 11242 18 5 33 7 24 PARK EP 16722SL117 SL51 20 5LM P 1124225 15 14 1LMP 1124235 36 PARK P 7289 BCS 814 SL9SL8SL18 SL24 SL26SL1 1 12 3 28 25 5 37 34 46LMP 50083SL16 P 21065SL7LMS 3308 SL23 SL21 18 13 14 4 22 22 35 32 16 8 LMP 35464 3 SL17 SL15 SL20 16 BCP279844 7 30 10 PARK SL136 P 21065BCS 814 2 21 4 36 31 17 8 42 43 39 38 9 28 A SL12BCS 814 Pcl. 'A' SL22 SL217 27 19 29 6 23 BCP2798445 40 10 11 26 27 2 29LM P 14872A SL14SL6SL25 11 1 26 24 23 3 21 20 38 LMP 50083 6 8 9 44 41 13 12 BCP 3687236 ST.´ SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. Purpose: 6832-2011836 To Remove From Conservation To Add To Conservation CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6833 – 2011 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011." 2. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 16722) Lot 4 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 7289 Lot 10 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 21065 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1524 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 28th day of June, A.D. 2011. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 . PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 . READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX C 11497 11374 11420 11347 11342 2366111433 11525 11530 11575 11494 11375 1150223610 11332 11357 11399 1 1 5 5 0 11405 11461 11460 11365 11505 11509 23608 11366 11396 11422 11521 11367 11529 1153311537 115261156011534 11535 11384 11496 11397 1143123621115 012363111356 11376 1143223641 11517 23612 11413 11424 11546 11475 11440 11498 11536 11337 11411 11441 11510 23614 11387 114232367111518 11451 11542 11523 23604 11355 11385 23606 11513 11457 11346 11354 11364 11398 23602 2361111386 11412 11442 1150611355 11336 11410 11430 11470 11421 2365111345 11335 11377 11443 115141 15412368111522 11414 11538 114 A AVE.116 AVE.CREEKSIDE ST.236 ST.236 A ST.236 B ST.BCP 9604 SL1010 SL19 CP P 21065SL4SL319 15 2 LMP 50083LMS 1325 LMP 11242 18 5 33 7 24 PARK EP 16722SL117 SL51 20 5LM P 1124225 15 14 1LMP 1124235 36 PARK P 7289 BCS 814 SL9SL8SL18 SL24 SL26SL1 1 12 3 28 25 5 37 34 46LMP 50083SL16 P 21065SL7LMS 3308 SL23 SL21 18 13 14 4 22 22 35 32 16 8 LMP 35464 3 SL17 SL15 SL20 16 BCP279844 7 30 10 PARK SL136 P 21065BCS 814 2 21 4 36 31 17 8 42 43 39 38 9 28 A SL12BCS 814 Pcl. 'A' SL22 SL217 27 19 29 6 23 BCP2798445 40 10 11 26 27 2 29LM P 14872A SL14SL6SL25 11 1 26 24 23 3 21 20 38 LMP 50083 6 8 9 44 41 13 12 BCP 3687236 ST.´ SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6833-20111524RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) RM-1 (Townhouse Residentiall) District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-066-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: First and Second Reading Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 and Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6841-2011 26777 Dewdney Trunk Road EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential), to permit the subdivision of the property into two lots. This application is in compliance with the Official Community Plan; however, an amendment for conservation designation is required. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Ac t opportunity for early and on - going consultation has been provided by way of posting Of ficial Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 on the municipal we bsite, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a public hearing on the bylaw; 2. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 be given First Reading and Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 5. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6841-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading: i. Amendment to Schedule s “B” and “C” of the Official Community Plan; ii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; 1103 - 2 - iii. Road dedication as required; iv. Park dedication as required ; v. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Joel Lycan Owner: Little Bear Development Ltd Legal Description: Lot 11, Block 1, Section 19, Township 15, Plan 22220 OCP: Existing: Suburban Residential Proposed: Suburban Residential Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Proposed: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Vacant Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) - Proposed rezoning to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) under application RZ/079/10 Designation: Suburban Residential South: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Suburban Residential East: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) Designation: Suburban Residential West: Use: Vacant Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Suburban Residential Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential Site Area: 1.699 ha, (4.198 acres) Access: Dewdney Trunk Road and 122 Avenue Servicing: Rural Standard Companion Applications: 2011-066-SD, 2011-066-DP - 3 - b) Project Description: The applicant proposes to rezone the subject site to allow for future subdivision into two lots. One lot would be accessed from the existing panhandle on Dewdney Trunk Road, while the second lot would be accessed from 122 Avenue. The middle portion of the subject site containing McFadden Creek is proposed to be dedicated as park, which requires an OCP amendment to designate the land as Conservation. This zone is in compliance with this designation, and requires municipal water and sewage disposal provided by a private system. c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan : The proposed rezoning to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) is in accordance with the subject properties designation as “Suburban Residential” in the Official Community Plan. The OCP designates the site 100% Suburban Residential; however, the proposed residential development is within 50m of the top of bank of McFadden Creek and is, therefore, subject to a Watercourse Protection Development Permit. A portion of the site will be dedicated as Park, and this dedication will trigger an Official Community Plan amendment to Schedules “B” and “C”. The subject site is located on the Whonnock Aquifer and subject to the following OCP policy: Policy 5-37 Maple Ridge will require an evaluation of groundwater flows, conducted by a qualified environmental professional, for new development that is adjacent to areas reliant on well water. Development proposals that cannot ensure adequate groundwater flows, sufficient water quality or mitigate potential impacts to existing and surrounding well water systems will not be supported. A Groundwater Impact Assessment Report conducted by a qualified environmental professional has been prepared for the proposed development. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the property located at 26777 Dewdney Trunk Road from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit future subdivision into two single family lots. The proposed lots meet the minimum dimension requirements and no variances are required. Development Permits: Pursuant to Section 8.9 of the Official Community Plan, a Watercourse Protection Development Permit application is required to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of watercourse and riparian areas. Pursuant to Section 8.10 of the Official Community Plan, a Natural Features Development Permit application is required for all development and subdivision activity for;  All lands with an average natural slope of greater than 15 percent; - 4 - to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of watercourse and riparian areas. d) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department has reviewed the proposed development and has determined that road dedication is required along Dewdney Trunk Road in support of the rezoning application. As there are no off-site works for this rezoning application, no rezoning servicing agreement will be required. The proposed development will be serviced by municipal water and sewage disposal provided by a private system. Additional comments from the Engineering Department will be addressed at the Subdivision stage. Building Department : The Building Department has reviewed the proposed development and has determined that a geotechnical report needs to be registered on title indicating that a geotechnical stability line (GSL) is required to protect slope stability. e) Environmental Implications: This development application is subject to a Watercourse Protection Development Permit and a Natural Features Development Permit. The applicant has completed an environmental assessment, arborist report, and groundwater impact assessment report to review site conditions. The certified arborist report characterized the proposed Lot 1 as mid to late seral second growth forest, and contains western redcedar, coastal western hemlock and big leaf maple tree species. The property contained within proposed Lot 2 has been altered by logging and land clearing. Vegetation consists of grasses, Himalayan blackberry (Rubus discolor), and sapling red alder (Alnus rubra). There are small groupings of mature coniferous trees located on the margins of the property. The Groundwater Impact Assessment report identifies the Whonnock Aquifer as a highly confined aquifer, with low surface contamination. The nature and intensity of development does not markedly increase the risk of contamination. The applicant has proposed to use a combination of habitat protection covenant and park dedication to ensure environmentally sensitive lands are not develop ed. Furthermore, the geotechnical stability line has been determined to identify lands to be developed. f) Intergovernmental Issues: Local Government Act: An amendment to the Official Community Plan requires the local government to consult with any affected parties and to adopt related bylaws in compliance with the procedures outlined in Section - 5 - 882 of the Act. The amendment required for this application, addition of conservation-designated land, is considered to be minor in nature. It has been determined that no additional consultation beyond existing procedures is required, including referrals to the Board of the Regional District, the Council of an adjacent municipality, First Nations, the School District or agencies of the Federal and Provincial Governments. The amendment has been reviewed with the Financial Plan/Capital Plan and the Waste Management Plan of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and determined to have no impact. CONCLUSION: Based on the review of supporting information regarding the proposed rezoning and subdivision applications, it is recommended that First and Second Reading be given to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 and forwarded to Public Hearing; and further that Second Reading be granted to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6841-2011 and forwarded to Public Hearing. “Original signed by Siobhan Murphy” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Siobhan Murphy, MA, MCIP Planning Technician "Original signed by Christine Carter" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development S ervices "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B – Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 Appendix C – Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6841-2011 Appendix D – Subdivision Plan City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE : Jun 14, 2012 FILE: 2011-066-RZ BY: PC 26777 DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD CORPOR ATION OFTHE DIST RIC T OFMAPLE R IDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT2668326712268142672126755267772676612053 12176 12194 2686012238 267832685112042 269552678012075 12206 267332683012160 2696012097 12149 12150 2674312090 266572678812130 269 ST.269 ST.122 AVE. Rem 3 2 EP 167042 P 65913 P 8097RP 12274 BCP 17138 1 9 RP 12275 Pcl A 32 LMP 22716 A BCP 4477A P 8097 11 LMP 14104BCP 50219 A EP 13769 10 P 22220 33 BCP 5641 12 P 22220 3 Rem 40 A B Rem 2 P 65913 1 LMP 22716 1 1 \\ \\ !( !( SUBJECT PROPERTY SCALE 1:2,500 APPENDIX A ´ CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6934-2012 A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan _______________________________________ WHEREAS Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedules "B" & "C" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012 2. Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 11 Section 19 Township 15 New Westminster District Plan 22220, and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 835, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by changing from Suburban Residential to Conservation 3. Schedule “C” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 11 Section 19 Township 15 New Westminster District Plan 22220 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 837, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding Conservation. 4. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the day of , A.D. 20 . PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , A.D. 20 . READ A SECOND TIME the day of , A.D. 20 . READ A THIRD TIME the day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED , the day of , A.D. 20. APPENDIX B ___________________________________ _____________________________ MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER 2668326712268142672126755267772676612053 12176 12194 2686012238 26620267832685112042 26914269552678012075 12206 26635267332683012160 2696012097 12149 12150 2674312090 266572678812130 A Rem 3 EP 11548 2 LMP 23992 EP 16704P 7439 2 P 65913 P 8097RP 12274 BCP 17138 1 9 P 21387 RP 12275 Pcl A LMP 22716 A BCP 4477A RP 14097P 8097 11 LMP 14104BCP 50219 Rem Pcl. B 2 A EP 13769 10 P 22220 33 BCP 5641 12 P 22220 3 Rem 40 A B Rem 2 P 8171 P 65913 1 LMP 22716 1 1 RP 12275 RW 24747 LMP 14105 LMP 22718BCP 17140P 57024 LMP 22717 LMP 26276BCP 50222LMP 14105 RW 72130 EP 76416 RP 65914 RP 65914 BCP 11415EP 65916 P 57024 RW 24748 BCP 17139LMP 40545 BCP 5642BCP 4478 LMP 23993 EP 65916 EP 65915LMP 22717 EP 65916 LMP 18037RP 65914 LMP 22718 BCP 50221BCP 50220BCP 11416BCP 4479 BCP 50225269 ST.122 AVE. DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD SCALE 1:3,000 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6934-2012835Suburban Residential Conservation ´ 2668326712268142672126755267772676612053 12176 12194 2686012238 26620267832685112042 26914269552678012075 12206 26635267332683012160 2696012097 12149 12150 2674312090 266572678812130 A Rem 3 EP 11548 2 LMP 23992 EP 16704P 7439 2 P 65913 P 8097RP 12274 BCP 17138 1 9 P 21387 RP 12275 Pcl A LMP 22716 A BCP 4477A RP 14097P 8097 11 LMP 14104BCP 50219 Rem Pcl. B 2 A EP 13769 10 P 22220 33 BCP 5641 12 P 22220 3 Rem 40 A B Rem 2 P 8171 P 65913 1 LMP 22716 1 1 RP 12275 RW 24747 LMP 14105 LMP 22718BCP 17140P 57024 LMP 22717 LMP 26276BCP 50222LMP 14105 RW 72130 EP 76416 RP 65914 RP 65914 BCP 11415EP 65916 P 57024 RW 24748 BCP 17139LMP 40545 BCP 5642BCP 4478 LMP 23993 EP 65916 EP 65915LMP 22717 EP 65916 LMP 18037RP 65914 LMP 22718 BCP 50221BCP 50220BCP 11416BCP 4479 BCP 50225269 ST.122 AVE. DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD SCALE 1:3,000 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. Purpose: 6934-2012837 To Add To Conservation ´ CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6841-2011 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6841-2011 ." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 11 Section 19 Township 15 New Westminster District Plan 22220 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1529 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 26th day of July, A.D. 2011. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 . PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 . READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX C 2668326712268142672126755267772676612053 12176 12194 2686012238 26620267832685112042 26914269552678012075 12206 26635267332683012160 2696012097 12149 12150 2674312090 266572678812130 A Rem 3 EP 11548 2 LMP 23992 EP 16704P 7439 2 P 65913 P 8097RP 12274 BCP 17138 1 9 P 21387 RP 12275 Pcl A LMP 22716 A BCP 4477A RP 14097P 8097 11 LMP 14104BCP 50219 Rem Pcl. B 2 A EP 13769 10 P 22220 33 BCP 5641 12 P 22220 3 Rem 40 A B Rem 2 P 8171 P 65913 1 LMP 22716 1 1 RP 12275 RW 24747 LMP 14105 LMP 22718BCP 17140P 57024 LMP 22717 LMP 26276BCP 50222LMP 14105 RW 72130 EP 76416 RP 65914 RP 65914 BCP 11415EP 65916 P 57024 RW 24748 BCP 17139LMP 40545 BCP 5642BCP 4478 LMP 23993 EP 65916 EP 65915LMP 22717 EP 65916 LMP 18037RP 65914 LMP 22718 BCP 50221BCP 50220BCP 11416BCP 4479 BCP 50225269 ST.122 AVE. DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD SCALE 1:3,000 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6841-20111529RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) ´ District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-050-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6846-2011 21165 River Road EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On August 30, 2011, Council gave First Reading to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6846-2011. This application is to rezone the subject property from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit a subdivision into about 7 lots. This application is in compliance with the Official Community Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6846-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following term(s) and condition(s) be met prior to final reading. i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; ii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses th e suitability of the site for the proposed development; iii. Removal of the existing building/s and structure/s; iv. Approval from the appropriate authorities and removal of the in -ground swimming pool; v. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. 1104 - 2 - DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Citiwest Consulting Ltd. Owner: Robert W Jones and Gordon J Kehler Legal Description: Lot 3 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan LMP434; District Lot 249 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 75991 OCP: Existing: Urban Residential Proposed: Urban Residential Zoning: Existing: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Proposed: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Designation Urban Residential South: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Designation: Urban Residential East: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Designation: Urban Residential West: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Designation: Urban Residential Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential Site Area: 0.457 HA. Access: River Road and River Wynd Servicing requirement: Urban Standard Companion Applications: 2011-050-SD b) Project Description: The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit subdivision into approximately seven lots. - 3 - c) Planning Analysis: The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit subdivision into approximately seven lots, ranging in size from 560 to 777 square metres. Most of the property is located within 300 metres of the crest (top of bank) of the Fraser River Escarpment area. Therefore, this site is subject to Council Policies 6.23 and 6.24 r especting the control of surficial and groundwater discharge. The applicant will be required through the rezoning servicing agreement to connect and direct storm and rain water into the District’s stormwater sewer system in accordance with these policies. The lot currently has an existing dwelling and out building (a former dwelling), a detached garage, and a swimming pool. Each of these, together with their foundations and all components of the in-ground pool, will need to be removed. The majority of trees on the site are proposed to be removed in accordance with the recommendations of the arborist. As part of the subdivision application, coordination will be required between the geotechnical consultant and the arborist to take this into consideration preserving as many healthy trees as possible. Official Community Plan : The Official Community Plan designates the property Urban Residential, and is subject to the major corridor infill policies of the OCP. These policies require that development be compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood, with particular attention to setbacks and lot configuration with the existing pattern of development in the area. The proposed rezoning to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) is in conformance with the Urban Residential designation and infill policies. Zoning Bylaw: The application proposes to rezone the property located at 21165 River Road from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit subdivision into approximately 7 lots. Although none are being currently contemplated, any variations from the requirements of the proposed zone will require a Development Variance Permit application. Development Information Meeting : A development information meeting was not required because the proposal complies with the OCP and has a development potential of fewer than 25 lots. - 4 - d) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The current application must comply with the following Council Policies: i. 6.24 Subdivision of, or building on, land within 300 metres of the crest of the Fraser River Escarpment; and ii. 6.23 Control of surficial and groundwater discharge in the area bounded by 207 Street, 124 Avenue, 224 Street and the crest of the Fraser River Escarpment. The subdivision application is between 100 and 300m of the Escarpment Crest. Under the above policies, prior to the subdivision approval, the applicant will be required to provide a written report, signed and sealed by a qualified geotechnical engineer. The proposed development will be required to extend the existing storm sewer and confirm the system capacity. This report has been submitted and will be finalized to be acceptable to the District prior to final reading. Road widening is not being required. However, at the time of subdivision, a development variance permit will be required to allow the current road right-of-way for River Road and River Wynd to be kept. Parks & Leisure Services Department: The Parks & Leisure Services Department have identified that after the subdivision is completed they will be responsible for maintaining the street trees. In the case of this project it is estimated that there will be an additional 7 trees which is based on one tree per lot; final subdivision design will provide exact numbers. The Manager of Parks & Open Space has advised that the maintenance requirement of $25.00 per new tree will increase their budget requirements by $175.00. Fire Department: The existing buildings are to be secured from unauthorized entry. Removal of any oil tanks on the site requires a permit from the Fire Department. e) Intergovernmental Issues: Ministry of Tra nsportation and Infrastructure The property is within the referral area for review by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The usual referral and request for bylaw approval has been made by the District. - 5 - CONCLUSION: As the proposed development is in compliance with the Official Community Plan, it is recommended that Second Reading be given to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6846-2011 and be forwarded to Public Hearing. "Original signed by Adrian Kopystynski" ____________________________________________ Prepared by: Adrian Kopystynski, MCIP, MCAHP Planning Technician "Original signed by Christine Carter" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" ______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer / The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B –Zone Amending Bylaw 6846-2011 Appendix C – Site Plan City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE : Jun 15, 2012 FILE: 2011-050-RZ BY: PC 21165 RIVER ROAD CORPOR ATION OFTHE DIST RIC T OFMAPLE R IDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT210602106721078211002111021108211072111111661 1 1 4 8 1 11610 11618 11629 11619 11608 11642 11512 11468 11601 11617 11484 11510 11632 21068210742108321095211022110121106 21097211081 1 4 9 1 1 1 5 2 7 1166011580 2113811654 114952120211550 11628 11640 11672 2106721088210872109221103116172110911677 11522 21144211651151521158 11480 11591 2121111606 1150111530 1 1 5 6 6 2107011690 211022110611508 11666 11659 11487 11609 11501 11596 211802119911528 11618 11527 11551 1 1 5 6 3 11502 11587 11601 11615 11657 11685 21093210992110511605 11609116 532111611608 11518 2113711672 11616 11532 11633 11641 11645 11651 11496 11624 2105911593 2107311628 210772109821104211311162421119 11484 11494 11639 11525 211692119011584 11515 11520 11542 11556 116712107321092 2108211618 210902110521108 21107211111 1 5 6 7 11649 11559 11662 11490 11502 11522 11585 11661 11546 11594 11537 115 59 11633 1161021102 210822111211606 11584 11628 11625 FRASERVIEW ST.211 ST.RIVER WYND212 ST.116 AVE. BERRY AVE.212 ST.R IV E R R O A D FRASERVIEW ST.RIVER WYNDWOOD ST.E D G E D A L E A V E .RIVER WYND160 163 165 166 P 43564EP 17246346P 4080464P 40804P 21754P 408044 2 319 P 9773Rem 7 P 35527 7 P 42541 P 4356458 192 325 34 204 P 43564P 21754P 4654912 11 1 107 P 43584P 144252 211 9 12 Rem L 2 384 3 133 2 197 141 193 194 326 129 P 43564203 P 45596 40Rem Pcl A62 65 66 70 13 P 85133 P 82848103 162 164 57 1 478 221 130 P 27978 REM. Rem 3P 4073463 6 LMS 1692 106 A 105 2 1 2 P 57878 135 176 56 178 P 42541 P 42541 132 P 43564 140 324 206 202 2 1 110 109 108 P 2807810 Rem B3 P 44948 1 LMP 1644511 C P 42541170 P 43564P 44555199 479 P 46549B 223 222 LMP 12576224 200 323 A *PP057 73 41RP8369 P 2175468 1 2 13 1 P 14493P 1912110 Rem 381 82 P 11238 159P 42541 134 55 P 33537 189 P 61772 131LMP 3838191 P 44587 37 35 2 201 P 46549 72 71 7 8 43 69 P 40734 42 A 5P 14493127 210 2 8 9 18P 24973 53 P 30633 1 54 P 41783 161 196 169 188195 P 41783 220 P 44587 190 198 36 P 27978 1 205 322 P 75991 LMP 434P 759916 67 P 73040P 41753128 BCP 1606610 B P 40734 11 104 RP 30767C P 58286P 10206*PP169 SUBJECT PROPERTY SCALE 1:2,000 APPENDIX A ´ CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6846-2011 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6846-2011." