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District of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
November 27, 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 November 13, 2012
502 Minutes of the Public Hearing of November 20, 2012
503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of
November 9(2) and 15, 2012
600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
601 State of the District Address
• Mayor Daykin
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.
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700 DELEGATIONS
701 Operation Red Nose
• Emma Broadfoot, Promotions Coordinator
702 Savannah and Serval Society of BC
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
801 Town Centre Properties
Consideration of motion put forward by Councillor Ashlie at the November
13, 2012 Council Meeting
Note: Item 802 was forwarded from the November 19, 2012 Council Workshop
Meeting
802 Medical Marihuana
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that staff be
directed to work with legal counsel to prepare Zoning and other bylaw
amendments needed to establish the production of medical marihuana as
a permitted use in agricultural zones.
900 CORRESPONDENCE
1000 BYLAWS
Note: Item 1001 to 1004 are from the Public Hearing of November 20, 2012
Bylaws for Third Reading
1001 2011-084-RZ, 11133 and 11185 240 Street
1001.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011
To amend residential designations, to designate from Urban Residential,
Conservation to Conservation and Urban Residential and from Commercial
to Urban Residential and to amend the conservation area
Third reading
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1001.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853-2011
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RST (Street
Townhouse Residential), R-1 (Residential District), -2 (Urban Residential
District) & C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) t permit subdivision into 24 RST
lots, 39 single family lots and1 commercial lot
Third reading
1001.3 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947-2012
To amend the C-1 zone to allow apartment use
Third reading
1002 2011-89-RZ, 22309, 22310 and 22331 St. Anne Avenue
Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption
Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012
To designate the property as heritage property and to enter into a Heritage
Revitalization Agreement which will include conservation of the Turnook/
Morse Residence and the construction of an apartment building
Third reading
1003 RZ/033/08, 10366 240 Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008
To rezone from RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to R-3 (Special
Amenity Residential District) to permit future subdivision into 13 single
family residential lots
Third reading
1004 2012-017-RZ, 11736 and 11750 Burnett Street
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6909-2012
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to R-1 (Residential
District) to permit future subdivision into 5 single family lots
Third reading
Bylaws for Final Reading
1005 2011-055-RZ, 11461 and 11475 236 Street
Staff report dated November 27, 2012 recommending final reading
1005.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011
To adjust designated conservation areas
Final reading
1005.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse
Residential) to permit a townhouse development of approximately 53 units
Final reading
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1006 Maple Ridge Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012
To combine three previous bylaws into one single bylaw, to update and
simplify language, to add new regulations around the distinction of an
Aggressive Dog and a Dangerous Dog, new regulations around Pet Store
Operators and to provide reduced dog licence fees for senior citizens over
the age of 65 years old
Final reading
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1100 Minutes – November 19, 2012
Public Works and Development Services
1101 2012-091-RZ, 24285 130 Avenue and 24365 130 Avenue, RS-3 to R-2
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6949-2012 to permit future subdivision in an
Eco-cluster type development be given first reading and that the applicant
provide further information as described in Schedules B, F and G of the
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999 and a subdivision
application.
1102 RZ/013/10, 22875 132 Avenue, property east of 22875 132 Avenue,
22942 and 22850 136 Avenue, RS-3 and CD-3-98 to R-1, RST, R-3, RS-1b
and P-1
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6724-2010 to amend
conservation boundaries, add a neighbourhood park and relocate an
equestrian trail be given first and second reading and be forwarded to
Public Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6725-2010
to permit a future subdivision of 76 lots be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
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.
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1103 2011-097-RZ, 12025 203 Street and 20337 Dewdney Trunk Road,
RS-1 to RM-2
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6852-2011 to permit future construction of a
four-storey building with 22 apartments with an underground parkade be
given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
1104 RZ/044/09, 11213 and 11247 240 Street, Housing Agreement Bylaw No.
6954-2012
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that a Housing
Agreement to allow apartment as a principal use on condition that all of the
proposed 16 residential units remain as rental housing be authorized and
further that 11213 and 11247 240 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No.
6954-2012 be given first, second and third readings.
1105 2011-015-RZ, 11959 203 Street, Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953-
2012
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that a Housing
Agreement to allow apartment as a principal use on condition that all of the
proposed 16 residential units remain as rental housing be authorized and
further that 11959 203 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953-2012 be
given first, second and third readings.
1106 2011-055-DVP, 11461 and 11475 236 Street
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-055-DVP to reduce front yard
setbacks, allow for an increase in building height and allow for the retention
of an above ground utility company plant across the 236 Street frontage.
1107 2011-055-DP, 11461 and 11475 236 Street
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-055-DP in support of the
construction of 53 townhouses under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
zone.
1108 Fraser Sewer Area – Request to include 24426 102 Avenue
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Greater
Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Board of Directors be requested
to approved expansion of the Fraser Sewer Area boundary to include
property at 24426 102 Avenue.
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Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
1131 Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2012
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the
disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2012 be approved.
1132 Vacant/Abandoned Building Bylaw
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge
Vacant/Abandoned Building Bylaw No. 6958-2012 to set out requirements
for owners of vacant/abandoned buildings to secure the buildings be given
first, second and third readings.
Community Development and Recreation Service
1151 Downtown Update
Staff report dated November 12, 2012 recommending that the Potential
Action Outcomes of the Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Downtown document be
endorsed as a first step in the engagement process with downtown
business.
Correspondence
1171
Other Committee Issues
1181
1200 STAFF REPORTS
1201 Proposed Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 6957-2012
Staff report dated November 27, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge
Intermunicipal Business Bylaw No. 6957-2012 be given first, second and
third readings.
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1202 Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy 4.09 and Special Service
Delivery Policy 4.10
Staff report dated November 27, 2012 recommending that Program and
Admission Fee Subsidization Policy 4.09 and Special Service Delivery Policy
4.10 be rescinded.
1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL
From the November 19, 2012 Closed Council Meeting
• Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System – release of staff report only
1400 MAYOR’S REPORT
1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETING
1701 Notice of Motion to forward a resolution to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities regarding the release of the locations of licensed medical
marihuana producers
Notice of motion by Councillor Morden to consider the resolution attached
to this agenda at the December 11, 2012 Council Meeting.
1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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1900 ADJOURNMENT
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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
November 13, 2012
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Meeting held on November 13, 2012 at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple
Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor B. Masse Services
Councillor M. Morden C. Carter, Director of Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Other Staff as Required
L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws
Note: These Minutes are also posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
The meeting was filmed by Shaw Communications Inc.
100 CALL TO ORDER
200 MOMENT OF REFLECTION
300 INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
400 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
501
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500 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES
501 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 23, 2012
R/2012-487 501
Minutes
Regular Council It was moved and seconded
October 23, 2012
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October
23, 2012 be adopted as circulated
CARRIED
503 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of October
23, 24 and 30, 2012
R/2012-488 503
Minutes
Development Agmt It was moved and seconded
Committee
That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee
Meetings of October 23, 24 and 30, 2012 be received.
CARRIED
600 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
700 DELEGATIONS
701 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services
- Story Sharing Contest Awards Presentation
- Vicki Kipps, Executive Director
Ms. Kipps gave a PowerPoint presentation introducing Maple Ridge Pitt
Meadows Community Services and outlining what the organization does.
She highlighted the organization’s “Recognizing Community Champions”
program and introduced five individuals who had shared their personal
story and become recipients of the Story Sharing Contest Award.
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702 CEED Centre Issues
- Tyler Ducharme
Mr. Ducharme asked questions in relation to issues at the CEED Centre He
advised that he will forward the questions to Mayor and Council as well as
the General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services.
800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Note: Items 801 to 803 were forwarded from the November 5, 2012 Council
Workshop Meeting
801 Proposed Communications Tower Consultation Policy
Staff report dated November 5, 2012 recommending that Council direction
be provided on the preferred consultation process the District should
employ respecting communication towers and whether a second District
telecommunications tower is desirable.
R/2012-489 801.1
Communications
Tower It was moved and seconded
Consultation Policy
Adopt
That the District Consultation Process outlined in Appendix 4 of
the staff report titled “Proposed Communications Tower
Consultation Policy” dated November 5, 2012 be adopted.
CARRIED
R/2012-490 801.2
2nd District
Communications It was moved and seconded
Tower
That staff be instructed to develop a business case for
consideration of a second District communications tower and
report the results of this analysis back to Council with a
recommendation.
CARRIED
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802 2013 Area Planning Options
Staff dated November 5, 2012 recommending that the Albion Flats be
reaffirmed as a priority for preparation of an area plan, that the Hammond
neighbourhood be identified as the next location for an area plan and that
a staff report be prepared outlining the area planning process for
Hammond.
R/2012-491
2013 Area
Planning Options It was moved and seconded
That the Albion Flats be reaffirmed as the priority for the
preparation of an Area Plan; and
That the Hammond neighbourhood be identified as the next
location for an Area Plan, based on the criteria established in
Council Policy 6.30; and further
That staff be directed to prepare a report outlining the area
planning process for Hammond following clarification from the
Agricultural Land Commission on the ALR exclusion
applications for the properties north of 105th Avenue.
CARRIED
803 Correspondence re Meningococcal Vaccine
Letter dated October 18, 2012 from Jay Gilbert, City Clerk, City of
Coquitlam requesting support for a resolution requesting that the Provincial
Government reconsider the provision of the necessary MCV4 -
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine.
Councillor Ashlie provided background information on the resolution
received from the City of Coquitlam.
R/2012-492
City of Coquitlam
Resolution It was moved and seconded
That the resolution from the City of Coquitlam requesting that
the Provincial Government reconsider the provision of the
necessary MCV4 – Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine be
supported and that the District of Maple Ridge forward a letter
to the Provincial Government.
CARRIED
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900 CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
1000 BYLAWS
Bylaws for First, Second and Third Reading
1001 Animal Control Bylaw No. 6908-2012
Staff report dated November 13, 2012 recommending that the first,
second and third readings of Maple Ridge Animal Control and Licencing
Bylaw No. 6908-2012 be rescinded, that the bylaw be amended and that
the bylaw as amended be given three readings.
R/2012-493
BL No. 6908-2012
Three readings It was moved and seconded
That first, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 6908-2012
be rescinded; and
That the wording on Schedule B referencing “section
7.2.1(a)”be amended to “section 6.5.1(a); and
That the wording on Schedule C referencing “section 7.2”be
amended to “section 6.5.1(b), (c) and reference to “section
6.2” be amended to “section 6.1”; and
That Schedule E, Section 8.(g) be amended to remove the
words “, including Savannahs and Servals”; and further
That Bylaw No. 6908-2012 as amended be given first, second
and third readings;
CARRIED
Bylaws for Final Reading
1002 2011-066-RZ, 26777 Dewdney Trunk Road
Staff report dated November 13 recommending final reading
1002.1 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6934-2012
To amend a conservation designation
Final reading
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R/2012-494
2011-066-RZ
BL No. 6934-2012 It was moved and seconded
Final reading
That Bylaw No. 6934-2012 be adopted.
CARRIED
1002.2 Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6841-2011
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family
Suburban Residential) to permit the subdivision of two single-family lots
Final reading
R/2012-495
2011-066-RZ
BL No. 6841-2011 It was moved and seconded
Final reading
That Bylaw No. 6841-2011 be adopted.
CARRIED
1003 Maple Ridge Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 6815-2011
To update and simplify language making content easier to interpret,
educate and enforce
Final reading
Note: Councillor Masse left the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
R/2012-496
BL No. 6815-2011
Final reading It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6815-2011 be adopted.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Masse returned to the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
1004 Maple Ridge Building Amending Bylaw No. 6950-2012
To update the fee schedules in the existing bylaw
Final reading
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R/2012-497
BL No. 6950-2012
Final reading It was moved and seconded
That Bylaw No. 6950-2012 be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Morden - OPPOSED
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1100 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Minutes – November 5, 2012
R/2012-498
Minutes
COW It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of
November 5, 2012 be received.
CARRIED
Public Works and Development Services
1101 RZ/108/10, 11718 224 Street and 11731 Fraser Street, Status Report for
Rezoning Application at Northumberland Court
Staff report dated November 5, 2012 providing an update on the status of
the rezoning application process for Northumberland Court and
recommending that the report be received for information.
R/2012-499
RZ/108/10
Receive for It was moved and seconded
Information
That the staff report dated November 5, 2012 titled “Status
Report for Rezoning Application at Northumberland Court at
11718 224 Street and 11731 Fraser Street” be received as
information.
CARRIED
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1102 RZ/063/10, 11655 Burnett Street, One Year Extension
Staff report dated November 5, 2012 recommending that rezoning
application RZ/063/10 to allow construction of a four-storey apartment
building with 21 units be granted a one year extension.
R/2012-500
RZ/063/10
One Year It was moved and seconded
Extension
That a one year extension be granted for rezoning application
RZ/063/10 and that the following conditions be addressed prior to
consideration of Final Reading:
i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation;
ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a
Restrictive Covenant and receipt of the deposit of security as
outlined in the Agreement;
iii. Amendment to Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan;
iv. Registration of a Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive
Covenant which addresses the suitability of the site for the
proposed development;
v. Road dedication as required;
vi. Removal of the existing buildings;
vii. Park dedication as required;
viii. Registration of a Habitat Protection Restrictive Covenant for
environmentally sensitive areas that will be outside the areas
dedicated as park;
ix. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor
Parking.
CARRIED
1103 2012-103-DVP, 10550 248 Street
Staff report dated November 5, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2012-103-DVP to vary the maximum
height of some retaining walls proposed on site.
R/2012-501
2012-103-DVP
Sign and seal It was moved and seconded
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal
2012-103-DVP respecting property located at 10550 248
Street.
CARRIED
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1104 2012-087-SP, 25788 98 Avenue
Staff report dated November 5, 2012 recommending that Application
2012-087-SP for a Soil Deposit Permit under the Agricultural Land
Commission Act for property located at 25788 98 Avenue be forwarded to
the Agricultural Land Commission.
R/2012-502
2012-087-SP
Forward to ALC It was moved and seconded
That the application for a Soil Deposit Permit under Section
20(3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act for the property
at 25788 98 Avenue be forwarded to the Agricultural Land
Commission .
CARRIED
Financial and Corporate Services (including Fire and Police)
1131 Adjustments to the 2012 Collector’s Roll
Staff report dated November 5, 2012 submitting information on changes to
the 2012 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Rolls 06
and 07.
For information only
No motion required
1132 Adjustments to the 2012 Collector’s Roll
Staff report dated November 5, 2012 submitting information on changes to
the 2012 Collector’s Roll through the issuance of Supplementary Roll 08.
For information only
No resolution required
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Community Development and Recreation Service
1151 Maple Ridge Library 2013 Projected Budget
Staff report dated November 5, 2012 providing information on the Fraser
Valley Regional Library proposed budget for 2013 for the Maple Ridge
Library.
For information only
No resolution required
Correspondence – Nil
Other Committee Issues – Nil
1200 STAFF REPORTS
1201 Pitt Meadows Airport Society Bylaw Amendments
Staff report dated November 13, 2012 recommending that the resolution
passed July 24, 2012 to effect changes to the Pitt Meadows Airport Society
bylaw be rescinded and an amended resolution be considered.
The Manager of Legislative Services reviewed the report.
R/2012-503
Airport Society
Bylaw amendments It was moved and seconded
The Council of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting
assembled, hereby resolves as follows:
1. That resolution R/2012-369 passed at the Council meeting of
July 24, 2012 be rescinded.
2. That the District consents to the bylaws of the Pitt Meadows
Airport Society being amended in respect of the number,
appointment and term of directors by deleting sections 5.3, 5.7,
6.3 and 6.5 and replacing them with the following sections 5.3,
5.7, 6.3 and 6.5.
5.3 The number of directors of the society shall be nine (9).
5.7 The directors of the society and their terms of office shall
be as follows:
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(a) as non-voting directors of the society with the right to
participate in meetings of the directors, for an
unlimited term:
i. the person holding the office of the Mayor of the
City of Pitt Meadows from time to time, or his or
her designate, which designate may be another
member of Council, the Chief Administrative
Officer or the Deputy or Acting Chief
Administrative Officer; and
ii. the person holding the office of the Mayor of the
District of Maple Ridge from time to time, or his
or her designate, which designate may be
another member of Council, the Chief
Administrative Officer or the Deputy or Acting
Chief Administrative Officer ;
(b) as voting directors of the society, with the right to
participate in and vote at meetings of the directors:
i. Ron Salome for a term to expire at the annual
general meeting in 2011;
ii. Michael Pierce for a term to expire at the annual
general meeting in 2012;
iii. Mark Miller for a term to expire at the annual
general meeting in 2012;
iv. Geoffrey Johnston for a term to expire at the
annual general meeting in 2013;
v. Ann McAfee for a term to expire at the annual
general meeting in 2013;
vi. Murray Day for a term to expire at the annual
general meeting in 2014; and
vii. one additional director appointed under section
5.8 for a term to expire at the annual general
meeting in 2014.
At the conclusion of their term of office, a director
appointed under section 5.7 (b) may be appointed by the
members for one further three (3) year term to expire at
the applicable annual general meeting with the exception
of Michael Pierce who may be appointed for two further
three (3) year terms to expire at the applicable annual
general meeting.
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5.9 Directors appointed under section 5.8 shall hold office for
a three (3) year term commencing on the date of the
applicable annual general meeting and may be appointed
by the members for one further three (3) year term, to
expire at the applicable annual general meeting. No
director appointed under sections 5.7(b), with the
exception of Michael Pierce, or 5.8 may hold office for
more than two (2) consecutive terms.
6.3 The quorum for a meeting of directors shall be five (5)
voting directors.
6.5 Any two directors, including both voting and non-voting
directors, may convene a meeting of the directors at any
time.
3. That the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute, on behalf
of the District, all such resolutions and documents of the Pitt
Meadows Airport Society that may be necessary to give effect to
the above resolution.
CARRIED
1300 RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL – Nil
1400 MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Daykin attended the sod turning ceremony for the future community
gaming centre and the opening of the Haney Nokai Park. He participated
as a presenter to the Phoenix Group, a development, real estate and
investment community group and in a tour of the RCMP Depot training
facilities in Regina. Mayor Daykin advised that Operation Red Nose was
beginning its service for the holiday season in December and encouraged
residents to volunteer.
1500 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
Councillor Ashlie
Councillor Ashlie attended the opening of the Haney Nokai Park, the re-
opening of the Maple Ridge Seniors’ Home and the sod turning ceremony
for the future gaming center. She also attended meetings of the United
Way Seniors’ Regional Table Committee and the Substance Misuse
Committee as well as a discussion group focusing on the 8 to 12 school
curriculum.
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Councillor Dueck
Councillor Dueck attended the tour of the RCMP Depot in Regina as well as
other community events.
Councillor Masse
Councillor Masse attended the Remembrance Day ceremonies and
participated in a ride along with the RCMP.
Councillor Morden
Councillor Morden attended openings of the Alouette Heights facility, Haney
Nokai Park and the Centre for Growth. He attended the sod turning
ceremony for the future gaming centre, the Maple Ridge Seniors’ Village
anniversary celebration and a meeting of the Downtown Maple Ridge
Business Improvement Association.
Councillor Hogarth
Councillor Hogarth attended a meeting of the Parks and Leisure Service
Joint commission, the opening of the Centre for Growth and the Rotary
Men’s Night fundraising event. He encouraged residents to volunteer for
Operation Red Nose.
Councillor Bell
Councillor Bell attended a fundraiser for the CEED Centre, a town hall
meeting discussing the proposed pipeline, a discussion hosted by the SPCA
pertaining to the cat population. She advised residents that Diwali
celebrations will be held at the Maple Ridge Library on November 17.
Councillor Bell requested that a discussion pertaining to the length of time
to put forward a neighbourhood plan, the number of Municipal planning
staff and the consideration of an independent core review be added to the
November 26 Council Workshop agenda.
Mayor Daykin advised that the topics proposed by Councillor Bell should be
discussed at another time.
1600 OTHER MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
1700 NOTICES OF MOTION AND MATTERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
1701 Notice of Motion Pertaining to Town Centre Properties
Notice of motion by Councillor Ashlie to consider the resolution attached to
this agenda at the November 27, 2012 Council Meeting
Councillor Ashlie spoke to the notice of motion.
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1800 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Eric Phillips
Mr. Phillips asked whether an area planning committee group consisting of
citizens of the Hammond neighbours will be involved in the proposed
Hammond area planning. He also asked whether issues that the
Hammond area has been dealing with for a number of years will be dealt
with during the planning process.
Mayor Daykin explained the area planning process and advised that there
is considerable public involvement in such a process.
Teresa Wheatman
Ms. Wheatman spoke to the responsible ownership of pets. She asked that
the bylaw pertaining to the ban of serval cats in Maple Ridge be
reconsidered and asked if any owners of the cats had pushed the legal
limits of responsible pet ownership.
Donna Fahrni – Director of Savannah Serval Society
Ms. Fahrni spoke to her involvement with serval cats and stated she
considers the serval a domestic cat. She asked whether the word
‘domestic’ was looked up in Webster’s dictionary. She advised that people
who have servals as pets have cats which have come from many
generations of tame parents and that The International Cat Association
(“TICA”) recognizes the serval as a foundation cat.
Christine Kemp
Ms. Kamp asked how the Appendix E of the Animal Control Bylaw will be
enforced. She asked that servals and savannahs be allowed under the
bylaw.
Rick White
Mr. White asked whether the discussion of the bylaw could be brought back
to Council Workshop. He advised that there are sources other than TICA
which list savannahs and servals as domesticated. He referred to a bylaw
passed by the City of White Rock. Mr. White asked how the onus can be on
owners to prove their servals are domestic and how the group could speak
at a Council meeting as a delegation.
Mayor Daykin advised that persons wishing to appear as a delegation can
apply to do so for the next Council meeting or the next Committee of the
Whole Meeting
Mr. White provided a petition to the Manager of Legislative Services.
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Doris Savio
Ms. Savio wished to make members of Council aware of a proposed 40 m
cell tower at 23570 124 Avenue. She wondered if the proposed cell tower
policy will be implemented in time to have an affect on this tower.
Ron Stolt
Mr. Stolt presented a serval cat named “Duma” to Council and provided a
background of the origins of the cat.
1900 ADJOURNMENT - 9:12 p.m.
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E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer
District of Maple Ridge
PUBLIC HEARING
November 20, 2012
The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995
Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on November 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
____________________________________________________________________________
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Councillor C. Bell C. Carter, Director of Planning
Councillor J. Dueck C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Councillor M. Morden Services
A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
ABSENT A. Kopystynski, Planner
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor B. Masse
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Mayor Daykin called the meeting to order. The Manager of Legislative Services explained the
procedure and rules of order of the Public Hearing and advised that the bylaws will be
considered further at the next Council Meeting on November 27, 2012.
The Mayor then called upon Planning staff to present the following items on the agenda:
1a) 2011-084-RZ
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6875-2011
Legal: Lots C & D, both of District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster
District,
Plan 19825
Location: 11133 and 11185 240 Street
Purpose: To amend Schedule “A” of the Official Community Plan 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
502
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Street (Lot “C”, District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District,
Plan 19825).
Purpose: To Amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan
From: Urban Residential, Conservation
To: Conservation and Urban Residential
And
From: Commercial
To: Urban Residential
Purpose: To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to
Conservation and to remove from Conservation.
1b) 2011-084-RZ
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6853-2011
Legal: Lots C & D, both of District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster
District,
Plan 19825
Location: 11133 and 11185 240 Street
From: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
To: RST (Street Townhouse Residential), R-1 (Residential District),
R-2 (Urban Residential District) & C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
Purpose: To permit subdivision into 24 RST lots, 39 single family lots and
1 commercial lot
1c) 2011-084-RZ
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6947-2012
Purpose: PART 7, COMMERCIAL ZONES, SECTION 701, NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMERCIAL; C-1 is amended by adding the following in
SUBSECTION 1, PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES, after
“d) personal repair services”:
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e) Apartment is permitted in the following locations:
(1) 11185 240 Street (Lot “C”, District Lot 404, Group 1,
New Westminster District, Plan 19825)
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that e-mail expressing concern with the
application was received and was distributed to Council
The Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Proposed Site Plan
• Project Details
• Submitted Information
David Laird, Project Consultant
Mr. Laird advised that there will be an agreement put in place between the applicant and a
neighbour to the west with respect to the road.
John Wynnyk
Mr. Wynnyk asked whether there will be additional parking available on the proposed site.
He expressed concern with the number of vehicles using Kanaka Way for overflow parking.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services advised that each lot within the
development has two parking space which meets the bylaw, however, there is no additional
parking designated within the property as there will be parking on the single family home
properties.
Mr. Wynnyk reiterated his concern pertaining to overflow parking on Kanaka Way and
suggested additional parking on the site be considered.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
2) 2011-089-RZ
Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement
Bylaw No. 6913-2012
Legal: Lots 9, 10 & 11, District Lot 398, Block 5, Group 1, New Westminster
District, Plan 155
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Location: 22309, 22319 and 22331 St. Anne Avenue
Purpose: To designate the property as a heritage property under Section 967 of
the Local Government Act and to enter into a Heritage Revitalization
Agreement under Section 966 of the Local Government Act and to
grant a Tax Exemption under Section 225 of the Community Charter
that will include Conservation of the Turnook/Morse Residence and
the construction of an apartment building.
The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing concern with
parking, heritage status of the old house and the fencing was received from Don Anderson.
The Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Site Plan
• Project Details
• Submitted Information
Wayne Bissky - Applicant Representative
Mr. Bissky advised that the concerns put forward by Mr. Anderson have been addressed by
the applicant.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
3) RZ/033/08
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6621-2008
Legal: Lot A, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 13554
Location: 10366 240 Street
From: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential)
To: R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District)
Purpose: To permit future subdivision into 13 single family residential lots.
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The Manager of Legislative Services advised that no correspondence was received on Items
3 and 4
The Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Submitted Information
• Project Details
There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
4) 2012-017-RZ
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6909-2012
Legal: North ½ Lot 5 Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP2414,
Section 17, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 8881;
and
Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 51052), Lots 107 and 108, Section 17,
Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 42061.
Location: 11736 and 11750 Burnett Street
From: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
To: R-1 (Residential District)
Purpose: To permit future subdivision into 5 single family lots.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a PowerPoint presentation
providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Submitted Information
• Project Details
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Allen Lees
Mr. Lees is opposed to the application. He expressed concern with the smaller size of the
lots and the loss of existing trees upon development of the property. He also expressed
concern with the large number of mature trees and shrubs which are being lost due to
development in the area.
Jessie Joy Lees
Miss Lees gave a presentation which highlighted the function of trees in the environment
and spoke to the importance of maintaining existing mature trees.
Allen Lees
Mr. Lees expressed concern that the proposed development is out of character with the
neighbourhood. He did not feel that the argument for creating smaller lots as buffers to the
town centre and higher density has merit and suggested that a single family format on large
lots be adhered to.
Richard Burleigh
Mr. Burleigh spoke in favour of the application. He advised that the developer plans to
replace trees and scrubs. Mr. Burleigh expressed concern that a few of the houses along
Burnett have become run down and felt that the proposed new development will revitalize
the neighbourhood.
Dianna Gilbreath
Ms. Gilbreath is in favour of the application. She expressed that she would like to see
improvement in the quality of homes on the street and that the proposed application will
revitalize the area.
David Conner
Mr. Conner echoed the comments of the previous two speakers in that many houses on
Burnett Street need to be fixed up and that this proposal will liven up the street.
Allen Lees
Mr. Lees expressed concern with the variance on the proposed lots to make them smaller
than allowed in the zoning. He also expressed concern that the property currently proposed
as open area will not always be such. Mr. Lees felt that should houses need remodeling or
refitting along Burnett Street this can be done in keeping with the context of the
neighbourhood. He again expressed opposition to the application due to concerns that the
proposed development does not fit with the neighbourhood, sets a precedence for further
development, eliminates a sound barrier, affects air quality due to heavier traffic and
threatens wildlife. He suggested that perhaps Maple Ridge follow the example of some
other cities where developers are required to build around trees.
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Maggie Koka, Applicant Representative
Ms. Koka addressed concerns over the variance. She advised that all proposed lots do
meet the minimum area of the zoning bylaw and that the variance is required due to the
configuration of the subject site. She also advised that the land to be preserved at the back
of the property is to facilitate a future alignment of 229 Street.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
Having given all those persons whose interests were deemed affected by the matters
contained herein a chance to be heard, the Mayor terminated the Public Hearing at
7:55 p.m.
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E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer
TOWN CENTRE PROPERTIES
Recommendation:
That staff be requested to review all available strategies at council’s disposal, or design
progressive strategies that would enable the district to encourage timely and appropriate
development within the Town Centre Plan and significant area plans, such as Albion Flats.
Rationale:
The district has seen positive outcomes from the Town Centre Incentive Plan and this
system of rewarding development activity has been noted as very progressive.
However, with the district gaining recognition for its investment potential, we stand a strong
chance of being a target for investment that is used solely to broaden an investment
portfolio through real estate holdings, which could potentially continue to tie up key real
estate locations.
Council has already recognized this potential with the 3 acres that we purchased in the
Town Centre, and have initiated work to derive an outcome that guarantees timely
development activity that will enhance the Town Centre Plan.
The Core, with its small geographic make-up, stands to be significantly impacted for years to
come, if the proper development/re-development does not take place accordingly
throughout.
Council’s consideration of strategies to dissuade inactivity on sites, or misplaced
development activities may assist us ensuring the most beneficial usage of available lands
is met.
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop
SUBJECT: Medical Marihuana
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the Closed Council meeting on June 4, 2012, Council was advised of the legal options for the
District as they pertained to medical marihuana. Released from closed, Council directed staff to
work with legal counsel to draft the appropriate bylaw amendments (ie. the Zoning Bylaw) with
respect to growing medical marihuana in the District.
Medical Marihuana is a controlled substance. Available through prescription, its production is
controlled by licence through Health Canada. As it is federally regulated under the Marihuana
Medical Access Regulations, local governments have limited power to restrict this land use within
municipal boundaries. However, local governments do have the power to direct these uses into
specific zones, based on proper planning purposes. Staff have worked with legal counsel in
reviewing the appropriate bylaw amendments as well as researching related work in other
municipalities. The purpose of this report is to outline a recommended land use option for directing
the commercial production of medical marihuana as authorized under the Marihuana Medical
Access Regulations to take place in agricultural zones only.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be directed to work with legal counsel to prepare Zoning and other bylaw amendments as
needed to establish the production of medical marihuana (as authorized under the Marihuana
Medical Access Regulations) as a permitted use in agricultural zones only, in suitably designed and
serviced structures, subject to siting and setback restrictions.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Medical marihuana has a relatively short history in Canada. Its current status has been defined by
legal precedents and challenges. In 1997, through a legal challenge, its use became accepted as
necessary for medical treatment, and access was recognized as a basic right for those with
legitimate need. At this time there were no guidelines on access — it remained illegal to distribute.
In 2001, the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations were adopted by the Federal Government.
Based on the understanding that it eased the symptoms of terminal illness or chronic conditions,
these regulations allowed access to those afflicted. A further ruling in 2003 led to the provision of
dried product or seeds to those authorized to obtain them. That plan remains largely intact to this
day. In order to receive these products, applicants must make a written request to Health Canada,
with support from a medical practitioner. As of December 2011, there were 3600 people within
British Columbia who are authorized to possess medical marihuana. About 1200 people are
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licensed to grow the product. Many of those licensed to possess medical marihuana also grow it
within their homes.
Issues and Concerns:
In practice, allowing this use in residential areas is associated with numerous issues, including
health and safety concerns and the potential for diversion of legal product to the illegal market.
These issues are exacerbated by the often amateur nature of the grower, the clandestine nature of
the operation, its vulnerability to theft, and the poor communication channels between growers,
building officials, and law enforcement officers. The Maple Ridge Fire Department note that these
operations often pose major fire, electrical and life safety code violations, and have experienced
many resulting fires. Specific concerns noted by the fire chief are as follows:
From a fire department perspective, marijuana grow operations that are not
conducted in a “purpose built” building are an extreme hazard to first responders.
The electrical wiring found in grow operations is most often installed without benefit
of permit and it does not adhere to electrical safety code standards.
The structural integrity of residential buildings are often modified to accommodate
venting and mechanical equipment used for cooling the grow operation. These
changes can allow the rapid spread of fire and can cause areas of entrapment for
fire fighters inside the structure.
Marijuana grow operatiosn often use propane powered CO 2 generators inside the
building to assist in the growing cycle of the plants. The practice of using propane
cylinders inside a structure is prohibited by the Gas Safety Code and an extremely
dangerous practice.
The other negative aspect of growing marijuana in a residential building is the
accumulation of moisture and the resulting mould and mildew that follows.
Concerns expressed to the District by the Officer in Charge, Ridge-Meadows RCMP Detachment
include:
Home Invasions:
Typical to grow operations regardless of whether the resident is licensed to grow;
Often the victims are indeed innocent as the grow had existed prior to the victims
moving into the residence;
Danger to residents of the neighbourhood as there are often mistakes made by the
suspects in regard to a wrong house or wrong address;
Criminals are indiscriminate, not concerned about who may be harmed, kids, elderly,
or others;
Danger to Emergency Services personnel (Police, Fire, B.C. Ambulance Service)
Likely an increase of reported grow rips, which burdens police and prevents them
from investigating other offences;
Organized Crime:
Increased presence in regard to grow operations as those with a legal certificate to
grow are being approached, and some agree, to grow in excess of their legal
allotment on behalf of Organized Crime groups;
Safety Hazards:
As none of the Medicinal Grows are being inspected, there is likely to be an increase
of electrical fires which can cause increased property damage and in the case of
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warehouse grows, those businesses sharing a common wall may lose their
livelihood;
There is nothing in the regulations regarding children as legal growers still have to
use the required chemicals and the children are exposed to the dangers of fire and
violent home invasions;
Insufficient accountability:
The local police are not provided information of how many legal grows are within the
boundaries of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. This lack of information creates
inefficiencies for the police during investigations and reacting to public safety
concerns;
Health Canada has very few inspectors which provides no ability to ensure
regulations are being adhered to;
Homeowners are not accountable criminally in the event the marihuana is grown by
renters;
Those with certificates to grow have no requirement to account their yield, which
could literally be thousands of plants or hundreds of pounds over their allotment;
Police are only allowed to seize the amount over what is being grown by the
certificate holder and the grower is allowed to keep their allotment which results in
virtually no penalty for growing contrary to the regulations;
Human health and property damage are significant risks under the current system. Improperly done
electrical retrofits can greatly increase the risk of fires. Improperly stored fertilizers can lead to
explosive chemical reactions. A standard practice of indoor horticulture is to artificially elevate
carbon dioxide levels in order to expedite plant growth. With medical marihuana, this objective is
often achieved by the use of industrial grade propane powered burners. The propane burners
inadvertently produce huge quantities of ultrafine combustion particles, water vapor and carbon
monoxide. Normal residential ventilation is incapable of handling these contaminants. As a result,
carbon monoxide is commonly a high risk in non professional grow operations which is a
undetectable but serious health risk1. Odors from these operations are also a nuisance to
neighbours. In addition, current practices often lead to the generation of large amounts of often
improperly handled waste.
The Future of the Industry: Changes to Federal Legislation and Technological Advances
Licensing changes:
Health Canada, the licensing authority for medical marihuana, is revising its program for regulating
licensed producers and is introducing additional compliance standards related to public health, best
management practices, and accountability. Licensed producers will have to demonstrate
compliance with requirements for product quality, personnel, record-keeping, safety and security,
disposal and reporting. These regulations are intended to protect the safety of the products and the
security of production sites. These changes will likely lead to the phasing out of the existing system
of individual growers and licenses. The anticipated date for the introduction of new Federal
legislation is 2014.
Technological advances:
Technological advances in LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) have greatly increased production
efficiencies of indoor agriculture. These lights are designed to emit only the wavelength of light
1 Burning propane or natural gas to produce CO2 for plant assimilation is normally a good practice if the equipment is
installed correctly, but if the appliance is not vented correctly, carbon monoxide can be produced.
