Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area Directors Committee Meeting Agenda
November 8 2004 SLRD Boardroom 11:00 AM 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton
Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info
1 Call to Order
2 Approval of Agenda 9
3 Minutes
3.1 Minutes of October 12, 2004 4 9 For approval as circulated or as corrected.
4 Business arising from the Minutes
5 Delegations/Petitions
5.1 Western GeoPower – South Meager Geothermal Project 9
6 Reports
6.1 Building Department Monthly Report 11 9 THAT the Building Department monthly report be received.
6.2 Planning Assistant – Temporary Use Permit, Whistler Heli- 23 9 Sledder; Helicopter-accessed snowmobiling on Crown Land on the Pemberton Ice Cape; Electoral Area C THAT the applicant be requested to solicit and provide referral comments from the RMOW, affected landowners in the Soo Valley, and certain key user groups (i.e. Snowmobile Clubs); AND THAT the applicant provide confirmation from the Mt. Currie Band that adequate consultation and accommodation has occurred in conjunction with the Whistler Heli-Sledder application; AND THAT SLRD Temporary Use Permit #4 not be brought forward for issuance until all comments have been received.
6.3 Planning Assistant – Temporary Use Permit, P.W. Lawn & 42 9 Garden Care; Lot 1, Plan 22328, DL 166, LLD; 7634 Pemberton Meadows Road - Electoral Area C THAT first reading of Bylaw 910, cited as “Squamish-
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Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info
Lillooet Regional District Temporary Use Permit Authorization Bylaw No. 910-2004”, be rescinded.
6.4 Planning Assistant – Bylaw 916 – Lot 1, Plan 15461, DL 45 9 2667, LLD; 8833 Portage Road - Electoral Area C (Aiton) THAT agency and local organization comments on Bylaw No. 916-2004, be received; AND THAT Bylaw 916, cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 916- 2004,” be read a second time; AND THAT the Board of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District delegate the holding of a public hearing for the consideration of Bylaw No. 916 to Pemberton Director Elinor Warner with Area “C” Director Susan Gimse as alternate delegate pursuant to Section 891 of the Local Government Act; AND THAT the public hearing for the consideration of Bylaw 916 be held at 7:00pm, December 8th, 2004 in the Board Room at the Squamish- Lillooet Regional District Office, Pemberton, BC
6.5 Planning Assistant – Seton Portage & Anderson/Seton Lake 50 9 Official Community Plan Bylaw 922, 2004 THAT Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 922-2004 be introduced and read a first time; AND THAT Bylaw 922 be referred to provincial agencies, the Seton Lake Band and the N’Quatqua Band for comment.
6.6 Planning Assistant – Bylaw 924, 2004 Housekeeping 65 9 Amendment to Bylaw 670 Zoning Corrections to Seton Portage Area – Electoral Area B THAT Bylaw 924, cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 670-1999, Amendment Bylaw No. 924-2004 be read a first and second time; AND THAT Bylaw 924 not be brought forward for further reading consideration until the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan is adopted.
6.7 Planning Consultant – Bylaw 828 Ashlu Creek – New 9 Information Report to follow.
6.8 Planning Consultant - Whistler Nordic Centre – New Socio- 9 economic Information
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SLRD Electoral Area Directors Committee Agenda November 8, 2004
Item Item of Business and Recommended Action Page Action Info
Report to follow.
7 Correspondence
7.1 Correspondence Requesting Action
7.1.1 Lillooet Naturalist Society – Grant Application for Trail 70 9 Development and Hiking Guide Publication
7.2 Correspondence for Information
8 Directors’ Reports
9 Late Items
10 Termination
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Minutes of an Electoral Area Directors Committee Meeting of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District held in the SLRD Boardroom on October 12, 2004 at 11:00 AM.
In attendance:
Committee: Chair R. Oakley (Area A), Directors M. Macri (Area B), S. Gimse (Area C), J. Turner (Area D)
Staff: Administrator P. Edgington, Recording Secretary A. Macdonald, Planner L. Griffith, Planning Assistant W. Macrae, Manager of Planning and Development S. Olmstead
Other: 6 members of the public attended the meeting
1 Call to Order
2 Approval of Agenda
3 Minutes
3.1 Minutes of September 13, 2004
A typographical error was corrected in item 8.2.3, adding the word “contribute” to the Pemberton Community Forest proposal.
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Turner:
THAT the minutes of the Electoral Area Directors committee meeting held on September 13, 2004 be approved as corrected.
CARRIED
4 Business arising from the Minutes
5 Delegations/Petitions
5.1 Senga Lindsay – Raven Crest Development Proposal
Ms. Lindsay introduced the group, and outlined the recreation facility component of the proposal. Ms. Lindsay introduced Caroline Lamont, the Planner for Raven Crest Development. Ms. Lamont outlined the proposed land use of the development. The committee discussed the proposal.
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It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT Item 6.8 be considered out of order.
CARRIED
6.8 Planning Consultant - Rezoning Application - Raven Crest Developments - Area C (D.L. 211, LLD, exc. plans 9479, A21and 39509)
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Turner:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT the proponents be required to confirm in writing key issues related to governance, servicing, project timing, access and land use prior to consideration of the rezoning application by the Regional Board.
Opposed: Macri CARRIED
6 Reports
6.1 Building Department Monthly Report
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Turner:
THAT the building monthly report be received.
CARRIED
6.2 Bylaw 856 - Pemberton Adventure Ranch Guest Lodge, Airport Road, Area C - Pubic Hearing Results
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT the minutes of a public hearing held September 7th, 2004 for By-law 856 be received;
AND THAT Bylaw No. 856, cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 856-2004” be read a third time.
CARRIED
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6.3 Planner – Bylaw 905 - Lot A, DL 1543, Plan 30055, LLD, Sinnes 7710 Portage Road, (Walkerville) - Area C
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT the minutes of a public hearing held September 7th, 2004 for By-law 905 be received;
AND THAT Bylaw No. 905, cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 905-2003” be read a third time;
AND THAT Bylaw No. 905, cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 905-2003” be adopted.
CARRIED
6.4 Planning Assistant – Development Variance Permit, Lot A, DL 209 and 210, Plan 12719, LLD (Hoilett)
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT the application for a Development Variance Permit on Lot A, Plan 12719, DLs 209 & 210, LLD, to reduce the setback from a watercourse from 30 metres to 21 metres, be approved and the DVP issued.
CARRIED
6.5 Planning Assistant – Development Variance Permit, Lot 3, Plan 12944, DL 164, LLD 7611 Anderson Road, Area C (Hess)
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT the application for a Development Variance Permit on Lot 3, Plan 12944, DL 164, LLD, to increase the height provision for an auxiliary building from 3.5 metres to 7 metres, be approved and the Development Variance Permit issued.
CARRIED
6.6 Planning Assistant – Seton Portage & Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw 922-2004
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It was moved by Director Macri and seconded by Director Turner:
THAT Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 922-2004 be deferred.
CARRIED
6.7 Planning Consultant – Bylaws 913 and 908 - Callaghan Nordic Centre, OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws
It was moved by Director Turner and seconded by Director Gimse:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT "Electoral Area D Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 495, Amendment Bylaw No. 913, 2004" and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning By-law No. 20, 1970, Amendment By-law No. 908,2004 be read a first time and be referred to agencies, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations for comment; AND THAT the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations be requested to indicate, pursuant to section 879 of the Local Government Act, whether early and ongoing consultation is necessary in conjunction with Bylaw 913 and, if so, what form that consultation should take; AND THAT the proponents be requested to meet with the Black Tusk Sub Area Plan Advisory Committee as soon as possible to provide information on the Whistler Nordic Centre, and ensure the two OCP amendment processes are integrated; AND FURTHER THAT staff clarify property ownership, property taxation, site servicing and related matters.
CARRIED
6.8 Planning Consultant - Rezoning Application - Raven’s Crest Developments - Electoral Area C (D.L. 211, Lillooet District, except plans 9479, A21and 39509)
Item 6.8 was discussed earlier in the meeting.
6.9 Transmission Routes for South Meagher Geothermal, Upper Lillooet River Hydroelectric Project and the “Green Power Corridor”
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Turner:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT consideration of a third power transmission option that generally parallels
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the Hurley Forest Service Road to the Upper Bridge River Valley to connect with upgraded BC Hydro transmission infrastructure be considered in the Environmental Assessment for the South Meagher Geothermal Energy Project; AND THAT the study of the Bridge River option also include, at a minimum the potential synergies associated with including the transmission of power from the Upper Lillooet River hydroelectric project and run of river projects in the Upper Bridge River Valley; AND FURTHER THAT a letter be written to the Minister of Sustainable Resource Management stating that the Board believes the SLRD portion of the green power corridor has merit, and requesting that a coordinated planning approach for the proposed green power corridor be initiated and undertaken in consultation with the Squamish-Lillooet, Powell River and Comox Strathcona Regional Districts, First Nations, the public, affected Ministries, the conservation sector and other stakeholders.
CARRIED
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT the Board advise the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management and proponents, that the Board does not support the Pemberton Valley transmission route.
CARRIED
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT staff be requested to contact Jane Newlands for a proposal for analysis of the green power corridor concept.
CARRIED
6.10 Minimum Parcel Areas in the Rural (Resource Management) sub-zone – Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw 765
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT SLRD Electoral Area C Zoning By-law No. 765, 2002, Amendment By-law No. 923, 2004 to increase the minimum parcel area in the Rural 1 – Resource
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Management sub-zone from 8 hectares to 40 hectares be read a first and second time and be referred to the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Village of Pemberton, Mount Currie Band and provincial agencies for comment.
CARRIED
7 Correspondence
7.1 Correspondence Requesting Action
7.1.1 BC Transmission Corporation – Edge Tree Evaluation in Your Area
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT a letter be forwarded to BC Transmission Corporation, encouraging the Corporation to remove downed trees, in order to minimize the accumulation of fuel loads along hydro rights of way.
