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REGULAR MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:09 p.m.
Fraser River Presentation Theatre
th
4 Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

MINUTES

Present: Mayor Green

Councillors J. Bateman, B. Dornan, S. Ferguson, C. Fox, M. Kositsky, B. Long,

K. Richter and G. Ward

M. Bakken, P. Cordeiro, R. Seifi and H. Tsikayi

S. Carneiro and S. Palmer

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 25, 2009

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 25, 2009.
CARRIED

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS)

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

E. BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

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F. BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

1. Development Cost Charges Installment Regulations

Bylaw No. 4753
Report 09-85
File CD 3150-01

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That Council receive the “Development Cost Charges Installment Regulations”
report for information; and further

That Council give first, second and third reading to Bylaw No. 4753 lowering the
threshold for payment of Development Cost Charges by installments from $50,000
to $30,000.
CARRIED

2. 2009 Capital Works Loan Authorization Bylaws for Sewer, Transportation and
Stormwater Capital Projects
Bylaw No. 4750
Bylaw No. 4751
Bylaw No. 4752
Report 09-81
File FIN 1760-20

The Motion was divided into three parts.

Moved by Councillor Ferguson

Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
That Council give first, second and third reading to the Sewer Capital Works Loan
Authorization Bylaw 2009 No. 4750 for the purpose of borrowing funds in the amount
of $8.5 million for Sewer Capital Works projects within the 2009 Sewer Capital
Program repayable from the Sewer Utility Funds.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
That Council give first, second and third reading to the Transportation Capital Works
Loan Authorization Bylaw 2009 No. 4751 for the purpose of borrowing funds in the
amount of $8.7 million for Transportation Capital Works projects within the 2009
Transportation Capital Program repayable from the Development Cost Charges
Reserve.
CARRIED

Mayor Green and Councillors Kositsky and Richter opposed

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Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
That Council give first, second and third reading to the Stormwater Capital Works
Loan Authorization Bylaw 2009 No. 4752 for the purpose of borrowing funds in the
amount of $1.8 million for Stormwater Capital Works projects within the 2009
Stormwater Capital Program repayable from the Stormwater Utility Funds.
CARRIED

Councillor Richter opposed

G. BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

H. BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

Councillor Dornan left the meeting at 7:21 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at
7:22 p.m.

1. Rezoning Application No. 100324 Development Permit No. 100566

(Comex Developments Ltd.)
Bylaw No. 4714
Report 09-51
File CD 08-15-0154

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500
Amendment (Comex Developments Ltd.) Bylaw 2009 No. 4714”.
CARRIED

Councillor Richter opposed

Development Permit No. 100566

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That Council authorize issuance of Development Permit No. 100566 (Comex
Developments Ltd.) for property located at 19909 64 Avenue in accordance with
Attachment B subject to the following conditions:

a) Building plans being in substantial compliance with Schedules “A” to “D”;

b) Landscape plans being in substantial compliance with Schedule “E” and in
compliance with the Township’s Street Tree and Boulevard and Treatment
program to the acceptance of the Manager of Parks Design and Development;
c) Signage to be in substantial compliance with Schedules “B” and “C” and in
compliance with the Township of Langley Sign Bylaw;
d) Fascia signage shall consist of channel lettering;
e) Rooftop mechanical equipment to be located so that it is not visible from
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adjacent roads or alternatively to be screened from view by compatible

architectural treatment;
f) Garbage facilities to be located within screened enclosures and screened from
view by compatible architectural treatment;
g) Section 602.5 of the Township’s Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 being varied from
a minimum 3.0 metre side lot line setback to permit a minimum 1.2 metre side lot
line setback as shown in Schedule “B”;

Although not part of the Development Permit requirements, the applicant is advised
that prior to the issuance of a building permit the following items will need to be
finalized:

h) Compliance with the Township’s Exterior Lighting Impact Policy, including the
provision of an Exterior Lighting Impact Plan to the acceptance of the Manager
of Permits and Licences Department;
i) Issuance of an Erosion and Sediment Control permit in conjunction with the
Township’s Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw;
j) Submission of a stormwater management plan to the acceptance of the General
Manager of Engineering;
k) Payment of supplemental Development Permit application fees.
CARRIED

Councillor Richter opposed

2. Rezoning Application No. 100306

(Brian Coleman/Group Childrens’ Day Care Centre)
Bylaw No. 4645
Report 08-72
File CD 13-19-292

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500
Amendment (Coleman) Bylaw 2008 No. 4645”.
CARRIED

Mayor Green and Councillors Dornan and Long opposed

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3. Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 100056

and Development Permit Application No. 100506 (Century Group)
Bylaw No. 4646
Bylaw No. 4647
Report 08-32
File CD 11-06-0176

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Official Community Plan
Bylaw 1979 No. 1842 Amendment (Murrayville Community Plan) Bylaw 1988 No.
2661 Amendment (Century Group) Bylaw 2008 No. 4646”; and

“Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 Amendment (Century Group)
Bylaw 2008 No. 4647”.
CARRIED