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necessary for photosynthesis to take place with sufficient power to meet plant growth needs. Using
significantly less power than previous grow light systems, these lights also do not generate
significant heat. As a result, they can be placed as close as 30 cm (one foot) from plants without risk
of burning them. This advance allows for considerable space efficiencies, as plants which previously
occupied only one level can now be stacked in shelving. As a result, a more compact building
footprint is possible.
What this means:
Legislative changes and technological advances will assist in alleviating some of the problems
associated with the current situation. Health Canada regulations will increase the potential for
improved management practices and better regulation of the industry. Technological advances will
favour strategic capital investment to create energy efficient production in secure buildings.
However, the challenges that remain include high levels of organic waste produced, elevated carbon
dioxide levels in the indoor environment (with potential combustion emissions and adverse health
effects), nuisance effects due to odors, and public safety risks.
b) Desired Outcome:
The challenge for the District of Maple Ridge is to manage the current and future risks associated
with the production of medical marihuana authorized by the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations
by directing this land use into an appropriate zone in a purpose built structure. The District also
must recognize the issue of personal access and supply to medical marihuana as authorized under
the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations.
Due to odor, indoor air quality impacts, and fire and safety concerns, it is recommended that
residential and commercial zones and other population serving areas not be considered for the
commercial production of marihuana as authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access
Regulations.
Industrial zones may be considered suitable, however, the challenges associated with this use
include maintaining air quality in multi-tenanted structures. In addition, industrial sites may be less
suitable for processing the significant amount of organic waste produced as part of the operation.
Agricultural Land Commission staff confirm that the production of medical marihuana as authorized
under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (which consumes carbon dioxide) is a permitted
use in the Agricultural Land Reserve. In addition, composting facilities (which produce carbon
dioxide) are recognized as a permitted use. By combining these two processes on - site, there is
significant potential for reducing reliance on fossil fuels as part of the production process. As they
may be composted on site, wastes will not have to be transported away, and reduced fuel
consumption would result. There would also be potential for innovative processes through the use of
anaerobic composting to produce fuel as well as carbon dioxide for the production process2.
On this basis, the recommendation is to direct the commercial production of medical marihuana as
authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations into agricultural zones, in the Maple
Ridge Zoning Bylaw, in purpose built structures with separation requirements from residential uses.
It should also be pointed out that future trends in greenhouse production indicate capital intensive
investments specifically designed to create a controlled environment conducive to predictable plant
growth. With the use of energy efficient LED lighting, unpredictable but formerly essential elements
such as weather will not be required with this process. Purpose built structures, if constructed for
2 In 2007, the Ministry of Agriculture participated in a biogas feasibility study. The study concluded that there was
extensive potential for energy recapture of agricultural wastes through anaerobic composting.
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marihuana production, could also be used for other horticultural products. By directing these uses in
agricultural areas, a wider range of potential horticultural uses is made possible. The lifecycle of
such a structure and the value of this asset could be thereby extended if a license to grow medical
marihuana was discontinued3.
c) Strategic Alignment
Through its Corporate Strategic Plan, the District recognizes it is responsible for many decisions that
influence the community's impact on the planet including managing land use, water, and waste. The
District, therefore, has significant jurisdiction over making changes that can support sustainability.
One of the major contributing factors to achieving sustainability in Maple Ridge is addressing climate
change. To address climate change, Maple Ridge is seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
both in corporate operations and in the community. These reductions are part of the District’s
commitment to becoming carbon neutral and reducing the District’s carbon footprint. The Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan contains policies with a similar goal, as follows:
5 - 43 The District of Maple Ridge will use an integrated approach to reduce and mitigate
the effects of climate change through the following;
g) encouraging low impact development measures where possible.
5 - 45 The District of Maple Ridge has a goal to reduce community greenhouse gas
emissions by 33% below 2007 levels by 2020 and 80% by 2050.
It is important to recognize that medical marihuana, in its present and current use, has significant
environmental impacts associated with it and is a heavy consumer of energy. It is therefore
consistent with the District’s strategic direction that the commercial production of medical
marihuana as authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations be directed into areas
that are suitable for all stages of its productive cycle, including the management of organic wastes.
In this instance, the most suitable location is within an agricultural zone.
d) Citizen/Customer Implications:
This Zoning Bylaw recommendation is intended to meet the needs of Maple Ridge residents. Those
with demonstrated need require a reliable source of medical marihuana. The District has a
responsibility to ensure that its structures intended for human habitation are safe for the use
intended. By establishing a separation between this use and residential structures, the District will
be reducing the risks of secondary impacts of the commercial production of Marihuana Medical
Access Regulations on residential users. These impacts include air quality impacts, increased risk of
fire, and potential theft and violence.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
The adoption of this proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment may trigger a need to amend other Maple
Ridge bylaws, such as the Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw.
In advance of a formal Council direction for the commercial production of medical marihuana as
authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, the Building Department has
developed guidelines aimed at protecting residential users from some of the deleterious effects of
these operations. The Building Department confirms that as a condition of permit, adequate
3 Current land values would likely make it economically feasible for a wider range of horticultural products to be produced
in greenhouse structures on agricultural land as opposed to industrial land.
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ventilation must be provided in all facilities that produce medical marihuana. These ventilation
requirements must meet Workers Compensation Benefit guidelines.
Policy Implications: By recognizing the commercial production of medical marihuana as authorized
under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations as an agricultural use, and by this use into
agricultural zones, the District is ensuring a consistent direction with its Official Community Plan and
its Agricultural Plan.
Official Community Plan. Policy 6-9 of the Official Community Plan states the following:
Maple Ridge supports the policies and regulations of the Agricultural Land Commission Act
and the Farm practices Protection Act in its land uses and will review its bylaws affecting
farmland and farm operations for consistency with these provincial acts regulations, and
guidelines.
As this use is permitted within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and is recognized as a farm use, it is
consistent with the direction of the Official Community Plan and with the mandate of the Agricultural
Land Commission to allow this use on agricultural land.
Agricultural Plan. The Maple Ridge Agricultural Plan notes that there is limited diversity in our
agricultural sector. As stated in Goal 8 of the Plan:
Pursuing diversity in local agriculture is a way of ensuring that agricultural land use is
capable of adaptive response to, and recovery from, challenges to food security, and other
amenities valued by society. More diversity creates more ability for successful response and
promotes resiliency in agricultural land use. Diversified agricultural activity (equestrian, agro-
tourism) will protect the land base through active use, create demand for services and
workers, and support the infrastructure also required for food production.
While limited, the potential benefits that could arise from directing this use on agricultural land
include the increased incentive for private investment in improvements on agricultural properties.
The life cycle of a cutting edge compact facility could be extended to other agricultural uses,
including food production. There would also be greater potential for other complementary uses on
the same site, such as composting.
Zoning Bylaw. A recommended approach is to recognize the commercial production of medical
marihuana as authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations this use and establish
standards for its siting in the Zoning Bylaw. If this use is to be included in the Zoning Bylaw, the
following amendments are proposed:
Part 2 Interpretation - Definitions:
Medical marihuana may already be an agricultural use but due to the impacts it has in proximity to
residential users, it is recommended that it be defined specifically. This is similar to the direction
taken with mushroom growing. This amendment also provides an opportunity to establish
regulations in the Zoning bylaw specifically for this use and other permitted agricultural uses, such
as composting.
Part 5 Agricultural Zones:
Section 503 of the Zoning Bylaw establishes siting requirements for permitted uses use in
agricultural zones. The siting requirements for mushroom growing or the keeping of swine or poultry
for domestic purposes may be summarized as follows:
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503 (2) Buildings and structures for agricultural use or resource use:
(d) that involve mushroom growing or the keeping of swine or poultry for domestic
purposes, shall be sited not less than:
(i) 60 metres from front and exterior side lot lines;
(ii) 30 metres from rear and interior side lot lines;
(iii) 30 metres from all wells and streams;
(iv) 30 metres from all buildings used for one family residential use, accessory
employee residential use or temporary residential use.
It is recommended that similar siting requirements apply in agricultural zones for the commercial
production of medical marihuana as authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations.
Alternatives:
Council may also wish to permit in Industrial zones the commercial production of medical marihuana
as authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations.
CONCLUSION:
Local governments have the power and the responsibility to, based on sound planning rationale,
direct suitable locations for the commercial production of medical marihuana as authorized under
the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations. For the District of Maple Ridge, the recommendation is
to direct this use to take place in agricultural zones. This recommendation aims to meet current and
future needs, address current and future challenges, and minimize the social, economic, and
environmental impacts that this use can have within the community. It should be noted that prior to
bylaw introduction, further legal review will be provided, and the resulting bylaws may be modified
from those suggested in this report.
"Original signed by Diana Hall"
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Prepared by: Diana Hall
Planner II
"Original signed by Christine Carter"
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Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
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Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P. Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
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Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6875-2011
A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan No. 6425-2006
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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
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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 9th day of October, A.D. 2012.
READ A SECOND TIME the 9th day of October , A.D. 2012
PUBLIC HEARING HELD the 20th day of November, A.D. 2012.
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED , the day of , A.D.20 .
___________________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER
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MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING
Bylaw No.Map No. From:
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6875-2011820Urban Residential, Conservation
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6875-2011821
To Add To Conservation
To Remove From Conservation
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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 9th day of October, A.D. 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING held the 20th day of November, A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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MAPLE RIDGE 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 9th day of October, A.D. 2012.
READ a second time the 9th day of October, A.D. 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING held the 20th day of November, A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6913-2012
A Bylaw to designate a property as a heritage property under Section 967 of the Local Government
Act and to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement under Section 966 of the Local
Government Act and to grant a Tax Exemption under Section 225 of the Community Charter
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge considers that the
property located at 22309 St. Anne Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. has heritage value and that certain
portions of and buildings on the property should be designated as protected under section 967 of
the Local Government Act;
AND WHEREAS the District of Maple Ridge and Hiu Yang Lee, Liu-Hsiang Hsieh, and Yu-Lun Chiang
wish to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for the property;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge wishes to
exercise its discretion under section 225 of the Community Charter to exempt a portion of the
property from municipal property taxation subject to the terms of an exemption agreement;
AND WHEREAS the District of Maple Ridge has provided notice of a proposed tax exemption bylaw in
accordance with section 227 of the Community Charter;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as
follows:
Citation
1.1 This Bylaw may be cited as “Maple Ridge Heritage Designation and Revitalization and Tax
Exemption Agreement Bylaw 6913-2012”.
Interpretation
2.1 In this Bylaw, the terms “heritage value”, “heritage character” and “alter” have the
corresponding meanings given to them in the Local Government Act.
Heritage Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement
3.1 The District of Maple Ridge enters into a Heritage Revitalization and a Tax Exemption
Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the registered owners of the properties located at 22309,
22319, and 22331 St. Anne Avenue, Maple Ridge and legally described as:
PID: 011-539-178
Lot 9, Block 5, District Lot 398, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 155
PID: 011-539-216
Lot 10, Block 5, District Lot 398, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 155
1002
PID: 011-539-259
Lot 11, Block 5, District Lot 398, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 155
(the “Property”).
3.2 The Mayor and Corporate Officer are authorized on behalf of the District of Maple Ridge
Council to sign and seal the Agreement in the form attached as Appendix “1” to this Bylaw.
3.3 Subject to all of the terms and conditions set out in the Agreement, that portion of the
Property on which is located the “Existing Heritage Building”, as described in the Agreement,
shall be exempt from District property taxation for a term of five (5) years effective from the
date on which the Agreement comes into force.
Heritage Designation
4.1 Council hereby designates that portion of the Property containing the “Existing Heritage
Building”, as described in the Agreement, as protected heritage property for the purposes of
section 967 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia.
Exemptions
5.1 The following actions may be undertaken in relation to the Existing Heritage Building without
first obtaining a heritage alteration permit from the District:
(a) non-structural renovations or alterations to the interior of the building or structure
that do not affect any protected interior feature or fixture and do not alter the exterior
appearance of the building or structure; and
(b) non-structural normal repairs and maintenance that do not alter the exterior
appearance of a building or structure.
5.2 For the purpose of section 5.1, “normal repairs” means the repair or replacement of
elements, components or finishing materials of a building, structure or protected feature or
fixture, with elements, components or finishing materials that are equivalent to those being
replaced in terms of heritage character, material composition, colour, dimensions and
quality.
READ A FIRST TIME this 10th day of April, 2012.
READ A SECOND TIME this 9th day of October, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING held this 20th day of November, 2012.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2012.
ADOPTED this day of , 2012.
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX “1” – HERITAGE REVITALIZATION AND TAX EXEMPTION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference the day of , 2012 is
BETWEEN:
HIU YANG LEE
4668 Irmin Street
Burnaby, B.C. V5J 1X9
LIU-HSIANG HSIEH and YU-LUN CHIANG
24781 Kimola Drive
Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 0A6
(together, the “Owners”)
AND:
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
V2X 6A9
(the “District”)
WHEREAS:
A. Hiu Yang Lee is the registered owner in fee simple of the land and all improvements located
at 22309 St. Anne Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. and legally described as:
PID: 011-539-178
Lot 9 Block 5 District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 155
(“Lot 9”);
B. Liu-Hsiang Hsieh is the registered owner in fee simple of the land and all improvements
located at 22319 St. Anne Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. and legally described as:
PID: 011-539-216
Lot 10 Block 5 District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 155
(“Lot 10”);
C. Yu-Lun Chiang is the registered owner in fee simple of the land and all improvements located
at 22331 St. Anne Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. and legally described as:
PID: 011-539-259
Lot 11 Block 5 District Lot 398 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 155
(“Lot 11”);
D. Together, Lot 9, Lot 10 and Lot 11 comprise the “Lands”;
E. There is one principal building currently situated on Lot 9, as shown labeled on the sketch
map attached as Schedule “A” to this Agreement (the “Existing Heritage Building”), and the
District and the Owners agree that the Existing Heritage Building has heritage merit and
should be conserved;
F. The Owners intend to consolidate the Lands to create a single parcel, generally in
accordance with the proposed development site plan attached as Schedule “B” (the
“Proposed Site Plan”);
H. The Owners intend to apply to the District for approval to construct a four-storey apartment
building on the Lands, behind the Existing Heritage Building, as shown on the Proposed Site
Plan;
I. Section 966 of the Local Government Act authorizes a local government to enter into a
Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the owner of heritage property, and to allow variations
of, and supplements to, the provisions of a bylaw or a permit issued under Part 26 or Part 27
of the Local Government Act;
J. Section 225 of the Community Charter authorizes a local government to enter into an
agreement with the owner of eligible heritage property that is to be exempt from municipal
taxation, respecting the extent of the exemption and the conditions on which it is made;
K. The Owners and the District have agreed to enter into this Heritage Revitalization and Tax
Exemption Agreement setting out the terms and conditions by which the heritage value of the
Existing Heritage Building is to be preserved and protected, in return for specified
supplements and variances to District bylaws and the exemption of the Existing Heritage
Building from District property taxation for a specified term;
THIS AGREEMENT is evidence that in consideration of the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) now paid by
each party to the other and for other good and valuable consideration (the receipt of which each
party hereby acknowledges) the Owners and the District each covenant with the other as follows:
Condition Precedent
1. This Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction of the following condition precedent on or
before the date stipulated:
(a) on or before December 15, 2012 a subdivision plan that consolidates the Lands
into a single fee-simple parcel has been deposited in the Land Title Office.
This condition precedent is for the benefit of both the Owners and the District and it
cannot be waived.
In this Agreement, the defined term “Lands” shall mean the fee simple parcel into
which the Lands are consolidated, unless expressly stated otherwise.
The date on which this condition precedent is satisfied is referred to as the “Effective
Date”.
Conservation of the Existing Heritage Buildings
2. The Owners shall, promptly following the Effective Date, commence and complete the
restoration, renovation and conservation of the Existing Heritage Building (the “Work”) in
accordance with recommendations set out in the Conservation Plan attached as Schedule
“C” to this Agreement (the “Conservation Plan”).
3. Prior to commencement of the Work, the Owners shall obtain from the District all necessary
permits and licences, including a heritage alteration permit.
4. The Work shall be done at the Owners’ sole expense in accordance with generally accepted
engineering, architectural and heritage conservation practices. If any conflict or ambiguity
arises in the interpretation of the Conservation Plan, the parties agree that the conflict or
ambiguity shall be resolved in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, Second Edition, published by Parks Canada in
2010, or any future update to this edition.
5. The Owners shall, at their sole expense, engage a member of the British Columbia
Association of Heritage Professionals, Architectural Institute of British Columbia or the
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (the “Registered
Professional”) to oversee the Work and to perform the duties set out in section 6 of this
Agreement.
6. The Owners shall cause the Registered Professional to:
(a) prior to commencement of the Work, provide to the District an executed and sealed
Confirmation of Commitment in the form attached as Schedule “D” to this
Agreement;
(b) erect on the Lands and keep erected throughout the course of the Work, a sign of
sufficient size and visibility to effectively notify contractors and tradespersons
entering onto the Lands that the Work involves protected heritage property and is
being carried out for heritage conservation purposes;
(c) throughout the course of the Work, effectively oversee the work of all contractors and
tradespersons and inspect all materials leaving and arriving at the site to ensure that
the Work is carried out in accordance with the Conservation Plans;
(d) obtain the District’s approval for any changes to the Work, including any amended
permits that may be required;
(e) upon substantial completion of the Work, provide to the District an executed and
sealed Certification of Compliance in the form attached as Schedule “E” to this
Agreement; and
(f) notify the District within one (1) business day if the Registered Professional’s
engagement by the Owners is terminated for any reason.
Timing of Restoration
7. The Owners shall commence and complete all actions required for the completion of the
Work in accordance with this Agreement within 12 months following the Effective Date.
Ongoing Maintenance
8. Following completion of the Work, the Owners shall, in perpetuity, maintain the Existing
Heritage Building and the Lands in good repair in accordance with the maintenance
standards set out in Maple Ridge Heritage Site Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 6710-
2009.
Damage to or Destruction of Existing Heritage Building
9. If the Existing Heritage Building is damaged, the Owners shall obtain a heritage alteration
permit and any other necessary permits and licences and, in a timely manner, shall restore
and repair the Existing Heritage Building to the same condition and appearance that existed
before the damage occurred.
10. If, in the opinion of the District, the Existing Heritage Building is completely destroyed and the
Owners wish to construct a replacement building on the Lands, such replacement building
must be constructed in compliance with the District’s Zoning Bylaw, in a style that is
acceptable to the District and substantially similar to that of the destroyed Existing Heritage
Building, after having obtained a heritage alteration permit and all other necessary permits
and licences.
11. The Owners shall use their best efforts to commence and complete any repairs to the
Existing Heritage Building, or the construction of any replica or replacement building, with
reasonable dispatch.
Variations to District’s Zoning and Parking Bylaws
12. District of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 (the “Zoning Bylaw”) is varied and
supplemented in its application to the Lands and the Existing Heritage Building in the
manner and to the extent provided in the table attached as Schedule “F” to this Agreement.
13. District of Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking & Loading Bylaw 4350-1990 (the “Parking Bylaw”),
is varied and supplemented in its application to the Lands and the Existing Heritage Building
in the manner and to the extent provided in the table attached as Schedule “G” to this
Agreement.
Heritage Designation
14. The Owners hereby irrevocably agree to the designation of that portion of the Lands
containing the Existing Heritage Building as a municipal heritage site in accordance with
section 967 of the Local Government Act, and release the District from any obligation to
compensate the Owners in any form for any reduction in the market value of the Lands or
that portion of the Lands that may result from the designation.
Tax Exemption Conditions
15. The District hereby exempts from District property taxation, for five (5) years following the
Effective Date, that portion of the Lands on which the Existing Heritage Building is located, as
shown on the sketch map attached as Schedule “A”, on the following conditions:
(a) all items agreed to within this Agreement must be met;
(b) any other fees and charges related to the Lands and the Existing Heritage Building
due to the District of Maple Ridge are paid in full;
(c) the Owners are not in contravention of any other District of Maple Ridge bylaw.
16. If any condition set out in section 15 above is not met to the satisfaction of the District,
acting reasonably, then the Owners must pay to the District the full amount of tax exemptions
received, plus interest, immediately upon written demand.
Interpretation
17. In this Agreement, “Owners” shall mean the registered owners of the Lands or a subsequent
registered owner of the Lands, as the context requires or permits.
Conformity with District Bylaws
18. The Owners acknowledge and agree that, except as expressly varied by this Agreement, any
development or use of the Lands, including any construction, restoration and repair of the
Existing Heritage Building, must comply with all applicable bylaws of the District.
Heritage Alteration Permits
19. Following completion of the Work in accordance with this Agreement, the Owners shall not
alter the heritage character or the exterior appearance of the Existing Heritage Building,
except as permitted by a heritage alteration permit issued by the District.
Statutory Authority Retained
20. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit, impair, fetter or derogate from the statutory powers of
the District, all of which powers may be exercised by the District from time to time and at any
time to the fullest extent that the District is enabled.
Indemnity
21. The Owners hereby release, indemnify and save the District, its officers, employees, elected
officials, agents and assigns harmless from and against any and all actions, causes of action,
losses, damages, costs, claims, debts and demands whatsoever by any person, arising out of
or in any way due to the existence or effect of any of the restrictions or requirements in this
Agreement, or the breach or non-performance by the Owners of any term or provision of this
Agreement, or by reason of any work or action of the Owners in performance of their
obligations under this Agreement or by reason of any wrongful act or omission, default, or
negligence of the Owners.
22. In no case shall the District be liable or responsible in any way for:
(a) any personal injury, death or consequential damage of any nature whatsoever,
howsoever caused, that be suffered or sustained by the Owners or by any other
person who may be on the Lands; or
(b) any loss or damage of any nature whatsoever, howsoever caused to the Lands, or
any improvements or personal property thereon belonging to the Owners or to any
other person,
arising directly or indirectly from compliance with the restrictions and requirements in this
Agreement, wrongful or negligent failure or omission to comply with the restrictions and
requirements in this Agreement or refusal, omission or failure of the District to enforce or
require compliance by the Owners with the restrictions or requirements in this Agreement or
with any other term, condition or provision of this Agreement.
No Waiver
23. No restrictions, requirements or other provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to have
been waived by the District unless a written waiver signed by an officer of the District has
first been obtained, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no condoning,
excusing or overlooking by the District on previous occasions of any default, nor any previous
written waiver, shall be taken to operate as a waiver by the District of any subsequent default
or in any way defeat or affect the rights and remedies of the District.
Inspection
24. Upon request, the Owners shall advise or cause the Registered Professional to advise the
District’s Planning Department of the status of the Work, and, without limiting the District’s
power of inspection conferred by statute and in addition to such powers, the District shall be
entitled at all reasonable times and from time to time to enter onto the Lands for the
purpose of ensuring that the Owners are fully observing and performing all of the restrictions
and requirements in this Agreement to be observed and performed by the Owners.
Enforcement of Agreement
25. The Owners acknowledge that it is an offence under section 981(1)(c) of the Local
Government Act to alter the Lands or the Existing Heritage Building in contravention of this
Agreement, punishable by a fine of up to $50,000.00 or imprisonment for a term of up to 2
years, or both.
26. The Owners acknowledge that it is an offence under section 981(1)(b) of the Local
Government Act to fail to comply with the requirements and conditions of any heritage
alteration permit issued to the Owners pursuant to this Agreement and section 972 of the
Local Government Act, punishable in the manner prescribed in the preceding section.
27. The Owners acknowledge that, if the Owners alter the Lands or the Existing Heritage Building
in contravention of this Agreement, the District may apply to the B.C. Supreme Court for:
(a) an order that the Owners restore the Lands or the Existing Heritage Building to its
condition before the contravention;
(b) an order that the Owners undertake compensatory conservation work on the Lands or
the Existing Heritage Building;
(c) an order requiring the Owners to take other measures specified by the Court to
ameliorate the effects of the contravention; and
(d) an order authorizing the District to perform any and all such work at the expense of the
Owners.
28. The Owners acknowledge that, if the District undertakes work to satisfy the terms,
requirements or conditions of any heritage alteration permit issued to the Owners pursuant
to this Agreement upon the Owners’ failure to do so, the District may add the cost of the work
and any incidental expenses to the taxes payable with respect to the Lands, or may recover
the cost from any security that the Owners have provided to the District to guarantee the
performance of the terms, requirements or conditions of the permit, or both.
29. The Owners acknowledge that the District may file a notice on title to the Lands in the land
title office if the terms and conditions of the Agreement have been contravened.
30. The District may notify the Owners in writing of any alleged breach of this Agreement to the
Owners shall have the time specified in the notice to remedy the breach. In the event that the
Owners fail to remedy the breach within the time specified, the District may enforce this
Agreement by:
(a) seeking an order for specific performance of this Agreement;
(b) any other means specified in this Agreement; or
(c) any means specified in the Community Charter or the Local Government Act,
and the District’s resort to any remedy for a breach of this Agreement does not limit its right
to resort to any other remedy available at law or in equity.
Headings
31. The headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the
interpretation of this Agreement or any of its provisions.
Appendices
32. All schedules to this Agreement are incorporated into and form part of this Agreement.
Number and Gender
33. Whenever the singular or masculine or neuter is used in this Agreement, the same shall be
construed to mean the plural or feminine or body corporate where the context so requires.
Successors Bound
34. All restrictions, rights and liabilities herein imposed upon or given to the respective parties
shall extend to and be binding upon their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
Severability
35. If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid
portion shall be severed and the decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Owners and the District have executed this Agreement on the dates set
out below.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered by HIU YANG
LEE in the presence of:
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Signed, Sealed and Delivered by LIU-HSIANG
HSIEH in the presence of:
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Signed, Sealed and Delivered by YU-LUN
CHIANG in the presence of:
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YU-LIN CHIANG
The Corporate Seal of DISTRICT OF MAPLE
RIDGE was hereunto affixed in the presence
of:
Mayor:
Corporate Officer:
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C/S
SCHEDULE “A”
EXISTING HERITAGE BUILDING
SCHEDULE “B”
PROPOSED SITE PLAN
SCHEDULE “C”
CONSERVATION PLAN
SCHEDULE “D”
CONFIRMATION OF COMMITMENT BY REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL
This letter must be submitted before issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit or a building permit.
To: THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
(the authority having jurisdiction)
Re: THE TURNOCK RESIDENCE
___________________________________________________
Address
___________________________________________________
Legal Description
The undersigned has retained _____________________________________________ as a
coordinating registered professional with experience in heritage conservation to coordinate the
design work and field reviews of the registered professionals required1 for this heritage project. The
coordinating registered professional shall coordinate the design work and field reviews of the
registered professional required for the project in order to ascertain that the design will substantially
comply with the Turnock Residence Conservation Plan, the Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, the B.C. Building Code, and other applicable enactments
respecting safety, not including the construction safety aspects.
For this project, field reviews are defined as those reviews of the work:
a) at a project site of a development to which a Heritage Alteration Permit relates, and
b) at fabrication location where building components are made that will replace
deteriorated materials identified as character-defining elements for this project.
That a registered professional in his or her professional discretion considers necessary to ascertain
whether the work substantially complies in all material respects with the plans and supporting
documents prepared by the registered professional and with the Heritage Designation and
Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012, for which the Heritage Alteration
Permit is issued.
The owners and the coordinating registered professional have read the Turnock Residence
Conservation Plan and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in
Canada. The owners and the coordinating registered professional each acknowledge their
responsibility to notify the addressee of this letter of the date the coordinating registered
professional ceases to be retained by the owners before the date that the coordinating registered
professional ceases to be retained or, if that is not possible, then as soon as possible. The
coordinating registered professional acknowledges the responsibility to notify the addressee of this
letter of the date a registered professional ceases to be retained before the date the registered
professional ceases to be retained or, if that is not possible, then as soon as possible.
__________________________________________________________________________________
1 It is the responsibility of the coordinating registered professional to ascertain which registered professionals are
required.
The owners and the coordinating registered professional understand that where the coordinating
registered professional or a registered professional ceases to be retained at any time during
construction, work on the above project will cease until such time as:
a) a new coordinating registered professional or registered professional, as the case
may be, is retained, and
b) a new letter in the form set out in Schedule C in the Heritage Designation and
Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012, is completed by
the authority having jurisdiction.
The undersigned coordinating registered professional certifies that he or she is a registered
professional as defined in the British Columbia Building Code, who also has experience with heritage
conservation projects and agrees to coordinate the design work and field reviews of the registered
professionals required for the project as outlined in the attached plans and specifications.
Coordinating Registered Professional Owner
_____________________________________ _________________________________________
Name (Please Print) Name (Please Print)
_____________________________________ _________________________________________
Address Address
_____________________________________ _________________________________________
_____________________________________ _________________________________________
Phone Name of Agent or Signing Office (if applicable)
_________________________________________
Date
_________________________________________
Owner’s or Owners appointed agent’s signature (if owner is a
corporation the signature of a signing officer must be given
here. If the signature is that of the agent, a copy of the
document that appoints the agent must be attached.)
(Professional’s Seal and Signature)
_________________________________
Date
(if the coordinating registered professional is a member of a firm, please complete the following)
I am a member of the firm _________________________________________ and I sign this letter on
behalf of the firm.
SCHEDULE “E”
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
This letter must be submitted after substantial completion of the project but prior to
final inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.
TO: THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
(the authority having jurisdiction)
RE: _____________________________________________
Discipline (e.g. Architectural, Engineering etc.) (Print)
_____________________________________________
Name of Project (Print)
_____________________________________________
Address of Project (Print)
_____________________________________________
Legal Description of Project (Print)
(Each registered professional shall complete the following:
____________________________________________
Name (Print)
____________________________
____________________________________________ Date
Address (Print)
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone
I hereby give assurance that:
a) I have fulfilled my obligations for field review as outlined in Section 6 of the Heritage
Designation and Revitalization and Tax Exemption Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012 and the
attached Schedule D, Confirmation of Commitment by Owners.
b) I am a registered professional as defined in the British Columbia Building Code.
(if the registered professional is a member of a firm, complete the following:)
I am a member of the firm _______________________________________ and I sign this letter on
behalf of the firm.
Professional’s Seal and Signature
SCHEDULE “F”
ZONING BYLAW NO. 3510-1985 VARIANCES AND SUPPLEMENTS
PERMITTED THROUGH
HERITAGE DESIGNATION AND REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT
BYLAW NO. 6913-2012
The variances identified in this Schedule “F” to the Heritage Designation and Revitalization
Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012 apply to an only to those lands within the District of Maple
ridge described below and any and all buildings, structure, and other development thereon:
The RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential District) zone regulations shall apply to the Lands
identified in the Agreement to which this Schedule is attached, with the following permitted
exceptions:
Part 6 Residential Zones, 604:
5) DENSITY
1. The maximum floor space ratio shall be 1.817 except that the
following shall not be included as floor area for the purpose of
computing the floor space ratio:
a) Any portion of a basement or cellar or other common area
containing heating, laundry, recreational or storage facilities;
b) Amenity areas, swimming pools and open sundecks;
c) Any portion of a storey used for mechanical or electrical
service room;
d) Balconies;
e) Common stairwells and common corridors.
6) SITING, shall be amended as follows:
The minimum setbacks from property line, shall be:
3.3m front yard;
4.3m rear yard;
3.0m exterior side yard;
4.1m interior side yard.
8) OTHER REGULATIONS shall be amended to permit assigned parking stalls
for the use of residents residing within the heritage house units within the
surface parking lot.
SCHEDULE “G”
OFF-STREET PARKING BYLAW NO. 4350-1990 VARIANCES AND SUPPLEMENTS
PERMITTED THROUGH
HERITAGE DESIGNATION AND REVITALIZATION AGREEMENT
BYLAW NO. 6913-2012
The variances identified in this Schedule “G” to the Heritage Designation and Revitalization
Agreement Bylaw No. 6913-2012 apply to an only to those lands within the District of Maple
ridge described below and any and all buildings, structure, and other development thereon:
The driveway aisle that provides access from laneway into and out of the underground parking is
required to be a minimum of 6.0m in width.
The minimum number of parking stalls required for the Lands identified in the Agreement to which
this Schedule is attached will be 72. At least four of the 72 parking stalls will be retained for the use
of visitors. A maximum of 6 stalls are permitted to be designed for small cars (see Off-Street Parking
Bylaw Part IV, Off-Street Parking Design, 4.1(a)(i)(b)).
READ a first time the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6621-2008
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. 6621-2008."
2. That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as:
Lot “A”, Section 3, Township 12, New Westminster District Plan 13554
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1443 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to R-3 (Special Amenity Residential
District)
3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 23rd day of November, A.D. 2010.
PUBLIC HEARING held the 19th day of April, A.D. 2011.
READ a second time the 22nd day of March, A.D. 2011.
READ a third time the 26th day of April, A.D. 2011.
SECOND AND THIRD READING WERE RECINDED the 23rd day of October, A.D. 2012.
RE-READ a second time the 23rd day of October, A.D. 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING held the 20th day of November, A.D. 2012.
RE-READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDINGBylaw No. Map No. From:
To:
RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential)
R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District)
6621-20081443
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6909-2012
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. 6909-2012."
2. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as:
Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 51052) Lots 107 and 108 Section 17 Township 12
New Westminster District Plan 42061
North Half Lot 5 Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP2414, Section 17
Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 8881
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1562 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to R-1 (Residential District).
3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 10th day of April, A.D. 2012.
READ a second time the 23rd day of October, A.D. 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING held the 20th day of November, A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING
Bylaw No. 6909-2012Map No. 1562From: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
To: R-1 (Residential District)
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 27, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-055-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Final Reading:
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011
11461 and 11475 236 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Bylaws 6832-2011 and 6833-2011 have been considered by Council and at Public Hearing and
subsequently were granted Third Reading. The applicant has requested that Final Reading be
granted. The purpose of the rezoning to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) is to permit the construction
of a townhouse development of 53 units.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 be adopted; and
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011 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 Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.
6832-2011 and Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011 with the stipulation that the
following conditions be addressed:
i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt of
the deposit of a security as outlined in the Agreement;
ii. Amendment to Schedules “B” and “C” of the Official Community Plan;
iii. Registration of a Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive Covenant which addresses the
suitability of the site for the proposed development;
iv. Road dedication as required;
v. Park dedication as required;
vi. Consolidation of the development site;
vii. Removal of the existing buildings;
viii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether
there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site
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profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the
regulations.
ix. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant protecting the Visitor Parking.
The following applies to the above:
1. A Rezoning Servicing Agreement has been registered as a Restrictive Covenant and the
required security has been provided.
2. Schedules "B" and “C” of the Official Community Plan will be amended with Final Approval
of this application.
3. The Geotechnical Report has been registered as a Restrictive Covenant.
4. Road dedication has been provided on 236 Street.
5. Park dedication has been provided at the rear of the property.
6. Consolidation of the development site has been provided.
7. The Applicant has provided confirmation that all buildings and structures have been
removed from the property.
8. A Restrictive Covenant has been registered for protection of the Visitor Parking spaces on
the site.
b) Additional Information:
When Council considered this application for Third Reading they expressed concerns regarding
the density of the development, the large number of tandem parking spaces, the driveways were
too short to allow additional parking, and there were not enough visitor parking spaces on the
site. They requested that the developer reconsider the site design to address these concerns
during the Development Permit application process.