CARRIED
7.1.2 Director Macri – Timelines
Removed from agenda.
7.2 Correspondence for Information
8 Directors’ Reports
8.1 Select Funds Administration
Director Gimse outlined a number of changes to the allocations of Area C select funds.
It was moved by Director Gimse and seconded by Director Macri:
THAT the committee approve the changes to Area C select funds.
CARRIED
9 Late Items
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10 Termination
The meeting was terminated at 2:30 PM.
______Russ Oakley Paul R. Edgington Chair Administrator
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 10 of 70 Squamish - Lillooet Regional District Box 219 / 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 Tel: (604) 894-6371 Fax: (604) 894-6526 email [email protected]
Report
To: Electoral Area Directors Committee
From: Arlene McClean, Building/Planning Clerk
Date: November 1st , 2004
Re: Monthly Report for October 2004
Courses/Meetings The Building Inspector did not attend any courses in October.
Non-Building By-law Enforcement There was no non-building by-law enforcement in October.
Stop Work Orders There were 2 Stop Work Orders posted in the month of October.
SWO # Construction/Address Date Details 110 Lot 32 – Ring Creek 01/10/2004 • Stop Work Order 110 posted for Road construction of a small outbuilding without a valid building permit. 111 Lot 32 – Ring Creek 01/10/2004 • Stop Work Order 111 posted for Road construction of a larger outbuilding in back of property without a valid building permit.
Update on Outstanding Stop Work Orders (New details appear in italics)
SWO # Construction/Address Date Details 0048 Cabin, Lot 161, 22/04/2003 • A copy of a Septic Permit for the Lillooet Lake Estates construction of a 2 bedroom dwelling on site 161, Lillooet Lake Estates received from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. 23/04/2003 • Correspondence forwarded to the applicant advising of the Building permit requirements. • Correspondence received from owner SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 L:\Building Dept\reports\2004\04 October mf report.doc Page 11 of 70 Building Inspectors Report to the Regional Board Page 2 October 2004
0048 Continued …. 01/05/2003 regarding the delay in receiving his Septic Permit and advising that “It is too soon for us to apply for a building permit”. 05/05/2003 • Building Permit application forwarded to owner. 08/05/2003 • Email correspondence received from Vancouver Coastal Health Authority advising that construction on site 161 had commenced. • 09/05/2003 • Stop Work Order 0048 posted for • construction without a valid building permit. 12/05/2003 • Registered letter sent to owner advising of by-law contraventions.
20/05/2003 • Building permit application and covering letter received from owner. 21/05/2003 • Plan review completed and permit fees calculated. Planning Assistant notes geotechnical hazard on property. 26/05/2003 • Copy of correspondence from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to owner received. 27/05/2003 • Copy of owner’s response to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority received. 13/06/2003 • Additional outstanding building permit application information and covering letter received from owner. 17/06/2003 • Revised septic permit received. 19/06/2003 • Building Inspector responds to owner concerns outlined in correspondence dated 20/05/2003 and 13/06/2003. 04/07/2003 • Building Inspector performs a follow-up site visit to assess geotechnical hazard on the property and discovers that construction has proceeded despite the Stop Work Order. Site photoed. 10/07/2003 • Correspondence forwarded to the owner regarding the outstanding building permit application issues. 14/07/2003 • Response to the Building Department’s correspondence dated 10/07/2003 received from owner. • Building Inspector responds to owner’s concerns regarding permit fees and SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 L:\Building Dept\reports\2004\04 October mf report.doc Page 12 of 70 Building Inspectors Report to the Regional Board Page 3 October 2004
0048 Continued …. 17/07/2003 construction completed prior to the issuance of a building permit. 24/07/2003 • Correspondence from owner regarding the permit fees and elements of construction received. 25/07/2003 • Building Inspector responds to owners concerns regarding permit fee calculation. 18/08/2003 • Correspondence from owner regarding the permit fee calculation for recreational properties. 26/08/2003 • Notice on Title report drafted as elements of construction already completed without a building permit. 29/09/2003 • Board Resolution to place Notice on Title passed. 29/09/2003 • Mr. Gregg arrived at the office during the Board Meeting lunch break to speak to the Administrator. Mr. Gregg left a copy of an Engineer’s Report regarding the construction completed prior to issuance of a building permit. Clerk is following up with Engineer’s office to receive a B1, B2 as well as an original stamped document. If original documents not received on file, we will proceed to place NOT. 28/11/2003 • No response from Mr. Gregg or his Engineer. 05/01/2004 • We are attempting to contact Mr. Gregg via Lillooet Lake Estates Directors. We wish to resolve this without placing Notice on Title as properties located at Lillooet Lake Estates are difficult to process. 27/02/2004 • No update 29/03/2004 • No update 08/04/2004 • Letter sent to Mr. Gregg updating him on the outstanding issues. No response to date. 11/05/2004 • Building Clerk spoke to Mr. Gregg. Mr. Gregg explained he was not in a position to respond to outstanding issues without a response from Mr. Edgington with regard to W. Gregg’s letter dated August 18, 2003. • Letter from Paul Edgington sent to Mr. Gregg. We are awaiting Mr. Gregg’s SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 L:\Building Dept\reports\2004\04 October mf report.doc Page 13 of 70 Building Inspectors Report to the Regional Board Page 4 October 2004
0048 Continued …. 01/06/2004 response. 05/07/2004 • No response from Administrator’s letter. Mr. Gregg will be called and asked for a response. If one is not forthcoming, Building Clerk will proceed with Notice on Title for Lillooet Lake Estates Lot 161. 03/08/2004 • No further response from property owner. • We will proceed with Notice on Title. 10/08/2004 • Received correspondence from Mr. Gregg. Building Inspector to discuss with Administrator. Notice of action will be forthcoming. 22/10/2004 • Meeting with Administrator and Building Department to resolve this matter. • Letter sent to Mr. Gregg 0077 13’ x 20’ Log Post & 15/12/2003 • Stop Work Order 0077 posted for the Beam Structure construction of a log post & beam Devine Street, Devine structure. 17/12/2003 • Registered Letter forwarded to owner advising of the by-law contravention. 27/02/2004 • Notice on Title recommended • No response to date. Notice on Title Report to be considered at the March Regular Meeting of the Regional Board. 22/03/2004 • At the March Board Meeting it was resolved “THAT consideration of placement of a Notice on Title on the property at Lot 22, Plan 24455, DL 2201, LLD, be deferred for sixty days.” 05/07/2004 • Property owners have not followed up on their request for more time to complete the permit process. A registered letter to be forwarded requesting completion of the building permit or Notice on Title will be filed. 01/11/2004 • No further response from property owners. • Notice on Title recommended • Due to time constraints, Notice on Title Report to be considered at the January Regular Meeting of the Regional Board.
0088 6817 Gun Lake Road 28/05/2004 • Stop Work Order #0088 posted for West construction of a dwelling with deck without a valid building permit. 05/07/2004 • No response to date. Building Inspector to SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 L:\Building Dept\reports\2004\04 October mf report.doc Page 14 of 70 Building Inspectors Report to the Regional Board Page 5 October 2004
re-inspect and Report to Board to be submitted for the August Board Meeting. 03/08/2004 • Due to time constraint Building Inspector was unable to re-inspect and is now on vacation. Inspector to re-photo structure. If no response in August a Report to Board will be submitted for the September Board Meeting and Notice on Title will be recommended. 01/11/2004 • Building Inspector will follow-up inspection/photo Sept. 17, 2004. Due to time constraints, report to Board to be submitted for the January Board Meeting. 0089 Gun Lake Road West 28/05/2004 • Stop Work Order #0089 posted for construction of a covered deck without a valid building permit. 05/07/2004 • Incorrect property owner identified. Registered letter notifying correct property owner to be sent. 03/08/2004 • Building Inspector on vacation. Inspector to re-photo structure. If no response in August a Report to Board will be submitted for the September Board Meeting and Notice on Title will be recommended. 01/11/2004 • Building Inspector will follow-up inspection/photo Sept. 17, 2004. Due to time constraints, report to Board to be submitted for the January Board Meeting. 0090 6879 Gun Lake Road 28/05/2004 • Stop Work Order #0090 posted for West construction of a 10’x12’ Shed without a valid building permit. 05/07/2004 • No response to date. Building Inspector to re-inspect and Report to Board to be submitted for the August Board Meeting. 03/08/2004 • Due to time constraint Building Inspector was unable to re-inspect and is now on vacation. Inspector to re-photo structure. If no response in August a Report to Board will be submitted for the September Board Meeting and Notice on Title will be recommended. 01/11/2004 • Building Inspector will follow-up inspection/photo Sept. 17, 2004. Due to time constraints, report to Board to be submitted for the January Board Meeting. 0095 6909 Gun Lake Road 28/05/2004 • Stop Work Order #0095 posted for West construction of a dwelling with deck without a valid building permit. SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 L:\Building Dept\reports\2004\04 October mf report.doc Page 15 of 70 Building Inspectors Report to the Regional Board Page 6 October 2004
04/06/2004 • Property Owner called our office. Building Permit Application to be submitted. Property owner was unaware that permits were required. 03/08/2004 • Building Inspector on vacation. Inspector to re-photo structure. If no response in August a Report to Board will be submitted for the September Board Meeting and Notice on Title will be recommended. 01/11/2004 • Building Inspector will follow-up inspection/photo Sept. 17, 2004. Due to time constraints, report to Board to be submitted for the October Board Meeting. 0096 6977 Gun Lake Road 28/05/2004 • Stop Work Order #0096 posted for West construction of a dwelling with deck without a valid building permit. 05/07/2004 • No response to date. Building Inspector to re-inspect and Report to Board to be submitted for the August Board Meeting. 03/08/2004 • Due to time constraint Building Inspector was unable to re-inspect and is now on vacation. Inspector to re-photo structure. If no response in August a Report to Board will be submitted for the September Board Meeting and Notice on Title will be recommended. 01/11/2004 • Building Inspector will follow-up inspection/photo Sept. 17, 2004. Due to time constraints, report to Board to be submitted for the January Board Meeting. 0097 Gun Lake Road West 28/05/2004 • Stop Work Order #0097 posted for construction of a dwelling close to the high water mark without a valid building permit. 05/07/2004 • No response to date. Building Inspector to re-inspect and Report to Board to be submitted for the August Board Meeting. 03/08/2004 • Due to time constraint Building Inspector was unable to re-inspect and is now on vacation. Inspector to re-photo structure. If no response in August a Report to Board will be submitted for the September Board Meeting and Notice on Title will be recommended. 01/11/2004 • Building Inspector will follow-up inspection/photo Sept. 17, 2004. Due to time constraints, report to Board to be submitted for the January Board Meeting. SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 L:\Building Dept\reports\2004\04 October mf report.doc Page 16 of 70 Building Inspectors Report to the Regional Board Page 7 October 2004
0098 Gun Lake Road West 28/05/2004 • Stop Work Order #0098 posted for construction of a dwelling with covered deck without a valid building permit. 05/07/2004 • Incorrect property owner identified. Registered letter notifying correct property owner to be sent. 03/08/2004 • Building Inspector on vacation. Inspector to re-photo structure. If no response in August a Report to Board will be submitted for the September Board Meeting and Notice on Title will be recommended. 01/11/2004 • Building Inspector will follow-up inspection/photo Sept. 17, 2004. Due to time constraints, report to Board to submitted for the January Board Meeting. 104 DL 2299 Ring Creek 19/08/2004 • Stop Work Order #104 posted for Road construction of a storage building without a valid building permit. 01/11/2004 • Property Owner to be located. Building Inspector to follow up with GPS reading on site. 105 Ring Creek Road 19/08/2004 • Stop Work Order #105 posted for construction of a 9’ x 16’ accessory building without a valid building permit. 01/11/2004 • Property Owner to be located. Building Inspector to follow up with GPS reading on site.
