File 0550-02-0002
CITY OF POWELL RIVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 (7:00 PM)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
AGENDA
1. OPENING OF COUNCIL MEETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4. DELEGATIONS
5. CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Proclamation - Waste Reduction Week in Canada
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held 5 - 10 October 1, 2019
7. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 qathet Regional District’s Draft "Texada Island Official 11 - 96 Community Plan Bylaw No. 551, 2019" Referred from Committee of the Whole, October 1, 2019
Recommendation: That Council for the City of Powell River recommend the qathet Regional District approve proposed "Texada Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 551, 2019."
7.2 Development Variance Permit 230 – Pacific Point – Lots 2 97 - 105 and 3
Chair to ask if anyone in attendance wishes to provide comment on the proposed variance.
Recommendation: That Development Variance Permit 230 be issued for 7020 and 7024 Tofino Street, as identified on the map and legally described as Lots 2 & 3, Block D District Lot 1424 Group1 NWD Plan EPP89199 (PID 030- 793-815 and 030-793-823) to vary City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, by relaxing the required pavement width of a local road where multi-use development is proposed from 11 metres to 7.2 metres, and to vary City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 by relaxing the required number of off-street parking spaces from 55 to 48. Both variances are requested to facilitate construction of the two remaining phases of the Pacific Point multi-use development.
7.3 Development Variance Permit 223 – Edgehill Crescent – 106 - 114 Phase 2
Chair to ask if anyone in attendance wishes to provide comment on the proposed variance.
Recommendation: That Development Variance Permit 223 be issued for a vacant lot in between Joyce Avenue and Abbotsford Street as identified on the map and legally described as Lot A District Lot 450 Group 1 NWD Plan BCP12952, except plan EPP81176 (PID 023-030-098) to vary City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, by relaxing the maximum length requirement for a road that is served by a turnaround from 150 metres to 340 metres to facilitate a 23-lot residential subdivision.
7.4 2020 Regional FireSmart Program 115 - 117 Brought forward from Committee of the Whole, October 15, 2019
Recommendation: That Council endorse applying to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) for the 2020 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports; and
That Council endorse carrying out the 2020 Regional FireSmart Program collaboratively with the Tla’amin Nation and the qathet Regional District; and
That Council endorse the qathet Regional District providing overall grant management for this project.
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8.1 Report from the Municipal Directors of the qathet Regional District
8.2 Rise and Report: Memorandum dated October 17, 2019 118 from the Corporate Officer regarding Emergency Services Facility Select Advisory Committee Membership
9. PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION BYLAWS
9.1 Proposed Bylaw 2580 119 - 123 A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
Recommendation: That "City of Powell River Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2580, 2019" be adopted.
9.2 Proposed Bylaw 2581 124 A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
Recommendation: That "City of Powell River Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2581, 2019" be adopted.
9.3 Proposed Bylaw 2584 125 A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
Recommendation: That "City of Powell River Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2584, 2019" be adopted.
9.4 Proposed Bylaw 2585 126 A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
Recommendation: That "City of Powell River Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2585, 2019" be adopted.
9.5 Proposed Bylaw 2586 127 A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for
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Recommendation: That "City of Powell River Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2586, 2019" be adopted.
9.6 Proposed Bylaw 2587 128 A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
Recommendation: That "City of Powell River Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2587, 2019" be adopted.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.1 Deputy Mayor Portfolio
12. NOTICES OF MOTION
13. MOTION TO GO IN CAMERA
Recommendation: That following adjournment of this regular meeting, Council move in camera to discuss matters covered by the Community Charter under Sections 90(1): (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; and (n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2).
14. QUESTIONS
15. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF POWELL RIVER
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held in the Council Chambers, City Hall on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 3:30 PM.
PRESENT: Councillor R.R.D. Southcott, Chair Mayor D.J. Formosa Councillor G.W.F. Doubt Councillor M.J. Hathaway Councillor C.A. Leishman Councillor J.G. Palm
ALSO PRESENT: Russell Brewer, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Jackson, Corporate Officer/Recording Secretary Tor Birtig, Director of Infrastructure Services Adam Langenmaier, Chief Financial Officer Daniella Fergusson, Senior Planner Meriko Kubota, Social Planner Anastasia Lukyanova, Sustainability Planner Terry Peters, Director of Fire and Emergency Services Neil Pukesh, Manager of Recreation David Brindle, Communications Coordinator Members of the Public Media Representatives
ABSENT WITH LEAVE: Councillor C.A. Elliott
1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1.1 Changes: Move Letter from 3.1 to 4.3 Addition: Add Correspondence to 3.1 and re-title Add Item 6.1 Student Bus Passes
Moved and seconded that the agenda for the October 1, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted as amended. CARRIED
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held September 17, 2019 Moved and seconded that the minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held September 17, 2019 be adopted. CARRIED
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Mayor Formosa declared a conflict of interest in the next agenda item as his company holds a contract with HandyDart and left the room at 3:35 pm.
3. DELEGATIONS 3.1 Maureen Tierney, Powell River Seniors Community Council regarding HandyDart and Taxi Saver Program
Maureen Tierney appeared before the Committee requesting improvements to the current HandyDart Bus and Taxi Saver services.
By unanimous consent staff was directed to initiate a transit services review with BC Transit.
Mayor Formosa returned to the meeting at 3:50 pm.
3.2 John Louie, Cindy Pallen and Phil Russell for Hɛhɛwšɩn regarding Reconciliation Walk and Hɛhɛwšɩn Signs Unveiling Ceremony
John Louie, Cindy Pallen and Phil Russell appeared before the Committee to share information regarding the Walk for Reconciliation, November 10, 2019 and Hɛhɛwšɩn Sign Unveiling Ceremony, November 17, 2019, and to request financial assistance to help complete the Hɛhɛwšɩn Signs Unveiling Ceremony.
The Chief Administrative Officer indicated he would follow up with presenters to discuss support for events.
4. CORRESPONDENCE 4.1 Letter received September 16, 2019 from George Orchiston regarding City's Purchase of Lot A
By unanimous consent, staff was directed to refer correspondence to legal counsel for advice.
4.2 Correspondence received September 24, 2019 from Paul McMahon regarding Recreation Complex Thermal Energy Study Funding Request
The Sustainability Planner addressed Mr. McMahon’s concerns and confirmed that the funding grant does not include obligation for continued use of natural gas.
4.3 Letter received September 18, 2019 from Powell River Stroke Club regarding HandyDart Bus Service
By unanimous consent, the letter received September 18, 2019 from Powell River Stroke Club regarding HandyDart Bus Service was received for
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information.
5. REPORTS 5.1 Verbal Report from the Social Planner regarding Introduction, Purpose of Role and Overview of Current Projects
The Social Planner provided a verbal presentation to the Committee including the following: Introduction of Social Planner Work is regional with qathet Regional District, Tla'amin Nation and City of Powell River Overview of Current Projects Priority areas include housing; early childhood; social cohesion; poverty alleviation Update of Childcare planning project
Councillor Leishman declared a conflict of interest in the next agenda item as she is employed to work on this project and left the meeting at 4:58 pm.
5.2 Report dated October 1, 2019 from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Development Variance Permit 223 - Edgehill Crescent Phase 2
Moved and seconded that staff be directed to give notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider at the Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2019, issuance of Development Variance Permit 223 to vary City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, by relaxing the maximum length requirement for a road that is served by a turnaround from 150 metres to 340 metres for the property legally described as LOT A DISTRICT LOT 450 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN BCP12952 EXCEPT PLAN EPP81176 to facilitate a 23-lot residential subdivision. CARRIED
Councillor Leishman returned to the meeting at 5:30 pm.
5.3 Report dated October 1, 2019 from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Development Variance Permit 230 – Pacific Point – Lots 2 and 3
Moved and seconded that staff be directed to give notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider at the Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2019, issuance of Development Variance Permit 230 to vary City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, by relaxing the required number of off-street parking spaces from 55 to 48 for the property legally described as LOT 2 BLOCK D DISTRICT LOT 1424 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP89199 (PID 030-793-815) and to
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vary the required set back of parking spaces from a front lot line from 2 metres to zero metres for the property legally described as LOT 3 BLOCK D DISTRICT LOT 1424 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP89199 (PID 030-793-823); and, to vary City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, by relaxing the required pavement width of a local road where multi-use development is proposed from 11 metres to 7.2 metres for the road dedication fronting Lots 2 and 3 described above. CARRIED
5.4 Report dated October 1, 2019 from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Zoning Amendment 96 - Resource Recovery Centre - COPR
By unanimous consent, the report dated October 1, 2019 from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Zoning Amendment 96 - Resource Recovery Centre - COPR was referred to the October 3, 2019 Council meeting.
5.5 Report dated October 1, 2019 from the Senior Planner regarding Review of the qathet Regional District’s Draft Texada Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 551, 2019
By unanimous consent, the report dated October 1, 2019 from the Senior Planner regarding Review of the qathet Regional District’s Draft Texada Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 551, 2019 was referred to the October 17, 2019 Council meeting.
5.6 Report dated October 1, 2019 from the Chief Financial Officer regarding Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaws for Taxation Year 2020
By unanimous consent, the report dated October 1, 2019 from the Chief Financial Officer regarding Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaws for Taxation Year 2020 was referred to the October 3, 2019 Council meeting.
5.7 Community Engagement Reports - Councillors
Councillor Hathaway reported on: Women in Business meeting Cops for Cancer Fundraiser Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention
Councillor Leishman reported on: September 18 - Regular Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee September 20 - Youth organized Climate Strike event September 21 - Patricia Theatre showing "On the Verge" - Rock Climbing Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention
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Councillor Doubt reported on: Meeting today regarding Sunshine Coast bus transportation with qathet Regional District Chair, qathet Regional District Chief Administrative Officer and Mayor Formosa qathet Regional District meeting with Sunshine Coast Regional District tomorrow Discussion with Premier regarding transportation along Sunshine Coast
Councillor Southcott reported on: Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention
Mayor Formosa reported on: Meetings with neighbourhoods and residents: o Traffic control issues with construction activities at Airport o Paper Excellence and operation curtailments Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention Meetings with potential investors Meeting with Councillor Doubt, Chair Brabazon and qathet Regional District Chief Administrative Officer regarding Sunshine Coast bus transportation
Councillor Palm reported on: Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention Met with British Columbia Ferries Advisory Committee Regional Transportation Committee 5.8 Action List
The Action List date September 27, 2019 was reviewed.
5.9 Bylaw Tracking List
The Bylaw Tracking List dated September 26, 2019 was reviewed.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Student Bus Passes - Councillor Leishman
Twenty-four Brooks students that reside in Cranberry area need public transit bus passes School District does not have funding available for Student Bus Passes Youth Council and Student Council to work together on proposal to School District and City for joint funding
7. NEW BUSINESS
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8. MOTION TO GO IN CAMERA 8.1 Moved and seconded that following adjournment of this regular meeting, Council move in camera to discuss matters covered by the Community Charter under Sections 90(1): (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality. (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality (j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting; (n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2);
CARRIED
9. QUESTIONS 9.1 Prior to adjournment the Chair received questions from the media and public regarding the following agenda item: Student Bus Passes Letter regarding City's purchase of Lot A
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn at 6:48 pm. CARRIED
CERTIFIED CORRECT Chris Jackson Corporate Officer
The next regular Committee of the Whole meeting will be held at 3:30 pm on October 15, 2019.
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REPORT
File No. 6370-01 DATE OF MEETING: October 1, 2019
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Daniella Fergusson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Review of the qathet Regional District’s Draft Texada Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 551, 2019
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council direct staff to provide a response to qathet Regional District on draft Texada Island Official Community Plan.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS: I concur with the recommendation.
Russell Brewer, CAO
ORIGIN/PURPOSE: To review the draft Texada Island Official Community Plan (OCP) in relation to the City of Powell River's established goals and policies on land use and development in order to provide a response to qathet Regional District.
BACKGROUND: Since January 2017, qathet Regional District staff have been working together with an Area D Official Community Plan ‐ Planning Advisory Committee to review and update the 2005 Texada Island Official Community Plan. The new Texada Island OCP was developed through a four‐phase community planning process working in collaboration with area residents, property owners and stakeholders on Texada Island over the past two and a half years.
On August 22, 2019, the Regional Board endorsed the new Texada Island OCP and gave first and second reading to the bylaw.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: The Texada Island OCP referral aligns with the “Community Planning” Strategic Corporate Priority.
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EXISTING POLICY: The draft Texada Island OCP represents a significant update to the existing 2005 OCP. As with the City of Powell River’s Sustainable Official Community Plan and the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, the Texada Island OCP supports and aligns to the vision and principles of sustainability outlined in the 2010 Regional Sustainability Charter.
ANALYSIS AND IMPACT: In keeping with the intent of s. 473 of the Local Government Act, the draft Texada Island OCP provides the required statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management within the area covered by the plan. Accordingly, the draft OCP: estimates future population growth; designates future land uses; identifies sand and gravel deposits; restricts the use of land subject to hazardous conditions or that is environmentally sensitive; identifies the location and future phasing of infrastructure; identifies public facilities; and sets targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Staff would like to recognize the extensive public engagement process led by qathet Regional District and commend our neighbours for developing a plan that reflects the variety of interests of area residents, property owners, and stakeholders. The Texada Island OCP has been very well put together, with easy to understand graphics, a logical layout, and succinct content.