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 3 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan LMP434; District Lot 249 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 75991 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1533 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 30th day of August, A.D. 2011. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 . PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 . READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 . APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX B 21057210602106721078211002111021108211072111111661 1 1 4 8 1 11610 11618 11629 11619 11608 11642 11512 11468 11601 11617 11484 11510 11632 11601 11498 2105121068210742108321095211022110121106 21097211081 1 4 9 1 1 1 5 2 7 1166011580 2113811654 114952120211550 11628 11640 11672 2106721088210872109221103116172110911677 11522 21144211651151521158 11480 2118611591 2121111606 115012123211530 1 1 5 6 6 212601 1 6 4 0 210582107011690 211022110611508 11666 11659 11487 11609 11501 11596 211802119911528 11618 11527 11551 1 1 5 6 3 1150221254 2104011587 11601 11615 11657 11685 21093210992110511605 11609116 532111611608 11518 2113711672 11466 11616 2117611532 11633 11641 11645 11651 11496 11624 21222212582127011583 2105911593 2107311628 210772109821104211311162421119 11484 1149421112 11639 11525 211692119011584 11515 11520 11542 11556 11666 116712107321092 2108211618 210902110521108 21107211111 1 5 6 7 11649 11559 11662 11490 11502 11522 11585 11661 11546 11594 11537 11559 2125611657 11543 11633 1161021102 210822111211606 11584 11628 11625 11641 212991 1 6 0 4 1 1 6 1 6 1 1 6 2 6 FRASERVIEW ST.LAITY ST.211 ST.RIVER WYND212 ST.116 AVE. BERRY AVE.212 ST.R IV E R R O A D FRASERVIEW ST.RIVER WYNDWOOD ST.E D G E D A L E A V E .RIVER WYND377 79 81 136 151 150 160 163 165 166 P 43564EP 1724638 321 39 346P 4080464P 40804P 21754P 408044 2 319 P 9773Rem 7 P 14425P 5812680 P 35527 7 157 P 42541 P 4356458 192 325 34 204 P 43564P 21754P 46549P 28078 12 11 1 107 P 43584P 144252 211 9 12 Rem L 2 384 3 4 P 39498 25 P 42541138 133 2 197 142 141 193 194 326 129 P 43564203 P 45596 40Rem Pcl A62 65 66 70 13 P 85133 P 82848103 7 5 385 E 177 26 162 164 139 57 1 478 221 130 P 27978 REM. Rem 3P 4073463 6 LMS 1692 106 A 105 2 1 2 P 57878 P 34338 378 135 158 176 56 178 P 42541 P 42541 132 P 43564 140 324 206 202 2 1 110 109 108 P 2807810 Rem B3 P 44948 1 LMP 1644511 C 6 269P 692P 42541170 P 43564P 44555199 479 P 46549B 223 222 LMP 12576224 200 323 A *PP057 73 41RP8369 P 2175468 1 2 14 13 1 P 14493P 1912110 Rem 381 275 274 82 P 11238 159P 42541 156 152 137 134 55 P 33537 189 P 61772 131LMP 3838191 327 P 44587 37 35 2 201 P 46549 72 71 7 8 45 43 69 P 40734 42 A 5P 14493127 210 2 8 9 18P 24973 53 P 30633 1 8 270 P 28112 456 155 154 153 54 175 P 41783 161 196 169 188195 P 41783 220 P 44587 190 198 36 P 27978 1 205 322 P 75991 LMP 434P 759916 67 P 73040P 41753128 BCP 1606610 B P 40734 11 104 RP 30767C P 58286P 10206*PP169 P 58126LMP 29183RW 58127 EP 23001RW 42542EP 61773 BCP 16067L M P 24899 E P 4 6 8 6 6 L M P 21878 L M P 2 9 1 0 1 RW 58128E P 5 4 5 1 9 RW 56468 L M P 3 2 1 1 8 R W 4 2 5 4 2 RW 42542E P 5 4 5 1 9 EP 27702L M P 2 8 4 8 4 EP 28014 BCP 21377 SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6846-20111533RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) ´ District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-054-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6827 - 2011 22327 River Road and Roll #31399-0000-4 (no civic address) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On June 14, 2011, Council gave First Reading to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6827–2011. This application is to rezone the subject properties from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential zone) to CRM (Commercial/Residential zone) to allow future construction of a four-storey apartment building with 43 units. This project meets the requirements for inclusion in the Town Centre Incentives (TCI) Program as it is new residential construction within Sub Area 1 that is 4 storeys and higher and is subject to compliance with the Town Centre Development Permit Guidelines and Policies. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6827 - 2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to final reading. i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as outlined in the Agreement; iii. Amendment to Schedule "B" of the Official Community Plan; iv. Registration of a Geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; v. Road dedication as required; vi. Consolidation of the development site; 1105 - 2 - vii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If t here is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. viii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Fred Formosa of Falcon Homes Ltd. Owner: Falcon Homes Ltd. Legal Description: Lot: A, D.L.: 398, Block: 1, Plan: 155; PID: 011-537-604 Lot: 6, D.L.: 398, Block: 1, Plan: 155; PID: 011-537-060 OCP: Existing: Port Haney Multi-Family, Commercial and Mixed-Use Zoning: Existing: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential zone) Proposed: CRM (Commercial/Residential zone) Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Multi Family Residential and lane Zone: CRM (Commercial/Residential zone) and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential zone) Designation: Port Haney Multi-Family, Commercial and Mixed-Use South: Use: Single Family Residential, Industrial and River Road Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential zone), RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential zone) and M-2 (General Industrial zone Designation: Port Haney Multi-Family, Commercial and Mixed-Use East: Use: Heritage Commercial, Commercial and Industrial Zone: H-1 (Heritage Commercial zone); C-4 (Neighbourhood Pub zone) and M-2 (General Industrial zone) Designation: Port Haney Multi-Family, Commercial and Mixed-Use West: Use: Single Family Residential and 223rd Street Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential zone) Designation: Low-rise Apartment - 3 - Existing Use of Property: Vacant Proposed Use of Property: Multi-Family Residential (apartments) Site Area: 1622.99 m2 Access: River Road and the lane Servicing requirement: Full Urban Companion Applications: 2011-054-DP and DVP b) Project Description: The subject sites (Appendix A) include two legal lots with a consolidated area of 1623 m2, north of the Fraser River and east of 223rd Street, along the southern edge of the Town Centre Area. Currently the site is vacant, surrounded by road on three sides (i.e. a lane on the north; River Road on the south and 223rd Street on the west). The Billy Miner Pub is located on the east. The proposal is strategically located to take advantage of the Fraser River views and opposite the West Coast Express train station for commuters. The subject site lies within the Fraser River Escarpment area and has a significant slope down from the lane to River Road (north to south). The proposal is to rezone the subject sites to CRM (Commercial/Residential zone) to permit a four-storey apartment building with 43 units; and underground parkade. Most of the residential parking is proposed in the under-ground parkade, except six spaces which are proposed in the three double car garages accessible at grade from the lane on the north. The required visitor parking stalls are proposed at grade accessible from the lane. The building will contain 43 apartments (one, two and three bedroom units) ranging in sizes from 43.66 m2 (470 ft2) to 119.8 m2 (1290 ft2), proposed on four floors with viewing patios and balconies for the units facing River Road. A ramp leading to the under-ground parkade is proposed in the south-east corner of the site and pedestrian access to the building is through the entrance lobby facing River Road (Appendix C). A small outdoor amenity area is proposed on the east with some planters and movable seating for the residents to use (Appendix E). c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan & Town Centre Area Plan: The Town Centre area is divided into seven precincts and the subject sites lie along the southern edge of the Town Centre Area, within the “Port Haney and Waterfront Precinct”. This precinct is bounded by the west boundary of the Town Centre Area Plan, 117 th Avenue, 224th street (including some properties on the east side of 224th Street) and continues along the waterfront to the east boundary of the Town Centre. Historically, Port Haney area served as the District’s commercial hub, the remnants of which are heritage buildings such as Haney House, St. Andrew’s Church and the Billy Miner Pub (on the east of the subject sites). Today, the Port Haney & Fraser River Waterfront Area is recognized as an area in transition. Retaining the historical character and encouraging pedestrian and multi-modal linkage to the central business district are important for this area. This precinct is within walking distance of the civic core area and serves as a vital walkable link to key destinations including the Fraser River waterfront and the West Coast Express train station. This proposal will benefit from a future walkway and - 4 - development along the wharf. 223rd Street would be the shortest pedestrian connection to the central business district. A separated sidewalk, boulevard, curb and gutter on 223rd Street, to match the proposed development on the north of the lane, will further enhance the multi-modal linkages to the civic core area of the town centre. The pedestrian underpass (tunnel) connecting to 224th Street and the civic core area is in close proximity to the subject sites. The uses permitted in the “Port Haney Multi-Family, Commercial and Mixed-Use” designation include ground-oriented development forms such as row houses, town houses, stacked townhouses, low - rise apartment, commercial or mixed-use. The proposed low-rise apartment form on subject sites, aligns with this and aims to capitalize on important views of the Fraser River. The developer and his team are working to consistency with the policies and development permit guidelines outlined in the Town Centre Area Plan. This will be the subject of a future Council report. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the subject properties from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential zone) to CRM (Commercial/Residential zone). The proposed CRM (Commercial/Residential zone) provides for a mix of residential and commercial uses and is specifically for lands designated Commercial/Apartment in the Port Haney area. Apartment use is a permitted principle use in this zone. The proposed apartment building complies with the maximum height and setback requirements of the zone. This zone permits 90% lot coverage on main and first floors and a reduced maximum lot coverage of 50% above the second floors. The applicant has proposed reduced maximum lot coverage on main and first floors and increased maximum lot coverage on third and fourth floors, to avoid a wedding cake like form. This is considered a variance and will be the subject of a future Council report. Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw: The Town Centre Parking Strategy revisited parking standards for some uses within the Town Centre Area and includes revised parking standards for residences based on number of bedrooms for a multi-family residential use. This proposal benefits from the reduced parking standards due to its location and because it is eligible for the Town Centre Incentive Program in Sub-Area 1. As per Section 10 of the Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw #4350-1990, a minimum of 0.9 spaces per unit are required for a bachelor apartment which increases by 0.1 space per additional bedroom. Based on these parking standards, for a total of 43 units (16 one-bedroom units plus 24 two-bedroom units plus 3 three-bedroom units), this project requires 46 residential parking spaces and 5 visitor parking spaces. Total proposed parking spaces in the under-ground parkade are 40 spaces and the remaining six spaces are provided in the three 2 -car garages facing the lane (Appendix D). All the required visitor parking stalls are proposed at grade, covered above by the first floor, facing the lane (Appendix C). The developer has opted to provide some additional tandem parking stalls in the under-ground parkade which are anticipated to serve the same unit owners and serve as an important marketing tool for the project. The required long-term bicycle storage lockers are proposed in the under-ground parkade and the short-term bicycle parking spaces have been proposed near the visitor parking stalls as shown on the site plan (Appendix C). - 5 - Development Permits : Pursuant to Section 8.11 of the Official Community Plan the proposal is subject to the Town Centre Area Development Permit Guidelines to address the form and character of the development. This will be the subject of a future Council report. Advisory Design Panel : The proposal was first reviewed at the February 14, 2012 Advisory Design Panel meeting. The panel had several concerns and passed the following resolution at this meeting: The proposal be re-submitted and presented at a future Advisory Design Panel meeting with the following concerns addressed;  Submit the following: a Context Plan; Streetscape Elevations; Coloured Elevations of the building, with details of the east property line building and parking;  Consider a more cohesive design and material treatment for all the elevations of the building;  Provide handicapped access to the garbage enclosure;  Provide appropriate access to the Outdoor Amenity Space;  Consider a landscape buffer along River Road;  Re-consider the suite/unit layout with bedroom that has no window;  Provide details of the long-term bicycle storage;  Provide details of the transformer location;  Coordinate the landscape and architectural drawings with the civil drawings with regard to off-site works and boulevard location; ensure all drawings are accurate & complete.  Consider Children’s Play Area within the Outdoor Amenity Space;  Re-evaluate the need for enclosed balconies;  Consider additional tree planting along the lane, on both sides including reduction of parking as needed;  Confirm and show that the garbage and recycling proposed, complies with the DMR Waste Management Guidelines;  Provide direct access to the Mechanical Room;  Allocate extra space of Electrical Room to storage space;  Specify route of the second exit on the ramp going into the U/G parkade;  Review sizes of individual storages proposed in the U/G parkade;  Specify details of how the water is collected and drained, from the top deck;  Adjust the roof plan to show necessary slopes behind the towers. - 6 - After the applicant addressed the above concerns, the panel reviewed the revised proposal at the April 10, 2012 Advisory Design Panel meeting. The resolution passed at this meeting was: The following concerns be addressed and digital versions of revised drawings and memo be submitted to Planning staff; and further that Planning staff forward this on to the Advisory Design Panel for information;  Updated landscape plans to show street trees in correct locations;  Consider street front entrances where possible;  Consider addition of window to Units C, C1 and D;  Provide dimensions for the smaller storage lockers;  Consider providing details at the gables of the roof;  Provide an updated rendering;  Consider locating the entry feature on the grid of the buildings;  Provide handicapped ramp details at the front entry;  Provide exterior lighting details. The revised drawings have been forwarded to the panel for review. The architectural details will be the subject of a future Council report prior to approval of a Development Permit. Development Information Meeting : On May 31, 2012, the developer and his team of consultants hosted the “Development Information Meeting” at the Fraser Room, in the Maple Ridge Library from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. This meeting was attended by two persons who expressed concerns such as: noise from the train, increased traffic and lack of street parking in this area. There was a positive comment about how this proposal will bring some improvements to this area. One resident of this area who could not attend this meeting and who is not opposed to this project, conveyed concerns regarding additional cars in an overall constrained area and lack of street parking on the Haney Bypass, noting that densifying this area is appropriate but needs careful attention to supporting infrastructure for auto-users and pedestrians alike. d) Citizen/Customer Implications: The Development Information Meeting was an opportunity for any affected parties to express any concerns and the future Public Hearing will be another opportunity to do the same. e) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department reviewed the proposal and determined that all the required off-site services do not exist. The deficient services which are required to be provided through a Rezoning Servicing Agreement include the following: a 2.2 metre road dedication and upgrades such as concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk and street trees on River Road; a separated sidewalk, boulevard, - 7 - curb, gutter and street trees on 223rd Street; a reconstructed lane with street parking on the north side of the lane; new sanitary sewer connections; new storm sewer and catch basins; under -ground wiring for utilities; new fire hydrant and service connection, etc. A servicing estimate will be prepared once the developer’s engineer submits an acceptable off -site servicing design, which is a standard practice for all development proposals. Fire Department: The Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and comments have been provided to the ap plicant. The applicant has ensured that all these will be addressed through the Building Permit drawings. Building Department: The Building Department has reviewed the proposal and comments have been provided to the applicant. The site is within the Fraser River Escarpment Area so the Geotechnical report should address this policy. A more detailed review will take place prior to the Development Permit approval. Parks & Leisure Services Department: The Parks & Leisure Services Department have identified that after the Development Permit is completed they will be responsible for maintaining the street trees. The Manager of Parks & Open Space has advised that the maintenance requirement of $25.00 per new tree will increase their budget requirements. f) School District Comments: A referral was sent to the School District office and no comments were received. g) Intergovernmental Issues: A referral was sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Highways, for preliminary approval, as the subject site lies within 800 metres of the Haney Bypass. On June 11, 2012, preliminary approval for the proposed bylaw was received. - 8 - CONCLUSION: The applicant is seeking some variances that will need consideration at a future Council meeting. The development proposal promises some off-site improvements which will benefit the over-all multi-modal connectivity for the area and fits well with Council’s vision of densification within the Town Centre Area. This proposal also qualifies for the Town Centre Incentives Program, therefore it is recommended that Council grant Second Reading to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6827 – 2011 and forward it to Public Hearing. _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Rasika Acharya, B -Arch, M-Tech, UD, LEED® AP, MCIP Planner _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B – Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6827 – 2011 Appendix C – Proposed Site Plan Appendix D – Proposed Building Elevations Appendix E – Proposed Landscape Plan "Original signed by Rasika Acharya" "Original signed by Christine Carter" "Original signed by Frank Quinn" "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE : Jun 15, 2012 FILE: 2011-054-RZ BY: PC 22327 RIVER ROAD &ROLL #31399-0000-4 CORPOR ATION OFTHE DIST RIC T OFMAPLE R IDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT2226911575223232236722375223001158022327223792235011613 11598 11650 11656 11587 11566 11630 11664 222332225922302223352234511617 11657 22272(Station)223442235511641 222682227922289/912234422410223812236211671 11612 116 AVE. CALLAGHAN AVE. RIVER RD. GAZETTED ROAD CALLAGHAN AVE. HANEY BYPASS A N B H BCP 10Rem Rem9 Rem Z P 86773 1 18 4 P 155 4 15 31 129 Rem 18 A 2 P 14332RP 6579 LMS 752 P 155P 76188 Pcl.A RP 65880 P 82887 11 P 638 22 11 RP 5374A Sk. 4878*PP078128 SK 125 RP 7373 A K RP 4605 1 PARK 8 RP 6192 22 RP 6755RP 5978B 2 T RP 52214F LMS 3297 2 2 5 3 7 PRP 2100RP 2100 (P 155) 47640 P 155 P 155 L 25 M 23 2P 164641 P 155 RP 5637 P 59018 AP 1636621 9 24 14 A S 1/2 1 Pcl. A RP 5335 RP 4665 20 BCP 47338A Rem. Rem EP 59768 14 Rem P 15654FE 42' of 26131 EP 6698012 13 SUBJECT PROPERTIES SCALE 1:2,000 APPENDIX A ´´ CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6827 - 2011 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6827 - 2011." 2. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: Lot “A” (N23985E) Block 1 District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 155 Lot 6 District Lot 398 Block 1, New Westminster District Plan 155 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1521 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to CRM (Commercial/Residential). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 14th day of June, A.D. 2011. READ a second time the day of , A.D. 2012. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 2012. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 2012. APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX B 11725 2226911575 11654 22323223672237522181 222772230011580 22327223282233122379223501161322369/7311598 11690 22177 11665/11667 223402233711650 11656 11682 11595 11587 223622237211566 11630 11664 11686 22233222592230222309223352234511617 11657 22488/9222272(Station)2231922344223552235111641 11672 22173 222682227922289/9122344223522235722410223812236211671 11683 11664 11612 116 AVE. CALLAGHAN AVE.222 ST.RIVER RD. GAZETTED ROAD ST. ANNE AVE. HANEY BYPASS CALLAGHAN AVE. HANEY BYPASS 214 210 ParkA P11527 N B C H BCP 10Rem Rem RP 53523 9 Rem 14 Z P 86773 1 3 P 5871 18 4 P 155 4 15 31 Rem 129 11 Rem 18 A Rem A 2 P 14332P 34597211 BCS 2550 RP 6579 LMS 752 P 155P 76188 Pcl.A RP 65880 P 82887 Rem 11 P 63822 11 RP 5374A Sk. 4878 T 213 208 *PP078128 SK 125 P 155 RP 7373 A 10 K RP 4605 1 PARK 12 8 RP 6192 22 RP 6755RP 597816 17 B 2 T RP 52214F NWS 3379 LMS 683 212 207 LMS 3297 2 2 5 3 7 PRP 21002 RP 2100 (P 155) 47640 P 155 P 155 L 25 M 23 2P 164641 P 155 N 1/2 RP 5637 NWS 3383 A P 59018 AP 1636622 21 13 9 24 14 A S 1/2 A P 5871 74 P 69427Pcl. "1" 1 Pcl. A RP 5335 9 RP 4665 20 19 *PP076 BCP 47338A Rem. P 6689 P 87404 A LMP 1864 215 Rem EP 59768 14 Rem P 15654FE 42' of 26131 EP 6698012 13 LMS 274917NWS 1811P 85354224 ST.H A N E Y B Y PA S S SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6827-20111521RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) CRM (Commercial/Residential) ´ District Of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2012-005-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 20528 Lougheed Highway EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On May 22, 2012, Council gave First Reading to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw 6926-2012. This application is to rezone the subject properties from CS-1 (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial), to permit an existing commercial building to be expanded and allow a broader range of commercial uses. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 2. That the following term s and conditions be met prior to final reading. i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; ii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations; iii. Registration of a revised easement for mutual access, reconfiguration and coordination of parking and maneuvering aisles with the adjoining lot to the east (20580 Lougheed Highway). DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Shauna Steven (Spire Development Corporation) Owner: R. Tong MD Inc. 1106 - 2 - Legal Description: Lot 1 Except: Part subdivided by Plan LMP20045; District Lot 222 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 72179 OCP: Existing: Commercial Zoning: Existing: CS-1 (Service Commercial) Proposed: C-2 (Community Commercial) Surrounding Uses North: Use: Commercial Zone: CS-1 (Service Commercial), & RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) Designation Commercial South: Use: Residential (south of abutting lane) Zone: R-1 (Urban Residential) Designation: Urban Residential East: Use: Commercial Zone: CD-1-92 (A Comprehensive Development Zone for medically-related uses) Designation: Commercial West: Use: Commercial Zone: CS-1 (Service Commercial) Designation: Commercial Existing Use of Property: Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Commercial Site Area: 0.327 ha. (0.8 acre) Access: Lougheed Highway and lane behind Servicing: Full Urban Companion Applications: 2012-005-DP b) Project Description: The subject site is located on the south side of Lougheed Highway, across from Triple Tree Nurseryland. The parcel is 0.327 ha. in size and has access to a lane from 118 Avenue. The applicant proposes to convert and extend the existing commercial building. The current CS-1 zone limits the types of professional uses it permits. A drop-in medical clinic would be permitted, but not medical specialist offices, a pharmacy and diagnostic facilities. The C-2 zone is less restrictive, allowing the medical clinic and all of the proposed uses the applicant is seeking. The existing building is approximately 646 m2 (6,958 ft2). With the proposed addition of about 524m2 (5,640 ft2), the total floor area of the proposed building will be 1,170 m2 (12, 598 ft2). - 3 - Parking is provided in two areas. In front, there will be 39 parking spaces, two of which will be handicapped spaces. To the rear with lane access, w ill be 13 spaces intended to be for staff. Access to the front parking area is by way of an existing driveway through the lands to the east (20580 Lougheed Highway) as part of a previous development application for those lands. The access is secured by way of an existing easement, with the District as a third party on the associated restrictive covenant. Running concurrently with this application is Development Permit application (2012 -005-DP). It will govern the details of the proposed expansion, exterior renovations, parking layout, landscaping and signage. c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan : This western stretch of the Lougheed Highway was predominantly Service Commercial historically and is designated General Commercial. The adoption of the Official Community Plan in 2006 introduced greater flexibility in the possible range of permitted commercial uses (including the C-2 Community Commercial Zone) in this designation. This change was in order to meet consumer demand and respond to market trends. For this reason, this proposal is entirely consistent with the Official Community Plan, and complies with the policies in section 6.3.4 General Commercial of the Official Community Plan. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the subject site from CS-1 (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit the existing 646 m2 building to be expanded by 524 m2 and have a total floor area of 1,170 m2. A preliminary review of the proposed building and associated parking has concluded that the proposal complies with the applicable Zoning Bylaw and parking regulation. Although none are currently being contemplated, any variations from the requirements of the proposed zone would require a development variance permit application Development Permits: Pursuant to Section 8.5 of the Official Community Plan, a Commercial Development Permit application is required to address the current proposal’s compatibi lity with adjacent development, and to enhance the unique character of the community. Development Information Meeting : A Development Information Meeting was held by the applicant on June 11, 2012 at the Hammond Community Centre. The number of individuals that attended was 22. Concerns raised by those attending related to: parking and lane access, loading and access to the lane garbage enclosure, - 4 - safety and security, and landscaping and esthetics. The applicant proposes to respond to these concerns as follows: 1. Relocate the garbage enclosure to the north side of building. Provide a small, one bin enclosure constructed of concrete block, painted to match building with perforated metal gates. Provide landscape screening. 2. All deliveries to be at north end of building through main doors. Only small, cube van delivery vehicles are anticipated. 3. Provide a locking gate at the pedestrian corridor on the east end of building. Will be for staff access only. 4. Discuss with city and engineering departments the installation of speed bumps, signage and mirrors in rear lane to address traffic safety concerns of residents. 5. Provide landscaping at rear of building for esthetic enhancement. As indicated above, a number of concerns were raised by the public at the DIM meeting. All appear related to: building design; on-site parking and delivery issues. However, the most significant concern expressed is over the applicant’s plan to utilize the existing lane for staff parking. The history of the lane and area lot patterning needs some explanation. Prior to 1980, this portion of Lougheed Highway contained a variety of odd, large sized lots extending southward s. Over time subdivisions occurred which did not anticipate the need for lane network running parallel to Lougheed Highway. In 1994, this changed with the submission of a subdivision application on the subject site that proposed a 7 lot subdivision. The proposal consisted of two (2) commercial lots fronting Lougheed Highway, each with an existing commercial building, and five (5) single family residential lots fronting 118th Avenue. All but one of the single family lots had access from 118th Avenue. As part of this application the Ministry of Transportation and Highways required a lane be built as alternative access for the two commercial lots. Given the lot pattern in the area, no further lane extensions are possible. Air photo records from 1994 reveal the rear lane having been built but only one of the commercial lots (20580 Lougheed) had access to the lane. No residential homes were built on any of the lots in 1994. A review of the subsequent air photo records reveal that only two of the 5 single family lots were built on by 2000. The subsequent three (3) additional lots were built on after the year 2000. In 2006, an area resident requested the lane be closed to commercial traffic that was using it as a “rat run” from Lougheed Highway to destinations south, thereby avoiding the light and traffic congestion at the 207th intersection. This request was reviewed and approved by the Municipal Engineer in 2006. A 2.0 metre high chain link fence was subsequently erected among the north side of the lane. Since that time the lane has served exclusively as access to the rear yards of the six (6) adjoining residential lots fronting 118th Avenue. Although it appears that the lane was intended to serve as an alternative access for one or both of the existing commercial parcels fronting Lougheed, it actually only served 20580 Lougheed Highway and for only a short time (1994-2006) before being closed off. There is no possibility of the lane now being extended further east or west. Over the past few years, area residents have come to regard the lane as a residential use, going as far as planting landscaping along the northern side of - 5 - the lane along the chain link fence. They are not in favour of the lane being reopened even for limited use by medical staff as proposed by the applicant. The developer has responded by: increasing the amount of landscaping at the rear of the building and in the staff parking area; and relocating the garbage and delivery areas from the lane. Advisory Design Panel : The plans, design drawings and landscape plans submitted in support of the development permit application were reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel at the June 12, 2012 meeting. The Advisory Design Panel is in support of the general concept as submitted, and made the following resolution: The application be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow up;  Consider providing more detail on the face of the fascia of the decorative roof .  Provide details of signage on the East Elevation.  Provide civil drawings which explain the treatment along lane and Lougheed highway.  Consider any improvements to the lane, in particular tree planting on the south side of the lane.  Consider on-site storm-infiltration into the planting in the north of the parking lot.  Clarification of parking wheel stops requirements.  Consider reducing patron or visitor parking to establish a pedestrian access to the building.  Consider as much of a landscape planting provision around the garbage enclosure including additional trees.  Consider the addition of planting against the south and east walls.  Consider addition of lighting on the south side of the building.  Clarify that there is a low evergreen hedge on the North, Ea st and West edges of the parking lot.  Provide sufficient soil depth for trees in the parking lot.  Consider a different location for the garbage enclosure (not at the entrance of the parking lot).  Consider providing a parapet screen around the roof top to screen the roof-top units.  Consider providing a parking lot organization coordinated with the neighbor next door to provide a functional solution. The revised plans, once submitted, will be brought forward with a staff report for Council to consider authorizing issuance of the development permit. After this, the applicant may obtain the required building permits to undertake the extension and exterior renovations being proposed. - 6 - d) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: Engineering Department comments related to road improvements (roll-over curbs and gutter for lane parking; sidewalk, street trees, lighting and underground wiring along Lougheed Highway), confirming adequacy of service connections (currently in easements through the property to the east), and legal arrangements for parking and access (the parking spaces and access is joined with the land to the east and secured by easement). The detailed Engineering Comments have been provided to applicant to be resolved prior to Council granting Final Reading. Fire Department: The Fire Department has reviewed the application and has provided comments related to the usual practices for fire safety. No issues were raised related to access to the site, proposed lane usage or on-site circulation. The detailed Fire Comments have been provided to applicant to be resolved at the building permit stage. e) Intergovernmental Issues: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure : The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has granted preliminary approval to this rezoning for a one year period. This is subject to an application and issuance of a commercial access permit to the applicant if the current access arrangements are to be changed. The approval also requires a minimum setback of 4.5 meters (about 24 meters proposed) from the Lougheed Highway. The District becomes responsible for maintaining boulevard landscaping, and sidewalks the developer is required to construct along the Lougheed Highway. Responsibility related to highway safety is under a Ministry’s maintenance contract. - 7 - CONCLUSION: This proposal involves converting and expanding an existing service commercial building into a building that will accommodate commercial community uses. A number of concerns have been raised by area residents regarding the use of the lane. The applicant has suggested ways to mitigate potential impacts. The proposed zone to accommodate the proposed uses would comply with the existing OCP Commercial designation. It would be in order for Council to consider granting Zone Amending Bylaw 6926-2008 Second Reading and forwarding the application to Public Hearing. "Original signed by Adrian Kopystynski" _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Adrian Kopystynski, MCIP, MCAHP Planning Technician "Original signed by Christine Carter" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B –Zone Amending Bylaw 6926-2008 Appendix C – Site Plan Appendix D – Building Elevation Plans Appendix E – Landscape Plans City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE : M ay 7, 2012 FILE: 2012-005-RZ BY: PC 20528 LOUGHEED HWY CORPOR ATION OFTHE DIST RIC T OFMAPLE R IDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 204642047520484 20497206802044820478 20537205542045920473 20492 205472063020433204482043620468204902055720611206752045220458204562046120519205282056720580206102043220472 20498 204912053120556206252062920445205252052220592204402048320492205052050320577118 AVE. 119 AVE. LOUGHEED HWY.206 ST.WALNUT CR.6 A 1 2 NWS 3141 Rem 5 7 LMP 20045(LEASE PLAN) P 76445 A 4 16 P 86291 4 P 80213 6 P 75414 P 25311 803 1 P 77691 11 5 P 64073 17 1 2 RP 7130 1 38 9 2 Rem LMP 46838 P 9801 1 LMP 25177 P 77800 P 13954 Pcl. 'One' P 72179 Rem "D" 3 NWS 2745 2 10 Rem C 13 14 1 BCP 1643 4 2 NWS 2959 LMP 1703 P 9031 12 75 Rem *LMP 36563 3 1 3 Rem. 1 P 78869 NWS 3136 P 87086 1 3 15 P 776913 1 P 69662 1 LMP 20045 P 75414 2 P 10201 P 75414 SUBJECT PROPERTY ´ SCALE 1:2,000 APPENDIX A CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6926-2012 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012." 2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 1 Except: Part subdivided by Plan LMP20045; District Lot 222 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 72179 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1570 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to C-2 (Community Commercial). 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the day of , A.D. 20 . READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 . PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 . READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 . APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX B 2047520484 204972068020478 20537205542045920473 20492 205472063020433204362046820490205572061120675204522045820461205192052820567205802061020498 20491205312062520629204452052520522205922048320492205052050320577118 AVE. 119 AVE. LOUGHEED HWY.206 ST.WALNUT CR.6 A 1 2 NWS 3141 Rem 5 7 LMP 20045(LEASE PLAN) 4 16 P 86291 4 P 80213 6 P 75414 P 25311 803 P 77691 5 P 64073 17 1 2 1 2 Rem LMP 46838 1 LMP 25177 P 77800 P 13954 Pcl. 'One' P 72179 3 NWS 2745 2 Rem C 1 BCP 1643 4 2 NWS 2959 LMP 1703 P 9031 75 Rem *LMP 36563 3 3 Rem. 1 P 78869 NWS 3136 P 87086 1 3 15 P 776913 1 P 69662 LMP 20045 P 75414 2 P 10201 P 75414 LMP 37752 (easement)RW 77801LMP 33006 LMP 25181RW 77448RW 86292LMP 25178LMP 749 LMP 46837 LMP 20046RW 79412 RW 77692RW 69663 RW 75415LMP 25179LMP 32053 LMP 37751 (lease)RW 77692RW 77448 BCP44492 EP 38535 EP 38535LMP 25180LMP 32054 0.569LOUGHEED HWY. 118 AVE. ´ SCALE 1:2,000 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. Map No. From: To: CS-1 (Service Commercial) C-2 (Community Commercial) 6926-20121570 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2012-027-DVP FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: CoW SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit 24207 102 Avenue EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A Development Variance Permit has been received in support of a Subdivision application and an Intensive Residential Development Permit application. The applicant is requesting variances to the Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw and the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw. It is recommended that 2012-027-DVP be approved. RECOMMENDATION: That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-027-DVP respecting property located at 24207 102 Avenue. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context Applicant: CIPE Homes Inc. Owner: Paul Kaczan Legal Description: Lot: B, Section 3, Township 12, Plan: BCP9309 OCP : Existing: Medium Density Residential Proposed: Medium Density Residential Zoning: Existing: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Proposed: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Surrounding Uses North: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Designation: Medium Density Residential South: Use: Conservation Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Conservation 1107 - 2 - East: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Designation: Medium Density Residential West: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Designation: Medium Density Residential Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential Site Area: 0.816 ha (2 acres) Access: from the lane off of 241A Street Servicing: Full Urban Standard Previous Applications: RZ, SD, DP & VP/062/03 and 2012-SD, DP Requested Variance: To Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 4800-1993 Schedule “B” and “C” & Section IV A 4. and To Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 – 1985 Section 601 C. E,b.ii. b) Project Description: The subject property is located within the Albion Area Plan and is developing in accordance with the established neighbourhood and road pattern. It was part of a larger parcel which was rezoned in 2004; at that time the north portion was subdivided into 25 lots, leaving the home site on this 0.861 ha parcel which fronts onto 102 Avenue. An application has now been received to subdivide the remainder into 27 lots under the R-3 zone (Special Amenity Residential District), which permits lots not less than 213 m2. The subdivision will connect 102A Avenue as well as the lane off of 102 Avenue through the site providing an improved circulation pattern for pedestrians and traffic. A temporary access to 102 Avenue will be provided to minimize the construction impact on the adjacent neighbourhood. The variances requested are to:  the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw to permit the existing Albion Village Standard for road widths and construction standards and for the minimum lot depth on arterial roads for those lots which will front onto 102 Avenue; and  the Zoning Bylaw to allow a reduction in the side yard setback from 2 metres to 1.8 metres to allow for wider garages. The Albion Village Standards were established in 1997 in support of the first R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Zone. The standard approved was based on a traffic assessment prepared by Trevor Ward and Associates and reviewed and supported by the Engineering Department. This standard has been used throughout the area known as the Albion Village area. The specific variances requested from those established in the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw , are reflective of the established subdivision pattern, and are discussed in more detail below. - 3 - There are 3 variances being requested as follows: 1. Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Services Bylaw: a) Section IV General Requirements A. 4, states “No parcel abutting a controlled access highway or municipal arterial road shall be created having a parcel depth of less than 30 metres.” Lot depth for future lots fronting onto an arterial (102 Avenue) do not meet this minimum requirement and; b) Schedule “B”& “C” to achieve the Albion Village street standard;  Schedule “B” 3., Minor Street, urban standard, minimum width 18m;  Schedule “B” 5., Lane, minimum width 7.5m; and  Schedule C the construction standard. 2. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw, Section 601C, E, b,ii) states “Buildings and Structures for Accessory Residential Use and Accessory Off-Street Parking Use shall be sited not less than 0.45 metres from an interior side lot line provided that a minimum setback of 2 metres is maintained for the other side yard”. (see Appendix B) c) Planning Analysis of requested Variances: 1. Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw variances: a. Section IV A. 4 - Lot Depth on Arterial Roads: The overall subdivision lotting pattern for the “Albion Village” has already been established through previous subdivision applications. This pattern established the lot depth fronting 102 Avenue (an arterial road), at 27.44 metres in depth. This reduction in lot depth will still provide for an 11 metre rear yard setback for the principal building leaving this area for accessory buildings and private yard space for these lots. This variance would enable the continuation of the established lot pattern and complies with the minimum depth requirement established by the Zoning Bylaw for the depth of R-3 lots. b. Schedule B & C of the Maple Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw - Road Standards:  Schedule “B” establishes the required road right-of-way width. The variances requested are as follows for:  Urban Standard Minor Streets - from 18 metres to 15.5 metres,  Lanes - from 7.5 metres to 6 metres. - 4 -  Schedule “C” - District of Maple Ridge Standard Drawings and Specifications establishes the construction standards. The variance requested will be to achieve the Albion Village standard. They are:  From an 18 metre right of way to a 15.5 metre right-of-way and from a 8.6 metre pavement width to 8.0 metre pavement width; and  From a 7.5 metre lane right of way to a 6 metre right of way and from 6 metres of pavement width to 5.6 metres of pavement width. These requested variances are consistent with the road standards that have been established in the surrounding neighbourhood and the properties immediately adjacent to the subject properties. 