The developer has reviewed the project and included three additional visitor parking spaces on
the site, for a total of 14 spaces. They provided the following justification for not providing any
other revisions:
The site is located on a local public transportation route allowing the option of some
residents to utilize these services;
52% of the overall site area has been dedicated as parkland or road. The remaining area
has been further constrained by environmental and geotechnical concerns – all of which
have been incorporated into the present design;
The units with tandem parking represent only 45% of the total units on the site. The
remaining units all have side by side double garages. Covenants can/will be registered
against the titles of the units restricting the use of the tandem garages for the storage of
vehicles only. We cannot allow for, nor do we condone, the installation of illegal suites in
these spaces;
We have tried, in most cases, to provide a minimum 6 ft long driveway to each unit. This
provides for the “parallel parking” of a vehicle in approximately 55% of the driveways on the
site. As noted at the Public Hearing the geotechnical restrictions on the site have caused us
to “squeeze” the site to ensure the long term stability of the bank to the west;
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We have reviewed the project both in the light of the discussions at the Public hearing,
Council meetings and our own projections for the project and feel that while the density on
the site may be slightly higher than the local neighbourhood expected, it is in line with the
highest and best use of the property, the project conforms with the intent of the designated
zoning and that every effort has been made to satisfy the municipal comments thus far.
CONCLUSION:
As the applicant has met Council’s conditions, it is recommended that Final Reading be given to
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6832-2011 and Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011.
"Original signed by Ann Edwards"
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Ann Edwards, CPT
Senior Planning Technician
"Original signed by Christine Carter"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
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. 6832-2011
Appendix C – Bylaw No. 6833-2011
Appendix D – Site Plan
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Jun 15, 2012 FILE: 2011-055-RZ BY: PC
11461/75 236 STREET
CORPORATION OF
THE DISTRICT OF
MAPLE RIDGE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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SL7Pcl. 'A'SL115
2
12
1
3
26
25
20
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31
30
29
8
24
31
32
37
28PARK
A
10
7
SL3SL224
5
6
37
36
8
BCP27984LMP 34938
LMP 34938 SL14SL91
19
2
28
LMS 1325
33
29
BCP 9604
LMP 35464
3
SL16SL85
P 21065SL18
SL21SL4
13
11
2
3
27
3
21
4
PARK
34
7
41
30
35
BCS 814 SL19
SL20CPP 21065SL22
SL26
18
15
1
BCP27984LMP 5008323
21
38
7
23
17
9
15
38
40
34
P 7289SL12 SL15
BCS 814P 21065LMS 3308SL5 17
4
22
LMP 11242
5
5
35
16
LMP 50083LMP 34
9
3
8
39
36 SL11SL10SL6SL24
16
14
4
20
18LMP 11242
33
32
6
10
11
PARK SL13SL17 BCS 814SL23
SL25
19
22
6
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SCALE 1:2,500
APPENDIX A
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6832-2011
A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan
_______________________________________
WHEREAS Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the
Official Community Plan;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedules "B" & "C" to the Official Community Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open
meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending
Bylaw No. 6832-2011
2. Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and
described as:
Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 16722) Lot 4 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District
Plan 7289;
Lot 10 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 21065;
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 810, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding Conservation and area shown
hatched is hereby amended by adding Urban Residential.
3. Schedule “C” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and
described as:
Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 16722) Lot 4 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District
Plan 7289
Lot 10 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 21065
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 836, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding Conservation and area shown
hatched is hereby amended by removing from Conservation.
4. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly.
APPENDIX B
1005.1
2
READ A FIRST TIME the 26th day of June, 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.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED , the day of , A.D. 20 .
___________________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER
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116 A
V
E.CREEKSIDE ST.236 ST.236 A ST.236 B ST.BCP 9604 SL1010
SL19
CP P 21065SL4SL319
15
2
LMP 50083LMS 1325
LMP 11242
18
5
33
7
24
PARK
EP 16722SL117 SL51
20
5LMP 11242
25
15
14
1LMP 1124235
36
PARK
P 7289
BCS 814 SL9SL8SL18 SL24
SL26SL1
1
12
3
28
25
5
37
34
46LMP 50083SL16
P 21065SL7LMS 3308
SL23
SL21
18
13
14
4
22
22
35
32
16
8
LMP 35464
3
SL17
SL15 SL20
16
BCP279844
7
30
10
PARK SL136
P 21065BCS 814
2
21
4
36
31
17
8
42
43
39
38
9
28
A
SL12BCS 814
Pcl. 'A'
SL22 SL217
27
19
29
6
23
BCP2798445
40
10
11
26
27
2
29
LMP 1
4
8
7
2
A SL14SL6SL25
11
1
26
24
23
3
21
20
38
LMP 50083
6
8
9
44
41
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12
BCP 3687236 ST.´
SCALE 1:2,500
MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING
Bylaw No.Map No. From:
To:
6832-2011810Conservation and Urban Residential
Urban Residential Conservation
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116 A
V
E.CREEKSIDE ST.236 ST.236 A ST.236 B ST.BCP 9604 SL1010
SL19
CP P 21065SL4SL319
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2
LMP 50083LMS 1325
LMP 11242
18
5
33
7
24
PARK
EP 16722SL117 SL51
20
5LMP 11242
25
15
14
1LMP 1124235
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PARK
P 7289
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SL26SL1
1
12
3
28
25
5
37
34
46LMP 50083SL16
P 21065SL7LMS 3308
SL23
SL21
18
13
14
4
22
22
35
32
16
8
LMP 35464
3
SL17
SL15 SL20
16
BCP279844
7
30
10
PARK SL136
P 21065BCS 814
2
21
4
36
31
17
8
42
43
39
38
9
28
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SL12BCS 814
Pcl. 'A'
SL22 SL217
27
19
29
6
23
BCP2798445
40
10
11
26
27
2
29
LMP 1
4
8
7
2
A SL14SL6SL25
11
1
26
24
23
3
21
20
38
LMP 50083
6
8
9
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12
BCP 3687236 ST.´
SCALE 1:2,500
MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING
Bylaw No.Map No.
Purpose:
6832-2011836
To Remove From Conservation To Add To Conservation
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6833 – 2011
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended.
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -
1985 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6833-2011."
2. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as:
Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 16722) Lot 4 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster
District Plan 7289
Lot 10 Section 16 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 21065
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1524 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential).
3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 28th day of June, A.D. 2011.
READ a second time the 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.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX C
1005.2
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116 A
V
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CP P 21065SL4SL319
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LMP 11242
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EP 16722SL117 SL51
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5LMP 11242
25
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1LMP 1124235
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PARK
P 7289
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SL26SL1
1
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3
28
25
5
37
34
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P 21065SL7LMS 3308
SL23
SL21
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13
14
4
22
22
35
32
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8
LMP 35464
3
SL17
SL15 SL20
16
BCP279844
7
30
10
PARK SL136
P 21065BCS 814
2
21
4
36
31
17
8
42
43
39
38
9
28
A
SL12BCS 814
Pcl. 'A'
SL22 SL217
27
19
29
6
23
BCP2798445
40
10
11
26
27
2
29
LMP 1
4
8
7
2
A SL14SL6SL25
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26
24
23
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21
20
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8
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SCALE 1:2,500
MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING
Bylaw No.Map No. From:
To:
6833-20111524RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
RM-1 (Townhouse Residentiall)
District of Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge
Animal Control and Licencing
Bylaw No. 6908-2012
Effective Date:
1006
District of Maple Ridge
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012
Table of Contents
Part 1 Citation............................................................................................................. 2
Part 2 Severability ...................................................................................................... 2
Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal .................................................................................... 2
Part 4 Definitions ........................................................................................................ 3
Part 5 Interpretation ................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Authority of an Animal Control Officer ................................................................ 8
5.2 Animal Control Facility ......................................................................................... 8
5.3 Animal Control Officer Duties ............................................................................. 8
5.4 Exempt Animals ................................................................................................... 9
5.5 Exempt Facilities ................................................................................................. 9
Part 6 Regulations Applicable to the Keeping and Licencing of Dogs ..................... 10
6.1 Number of Dogs Allowed................................................................................... 10
6.2 Licencing ............................................................................................................ 10
6.3 Revocation of a Dog Licence ............................................................................ 11
6.4 Exemption .......................................................................................................... 11
6.5 Dog Walking ....................................................................................................... 12
6.6 Dog in Heat ........................................................................................................ 12
Part 7 Regulations Applicable to All Animals ........................................................... 12
7.1 Running At Large ............................................................................................... 12
7.2 Animal waste ..................................................................................................... 12
7.3 Protection of animals ........................................................................................ 12
7.4 Transportation of animals ................................................................................. 13
7.5 Trapping ............................................................................................................. 13
7.6 Diseased animals .............................................................................................. 14
7.7 Dangerous Animals and Aggressive Dogs ....................................................... 14
7.8 Guard Dogs ........................................................................................................ 15
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012
Part 8 Impoundment ................................................................................................ 16
8.2 Disposal ............................................................................................................. 17
Part 9 Other Animals ................................................................................................ 17
9.1 Prohibited Animals Keeping, Breeding, Sale and Purchase of ...................... 17
Part 10 Cats ................................................................................................................ 18
Part 11 Livestock ........................................................................................................ 18
Part 12 Boarding Kennels .......................................................................................... 19
Part 13 Pet Stores ...................................................................................................... 19
13.1 Duties of a Pet Store Operator - General ......................................................... 19
13.2 Duties of a Pet Store Operator – Segregation of Ill or Injured Animals ......... 21
13.3 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Veterinary Care .............................................. 22
13.4 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Pet Store Register .......................................... 22
13.5 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Information Provided to Purchasers ............ 23
13.6 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Reptiles .......................................................... 24
13.7 Pet Store Operator – Prohibitions .................................................................... 24
Part 14 Offence and Penalty ...................................................................................... 25
Schedule A - Fees & Charges .......................................................................................... 27
Schedule B - Prohibited Areas……………………………………………………………………………..30
Schedule C - Off Leash Areas………………………………………………………………………………31
Schedule D - Application for Release of Aggressive Dog……………………………………….32
Schedule E - Prohibited Animals………………………………………………………………………….34
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012 1
District of Maple Ridge
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012
A bylaw to provide for the regulation, keeping, breeding, sale, purchase, displaying and
impounding of animals within the municipal boundaries of the District of Maple Ridge under
the Community Charter.
WHEREAS the Council of The District of Maple Ridge deems it expedient to provide for a bylaw
for the provision of services, the regulation, impoundment, display and protection of animals,
and the licencing of dogs within the municipal boundaries of the District;
And WHEREAS paragraph 8 (3) (k) of the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c. 26 provides
general authority to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements by bylaw in relation to
animals;
And WHEREAS Section 47 of the Community Charter provides that a bylaw passed under
section 8 (3) (k) may establish different classes of animals on the basis of sex, age, size or
breed.
And WHEREAS Section 48 of the Community Charter provides authority for the seizure of
animals and related powers;
And WHEREAS the Council has received complaints and reports of unprovoked attacks on
other Animals and persons by Dangerous or Aggressive Dogs;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012 2
Part 1 Citation
1.1 This bylaw may be cited as Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012.
Part 2 Severability
2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then the
invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have
been adopted without the severed section, subsequent, paragraph, subparagraph,
clause or phrase.
Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal
3.1 Maple Ridge Large Animal Pound Bylaw No. 2518-1977;
3.2 Maple Ridge Exotic Animal Bylaw No. 5755-1999; and
3.3 Maple Ridge Dog Pound and Dog Control Bylaw No. 4524-1991, and the following
amendment bylaws are hereby repealed:
Amendment Bylaw Effective Date
Bylaw No. 2766-1980 February 18, 1980
Bylaw No. 3476-1984 November 5, 1984
Bylaw No. 4647-1992 February 3, 1992
Bylaw No. 5050-1994 December 19, 1994
Bylaw No. 5268-1995 May 9, 1995
Bylaw No. 5299-1995 September 26, 1995
Bylaw No. 5468-1996 October 8, 1996
Bylaw No. 5584-1997 July 15, 1997
Bylaw No. 5873-1999 January 25, 2000
Bylaw No. 6004-2001 February 12, 2002
Bylaw No. 6422-2006 November 28, 2006
Bylaw No. 6463-2007 February 13, 2007
Bylaw No. 6582-2008 June 24, 2008
Bylaw No. 6628-2008 November 25, 2008
Bylaw No. 6693-2009 January 12, 2010
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012 3
Part 4 Definitions
4.1 In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words have the
following meanings:
“Aggressive Dog” means
(a) a dog that has attacked, bitten or caused injury to a person or has
demonstrated a propensity, tendency or disposition to do so; or
(b) a dog that has bitten, killed or caused injury to a domestic animal; or
(c) a dog that has aggressively pursued or harassed a person or domestic
animal; or
(d) a dog with a known propensity to attack or injure a person without
provocation; or
“Altered” means a female animal that has been spayed or a male animal that has been
neutered.
“Animal Control Officer” means a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, SPCA Officer, Peace
Officer, Police Officer or Pound Keeper.
“At Large” means:
(a) in a Public Place listed in Schedule B of this bylaw;
(b) in a place other than the premises of the Owner while not on a leash and
in the immediate and effective control of the Owner;
(c) on any property without the consent of the registered owner or occupier
of that property; or
(d) being in a designated off-leash area, where permitted, but not under the
immediate and effective control of the Owner.
“Breeding” means the process of mating dogs or animals to produce, by deliberate
selection, offspring for the purposes of sale or remuneration.
“Captive Bred” means bred in captivity such that both parents were in human care at
the time of mating.
“Client Dog” means a dog that a Dog Walking Business or Commercial Dog Walker
walks for a fee.
“Commercial Dog Walker” means a person who owns or is employed by a Dog Walking
Business, who walks Client Dogs.
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012 4
“Commercial Kennel” means a Kennel limited to the keeping, training, Breeding and
Dog Boarding for remuneration or for the purposes of sale, of the number of dogs
specified in the licence and not to exceed a density of fifty (50) dogs per site.
“Council” means the Council of the District of Maple Ridge.
“Dangerous Animal” means an animal:
(a) that according to the records of the District, including the SPCA or the
Ridge Meadows RCMP has killed or injured a person or Pet, or, without
provocation has aggressively pursued or harassed a person; or
(b) that to the knowledge of the Owner, has killed or injured a person or Pet,
or, without provocation, has aggressively pursued or harassed a person.
“Deliver” means to send by regular or registered mail, or to leave with a person, or
deposit in a person’s mail box or mail slot at the person’s residence or place of
business.
“District” means the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge and the geographical
area within the boundaries of the District of Maple Ridge.
“Dog Boarding” means to feed, house, and care for a dog for a fee.
“Dog Walking Business” means a business that provides a service of walking dogs for
a fee.
“Enclosure” means a structure at least 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) in height having a solid
floor, and wire or steel mesh sides and roof, constructed that it prevents the entry of
young children and the escape of a dog, and specifically excludes invisible fencing
systems.
“Exotic Animal” means an animal as defined in Schedule E of this bylaw.
“Guard Dog” means a dog that is specifically trained for or used primarily for the
purposes of guarding property, including residential, commercial and industrial
property and is registered as a Guard Dog in accordance with this bylaw.
“Highway” means every Highway within the meaning of the Transportation Act and
amendments thereto; every road, street, lane or right of way designed or intended for
or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles; and every private place or
passageway to which the public, for the purpose of parking or servicing of vehicles, has
access or is invited; and includes disabled zones and the roadway, shoulder,
boulevard, ditch and sidewalk and whatever lands lie between the property lines of the
Highway.
“Impounded” means seized, delivered, received or taken into the Pound or in the
custody of the Animal Control Officer as provided for herein.
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012 5
“Inspector” means the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws or their designate.
“Keep” means the act of having the care, custody, control or possession of an Animal.
“Leash” means a chain or other material capable of restraining the animal on which it
is being used.
“Licence Year” means the period between January 1 and December 31 in any year.
“Livestock” includes, but is not limited to:
i) a horse, mule, ass, swine, emu, ostrich, llama, alpaca, sheep or goat;
ii) domestically reared or kept deer, reindeer, moose, elk, or bison;
iii) farm bred fur bearing animals including foxes or mink;
iv) animals of the bovine species;
v) animals of the avian species including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese,
or pheasants; and
vi) all other animals that are kept for agricultural purposes, but does not
include Pets.
“Medical Health Officer” means a medical health officer designated under section 71
of the Public Health Act.
“Muzzle” means a humane fastening or covering device of adequate strength placed
over the Dog’s mouth designed to prevent the dog from biting or injuring any person or
another animal.
“Owner” means a person:
i) to whom a licence for a dog has been issued under this bylaw; or
ii) who owns, is in possession of, or has the care or control of an animal,
temporarily or permanently; or
iii) who harbours, shelters, permits or allows an animal to remain n or about
that person’s land or premises; or
iv) who is the custodial parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of
eighteen (18) years who owns, is in possession of, or has the care or
control of a dog.
“Pet” means a domesticated animal, but does not include Livestock, Poultry, or wildlife
as defined under the Wildlife Act.
“Picnic Eating Areas and Picnic Shelters” means any area with picnic tables
constructed, installed, and maintained by the District.
“Playground” means land within the District, or controlled by the District, upon which
structures and/or apparatus are placed intended for the use by children including but
not limited to swings and slides.
“Prohibited Animal” means any animal that is or is deemed to be potentially harmful to
humans by nature, aggression, venom, toxins or size and that require specifically
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 6908-2012 6
designed, secure enclosures to ensure Safekeeping including those prohibited listed
on Schedule E.
“Poultry” means a chicken, turkey, duck, goose, pigeon, swan or peafowl, but excludes
birds that are kept inside a home as Pets.
“Pound” means any building or enclosure or place established for impounding Animals
by the Council under the provisions of this bylaw.
“Pound Keeper” means the person or people appointed from time to time by Council,
to be Pound Keeper or the authorized agent of any corporation or society with whom
the Council has an agreement to act as Pound Keeper, or any other person or persons
that Council may authorize to assist the Pound Keeper to enforce this bylaw.
“Public Place” includes but is not limited to any Highway, boulevard or park, or other
real property owned, held, operated or administered by the District or by a school
district located in the District.
“Rabbit” means a domestic rabbit.
“Safekeeping” means the provision for security in order to prevent any animal from
attacking or injuring a person or domesticated animal or Livestock or exposing same to
infection or disease.
“Senior” means a person aged 65 years or older.
“SPCA” means the Maple Ridge branch of the British Columbia Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
“Sports Field” means land within the District, or controlled by the District, which is
designated and used for the playing of a sport including, but not limited to, basement
diamonds, field hockey or cricket pitches, rugby, soccer, or football fields.
“Swimming Beach” means any beach that is so designated by sign as a beach used for
swimming or sunbathing.
“Trap” means a device or trap that grips a mammal’s body or body part including, but
not limited to, steel-jawed leg hold traps, padded leg hold traps, conibear traps and
snares; provided, however that cage and box traps, nets, suitcase-type live beaver
traps common mouse and rat traps shall not be considered a trap for the purposes of
this Bylaw.
“Toxic” means capable of a seriously harmful or fatal reaction in a human adult or
child by means of a bite, sting, scratch or physical contract.
“Unaltered Animal” means an animal that has not been spayed or neutered.
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“Under Control” means, in respect of any dog, leashed or unleashed, such
circumstances where the dog:
i) immediately returns when called by the Owner who owns or
has care and control of the dog; and
ii) is not aggressive towards, harassing or attacking any person,
wildlife, other animal or Pet.
“Venomous” means possessing venom which is seriously harmful or fatal to a human
adult or child.
“Wild Animal” means an animal as defined in Schedule E of this bylaw.
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Part 5 Interpretation
5.1 Authority of an Animal Control Officer
5.1.1 An Animal Control Officer may enter, at reasonable times and with
reasonable notice, upon any land in the District for the purpose of:
(a) ascertaining whether the requirements of this bylaw are being
observed; or
(b) seizing and impounding animals under this bylaw.
5.1.2 An Animal Control Officers may seize and impound:
(a) Unlicensed dogs;
(b) animals unlawfully at large on a Highway or in a Public Place,
(c) animals straying or trespassing on private property, or
(d) animals on unfenced land and not securely tethered or contained.
5.1.3 No person shall:
(a) rescue or attempt to rescue any animal in the lawful custody of an
Animal Control Officer;
(b) directly or indirectly, delay or interfere with an Animal Control Officer
issuing a Municipal Ticket Information or Bylaw Notice;
(c) refuse to comply with the lawful direction of an Animal Control Officer;
or
(d) hinder, interfere with or obstruct an Animal Control Officer acting in
the course of his duties.
5.2 Animal Control Facility
5.2.1 Council establishes the SPCA building at 10235 Jackson Road, Maple Ridge
(District Plan BCP 43808. Lot A, section 3, Township 12) as the District’s
Animal Control Facility and appoints the SPCA to operate and maintain the
Animal Control Facility.
5.2.2 Council may from time to time appoint a Pound Keeper for temporarily
keeping At Large Livestock and other animals.
5.3 Animal Control Officer Duties
5.3.1 The Animal Control Officer shall:
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(a) maintain records of Impounded animals and their disposition;
(b) report monthly to the Council, or its designate, on the information
maintained in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section and the
amount of money collected for poundage fees and proceeds of sales;
(c) care for all Impounded animals in accordance with the Animals for
Research Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. A. 22, as amended, and the regulations
thereunder;
(d) collect from the Owner of any Impounded animal, the impound fees
and any other fees and charges collected pursuant to the Maple
Ridge Fees Imposition Bylaw No. 6748-2010;
(e) ensure that every Impounded animal, during its period of detention is
supplied with sufficient water and food;
(f) ensure any cow or goat is milked at least twice per day;
(g) ensure that every Impounded animal suffering an illness or injury
receives veterinary care;
(h) keep the Pound open for business Monday through Friday from 9:00
am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and
statutory holidays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm except in the case of the
Livestock Pound Keeper;
(i) retain such Dog or large Animal for seventy two (72) hours unless
such Dog or Animal is reclaimed in accordance with Part 9 of this
Bylaw.
5.4 Exempt Animals
5.4.1 This bylaw does not apply to the following:
(a) animals used by government law enforcement agencies;
(b) animals being driven or conveyed through and beyond the District; or
(c) any animal which is regulated or permitted by a valid and subsisting
Federal or Province of British Columbia permit or licence.
5.5 Exempt Facilities
5.5.1 Schedule E does not apply to prevent the keeping or Safekeeping of animals
at:
(a) the premises of the municipal facility used for keeping Impounded
animals;
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(b) the premises of an affiliate or branch of the SPCA;
(c) the premises of an accredited veterinary hospital under the care of a
licenced veterinarian;
(d) the premises of facilities accredited by the Canadian Association of
Zoos and Aquariums; or
(e) the premises of an establishment licenced pursuant to the Food
Safety Act, S.B.C. 2002, c28.
Part 6 Regulations Applicable to the Keeping and Licencing of Dogs
6.1 Number of Dogs Allowed
6.1.1 No Owner shall Keep, or permit to be kept, more than three (3) dogs on any
parcel except at the Animal Control Facility, or in the lawful and licenced
operation of a Pet store, veterinary medical clinic, Pet care establishment,
commercial kennel or hobby kennel.
6.2 Licencing
6.2.1 No Owner shall Keep a dog, or permit a dog to be kept, in the District unless
a current valid dog licence has been obtained from the District for that dog.
6.2.2 Every Owner of a dog shall in respect of each Licence Year make application
to the District for a dog licence on the form provided by the District, and shall
pay the fee set out in Schedule “A” as well as all outstanding fines, charges
and fees related to the dog.
6.2.3 If a dog is validly licenced outside the District and is moved to the District,
the Owner shall produce the existing licence to the District within fourteen
(14) days and pay the licence replacement fee set out in Schedule “A”.
6.2.4 If a dog licenced within the District is transferred to a new Owner, the new
Owner shall produce the existing licence to the District within fourteen (14)
days and pay the licence replacement fee set out in Schedule “A”.
6.2.5 A licence for an Aggressive Dog shall not be issued unless the dog has a
microchip or a numeric or alpha-numeric identification tattoo, the details of
which must be included in the application for a licence or licence renewal.
6.2.6 Where a licenced dog becomes an Aggressive Dog by operation of this bylaw
the Owner shall produce the existing licence to the District within fourteen
(14) days and pay the licence replacement fee set out in Schedule “A”.
6.2.7 Every Owner shall ensure that a valid dog licence tag is displayed on the dog
at all times by affixing it to the dog’s collar or harness.
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6.2.8 If a dog licence is lost, stolen or otherwise rendered unreadable, the dog
Owner shall within fourteen (14) days make application to the District to
replace the tag and pay the licence replacement fee set out in Schedule “A”.
6.2.9 Every dog licence issued under this bylaw expires on the thirty first (31) day
of December in the year it was issued and is valid only for the dog for which it
is issued.
6.2.10 No dog licence shall be issued to or in the name of any person under the age
of eighteen (18) years.
6.2.11 Dogs used as a guide animal pursuant to the Guide Animal Act are exempt
from the licencing fees.
6.3 Revocation of a Dog Licence
6.3.1 An Inspector may revoke a licence if:
(a) an Owner fails to pay any impoundment fees in relation to their dog;
(b) an Owner has obtained more Licences than permitted on one lot;
(c) a person under the age of eighteen (18) falsely registered a dog in his
name; or
(d) subsequent to licensing, a dog is found to be or becomes an Aggressive
Dog.
6.3.2 A person whose dog licence has been revoked under this bylaw shall be
given written notice, delivered to the address indicated on the dog licence
application.
6.3.3 Should an Owner whose dog licence is revoked for a reason other than failing
to pay any required fees, wish to contest the revocation, that person must
within seven (7) days of the date of the notice, inform the District’s Clerk in
writing that he or she wishes to appear before Council to contest the
revocation. Upon hearing from the Owner, staff and any other affected
persons, Council may affirm, vary or revoke the licence revocation.
6.4 Exemption
6.4.1 Section 6.1 and 6.2 do not apply to:
(a) A dog established by the Owner to be under the age of four (4)
months; and
(b) A dog kept at the Animal Control Facility, or in the lawful and licenced
operation of a pet store, veterinary medical clinic, or pet care
establishment.
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6.5 Dog Walking
6.5.1 No Owner shall:
(a) allow a dog to be in a place that is listed in Schedule “B” of this bylaw;
(b) fail to keep a dog Under Control in an area listed in Schedule “C” of
this bylaw;
(c) walk more than three (3) Dogs in any Public Place at any one time.
6.6 Dog in Heat
6.6.1 The Owner of a female Unaltered Dog shall at all times when the dog is in
heat either:
(a) keep the dog securely confined indoors or within a building or
enclosure which will prevent the escape of the dog or the entry of
other dogs; or
(b) keep the dog securely on a leash while it is being walked off the
Owner’s property.
Part 7 Regulations Applicable to All Animals
7.1 Running At Large
7.1.1 The Owner of an animal, with the exception of a cat, shall not allow or permit
that animal to be At Large.
7.2 Animal waste
7.2.1 Where an Animal deposits excrement on any place, other than the property
of the Owner, the Owner shall immediately remove the excrement and
dispose of it in a sanitary manner.
7.3 Protection of animals
7.3.2 Every Owner of an animal shall ensure that the animal is provided with:
(a) clean, potable drinking water at all times, and suitable food of
sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth and the
maintenance of normal body weight;
(b) clean and disinfected food and water receptacles that are located so
as to avoid contamination by excrement;
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(c) the opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain good
health; and
(d) necessary veterinary care when the animal exhibits signs of pain or
suffering.
7.3.3 No Owner shall Keep an animal outside, unless the animal is provided with a
shelter that meets the following requirements:
(a) protection from heat, cold and wet that is appropriate for the animal’s
weight and type of coat;
(b) sufficient space to allow the animal the ability to turn about freely and
to easily stand, sit and lie in a normal position, and specifically with a
length of at least one half (1 ½) times the length of the animal and a
height of at least the animal’s height measured from the ground to
the highest point of the animal when standing at a normal position
plus ten (10%) percent, and a width of at least the same as the
animal’s length; and
(c) protection from the direct rays of the sun.
7.3.4 Every Owner of an animal shelter, pen, cage, run area or Poultry pen shall
ensure that the area is clean, sanitized, free of vermin, and that all
excrement is removed at least once a day.
7.3.5 No Owner shall cause an animal to be hitched, tied or fastened by any rope,
chain or cord that is directly tied around the animal’s neck or to a choke or
prong collar.
7.4 Transportation of animals
7.4.1 No Owner shall cause or permit an animal to be confined in an enclosed
space, including a motor vehicle or boat, unless:
(a) fresh air ventilation is provided by a vent or opening at least five
hundred (500) cm2 (77.5 in2); and
(b) the temperature in the enclosed space does not exceed thirty (30)
degrees Celsius.
7.4.2 No Owner shall transport an animal in a vehicle outside of the passenger
compartment unless it is confined to a pen or cage, or unless it is secured in
a body harness or other manner of fastening to prevent it from jumping or
falling off the vehicle or otherwise injuring itself.
7.5 Trapping
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7.5.1 No person shall use a Trap in a Public Place within the boundaries of the
District.
7.5.2 No person shall use a Trap on private property within the boundaries of the
District, except a person who is engaging in hunting or trapping wildlife in
accordance with the Wildlife Act and its regulations
7.5.3 No person shall sell a Trap within the boundaries of the District, except to a
person who is engaging in hunting or trapping wildlife in accordance with the
Wildlife Act and its regulations.
7.6 Diseased animals
7.6.1 When the Animal Control Officer has reason to believe that an animal is
suffering the Animal Control Officer may have the animal examined by a
veterinarian and if the examination demonstrates that the animal is suffering
he shall order the Owner to have the animal treated or destroyed.
7.6.2 If the Owner fails to comply with the order made by the Animal Control Officer
or the treatment provided by the Owner is insufficient to address the
animal’s suffering, and the Animal Control Officer considers that the animal’s
suffering cannot otherwise reasonably be addressed, he may seize the
animal and arrange to have the animal humanely destroyed.
7.7 Dangerous Animals and Aggressive Dogs
7.7.1 Every Owner of a Dangerous Animal or an Aggressive Dog shall at all times
keep the animal:
(a) Securely confined indoors such that the animal cannot escape; or
(b) in an enclosed pen or cage that prevents the entry of young children
and prevents the animal from escaping, if the animal is not a dog; or
(c) in an enclosure as defined by the bylaw if the animal is a dog or
enclosed in accordance with section 8.2 of this bylaw if the dog is a
registered Guard Dog; or
(d) on a leash or tether no more than 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in length and
made of sturdy material not attached to a retracting mechanism held
by and under the immediate control of a competent adult skilled in
animal control.
7.7.2 In addition to section 7.1.1
(a) every Owner of an Dangerous Animal or an Aggressive Dog shall
ensure that the animal wears a Muzzle while in a Public Place.
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(b) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog shall tattoo or implant an electronic
identification microchip in the Animal. A copy of this information
contained thereon must be provided to an Animal Control Officer prior
to a licence being issued for that Aggressive Dog.
(c) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Dog shall post
warning signs which give clear notice of the Dog or Animals presence
to anyone visiting the property as follows:
i) with lettering stating that a “Dangerous Animal” or Aggressive
Dog” on premises”, and the sign shall contain no other “copy”
as defined by the Maple Ridge Sign Control Bylaw;
ii) the lettering on the signs must be clearly visible from the
lesser of the curb line or 15 meters (49.2 feet) away;
iii) the signs must be posted in each driveway and entrance to the
property and, if other than a single family property, at all
exterior doors of the building; and
iv) the signs must not be larger 1.5 square meters (4.9 square
feet), nor smaller than .75 square meters (2.5 square feet).
(d) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog or a Dangerous Animal shall build
an enclosure on their property as defined by this bylaw.
(e) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Animal shall notify in
writing an Animal Control Officer within three (3) days should the
Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Animal die or be moved, sold, gifted,
transferred to another person. The Owner remains liable for the
actions of the Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Animal until such notice
is given.
(f) every Owner of an Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Animal shall
immediately notify an Animal Control Officer when that Dog is running
At Large.
7.8 Guard Dogs
7.8.1 Every Owner of a Guard Dog, which is not confined within a locked building
on the property, shall ensure that the outdoor area where the Dog is kept is
completely fenced by means of a secure fence, constructed in a manner that
will Keep the Dog from escaping, with a minimum height of 1.8 meters (5.9
feet), and with gates in the fence secured against unauthorized entry and
prevent the Dog from escaping.
7.8.2 Every Owner of a Guard Dog shall post warning signs which give clear notice
of the Dogs presence to anyone visiting the property as follows:
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(a) the lettering in the sign must be clearly visible from the lesser of the
curb line or fifty (50) feet away; and
(b) the signs must be posted in each driveway or entrance to the property
and, if other than a single family property, at all exterior doors of the
building.
7.8.3 Before bringing a Guard Dog into or using a Guard Dog in the District, every
Owner of a Guard Dog shall register the Dog with the Inspector as a Guard
Dog and record with the Inspector:
(a) the address where the Dog is usually kept and the address of each
parcel that the Dog will be guarding;
(b) the approximate hours during which the Dog will be performing guard
duties;
(c) the age, sex, breed and Dog licence number of the Dog; and
(d) the full name, address and telephone number of the Owner and any
other individuals who will be responsible for the Dog while it is on
guard duty.
7.8.4 Should any of the information provided under section 6.8.3 need to be
changed, the Owner shall communicate the change in writing to the
Inspector at least twenty-four (24) hours before the change occurs.
Part 8 Impoundment
8.1.1 An Animal Control Officer may:
(a) alone or with others, seize, impound or detain an Unlicenced Dog; and
(b) seize, impound or detain any licenced Dog or other Animal found to
be running At Large.
8.1.2 If an Animal is Impounded under this bylaw:
(a) the Owner of an Animal that has been Impounded shall recover the
Animal from the Animal Control Facility within three (3) days from the
time of impoundment; and
(b) The Pound Keeper may sell, transfer, or humanely destroy an Animal
after seventy two (72) hours from the day of Impoundment.
8.1.3 The Owner of an Aggressive Dog that has been Impounded pursuant to this
bylaw may only reclaim the Dog upon application to the Animal Control
Officer with the following:
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(a) proof of ownership of the Aggressive Dog; and
(b) proof that the Aggressive Dog has been tattooed or can be identified
in accordance with section 8.1.2(b) of this bylaw, or that the Owner
consents to allow the Animal Control Facility to tattoo the Aggressive
Dog; and
(c) payment of the fees set out in Schedule “A”; and
(d) delivery to the Animal Control Officer of an executed statement in the
form prescribed in Schedule “D” of this bylaw.
8.1.4 In addition to the power to seize and detain a Dog under this bylaw, Bylaw
Enforcement Officers are designated as Animal Control Officers under
section 49 of the Community Charter, and may seize Dangerous Dogs
pursuant to those provisions.
8.1.5 Notwithstanding section 9.1.3 of this bylaw, where a Dangerous Dog is
seized pursuant to section 49 of the Community Charter or where the District
is otherwise making an application under section 49 of the Community
Charter for an order for the destruction of a Dangerous Dog, the Animal
Control Officer may refuse to release the Dangerous Dog to the Owner in
accordance with section 49 of the Community Charter.
8.1.6 The Owner of a Dog seized or Impounded by the District under section 49 of
the Community Charter shall pay the impoundment fees prescribed in
Schedule “A” in accordance with the number of days the Animal is
Impounded, on a weekly basis.
8.2 Disposal
8.2.1 The Animal Control Officer may sell, dispose of or humanely destroy a Dog
seized or Impounded under section 49 of the Community Charter for which
the impoundment fees are one (1) week overdue.
Part 9 Other Animals
9.1 Prohibited Animals Keeping, Breeding, Sale and Purchase of
9.1.1 No Person shall breed, Keep, sell or purchase an Animal in the District:
(a) unless permitted under section 5.4 of this bylaw;
(b) that is the product of breeding with a wolf, including wolf/Dog cross;
or
(c) that is an Exotic or Wild Animal unless expressly permitted under
Provincial or Federal regulations permitting or licencing.
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9.1.2 No Person shall operate or carry on a circus, public show, exhibition, carnival
or performance in which Exotic or Wild Animals accompany or are required to
perform tricks, fight or participate in performances for the amusement or
entertainment of an audience.
9.1.3 Notwithstanding section 10.1.2, nothing contained in this bylaw shall prohibit
or restrict the operation of an aquarium or zoological park as accredited by
the Canadian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums.