For the most part, staff are of the opinion that the Texada Island OCP has little impact on City interests. While the City and Electoral Area D do not share a land boundary, the two areas do border Malaspina Strait and Strait of Georgia. As such, any activities on Texada Island that would increase commercial and industrial marine traffic could impact City interests. Such City interests could include views, public access and recreation, marine-related commercial and industrial uses, and marine shoreline environmental protection.
Section 2.3.7 Resource of the Texada Island OCP identifies areas designated as “Resource” on Map 1. Areas within the Resource designation include provincial Crown land, private managed forest land, and private land with mineral resources, limestone quarries, and surface mines. Because the Regional District has no authority over provincial Crown land, private managed forest land, or submerged land, the objectives and policies within this section are mainly advisory. The previous 2005 OCP explicitly called for the expansion in major resource industries, like quarrying and forestry. The 2005 OCP also had much more detailed policies guiding resource land use and industrial/commercial development. By contrast, the draft Texada Island OCP offers objectives and policies that balance the sustainable use and management of natural resources with advocating for responsible land use practices to promote soil conservation, water conservation, stormwater management, and habitat management.
Similarly, section 2.6 Economic Development contains the objective to minimize negative environmental or social consequences of economic development. The section contains three advocacy policies pertaining to the sustainable use and management of natural resources, including the efficient use of existing industrial wharves to concentrate industrial traffic.
Finally, section 2.5 Transportation contains a policy to advocate to BC Ferries and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to maintain and enhance ferry service from Texada Island to Powell River and beyond.
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As a result, staff recognize that qathet Regional District must rely on federal and provincial agencies to ensure that industrial activities within Electoral Area D comply with federal and provincial legislation. While the City of Powell River is not mentioned in Texada Island OCP advocacy policies, staff note the number of objectives and policies in section 2.3.7 Resource that speak to responsible and sustainable resource use and management.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the City resulting from adoption of the draft OCP or in its implementation by qathet Regional District, because an OCP is essentially a policy document.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT: As the draft OCP is a policy document initiated by qathet Regional District, there is no formal requirement for the City to initiate a public consultation process. The qathet Regional District has completed an extensive four-phase public and stakeholder engagement process, as summarized in the Texada Island OCP. Per section 475 of the Local Government Act, qathet Regional District must consider whether consultation is required with the City of Powell River, given that the City is adjacent to the area covered by the Official Community Plan. This referral from qathet Regional District of the Texada Island OCP is intended to meet section 475 requirements.
OPTIONS:
1. THAT Council direct staff to provide a response to qathet Regional District on draft Texada Island Official Community Plan.
2. That Council provides an alternative direction to staff; or
3. That Council not provide a response at this time.
Attachment(s) Appendix A (qathet Regional District Bylaw 511, 2019 Referral Letter) Appendix B (Texada Island Official Community Plan Bylaw 511, 2019) Appendix C (Draft Referral Response Form)
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August 23, 2019
Thomas Knight, Director of Planning Services City of Powell River via email: [email protected]
re: Texada Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 551, 2019
Since January 2017, qathet Regional District staff have been working together with an Area D Official Community Plan ‐ Planning Advisory Committee to review and update the old Texada Island Official Community Plan. The new Official Community Plan was developed through a four‐phase community planning process working in collaboration with area residents, property owners and stakeholders on Texada Island over the past two and a half years.
On August 22, 2019, the Regional Board endorsed the new Texada Island Official Community Plan and gave first and second reading to the bylaw.
Enclosed for your consideration is (1) Texada Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 551, 2019; and (2) a bylaw referral response form. Please advise on whether your agency’s interests are affected by the proposed bylaw.
We would appreciate your response by September 25, 2019. If no response is received by this date, it will be assumed that your agency’s interests are unaffected.
Sincerely,
Laura Roddan, RRP, MCIP Manager of Planning Services
Encl: (2)
The official name change to qathet Regional District was issued by the Lieutenant Governor on July 5, 2018. qathet (pronounced ‘KA‐thet’) is a Coast Salish word meaning ‘working together and was gifted to the Powell River Regional District by the Elders of Tla’amin Nation. Page 14 of 128
qathet REGIONAL DISTRICT
Bylaw No. 551, 2019
**************************************************************************** A Bylaw to adopt an Official Community Plan for Electoral Area D ****************************************************************************
WHEREAS Section 472 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C., empowers the qathet Regional District Board of Directors to adopt official community plan bylaws;
AND WHEREAS the qathet Regional District Board of Directors deems it advisable and expedient to adopt an official community plan for Electoral Area D in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act;
NOW THEREFORE in open meeting assembled, the qathet Regional District Board of Directors enacts as follows:
1. Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw is hereby adopted as an official community plan.
2. This Bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as "Texada Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 551, 2019".
3. This bylaw has been examined in light of the most recent Financial Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan of the qathet Regional District and is consistent therewith.
5. This Bylaw shall take effect upon its adoption by the qathet Regional District Board of Directors.
6. The “Texada Island Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 395, 2005” and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME the 22nd day of August, 2019.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD the _____ day of ______, 2019.
READ A THIRD TIME the _____ day of ______, 2019.
ADOPTED the _____ day of ______, 2019.
______Chair Corporate Officer
Page 15 of 128 Texada Island’s vision is to sustain an independent rural lifestyle with minimal regulations. We envision our island economy fostering a diverse and balanced mix of resource industries, tourism, small business enterprises, agriculture, and services for seniors. Texada Island will adapt to change carefully, while always preserving our freedoms, stewarding the natural beauty of our island, our coast, and our island lifestyle.
Texada Island Official Community Plan Schedule A to Bylaw No. 551, 2019 Adopted Month Day, Year
Page 16 of 128 Acknowledgments This Official Community Plan was developed through a collaborative planning process which involved a full spectrum of Electoral Area D (Texada Island) community members and stakeholders. Prepared by: qathet Regional District Laura Roddan, Manager of Planning Services Julia Dykstra, Planner With support from: Area D Official Community Plan Planning Advisory Select Committee Sandy McCormick, Electoral Area D Director Audrey Atkins Chuck Childress Sue Clark Teresa Hollo Allan MacIsaac Jim Mason Roxanna Rasmussen Casey Richards Tara Schumacher Joseph Scott Denise Smith Bob Timms Diana Vaughn Brian Walker With special thanks to members of the community, students, and stakeholders who participated in engagement events to support, develop, and refine the Texada Island Official Community Plan. cover photo: Shingle Beach, west side of Texada Island credit: Philip Lo Photography plan photo credits: qathet Regional District with contributed photos: Jim Mason, Selkirk Mountain Forest Ltd. Texada Division, Pat Craggs, and Teresa Hollo
The official name change to qathet Regional District was issued by the Lieutenant Governor on July 5, 2018. qathet (pronounced ‘KA-thet’) is a Coast Salish word meaning ‘working together’ and was gifted to the Powell River Regional District by the Elders of Tla’amin Nation. Page 17 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 Table of Contents TEXADA
1.0 Plan Foundation 2.0 Plan Objectives & Policies 1.1 Introduction 1 2.1 Introduction 20 Legal Context 1 How to Read the Plan 21 1.2 Location 3 2.2 Land Use & Development 22 Area Covered by the Plan 3 General Objectives & Policies 23 1.3 Regional Context 2.3 Land Use Designations 24 Regional Sustainability Charter 5 2.3.1 Community Watershed 26 Sustainability Principles 5 2.3.2 Rural Residential 27 First Nations Interests 7 2.3.3 Rural Village 28 1.4 Population 8 2.3.4 Institutional 29 Recent Trends 9 2.3.5 Agricultural 30 Population Projections 10 2.3.6 Parks & Recreation 31 Planning Implications 13 2.3.7 Resource 32 1.5 Community Planning Process 14 2.4 Infrastructure & Services 34 Engagement Timeline 16 General Objectives & Policies 34 Engagement Statistics 17 2.4.1 Water Servicing 35 1.6 Vision for the Future 2.4.2 Sewer Servicing 36 Community Vision 18 2.4.3 Solid Waste & Recycling 37 Community Goals 18 2.4.4 Regional Emergency 38 2.4.5 Fire Protection 39 2.4.6 Recreation Services 39 2.5 Transportation 40 General Objectives & Policies 41 2.6 Economic Development 42 General Objectives & Policies 43 2.7 Heritage Conservation 44 General Objectives & Policies 45 2.8 Environmental Protection 46 General Objectives & Policies 47 2.8.1 Climate Change 48 2.8.2 Coastal Areas 50 2.8.3 Sensitive Ecosystems & Species at Risk 52 2.8.4 Riparian Areas 53 2.8.5 Natural Hazard Areas 54 2.8.6 Water Resources 55 Page 18 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 Table of Contents TEXADA
3.0 Plan 4.0 Plan Maps Implementation 3.1 Implementation 56 4.1 Map No. 1 Actions 56 Land Use Designations 63 3.2 Review & Amendments 57 4.2 Map No. 2 3.3 Relationships with Other Residential Infill Potential 65 Government Agencies 58 4.3 Map No. 3 Protected Areas Vision 67 4.4 Map No. 4 Riparian Areas 69 4.5 Map No. 5 Natural Hazard Potential: Gillies Bay 71 4.6 Map No. 6 Natural Hazard Potential: Van Anda 73
Plan Figures Figure 1. Jurisdictional and Electoral Area Boundaries 2 Figure 2. Texada Island Official Community Plan - Planning Area 4 Figure 3. Tla’amin Nation Place Names 6 Figure 4. Electoral Area D Population Change 1996 - 2041 11 Figure 5. Vacant Residential Land on Texada Island 2018 13 Plan Tables Figure 6. Greenhouse Gas Emission Table 1. Population Change 2001 – 2016 8 Sources in 2010 48 Table 2. Population Change Electoral Figure 7. Greenhouse Gas Area D 2001 – 2016 by Emissions Change 49 Age Groupings 9 Figure 8. Coastal Foreshore Jurisdiction 50 Table 3. Population Change 2016 – 2041 10 Figure 9. Riparian Areas 53 Table 4. Electoral Area D Population Figure 10. Hydrologic Cycle 55 Change by Sex 2016 – 2041 11 Figure 11. Decision Making Authority Table 5. Population Distribution by on Texada Island 59 Age Groupings 2041 12 Page 19 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 1 Plan Foundation
1.1 Introduction
The Official Community Plan provides a framework • restrictions on the use of land subject to guide growth and development on Texada Island to hazardous conditions or identified as towards the community’s vision for the future. environmentally sensitive to development; The Official Community Plan offers policy direction • approximate location and phasing of any on land use, housing, infrastructure and servicing, major road, sewer or water systems; parks and recreation, environmental protection, and economic development. The Official Community • approximate location and type of present Plan also offers direction on how to implement and proposed public facilities including the policies it contains by setting out steps the schools, parks and waste treatment and Regional District can take to implement the Official disposal sites; Community Plan and support the community’s • policies with respect to affordable, vision for the future. rental and special needs housing; and Legal Context • targets and policies for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Under Section 471 of the Local Government Act, an official community plan is a statement of objectives The legal effect of an official community plan and policies to guide decisions on planning and includes: land use management, within the area covered • Establishes a community vision; by the plan, respecting the purposes of local • Designates future land use patterns; government. An official community plan is required by Section 473 of the Local Government Act to • Coordinates policy to protect features consider: and infrastructure; • approximate location, amount, type or • Informs financial planning and servicing; density of residential development to • Guides decisions by Regional Board; meet anticipated housing needs over a • Guides decisions by residents, land period of at least 5 years; owners, investors and developers; and • approximate location, amount and type • Guides decisions by other levels of of present and proposed commercial, government that have jurisdiction industrial, institutional, agricultural, within or adjacent to the planning area recreational and public utility land uses; (provincial line agencies, federal line • approximate location of sand and gravel agencies, neighbouring municipalities, deposits suitable for future extraction; and first nations).
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q a t h e t R e g i o n a l D i s t r i c t S t r a t h c o n a R e g i o n a l D i s t r i c t S q u a m i s h L i l l o o e t R e g i o n a l D i s t r i c t
Electoral Area A
Electoral Tla'amin Area B Nation
Electoral Area C City of Powell River S u n s h i n e C o a s t R e g i o n a l D i s t r i c t Comox Valley R e g i o n a l D i s t r i c t Electoral Area D Texada Island
Electoral Area E
Figure 1: Jurisdictional and Electoral Area Boundaries
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1.2 Location
Texada Island is located within Electoral Area D Area Covered by the Plan of qathet Regional District and the territories of the Tla’amin, shíshálh and K’ómoks First Nations. The Official Community Plan covers all of Texada The island lies centrally within the Strait of Georgia, Island, except for land under the jurisdiction of the part of the Salish Sea. This region is one of the most Tla’amin Nation. The heart of the planning area is spectacular and ecologically rich areas on the south composed of the developed portions of the island. coast of British Columbia. Within the developed portions of the planning area are the unincorporated villages of Van Anda The natural environment of Texada Island is typical and Gillies Bay, along with a collection of rural of the south coast region of British Columbia with neighbourhoods that together make up the larger forests of Coastal Douglas-fir and Coastal Western community of Texada Island. Hemlock, small lake and river systems, and long stretches of rocky cliffs and small bays along the Approximately 70% of Texada Island is composed coastline. of provincial Crown land. While this land is included within the planning area, and this plan includes The economy of Texada Island has historically a policy framework to guide activities on Crown been driven by the mining and forest industries. land, the government of British Columbia has The community also supports small businesses, ultimate decision making authority over provincial agricultural activities, and tourism. It is used Crown land. extensively by recreationalists with excellent multi- use trails, kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving. Texada Island is linked with the lower mainland via BC Ferries which provides scheduled crossings between Blubber Bay and Powell River, Saltery Bay and Earl’s Cove, and Langdale and Horseshoe Bay. Texada Island is linked with Vancouver Island via BC Ferries with scheduled crossings between Blubber Bay, Powell River, and Comox. There is an airport on the island, located just north from the community of Gilles Bay, with flights via private airlines.
