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1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the November 7, 2016 Council Workshop Meeting
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
4. MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Pitt Meadows Airport Society (PMAS) Constitution and Bylaws
Staff report dated November 21, 2016 recommending that changes
recommended by the City of Pitt Meadows to the Pitt Meadows Society
Constitution and Bylaws (Draft) for Clauses 3.7 and 4.7 be approved; that a letter
to the City of Pitt Meadows outlining concerns with recommended changes to
Clauses 6.8, 15.1 and 15.2 be prepared and further that a facilitated session
between the two Councils be scheduled should no agreement be reached on final
language for Clauses 6.8, 15.1 and 15.2.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
November 21, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Blaney Room, 1st Floor, City Hall
The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and
other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at
this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to
Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more
information or clarification. The meeting is live streamed and recorded by
the City of Maple Ridge.
REMINDERS
November 21, 2016
Closed Council 11:00 a.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 p.m.
November 22, 2016
Public Hearing 7:00 p.m.
Council Workshop
November 21, 2016
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5.2 2016-436-RZ, Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment, Farm Home Plate
Staff report dated November 21, 2016 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone
Amending Bylaw No. 7298-2016 to establish maximum size and setbacks for
residential development within the Agricultural Land Reserve be given first and
second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence has been received and requires a response. Staff is
seeking direction from Council on each item. Options that Council may consider include:
a) Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further action will be
taken.
b) Direct staff to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the subject matter.
c) Forward the correspondence to a regular Council meeting for further discussion.
d) Other.
Once direction is given the appropriate response will be sent.
6.1 Upcoming Events
November 24, 2016
6:30 p.m.
2016 Granting Ceremony – the ACT
Organizer: Maple Ridge Community Foundation
November 25, 2016
8:30 p.m.
Operation Red Nose Kick-Off – Maple Ridge Towing
Organizer: Operation Red Nose Ridge Meadows
November 27, 2016
11:00 a.m.
36th Annual Exhibit and Sale – Whonnock Lake Centre
Organizer: Whonnock Weavers & Spinners Guild
December 16, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Holiday Train – Port Haney Station
Organizer: Canadian Pacific Rail
December 20, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Celebrating Hanukka, The Festival of Lights – 3476 Oak Street,
Vancouver
Organizer: The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Council Workshop
November 21, 2016
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7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Links to member associations:
• Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) Newsletter The Compass
o http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/resources/past-issues-compass/2016-
archive.html
• Lower Mainland Local Government Association (“LMLGA”)
o http://www.lmlga.ca/
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”)
o https://www.fcm.ca/
8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
9. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of
the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to the
following:
1. Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being
considered for a position on a Committee of Council.
2. The acquisition of land or improvements of which the council considers that
disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the
municipality;
3 The consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to
negotiations between the municipality and the provincial government.
4. Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the
requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1)
and 90 (2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Checked by: ___________
Date: _________________
Council Workshop
November 21, 2016
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Rules for Holding a Closed Meeting
Section 90(1) A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered
relates to one or more of the following:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an
officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour,
or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity;
(c) labour relations or employee negotiations;
(d) the security of property of the municipality;
(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure
might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;
(f) law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of
an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment;
(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
(h) an administrative tribunal hearing or potential administrative tribunal hearing affecting the municipality, other
than a hearing to be conducted by the council or a delegate of council
(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that
purpose;
(j) information that is prohibited or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited from
disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their
preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of
the municipality if they were held in public;
(l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress
reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report]
(m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting;
(n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection of
subsection (2)
(o) the consideration of whether the authority under section 91 (other persons attending closed meetings) should
be exercised in relation to a council meeting.
Section 90(2) A part of a council meeting must be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered
relates to one or more of the following:
(a) a request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act , if the council is designated as head
of the local public body for the purposes of that Act in relation to the matter;
(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the
municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial
government or the federal government or both and a third party;
(c) a matter that is being investigated under the Ombudsperson Act of which the municipality has been notified
under section 14 [Ombudsperson to notify authority] of that Act;
(d) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public must be excluded from the meeting;
(e) a review of a proposed final performance audit report for the purpose of providing comments to the auditor
general on the proposed report under section 23 (2) of the Auditor General for Local Government Act .
City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
November 7, 2016
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on November 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
in the Blaney Room of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia
for the purpose of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor N. Read E.C. Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor K. Duncan Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor B. Masse P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor C. Speirs F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
ABSENT L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services
Councillor G. Robson Other Staff as Required
Councillor T. Shymkiw R. MacNair, Manager of Bylaws and Licences
L. Siracusa, Manager of Economic Development
D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer
C. Carter, Director of Planning
C.Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental
Services
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as circulated.
