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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-09 Council Meeting Agenda and Reports.pdf Page 1 District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA October 9, 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 September 11, 2012 502 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of September 11, 20(2), 25 and 27, 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 behavior will be reprimanded. Council Meeting Agenda October 9, 2012 Council Chamber Page 2 of 7 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 700 DELEGATIONS 701 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council Presentation on their 10th Season - Lindy Sisson, Executive Director 702 Yennadon Neighbourhood Group – Gravel Pit Issue – Craig Speirs 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Note: Items 801 to 803 were forwarded from the October 1, 2012 Council Workshop Meeting 801 Bill C38 and Recommendations for the District of Maple Ridge Report from the Ad Hoc Task Force dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the comments and feedback within the report be endorsed and that the Federal Government be advised of the concerns outlined. 802 Council Matrix Update Staff report dated October 9, 2012 recommending that the Council Matrix be adopted. 803 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”) Target 2014 Campaign Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the FCM’s Target 2014 campaign in support of the Government of Canada long term infrastructure strategy be endorsed and that the new plan is fully in place before existing programs expire in 2014. 900 CORRESPONDENCE Council Meeting Agenda October 9, 2012 Council Chamber Page 3 of 7 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 2012-005-RZ, 20528 Lougheed Highway, CS-1 to C-2 Staff report dated October 9, 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 final reading. Final reading COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1100 Minutes – October 1, 2012 Public Works and Development Services 1101 2012-031-RZ, 11055 Hazelwood Street, RS-3 to M-3 (Addendum to report dated August 27, 2012) Staff report dated October 1, 2012 providing additional information to a staff report dated August 27, 2012 and recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6914-2012 to permit future construction of potential industrial or big box retail styled buildings be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B, D, E and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879- 1999. 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 October 9, 2012 Council Chamber Page 4 of 7 1102 2012-079-RZ, 21722 and 21734 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-1 to RT-1 Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6944-2012 to allow each lot to have the existing dwelling replaced by a duplex be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. 1103 2011-084-RZ, 11185 and 11133 240 Street, RS-3 to RST, R-2, R-1 and C-1 Revised staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011 to adjust conservation area and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947-2012 text amendment for the C-1 Zone to allow for 4 proposed rental apartment units be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853-2011 to allow for 24 RST lots, 39 R-2 single family lots, one remnant R-1 lot for future subdivision and a mixed used building be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1104 2011-089-RZ, 22309, 22319 and 22331 St. Anne Avenue, Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012 to permit relocation, restoration and adaptive use of an existing heritage house be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 1105 DVP/040/09, 10125 248 Street Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/040/09 to vary the height of the proposed single family homes, to vary the road right-of-way on 100A and 101B Avenues and 247B Street and to vary the carriage way on 247B Street. 1106 2012-005-DP, 20528 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign 2012-005-DP to permit an extension and exterior renovation. Council Meeting Agenda October 9, 2012 Council Chamber Page 5 of 7 1107 SD/040/09, 10125 248 Street, Local Area Service Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-2012 for Upper Jackson Enhanced Landscape Maintenance be given first, second and third readings. 1108 2012-074-AL, 23613 124 Avenue and 12349 237 Street Non-Farm Use within the Agricultural Land Reserve Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that application 2012-074-AL for non-farm use on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve to permit a gravel removal proposal not be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2012 Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2012 be approved. Community Development and Recreation Service 1151 Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre – Phase 1 – Hatchery Component Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that funding for Pacific Parklands Foundation towards the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre – Phase 1, Hatchery Component be approved. Correspondence 1171 Other Committee Issues 1181 1200 STAFF REPORTS Council Meeting Agenda October 9, 2012 Council Chamber Page 6 of 7 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 October 9, 2012 Council Chamber Page 7 of 7 1900 ADJOURNMENT CChheecckkeedd bbyy::””OOrriiggiinnaall ssiiggnneedd bbyy CCeerrii MMaarrlloo””__ DDaattee:: __22001122//1100//0055______ 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 September 11, 2012 The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on September 11, 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 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 Additional items from the September 10, 2012 Council Workshop Meeting 801 Report on Ban of Shark Fin Products 802 Provincial Funding for Cycling Infrastructure – UBCM Resolution 803 Financial Support for Agriculture – Follow Up Report Withdrawn from the agenda 1102 2012-079-RZ, 21722 and 21734 Dewdney Trunk Road Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 2 of 13 400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as amended 500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 28, 2012 R/2012-413 501 Minutes Regular Council It was moved and seconded August 28, 2012 That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 28, 2012 be adopted as circulated CARRIED 502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of August 28, 2012 R/2012-414 502 Minutes Public Hearing It was moved and seconded August 28, 2012 That the minutes of the Public Hearing of August 28, 2012 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of August 22(2), 24, 29 and 31, 2012 R/2012-415 503 Minutes Development Agmt It was moved and seconded Committee That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of August 22(2), 24, 29 and 31, 2012 be received. CARRIED 600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 3 of 13 700 DELEGATIONS - Nil 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 801 Report on Ban of Shark Fin Products Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that the Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw be amended for the purpose of banning the trade, sale or distribution of shark fins or their derivatives in the District of Maple Ridge. R/2012-416 Ban on Shark Fin Products It was moved and seconded Amend Bylaw That staff be directed to amend the Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw for the purpose of banning the trade, sale or distribution of shark fins or their derivatives in the District of Maple Ridge. CARRIED 802 Provincial Funding for Cycling Infrastructure – UBCM Resolution Report dated September 10, 2012 from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee recommending that a resolution from Velo Village regarding cycling infrastructure be supported at the UBCM Conference. R/2012-417 Support for Cycling Infrastructure It was moved and seconded Funding AMENDED That the resolution from Velo Village regarding cycling infrastructure in all communities be supported at the UBCM Conference. Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 4 of 13 R/2012-418 Support for Cycling Infrastructure It was moved and seconded Funding AMENDMENT That the motion be amended to replace the text “be supported at the UBCM Conference” with the text “be considered for support at the UBCM conference by attending Councillors.” CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED 803 Financial Support for Agriculture – Follow Up Report Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending the establishment of an Agricultural Endowment Reserve Account. R/2012-419 Financial Support For Agriculture It was moved and seconded 1. That an Agricultural Endowment Reserve Account be established for the purpose of providing funding to support the research, promotional and infrastructure needs of the Maple Ridge Agricultural Plan; 2. That the previously supported 10% of the Municipal portion of land taxes from the conversion of rural property be set aside into that reserve account as the source of contributions; 3. That available funding from the noted Reserve Account be allocated generally to the following categories of action, which will be reviewed periodically over time: a. Studies required to support agriculture – 25% b. Marketing for agriculture – 25% c. Infrastructure upgrades – 50% Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 5 of 13 R/2012-420 Financial Support For Agriculture It was moved and seconded That the motion be amended by removing the percentages from Sections 3 a, b, and c CARRIED MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED 900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 1000 BYLAWS Bylaws for Final Reading 1001 RZ/072/09, 10121, 10141 and 10175 240 Street 1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6731-2010 To designate from Agricultural to Urban Residential and Conservation, to amend the Urban Area Boundary and to remove the “Starred Property” Designation and to add conservation Final reading R/2012-421 RZ/072/09 BL No. 6731-2010 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6731-2010 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse - OPPOSED Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 6 of 13 1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6732-2010 To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) and RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit the construction of 159 townhouses Final reading R/2012-422 RZ/072/09 BL NO. 6732-2010 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6732-2010 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse - OPPOSED 1002 RZ/079/10, 26610 124 Avenue 1002.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6763-2010 To adjust the conservation boundary Final reading R/2012-423 RZ/079/10 BL No. 6763-2010 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6763-2010 be adopted. CARRIED 1002.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6764-2010 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit the future subdivision of 13 single family parcels not less than 0.40 hectares each Final reading R/2012-424 RZ/079/10 BL No. 6764-2010 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6764-2010 be adopted. CARRIED Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 7 of 13 Note: Mayor Daykin excused himself from discussion of Item 1003 at 7:17 p.m. as he is a Director on the Board of one of the organizations named in the bylaw. Councillor Bell chaired the meeting. 1003 Maple Ridge Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 6942-2012 To exempt certain types of properties from municipal property taxation in 2013 Final reading R/2012-425 Tax Exemption BL No. 6942-2012 It was moved and seconded Final reading That Bylaw No. 6942-2012 be adopted. CARRIED Note: Mayor Daykin returned to the meeting at 7:18 p.m. and resumed as Chair COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes – August 27, 2012 R/2012-426 Minutes COW It was moved and seconded August 27, 2012 That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 27, 2012 be received. CARRIED Public Works and Development Services 1101 2012-068-RZ, 20370 Lougheed Highway, CS-1 to C-2 Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6946-2012 to permit subdivision into two lots and construction of a financial services use be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C and D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 8 of 13 R/2012-427 2012-068-RZ BL No. 6946-2012 It was moved and seconded First reading That Bylaw No. 6946-2012 be given first reading, and; That the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules C and D of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999, along with the information required for a Subdivision application. CARRIED Note: Item 1102 was withdrawn 1102 2012-079-RZ, 21722 and 21734 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-1 to RT-1 Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6944-2012 to allow each lot to have the existing dwelling replaced by a duplex be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. 