General
There were 10 applications received and 16 permits issued in the month of October. Please see attached Statistics report for details.
Respectfully submitted,
Arlene McClean Building/Planning Clerk
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Building Statistics Summary For October 2004
Type of Permit No. Permit Value Application Fee Permit Fee
Residence 4$ 549,080.00 $ 400.00 $ 6,477.00 Mobile/Modular Home Duplex Multi Family Commercial Building 2$ 67,810.00 $ 200.00 $ 653.00 Industrial Building 1$ 28,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 194.00 Institutional Building Garages/Carports 1$ 28,800.00 $ 100.00 $ 204.50 Sheds/Workshops 3$ 60,000.00 $ 300.00 $ 93.75 Alt./Add to Dwelling Alt./Add to Commercial Alt./Add to Industrial Alt./Add to Institutional Wood Stoves 4$ 8,000.00 $ 400.00 $ 20.00 Farm Buildings & Misc. 1$ 320,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 898.50 Demolition Permits Retaining Wall
TOTAL 16$ 1,061,690.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 8,540.75
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October-04 Permit Totals to Date
Permit Value Permit Fees # Permit Value Permit Fees # 2004 $ 1,061,690.00 $ 8,540.75 16$ 9,662,113.50 $ 87,217.15 114 2003 $888,730.00 $8,497.50 18 $10,708,691.00 $95,249.08 103 2002 $1,864,000.00 $18,520.40 14 $9,000,544.00 $88,968.80 87 2001 $1,059,910.00$ 11,210.10 16 $8,951,320.00$ 88,870.20 94 2000 $3,220,500.00 $31,847.00 12 $16,758,750.00 $168,005.50 75 1999 $3,153,660.00 $30,120.10 9 $8,705,690.00 $90,246.65 84 1998 $842,440.00 $8,991.20 9 $9,465,460.00 $101,051.63 103 1997 $1,132,380.00 $11,524.00 16 $10,809,940.00 $93,809.25 100 1996 $460,470.00 $3,498.50 13 $5,970,016.00 $44,415.53 106 1995 $622,460.00 $4,315.40 14 $6,397,995.00 $46,546.00 108 1994 $297,800.00 $2,030.68 4 $5,393,400.00 $37,877.90 106 1993 $530,235.00 $2,534.75 17 $7,958,694.00 $37,967.50 130
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 19 of 70 Year to Date Statistics
Year to Date Building Statistics - January 1, 2004 - October 31, 2004
Yearly Number of Permits AREA A 25 AREA B 4 AREA A AREA C 59 AREA D 22% AREA D 26 23% AREA A AREA B AREA B 4% TOTAL: 114 AREA C AREA D AREA C 51%
Yearly Permit Values AREA A $ 1,876,535.00 AREA B $ 408,200.00 AREA A AREA C $ 6,263,233.50 AREA D 19% 12% AREA D $ 1,114,145.00 AREA A AREA B 4% AREA B TOTAL: $ 9,662,113.50 AREA C AREA C AREA D 65%
Yearly Permit Fees AREA A $19,548.30 AREA B $3,928.50 AREA C $54,261.75 AREA D AREA A AREA D $9,478.60 11% 22% AREA A AREA B TOTAL: $87,217.15 5% AREA B AREA C AREA D AREA C 62%
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Monthly Building Statistics for October 2004
Monthly Number of Permits AREA A 2 AREA B 0 AREA A AREA C 11 AREA D 13% AREA D 3 19% AREA B AREA A 0% AREA B TOTAL: 16 AREA C
AREA C AREA D 68%
Monthly Permit Values AREA A $ 184,400.00 AREA B $ - AREA A AREA C $ 775,480.00 AREA D 17% AREA D $ 101,810.00 10% AREA B AREA A 0% AREA B TOTAL: $ 1,061,690.00 AREA C AREA C AREA D 73%
Monthly Permit Fees AREA A $ 2,049.50 AREA B $ - AREA C $ 5,629.25 AREA D AREA A AREA D $ 862.00 10% 24% AREA A AREA B TOTAL: $ 8,540.75 0% AREA B AREA C AREA D AREA C 66%
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 21 of 70 Building Permit Application Summary Application # Legal Area Construction Date Details Lot 32, Plan KAP 56537, DL 1544, LLD - 958 7773 Owl Ridge Road C Garage 06/08/04 issued Lot 2, Plan 883, DL 165, LLD - 1556 959 Fraser Rd. C Addition/Alteration 18/08/04 issued Lot 27, Plan KAP56537, DL 1544, LLD - 960 7733 Owl Ridge Road C Barn 23/08/04 issued Lot 35, Plan 25011, DL 5488, LLD - 35 961 Hawkes Ave. Bralorne A Foundation 25/08/04 issued Lot 9, Plan 12553, DL 164, LLD - 7590 962 Taylor Road C Addition 24/08/04 zone check Lot 33, DL 2299, Plan 14038, NWD - Ring 963 Creek D Woodstove 25/08/04 issued Lot 1, DL 891, Plan 19960, NWD - House# 964 203, Lower Crescent, Britannia Beach D Woodstove 25/08/04 issued Lot 12, DL 1544, Plan KAP 56537, LLD - 965 1823 Lumpy's Way, Owl Ridge C Garage 25/08/04 issued 966 Evan's Lake - Paradise Valley Road D SFD 27/08/04 zone check Lot 6, Plan 14392, DL 779, LLD - Parvilion 967 Lake B Addition 27/08/04 zone check Lot B, Plan 2299, DL 171, LLD - 9114 Renovation to Hay 968 Pemberton Meadows Rd. C Barn 01/09/04 plan check DL 8003, Except Plan H15625, LLD - 187 969 Gun Lake Road South A Garage 01/09/04 issued Lot 20, Plan LMP 13803, Block 3, DL 970 1898, NWD - 225 Furry Creek Drive D Retaining Wall 02/09/04 issued Parcel A & B, DL 201, LLD - 7696 Guthrie 971 Road C Barn 07/09/04 issued Lot 1, Plan KAP 50973, DL 164, LLD - 972 1416 Pemberton Farm Road C Garage/Suite 07/09/04 issued Lot 2, Pl KAP68718, DL 1548, LLD - 973 Birken C SFD 08/09/04 issued 974 DL 3937, NWD D Viewing Deck 08/09/04 plan check Lot 2, Plan KAP 45555, DL 210, LLD - 975 1993 Hwy. #99, Pemberton C Deck 08/09/04 issued Block 1, Except: firstly, part subdvd by Plan LMP16074; secondly, part dedicated road on Plan LMP36546 - DL2018, NWD- Telecommunications 976 Plan LMP6846 D Shelter 10/09/04 issued Lot 8, DL 2372, Plan 5847, LLD - Pioneer 977 Hwy. , Bralorne A SFD 15/09/04 plan check Lot 2, DL 166, Plan 36804, LLD - 7752A 978 Pemberton Meadows Road C Woodstove 20/09/04 issued DL6902, Group 1, NWD - 1 Brew Creek Addition/Renovation to 979 Road, Whistler D Lodge 20/09/04 plan check Lot 2, Plan KAP56537, DL 1544, LLD - Owl 980 Ridge C Shed 22/09/04 issed Parcel A & B, DL 201, LLD - 7696 Guthrie 981 Road C Demolition 22/09/04 issued Lot D, Plan KAP74048, DL 170 & 171, 982 LLD - 3084 Lois Road C Addition to Shed 27/09/04 plan check That pt of DL 6793, with that parcel in the vicinity of DL 5497, Grp 1, NWD - End of Telecommunications 983 Levette Lk Forest Service Road D Shelter 29/09/04 zone check Lot 3, Plan 20030, DL 1250, LLD - 9235 984 Pemberton Portage Road, D'Arcy C Shed 04/10/04 issued Lot 3, Plan 20030, DL 1250, LLD - 9235 985 Pemberton Portage Road, D'Arcy C Woodstove 04/10/04 zone check Lot 4, Plan 24945, DL 6050, LLD - 2240 986 Lakeview Road, Gun Lake A Gargage 07/10/04 issued Lot A, Plan 13622, DL 164, LLD - 7610 987 Pemberton Meadows Rd. C Woodstove 13/10/04 issued Lot T, Upper Cheakamus Road - Lease 988 #236905 D Woodstove 14/10/04 issued Lot 1, Plan KAP 71376, DL 1253, LLD - 989 9205 Pemberton Portage Road, Birken C SFD 18/10/04 issued Lot 54, DL 4102, Plan VR1290, NWD - 54 990 Rock Ridge Drive, Black Tusk Village D Woodstove 19/10/04 issued Lot 44, DL 4100, PL 33675 LLD - 7599 991 Linda Rd. Ivey Lake C SFD 19/10/04 zone check DL 1897, NWD - 156 Shaughnessy Foundation Wall & 992 Heights, Britannia Beach D Footing 25/10/04 zone check DL 1897, NWD - Bay #44A, Britannia 993 Crescent, Britannia Beach D Woodstove 29/10/2004 issued
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 22 of 70 Squamish - Lillooet Regional District Box 219 / 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 Tel: (604) 894-6371 Fax: (604) 894-6526 email [email protected] Report
To: Electoral Area Director’s Committee
From: Willie Macrae, Planning Assistant
Date: October 12, 2004
Re: Application for Temporary Use Permit Dave Mills, Whistler Heli-Sledder; Helicopter-accessed snowmobiling on Crown Land on the Pemberton Ice Cap; Electoral Area C
Recommendation:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT the applicant be requested to solicit and provide referral comments from the RMOW, affected landowners in the Soo Valley, and certain key user groups (i.e. Snowmobile Clubs);
AND THAT the applicant provide confirmation from the Mt. Currie Band that adequate consultation and accommodation has occurred in conjunction with the Whistler Heli- Sledder application.
AND THAT SLRD Temporary Use Permit #4 not be brought forward for issuance until all comments have been received.
Voting Rules Who Votes: All; Count: Directors; Decision: Majority
Administrator’s Comments: I concur with the recommendation. P.R.E.
Purpose:
To recommend action on an application for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit from Whistler Heli-Sledder for helicopter-accessed snowmobiling on the Pemberton Ice Cap.
Background:
This Temporary Use Permit application was received by the SLRD in response to our comments on a Land and Water BC tenure referral (response attached). Whistler Heli- Sledder applied to LWBC in October of 2003 for a Licence of Occupation for the
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 23 of 70 purposes of helicopter-accessed snowmobiling on the Pemberton Ice Cap. A tenure was offered in May of 2004 on the condition that the applicant address agency concerns, including the local government request for rezoning.
This report will briefly outline the nature of the proposed operation, look at issues of concern for the SLRD, identify potential benefits, and then offer three possible recommendations for the Board to consider.
Nature of Proposed Operation:
Whistler Heli-Sledder received a 10 year licence of occupation from LWBC for the purpose of daily guided snowmobile tours on the Pemberton Ice Cap with helicopter access up the Soo River drainage from the Whistler Heli-Port. The operation involves three ‘improvement’ areas on the Ice Cap: a staging area and two rescue sites. The staging area would consist of fuel storage, locked storage (for snowmobiles), an overnight public emergency access shelter (OPEAS), and a sanican. The two rescue sites consist of a combination of fuel storage, a sanican, an OPEAS, and a rescue cache. The operating season for this business would be from October to July, and the fuel storage and sanicans would be removed following each operating season.
The Whistler heli-port is within the planning jurisdiction of the RMOW and is appropriately zoned. The proposed staging area site is within Electoral Area D (see attached map) and is zoned Resource Use (RU) under Bylaw 540. This zoning allows open land recreation, but does not allow buildings used for commercial operations. The two rescue sites are in Electoral Area C and are zoned Rural 1- Resource Management sub zone (RR1RM) under Bylaw 765. This zoning permits the proposed motorized open land recreation, but does not permit ‘aircraft landing facilities used for commercial purposes’ or ‘buildings and structures’. As a result of the existing zoning and the proposed facilities, our response to the initial LWBC referral in January of 2004 indicated that the applicant would need to rezone these improvement areas.
In discussion with the applicant, through their agent, Ted Battiston of Brent Harley and Associates, it was agreed that the SLRD would prefer an application for a temporary use permit, rather than a rezoning application. The rationale was to allow a period of two, or perhaps four years with a renewal, for the applicant to explore the economic feasibility of the operation and to allow for public input during the course of the operation.
Concerns:
In the SLRD’s response to the original tenure referral, mention was made not only of the need for appropriate zoning, but also of three significant concerns arising from the proliferation of motorized commercial recreation applications throughout the Sea to Sky corridor: 1) Will there be any analysis on the effects of increased commercial recreation tenures on public user groups?
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 24 of 70 2) Who is analyzing the carrying capacity for motorized recreation in the Sea to Sky backcountry, especially in the vicinity of the Pemberton Ice Cap? 3) As more commercial groups are led to the backcountry, who bears the increasing burden of Search & Rescue costs?
It appears that LWBC is not prepared to address these issues, as they continue to offer motorized tenures and have not adequately responded to the our referral responses. An answer was received regarding the carrying capacity issue from Kevin Lee, Commercial Recreation Manager for the Lower Mainland at LWBC, in an email dated Sept. 13, 2004:
As for the question of carrying capacity, LWBC looks to its parent agency, MSRM, for direction regarding the use levels associated with the different areas within the SSLRMP area. I would anticipate that MSRM would give direction regarding the total numbers that would be permissible within that area, and of that, what number of client days would be permitted for use by LWBC, and what numbers would be available for MoF to manage for public use. So far, there has been no direction regarding the capacity aspect.
This is a difficult situation, as local governments are often forced to deal with the problems associated with the issuance of tenures, particularly those that cause concern to the community. It is also unknown whether either MSRM, through the LRMP, or MoF will be undertaking carrying capacity studies in the near future to address this issue.
There are several other concerns that have arisen upon review of this application. • Fuel Storage: The proposed operation will involve fuel caches at each of the three improvement areas. In response to a request from LWBC, the applicant has prepared a Fuel Management Strategy, which is available upon request. The strategy outlines best practices, spill response, and containment. The fuel storage tanks would be removed following each operating season. • Precedent of backcountry staging areas: This application has the potential to set a significant precedent for helicopter-accessed recreation. The SLRD has in the past received correspondence indicating public concern about the increased use of helicopters to access recreation for any of skiing, biking, fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling. The idea is that these applications (and their resulting tenures) could contribute to an erosion of the ‘backcountry’ feel of these areas and eliminate the caution and skill that is necessary when accessing them. Although Whistler Heli-Sledder has created a Hazards and Safety Plan, the general idea of taking non-experienced snowmobilers via helicopter onto the Pemberton Ice Cap creates a certain level of apprehension and perhaps animosity among public users. • The precedent of crown land improvements: The creation of facilities in the backcountry with this application also sets a dangerous model. The SLRD has made it a goal in the Area C and D Zoning Bylaws to regulate staging areas for commercial operations, although it was not anticipated that staging areas would be located in such remote areas. There is a concern that with the approval of this application, there could be future applications for backcountry staging areas with fuel storage, and this may not be a community desire for the Sea to Sky corridor backcountry. The SLRD is not against backcountry-style cabins or commercial
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 25 of 70 recreation, but fuel storage in areas without road access and with high levels of public use is not an ideal land use from an aesthetic perspective. • Existing Commercial Recreation Operators: The SLRD is currently entertaining staging area applications for two existing helicopter skiing operations. These are very contentious applications because of the noise and community concern. Although it doesn’t appear that community noise concerns will be as significant here, there are still private properties in the Soo Valley, as well as existing commercial operators (Cougar Mountain). An opportunity for input should be provided for these interests before this application moves forward. • Wildlife: The Upper Soo Valley is a well-known wildlife corridor for both goat and grizzly bear. The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment has proposed an Olympic Legacy for the environment in the form of an Olympic Wildlife Refuge (OWR) in the Upper Soo which might conflict the proposed staging area. The Ministry of Water, Land, and Air Protection identified this area of wildlife significance in their referral response (attached). Although Whistler Heli-Sledder have included a Wildlife Response Protocol as part of their application, and have indicated that the ice cap is not prime habitat, they have not adequately addressed impacts of the Soo flight paths or the Soo staging area, as was requested in the WLAP response. • Resort Municipality of Whistler: Comments from the RMOW should be required, as the activity will be originating within their boundary. Since they have adopted the Natural Step Framework to guide their policy decisions, their input on this activity could provide an interesting viewpoint. • First Nations issues: A letter was sent to LWBC from the Mt. Currie Band (attached) expressing concern over the lack of consultation, cultural research, and economic contributions of the project to the Band. LWBC appears to have dismissed the concerns of the Mt. Currie Band, as indicated in the following comments, sent to the applicant from Kevin Lee, Commercial Recreation Manager for the Lower Mainland division of LWBC, on October 25, 2004:
I have reviewed the referral responses from the First Nations and MWLAP. The only one that has any implication on what the proponent needs to do is MWALP. I'll fax you a copy of that.
As for the First Nations, there is nothing substantial from the Mt. Currie Indian Band letter of March 10, 2004 which Whistler Heli Sledder Ltd. can work on. It deals with consultation and accommodation actions which LWBC should do with respect to the Band, and there were no specific evidence of traditional use, interest or value of a particular area which the proponent can address. It did state that Whistler Heli Sledder has not completed an archaeological assessment as part of the application. Given that the area is essentially an ice field, it is difficult to support the point that an archaeological assessment is required. The snowmobiling occurs on ice, and any evidence would be buried below in the ice.