2.MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the October 17 and October 24, 2015 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2016-494
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of October 17 and
October 24, 2016 adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
2.1
Council Workshop Minutes
November 7, 2016
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
4 MAYOR’S AND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
Councillor Duncan
Councillor Duncan attended a meeting of the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and a
Participatory Action Workshop at Trinity Western. She also attended a reception for
John Horgan at the ACT. Councillor Duncan provided an update on providing access
to naloxone kits.
Councillor Speirs
Councillor Speirs attended meetings of the Community Heritage Commission and a
sub-committee of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. He also attended the first
three community forums for Dialogue on Homelessness.
Councillor Masse
Councillor Masse attended the first three community forums for Dialogue on
Homelessness.
Councillor Bell
Councillor Bell attended a Council of Councils meeting, participated in “Take Your Kid
to Work Week” and attended the Diwali celebration at the Maple Ridge Library. She
also attended Seniors Society Annual General Meeting.
Mayor Read
Mayor Read attended a meeting with Katzie First Nation representatives and a
number of meetings at Metro Vancouver including a budget meeting. She
participated in a trip to Ottawa where she met with various Federal Ministers as well
as the Prime Minister to speak to possible funding for the proposed civic facility.
Mayor Read also attended a Fraser Health Municipal Regional meeting, a TransLink
meeting, a staff appreciation and brand launch events for Parks, Recreation and
Culture, a fundraiser for Albion FC and Halloween festivities. She attended the first
three community forums for Dialogue on Homelessness.
5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Appeal of Untidy and Unsightly Premises Order, 20841 McFarlane Avenue,
Maple Ridge, BC
Letter dated October 21, 2016 advising of an opportunity to make
representation to Council to dispute the order issued for property at 20841
McFarlane Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC
Council Workshop Minutes
November 7, 2016
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The Manager of Legislative Services advised that the order in question is
actually an untidy and unsightly premises order. She also advised on a
document circulated disputing the order, much of it not made public due to
privacy protection requirements.
The Manager of Bylaws and Licences reviewed the staff report and provided a
history on the property. She gave a PowerPoint presentation providing
pictures depicting the current state of the property.
R/2016-495
It was moved and seconded
That staff proceed with the order to clean up property at 20841 McFarlane
Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC dated September 28, 2016.
CARRIED
Councillor Bell - OPPOSED
5.2 Brand Review – Preliminary Findings
Presentation by Michelle Custodio, Illuminata Marketing and comments by L.
Siracusa on how this research can be applied to develop a brand that reflects
Council’s vision moving forward.
The Manager of Economic Development introduced the topic.
Ms. Custodio gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following
information:
• Objectives and approach
• Brand definitions
• Key findings
• Brand best practices
• Implications & next steps
5.3 Review of Transportation Issues –Speed Limits; Cycling on Sidewalks; Trucks
on Lougheed Highway through the Town Centre
Staff report dated November 7, 2016 providing information on transportation
issues relating to routing of trucks onto the Haney Bypass rather than along
Lougheed Highway, cycling on sidewalks and speed limits, specifically in the
Town Centre.
Council Workshop Minutes
November 7, 2016
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The Municipal Engineer reviewed the report. He gave a PowerPoint
presentation addressing the following topics:
• Truck traffic on Lougheed Highway and the truck route removal review
process
• Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure signage on the Lougheed
Highway, east and west of the Haney Bypass
• Bicycling on Sidewalks – the Motor Vehicle Act and Maple Ridge
Highway and Traffic Bylaw
• Speed Limits in the Town Centre – review of technical studies, case
studies and data collection in Maple Ridge
Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 11:54 p.m. to attend to a medical
appointment
R/2016-496
It was moved and seconded
That the sections of the report dated November 7, 2016 titled “Review of
Transportation Issues –Speed Limits; Cycling on Sidewalks; Trucks on
Lougheed Highway through the Town Centre” related to bicycles and speed
limits in the Town Centre be forwarded to the Active Transportation
Committee.
CARRIED
Councillor Bell - OPPOSED
5.4 Information Update – Draft Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw
Staff report dated November 7, 2016 providing an update on the progress on
revisions being made to the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services reviewed the staff
report and the progress being made on revisions to the zoning bylaw.