3 Page 22 of 128 Blubber Tla'amin Lands Bay (outside Planning area)
² Van Crescent Anda Bay Raven Bay
Blair Road Area
Central Road Area
Gillies Zant Road Bay Area Sienna/ Mouat Bell Road Area Bay
Davie Bay
Cook Bay Anderson Bay
Figure 2: Texada Island Official Community Plan - Planning Area
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1.3 Regional Context
Regional Sustainability Charter Sustainability Principles The Official Community Plan supports and aligns The Official Community Plan supports and aligns with the vision and principles expressed in the with qathet Regional District’s Strategic Plan and Regional Sustainability Charter, signed in July 2010 embraces the four principles of sustainability: by the Regional Board, the City of Powell River Council and the Tla’amin Nation Council. Environmental Sustainability Ensure the resiliency, conservation and The Charter vision statement asserts: protection of the natural environment. “Powell River is a strong, independent Economic Sustainability West Coast community, proud of our ability to Provide and support ongoing economic work well together. Diverse values and experiences benefits for the community. are respected, and relationships are cherished. All our basic needs are met and we have a rich Cultural Sustainability social and cultural life that respects our history. Provide and promote respect for diversity We live in harmony with each other and with and heritage. the natural environment, tending to its health while at work, at play, and at home. Social Sustainability We are stewards for the future.” Provide access, support and advocacy for a safe, secure and inclusive community. The Charter principles include: • recognize and respect Tla’amin rights, title and cultural history; • recognize ecological limits; • take a long view; • promote self-reliance; • integrate environment, society and economy; • work together; • learn continuously; • strive for equity; • manage uncertainty; and • consider local and global sustainability.
5 Page 24 of 128 Tahlahknahch Tla'amin Lands (Blubber Bay) Potential Additions to Tla'amin Lands
² Lekwemen (Van Anda Cove) Kohlklohmet (Crescent Bay)
Shehtekwahn T( e x a dsnl I ad ) S a h y e h y e e n
Eessahm (Gillies Bay) Ly'som (Shelter point)
Figure 3: Tla’amin Nation Place Names
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1.3 Regional Context
First Nations Interests qathet Regional District and the Tla’amin Nation adopted a Protocol Agreement for Communication The Official Community Plan recognizes and and Cooperation. The Protocol Agreement sets out respects the regional interests of First Nations, shared principles and values for working together including the Tla’amin, shíshálh and K’ómoks. on a range of interests including land use planning. The Tla’amin, shíshálh, and K’ómoks First Nation Tla’amin Nation interests on Texada Island include: traditional territories overlap with the land and • Working together to harmonize land water now known as Texada Island, Electoral Area D. These First Nations have a common history use planning in interface areas between in the area that dates back over 8,500 years with Tla’amin Lands (including future countless archaeological sites that document their acquisition lands) and adjacent lands history, culture, and presence on Texada Island. on the island; • Protecting the natural environment and The Tla’amin traditional territory includes all of ensuring a sustainable resource base for Sahyehyeen (Texada Island), while shíshálh and hunting, fishing and resource gathering K’ómoks traditional territories overlap on the for future generations; southern end and western side of the island only. The Tla’amin Nation has signed shared territory • Protecting cultural and archaeological agreements with both the shíshálh and K’ómoks resources and expanding the inventory Nations and intends to maintain these protocol of known sites. These sites are highly agreements into the future. valued by Tla’amin people and are protected under the provincial Heritage The Tla’amin Nation negotiated a Final Agreement Conservation Act; (Treaty) with the Province of British Columbia and • Being recognized and respected as part the Government of Canada. The Treaty has been of the community; and in effect since April 5, 2016. The Treaty includes self-governance provisions and over 8,000 hectares • Educating the general public on Tla’amin of land, including waterfront land on Sahyehyeen culture, history and connection to the (Texada Island), in Shehtekwahn (Pocahontas Bay), lands and waters of the island. and future acquisition land. The Treaty also includes provisions for hunting, fishing and resource gathering rights on Sahyehyeen (Texada Island).
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1.4 Population
Electoral Area D (Texada Island) currently has a As a result, projections for Electoral Area D rely on population of approximately 1,076 (Statistics Canada general trends taking place in the qathet Regional 2016 Census), which constitutes 5.4% of the overall District as a whole. These projections by small qathet Regional District population of 20,070. The area are prepared by extrapolating past trends, majority of this population live within the developed modifying these trends wherever possible to take portions of Texada Island, including the villages of into consideration available information on planned Van Anda and Gillies Bay, along with a collection of changes to the industrial base and the regional rural neighbourhoods that together make up the economic outlook. larger community of Texada Island. Inferences are intended to provide a base for future Population projections have been undertaken to planning, but the small population size and island’s estimate the population change for Electoral susceptibility to a host of variables which could Area D over the next 25 years. BC Stats has applied affect its future growth are important limitations the Component/Cohort-Survival method to project which must be noted. the population. This method "grows" the population from the latest base year estimate by forecasting births, deaths and migration by age. The risk of error is increased for smaller areas.
Table 1. Population Change 2001 – 2016 Total Pop. % Change 2001 2006 2011 2016 Change 2001-2016 2001-2016 Electoral Area D 1,130 1,107 1,053 1,076 -54 -4.7% qRD 19,765 19,599 19,906 20,070 305 1.5% British Columbia 3,907,735 4,113,487 4,400,057 4,648,055 740,320 18.9% Source: Statistics Canada
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1.4 Population
Recent Trends Although the population changes were very modest from 2011 to 2016, they masked more dramatic age As shown in Table 1, between 2001 and 2016 the group changes, see Table 2. The younger age groups population in Electoral Area D decreased by 54 under 20 years (i.e., pre-school, elementary, and high people or 4.7%. This was in contrast to the modest school age) and from 20 to 44 years (i.e., younger growth of 1.5% shown in the Regional District as a work force and some post-secondary students), whole, and the steady increase of 18.9% overall for declined significantly in each five-year period. This the province. resulted in a population decrease of approximately 50% for each age group over the 15-year time period. Despite the overall population decrease for Electoral Area D between 2001 and 2016, a modest reversal The older work force from 45 to 64 years increased of the downward population trend took place modestly over the same 15-year time period but between 2011 and 2016. This resulted in a the increases were much more erratic within each population increase of 23 person or 2.2%. five-year census. The senior age groups over 65 years more than doubled in size resulting in a median age for Texada Island (60.6 years) that is well above that of the qathet Regional District (53.5 years) and the province (43 years).
Table 2. Population Change Electoral Area D 2001 – 2016 by Age Groupings Age Pop. Change % Change 2001 2006 2011 2016 Group 2001-2016* 2001 - 2016 0-19 230 170 125 105 -125 -54.3% 20-44 295 250 185 150 -145 -49.2% 45-64 390 480 475 425 +35 9.0% 65-84 185 185 240 380 +195 105.4% 85+ 25 20 25 25 0 0.0% Total 1,130 1,107 1,053 1,076 -54 -4.7% Source: qathet Regional District - Electoral Area D Population Projection 2016 - 2041 (The Arlington Group) * sub-groups and totals differ due to rounding
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1.4 Population
Population Projections BC Stats population projections contrast with the findings of the June 2012 ‘Powell River Regional BC Stats has provided population projections for District and Unincorporated Areas Aggregated Electoral Area D from 2016 to 2041, maintaining Population Projections’ completed by WM Population the Electoral Areas share of 5.4% of the Regional Analysis for the qathet Regional District, which District’s population. Table 3 projects a population predicted a steady decline in the region’s population increase of 208 people in Electoral Area D over the over the coming decades to 2041. next 25 years. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 0.71% and 19.3% over the 25-year The WM Population Analysis indicated that deaths time period. Table 4 shows the breakdown by sex in qathet Regional District exceeded births in every over each 5-year interval from 2016 to 2041. Males year since 2000. Given the age profile of Electoral constituted 53% of the total population in 2016 Area D, this trend is projected to continue. Net and this ratio is assumed to remain unchanged. in-migration is thus anticipated to be the key driver for the projected population increase in the qathet Regional District and Electoral Area D.
Table 3. Population Change 2016 – 2041 % Change 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 2016 - 2041 Electoral Area D 1,075 1,123 1,170 1,212 1,253 1,283 19.3% qRD 20,070 20,719 21,583 22,412 23,193 23,879 18.9% British Columbia 4,757,700 5,039,700 5,343,300 5,645,000 5,923,900 6,178,300 29.8% Source: Statistics Canada
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1.4 Population
In-migration has three components: population Figure 4. Electoral Area D changes within British Columbia, interprovincial Population Change 1996 - 2041 changes and international changes. The relative proportion of the three types of in-migration applicable to Electoral Area D or the qathet Regional District is not available for smaller regions of British Columbia. 1,283 1,253 1,212 1,170 1,155 1,130 1,123 Although a population increase of approximately 1,107 1,076 19% is projected for Electoral Area D and the 1,053 qathet Regional District, these increases are Population well below the nearly 30% population increase forecasted for British Columbia. Figure 4 shows the historical and forecasted Year 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 population for Electoral Area D from 1996 to 2041. The population slowly but steadily declined from historical forecast 1996 to 2011 with a similar slow but steady Source: BC Stats increase from 2011 to 2041.
Table 4. Electoral Area D Population Change by Sex 2016 – 2041 Annual 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 Change Female 505 530 552 572 592 606 0.73% Male 565 593 618 640 661 677 0.73% Total 1,075 1,123 1,170 1,212 1,253 1,283 0.71% Source: BC Stats
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1.4 Population
The population of Canada and British Columbia It also assumes a constant (2016 Unadjusted Census) is aging but this trend is more pronounced in the age/sex distribution in the population of Electoral qathet Regional District and Electoral Area D. Table 5 Area D throughout the whole projection period. compares Electoral Area D with the qathet Regional Following existing trends, the future population is District and the province as a whole. Electoral skewed towards an aging population, with 75% of Area D is projected to maintain an older age profile the Electoral Area D population between the ages compared to the qathet Regional District and of 45 and 85. Both the 45-64 and 65-84 age British Columbia as a whole. Over a third of the groups, at 40% and 35% respectively, are Electoral Area D population (37%) is projected to proportionately much larger than the other age be 65+ compared to 33% for the qathet Regional categories in Electoral Area D and compared to District and 26% for the province. the same age groups in the Regional District or the province. This projection assumes that the population of Electoral Area D maintains a consistent share of the Earlier findings in both the Vanstruth and the qathet Regional District population as observed in WM Population Analysis reports highlighted the the unadjusted 2016 census figures throughout the importance of in-migration in stimulating future whole projection period. population growth and stabilizing the region’s population. Those reports at the regional district level indicated a small but steady population decline due to deaths exceeding births by 50 or more since 2004. Net in-migration occurred but not in sufficient Table 5. Population Distribution by numbers to counteract this trend. Age Groupings 2041 The latest BC Stats projections indicate increasing Electoral in-migration. A combination of factors is likely Age Group* Area D qRD 2041 BC 2041 at play including more affordable housing prices 2041 compared to other areas of the province, a very 0-19 10% 17% 18% mild climate, a wide array of outdoor recreational 20-44 13% 29% 30% opportunities, the availability of regional services including health care in close proximity, and 45-64 40% 21% 27% technology changes. 65-84 35% 23% 20% 85+ 2% 10% 6% Source: BC Stats * sub-groups and totals differ due to rounding 12 Page 31 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 1 Plan Foundation TEXADA
1.4 Population
Planning Implications With an inventory of vacant residential lots two times the projected demand for residential lots, the Based on the projected population increase to provision of additional lots is not predicted to be an 1,283 people by 2041, current household sizes issue for Texada Island. (2.3 people per household), and the current preference for single family dwellings, Texada Island The data reveals that the population is aging, and will require approximately 90 residential parcels to since the majority of current housing is single family meet anticipated housing needs by 2041. dwellings, future development and housing needs could be supported with higher density housing The 2018 BC Assessment Roll shows a total of 207 types (i.e., apartment, townhouse, duplex, vacant residential parcels of land on Texada Island assisted living, etc). (Figure 5):
• 53 parcels (26%) are located in the Van Anda Improvement District and fire protection boundaries; • 73 parcels (35%) are located in the Gillies Bay Improvement District and fire protection boundaries; and Figure 5. Vacant Residential Land • 81 parcels (39%) are located in rural on Texada Island 2018 areas outside of improvement district and fire protection boundaries. Van Anda Rural 26% 39%
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1.5 Community Planning Process
The Official Community Plan (OCP) was developed through a four-phase community planning process working in collaboration with area residents, property owners and stakeholders on Texada Island.