1103 2011-136-RZ, 20724 River Road, RS-1 to R-1 Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6896-2012 to allow subdivision into two single family lots be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. R/2012-428 2011-136-RZ BL No. 6896-2012 It was moved and seconded Second reading Forward to PH 1. That Bylaw No. 6896-2012 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 and Infrastructure; ii. Road dedication as required; iii. Removal of the existing building; and Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 9 of 13 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. CARRIED 1104 DVP/072/09, 10121, 10141 and 10175 240 Street Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/072/09 to vary setback requirements in the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone. R/2012-429 DVP/072/09 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/072/09 respecting properties located at 10121, 10141 and 10175 240 Street. CARRIED Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse - OPPOSED 1105 DP/072/09, 10121, 10141 and 10175 240 Street Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/072/09 to permit construction of 159 townhouse dwellings in 25 buildings under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zone. R/2012-430 DP/072/09 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DP/072/09 respecting property located at 10121, 10141 and 10175 240 Street. CARRIED Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Bell, Councillor Masse - OPPOSED Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 10 of 13 1106 2012-044-DP/DVP, 11850 224 Street Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-044-DVP to vary minimum building height and that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-044-DP to permit construction of an addition to the Haney Place Mall as well as exterior renovations to allow for Target as a new tenant. R/2012-431 2012-044-DP/DVP Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-044-DVP respecting property located at 11850 224 Street, and: That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-044-DP respecting property located at 11850 224 Street. CARRIED 1107 DVP/079/10, 26610 124 Avenue Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/079/10 to vary the width of 124 Avenue and the minimum widths of proposed lots 7 and 8. R/2012-432 DVP/079/10 Sign and seal It was moved and seconded That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/079/10 respecting property located at 26610 124 Avenue. CARRIED 1108 Development Sign Policy 6.21 Staff report dated September 10, 2012 recommending that Development Sign policy 6.21 be adopted. Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 11 of 13 The Director of Planning reviewed the policy. She advised that the policy has been revised to include Council comments made at the September 10, 2012 Committee of the Whole Meeting. R/2012-433 1108.1 Development Sign Policy 6.21 It was moved and seconded Adopt That the Development Sign Policy 6.21 attached to the staff report dated September 10, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED R/2012-434 1108.2 Development Sign Policy Addition It was moved and seconded Defeated That staff, on a trial basis for one year, request developers place notification of the date, time and location of Committee of the Whole Meetings on the development signs pertaining to their application. DEFEATED Mayor Daykin, Councillor Ashlie, Councillor Dueck, Councillor Morden - OPPOSED Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police) – Nil Community Development and Recreation Service – Nil Correspondence – Nil Other Committee Issues – Nil 1200 STAFF REPORTS – Nil Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 12 of 13 1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil 1400 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Daykin reminded residents of the Terry Fox Run held on September 16 and encouraged all to participate. He also encouraged residents to contribute to a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Friends in Need Food Bank. Mayor Daykin attended Port Haney Days and the TD Bank and its Friends of the Environment Foundation Annual Tree Day event. 1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Councillor Bell Councillor attended Port Haney Days, the Meadowridge School Fair and a meeting of the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society. Councillor Ashlie Councillor Ashlie attended meetings for the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee and the Alouette River Management Society. She encouraged residents to attend a Youth Diversion Fundraiser Pub Night on September 29, the Alouette River Management Society’s River’s Day Event on September 30 and the Terry Fox Run on September 16. Councillor Dueck Councillor Dueck advised that September 29 is Canada Culture Day and that the Arts Council will be hosting a number of events. She also advised that on October 1, the Arts Council will be holding their 10th Annual General Meeting and that the Rotary Club will be hosting their sports banquet. Councillor Masse Councillor Masse participated in a cycling tour and attended a Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission Meeting, the PNE’s agriculture exhibits and Port Haney Days. Councillor Morden Councillor Morden attended his regular meetings. He requested a moment of silence to honour all those who perished in the 911 attack on the United States. 1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil Council Minutes September 11, 2012 Page 13 of 13 1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS – Nil 1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – Nil 1900 ADJOURNMENT – 8:42 p.m. _______________________________ E. Daykin, Mayor Certified Correct ___________________________________ C. Marlo, Corporate Officer 1 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 1, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Ad Hoc Task Force – Federal Fisheries Act MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Bill C 38 and Recommendations for the District of Maple Ridge EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In July 2012, Maple Ridge Council directed through resolution “That an Ad Hoc Task Force be established to review the proposed changes to the Federal Fisheries Act and provide a report back to Council in October 2012 on recommended comments and feedback to be provided to the federal government on changes to the Federal Fisheries Act.” The Ad Hoc Task Force concluded that there are going to be some significant changes to Canada’s Fisheries Act being proposed under Bill C 38 which will likely have economic, social, and environmental implications for the District and its citizens. The group concluded that the 2012 budget bill (Bill C 38) will change the Federal Fisheries Act to focus on protection of specific fisheries rather than the historical mandate of protection and management of fish habitat. The amendments will likely shift many responsibilities for environmental protection, management, and enforcement associated with aquatic ecosystems down to the province and municipalities where there is currently a lack of resources for dealing with many of these issues . There were also serious concerns with respect to the lack of information pertaining to the rationale for the proposed Bill; and lack of engagement and public involvement in this federal process. The key concerns raised by the Task Force are reflected in this report. The Task Force recommends the following for Council’s consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS: Whereas the District of Maple Ridge has made significant investments in the protection of fish habitat and watercourses that exist in the community; And Whereas the protection and management of natural habitat is an important value for the citizens in our community as reflected in the Official Community Plan; And Whereas Council has grave concerns around the proposed departure from the historical protection of fish habitat and the loss of ecological linkages that all species have to our fisheries; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the District of Maple Ridge call upon the federal government to ensure 1. THAT the federal government provide information behind the rationale for the Policy Direction change to the Fisheries Act and that it disclose whatever pertinent scientific information that has been used to support the proposed changes to the Fisheries Act legislation and regulations; 2 2. THAT there is meaningful public involvement and dialogue as part of this process with local stewardship groups, municipalities, scientific organizations, First Nations, non government environmental organizations, and the public at large both before and after the implementation of the second phase of amendments to the Fisheries Act; 3. THAT the federal government retain the existing protection language for fish habitat and fisheries rather than changing the Fisheries Act to limit protection to only certain fisheries; 4. THAT there is clarification on whether the current definitions as per section two of the Federal Fisheries Act still apply and that there are meaningful definitions provided with respect to “temporary” and “permanent” alteration, disruption, or destruction of fish habitat; the ‘death or killing’ of fish; the lack of definition around what a fishery consists of. Definitions should continue to promote an ecosystem based approach to fish conservation. 5. THAT appropriate levels of staffing support and resources are provided by the Federal Government to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for community enhancement and restoration initiatives, habitat management and protection programs, monitoring and compliance efforts, in addition to education and outreach programs assuring maximum benefit and effective management of the fisheries to support the economic, social, and ecological needs fundamental to the values of the Canadian people; and 6. THAT this resolution and the attached report be forwarded to the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Fisheries, to local MPs and MLAs, to all federal parties, to local First Nations, to Metro Vancouver Regional Board, to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA), to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and to all Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) member municipalities. BACKGROUND: On July 9, 2012 Council passed the following resolution, “That an ad hoc task force be established to review the proposed changes to the Federal Fisheries Act and provide a report back to Council in October 2012 on recommended comments and feedback to be provided to the Federal Government on changes to the Federal Fisheries Act.” The Ad Hoc Task Force was formed September 2012 and included representatives from municipal stewardship groups, Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) and the Kanaka Environmental Education Partnership Society (KEEPS), municipal staff, and two members of Council. The group met several times to discuss potential implications, questions and concerns, and to provide a number of recommendations for Council’s consideration. The Ad Hoc Task Force initially met on September 5, 2012 to review the Bill C 38 background information and to formulate a series of questions for MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Randy Kamp. A meeting took place with Mr. Kamp on September 11, 2012 to address the questions and concerns of the Task Force group. A follo w up meeting was held on September 18, 2012 to formulate a report for Council with a summary of the major impacts and a set of final recommendations for Council’s consideration. IMPACT OF CHANGES One of the key issues facing the Task Force is the lack of information available regarding changes to the Fisheries Act. It is important to emphasize that without the details around the proposed legislative and regulatory amendments being put forward under the second phase of Bill C 38, it is difficult to know for certain what the full implications of the changes will be for municipalities like the District of Maple Ridge. More information is required from the federal government. Based on the limited information available to date however, there are some important implications for the District that it may need to take into consideration: 3 1. New emphasis on ‘fisheries’ protection rather than fish habitat protection This new proposed management approach diminishes the importance of ecological linkages between features of watersheds that support fish and associated fisheries. Prospectively, many features important to the ecology of fish populations that support fisheries will be lost. These fisheries will also be negatively affected.  The Fisheries Act prior to Bill C 38 pursued the management of fish habitat in its attempt to sustain fish populations that, in turn, sustain fisheries. Harm to fish habitat was only permitted through direct authorization by the Minister or through regulations made by the Governor in Council. This approach recognized the ecological linkages between features of watersheds that support fish. It acknowledged that habitat is a precursor to fish, and that a feature, such as a headwater stream or wetland, does not require fish to directly reside within it for it to be fish habitat. These features support ecological functions for fish. Functions, such as the production and transport of nutrients and food organisms, are fundamental to the ecology of a watershed that supports fish, fish hatcheries, and associated fisheries.  