R/2016-497
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to bring forward amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to
regulate the Farm Home Plate on lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
CARRIED
Council Workshop Minutes
November 7, 2016
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
6.1 Metro Vancouver – Regional Affordable Housing Strategy
Letter dated June 29, 2016 from Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver,
requesting a decision on the endorsement of the Regional Affordable Housing
Strategy.
R/2016-498
It was moved and seconded
That the Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy be endorsed.
CARRIED
6.2 Upcoming Events
November 9, 2016
2:00 p.m.
Regus Grand Opening – 22420 Dewdney Trunk Road
Organizer: Regus Canada
7. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
Links to member associations:
• Union of British Columbia Municipalities (“UBCM”) Newsletter The
Compass
o http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/resources/past-issues-compass/2016-
archive.html
• Lower Mainland Local Government Association (“LMLGA”)
o http://www.lmlga.ca/
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”)
o https://www.fcm.ca/
8. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
Council Workshop Minutes
November 7, 2016
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9. ADJOURNMENT - 12:35 p.m.
_______________________________
N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
___________________________________
L. Darcus, Corporate Officer
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read MEETING DATE: November 21, 2016
And Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Pitt Meadows Airport Society (PMAS) Constitution and Bylaws
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the Council meeting of October 11, 2016, a draft Constitution and Bylaws for the PMAS was
presented and Council adopted the following resolution:
That the proposed Constitution and Bylaws of the Pitt Meadows Airport Society (PMAS),
contained in this report (of that date), be received for information, and
That the PMAS be requested to convene an extraordinary general meeting, for the purpose of
voting on resolutions to amend the Constitution and Bylaws as presented in this report.
Pitt Meadows staff presented a similar staff report and Pitt Meadows Council did not support the
recommendations, instead have requested alternative language be pursued, as presented in the
letter attached from Mr. Roberts, CAO, City of Pitt Meadows, dated October 27, 2016 (Appendix 1).
The City of Pitt Meadows would like to hear the position of Council with respect to the changes they
have proposed. This will be required to continue staffs discussions to reconcile Councils’ desires
relating to the Constitution and Bylaws for the PMAS.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
a)That the changes recommended by the City of Pitt Meadows to the Pitt Meadows Airport
Society Constitution and Bylaws (Draft) for Clauses 3.7 and 4.7 be approved; and
b)That staff be directed to prepare a letter from the Chief Administrative Officer to the City of
Pitt Meadows Chief Administrative Officer outlining the concerns with the recommended
changes to Clauses 6.8, 15.1 and 15.2; and further
c)That staff be directed to schedule a facilitated session between the two councils in an effort
to reach agreement on the constitution and bylaws of the Pitt Meadows Airport Society, If
there is no agreement reached between the CAOs on final language for Clauses 6.8, 15.1
and 15.2.
5.1
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Pitt Meadows Council requested four specific changes. Each will be presented below along
with the clause in the draft Constitution and Bylaw which Council saw on October 11, 2016,
the proposed amendment by Pitt Meadows, and discussion.
1. Draft Clauses 15.1 and 15.2 read:
15.1 The Board shall develop a master plan for the operation, management and
development of the Airport (the “Airport Master Plan”) and shall present the Airport
Master Plan to the Members for approval.
15.2 Once the Airport Master Plan has been approved by the Members, all Directors,
Officers, and employees of the Society must act in accordance with the Airport
Master Plan.
Proposed amendment to 15.1 and 15.2 to read:
15.1 The Board shall develop a master plan for the operation, management and
development of the airport (the “Airport Master Plan”), which Airport Master Plan shall
not be inconsistent with the City of Pitt Meadows Official Community Plan, Zoning bylaw
and other applicable bylaws and regulations and shall present the Airport Master Plan
to the Members for approval.
15.2 Once the Airport Plan has been approved by the Members, all Directors, Officers,
and Employees of the Society must act in accordance with the Airport Master Plan and
to the extent applicable, unless governed by Transport Canada regulations and City of
Pitt Meadows bylaws.
The primary challenge observed in the proposed amendments is with the overriding context
of Pitt Meadow’s implied desire to have ultimate control over the use of the airport related
lands, through the policies it may adopt from time to time in its Official Community Plan
(OCP) and regulatory bylaws.
The airport doesn't exist without the surrounding land uses that support the aeronautical
surfaces. Terminal buildings, vehicle parking, air-side and commercial areas are a necessity
for an operating airport’s success. If the Pitt Meadows OCP is subsequently amended in a
way that does not recognize the uses contemplated in a joint vision and reflected in the
Airport Master Plan, the airport in the best case scenario, becomes much less than it could
be, and worse case could even cease to be an operating airport if the support services are
not able to be provided.