Phase 1 was the “pre-planning” phase of the Phase 3 was the “planning and development” process with a focus on laying the ground work phase of the process to focus on exploring the for the official community plan. Activities during future. Activities during Phase 3 included working Phase 1 included: establishing an Area D OCP with the Planning Advisory Committee to combine Planning Advisory Committee to oversee the the findings from Phase 1 and 2 of the planning planning process; holding a community meeting process; preparing a refreshed vision statement to introduce the planning process; reviewing and goals reflective of community and stakeholder previous reports, studies and plans relating to feedback; and updating the objectives and policies. Texada Island. Phase 1 culminated with completion Phase 3 culminated in two community open houses of the Area D OCP Technical Background Report. to present the draft plan, and a community survey to gather feedback on the draft plan. Phase 2 was the “listening” phase of the planning process with a focus on exploring the community. Phase 4 was the plan “adoption and implementation” Activities during phase 2 included: facilitating a phase of the planning process with a focus on community visioning workshop to hear community walking the talk. The Official Community Plan was members views on planning issues, priorities refined based on feedback from the community and future vision for Texada Island; conducting open houses and feedback survey, and considered a community survey; conducting a stakeholder at a Public Hearing prior to final adoption of the survey; holding pop-up engagement sessions with bylaw by the Regional Board. Implementation of elementary and high school students. Phase 2 this plan is dependent upon the decisions and culminated with completion of the Area D OCP actions of the community (individuals, businesses, Community Engagement Report. developers), qathet Regional District and other levels of government.
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1.5 Community Planning Process
Community Engagement was the foundation for their goals, objectives, values, and vision for the the planning process. The community workshops, future. The collective results of the community community survey, stakeholder survey, and engagement process revealed important themes pop-up consultation sessions with students were and priorities of community members and all designed to give community members and stakeholders. stakeholders an opportunity to honestly express
15 Page 34 of 128 Engagement Timeline
Area D Official Community Plan Planning Advisory Committee Meetings January 2017 - July 2019 • Monthly meetings advertised through Texada Express Lines • Feedback from committee members • Presentations and correspondence from the public Introductory Open House March 17, 2017 • Phase 1 community meeting and newsletter advertised through Texada Express Lines • Engagement activities • Feedback forms Community Visioning Workshop March 10, 2018 • Phase 2 community meeting and newsletter advertised through Texada Express Lines • Engagement activities • Feedback forms Community Survey April 29 - May 30, 2018 • Phase 2 community survey advertised through Texada Express Lines • Questions on demographics • Questions on values, opportunities, issues, and visions for the future of Texada Island Pop-Up Engagement with Elementary School Students May 9, 2018 • Phase 2 student workshops organized through Texada Elementary School • Engagement activities with Division One • Engagement activities with Division Two Pop-Up Survey with High School Students June 21, 2018 • Phase 2 student survey conducted on ferry run from Powell River to Texada Island • Questions on demographics • Questions on issues and visions for the future Stakeholder Survey May 14 - July 5, 2018 • Phase 2 stakeholder survey by invitation to organizations with interests on Texada Island • Questions on roles and responsibilities • Questions on issues and visions for the future Community Draft Plan Open Houses COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT METHODS ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY June 8 & 10, 2019 • Phase 3 community open houses to present the draft plan • Community open houses and newsletter advertised through Texada Express Lines • Feedback survey
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submitted by 27 community meetings with members 14 committee members
Stakeholder Survey Introductory Open House
submitted by regional & local people organizations + 9 committee + area director
Elementary School Public Presentations
students in 51 2 divisions made by 21 on Texada individuals or groups
High Community School Workshops
students people surveyed on + committee ferry commute + area director
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1.6 Vision for the Future
Community Vision “Texada Island’s vision is to sustain an independent rural lifestyle with minimal regulations. We envision our island economy fostering a diverse and balanced mix of resource industries, tourism, small business enterprises, agriculture, and services for seniors. Texada Island will adapt to change carefully, while always preserving our freedoms, stewarding the natural beauty of our island, our coast, and our island lifestyle.”
Community Goals Sustain Community Values Encourage Outdoor Recreation We will sustain our independent spirit and island We will encourage outdoor recreation opportunity lifestyle that embraces the community values of for all ages and abilities, and promote access to freedom, friendliness, safety, volunteerism, history, natural areas for people to enjoy the natural beauty culture, diversity, respect of the natural environment. of the island’s forests, shorelines, and lakes. Promote Healthy Community Steward Natural Environment We will promote supportive community services We will steward the natural environment to (educational, medical, social, and recreational) for all seek a balance between economic growth ages, including seniors and children. Our community and environmental protection, environmental will support access to safe drinking water, successful stewardship of our watersheds, riparian areas, food systems, and suitable housing. shorelines, and old growth forests. Grow Local Economy Improve Connectivity We will grow a diverse local economy that We will improve the connectivity of people and attracts young families and provides sustainable goods including reliable internet services, safe employment opportunities in mining, forestry, roads, safe airport, community bus services, and tourism, small business, health care services, convenient and accessible ferry service. agriculture, and arts and culture events. Adapt to Change We will adapt to change to ensure access to appropriate, affordable, and safe housing for all ages. Our community will support measures to improve services for seniors, and adapt to climate change to protect people and places from natural hazards.
18 Page 37 of 128 The community vision statement was developed through the community engagement process COMMUNITY VISION Texada Island’s vision is to sustain an independent rural lifestyle with minimal regulations. We envision our island economy fostering a diverse and balanced mix of resource industries, tourism, small business enterprises, agriculture, and services for seniors. Texada Island will adapt to change carefully, while always preserving our freedoms, stewarding the natural beauty of our island, our coast, and our island lifestyle. SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES
This plan embraces the principles of Environmental Economic Social Cultural sustainability Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability adopted by Ensure the Provide and Provide access, Provide and resiliency, support ongoing support and promote the Regional conservation economic advocacy for respect for Board in 2018 and protection benefits for the a safe, secure diversity and of the natural community. and inclusive heritage. environment. community.
COMMUNITY GOALS
t e e y e w v Local Local alues Gro V dapt to dapt to Sustain Change Natural Natural Healthy Healthy Steward Impro Outdoor Promot A Economy Encourage Encourage Recreation Communit Community Connectivity Connectivity Environmen
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2.1 Introduction
Official Community Plan Objectives and Policies support the Community Vision and Community Goals set out on page 18 of this plan. The objectives are broad statements of intent and are supported by specific policies and actions intended to guide future land use decisions by the community (individuals, businesses, developers), qathet Regional District, and other levels of government. For matters outside the jurisdiction of the Regional Board, the Official Community Plan states broad community objectives and advocacy policies. Advocacy policies are intended to guide decisions by other levels of government that have jurisdiction within or adjacent to the planning area (i.e., provincial, federal, and first nations). The Official Community Plan does not represent a commitment from other government agencies to act according to community objectives and policies.
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COMMUNITY VISION Texada Island’s vision is to sustain an independent rural lifestyle with minimal regulations. We envision our island economy fostering a diverse and balanced mix of resource industries, tourism, small business enterprises, agriculture, and services for seniors. Texada Island will adapt to change carefully, while always Community Vision preserving our freedoms, stewarding the natural beauty of our island, our coast, and our island lifestyle. & Sustainability Principles SUST IN I ITY INCI S provide guidance to the Official Community Plan Goals, Objectives, Environmental Economic Social Cultural Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability Ensure the Provide and Provide access, Provide and and Policies. resiliency, support ongoing support and promote conservation economic advocacy for respect for and protection bene ts for the a safe, secure diversity and of the natural community. and inclusive heritage. environment. community.
COMMUNITY O S Local Grow Values Sustain Sustain
Change Community Goals, Natural Natural Healthy Healthy Steward Improve Improve Outdoor Promote Promote Adapt to to Adapt Economy Encourage Encourage Recreation
Community Community Objectives & Policies Connectivity Connectivity Environment provide direction in the Official Community Plan on how to achieve the Community
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2.3.3 Rural Village
The Rural Village designation identifi ed on Map No. 1 of the Plan applies to land within the unincorporated villages of Gillies Bay and Van Anda. Rural Village land provides for higher Community Goals density residential and service commercial development within the communities of Van Anda and Gillies Bay which off er smaller lots in a compact rural setting where water servicing is available. are listed on the
left hand side of each Plan Objective ec e ol c e Objectives & Policies Van Anda and Gillies Bay expansion of areas designated Rural & Policy section. as the focal point for higher density Village until such time as development trends provide direction to residential development. warrant and improvement districts have the residential infi ll on capacity to extend water service boundaries. Community Goals guide decision making vacant lots within water service boundaries (refer to Map No. 2 of the Single family dwelling, multi-family residential, that are supported Plan). public utilities, and commercial and light industrial and help achieve the growth and development uses compatible with the surrounding area. of service commercial activity that Community Vision by the Objectives enhances the coastal character and Secondary suite and home based business. economic vitality of Gillies Bay and & Policies are Van Anda. Maximum number of dwellings or serviced buildings Community Goals. the development of per parcel is based on proof of water and sewer highlighted, and aff ordable housing (including seniors servicing that meets provincial standards. housing) to meet the housing needs of the community. Connected to water supply system: 0.4 hectares Community Goals Not connected to water supply system: 1 hectare that are not
applicable are 28 translucent.
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2.2 Land Use & Development
Texada Island’s settlement pattern has been largely shaped by its historical development. Residential and commercial developments are clustered around the unincorporated villages of Van Anda and Gillies Bay where water servicing is available through the Van Anda and Gillies Bay Improvement Districts. Residential development is also dispersed in small rural neighbourhoods primarily on the northern portion of Texada Island adjacent to agricultural and forest lands. The Official Community Plan objectives and policies support the established settlement pattern and seek to sustain the rural character and island lifestyle so valued by the community. For the purposes of this plan, rural character is defined as a pattern of land use and development in which the natural landscape and vegetation predominate over the built environment, and mixed land uses foster increased opportunities to live, work, and recreate close to home in rural areas.
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2.2 Land Use & Development
Sustain General Objectives General Policies Community Values To maintain the unincorporated Encourage higher density residential and villages of Van Anda and Gillies commercial development in Van Anda and Promote Bay as vibrant community hubs Gillies Bay where water servicing is available. Healthy with community and commercial Community Support proof of potable water and sewer services, and compact residential servicing prior to subdivision and development. development. Grow Encourage the clustering of development in the Local To retain and enhance the rural most environmentally appropriate areas in order to Economy character and natural amenities protect sensitive ecosystems, protect scenic natural of the island. areas, and maximize the retention of greenspace. Adapt to To retain in a natural state, areas Recognize First Nations history in the area and Change where development may prove support the protection of archaeological resources hazardous to public health or safety. under the provincial Heritage Conservation Act. Encourage Outdoor To promote collaborative Require applicants to provide cash in lieu of land, Recreation relationships with the Tla’amin when land is being subdivided and parkland Nation and encourage harmonized dedication is required under the Local Government Steward land use along jurisdictional Act, unless the subject property contains land Natural boundaries. identified as an area of park or trail interest. Environment To promote collaborative relationships with provincial Improve agencies, private managed forest Connectivity land owners and private managed mines and quarries, and encourage harmonized land use along jurisdictional boundaries.
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“Watersheds must be protected. They are the life line of the Community Watershed communities.”
“The fact that Texada is unspoiled by development and Rural Residential is not over populated.”
“I would like to see more building lots (small ones) available close to both Rural Village Van Anda and Gillies Bay.”
“We are fortunate to have the medical clinic and staff, school, police, Institutional Post Office, etc.”
“Opportunities to be self supporting by growing my own food Agricultural in a rural setting”
“People will come to hike, bike, paddle, walk in our beautiful and safe Parks & Recreation natural setting.”
“A good quality of life will continue if there is support for local companies, particularly Resource forestry and mining.”
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2.3 Land Use Designations
The Official Community Plan establishes seven land use designations on Map No. 1 (page 63) of the Plan. Specific objectives and policies that apply to each land use designation are set out on the following pages:
Land Use Designation Page Community Watershed 26 Rural Residential 27 Rural Village 28 Institutional 29 Agricultural 30 Parks & Recreation 31 Resource 32
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2.3.1 Community Watershed
Sustain The Community Watershed designation identified on Map No. 1of the Plan applies to land Community that may be affected by the provincially designated Priest Lake and Cranby Lake Community Values Watersheds and includes lands designated Rural Residential, Agricultural, Institutional, and Resource. The Priest Lake Watershed is the water source for properties within the Van Anda Promote Improvement District. The Cranby Lake Watershed is the water source for properties within Healthy Community the Gillies Bay Improvement District. Contamination of these water sources could negatively impact access to safe drinking water for the communities of Van Anda and Gillies Bay. Grow Preserving the quality and quantity of water in these lakes is a high community priority. Local Economy Objectives Policies Adapt to To support access to safe drinking Promote the retention of native vegetation and forest Change water for all residents. cover within a buffer area of at least 30 metres around To protect community watersheds lakes, creeks and wetlands. Detailed community Encourage from contamination. watershed regulations are set out in the associated Outdoor Texada Island Watershed Protection Bylaw No. 237, 1993. Recreation To ensure Gillies Bay Improvement District has sufficient and sustained Support efforts of improvement districts to Steward quantities of potable water for educate the public on the importance of protecting Natural domestic use and fire fighting Community Watersheds. Environment purposes. Liaise with provincial agencies and licensees to To ensure Van Anda Improvement advocate that land be managed to protect domestic Improve District has sufficient and sustained water sources. Connectivity quantities of potable water for Discourage further alienation of provincial Crown domestic use and fire fighting land within boundaries of Community Watersheds. purposes. Recommended Uses To increase public awareness of the As described in coinciding land use designations. sensitivity of community watersheds Recommended Density and the location of their boundaries. As described in coinciding land use designations. Minimum Parcel Sizes for Subdivision As described in coinciding land use designations.
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2.3.2 Rural Residential
Sustain The Rural Residential designation identified on Map No. 1 of the Plan applies to residential Community land outside the unincorporated villages of Gillies Bay and Van Anda. Rural Residential land Values provides for an independent, rural lifestyle primarily on larger lots where a range of uses can be accommodated without disturbing surrounding properties. Promote Healthy Community
Grow Local Economy Objectives Policies Adapt to To provide opportunity for rural Recommended Primary Uses Change residential development on larger Single family dwelling, and public utilities. lots where on site servicing may be Recommended Accessory Uses Encourage required. Outdoor Outside Community Watershed: Recreation To encourage residential infill secondary suite, home-based business, agriculture, on vacant lots within fire service small-scale commercial, and light industrial Steward boundaries (refer to Map No. 2 compatible with the surrounding area. Natural of the Plan). Environment Inside Community Watershed: secondary suite, and home-based business. Recommended Density Improve Maximum number of dwellings or serviced buildings Connectivity per parcel is based on proof of water and sewer A home-based servicing that meets provincial standards. business means Minimum Parcel Sizes for Subdivision a business that is accessory to the Outside Community Watershed: 1 hectare occupancy of a Inside Community Watershed: 4 hectares dwelling and is carried out by the resident(s) of the dwelling.
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2.3.3 Rural Village
Sustain The Rural Village designation identified on Map No. 1 of the Plan applies to land within the Community unincorporated villages of Gillies Bay and Van Anda. Rural Village land provides for higher Values density residential and service commercial development within the communities of Van Anda and Gillies Bay which offer smaller lots in a compact rural setting where water servicing is Promote available. Healthy Community
Grow Local Economy Objectives Policies Adapt to To maintain Van Anda and Gillies Bay Encourage infill of areas designated Rural Village Change as the focal point for higher density provided improvement districts have the capacity residential development. to provide water service. Encourage To encourage residential infill on Recommended Primary Uses Outdoor Recreation vacant lots within water service Single family dwelling, multi-family residential, boundaries (refer to Map No. 2 of public utilities, and commercial and light industrial Steward the Plan). uses compatible with the surrounding area. Natural To support growth and development Recommended Accessory Uses Environment of service commercial activity that Secondary suite and home based business. enhances the coastal character and Recommended Density Improve economic vitality of Gillies Bay and Maximum number of dwellings or serviced buildings Connectivity Van Anda. per parcel is based on proof of water and sewer To encourage the development of servicing that meets provincial standards. affordable housing (including seniors Minimum Parcel Size for Subdivision housing) to meet the housing needs Connected to water supply system: 0.4 hectares of the community. Not connected to water supply system: 1 hectare
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2.3.4 Institutional
Sustain The Institutional designation identified on Map No. 1 of the Plan applies to land containing Community public facilities within the planning area. Public facilities operated by qathet Regional District Values include the Blubber Bay Boat Launch, Metal Waste Transfer Site, Old School (library, preschool, seniors centre), Texada Community Hall, Texada Island Heritage Museum, Texada Island (Gillies Promote Bay) Airport (CYGB), Texada Island Health Centre, Van Anda Wharf, and Woodland Cemetery. Healthy Community Other public facilities include the BC Ferries Terminal, Gillies Bay Fire Hall, Texada Island RCMP detachment, Texada Elementary School, and Van Anda Fire Hall. Grow Local Economy Objectives Policies Adapt to To maintain and enhance existing Manage public facilities with an integrated Change public facilities. approach in order to deliver maximum benefit and value in the community through responsible Encourage operation, maintenance, renewal, upgrade and/or Outdoor disposal of assets including land, buildings, service Recreation infrastructure and facilities.
Steward Encourage shared use of public facilities as a means Natural to maximize use and minimize cost. Environment Support programs or initiatives that provide social, cultural, and educational activities. Improve Recommended Density Connectivity Maximum number of serviced buildings per parcel is based on proof of water and sewer servicing that meets provincial standards.
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2.3.5 Agricultural
Sustain The Agricultural designation identified on Map No. 1 of the Plan applies to land that may Community be affected by the provincially designated Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Agricultural Values production is of growing importance and expansion of agricultural activity is seen as a means to diversify the Texada Island economy. Farms operating on Texada Island produce a wide Promote range of agricultural products including livestock, forage crops, orchard products, vegetables, Healthy Community fruits, berries, honey, and cannabis.
Grow Local Economy Objectives Policies Adapt to To promote the use of land within Promote setbacks for agricultural buildings Change the ALR for agricultural production and livestock grazing areas to reduce the risk of and strengthen the island’s food contamination of domestic water sources and Encourage system. fish-bearing streams as set by federal and provincial Outdoor legislation and regulation. Recreation To encourage environmentally sound farm practices. Recommended Uses Steward To encourage an ALR boundary Subject to provisions of the provincial Agricultural Natural review by the Agricultural Land Land Commission (ALC) Act and Agricultural Land Environment Commission. Reserve (ALR) Use Regulation. The ALC Act and ALR Use Regulation prohibit or restrict non-farm use of land within the ALR, unless otherwise permitted or exempted. Improve Connectivity Recommended Density Subject to the provisions of the provincial “The foundation of Texada’s Agricultural Land Commission Act and Agricultural local food system combines five Land Reserve Use Regulation. distinct yet related activities: production, processing, Minimum Parcel Sizes for Subdivision distribution, consumption, Outside Community Watershed: 2 hectares and resource recovery. Each Inside Community Watershed: 4 hectares supports the other, and subject to approval by the ALC. collectively, they promote local food security.” - Texada Agriculture Group (TAG) 30 Page 49 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 2 Plan Objectives & Policies TEXADA
2.3.6 Parks & Recreation
Sustain The Parks & Recreation designation identified on Map No. 1 of the Plan applies to land Community managed for public parks, playing fields, and recreation sites within the planning area. Parks Values and recreation sites maintained by qathet Regional District include Emily Lake Recreation Area, Erickson’s Beach, Gillies Bay Ball Field, Gillies Bay Park, Shelter Point Regional Park, Promote Sturt Bay Park, Van Anda Ball Field, Van Anda Cove Park, and several beach access sites along Healthy Community the north side of Gillies Bay. Provincial parks and recreation sites include Anderson Bay Provincial Park, Bob’s Lake Recreation Site, Davie Bay UREP, Dr. Sanderson Trail, Northeast Bay Grow UREP, Shingle Beach Recreation Site, South Texada Island Provincial Park, and Stromberg Falls Local Reserve. Economy Objectives Policies Adapt to To maintain and enhance existing Preserve the recreational value of public parks, Change parks, playing fields and greenspace. playing fields, and greenspace. To ensure that the island’s parks and Design recreation developments to enhance their Encourage recreation resources are available for natural setting by preserving special features and Outdoor Recreation the enjoyment of present and future areas of native vegetation and utilizing building generations. materials and designs that complement the area’s Steward To promote acquisition of more rural West Coast character. Natural parks and recreation areas. Support shared use of recreation space and encourage Environment collaboration between recreation user groups. Advocate provincial agencies to protect recreational Improve reserves and UREPs in perpetuity. Connectivity Advocate provincial agencies to upgrade road and trail access to provincial parks, recreation sites, and UREPs. UREP is a Advocate provincial agencies to develop more provincial parks and recreation sites on Provincial Crown land designation including a system of trails and campsites. that means Use, Recreation Request provincial agencies to provide qathet and Enjoyment Regional District an opportunity to acquire, for of the Public regional park purposes, any recreation reserves the province may decide to relinquish. 31 Page 50 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 2 Plan Objectives & Policies TEXADA
2.3.7 Resource
Sustain The Resource designation identified on Map No. 1 of the Plan applies to provincial Crown Community land, private managed forest land, and private land with mineral resources, limestone Values quarries, and surface mines. Lands designated Resource are valued for natural resources including forests, minerals, water, fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunity. Provincial Promote legislation and regulation govern land and resource use in these areas. Given the Regional Healthy Community District has no authority over provincial Crown land, private managed forest land, or submerged land, community objectives and policies for land designated Resource are Grow advisory only. Local Economy Objectives Adapt to To protect the island’s future To ensure the long-term availability of water for Change resource potential. domestic, agricultural, recreational, wildlife, To support an integrated resource fisheries, and industrial purposes. Encourage management approach on Texada To ensure sustainability of sea life in the Outdoor Recreation Island in order to enhance and planning area. conserve the island’s wide range To preserve areas of particular environmental, Steward of abundant natural resources. recreational, scenic, and historical significance. Natural To reduce risk to domestic water To liaise with provincial agencies, licensees and Environment sources, sensitive ecosystems, and private land owners to advocate for the protection rare and endangered species from of areas of interest to the community as identified Improve unintended or unnecessary change on Map No. 3 of the Plan. Connectivity to the natural environment.
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2.3.7 Resource
Policies Advocate for the sustainable use and management Encourage responsible land use practices with of natural resources for long-term economic, social, respect to soil conservation, water conservation, and environmental benefits to the community. vegetation removal, and storm water management. Support small-scale forest industrial operations, Support the preservation of sand and gravel such as dry land sorting, and shake mills or sawmills. resources in order to ensure the availability of local Discourage subdivision of land designated resources for road construction and maintenance, Resource in order to maintain the island’s as well as other construction needs. long-term viability for resource development. Encourage on-going restoration and rehabilitation Notwithstanding this, should a need for subdivision of the land, where resources are being extracted, be clearly demonstrated, the recommended as opposed to such action at the time of project minimum parcel size requirement for subdivision completion. is 4 hectares. Encourage the protection of scenic landscapes, Advocate that land designated Resource be vistas and views. managed with consideration for impacts on Discourage the siting of wireless telecommunication adjacent land and water uses. facilities within existing or proposed protected areas identified on Map No. 3 of the Plan.
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2.4 Infrastructure & Community Services
Sustain Residents of Texada Island enjoy a level of community services beyond that available in many Community other similar size communities. qathet Regional District services within the planning area Values include solid waste management and recycling, regional emergency program, and recreation services. A strong network of volunteers and community organizations deliver water, fire Promote protection and first responder services. Provincial and regional organizations deliver Healthy Community educational, medical, and ambulance services in the community.
Grow General Objectives General Policies Local Economy To maintain and enhance existing Support the continued operation of the Texada infrastructure and community Elementary School and Texada Island Health Centre. Adapt to services. Support educational, social, cultural, and Change To ensure the provision of community recreational opportunities for all ages of the services that meet the present and community, from children and youth to seniors. Encourage future educational, medical, social, Encourage shared use of community facilities such Outdoor cultural, and recreational needs of as schools, playgrounds, and community gathering Recreation the community. places in order to maximize use and minimize costs. To promote island-wide first Steward responders service. Natural Environment
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2.4.1 Water Servicing
The Van Anda Improvement District provides potable water to residents and businesses in the unincorporated village of Van Anda, and provides water for fire protection purposes within the boundaries of the Van Anda Improvement District. Continuing to be able to supply potable water to the community and supply water for fire protection purposes is the vision of the Van Anda Improvement District. In 2018, the improvement district received a provincial grant to complete a number of substantial upgrades to the water system to meet provincial drinking water legislative and regulatory standards. The Gillies Bay Improvement District provides potable water to residents and businesses in the unincorporated village of Gillies Bay, and provides water for fire protection purposes within the wider boundaries of the Gillies Bay Improvement District. Supplying potable water to the community and supplying water for fire protection purposes is the vision of the Gillies Bay Improvement District. The Gillies Bay water system requires substantial upgrades to meet provincial drinking water legislative and regulatory standards. The cost of required upgrades to the aging infrastructure will be a challenge for the improvement district in the years to come. Residents and businesses outside of Gillies Bay and Van Anda obtain their water from private on-site wells or small water supply systems. The regulation of water supply systems and water quality monitoring is under the jurisdiction of Vancouver Coastal Heath and the Province. There is one small water supply system operated by qathet Regional District that services Shelter Point Regional Park. The Regional District will continue to maintain the water system to ensure compliance with provincial legislation and regulations. Objectives Policies To support access to safe, clean drinking water Advocate for regular maintenance of water supply for all residents. systems and domestic wells throughout the planning area to ensure compliance with provincial legislation and regulations.
