REGIONAL DISTRICT of CENTRAL KOOTENAY REFERRAL FORM DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION RDCK Planning File: DP1611A Date: January 6
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY REFERRAL FORM BOX 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, NELSON, BC V1L 5R4 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ph: 250-352-8165 fax: 250-352-9300 APPLICATION email: [email protected] RDCK Planning File: DP1611A Date: January 6, 2017 You are requested to comment on the attached DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for potential effect on your agency’s interests. We would appreciate your response WITHIN 30 DAYS (PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 6, 2017). If no response is received within that time, it will be assumed that your agency’s interests are unaffected. GENERAL LOCATION: 16830 Fraser Subdivision Rd, Kootenay Bay in Electoral Area ‘A’ of the RDCK LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A PLAN NEP59049 DISTRICT LOT 2155 KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT FOR FORESHORE LEASE LBF 4401082 SEE 786-04155.196 (PID: 023-849-801) PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The applicants are proposing to develop a boathouse structure approximately 4 metres from the natural boundary of Kootenay Lake, as well as the construction of marine rails that extend approximately 44 metres from the boathouse structure into Kootenay Lake. The applicants have identified that the marine rail system will consist of two parallel, low profile metal rails that are 1.37 metres wide and sit approximately 15 centimetres above the ground. This development proposal triggers the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit requirements as per Section 16.0 the Electoral Area ‘A’ Comprehensive Land Use Bylaw No. 2315, 2013 (the CLUB) due to the construction of both the marine rails and the boathouse structure within 15 metres of the natural boundary of Kootenay Lake. A copy of the information package, including the applicant’s site plan and an Environmental Assessment Report prepared by Masse Environmental are attached to the information package for this referral. AREA OF PROPERTY AFFECTED ALR STATUS ZONING OCP ~0.83 hectares (2.07 acres) Not in ALR N/A Suburban Residential (RS) APPLICANTS: Brian Halberstadt and Jean MacLean OTHER INFORMATION: ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE NOTE: If your Advisory Planning Commission plans to hold a meeting to discuss this application, please note that the applicants must be provided with an opportunity to attend such meeting, in accordance with Section 898, subsection (9) of the Local Government Act, which reads as follows: “If the commission is considering an amendment to a plan or bylaw, or the issue of a permit, the applicant for the amendment or permit is entitled to attend meetings of the commission and be heard.” Please fill out the Response Summary on the back of this form. If your agency’s interests are “Unaffected” no further information is necessary. In all other cases, we would appreciate receiving additional information to substantiate your position and, if necessary, outline any conditions related to your position. Please note any legislation or official government policy which would affect our consideration of this permit. MITCHELL KING, PLANNER REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY RDCK INTERNAL RDCK BUILDING SERVICES RDCK COMMUNITY SERVICES – REGIONAL FIRE CHIEF RDCK COMMUNITY SERVICES – REGIONAL PARKS RDCK EXTERNAL FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES APC – ELECTORAL AREA ‘A’ Kootenay Lake (Nelson) DIRECTOR – ELECTORAL AREA ‘A’ ENVIRONMENT INTERIOR HEALTH Cranbrook (A,B,C) INTEGRATED LAND MANAGEMENT. (Cranbrook) MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION West Kootenay District Office INSERT COMMENTS ON REVERSE . RESPONSE SUMMARY FILE: DP1611A APPLICANTS: BRIAN HALBERSTADT AND JEAN MACLEAN Name: Date: Agency: Title: RETURN TO: MITCHELL KING, PLANNER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY BOX 590, 202 LAKESIDE DRIVE NELSON, BC V1L 5R4 Ph. 250-352-8175 Email: [email protected] The Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson British Columbia V1L 5R4 06-Jan-2017 Phone: 250-352-6665 Toll Free 1-800-268-7325 Web: www.rdck.bc.ca E-Mail: [email protected] Property Information Report Folio Number: 786.04155.195 EA: A Site Address: 16830 FRASER SUBDIVISION PID: 023-849-801 Parcel area: 2.07 ACRES Legal Description: LOT A PLAN NEP59049 DISTRICT LOT 2155 KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT FOR FORESHORE LEASE LBF 4401082 SEE 786-04155.196. Land-use Information Zoning Designation: UNZONED Actual Use Code: 060 2 Acres Or More (Single Family Dwelling, Duplex) GeneralLand-use Services Information Information This information is provided as a public resource for general information purposes only. The information shown is compiled from various sources and the Regional District of Central Kootenay makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information. This report is not a legal document and is published for information and convenience only. The RDCK is not responsible for any errors or omissions. Report generated: 06-Jan-2017 16828 FRASER SUBDIVISION ROAD KOOTENAY BAY, KOOTENAY LAKE Environmental Assessment Prepared for: Regional District of Central Kootenay 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC, V1L 5R4 Prepared by: Masse Environmental Consultants Ltd. 812 Vernon St. Nelson, BC, V1L 4G4 October 2016 16828 Fraser Subdivision Rd – Environmental Assessment TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ i List of Tables ...................................................................................................................... ii List of Appendices ............................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Location ............................................................................................................... 1 2 Project Overview .......................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Proposed Boathouse and Marine Rails ..................................................................... 2 3 Historical and Current Land Uses ................................................................................... 3 3.1 Existing Development ............................................................................................ 3 3.2 Water Supply ........................................................................................................ 4 3.3 Moorage Facilities ................................................................................................. 5 3.4 Services and Site Drainage .................................................................................... 5 4 Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) ..................................................... 6 5 Resources ................................................................................................................... 6 5.1 Fish and Fish Habitat ............................................................................................. 6 5.2 Riparian Vegetation ............................................................................................... 8 5.2.1 Kootenay Lake ............................................................................................... 8 5.3 Wildlife ...............................................................................................................10 5.3.1 Reptiles and Amphibians ................................................................................10 5.3.2 Birds ............................................................................................................10 5.3.3 Mammals ......................................................................................................10 5.4 Species at Risk ....................................................................................................10 5.4.1 Wildlife Species at Risk ..................................................................................10 5.4.2 Vascular and Non-vascular Plant Species at Risk ..............................................10 5.5 Potential Environmental Hazards ...........................................................................11 6 Impacts and Recommendations ....................................................................................11 6.1 Fisheries Impacts .................................................................................................11 6.2 Vegetation Impacts ..............................................................................................12 6.3 Wildlife Impacts ...................................................................................................13 7 Mitigation Plan ............................................................................................................14 7.1 Non-native/ Weed Species Removal Methods .........................................................14 7.2 Riparian Planting Prescription ................................................................................14 7.3 Acquiring Native Plant Stock .................................................................................15 8 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................16 9 Closure ......................................................................................................................16 10 References ..............................................................................................................18 Masse Environmental Consultants i 16828 Fraser Subdivision Rd