9.1.4 No person shall, breed, sell, transfer or exchange, or offer to breed, sell,
transfer or exchange, for any consideration whatsoever in the District, either
on a temporary or permanent basis, any endangered Animal or any
Prohibited Animal or Dangerous Animal.
9.1.5 For the purpose of section 10.1.1 through 10.1.5. Prohibited Animals include
any Animal listed in or falling within those classes of Animals listed in
Schedule “E” attached and forming part of this bylaw.
Part 10 Cats
10.1.1 No Owner shall Keep or permit to be kept more than six (6) weaned Altered
Cats on any one parcel, except at the Animal Control Facility, or in the lawful
and licenced operation of a Pet store, veterinary medical clinic, or Pet care
establishment.
Part 11 Livestock
11.1.1 No Owner shall Keep or permit to be kept Livestock except as permitted
under the District’s Zoning Bylaw, as amended.
11.1.2 No Owner shall suffer or permit any Livestock owned by him or in his charge
to:
(a) stray or trespass on a Highway;
(b) stray or trespass in a Public Place;
(c) stray of trespass on a private place; or
(d) graze on unfenced land, unless they are securely tethered.
11.1.3 Every Owner keeping Livestock shall ensure that:
(a) flies and other insects are controlled by good manure management by
the use of approved insecticides approved by the Pesticide Branch of
the Ministry of Environment Province of British Columbia;
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(b) both the inside and outside of any building, pen, stable, shed or
structure housing Livestock is kept clean; and
(c) manure does not accumulate on any parcel except in a properly
contained manner so that runoff to public watercourses or onto
adjacent properties does not occur.
Part 12 Boarding Kennels
12.1 No person shall board dogs in the District overnight for a fee except:
(a) in the Animal Control Facility established by the District under section
5.4 of this bylaw;
(b) in a veterinary medical clinic for the purpose of medical care of
treatment;
(c) in a Pet store where dogs are for sale; or
(d) in a licenced Commercial Kennel.
Part 13 Pet Stores
13.1 Duties of a Pet Store Operator - General
13.1.1 Every Pet store operator shall ensure that:
(a) no animal be offered for sale or kept in the store unless the Pet Store
Owner has well documented information of the name and address of
the person or company from whom the animal was acquired;
(b) all persons who attend to the care of Animals have the skills,
knowledge, ability, training and supplies necessary for the humane
care of such Animals;
(c) no Animals are handled by members of the public except under
supervision of a Pet store employee;
(d) there is a documented plan acceptable to the BCSPCA of socializing
any puppies or kittens to a home environment if they are not
purchased by 12 weeks of age.
(e) all Animals are provided with sufficient water, food, shelter, warmth,
lighting, cleaning, sanitation, exercise, grooming, veterinary care, and
any other care required to maintain the health, safety and well-being
of such Animals as prescribed by the SPCA; and
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(f) all Dogs are walked daily.
13.1.2 Every Pet store operators shall ensure that cages or other places where
Animals are kept are:
(a) maintained in good repair;
(b) kept in a clean and sanitary condition;
(c) regularly disinfected and free of offensive and disagreeable odours;
(d) kept free of all Animal waste, which the Pet store operator must
dispose of in an appropriate manner; and
(e) well-ventilated.
13.1.3 Every cage in which an Animal is kept shall be:
(a) proportionate in size to the size and species of Animal and allow room
for the Animal to stand to its full height, turn around with ease, and
perform any other normal postural or behavioural movement and cats
and dogs should be able to hold their tails erect when in a normal
standing position; and
(b) primary enclosures should allow animals to see out but should also
provide at least some opportunity to avoid visual contact with other
animals; and
(c) equipped with appropriate containers for food and water.
13.1.4 In addition to the requirements of subsection 13.1.2, every cage in which a
Cat or kitten is kept shall:
(a) have a floor with an impermeable surface or other such flooring as is
approved by the Animal Control Officer;
(b) be constructed to support the weight of the Cat or kitten without
bending; and
(c) have a litter pan made from non-absorbent material or a disposable
pan containing sufficient litter.
13.1.5 In addition to the requirements of subsection 13.1.2 and 13.1.3, every cage
in which more than one Cat or kitten is kept shall provide an elevated
platform, surface or surfaces, of adequate size to hold the occupants.
13.1.6 In addition to the requirements of subsection 13.1.2, every cage in which a
Dog or puppy is kept shall:
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(a) have a floor with an impermeable surface or such flooring as is
approved by the Animal Control Officer; and
(b) be constructed:
i) to support the weight of the Dog or puppy without bending;
and
ii) so that it can be cleaned and sanitized.
13.1.7 Every cage in which Birds are kept shall:
(a) be constructed of materials which are impervious to moisture and
easy to clean and disinfect;
(b) have a removable, impermeable bottom; and
(c) be of sufficient size to enable each Bird to fully extend its wings in all
directions.
13.1.8 In addition to the requirements of subsection 13.1.7, every cage in which
Finches or Canaries are kept shall:
(a) contain two (2) perches, mounted so as to encourage flight between
each perch; and
(b) have adequate space for the Birds to sit comfortably when all Birds
are perched at the same time.
13.2 Duties of a Pet Store Operator – Segregation of Ill or Injured Animals
13.2.1 Every Pet store operator shall provide an area for the segregation of Animals
which are injured, ill, or in need of special care, treatment or attention, from
other Animals in the Pet store.
13.2.2 In addition to the provisions of subsection 13.2.1, every Pet store operator
who has an Animal in his care, which is, or appears to be, suffering from a
disease transmittable to humans or other Animals, shall:
(a) immediately notify the Medical Health Officer; and
(b) ensure that such Animal is kept isolated from healthy Animals, until it
has been determined by the Medical Health Officer that such Animal
is free from the disease in questions.
13.2.3 Where an operator has received notice from the Medical Health Officer in
accordance with subsection 13.2.2, that the Animal:
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(a) is diseased, the Pet store operator must not permit such Animal to
come into contact with, or be in danger of transmitting the disease to,
other Animals; or
(b) is suffering from an incurable disease, the Pet store operator must
make arrangements to have it immediately destroyed in a manner
approved by the Medical Health Officer.
13.3 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Veterinary Care
13.3.1 Every Pet store operator shall:
(a) post in a conspicuous place, and make accessible to all employees of
the Pet store, the name and telephone number of a veterinarian who
may be contacted to provide all necessary services; and
(b) ensure that:
i) any Animal which is ill or injured is promptly examined and
treated by a veterinarian; and
ii) any necessary euthanasia and disposal of an Animal is
performed by, or under the supervision of, a veterinarian.
13.4 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Pet Store Register
13.4.1 Every Pet store operator shall:
(a) Keep and maintain a legible Pet store register in the Pet store,
containing a record of all transactions in which Animals have been
acquired or disposed of by the Pet store; and
(b) provide the Pet store register for the inspection at the request of a
Animal Control Officer and provide copies of any entries required by
the Animal Control Officer.
13.4.2 Each transaction recorded in the Pet store shall be retained for at least
twelve (12) months from the date of the transaction.
13.4.3 The Pet store register required under subsection 13.4.1 shall contain the
following information in respect of each Animal acquired by the Pet store
operator:
(a) the name of the person or company from whom the Animal was
acquired;
(b) the date of purchase or acquisition;
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(c) a description of the sex and color of the Animal purchased or
acquired and, where applicable, the tattoo or microchip or other
identifying markings;
(d) the date the Animal was sold or otherwise disposed of by the Pet
store operator; and
(e) where an Animal has been disposed of other than by sale, the method
and reason for such disposal.
13.5 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Information Provided to Purchasers
13.5.1 Every Pet store operator shall, at the time an Animal is sold, provide the
purchaser with a written record of sale containing the following information:
(a) a description of the Animal, including its breed or cross breed, sex,
age, color and markings;
(b) the date of sale;
(c) the name and address of the Pet store;
(d) a description of any tattoo; and
(e) a record of all vaccinations.
13.5.2 For all Rabbits, Dogs or Cats sold, a Pet store operator shall, in addition to
the information required under subsection 13.5.1, provide the purchaser
with a certificate, dated and signed by a veterinarian:
(a) verifying the health of the Rabbit, Dog or Cat;
(b) indicating proof of inoculation and de-worming; and
(c) indicating Animal has been Altered.
(d) For each sled dog offered for sale, a life cycle plan for each sled dog
must be prepared by the Pet Store Operator in accordance with BC
Sled Dog Regulations.
13.5.3 Every Pet store operator shall, at the time an Animal is sold, provide the
purchaser with written instructions on the proper care and feeding of the
Animal, including:
(a) appropriate diet, including any special dietary needs;
(b) proper handling techniques;
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(c) basic living environment and type of enclosure, if applicable, including
appropriate temperature, lighting, humidity control, or other
requirements specific to the Animal;
(d) exercise needs, if any; and
(e) any other care requirements to maintain the health and well-being of
the Animal.
13.5.4 For all Reptiles sold, a Pet store operator shall, in addition to the information
required under subsections 13.5.1 and 13.5.3 provide the purchaser with
written information regarding the risks of contracting salmonella and
measures to prevent such contraction.
13.6 Duties of Pet Store Operator – Reptiles
13.6.1 Every Pet store operator shall:
(a) place a notice outside of each enclosure holding a Reptile clearly
setting out the following information:
i) the type of species, identified by both common and scientific
(Latin) name, contained in the enclosure;
ii) the approximate length the Reptile will reach on maturity,
measured from snout to tail;
iii) the maximum natural life-span of the Reptile; and
(b) post signs in any area where Reptiles are displayed with information
regarding the risks of contracting salmonella and measures to
prevent such contraction.
13.7 Pet Store Operator – Prohibitions
13.7.1 A Pet store operator shall not:
(a) confine incompatible species in the same cage;
(b) separate any Animal from its mother prior to it being weaned, except
for Birds which have been separated for the purpose of hand feeding;
and
(c) sell, offer to sell, or display to the public
i) any Prohibited Animal;
ii) any Reptile which is not Captive Bred;
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iii) any Animal whose color has been altered or enhanced with
dye, whether applied externally or by ingestion;
iv) any Animal which suffers from or exhibits signs of an infectious
disease, a nutritional deficiency, parasitism, fractures or
congenital deformities; or
v) any Unaltered Animal.
Part 14 Offence and Penalty
14.1 Every person who violates a provision of this bylaw, or who consents, allows or permits
an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this bylaw, or who neglects to or
refrains from doing anything required to be done by a provision of this bylaw, is guilty of
an offence and is liable to the penalties imposed under this bylaw, and is guilty of a
separate offence each day that a violation continues to exist.
14.2 Every person who commits an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine or to
imprisonment, or to both a fine and imprisonment, not exceeding the maximum
allowed by the Offence Act.
Schedules
Schedule A – Annual Dog Licence Fees
Schedule B – Prohibited Areas
Schedule C - Off Leash Areas
Schedule D - Application for Release of Aggressive Dog
Schedule E - Prohibited Animals
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READ A FIRST TIME on October 23, 2012
READ A SECOND TIME on October 23, 2012
READ A THIRD TIME on October 23, 2012
ADOPTED by the Council on[Date]
PRESIDING MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
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Schedule A - Fees & Charges
1. Dog licence fees shall be as follows:
Paid BEFORE Jan 31 of
the current calendar year
Paid AFTER Jan 31 of the
current calendar year
(a) Unaltered Dog $52.00 $68.00
(b) Unaltered Dog
(Seniors Discount)
$26.00 $34.00
(c) Altered Dog $25.00 $41.00
(d) Altered Dog
(Seniors Discount)
$12.50 $20.50
(e) Aggressive Dog $200.00 $270.00
2. A Dog that is licenced under section 1 (a) qualifies for a rebate of $27.00 if a Certificate of
Castration/Ovariohysterectomy is provided as proof from a registered veterinarian. Such
proof must be provided within the calendar year in which the fees were paid.
3. A Dog purchased or obtained on or after July 1, which is subsequently licenced within thirty
(30) days of purchase, may qualify for a licence fee of $12.50 for an Altered Dog and
$26.00 for an Unaltered Dog with proof of Castration/Ovariohysterectomy and proof of
purchase or proof of when the Dog was acquired.
4. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for:
a. replacing a lost Dog tag;
b. transferring a Dog licence from one Owner to another;
c. transferring a Dog licence from a deceased Dog to a new Dog; and
d. transferring a Dog licence from another District to Maple Ridge.
Impound fees
1. For a licenced Dog:
(a) First Impoundment $50.00
(b) Second Impoundment $75.00
(c) Third Impoundment $150.00
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Schedule A - Fees & Charges
2. For an Unlicenced Dog:
(a) First Impoundment $75.00
(b) Second Impoundment $150.00
(c) Third Impoundment $300.00
3. For each Dangerous or Aggressive Dog:
(a) First Impoundment $500.00
(b) Second Impoundment $1000.00
4. For an altered Cat or unaltered Cat $30.00 minimum
5. For any Livestock $50.00 per day, per Animal
6. For any Poultry $10.00 per day, per Animal
7. For any Rabbit $10.00 per day, per Animal
Maintenance Fees (Boarding while Impounded)
In addition to the impound fees set out above, the Dog Owner shall be charged a maintenance
fee of:
1. For each Dog $15.00 per day, after the first day
2. For each Cat $5.00 per day, after the first day
3. For each Poultry $10.00 per day, after the first day
4. For any Rabbit $10.00 per day, after the first day
5. For any Livestock $25.00 per day, after the first day
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Schedule B – Prohibited Areas
Pursuant to section 6.5.1(a), Dogs are prohibited in the following areas:
1. In, on, or within 5 meters of:
(a) Playgrounds
(b) Sports Fields
(c) Municipal Golf Courses
(d) Tennis or Basketball Courts
(e) Wading Pools
(f) Recreational Swimming Beaches
(g) Food Service Areas or Concessions
(h) Picnic Eating Areas and Picnic Shelters
(i) Municipal and Public Buildings (including daycares, recreation, and community
centres)
2. Haney Wharf Park
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Schedule C - Off Leash Areas
Pursuant to section 6.5.1 (b), (c), a Commercial Dog Walker is permitted to walk in the
following parks or public trails during the posted park or trail operating hours. Pursuant to
section 6.1 a maximum of three (3) Dogs per Owner are permitted off leash and under
immediate control of an Owner.
1. Jerry Sulina Park (13200 210 St)
2. Volker Park (21113 123 Ave)
3. Albion Fairground Park (23778 104 Ave)
4. Other areas so designated by the District from time to time provided there is adequate
signage stating and designating the area of the “Off Leash Park.”
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Schedule D - Application for Release of Aggressive Dog
I,____________________________________________________________________,of
(name of Owner)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
(address of Owner)
In the District of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, hereby apply for the release of a:
________________________________________________________________________
(breed, colour and sex of Dog)
Named:
________________________________________________________________________
(given name of Dog) (the “Dog”)
which has been Impounded pursuant to the District of Maple Ridge Animal Control and
Licencing Bylaw, in force from time to time.
1. I am the Owner of the Dog.
2. I am aware that the Dog is an “Aggressive Dog” within the meaning prescribed by the
Bylaw and I am aware of the responsibility and potential liability that rests with me in
keeping or harbouring the Dog.
3. In consideration of the release of the Dog to me, I hereby acknowledge, covenant and
agree with the District:
(a) that I have constructed on the premises where the Dog will be kept an “enclosure”
within the meaning prescribed by the Bylaw;
(b) that I will at all times when the Dog is not effectively muzzled, on a leash and under
the care and control of a person competent to control the Dog indoors or within a
securely closed and locked enclosure;
(c) that I will save harmless and indemnify the District, its Animal Control Officers and
any of its other officers, employees, agents or elected or appointed officials from
and against any and all actions, causes of action proceedings, claims, demands,
losses, damages, cost of expenses whatsoever and by whomsoever brought
relating to the release of the Dog to me or the keeping or harboring of the Dog by
me, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, for any personal injury or
death inflicted on any other Animal or any person by the Dog or any damage to
property caused by the Dog, and I am aware that if the Dog is ever again to be
found At Large or not confined as herein before provided, that the District may
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seize the Dog and I will be liable for costs of impounding and the Dog as an
Aggressive Dog under the Bylaw.
4. I submit herewith the sum of $_____________ in payment for all licence and impounding
fees payable by me pursuant to the Bylaw.
__________________________________
Signature of Owner
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Schedule E - Prohibited Animals
1. All Animals whose importation, possession or sale is prohibited because they are
designated as protected or endangered pursuant to an International, Federal, or
Provincial law, regulation or agreement.
2. All Venomous or Toxic Animals (which includes retiles and arachnids), regardless of
whether the venom glands have been removed.
3. The following Reptiles:
(a) All snakes that reach a length of two (2) meters or more on maturity and the
following snakes
i. amethyst python (Morelia amethistina);
ii. burmese python (pyton molarus bivittatus);
iii. reticulated python (python reticulates);
iv. african rock python (python sebae sebae);
v. green anaconda (eunectes murinus); and
vi. yellow anaconda (eunectes notaeus)
(b) All lizards that reach a length of one (1) meter or more (measured from the
snout to tail) on maturity and the following lizards:
i. african nile monitor (varanus nilticus);
ii. asian water monitor (varanus salvator);
iii. papuan monitor (varanus salvadorii);
iv. common green iguana (iguana iguana); and
v. tatara (spheodonitida)
(c) All crocodilians (such as alligators, crocodiles, caimans and ghariel)
(d) All aquatic turtles; and
(e) All tiger salamanders and axolotyls (mexican salamanders or “walking fish”).
4. All arachnids falling under the conventional classification of “old world”;
5. All bullfrogs;
6. All scorpions, except the pandinus species;
7. All millipedes, centipedes, mantids, stickbugs, and madagascar hissing cockroaches.
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8. The following species:
(a) Canidae, (wolves, jackals, foxes and hybrids there of), except the domestic Dog
(b) Cetacean, (beluga whale, orca whale, dolphin)
(c) Chiroptera, (bats, including flying foxes)
(d) Edentates, (anteaters, sloths and armadillos)
(e) Elephantidae, (elephants)
(f) Erinacidae, except the African pigmy hedgehog
(g) Felidae, except the domestic Cat
(h) Hyaenidae (hyenas)
(i) Lagomorphs (Rabbits, hares and pikas), except the domestic Rabbit
(j) Marsupials (kangaroos, opossums and wallabies), except sugar gliders derived
from self-sustaining captive populations
(k) Mustelidae (mink, skunks, otters, badgers and weasels), except the domestic
ferret
(l) Pinnipeds, (seals, fur seals and walruses)
(m) Primates (gorillas, chimpanzees, lemurs and monkeys)
(n) Procyonidea (raccoons, coatimundi and cacomistles)
(o) Raptors, diurnal and nocturnal (eagles, hawks, owls, osprey, falcons, kites,
vultures and buzzards)
(p) Ratites (ostriches, rheas and cassowaries)
(q) Rodentia (porcupines and prairie Dogs), except rodents which do not exceed
1,500 grams and are derived from self-sustaining captive populations
(r) Ursidae (bears)
(s) Viverridae (mongoose, civets and genets)
** the Animals listed in brackets are examples only and do not limit the generality of the
listed class of species.
District of Maple Ridge
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
November 19, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor M. Morden Services
C. Carter, Director of Planning
ABSENT C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
Councillor B. Masse Other Staff as Required
C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environment
Services
R. Acharya, Planner
D. Spence, Fire Chief/Director of Safety
M. Van Dop, Acting Assistant Fire Chief
F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications
Note: Councillor Dueck was not in attendance at the start of the meeting. She
joined the meeting at 2:05 p.m.
1. DELEGATIONS/STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Communications Department Update
The Manager of Corporate Communications gave a PowerPoint presentation
outlining the goals of the Communications Department and highlighting
projects worked on annually and those planned for 2013.
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2. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Note: The following items have been numbered to correspond with the Council
Agenda:
1101 2012-091-RZ, 24285 130 Avenue and 24365 130 Avenue, RS-3 to R-2
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6949-2012 to permit future subdivision in an Eco-cluster
type development be given first reading and that the applicant provide further
information as described in Schedules B, F and G of the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999 and a subdivision application.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Preliminary Site Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
1102 RZ/013/10, 22875 132 Avenue, property east of 22875 132 Avenue, 22942
and 22850 136 Avenue, RS-3 and CD-3-98 to R-1, RST, R-3, RS-1b and P-1
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge
Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6724-2010 to amend
conservation boundaries, add a neighbourhood park and relocate an
equestrian trail be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public
Hearing and that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6725-2010 to
permit a future subdivision of 76 lots be given second reading and be
forwarded to Public Hearing.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a Power Point
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
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• OCP Context
• Site Characteristics
• Eco-cluster Development Plans
• Subdivision Plans
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
1103 2011-097-RZ, 12025 203 Street and 20337 Dewdney Trunk Road,
RS-1 to RM-2
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6852-2011 to permit future construction of a four-storey
building with 22 apartments with an underground parkade 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
• Proposed Site Plan
• Proposed Underground Parking Plan
• Elevations
• Landscape Plan
• Proposed Renderings
Andrea Scott, Applicant Representative
Ms. Scott advised that due to the size of the site and the requirements of
parking, the applicant had no alternative other than underground parking.
She advised on materials to be used on the proposed buildings.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
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1104 RZ/044/09, 11213 and 11247 240 Street, Housing Agreement Bylaw No.
6954-2012
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that a Housing
Agreement to allow apartment as a principal use on condition that all of the
proposed 16 residential units remain as rental housing be authorized and
further that 11213 and 11247 240 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No.
6954-2012 be given first, second and third readings.
The Planner gave a Power Point presentation providing the following
information:
• Application Information
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Preliminary Site Plans
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
1105 2011-015-RZ, 11959 203 Street, Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953-2012
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that a Housing
Agreement to allow apartment as a principal use on condition that all of the
proposed 16 residential units remain as rental housing be authorized and
further that 11959 203 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953-2012 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
• Neighbourhood Context
• OCP Context
• Preliminary Site Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
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1106 2011-055-DVP, 11461 and 11475 236 Street
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-055-DVP to reduce front yard
setbacks, allow for an increase in building height and allow for the retention of
an above ground utility company plant across the 236 Street frontage.
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
• Elevations
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
1107 2011-055-DP, 11461 and 11475 236 Street
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Corporate
Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-055-DP in support of the
construction of 53 townhouses under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
zone.
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
• Elevations
• Landscape Plans
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
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1108 Fraser Sewer Area – Request to include 24426 102 Avenue
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the Greater
Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Board of Directors be requested to
approved expansion of the Fraser Sewer Area boundary to include property at
24426 102 Avenue and that the developer be allowed to proceed with final
reading without confirmation of inclusion at the developer’s risk.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
3. FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES (including Fire and Police)
1131 Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2012
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that the disbursements
for the month ended October 31, 2012 be approved.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
1132 Vacant/Abandoned Building Bylaw
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge
Vacant/Abandoned Building Bylaw No. 6958-2012 to set out requirements for
owners of vacant/abandoned buildings to secure the buildings be given first,
second and third readings.
Acting Assistant Fire Chief Van Dop provided an overview the provisions of the
bylaw. He advised that the bylaw will be reviewed in one year and will be
brought back before Council should changes be recommended.
Fire Chief Spence provided clarification on specific issues raised by Council.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
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4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
1151 Downtown Update
Staff report dated November 12, 2012 recommending that the Potential
Action Outcomes of the Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Downtown document be
endorsed as a first step in the engagement process with downtown business.
The General Manager of Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services reviewed the report.
RECOMMENDATION
That the staff report be forwarded to the Council Meeting of November 27,
2012.
5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
6. OTHER ISSUES – Nil
7. ADJOURNMENT – 3:00 p.m.
8. COMMUNITY FORUM – Nil
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A. Hogarth, Acting Mayor
Presiding Member of the Committee
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2012-091-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: First Reading
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6949-2012
24285 130 Avenue and 24365 130 Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential District) in an Eco-Cluster type development. To proceed
further with this application, additional information is required as outlined below.
The development proposal is in compliance with the Official Community Plan, therefore, it is
recommended that Council grant First Reading subject to additional information being provided and
assessed prior to Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6949-2012 be given First Reading; and
That the applicant provides further information as described on Schedules B, F and G of the
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999 and a subdivision application and its required
supporting documentation.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Applicant: Bowings & Dyer Management Inc.
Owner: Gordon W Smith, Ann Smith and Ping Tsang
Legal Description: Lot: 13, Section: 27, Township: 12, NWD Plan: 2622; and
Lot: 14, Section: 27, Township: 12, NWD Plan: 2622
OCP:
Existing: Eco-Cluster
Zoning:
Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Proposed: R-2 (Urban Residential District)
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Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Vacant
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation and Eco-Cluster
South: Use: Vacant
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation, Eco-Cluster and Civil Lands
East: Use: Vacant
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation, Eco-Cluster and Open Space
West: Use: Single Family Residential, Duplex
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation and Eco-Cluster
Existing Use of Property: Single Family Dwelling and Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Site Area: 4.34 Hectares
Access: Through municipal property off 130th Avenue
Servicing requirement: To be provided through rezoning servicing agreement
b) Site Characteristics:
The site is 4.34 hectares in size and is bound by an unopened 130th Avenue road Right-Of-Way on
the south. At present, there is not public access to these properties as 130th Avenue needs to be
constructed eastward in order for the development to proceed. As well, 130th Avenue needs to be
extended to the northeast through properties owned by the District of Maple Ridge to allow for site
access. The development site has steep slopes along its southern and western boundaries and is
located in the Horse Hamlet of the Silver Valley Area Plan which forms part of the Official Community
Plan.
c) Project Description:
The applicant has requested to rezone the site from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Zone to R-2
(Urban Residential District) Zone in an Eco-Cluster development site with lots of not less than 315
m2. The western portion of the property would remain in its current zoning of RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) to respect the conservation boundary of Cordin Creek. The subdivision plan for the
remaining developable property has yet to be determined however, it is anticipated there will be
single family lots accessed off an internal street pattern from the future 130th Avenue road.
At this time, the application has been assessed to determine its compliance with the Official
Community Plan and to provide a land use assessment only. Detailed review and comments will
need to be made once a complete application package has been received. Such assessment may
impact proposed lot boundaries, yields, Official Community Plan designations, Bylaw particulars, and
may require additional development permit applications.
d) Development Guidelines:
While subdivision plans proposals received to date are not consistent with the key design principles
for Eco-Cluster developments within the Silver Valley Area Plan, as stated in section 5.4 of the Maple
Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 6425-2006, a subdivision plan with the following principles
will need to be developed:
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Eco-Clusters are intended to provide development opportunities in sparsely developed or
rural areas, in a cluster form which supports sensitive implementation, minimal site
regrading and tree clearing, and integration of housing into a forest setting;
Eco-Clusters are located in areas where topography is difficult, view impacts need to be
minimized, and the existing rural character should be retained;
Development limits for Eco-Clusters are generally defined so as to maximize retention of
existing vegetation and to limit the general disturbance of the natural setting. The actual
limit of the developable areas is to be determined upon completion of thorough physical
inventory of the site. In general, development should be limited to areas where existing
grades are less than 20%. Development may occur on steeper grades conditional on
sensitive response to site conditions. In no instance will development be permitted when
existing grades exceed 30%;
Eco-Clusters are located at the fringes of Hamlets as a transitional form of housing
between hamlets and forest;
The focal point of each Eco-Cluster is a small green or parkettes which will serve as
frontage for most units in the cluster;
As a means of providing a diversity of housing types, consider integrating duplex/triplex
developments that have the appearance of a single larger residence into the Eco-Cluster;
Parkettes are 0.1 hectares (1/8th acre) to 0.2 hectares (1/2 acre) in size and also serve
as traffic calming devices. Parkettes are natural in character and are integrated with trail,
road and infrastructure systems to expand on varying open space opportunities;
Densities and housing types should be diversified within and between Eco-Clusters;
The densities of Eco-Clusters in the eastern sector should be lower than other Eco-
Clusters due to limited access and the requirements for accommodating equestrian
activities, i.e. pastures and stables;
An Eco-Cluster includes varying levels of density, ranging from 5 to 15 units per hectare, in
the form of single and/or multi-family units, dependent on proximity to Hamlet centres,
slope constraints, view impacts, and existing developments; and
Residential areas should be developed in a manner to allow a gradual and natural
increase in density over time.
e) Planning Analysis:
Official Community Plan:
The development site is located within the Silver Valley Area Plan and is currently designated Eco-
Cluster. The proposed development is consistent with this land use designation.
Zoning Bylaw:
The current application proposes to rezone the properties located at 24285 130 Avenue and 24365
130 Avenue from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit
single family lots. Any variations from the requirements of the proposed zone will require a
Development Variance Permit application.
Development Permits:
Pursuant to Section 8.10 of the Official Community Plan, a Natural Features Development Permit
application is required for all development and subdivision activity to ensure the preservation,
protection, restoration and enhancement for the natural environment and for development that is
protected from hazardous conditions for:
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All areas designated Conservation on Schedule “B” or all areas within 50 metres of an
area designated Conservation on Schedule “B”, or on Figures 2, 3 and 4 in the Silver
Valley Area Plan;
All lands with an average natural slope of greater than 15 percent; and
All floodplain areas and forest lands identified on Natural Features Schedule “C”.
to ensure the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of watercourse and riparian
areas. Within the Silver Valley Area Plan, the Conservation areas are shown on Figures 2, 3 and 4.
Development Information Meeting:
A Development Information Meeting is required for this application. Prior to Second Reading the
applicant is required to host a Development Information Meeting in accordance with Council Policy
6.20.
f) Interdepartmental Implications:
In order to advance the current application, after First Reading, comments and input will be sought
from the various internal departments and external agencies listed below:
a) Engineering Department;
b) Operations Department;
c) Fire Department;
d) Parks Department;
e) School District;
f) Utility companies; and
g) Ministry of Environment.
The above list is intended to be indicative only and it may become necessary, as the application
progresses, to liaise with agencies and/or departments not listed above.
This application has not been forwarded to the Engineering Department for comments at this time;
therefore, an evaluation of servicing requirements has not been undertaken. We anticipate that this
evaluation will take place between First and Second Reading.
g) Early and Ongoing Consultation:
In respect of Section 879 of the Local Government Act for consultation during an Official Community
Plan amendment, it is recommended that no additional consultation is required beyond the early
posting of the proposed OCP amendments on the District’s website, together with an invitation to the
public to comment.
h) Development Applications:
In order for this application to proceed the following information must be provided as required by
Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879 – 1999 as amended:
1. A complete Rezoning Application (Schedule B);
2. Watercourse Protection Development Permit Application (Schedule F);
3. Natural Features Development Permit Application (Schedule G); and
4. Subdivision Application.
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The above list is intended to be indicative only, other applications may be necessary as the
assessment of the proposal progresses.
CONCLUSION:
The development proposal is in compliance with the Official Community Plan, therefore, it is
recommended that Council grant First Reading subject to additional information being provided and
assessed prior to Second Reading.
It is recommended that Council not require any further additional OCP consultation.
It is expected that once complete information is received, Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.
3510-1985 will be amended and an Official Community Plan Amendment for Conservation boundary
adjustment may be required.
The proposed subdivision layout has not been reviewed in relation to the relevant bylaws and
regulations governing subdivision applications. Any subdivision layout provided is strictly preliminary
and must be approved by the District of Maple Ridge’s Approving Officer.
“Original signed by Ingrid Milne”
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Prepared by: Ingrid Milne
Planning Technician
"Original signed by Christine Carter"
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Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
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Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
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Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Zone Amending Bylaw 6949-2012
Appendix C – Site Context Plan
City of Pitt
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DATE: Nov 15, 2012 2012-091-RZ BY: JV
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APPENDIX A
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6949-2012
A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part
of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended
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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. 6949-2012."
2. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as:
Lot 13 Section 27 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 2622
Lot 14 Section 27 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 2622
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No.1578 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to R-2 (Urban Residential District).
3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
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PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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R-2 (Urban Residential District)
6949-20121578
APPENDIX C
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/013/10
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: First and Second Reading
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.6724 - 2010 and
Second Reading
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6725 – 2010
22875 132 Avenue, property east of 22875 132 Avenue, 22942, and
22850 136 Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) and CD-3-98 (Comprehensive Development) to: R-1 (Residential District); R-3 (Special
Amenity Residential District); RST (Street Townhouse Residential); RS-1b (One Family Urban
(Medium Density) Residential) and P-1 (Park and School) to permit a future subdivision of 76 lots in
two phases for the development of single family residential, street townhouse, one agricultural lot
and a neighbourhood park. This application requires amendments to the Official Community Plan to
amend the Conservation boundaries, to add Neighbourhood Park, and to relocate the Equestrian
Trail.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6724-2010 be given First and
Second Readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing;
2. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and
on- going consultation has been provided by way of posting Official Community Plan Amending
Bylaw No. 6724 - 2010 on the municipal website and requiring that the applicant host a
Development Information Meeting, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any
further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw;
3. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No . 6724 - 2010 be considered in
conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
4. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6724 -
2010 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan;
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5. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6725 - 2010 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to
Public Hearing; and
6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading.
i. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt
of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement;
ii. Amendment to Part VI, Figure 2 (Land Use Plan), 3A (Blaney Hamlet) and Figure 4
(Trails / Open Space) of the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community Plan;
iii. Road dedication on 132 Avenue, as required;
iv. Park dedication as required, including construction of walkways, trails and emergency
access road;
v. Consolidation of the development site;
vi. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office
which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development;
vii. Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval for in-stream works and creek crossing
in the southwest corner of the site , if required;
viii. Approval from the appropriate authorities for septic disposal for the agricultural lot;
ix. The developer provide a voluntary monetary contribution for the future development of
an equestrian trail connection between 132 Avenue and the east/west trail being
developed in Blaney Hamlet to the north of the ALR boundary;
x. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management
Act, the Developer will provide a Site Profile for the subject lands.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Applicant: Damax Consultants Ltd (Dave Laird)
Owner: Insignia Homes Silvervalley Ltd
Legal Description: Lot 2, Section 29, Township 12, NWD, Plan 14756;
West 7.8 chains of NE ¼ Section 29, Township 12, except part subdivided by
Plan 32932, NWD; and
Lots 76 and 80, Section 32, TP 12, NWD, Plan BCP27885.
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OCP:
Existing: Eco Cluster, Conservation, Agricultural
Proposed: Eco Cluster, Conservation, Agricultural, Neighbourhood Park
Zoning:
Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential), CD-3-98 (Comprehensive Development)
Proposed: R-1 (Residential District), R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District), RST
(Street Townhouse Residential), RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density)
Residential) and P-1 (Park and School)
Surrounding Uses
North: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: CD-3-98 (Comprehensive Development)
Designation Eco-Cluster
South: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Agricultural
East: Use: Single Family Residential, Park
Zone: RST (Street Townhouse Residential), RS-3 (One
Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Eco-Cluster, Conservation
West: Use: Vacant, under application for Eco-Cluster
development (SD/096/07)
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Eco-Cluster, Conservation
Existing Use of Property: Vacant, previously Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single-Family Residential, Street Townhouse
Residential, Single Family Rural Residential,
Agricultural, and Neighbourhood Park
Area: 13.9 hectares (34.4 acres)
Access: 132 and 136 Avenues
Servicing: Urban Standard for Eco-Cluster development,
Rural Standard for agricultural lot.
Companion Applications: SD/013/10, DP/013/10, VP/013/10, 2012-089-DP,
2011-085-SD
Previous Applications: RZ/070/06, SD/070/06
b) Project Description:
The area to be developed is bounded by 136 Avenue on the north and has a panhandle to 132
Avenue on the south. The south portion of the site is located and will remain in the Agricultural Land
Reserve (ALR) but will be subdivided from the Eco-Cluster development. The northwest corner of the
development area contains “Nelson Peak”, a rocky outcropping that will be preserved as a look-out
area within a Neighbourhood Park. The topography of the remainder of the site slopes downward
from the peak to the north, east and south. The area is mainly treed on the slopes, and tributaries
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of Cattell Brook, including two pond areas, are located along the east portion of the site and across
the bottom of the steep slope between the ALR and the Eco-Cluster development. The existing house
on the property burned down several years ago, but some outbuildings remain on the agricultural
portion of the site, and the original driveway from 132 Avenue will be incorporated into the proposed
road and trail network. The property to the east is currently under construction and property to the
west is under application for similar Eco-Cluster residential developments.
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject site and subdivide the lands in two phases. The
first is a two lot subdivision to separate the ALR lands from the land in the Silver Valley Area Plan.
The second to subdivide and develop 75 Eco-Cluster units, of which 63 are single family lots and 12
are street townhouse units (duplex-type units) and a Neighbourhood Park on the lands north of the
ALR boundary. The residential development proposed for this site is aligned with the Eco-Cluster
designation as defined in the Silver Valley Area Plan. To provide a variety of lot sizes and housing
types within the development, and in accordance with the Silver Valley Area Plan, the following four
zones are proposed:
R-1 (Residential District) to permit the subdivision of45 lots;
R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) to permit the subdivision of 17 lots;
RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit the
subdivision of 1 lot; and
RST (Street Townhouse Residential) to permit the subdivision of 12 lots.
The Neighbourhood Park, with an area of 3450m², will be zoned P-1 (Park and School) and the
land will be purchased by the District for future development by the Parks Department. The lot to
the south, in the ALR portion of the site, will retain its existing RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
zoning, and will retain the existing access from 132 Avenue via the panhandle.
As per the Eco-Cluster guidelines, each lot fronts and backs onto green space and pockets of
development are located to protect existing vegetation and provide view corridors. The access for
the development is a long cul-de-sac from 136 Avenue. The proposed roads on the site will meet
the intent of the Silver Valley Road Classifications for Eco-Cluster developments. They are adapted
to the site topography and are more rural in character with a reduced right-of-way, reduced
pavement widths, and parking pull-outs where suitable. An emergency access road will be
constructed to connect this development with the similar Eco-Cluster developments to the east and
west. The right-of-way for the emergency access road will follow a portion of the old driveway, and
where it crosses the bottom of the site, it will also incorporate the equestrian trail and sanitary sewer
right-of-way.
The site is bounded by Cattell Brook on the east and south sides with a pond in the southeast
corner, and setbacks of 30 metres have been established from the top-of-bank of these features.
Steep slopes surround the developable portion of the site, including the area known as Nelson Peak
on the northwest side of the site. The watercourse setback and slope areas will be dedicated as
Park.
Running concurrently with this application are the two Subdivision applications; an Environmental
Development Permit for watercourse and natural features protection; a Multi-Family Residential
Development Permit for the two RST (Street Townhouse Residential) four-plex buildings; an Intensive
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Residential Development Permit for the R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) zoned lots. The
applicant has requested a Development Variance Permit for some of the R-1 (Residential District)
zoned lots to reduce the rear setback from 8m to 6m, and to vary the maximum height to 11m for
the R-1 (Residential District), RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential), and R-3
(Special Amenity Residential District) zoned lots which will be the subject of a future Council report.
A Restrictive Covenant for building design will be required for the two duplex-style street townhouse
buildings.
Prior to the approval of the subdivision of these lands, a Local Area Servicing (LAS) Bylaw will be
prepared for Council approval to ensure the future maintenance of the Parkette areas. This bylaw
will be similar to the recently approved LAS bylaws for Hampstead and Formosa Plateau, which are
in close proximity to the development.
Background:
Applications for rezoning and subdividing this site (RZ/070/06 and SD/070/06) were first received
from the same applicant in August 2006 with a proposed development plan that was quite similar to
the current proposal. That application received Third Reading on October 23, 2007, but
subsequently expired in 2009. Discussions continued on developing the site over the next year and
various development options were considered. The current proposal includes a larger park area at
the highest point of the site, known as Nelson Peak, where the original house on the property was
located. It will be developed as a destination lookout area with excellent views, various trail
connections, road access at the end of the on-site road, and will protect the natural open space
highlighted by the rocky knoll at the top. The area will be designated as Neighbourhood Park.
A second subdivision application (2011-085-SD) was received in July 2011 to proceed with a lot line
adjustment subdivision for the two large lots (22875 132 Avenue and the property east of 22875
132 Avenue) that will relocate the lot line to follow the ALR boundary, resulting in one lot completely
in the ALR and a second lot for the land in the Silver Valley Area Plan. This “Phase One” application
is nearing final approval at this time, pending approval from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC)
of covenants to protect the septic field location and the watercourse setbacks. The subdivision
application (SD/013/10) received with this rezoning application will proceed when zoning is
approved for the 75 Eco-Cluster lots and the Neighbourhood Park. Refer to Appendix “D” to this
report for the subdivision plans.
c) Planning Analysis:
Official Community Plan:
This application will require an amendment to the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community
Plan to amend the boundaries between Eco-Cluster and Conservation, to add the Neighbourhood
Park designation, and to amend the location of the Horse Trail.
This Eco-Cluster development is one of only a few Silver Valley sites to date that has required
rezoning in addition to a subdivision application, as most of the previous Eco-Cluster developments
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have occurred on pre-zoned land. This project is consistent with the Eco-Cluster development on the
adjacent site to the east, the Hampstead site, by the same developer.
An Eco-Cluster is defined in the Silver Valley Area Plan as “a group of housing units, condensed
within clearly defined limits, surrounded by open space and linked to other parts of the Silver Valley
community by a single local road” and includes the following principles:
Condensing housing clusters within clearly defined limits;
Considering a variety of lot sizes and housing types within the overall site density;
Proposing minimal site re-grading;
Incorporating parkettes, which serve as green frontage for most units;
Maximizing retention of existing vegetation;
Limiting development to areas where existing grades are less than 20%;
Natural open spaces are connected and continuous, creating wildlife corridors;
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas through public ownership;
Retaining and enhancing unique natural features, such as rocky knolls;
Providing a variety of trails that ensure linkages and connections to surrounding
amenities.
The plan recognizes that the areas designated as Eco-Cluster often have steep slopes and the intent
is to encourage lots that take advantage of areas with slopes less than 20% grade by clustering
development in these areas and leaving the steeper sloped areas in a forested condition. This
development approach requires minimal site re-grading. The Plan vision is for a fairly rural type of
development that is sensitive to all aspects of the environment, including views, watercourses,
environmental features, tree preservation, and connected and continuous natural open spaces.
Parkettes are to be incorporated into the road right-of-ways on the site plan as a frontage focal point
for the housing unit clusters.
This development site straddles the Silver Valley Area Plan and the OCP lands, southwest of the
Blaney Hamlet. It is designated Eco-Cluster and Conservation in the Silver Valley Area Plan and
Agricultural in the OCP. Approximately 59% of the site (excluding the ALR lands) will be dedicated
as Park. Within the Eco-Cluster a long cul-de-sac road is proposed with three Parkettes. All units,
except those fronting onto 136 Avenue, will front onto Parkettes and back onto dedicated Park. The
large rock out-cropping in the northwest portion of the site will be designated as Neighbourhood
Park. The lot layout and road pattern are designed to follow the contours of the land and take into
consideration protection of natural features such as rock out-croppings, view corridors and many
large mature trees that will be retained on the site in areas dedicated as Park. Natural open spaces
are connected and continuous to provide wildlife corridors in multiple locations through the site. To
emphasize the rural characteristics of this Eco-Cluster development, Park areas are provided on
both sides of the entrance road to this site.
Roads within Eco-Clusters are designated as Rural Local Roads in the Silver Valley Area Plan.
They are rural in character, adapted to the site topography, are relatively narrow, have a sidewalk
on one side and drainage swales where possible, and require pockets of limited parking on
pervious surfaces where possible.
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The road width and on-street parking requirements for this site were carefully considered to meet
the specific site conditions, the Silver Valley Area Plan road standards, and the Engineering
Department and Fire Department requirements. Three road types are proposed within this
development: first, an entrance road with a 7.3m paved carriageway with additional 2.1m wide
pocket parking with a pervious surface where appropriate; second, parkette loop roads with a
7.3m paved carriageway that includes parking on one side; and third, a link road between
parkette loops with a 7.3m paved carriageway plus 2.1m wide pocket parking with a pervious
surface. Driveways will be grouped in pairs wherever possible to provide suitable areas for on-
street parking.
An equestrian trail is proposed to run east/west through the dedicated park area across the
south end of the site. The trail will be contiguous with the trail system on proposed developments
to the east and west, and will eventually connect to the existing trail network at 136 Avenue and
Foreman Drive. A portion of this trail will also serve as an emergency access route providing a
secondary exit for emergency purposes only and will connect with the proposed developments to
the east and west. Pedestrian trails are proposed between the neighbourhood park, 136 Avenue,
and the Nelson Peak road within the development site.
Proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan:
Although the proposed development is in compliance with the policies of the Silver Valley Area Plan
of the Official Community Plan, an amendment is required to adjust the boundaries between the
Eco-Cluster and Conservation land uses, and to add the Neighbourhood Park designation for the
3450m² area to be dedicated as park. The details of the boundary adjustment between Eco-Cluster
and Conservation are discussed in the Environmental Implications section below. An amendment is
also required to relocate the horse trail to the park area at the south end of the site, north of the ALR
land. This trail will connect with new trails in proposed developments to the east and west which will
then connect to the existing trail network at 136 Avenue and Foreman Drive.
Densities:
The proposed development site area is approximately 9.9ha (excluding the ALR lands), of which
approximately 5.45ha will be dedicated as park. The proposed density of the remaining developable
lands is approximately 7.6 units per hectare (before park dedication) or 16.8 units per net hectare,
which is slightly more than the range set for Eco-Clusters in the Silver Valley Area Plan (5 – 15 upha).
The density of the net lot area is higher due to the large amount of park land proposed for
dedication, and in part, as a result of the Neighbourhood Park area being dedicated as park, rather
than the large suburban single family lot that was previously proposed for that location.
The Silver Valley Area Plan encourages a variety of housing types within and between Eco-Clusters
and the form of development proposed here is 6 units of duplex style street townhouses, 8 units of
four-plex street townhouses, 45 lots zoned R-1 (Residential District), 17 lots zoned R-3 (Special
Amenity Residential District), and 1 lot zoned RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density)
Residential. Approximately 59% of the site (excluding the ALR lands) will be dedicated as Park.
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Zoning Bylaw:
The current application proposes to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential) and CD-3-98 (Comprehensive Development) to:
R-1 (Residential District);
R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District);
RST (Street Townhouse Residential);
RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential); and
P-1 (Park and School)
to permit a future subdivision of 75 lots for the development of single family residential, street
townhouses, and a neighbourhood park. The lot sizes of the single family lots ranges from
approximately 317m² to 631m². The variety of housing types and lot sizes complies with the Eco-
Cluster land use designation. The agricultural lot will retain its RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
zoning.
When this application received First Reading on March 23, 2010, a text amendment for the new
RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone was included in the Zone Amending Bylaw. This text
amendment was also included in two other rezoning applications (RZ/093/06 and RZ/054/02) that
were proceeding at the same time. The new RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zone was to be
adopted by the first of these applications that received Final Reading, and then would no longer be
required by the other two applications. On November 23, 2010, Bylaw No. 6643 – 2009 was
approved by Council for RZ/054/02, and therefore approval of the RST (Street Townhouse
Residential) zone is no longer required with this bylaw. Bylaw No.6725 – 2010 for this application
has been amended to remove the text amendment.
Proposed Variances:
The applicant has requested a Development Variance Permit (VP/013/10) to reduce the rear
setback from 8m to 6m for some of the R-1 (Residential District) zoned lots, and to vary the
maximum height to 11m for the R-1 (Residential District), RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium
Density) Residential), and R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) zoned lots. These variances are
common requests in the past for development in Silver Valley, and are consistent with those
approved for the “Silver Ridge” development to the north of this site for dwellings similar in design.
The requested variances will be the subject of a future Council report.
Development Permits:
An Intensive Residential Development Permit is required for the R-3 (Special Amenity Residential
District) lots to assess the form and character of the proposed dwellings. A Multi-Family Residential
Development Permit is required for the RST (Street Townhouse Residential) lots with four-plex
buildings. These two development permits are combined in one application (DP/013/10), and will
be the subject of a future Council report.
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A Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit is required for the preservation,
protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment of Cattell Brook and of the
natural features on the site. The details are discussed in the Environmental Implications section
below. A Security will be taken as a condition of the issuance of the Development Permit to ensure
that the Development Permit Area guidelines are met.
Advisory Design Panel:
The RST (Street Townhouse Residential) zoned lots with proposed 8 fee simple Street Townhouse
units in two four-plex buildings were reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel (ADP) on September 11,
2012. The Advisory Design Panel reviewed the project and provided the following resolution that:
The application be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and be submitted to Planning staff for follow up:
Consider lining up the window bays of each unit;
Consider providing detail for the boulder wall to verify there is no falling hazard;
Consider relocating maintenance access to the gates of the back yards at the edge
of the boulder wall;
Consider putting boxwoods at the front of the planters (front yards only);
Consider expanding the use of the cultured stone at the ground floor.
The applicant has since submitted revised plans, and these will be reflected in the final plans that
will be submitted for the Multi-Family Development Permit.
Development Information Meeting:
Two Development Information Meetings were held for this project. The first, held on May 25, 2010,
was attended by approximately 15 residents and other interested parties and the following excerpts
from the minutes were provided by the applicant:
Concerns were expressed about the increase in traffic on 132 Avenue since Silver Valley has
been developed. Residents inquired as to when 224 Street and 136 Avenue would be open
through to 232 Street.
Concerns were expressed about the increased run-off and flooding from this site. The
applicant confirmed that rigorous stormwater management systems will be installed to meet
the 100 year rainfalls insuring no negative impacts on the adjacent lands.
Equestrians would like to see a Horse trail from 132 Avenue to connect to the proposed
east/west trail system
Residents wanted to know when the ‘tot lot’ would be developed at Gilbert and 230A Street.
Residents were assured that the ALR portion of the site was not going to be developed.
Residents want a school in the area.
Resident inquired about a local shopping area at 132 Avenue and Silver Valley Road.
It was determined by the Planning Department that a second Development Information Meeting
should be held for this project because of the length of time since the first meeting and because the
proposed development had changed. This meeting was held on May 10, 2012 and was attended by
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approximately 20 residents and other interested parties and the following excerpts from the minutes
were provided by the applicant:
The new proposal will have a public park at the Nelson lookout.
The applicant confirmed that there will be no vehicle access from 132 Avenue to the
development site.
There were concerns raised that the traffic on 132 Avenue has increased considerable since
Silver Valley was developed. The residents expect that traffic calming improvements should
be installed on 132 Avenue soon. They were advised to contact the District.
There were concerns about increased run-off and flooding from the site. The applicant
confirmed that rigorous storm detention/in-ground infiltrating systems will be installed to
detain 100 year rainfalls insuring no negative impacts on the lands in the flood plain.
Several residents were very concerned that there are no parks and asked when the existing
park near Brighton Townhouse site will be developed and usable by the public.
They were also concerned that there are no schools. The applicant stated he understands
the school issue might be resolved soon and the proposed site at 136 Ave/231 Street could
be secured for development for that purpose.
Some residents wanted clarification of the location of some of the survey pins on the site.
Equestrians want a trail connection from 132 Avenue to this Development. The applicant’s
understanding is that this link maybe provided elsewhere as a condition of future
developments. As a condition of rezoning for this Development, Insignia Homes will be
contributing funds to the District for that purpose.
Concerns were expressed for lack of parking signs and mailboxes and construction traffic &
blasting issues in general in the Silver Ridge area.
There were also concerns for increased traffic within the exiting Portrait Development. David
Laird said that discussions were underway to construct the missing 136 Ave link from the
east boundary of the Portrait lands through to the newly constructed road at 230A Street
(Hampstead Site).
Generally, the majority of the concerns were not directly related to this application and the
applicant was asked few questions about the zoning, number of lots or lot types, etc. specific
to this development.
d) Environmental Implications:
The applicant has submitted a Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit
application (2012-089-DP) and has provided an Environmental Assessment, a Geotechnical Report
and an Arborist Report for the site. Stormwater/Rainwater Management and Erosion and Sediment
Controls plans have been submitted for review.
The site is bounded by Cattell Brook on the east and south sides with a pond in the southeast
corner, and setbacks of 30 metres have been established from the top-of-bank of these features.
Steep slopes surround the developable portion of the site, including the area known as Nelson Peak
on the northwest side of the site. Approximately 59% of the developable area of the site (excluding
ALR lands) will be dedicated as Park for watercourse setback and slope areas. The ponds in the
southeast corner will be expanded, and enhancement and replanting works will be completed. A net
gain in riparian area is expected upon completion of the environmental improvements on the site.
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e) Agricultural Impact:
With the “Phase One” subdivision application for this project (2011-085-SD), the property will be
subdivided along the ALR boundary and the resulting 3.31ha agricultural lot will retain its existing
RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) zoning designation.
Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) approval of the subdivision is not required because the new lot
line will follow the ALR boundary. But, any restrictive covenants that restrict or prohibit the use of
agricultural land for farm purposes have no effect until approved by the ALC. There are four
covenants required for approval of this subdivision, as follows: minimum floodplain construction
requirements; protection of three tributaries and a pond of Cattell Brook system; protection of the
septic field location; and a no-build covenant on the northern lot in the Silver Valley Area plan until
services are provided and approval of the future subdivision proposed with application SD/013/10.
The watercourse protection and septic field protection covenants have been submitted to the ALC
for their review and approval. This subdivision is expected to get final approval and be submitted for
registration at the Land Title Office in the near future.
There is a significant area of park dedication proposed north of the ALR boundary for protection of
the Cattell Brook system and steep slopes that will provide a large buffer area between the
agricultural land and the Eco-Cluster development. Therefore, no additional agricultural buffer is
required to mitigate any impacts of the agricultural lands on the Eco-Cluster development. A
sanitary sewer right-of-way, and all trails and access roads required for the Eco-Cluster development
will be located north of the ALR lot.
f) Interdepartmental Implications:
Engineering Department:
The Engineering Department has identified the services required in support of this development
application. A Sanitary Pump station was constructed in the southeast corner of the development
site with the development to the east (Hampstead) and that will also service this development until
a sanitary sewer main connection can be completed through the property to the west to connect to
the existing main on 136 Avenue at Foreman Drive. When that connection is completed, the pump
station on this site will be removed. It will be necessary for the owner to enter into a Rezoning
Servicing Agreement and post securities to do the work identified in that agreement prior to Final
Reading. Comments provided by the Engineering Department include:
Construction of emergency accesses, walkways and trails are required;
A sanitary sewer must be constructed from the new on-site road to the sanitary pump station
and also along the future alignment to the west where it will remain dry until it is extended
through the adjacent property to 136 Avenue, at which time the pump station will be
removed.
Construction of storm sewer on the emergency access road/trail to the two new
detention/bio filtration ponds;
Construction of a watermain in the emergency access road/trail a the southeast corner;
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Ministry of Environment and Department of Fisheries and Oceans approval maybe required
for works in and around the existing watercourses on the site.
Parks & Leisure Services Department:
An equestrian trail is proposed to run east/west through the dedicated park area across the south
end of the site. This trail will connect with a trail on the development to the east and to a future trail
in proposed developments to the west which will then connect to the existing trail network at 136
Avenue and Foreman Drive. A portion of this trail will also serve as an emergency access route
providing a secondary exit for emergency purposes only that will connect with the development to
the east.
The Parks & Leisure Services Department have identified that after the subdivision is completed
they will be responsible for maintaining the street trees. In the case of this project it is estimated
that there will be an additional 75 trees which is based on one tree per lot. The final subdivision
design will provide exact numbers. The Manager of Parks & Open Space has advised that the
maintenance requirement of $25.00 per new tree will increase their budget requirements by
$1875.00.
g) School District Comments:
The application was referred to the School District but no comments have been received.
h) 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 amendments required for this application: to adjust the boundaries between the
Eco-Cluster and Conservation land uses; to add the Neighbourhood Park designation; and to
relocate the equestrian trail are considered to be minor in nature. It has been determined that no
additional consultation beyond existing procedures is required, including referrals to the Board of
the Regional District, the Council of an adjacent municipality, First Nations, the School District or
agencies of the Federal and Provincial Governments.
The amendment has been reviewed with the Financial Plan/Capital Plan and the Waste
Management Plan of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and determined to have no impact.
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CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that First and Second Reading be given to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan
Amending Bylaw No. 6724 – 2010, that Second Reading be given to Maple Ridge Zone Amending
Bylaw No. 6725 – 2010, and that application RZ/013/10 be forwarded to Public Hearing.
"Original signed by Ann Edwards"
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Prepared by: Ann Edwards, CPT
Senior Planning Technician
"Original signed by Christine Carter"
______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
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Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
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Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – OCP Amending Bylaw
Appendix C – Zone Amending Bylaw
Appendix D-1 – Overall Subdivision Plan
Appendix D-2 – 2 lot Subdivision Plan
Appendix D-3 – 75 lot Subdivision Plan
Appendix E – Location of Neighbourhood Park
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
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DATE: Nov 15, 2012 FILE: RZ/013/10 BY: PC
132 AVENUE, 136 AVENUE &
NELSON PEAK ROAD
CORPORATION OF
THE DISTRICT OF
MAPLE RIDGE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT PROPERTIES
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APPENDIX A
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6724 - 2010
A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan
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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 Section 10.3. Part VI – Silver Valley Area Plan,
Figures 2, 3A and 4 of the Official Community Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open
meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending
Bylaw No. 6724 - 2010."
2. Figures 2, 3A and 4 are hereby amended for those parcels or tracts of land and
premises known and described as:
Lot 2 Block 6 Section 29 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 14756;
West 7.8 chains of NE ¼ Section 29 Township 12 except part subdivided by Plan 32932,
New Westminster District;
Lot 76 Section 32 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan BCP27885
Lot 80 Section 32 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan BCP27885
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 792, a copy of which is attached hereto and
forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby redesignated as shown.
3. Figure 4 is hereby amended for those parcels or tracts of land and premises known
and described as:
Lot 2 Block 6 Section 29 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 14756;
West 7.8 chains of NE ¼ Section 29 Township 12 except part subdivided by Plan 32932,
New Westminster District;
Lot 76 Section 32 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan BCP27885
Lot 80 Section 32 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan BCP27885
and shown in heavy black line on Map No. 844 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms
part of this Bylaw, as added or removed from Horse Trail.
4. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly.
APPENDIX B
READ A FIRST TIME the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ A SECOND TIME the day of , A.D. 20 .
PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , A.D. 20 .
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED , the day of , A.D. 20 .
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PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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6724-2010792
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MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDINGBylaw No. Map No. To Amend Figure 4 as shown below
6724-2010844
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Purpose:
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6725 - 2010
A Bylaw to amend the text and 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. 6725 - 2010."
3. Those parcels or tracts of land and premises known and described as:
Lot 76, Section 32, Township 12, Plan BCP27885 New Westminster District
Lot 80, Section 32, Township 12, Plan BCP27885 New Westminster District
Lot 2, Section 29, Township 12, Plan 14756, New Westminster District
and
West 7.80 Chains of the North East Quarter, Section 29, Township 12, Except: Part
Subdivided by Plan 32932, New Westminster District
are hereby rezoned as shown on Map No. 1476, a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this bylaw.
4. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 23rd day of March, A.D. 2010.
PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D.2010.
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 2010.
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 2010.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 2010.
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX C
RST ( Street Townhouse Residential) R-3 (Special Amenity Residential District) RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential)
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MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDINGBylaw No. Map No. From:
To:
RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and CD-3-98 (Comprehensive Development)
6725-20101476
R-1 (Residential District) P-1 (Park and School)
APPENDIX D
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-097-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: Second Reading
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No.6852-2011
12025 203 Street and 20337 Dewdney Trunk Road
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An application has been received to rezone the subject properties (Appendix A) located in west
Maple Ridge, at 20337 Dewdney Trunk Road and 12025 203 Street, from RS-1 (One Family Urban
Residential zone) to RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment zone), to permit a future construction of a
four-storey building with 22 apartments with an underground parkade. This application is in
compliance with the Official Community Plan. On November 8, 2011, Council granted First Reading
to this application.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6852-2011 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to
Public Hearing; and
2. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading.
i. Approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;
ii. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant and receipt
of the deposit of a security, as outlined in the Agreement;
iii. Road and lane dedication as required;
iv. Consolidation of the development site;
v. Registration of a consolidated Geotechnical Report as a Restrictive Covenant at the
Land Title Office which explicitly states (in accordance with Section 86(1)d of the
“Land Title Act”) that the land may be used safely for the use intended;
vi. Registration of a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office protecting the Visitor
Parking
vii. Removal of the existing building;
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viii. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising
whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence,
a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance
with the regulations.
ix. Pursuant to the Contaminated Site Regulations of the Environmental Management
Act, the property owner will provide a Site Profile for the subject lands.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Applicant: Andrea Scott, P J Lovick Architect Ltd.
Owner: Conecon Holdings Inc.
Legal Description: Lot: M, D.L.: 263, Plan: 18612; PID: 003-888-053 and
Lot: L, D.L.: 263, Plan: 18612; PID: 004-630-017
OCP:
Existing: Major Corridor Residential (Urban Residential)
Zoning:
Existing: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
Proposed: RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment)
Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
Designation: Major Corridor Residential (Urban Residential)
South: Use: Commercial and Dewdney Trunk Road
Zone: CS-1 (Service Commercial)
Designation: Commercial
East: Use: Church and 203rd Street
Zone: P-4 (Church Institutional)
Designation: Institutional
West: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban Residential-Medium Density)
Designation: Major Corridor Residential (Urban Residential)
Existing Use of Property: Vacant (corner lot) and single family house/rental use (western
property)
Proposed Use of Property: Multi-Family Residential Use (22 apartments)
Site Area: 1849.99 m2 (0.45 acre)
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Access: Dewdney Trunk Road
Servicing requirement: Full Urban Standard
Companion Applications: 2011-097-DP and DVP
b) Project Description:
The subject site (Appendix A) consisting of two legal lots, located on the north-western corner of
203rd Street and Dewdney Trunk Road is fairly flat and will need to be consolidated as a condition of
Final Reading of rezoning. A four storey wood frame apartment building is proposed with main
access from Dewdney Trunk Road, via a proposed 7.5 metre wide lane in the north-south direction
(Appendix C). The lane leads into the underground parkade in the north-west corner of the site. On
the east of the lane are six visitor parking stalls at grade, while all the 33 residential parking stalls
are proposed in the underground parkade. The common usable open space is distributed in the
south-east and north-east parts of the site. Pedestrian walkways to enhance street presence are
proposed connecting the building to the Dewdney Trunk Road and the corner of 203rd Street. An
indoor amenity room is also proposed in the north-west corner.
Proposed building materials include: Hardie panel vertical siding; cultured stone; vegetated wall;
metal canopies; double glazed windows; metal railing, fencing and gates. The south and east
facades being the most prominent, have been articulated with rock columns, 3 colours of Hardie
Panel and glazed surface to provide natural light into the building. To control the daylight entering
the suites, the south and east facades have exterior metal louvers, as well as, trellis on the top floor
and overhanging roofs and canopies. Vegetative wall features are proposed for the southern and
western elevations.
Sustainable features proposed for this building include the metal louvers and roof overhangs to
reduce internal heat gain, as well as, low e-glazing in all the windows, a low albedo light colored roof
to reduce heat islanding, low flow fixtures in the suites, as well as ample landscaping around the
building to also reduce storm water runoff into the municipal system.
The proposed landscaping (Appendix E) is complimentary to the building and the site, designed to
enhance the pedestrian experience. Main pedestrian walkway across the south side of the lot
connects the building with additional accesses to the individual ground floor units. The landscaping
includes a stone wall that wraps 3 sides of the site, with the North side having a concrete wall with a
metal fence.
c) Planning Analysis:
Official Community Plan:
The subject sites (Appendix A) are designated “Major Corridor Residential’ within the Urban
Residential Designation of the Official Community Plan. Dewdney Trunk Road and 203 Street are
both identified as major corridors in Figure 4 of the Official Community Plan. The objective of this
designation is to manage residential growth through infill and intensification in a manner that
respects neighbourhoods and the existing physical character of the surrounding areas.
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The Major Corridor Residential designation is characterized by the following:
a) is not within the Town Centre Area or a neighbourhood with an Area Plan;
b) has frontage on an existing Major Road Corridor as identified on figure 4 of the Official
Community Plan or has frontage on a road built in whole or part to a collector, arterial,
TransLink Major road or Provincial Highway standard;
c) may be adjacent to Community Commercial Node or designated Commercial Centre.
This proposal complies with a) and b) above as it lies outside the Town Centre Area and outside a
neighbourhood with an Area Plan and has frontage on 203 Street which is identified as a Major
Road Corridor on figure 4 of the Official Community Plan.
The Major Corridor Residential designation supports a variety of ground oriented housing forms such
as single detached dwellings, garden suites, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses,
apartments or small lot intensive residential, subject to compliance with the Major Corridor Infill
policies.
The existing area north of the subject site is in transition, with current older single family houses
which are anticipated to redevelop to higher density forms in the future. This application is hence
dedicating a lane that is anticipated to project northward, along the western property boundaries to
serve all the northern properties, when they re-develop. The lane system will, once completed, allow
for traffic movement to and from these lands in a comprehensive, organized and safe manner.
Zoning Bylaw:
The proposed RM-2 zone (Medium Density Apartment) is intended for low low-rise apartment type of
housing form that is intended to be a 3 to 5 storey with central access to all the units and
underground parking. A maximum density of 1.8 times the net lot area is permitted. This zone
requires a minimum Usable Open Space of 20% of the net lot area and a Common Activity Area of
1 m2 per unit. The RM-2 zone (Medium Density Apartment), specifies a 7.5 metre setback from all
property boundaries. Maximum permitted height in this zone must not exceed 4 storeys and 15.0
metres. This proposal complies with most of these requirements except for some variances for the
building and underground parkade wall setbacks.
Proposed Variances to the RM-2 zone
Some setback variances for the building facade, from the new western property boundary (after lane
dedication) and from the eastern property boundary are required to support this design. In addition
to this minor setback variance for the retaining wall of the ramp leading to the underground
parkade, along the northern and western boundaries, are also being sought by the applicant.
The details of these variances will be discussed in a future Council report. A Development Variance
application has been received and is being reviewed.
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Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking & Loading Bylaw #4350-1990:
The proposed RM-2 zone (Medium Density Apartment) requires 1.5 spaces per unit for residential
parking and 0.2 spaces per unit for visitors, requiring a total of 33 residential stalls and 5 visitor
stalls. The proposal complies with the bylaw and shows 33 stalls (including 10% small cars and one
handicapped stall) in the underground parkade. In addition to this, six visitor parking stalls (including
one small car stall) are proposed at grade, east of the proposed lane (Appendix C).
Development Permits:
Pursuant to Section 8.7 of the Official Community Plan, a Multi-Family Development Permit
application is required to ensure the current proposal enhances existing neighbourhoods with
compatible housing styles that meet diverse needs, and minimize potential conflicts with
neighbouring land uses. This will be the subject of a future Council report.
Advisory Design Panel:
On October 9, 2012, this proposal was reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel. The panel was
generally in support of the proposed form, character and colours. The following resolution was
passed by the panel:
Consider adding windows in the bathrooms located on the west elevation, as well as the
green wall;
Consider increasing the depth of the entrance lobby larger;
Consider creating means of better natural lighting in Unit C and Unit C1;
Consider realigning the street trees so they align better with the onsite trees;
Consider relocating the children’s play area right up against the parking amenity and
relocating the bench to the other side of the amenity area;
Consider relocating the children’s play area to the north east corner of the site to
improve the access to the play area;
Consider extending a view hedge across the transformer;
Consider additional patio trees;
Consider continuing the taxis hedge around all unit frontages and edges of the unit
gardens;
Consider a screen along the north elevation around the children’s play;
Provide expansion of sidewalk width at the corner of Dewdney Trunk Road and 203
Street to avoid conflicts between pedestrians and curb let down;
Consider making the opening to the upper floor lobby larger
Review the stone work on the elevation
Review the exit stairs for the parkade
Review the pathway for the west exit (facing north)
Provide separation of the mechanical and electrical rooms
Consider additional trees along the lane frontage which may require shifting of the
stairwell and visitor parking to provide room for the additional lane trees
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Consider pulling the handicapped ramp south from Unit D to provide separation between
this access and the units bedrooms
Consider eliminating the trellis vines on the 4th Floor and replace with a more detailed
architectural trellis
Provide details of the green wall including access for its maintenance
The project architect has completed the revisions to address all the resolution items stated above.
These have been forwarded to the panel for review. This will be discussed in a future Development
Permit report for Council consideration.
Development Information Meeting:
A Development Information Meeting was deemed necessary for this proposal as it sits on one of the
important intersections within the west Maple Ridge area. On Tuesday, November 06, 2012 the
applicant and his consultant team conducted a Development Information Meeting at the Maple
Ridge Alliance Church, 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. An opportunity was
given to neighbours or other interested residents to understand the proposal and voice their
concerns. This meeting was attended by 8 people from this neighbourhood, including the immediate
neighbours on the west and the highlights of this meeting are summarized below:
General consensus of the overall building design, modern look and aesthetics was positive;
There seemed to be positive support to the corner being re-developed and the existing house
being demolished and site cleaned to be replaced by an apartment building;
Positive anticipation was seen that the neighbourhood could potentially increase in value
with the northern properties in transition (future redevelopment);
A concern was expressed about the existing high traffic at the intersection of 203 rd Street
and Dewdney Trunk Road, but the proposed new lane system was perceived positively in
helping to alleviate this concern;
The immediate neighbor on the west was interested in some sort of buffer (sand barrier)
between the proposed new lane and their property and raised a question about pedestrian
traffic in front of the building and the busy corner.
d) Interdepartmental Implications:
Engineering Department:
The Engineering Department reviewed the proposal and determined that all the required off-site
services do not exist. The deficient services required will need to be provided through a Rezoning
Servicing Agreement. The location and width of the proposed new lane was finalized based on
discussions with the Engineering Department staff.
Parks & Leisure Services Department:
The Parks & Leisure Services Department have identified that after the proposed development is
completed they will be responsible for maintaining the street trees. In the case of this project it is
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estimated that there will be 7 additional trees which is based on the landscaping plan attached
(Appendix E). The Manager of Parks & Open Space has advised that the maintenance requirement
of $25.00 per new tree will increase their budget requirements by $175.00.
Fire Department:
The Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and the comments have been sent to the applicant,
to be included in the Building Permit drawings at a later date.
Building Department:
The Building Department has reviewed the proposal and their comments have been sent to the
project architect. Most of the concerns will be addressed through the Building Permit drawings. For
areas where excavation encroaches beyond property lines, encroachment agreements from
neighbouring property owners must be in place prior to Building Permit issuance.
e) School District Comments:
A referral was sent to the School District Office and there was no response received.
f) Intergovernmental Issues:
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure:
The subject site is within 800 metres of a controlled intersection of the Lougheed Highway, therefore
a referral was sent to the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure on September 17, 2012. On
October 04, 2012, a preliminary approval for one year, pursuant to Section 52(3) (a) of the
Transportation Act, from the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure was received.
g) Citizen/Customer Implications:
The affected parties/citizens have had an opportunity to attend the Development Information
Meeting on November 06, 2012. They will also get an opportunity to express any concerns at the
Public Hearing.
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CONCLUSION:
The development proposal is located at an important intersection in west Maple Ridge area and will
serve as a gateway to future development along 203rd Street. The 7.5 meter wide lane will serve as
a great traffic-reliever for 203rd Street and this proposal is anticipated to trigger development of this
lane to be further expanded as properties to the north re-develop. The proposal complies with the
Official Community Plan. It is recommended that Second Reading be given to Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 6852-2011 and that application 2011-097-RZ be forwarded to Public Hearing.
