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PUBLIC HEARING
July 17, 2018
The Minutes of the Public Hearing held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 11995 Haney
Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia on July 17, 2018 at 7:03 p.m.
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PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor N. Read P. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Bell F. Quinn, General Manager of Public Works and
Councillor K. Duncan Development
Councillor B. Masse C. Carter, Director of Planning
Councillor G. Robson A. Kopystynski, Acting Manager of Development and
Councillor C. Speirs Environmental Services
L Benson, Corporate Officer
ABSENT A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Councillor T. Shymkiw Other staff as required
B. Elliott, Manager of Community Services
L. Zosiak, Planner 2
L. Siracusa, Director of Economic Development & Civic
Properties
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Mayor Read called the meeting to order. The Corporate Officer 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 July 24, 2018.
The Mayor then called upon Planning Department staff to present the following items on the
agenda:
1) 2017-066-RZ, 21241 Wicklund Avenue
Lot 3 District Lot 242 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 14112
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7328-2017
That PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, SECTION 601, ONE FAMILY AND TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Sub-Section (C) REGULATIONS FOR THE SIZE, SHAPE AND
SITING OF BUILDING AND STRUCTURES, item 4) Buildings and Structures for Two
Family Residential Use in the RT-1 Zone is amended by deleting clause (d) and
replacing it with the following clauses:
“(d) shall not be permitted on a lot less than 750 m².
(e) notwithstanding item (d) above, lots located within the Town Centre, as
identified on Schedule H, which are either a corner lot or provided with
lane access, shall not be permitted on a lot less than 557 m²”.
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To Amend Schedule “D” MINIMUM LOT AREA AND DIMENSIONS by deleting the line:
“RT-1 22m 30m 891m2”
Replacing it as follows:
“RT-1 20 m 27m 750 m² See item 7 below”
To Amend Schedule “D” MINIMUM LOT AREA AND DIMENSIONS by inserting a
new item7, after item 6 as follows:
“7. For lots located within the Town Centre, as identified on Schedule H, which
are either a corner lot or provided with lane access, shall not be less than 557
m²”.
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7322-2017
To rezone from RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential) to RT-1 (Two Family Urban
Residential). The current application is to permit the development of a duplex.
That PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, SECTION 601, Sub-Section (C) REGULATIONS
FOR THE SIZE, SHAPE AND SITING OF BUILDING AND STRUCTURES, Clause (4)
Buildings and Structures for Two Family Residential Use in the RT-1 Zone is
amended by the addition of the following sub-clause in correct alphabetical order:
Notwithstanding the above, shall not be permitted on a lot less than 742 m²,
for the parcel or tract of land described as Lot 3 District Lot 242 Group 1 New
Westminster District Plan 14112
The Corporate Officer advised that no correspondence was received on this item.
The Acting Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a PowerPoint
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Site Plan
• Proposed Elevations
• Terms and Conditions
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The Mayor called for speakers for first call.
Leonard Bertram-Jones
Mr. Bertram-Jones spoke in opposition to the application. He would like the area to remain
a single family dwelling area, expressing that freedom of space and land for grandchildren is
very important.
The Mayor called for speakers for second call.
The Mayor called for speakers for third call.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
Note: Item 2 was withdrawn.
2) 2015-373-RZ, 23616 132 Avenue
3) 2018-122-RZ, 12419 Garibaldi Street
Lot 37 District Lot 6881 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 57415
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7451-2018
To rezone from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban
Residential). The current application is to permit a future subdivision of
approximately 2 lots.
The Corporate Officer advised that no correspondence was received on this item.
The Acting Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a PowerPoint
presentation providing the following information:
• Application Information
• Subject Map
• Official Community Plan Context
• Neighbourhood Context
• Site Characteristics
• Development Proposal
• Proposed Site Plan
• Terms and Conditions
The Mayor called for speakers for first call.
