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

2026 Terms of Reference

2026 Committee Meeting Dates

Committee Minutes

Date Minutes Date Minutes 
January 21, 2025  DRAC Minutes January 13, 2026 DRAC Discussion Notes 
February 18, 2025 DRAC Minutes    DRAC Minutes 
March 18, 2025 DRAC Minutes  February 10, 2026 DRAC Discussion Notes
April 15, 2025 DRAC Minutes  March 10, 2026 Minutes
  Discussion Notes  April 14, 2026 Meeting Cancelled
May 13, 2025 Meeting Cancelled May 12, 2026 Discussion Notes
June 10, 2025 DRAC Minutes  June 9, 2026 Meeting Cancelled
July 8, 2025  Discussion Notes  July 14, 2026 Discussion Notes 
August 12, 2025 Minutes  August 11, 2026  Discussion Notes 
September 9, 2025  Discussion Notes  September 8, 2026 Pending Approval 
October 14, 2025 Minutes October 13, 2026 Pending Approval 
November 10, 2025 Discussion Notes    
December 17, 2025 DRAC Minutes