"Original signed by Rasika Acharya"
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Rasika Acharya, B-Arch, M-Tech, UD, LEED® AP, MCIP, RPP
Planner
"Original signed by Charles R. Goddard"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Zone Amending Bylaw 6852 - 2011
Appendix C – Proposed Site Plan & Underground parkade plan
Appendix D – Proposed Building Elevations
Appendix E – Proposed Landscape Plan and details
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Nov 15, 2012 2011-097-RZ BY: JV
20337 Dewdney Trunk Rd
12025-203 St
CORPORATION OF
THE DISTRICT OF
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APPENDIX A
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6852-2011
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. 6852-2011."
2. That/Those parcel (s) or tract (s) of land and premises known and described as:
Lot “M” Except Firstly: Part Road on Plan 71641; Secondly: Part Road on Plan
80491; District Lot 263 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 18612
Lot “L” District Lot 263 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 18612
and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1538 a copy of which is attached hereto
and forms part of this Bylaw, are hereby rezoned to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential).
3. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached
thereto are hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the 8th day of November, A.D. 2011.
READ a second time the day of , A.D. 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the day of , A.D. 2012.
APPROVED by the Minister of Transportation this day of , A.D. 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , A.D. 20 .
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX B
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MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING
Bylaw No.Map No. From:
To:
6852-20111538RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)
RM-2 (Medium Density Apartment Residential)
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: RZ/044/09
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: COW
SUBJECT: Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6954-2012
11213 and 11247 240 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This application to rezone the properties located at 11213 and 11247 240th Street (Appendix A)
from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential zone) to C-1 (Neighbourhood Commercial zone) to permit
construction of a two storey mixed-use building with commercial units on main floor and residential
rental apartments above (Appendix C), is currently at Third Reading. A site specific text amendment
accompanies the rezoning application to allow apartment as a permitted principle use on condition
that all of the proposed 16 residential units remain as rental housing. Therefore, a condition of Final
Reading is the registration of a Housing Agreement for rental units. A Housing Agreement Bylaw
must be approved by Council under the authority of Section 905 of the Local Government Act,
R.S.B.C 1996, c. 323, to authorize this Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That a Housing Agreement, under the provisions of Section 905 of the Local Government
Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c. 323 be authorized along with its accompanying covenant; and further
2. That 11213 and 11247 240th Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6954-2012 be given
First, Second and Third Readings.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
The ability for the District to enter into a Housing Agreement with an owner of land is derived from
Section 905 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 1996, C. 323, which states:
(1) A local government may, by bylaw, enter into a housing agreement under this section.
(2) A housing agreement may include terms and conditions agreed to by the local government
and the owner regarding the occupancy of the housing units identified in the agreement,
including but not limited to terms and conditions respecting one or more of the following:
a) the form of tenure of the housing units;
b) The availability of these units to classes of persons identified in the agreement;
c) The Administration and management of the housing units; and
d) Rents and Lease, sale and share prices that may be charged. 1104
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District’s intention of ensuring that the 16 units on the subject site remain as rental housing options
for our citizens, in perpetuity, falls under item 2(a) stated above. Items b-d above are not applicable
to this project and do not apply.
b) Desired Outcomes:
This Housing Agreement will restrict the 16 units proposed on the subject site, as rental units in
perpetuity and will run with the land regardless of a change in ownership, and will be enforceable by
the District.
c) Citizen Implications:
This Housing Agreement will help add quality rental housing options for the citizens of Maple Ridge
and allow the District to enforce the conditions under Section 905 of the Local Government Act,
R.S.B.C 1996, c. 323.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed 16 rental units range from 794 ft2 to 1672 ft2 in area and would add to quality rental
stock in the District, upon completion. The Final Reading on rezoning and the Development Permit
reports are anticipated to be considered by Council at the December 11, 2012 Council Meeting,
along with the Final Reading of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6954 -2012. It is recommended that
First, Second and Third Readings be given to 11213 and 11247 240th Street Housing Agreement
Bylaw No. 6954 -2012 (Appendix B) in support of the rezoniong application RZ/044/09.
"Original signed by Rasika Acharya"
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Rasika Acharya, B-Arch, M-Tech, UD, LEED® AP, MCIP, RPP
Planner
"Original signed by Christine Carter"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
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
Appendiz B - Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6954 -2012
Appendix C –Site Plan showing the mixed-use building
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Nov 15, 2012 2009-045-RZ BY: JV
11213/11247-240 St
CORPORATION OF
THE DISTRICT OF
MAPLE RIDGE
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APPENDIX A
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
Bylaw No.6954 -2012
A Bylaw to authorize the District of Maple Ridge to enter into a Housing Agreement for
11213 and 11247 240 th Street
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 905 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c. 323, as
amended, Council may, by bylaw, enter into a housing agreement under that Section;
AND WHEREAS Council and MICA Properties Ltd wishes to enter into a housing agreement
for the subject property at 11213 and 11247 240th Street;
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 “11213 and 11247 240th Street Housing Agreement
Bylaw No. 6954-2012”.
2. By this Bylaw Council authorizes the District to enter into a housing agreement with
Gold Leaf Enterprises Ltd, in respect to the following land:
Lot: 5, Section: 16, TP: 12, NWD Plan: 26163; PID: 002-328-569; and
Lot: 6, Section: 16, TP: 12, MWD Plan: 26163; PID: 008-272-123
3. The Mayor and Corporate Officer are authorized to execute the housing agreement
and all incidental instruments on behalf of the District of Maple Ridge.
4. Schedule A, attached to this Bylaw, is incorporated into and forms part of this Bylaw.
5. This bylaw shall take effect as of the date of adoption hereof.
READ a first time the day of A.D. 2012.
READ a second time the day of A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the day of A.D. 2012.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of A.D. 2012.
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX B
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SECTION 219 COVENANT AND HOUSING AGREEMENT
(RZ/044/09)
BETWEEN:
GOLD LEAF ENTERPRISESLTD
11133 163A ST
SURREY BC V4N 4R8
(hereinafter called the "Covenantor")
OF THE FIRST PART
AND:
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE , a district
municipality incorporated under the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996,
c.323 and having its office at 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9
(hereinafter called the "District")
OF THE SECOND PART
AND:
TD CANADA TRUST
(hereinafter called the "Lender")
OF THE THIRD PART
WHEREAS:
A. The Covenantor is the registered owner of or has an equity of redemption in certain lands
situate in the Municipality of Maple Ridge in the Province of British Columbia, and more
particularly known and described as:
Lot: 5, Section: 16, TP: 12, NWD Plan: 26163; PID: 002-328-569; and
Lot: 6, Section: 16, TP: 12, MWD Plan: 26163; PID: 008-272-123
(hereinafter called the "Lands").
B. The District wishes to provide a range of housing options within its jurisdiction.
C. The Covenantor and the District wish to enter into this Agreement to restrict the use of
housing units to be constructed on the Lands, on the terms and conditions of this
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Agreement, to have effect as both a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act and a
housing agreement under section 905 of the Local Government Act.
D. The District has adopted a bylaw under Section 905 of the Local Government Act to
authorize this Agreement as a housing agreement.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises and the covenants herein contained, the
payment of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) paid by the District to the Covenantor, and other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties covenant and agree, pursuant to section 905 of the Local Government Act and section 219
of the Land Title Act (British Columbia) as follows:
Definitions
1. In this Agreement:
(a) “Dwelling Units” means all residential dwelling units located or to be located on the
Lands whether those dwelling units are lots or parcels, or parts or portions thereof,
into which ownership or right of possession or occupation of the Lands may be
subdivided (hereinafter defined) and includes single family detached dwellings,
duplexes, townhouses, auxiliary residential dwelling units, rental apartments and
strata lots in a building strata plan;
(b) “Lands” means the land described in Item 2 of the General Instrument and any
part, including a building or a portion of a building, into which said land is
subdivided;
(c) “Subdivide” means to divide, apportion, consolidate or subdivide the Land, or the
ownership or right to possession or occupation of the Land into two or more lots,
parcels, parts, portions or shares, whether by plan, descriptive words or otherwise,
under the Land Title Act, or otherwise, and includes the creation, conversion,
organization or development of “cooperative units” or “shared interest in land” as
defined in the Real Estate Act.
Use and Occupancy Restrictions
2. All Dwelling Units on the said lands, shall only be used to provide rental
accommodation and shall remain as rental accommodation in perpetuity.
3. All Dwelling Units on the said lands, shall be rented only on a month to month basis or
under a residential tenancy agreement having a fixed term not exceeding three years,
including any rights of renewal.
4. No Dwelling Unit may be occupied by an individual who occupies pursuant to a rental
agreement that meets the requirements of section 3.
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5. The said lands shall not be Subdivided, except by means of a strata plan under the
Strata Property Act that includes all of the Dwelling Units within a single strata lot.
Specific Performance
6. The Covenantor agrees that because of the public interest in ensuring that all of the
matters described in this Agreement are complied with, the public interest strongly favours
the award of a prohibitory or mandatory injunction, or an order for specific performance or
other specific relief, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia at the instance of the
District, in the event of an actual or threatened breach of this Agreement.
Notice of Housing Agreement
4. For clarity, the Covenantor acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) this Agreement constitutes both a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title
Act and a housing agreement entered into under section 205 of the Local
Government Act;
(b) the District is required to file a notice of housing agreement in the Land Title Office
against title to the Lands; and
(c) once such a notice is filed, this Agreement binds all persons who acquire an
interest in the Lands as a housing agreement under section 905 of the Local
Government Act.
No Obligation to Enforce
5. The rights given to the District by this Agreement are permissive only and nothing in this
Agreement imposes any legal duty of any kind on the District to anyone, or obliges the
District to enforce this Agreement, to perform any act or to incur any expense in respect of
this Agreement.
No Effect on Laws or Powers
6. This Agreement does not:
(a) affect or limit the discretion, rights duties or powers of the District or the approving
officer for the District under the common law or any statute, bylaw or other
enactment nor does this Agreement date or give rise to, nor do the parties intend
this Agreement to create, any implied obligations concerning such discretionary
rights, duties or powers;
(b) affect or limit the common law or any statute, bylaw or other enactment
applying to the Lands; or
(c) relieve the owner from complying with any common law or any statute,
regulation, bylaw or other enactment.
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Indemnity
7. The Covenantor hereby releases the District, and indemnifies and saves the District
harmless, from and against any and all actions, causes of actions, suits, claims (including
claims for injurious affection), cost (including legal fees and disbursements), expenses,
debts, demands, losses (including economic loss) and liabilities of whatsoever kind arising
out of or in any way due or relating to the granting or existence of this Agreement, the
restrictions or obligations contained in this Agreement or the performance or non-
performance by the Covenantor of this Agreement that the City is or may become liable for,
incur or suffer.
Priority
8. The Covenantor will do everything necessary, at the Covenantor’s expense, to ensure that
this Agreement is registered against title to the Lands in priority to all liens, charges and
encumbrances registered or pending registration against title to the Lands, save and
except those specifically approved in writing by the District and those in favour of the
District.
Waiver
9. An alleged waiver of any breach of this Agreement is effective only if it is an express waiver
in writing of the breach. A waiver of a breach of this Agreement does not operate as a
wavier of any other breach of this Agreement.
Interpretation
10. In this Agreement:
(a) reference to the singular includes a reference to the plural, and vice versa,
unless the context requires otherwise;
(b) reference to a particular numbered section or article, or to a particular lettered
Schedule, is a reference to the correspondingly numbered or lettered article,
section or Schedule of this Agreement;
(c) article and section headings have been inserted for ease of reference only and
are not to be used in interpreting this Agreement;
(d) the word “enactment” has the meaning given to it in the Interpretation Act
(British Columbia) on the reference date of this Agreement;
(e) reference to any enactment is a reference to that enactment as consolidated,
revised, amended, re-enacted or replace, unless otherwise expressly provided;
(f) reference to “party” or the “parties” is a reference to a party, or the parties, to this
Agreement and their respective successors, assigns, trustees, administrators and
receivers;
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(g) time is of the essence; and
(h) reference to a “day”, “month” or “year” is a reference to a calendar day,
calendar month, or calendar year unless otherwise expressly provided.
Further Acts
11. The Covenantor will do everything reasonably necessary to give effect to the intent of this
Agreement, including execution of further instruments.
Severance
12. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court having
the jurisdiction to do so, that part is to be considered to have been severed from the rest of
this Agreement and the rest of this Agreement remains in force unaffected by that holding
or by the severance of that part.
No Other Agreements
13. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject and it
terminates and supersedes all other agreements and arrangements regarding its subject.
Enurement
14. This Agreement binds the parties to it and their respective successors, heirs, executors and
administrators.
Deed and Contract
15. By executing and delivering this Agreement each of the parties intends to create both a
contract and a deed executed and delivered under seal.
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CONSENT
The Lender in consideration of the payment of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and other good and valuable
consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged) hereby consents to the
registration of the Covenant herein granted under Section 219 of the Land Title Act, running with
the said lands and against the said lands in priority to the Mortgage registered under No. # (the
“Lender Documents”) in the same manner and to the same effect as if it had been dated, granted
and registered prior to the Lender Document.
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-015-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953-2012
11959 203 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This application to rezone the property located at 11959 203 Street from CS-1 (Service Commercial)
to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit construction of a two storey commercial and residential
building is currently at Third Reading. A site specific text amendment accompanies the rezoning
application to allow apartment as a permitted principle use on condition that all of the apartment
residential units remain as rental housing. Therefore, a condition of Final Reading is the registration
of a Housing Agreement for rental units. A Housing Agreement Bylaw must be approved by Council
under the authority of Section 905 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c. 323, to authorize
this Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That a Housing Agreement, under the provisions of Section 905 of the Local Government
Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c. 323 be authorized along with its accompanying covenant; and further
2. That 11959 203 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953-2012 be given First, Second
and Third Readings.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
The ability for the District to enter into a Housing Agreement with an owner of land is derived from
Section 905 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 1996, C. 323, which states:
(1) A local government may, by bylaw, enter into a housing agreement under this section.
(2) A housing agreement may include terms and conditions agreed to by the local government
and the owner regarding the occupancy of the housing units identified in the agreement,
including but not limited to terms and conditions respecting one or more of the following:
(a) the form of tenure of the housing units;….
b) Desired Outcomes:
This Housing Agreement will restrict the six units as rental units in perpetuity and will run with the
land regardless of a change in ownership, and will be enforceable by the District.
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c) Citizen Implications:
This Housing Agreement will increase the rental stock in Maple Ridge and allow the District to
enforce the conditions under Section 905 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c. 323.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant proposes to maintain in perpetuity 6 residential rental apartment units in exchange for
site considerations. The mechanism to do so is a Covenant & Housing Agreement passed by Bylaw
under Section 905 of the Local Government Act. The attached Housing Agreement Bylaw is
consistent with Council policy, past practice and direction. The bylaw has also been reviewed and
approved by the District’s solicitor. Therefore, it is recommended that First, Second and Third
Readings be given to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953 -2012.
"Original signed by Charles R. Goddard"
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Amelia Bowden
Planning Technician
"Original signed by Christine Carter"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P. Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendiz B - Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953 -2012
Appendix C –Site Plan
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APPENDIX A
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
Bylaw No. 6953-2012
A Bylaw to authorize the District of Maple Ridge to enter into a Housing Agreement for 11959 203 Street
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 905 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c. 323, as
amended, Council may, by bylaw, enter into a housing agreement under that Section;
AND WHEREAS Council and MICA Properties Ltd wishes to enter into a housing agreement
for the subject property at 11959 203 Street;
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 “11959 203 Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 6953-
2012”.
2. By this Bylaw Council authorizes the District to enter into a housing agreement with
MICA Properties Ltd, in respect to the following land:
Lot 2 District Lot 222 New Westminster District Plan BCP16317
3. The Mayor and Corporate Officer are authorized to execute the housing agreement
and all incidental instruments on behalf of the District of Maple Ridge.
4. Schedule A, attached to this Bylaw, is incorporated into and forms part of this Bylaw.
5. This bylaw shall take effect as of the date of adoption hereof.
READ a first time the day of A.D. 2012.
READ a second time the day of A.D. 2012.
READ a third time the day of A.D. 2012.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of A.D. 2012.
_____________________________ ____________________________
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX B
Schedule “A” to Bylaw 6953-2012
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SECTION 219 COVENANT AND HOUSING AGREEMENT
(2011-015-RZ)
BETWEEN:
MICA PROPERTIES LTD., (Inc. No. 512738)
of 11961 203rd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 4V2
(hereinafter called the "Covenantor")
OF THE FIRST PART
AND:
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE,
a Municipality Corporation under the Local Government Act, having its
offices at 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 6A9
(hereinafter called the "District")
OF THE SECOND PART
AND:
CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
(hereinafter called the "Lender")
OF THE THIRD PART
WHEREAS:
A. The Covenantor is the registered owner of or has an equity of redemption in certain
lands situate in the Municipality of Maple Ridge in the Province of British Columbia,
and more particularly known and described as:
PID: 026-219-271 Lot 2 DL 222 Gp 1 NWD Plan BCP16317
(hereinafter called the "Lands").
B. The District is prepared to allow construction of a second storey for rental housing
with a floor space greater than 50% of the ground floor as permitted in the applicable
zone.
C. The Covenantor and the District wish to enter into this Agreement to restrict the use
of housing units to be constructed on the Lands, on the terms and conditions of this
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Agreement, to have effect as both a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act
and a housing agreement under section 905 of the Local Government Act.
D. The District has adopted a bylaw under Section 905 of the Local Government Act to
authorize this Agreement as a housing agreement.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises and the covenants herein contained, the
payment of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) paid by the District to the Covenantor, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties covenant and agree, pursuant to section 905 of the Local
Government Act and section 219 of the Land Title Act (British Columbia) as follows:
Definitions
1. In this Agreement:
(a) “Dwelling Units” means all residential dwelling units located or to be located
on the Lands whether those dwelling units are lots or parcels, or parts or
portions thereof, into which ownership or right of possession or occupation of
the Lands may be subdivided (hereinafter defined) and includes single family
detached dwellings, duplexes, townhouses, auxiliary residential dwelling units,
rental apartments and strata lots in a building strata plan;
(b) “Lands” means the land described in Item 2 of the General Instrument,
including any buildings now or hereafter located on the aforementioned land,
and any part or a portion of such land or building into which said land or
building is or may at any time be subdivided;
(c) “Subdivide” means to divide, apportion, consolidate or subdivide the Lands, or
the ownership or right to possession or occupation of the Lands into two or
more lots, parcels, parts, portions or shares, whether by plan, descriptive
words or otherwise, under the Land Title Act or the Strata Property Act, or
otherwise, and includes the creation, conversion, organization or development
of “cooperative interest” or “shared interest in land” as defined in the Real
Development Marketing Act.
Use, Occupancy, Subdivision and No Separate Sale Restrictions
2. All Dwelling Units shall only be used to provide rental accommodation and shall
remain as rental accommodation in perpetuity.
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3. All Dwelling Units shall be rented only on a month to month basis or under a
residential tenancy agreement having a fixed term not exceeding three years,
including any rights of renewal.
4. No Dwelling Unit may be occupied except by an individual who occupies pursuant to
a rental agreement that meets the requirements of section 3.
5. The Lands shall not be Subdivided, except by means of a strata plan under the Strata
Property Act that includes all of the Dwelling Units within a single strata lot.
Specific Performance
6. The Covenantor agrees that because of the public interest in ensuring that all of the
matters described in this Agreement are complied with, the public interest strongly
favours the award of a prohibitory or mandatory injunction, or an order for specific
performance or other specific relief, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia at the
instance of the District, in the event of an actual or threatened breach of this
Agreement.
Notice of Housing Agreement
7. For clarity, the Covenantor acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) this Agreement constitutes both a covenant under section 219 of the Land
Title Act and a housing agreement entered into under section 905 of the
Local Government Act;
(b) the District is required to file a notice of housing agreement in the Land
Title Office against title to the Lands; and
(c) once such a notice is filed, this Agreement binds all persons who acquire
an interest in the Lands as a housing agreement under section 905 of the
Local Government Act.
No Obligation to Enforce
8. The rights given to the District by this Agreement are permissive only and nothing in
this Agreement imposes any legal duty of any kind on the District to anyone, or
obliges the District to enforce this Agreement, to perform any act or to incur any
expense in respect of this Agreement.
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No Effect on Laws or Powers
9. This Agreement does not:
(a) affect or limit the discretion, rights duties or powers of the District or the
approving officer for the District under the common law or any statute, bylaw
or other enactment nor does this Agreement date or give rise to, nor do the
parties intend this Agreement to create, any implied obligations concerning
such discretionary rights, duties or powers;
(b) affect or limit the common law or any statute, bylaw or other enactment
applying to the Lands; or
(c) relieve the owner from complying with any common law or any statute,
regulation, bylaw or other enactment.
Indemnity
10. The Covenantor hereby releases the District, and indemnifies and saves the District
harmless, from and against any and all actions, causes of actions, suits, claims
(including claims for injurious affection), cost (including legal fees and
disbursements), expenses, debts, demands, losses (including economic loss) and
liabilities of whatsoever kind arising out of or in any way due or relating to the
granting or existence of this Agreement, the restrictions or obligations contained in
this Agreement or the performance or non-performance by the Covenantor of this
Agreement that the District is or may become liable for, incur or suffer.
Priority
11. The Covenantor will do everything necessary, at the Covenantor’s expense, to ensure
that this Agreement is registered against title to the Lands in priority to all liens,
charges and encumbrances registered or pending registration against title to the
Lands, save and except those specifically approved in writing by the District and
those in favour of the District.
Waiver
12. An alleged waiver of any breach of this Agreement is effective only if it is an express
waiver in writing of the breach. A waiver of a breach of this Agreement does not
operate as a wavier of any other breach of this Agreement.
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Interpretation
13. In this Agreement:
(a) reference to the singular includes a reference to the plural, and vice versa,
unless the context requires otherwise;
(b) reference to a particular numbered section or article, or to a particular
lettered Schedule, is a reference to the correspondingly numbered or
lettered article, section or Schedule of this Agreement;
(c) article and section headings have been inserted for ease of reference only
and are not to be used in interpreting this Agreement;
(d) the word “enactment” has the meaning given to it in the Interpretation Act
(British Columbia) on the reference date of this Agreement;
(e) reference to any enactment is a reference to that enactment as
consolidated, revised, amended, re-enacted or replace, unless otherwise
expressly provided;
(f) reference to “party” or the “parties” is a reference to a party, or the parties,
to this Agreement and their respective successors, assigns, trustees,
administrators and receivers;
(g) time is of the essence; and
(h) reference to a “day”, “month” or “year” is a reference to a calendar day,
calendar month, or calendar year unless otherwise expressly provided.
Further Acts
14. The Covenantor will do everything reasonably necessary to give effect to the intent of
this Agreement, including execution of further instruments.
Severance
15. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court
having the jurisdiction to do so, that part is to be considered to have been severed
from the rest of this Agreement and the rest of this Agreement remains in force
unaffected by that holding or by the severance of that part.
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No Other Agreements
16. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject and
it terminates and supersedes all other agreements and arrangements regarding its
subject.
Enurement
17. This Agreement binds the parties to it and their respective successors, heirs,
executors and administrators.
Deed and Contract
18. By executing and delivering this Agreement each of the parties intends to create both
a contract and a deed executed and delivered under seal.
As evidence of their agreement to be bound by this Agreement, the Covenantor and the
District have executed the Land Title Act Form C or D, as the case may be, attached to and
forming part of this Agreement.
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CONSENT & PRIORITY
The Lender in consideration of the payment of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and other good and
valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged) hereby
consents to the registration of the Covenant herein granted under Section 219 of the Land
Title Act, running with the said lands and against the said lands and the Lender hereby
postpones all of its rights under the Mortgage and Assignment of Rents registered
respectively under No. BP66626 and BP66627 (the “Lender Documents”) to those rights of
the District under the Covenant herein in the same manner and to the same extent and
effect as if the Covenant herein had been dated, granted and registered prior to the Lender
Documents.
4321BCDABCD4321AA3002A30021A3001A300227501908022750190806CB12345713 SMALL CAR1110914 SMALL CARRECYCLE& GARBAGEEXISTING TWO STOREY BUILDINGBLDG AREA 296.3 M2LANDSCAPELANDSCAPELANDSCAPEACCESSCONCRETECITYSIDEWALKPAVERSSIDEWALKPAVERSSIDEWALKPAVERSSIDEWALKREVISEDRIGHT OFWAYPAVERSSIDEWALK812345678910SMALL CAR1112 13 14 151716PROPOSEDEASEMENTPROPOSED TWO STOREYMIXED USE BUILDING1.5%DOWN1.5%DOWN1.5%DOWN1.5%DOWNFINISHED FLOOR ELEV. 16 500M1216300AREA 301.29 M216450LOADINGBAY164002%SLOPE163002%SLOPE16400164002%SLOPE2%SLOPE2%SLOPE2%SLOPE550049009802007300150073005500240022904749030049005500290035205500 (TYP)60012880307519090725073005500160017003900390015001500287015003920250012007300TYP25002500250025002500250025002500250025002500250025002500250025006495250025002500250025003002500250025002500250024002400300488059508050150025003700120010073005500EVERGREENLANDSCAPESCREEN386802351524025PROPOSED SITE RECONCILIATION:CIVIC ADDRESS: 11959- 203 STREET, MAPLE RIDGE, BC V2X 4V2LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2. D.L. 222, PLAN LMP31395ZONE EXISTING: CS1ZONE PROPOSED: C-2LOT AREA:909.98 M2BUILDING AREA: 423.93 M2SITE COVERAGE ALLOWED: 70%SITE COVERAGE PROVIDED: 46.5%FLOOR AREA: COMMERCIAL MAIN LEVEL: 301.29 M2RESIDENTIAL UPPER LEVEL: 414.23 M2TOTAL:715.52 M2PARKING: COMMERCIAL:301.29 M2 ÷ 1 CAR/30 M2= 10.04 SPACESRESIDENTIAL: 6 UNITS X 1.2 CARS/UNIT = 7.2 SPACESTOTAL:= 17.24 SPACESREQUIRED:= 18 SPACESPROVIDED: 2 SMALL SPACES 12 REG. SPACES= 14 SPACES TOTALEXISTING SITE RECONCILIATION:CIVIC ADDRESS: 11961- 203 STREET, MAPLE RIDGE, BC V2X 4V2LEGAL DESCRIPTION:ZONE:C-2LOT AREA:928.88 M2BUILDING AREA: 296.30 M2SITE COVERAGE ALLOWED: 70%SITE COVERAGE PROVIDED: 31.9%FLOOR AREA: COMMERCIAL MAIN LEVEL: 296.30 M2RESIDENTIAL UPPER LEVEL: M2TOTAL: M2PARKING: COMMERCIAL:296.30 M2 ÷ 1 CAR/30 M2= 9.9 SPACESRESIDENTIAL:1 UNIT X 1.2 CARS/UNIT= 1.2 SPACESTOTAL:= 11.1 SPACESREQUIRED:= 12 SPACESPROVIDED: 1 SMALL SPACE 1 HC SPACE 15 REG. SPACES= 17 SPACES TOTALPROPOSED TOTAL PARKING RECONCILIATION:TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED TWO SITES = 18 + 12 = 30 SPACESTOTAL PARKING PROVIDED TWO SITES = 14 + 17 = 31 SPACESRECONCILIATION:PROPOSED BUILDING RECONCILIATIONLOT AREA: 909.98 M2BUILDING AREA: 423.93 M2MAIN LEVEL COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCYSERVICE AREA: 14.91 M2 ( 160.48 SQ. FT)CIRCULATION AREA: 33.15 M2 ( 356.82 SQ. FT.)CRU 101 AREA: 80.60 M2 ( 867.57 SQ. FT.)CRU 102 AREA: 84.85 M2 ( 913.31 SQ. FT.)CRU 103 AREA: 86.63 M2 ( 932.47 SQ. FT.)FLOOR AREA: 301.29 M2 (3,243.05 SQ. FT.)SECOND LEVELRESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCYCIRCULATION AREA: 44.51 M2 ( 479.1 SQ. FT.)UNIT 201 AREA: 63.81 M2 ( 686.8 SQ. FT.)UNIT 202 AREA: 60.18 M2 ( 647.8 SQ. FT.)UNIT 203 AREA: 61.80 M2 ( 665.2 SQ. FT.)UNIT 204 AREA: 59.90 M2 ( 644.7 SQ. FT.)UNIT 205AREA: 59.62 M2 ( 641.7 SQ. FT.)UNIT 206 AREA: 63.33 M2 ( 681.7 SQ. FT.)FLOOR AREA: 413.15 M2 (4,447.1 SQ. FT.)EXISTING BUILDING RECONCILIATION:LOT AREA: 928.88 M2BUILDING AREA: 296.3 M2 (3189.0 SQ.FT.)MAIN LEVEL COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY (VETERINARY HOSPITAL) 296.3 M2SECOND LEVEL RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY (ONECARETAKER SUITE)NOTE:*THIS SITE PLAN IS DRAWN FROM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SURVEY BY Wade &Associates BC Land Surveyors - FILE NUMBER H0406-01, DATED . ELEVATIONSARE GEODETIC SHOWN IN METERS. LOT DIMENSIONS ARE BASED ON GROUNDSURVEY. BEARINGS ARE ASTRONOMIC AND DERIVED FROM TOPOGRAPHIC PLANOF LOT 2 D.L. 222 GP.1 N.W.D. PLAN BCP16317 B.C.G.S. 92G.028. WHILE AREASONABLE EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO VERIFY THIS INFORMATION WE DO NOTCERTIFY IT TO BE CORRECT. ALL RECONCILIATION AREAS AND INFORMATIONSHOULD BE VERIFIED IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. Fax (604) 581.8148Tel. (604) 581.8128Suite 30010190 152A StreetGRAHAM HOFFART MATHIASEN ARCHITECTSSurrey, B.C. V3R 1J7SITE PLANA005SITE PLAN11:100G:\04-131_sk Kocheff\04-131-A005-SITE PLAN.dwg17 May 2012APPENDIX C
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-055-DVP
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: CoW
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit
11461 and 11475 236 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Development Variance Permit application 2011-055-VP has been received in conjunction with
applications for Rezoning and Multi-Family Development Permit for a 53 unit townhouse
development. The requested variances are to: reduce the front yard setback from a minimum of 7.5
metres to 5.1 metres for the front porch roof overhang with no additional siting exceptions; to allow
an increase in building height from 10.5 metres to 11.12 metres for buildings 4 and 6, and from 2 ½
storeys to 3 storeys for buildings 4, 6 and 11; and retention of an above ground utility company plant
across the 236 Street frontage. It is recommended that Development Variance Permit 2011-055-VP
be approved.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-055-DVP respecting property located
at 11461 and 11475 236 Street.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context
Applicant: Focus Architecture Inc.
Owner: Wallmark Homes 236 Ltd.
Legal Description: Parcel “A” (Ex.P. 16722) Lot 4, Plan 7289 and Lot 10, Plan
21065, both of Section: 16, Township: 12, NWD.
OCP:
Existing: Urban Residential, Conservation
Proposed: Urban Residential, Conservation
Zoning:
Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Proposed: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Townhouse Residential, Park
Zone: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential), RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential)
Designation Urban Residential, Conservation
South: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Urban Residential, Conservation
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East: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential),
CD-1-93 (Amenity Residential District)
Designation: Urban Residential
West: Use: Vacant
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation
Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Townhouse Residential
Site Area: 2.807 ha (6.9 ac).
Access: 236 Street
Servicing requirement: Full Urban
b) Requested Variances:
1. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 – 1985 Part 403, (4)(b)1) to vary the 1.25 metre
siting exception to the front setback for Buildings 1, 2 and 13 for front porch roofs. The
proposed siting exception is 2.4 metres, an increase of 1.15 metres. This will result in a
5.1 metre setback from the front lot line with no additional siting exceptions permitted;
2. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 – 1985 Part 6, Section 602, 7.a) to vary the
maximum building height from 10.5 metres to 11.12 metres for Buildings 4 and 6, and
from 2 ½ stories to 3 storeys for Buildings 4, 6 and 11;
3. Subdivision and Development Services Bylaw No. 4800-1993, Schedule A – Services and
Utilities: to waive the requirement for underground wiring on 236 Street to allow the
existing above-ground Utility Company plant across the 236 Street frontage to remain.
c) Project Description:
The development site is located on the west side of 236 Street just north of 114A Avenue, and it is
comprised of two large lots with a total area of 2.8 hectares (6.9 acres). The eastern portion of the
property has a developable area that is relatively flat. The applicant is proposing a 53 unit
townhouse development comprised of 13 buildings. Three buildings front onto 236 Street, three are
located in the centre of the strata road loop and the remaining buildings are around the perimeter
backing onto the park.
The western portion of the property has some steep slopes, some exceeding 25%, and watercourses
that are part of the Cottonwood Creek system. The geotechnical and environmental assessments
have established the requirements and setbacks for protection of these features and the area will be
dedicated as Park. There is an existing strata development to the north, and the property north of
that is under application for a townhouse development (RZ/022/10). The property immediately to
the south is an existing large singe family residential lot with potential for redevelopment in the
future and townhouse developments further south.
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Running concurrently with this variance application are an application for OCP amendment and
Rezoning; a Multi-Family Development Permit; and a Watercourse Protection and Natural Features
Development Permit.
d) Planning Analysis:
The Zoning Bylaw establishes general minimum and maximum regulations for residential
development. A Development Variance Permit allows Council some flexibility in the approval
process.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an increased siting exception into the front setback
for the porches projecting beyond the building face on the 236 Street frontage. Each unit has a
covered front porch, patio and stairs to the street which will provide better pedestrian connections to
the street and a more urban interface. The main building face of these units is setback 7.6 metres
from the front lot line, which complies with the required minimum setback of 7.5 metres. A siting
exception of 1.25 metres is allowed for projections, such as a porch, into the front setback, which
would result in a setback of 6.25 metres from the front lot line. The proposed porch roofs will be 5.1
metres from the front lot line. This is 1.15 metres more than the permitted siting exception into the
front setback. The requested variance is to allow the furthest projection of the building to be 5.1
metres from the front property line, with no additional siting exceptions. A reduced front setback is
consistent with most new multi-family developments.
The applicant is requesting a maximum building height of 11.12 metres for Buildings 4 and 6, a
variance of 0.62 metres; and a maximum of three storeys for buildings 4, 6 and 11. The RM-1 zone
allows a maximum building height of 10.5 metres and 2 ½ storeys. All the buildings, except 1, 2 and
13 on 236 Street frontage, are internal to the site and have two storeys fronting the internal strata
road and three storeys at the rear. Buildings 1, 2 and 13 have their front yard grades elevated from
the street to present no more than 2 ½ storeys to the neighbourhood with extensive landscaping
within retaining walls to provide more interest in the streetscape while helping to define both
pedestrian and vehicular accesses to the site. Buildings 4, 6 and 11 with the proposed for the
height variances are located on the interior of the site and are not expected to have any visual
impact on the street. All buildings on the site, with the exception of Buildings 4 and 6 are less than
10.5 metres. The requested variance to increase the building height is slightly (0.12 metres) more
than the 11.0 metres height proposed in revisions to the Zoning Bylaw currently underway. The
proposed revisions to the Zoning Bylaw also include removing the maximum 2 ½ storey requirement
and Building 11 is consistent with this proposed revision. These proposed variances are consistent
with many new residential developments.
The recommendation to waive the servicing requirement to allow the existing above-ground Utility
company plant across the 236 Street frontage to remain is supported by Council Policy 9.05
“Conversion of Existing Overhead Utility Wiring to Underground Wiring”. A copy of Council’s policy is
attached as Appendix E.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
The Engineering Department supports the variance to allow the existing above-ground utility
company plant to remain on 236 Street.