Changes to the Fisheries Act associated with Bill C 38 pursue the management of fish that sustain fisheries. The management of fish is primary; the management of habitat is secondary. From a management perspective, only serious harm to fish that would otherwise be harvested as part of a fishery is absolutely prohibited. Temporary harm to fish habitat is not prohibited. Permanent harm to fish habitat is permitted in accordance with prescribed conditions; such conditions are currently unknown. Rigorous reviews conducted as part of an authorization by the Minister or through regulation made by the Governor in Council will not likely be applied to the development of conditions under which harm may occur; such conditions are typically a composition of generic terms of reference for a myriad of works that range dramatically in terms of prospective impacts to fish habitat. This deferral to standard conditions of practice is not a substitute for adaptive and integrated management of an economic, environmental, and cultural resources.  The importance of fish habitat in supporting fisheries is devalued by changes to the Act. As the Act is disproportionately focused upon fish, it is highly likely that the management of fish habitat will eventually focus upon those features that are directly inhabited by fish. This management approach diminishes the importance of ecological linkages between features of watersheds that support fish and associated fisheries. Prospectively, many features important to the ecology of fish populations that support fisheries will be lost. These fisheries will be negatively affected. As a result, the Fisheries Act will fail to facilitate the sustainable management of affected fisheries.  The proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act legislation may no longer provide federal protection and enforcement for environmentally sensitive features such as wetlands, ponds, or food and nutrient bearing watercourses that have significant supporting roles with respect to the health of our aquatic ecosystems because they are an important source of food, clean water, temperature regulation, and nutrients that support our traditional fisheries. Without federal protection of the broader aquatic ecosystems, this could result in significant cumulative negative impacts to fish habitat, fish stocks, and numerous species of flora and fauna that depend on the protection and management of these broader aquatic ecosystems. 2. Lack of information and detail around rationale and regulatory definitions. It is difficult to accurately predict what the potential implications might be for the District of Maple Ridge and other jurisdictions without access to the details being proposed under the regulatory amendments. 4  Additional information is required to understand the reasons behind the proposed changes that were made to the Fisheries Act. What specific issues framed or led to the Policy Direction amendments. Which stakeholders have influenced the federal government to make these changes and who has been involved in the formulation of the amendments to date? What background documentation or scientific evidence has the federal government relied upon to develop and implement these changes?  At this time, Bill C 38 and Cabinet has not provided any clear definitions for ‘killing of fish’, or ‘permanent alteration’ and destruction of fish habitat. It is not clear how much damage or destruction needs to occur before it becomes ‘permanent’. Nor have any definitions of “fish habitat” been provided with the new amendments. It is unclear under federal legislation whose responsibility it would be to prove that a stream, a section of stream, or a ditch in Maple Ridge was part of a recognized “fishery”. It is unclear under the proposed federal legislation as to how many fish need to be killed, how extensive ‘harm’ has to be to a fishery before federal protection measures are applicable, and what types of fish this would apply to before the DFO would respond?  The Task Force has been advised that the federal government is drafting the replacement for the existing Section 35(1) that provides for fish habitat protection. It is also creating some new tools that will be instrumental in implementing the proposed new Fisheries Act, along with new definitions for the legislation, and it is developing new regulations. The federal government has not shared this information or consulted with any municipalities at this time on the potential implications.  It appears that at-risk species of fish will no longer be protected under the new Fisheries Act because they are not part of the three proposed fisheries that have been defined. It is not clear who is going to take on the role of protecting those at risk fish species that are no t protected under the new definitions. 3. Reduction of budgets, resources, and service delivery by the DFO. The reduction of staff and service delivery will likely be problematic as stakeholders, such as municipal government try to understand, implement, and abide by the new Fisheries Act legislation along with any new DFO policy changes. Local government will have to determine how much support and fiduciary capability it has for taking on this expanded role.  Based on recent discussions with DFO staff, approximately one in three DFO positions within British Columbia has already been identified to be cut. By 2014, there is going to be a reduction of the DFO’s budget by 10 percent. There will be a reduction of DFO management and enforcement units in the province of British Columbia from 65 to 15 units. For the Pacific region in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, the number of units will decrease from 20 to 5 by 2014. The Habitat Management Branch of the DFO is currently being replaced by the Fisheries Protection Program. Staffing cuts will mostly apply to habitat protection and management staff along with enhancement and restoration engineering staff. Enforcement units across the province and within the lower mainland are being centralized. There will likely be a significantly reduced level of service provided by the DFO to our municipality and to surrounding watershed areas. .  The District and other municipalities in the region have historically relied on the regulatory powers and fines under the traditional federal Fisheries Act to enforce any infractions related to the degradation and destruction of fish habitat. Without adequate federal and provincial resources and legislative support, additional enforcement responsibilities will likely fall to the Province and local municipalities where they will be subject to the discretion and capabilities of each agency. Some of these responsibilities may be over reaching their mandates and it might also be impossible for municipalities to carry them out given their limited tax base. The resulting impact on municipalities will likely result in an increased burden on local taxes. 5 CONCLUSIONS: The Ad Hoc Task Force was formed to review the proposed changes to the Federal Fisheries Act and report back to Council in October 2012. Following the Task Force formation, the group met with Randy Kamp MP to discuss implications of Bill C 38 on the Fisheries Act and as a group to formulate this report. The group is of the opinion that Bill C 38 has weakened federal environmental legislation and downloaded previous responsibilities related to the management of fish habitat to lower levels of government and to the general public. In general, the Bill focuses on handing over the responsibilities for fish habitat management, enforcement, and enhancement to provincial and local authorities without providing any additional fiscal assistance. Potential negative financial outcomes from these amendments will likely include substantially fewer federal resources and environmental staff available to assist municipalities with development and/or environmental review processes related to fish habitat protection, especially where and when senior agency support is required by our municipality. There is likely to be fewer enforcement and compliance resources available to the District from the federal agencies. In addition, there may be no further technical assistance or funding available for enhancement and restoration programs or educational initiatives related to fish habitat protection and management. Other possible negative implications may include increased assessment, monitoring, and reporting requirements for the District where possible habitat disturbance has occurred on municipal lands in addition to higher penalties or fines that the District may have to provide in the event of an environmental infraction with the senior environmental agencies. It is the recommendation of the Task Force that the Federal Government be advised of these concerns and that the recommendations contained within this report be endorsed by Council. “original signed by John Kelly” ______________________________________________ Submitted by: John Kelly Chair of the Ad Hoc Fisheries Act Task Force Page 1 of 1 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: October 9, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 0530-01 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council SUBJECT: 2012 Council Matrix Update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At the October 1, 2012 Council Workshop staff was asked to revise the Matrix to provide additional time to discuss issues scheduled for the balance of 2012. Attached to this report as Appendix I is a revised Council Matrix covering the period of January 1 through December 31, 2012. A number of items are now indicated for presentation at Committee of the Whole. As well, the Mayor has called for a Special Council Workshop to be held on November 26 to deal with a number of Planning issues. RECOMMENDATION: That the Council Matrix attached as Appendix I to the staff report dated October 9, 2012 be adopted. “Original signed by Ceri Marlo” ____ “Original signed by Frank Quinn” for Prepared by: Ceri Marlo, C.M.C. Concurrence by: J.L. Rule Manager of Legislative Services Chief Administrative Officer “Original signed by Paul Gill” ___ Approved by: Paul Gill, B.B.A, C.G.A, F.R.M General Manager: Corporate & Financial Services /cm Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to December) APPENDIX 1 ITEM DIVISION DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS STATUS AND COMMENTS 1 BC Hydro - Smart Meters Admin January 23 Complete - Presentation provided 2 Council Matrix C&FS January 23 Complete - Review; adopted at the January 24, 2012 Council Meeting 3 2012 Property Assessments Review C&FS January 23 Complete - Presentation provided 4 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS January 23 Complete - Discussion on Agricultural Land Commission comments; recommendation adopted at the January 24 Council meeting 5 E-Comm C&FS February 6 Complete - Presentation provided 6 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS February 6 Complete - additional discussion not requested at this time 7 Building Bylaw PW&DS February 6 Proposed amendments - rescheduled to April 30, 2012 8 Fire Department C&FS February 20 Complete - Update provided 9 RCMP Contract C&FS February 20 Complete - Update provided February 6 10 Commercial/Industrial Review PW&DS February 20 Complete - Process review 11 Neighbourhood Traffic Calming PW&DS February 20 Complete - Initiatives Process Report eg. River Road, Shady Lane, 132 Avenue 12 Customer Service Standards Initiatives Update PW&DS February 20 Complete - Progress report 13 Council Compensation Admin March 5 Complete - Policy review - recommendation that Council remuneration remain as that paid in 2011 adopted at March 27, 2012 Council Meeting 14 Town Center Incentive Admin March 5 Complete - Program update - forwarded to the March 13 Council meeting for presentation 15 Cultural Mapping Report CDP&R March 5 Complete - Report on results 16 Zoning Bylaw PW&DS March 5 Complete - Zoning Bylaw review update 17 Recreation Vehicles and Tents PW&DS March 5 Complete - presentation provided on Recreational Vehicle Parking/Storage 18 Healthy Community Initiatives CDP&R March 19 Complete - Update on work with Fraser Health Authority - presented on June 4 19 Preliminary Year End Results C&FS March 19 Complete - preliminary year end results 20 Business License Bylaw - Update on Mobile Licence PW&DS March 19 Complete - Council input received; bylaw to be finalized and forwarded to Council for first reading; anticipated for September 2012 21 Municipal Property Downtown PW&DS March 19 Complete - review of development of property process - process endorsed Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to December) APPENDIX 1 ITEM DIVISION DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS STATUS AND COMMENTS 22 Citizen Survey Admin April 2 Complete - presented on April 16 23 Wildlife Interface Management Strategy CDP&R April 2 Complete - Update by Conservation Officer 24 Bear Aware Program CDP&R April 2 Complete - overview of program 25 RCMP C&FS April 2 Complete - update provided 26 Sign Bylaw Review PW&DS April 16 Complete - verbal update - rescheduled from April 2 27 Secondary Suites Temp Res Use