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 26 of 70 For Squamish First Nations, no feedback was received. A meeting was held with Randall Lewis, Squamish First Nations representative on April 15, 2004, and he did not bring up any concerns on this application.
Given recent events with the Garibaldi at Squamish Proposal on Brohm Ridge, it appears that perhaps further consultation is necessary. There are other precedents of the SLRD not approving an application based on significant concerns raised by First Nations. For the Mkw’alts Creek IPP project, the SLRD withheld approval for the project, pending agreement from the Mt. Currie Band. Two other backcountry applications, Sea to Sky Onsen Hot Springs in the Upper Squamish and Brad Sills’ staging area in the Callaghan, were not moved forward by the SLRD because of concerns from Squamish Nation. Whistler Heli-Sledder have indicated that their proposed operating area respects First Nations’ interests, their identified ‘Wild Spirit’ Places, and the ‘Environmentally Sensitive Areas’ as identified in the Squamish Nation Land Use Plan.
Benefits to the Operation:
The original application to LWBC for the license of occupation included letters and details of correspondence with various commercial recreation operators and snowmobile club members in support of the application. These letters have come from Black Tusk Helicopters, Blackcomb Snowmobile, Whistler Heli-Skiing, and several members of the public. The SLRD has not yet seen formal letters of support from the snowmobile clubs as a whole, or from Cougar Mountain, Coast Range Heli-Skiing, or any of the mountaineering clubs who use the ice cap area.
Some of the correspondence in the Management Plan highlighted the benefit of an increased level of safety with the potential for helicopter rescue services, rescue caches, emergency overnight shelters and an increase in the number of trained first responders in the area. This is an important benefit to consider, given the increase in public users to the Pemberton Ice Cap area.
The SLRD, in conjunction with the Pemberton Valley Trails Association and the Pemberton Wildlife Association, adopted a policy in 2002 to create a buffer zone to limit new commercial recreation tenures in the Pemberton Valley corridor. The goal of this buffer zone was to ensure continued public recreational access and to protect wildlife habitat. This proposal falls outside of this buffer zone, and thus has less community impact.
In the TUP application, the agent for the applicant has indicated that the application is consistent with the recommendations of Sea to Sky LRMP and the Winter Zoning Guidelines for Commercial Recreation. It is also consistent with the motorized designation as set out in the Sea to Sky Winter Backcountry Recreation Forum recommendations.
Whistler Heli-Sledder also makes numerous references to the Best Practices for Sustainability Framework as identified in the BC Helicopter and Snowcat Skiing Operators Association (BCHSSOA) manual of Stewardship for Mountain Ecsosytems.
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Planning Staff Comments:
The zoning for these areas clearly allows motorized recreation, but does not allow the built facilities. The OCP for Electoral Area C makes the following two recommendations regarding Tourism Commercial/ Backcountry Activities (Section 3.0): Policy 3.5: Tourism Commercial businesses that do not conflict with existing land uses, or cause unacceptable environmental impacts are encouraged within the Plan Area.
The Regional District recognizes the demand for backcountry commercial recreation, and the business opportunities that backcountry recreation presents
Policy 3.6: The Regional District encourages backcountry commercial operations that do not impede existing public recreation uses of public land, and practice good environmental stewardship.
Although the applicant considers that this application adheres to these policies, the issues of not impeding public use or causing unacceptable environmental impact are debateable. It could be argued that there are very few operations on the Pemberton Ice Cap that could cause more impediment to public use and environmental quality than helicopter-accessed snowmobiling.
Planning staff feel that there are three main options for the Board to consider in addressing this application:
1) Pass a resolution to support the application, proceed with formal notification, in accordance with Section 921(5) of the Local Government Act, and issue the temporary use permit following formal notification for a period of two years; inherent in this option is an opportunity to renew the TUP for a further two years or at any time to entertain a formal rezoning application for site specific zoning of the three improvement areas; 2) Move to receive the application, but withhold a recommendation for issuance of the permit until formal referral comments are solicited from the RMOW, First Nations, affected landowners in the Soo Valley, and certain key user groups (i.e. Snowmobile Clubs) and, if desired, to schedule a public meeting to garner public input on the application; 3) Reject the application and recommend no permanent facilities in this Pemberton Ice Cap area.
Option one would be the route to take if the Board feels that this application could help to improve public safety on the ice cap and if the Board is supportive of this type of operation and potential future applications.
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 28 of 70 Option two could be chosen to request further input to inform the Board’s decision at a later date.
Option three is a possibility if the Board feels that the concerns of fuel storage, wildlife concern, impacts to public use, and the precedent of this type of helicopter-accessed snowmobile backcountry activity are issues that cannot be overcome.
Respectfully submitted,
Willie Macrae Planning Assistant
Attachments: -letter from applicant -SLRD response to tenure referral -WLAP response to tenure referral -letter from Mt. Currie in response to tenure referral -operating area map in relation to SLRD electoral area boundaries -operating area map submitted by applicant -draft Temporary Use Permit #4, including detailed drawings (with metes and bounds) of staging area and rescue sites -Management Plan, BCHSSOA Manual, Wildlife Response Protocol, Fuel Management Strategy, and Hazards and Safety Plan are available upon request
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SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 30 of 70 From: Willie Macrae [[email protected]] Sent: January 9, 2004 4:10 PM To: 'Tyler Brown ([email protected])' Subject: Referral from Whistler Helisledder, Land File No. 2408510
Contacts: Tyler Brown,
Tyler,
This is a response to your referral from Whistler Heli-Sledder, Land File No. 2408510. The application is for helicopter access to the Pemberton Ice Cap from the Whistler Heli- Port and snowmobiling in the vicinity of the Ice Cap.
This area is zoned Rural 1- Resource Management sub zone under SLRD Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw 765 (adopted in June, 2003). This zoning permits the proposed 'motorized open land land recreation'. It does not, however, permit 'aircraft landing facilities used for commercial purposes', or 'buildings and structures'. The proposed Intensive Use Sites, which include the primary stageing area and the two rescue sites, indicate the presence of locked snowmobile storage containers, fuel tanks, fuel spill kits, Overnight Public Emergency Access Shelters (OPEAs), and sanitary facilities. These would all be considered 'buildings and structures'. On account of this, these intensive use sites would need rezoning. Rezoning would be to some form of site specific Backcountry Commercial zone that would only rezone the defined footprint area for these three sites. The rezoning process takes 6 months to a year and costs $2500.
Aside from the need to rezone for these structures, the SLRD also has some concerns about the proposed activity and its location: • The amount of snowmobile traffic on the Pemberton Ice Cap is growing and there is a concern that approving more commercial recreation tenures to these areas will contribute to a conflict with public user groups. Has there been any examination into the carrying capacities of the Ice Cap for snowmobile, helicopter, and backcountry skiing? Should this not be a pre-requisite for increased commercial activity in the Sea to Sky corridor?
• If we begin to allow tenures for more and more helicopter-accessed activities, where will the line be drawn? Has there been any examination into the carrying capacities of these areas? Should this not be a pre-requisite for increased commercial activity in the sea to sky corridor? Helicopter-based recreation is a very powerful tool and there is a concern that an application such as this could set a precedent such that companies can use helicopters to access any remote region of the sea to sky corridor. This would contribute to an erosion of the rugged, rural nature of the area and essentially eliminate the allure and natural appeal of the 'backcountry'.
• The issue of emergency response is important. With the increase in backcountry travellers in the region, especially those through commercial operations, local Search and Rescue Teams are potentially being called upon more frequently during emergency situations. The Pemberton teams are not equipped to deal with this trend with their current capacity. Is Land & Water BC committed to increase funding for local Seach and Rescue Operations?
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 31 of 70 Please notify the applicant of the rezoning requirement, which we feel should be a condition of tenure issuance.
The SLRD would also like to be notified by email to this address when a decision on this application has been made.
Thank-you for the opportunity to respond.
Willie Macrae, M.E.S. Planning Assistant Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Box 219, 1350 Aster St. Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 (p) 604-894-6371 xt. 224 (f) 604-894-6526
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SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 37 of 70 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TP NO. 4
TO: Whistler Heli-Sledder Ltd. PO Box 809 Whistler, BC V0N 1B0
1. This Temporary Use Permit is issued subject to compliance with all of the Bylaws of the Squamish - Lillooet Regional District applicable thereto, except those specifically varied or supplemented by this Permit.
2. This Temporary Use Permit applies to those "lands" within the Squamish - Lillooet Regional District described below:
Three different sites, totaling approximately 4500 square meters of land in the vicinity of the Pemberton Ice Field, Group 1, New Westminster Land District, with metes and bounds as shown on the maps attached hereto as Schedules "A" & “B”.
3. In addition to the existing provisions of Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 765-2002 and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 540-1994 (or any bylaw replacing Bylaws 765-2002 or 540-2004) the following uses are permitted:
a) staging area for commercial ‘helicoper’ operations including helicopter landing area, fuel storage, locked storage for snowmobiles, sanican, rescue cache, and 4m x 4m Overnight Public Emergency Access Shelter (OPEAS)
4. As a condition of the issuance of this Temporary Commercial Use Permit, the Regional District is holding security set out below to ensure that development is carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit. Should any interest be earned upon the security, it shall accrue to the Permittee and be paid to the Permittee if the security is returned. The condition of posting of the security is that should the Permittee fail to carry out development hereby authorized according to the terms and conditions of this Temporary Commercial Use Permit, the Regional District may use the security to carry out the development permitted by this Temporary Commercial Use Permit. There is filed accordingly:
a) An Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $10,000.00.
5. The land described herein shall be developed in strict accordance with the terms and conditions and provisions of this Temporary Commercial Use Permit.
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 38 of 70 6. This Temporary Use Permit expires on ______, 2006.