Also, the Operating Agreement between Transport Canada and the PMAS has
language, (i.e. Section 2.01.01), that speaks to “continuously, actively, diligently and
carefully manage, operate and maintain the airport as an aerodrome open to the
public…" This section of the Operating Agreement demonstrates the intent of Transport
Canada, that there is appropriate land use for the terminal building and parking, airport
related commercial uses, etc.
There is little value in undertaking joint partnering visioning and airport planning process only
to suggest that this work could be set aside by subsequent decisions made by Pitt Meadows
at a local level through its OCP and subsequent zoning bylaws changes.
It is recommended that Council not accept this proposed amendment. Council may seek
assurance from Pitt Meadows that they recognize that certain land uses, buildings and
structures are necessary for airports, and the Members consider language in the bylaw to
ensure this is clear. Staff can endeavour to develop alternative language that may be
suitable to both Councils, with the help of legal advice.
2. Draft clause 3.7 reads:
For the purposes of the meeting of the Members, each Member shall be represented
by one (1) individual who shall be the Member’s Mayor or another individual
representing that Member who is chosen by that Member (the “Members
Representative”) and that individual Member Representative may not be one of the
Member Directors.
Proposed amendment to 3.7 to read:
For the purposes of a meeting of the Members, each Member shall be represented
by one (1) individual who shall be the Member’s Mayor or another individual
representing that Member who is chosen by that Member and who is a Councillor of
that Member (the “Members Representative”) and the individual Member
Representative may not be one of the Member Directors.
This proposed change provides added clarity and is consistent with original intent of the
draft. It is recommended that Council support this amendment.
3. Draft clause 4.7 reads:
The accidental omission to give notice of a meeting to, or the non-receipt of a notice
by, any of the Members entitled to receive notice does not invalidate proceedings at
that meeting.
It is proposed that this clause be deleted as the PMAS consists of only two members.
This is a common clause in most societies, but given that the PMAS only has the two
members this clause is not required. It is recommended that Council support deleting this
clause.
4. Draft clause 6.8 reads:
The Directors shall appoint up to three (3) additional Directors having such skills or
representing such constituency as the Directors feel to be in the best interests of the
Society (the “Expert Directors”), subject to the requirements in Bylaw 6.5. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Directors may appoint as Expert Directors
persons with expertise in one or more of the following:..
Proposed amendment to 6.8 to read:
The Directors shall appoint up to three (3) additional Directors having such skills or
represetnting such constituency as the Directors feel to be in the best interests of
the Society (the “Expert Directors”), subject to the requirements in Bylaw 6.5 and to
prohibit the appointment of any municipal staff member as a Director or one of the
three (3) additional Directors. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Directors may appoint as Expert Directors persons with expertise in one or more of
the following:..
It is unclear why this remains an issue for Pitt Meadows. After leaving the facilitated Joint
Council Meeting it was understood that each Member would appoint whoever they wanted
for their four Directors and they together with the four appointed Directors of the other
Member, would choose the Expert Directors based on skill needs.
Additionally, there might be a perceived if not actual conflict of interest in appointing
Councillors to the Board of Directors of the Pitt Meadows Airport, when there is direct
fiduciary responsibility to the Society, and the accountability to the various electorate of each
community as a Councillor. There would be much less perceived conflict with staff appointed
to the Board.
It is recommended that Council not accept this amendment and instead suggest that the
original understanding be pursued.
Finally, it is recommended that Council’s position relating to the draft PMAS Bylaws, be
communicated to the City of Pitt Meadows in the form of a letter from the City Manager to the
respective City Manager. Should the position of Pitt Meadows Council remain unchanged
subsequently, the Councils may wish to engage a facilitator to lead the respective Councils through a
facilitated session to establish a compromise.
CONCLUSION:
Pitt Meadows Council has reviewed the draft Constitution and Bylaws presented to them. Progress is
being made to develop a new Constitution and Bylaws for the PMAS, which both Councils will
support. Pitt Meadows have suggested some amended language which Council may wish to
consider. It is staff’s opinion that two of the four proposed changes are appropriate while the other
two may not be in the best interest of the PMAS or the City of Maple Ridge.