Update PW&DS April 16 Complete - update provided on April 16 - rescheduled from April 2 28 Resident Only Parking PW&DS April 30 Policy discussion - rescheduled from April 16 29 Council Matrix Update C&FS April 30 Complete - adopted at May 14 Council Workshop with requested additions 30 Business Planning Guidelines C&FS April 30 Complete - Proposed guidelines presented 31 Food Waste and Yard Trimmings Collection (Solid Waste and Recycling Collection PW&DS April 30 Complete - Policy discussion - resolution put forward to bring in consultant - report back to Council; see Item 63 32 On-line Services Review C&FS PW&DS May 14 Update - rescheduled to November 5 under Information Services Technology Update; see Item 81 33 Reserve Accounts C&FS May 14 Complete - presentation provided April 2 34 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS May 14 Further discussion if required; further discussion held on June 18 35 Amenity Zoning PW&DS May 14 Complete - see Item 84 for next scheduled update 36 Transportation Plan Update PW&DS May 14 Complete - rescheduled from April 30; Presentation by John Steiner, Urban Systems; see Item 97 for next scheduled update 37 Special Events CDP&R June 4 Complete - Town Centre Events update 38 Silver Valley Parks Update CDP&R June 4 Complete - update presented 39 Community Development Policy CDP&R June 4 Complete - update rescheduled from April 16 40 Tax Rate Survey C&FS June 4 Complete - Annual survey results 41 Dog Control Bylaw PW&DS June 4 Complete - report provided July 16; consolidation of existing bylaws; presented under Animal Control Bylaw; see Item 75 for next scheduled update 42 BC Hydro - Ruskin Dam Project and Fish Ladders PW&DS June 4 Confirmation of date received from BC Hydro; scheduled for November 5; see Item 79 43 TransLink Update Admin June 18 Date to be confirmed - item to be rescheduled 44 Economic Development Update Admin June 18 Complete - Presentation provided 45 Firefighter's Park CDP&R June 18 Process update - rescheduled to 2013 Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to December) APPENDIX 1 ITEM DIVISION DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS STATUS AND COMMENTS 46 Affordable Housing Strategy CDP&R June 18 Complete - termed Housing Action Plan Process 47 RCMP Integrated Teams Update C&FS June18 Complete - presentation by Chief Superintendent Janice Armstrong 48 Flood Plain Fill Policy PW&DS June 18 Complete - update provided at the July 16 Workshop; approved at the July 24 Council Meeting 49 BC SPCA PW&DS June 18 Complete - presentation at the July 9 Workshop on the Spay/Neuter Program for cats 50 Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Project Report CDP&R July 9 Complete - Neighbourhood group update on change process; presented at the July 16 Workshop 51 Neighbourhood Development Initiatives CDP&R July 9 Complete - reviewed with Community Development Policy update on June 4 52 Library Update CDP&R July 9 Complete - presentation provided at August 27 Council Workshop 53 Vacant Building Review C&FS July 9 Complete - update provided; see Item 89 for next scheduled update 54 Customer Service Standards PW&DS July 9 Update - rescheduled to October 1; see Item 70 55 Community Services Update CDP&R July 16 Presentation - rescheduled to October 15; see Item 72 56 2011 Annual Report C&FS July 16 Complete 57 Capital Works and Development Tour PW&DS July 16 Complete - update provided; Tour to be held in Fall 58 Silver Valley Municipal Lands Admin September 10 Status update 59 Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan CDP&R September 10 Proposed progress update - rescheduled to October 1; see Item 66 60 Allocation of money set aside for Agriculture - Policy C&FS September 10 Complete 61 Permissive Tax Exemptions C&FS September 10 Complete - update provided at August 27 COW meeting; adopted at August 28 Council 62 Resident Only Parking PW&DS June 18 Complete - Resident-Exemption and Resident- Only Parking Policy” forwarded to the June 26, 2018 Council Meeting and adopted - review in one year 63 Food Waste and Yard Trimmings Collection (Solid Waste and Recycling Collection); originally Diversion of Organic Waste as mandated by Metro Van's ISWRMP PW&DS July 10 Council follow up to Item 31 - motion to amend financial Pan for consultation services to review service delivery options defeated 64 Cell Tower Discussion Admin September 10 Policy discussion - rescheduled to Nov 5; see Item 80 Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to December) APPENDIX 1 ITEM DIVISION DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS STATUS AND COMMENTS 65 Review of proposed changes to the Federal Fisheries Act Admin October 1 Update by the Ad Hoc Task Force 66 Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan CDP&R October 1 Proposed progress update - rescheduled from Sept 10 - see Item 59 67 RCMP Finances C&FS October 1 Referred to Committee of the Whole from the Audit and Finance Committee 68 Council Matrix Update C&FS October 1 69 Financial Update C&FS October 1 70 Customer Service Standards PW&DS October 1 Rescheduled from July 9; see Item 54 71 Economic Development Update Admin October 15 To be presented at Committee of the Whole 72 2013 Council Meeting Schedule C&FS October 15 To be presented at Committee of the Whole 73 Community Services Update CDP&R October 15 Presentation - rescheduled from July 16 - see Item 55 (supportive housing update) 74 Regional Context Statement PW&DS October 15 Initialization of process 75 Animal Control Bylaw (formerly Dog Control Bylaw) PW&DS October 15 Follow up to discussion on Item 41 76 Building Bylaw Fees PW&DS October 15 Building Bylaw code related amendments adopted on June 26, 2012; review of fees to follow 77 Business Licence Bylaw PW&DS October 15 Draft bylaw for discussion 78 Heritage Procedures Bylaw PW&DS October 15 Draft bylaw for discussion 79 BC Hydro - Ruskin Dam Project Admin November 5 See Item 42 80 Cell Tower Policy Admin November 5 Discussion - rescheduled - see Item 64 81 Information Services Technology Update C&FS November 5 See Item 32 To be presented at Committee of the Whole 82 Downtown Update CDP&R November 5 83 Ticketing (MTI) Bylaw PW&DS November 5 Draft bylaw for discussion 84 Area Planning Discussion PW&DS November 5 Discussion of plans for 2013 85 Capital Works Update All Depts November 19 Regularly scheduled update 86 Communications Update Admin November 19 To be presented at Committee of the Whole 87 TransLink Update Admin November 19 see Item 43 To be presented at Committee of the Whole 88 Vacant Building Review C&FS November 19 Draft bylaw for discussion 89 Grow Op Bylaw PW&DS November 19 Report on options for discussion 90 Sign Bylaw Review PW&DS November 19 Draft bylaw for discussion 91 Commercial/Industrial Review PW&DS November 26 Presentation by G.P. Rollo 92 Zoning Bylaw PW&DS November 26 Draft bylaw for discussion; presentation by City Spaces Consulting 93 Amenity Zoning PW&DS November 26 Presentation by City Spaces Consulting 94 North Albion Plan Update PW&DS November 26 Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to December) APPENDIX 1 ITEM DIVISION DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS STATUS AND COMMENTS 95 Update on application for the COR return to work certification Admin December 3 96 Ending Homelessness Action Plan CDP&R December 3 97 Municipal Alcohol Policy CDP&R December 3 98 Medicinal Marijuana PW&DS December 3 Bylaw options for discussion 99 Transportation Plan Update PW&DS December 3 Follow up; see Item 36 100 Secondary Suites Update PW&DS December 3 Review of Secondary Suites Report 101 Adjudication Bylaw PW&DS December 3 Further discussion on adjudication process Legend Abbreviation Admin CDP&R C&FS PW&DS Items to be presented at Committee of the Whole Special Council Workshop Additions approved at the May 14, 2012 Council Workshop Administration (includes SEI and Sustainability) Community Development Parks & Recreation Corporate and Financial Services Public Works & Development Services District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 1, 2012 and Members of Council FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council Workshop SUBJECT: FCM Target 2014 Campaign EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The federal government’s existing $2 billion Building Canada Plan, an infrastructure funding program, expires in March 2014 and they have launched an initiative to develop a new long-term infrastructure plan in consultation with partners and stakeholders. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Target 2014 campaign calls on the government to ensure that the new long-term plan is fully in place before current funding programs expire. Municipalities are being urged to pass resolutions in support of the campaign. The proposed resolution in this report is recommended by FCM, and has been adjusted to reflect District priorities. The District is well-positioned with sound financial policies and an infrastructure sustainability reserve, but lacks the financial resources to meet the infrastructure demands necessary to achieve our full economic development and growth potential. RECOMMENDATIONS: WHEREAS, The Building Canada Plan and a number of important federal-provincial transfer agreements vital to Canada’s cities and communities, will expire in March 2014; WHEREAS, Federal investments over the last few years have helped to enhance the economic viability of Maple Ridge through transportation network and downtown enhancement investments; WHEREAS, a seamless transition from the Building Canada Plan to a new long term plan is necessary to ensure that municipalities can continue planning their capital spending effectively; WHEREAS, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a campaign to ensure the new plan reflects municipal priorities across the country and asks its member municipalities to pass a Council resolution supporting the campaign; AND WHEREAS, our community has continuing infrastructure needs, such as the Abernethy Connector extension and widening, and the South Albion Overpass, that can only be met with through the kind of long-term planning and investment made possible by a national plan; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council endorses the FCM campaign and urges the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to work with FCM to ensure the new long-term infrastructure plan meets the core infrastructure needs of cities and communities; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council urges the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to ensure that the new long-term plan is fully in place when existing programs expire in 2014; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, BC Minister of Community, Sport and Culture, to Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. DISCUSSION: The District of Maple Ridge has sound financial policies intended to safeguard the significant public investment in community infrastructure. These policies include reference to maintenance and rehabilitation programs to target the funds where they can provide the best value. However, as a rapidly growing community, our infrastructure needs cannot be funded entirely through existing revenue sources. Almost $2 billion dollars a year in federal infrastructure funding for municipalities will end when the federal government’s Building Canada Plan expires in March 2014. The federal government has promised to develop a new plan before the 2014 deadline, in partnership with municipalities, provinces, territories and other key stakeholders. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a campaign, with a goal of ensuring municipal priorities are reflected in the federal government’s new long-term infrastructure plan, and that this plan is in place when the current programs expire. The campaign, called Target 2014: Building our Future, will inform all FCM member municipalities of the deadline and the process for developing a new plan. They hope to mobilize the 2000 municipalities and thousands of local officials that make up its membership to remind MPs of the importance of vibrant cities and communities to economic growth and prosperity, and to make sure local government priorities are reflected in any new funding agreements. Municipalities are also urged to enlist the help of community groups in sending this message. The campaign will leverage traditional and social media to encourage local residents, businesses and organizations to get involved as well, to show the government that residents, business leaders, volunteer organizations and service clubs are united on the need for continued federal investment in our communities. The campaign will run until spring 2013, when FCM expects the federal budget to spell out the government’s commitment to meeting municipal needs in its long-term plan. This is an important issue for Maple Ridge, and has been repeatedly acknowledged in Council discussions and staff reports (see Appendix A). Flowing from Council discussions around an infrastructure funding strategy for District assets in 2006 was the introduction of a 1% per year cumulative property tax increase in 2008, to be applied directly to sustaining our existing infrastructure. The predictability of this funding source has provided the certainty necessary to implement an asset management program in a strategic manner. Although this is a good start, the District lacks the revenue to fulfill all the infrastructure needs of a growing community. The District also lacks the tax base to provide the infrastructure necessary to support economic growth. Examples of projects include: 1. Abernethy Connector: The 256 Street industrial area is primed for economic growth, but lacks an east-west connection to access regional and national transportation routes. The extension of Abernethy Connector to 256 Street is required to fully develop this area. In addition, widening the existing Abernethy roadway is needed, not only to deal with the increased volumes associated with the expanded regional road network and bridges, but also the forecasted growth. 