7. Any application to amend this Temporary Commercial Use Permit shall be considered a new application.
8. This Temporary Commercial Use Permit is not a building permit.
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE BOARD
THIS DAY OF , 2004.
ISSUED THIS DAY OF , 2004
Paul.R. Edgington Secretary
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SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 41 of 70 Squamish - Lillooet Regional District Box 219 / 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 Tel: (604) 894-6371 Fax: (604) 894-6526 email [email protected] Report
To: Electoral Area Director’s Committee
From: Willie Macrae, Planning Assistant
Date: October 12, 2004
Re: Application for Temporary Use Permit P.W. Lawn & Garden Care; Lot 1, Plan 22328, DL 166, LLD; 7634 Pemberton Meadows Rd.; Electoral Area C
Recommendation:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT first reading of Bylaw 910, cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Temporary Use Permit Authorization Bylaw No. 910-2004”, be rescinded.
Voting Rules Who Votes: All; Count: Directors; Decision: Majority
Administrator’s Comments: I concur with the recommendation. P.R.E.
Purpose:
To recommend rescinding of readings and that no further action be taken on an application for a Temporary Use Permit on a lot in the Pemberton Meadows, approximately three kilometres from Pemberton.
Background:
This bylaw was sent to referral on August 27, 2004. Before responses arrived from provincial agencies or the Village of Pemberton, a letter was received signed by adjacent residents indicating significant concerns with the operation. Citing effects of noise, dust, and road safety, they recommended that these issues be addressed. A letter was subsequently sent to the applicants, with a suggestion that they withdraw the application and immediately find a more suitable location for this business.
In their response (attached), the applicants agreed to withdraw the application and asked that the SLRD consider a rule regarding eligibility for complaints. Staff feel that this rule is inappropriate considering the need for the SLRD to be made aware of non-conforming
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 42 of 70 activities, as soon as possible. The recommendation is that readings be rescinded and that no further work be taken on this application. A refund of $250 should be given to the applicant, based on the premise that the TUP did not proceed to the public hearing stage.
Respectfully submitted,
Willie Macrae Planning Assistant
Attachments: -letter from PW Lawn and Garden Care
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To: Electoral Area Director’s Committee
From: Willie Macrae, Planning Assistant
REPORT Date: October 25, 2004 Rezoning Application: Bylaw 916 Re: Lot 1, Plan 15461, DL 2667, LLD Laird Aiton 8833 Portage Road - Electoral Area C
Recommendation:
That it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT agency and local organization comments on Bylaw No. 916-2004, be received;
AND THAT Bylaw 916, cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 916-2004,” be read a second time;
AND THAT the Board of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District delegate the holding of a public hearing for the consideration of Bylaw No. 916 to Pemberton Director Elinor Warner with Area “C” Director Susan Gimse as alternate delegate pursuant to Section 891 of the Local Government Act;
AND THAT the public hearing for the consideration of Bylaw 916 be held at 7:00pm, December 8th, 2004 in the Board Room at the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Office, Pemberton, BC.
Voting Rules Who Votes: All; Count: Directors; Decision: Majority
Administrator’s Comments: I concur with the recommendation. P.R.E.
Purpose:
To summarize agency comments and recommend a public hearing date for a rezoning application near Poole Creek to change from Rural 1 to Rural 1- Rural Residential sub zone.
Background:
Bylaw 916 proposes to rezone Lot 1, Plan 15461, DL 2667, LLD (8833 Portage Rd) from RR1 Rural 1 zone (2 hectare minimum parcel area) to RR1Res Rural - Rural Residential sub zone (1 hectare minimum parcel area).
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 1 Page 45 of 70 Bylaw 916 was referred to relevant provincial agencies, with the following responses:
• Vancouver Coastal Health Authority – No objection to the zoning amendment bylaw, however this does not imply subdivision approval. Applicants are advised to review the Vancouver Health Authority’s subdivision standard and complete Appendices A & B prior to making an application to the Ministry of Transportation.
• Ministry of Transportation – No objection to the intent of this zoning amendment bylaw, to allow creation of one hectare parcels. However the applicant should be made fully aware that approval and adoption of the zoning amendment bylaw will not be considered approval for subdivision. Any proposed subdivision will be dealt with on its own merits and bound by the statutory requirements of all applicable legislation.
• BC Rail- No Comment. (N.B. Since no new rail crossings are proposed, the lack of comment is not a concern.)
• Mt. Currie- No Comment.
The SLRD recommends that the bylaw be given second reading and proceed to the public hearing stage.
Respectfully Submitted,
Willie Macrae Planning Assistant
Attachments: -draft subdivision -Bylaw 916-2004
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SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 3 Page 47 of 70 SQUAMISH-LILLOOET REGIONAL DISTRICT
Bylaw No. 916-2004
A bylaw of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to amend Squamish- Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002
The Board of Directors of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 916-2004”.
2. The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, is hereby amended as follows:
(a) That the Official Zoning Map, Schedule B, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002 is hereby amended by:
(i) rezoning Lot 1, Plan 15461, DL 2667, LLD as outlined on Schedule A, which is attached to and forms part of this bylaw, from Rural 1 (RR1) zone to Rural 1 - Rural Residential sub-zone (RR1Res) zone.
READ A FIRST TIME on the 27th day of September , 2004
READ A SECOND TIME on the
A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD, PURSUANT TO SECTION 890 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, on the
READ A THIRD TIME on the
ADOPTED on the
Susan L. Gimse Paul R. Edgington Chair Secretary
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of By-law No. 916 cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 916-2004” as adopted ,2004.
______Paul R. Edgington Secretary
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To: Electoral Area Director’s Committee
From: Willie Macrae, Planning Assistant
REPORT Date: October 26, 2004
Re: Seton Portage & Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP
Recommendation:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 922-2004 be introduced and read a first time;
AND THAT Bylaw 922 be referred to provincial agencies, the Seton Lake Band and the N’Quatqua Band for comment.
Voting Rules Who Votes: All; Count: Directors; Decision: Majority
Administrator’s Comments:
I concur with the recommendation and further recommend that initial referral to First Nations be by means of face to face meetings. P.R.E.
Purpose:
To introduce the draft Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP for initial reading and referral for comment.
Background:
The Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP was drafted by the Planning Assistant, in consultation with the residents and property owners of Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes including representatives of the Seton Lake (Chalath) First Nation. The plan was brought forward to the EAD Committee in October and was sent back to staff for revisions. Changes have been made to the plan, including the creation of a Rural designation and the addition of policies to ensure that the staging area problems in D’Arcy are addressed.
Attached, in bylaw format, is the draft OCP for initial reading consideration. The plan can be referred to provincial ministries and First Nations for comment. Early and ongoing consultation
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 1 Page 50 of 70 letters, as per Section 879 of the Local Government Act, were sent to the Seton Lake (Chalath) and Anderson Lake (N’Quatqua) Bands on October 25th.
Any agency and First Nations comments received, together with written public comments submitted to date, can be incorporated into a revised draft at second reading stage.
Respectfully submitted,
Willie Macrae, Planning Assistant
Attachments: -draft Bylaw 922-2004
K:\Reports\2004\041026 Seton OCP- 2nd.doc
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 2 Page 51 of 70 SQUAMISH-LILLOOET REGIONAL DISTRICT
BY-LAW NO. 922-2004
A By-law to adopt an Official Community Plan for a portion of Electoral Area B (Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes) of the Squamish- Lillooet Regional District
WHEREAS pursuant to Part 26 of the Local Government Act the Board may, by by-law, adopt an official community plan;
AND WHEREAS an official community plan is a general statement of the broad objectives and policies of the Board of Directors on the general form and character of existing and proposed land use pattern in the area covered by the plan;
AND WHEREAS an official community plan shall be in writing and may include plans, maps, tables or other graphic material and shall include statements and map designations for the area covered by the plan pursuant to Section 876 of the Local Government Act;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This by-law shall be cited as the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan Adoption Bylaw No. 922-2004.
2. Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this by-law is the text portion of the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan.
3. Schedule “B” attached hereto and forming part of the by-law is the map portion of the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan.
4. The objectives, policies, and land use designations set out in Schedules “A” and “B” attached hereto and forming part of this by-law are hereby adopted and are to be followed in determining future development in the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan area.
5. If any schedule, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of the Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME this day of , 2004.
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2004.
A PUBLIC HEARING was held on day of , 2004.
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READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2004.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY, WOMENS’ AND ABORIGINAL SERVICES this day of , 2004.
APPROVAL NO.
ADOPTED this day of , 2004.
______Susan L. Gimse Paul R. Edgington Chair Secretary
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of By-law No. 922 cited as “Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan Adoption Bylaw No. 922-2004” as adopted , 2004.
______Paul R. Edgington Secretary
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 4 Page 53 of 70 Bylaw 922-2004: Schedule A Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP (October 20th, 2004)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Seton Portage is a small community of approximately 150 residents nestled between Anderson and Seton Lakes within Electoral Area B of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. Adjacent to Seton Portage and situated on the northwestern shore of Seton Lake is the Shalalth Indian Reserve, home to more than 250 members of the Seton Lake Band, who are part of the Upper St’at’imc of the Lillooet Tribal Council.
These are remote communities, accessible via the Douglas Trail (Highline Road) from D’Arcy to the south, or the Mission Mountain Road and Road 40 from Lillooet or Gold Bridge to the north. Along the Douglas Trail are a number of small settlements, each of which contains various seasonal and year-round residential dwellings or agricultural operations, such as Ponderosa Ranch. There are also clusters of small, lake-accessed properties with summer cottages and cabins, bordering either side of both Anderson and Seton Lake.