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2.4.2 Sewer Servicing
There is no qathet Regional District sewer system within the planning area. There is a small private sewer supply system servicing several residences in the Gillies Bay area. Outside of this small service area, all sewage waste is disposed by private on-site sewage disposal systems. All septic systems and other forms of sewage treatment must be designed and installed by a Registered On-site Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP) and filed with the local health authority. Objectives Policies To promote the installation of septic systems by a Advocate for regular maintenance of sewer supply Registered On-site Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP). systems and on-site sewage disposal systems throughout the planning area to ensure compliance with provincial legislation and regulations.
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2.4.3 Solid Waste & Recycling
qathet Regional District coordinates solid waste planning and management for all areas within qathet Regional District, including the City of Powell River and the Tla’amin Nation. The Regional District solid waste transfer station is located on Highway 101, just south from the City of Powell River. There is no Regional District service for pick-up of solid waste or recycling in any of the electoral areas, including Texada Island. The Regional District operates a small metal waste transfer site on Texada Island for the storage of car bodies and operates recycling drop-off depots located in Gillies Bay and Van Anda. The Regional District actively promotes a reduction in solid waste through the Waste Management Education Program - Let’s Talk Trash. This program focuses on increasing the number of recyclable products accepted at rural recycling drop off depots and reducing the amount of solid waste that residents and businesses generate across the region. Objectives Policies To improve the solid waste system by building on Promote the “working towards zero” solid waste the existing framework of services and programs, management philosophy that focuses on waste seeking to improve the delivery of those services, reduction, recycling, and reuse prior to disposal. and continuing to reduce the quantity of waste Support the development of a Regional Resource sent to landfill across the region. Recovery Centre and Composting Facility. Encourage community efforts for on-island yard waste disposal and composting options. Discourage refuse storage on Texada Island. Detailed regulations are set out in the associated Texada Island Zoning Bylaw No. 99, 1982.
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2.4.4 Regional Emergency Program
The Regional District Regional Emergency Program coordinates emergency planning, preparedness, training, response, and recovery for all areas within qathet Regional District, including the City of Powell River and the Tla’amin Nation. The program works with emergency responders, government staff, volunteers, partner agencies, and the public throughout the region, including Texada Island. Objectives Policies To mitigate emergency concerns and build Promote emergency preparedness across better community resilience to emergencies the region. across the region. Encourage residents and businesses to have their driveways clearly marked with their house number. Encourage residents and businesses to ensure their driveways are at least 5 metres wide, have a solid base of gravel or asphalt and not be too steep or have very sharp curves. Driveways should remain clear of excess vehicles or anything else that would hinder access by a large emergency vehicle. Support development and maintenance of a community wildfire protection plan. Support development and maintenance of a community evacuation plan. Encourage residents and businesses to participate in Fire Smart and Emergency Preparedness workshops.
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2.4.5 Fire Protection 2.4.6 Recreation Services
Gillies Bay Volunteer Fire Department provides fire qathet Regional District established a Recreation protection service within fire protection boundaries. Commission on Texada Island for the purposes of Van Anda Volunteer Fire Department provides fire advising on the needs and use of public recreational protection service within fire protection boundaries. facilities, programs and services. The Commission The Van Anda Volunteer Fire Department also provides serves as an advisory body to the Regional Board on all matters relating to recreation services on first responder service within its fire protection Texada Island. boundaries, and the road rescue service across the island. Through the Texada Recreation Commission, the protection and maintenance of established public Policies recreation facilities including regional parks, public trails, heritage sites, and other community buildings, Promote collaboration between fire departments facilities, and properties is encouraged. throughout the region for firefighter training and effective and efficient service coordination.
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2.5 Transportation
Sustain Transportation service to Texada Island is provided by BC Ferries between Westview (Powell Community River) and Blubber Bay. Air transportation to and from Texada Island is provided by private Values airlines. Private planes and boats are also an important means of transportation to and from the island. Promote Healthy Blubber Bay Road, Gillies Bay Road, Shelter Point Road, and Central Road are the main roads Community serving Texada Island between the ferry terminal located in Blubber Bay to about mid-way down the island. A network of smaller roads provide access through various subdivisions Grow and neighbourhoods in and around Van Anda and Gilles Bay, and along Central Road and Local Bell Road. Economy The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has jurisdiction for most paved roads on Texada Island. There is a network of unpaved Natural Resource Roads which, are for the most Adapt to part, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Change Rural Development. There are also a number of private roads. The existing road network on the island is suitable and appropriate for the current and projected Encourage population. However, Blubber Bay Road can be an intimidating place for pedestrians, cyclists, Outdoor and mobility scooters. The Powell River Regional Transportation Plan completed in 2014, sets Recreation out a long-term implementation plan focused on providing a complete network of active transportation routes between Blubber Bay and Shelter Point Regional Park. Steward Natural The Regional District operates a rural para-transit service that provides service one day a week Environment between Shelter Point on Texada Island to Powell River.
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2.5 Transportation
General Objectives General Policies To support a safe, efficient and economical Encourage economic aviation initiatives at Texada transportation network. Island (Gillies Bay) Airport to generate revenues To maintain and enhance the Texada Island and offset costs of ongoing airport maintenance. (Gillies Bay) Airport and promote competitive Advocate the Ministry of Transportation and air service. Infrastructure bring all roads up to provincial To promote the maintenance of roads by standards and ensure safe cycling and walking the provincial Ministry of Transportation and routes. Infrastructure on a regular basis. Advocate the Ministry of Transportation and To support community efforts to develop a safe Infrastructure enforce standards for timely response and segregated network of active transportation and action to complaints about the deterioration of routes for alternative modes of transportation rural roads, which contractors would be required to (walking, cycling, mobility scooters). meet. To support the provision of affordable and Advocate BC Ferries and the Ministry of Transportation appropriate levels of ferry service to Powell River and Infrastructure to maintain and enhance ferry and Vancouver Island. service from Texada Island to Powell River and Vancouver Island. To consider transportation needs and connectivity as part of the land use and development process. Advocate the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development to To maintain Van Anda Wharf for recreational maintain natural resource roads that provide access and emergency use. to areas of interest for outdoor recreation. Collaborate with BC Transit to maintain and enhance rural para-transit service to serve the needs of residents without access to private transportation. Encourage community efforts to establish ride-sharing programs to complement the limited rural para-transit service.
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2.6 Economic Development
Sustain Texada Island is rich in natural resources that have fueled the provincial and regional Community economy, and provided local employment and contracting opportunities for decades. Values Industrial mining and forestry, marinas, tourism, and commercial recreation are key economic opportunities on the island. Promote Healthy The planning area is home to a diverse array of businesses operating on both private and Community provincial Crown land. Findings from the 2013 Powell River Regional Business Inventory indicated there were over 100 businesses operating on the island. The inventory identified Grow primary contributors to the local economy are mining, forestry, accommodation and food Local services, construction, manufacturing, professional scientific and technical services, retail Economy trade. In addition, the community has identified agricultural production including cannabis as a key economic opportunity. Adapt to In 2018, the Texada Island Chamber of Commerce produced an Economic Development Change Action Plan which identifies short and long term actions for economic development on the island. Key short term actions identified in the plan include: working with qathet Regional Encourage District and Tla’amin Nation to develop a Long House / Gathering Structure in Shelter Point Outdoor Regional Park; working with Tourism Powell River and Tla’amin Nation to promote guided Recreation cultural tours, fishing charters and hunting charters on the island; and working with Tourism Powell River and trail user groups to create a Texada Trail Map and improved trail signage. Steward Other actions include a range of business marketing projects and targeted support for small Natural Environment businesses that can deliver alternative transportation options (ride share, car stop, taxi), affordable housing developments, and locally grown food products.
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2.6 Economic Development
General Objectives General Policies To support local business retention and attraction Enhance the ability to work from home by promoting to grow a stable and diversified local economy. the extension of affordable high-speed internet and improved cell phone service. To promote economic development that results in sustainable employment opportunities to attract Support community and regional efforts to market and retain young families. Texada Island as a lifestyle choice. To encourage economic development through Support community efforts to develop a permanent tourism, commercial recreation, arts and culture, space for vendors near the farmers market (similar to Lasqueti Island). and services for seniors. Favour environmentally friendly and sustainable To encourage a sustainable agricultural system small-scale commercial and industrial developments including production, processing, distribution, that harmonize with the rural character and natural and sales of local agricultural goods and services, amenities of the island. including agri-tourism. Support the development of small-scale renewable To ensure the island’s natural resources are forms of energy production that supply power for managed and used in a sustainable manner to the local economy. maximize their long-term economic benefits. Advocate for the sustainable use and management To minimize negative environmental or social of natural resources for long-term economic, social, consequences of economic development. and environmental benefits to the community. Advocate shared use of existing industrial wharves to avoid unnecessary proliferation of waterfront industrial sites and to concentrate industrial traffic. Advocate commercial and industrial proponents mitigate any impact of their operations on the natural environment, adjacent residential neighbourhoods and recreation areas, and to provide opportunity for community feedback on proposed development plans.
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2.7 Heritage Conservation
Sustain qathet Regional District established a Community Heritage Commission on Texada Island for Community the purposes of undertaking heritage planning and conservation. The Commission serves Values as an advisory body to the Regional Board on matters relating to heritage conservation on Texada Island. The Commission is composed of the duly elected executive of the Texada Island Promote Heritage Society. Healthy Community The Texada Island Heritage Society operates the Texada Island Heritage Museum located in Van Anda. The museum has a significant collection of artifacts and archival materials on the Grow history of Texada Island. Local Economy Texada Island continues to be important for cultural and traditional use purposes to First Nations. The island contains numerous culturally significant sites and is part of a culturally and archaeologically rich area. The Tla’amin Nation has compiled a relatively thorough information Adapt to base on the location of cultural sites. Archaeological sites on the island include village sites, Change summer campsites, fish traps, clam gardens, pictographs, beach middens, and burial sites. There will continue to be a need to increase the inventory and knowledge of cultural sites, Encourage Outdoor and to monitor the conditions of known sites. An important challenge is that most accessible Recreation shoreline sites have had some disturbance as these sites are typically in favoured locations for recreation access, facilities, and activities. The presence of cultural sites can add a unique and Steward significant richness to the recreational experience but it is necessary to ensure the protection Natural of the cultural values. Environment
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2.7 Heritage Conservation
General Objectives General Policies To recognize the importance of heritage Encourage the preservation of artifacts and archival to the community. materials that illustrate the history of Texada Island. To encourage and facilitate the identification Support community efforts to inventory and and conservation of historical and archaeological protect historical sites and heritage resources. sites within the planning area. Work with First Nations to identify and protect To foster an awareness and understanding of traditional use areas and culturally significant sites. the importance of traditional use and culturally Work with First Nations to develop strategies to significant sites on Texada Island to First Nations monitor and protect culturally significant sites for including Tla’amin, shíshálh and K’ómoks. the continued practice of traditional use activities. Work with First Nations and other government agencies to ensure that recreation activities be directed away from particularly important or vulnerable cultural sites. Encourage the preservation of historical and archaeological sites through the establishment of voluntary covenants, heritage revitalization agreements or other means available through heritage conservation legislation. Advocate the Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, and Archaeology Branch to enforce the Heritage Conservation Act that protects archaeological sites on public and private land.
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2.8 Environmental Protection
Sustain The provincial Local Government Act provides for the inclusion of policies within an Official Community Community Plan relating to the preservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement of Values the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity.
Promote A healthy natural environment is integral to a healthy community. Natural aquatic and Healthy terrestrial habitat areas and corridors support diverse plant and animal life, and facilitate Community healthy ecosystem processes. Natural drainage features and watercourses purify water and provide flood protection. Forests and riparian areas provide important fish and wildlife habitat. Grow Coastal riparian areas provide critical habitat for fish, shellfish, and coastal birds, and provide Local erosion protection. Surface water and groundwater are essential for domestic, agricultural, Economy and industrial uses. A healthy natural environment also provides a multitude of economic, recreational, social, and cultural opportunities that are highly valued by community members. Adapt to The Official Community Plan recognizes that a key feature of protecting the natural Change environment is acknowledging the need to balance environmental protection with the pattern of human settlement, land use, and development. The use of best environmental practices Encourage in development can achieve a range of benefits. Environmentally sensitive development can Outdoor help to achieve clean air, water, and habitat to support species diversity. The proper siting of Recreation development can ensure that properties and people are not at risk in environmentally sensitive areas with steep unstable slopes or low-lying areas subject to flooding. Environmentally Steward sensitive development can also help to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, Natural Environment support resiliency to climate change, and protect watersheds.
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2.8 Environmental Protection
General Objectives General Policies To relate the type, scale and intensity of land Support community education to increase public use to the natural capacity of the land to support awareness of Official Community Plan policies that development. support environmentally sensitive development. To promote development design that is sensitive Liaise with federal and provincial agencies to to landscape features such as watercourses, riparian advocate that development meet environmental areas, and environmentally sensitive areas. standards and comply with federal and provincial To oppose the discharge of untreated sewage or legislation and regulation. other potentially toxic substances into bodies of Discourage the use of pesticides and herbicides fresh or salt water. throughout the planning area.