“Original signed by Lino Siracusa”
_____________________________________________________
Prepared by: Lino Siracusa, Manager Economic Development
“Original signed by Paul Gill”
Approved by: Paul Gill, General Manager, Corporate & Financial Services
“Original signed by E.C. Swabey”
Concurrence: E.C. Swabey
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Maple Ridge
TO: Her Worship Mayor Nicole Read DATE: November 21, 2016
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2016-436-RZ
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Workshop
SUBJECT: Zoning Bylaw text amendment to establish a Farm Home Plate for properties
within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
First and Second Reading
Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7298-2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
To address emerging issues Council has requested that staff to bring forward bylaw amendments in
advance of adopting the new Zoning Bylaw in its entirety. The reasons that specific bylaw
amendments are pursued relate to priority concerns of Council and the community. Due to a
concern for the protection of agricultural land for agricultural purposes, this report outlines a
proposed amendment for limiting residential size and setbacks on properties within the Agricultural
Land Reserve. At the November 7, 2016 Council Workshop, Council passed the following resolution:
That staff be directed to bring forward amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to regulate the
Farm Home Plate on lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
The term “Farm Home Plate” refers to an area allocated for all principal and accessory structures on
lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Restrictions on the Farm Home Plate have been
included in the proposed Zoning Bylaw and were anticipated to be adopted with final approval of the
Zoning Bylaw. However, there has been some developer interest expressed recently in excessively
large residential projects on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve. It is clear that it is only a
matter of time before these residential building permits are submitted.
This application for a Zoning Bylaw amendment is intended to limit the extent of the farm home
plate, in size and in setback requirements. The accompanying report, attached as Appendix B
explores these issues in greater detail. The main goals of this report and bylaw recommendations
are to ensure:
1.That agricultural land is protected from estate residential development;
2.That competition for agricultural land between legitimate farming interests and residential
users is minimized;
3.That the acquisition of agricultural land by legitimate farming interests is not hampered by
high residential improvement values on farmland that would raise the price of agricultural
land.
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As there is some urgency in this matter, it would be advantageous to have this application being
forwarded to the December 6th Public Hearing, and consideration given to 3rd and final approval
at the December 6 Council meeting. For this reason, the application is being placed on the
November 21 Council Workshop agenda for Council consideration of the bylaw.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No . 7298-2016 be given First and Second Reading, and
forwarded to public hearing .
BACKGROUND:
Applicant: City Of Maple Ridge
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This application is to establish maximum size and setbacks for residential development on
properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve. These zoning bylaw amendments are proposed to
be included in the General Regulations section of the Zoning Bylaw.
PLANNING ANALYSIS:
The concern about large house residential development on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve
has been noted by the Ministry of Agriculture. Early in 2011, the Ministry circulated a new bylaw
standard document aimed at limiting the size and the setbacks for residential development on
properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The document was circulated by Council to the Maple
Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee, and a subcommittee of its members was formed to explore
the issues it raised and the implications for Maple Ridge.
The subcommittee responded by drafting a report that used Maple Ridge property and zoning
information to establish locally appropriate limits on house size and the setback area. That report is
attached as Appendix A.
The intent of this work was to provide to the Ministry fee dback on their bylaw standard. At the time,
there was not a specific direction to staff to begin amending the bylaw for this purpose. It was
understood that these amendments would be included in the review of the Zoning Bylaw. There was
also no sense of urgency, as there was little indication that excessively large houses were being
constructed within Maple Ridge.
Official Community Plan
This initiative to restrict the impact of residential development on agricultural land is aimed at
maintaining the land base for agricultural purposes. Protecting the agricultural capability of
agricultural land is supported by the policies of the Official Community Plan, as noted in the following
objectives of Section 6.2.2:
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To maintain the agricultural land base in Maple Ridge and promote conditions for
sustainable agriculture.
To foster the role that agriculture has on the environment.
The Ministry of Agriculture through their bylaw standard provided the initial direction for limiting the
farm home plate. As it recognizes and builds on the work of the Ministry, this proposed bylaw
amendment is consistent with Principle 12 of the Official Community Plan, as follows:
Collaboration with other authorities, including but not limited to the ALC and Metro
Vancouver, is essential to ensuring that municipal objectives are met.
Zoning Bylaw:
In order to recognize and regulate this use, the following recommendations are proposed to amend
the Zoning Bylaw.
Part 2 Definitions:
FARM HOME PLATE means an area allocated for all principal and accessory
residential buildings, structures and land uses on a lot that is designated on the
Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7060-2014 as “Agricultural”; is
located within the Agricultural Land Reserve; and is subject to the regulations of the
Agricultural Land Commission.
Part 4 General Regulations: Farm Home Plate
For properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve, the following limits to residential
development shall apply:
(a) The area of the farm home plate shall not exceed a maximum of 0.2 hectares.