2. Relaxation requested to the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw Section 601C, E,b,ii “Buildings and Structures for Accessory Residential Use and Accessory Off-Street Parking Use shall be sited not less than 0.45 metres from an interior side lot line provided that a minimum setback of 2 metres is maintained for the other side yard”. The applicant is proposing to construct either garages or carports as part of their marketing strategy for the lots. They have requested a relaxation from 2 metres to 1.8 metres for the interior side yard in order to provide a wider garage which would allow greater maneuverability for access/egress. This variance was discussed and given support by the Fire Department. The form and character of all of the houses in this subdivision will be the subject to a n Intensive Residential Development Permit that will be reviewed by Council in the near future. d) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering Department supports the requested variances to the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw for the Albion Village Standard. It was noted that the Developer will be required to provide for “no parking” segments on 102A Avenue at the subdivision servicing stage of the development. Fire Department: The Fire Department is prepared to support the requested variance to the Zoning Bylaw for the interior side yard setback for the garage/carports from 2 metres to 1.8 metres. e) Alternatives The street abutting both sides of the site has used the Albion Village standard which has dictated the lotting pattern specific to this site. If the variance to the Subdivision Development and Servicing Bylaw is not approved the applicant will be unable to subdivide the site in accordance with the Albion Village standard. If the variance to the Zoning Bylaw is not approved the applicant will build garages/carports which are not as wide. This would make the access/egress to the garage more difficult. - 5 - CONCLUSIONS: The requested variances will permit the subdivision to proceed using established road patterns and the garages to be wider making access/egress easier. It is therefore recommended that this application be approved. "Original signed by Gay McMillan" _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Gay McMillan Planning Technician "Original signed by Christine Carter" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B – Site Plan of proposed variance for the garage interior side yard City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE : Jun 15, 2012 FILE: 2012-027-RZ BY: PC 24207 102 AVENUE CORPOR ATION OFTHE DIST RIC T OFMAPLE R IDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT24111241062411524112241192412710151241292413824142241581012324175242232425624251242542425210131242592425510132 101282426924272 2427710260 10274 2428324286242842429610269 24304102 70 102 82 103 06 24315243162411024109241132411310142 241222412324125241232412524136241402415124158241672416924189241672419624210242062425324250242622425724266242492426524276102 80 102 92 2428824298103 15 2430724305102 76 102 88 243142431124312241122411424114241162411310152241172411824121 2412024128101412413324135 2414410152 24155241542418024165241702418310130241832421024219 242252425224259242632428424295102 93 103 05 103 12 103 1810320 243102411624117241232412624134241312413224139241472416124162241552416624186101402419124218 24207242602425824243242542426524266101482427324270 24282102 87 24302103 00 10324 101371014124109 10138 241212412024143241572417724192242022420724240242532423724268242582427410262 242802428324285242822429010281 24306102 60 243132431424100241092411524117241221013124133 24137241412415024154241662415910133 241862419924226242222425624260242612426710136 2427924278102 86 242812429210263 10275 10321 10327 24308102 64 1015124111241082411024111 24119241242412910130 10146 102 85 2419024226242162424324215242302424910121 101422427124274 2427524279242802427310268 102 98 24281242852429124286102 99 2430910330 2431710159 2411824121241302414210138 2415324162102 91 24162241782419524182242072419824231242382423110125 2426124264242562427224275242782428724282242842429424299102 94 101 A AVE.242 ST.243 ST.101 A AVE.242 B ST.103 AVE. 102 A AVE.102 A AVE. 102 B AVE. 102 AVE 243 ST.APNAUT ST.241 B ST.102 B AVE.241A ST.241 A ST.242 B ST.BCP 20970 (P 19526) 17 36 35 16 15 31 16 37 10 41 40BCP 1459538 21 6 29 PARK 2 28 37 38 4 LMP 36295 29 42 8 9 5 636236 71BCP 3493146 124 111772 27 38 PARK 14 15 33 19 BCP 3139 P 19526 1 3 20 13 6 30 14 39 54LMP 26 LMP 36295 15 9 20 34 12 1 LMP 3591866681 108 135 137 125 LMP 36295858025 LMP 51757 LMP 48057 32 (P 19526) A 20 32 40 8 23 4 4 22 PARK BCP 3300112 10 8 7 23 23 28 5036295 31 6 18 30 52 19 16 4 8 43 45 6112 23 47 A 147 26 9 6 20 19 37 7 16 30 17 14 33 11 BCP 3139 PARK 20 BCP 3139 9 24 18 BCP 3300126 5 BCP 9309 21 14 7 24 PARK 3 LMP 36295 55 32 LMP 35918 BCP 23558 33 35 6011 13 46 E 1/2 of 2 1 LMP 36295817934 BCP 2801128 LMP 51757 10 28 BCP 3139 34 34 35 13 35 33 43 BCP 1010 7 BCP 30529 27 1 11 Rem. B 3 13BCP 14595 BCP 14595 8 10 29 15 48 5 19 40 51 56 57 PARK 17 6 10 22 642 2574 134 144 109 10 LMP 51757 9 15 11 14 17 36 BCP 3139 34 21 21 31 BCP 1010 BCP 3139 38 3 16 4 5BCP 14595 9 25 BCP 2355827 LMP 36295 16 18 BCP 23558 10 7 13 266772 BCP 17490 BCP 32285 LMP 34684 145LMP 36295 136848276 BCP4026LMP 48057 26 8 27 29 BCP 2801130 12 18 44 45 42 2437 36 25 39 17 5 19 BCP 33001 6 14 12 BCP 9309 11 25 1 2 27 49 53 41 31 PARK 7 21 5914 11 24 36295P 17126 122123 11083 29 5 B 11 12 13 18 31 *PP004 BCP 3139 1 2 BCP 3139 22 BCP 2801139 30 28 23 22 2 PARK 15 9 24 BCP 18974 17 3 LMP 35918 44 5865LMP7069731 LMP 36295LMP 36295781 \\ SUBJECT PROPERTY SCALE 1:2,000 APPENDIX A ´ District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2012-027-DP FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Development Permit 24207 102 Avenue EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An Intensive Residential Development Permit application has been received for the subject site located at 24207 102 Avenue for the R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) zoned lots. The site is located within the Albion Area plan and has a land use designation of Medium Density Residential. The Intensive Residential Development Permit provides a greater emphasis on high standards in aesthetics and quality of the built environment, with the intent to provide an environment that is safe, attractive, people-friendly. RECOMMENDATION: That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-027-DP respecting property located at 24207 102 Avenue. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context Applicant: CIPE Homes Inc. Owner: Paul Kaczan Legal Description: Lot: B, Section 3, Township 12, Plan: BCP9309 OCP : Existing: Medium Density Residential Proposed: Medium Density Residential Zoning: Existing: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Proposed: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Surrounding Uses North: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Designation: Medium Density Residential South: Use: Conservation Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Conservation 1108 - 2 - East: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Designation: Medium Density Residential West: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) Designation: Medium Density Residential Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential Site Area: 0.816 ha (2 acres) Access: from the lane off of 241A Street Servicing: Full Urban Standard Previous Applications: RZ, SD, DP & VP/062/03 and 2012-SD, DP a) Project Description: The subject property is located within the Albion Area Plan and is developing in accordance with the established neighbourhood and road pattern. It was part of a larger parcel which was rezoned in 2004; at that time the north portion was subdivided into 25 lots, leaving the home site on this 0.861 ha parcel which fronts onto 102 Avenue. An application has now been received to subdivide the remainder into 27 lots under the R-3 zone (Special Amenity Residential District), which permits lots not less than 213 m2. A copy of the subdivision geometry is attached (Appendix D). The development of the site will connect 102A Avenue and the lane off of 102 Avenue through the site. This will improve pedestrian and traffic movement through the area. b) Planning Analysis: An Intensive Residential Development Permit is required for all new Intensive Residential development in an area with an Area Plan. Residential development at densities greater than 30 units per net hectare that is typically zoned R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) is considered as intensive residential. The Section 8.8 Intensive Residential Development Permit Area Guidelines of the Official Community Plan aim to provide a greater emphasis on high standards in aesthetics, with the intent to provide an environment that is safe, attractive, people-friendly and environmentally responsive. The key guideline concepts for the development permit area are as follows: 1. Neighbourhood cohesiveness and connectivity should be maintained through the design of varied yet compatible buildings, in materials used and in architectural styles, in landscapes and in recreational areas, and by facilitating a range of transportation choices. Six different building types with variations in the detail finishes and 8 different colour schemes will ensure that identical buildings will not be adjacent to each other. The building design elements, materials and colour schemes, which are proposed to be along a heritage theme, will compliment the adjacent single family development. A plan showing one of the building’s design elements and front yard landscaping is attached (Appendix B). The site is in close proximity to a Tot Lot and the future Jackson Farm Park; Albion Elementary School is located approximately .6 km from the site. - 3 - 2. A vibrant street presence is to be maintained through a variety of housing styles, by maintaining street parking and by directing garage structures and off-street parking to the rear of a property accessible by a lane. For visual interest, there are different building finishes and the identical building design will not be repeated within 3 adjacent lots. A Streetscape illustrating the variety of building designs is attached (Appendix C). The project will provide lane access to either a two car garage or carport. c) Requested Variances: Development Variance Permit application 2012-027-VP has been received to request to reduce the required interior side yard for the garages from 2 metres to 1.8 metres in order to facilitate wider garages. Additional variances are requested to vary the road right-of-way widths and carriageway widths of the roads to be consistent with the intent of the Albion Area Plan. These variances are discussed further in application 2011-052-VP which is also before Council for consideration. d) Financial Implications: There will be approximately 18 trees added to the municipal street tree inventory on completion of the R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) zoned lots of this project. The costs associated with maintaining these trees will need to be included in a subsequent operating budget. CONCLUSION: This proposal conforms to the OCP’s Albion Area Plan, the Intensive Residential DP Area Guidelines, and the neighbourhoods’ existing lot and road pattern and housing form. Therefore, this development is considered an “infill” project and it is recommended that the Development Permit be approved. "Original signed by Charles R. Goddard" _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Gay McMillan Planning Technician "Original signed by Christine Carter" _____________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B – An Elevation Plan and front yard landscape plan - 4 - Appendix C – Streetscape Appendix D – Proposed Subdivision geometry District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: E02-010-174 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Local Area Service – 11160 234A Street Paving EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Over the past two years, District staff and residents have worked together to explore options for paving the top lift of the Kanaka Village strata road; a deficiency remaining from a developer that went bankrupt prior to completing all the private servicing work associated with the townhouses. A solution to this issue has been found whereby the District would finance the cost of the final lift of asphalt and the strata would pay these costs back through a Local Area Service (LAS). Typically, LAS’s are not approved for the provision of services on private lands. Although the strata road is a private facility servicing 28 units, it is also a right-of-way (ROW) accessed by District staff for the maintenance of a District owned sanitary sewer. The 28 residents have filed a valid formal petition, of which 100% have signed, and Council direction is sought regarding preparation of a bylaw to establish an LAS. RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT staff be authorized to prepare a bylaw to establish a Local Area Service to provide the top lift of asphalt to 11160 234A Street; and THAT the capital program be amended to include the paving. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: In 2005, a development application at the corner of 234A Street and Kanaka Way was received for the construction of both single family lots and a strata multi-family complex. The subdivision and rezoning applications were completed in 2005/2006 and securities received for all the off-site municipal servicing. The strata building permit was subsequently received in 2007 and final construction completed in 2008. Prior to the acceptance of the municipal services and issuance of final occupancy, the original developer declared bankruptcy and did not complete the project deficiencies that had been identified. A new developer arranged a private deal to take over the single family portion of the project and completed the remaining municipal deficiencies. The private deficiencies however remained with the original developer including the top lift of asphalt on the strata road and were never completed. 1109 May 2010, the strata requested that the projects securities be used to complete the final lift of asphalt. They were informed that the District only takes securities for the provision of the municipally owned and maintained services and could not legally reassign the securities to complete works not included in the agreement. The securities were subsequently returned to the new developer who completed all the municipal service deficiencies. In 2011, the strata was informed to arrange for the final inspection of the units, provision of Schedules A/B and to pave the final lift of asphalt prior to the issuance of final occupancy for the strata units. In 2012, the strata contacted the District again to request that the strata road be included in the annual capital program. While they were again made aware that it was not the responsibility of the District to complete the private works, staff agreed to review other avenues. One approach considered is a LAS as the District has an interest in the strata road due to the access easement registered on title for the maintenance of the municipal sanitary sewer. Following discussions with legal counsel it was determined that a LAS would be an acceptable approach to paving the road. In lieu of the preliminary petition, the LAS approach was presented to the strata council and they agreed to proceed to the cost estimate and a formal petition stage. On April 13, 2012 the formal petition and cost estimate to pave the final lift of asphalt to serve 28 units in Kanaka Village (shown on the attached sketch 1) were prepared and circulated to residents. On May 2, 2012, the formal petition was returned and the Corporate Officer has determined that the formal petition is sufficient and valid. A total of 100% of the number of properties with a value of 100% of total land and improvements signed the petition. b) Strategic Alignment: The Corporate Strategic Plan includes financial management and environment as strategic focus areas. The financial management focus area encourages the continuation of a user -pay philosophy and the provision of high quality municipal services to our citizens and customers in a cost effective and efficient manner. This project meets these objectives. c) Citizen/Customer Implications: Costs of the final lift of asphalt have been estimated at $24,484.88, to be shared equally among the 28 existing units (the per property cost amounts to $874.46). The owners will be offered the option to either pay the ‘commuted’ cost or have the cost placed on the tax roll and amortized over a period of 15 years at the interest rate agreed to, with the eligibility of paying off anytime during the term without incurring a penalty. This service will provide a 5.5m wide top lift of asphalt for approximately 310m length of strata road. As this is a private road any future maintenance or repaving are the responsibility of the strata. The unit charge is based on an equal division of the total paving cost. d) Interdepartmental Implications: When the construction of the service is completed, the Finance Department will confirm the actual costs, impose the agreed costs as a levy and place the notation on the tax roll of the benefiting property owner. e) Business Plan/Financial Implications: The project will be financed initially from the Local Improvement Revenue. The construction cost of the project will be borne by the owner and any municipal contribution will be provided by the Local Improvement Revenue. f) Policy Implications: The LAS process was established to assist residents with the construction of municipal services in support of community needs. The strata road identified in this LAS however is private property in support of the 28 units and would typically not meet the LAS criteria. The District however through legal opinion has determined that this will not set a precedence as the District has a ROW registered on title over the road for access to maintain the municipal sewer which is intended to service future developments if necessary. As a result of the circumstances of this case, mechanisms are being explored with legal counsel to enable securities to be held by the District for deficiencies internally within a strata development. g) Alternatives: An alternative to address the final lift of asphalt is to not participate in LAS but rather that the residents hire a contractor to pave the road. CONCLUSION: The top lift of asphalt has been requested by the residents of Kanaka Village through a formal LAS Petition. Approval to prepare a bylaw to establish an LAS to provide the top lift of asphalt to 28 lots in Kanaka Village is recommended. _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Stephen Judd, PEng. Manager of Infrastructure and Development _______________________________________________ Reviewed by: David Pollock, PEng. Municipal Engineer _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng. General Manager: Public Works & Development Services _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer SJ/mi "Original signed by Stephen Judd" "Original signed by David Pollock" "Original signed by Frank Quinn" "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" 2335923358 23328 23350 23331 11135 11125 233772339023422234191 1 1 5 5 234372337123366 23401234131112023376 2338323382233122340323407111 4 5 2343011160 23336 23342 23337 2339123406234272336523389233982338523345 2332 5 23419234252343123 3 2 0 11 1 6 5 233172341423411234 A ST.GRIF F E N R O A DGRIFFEN ROADKANAKA W A Y KANAKA WAY PROJECT LOCATION 11160 234A ST PROJECT MAP: Top Lift of Asphalt, 11160 234A Street District of Maple Ridge TO:His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE:June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO:E08-015-940 E01-052-001 FROM:Chief Administrative Officer MEETING:C of W SUBJECT:Excess Capacity/Extended Services Agreement LC 151/12 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A developer has subdivided land at 124 Avenue and 203 Street . Part of the subdivision servicing is considered to be excess or extended servicing in accordance with the Local Government Act. The extended servicing benefits adjacent properties. Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12 provides the municipality’s assessment of the attribution of the costs of the excess or extended ser vicing to the benefiting lands. RECOMMENDATION: That with respect to the subdivision of lands involved in subdivision SD 013/01 located at 124 Avenue and 203 Street, be it resolved: 1.That the cost to provide the excess or extended services are, in whole or in part, excessive to the municipality and that the cost to provide these services shall be paid by the owners of the land being subdivided, and 2.That Latecomer Charges be imposed for such excess or extended services on the parcels and in the amounts as set out in the staff report dated June 18, 2012;and further 3.That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12 with the subdivider of the said lands. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: The attached map identifies the lands which are involved in the subdivision and those which will benefit from the excess or extended services. The cost breakdown for e ach excess or extended service is shown on attached Schedule A. In addition, a copy of Excess Capacity Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12 is also attached for information purposes.1110 b)Strategic Alignment: Administration of excess or extended services legislation complies with the Smart Managed Growth element of the Corporate Strategic Plan. The administration procedure supports the requirement for a developer to construct municipal infrastructure in support of land development and recognizes that the infrastructure may provide benefit to other land. c)Policy Implications: Part 26, Division 11, of the Local Government Act provides that where a developer pays all or part of the cost of excess or extended services, the municipality shall determine the proportion of the cost of the service which constitutes excess or extended service and determine the proportion of the cost of the service to be attributed to parcels of land which the municipality considers will benefit from the service. Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12 will provide such determination for Subdivision SD 013/01. CONCLUSION: A developer has provided certain services in support of Subdivision SD 013/01.Some of the services benefit adjacent lands therefore, it is appropriate to impose Latecomer Charges on the benefitting lands.Latecomer Agreement LC 151/12 summarizes the municipality’s determination of benefitting lands and cost attribution and also establishes the term over which such Latecomer Charges will be applied. Prepared by:Stephen Judd,PEng. Manager of Infrastructure Development Reviewed by:David Pollock, PEng. Municipal Engineer Approved by:Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng. GM: Public Works & Development Services Concurrence:J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer TG/mc "Original signed by Stephen Judd" "Original signed by David Pollock" "Original signed by Frank Quinn" "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" Page 1 Schedule A TYPE OF EXCESS OR EXTENDED SERVICE 1.EXTENDED NOMINAL SERVICE SERVICE # BENEFITTING LOTS COST OF BENEFIT COST PER LOT BENEFIT ATTRIBUTED BY PROPERTY EXCLUDING SUBDIVISION Sanitary Sewer 5 $48,600.00 $9,720.00 Lot 80 Plan 40628 124 Avenue RN 21161-0203-0 3x $9,720.00 A total of all of the aforementioned services for each property is as follows: Lot 80 DL263 GP 1 NWD Plan 40628 $29,160.00 Page 1 of 3 EXCESS CAPACITY LATECOMER AGREEMENT LC 151/12 -SD 013/01 THIS AGREEMENT made the day of ,2012: BETWEEN:Simon J. Rogers &Jennifer M. Rogers 306 Mariner Way Coquitlam, BC V3K 1N6 (Hereinafter called the “Subdivider”) OF THE FIRST PART AND: CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE,a Municipal Corporation under the “Local Government Act”, having its offices at 11995 Haney Place, in the Municipality of Maple Ridge,in the Province of British Columbia (Hereinafter called the “Municipality”) OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS: A.The Subdivider has subdivided certain lands and premises located within the Municipality of Maple Ridge, in the Province of British Columbia, and more particularly known and described as: Lot 79 DL 263 GP1 NWD Plan 40628 (Hereinafter called the “said lands”) B.In order to facilitate the approval of the subdivision of the said lands, the Subdivider has constructed and installed the sanitary sewer shown on the design prepared by D.K. Bowins and Associates Inc.,titled:Sanitary Sewer 124 Avenue, 203 Street to 50m West, Revision 1,(Sheets 1 of 1),dated February 14, 2006.Municipal Project No.E08-015-940. (Hereinafter called the “Extended Services”); C.The extended services have been provided with a capacity to service the said lands and other than the said lands; D.The Municipality considers its cost to provide the Extended Services to be excessive; E.The Subdivider has provided the Extended Services in the Amount of $48,600.00. Page 2 of 3 F.The Municipality has determined that: Lot 80 DL263 Group 1 NWD Plan 40628 RN 21161-0203-0 (the “Benefitting Lands”) will benefit from the Extended Services; G.The Municipality has imposed as a condition of the owner of the Benefitting Lands connecting to or using the Extended Services, a charge (the “Latecomer Charge”) on the Benefitting Lands in the following amounts: Lot 80 DL263 Group 1 NWD Plan 40628 RN 21161-0203-0 $9,720.00 per lot to a maximum of $29,160.00 for use of the sanitary sewer on 124 Avenue, plus interest calculated annually from the date of completion of the Extended Services as certified by the General Manager –Public Works and Development Services of the Municipality (the “Completion Date”) to the date of connection by the Benefitting Lands to the Extended Services; H.The Latecomer Charge when paid by the owner of the Benefitting Lands and collected by the Municipality shall pursuant to Section 939 (7) of the Municipal Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323 be paid to the Subdivider as provided for in this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE AS AUTHORIZED BY Section 939 (9) of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323, The parties hereto agree as follows: 1.The Latecomer Charge, if paid by the owner of the Benefitting Lands and collected by the Municipality within fifteen (15) years of the Completion Date shall be paid to the Subdivider and in such case payment will be made within 30 days of June 30th and December 31st of the year in which the Latecomer Charge is collected by the Municipality. 