“Texada has unique and sensitive ecosystems. All creeks and waterways need to be protected.” - survey respondent 47 Page 66 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 2 Plan Objectives & Policies TEXADA
2.8.1 Climate Change
qathet Regional District has identified climate change as a strategic priority and supports proactive planning and actions to reduce the impacts of climate change and enhance the environmental sustainability of our community. Lowering our carbon footprint, working towards zero waste, and identifying natural hazards are climate change goals of the qathet Regional District. Climate change refers to the increasing concentration of heat-trapping greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The science is clear that the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans are growing warmer, the amount of snow and ice are diminishing, and sea levels are rising. The International Panel on Climate Change has predicted a global mean temperature increase of 1.1° to 2.6° Celsius by 2100. With a warmer climate come consequences for communities in British Columbia, across Canada, and around the world. Some regions may see benefits, such as a longer growing season. Many will face challenges. There is a greater likelihood of extreme weather events (storms, heavy precipitation, flood, and drought) and changes to natural ecological systems. Provincial recommendations are for coastal communities to plan for a 1.0 metre rise in sea level by 2100 and a 2.0 metre rise in sea level by 2200. According to the 2010 provincial Community Energy and Emissions Inventory, the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions in qathet Regional Figure 6. Greenhouse Gas Emission District are on-road transportation , buildings and solid waste (Figure 6). Changes to greenhouse gas Sources in 2010 (qRD unincorporated areas) emissions for qathet Regional District between 2007 Solid and 2010 show a slight decrease in greenhouse gas Waste On-Road emissions from buildings and on-road transportation, 1% Transportation but an increase in solid waste (Figure 7). 66% Energy efficiency and energy substitution (switching from gasoline, diesel and propane to wood, sun, wind, etc.) are critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering our carbon footprint.
Buildings 33%
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2.8.1 Climate Change
Objectives Policies To support climate change mitigation by reducing Promote the use of alternative transportation greenhouse gas emissions at the community level. options such as rural para-transit, ride-sharing, and active transportation. To support climate change adaptation by completing high-level risk assessments (sea level Encourage the use of electric vehicles and the rise, coastal flooding, landslide, wildfire) to guide installation of publicly accessible charging stations. land use and development. Encourage local agriculture and food production to reduce greenhouse gas emissions created by food transport. Encourage the retention and enhancement of natural trees and vegetation as a natural carbon sink to offset greenhouse emissions. Encourage fuel-efficient wood stoves through the establishment of a Woodstove Exchange Program. Promote the “working towards zero” solid waste Figure 7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions management philosophy that focuses on waste reduction, recycling and reuse prior to disposal. Change (qRD unincorporated areas) Advocate provincial and federal governments to obligate industry to set targets for greenhouse gas emissions reduction and to implement actions to achieve those targets. Ensure information from high-level risk assessments (sea level rise, coastal flooding, landslide, wildfire) is accessible and available to the community.
“Encourage adaptation Solid Waste (456) Solid Waste (317) Buildings (16,022) CO2 Source CO2 (tonnes) Buildings (16,759) On-RoadTransportation (35,976) On-Road Transportation (32,478) of our forests and 2007 2010 community to threats Source: BC 2010 Community Energy and Emissions Inventory such as climate change” * does not include industrial emissions - survey respondent 49 Page 68 of 128 2 P l a n O b j e c t i v s & o Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 2 Plan Objectives & Policies TEXADA
2.8.2 Coastal Areas
Coastal areas have great environmental, economic, and aesthetic value to the community. Texada Island’s coastal areas include important fisheries resource areas, unique and sensitive environmental features, and many sites suitable for recreational use and enjoyment by the public. Coastal areas are also in demand for industrial, commercial, and residential development. Despite the island’s lengthy coastline, limited waterfront access and rocky uplands require that these varied, and sometimes incompatible uses, concentrate in a few accessible and protected bays. The Official Community Plan recognizes industrial uses that are dependent upon a waterfront location, particularly mining and forestry businesses. At the same time, the plan recognizes the foreshore as a public resource and seeks to ensure public access and preservation of the beauty and natural character of the shoreline that contributes to the quality of life on the island, and ongoing tourism promotion efforts. Jurisdiction along British Columbia’s coastal shores involves local government, provincial government, federal government, and first nation government. The different levels of government have overlapping levels of ownership and jurisdiction as illustrated in Figure 8. Objectives LOCAL GOVERNMENT To increase public awareness of high-level sea level rise risk assessments. PROVINCIAL To promote retention and rehabilitation of native
natural vegetation and forest cover within 30 metres boundary FEDERAL of the natural boundary of the sea to stabilize shorelines and minimize degradation of the storm tide marine environment.
high tide To preserve the integrity of coastal processes, riparian maintain habitat diversity and function, and zone low tide reduce cumulative impacts to the coastal ownership environment. Provincial Crown Provincial - inland sea Landowner foreshore Federal - offshore To foster public ownership and stewardship of the foreshore.
backshore foreshore nearshore (upland) (intertidal zone) (subtidal zone)
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2.8.2 Coastal Areas
Policies Recommend completion of site-level assessments Advocate protection of public access to wild to inform coastal development and ensure adequate shellfish harvest beaches that have road access or flood construction levels and setbacks from the sea. are in close proximity to outdoor recreation areas. Liaise with provincial and federal agencies to Advocate public access around or across foreshore advocate that development in coastal areas meet lease and licence areas, wherever practicable. environmental standards and comply with provincial Encourage residents and users of the foreshore to legislation and regulations. minimize the disturbance or pollution of coastal Advocate provincial and federal agencies monitor areas and refrain from littering. and protect the island’s wild shellfish stocks, and Advocate provincial and federal agencies promote and fund restoration projects that will discourage the siting of any commercial operations enhance wild marine finfish and shellfish resources. adjacent to land designated Parks and Recreation identified on Map No. 1 of the Plan.
“The foremost Island value, despite its industrial face, and artistic heart, is its natural soul sitting in the body of an inland sea.” - survey respondent 51 Page 70 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 2 Plan Objectives & Policies TEXADA
2.8.3 Sensitive Ecosystems & Species at Risk
Coastal Douglas Fir and Coastal Western Hemlock bio-geoclimatic zones occur on Texada Island. The Coastal Douglas Fir zone occurs along the northern, western, and southern coasts of Texada Island. The Coastal Douglas Fir zone is home to the highest number of species and ecosystems at risk. These species at risk face numerous threats including large-scale habitat loss and competition from invasive species. As a member of the Coastal Douglas Fir & Associated Ecosystems Conservation Partnership, qathet Regional District supports the protection of endangered Coastal Douglas Fir ecosystems. According to the BC Conservation Data Centre, endangered species on Texada Island include Douglas-fir, California Sword-fern, Dull Oregon-grape, Grand-fir, Three-leaved Foamflower, Painted turtle – Pacific Coast Population, Paxton Lake Benthic Stickleback, Paxton Lake Limnetic Stickleback, Vananda Creek Benthic Stickleback, and Vananda Creek Limnetic Stickleback. The Paxton Lake and Vananda Creek Stickleback Species on Texada Island are species at risk under the federal Species at Risk Act. Fisheries and Oceans Canada adopted an ‘Action Plan for the Paxton Lake and Vananda Creek Stickleback Species Pairs (Gasterosteus aculeatus) in Canada’ and under the Species at Risk Act, their critical habitat must be protected. Objectives Policies To support protection of sensitive and endangered Liaise with provincial agencies and private property ecosystems and species at risk on Texada Island. owners to advocate for the protection of critical habitat of the endangered Paxton Lake and Vananda Creek Stickleback Species pairs as identified on Map No. 3 of the Plan. Liaise with provincial agencies and private property owners to advocate for the protection of Coastal Douglas Fir ecosystems. Support the efforts of the Coastal Invasive Plant Committee to educate the public on the impacts of invasive plants on the natural environment and native species. “Our link to nature is our crowning asset. People seek such tranquility.” - survey respondent 52 Page 71 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 2 Plan Objectives & Policies TEXADA
2.8.4 Riparian Areas
The provincial Riparian Areas Act and Riparian Area Regulation (RAR) require local governments to protect sensitive riparian areas and fish bearing watercourses from the effects of residential, commercial, and industrial development. Riparian areas are adjacent to streams, lakes, and wetlands as illustrated in Figure 9. These areas support a unique mixture of vegetation that directly influence fish and wildlife habitat. A failure to understand the importance of riparian areas to fish and wildlife species may lead to a loss of habitat and impact species at risk such as the endangered Stickleback in Paxton Lake, Emily Lake, Van Anda Creek, and Priest Lake. Riparian areas on Texada Island are identified on Map No. 4 of the Plan. Objectives To promote retention and rehabilitation of native vegetation and forest cover within 30 metres of watercourses (lakes, streams, creeks, wetlands) to stabilize banks, moderate water temperature, filter pollutants, and control runoff and sedimentation. Riparian Assessment Area Policies Recommend completion of riparian area assessments by a qualified environmental professional prior to any proposed development within 30 metres of a watercourse (lakes, streams, creeks, wetlands). Liaise with Ministry of Environment to advocate that development meet environmental standards and comply with provincial legislation and regulation.
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Figure 9. Riparian Areas 53 Page 72 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 2 Plan Objectives & Policies TEXADA
2.8.5 Natural Hazard Areas
qathet Regional District supports proactive planning and actions to reduce the impacts of climate change and enhance the environmental sustainability of our community. To inform the Official Community Plan, the Regional District completed a high-level landslide and fluvial hazard assessment to identify potential natural hazard areas in and around the more densely populated communities of Van Anda and Gillies Bay. Both communities contain lands considered sensitive to development including steep sloped areas subject to rock fall or landslide, and low-lying coastal areas and floodplains subject to flooding. Due to historical mining activity, Van Anda contains areas of potential ground subsidence hazards related to underground mine workings and karst terrain. The coastal escarpment in Gillies Bay contains potential for deep-seated slope instability of the clay layer under both static and seismic loading. Development on unstable soils may be subject to settling, shifting, and slipping which could result in costly property damage and constant maintenance. Improperly sited septic systems may destabilize soils and result in septic seepage. Site-level geotechnical assessments are recommended for subdivision and development proposals to ensure that buildings, roads, and waste disposal systems are properly sited to protect the development from hazardous conditions, and to protect the environment from harm. Objectives Policies To increase public awareness of high-level landslide Recommend completion of site-level assessments and fluvial hazard assessments. of surficial geology and drainage by a registered To promote the need for site-level assessments professional geotechnical engineer prior to to inform development and minimize risk from development of any lands identified with natural hazardous conditions. hazard potential on Map No. 5 and Map No. 6 of the Plan. Liaise with provincial agencies to advocate completion of site-level assessments of surficial geology and drainage by a registered professional geotechnical engineer prior to development of any “Improve flood prevention lands identified with natural hazard potential on measures in Gillies Bay, Map No. 5 and Map No. 6 of the Plan. drainage pipes, ditches, to help with potential flooding risks.” - survey respondent 54 Page 73 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 2 Plan Objectives & Policies TEXADA
2.8.6 Water Resources
Texada Island has significant water resources upon which all life is dependent. The ability to access clean, safe drinking water for domestic use, and irrigation water for farming, is critical. It is also critical to prevent environmental damage through proper planning and development design. The hydrologic cycle (Figure 10) is a naturally occurring process that human activities can disrupt and alter. Native vegetation and soils play a key role in absorbing and controlling the transmission of moisture delivered to the earth. Surface and groundwater are critical for supplying drinking water, supporting fish and wildlife habitat, and agricultural irrigation. A failure to understand the role of the hydrologic cycle within the local landscape and employ appropriate measures to protect water resources may lead to contamination. This is critically important in the context of the Cranby Lake and Priest Lake Watersheds. Policies Promote water conservation and foster stewardship of this valuable resource. Promote retention and rehabilitation of native vegetation and forest cover within 30 metres of watercourses (lakes, streams, creeks, wetlands) to stabilize banks, moderate water temperature, filter pollutants and control runoff and sedimentation. Recommend completion of environmental assessments by a qualified professional prior to any proposed industrial development within a community watershed and ongoing water quality monitoring related to all industrial activities. Liaise with provincial agencies to advocate that development meet environmental standards and comply with provincial legislation and regulation.