Mayor Green and Councillor Ferguson opposed

Development Permit No. 100506

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council authorize issuance of Development Permit No. 100506
(Century Group) for property located at 22301 Fraser Highway in accordance with
Attachment E subject to the following conditions:

a) Building plans being in substantial compliance with Schedules “A” through “T”;
b) Landscaping plans being in substantial compliance with Schedule “U”, and in
compliance with the Township’s Street Tree and Boulevard Treatment programs
and Child Friendly Amenity Area requirements, to the acceptance of the
Manager of Parks Design and Development;
c) Landscaping and boulevard treatment to be secured by letter of credit at the
building permit stage;
d) All signage being architecturally consistent with Schedules “A” through “T” and in
compliance with the Township’s Sign Bylaw;
e) Rooftop mechanical equipment to be located so that it is not visible from
adjacent roads and properties or alternatively screened from view by compatible
architectural treatments;
f) All refuse areas to be located in the underground garages;
g) Final approval being obtained from Transport Canada with respect to the height
of the buildings in relation to the Langley Municipal Airport, including
incorporation of any recommendations from the federal agencies into the final
development plans;
h) Provision of a CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) review
of the development (including design and operation of parkades, elevators,
pedestrian walkways/connections, amenity areas, playgrounds, and lighting) by
a qualified CPTED professional (in consultation with the Langley RCMP), to the
acceptance of the Director of Community Development, including incorporation
of the CPTED recommendations into the final development plans; and,
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i) Registration of an exterior design control agreement for all CD-73 zoned single
family lands ensuring that the building design and site development standards
are high quality, and consistent with surrounding lots and development.

Although not part of the Development Permit requirements, the applicant is advised
that prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items will need to be
finalized:

j) Provision of an Exterior Lighting Impact Plan prepared by an electrical engineer

in compliance with the Township’s Exterior Lighting Impact Policy to the
acceptance of the Manager of Permits and Licenses;
k) Payment of supplemental Development Permit application fees; and
l) Payment of the cost recovery fee for the overpass crossing of Fraser Highway.

Development Permit No. 100506 has been revised by:

1. Replacing Building 4 with 8 single family homes as shown in revised

Schedules A, U, V, W, X, Y and Z;
2. Removing Schedules T through W as Building 4 has been deleted;
3. Increasing the number of units in Building 2 from 51 to 67 as shown in revised
Schedules K through N;
4. Decreasing the number of units in Building 3 from 48 to 47 units as shown in
revised Schedules O through S;
5. Revising the site and landscape plan to accommodate the removal of Building 4
and proposed changes to Buildings 2 and 3 as shown in revised Schedule A and
Z; and
6. Adding a condition to the Development Permit requiring registration of an
exterior design control agreement prior to issuance of any Building Permits for
the single family portion of the development.
CARRIED

Mayor Green and Councillor Ferguson opposed

I. CORRESPONDENCE

J. ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

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K. MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Green reported that he attended several events including the Metro
Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy meeting, the Langley Lacrosse event, meeting
with Tourism Langley and the opening of the Langley Events Centre.

He noted that the Mayor’s Forum was held in May and the next Forum will be held at
the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre on June 27, 2009.

He announced that Councillor Long was elected to the Board of Directors for the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

L. METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

Mayor Green reported that he attended the Metro Vancouver Agricultural, Water and
Finance committee meetings.

Councillor Kositsky reported that he attended the Metro Vancouver Parks meeting
on June 3, 2009.

M. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

N. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL

CLOSED MEETINGS

The following item was brought forward from the May 25, 2009 Special Closed
Meeting:

1. E-Comm Board of Directors

That Council receive the E-Comm Board of Directors’ report for information;

That Council authorize staff to advise E-Comm of the Township’s concurrence to

endorse the following appointments for the 2009/2010 fiscal year:

• Fire Chief Len Garis, City of Surrey; and

• Councillor Mary-Wade Anderson, City of White Rock; and further

That Council designate Councillor Ward to attend the Annual General Meeting of
the Shareholders for the purposes of voting the Township of Langley’s shares.

That Council request a three (3) year term when considering an appointment to a
future E-Comm Board of Directors.

2. Youth Representative – Aldergrove Planning Committee

That Council appoint Youth Representatives CJ Phan and Stephanie Kumhyr to the
Aldergrove Planning Committee, with full voting rights.
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O. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

P. ITEMS HAVING PRIOR NOTICE OF MOTION

Q. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Turning Lights – 248 Street and Fraser Highway

Moved by Councillor Richter,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
Whereas extended left hand turning lights have recently been added east/west on
Fraser Highway at 248 Street but were left off the north/south portion of this
intersection;

Whereas traffic queues as much on the north/south portions of this intersection and
this north/south queuing is likely to continue to increase with the opening of the new
credit union building and other anticipated development in the area;

Therefore be it resolved that left hand extended turning lights also be added
north/south on 248 Street at Fraser Highway.

REFERRAL
Moved by Councillor Fox,
Seconded by Councillor Long,
That Council direct staff to provide a report on how the intersection at 248 Street and
Fraser Highway can be improved and the timeline.
CARRIED

R. ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS
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S. TERMINATE
Moved by Councillor Ward,
Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That the meeting terminate at 7:51 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk