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Home My WebLink About2017-11-21 Public Hearing Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING November 21, 2017 The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on November 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor N. Read P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor C. Bell K. Swift, General Manager of Parks, Recreation & Councillor K. Duncan Culture Councillor G. Robson F. Quinn, General Manager of Public Works and Councillor T. Shymkiw Development Councillor C. Speirs L. Darcus, Manager of Legislative Services A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary ABSENT C. Carter, Director of Planning Councillor B. Masse C. Goddard, Manager of Development and Environmental Services D. Hall, Planner 2 D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer ______________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Read 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 28, 2017. The Mayor then called upon the Manager of Development and Environmental Services to present the following items on the agenda: 1) 2017-291-RZ, 24093 and 24137 104 Avenue and PID 009-437-061 Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7369-2017 To amend Schedule "A", Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area Plan from Medium Density Residential and Institutional to Institutional and Conservation To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation. Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7364-2017 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to P-1 (Park and School) to facilitate the co-location and joint development of a new Albion Elementary School and Albion Community Centre The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence was received from HUB Cycling stating preference for bicycle lanes on both sides of the road. Public Hearing Minutes November 21, 2017 Page 2 of 5 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Plan • Exterior Elevations • Terms and Conditions The Mayor called for speakers three times. There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 2) 2015-347-RZ, 20621 123 Avenue Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7383-2017 To amend Schedule”B” of the Official Community Plan from Urban Residential to Conservation and to amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation. Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7193-2015 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-1b (One Family Urban (Medium Density) Residential) to permit a future subdivision of approximately 10 lots The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence expressing concerns with the application was received from Steve Robinson on behalf of the Board at Burnett Fellowship. The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Plan Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Site Plan • Terms and Conditions Councillor Shymkiw requested that staff provide clarification on access to the church property Public Hearing Minutes November 21, 2017 Page 3 of 5 The Manager of Development and Environmental Services explained access to the church property and the proposed development. The Municipal Engineer clarified management of access pertaining to new developments and advised that follow up with the applicant can be done to further explore moving an access. The Mayor called for speakers for the first time. Barry Waterman - Treasurer and Elder at Burnett Fellowship Church Mr. Waterman stated that Burnett Fellowship does not oppose the application however he indicated concern with the increase in the volume of traffic resulting from the proposed development which will add to the large amount of traffic coming and going through Burnett Fellowship parking area multiple times per week. He wished to stress the fact that there is a lot of traffic coming and going from the church property already. Ken Galpin Mr. Galpin expressed concern with the current traffic on 123 Street. He commented on the opening of 107A Street within the same block and on the issues within the block. Mr. Galpin requested that Council request a traffic impact study for the proposed development. The Mayor called for speakers for a second time. Steve Robinson Mr. Robinson advised that he was part of a leadership team when Burnett Fellowship went through the rezoning process originally. He commented that the church made a contribution to the existing road to allow the property next door to be subdivided. He reiterated that the church is not against the proposed development. He expressed that the main issue is with the width of the proposed road as being too narrow and therefore not allowing parking for access to the church. He also expressed concern with grades and the removal of a dedicated tax to upkeep existing plantings. The Mayor called for speakers for a third time. There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. Public Hearing Minutes November 21, 2017 Page 4 of 5 3) 2016-336-RZ, 11300 and 11250 240 Street Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7396-2017 To amend Schedule "A", Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan, Schedule 1: Albion Area Plan from Medium Density Residential to Conservation and to amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan to add to Conservation Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7287-2016 To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) and R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit the future subdivision of 5 lots and the future construction of a 54 unit townhouse development The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence was received from Greg Menzies expressing concern with traffic, speeding, dangerous driving and noise. The Planner gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Official Community Plan Context • Neighbourhood Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Site Plan • Streetscapes • Landscape Plan • Terms and Conditions The Mayor called for speakers three times. There being no comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with. 4) 2016-191-RZ, 11939 240 Street Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7257-2016 To rezone from CS-1 (Service Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial) to permit construction of a multi-tenant commercial development The Manager of Legislative Services advised that correspondence supporting the application was received from Ron and Nadine Herman, Barj Dhahan from Sanders Group, Francis Turner, Sydney Keay, Wayne Lyle, Jim Pritichard and Susan Langas Hall. Mr. Pritchard provided comments with concerns over the pedestrian access way. Correspondence was also received from Robert Hornsey requesting a berm and sound abatement, that garbage and recycling be taken away from the residential boundaries and that the overhead lighting not face the houses. Public Hearing Minutes November 21, 2017 Page 5 of 5 The Planner gave a power point presentation providing the following information: • Application Information • Subject Map • Neighbourhood Plan Context • Official Community Plan Context • Site Characteristics • Development Proposal • Proposed Site Plan • Front Elevations • Landscape Plan • Terms and Conditions The Mayor called for speakers a first time. Jim Pritchard Mr. Pritchard is not opposed to the project as a whole. He would like the pedestrian access on the south side of the property eliminated citing that it is not necessary as the property can be accessed from Dewdney Trunk Road. He expressed concern with late night traffic and the use of the laneway for possible overflow parking for person who may use that access to get to the shopping centre. The Mayor called for speakers a second and third time. 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 adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. ____________________________ N. Read, Mayor Certified Correct ______________________________ L. Darcus, Corporate Officer