2.This Agreement shall expire and shall be of no further force and effect for any purpose on the earlier of the payment of the Latecomer Charge by the Municipality to the Subdivider, or fifteen (15) years from the Completion Date, and thereafter the Municipality shall be forever fully released and wholly discharged from any and all liability and obligations herein, or howsoever arising pertaining to the Latecomer Charge, and whether arising before or after the expiry of this Agreement. 3.The Subdivider represents and warrants to the Municipality that the Subdivider has not received, claimed, demanded or collected money or any other consideration from the owner of the Benefitting Lands for the provision, or expectation of the provision of the Extended Services, other than as contemplated and as provided for herein; and further represents and warrants that he has not entered into any agreement with the owner of the Benefitting Lands for consideration in any way related to or connected directly or indirectly with the provision of the Extended Services. The Page 3 of 3 representations and warranties of the Subdivider herein shall, notwithstanding paragraph 2 of this Agreement, survive the expiry of this Agreement. 4.The Subdivider (if more than one corporate body or person) hereby agrees that the Municipality shall remit the Latecomer Charge to each corporate body or person in equal shares. 5.If the Subdivider is a sole corporate body or person, the Municipality shall remit the Latecomer Charge to the said sole corporate body or person, with a copy to the following (name and address of director of corporate body, accountant, lawyer, etc.): 6.In the event that the Subdivider is not the owner of the said lands, the owner shall hereby grant, assign, transfer and set over unto the Subdivider, his heirs and assigns, all rights, title and interest under this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto affixed their respective Corporate Seals, attested by the hands of their respective officers duly authorized in that behalf, the day and year first above written. SUBDIVIDER Subdivider -Authorized Signatory Subdivider -Authorized Signatory DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE Corporate Officer -Authorized Signatory District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: E02-010-161 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Award of Contract No. ITT-EN12-55 122 Avenue Road and Walkability Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The 122 Avenue Road Improvements Project from 216 Street to 222 Street is in the District’s approved Capital Program. The project objectives are to improve multi-modal transportation for the corridor by providing improvements to pedestrian and cycling facility, and provide traffic calming measures with curb extensions and traffic circles. Currently, pedestrians are walking along the existing gravel shoulder and there are many students using the roadway to get to the Secondary School on 122 Avenue. The project scope consists of concrete curb and gutter and asphalt multi-use path on both sides of the roadway, catch basins and lawn basins, three traffic buttons (small traffic circles), curb extensions, and new pavement markings. Pavement rehabilitation that was scheduled in 2010 is now included in the 2012 proposed roadworks. Overall the project aims at improving walkability, traffic safety and cycling mobility. Additional funds for the project were included in the 2012 adopted Financial Plan. Tenders for construction closed on June 4, 2012 with eight (8) bids received. The lowest compliant bid of $1,229,570.00 excluding taxes was submitted by Imperial Paving Limited. The consultant, Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. has analyzed the tenders and recommend that the contract be awarded to Imperial Paving Limited. The project is within budget and construction is anticipated to commence in July 2012 and anticipated to be completed in approximately 12 weeks. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Contract ITT-EN12-55, 122 Avenue Road Improvements (216 Street to 222 Street), be awarded to Imperial Paving Limited in the amount of $1,229,570.00 plus applicable taxes; and THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: Mountainview Crescent (122 Avenue) east of 216 Street is a collector road and bike route that is currently approximately 8.5m wide with 2 paved travel lanes. The existing road is wider in front of the Maple Ridge Secondary School to allow for parking on both sides and there is existing concrete curb and sidewalks in the vicinity of the school. Beyond the school, pedestrians currently walk along the gravel shoulders on 122 Avenue. 1111 The 122 Avenue Road Improvements project identified a need to improve the facilities on this route for pedestrians and cycling so as to promote the use of other modes of transportation. There have also been comments about speeding on this roadway resulting in the proposed traffic calming. The project scope involves construction of concrete curb and gutter and a 2.0m wide asphalt multi-use path on both sides of 122 Avenue from 216 Street to 222 Street for a total length of approximately 1.2 kilometers. To improve safety, three traffic buttons (similar to traffic circles) and curb extensions will be constructed, new cross walks will be painted, and new traffic control signs will be placed. There will be storm sewer work consisting of catch basins and lawn basins connecting to the existing storm sewer in the roadway. A new section of storm sewer east of 221 Street is also required. The existing road is showing signs of pavement distress including alligator and edge cracks. Based on the geotechnical engineer’s recommendation, the existing road will be rehabilitated by grinding out the existing asphalt pavement and repaving with new pavement structure. This will allow the road base and sub base to remain in place preventing a total road failure. To allow for settlement of the storm sewer cross trenches, the top lift of asphalt pavement will be deferred until 2013 during the overlay program. The completed works with new curb and gutter from 216 Street to 222 Street will permit parking only at designated areas by the school and east of York Street on the south side. In the summer of 2011, Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. completed the design of the 122 Avenue Road Improvements Project and prepared a construction cost estimate. The estimated cost exceeded the project budget and therefore did not proceed to the tender stage. Additional funding for the project was budgeted and approved by Council in the 2012 Capital Budget. The tender drawings and documents were updated and the project was tendered on May 10, 2012. Tender results Tenders closed on June 4, 2012 with eight tenders received as listed below from lowest to highest price. Tender Price (excluding taxes) Imperial Paving Limited $1,229,570.00 Wilco Civil Inc. $1,284,800.00 Columbia Bitulithic (Lafarge Canada Inc.) $1,350,260.00 TAG Construction Ltd. $1,420,125.00 Marv's Excavating Ltd. $1,465,319.00 Winvan Paving Ltd. $1,565,070.00 B & B Contracting Ltd. $1,635,600.00 Jack Cewe Ltd. $1,645,994.00 Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. has analyzed all tenders and recommend that Imperial Paving Limited be awarded the contract. District staff has also reviewed the tenders and concur with the recommendation. b) Desired Outcome: The desired outcome of this report is to obtain Council’s approval to award the contract and construct during the summer school break to minimize the impact to the public. c) Strategic Alignment: The 122 Avenue Road Improvements Project supports the following key strategies identified in the District’s Strategic Plan:  Maintain and enhance a multi-modal transportation system within Maple Ridge to provide citizens with safe, efficient alternatives for the movement of individuals and goods  Promote alternative modes (pedestrian, bike, public transit) of travel to reduce reliance on the automobile d) Citizens/Customer Implications: There have been three Open Houses hosted for this project. The last Open House was held on May 3, 2012 to present the detailed design drawings and anticipated construction schedule. The comments from the Open Houses were generally positive. Most of the comments were property specific such as impact to driveway access and hedges. Some residents also commented on the traffic and parking challenges during school drop-off times. District staff will monitor this issue after completion of the proposed improvements to determine its effectiveness. The estimated construction duration is approximately 12 weeks, starting in July 2012. It is anticipated that traffic through the work zone will be reduced to single lane alternating. e) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering staff have reviewed the traffic circle design with the Fire Department and addressed their concerns for fire truck turning movements. The Operations Department has provided input during the design stage. A District staff inspector will provide inspection services during construction. f) Business Plan/Financial Implications: The 122 Avenue Road Improvements Project is funded under LTC 8305 and 8546, with a total budget of $1,575,000 including $155,600 from grants. The projected expenditures are within budget. 2011 Construction Cost at 216 Street Intersection Current miscellaneous expenditures Consultant fees up to construction 2012 Construction Cost (low bid) Taxes on construction Contract Administration and Inspection Contingency (5%) Total Projected Project Cost $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 72,398 2,797 104,807 1,229,570 21,518 80,290 61,480 1,572,860 CONCLUSIONS: The tender price of $1,229,570.00 excluding taxes, by Imperial Paving Limited for the 122 Avenue Road Improvement Project from Laity Street to 216 Street is the lowest tendered price. Council approval to award the work to Imperial Paving Limited is recommended. “Original signed by Richard Wong” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Richard Wong, PEng. Manager of Design & Construction “Original signed by Trevor Thompson” _______________________________________________ Financial review by: Trevor Thompson, CGA Manager of Financial Planning “Original signed by David Pollock” _______________________________________________ Reviewed by: David Pollock, PEng. Municipal Engineer “Original signed by Frank Quinn” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng. General Manager: Public Works & Development Services “Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule” _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Committee of the Whole SUBJECT: Lava Room Dining and Lounge - Liquor License Application – Entertainment Endorsement EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) has received an application from the Lava Room Dining and Lounge at 101-22590 Dewdney Trunk Road, for an entertainment endorsement that will run in conjunction with their existing food primary liquor license. The purpose of the application for patron participation entertainment endorsement is to provide entertainment service to their customers on an occasional basis. There is no plans to provide ongoing entertainment but rather to only have the ability to provide entertainment such as karaoke or some other small forms of entertainment for their dining guests from time to time throughout the year. One of the considerations utilized by the LCLB in reviewing an application such as this is a resolution from the local government. Council has three choices. Municipalities can provide a resolution to LCLB based upon a number of regulatory criteria addressed in a Council resolution as well as comments pertaining to the views expressed by area residents. Council has three choices. Council may choose to support the application, not support the application or indicate that they have no comment. Staff have reviewed the area surrounding the subject site and found that the business is surrounded by other commercial businesses that either close at 6:00 p.m. or are similar type establishments to themselves that are also open later on weekends. There does not appear to be any residential areas that would be negatively affected by this minor change to the Liquor Licence for the Lava Room Dining and Lounge. Therefore it does not appear to be any necessity to go the expense of seeking the public input on this particular application. Instead, this appears to be an example of a situation where Council should use their authority to opt out of commenting on an application. The LCLB advises this will not have a negative impact on the application itself. RECOMMENDATION(S): That Council opt out of commenting on the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Application for Patron Participation Entertainment at the Lava Room Dining and Lounge at 101 – 22590 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: The original application was submitted in November of 2010 however it was missing some integral information from the application for the LCLB and the District to proceed and was returned to the applicant for further information submission. 1112 In the past when liquor licence applications have been received staff has established a procedure for sending out information on the application to the general public in the vicinity of the applicant’s location by predefining a specific area and sending out specific name and addressed letters to residents within that area to determine if there are any problems or concerns regarding the application. The parking and access to the site are also checked. Advertisements are placed in the local newspapers to ensure anyone who may have an interest in the application is notified. A specific time frame is given for response. Once all the information is received a report is submitted to Council with a recommendation that is then referred to the LCLB. b) Citizen/Customer Implications: The subject business has been in operation in the same location since 2007 and there has been no complaints filed against the business operation. The application before Council is a minor change to their current business practice. c) Business Plan/Financial Implications: Should Council decide to not comment on this minor amendment there will be a financial impact to the municipality The estimated costs to obtain public comment on the subject application is in the area of $1,000.00 that includes the cost of materials, postage, newspaper costs and staff resources. These are all required for the public input requirement for LCLB. d) Alternatives: To not approve this recommendation and to request the LCLB provide additional time to the District to seek public input. CONCLUSIONS: Since this is a minor alteration to the existing business operation it is recommended that Council approve the recommendation to opt out of providing comments to the LCLB and allow this application to proceed through the remaining of the Liquor Board processing. The expenditure of municipal funds to seek public input on this minor change does not appear to be of value to the District at this time. “Original signed by E.S. (Liz) Holitzki” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: E. S. (Liz) Holitzki Director: Licences, Permits and Bylaws “Original signed by Frank Quinn” __________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng General Manager, Public Works & Development Services “Original signed J.L. (Jim) Rule” __________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 of 2 District of Maple Ridge TO:His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE:June 18, 2012 And Members of Council FILE NO: FROM:Chief Administrative Officer ATTN:Committee of the Whole SUBJECT:2011 Annual Report and 2011 Statement of Financial Information EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The 2011 Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter and Municipal Council is required to formally receive this report before June 30. A major component of the report is the 2011 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. These statements were presented to Council at the April 16 Committee of the Whole Meeting and Council passed a resolution formally accepting the statements at the April 24 Council meeting.The 2011 Annual Report will be submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association for consideration for the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting, an award the District has received for the past twenty one years. Under the Financial Information Act, the District is required to file a Statement of Financial Information with the Province of British Columbia prior to June 30 each year. This report must approved by Council and the Corporate Finance Officer. RECOMMENDATION: That the 2011 Annual Report be received as required by the Community Charter. That the Statement of Financial Information be approved as required by the Financial Information Act. DISCUSSION: The 2011 Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter. As required in the Charter, the report contains our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements; a Progress Report detailing municipal objectives and progress toward their achievement; a Development C ost Charges report showing collections and expenditures for each component; information about the services provided by Municipal Departments; and lists the Permissive Tax Exemptions awarded for the 2011 fiscal year. The report was made available for public inspection on June 4 and notice posted in the local newspaper as required by Section 94 of the Charter indicating that the report is being presented at the Council meeting of June 26. The District of Maple Ridge has been a recipient of the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the past twenty one years. This award is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) to recognize Municipalities that publish high quality financial reports that are easily readable, efficiently organized and clearly community the government’s financial picture. The 2011 Annual Report will be submitted to the GFOA for consideration for this year’s award. In addition to the Annual Report required by the Community Charter, the District of Maple Ridge is required to publish an annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) under the Financial Information Act. This report must be approved by Council and the Corporate Finance Officer, and filed with the Province of British Columbia prior to June 30, 2012. 1131 Page 2 of 2 The SOFI is attached for your review and approval. The package consists of: A completed checklist A statement of assets and liabilities An operational statement A schedule of debt A schedule of guarantee and indemnity agreements A schedule of remuneration and expenses A schedule of disbursements to supplies of goods or services A statement of cash flow A statement of change in net financial assets Notes to the financial statements A statement of change in equity in capital assets A statement of severance agreements A statement of approval of the financial information submitted A management report Citizen/Customer Implications: The Annual Report and the SOFI provide additional information to the residents of Maple Ridge and the general public, contributing to Council’s commitment to transparency. CONCLUSIONS: Prior to June 30 of each year council is required to receive the District’s Annual Report in accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter and to approve the Statement of Financial Information in accordance with the Financial Information Act. It should ben noted that a detailed presentation on our 2011 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements was provided at the April 16 Committee of the Whole meeting and Council passed a resolution formally accepting the statements at the April 24 Council meeting. The Statement of Financial Information is attached and the Annual Report is available for viewing on the District of Maple Ridge website. _______________________________________________ Prepared by:Catherine Nolan, CGA Manager of Accounting _______________________________________________ Approved by:Paul Gill, CGA GM: Corporate and Financial Services _______________________________________________ Concurrence:J.L. (Jim)Rule Chief Administrative Officer "Original signed by Paul Gill" "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" "Original signed by Catherine Nolan" DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE 2011 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION Financial Information Act Financial Information Regulation (FIR), Schedule 1 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) Index to FIR Schedule 1 and the Checklist Page 1: Corporation Information Ministry Information General: Section One 1(1)(a) Statement of assets and liabilities 1(1)(b) Operational statement 1(1)(c) Schedule of debts 1(1)(d) Schedule of guarantee and indemnity agreements 1(1)(e) Schedule of employee remuneration and expenses 1(1)(f) Schedule of suppliers of goods and services 1(2) [Explanatory information for reference] 1(3) Statements prepared on a consolidated basis or for each fund 1(4) & (5) Notes to the statements and schedules in section 1(1) Page 2: Statement of Assets & Liabilities: Section Two 2 Balance sheet Changes in equity and surplus or deficit Operational Statement: Section Three 3(1) Statement of Income / Statement of Revenue and Expenditures Statement of Changes in Financial Position 3(2) & (3) Omission of Statement of Changes in Financial Position, with explanation 3(4) Requirement for community colleges, school districts and municipalities Statement of Debts: Section Four 4(1)(a) & 4(2) List and detail the schedule of long-term debts 4(1)(b) Identify debts covered by sinking funds / reserves 4(3) & (4) Omission of schedule, with explanation Page 3: Schedule of Guarantee and Indemnity Agreements: Section Five 5(1) List agreements under the Guarantees and Indemnities Regulation 5(2) State the entities and amounts involved 5(3) & (4) Omission of schedule, with explanation Page 3 & 4: Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses: Section Six 6(1) [Definitions for reference] 6(2)(a) List remuneration / expenses for each elected official, member of board, Cabinet appointees 6(2)(b) List each employee with remuneration exceeding $75,000, plus expenses 6(2)(c) Consolidated total for all employees with remuneration of $75,000 or less 6(2)(d) Reconcile difference in total remuneration above with operational statement 6(3) Exclude personal information other than as required Index 1 Index 2 Page 3 & 4: Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses: Section Six (continued) 6(4) & (5) [Explanatory information for reference] 6(6) Report employer portion of EI and CPP as a supplier payment 6(7)(a) & (b) Statement of severance agreements 6(8) Explain an omission of statement of severance agreements 6(9) [Statement of severance agreements to minister – not required unless requested] Page 4: Schedule of Suppliers of Goods or Services: Section Seven 7(1)(a) List suppliers receiving payments exceeding $25,000 7(1)(b) Consolidated total of all payments of $25,000 or less 7(1)(c) Reconcile difference in total above with operational statement 7(2)(a) [Explanatory information for reference] 7(2)(b) Statement of payments of grants or contributions 7(2)(c) [Explanatory information for reference] Page 5: Inactive Corporations: Section Eight 8(1) Ministry to report for inactive corporations 8(2)(a) Contents of report – statements and schedules under section 1(1) to extent possible 8(2)(b) Contents of report – operational status of corporation Approval of Financial Information: Section Nine 9(1) Approval of SOFI for corporations (other than municipalities) 9(2) Approval of SOFI for municipalities 9(3) Management report 9(4) Management report must explain roles and responsibilities 9(5) Signature approval is for all contents of the SOFI Access to the Financial Information: Section Ten 10(1) to (3) [Explanatory information for reference] "This organization has no guarantees or indemnities under the Guarantees and Indemnities Regulation." The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule of Guarantee and Indemnity Agreements for 2011 Prepared pursuant to the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (d) 1 Elected Officials Name Position Remuneration Benefits Expenses Ashlie, Cheryl Councillor 42,976.21$1,653.24 2,001.55 Bell, Corisa Councillor 2,290.97$121.00 35.61 Daykin, Ernest Mayor 99,615.56$1,808.52 1,918.16 Dueck, Judy Councillor 42,869.76$1,509.24 696.31 Hogarth, Al Councillor 42,834.10$1,509.24 1,662.99 King, Linda Councillor 40,188.36$100.68 4,640.21 Masse, Robert Councillor 2,290.97$109.00 35.61 Morden, Michael Councillor 43,189.28$1,509.24 2,182.98 Speirs, Craig Councillor 40,543.28$201.24 6,283.55 Totals 356,798.49 8,521.40 19,456.97 2 Other Employees (excluding those listed in Part 1 above) Name Position Remuneration Expenses Acharya, Rasika Planner II $86,811.62 $839.80 Armour, Douglas M.Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant $104,902.42 $300.00 Armstrong, Fred Manager Corporate Communications $104,975.83 $969.89 Balatti, Christa Recreation Manager, Health & Wellness $99,511.73 $559.05 Barrett, Kevin G.Firefighter $94,303.12 $2,654.45 Bastaja, John Chief Information Officer $132,800.19 $176.44 Bayley, Christopher C.Fire Captain $114,216.27 $245.00 Benson, Laura Manager of Sustainability & Corp Planning $107,713.63 $1,456.54 Bevilacqua, Jim Fire Captain $120,469.87 $273.00 Blue, Sandra Manager Strategic Economic Initiatives $106,968.44 $8,974.04 Boag, David Director, Parks & Facilities $141,541.55 $756.63 Bonifazi, Marco Firefighter $79,489.87 $0.00 Bruce, Robert Firefighter $87,153.82 $16.28 Bryszewski, Sebastian Firefighter $79,860.12 $130.18 Burrell, Lorne Trades Foreman $79,090.47 $80.00 Butler, Mary Firefighter $83,126.14 $281.01 Carmichael, Russ Director, Engineering Operations $142,676.76 $4,782.36 Carter, Christine Manager of Community Planning $122,939.88 $504.32 Christensen, Robert Fire Captain $101,653.06 $0.00 Cooke, David GIS Coordinator $101,774.96 $2,529.11 Cote-Rolvink, Stephen J.Manager of Inspection Services $107,043.64 $3,052.45 Cotroneo, Tony Recreation Manager, Youth & Neighbourhood Serv $87,528.76 $112.65 Cotter, Steve Firefighter $92,538.58 $150.00 Crabtree, Christina L.Information Services Manager $106,043.65 $31.41 Cramb, Donald B.Senior Recreation Manager, Pitt Meadows Area $116,207.59 $1,519.46 Davis, Craig Firefighter $87,459.69 $0.00 Davis, Jeff Firefighter $85,914.53 $0.00 Denton, Darrell E.Business Retention & Expansion Officer $75,818.19 $4,372.21 Dickson, Janet Senior Analyst Programmer $80,436.40 $3,694.51 Dingwall, William J.Manager of Utility Engineering $121,178.89 $1,852.85 Eng, Michael Traffic & Transportation Technologist $81,423.04 $991.79 for 2011 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing the Remuneration and Expenses Paid to or on Behalf of Each Employee Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (e) and Section 6 (2) (a-d), (3) (b) and Section (6) for 2011 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing the Remuneration and Expenses Paid to or on Behalf of Each Employee Ettinger, Glenn Firefighter $88,225.43 $0.00 Exner, Howard Fire Assistant Chief, Training & Operations $133,016.44 $1,508.92 Franklin, Steven Fire Captain $104,797.77 $0.00 Gaudette, Christopher Firefighter $83,705.96 $0.00 Gill, Paul GM, Corporate & Financial Services $193,554.16 $5,980.76 Gjaltema, Michael Tradesperson II, Electrician $81,107.65 $61.71 Glasgow, Ian Firefighter $82,122.77 $225.00 Goddard, Charles Manager of Development & Environmental Services $127,358.95 $127.35 Gormley, Kathleen Manager of Business Systems $105,854.96 $2,955.76 Grootendorst, Peter Fire Chief, Director Fire Oper. & Staff Development $148,166.54 $9,039.28 Guerra, Maria Senior Project Engineer $99,563.63 $536.53 Guy, Ronald Engineering Works Inspector $77,402.40 $205.53 Hall, Diana Planner II $86,703.48 $1,507.92 Hansen, Damon Firefighter $84,247.67 $80.00 Harcus, David Fire Captain $107,228.85 $0.00 Hardy, Wayne Superintendent Roads & Equipment $107,390.09 $2,456.92 Harrison, Caroline Network Analyst $75,585.00 $7,435.40 Harwood, Kevin Fire Captain $114,825.23 $0.00 Hayes, Stephen Foreman II $80,103.83 $719.63 Holitzki, Elizabeth Director Licences, Permits & Bylaws $143,307.23 $3,980.85 Hopper, Clinton Firefighter $87,700.01 $0.00 Jonat, Cameron Firefighter $94,624.93 $90.00 Jones, Maureen Senior Manager of Police Services, Finance & Admin $99,801.93 $0.00 Jorde, Shelley Recreation Manager Community Connections $110,104.44 $197.68 Judd, Stephen Manager of Infrastructure Development $103,808.85 $654.17 Juoksu, Paul Building Inspector I $82,520.63 $1,306.77 Juurakko, Timo Fire Asst Chief, Community & Support Services $129,161.55 $3,446.99 Lamont, Kathy I.Personnel Officer $98,356.39 $83.48 Leeburn, John Executive Director to CAO $163,731.31 $1,074.52 Liu, Wilson Geomatics Supervisor $80,647.20 $881.48 Macdonald, Robert Firefighter $94,200.37 $1,977.36 Marlo, Ceri Manager of Legislative Services & Emerg. Program $129,594.86 $2,424.68 McCormick, Wendy Director of Recreation $122,775.60 $1,408.13 McKee, Christopher J.Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant $94,665.47 $0.00 McLeod, Bruce Manager, Parks Planning & Development $109,460.70 $4,008.67 Merenick, Diane Bylaw Services Supervisor $87,313.49 $1,702.65 Mikes, Daniela Manager of Procurement $86,480.32 $11,117.26 Millward, Michael Facilities Operations Manager $110,100.63 $1,543.23 Minaker, Glen Parks Superintendent $92,212.40 $4,272.57 Mitchell, Ed Superintendent Waterworks $112,383.19 $3,105.14 Moore, Kelly Fire Lieutenant $112,235.00 $563.31 Murray, Mike GM, Community Development & Recr.Services $138,212.09 $0.00 Narayan, Sureshwar Senior Analyst Programmer $87,879.37 $3,356.61 Negoita, Victor Electro/Mechanical Manager $107,043.67 $4,040.67 Nolan, Catherine Manager of Accounting $111,119.63 $2,179.27 Oleschak, Walter Foreman II $77,499.99 $0.00 Patel, Brian Recreation Coordinator $86,055.39 $486.22 Perkin, Kevin G.Fire Lieutenant $99,331.76 $27.15 Pickering, Jane Director of Planning $144,975.80 $3,321.03 Porter, Gary K.Fire Lieutenant $105,784.93 $245.00 Quinn, Frank GM, Public Works & Development Services $200,374.87 $1,141.27 Ramsay, Robert Fire Training Officer $112,239.14 $2,839.84 Riach, Ron Property & Risk Manager $103,711.07 $34.00 Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (e) and Section 6 (2) (a-d), (3) (b) and Section (6) for 2011 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing the Remuneration and Expenses Paid to or on Behalf of Each Employee Richmond, Calvin Foreman III $81,133.07 $1,591.87 Rule, James Chief Administrative Officer $246,488.83 $10,125.29 Rutledge, Silvia Manager of Revenue & Collections $107,705.65 $1,434.81 Schurer, Oliver Business Systems Analyst $83,767.80 $0.00 Serediuk, Sean Network Support Specialist $85,805.98 $189.52 Serne, Bernie Superintendent Sewer works $110,757.39 $2,141.31 Seward, Adam R.Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant $97,983.78 $0.00 Sinclair, James G.Fire Captain $109,729.48 $28.00 Smitton, Mark Fire Asst Chief, Fire Prevention & Communications $122,737.09 $2,605.27 Snow, Roy C.Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant $97,912.09 $476.18 Spence, Dane Fire Chief, Director Community Fire Safety Services $150,298.10 $10,155.90 Stewart, Michael Fire Captain $120,239.38 $0.00 Stott, Rodney C.Environmental Planner $86,030.78 $2,642.39 Swift, Kelly GM, Community Development, Parks & Recreation $154,999.86 $4,513.62 Teboekhorst, Dennis Fire Lieutenant $120,786.92 $0.00 Thompson, Trevor Manager of Financial Planning $117,202.55 $3,518.37 Todd, Thomas Foreman III $84,555.97 $131.57 Traviss, Stephen Senior Human Resources Officer $107,218.33 $2,120.09 Van Dop, Michael J.Firefighter, Acting Asst Fire Chief, Planning & Prev.$85,480.66 $329.00 Van Tunen, Randolph Foreman III $77,065.64 $27.17 Vandenbor, Paul J.Engineering Works Inspector $77,122.37 $0.00 Varcoe, Thomas Foreman II $86,523.49 $0.00 Veasey, Daryl Meter Maintenance Worker $76,984.16 $86.93 Vinje, Brock Firefighter $86,981.57 $0.00 Wetherill, Michelle Manager, Payroll & Employee Relations $104,223.61 $26.79 Wheeler, Susan Director of Community Services $122,320.39 $345.88 Wilson, Davin Engineering Technologist I $75,090.46 $2,471.88 Wing, Graham Firefighter $82,159.88 $100.00 Wong, Richard Manager of Design & Projects $121,553.43 $2,943.81 Wood, Andrew Municipal Engineer $161,106.59 $4,810.19 Zosiak, Lisa A.Planner II $86,873.53 $9,255.78 Subtotal $12,162,786.56 $197,727.74 Consolidated Total of 17,862,545.07 104,800.27 Employees with remuneration less than $75,000 Total All Employees 30,025,331.63 302,528.01 3 Reconciliation Total remuneration Elected Officials 356,798.49 Other Employees 30,025,331.63 Subtotal 30,382,130.12 Other reconciling Items Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (e) and Section 6 (2) (a-d), (3) (b) and Section (6) for 2011 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing the Remuneration and Expenses Paid to or on Behalf of Each Employee Employer portion of: CPP 922,114.12 EI 436,181.42 Accruals 230,067.17 WCB 390,116.62 Pension 2,360,765.00 Other employer costs 1,212,788.55 (Medical, Dental, etc) Wages & Salaries per pg 17, Financial Statements 35,934,163.00 Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (e) and Section 6 (2) (a-d), (3) (b) and Section (6) 1 Alphabetical list of suppliers who received aggregate payments exceeding $25,000 Supplier Name Aggregate amount paid to supplier 775983 BC Ltd 80,511 A & A Testing Ltd 26,272 A & G Supply Ltd 56,556 A & H Drilling Ltd 26,447 A T & H Industries Inc 225,001 Accent Glass & Locksmith 56,641 ACM Environmental Corporation 71,795 Active Network Ltd 36,023 Adopt A Block Society 25,000 Advanced Drive Systems Inc 28,734 Aecom Canada Ltd 142,031 Alliance Painting & Decorating 26,012 Allstar Show Industries Inc 75,904 Allstream 37,962 Amec Earth & Environmental Ltd 36,245 Andrew Sheret Ltd 68,387 Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd 96,882 Arbor Pro Tree Services Ltd 79,335 Atomic Crayon 30,707 AW Fire Guard & Supplies Ltd 33,361 Basic Business Systems (1995)42,701 BC Hydro 1,309,451 BC SPCA 955,261 BDO Canada LLP 82,933 BFI Canada Vancouver 120,330 Billesberger, Valerie 66,837 Black Press Group Ltd 42,206 Bob's A-Z Rentals Ltd 32,693 Boileau Electric & Pole Ltd 454,172 Brandt Tractor Ltd 221,962 Bray, Ronald & Kristina & Ingram, Guy 364,000 Business In Vancouver Media Group 31,371 Bynett Construction Services 207,772 Canada Pipe Company Ltd 33,110 Canadian Lawn Care Services 686,752 Canadian Pacific Railway 98,255 Carter Pontiac Buick Ltd 25,836 CDW Canada Inc 31,373 Centimark Corporation 64,533 Chevron Canada Ltd 825,762 City Of Coquitlam 46,994 City Of Pitt Meadows 289,999 Co Van International Trucks 320,888 Coast Water Systems Inc 41,584 Columbia Bitulithic Ltd 390,464 Commercial Aquatic Supplies 34,635 Commercial Solutions Inc 37,794 Co-Pilot Industries 121,921 Corix Water Products 48,601 Creative Transportation 27,806 Cross, Connie 50,540 Crown Contracting Limited 54,348 CSDC Systems Inc 67,034 Cubex Limited 189,064 Dams Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd 51,420 David Butcher Law Corporation 40,988 Deccan International 29,414 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing Payments Made for the Provision of Goods or Services for 2011 Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (f) and Section 7 (1) (a-c) and (2) (b)1/5 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing Payments Made for the Provision of Goods or Services for 2011 Delcan Corporation 47,693 Dell Canada Inc 53,153 Directional Mining & Drilling 331,996 Dixon Networks Corporation 43,800 Double M Excavating Ltd 10,479,229 Douglas Lake Equipment 69,818 DSD Document Systems Direct Ltd 61,063 Durante Kreuk Ltd 56,026 Eagle Bridge Inc 118,579 EBA Engineering Consultants 33,067 Emerald Green Building Service 32,610 Emergency Communications SW BC 965,684 Empire Signworks Inc 50,168 ESRI Canada Limited 68,375 Farm Tek Turf Services Inc 49,656 FDM Software Ltd 59,091 Finning International Inc 32,544 Fitness Edge 209,633 Fitness Fixations 44,474 Fortis BC Energy Inc 39,037 FortisBC - Natural Gas 177,885 Fraser Valley Regional Library 2,488,982 Fred Surridge Ltd 87,428 Gibson Waterworks Supply Inc 78,094 Golden Ears Ortho & Sports 31,433 Golder & Associates 113,252 Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage 32,895 Greater Vancouver Water District 6,158,632 Greater Vancouver Regional District 27,149 Green Landscape Experts Ltd 31,451 Guest Excavating Company Ltd 30,912 Guild, Yule & Company LLP 25,327 Guillevin International Inc 185,111 Halcrow Consulting Inc 44,740 Hanks Trucking And Bulldozing 63,659 Happy Heart Fitness & Education 101,418 HB Lanarc 44,272 Heenan Blaikie LLP 52,003 ICBC - Fleet Insurance 161,306 Imperial Paving 2,385,408 Inprotect Systems Inc 73,221 Integrated Direct Response Service 33,259 Interprovincial Traffic Services 126,665 ITT Water & Waste Water 56,662 Jack 4 Trade 46,566 Jacks Automotive & Welding 172,525 Justice Institute Of BC 42,982 Kainth, Gurmel 1,128,177 KBS Developments 31,094 Kerr Wood Leidal Associates 58,803 Lafarge Canada Inc 34,705 Langley Concrete Group 55,643 Landmark Enterprises 727,096 Leko Precast Products 75,824 Letts Environmental Consultant 67,352 Levelton Consultants Ltd 48,828 Lordco Parts Ltd 25,175 M2K Construction Ltd 594,625 Manulife Financial 942,319 Maple Ridge & PM Arts Council 747,307 Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (f) and Section 7 (1) (a-c) and (2) (b)2/5 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing Payments Made for the Provision of Goods or Services for 2011 Maple Ridge Historical Society 134,515 McElhanney Consulting Services 73,861 Medical Services Plan 246,443 Metro Motors Ltd 225,019 Microserve 212,655 Microsoft Licensing 117,718 Miles Mobile Tire Service Ltd 43,770 Mills Printing & Stationery 75,730 Min Of Finance Dept Of Transp.26,809 Mintha, Alfay & Sharon 380,439 Mission Contractors Ltd 200,880 MJT Enterprises Ltd 67,715 MMM Group Limited 51,104 Mobilecom Radio Company 26,795 Morrow Bioscience Ltd 31,744 Municipal Insurance Assoc 398,963 Municipal Pension Plan 2,365,417 Myra Systems Corp.30,838 Newlands Lawn & Garden Mainten 107,901 Norpac-Div Of Spartan Controls 28,856 North Of 49 Enterprises Ltd 40,799 North-Arm Machine Ltd 94,715 Northwest Hydraulic Consultant 40,948 Now Solutions 49,924 Oakcreek Golf & Turf Inc 64,411 Ocean Pipe T6045 51,793 Open Storage Solutions 34,706 Oracle Corporation Canada Inc.44,486 Pacific Ace Sports Surfaces 83,849 Pacific Flow Control Ltd 52,177 Panorama LMS 4011 116,320 Paragon Engineering Ltd 38,798 Pattison Sign Group 105,350 Paul Bunyan Tree Services 69,151 Pedre Contractors Ltd 419,331 People First Solutions 61,264 Phoenix Environmental Services 56,802 Pitneyworks Prepaid 33,600 Pitt Meadows Heritage & Museum 75,134 Popular Landscaping & Gardening 25,066 Precise Crossings Ltd 697,165 Prestige Telecom 49,411 Pro Sound & Stage Lighting Ltd 39,109 Professional Mechanical Ltd 200,135 Profire Emergency Equipment 57,887 Progressive Contracting Ltd 509,514 PW Trenchless Construction Inc 262,675 Raincity Janitorial Serv Ltd 342,326 Raybern Erectors Ltd 75,183 RCMP 12,587,566 RCR Technologies Inc 26,249 Receiver General-Payroll Deduction 1,357,302 Reliable Flagging Services Ltd 39,152 Remdal Painting & Restoration 66,373 RF Binnie & Associates Ltd 72,947 RG Arenas (Maple Ridge) Ltd 675,538 RGM Landscaping & Maint. Ltd 34,653 Ridge Meadows Seniors Society 189,895 Ridge Meadows Recycling Society 1,138,912 RJ Construction 120,036 Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (f) and Section 7 (1) (a-c) and (2) (b)3/5 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing Payments Made for the Provision of Goods or Services for 2011 Robson Crushing & Demolition 55,547 Rocky Mountain Phoenix 28,175 Rogers 129,261 Rollins Machinery Ltd 29,910 Ross Systems Inc 108,514 Sandpiper Contracting Ltd 310,956 School District#42 39,635 Scottish Line Painting Ltd 132,164 Seal Tec Industries Ltd 30,862 Shades Of Green Landscaping 44,442 Smart-Tek Communications Inc 43,596 Smithrite Portable Services 37,505 Specimen Trees 29,684 Springford, Nicola 53,323 Star Five Classic Country 55,335 Surfwood Supply Coquitlam 51,703 Surrey Fire Service 84,054 T & T Demolition Ltd 234,363 Tag Construction Ltd 189,124 Telus 161,053 Tempest Development Group 121,710 Terasen Gas 66,358 Thistle Plumbing Limited 28,377 Tikal Construction Ltd.109,673 Total Energy Systems Ltd 93,586 Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 42,749 Tundra Plumbing Ltd 113,487 Union of BC Municipalities 28,980 Universal Contracting Ltd.241,775 Valley Landscaping Ltd 106,255 Valley Traffic Systems Inc 174,605 Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc 47,083 Warrington PCI Management 851,254 Wedler Engineering 231,730 West Coast Elevator Services 87,857 Westridge Security Services 79,639 Westview Sales Ltd 71,157 Willis Canada Inc 211,691 Winvan Paving Ltd 109,896 Wireless Technical Services 39,922 Wolf Electric Ltd 49,000 Workers Compensation Board 402,798 Young, Anderson - Barristers 207,764 Zoom Audio Visual Networks Inc 26,593 Total aggregate amount paid to suppliers 69,397,466$ 2 Consolidated total paid to suppliers who received aggregate payments of $25,000 or less 4,731,675$ 3 Total of payments to suppliers for grants and contributions exceeding $25,000 Consolidated total of grants exceeding $25,000 223,141 Consolidated total of contributions exceeding $25,000 0 Consolidated total of all grants and contributions exceeding $25,000 223,141$ Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (f) and Section 7 (1) (a-c) and (2) (b)4/5 The Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge Financial Information Act Schedule Showing Payments Made for the Provision of Goods or Services for 2011 4 Reconciliation Total of aggregate payments exceeding $25,000 paid to suppliers $69,397,466 Consolidated total of payments of $25,000 or less paid to suppliers $4,731,675 Consolidated total of all grants and contributions exceeding $25,000 $223,141 Reconciling items Explanation below Total per Financial Statements, Expenditures & Expenses, Goods & Services including Capital $71,681,325 Variance $(2,670,956) Expenditures in the statements are on an accrual basis, whereas amounts paid are on a cash basis. It is important to note that not all payments are expenditures and that not all expenditures are payments. It is not practical to reconcile to those sets of data. Prepared under the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, Section 1 (1) (f) and Section 7 (1) (a-c) and (2) (b)5/5 Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets For the year ended December 31, 2011 Actual Budget Restated Actual 2011 2011 (Note 14) 2010 (Note 12) Annual Surplus $35,483,699 $57,729,252 $32,863,582 Add (Less): Change in Tangible Capital Assets Acquisition of tangible capital assets (48,002,409)(111,830,820)(45,820,180) Amortization 17,267,869 17,369,969 16,779,709 Proceeds from disposal of tangible capital assets 820,825 -478,083 Loss(gain) on disposal of tangible capital assets 632,238 -469,150 (29,281,477)(94,460,851)(28,093,238) Change in Other Non Financial Assets Decrease (increase) in supplies inventory (6,389)-(16,872) Reclassification of undeveloped land bank --239,700 Acquisition of land bank properties (316,123)-(3,684,034) Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses (43,647)-(26,592) (366,159)-(3,487,798) Increase (decrease) in Net Financial Assets 5,836,063 $(36,731,599)1,282,546 Net Financial Assets beginning of the year 16,503,061 16,503,061 15,220,515 Net Financial Assets end of the year $22,339,124 $(20,228,538)$16,503,061 a). The notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement b). Contingencies, Commitments and Unrecognized Liabilities (Note 10) c). Pension Plan (Note 4) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow For the year ended December 31, 2011 Actual Restated Actual 2011 2010 (Note 12) Operating transactions Annual surplus $35,483,699 $32,863,582 Items not utilizing cash Amortization 17,267,869 16,779,709 Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets 632,238 469,150 Contributed tangible capital assets (21,582,148)(20,765,925) Restricted revenues drawn in (3,615,693)(6,653,251) (7,297,734)(10,170,317) Change in non-cash operating items Increase in prepaid expenses (43,647)(26,592) Decrease (increase) in supplies inventory (6,391)(16,872) Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (1,145,435)(3,247,436) Decrease (increase) in recoverable local improvements 703,568 85,249 Decrease (increase) in other assets (20,136)(11,700) Decrease (increase) in inventory available for resale 471,471 - Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 920,698 76,410 Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue (3,289,003)(796,741) Increase (decrease) in refundable performance deposits 3,151,452 (549,472) Increase (decrease) in employee future benefits 273,400 (57,200) 1,015,977 (4,544,354) Cash provided by operating transactions 29,201,942 18,148,911 Capital transactions Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets 820,825 478,083 Cash used to acquire tangible capital assets (26,420,261)(24,814,555) Cash used to acquire land bank properties (316,123)(3,684,034) Cash applied to capital transactions (25,915,559)(28,020,506) Investing transactions Decrease (increase) in portfolio investments (11,954,127)4,810,694 (11,954,127)4,810,694 Financing transactions Debt repayment (1,878,010)(1,845,809) Collection of restricted revenues 7,481,816 7,672,543 Cash applied to financing transactions 5,603,806 5,826,734 Increase in cash and temporary investments (3,063,938)765,833 Cash and temporary investments - beginning of year 30,062,599 29,296,766 Cash and temporary investments - end of year $26,998,661 $30,062,599 Supplementary information: Non-cash transactions: Transfer from undeveloped landbank properties to tangible capital assets -239,700 Transfer from inventory available for resale to tangible capital assets 471,471 - a). The notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement b). Contingencies, Commitments and Unrecognized Liabilities (Note 10) c). Pension Plan (Note 4) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2011 1.Cash and Investments Cash and Temporary Investments: Cash and temporary investments as at December 31, 2011 were comprised as follows: Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010 Cash $4,929,549 $3,062,549 Temporary Investments 22,069,112 27,000,050 $26,998,661 $30,062,599 Temporary investments are comprised of BC Credit Union term deposits with effective interest rates of 1.6% - 2.00%. Additionally, the District holds temporary investments of $1,652,394 ($1,443,453 for 2010) and agreements receivable of $258,450 ($159,918 for 2010) for trusts which are not reported elsewhere in the financial statements. They are held for the following trusts: Balance Dec 31, 2010 Interest Earned Receipts Disbursements Balance Dec 31, 2011 Latecomer Fees $59,059 $-$93,390 $87,226 $65,223 Cemetery Perpetual Care 774,062 99,878 50,978 99,878 825,040 Greater Vancouver Sewer & Drainage District 340,831 -750,018 621,754 469,095 Albion Dyking District 429,419 106 133,187 11,226 551,486 $1,603,371 $99,984 $1,027,573 $820,084 $1,910,844 Portfolio Investments Portfolio investments include Canadian bank notes and BC Credit Union term deposits with effective interest rates of 1.90% - 6.43%. A portion of the bank notes held have interest payments linked to the performance of a set of equities or a financial index without stated or certain interest rates. For these investments, income is recognized as it is received; in 2011 returns were positive and ranged to 5.44%. Included in interest earnings are gains on the sale of investments before maturity. In 2011 gains totalled $1,148,044 ($864,050 for 2010). The District does not hold any asset backed commercial paper or hedge funds. The carrying value of securities is based on the cost method whereby the cost of the security is adjusted to reflect investment income that is accruing and any permanent decline in market value. During the term of individual investments there will be fluctuations in market values. Such fluctuations are considered normal, and if held to maturity, market value will be equal to face value. The carrying value of Portfolio Investments at December 31, 2011 was $90,812,593 ($78,858,466 for 2010). The market value at December 31, 2011 was $90,362,851 ($80,409,332 for 2010), included in this amount is $nil ($500,000 for 2010) for securities shown at cost for investments for which there is no active market. 