(b) The maximum depth of a farm home plate shall not exceed 60.0 metres from the lot
line that abuts the fronting road to the rear of the farm home plate.
(c) The one family residential, boarding, agricultural employee residential, temporary
residential, secondary suite residential, detached garden suite residential, and bed
and breakfast uses shall be sited within the farm home plate.
(d) The gross floor area for the one family residential use shall not exceed 650.0 square
metres. (approximately 7,000 square feet)
(e) The maximum distance from the lot line that abuts the fronting road to any portion of
the one family residential use shall not exceed 50.0 metres.
(f) The maximum building separation between the one family residential use and any of
the agricultural employee residential, temporary residential, secondary suite
residential, boarding, and bed and breakfast uses shall not exceed 20.0 metres.
CITIZEN/CUSTOMER IMPLICATIONS :
The intent of this bylaw amendment is to protect agricultural lands for agricultural purposes. As
noted in the Official Community Plan, this objective has widespread community support. It should
be recognized that these regulations will only apply to lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Those seeking to construct larger lot estate residences will have a range of options available on
larger lot Urban Residential parcels or on properties designated Estate Suburban, Suburban and
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Rural Residential. In addition, special circumstances could warrant siting exceptions that could be
supported with a Development Variance Permit.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Building Department will be in initial receipt of building permit applications, and have been
informed of these proposed bylaw amendments.
ALTERNATIVES:
As noted, there is some urgency to this proposed amendment. It is for this reason that this
application is being forwarded to Council Workshop in order that the timing of the required
notification process will allow the application to be adopted prior to the year’s end. This is an
unusual circumstance that can be justified on the basis that the app lication is a response to
community need, and not a development application in support of private interests. Alternatively, if
Council wishes to direct the bylaw adoption process to follow its usual process, giving first and
second reading at the November 29, 2016 Council meeting, the next available public hearing is in
January, and final adoption would occur after that date.
CONCLUSION:
This proposed bylaw amendment has been prepared in response to Council direction and perceived
community need. On this basis, the recommendation is at the November 21, 2016 Council
Workshop, to give this application first and second reading, and forward to public hearing.
“Original signed by Diana Hall”__________________________
Prepared by: Diana Hall M.A., MCIP, RPP
Planner 2
“Original signed by Chuck Goddard” for__________
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 Frank Quinn”_____ for___________
Concurrence: E.C. Swabey
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A: Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7298-2016
Appendix B: Report to Council from the Agricultural Advisory Committee, dated April 4, 2011, and titled,
Ministry of Agriculture Bylaw Standard for Residential Uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 7298-2016
A Bylaw to amend the text of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 as amended
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WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 as
amended:
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the City of Maple Ridge, enacts as follows:
1.This bylaw may be cited as “Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7298-2016”.
2.Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 is hereby amended as follows:
PART 2, INTERPRETATION
Insert the following definition in alphabetical order after the definition of “Family Day Care”.
FARM HOME PLATE means an area allocated for all principal and accessory residential
buildings, structures and land uses on a lot that is designated on the Maple Ridge Official
Community Plan Bylaw No. 7060-2014 as “Agricultural”; is located within the Agricultural
Land Reserve; and is subject to the regulations of the Agricultural Land Commission.
3.PART 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 402 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES OF
LAND, BUILDINGS, AND STRUCTURES.
Insert the following as subsection (15) Farm Home Plate
For properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve, the following limits to residential
development shall apply:
(a) The area of the farm home plate shall not exceed a maximum of 0.2 hectares.
(b) The maximum depth of a farm home plate shall not exceed 60.0 metres from the lot
line that abuts the fronting road to the rear of the farm home plate.
(c) The one family residential, boarding, agricultural employee residential, temporary
residential, secondary suite residential, detached garden suite residential, and bed
and breakfast uses shall be sited within the farm home plate.
(d) The gross floor area for the one family residential use shall not exceed 650.0 square
metres.
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(e) The maximum distance from the lot line that abuts the fronting road to the rear or
opposite face of the single detached residential use shall not exceed 50.0 metres.
(f) The maximum building separation between the single detached residential use and
any of the agricultural employee residential, temporary residential, secondary suite
residential, boarding, and bed and breakfast uses shall not exceed 20.0 metres.
4. Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 as amended is hereby amended accordingly.
READ a first time the day of , 2016.
READ a second time the day of , 2016.
READ a third time the day of , 2016.
ADOPTED the day of , 2016.
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
APPENDIX B