2. South Albion Overpass: It has long been recognized that the industrial area south of the CP Railway in Albion is underutilized. The District has made numerous attempts over the years to enhance the economic viability of this area with various railway crossing proposals. An overpass would resolve the transportation access issue and allow this area to develop to its full potential. The District’s ability to sustain existing infrastructure and to fully achieve its growth potential is dependent upon federal funding. The FCM Target 2014 campaign will help to focus attention on municipal priorities and issues. To further encourage the federal government to consider municipalities, a proposed letter to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities is attached (Appendix B). CONCLUSIONS: The federal government’s $2 billion Building Canada Plan, an infrastructure funding program, expires in March 2014. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Target 2014 campaign calls on the government to ensure that the new long-term plan is fully in place before current funding programs expire. Municipalities are being urged to pass resolutions in support of the campaign. “Original signed by Laura Benson”____________________ Prepared by: Laura Benson, CMA Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning “Original signed by Paul Gill”________________________ Approved by: Paul Gill, BBA, CGA General Manager: Corporate & Financial Services “Original signed by Kelly Swift” for____________________ Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer Appendix A: Staff report (2006) excerpt on infrastructure sustainability The District has an investment in assets including infrastructure with an estimated replacement cost of $1.3 billion. These assets are all aging at different rates, and will eventually have to be replaced. In order to properly fund rehabilitation and replacement, we estimate that we should be spending in excess of $40 million annually. Our actual expenditures are about $7 million, which means that annually, we are spending $33 million less than we should be. If this gap is not addressed, it will continue to accumulate, creating a liability for future taxpayers. In addition, we continue to add assets as the community grows and this is compounding the asset replacement problem. Most Canadian municipalities are facing the same issue, but because we have relatively newer infrastructure, we have an opportunity to get ahead of the curve. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) strongly encourages local governments to take action and demonstrate their ability to address the issue. They have provided a series of recommendations, a critical one being that “municipal governments must evaluate how they plan growth, price their services and generate revenues. A long-term plan, with targets and milestones, must be put in place to help phase in these changes over the next 20 years.”1 We can start to address this problem by contributing 1% of taxation each year toward meeting the sustainability objective. This could start in 2008 when taxation is no longer required for the town centre project. The models below illustrate the funding gap. Chart 1 illustrates the gap under the current funding pattern. The bottom area indicates our current infrastructure renewal spending pattern, and the top area represents the shortfall or deficit in spending. Chart 2 shows the impact of an annual 1% tax contribution. If we continue on this path for 12 years, we will be able to nearly double the contribution to rehabilitation and replacement; in 25 years, the contribution has tripled and the deficit is cut in half. In addition to directing District funds to deal with the deficit, plans for maintenance programs and construction projects continually look for ways to extend lifecycles and minimize maintenance requirements. While a gap will still remain, we will be well on the road to addressing a problem that today seems insurmountable. Chart 1 Chart 2 1 “Building Prosperity from the Ground Up: Restoring Municipal Fiscal Balance”; Federation of Canadian Municipalities, June 2006. Infrastructure Deficit $ M $10 M $20 M $30 M $40 M $50 M $60 M $70 M 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031Annual AmountInfrastructure Deficit Renewal Spending Infrastructure Deficit with 1% Tax $ M $10 M $20 M $30 M $40 M $50 M $60 M $70 M 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031Annual AmountInfrastructure Deficit Additional Renewal Funds - 1% of Taxation Renewal Spending Appendix B: Proposed letter to Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities The Hon. Denis Lebel Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Dear Minister Lebel: Please find attached our Council’s resolution supporting the campaign by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), “Target 2014: Building our Future”. We are very pleased that your government has committed to develop a new long-term infrastructure plan that will replace the Building Canada Plan when it expires in 2014. We are also pleased that you have invited municipalities, provinces, territories and other key stakeholders to participate in the planning process. FCM’s campaign goal is to ensure the new long-term infrastructure plan reflects municipal priorities across the country, and our Council fully endorses that goal. The attached resolution is our first step in communicating to you our interest in the issue and the planning process, as well as our belief that a seamless transition to a new long-term infrastructure plan is essential to the prosperity of our cities and communities and the economic competitiveness of Canada. We understand that you will be touring Canada to consult on the new plan. Please consider this your invitation to visit Maple Ridge to see the benefits of past federal investments, as well as our community’s continuing needs, which include the Abernethy Connector extension/expansion and a South Albion overpass—needs that can only be met through the kind of long-term planning and investment made possible by a national plan. We look forward to seeing you here or, if that is not possible, when you are next in our region. Sincerely, Mayor Ernie Daykin cc: Hon. Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission Federation of Canadian Municipalities Union of British Columbia Municipalities Appendix B: Proposed letter to Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities RESOLUTION: Development of a new long-term federal plan for municipal infrastructure funding WHEREAS, The Building Canada Plan and a number of important federal-provincial transfer agreements vital to Canada’s cities and communities, will expire in March 2014; WHEREAS, Federal investments over the last few years have helped to enhance the economic viability of Maple Ridge through transportation network and downtown enhancement investments; WHEREAS, a seamless transition from the Building Canada Plan to a new long term plan is necessary to ensure that municipalities can continue planning their capital spending effectively; WHEREAS, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a campaign to ensure the new plan reflects municipal priorities across the country and asks its member municipalities to pass a Council resolution supporting the campaign; AND WHEREAS, our community has continuing infrastructure needs, such as the Abernethy Connector extension and widening, and the South Albion Overpass, that can only be met with through the kind of long-term planning and investment made possible by a national plan; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council endorses the FCM campaign and urges the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to work with FCM to ensure the new long-term infrastructure plan meets the core infrastructure needs of cities and communities; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council urges the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to ensure that the new long-term plan is fully in place when existing programs expire in 2014; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, to the provincial (territorial) minister of municipal affairs, to Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 9, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2012-005-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: COUNCIL SUBJECT: Final Reading: Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 20528 Lougheed Highway EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Bylaw No. 6926-2012 has been considered by Council and at Public Hearing and subsequently was granted Third Reading on July 24, 2012. The applicant has requested that Final Reading be granted. The purpose of the rezoning is to permit an existing commercial building to be expanded and allow a broader range of commercial uses. RECOMMENDATION: That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 be adopted. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Council considered this rezoning application at a Public Hearing held on July 17, 2012. On July 24, 2012 Council granted Third Reading to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012 with the stipulation that the following conditions be addressed: 1) Approval from the Ministry of Transportation; 2) 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; and 3) 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). The following applies to the above: 1. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation – Approval granted; 2. Disclosure statement – Report confirmed no underground tanks; Site Profile submitted. 3. Revised Easement for Mutual Access - An undertaking to register an Access Easement has been made. - 2 - CONCLUSION: As the applicant has met Council’s conditions, it is recommended that Final Reading be given to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6926-2012. "Original signed by Adrian Kopystynski" _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Adrian Kopystynski, MCIP, RPP, MCAHP Planner "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 – Bylaw No. 6926-2012 Appendix C – Site Plan City of Pitt Meadows District of Langley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE: May 7, 2012 FILE: 2012-005-RZ BY: PC 20528 LOUGHEED HWY CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT 20 4 6 42047520484 20497206802044820478 20537205542045920473 20492 2054720630204332044820436204682049020557206112067520452204582045620461205192052820567205802061020432204 7 2 20498 204912053120556206252062920445205252052220592204402048320492205052050320577118 A V E . 119 AVE. LOUGHEED HW Y .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 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 22nd day of May, A.D. 2012. READ a second time the 26th day of June, A.D. 2012. PUBLIC HEARING held the 17th day of July, A.D. 2012. READ a third time the 24th day of July, A.D. 2012. APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this 20th day of September, A.D. 2012. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER 2047520484 204972068020478 20537205542045920473 20492 205472063020433204362046820490205572061120675204522045820461205192052820567205802061020498 20491205312062520629204452052520522205922048320492205052050320577118 A V E . 119 AVE. LOUGHEED HW Y .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 HW Y . 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 EXISTING LAMP POST PROPOSED DRIVE AISLE 1 SITE PLAN SC: 1/16 " = 1'-0" NN EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT 120'-0"ACCESS EASEMENT EXISTING EASEMENT BOUNDARY UNIT 100 PROPOSED PHARMACY 1,463 s.f. UNIT 110 MEDICAL CLINIC 5,493 s.f. UNIT 120 PROPOSED SPECIALIST CLINIC 2,081 s.f. UNIT 130 VACANT 783 s.f. UNIT 140 VACANT 1,350 s.f. 91'-2" UNIT 150 VACANT 1,350 s.f. PROPOSED MONUMENT SIGN STAFF ONLY STAFF PARKING 12 STALLS STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY PATIENT/VISITOR PARKING 37 STALLS LOUGHEED HWY LANE EXISTING BUILDING APPROX. EXISTING BUILDING APPROX. LINE OF CANOPY OVER PROPOSED RELOCATED PARKING STAFF ONLY STAFF ONLY LOCKED GATE STAFF ONLY SMALL CAR SMALL CAR SMALL CAR PROPOSED RELOCATED PARKING PAINTED PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY LANDSCAPING4' WIDE WALKWAYFIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION R 35'-6"R 53'-0"4' WIDE LANDSCAPE STRIP4'-1"RESIDENTIAL LOTS PROPOSED NEW BOUNDARY OF ACCESS EASEMENT 27'-9" 58'-0"5'-0"(1524)11'-11" (EXISTING STALLS PROPOSED TO BE RELOCATED SOUTH) 20'-1 1/8" EXISTING POWER POLE 48.715 m (159.83') 97°05'55"EL.16.62'EL.16.50'NOTE: FOR LANDSCAPING REFER TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT CONSULTANT DRAWINGS (AL TANZER LANDSPACE) EXISTING CONCRET E SIDEWALK NEW 5' WIDE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY (concrete)20'-7 1/8"(existi n g) (existin g ) 31'-3 5/8" (existing) 58'-0"EL.16.70'EL.16.86'EL.16.74'22'-2 1/4"3'-6 3/16"Property line 70.47m (231.19')1'-4 1/8" (17.68 m) (1.07 m.)