The area is surrounded by steep mountain valleys and cascading creeks. It is situated in the biogeoclimatic transition zone between the moist Coast Mountain environment and the drier climate of the Interior Plateau region. The Douglas Trail provides stunning views along its path from D’Arcy to Seton Portage, as it highlights the difficulty of providing vehicular access through this rugged, forested terrain. The Mission Mountain Road from the north also provides a panorama of the community of Seton Portage surrounded by dark blue Anderson Lake and the jade green of the glacially-fed Seton Lake. It also provides a glimpse, for the geologically- inclined, of the history of the area in which a landslide came down from the surrounding peaks more than 10 000 years ago to create a land mass that is now the community of Seton Portage.
There is evidence of human habitation in this area dating back nearly 7000 years. It was originally settled by the St’at’imc First Nations, attracted to the lush greenery, mild climate and abundant fish and game around the Portage. This area provided a sound environment for the needs of the four-legged people (deer, grizzly), the winged people (raptors), the root people (berries, medicinal plants), and two legged people (the St’at’imc). [Nxekmenlhkalha lti Tmicwa (the St’at’imc Preliminary Draft Land Use Plan, Part 1, March 2004)].
In the mid-1800s, spurred by both the Klondike and Cariboo gold rushes, the area was used as a transportation hub. Miners travelled along the historic Douglas Trail route from Harrison Lake to Lillooet Lake, through Mt. Currie, up to D’Arcy, and across Anderson Lake to Seton Portage, then on to Lillooet. In the early part of the 20th Century, the area became another transport linkage to access the gold claims in Bralorne and Gold Bridge using a route over Mission Mountain to the north of Seton Portage. At the same time, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway came through from D’Arcy to Lillooet, providing a new link between this community and the Lower Mainland (the railway preceded the road from Vancouver to Whistler and Pemberton). The next significant development for Seton Portage occurred with the construction of the Mission Mountain Hydro project in the 1950s, where water was diverted from the Bridge River (creating the Carpenter Lake reservoir), channelled into penstocks through Mission Mountain,
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 5 Page 54 of 70 and then released into Seton Lake after powering turbines in large powerhouses adjacent to the lake.
The economy and demography of Seton Portage has evolved significantly over the last two centuries. While it has for time immemorial been a flourishing aboriginal community, it has also evolved from a mining migration hub, to being dependent on the railway, then BC Hydro, for the bulk of its employment. Forestry and agriculture have also played a consistent role in the local economy, and continue to do so today. The dominant sector in the southern portion of the SLRD, tourism, has also begun to serve as an important cog in a more diverse economic structure for the Seton Portage community.
Today, Seton Portage and the Anderson/Seton Lake area is still home to the Seton Lake Band, centred around the Shalalth community. A small number of these people are still involved in traditional hunting, fishing, and trapping practices, serving as important reminders of the subsistence lifestyle that once dominated the region. Both the native and non-native population of the area is comprised of retirees, seasonal residents, and those employed in the tourism, agriculture, forestry, rail, and hydro sectors.
2.0 PLAN AREA BOUNDARY
The boundary for the Seton Portage Official Community Plan comprises a significant portion of SLRD Electoral Area B (See Map 1- Plan Area Boundary). It includes the community of Seton Portage, the surrounding crown land watershed, and most of the rural residential properties along Anderson and Seton Lakes. More specifically, the plan area is bordered to the southwest by the Electoral Area C boundary near the southern tip of Anderson Lake, to the south by the height of watersheds that drain into Anderson and Seton Lakes, to the east by the extent of rural residential properties on Seton Lake and to the north by the Electoral Area A boundary.
The OCP was originally intended to focus on the community of Seton Portage, however many of the residents with fee simple and crown lease properties on Anderson and Seton Lakes have expressed a desire to be included in the plan, as they share many similar land use concerns.
3.0 GOAL
The community of Seton Portage is not developing rapidly, nor is it expecting to see significant development applications in the near future. Therefore the goal of the Seton Portage and Anderson/ Seton Lakes OCP is:
To maintain the quiet, rural residential lifestyle of the Seton Portage, Anderson Lake, and Seton Lake communities, while providing for some low-impact development.
The remainder of this plan is divided into four main sections: objectives, land use designations and policies, implementation/monitoring, and the plan maps.
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 6 Page 55 of 70 4.0 PLAN OBJECTIVES
The community of Seton Portage, property owners on Anderson and Seton Lakes, and the SLRD Regional Board have agreed upon the following as common objectives to guide future development on both private and public land within the OCP area:
4.1 To respect the spiritual and cultural significance of the traditional territory of the Seton Lake Band (part of the Upper St’at’imc of the Lillooet Tribal Council), which comprises a significant portion of the Plan Area. This includes following, as closely as possible, the recommendations put forward in the St’at’imc Draft Land Use Plan, Part 1, including the Protection Areas for Water, Culture, Grizzly, Deer, Fish, General Habitat, Environmental Sensitivity, Restoration, and plans for Community Economic Development. 4.2 To improve communications between the native and non-native communities in the plan area and between both of these groups and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. 4.3 To maintain legal, viable road access to the communities via the Highline Road/ Douglas Trail, Mission Mountain Road, and Road 40. 4.4 To secure public boat access to Anderson Lake at Seton Portage. 4.5 To work with the Ministry of Forests, BC Hydro, and Land & Water BC to protect the area from the threat of wildfire, particularly in the urban/wildfire interface zone. 4.6 To create and maintain a workable waste management system for the Seton Portage community. 4.7 To work towards establishing an emergency response plan for the entire OCP area, as part of the SLRD’s emergency plan. 4.8 To promote the protection of ecological integrity throughout the plan area. 4.9 To ensure the economic viability of the Seton Portage community. 4.10 To maintain existing opportunities for additional rural residential development.
5.0 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND POLICIES
Certain policies apply to the entire OCP area, while others apply to specific land use designations within the plan area. These designations are outlined on Maps 2 and 3.
This section will first identify those general policies that affect the entire plan area. These policies pertain to general land issues and applications, and more specifically to economic development and community services. The section will then highlight policies that apply only to each of the following land use designations: residential, commercial, infrastructure, watershed protection, and resource management.
It is important to note that a Local Government Official Community Plan has no effect on the negotiation or settlement of St’at’imc rights and title claims, as set out in the Nxekmenlhkalha lti Tmicwa (the St’at’imc draft Land Use Plan, Part 1). Existing Indian Reserve Lands are not designated in this plan and other areas that are designated could become undesignated if land claims are resolved.
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 7 Page 56 of 70 5.1 General Plan Area Policies
5.1.1 The Regional District will work with landowners to identify local land use issues and develop practical strategies to address these issues. 5.1.2 The Regional District will only support rezoning, subdivision or development applications that reflect the principles, and conform to the policies, of this plan. 5.1.3 The Regional District supports preservation initiatives for cultural and historical assets within the plan area. This includes potential heritage designations or an acknowledgement that certain areas need to remain undisclosed in order to maintain their preservation. 5.1.4 The Regional District does not support the sale of vacant crown land for residential development within the plan area. 5.1.5 Any growth and development on private land within the community of Seton Portage should adhere to the principles of Smart Growth, as outlined in the 2001 Smart Growth BC Tool Kit. Relevant principles include: a) Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities. b) Protect and preserve greenspace and sensitive areas. c) Ensure the integrity of a secure and productive agricultural land base. 5.1.6 Commercial and residential development that involves increased use of lakefront properties on either Anderson or Seton Lakes should adopt best practices for sewage treatment to minimise potential impacts on the ecology of both lakes. 5.1.7 The Regional District will work with the Ministry of Forests to improve communication and education on forest fire hazards, particularly with respect to signage, the level of fire danger, and the appropriate periods for campfires. 5.1.8 Although the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve designation was removed from land around Seton Portage in 1986, the Regional District continues to support agricultural activities in this area. Agricultural uses include the growing, rearing, producing, and harvesting of agricultural products, the sale of agricultural products, agri-tourism activities, nurseries, and the use of greenhouses.
Economic Development Policies:
5.1.10 The Regional District supports the return of passenger rail service to the communities of D’Arcy, Seton Portage, and Lillooet. 5.1.11 The Regional District will assist the community in attempting to secure the development of legal water access in the form of a beach, mooring, dock, and boat ramp on Anderson Lake close to Seton Portage; water access onto Seton Lake is also a project supported by the Regional District. 5.1.12 In order to promote economic diversification and the development of the tourism industry, the Regional District will support the development of a strategy and infrastructure that will encourage low impact tourism activities that reflect the values of this plan. 5.1.13 The Regional District supports the development of home-based businesses and home-based industries that are self-contained, as a means to further promote economic diversity in the Seton Portage community. 5.1.14 The Regional District supports measures taken to ensure the sustainability and vitality of the economy in Seton Portage, as long as they do not create a negative aesthetic impact on the community.
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Community Service Policies:
5.1.15 The Regional District will try to work with Chief and council of the Seton Lake Band and the community of Seton Portage to create a more effective communication link between the residents of the Seton Portage/ Shalalth area and the SLRD. The creation of a Local Community Commission, as provided for in Section 838 of the Local Government Act, is a possible means to secure this link. 5.1.16 The Regional District supports the creation of a landfill or transfer station within the Plan area, as long as it is in a location that meets the needs of the native and non-native communities, as well as provincial agencies. 5.1.17 The Regional District will also work with the community to establish more effective waste diversion mechanisms, including the potential provision of a recycling depot and by making household composters available to the community for purchase at a subsidized rate. 5.1.18 The Regional District will work with the Seton Fire Department to create some form of emergency planning for the OCP area. This will follow the implementation of a 9-1-1 service across Electoral Areas A & B, and will likely be put forward in conjunction with the creation of an SLRD-wide Emergency Response Plan. 5.1.19 The Regional District will collaborate with School District 74 and local families to ensure the long-term viability of the existing Sk’il Mountain School. 5.1.20 If the opportunity presents itself, the Regional District will look to form new parks or create facilities within existing parks to provide for recreational amenities within the community of Seton Portage.