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Ryan Harmon - Applicant
Mr. Harmon spoke as the owner of the subject property. He provided further information on
the request for subdivision and expressed that he did not feel that the application will
negatively impact the neighbourhood and that precedence has been set with other
properties in the neighbourhood having been subdivided into 2 lots. Mr. Harmon spoke on
plans to share the property with family and to ensure as little environmental impact as
possible when building and when adding a septic field.
The Mayor called for speakers for second and third calls.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared this item dealt with.
4) 2018-200-RZ
26378 126 Avenue
Lot 34 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan BCP13892, Section 24 Township 12
New Westminster District Plan LMP19841
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7472-2018
PART 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS, is amended as follows:
a. Section 402 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS &
STRUCTURES, Section 11, Dwelling units for a Detached Garden Suite use, be
amended by adding the following new clause at the end of this Section in the
correct alphabetical or numerical order:
The Detached Garden Suite provisions in this Section 11 will apply to the
properties listed below, except where differences to these provisions are
specifically stated for each:
i. At 26378 – 126th Avenue (Lot 34, Except: Part Subdivided by Plan
BCP13892, Section 24, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan
LMP19841) a Detached Garden Suite with a maximum Gross Floor
Area of 140m2 (1500 ft2) and a maximum building height of 7.5
metres from ground level is permitted.
23525 Dogwood Avenue
Lot “B” Section 28 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan 6734
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7473-2018
PART 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS, is amended as follows:
a. Section 402 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS &
STRUCTURES, Section 11, Dwelling units for a Detached Garden Suite use, be
amended by adding the following new clause at the end of this Section in the
correct alphabetical or numerical order:
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The Detached Garden Suite provisions in this Section 11 will apply to the
properties listed below, except where differences to these provisions are
specifically stated for each:
ii. At 23525 Dogwood Avenue (Lot “B” Section 28 Township 12 New
Westminster District Plan 6734) a Detached Garden Suite with a
maximum Gross Floor Area of 140m2 (1500 ft2) located in the front
yard is permitted.
10861 Morrisette Place
Lot 8 Section 11 Township 12 New Westminster District Plan EPP67241
Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7475-2018
PART 4 GENERAL REGULATIONS, is amended as follows:
a. Section 402 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS &
STRUCTURES, Section 11, Dwelling units for a Detached Garden Suite use, be
amended by adding the following new clause at the end of this Section in the
correct alphabetical or numerical order:
The Detached Garden Suite provisions in this Section 11 will apply to the
properties listed below, except where differences to these provisions are
specifically stated for each:
iv. At 10861 Morrisette Place (Lot 8 Section 11 Township 12 New
Westminster District Plan EPP67241) a Detached Garden Suite
constructed above a garage with a maximum building height of 6.5
metres is permitted. A secondary suite within the principal dwelling
unit is also permitted on this property.
The Corporate Officer advised that no correspondence was received on this item.
L. Zosiak, Planner gave a PowerPoint presentation providing the following information:
• Background on DGS Pilot Project
• Identifying Participating Properties
• DGS Pilot Project – Test Cases
• Bylaw Readings
• Test Case No. 1 – 26478 126 Avenue
o Subject Map
o Land Use
o Zoning Text Amending Bylaw
• Test Case No. 2 – 23525 Dogwood Avenue
o Subject Map
o Land Use
o Zoning Text Amending Bylaw
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• Test Case No. 3 – 10861 Morrisette Place
o Subject Map
o Land Use
o Zoning Text Amending Bylaw
• Housing Agreement Bylaw readings
• Summary of Next Steps
The Mayor called for speakers for first call.
Brenda Richardson
Ms. Richardson identified herself as the owner of the property on Dogwood Avenue. She
expressed that she is excited about the detached garden suite project and also expressed
appreciation to Council for their consideration.
The Mayor called for speakers for second and third calls.
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 7:24 p.m.
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N. Read, Mayor
Certified Correct
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L. Benson, Corporate Officer