(36.57 m.)(6763)149'-1 1/2"EL.17.21'6'-7 3/4"1'-4 1/8"(2027) (45453) (410) 47.838 m (156.95') 90°20'25" (EXISTING)EL.16.12'21'-2 5/8"61'-0"(18593)(6468)EL.16.34'EL.16.96'91'-1 1/2"5'-10 5/8" NEW SIDEWALK 64.757 m (212.46')179°59'50"(27775)(1792) NOTE: LOCATION OF EXISTING BUILDING, PARKING STALLS, DRIVE AISLES AND DIMENSIONS TO BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER FOR THIS PARCEL PLAN LMP20045 NOTE: Re: LOCATION OF SITE SERVICES LOCATION OF EXISTING CONNECTIONS TO MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE 3 Copyright reserved. This plan and design are, and at all times remain, the exclusive property of Tohmm Cobban Architect and cannot be used without the expressed written permission of Tohmm Cobban Architect. Tohmm Cobban Architect is responsible for the architectural information only on these drawings; all structural information to be as per a Professional Structural Engineer registered in the Province of British Columbia. Mageta Medical Centre 20528 Loughheed Highway Maple Ridge, BC. TOHMM COBBAN Architect 201-309 West Cordova Street Vancouver B.C. V6B 1E5 - 604/685-6210 Notes: Mar. 22 '12 - Issued for check set, client review Mar. 29 '12 - Issued for submittal for rezoning and DP 1 2 2 Project No. Date Scale 2012-03 as noted Mar.2012 District of Maple Ridge COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES October 1, 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 J. Dueck Parks and Recreation Services Councillor A. Hogarth P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services Councillor R. Masse F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development Councillor M. Morden Services C. Carter, Director of Planning ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services Councillor C. Bell Other Staff as Required C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environment Services A. Kopystynski, Planner R. Acharya, Planner D. Hall, Planner 1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.1 RCMP Financial Overview - Officer in Charge, Superintendent Dave Walsh - Max Xiao, RCMP- E Division, Regional Director of Finance and Accounting Superintendent Walsh and Max Xiao gave a PowerPoint presentation which addressed RCMP contract costs, spoke to efficiency & effectiveness achievements and key performance indicators and outlined emerging issues for the RCMP. A financial overview highlighting the RCMP costs was provided. Note: Items 1.2 and 1.3 were dealt with as one item. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 2 of 7 1.2 Non-Farm Use Application 2012-074-AL - Andy Cleven 1.3 Non-Farm Use Application 2012-074-AL - Steve Hamilton Andy Cleven, Craig Speirs, John MacKenzie, Steve Hamilton, Dr. Alan Hargreaves and Darin Wagner spoke in opposition to non-farm use application 2012-074-AL. 2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council Agenda: Note: Item 1108 was dealt with prior to Item 1101 Note: Item 1101 was deferred from the August 27, 2012 Council Meeting 1101 2012-031-RZ, 11055 Hazelwood Street, RS-3 to M-3 (Addendum to report dated August 27, 2012) Staff report dated October 1, 2012 providing additional information to a staff report dated August 27, 2012 and recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6914-2012 to permit future construction of potential industrial or big box retail styled buildings be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedules B, D, E and F of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. R. Acharya, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Preliminary Site Layout Kevin Hussey, Development Manager – Applicant Representative Mr. Hussey gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the intention of the project in terms of proposed end users, the involvement of the neighbouring community in the project and the proposed storm water management system for the application. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 3 of 7 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. 1102 2012-079-RZ, 21722 and 21734 Dewdney Trunk Road, RS-1 to RT-1 Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6944-2012 to allow each lot to have the existing dwelling replaced by a duplex be given first reading and that the applicant provide further information as described on Schedule B of the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999. A. Kopystynski, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Site Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. 1103 2011-084-RZ, 11185 and 11133 240 Street, RS-3 to RST, R-2, R-1 and C-1 Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011 to adjust conservation area and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947-2012 text amendment for the C-1 Zone to allow for 4 proposed rental apartment units be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853-2011 to allow for 24 RST lots, 39 R-2 single family lots, one remnant R-1 lot for future subdivision and a mixed used building be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. A. Kopystynski, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Proposed Site Plan • Elevations • Landscape Plan Committee of the Whole Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 4 of 7 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. Note: Councillor Hogarth excused himself from discussion of Item 1104 at 3:10 p.m. as he manages the property. 1104 2011-089-RZ, 22309, 22319 and 22331 St. Anne Avenue, Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012 to permit relocation, restoration and adaptive use of an existing heritage house 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 • Site Plan • Landscape Plan RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. Note: Councillor Hogarth returned to the meeting at 3:20 p.m. 1105 DVP/040/09, 10125 248 Street Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal DVP/040/09 to vary the height of the proposed single family homes, to vary the road right-of-way on 100A and 101B Avenues and 247B Street and to vary the carriage way on 247B Street. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics Committee of the Whole Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 5 of 7 • Subdivision Plan • Road Cross Section RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. 1106 2012-005-DP, 20528 Lougheed Highway Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign 2012-005-DP to permit an extension and exterior renovation. A. Kopystynski, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Site Plan • Preliminary Design Plans Shauna Johnson – Spire Construction Ms. Johnson provided details on the parking proposed for the rear of the building. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. 1107 SD/040/09, 10125 248 Street, Local Area Service Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that Local Area Service Bylaw No. 6948-2012 for Upper Jackson Enhanced Landscape Maintenance be given first, second and third readings. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Landscape Areas and Plans Committee of the Whole Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 6 of 7 RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. Note: Item 1108 was dealt with prior to Item 1101 1108 2012-074-AL, 23613 124 Avenue and 12349 237 Street Non-Farm Use within the Agricultural Land Reserve Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that application 2012-074-AL for non-farm use on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve to permit a gravel removal proposal not be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. D. Hall, Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Proposal • Neighbourhood Context • OCP Context • Site Characteristics • Considerations Dave Telup, Applicant Mr. Telup spoke to the reasoning behind the application for non-farm use. He outlined his farming background and stated he would like to remove gravel from the property to allow him to reclaim the land for farmland. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. 3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police) 1131 Disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2012 Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that the disbursements for the month ended August 31, 2012 be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 7 of 7 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES 1151 Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre – Phase 1 – Hatchery Component Staff report dated October 1, 2012 recommending that funding for Pacific Parklands Foundation towards the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre – Phase 1, Hatchery Component be approved. RECOMMENDATION That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012. 5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil 6. OTHER ISSUES – Nil 7. ADJOURNMENT – 3:38 p.m. 8. COMMUNITY FORUM – Nil ___________________________________ R. Masse, Acting Mayor Presiding Member of the Committee District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 1, 2012 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-084-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: First and Second Reading Maple Ridge OCP Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947-2012 Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853-2011 11185 & 11133 240 Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RST (Street Townhouse Residential Zone), R-2 (Urban Residential District Zone), R 1 (Residential District Zone) and C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial Zone). This would permit 24 RST lots, 39 R 2 single family lots, one remnant R-1 lot to be subdivided when lands to the south of 111 Avenue are developed, and a mixed use building totaling 702.6 m2 (7,563.5 ft2) on the proposed C-1 zoned lot. The C-1 building is proposed to have 4 ground-level commercial tenant spaces with access toward the streets and each of the 4 rental apartments on the second floor will have its own entrance from ground level at the south side of the building near the residential-only parking area. The commercial floor space, excluding the apartment entrance spaces, is 339.4 m2 (3,653.3 ft2) and the apartments floor space totals 363.2 m2 (3,910.2 ft2). The second storey floor area appears larger than the first story floor area because the residential floor extends over a portion of the wrapping porch and some of the first floor area is used for ground level entrances and stairs to the residential units on the second floor. There will be four (4) rental apartments – 3 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit. The apartments range in size between about 73.4 m2 (789.9 ft2) for the smallest of the one-bedroom units to 127.6 m2 (1,373.6 ft2) for the one two-bedroom unit. This application requires amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Zoning Bylaw as follows:  Adjusting the area designated in Schedules B & C of the OCP as Conservation to correspond to the boundary determined by the environmental assessment undertaken by the applicant; Revised - 2 -  Reducing the area designated in Schedule B of the OCP as Commercial in accordance with the Neighborhood Commercial Policies in the OCP that buildings on Neighbourhood Commercial sites have a floor area of less than 929 m2 (10,000 ft2);  Amending the Zoning Matrix in the OCP to allow the RST (Street Townhouse Residential) Zone under the RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION – Major Corridor Residential Category; and  A site-specific Zoning Bylaw text amendment for the C-1 Zone to allow for four (4) apartments above the ground level commercial floor provided they are rental units. The designation changes and the site specific Zoning Bylaw text amendment are required so that the proposed application will be in compliance with the Official Community Plan a nd for the proposed rental apartments to be permitted. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. 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 Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a Development Information Meeting, and Council consider s 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. 6875-2011 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Pla n and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No . 6875-2011 be given First and Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 5. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947 -2012 be given First and Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; 6. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853 -2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 7. That the following term(s) and condition(s) 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 s “A”, “B” & “C” of the Official Community Plan , including Amendment to Appendix C in Schedule “A” to add the RST Street Townhouse Residential Zone under RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION – Major Corridor Residential Category in the Zoning Matrix on a site -specific basis; - 3 - iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant which addresses storm/rain water management; v. Road dedication as required; vi. Park dedication as required; vii. Registration of a Housing Agreement in accordance with Section 905 of the Local Government Act and an associated Restrictive Covenant stating that the apartment units above the ground floor of the commercial building will be restricted to residential rental units; viii. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant for the protection of habitat and natural features; ix. Removal of the existing building or buildings; x. 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; xi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Residential Parking and the Visitor Parking. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Damax Consultants Ltd. (Dave Laird) Owner: INC. NO. 0914038 B.C. LTD. Legal Description: Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 Lot “D” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 OCP: Existing: Urban Residential, Commercial Proposed: Urban Residential, Commercial Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) - 4 - Proposed: RST (Street Townhouse Residential), R-2 (Urban Residential District), R-1 (Residential District), and C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) Surrounding Uses North: Use: Single Family Residential (Proposal for Neighborhood Commercial and Townhouse) Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) (RZ/044/09 – Proposed C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) and RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) ) Designation Commercial South: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Urban Residential East: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Medium Density Residential, Neighbourhood Commercial and Conservation West: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation: Urban Residential and Conservation Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential, Commercial with rental apartments on the second floor, and park Site Area: 1.693 Ha. (4.2 Acres) Access: 112 Avenue and 240 Street (future access 111 Avenue) Servicing requirement: Full Urban Standard b) Project Description: The current application proposes to rezone the property located at 11185 240 Street and 11133 240 Street from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RST (Street Townhouse Residential) to front 112 Avenue and 240 Street; R-1 (Residential District) for a small portion of the site to be compatible with lands to the south and the west; R-2 (Urban Residential District) for the interior portion of the site; and C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) at the corner. This would permit subdivision into 24 RST (Street Townhouse Residential) lots, 39 R-2 (Urban Residential District) single family lots, one remnant R-1 lot to be subdivided when lands to the south along 111 Avenue are developed, and one (1) commercial property. The headwaters of Rainbow Creek are located on the western side of the development site. This environmentally sensitive natural area and associated sloping lands will be dedicated as park. A Natural Features/Watercourse Protection development permit will govern the necessary enhancement and protection requirements, including securities and the required environmental setback for the single family residential lots abutting the park. - 5 - Commercial Mixed-use Component: A mixed-use 2 storey building is proposed to be built at the southwest corner of 112 Avenue and 240 Street. Entrances to the individual commercial units are along the frontage of the two adjacent roads, with a pedestrian walkway covered by a porch, wrapping along the sides of the bulding. An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RST (Street Townhouse Residential Zone), R-2 (Urban Residential District Zone), R 1 (Residential District Zone) and C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial Zone). This would permit 24 RST lots, 39 R 2 single family lots, one remnant R-1 lot to be subdivided when lands to the south of 111 Avenue are developed, and a mixed use building totaling 702.6 m2 (7,563.5 ft2) on the proposed C-1 zoned lot. The C-1 building is proposed to have 4 ground-level commercial tenant spaces with access toward the streets and each of the 4 rental apartments on the second floor will have its own entrance from ground level at the south side of the building near the residential-only parking area. The commercial floor space, excluding the apartment entrance spaces, is 339.4 m2 (3,653.3 ft2) and the apartments floor space totals 363.2 m2 (3,910.2 ft2). The second storey floor area appears larger than the first story floor area because the residential floor extends over a portion of the wrapping porch and some of the first floor area is used for ground level entrances and stairs to the residential units on the second floor. There will be four (4) rental apartments – 3 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit. The apartments range in size between about 73.4 m2 (789.9 ft2) for the smallest of the one-bedroom units to 127.6 m2 (1,373.6 ft2) for the one two-bedroom unit. A site specific zone text amendment will be required to exceed the single one family residential use allowed as an accessory use in the C-1 Zone regulations. A Housing Agreement will be used to secure their rental tenure. A similar approach has been given approval (to Third Reading) by Council on the development to the north of this site. Parking is located to the side and behind the building. Eleven (11) parking spaces are proposed to serve the commercial uses and 5, including 1 for visitors for the residential units. The parking for the residential uses will have surface treatment and landscaping used to distinguish them from the commercial parking spaces. Access to this building is exclusively off of 112 Avenue. No vehicular access will be permitted from the lane that abuts a portion of this commercial lot; the lane provides alternative access to RST dwellings fronting on 111 Avenue and 240 Street. A gate for pedestrian access with an identified walkway through the parking area will provide convenient pedestrian access from the nearby residential area to the future stores in the proposed commercial building. RST Component: A total of 24 street-oriented RST dwellings are being proposed along 112 Avenue and 240 Street. Facing 112 Avenue, 2 buildings with 4-units each, for a total of 8 units are proposed, and on 240 Street, 4 buildings with 4-units each, for a total of 16 units. Parking is provided in detached car garages with laneway access. Two spaces are provided side-by-side in the garages for each unit. - 6 - Residential Subdivision: The remaining portion of the site south and west of the commercial and RST components is a single family residential subdivision. There will be 39 R-2 zoned (312 m2) lots, and one remnant R-1 zoned (371 m2) lot to be subdivided when lands to the south of 111 Avenue are developed. These lot sizes and the proposed pattern will ensure this subdivision is compatible with the recently subdivided Wynn Ridge project by Genstar. c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The subject site is designated Commercial, Urban Residential and Conservation on Schedule B of the Official Community Plan (OCP). Adjustment between the Urban Residential and Conservation boundary will reflect ground proofing based on the environmental and geotechnical consultants’ recommendations. The Commercial designation is to be reduced from 1.0 ha (10,000 m2) to 0.32 ha (3,200 m2). The Urban Residential designated area would increase and to increase the urban residential designation by 0.68 ha (6,800 m2). This is in accordance with the Neighborhood Commercial Policies in the OCP that buildings on Neighbourhood Commercial sites have a floor area of less than 929 m2 (10,000 ft2). This reduction is supportable because it is consistent with OCP policies and it is recognized that the development of the Neighborhood Commercial Centers at this intersection provides ample commercial space to service the daily convenience shopping and service needs of the residents in this area. The OCP Zoning Matrix currently does not include the RST (Street Townhouse Residential) Zone as a zone permitted under the Urban Residential designation. The Matrix is proposed to be amended to add the RST Zone in the RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION – Major Corridor Residential Category. It was determined this zone would be appropriate for use in this instance because both 240 Street and 112 Avenue are major road corridors. Section 3.3.6 of the OCP identifies the subject site as part of a Neighbourhood Commercial Centre, which encompasses three of the four corners at the intersection of 112 Avenue and 240 Street. Under OCP Policy 6–32, a neighborhood commercial center is to be typically less than 930 m2 (10,000 ft2). The commercial project would consist of 339.4 m2 (3,653.3 ft2) of commercial floor area and 363.2 m2 (3,910.2 ft2) of residential floor area for a total floor area of 702.6 m2 (7,563.5 ft2). The justification for this reduction includes the following:  Rental housing, secured in perpetuity, will help to create a wide range of housing choices and increasing the rental stock in the community and is consistent with OCP policies;  A portion of the former Commercial Designated lands are proposed to be zoned for street facing townhouses to help achieve the objective of increasing densities along Major Corridors; - 7 -  Supports having a commercial development at a scale compatible with the emerging neighbourhood and attracting the kinds of businesses most suitable to serve the daily shopping and service needs of surrounding residents;  This is similar in nature to the proposed reduction of the Commercial Designated lands as part of application RZ/044/09 at the northwest corner; and  The size of the proposed commercial site is appropriate for a neighbourhood commercial node (i.e. less than 930 m2). OCP Policy 3-34 supports the provision of affordable, rental and special housing needs throughout the District, and Policy 3-33 supports the provision of rental accommodation in varying dwelling unit size and number of bedrooms. A Restrictive Covenant and Housing Agreement will include the language necessary to secure this as rental housing and prevent rental restrictions in the event the building is strata titled. The Housing Action Plan has not been completed; however the proposed rental apartments would be a step in addressing the kinds of housing and affordability issues this study will be identifying. This approach has been used elsewhere in the District and is also planned for the neighbouring site to the north. Zoning Bylaw: The site is proposed to be zoned a combination of C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial), RST (Street Townhouse Residential), R-2 Urban Residential District and R-1 Residential District, with the park area remaining RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential). To accommodate the rental apartments, a separate zone amending bylaw will allow a site specific text amendment to allow this as a principal use in the C-1 Zone on the subject site only. For the application on the property immediately to the north (RZ/044/09), a separate C-1 Zone text amending bylaw is in process also to allow for second floor rental apartments above ground floor commercial uses. Except for the variances being sought, a preliminary review of the proposed buildings and associated parking indicates that the proposal complies with applicable provisions of the Zoning Bylaw and parking regulations. A concurrent development variance permit application proposes to vary the provisions of the Zoning bylaw as follows: 1. The commercial building is proposed to be sited closer to the two abutting streets, as is the case for the commercial building proposed across 112 Avenue to the north. Therefore, the Zoning Bylaw is proposed to be varied as follows:  Section 701 (7) (a) is proposed to be varied from a minimum front yard lot line setback of 7.5 m. to a minimum setback of 5.8 m., and  Section 701 (7) (d) is proposed to be varied from a minimum exterior side lot line setback, (including the lot line forming the corner truncation), from 7.5 m. to a minimum setback of 2.0 m. These variances are to include encroachments like roof projections. These setback reductions are similar to the one proposed for the commercial building project (RZ/044/09) to the north across 112 Avenue. - 8 - 2. Entrance porches for the RST buildings along 240 Street and 112 Avenue are proposed to be sited closer to the respective streets. This will strengthen the relationship of the units to the streets and provide for an interesting streetscape by allowing the front entry porches and their roofs to be closer to the sidewalks. Therefore, Zoning Bylaw Section 601D 6.0 is proposed to be varied from a minimum front yard lot line setback of 4.0 m. to a minimum setback of 2.93 m. These variances are to include encroachments like roof projections. 