Design Review Advisory Committee

Chair: Councillor Chris Kloot
Vice Chair: Councillor Bud Mercer

The Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is a Select Committee established by Council. The purpose of DRAC is to serve as an advisory body to Council for design related issues. The committee will evaluate applications with respect to the form and character guidelines established in Development Permit Areas No. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. For each application the committee’s recommendations and the developer’s response will be summarized in a staff report for Council’s consideration. The committee shall endeavour to evaluate all design matters referred to it in a fair and balanced manner, recognizing its role to enhance Chilliwack as a whole. The committee will communicate and coordinate with the Affordable Housing and Development Advisory Committee in light of the overlapping areas of interest. DRAC will report its findings and opinions to Council.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month.  

Important documents

2025 Terms of Reference

2025 Committee Meeting Dates

Committee Minutes

Date Minutes Dates Minutes
January 16, 2024 DRAC Minutes January 21, 2025  DRAC Minutes
February 13, 2024 Discussion Notes
February 18, 2025 DRAC Minutes 
April 9, 2024 DRAC Minutes March 18, 2025 DRAC Minutes 
May 13, 2024 DRAC Minutes    
June 11, 2024 DRAC Minutes    
July 9, 2024 Discussion Notes    
August 13, 2024 Discussion Notes    
August 13, 2024 DRAC Minutes    
September 10, 2024 DRAC Minutes    
Oct. 15, 2024 Discussion Notes    
Nov. 12, 2024 DRAC Minutes    
Nov. 12, 2024  Discussion Notes    
Dec. 10, 2024  DRAC Minutes