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CONCLUSIONS:
The proposed front setback and building height variances are consistent with common building
practices and with setbacks and building heights permitted by variance for many new residential
developments. The proposal to allow the existing above-ground utility company plant across the 236
Street frontage to remain is supported by Council Policy 9.05. It is therefore recommended that this
application be favourably considered and the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal
Development Variance Permit 2011-055-VP.
"Original signed by Ann Edwards"
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Ann Edwards, CPT
Senior Planning Technician
"Original signed by Christine Carter"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP
Director of Planning
"Original signed by Frank Quinn"
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule"
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A – Subject Map
Appendix B – Site Plan
Appendix C – Elevation Plans and Site Plan details for Buildings 1, 2 and 13
Appendix D – Elevation plans for Buildings 4, 6 and 11
Appendix E – Council Policy 9.05
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
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DATE: Jun 15, 2012 FILE: 2011-055-RZ BY: PC
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CORPORATION OF
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APPENDIX A
Date Printed: 2009-09-23 Page 1 of 2 Policy 9.05
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
TITLE: CONVERSION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY WIRING TO
UNDERGROUND WIRING
POLICY NO. 9.05
APPROVAL DATE: July 23, 1996
POLICY STATEMENT:
Council will support development variance permit applications to waive the requirement of Maple
Ridge Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 4800-1993 as amended, to provide
underground wiring on highway right of ways serviced by existing overhead utility systems, where the
abutting road is required to be upgraded to an urban standard, on the following conditions:
1. The existing overhead utility system is shown on the attached plan, or
2. There is less than a total of 250 metres of contiguous redevelopment potential fronting both
sides of the highway right of way designated on the Official Community Plan.
Further, in those cases where undergrounding of existing overhead utility lines is required, and a
development has less than 250 metres of frontage on the highway right of way, the developer will
service his development with underground dips off the overhead line and deposit with the
Municipality sufficient funds to achieve the required undergrounding in the future.
APPENDIX E
Date Printed: 2009-09-23 Page 2 of 2 Policy 9.05
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2011-055-DP
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: Multi-Family Residential Development Permit
11461 and 11475 236 Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A Multi-Family Development Permit application has been received for the above noted development
in support of the construction of 53 townhouse dwellings under the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
zone. This application is subject to the Multi-Family Development Permit Area Guidelines as outlined
in the Official Community Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Officer be authorized to sign and seal 2011-055-DP respecting property located
at 11461 and 11475 236 Street.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Applicant: Focus Architecture Inc.
Owner: Wallmark Homes 236 Ltd
Legal Description: Parcel “A” (ex plan 16722), Lot 4, Section 16, Township 12,
NWD Plan 7289; and
Lot 10, Section 16, Township 12, NWD Plan 21065
OCP: Existing: Urban Residential, Conservation
Proposed: Urban Residential, Conservation
Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Proposed: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)
Surrounding Uses:
North: Use: Townhouse Residential, Park
Zone: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential), RS-3 (One Family Rural
Residential)
Designation Urban Residential, Conservation
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South: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Urban Residential, Conservation
East: Use: Single Family Residential
Zone: RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential),
CD-1-93 (Amenity Residential District)
Designation: Urban Residential
West: Use: Vacant
Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)
Designation: Conservation
Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Townhouse Residential
Site Area: 2.807 ha (6.9 ac).
Access: 236 Street
Servicing requirement: Urban Standard
Companion Applications: 2011-055-RZ, 2011-055-VP, 2011-123-DP(WP/NF)
b) Project Description:
The development site is located on the west side of 236 Street just north of 114A Avenue. The
eastern portion of the property has a developable area that is relatively flat. The western portion of
the property has some steep slopes, some exceeding 25%, and watercourses that are part of the
Cottonwood Creek system. The geotechnical and environmental assessments have established the
requirements and setbacks for protection of these features. There is an existing strata development
to the north, and the property north of that is under application for a townhouse development
(RZ/022/10). The property to the south of this site is an existing large singe family residential lot
with potential for redevelopment in the future.
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject site from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-
1 (Townhouse Residential) to permit a townhouse development of 53 units on the developable
portion of the site. The remainder of the site will be dedicated as Park for the protection of the
slopes and watercourse areas. The original site is comprised of two large lots with a total area of 2.8
hectares (6.9 acres). After dedication of road and park, the net developable area is 1.37 hectares
(3.38 acres). Running concurrently with this application are a Multi-Family Development Permit, a
Watercourse Protection and Natural Features Development Permit, and a Development Variance
Permit.
The townhouse development is comprised of 13 buildings with two to six units per building. There
are three buildings fronting 236 Street each with six units that have front porches, patios and stairs
to the street. The other buildings are internal to the site with three building in the middle of the
strata road loop and the remaining buildings are located around the perimeter of the site. Every unit
has two parking spaces, enclosed in either a double garage or tandem garage, and 14 visitor parking
spaces are provided. A playground area with a large and small play structure and benches is
provided in the middle of the site, and an open area at the rear of the site provides pathways,
benches and a small mound with boulders as an informal play area. Walkways are provided within
the site, and two bike racks near the mail kiosk are also provided.
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c) Zoning:
When Council considered this application for Third Reading they expressed concerns regarding the
density of the development, the large number of tandem parking spaces, the driveways were too
short to allow additional parking, and there were not enough visitor parking spaces on the site. They
requested that the developer reconsider the site design to address these concerns during the
Development Permit application process.
The developer has reviewed the project and included three additional visitor parking spaces on
the site, for a total of 14 spaces. They provided the following justification for not providing any
other revisions:
The site is located on a local public transportation route allowing the option of some
residents to utilize these services;
52% of the overall site area has been dedicated as parkland or road. The remaining area
has been further constrained by environmental and geotechnical concerns – all of which
have been incorporated into the present design;
The units with tandem parking represent only 45% of the total units on the site. The
remaining units all have side by side double garages. Covenants can/will be registered
against the titles of the units restricting the use of the tandem garages for the storage of
vehicles only. We cannot allow for, nor do we condone, the installation of illegal suites in
these spaces;
We have tried, in most cases, to provide a minimum 6 ft long driveway to each unit. This
provides for the “parallel parking” of a vehicle in approximately 55% of the driveways on the
site. As noted at the Public Hearing the geotechnical restrictions on the site have caused us
to “squeeze” the site to ensure the long term stability of the bank to the west;
We have reviewed the project both in the light of the discussions at the Public hearing,
Council meetings and our own projections for the project and feel that while the density on
the site may be slightly higher than the local neighbourhood expected, it is in line with the
highest and best use of the property, the project conforms with the intent of the designated
zoning and that every effort has been made to satisfy the municipal comments thus far.
d) Planning Analysis:
The proposed RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) zoning is consistent with the Major Corridor Residential
Development Policies 3-18, 3-20 and 3-21 for the Urban Residential land use designation in the
Official Community Plan. An Official Community Plan amendment is required to adjust the
Conservation boundary on the south and west edges of the development area.
The Official Community Plan designates the subject site for residential use and the proposed
development is subject to the Multi-Family Development Permit Guidelines. The applicable
guidelines are noted below with a brief explanation about compliance:
Multi-Family Development Permit Guidelines:
Applications for Development Permits will be assessed against the following key design concepts as
follows:
1. New development into established areas should respect private spaces, and incorporate local
neighbourhood elements in building form, height, architectural features and massing.
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The buildings fronting on 236 Street have their front yard grades elevated from the street to
present no more than 2 ½ storeys to the neighbourhood and have extensive landscaping within
the retaining walls to provide more interest in the streetscape while helping to define both
pedestrian and vehicular accesses to the site. Each unit on 236 Street has a front porch, patio
and stairs to the street to provide pedestrian connectivity and a street presence for the
development. Landscaping and fencing has been provided to ensure privacy between this
development and the existing townhouses to the north.
2. Transitional development should be used to bridge areas of low and high densities, through
means such as stepped building heights, or low rise ground oriented housing located to the
periphery of a higher density developments.
Consideration has been given to the transition from single family housing on the east side of 236
Street with extensive landscaping between the sidewalk and the buildings, and providing a
maximum of 2 ½ storey elevations at the front of the development.
3. Large scale developments should be clustered and given architectural separation to foster a
sense of community, and improve visual attractiveness.
The townhouse development is comprised of 13 buildings clustered around an internal road
network. The buildings are designed and located to best suit the sloping topography of the site.
The buildings are 2½ storey wood-frame structures, with the exception of the three central
buildings, each with two to six units per building. Two complimentary colour schemes will provide
variety and contrast between buildings within the development. The units on the public streets
have a 2 ½ storey street frontage, each with a front entrance to the street. There is a central
entry point for vehicles and pedestrians into the site and an internal road network connects all
the buildings and provides access to all parking.
4. Pedestrian circulation should be encouraged with attractive streetscapes attained through
landscaping, architectural details, appropriate lighting and by directing parking underground
where possible or away from public view through screened parking structures or surface parking
located to the rear of the property.
Walkways are provided within the site with four internal crosswalks at key locations, and two bike
racks near the mail kiosk are also provided. A playground area with a large and small play
structure and benches is provided in the middle of the site, and an open area at the rear of the
site provides informal stepping stone pathways, benches and a small mound with boulders as an
informal play area. Each unit is provided with two parking spaces and some units have
additional driveway parking space. Fourteen visitor parking spaces are distributed throughout
the site. All parking is accessed from the internal strata road. Landscaping of various heights is
used to enhance the livability of the site, and will provide privacy between units and screening of
parking areas.
e) Requested Variances:
There are three variances proposed for this development which are discussed in a separate report to
Council (2011-055-VP). They are to: reduce the front yard setback from a minimum of 7.5 metres to
5.1 metres for the front porch roof overhang with no additional siting exceptions; to allow an
increase in building height from 10.5 metres to 11.12 metres for buildings 4 and 6, and from 2 ½
storeys to 3 storeys for buildings 4, 6 and 11; and retention of an above ground utility company plant
across the 236 Street frontage
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f) Advisory Design Panel:
This proposal was reviewed by the Advisory Design Panel (ADP) at the meeting of May 8. 2012.
All issues have been satisfactorily resolved.
The following is the resolution from the May 8. 2012 ADP meeting, with the architect’s solution noted
in parenthesis:
That the application be supported and the following concerns be addressed as the design
develops and submitted to Planning staff for follow up:
Consider a dedicated pedestrian walkway from 236 Street with a pedestrian gate;
(The entry has been revised to provide a walkway and gate on the north side of the driveway.)
Realign the northeast portion of the roadway to allow street trees to be planted behind
Building 1;
(The site constraints for the building and parking requirements did not allow the applicant to
alter the road location. Additional landscaping has been added between the driveways of
Building 1.)
Look at the cultured stone treatment on the end elevations on Buildings 3, 5, 7 and 12;
(Additional cultured stone and architectural details have been added to the exposed building
end elevations.)
Consider pedestrian connection to the property to the north;
(The applicant was not able to achieve a pedestrian connection because it would require the
approval of all the members of the strata development to the north. Several pedestrian
connections throughout this site have been provided.)
Consider pedestrian crosswalks at the entry , the child’s play area and pathway to the west;
(Pedestrian crosswalks have been provided at four locations to improve safety and provide
‘traffic calming’ on the site.)
Consider carrying the cultured stone columns down to grade on the retaining wall at the
entry elevations on 236 Street;
(The additional cultured stone has been added.)
Consider relocating the visitor parking further away from Building 6;
(The visitor parking locations have been revised around Building 6, and additional spaces
have been provided on the site, for a total of 14 visitor parking spaces. Additional
landscaping has been provided between the parking areas and the residential units.)
Consider a different gable treatment for Buildings 5, 7 and 12.
(The noted gable treatments have been revised satisfactorily.)
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g) Environmental Implications:
Pursuant to Sections 8.9 and 8.10 of the Official Community Plan, a Watercourse Protection and
Natural Features Development Permit application has been received to ensure the preservation,
protection of the natural environment of Cottonwood Creek, its tributaries, and the adjacent slopes.
The developer will provide restoration, enhancement and replanting works as required, and a
Security will be taken as a condition of the issuance of the Development Permit to ensure that the
Development Permit Area guidelines are met.
h) Financial Implications:
In accordance with Council’s Landscape Security Policy, a refundable security equivalent to 100% of
the estimated landscape cost will be provided to ensure satisfactory provision of landscaping in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Development Permit. Based on an estimated
landscape cost of $324,259.63, the security will be $324,259.63.
There will be 15 trees added to the municipal street tree inventory on completion of this project. The
costs associated with maintaining these trees will need to be included in a subsequent operating
budget.
CONCLUSION:
As the development proposal complies with the Multi-Family Development Permit Area Guidelines of
the Official Community Plan for form and character, it is recommended that 2011-055-DP be given
favourable consideration.
“original signed by Ann Edwards”_____________________
Prepared by: Ann Edwards, CPT
Senior Planning Technician
“original signed by Christine Carter”___________________
Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP
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 – Architectural Plans
Appendix C – Landscape Plans
City of Pitt
Meadows
District of
Langley District of MissionFRASER R.
^
DATE: Jun 15, 2012 FILE: 2011-055-RZ BY: PC
11461/75 236 STREET
CORPORATION OF
THE DISTRICT OF
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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APPENDIX A
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: E04-072-001
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W
SUBJECT: Fraser Sewer Area –Request to include 24426 102 Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Under the recently adopted Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) the property at 24426 102 Avenue (the
Property), as shown on the attached map is now included in the Urban Containment Boundary (UCB).
The owner has proceeded with a rezoning and subdivision application for a proposed 24 lots. It was
noted in the rezoning comments that the property is currently not within the Fraser Sewer Area (FSA)
and as a condition of final reading, the property requires inclusion into the FSA.
Any extension to the FSA requires approval of the Metro Vancouver Board through a majority vote.
This process can take between three to four (3 to 4) months. Amendments to the FSA are first
considered by Metro Vancouver’s Waste Committee and if approved, are forwarded to the Board for
consideration. Applications for FSA amendments require a Municipal Council resolution to expand
the FSA prior to Metro Vancouver’s consideration.
As the Property is designated ‘Urban’ in the Livable Region Strategic Plan, extending services to this
area is consistent with the Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement and the Livable Region Strategic
Plan and District staff is not aware of any current system restrictions that would require immediate
upgrades as a result of the proposed subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the GVS&DD Board of Directors be requested to approve expansion of the Fraser Sewer Area
boundary in Maple Ridge to include the property at 24426 102 Avenue identified on the map
attached to this report dated November 19, 2012.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
The District has been working with a landowner and as part of the rezoning and subdivision
development application for 24426 102 Avenue and the servicing requirements include the
extension of the municipal sanitary sewer. Pursuant to the GVS&DD Act, sanitary sewer
systems in the District may only service lands that are within the FSA. The Property is
currently not within the FSA and therefore, a condition of final reading requires GVS&DD
approval.
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Inclusion into the FSA must be requested to the GVS&DD Board by a Council resolution.
Extensions to the FSA will only be considered by the GVS&DD if the property is either
designated Urban in the RGS or for Rural areas and building footprints where a sanitary
sewer is needed to address a public health issue, protect the region’s natural assets, or to
service agriculture or agri-industry.
Under the Livable Region Strategic Plan, the extension of sanitary sewer service to Urban
properties is consistent with District FSA policies and the Official Community Plan Regional
Context Statement and as such, it is appropriate to consider the sanitary sewer extension to
service the Property.
The existing municipal sanitary sewer system has been designed to provide sanitary service
to the Albion Area under the OCP Land Use. System upgrades have been identified through
servicing studies and included in the District Development Cost Charge (DCC) program.
These upgrades are constructed on an as needed basis through development. District staff is
not aware of any current system restriction that would require immediate upgrades as a
result of proposed subdivision, and the applicant has submitted calculations confirming
capacity. The District is in the process of updating the Master Sewer Study and the additional
24 lots will be addressed through any upsizing requirements for the future development of
Albion Flats and intensified land use of the South Albion Industrial Park.
b) Citizen/Customer Implications:
Inclusion of the Property into the FSA will allow the development application to receive final
approvals and allow the owner to complete the development.
c) Interdepartmental Implications:
The inclusion of the Property in the FSA is consistent with the development application and
supports the final reading requirements established by the Planning Department.
d) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
The cost of extending the sanitary sewer infrastructure will be the responsibility of the
developer/property owner. The Metro Vancouver charges for the increased flow will be offset
by the District utility charges collected through property taxes on each of the additional lots.
e) Policy Implications:
Extension of the sanitary sewer is consistent with the District Sanitary Sewer Bylaw and FSA
policies.
f) Alternatives:
Not requesting inclusion into the FSA from the GVS&DD would prevent the District from
providing a municipal sanitary sewer. Septic systems would be required to service the
property and the application would not be able to proceed under the proposed zoning or
subdivision agreement.
CONCLUSIONS:
This application to extend the FSA is consistent with the Urban designation and regional context
statement represents a minimal increase to the sanitary flows and does not result in any decrease in
the service levels of the existing sanitary sewer system.
“Original signed by Stephen Judd”
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Stephen Judd, PEng.
Manager of Infrastructure Development
“Original signed by David Pollock”
_______________________________________________
Reviewed by: David Pollock, PEng.
Municipal Engineer
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, PEng.
General Manager: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule”
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
District of Maple RidgeDistrict of Maple RidgeDistrict of Maple RidgeDistrict of Maple Ridge
TO:TO:TO:TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE:DATE:DATE:DATE: November 19, 2012
and Members of Council Committee of the Whole
FROM:FROM:FROM:FROM: Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECT: Disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2012
EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:SUMMARY:SUMMARY:SUMMARY:
Council has authorized all voucher payments to be approved by the Mayor or Acting Mayor and a
Finance Manager. Council authorizes the vouchers for the following period through Council resolution.
The disbursement summary for the past period is attached for information. Expenditure details are
available by request through the Finance Department.
RECOMMENDATION:RECOMMENDATION:RECOMMENDATION:RECOMMENDATION:
That the “disbursements as listed below for the month ended That the “disbursements as listed below for the month ended That the “disbursements as listed below for the month ended That the “disbursements as listed below for the month ended October 31October 31October 31October 31, 2012, 2012, 2012, 2012 now be approved”now be approved”now be approved”now be approved”....
GENERALGENERALGENERALGENERAL $$$$ 11,437,93511,437,93511,437,93511,437,935
PAPAPAPAYROLLYROLLYROLLYROLL $$$$ 1,1,1,1,704,227704,227704,227704,227
PURCHASE CARDPURCHASE CARDPURCHASE CARDPURCHASE CARD $$$$ 116,364116,364116,364116,364
$$$$ 13,258,52613,258,52613,258,52613,258,526
DISCUSSION:DISCUSSION:DISCUSSION:DISCUSSION:
a)a)a)a) Background Context:Background Context:Background Context:Background Context:
The adoption of the Five Year Consolidated Financial Plan has appropriated funds and
provided authorization for expenditures to deliver municipal services.
The disbursements are for expenditures that are provided in the financial plan.
b)b)b)b) Community Communications:Community Communications:Community Communications:Community Communications:
The citizens of Maple Ridge are informed on a routine monthly basis of financial
disbursements.
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c)c)c)c) Business Plan / Financial Implications:Business Plan / Financial Implications:Business Plan / Financial Implications:Business Plan / Financial Implications:
Highlights of larger items included in Financial Plan or Council Resolution
• Double M Excavating Ltd. – River Road drainage improvements $ 176,893
• Emergency Communications – Dispatch levy – 4th quarter $ 242,800
• G.V. Water District – water consumption Jun 27-Jul 31/12 $ 837,706
• G.V. Regional District – debt payment $ 1,629,633
• Imperial Paving – 122 Avenue road improvements $ 500,514
• Imperial Paving – 2012 Paving Program $ 241,443
• Receiver General – RCMP contract Apr-Jun/12 $ 3,179,145
• Tag Construction Ltd – Abernethy Way intersection improvements $ 284,101
d)d)d)d) Policy Implications:Policy Implications:Policy Implications:Policy Implications:
Approval of the disbursements by Council is in keeping with corporate governance practice.
CONCLUSIONS:CONCLUSIONS:CONCLUSIONS:CONCLUSIONS:
The disbursements for the month ended October 31, 2012 have been reviewed and are in order.
______________________________________________
Prepared by: G’Ann RyggG’Ann RyggG’Ann RyggG’Ann Rygg
Accounting Clerk IIAccounting Clerk IIAccounting Clerk IIAccounting Clerk II
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Trevor Trevor Trevor Trevor Thompson, Thompson, Thompson, Thompson, BBA, BBA, BBA, BBA, CGACGACGACGA
Manager of Financial PlanningManager of Financial PlanningManager of Financial PlanningManager of Financial Planning
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Paul Gill, BBA, CGAPaul Gill, BBA, CGAPaul Gill, BBA, CGAPaul Gill, BBA, CGA
GM GM GM GM –––– Corporate & Financial ServicesCorporate & Financial ServicesCorporate & Financial ServicesCorporate & Financial Services
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) RuleJ.L. (Jim) RuleJ.L. (Jim) RuleJ.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative OfficerChief Administrative OfficerChief Administrative OfficerChief Administrative Officer
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"Original signed by Trevor Thompson"
"Original signed by Paul Gill"
"Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule
VENDOR NAMEVENDOR NAMEVENDOR NAMEVENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION OF PAYMENTDESCRIPTION OF PAYMENTDESCRIPTION OF PAYMENTDESCRIPTION OF PAYMENT AMOUNTAMOUNTAMOUNTAMOUNT
0724674 BC Ltd Town Centre investment incentive 50,000
0740396 BC Ltd Security refund 97,821
666921 BC Ltd Inspection fee refund 16,403
A T & H Industries Inc Gravel & dump fees 30,349
Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd 224 Street sanitary replacement 6,980
Dewdney Trunk Road watermain replacement 1,646
122 Avenue multi-use pathway design 29,798 38,424
BC Hydro Electricity 108,034
BC SPCA Contract payment Oct 27,527
BCRS Road Safe Inc Traffic control 33,873
Boileau Electric & Pole Ltd Maintenance: 236 Street pump station 728
256 Street water tower 1,579
3rd floor Tower 1,425
Davit pole repairs 452
Harris Road park 180
Intersection repairs 823
LED repairs 591
Leisure Centre 1,571
Library 582
Municipal Hall 218
Randy Herman Building 295
RCMP 99
Rock Ridge water tower 2,229
Scada system upgrade 9,182
SRT scoreboard 464
Street lights 3,636 24,054
CUPE Local 622 Dues - pay periods 12/20 & 12/21 23,436
Capilano Highway Services Security refund 32,120
Chelsea Park Holdings Ltd Security refund 171,315
Chevron Canada Ltd Gasoline & Diesel fuel 73,530
Columbia Bitulithic Ltd Duraphalt 39,092
Co-Pilot Industries Ltd Gravel & dump fees 44,076
Crown Contracting Limited Pedestrian signal at 240 St. & Hill Ave.10,687
Pedestrian signal at 224 St & 121 Ave 9,686 20,373
Dams Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd Ford F350 truck 42,177
Delcan Corporation 232 Street bridge over North Alouette River 34,161
Double M Excavating Ltd 224 Street bridge over North Alouette River 1,120
River Road drainage improvements 176,893 178,013
Emergency Communications Dispatch levy - 4th quarter 242,800
Flynn Canada Ltd RCMP roof replacement 93,823
Frazer Excavation Ltd Development deficiencies funded from developer securities 79,488
Environmental ditch cleaning 21,258 100,746
Greater Vanc Water District Water consumption Jun 27 - July 31/12 837,706
Greater Vancouver Regional Dis Debt payment 1,629,633
Mosquito control program 2,068 1,631,702
Guest Excavating Company Ltd 248 Street & 124 Avenue 12,577
Truck fill station 4,581 17,158
Hanks Trucking And Bulldozing Trucking & bulldozing at various locations - Aug & Sept 19,757
Imperial Paving 122 Avenue road improvements 500,514
2012 Paving Program 241,443
Roadworks 6,726 748,683
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGECORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGECORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGECORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 2012MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 2012MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 2012MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 2012
Manulife Financial Employee benefits premiums 134,406
Maple Ridge & PM Arts Council Arts Centre contract payment Oct 48,007
Program revenue Sept 21,267
Theatre rental & catering 68 69,342
Maple Ridge Historical Society Quarterly contract payment 32,559
Mar-Tech Underground Services Culvert replacement program 118,355
Root cut & clean 566 118,921
McRae'S Septic Tank Service Catch basin program 17,304
Medical Services Plan Employee medical & health premiums 32,992
Municipal Pension Plan BC Employee benefits premiums 365,433
Narland Properties (Haney) Ltd Security refund 59,519
Newlands Lawn & Garden Mainten Grass cutting 17,298
Now Solutions Payroll software annual license 53,844
Pattison Sign Group Score clock at SRT 23,769
Internet connection to Fairground sign 302 24,071
PW Trenchless Construction Inc 256 Street sanitary sewer extension 31,948
224 Street sanitary sewer replacement 13,375 45,323
Raincity Janitorial Serv Ltd Janitorial services:
Firehalls 6,637
Library 6,423
Municipal Hall 3,130
Operations 3,150
Randy Herman Building 4,638
RCMP 3,320
South Bonson Community Centre 5,258
Janitorial supplies 1,780 34,336
Receiver General For Canada Employer/Employee remit PP12/20 & PP12/21 556,932
RCMP contract Apr-Jun/12 3,179,145 3,736,077
RG Arenas (Maple Ridge) Ltd Ice rental Aug & Sept 116,641
Curling rink operating expenses Aug 3,078 119,719
Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Quarterly operating grant 48,868
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Monthly contract for recycling Oct 104,180
Weekly recycling 358 104,538
RJ Construction 3rd floor Tower offices 8,512
Leisure Centre women's shower 16,841
Leisure Centre mens' shower 224
South Bonson Community Centre door repairs 291 25,868
Seal Tec Industries Ltd Routed cracksealing 75,335
Tag Construction Ltd Abernethy Way intersection improvements 284,101
Touchstone Marble & Tile Ltd Leisure Centre pool 46,959
Urban Systems Traffic calming 8,981
Transportation plan update 10,090 19,071
Warrington PCI Management Advance for Tower common costs 90,000
Tower expenses Aug & Sept 4,889 94,889
Westridge Security Ltd Security: Core Park - Jul & Sept 11,582
Municipal Hall 3,149
PM Parks 157
South Bonson Community Centre 1,061
Worksafe 390 16,340
Wilco Civil Inc Deer Fern Park construction 47,153
Cedar Park construction 84,925 132,078
Workers Compensation Board BC Remittance 3rd qtr 2012 94,078
Young, Anderson - Barristers Professional fees Sept 23,993
Disbursements In Excess $15,000 10,604,41210,604,41210,604,41210,604,412
Disbursements Under $15,000 833,523833,523833,523833,523
Total Payee Disbursements 11,437,93511,437,93511,437,93511,437,935
Payroll PP12/20 & PP12/21 1,704,2271,704,2271,704,2271,704,227
Purchase Cards - Payment 116,364116,364116,364116,364
Total Disbursements October 2012 13,258,52613,258,52613,258,52613,258,526
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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6958–2012
A Bylaw to control the condition of vacant / abandoned buildings
so as to reduce the risk these buildings pose
WHEREAS, the Community Charter, provides that Council may by bylaw impose requirements in
relation to buildings and other structures;
AND WHEREAS, vacant/abandoned buildings pose a physical risk to citizens and emergency
responders of the District as vacant buildings are often in such a state of disrepair that a fire starting
in them is likely to spread rapidly endangering life and property;
AND WHEREAS, vacant buildings are frequently found to contain hazardous materials including but
not limited to asbestos;
AND WHEREAS, vacant/abandoned buildings negatively affect the form and character of the District;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as “Maple Ridge Vacant / Abandoned Building Bylaw No. 6958-2012”
DEFINITIONS:
2. In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Building” means a structure whether temporary or permanent, used or built for shelter,
accommodation, or enclosure of persons, animals, materials or equipment;
“Bylaw Officer” means any person appointed by the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws to
exercise the powers under this Bylaw;
"Building Official" means the Chief Building Official for the District, and every Building Official
appointed by the District to inspect Buildings or Structures in respect of building, plumbing, gas
or electrical safety standards;
“Council” means the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge;
"District" means the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge;
"Director" means the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws of the District;
"Fire Chief" means the person who is head of the Maple Ridge Fire Department and his or her
designate;
"Inspector" means:
(a) the Fire Chief, and applicable designate, to be an officer or employee of Maple Ridge Fire
Department;
(b) the Chief Building Official for the District, and every Building Official appointed by the
District to inspect Buildings or Structures in respect of building, plumbing, gas or
electrical standards;
(c) a Peace Officer, including a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
(d) the Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws;
(e) a Bylaw Enforcement Officer;
“Owner” includes the following:
(a) the registered owner of the land on which the building is situated;
(b) the owner of a building;
(c) the person managing or receiving the rent of the land or the building, or who would
receive the rent if the land and building were let, whether on the person’s own account or
as agent or trustee or receiver of any other person;
(d) a vendor of the building under an agreement for sale who has paid any municipal taxes
thereon after the effective date of the agreement;
(e) the person for the time being receiving installments of the purchase price if the building
were sold under an agreement for the sale; and
(f) a lessee or occupant of the property who, under the terms of a lease, is required to repair
and maintain the building;
“Vacant/Abandoned” means any building, unit within a building, portion of a building or
structure, that is not occupied and that, by reason of its unfinished or dilapidated, or fire
damaged condition, that a fire starting in the building will spread rapidly, endangering life and
property and or, is open to the elements or is in a state such that there is no control over
unauthorized entry to the building or structure.
SECURING OF VACANT/ABANDONED BUILDINGS
3. An owner of any Vacant/Abandoned Building must ensure the premises are made and kept
secure against unauthorized entry or occupation at all times.
4. If an Inspector finds that a vacant/abandoned building is not secured against unauthorized
entry, then additional measures as outlined below may be required to be implemented on a case
by case basis:
(a) Affix solid barriers to windows and other points of ingress to preclude entry. Installation
of barriers to be in accordance with “Schedule A”.
(b) Install continuous security fencing around the perimeter of the building so as to preclude
entry. Fencing to be of a minimum 1.8 meters in height and must be maintained
effective at all times.
(c) Post an onsite security guard and maintain patrols on a frequent basis so as to preclude
entry at any and all times.
5. Upon initial identification or complaint that a building within the District is Vacant/Abandoned,
the Inspector, may at all reasonable hours attend the property and assess its condition. Upon
confirmation of the building(s) are found to be in contravention of this bylaw, the inspector will
order the owner to secure the premise within 24 hours as per Section 4 (a)(b) or (c). The
inspector will attempt to contact the owner by telephone or in person and written notification will
also be sent by registered mail.
6. Where public safety is of paramount concern and the vacant or abandoned building creates an
immediate hazard, the Inspector may make arrangements to secure and or make the building
secure as per Section 4(a)(b)or (c) as soon as possible, without prior notification of the Owner.
All costs associated with securing and or guarding the premise will be invoiced to and are the
sole responsibility of the Owner.
NON-COMPLIANCE BY OWNER
7. Should the Owner either:
a. Fail to secure the building as per written order within the specified time period, or
b. Prove to be unable to be contacted phone or in person,
The officers may, at his/her discretion procure services to secure the premise as per Section 4(a)
(b) or (c). All costs associated with securing and or guarding the premise will be invoiced to and
are the sole responsibility of the Owner.
FEES FOR RE-INSPECTION OF VACANT/ABANDONDED BUILDING
8. After the vacant/abandoned building has been identified and secured as per Section 4, and
upon re-inspection, the building is found to be once again insecure, the Owner shall be subject to
a re-inspection fee(s) stipulated in “Schedule B” and must be paid to the District.
9. In addition to the re inspection fee, the Owner must abide by an order the Inspector writes to
secure or re-secure the building. Failure to comply may result in action taken in accordance with
Section 7.
REMOVAL OF VACANT/ABANDONED BUILDINGS
10. Any building found kept in such a condition, or be situated in such a location, so as the safety of
the general public is compromised or may become compromised, Council may order the building
demolished, foundation removed and property graded so as to remove the hazard.
11. All costs associated with action taken under Section 10 are the sole responsibility of the Owner.
APPLICATION FOR RE INSPECTION FEE REDUCTION
12. Any Owner of vacant / abandoned building(s) who has had re-inspection fees assessed against
his/her property may apply in writing to the Fire Chief to have the re-inspection fees reduced by
75% provided that any one of following conditions have been met :
a. The owner has applied to the District for a building permit to restore the building to a
habitable condition within 30 days of the first inspection. The building must be maintained
secure, as per Section 4, at all times while the building permit is open and active.
b. The owner has applied for a demolition permit from the District within 30 days of the first
inspection, and, the building has been demolished, foundation removed and property graded
so as to remove the hazard, within 60 days of the first inspection.
13. Any reduction in fees owed applies only to re-inspection fees assessed and not to any costs
incurred for the securing, re-securing as per Section 6, or demolition of the building.
INVOICING
14. Where a fee is charged to the owner of property, the District will invoice the owner of the property
(and notify the owner) for the response service.
15. An administration fee stipulated in “Schedule B” will be added all of the costs associated
securing, protecting and or guarding as per Section 4.
16. Any invoice issued under the Bylaw are due and payable within 30 days of issuance.
17. All invoices that remain unpaid as of December 31st in the year in which they were incurred will
be added to and form part of the taxes payable on the real property to which services were
provided or fees assessed as taxes in arrears.
SEVERABILITY
18. If any Section, subsection or clause of this Bylaw is declared or held to be invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, then that invalid portion shall be severed and the remainder of this Bylaw
shall be deemed to have been enacted and adopted without the invalid and severed Section.
READ a first time the day of , 20 .
READ a second time the day of , 20 .
READ a third time the day of , 20 .
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED on the day of , 20 .
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
Attachments:
Schedule A
Schedule B
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6958–2012
SCHEDULE ‘A’
Details on Securing Vacant/Abandoned Buildings
1. DISCONNECT ALL UTILITIES AT THE PROPERTY LINE
(a) Request Public Works crew, turn off water at the property line
(b) Have the utility company disconnect electricity service at the property line
(c) Have the utility company disconnect natural gas service at the property line
(d) Disconnect and remove any Liquid Propane Gas and or heating oil tanks.
2. REMOVE ALL FLAMMABLES AND COMBUSTIBLES FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE BUILDING
(a) Remove all upholstered furniture, combustible materials and trash from the building,
including the basement and attic.
(b) Remove trash and trash containers and combustible furniture from exterior stairwells,
porches, fire escapes and outbuildings.
(c) Remove shrubbery and vegetation adjacent to building that could support or spread a fire.
3. SECURE THE BUILDING TO PREVENT ENTRY
(a) Search the entire building to ensure that it is unoccupied.
(b) Openings in the basement, first floor doors and windows and any point of entry accessible
from a porch, fire escape or other potential climbing point within 3m of finished grade, must
be secured plywood (minimum 12 mm thick) and re-enforced with 2x4s, bolts and screws.
(see Section 4)
(c) Openings that are at 3m above finished grade which are not accessible from a porch, fire
escape, roof, or other climbing point may be secured by the original locking feature of the
window or door provided any and all glazing is intact. If the glazing is broken, missing or
compromised in any way, or if the opening is without a locking device, plywood barriers must
be utilized to secure the opening. Plywood barriers may be secured to window/door frame
utilizing screws or lag bolts with a minimum length of 65 mm.
4. BOARDING UP DIRECTIONS
(a) Cut plywood (minimum 12 mm thick) to fit over the window and door openings, flush with
outside of the frame.
(b) Cut the dimensional lumber (2x4) to fit the horizontal dimension of the plywood. You will
need two 2x4 interior and exterior braces for each window and three interior and exterior
sets for each door.
(c) Pre drill 3/8th inch holes in the plywood and the braces.
(d) The holes will be placed approximately 1/3 of the length of the brace from each outside edge
of the door and window jamb.
(e) The two window braces will be placed 1/3 of the distance from the top and the bottom of the
window.
(f) The three door braces will be placed; one in the center of the doorway, and one half the
distance from the center to the top and to the bottom of the doorway.
(g) Place the plywood over the exterior opening and secure to the frame.
(h) Place the 2x4 braces over the interior and exterior of the door or window.
(i) Place the larger washer over the carriage bolt and place the bolt through the holes.
(j) Place washer and nut inside and tighten securely. Torque the nut so that it slightly
compresses the interior 2x4.
(k) After all entrances are secured, the interior worker should exit the building, using a ladder,
through a window, if such exists, at least 3m above finished grade. Screw a plywood barrier
over the worker's exit utilizing screws at least 65 mm in length and 300mm on center around
perimeter of opening.
WINDOWS
DOORS
CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6958–2012
SCHEDULE "B"
SCHEDULE OF COSTS FOR RE-INSPECION FEES
A. FEE STRUCTURES ASSOCIATED WITH RE-INSPECTION OF VACANT BUILDING(S):
Should the building be found to be in non-compliance with Maple Ridge Vacant / Abandoned
Building Bylaw No. 6958-2012, after initial notification of owner, the charges are as follows:
Step 1 First re-inspection $150.00
Step 2 Second re-inspection $300.00
Step 3 Third re-inspection $600.00
Step 4 Fourth re-inspection $1200.00
Step 5 All subsequent re-
inspections
$2400.00
B. ADMINISTRATION COSTS
An Administration and Overhead charge of 15% will be added to all services and costs incurred
under Section 4 and subsequently invoiced to the owner.
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: November 12, 2012
and Members of Council
FILE NO: CDPR-0640-30
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Committee of the Whole
SUBJECT: Downtown Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Social Planning Advisory Committee under direction of Mayor and Council began an engagement
process to gather input from a broad sector of the community on the downtown core. On October 30,
45 people including 27 businesses, 7 social service providers and 10 facilitators engaged in a
process to discuss concerns and to make recommendations to increase the health, safety and
vibrancy of the downtown core. The business sector was well represented and fully engaged in
finding collaborative and positive solutions to the current issues. The facilitated process resulted in
the development of a list of priorities and opportunities. The attached report describes the planning
for the process as well as the list of priorities and opportunities that resulted from the conversation.
From this initial discussion, staff has developed a number of short, mid and long term
recommendations which are attached to this report.
The Social Planning Advisory Committee accepted the report from Kelly Swift as well as the short,
mid and long term recommendations developed by staff. The Social Planning Advisory Committee
recognizes that this is an initial discussion and an ongoing and long term process is required to
continue to build on this positive and collaborative engagement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff forward the Potential Action Outcomes of the Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Downtown
document to Council for endorsement as the first step in the engagement process with downtown
business.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
At Committee of the Whole Workshop on September 10, 2012 Council directed staff to work with the
Social Planning Advisory Committee to gather input form a broad sector of the community on the
Maple Ridge downtown. Staff from Parks and Leisure Services and staff from Strategic Economic
Initiatives met with representatives from the Maple Ridge Chamber of Commerce, the Maple Ridge
Downtown Business Improvement Association (DBIA), Maple Ridge Economic Advisory Commission,
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Network and the RCMP to discuss how to engage a
broad sector of the community in a discussion about the downtown. This planning group provided
input into formulating the process to engage this diverse sector.
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Businesses from across Maple Ridge were invited to participate in the process that also included
representation from a number of key social service providers. On October 30 a well attended
facilitated process resulted in the development of an initial list of priorities and opportunities. The
Social Planning Advisory Committee is committed to building on this initial engagement and
developing a long term process that will result in healthier, safer and more vibrant downtown core.
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Prepared by: Shawn Matthewson Approved by: Sue Wheeler
Coordinator-Social Planning Community Services Director
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Approved by: Kelly Swift Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
General Manager, Community Chief Administrative Officer
Development Parks and Recreation
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M E M O R A N D U M
To: Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee
From: Kelly Swift, General Manager Community Development,
Parks and Recreation Services
Date: November 6, 2012
Subject: Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Downtown
At a Committee of the Whole Workshop on September 10, 2012, Council directed staff to work with
Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) to gather input from a broad sector of the
community on the Maple Ridge downtown.
On Monday, October 17, 2012, the Parks and Leisure Services staff liaison to SPAC and staff from
Strategic Economic Initiatives met with representatives from the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber
of Commerce (Chamber), Maple Ridge Downtown Business Improvement Association (BIA), Maple
Ridge Economic Advisory Commission (EAC), Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services and the
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie Community Network, and the RCMP to discuss how to engage
a broad sector of the community in a discussion about the downtown. This planning group provided
input that helped to formulate an approach that would be successful at engaging downtown
business owners, operators and landlords in a discussion on priority issues and suggestions that
would contribute to the health, safety and vibrancy of our downtown. Representatives from each
organization contributed suggestions regarding the process, input to the agenda and recommended
an approach to distribute the invitations in the downtown area.
In the two weeks leading up to the event, the BIA hand delivered invitations to downtown businesses
and the Chamber extended invitations to members that would add value to this discussion. This
planning committee selected the evening of Tuesday, October 30, 2012 to host the meeting, which
was held at the Maple Ridge ACT. A light dinner was provided to enable attendance by people
coming directly from their place of business. Sixty-three people registered to attend, and actual
attendance was 45 including 27 businesses, 7 social service providers, 10 facilitators who
coordinated the discussion tables, and one participant-observer.
The format for the evening had three primary components beginning with a presentation, and two
group discussions.
• The presentation was kicked-off by Sandy Blue, Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives who
described upcoming growth and development in the downtown and attributes that contribute to
creating a healthy, safe and vibrant downtown. The second part of the presentation was
conducted by Shawn Matthewson, Social Planning Coordinator with DMR and staff liaison to
SPAC, Ineke Boekhorst, Executive Director of the BIA and Corporal Dunlop with RCMP Community
Policing. This presentation provided an overview of social services that are in place and RCMP
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statistics on crime trends. The presentations were intended to ensure that all participants had
basic information on the downtown and on social services that are currently in place. Both
presentations are attached to this report.
• In the first discussion, participants at each table (of 8-10 people) were asked to describe their
experience in the downtown, what impact activities have had on business in the downtown, and
what priorities need our collective action. Following this discussion, each table reported out on
their top 2-3 priorities.
• In the second discussion, participants at each table were asked to describe a positive experience
that they have had in a downtown setting, to describe what had contributed to that experience,
and to identify what we can do collectively to create this environment in Maple Ridge downtown.
The top suggestions from each table were then reported out to the larger audience and are also
listed below as opportunities.
The five priorities shown below were a result of the first discussion. During this discussion
participants recognized that there are many positive activities currently occurring in the downtown
such as festivals, Haney Farmers Market and business contributions, and there was a strong feeling
that we should continue to build on and grow that positive activity while focusing on the following
priorities:
Priorities:
1. Information:
• Knowing what services and supports are available and how to access them.
• Bylaw enforcement.
2. Engagement:
• Increase the number of people engaging in positive activities in the downtown.
• Engage youth 19-25.
3. Perception of Safety:
• Business owners, staff and customers can feel unsafe.
• Combat a negative perception the downtown.
4. Location of social service agencies in the downtown:
• Best location? Are highly visible and create an impression for visitors to the downtown.
• The Caring Place association with homelessness. People may not be aware of other
services.
• Drug intervention programs.
• Perceived impact of Maple Ridge Treatment Centre.
5. Physical Environment:
• Vacant buildings.
• People at back of buildings using carports and shelters.
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• Parking challenges (constraint on business).
• Signage for directing people to downtown.
• Signage needed for parking.
• Appearance/aesthetics.
• Safe initiatives changed the look of downtown, e.g. fencing or barricades.
• Garbage.
• Safety-lighting.
The above list of priorities was displayed on a large screen during the second discussion so that
participants at the tables could keep the priority areas in mind as they discussed opportunities to
improve our downtown. All opportunities that were reported out to the large group are shown below.
Opportunities:
• Engagement of all sectors
• More people being outside lowers
perception of crime
• More information
• Community gardens
• Outside engagement
• Festivals/Special Events, Farmers Market
• Businesses move outside on patios
• Public Art
• Great personal feelings
• Local businesses matching larger
businesses
• Reciprocating kindness received from local
business
• Education about personal safety
• Get larger businesses involved
• Use of social media
• Expedite some of the permit processes to
address vacancies and open new
businesses
• Night market
• Music, ambience, shopping, food
• More people
• Increase residential, e.g. Newport Village
• A lot of businesses close early - people
beget people
• Better case management for ill
• Crime Free Housing Bill
• Evening events in summer- family friendly
series
• Develop downtown habit
• North end of 224th great example
• Increase awareness of downtown shopping
• Access to services - do businesses know
who to ask and what response they will
get?
• What do I do? Not necessarily connected
to resources
• Downtown Vancouver during Olympics was
walkable, clean, secure
• Market type street, e.g. Newport Village
• Well lit, no pan handling, lots of people
• 224th experience has expanded
• Clean, friendly, feeling of safety, updated
infrastructure, themes
• Need more parking, parks and walking
• Parking lots accessible with good lighting
from parking
• More activities, attractions downtown
• Community cares about issues in our
community
• Continue to collaborate, inclusive, everyone
is part of the solution
• Vitality and festivals
• More public gathering places, expand
beautification beyond the current core
• Keep walkable approach
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• Having a visibility of safety, one uniform.
Know who is who. Possibly a volunteer
youth group that could assist people in
downtown
• Cheat sheet for business owners - who to
contact and when
• Branding Maple Ridge businesses - do
residents know of the quality of business
here in Maple Ridge?
• Vacancies available to artists to display or
work in, so that spaces do not stay empty
and help local artists at the same time
The October 30th meeting was successful in engaging a broad sector of the community in an initial
discussion on the downtown. There was general recognition that all sectors in the community need to
be engaged in working to create a healthy, safe and vibrant downtown in order to be truly successful
in achieving this goal. There was also general consensus that many of the items on the opportunities
list appeared to be very achievable, and that we have an opportunity to move forward in our goal if
everyone takes part. Lastly, it was important to participants that we identify some immediate actions
that we can take as a result of the ideas and suggestions that came forward at this meeting, to begin
making immediate improvements and to recognize the contributions of the participants that attended
the October 30th meeting. With that in mind, it would be most useful if SPAC could identify one or two
immediate opportunities in addition to medium or longer term recommendations.
Maple Ridge Council looks forward to receiving your report and recommendations to continue to build
a healthy, safe and vibrant downtown. The report is anticipated at Committee of the Whole on
November 19, 2012. If I can provide any assistance, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Kelly Swift
Attachments – Copy of PowerPoint Presentations (2)
cc:
Jesse Sidhu, Executive Director, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce
Ken Holland, President, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce
Ineke Boekhorst, Executive Director, Maple Ridge Downtown Business Improvement Association
Phillip Hartwick, President, Maple Ridge Downtown Business Improvement Association
Chrislana Gregory, Maple Ridge Economic Advisory Commission
Geoff Knutson, Maple Ridge Economic Advisory Commission
Vicki Kipps, Executive Director of Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services and member of the
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie Community Network
Superintendent Dave Walsh, RCMP
Inspector Dave Fleugel, RCMP
Cpl. Alanna Dunlop, RCMP, Community Policing
Sandy Blue, Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives, District of Maple Ridge
Sue Wheeler, Director of Community Services, District of Maple Ridge
Shawn Matthewson, Social Planning Coordinator, District of Maple Ridge
All Participants from the October 30, 2012 Meeting on the Downtown that provided contact information
Potential Action Outcomes of the Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Downtown
October 30, 2012
Staff Recommendations: For Committee Discussion
Action Outcome Timeline Who
Create a Cheat Sheet for
Businesses in the
Downtown core to use to
identify what resources,
services and supports are
available
• Access to information
• Increased perception of
safety
• Immediate • DBIA
• SPAC
• CN
CPTED Review • Increased perception of
safety
• Improvement of the
physical environment
• Immediate • RCMP
• DBIA
• Chamber
of
Commerce
Lighting Audit • Increased perception of
safety
• Improvement of the
physical environment
• Aesthetic improvement
• Immediate • DMR
• DBIA
Review Signage • Increased perception of
safety
• Improvement of the
physical environment
• Immediate • DMR
• DBIA
• Chamber
CN presentation to the
Chamber of Commerce and
DBIA
• Increased access to
information
• Engagement
• Immediate • CN
SPAC Membership Review • Engagement
• Increased access to
information
• Medium
term
• SPAC
Formation of a “Vibrant
Communities Task Group”
• Touches on all of the
priorities
• Long term • All
Compassionate
Communities
• Touches on all of the
priorities
• Long term • SPAC at
the lead
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 27, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council
SUBJECT: Proposed Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 6957-2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the Council Workshop meeting of October 15, 2012, Council authorized staff to proceed with the
preparation of an Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw enabling the District to participate in a one-
year Intermunicipal business Licence pilot project with the City of Langley, Township of Langley, City
of Abbotsford, City of Surrey, City of Pitt Meadows, District of Mission, City of Chilliwack and the
District of Hope.
The proposed Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 6957-2012 (attached as Appendix I)
outlines the principles and general terms and conditions for the program which includes the
categories of eligible business types. This proposed Bylaw was authored with the assistance from
the Provincial Government Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation in conjunction with input from all
participating municipalities. For the purpose of the one year pilot project the group has agreed that
the eligible business type will be specific to trade contractors or other professionals related to the
construction industry that provides a service or product other than from their premises. Given the
challenges with the differing regulations surrounding moving businesses in each municipality, it was
determined that all participating municipalties share similar regulations with regards to the trade
contractor type of businesses and therefore it was agreed to use this business type as part of the
pilot project. Further consideration to the inclusion of other mobile business types may be reviewed
at the end of the pilot project.
Additionally, the Bylaw includes provisions that outline the requirements for the Intermunicipal
Business Licence program, to be reviewed and evaluated at the mid-point of the one year pilot in
relation to revenue sharing and distribution of funds. Upon completion of this midpoint evaluation,
staff will provide Council with a report on how the program is progressing.
All participating municipalities will be bringing forward common bylaws for their Councils ’
consideration. Subject to a resolution of all respective Council the implementation date of the
Intermunicipal Business Licence Program would be January 1, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. That Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 6957-2012 be given first,
second and third readings.
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2. That Public Notice of the proposed Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 6957-2012
be given in accordance with Sections 59(2) and (3) of the Community Charter prior to the
adoption of the Bylaw.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Under the current District Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw 6815-2011 a business
licence is required for every business carried on in the District which includes any work or
service that is performed within the District regardless of whether or not the business is
located within the municipality. An Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw would enable
certain businesses to purchase one business licence in their home municipality allowing
them to operate in all participating municipalities.
An Intermunicipal Business Licence system requires that a municipal bylaw must be adopted
by each participating municipality. The bylaw between the participating municipalities
regulates how business licence applications will be reviewed, the types of businesses that
would be eligible, the licence fees and how enforcement across jurisdictions would be
conducted.
Section 14 of the Community Charter states that “two or more municipalities may, by bylaw
adopted by the Council of each participating municipality, establish an intermunicipal
scheme in relation one or more matters for which they have authority under this Act of the
Local Government Act.
b) Citizen/Customer Implications:
By adopting an Intermunicipal Licence Bylaw along with the other eight participating
municipalities the District will be supporting and assisting the development community by
easing the burden of the need to obtain numerous business licences in each community but
rather just one Intermunicipal Licence that will allow them to work in all nine communities.
c) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
Although this program is set up for profit sharing amongst all the participating municipalities
there is no way, at this time, to determine how many eligible businesses will take advantage
of this initiative. The intent of the cost sharing is to try to ensure there is no revenue loss by
any participating municipality.
CONCLUSIONS:
The proposed Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw outlines the principles and general terms for
the program which includes the categories of eligible business types. This proposed Bylaw was
authored with assistance from the Provincial Government’s Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation
in conjunction with input from all participating municipalities. For the purpose of the one year pilot
project the group has agreed that the eligible business type will be specific to trade contractors or
other professionals related to the construction industry that provides a service or product other than
from their premises. Given the challenges with the differing regulations surrounding mobile
businesses in each municipality, it is determined that all participating municipalities share similar
regulations with regards to the trade contractor type of businesses and therefore it was agreed to
use this business type as part of the pilot project. Further consideration to the inclusion of other
mobile business types may be reviewed at the end of the pilot project.
“Original signed by E.S. (Liz) Holitzki”
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: E. S. (Liz) Holitzki
Director: Licences, Permits and Bylaws
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
__________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
General Manager, Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule”
__________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Office
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Appendix I - Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw No. 6957-2012
APPENDIX I
District of Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge
Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme
Bylaw No. 6957-2012
Effective Date: January 1, 2013
District of Maple Ridge
Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw No. 6957-2012
Table of Contents
Part 1 Citation............................................................................................................. 1
Part 2 Severability ...................................................................................................... 1
Part 3 General Provisions ........................................................................................... 1
Part 4 Definitions ........................................................................................................ 2
Part 5 Specific Regulations ........................................................................................ 3
Schedule A - Intermunicipal Business Licence Fee Sharing Formula ............................ 6
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DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO.6957-2012
A bylaw to enter into an Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme
WHEREAS Fraser Valley municipalities wish to enter into an agreement with one-another to
permit certain categories of Businesses to operate across municipal jurisdictions within the
Fraser Valley region while minimizing the need to obtain a separate Municipal Business
Licence in each jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS each of the undersigned local governments (herein called singularly the
Participating Municipality or as a group the “Participating Municipalities”) has adopted this
Bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
Part 1 Citation
1.1 This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Maple Ridge Intermunicipal Business
Licence Bylaw No. 6957-2012”.
Part 2 Severability
2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then the
invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have
been adopted without the severed section, subsequent paragraph, subparagraph,
clause or phrase.
Part 3 General Provisions
3.1 There is hereby established an Intermunicipal Business Licence scheme, pursuant to
section 14 of the Community Charter and according to the terms and conditions of
this Bylaw.
3.2 The Intermunicipal Business Licence scheme established by this Bylaw would
operate for a twelve (12) month term ending December 31, 2013 and will be
reviewed six (6) months after the commencement of this bylaw.
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Part 4 Definitions
4.1 In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words have the
following meanings:
“Business” has the meaning as defined by the Community Charter.
“Community Charter” means the Community Charter, S.BC. 2003, c.26.
“Mobile Business” means a trades contractor or other professional (related to the
construction industry) that provides a service or product other than from their
Premises.
“Intermunicipal Business Licence” means a business licence which authorizes a
Mobile Business to be carried on within the jurisdictional boundaries of any or all of
the Participating Municipalities in accordance with this Bylaw.
“Municipal Business Licence” means a licence or permit, other than an
Intermunicipal Business Licence, issued by a Participating Municipality that
authorizes a Business to be carried on within the jurisdictional boundaries of that
Participating Municipality.
“Participating Municipality” means those of the following municipalities that have
adopted this Bylaw:
“Person” has the meaning as defined by the Interpretation Act, S.B.C. 1996, c. 238.
“Premises” means a fixed or permanent location where the Person ordinarily carries
on Business.
“Principal Municipality” means the Participating Municipality where a Business is
located or has a Premise.
City of Abbotsford District of Maple Ridge
City of Chilliwack District of Mission
District of Hope City of Pitt Meadows
City of Langley City of Surrey
Township of Langley
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Part 5 Specific Regulations
5.1 Subject to sections 5.2 and 5.4, a Person who has obtained an Intermunicipal
Business Licence may carry on Business within any Participating Municipality for the
term authorized by the Intermunicipal Business Licence without obtaining a
Municipal Business Licence in the other Participating Municipalities.
5.2 A Principal Municipality may issue an Intermunicipal Business Licence to an applicant
for an Intermunicipal Business Licence provided the applicant is a Mobile Business
and meets the requirements of this Bylaw in addition to the requirements of the
Municipal Business Licence bylaw of the Principal Municipality.
5.3 Notwithstanding that a Person may hold an Intermunicipal Business Licence that
would make it unnecessary to obtain a Municipal Business Licence in other
Participating Municipalities, the Person must still comply with all other regulations of
any municipal business licence bylaw or regulation in addition to any other bylaws
that may apply within any jurisdiction in which the Person carries on Business.
5.4 A Person that operates a Mobile Business may only apply for an Intermunicipal
Business Licence from the Participating Municipality in which they maintain a
Premise.
5.5 Neither this Bylaw nor the issuance of an Intermunicipal Business Licence eliminates
a requirement of a holder of an Intermunicipal Business Licence to obtain a
Municipal Business Licence for each Premises that is maintained within the
jurisdiction of the Participating Municipality.
5.6 The Intermunicipal Business Licence fee is $250 and is payable to the Principal
Municipality. The Intermunicipal Business Licence fee is separate and additional to
any Municipal Business Licence fee that may be required.
5.7 Notwithstanding that some Participating Municipalities pro-rate their Municipal
Business Licence fee, the Intermunicipal Business Licence fee must not be pro-rated.
5.8 The revenue generated from Intermunicipal Business Licence fees is shared amongst
all Participating Municipalities using the revenue sharing formula referred to in
Schedule “A” of this Bylaw.
5.9 The Participating Municipalities agree that the revenue sharing formula will be
reviewed from time to time, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
revenue sharing formula will be reviewed six (6) months after the commencement of
this bylaw and at the end of the twelve (12) month term of the Intermunicipal
Business Licence scheme established by this Bylaw. The revenue sharing formula
will be altered as necessary upon agreement of all Participating Municipalities.
5.10 The revenue generated from Intermunicipal Business Licence fees collected in the
period of January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013 will be distributed by each Participating
Municipality to the other Participating Municipalities by August 31, 2013. The
revenue generated from Intermunicipal Business Licence fees collected in the period
of July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 will be distributed by each Participating
Municipality to the other Participating Municipalities by February 28, 2014.
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5.11 The term of the Intermunicipal Business Licence is the same as the term for the
Municipal Business Licence issued by the Principal Municipality for that Business
category.
5.12 An Intermunicipal Business Licence issued within the twelve (12) month term of the
Intermunicipal Business Licence scheme established by this Bylaw shall, until its
term expires, remain valid within the jurisdictional boundaries of any or all of the
Participating Municipalities.
5.13 Each Participating Municipality shall provide the other Participating Municipalities
with information regarding the Intermunicipal Business Licences that it issues by way
of regular updates on a shared database that is available to all Participating
Municipalities.
5.14 A Participating Municipality may exercise the authority of the Principal Municipality
and suspend an Intermunicipal Business Licence in relation to conduct by the holder
within the Participating Municipality which would give rise to the power to suspend a
business licence under the Community Charter or the Municipal Business Licence
bylaw or regulation of the Participating Municipality. The suspension shall be in
effect throughout all of the Participating Municipalities and it shall be unlawful for the
holder to carry on the Business authorized by the Intermunicipal Business Licence in
any Participating Municipality for the period of the suspension.
5.15 If the Council of a Participating Municipality is of the opinion that reasonable cause
exists to cancel an Intermunicipal Business Licence issued by another of the
Participating Municipalities, then it may by resolution reciting the details of such
reasonable cause request the Principal Municipality that issued the licence to
consider whether or not the licence should be cancelled pursuant to section 15 or
section 60(2) of the Community Charter.
5.16 Any resolution made under section 5.15 of this Bylaw shall be communicated in
writing to the Principal Municipality that issued the Intermunicipal Business Licence,
together with such documentary evidence of the reasonable cause as may be
available, and such Principal Municipality shall as soon thereafter as reasonably
possible consider whether the Intermunicipal Business Licence should be cancelled.
5.17 In making any decision as to whether to cancel an Intermunicipal Business Licence
under section 5.15 of this Bylaw or section 15 or section 60(2) of the Community
Charter, the Principal Municipality shall approach the matter as if the conduct
complained of had occurred within its own jurisdictional boundaries.
5.18 The Principal Municipality will retain the authority to hear related reconsiderations or
appeals of suspensions and cancellations of Intermunicipal Business Licences.
5.19 Nothing in this Bylaw affects the authority of a Participating Municipality to suspend
or cancel any business licence issued by that municipality or to enact regulations in
respect of any category of Business under section 15 of the Community Charter.
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5.20 In the event of an inconsistency between this Bylaw and any other bylaw relating to
business licensing of a Participating Municipality, the provisions of this Bylaw shall
take precedence.
5.21 This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the 1st day of January, 2013.
READ A FIRST TIME this day of, 20 .
READ A SECOND TIME this day of, 20 .
READ A THIRD TIME this day of, 20 .
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL this day of, 20 .
PRESIDING MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
Schedules
Schedule A – Intermunicipal Business Licence Fee Sharing Formula
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District of Maple Ridge
Bylaw No. 6957–2012
SCHEDULE ‘A’
Intermunicipal Business Licence Fee Sharing Formula
The revenue generated from Intermunicipal Business Licence fees is shared based on the
following revenue sharing formula:
Participating Municipality
% share of revenue generated
from Intermunicipal Business
Licence fees
City of Abbotsford 11.53%
City of Chilliwack 6.21%
District of Hope 0.87%
City of Langley 11.75%
Township of Langley 12.82%
District of Maple Ridge 11.82%
District of Mission 10.07%
City of Pitt Meadows 1.95%
City of Surrey 32.98%
Total 100%
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: November 27, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: CDPR-0640-30
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council
SUBJECT: Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy 4.09
Special Service Delivery Policy 4.10
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
See the attached report to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission
dated November 8, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy 4.09 dated December 3, 1993 and Special
Service Delivery Policy 4.10 dated January 10, 1994 be rescinded.
Original signed by Kelly Swift
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Kelly Swift, General Manager,
Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services
Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment
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SUBJECT: Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy
Recreation Access Policy (Special Service Delivery)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Council policies 4.09 and 4.10 have guided staff in the administration of the Participation Program
since its inception in 1999. Staff are recommending that these policies be replaced with PLS
Commission operational policies (P-044 and P-048) and further, that Commission recommend to
Maple Ridge Council that policies 4.09 Program and Admission Fee Subsidization and 4.10 Special
Service Delivery be rescinded.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy P-044 and Recreation Access Policy P-048
attached to the staff report dated 2012-11-08 be designated as P&LS Commission operational
policies and that they be adopted as amended noting that it will be subject to Maple Ridge Council
rescinding Policy 4.09 Program and Admission Fee Subsidization and Policy 4.10 Special Service
Delivery and,
That the P&LS Commission recommends that Maple Ridge Council rescind Policy 4.09 Program and
Admission Fee Subsidization dated December 3, 1993 and Policy 4.10 Special Service Delivery
dated January 10, 1994.
DISCUSSION:
Background Context:
Commission recognizes that all citizens have a right to access Parks and Leisure Service programs
and facilities. Guided by Council Policies 4.09 and 4.10; the Parks and Leisure Services
Participation Program meets this objective by offering reduced admission rates and program fees to
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows residents who meet eligibility. The program ensures that cost is not a
barrier to accessing Parks and Leisure programs and services.
Maple Ridge Program and Admission Fee Subsidization Policy No. 4.09 and Special Service Delivery
Policy 4.10 are the policies that have guided the Participation Program for a number of years. Staff
are recommending that these policies be replaced with PLS Commission operational policies rather
than Council policies. This aligns with the authority that Councils have provided to the Commission.
The Commission policies have been modified and updated to ensure consistency with the
Participation Program and alignment with the current document management procedures. The title
of the Special Service Delivery Policy has also been changed to Recreation Access to be consistent
with the current program.
a) Desired Outcome:
To establish Commission policies that guide staff in the administration of The Maple Ridge Pitt
Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Participation Program that ensures all citizens have access
to Parks & Leisure Services.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Parks & Leisure Services Commission Report
REGULAR MEETING
November 8, 2012
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b) Strategic Alignment:
The proposed changes are in line with the 2010 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks,
Recreation and Culture Master Plan, ensuring a connected, energized and collaborative
community and will provide citizens with opportunities to participate in recreational pursuits that
are accessible to all.
c) Citizen/Customer Implications:
Citizens and customers who meet eligibility criteria will continue to have subsidized access to
Parks and Leisure Services.
d) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
Overall, the policies will not have a significant impact on the operating budget as no change in
actual practice is anticipated at this time but rather is bringing the policies in alignment with
current practices. Reduced rates create the ability for citizens to access services at a reduced
cost; the proportion of revenue gained through the subsidy program may not otherwise be
realized.
e) Policy Implications:
The policies have been updated to reflect the recommended changes.
CONCLUSIONS:
The Participation Program provides considerable value to the citizens of Maple Ridge and Pitt
Meadows who otherwise could not participate in positive community leisure and recreation programs
and services. Such participation provides a benefit to the overall community. The new Commission
policies will ensure that the Participation Program continues to serve those citizens who are
challenged with financial barriers.
Prepared By: Petra Frederick,
Coordinator, Recreation Access
Approved By: Wendy McCormick,
Director, Recreation
Approved By: Kelly Swift
General Manager, Community Development
Parks & Recreation Services
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Attachments:
DMR Policy 4.09 Program and Admission Fee Subsidization dated December 13, 1993
DMR Policy 4.10 Special Service Delivery dated January 10, 1994
PLS Commission Policy P-044 Program and Admission Fee Subsidization
PLS Commission Policy P-048 Recreation Access
Date Printed: October 29, 2009 Page 1 of 2 Policy 4.09
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
TITLE: PROGRAM AND ADMISSION FEE SUBSIDIZATION
POLICY NO. 4.09
APPROVAL DATE: December 13, 1993
POLICY STATEMENT:
Residents’ access to programs and public recreation facilities will be subsidized within established
guidelines at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation management for individuals who cannot
financially afford to participate in a recreation service due to admission and program fees. While it is
recognized that many people do not have the ability to pay the full fee for programs and services, all
participants are required to pay a portion of the fee.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to recognize that all citizens of Maple Ridge have an equal right of
access to the public recreational services in their community and to ensure that assistance and
support is provided to economically disadvantaged groups, families and individuals who wish to
participate in activities and programs at an equal opportunity as those who participate on a paying
basis. Subsidies will be provided sufficient to permit access by members of the public with limited
financial means to a similar level of service as that enjoyed by those who participate on a full
payment basis.
DEFINITIONS:
This policy is supported by the Special Services Delivery Policy and the Fees and Charges Policy. A
Maple Ridge resident or property owner should not be refused admission or registration for
recreation activity due to the inability to pay a fee or charge. Systems should be put in place to
leisure access to the same level of service for which most residents would be in a position to pay.
Decisions to subsidize program and admission fees will be at the discretion of the Parks &
Recreation Management.
The policy is based on the principle of the rights and responsibility of the individual in making
choices for specific areas to apply this subsidy.
A personal interview will be conducted to determine the individual's ability to pay. At this interview,
questions concerning the individual's financial situation will be raised. Should the individual be
referred by Social Services, Mental Health or a community support organization details regarding
financial limitations will be waived.
Date Printed: October 29, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Policy 4.09
ADMISSION FEE SUBSIDIZATION
Approval for partial subsidy of admission fees for residents will be determined by the individual's
ability to pay and at the same level for which most residents would be in a position to pay. All tickets
are accountable and must be recorded.
PROGRAM FEE SUBSIDIZATION
Approval for partial subsidy of program fees for residents will be determined providing the program
would have sufficient registration to run without the subsidized participant and the program limit has
not been exceeded at the time of application.
REFERENCE
Maple Ridge Parks & Recreation Policy and Procedure Manual
Section: Finance
File #: FIN-22 (Section: 11.5.3;11.6.4)
File #: FIN-23
Section: Office Administration
File #: ADM-20
Section: Programs
File #: PRO-6
File #: PRO-7
Date Printed: October 30, 2009 Page 1 of 1 Policy 4.10
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
TITLE: SPECIAL SERVICE DELIVERY
POLICY NO. 4.10
APPROVAL DATE: January 10, 1994
POLICY STATEMENT:
All citizens should have equal access to engage in quality leisure opportunities in their community
and steps will be taken to facilitate such access.
PURPOSE:
It is the commitment of the Department to ensure that assistance and support is provided to groups
or individuals that may have challenges when accessing leisure opportunities.
DEFINITIONS:
This includes persons with physical, social, mental or emotional disabilities, persons that face
cultural and/or language barriers and persons with financial limitations. The Department will work
with community agencies and individuals to provide accessible recreational activities. The Special
Services position shall ensure opportunities are available for all residents to develop their full
potential through chosen leisure experiences.
REFERENCE:
Maple Ridge Parks & Recreation Policy and Procedure Manual
Section: Program Services
File #: PRO-7
P044_PLSC_Program_Admission_Fee_Subsidization
TITLE: PROGRAM AND ADMISSION FEE SUBSIDIZATION
AUTHORITY: PLS Commission EFFECTIVE DATE: 2012-11-08
POLICY NO. P-044 SUPERSEDES: DMR Policy 4.09
Dated 1993-12-03
APPROVAL: __________________________
POLICY STATEMENT:
Residents’ access to programs and public recreation facilities will be subsidized within established
guidelines at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation management for individuals who cannot
financially afford to participate in a recreation service due to admission and program fees.
While it is recognized that many people do not have the ability to pay the full fee for programs and
services, all participants are required to pay a portion of the fee.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to recognize that all citizens of The District of Maple Ridge and the City
of Pitt Meadows have an equal right of access to Parks and Leisure programs and services and to
provide assistance and support to ensure economically disadvantaged groups and families have
equal access as those who participate on a full payment basis. Subsidies will be provided sufficient
to permit access by residents and property owners with limited financial means to a similar level of
service as that enjoyed by those who participate on a full payment basis.
Decision to subsidize program and admission fees will be at the discretion of the General Manager
Community Development Parks and Recreation Services or his/her designate.
The policy is based on the principle that each individual has the right and responsibility to make
his/her own choice for specific areas to apply this subsidy.
DEFINITIONS:
Admission Fee Subsidization:
Approval for partial subsidy of admission fees for residents will be determined by the individual’s
ability to pay and at the same level for which most residents would be in a position to pay.
Program Fee Subsidization:
Approval for partial subsidy of admission and program fees will be provided, giving the rights and
responsibility to the individual to make his/her own choice on specific areas to apply this subsidy if
the program limit has not been exceeded at the time of application.
P-048_PLSC_Recreation_Access
TITLE: RECREATION ACCESS
AUTHORITY: PLS Commission EFFECTIVE DATE: 2012-11-08
POLICY NO. P -048 SUPERSEDES: DMR Policy 4.10
Dated January 10, 1994
APPROVAL:
POLICY STATEMENT:
All citizens should have equal access to engage in quality leisure opportunities in their community
and steps will be taken to facilitate such access.
PURPOSE:
It is the commitment of the Commission to ensure that assistance and support is provided to groups
or individuals that may have challenges when accessing leisure opportunities.
DEFINITIONS:
This includes persons with physical, social, mental or emotional disabilities, persons that face
cultural and/or language barriers and persons with financial limitations.
The Department will work with community agencies and individuals to provide accessible
recreational activities and staff will ensure opportunities are available for all residents to develop
their full potential through chosen leisure experiences.
NOTICE OF MOTION
By Councillor Morden
That the following resolution be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities:
Release of Location of Licensed Medical Marihuana Producers
WHEREAS there are inherent risks to licensed medical marihuana producers
including break-ins and invasions due to the value of marihuana, health issues for all those
living or working in locations where marihuana is grown, no regard for life health and safety
features installed in buildings as required by building codes, installations of regulated
devices by unqualified and uncertified persons, fire, chemical spills, injury to producers or
others involved in production from the use of chemicals and fertilizers and their disposition;
AND WHEREAS no information of the location of licensed medical marihuana producers is
provided to emergency responders and law enforcement putting them at risk when
responding to emergency events or investigating complaints at those locations thereby
creating barriers to the investigation of suspected grow operations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities lobby Health
Canada to provide the legal and usual civic address of all production licenses issued under
the Medical Marihuana Access Regulations, together with specific details on production
quantities, to the jurisdictional local Government for dissemination to emergency responders
and law enforcement.
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