2.Accounts Receivable 2011 2010 Property Taxes $6,258,187 $5,749,866 Other Governments 4,770,393 4,211,654 General and Accrued Interest 2,531,650 2,063,871 Development Cost Charges 4,163,340 4,532,167 17,723,570 16,557,558 Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (176,100)(155,523) $17,547,470 $16,402,035 3.Recoverable Local Improvements The District provides interim financing for certain geographically localized capital projects. It recovers these amounts either from benefiting property owners or from provincial subsidies. Interest rates are established at the outset of the process and are a function of borrowing rates at the time. Repayment is typically made over fifteen years. As at December 31, 2011 the recoverable balance was comprised as follows: 2011 2010 Recoverable from property owners Local improvement fund projects $1,637,104 $2,216,485 Recoverable from Province Sewerage projects -124,187 $1,637,104 $2,340,672 4.Pension Plan The District and its employees contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (Plan), a jointly trusteed pension plan. The board of trustees, representing plan members and employers, is responsible for overseeing the management of the Plan, including investment of the assets and administration of benefits. The Plan is a multi-employer contributory pension plan. Basic pension benefits provided are defined. The plan has about 173,000 active members and approximately 63,000 retired members. Active members include approximately 35,000 contributors from local governments. The latest valuation as at December 31, 2009 indicated an unfunded liability of $1,024 million for basic pension benefits. The next valuation will be as at December 31, 2012 with results available in 2013. Defined contribution plan accounting is applied to the Plan as the Plan exposes the participating entities to actuarial risks associated with the current and former employees of other entities, with the result that there is no consistent and reliable basis for allocating the obligation, Plan assets and cost to individual entities participating in the Plan. The District paid $2,360,765 (2010 -$2,099,231 ) for employer contributions to the Plan in fiscal 2011, while employees contributed $1,946,622 (2010 - $1,727,051) to the plan in fiscal 2011. 5.Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 2011 2010 Accounts Payable: General $5,093,886 $4,861,622 Other Governments 6,741,112 6,050,779 Salaries and Wages 663,536 620,986 12,498,534 11,533,387 Accrued Liabilities: Vacation Pay 264,805 334,949 Other Vested Benefits 379,133 353,438 643,938 688,387 $13,142,472 $12,221,774 6.Long Term Debt (Schedule 4) The District obtains debt instruments through the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA), pursuant to security issuing bylaws under authority of the Community Charter, to finance certain capital expenditures. Debt is reported net of Sinking Fund balances and interest expense is reported net of Sinking Fund earnings. The District carries no debt for others. Debt issued and outstanding as at December 31, 2011 was $38,505,484 ($40,383,494 for 2010). In 2012 the District will enter into additional debt totalling $5.52M under loan authorization bylaw numbers 6659, 6560, 6562 and 6679. The amounts payable over the next five years reflect the District's commitment for both existing debt and amounts that will be borrowed in 2012. The following debenture debt amounts plus related interest are payable over the next five years: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 $1,814,777 $2,428,959 $2,488,890 $2,550,786 $2,614,712 The District has the following authorized but un-issued long term debt as at December 31, 2011 : L/A Bylaw L/A Amount Expiry Date #6558 $6,000,000 July 2013 #6559 1,520,000 July 2013 #6560 900,000 July 2013 #6561 10,671,185 July 2013 #6562 2,675,000 July 2013 #6679 1,800,000 September 2014 #6680 4,680,000 September 2014 $28,246,185 7.Other Assets Debt Reserve Fund: The Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia provides capital financing for regional districts and their member municipalities. The Authority is required to establish a Debt Reserve Fund. Each regional district, through its member municipalities who share in the proceeds of a debt issue, is required to pay into the Debt Reserve Fund certain amounts set out in the debt agreements. The Authority pays into the Debt Reserve Fund these monies from which interest earned thereon less administrative expenses becomes an obligation to the regional districts. It must then use this fund, if at any time there are insufficient funds, to meet payments on its obligations. If this occurs, the regional districts may be called upon to restore the fund. Upon the maturity of a debt issue the unused portion of the Debt Reserve Fund established for that issue will be discharged to the District. The District has estimated that there is only a remote possibility that these funds will not be paid to it and therefore these funds have been included in Other Assets of $610,856 ($590,720 for 2010). 8.Employee Future Benefits The District provides employee future benefits in the form of severance benefits and vested and non-vested sick leave to qualifying employees. These benefits are not separately funded. Severance benefits are cash settlements paid to employees who cease their employment with the District after a specified period of time. Full time employees hired before February 11, 1999 qualify for five days pay per year of employment, provided they either work a minimum of 20 years with the District or retire as defined by the Public Sector Pension Plan Act. Full time employees hired after February 11, 1999 qualify for 20 days pay provided they work a minimum of 10 years with the District and retire as defined by the Public Sector Pension Plan Act. The District permits full time employees to accumulate up to 18 days per year of service for future illnesses up to a maximum of 250 days. For certain qualifying employees a portion of this benefit vests; for the balance, this benefit does not vest and cannot be converted to any other type of benefit. An actuarial valuation of these benefits was performed to determine the District's liability and accrued benefit obligation as at December 31, 2009 and updated for December 31, 2011. The valuation resulted in an unamortized actuarial loss of $700,900 ($486,900 loss for 2010 ) at December 31, 2011. Actuarial gains or losses are amortized over the expected average remaining service life of employees. The benefit liability at December 31, 2011 was $4,684,900 , ($4,411,500 for 2010) comprised as follows: 2011 2010 Benefit Liability - Beginning of the year $4,411,500 $4,468,700 Add:Current service costs 341,900 313,800 Interest on accrued benefit obligation 213,400 224,900 Less:Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)44,500 13,200 Benefits paid during the year (326,400)(609,100) Benefit Liability - End of the year 4,684,900 4,411,500 Less:Unamortized actuarial loss (gain)700,900 486,900 Accrued benefit obligation - End of the year 5,385,800 4,898,400 Actuarial assumptions used to determine the District's accrued benefit obligation are as follows: 2011 2010 Discount rate (long-term borrowing rate)3.40 %4.25 % Expected future inflation rate 2.50 %2.50 % Merit and inflationary wage and salary increases averaging 4.55 %4.55 % Estimated average remaining service life of employees (years)10.3 10.3 9.Property Tax Levies In addition to its own tax levies, the District is required to levy taxes on behalf of various other taxing authorities. These include the provincial government for local school taxes, incorporated dyking districts located within the District and, organizations providing regional services in which the District has become a member. Total tax levies for 2011 of $98,359,060 , ($93,932,367 for 2010) were comprised as follows. 2011 2010 Municipal Tax Levies $61,065,872 $57,102,978 Levies for other authorities School taxes 29,434,404 28,992,968 Greater Vancouver Transit Authority 5,623,557 5,664,892 British Columbia Assessment Authority 897,324 894,907 Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks 904,315 883,862 Dyking Districts 430,826 390,170 Municipal Finance Authority 2,762 2,590 Total Collections for Others 37,293,188 36,829,389 Total Tax Levies $98,359,060 $93,932,367 10.Contingencies, Commitments and Unrecognized Liabilities: (a)Third Party Claims Where losses related to litigation are possible and can be reasonably estimated management accrues its best estimate of loss. For 2011 this estimate is $458,860 ($483,949 for 2010). These amounts are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. There are various other claims by and against the District, the outcome of which cannot be reasonably be estimated. Any ultimate settlements will be recorded in the year the settlements occur. (b)Contractual Obligations (i)Water (a)The District has entered into a cost share agreement with the Greater Vancouver Water District for the construction of infrastructure. Under this agreement the District expects to incur costs of approximately $6,985,712 over the next 3 years. The liability is recorded as the related costs are incurred. (ii)Recreation and Cultural Services (a)In 1998 the District entered into an agreement to purchase ice sheet time for five years commencing in 1999, with a five-year renewal option. In August 2008, the District renewed the agreement for an additional five-year period. The minimum annual payment due for the provision of ice time is $609,225. These payments are recorded as expenses when the ice time is provided. (c)Unrecognized Liability The District holds shares in a non-profit organization that provides protective services to its members. Should the organization dissolve or management choose to withdraw from the organization the District would be liable for a proportionate share of any debt the organization held at that time. The liability is expected to be discharged over time through payments by the District and others for the provision of these services by the organization. Due to the ongoing operations of the organization the liability could only be quantified if the District chose to withdraw. Consequently no liability has been recognized in these financial statements. 11.Restricted Revenues Restricted revenues held by the District as at December 31, 2011 of $41,042,622 , ($37,176,499 for 2010) were comprised as follows: Development Cost Charges Parkland Acquisition Charges Actual Actual Actual Actual 2011 2010 2011 2010 Beginning Balance $32,211,726 $31,644,928 $162,355 $- Collections and interest 7,020,123 7,174,886 166,482 173,961 Disbursements - operating (610,934)(1,282,185)-- Disbursements - capital (2,959,941)(5,325,903)(33,755)(11,606) Ending Balance $35,660,974 $32,211,726 $295,082 $162,355 Other Restricted Revenues Total Restricted Revenues Actual Actual Actual Actual 2011 2010 2011 2010 Beginning Balance $4,802,418 $4,512,279 $37,176,499 $36,157,207 Collections and interest 295,212 323,696 7,481,817 7,672,543 Disbursements - operating (11,064)(33,557)(621,998)(1,315,742) Disbursements - capital --(2,993,696)(5,337,509) Ending Balance $5,086,566 $4,802,418 $41,042,622 $37,176,499 12.Prior Period Adjustments In 2009, the District adopted the provisions of Section 3150 of the PSAB Handbook and recorded the District's tangible capital assets, net of related amortization, as non-financial assets. During 2011, additional information became available about the District's inventory of tangible capital assets and the financial statements have been retroactively adjusted. The change represents less than 0.5% of tangible capital assets. The impact of these changes was to: - Increase opening accumulated surplus by $333,832 - Increase closing accumulated surplus by $3,729,991 as follows: 2010 2010 (restated)(previously reported) Net Financial Position $16,503,061 $16,503,061 Tangible capital assets (book value)779,162,639 775,432,647 Undeveloped land bank 14,515,918 14,515,918 Other non-financial assets 797,635 797,635 Accumulated Surplus $810,979,253 $807,249,261 - Increase annual surplus by $3,396,159 as follows: 2010 2010 (restated)(previously reported) Revenues $129,555,181 $126,130,641 Expenses (expenditures) other than capital and amortization 79,911,890 79,911,890 Amortization expense 16,779,709 16,751,328 Annual Surplus 32,863,582 29,467,423 13. Tangible Capital Assets Net book value 2011 2010 (restated) Land $163,746,422 $152,958,988 Buildings 54,492,347 56,027,780 Transportation network 188,149,163 187,574,645 Storm system 159,840,958 155,343,455 Fleet and equipment 12,531,688 12,975,149 Technology 3,822,127 3,682,668 Water system 95,625,842 93,146,901 Sanitary system 117,602,837 106,215,140 Other 12,632,730 11,237,913 $808,444,114 $779,162,639 For additional information, see the Schedule of Tangible Capital Assets (Schedule 5) During the year there were no write-downs of assets (2010 - $Nil) and no interest was capitalized (2010 - $Nil). In addition, roads and related infrastructure, underground networks and technology assets contributed to the District totaled $21,582,148 ($20,765,925 for 2010) and were capitalized at their fair value at the time of receipt. Property with a book value of $471,471, listed as available for sale at the end of 2010, was reclassified to tangible capital assets during the year. Works of art, artifacts, cultural and historic assets are not recorded as assets in the financial statements. The District controls various works of art and historical treasures including artifacts, paintings, sculptures and mosaics located at District sites and public display areas. 14. Budget Budget amounts represent the Financial Plan Bylaw adopted by Council on May 10, 2011. The Financial Plan anticipated use of suprluses accumulated in previous years to balance against current year expenditures in excess of current year revenues. The following shows how these amounts were combined: Financial Plan Bylaw Financial Statement Budget Revenue Taxation $60,849,203 $60,849,203 User fees and other revenue 33,191,738 33,191,738 Other 60,279,983 60,279,983 Contributed subdivision infrastructure 12,250,000 12,250,000 Total Revenue 166,570,924 166,570,924 Expenses Protective services 29,661,630 29,661,630 Transportation services 16,581,090 16,581,090 Recreation and cultural 20,987,495 20,987,495 Water utility 12,677,615 12,677,615 Sewer utility 9,623,830 9,623,830 General Government 15,381,485 15,381,485 Planning, public health and other 3,928,527 3,928,527 Total expenses 108,841,672 108,841,672 Annual Surplus $57,729,252 $57,729,252 Less: Capital expenditures 111,830,820 Debt repayment 4,741,276 Add: Interfund transfers 18,734,460 Amortization 17,369,969 Borrowing proceeds 22,738,415 $- 15.Accumulated Surplus Accumulated Surplus is comprised of operating surpluses and equity in tangible capital assets held in the general, sewer and water funds as well as reserves. Accumulated surplus for 2011 is $846,462,952 ($810,979,253 for 2010) and is distributed as follows: 2011 Restated 2010 Operating surplus (Schedule 1)General $5,750,719 $5,156,074 Sewer 2,508,311 2,515,823 Water 3,176,352 3,638,446 11,435,382 11,310,343 Equity in tangible capital assets (Schedule 2)General 566,526,923 552,530,544 Sewer 119,059,516 107,667,501 Water 96,533,666 93,962,893 782,120,105 754,160,938 Reserves (Schedule 3)Funds 25,144,547 21,275,267 Accounts 27,762,918 24,232,705 52,907,465 45,507,972 Accumulated Surplus $846,462,952 $810,979,253 16. Expenditures and Expenses by Object Operations Capital Acquisitions 2011 Total 2011 Budget Restated 2010 Total Goods and services 45,780,996 25,900,329 71,681,325 154,177,700 72,332,910 Wages and salaries 35,098,108 836,055 35,934,163 35,597,288 33,608,597 Interest 2,391,798 -2,391,798 3,136,550 2,468,972 Total Expenditures 83,270,902 26,736,384 110,007,286 192,911,538 108,410,479 Amortization expenses 17,267,869 -17,267,869 17,369,969 16,779,709 Contributed tangible capital assets -21,582,148 21,582,148 12,250,000 20,765,925 Total Expenditures and Expenses 100,538,771 48,318,532 148,857,303 222,531,507 145,956,113 17.Undeveloped Land Bank The District owns property in various areas identified for future growth in the Official Community Plan. These properties are not currently used in the provision of service to the citizens of Maple Ridge. The properties represent a strategic, non-renewable resource available for the advancement of Councils' strategic plan. In 2011, the District acquired land bank properties valued at $316,123. 18.Segmented Information This District is a diversified municipal government entity in the province of British Columbia that provides a wide range of services to its citizens. Municipal services have been segmented by grouping activities that have similar service objections (by function) and separately disclosed in the segment report. Where certain activities cannot be attributed to a specific segment they have been reported as unallocated. The segments and the services they provide are as follows: Protective Services Protective Services is comprised of the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment, the Maple Ridge Fire Department, bylaw enforcement, inspection services and emergency services. Services provided by the segment are focused on protecting the citizens of Maple Ridge. Transportation Services Transportation Services is comprised of Engineering, Operations, Drainage and Roads. Services provided by the segment include the construction and maintenance of transportation related infrastructure. Recreation and Cultural Recreation and cultural services provides library services, access to recreation facilities and maintains and operates District parks. Water Utility The Water Utility, in conjunction with Metro Vancouver, provides safe, clean, reliable water to the residents and businesses of the District of Maple Ridge. Sewer Utility The Sewer Utility collects waste water and transports it to treatment plants operated by Metro Vancouver in addition to maintaining the sanitary sewer infrastructure. General Government General Government provides administrative, legislative and support services for the District. Functions include financial planning and reporting, information technology, economic development and communications. Planning, Public Health and Other This segment is comprised of Planning, Recycling, Cemetery and Social Planning. Activities include land use guidelines, development of the District's official community plan, management of the recycling contract and improving the social well-being of the community. Unallocated Unallocated includes revenues and expenses that cannot be directly attributed to the activities of an identified functional segment. Schedule 2 Schedule of Change in Equity in Capital Assets For the year ended December 31, 2011 Actual Budget Restated Actual 2011 2011 2010 Revenue Subdivision infrastructure contributions $21,582,148 $12,250,000 $20,765,925 Senior government transfers 10,086,063 25,052,578 6,694,315 Development fees 2,993,696 25,944,459 5,337,509 Other capital contributions 95,213 1,762,302 588,324 Disposal of tangible capital assets (1,453,063)-(947,234) Total Revenue 33,304,057 65,009,339 32,438,839 Expenses Amortization 17,267,869 17,369,969 16,779,709 Total Expenses 17,267,869 17,369,969 16,779,709 Annual Surplus 16,036,188 47,639,370 15,659,130 Internal Transfers Transfers and principal payments from revenue funds 5,730,382 10,634,597 5,980,101 Transfers from reserves 6,192,597 18,189,744 11,851,675 Increase (decrease) in equity in capital assets 27,959,167 76,463,711 33,490,906 Equity in capital assets - beginning of the year 754,160,938 754,160,938 720,670,032 Equity in capital assets - end of the year (Note 15)$782,120,105 $830,624,649 $754,160,938 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: CDPR-0640-30 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Committee of the Whole SUBJECT: Cedar Park Construction – Award of Tender EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Tenders for the construction of Cedar Park, located at 23735-132 Avenue, were received on June 8, 2012. Two bids which were in compliance with the tender documents were received. Based on the tenders received the cost of this project, in combination with the expenses to date for design, survey and building demolition will exceed the previously approved budget of $310,644. Recent experience with similar park construction projects would suggest this level of funding is no longer adequate for the development of a neighbourhood park, particularly with the challenging topography in Silver Valley. This budget figure has been revised for more recent park development projects in the long term capital plan. Staff has considered reducing the scope of work, however removing any of the play elements will only result in an incomplete project that will need to be remedied at a later date. This project is primarily funded through Development Cost Charges (DCC’s). As a result of under spending of DCC funds budgeted to acquire a Silver Valley Neighbourhood Park in 2012, staff are recommending that the construction budget for this Silver Valley Park be increased utilizing these under-spent DCC funds. Award of this tender is recommended RECOMMENDATION: That the tender contract PL12-46 for the construction of Cedar Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. for $310,560 plus HST and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement and further, that the financial plan be amended to reflect this change. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: On March 27, 2012 Council authorized staff to proceed with the preparation of tender documents for the construction of Cedar Park based on the concept plan dated February 16, 2012. Following this authorization staff have proceeded with demolition of the existing residence, and issued a tender on May 22, 2012. b)Business Plan/Financial Implications: Two bids for Tender PL12-46 Cedar Park were received. The prices tendered were for the base site works and a separate price list for park amenities. The selection of bids tendered is determined by the base site work price submitted not including HST. Base site work Bid Pricing: Wilco Civil Inc. $250,926.00 Canadian Lawn Care Services Ltd. $279,982.96 1151 The approved budget for the total construction of this park is $310,644. Staff are recommending the budget can be increased with DCC funds to include the base bid, park amenity items listed separately in this tender, the demolition cost, site survey and consultant services for a total project cost $376,610. The DCC funds can be used for both new park acquisition and development of new park sites. As a result of under spending funds to acquire a recent park site in Silver Valley, there is capacity within the overall Park DCC budget to accommodate the additional cost for this park construction. Cost Breakdown Consultant/Surveyor $ 26,000 (expended) Demolition/Hazard Abatement 13,450 (expended) Haz/Mat Consultant 1,800 (expended) Base Site Work Tender Price 250,926 Park Amenities Cost 59,634 Construction Contract $310,560 Construction Contingency (8%) 24,800 (only to be used if needed) Total Project Cost $376,610 Approved Budget $310,644 Required addition $ 65,966 CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the Corporate Officer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Wilco Civil Inc. for the construction of Tender PL12-46 at Cedar Park. “Original signed by Bruce McLeod” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Bruce McLeod, MBCSLA Manager of Parks Planning & Development “Original signed by David Boag” _______________________________________________ Approved by: David Boag, Director of Parks & Facilities “Original signed by Trevor Thompson” _______________________________________________ Reviewed by: Trevor Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning “Original signed by Kelly Swift” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Kelly Swift, General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services “Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer :BMcL District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: CDPR-0640-30 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Committee of the Whole SUBJECT: Deer Fern Park Construction – Award of Tender EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Tenders for the construction of Deer Fern Park, located on 236th Street just south of 134th Avenue were received on June 8, 2012. Two bids which were in compliance with the tender documents were received. Based on the tenders received the cost of this project in combination with the expenses to date for design and survey will exceed the previously approved budget of $310,488. Recent experience with similar park construction projects would suggest this level of funding is no longer adequate for the development of a neighbourhood park, particularly with the challenging topography in Silver Valley. This budget figure has been revised for more recent park development projects in the long term capital plan. Staff have considered reducing the scope of work, however removing any of the play elements will only result in an incomplete project that will need to be remedied at a later date. This project is primarily funded through Development Cost Charges (DCC’s). As a result of under spending of DCC funds budgeted to acquire a Silver Valley neighbourhood Park in 2012, Staff are recommending that the construction budget for this Silver Valley park be increased utilizing these under spent DCC funds. Award of this tender is recommended RECOMMENDATION: That the tender contract PL12-45 for the construction of Deer Fern Park be awarded to Wilco Civil Inc. for $313,431 plus HST and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement and further, that the financial plan be amended to reflect this change. DISCUSSION: a)Background Context: On March 27, 2012 Council authorized staff to proceed with the preparation of tender documents for the construction of Deer Fern Park based on the concept plan dated February 9, 2012. Following this authorization staff have proceeded with detailed design, and issued a tender on May 22, 2012. b)Business Plan/Financial Implications: Two bids for Tender PL12-45 Deer Fern Park were received. The prices tendered were for the base site works and a separate price list for park amenities. The selection of bids tendered is determined by the base site work price submitted not including HST. Base site work Bid Pricing: Wilco Civil Inc. $266,437.00 Canadian Lawn Care Services Ltd. $268,731.26 The approved budget for the total construction of this park is $310,488. Staff are recommending the budget be increased with DCC funds to include the base bid, park amenity items listed separately in this tender, site survey and consultant services for a total project cost $359,231. The DCC funds can be used for both new park acquisition and development of new park sites. As a result of under spending funds to acquire a recent park site in Silver Valley, there is capacity within the overall Park DCC budget to accommodate the additional cost for this park construction. Cost Breakdown Consultant/Surveyor $ 21,000 (expended) Base Site Work Tender Price $266,437 Park Amenities Cost 46,994 Construction Contract $313,431 Construction Contingency (8%) $ 24,800 (only to be used if needed) Total Project Cost $359,231 Approved Budget $310,488 Required addition $ 48,743 CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the Corporate Officer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Wilco Civil Inc. for the construction of Tender PL12-45 at Deer Fern Park. “Original signed by Bruce McLeod” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Bruce McLeod, MBCSLA Manager of Parks Planning & Development “Original signed by David Boag” _______________________________________________ Approved by: David Boag, Director of Parks & Facilities “Original signed by Trevor Thompson” _______________________________________________ Reviewed by: Trevor Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning “Original signed by Kelly Swift” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Kelly Swift, General Manager Community Development, Parks and Recreation Services; “Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer :BMcL Page 1 of 16 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: June 18, 2012 and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C.O.W. SUBJECT: Town Centre Incentive Program Partnering Agreements EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On November 1, 2010, Municipal Council approved the framework for an incentive program to encourage accelerated private sector investment. On February 8, 2011, Council approved the use of partnering agreements as one of the tools to support the program, for those projects that advance Town Centre Area Plan goals and objectives. Several projects totaling $37 million in construction value are nearing the stage where partnering agreements are required in order for the District to provide the incentive. In accordance with Council direction, the agreements are presented for consideration at a public meeting, and are subject to Council approval. RECOMMENDATIONS That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute Partnering Agreements for Building Permit Numbers 11-120295, 12-109255, 11-124858, 11-110037 and 12-112565 to provide financial incentives of $201,212 as part of the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program. DISCUSSION The vision for the Town Centre is dependent upon numerous goals and objectives that cannot be met solely through the actions of the District, and therefore private partners are a critical element in achieving the vision. The projects referred to in this report help to achieve objectives within the Town Centre Area Plan. Building permit number 11-120292 is for the $7.8 million construction of a four-storey apartment building in Town Centre Sub Area 1, at 12075 Edge Street; Building permit number 12-109255 is for the $6.8 million construction of a community gaming centre at 22710 Lougheed Highway; Building permit number 11-124858 is for the $6.3 million construction of a four-storey mixed-use building in Town Centre Sub Area 1, at 11882 226 Street (building 1 of a two building project); Building permit number 11-110037 is for the $8.9 million construction of a four-storey apartment building in Town Centre Sub Area 1, at 12040 222 Street; Building permit number 12-112565 is for the $7.5 million construction of a four-storey apartment building in Town Centre Sub Area 1, at 11873 Burnett Street. 1181 Page 2 of 16 The residential projects are eligible for assistance of up to 10% of the Development Cost Charges, to a project cap of $50,000. They do not qualify for the $75,000 cap for LEED-Silver certified (minimum) or where greater than 50% of energy consumption will be sourced from alternative/renewable energy. The commercial project is eligible for assistance of up to 25% of the Development Cost Charges, to a project cap of $25,000. It does not qualify for the $37,500 cap for LEED -Silver certified (minimum) or where greater than 50% of energy consumption will be sourced from alternative/renewable energy. In alignment with the District’s desire for transparency, newspaper notices are scheduled for June 13 and June 20. DESIRED OUTCOME To provide financial incentives to encourage developments that support Council’s vision for a strong and vibrant Town Centre. BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PLAN IMPLICATIONS As part of a review of 2010 financial performance, General Revenue funding of $500,000 was reserved to support the upfront incentive element of the Town Centre Investment Incentive Program. In March 2012, after a status report indicated the funding was oversubscribed if projects in progress met the program deadline, Council authorized a further $240,000 toward the program . The partnering agreements referred to in this report will required that the reserve will be drawn down by $201,212. In combination with two previous partnering agreements, the balance remaining in the reserve will be $466,618. Beginning Balance $500,000 January 2012 funding 240,000 11566 224 Street - 31,094 Paid 22308 Lougheed Highway - 41,076 Payment pending 12075 Edge Street - 47,076 22710 Lougheed Highway - 4,136 11882 226 Street - 50,000 Maximum 12040 222 Street - 50,000 Maximum 11837 Burnett Street - 50,000 Maximum Balance Remaining $466,618 Page 3 of 16 CITIZEN IMPLICATIONS The District’s approach to the incentive program is one of full transparency. After numerous Council reports, presentations and newspaper notices, one citizen comment has been logged with respect to the incentive program. The comment related to using property tax revenue, which is primarily residential, supporting business. This comment should be considered in concert with the recent citizen surveys which communicated strong support for the Town Centre, and a desire for expansion of the commercial base. The incentive program was built upon expanded commercial development, both directly through incentives, and indirectly by encouraging the residential density needed to support businesses. CONCLUSION This report requests Council authorization to execute partnering agreements that will allow the District to provide financial incentives for five development projects noted in this report. The incentives total $201,212 and support the $37 million in construction value represented by these projects. The partnering agreement incentives are a component of a comprehensive incentive program that supports Council’s vision for the Town Centre. “Original signed by Laura Benson” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Laura Benson, CMA Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Planning “Original signed by John Bastaja” for _______________________________________________ Approved by: Paul Gill, BBA, CGA General Manager: Corporate and Financial Services “Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer Attachments: Project Information Partnering Agreement Template Page 4 of 16 PROJECT INFORMATION – BUILDING PERMIT NO. 11-120292 Figure 1: Subject Map, 12075 Edge Street Figure 2: Rendering (may not reflect final plan) Subject property Page 5 of 16 PROJECT INFORMATION – BUILDING PERMIT NO. 12-109255 Figure 2: Subject Map, 22710 Lougheed Highway Figure 2: Rendering (may not reflect final plan) Subject property Page 6 of 16 PROJECT INFORMATION – BUILDING PERMIT NO. 11-124858 Figure 3: Subject Map, 11882 226 Street Figure 2: Rendering (may not reflect final plan) Subject property Page 7 of 16 PROJECT INFORMATION – BUILDING PERMIT NO. 12-110037 Figure 4: Subject Map, 12040 222 Street Figure 2: Rendering (may not reflect final plan) Subject property Page 8 of 16 PROJECT INFORMATION – BUILDING PERMIT NO. 12-112565 Figure 5: Subject Map, 11873 Burnett (and 11865, 11785) Figure 2: Rendering (may not reflect final plan) Subject property Page 9 of 16 PARTNERING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference mmm dd, yyyy, BETWEEN: DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE, a municipal corporation under the laws of British Columbia and having its offices at 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 6A9 (“District”) AND: (“Owner“) WHEREAS: A. The Community Charter, Part 3, Division 1, Section 21 authorizes the District to enter into an agreement for the provision of a service on behalf of the municipality; B. The achievement of the District’s vision, goals and objectives for the Town Centre require private sector development; C. The Owner agrees to construct a Project that supports Town Centre goals and objectives, as identified on Schedule A: Town Centre Goals and Objectives; D. The District agrees to provide a financial incentive, as identified in section 4(a): NOW THEREFORE in consideration of $1.00 paid by the District to the Owner, the receipt and sufficiency of which the Owner acknowledges, the parties agree as follows: 1. In this Incentive Agreement, a. ”Sub Area 1” means that area identified in Schedule B of this agreement b. “Sub Area 2” means that area identified in Schedule B of this agreement c. “Project” means: Description of development project, address, number of units, building permit no. 2. The Owner agrees to: a. Undertake the following service on behalf of the District: Either wholly or in part, achieve goals and objectives outlined on Schedule A: Town Centre Goals and Objectives, through construction and completion of a Project as described in section 1; b. Comply with all other Municipal bylaws, regulations, agreements and permits in relation to the Project; c. Obtain final occupancy permit(s) for the Project within two (2) years from the date the Building Permit was issued. d. All work identified under the building permit is to be completed no later than 120 days after the issuance of the first Provisional Occupancy Permit and an unconditional Occupancy Permit is issued Page 10 of 16 3. If the Owner or the Project causes any breach of any obligation set forth in this Incentive Agreement, the Owner must forfeit the amount received under paragraph 4, or a lesser amount agreed to by both parties. The forfeited amount must be received by the District within thirty (30) days of the date the District issued notification of the breach. 4. The District agrees to pay to the Owner $XX,XXX, representing an amount equivalent to a portion of Municipal Development Cost Charges assessed on the Project, as described in the Town Centre Investment Incentives Program. Payment will be made on the eleventh (11th) business day following the date on which the Development Cost Charges were received by the District. Payment will be held back if the Project is not in compliance with all other Municipal bylaws, regulations, agreements and permits. 5. This Incentive Agreement expires on the date all units in the Project have been issued final occupancy permits. As evidence of their agreement to be bound by the terms of this Incentive Agreement, the parties have executed this Incentive Agreement as follows: Date: ______________________, 2011 DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE ) by its authorized signatory: ) ) ) ) ) ________________________________________ ) Ceri Marlo ) Corporate Officer ) Property Owner ) by its authorized signatories: ) ) ) ) ) ) _________________________________________ ) signature ) ) ) ) _________________________________________ ) print name Page 11 of 16 Schedule A: Town Centre Goals and Objectives Checklist PRINCIPLE: 1 Each Neighbourhood is Complete Goal: Increase density and distribute a range of uses throughout the Centre Objectives:  Increase density for residential and non-residential land uses  Incorporate a range of densities  Incorporate mixed use development opportunities  Ensure opportunities for living, working, shopping, and service provision  Integrate waterfront development into the Centre  Develop on currently undeveloped lots  Create links between the Centre and other hubs within Maple Ridge Goal: Enhance opportunities for personal development and recreation Objectives:  Provide educational/training facilities  Enhance technological capabilities so people can take advantage of world opportunities  Develop cultural facilities  Improve recreation opportunities, particularly for youth  Improve and secure public access to natural places, including streams and waterfront  Provide more public green space within the core  Promote the social integration of all ages and groups through shared or adjacent facilities and spaces  Design easily accessed public spaces  Ensure public safety and security, and accessibility throughout the Centre Page 12 of 16 PRINCIPLE: 2 Options to our cars exist Goal: Acknowledge and respect pedestrian needs Objectives:  Prioritize the safety of pedestrians  Enhance pedestrian experience  Designate pedestrian-only areas/no-car zones  Enhance connectivity of pedestrian and other non-vehicular routes  Utilize and upgrade laneways, sidewalks and other existing paths for pedestrians, bikes  Design for short walking distances to reach daily needs Goal: Increase transit modes, availability and destinations Objectives:  Establish an internal transit system for the Centre  Increase the frequency of transit service both internally and to out-lying areas  Consider other transit modes  Link new Abernethy crossing to transit  Increase and improve access from river to Centre  Provide water transportation options  Ensure public safety for all transportation modes PRINCIPLE: 3 Work in harmony with natural systems Goal: Preserve, enhance and capitalize on natural amenities and create new ones Objectives:  Respect and enhance riparian areas and water resources  Maintain views of mountains  Maintain access and views to Fraser River  Protect and enhance a range of wildlife habitats  Reinstate historical streams Goal: Protect natural systems from the impacts of development Objectives:  Increase quality and amount of green space in the Centre  Establish a green system that is linked throughout the Centre and beyond  Reduce the generation of water pollution, air pollution and waste  Manage pollution and waste with Best Management Practices (BMPs) Page 13 of 16 PRINCIPLE: 4 Buildings and infrastructure are greener and smarter Goal: Make it easier to be environmentally friendly Objectives:  Identify and act on appropriate urban ecology opportunities  Provide incentives for the development of environmentally friendly buildings  Have municipality adopt green building and infrastructure standards  Educate on environmental benefits of growing smarter  Increase quality, function and amount of mandatory public/open/green space built by developers Goal: Combine new technologies with rediscovered approaches Objectives:  Incorporate alternative methods of power generation  Require sustainable buildings and building systems  Design buildings to adapt to future technologies and uses  Minimize environmental impact of erosion and waste disposal during construction  Adaptively reuse existing buildings, including heritage buildings  Manage urban stormwater with green infrastructure methods  Develop green infrastructure that provides for multiple land uses PRINCIPLE: 5 Housing serves many needs Goal: Increase housing options to provide for all ages, economic status, and life stages Objectives:  Integrate housing for all demographics  Ensure a variety of housing types and tenures that are fully accessible and accommodate special needs  Integrate affordable housing/low-cost housing with market housing  Improve rental housing stock and options  Improve housing quality and range of housing types  Design housing for flexibility of use over its lifetime  Design housing to strengthen social relationships  Provide housing for people in transition Page 14 of 16 Goal: Increase density in the Centre by integrating housing with other uses Objectives:  Increase residential density and identify density limits  Integrate housing with other uses at the scale of both building and block  Establish attractive form and character and mitigate noise to make housing in the centre desirable PRINCIPLE: 6 Jobs are close to home Goal: Encourage all types of jobs, including new and non-traditional businesses and workplaces Objectives:  Provide an educational centre to train for jobs and to provide teaching and other jobs  Increase civic development and retail development for job creation  Incorporate high tech, internet, home businesses  Incorporate live/work and work/live developments  Welcome unique industries/business opportunities  Make zoning and bylaws less restrictive for location and form of business premises, while retaining a positive sense of community  Promote the film industry  Promote the tourism industry Goal: Attract investment by supporting business needs Objectives:  Attract investment in housing and business ventures  Densify the Centre to provide a customer base for businesses  Identify and promote niche markets for business  Develop the industry potential already present in Maple Ridge and support local businesses  Pre-install technological infrastructure in buildings to attract businesses  Streamline development approval processes and provide incentives  Provide venues to support arts and crafts businesses PRINCIPLE: 7 The Centre is distinctive, attractive and vibrant Goal: Cultivate an identity that grows from the heart of the community Objectives:  Develop the “caring” identity of Maple Ridge  Ensure that historical and cultural assets are respected and celebrated  Feature the natural beauty and amenities of the place  Establish development guidelines that respect local heritage, natural settings and attributes  Support the arts in the community  Encourage art in public and private spaces Page 15 of 16  Enhance the urban public environment Goal: Establish the Centre as a hub of activity Objectives:  Increase tourism  Provide opportunities for festivals and community events  Provide more entertainment and education venues  Encourage evening activities that cater to a broad demographic while benefitting the community  Utilize park space for daily activities as well as special events  Create easily accessible routes to key destinations  Encourage symbiotic relationships among and between lands and land users  Support and encourage the vitality of small business PRINCIPLE: 8 Everyone has a voice Goal: Create safe spaces and opportunities for all members of the community Objectives:  Create spaces and opportunities for all age groups and social stratas  Integrate spaces to foster social relationships  Empower the least powerful  Ensure safety Goal: Create opportunities for open dialogue among members of the community Objectives:  Establish ongoing public evaluation of smart growth strategies  Provide public gathering spaces  Ensure economic development office advocates for local business and interacts effectively with all levels of government Page 16 of 16 Schedule B: Town Centre Investment Incentives Area