3. The rear yard setback of the RST building (to the lane) is proposed to be reduced. The variance being sought is to reduce the requirements of Zoning Bylaw Section 601D 6.0 from 14 m. to 13.4 m. 4. The minimum dimension of the private outdoor space is proposed to be reduced. The variance being sought will reduce the requirements of 601D 6.0 2 a) from a rectangular shape of 6.0 m. by 7.5 m. to 5.5 to 7.5 m. for the RST building on 240 Street and to 5.0 m. by 7.5 m. for the RST building on 112 Avenue. The proposed stair wells to the basement entrance in the back yards will be modified in the development permit plans so they are not in the minimum private outdoor space. 5. The setback for the detached garages to the rear yard (e.g. to the lane) is proposed to be reduced. The variance being sought is to reduce the requirements of 601D 6.0 from 1.5 m. to 1.3 m. This reduction will be referred to Engineering and reviewed as part of the terms and conditions for this application. The variances will be reassessed and verified, and will be the subject of a future Council report. Development Permits: Pursuant to Sections 8.5 of the Official Community Plan, a Commercial Development Permit application is required to foster attractive commercial areas that are compatible with adjacent development and enhance the unique character of the community. Pursuant to Section 8.7 of the Official Community Plan, a Residential Development Permit application is required to enhance existing neighbourhoods with compatible housing styles that meet diverse needs and minimize potential conflicts on neighbouring land uses, and will be required for the RST portion of the development. This development permit application will be the subject of a future Council report. Advisory Design Panel: The following concerns raised by the Advisory Design Panel are to be addressed by the applicant with planning staff:  Look at the material treatment on each residential block to better define individual units  Provide complete colored elevations of the commercial building with details for the sign band and access stairs - 9 -  Provide complete street landscape design coordinated with civil engineering plans  Provide detailed landscape design and specification for the residential units  Consider a hedge or fence to delineate in the private yards in the gaps between units  Consider relocating the garbage enclosure and provide details  Consider enlarging the porches on the commercial development and consider wrapping the porch around the south side of the building  Consider simplifying the planting palette of the commercial building  Consider an improved entry feature for residential units in the commercial building The future Council report noted above about the development permit will describe how these matters have been resolved by the architect. Development Information Meeting: A Development Information Meeting was held by the applicant on April 12, 2012 at the Thomas Haney Secondary School. A total of 15 residents and interested parties attended. The applicant reported that there were no major objections expressed about the project. The comments made by those attending included: high traffic volume and speed along 240 Street (there will be a signal at 112 Avenue and 240 Street), having more bike lanes, servicing and timing of the development. d) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: Comments from Engineering have identified some off site requirements associated with this project. These include: extending the sanitary and the storm sewers, underground wiring, road widening, corner truncation, and the usual requirements for a servicing agreement, geotechnical and other legal instruments. The applicant has been provided with a copy of the Engineering comments. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and the security are required for this application. Building Department: Comments from Building are related to confirming the geotechnical and environmental setbacks, and the storm water and rain water management strategy for this development site, and insuring restrictive covenants are registered on title. These covenants are included as conditions to be met prior to final reading. 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. The required street trees will be provided - 10 - and secured through the development permit for the Commercial and Townhouse components and through subdivision for the single family subdivision. Fire Department: The Fire Departments provided comments concerning the usual requirements related to installation of fire alarm panels, hydrant placement, and sprinklering (all to be addressed at the subdivision or the building permit application stage), and the requirements for the temporary roads to be finished to the required allowable widths to accommodate emergency equipment (to be addressed through subdivision approval stage). School District: The School Board has indicated to the District in the past that schools in the area, such as Albion Elementary School, are beyond their capacity and future homeowners could expect their children to attend schools beyond their immediate neighbourhood. e) 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 (adjusting the Conservation and the Commercial designations) is considered to be appropriate and 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. f) Environmental Implications: The site abuts a sloping area and watercourse (Rainbow Creek) along the west side of the site. A Natural Features/Watercourse Protection Development Permit Application is associated with this rezone application. Geotechnical and environmental setbacks will be established to insure park dedication, the subdivision layout and siting of dwellings will achieve the environment protection policies. - 11 - CONCLUSION: It is recommended that First and Second Readings be granted to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011 to adjust the land use designation boundaries, and allow the RST Zone on a site specific basis under the RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS - Major Corridor Residential Designation category of the Zoning Matrix; that First and Second Readings be granted to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947-2012 for the site specific zone text amendment to allow the four rental apartments on the second storey of the commercial building; that Second Reading be granted to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853-2011 for the rezoning of this subject site; and that these bylaws be forwarded to a Public Hearing. "Original signed by Adrian Kopystynski" _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Adrian Kopystynski, MCIP, RPP, MCAHP Planner "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 Kelly Swift" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Offic er The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B – OCP Amending Bylaw 6875-2011 Appendix C – Zone Amending Bylaw 6853-2011 Appendix D – Zone Amending Bylaw 6947-2012 Appendix E – Site Plan Appendix F – Building Elevation Plans Appendix G – Landscape Plans City of Pitt Meadows District of Langley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE: Sep 26, 2012 2012-020-DP BY: JV 11133 & 11185-240 St CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE P L A N NIN G D E P A RT M E N T 11 005 2 3 8 3 6 11 010 11 0 4 8 1 1 0 8 7 11 007 11 013 11 008 11 0 5 2 11 0 4 3 11 0 5 6 11 0 8 1 11 0 3 7 11 099 11 0 2 3 11 0 2 9 2 3 8 3 2 2384 4 11 0 5 3 2384 8 11 0 4 2 11 0 3 1 11 0 4 5 11 0 7 2 11 0 5 0 11 263 1118 4 11 017 23 8 4 5 11 0 3 9 11 016 11 0 2 6 11 0 3 2 11 0 6 6 11 019 11 0 2 5 11 0 5 3 1113 3 11 213 11 247 11 0 3 2 11 0 8 0 11 300 23 8 3 7 11 0 3 5 11 006 11 094 11 0 4 0 11 0 3 8 11 0 6 2 11 0 4 7 11 0 6 5 11 0 3 6 1 1 0 7 6 1 1 0 9 3 1118 5 11 250 11 011 2 3 8 4 0 11 0 6 0 11 018 11 0 2 8 2392 02398 5 11 0 5 9 11 020 11 0 7 1 11 0 7 5 11 012 11118 / 5 4K A NA K A W AY LA N E 240 S T.B UC K E RF IE L D DR .HA R RIS DR .BCP 507026 8 PARK 33 41 PARK 24 S 1/2 of 4 2 13 30 17 19 22 20 49 S 1/2 of S 1/2 B RP 3659 3 P 17613 NWP5589 21 10 11 36 4331 29 27 23 51 50 47 P 19825 P 26163 20 LMP 24722 12 17 14 16 34 35 39 32 42 BCP 50702 44 48 B 5 B 18 Pcl. 'P' 15 16 28 21 52BCP 507023 P 223474 5 LMP 24722 C N 1/2 of 4 P 17613 P 17613 7LMP 264835 9 PARK 19 BCP 5070240 45 25 BCP 46902 D 6 P 26163 RP 1224 BCP 5070218 26 46 EP 15665 P 19825 5 S 150' of 1 Rem 1 2 Subject Properties ´ Scale: 1:2,500 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6875-2011 A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan No. 6425-2006 _______________________________________ 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 Bylaw No. 6425-2006; 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. 6875-2011. 2. Schedule “A” of the Official Community Plan shall be amended as follows: Appendix C. Zoning, Section 2. Zoning Matrix, OCP Designation / Category, RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS, Major Corridor Residential Category is amended by adding the following in the Zones column: RST (Street Townhouse Residential), provided this zone shall only be permitted for that portion of the property described as 11185 240 Street (Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825). 3. Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 Lot “D” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No 820, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw. 4. Schedule “C” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 Lot “D” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No 821, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding and removing Conservation. 5. 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 . ___________________________________ _____________________________ MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER 23836 11048 11087 11052 23833 11043 11056 11081 1103711099238322384411053238481104211045 11072 11050 11263 11184 23845 11039 11032 11066 11053 11133 11213 11247 11080 23837 11035 1 1 0 9 4 11062 11047 11065 11036 1 1 0 7 6 1 10 9 3 11185 11250 23826 23840 11060 239202398511059 11071 11075 11118/54KANAKA WAYLANE 240 ST.BUCKERFIELD DR.HARRIS DR.8 PARK PARK 24 2 22 6 13 30 17 19 22 20 3 P 176 13 NWP5 589 21 10 11 29 27 23 47 P 198 25 P 261 63 20 LMP 24 722 12 17 14 16 BCP 50 702 44 B 5 B 18 Pcl. 'P' 15 16 28 21 3 P 22347LMP 24 722 C N 1/2 of 4 P 176 13LMP 264835 9 PARK 19 BCP 5070245 25 BCP 46 902 D 6 P 261 63 RP 122 4 BCP 5070218 26 46 EP 15 665 P 198 25 S 15 0' of 1 Rem 1 2 LMP 30218RP 75056 LMP 41836BCP 50703 112 AVE.240 ST.´ SCALE 1:2 ,50 0 MAPLE RIDGE OF FICIA L C OMMUNITY PLAN AM END ING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6875-2011820Urban Residential, Conservation Conservation Urban Residential From: To: Commercial Urban Residential 11087 110991118 4 11133 110 801 1 0 9 4 1 1 0 9 3 111852392023985 11118 /5 4 PARK 19 20 P 1 982 5 BCP 50702 B 21 C D EP 15 665 P 1 982 5 LMP 30218RP 75056 LMP 41836BCP 50703 112 AVE.240 ST.´ SCALE 1:1 ,50 0 MAPLE RIDGE OF FICIA L C OMMUNITY PLAN AM END ING Bylaw No.Map No. Purpose: 6875-2011821 To Add To Conservation To Remove From Conservation To Rem ove FromConservation To Add ToConservation CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6853-2011 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. 6853-2011." 2. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as: Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 Lot “D” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1539 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to RST (Street Townhouse Residential), R-1 (Residential District), R-2 (Urban Residential District), C-1 (Neighbourhood 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 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 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 . _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER 23836 11048 11087 23816 23829 23833 11043 11056 11081 1109923832 238441105323 84811042 11045 11072 11263 11184 23845 11039 11066 11053 11133 11213 11247 11080 11300 23820 23837 1 1 0 9 4 11062 11047 11065 1 1 0 7 6 1 10 9 3 11185 11250 23826 23840 11060 239202398511059 11071 11075 11118/54KANAKA WAYLANE 240 ST.BUCKERFIELD DR.7 PARK PARK 24 2 22 6 13 17 19 22 20 S 1/2 of S 1/2 BRP 365 9 3P 176 13 NWP5 589 23 21 10 11 29 27 23 P 198 25 P 261 63 20 LMP 24 722 12 17 14 16 BCP 50 702 B 5 B 18 Pcl. 'P' 15 16 28 21 3 P 22347LMP 24 722 C P 176 13LMP 264835 PARK 19 BCP 5070245 25 BCP 46 902 D 6 P 261 63 RP 122 4 18 26 46 EP 15 665 P 198 25 S 15 0' of 1 Rem 1 2 LMP 26486LMP 30218RP 75056 LMP 41836BCP 50703 112 AVE.240 ST.´ SCALE 1:2 ,50 0 MAPLE RID GE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No.Map No. From: To: 6853-20111539RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) RST (Street Townhouse Residential) R-1 (Residential District)C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) R-2 (Urban Residential District) CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6947-2012 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. 6947-2012." 2. PART 7, COMMERCIAL ZONES, SECTION 701, NEIGHBOURHHOOD COMMERCIAL: C-1 is amended by adding the following in SUBSECTION 1, PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES, after “d) personal repair services”: e) Apartment is permitted in the following locations: (1) 11185 240 Street (Lot “C” District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 19825) 3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended is 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 . 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