5.2 Residential and Rural Designation Policies
These policies apply to those lands designated Residential and Rural on the Land Use Plan (Maps 2 & 3).
5.2.1 On parcels designated Residential, the Regional District will discourage development applications for rezoning that involve the creation of lots smaller than two acres (0.8 hectares). 5.2.2 On parcels designated Rural, the Regional District will discourage development applications for rezoning that involve the creation of lots smaller than 20 acres (8 hectares). 5.2.3 Future development must be of a form, density and location that meets future housing needs without compromising the rural character of the existing community. 5.2.4 Residential development will be discouraged in the urban/wildfire interface zone, or within areas that could be threatened in the event of significant forest fire activity. 5.2.5 Any future construction in the Seton Portage area, and especially on the surrounding rural lands, should adhere to the recommendations contained within the 2004 BC Fire Smart Manual for building in the urban/wildfire interface zone. 5.2.6 The Regional District encourages owners of water-access lots on Anderson Lake to make legal arrangements for storage of cars and boat trailers in D’Arcy.
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 9 Page 58 of 70 5.2.7 The Regional District will work to ensure that the subdivision approving authority requires that a permanently secured and appropriately zoned staging area for car and boat trailer storage is a condition of subdivision approval for the subdivision of water access lots on Anderson Lake.
5.3 Commercial Designation Policies
These policies apply to those lands designated commercial on the Land Use Plan (Map 3).
5.3.1 The Regional District supports additional development on commercially designated lots to ensure their economic vitality.
5.4 Infrastructure Designation Policies
These policies apply to all existing access roads (Highline Road/ Douglas Trail, Mission Mountain Road), transmission lines, and trail corridors.
5.4.1 The Regional District will support community efforts to obtain adherence to the conditions outlined in its original Indenture to provide secure, year-round access to the community of Seton Portage via the Highline Road/Douglas Trail and the Mission Mountain Rd. 5.4.2 The Regional District will also support lobbying of the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Transportation to make certain that they follow their legislated obligations for maintenance of access roads. 5.4.3 The Regional District will support requests to the BC Transmission Corporation to follow through with its obligations to reduce the fire hazard under power lines by eliminating slash and debris piles. 5.4.4 The Regional District will support requests to the BC Transmission Corporation to ensure that power lines are not being used beyond their capacity and causing a potential hazard with excessive sagging. 5.4.5 The communities within the OCP area support an extension of the proposed Sea to Sky Trail from Horseshoe Bay to D’Arcy through to Seton Portage and on to Lillooet. The route will provide recreational access through the area, following existing roadways and potential crown land trail easements. 5.4.6 The Regional District supports the provision of high-speed internet access to the community of Seton Portage. 5.4.7 The Regional District supports new development that is adequately serviced with water.
5.5 Watershed Protection Policies
This designation pertains to crown land within the drainage of watersheds that are known sources of drinking water within the plan area.
5.5.1 Land in this designation should remain undeveloped. 5.5.2 The Regional District will work with the Ministry of Water, Land, and Air Protection to establish provincial watershed protection designations for the areas designated Watershed Protection in this plan.
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 10 Page 59 of 70 5.5.3 Activities that could lead to the contamination of streams or ground water and ultimately lead to an unsafe drinking water supply are discouraged. 5.5.4 Commercial motorized recreation tenures should not be issued in areas under this designation. 5.5.5 Independent Power Projects are not supported within this designation. 5.5.6 The Regional District encourages the Ministry of Forests, the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and Land & Water British Columbia to limit activities in the area designated as Watershed Protection so that scenic values, recreational potential and water quality are protected. 5.5.7 The Regional District will work with the Ministry of Forests to ensure that all silviculture, watershed rehabilitation, and debris hazard removal activities are undertaken in areas under this designation, particularly after extensive forest fire activity.
5.6 Resource Management Designation Policies
All crown land within the OCP area that is not an Indian Reserve or within the Watershed Protection or Infrastructure designation area, is designated Resource Management.
5.6.1 Commercial motorized recreation tenures should not be issued in areas under this designation. 5.6.2 Staging facilities for any commercial recreation applications that involve vehicular parking and/or fuel storage will require rezoning applications. 5.6.3 Environmental protection of crown land is a top priority. 5.6.4 The Regional District will work with the Ministry of Forests to address the issue of increasing fuel load and fire hazard on Crown Land. 5.6.5 The Regional District will work with the Ministry of Forests and the community of Seton Portage to address flood control and debris flow issues arising from the Whitecap Creek Fire of 2004 and any future significant forest fire activities. 5.6.6 Independent Power Projects will only be supported on those streams that have not been identified as regionally significant and not suitable for development due to reasons of potential cultural, ecological, recreational, or aesthetic impact. 5.6.7 IPP proponents should adhere to the recommendations contained within the SLRD’s IPP Policy, adopted in July, 2003.
5.7 Industrial Designation Policies
There are no industrial designations within the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP. However, should an industrial development proposal come forward, it will be dealt with through a site specific rezoning process, including a public hearing.
6.0 IMPLEMENTATION / MONITORING
The Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan is intended to guide land use decisions that affect the plan area. Local First Nations, property owners, residents, provincial agencies and the Squamish Lillooet Regional District will make these decisions. To
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 11 Page 60 of 70 ensure consistency with the goal and principles of the OCP, the following implementation measures are adopted:
6.1 The Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP will be distributed to local First Nations and provincial agencies for reference. 6.2 The Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP will be available to property owners and local residents for reference. 6.3 Community Plan amendments will be considered in consultation with local residents and property owners, the Seton Lake Band and provincial agencies. 6.4 The Regional District will consider the initiation of a housekeeping amendment to the existing zoning (SLRD Electoral Areas A & B Zoning By-law 670-1999) to correct any errors or omissions on Inset Map F within Bylaw 670. 6.5 The SLRD will review the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP within five years of adoption.
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 12 Page 61 of 70 Bylaw 922-2004: Schedule B- Map 1- Plan Area Boundary
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SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 15 Page 64 of 70 Squamish - Lillooet Regional District Box 219 / 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 Tel: (604) 894-6371 Fax: (604) 894-6526 email [email protected] Report
To: Electoral Area Director’s Committee
From: Willie Macrae, Planning Assistant
Date: October 26, 2004
Re: Housekeeping Amendment to Bylaw 670 Zoning Corrections to Seton Portage Area Electoral Area B
Recommendation:
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board:
THAT Bylaw 924, cited as “Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 670- 1999, Amendment Bylaw No. 924-2004 be read a first and second time;
AND THAT Bylaw 924 not be brought forward for further reading consideration until the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes Official Community Plan is adopted.
Voting Rules Who Votes: All; Count: Directors; Decision: Majority
Administrator’s Comments: I concur with the recommendation. P.R.E.
Purpose:
To bring forward a housekeeping amendment to the Areas A & B Zoning Bylaw in order to correct three small zoning errors that have been in place since this bylaw was adopted.
Background:
When Bylaw 670 was adopted in September of 2000, there were several small errors in the zoning for some of the commercial operations, particularly in the Seton Portage Area, which is outlined on Inset Map F, part of Schedule D in the Bylaw. The Highline Pub had been zoned Commercial 1 (C1), which does not allow for a neighbourhood pub. Since the Pub pre-existed the zoning, it was noted by planning staff that this zoning should be corrected when an opportunity arose.
Through the two public workshops conducted in the summer and fall of 2004 for the Seton Portage and Anderson/Seton Lakes OCP, two other small errors in the zoning were
SLRD EAD Agenda, November 8, 2004 Page 65 of 70 identified. Planning staff felt that this was a good time to change the Pub zoning and to correct the other errors. The proposed bylaw will simply replace Inset Map F to Bylaw 670 with a new map that contains the following three changes: 1. The property on which the Highline Pub is situated (Lot 1, Plan 29883, DL 1596, LLD) will be zoned Commercial 2 (C2) from Commercial 1 (C1), which will permit the neighbourhood pub. 2. The Seton Post Office (Lots 3 & 4, Plan 33340, DL 1592, LLD) will be zoned Commercial 1 (C1) from Residential 2 (R2), which will permit the post office use. 3. The remainder of a parcel off of Collins Rd. (Rem. Dl 1591, except Plans A41, 24019, 29666, LLD) in Seton Portage adjacent to Anderson Lake will be zoned Residential 2 (R2) from Rural Resource 2 (RR2), as this is what the parcel was intended to be zoned.
These changes are highlighted on the attached map. The new Inset Map F is attached as part of the draft bylaw 924. The proposed zoning changes are consistent with the draft Official Community Plan (Bylaw 922), and thus staff recommend that the public hearing for this bylaw be waived, as per Section 890 (4) (b) of the Local Government Act, which states that if a bylaw is consistent with the community plan, then the hearing can be waived. This bylaw should be brought back to the Board for consideration of 3rd reading and adoption once the public hearing waiver notices have been published.
Respectfully submitted,
Willie Macrae Planning Assistant
Attachments: -map indicating proposed zoning changes -draft Bylaw 924
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SQUAMISH-LILLOOET REGIONAL DISTRICT
BYLAW NO. 924-2004
A bylaw of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to amend Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 670- 1999
The Board of Directors of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 670-1999, Amendment Bylaw No. 924-2004".
2. The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 670-1999, is hereby amended as follows:
(a) That the Official Zoning Map, Schedule D, Bylaw No. 670 is hereby amended by replacing Inset Map F with the new Inset Map F, as shown on Schedule A, which is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME this day of , 2004. READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2004.
A PUBLIC HEARING WAS WAIVED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 890 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, ON THE day of , 2004.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2004.
ADOPTED this day of , 2004.
Susan Gimse Paul R. Edgington Chair Secretary
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 924-2004, cited as "Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 670, Amendment Bylaw No. 924-2004" as adopted , 2004.
Paul R. Edgington Secretary
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Schedule A: New Inset Map F
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