Figure 10. Hydrologic Cycle 55 Page 74 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 3 Plan Implementation
3.1 Implementation
The Official Community Plan establishes a community vision, designates future land use Actions patterns, coordinates policy to protect features and Upon adoption of the Official Community Plan, infrastructure, and informs financial planning and the Regional Board will: servicing. The Official Community Plan is broad statements of goals, objectives and policies guiding Initiate a review and update of Texada Island development in the planning area. Community Watershed Protection Bylaw No. 237, 1993 and Texada Island Zoning Bylaw No. 99, 1982 The implementation of the Official Community Plan to ensure consistency with the Official Community depends on decisions and actions of the community Plan. Land use regulations contained in these bylaws (individuals, businesses, developers), qathet are critical implementation tools for promoting Regional District, and other levels of government environmentally sensitive development in the Priest that have jurisdiction within or adjacent to the Lake and Cranby Lake Community Watersheds, and planning area. for regulating refuse storage on Texada Island. While the Local Government Act does not require Consider the establishment of an Advisory Planning qathet Regional District to commit or authorize any Commission for Electoral Area D. An Advisory specific project set out in the Official Community Planning Commission would operate as defined Plan, it does indicate that all land use planning under the provincial Local Government Act to advise actions should be consistent with the plan and all the Regional Board on land use matters referred by bylaws enacted must be consistent with the plan. the Regional Board.
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3.2 Review & Amendments
As growth and development take place within the planning area and conditions change, the plan will need to be reviewed and updated so that it remains a viable and effective tool for guiding growth and development. A formal review and update of the Official Community Plan should be completed at least every 10 years to determine progress towards achieving goals and objectives, and to determine whether revisions are necessary to meet any new legislative requirements, or to meet evolving needs and priorities of the community.
“You need a balance of what the community values but within a supportive logistical framework of both government services and business.” - survey respondent 57 Page 76 of 128 Schedule A Bylaw No. 551, 2019 3 Plan Implementation TEXADA
3.3 Relationships with Other Government Agencies
There are various federal and provincial agencies, first nations, and local improvement districts with decision making authority on Texada Island (see Figure 11). Other levels of government have an impact on the realization of the Official Community Plan. qathet Regional District recognizes the authority and interests of other levels of government, and encourages coordination and cooperation in the implementation of the Official Community Plan.
“We have the opportunity, the power to maintain what already exists here. A community that has shared values and one that values it’s freedom.” - survey respondent 58 Page 77 of 128 qathet Regional District
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4.1 Map No. 1 Land Use Designations 63 4.2 Map No. 2 Residential Infill Potential 65 4.3 Map No. 3 Protected Areas Vision 67 4.4 Map No. 4 Riparian Areas 69 4.5 Map No. 5 Natural Hazard Potential: Gillies Bay 71 4.6 Map No. 6 Natural Hazard Potential: Van Anda 73
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Map No. 1 Land Use Designations\ TEXADA ISLAND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
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Interest unaffected.
Approval not recommended for the following reasons:
Approval recommended for the following reasons:
SIGNED return referral to: Laura Roddan Manager of Planning Services PRINT NAME qathet Regional District 202‐4675 Marine Ave Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 POSITION email: [email protected]
AGENCY
Page 96 of 128 City of Powell River
REPORT
File No. 3360-20-0072 3900-20-2451 3900-20-2452 3320-20-0210 3060-20-0205 3060-20-0216 3090-20-0230 DATE OF MEETING: October 1, 2019
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Jason Gow, Manager of Planning Services
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit 230 – Pacific Point – Lots 2 and 3
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be directed to give notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider at the Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2019, issuance of Development Variance Permit 230 to vary City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, by relaxing the required number of off-street parking spaces from 55 to 48 for the property legally described as LOT 2 BLOCK D DISTRICT LOT 1424 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP89199 (PID 030-793-815) and to vary the required set back of parking spaces from a front lot line from 2 metres to zero metres for the property legally described as LOT 3 BLOCK D DISTRICT LOT 1424 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP89199 (PID 030-793-823); and, to vary City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, by relaxing the required pavement width of a local road where multi-use development is proposed from 11 metres to 7.2 metres for the road dedication fronting Lots 2 and 3 described above.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS: I concur with the recommendation.
Russell Brewer, CAO
ORIGIN/PURPOSE: To consider an application to vary parking regulations from City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2009, and off-site works and service requirements from City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, for Lots 2 and 3 of the Pacific Point development.
Page 97 of 128 DVP 230 – Pacific Point – Lots 2 and 3 2 of 4 October 1, 2019 ______
BACKGROUND: The subject properties represent two of the three properties that make up Pacific Point – a residential and commercial mixed-use development located on the corner of Joyce Avenue and Highway 101. Once complete, the development will house a stratified condominium building, rental residential units, multiple tourist accommodation suites, a boutique grocery market and other retail and commercial services. The subject properties are located behind the parcel that houses the boutique grocery store; one is on the corner of Joyce and Tofino (Lot 2), the other is further along Tofino (Lot 3). Attached to this report as Appendices A and B are a locator map and an orthographic image of the property and surrounding lands.
Due to the comprehensiveness of this project, the City has processed and approved numerous development applications for Pacific Point. Applications to date have included zoning amendments, development permits, subdivision and building permits. The applicant has received a partial building permit on Lot 3 but full building permit approvals for both lots await the outcome of this development variance permit application.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Consideration to issue a development variance permit to facilitate this proposed development aligns with the City's 2016 - 2018 Corporate Plan: Strategic Community Priority #2, Economic Revitalization; and, Strategic Corporate Priority #5, Community Planning.
EXISTING POLICY: City of Powell River Sustainable Official Community Plan Bylaw 2370, 2014 (SOCP) The variance requested tied to a reduction of pavement width is supported by several policies in the SOCP. Part 7, Our Infrastructure, promotes a ‘Complete Streets’ approach with polices that address considerations to improve pedestrian, active transportation and road networks when new development is proposed. Specific examples are as follows:
7.1.2 (b) Improve pedestrian comfort and safety by employing traffic calming and crossing improvements where appropriate. Encourage pedestrian-friendly features, public realm improvements, and accessibility for people of all abilities in the design of major developments; 7.3.2 (g) Green infrastructure is integrated, where possible, along new and existing roadways. Retain and plant trees along boulevards within the road right-of-way; and, 7.3.2 (r) As per the Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw, Council supports reduced paved road widths and the provision of alternate parking provisions, including: parking bulbs or lay-bys, compacted boulevards and roll curbs, and parking on one side of road only.
The proposed reduction in pavement width is to be complemented with a parking bulb and a curb extension at Tofino and Joyce. The latter is a traffic calming device as narrower intersections typically reduce vehicle speed. It will also reduce the distance pedestrians must walk between sidewalk edges. This will improve pedestrian comfort and safety at this location. A reduction of pavement width will also allow for adequate area to plant street trees in the unpaved boulevard. This would be in keeping with the City’s desire to provide an urban tree cover of 20% by 2030 as articulated in the SOCP.
Page 98 of 128 DVP 230 – Pacific Point – Lots 2 and 3 3 of 4 October 1, 2019 ______
City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009 Section 2.1 of Schedule B to the bylaw layouts out the minimum standard highway cross section requirements (the bylaw defines highway as a roadway, pathway, walkway, trail, lane, bridge, road, thoroughfare, statutory right of way and any other public way). For highways adjacent to multi-family, industrial or commercial zones, the pavement width required is 11 metres. Tofino at this location currently measures 6.4 metres. To meet the bylaw requirement, the applicant is required to extend the pavement width by 4.6 metres. The applicant has applied to vary this requirement and only extend the width by 0.8 metres and add a four-car parking bulb in lieu.
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 (Zoning Bylaw) Based on the proposed development, the off-street parking requirements for Lot 2 are the provision of 55 parking spaces. The applicant has requested to vary this requirement by reducing the number of parking spaces to 48. Lot 3 meets the required number of parking spaces; however, a variance is required to support the proposed location of two spaces that do not meet the required set back from the front lot line as per section 6.2.2 of the Zoning Bylaw.
ANALYSIS AND IMPACT: As explained above, the applicant has requested variances to the off-street parking requirements and specific off-site works and services. Should Council grant these variances, the City will be able to issue building permits for both Lot 2 and 3.
The variances requested for the reduction of parking spaces and reduced set back distance to the front lot line are supported by staff for the following reasons:
The proposed development will provide end-of-trip facilities such as public bike racks, and secure bike storage and a common area for motorized scooter parking for residents; Pacific Point is a mixed-use development that includes commercial amenities such as a boutique grocery store – this type of development can lessen automobile dependency; Combined, there will be 98 off-street parking spaces provided across the overall development; and, At the request of Planning staff, the applicant replaced two parking spaces with raingardens and tree plantings to soften the appearance of the overall development.
As for the variance request related to pavement width, staff are also supportive of the proposed reduction of pavement width when combined with the parking bulb and curb extension. Attached to this report as Appendix C is a plan that illustrates both. The parking bulb will create four on-street parking spaces and the curb extension will reduce the distance pedestrians must walk between sidewalk edges at the Tofino and Joyce intersection by roughly six metres. This reduction in crosswalk length would greatly improve pedestrian comfort and safety.
A final consideration is whether further development is expected along Tofino Street. While it is never possible to say anything definitively on this subject, further development is not expected due to the already established neighbourhood pattern. Both sides of Tofino beyond Pacific Point are zoned R1 (Single Family Residential) and house existing residential dwellings.
In closing, staff support the variances requested by the applicant. Attached to this report as Appendix D is draft Development Variance Permit 230 for consideration.
Page 99 of 128 DVP 230 – Pacific Point – Lots 2 and 3 4 of 4 October 1, 2019 ______
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts expected should Development Variance Permit 230 be issued.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT: Notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider varying the Zoning Bylaw will be given to all the owners and tenants of property located within 61m (200ft) of the boundary of the subject property. Additionally, this staff report is attached to the Committee of the Whole agenda which is available to the public and posted on the City’s website.
OPTIONS: 1. That staff be directed to give notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider at the Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2019, issuance of Development Variance Permit 230 to vary City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, by relaxing the required number of off-street parking spaces from 55 to 48 for the property legally described as LOT 2 BLOCK D DISTRICT LOT 1424 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP89199 (PID 030-793- 815) and to vary the required set back of parking spaces from a front lot line from 2 metres to zero metres for the property legally described as LOT 3 BLOCK D DISTRICT LOT 1424 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP89199 (PID 030-793- 823); and, to vary City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, by relaxing the required pavement width of a local road where multi-use development is proposed from 11 metres to 7.2 metres for the road dedication fronting Lots 2 and 3 described above; or, 2. That Council provides an alternative direction to staff; or, 3. That Council not endorse this application.
Attachment(s) Appendix A (Locator Map) Appendix B (Orthographic Image) Appendix C (Site Plan) Appendix D (Draft Development Variance Permit 230)
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SUBJECT PROPERTIES PACIFIC POINT DEVELOPMENT Page 101 of 128 APPENDIX B
TOFINO STREET JOYCE AVENUE JOYCE
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CITY OF POWELL RIVER DRAFT DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 230
TO: 1145321 B.C. LTD. 1005940 B.C. LTD. 3487 TWEEDSMUIR AVENUE 4597 MARINE AVENUE POWELL RIVER, BC POWELL RIVER, BC V8A 1C4 V8A 2K7 (PERMITTEE)
1. This Development Variance Permit is issued subject to compliance with all the bylaws of the City applicable thereto, except as specifically varied or supplemented by this Permit.
2. This Development Variance Permit applies to and only to those lands within the City described below and any and all buildings, structures and other development thereon;
LOTS 2 AND 3 BLOCK D DISTRICT LOT 1424 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP89199 PID: 030-793-815 AND PID: 030-793-823 (LAND)
3. City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, as amended is varied by relaxing the required number of off-street parking spaces from 55 to 48 for Lot 2.
4. City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, as amended is varied by relaxing the required set back of parking spaces from a front lot line from 2 metres to zero metres for Lot 3.
5. City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, as amended is varied by relaxing the required pavement width from 11 metres to 7.2 metres along the Tofino Street frontages of Lots 2 and 3 when constructed in combination with a parking bulb and curb extension that meets the satisfaction of the Manager of Engineering Services.
6. This Development Variance Permit shall lapse if construction is not substantially started within two (2) years of Council’s resolution regarding issuance of the development variance permit. Lapsed permits cannot be renewed; therefore, application for a new development variance permit must be made and approved by Council to proceed.
7. This is not a Building Permit.
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION PASSED BY COUNCIL THE _____ DAY OF ______, 2019 ISSUED THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2019
______Corporate Officer
Page 104 of 128 AGREEMENT TO DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 230
In consideration of Council’s approval of this development variance permit and other good and valuable consideration, I/We, the undersigned, hereby agree to the terms and conditions of Development Variance Permit 230 and acknowledge that we have read and understood it.
______Authorized Signatory
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Page 105 of 128 City of Powell River
REPORT
File No. 3360-20-0078 3900-20-2513 3900-20-2529 3320-20-0195 3320-20-0214 3320-20-0215 3090-20-0223
DATE OF MEETING: October 1, 2019
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Jason Gow, Manager of Planning Services
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit 223 – Edgehill Crescent – Phase 2
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be directed to give notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider at the Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2019, issuance of Development Variance Permit 223 to vary City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, by relaxing the maximum length requirement for a road that is served by a turnaround from 150 metres to 340 metres for the property legally described as LOT A DISTRICT LOT 450 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN BCP12952 EXCEPT PLAN EPP81176 to facilitate a 23-lot residential subdivision.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS: I concur with the recommendation.
Russell Brewer, CAO
ORIGIN/PURPOSE: To consider an application to vary the maximum length requirement for a road served by a turnaround from City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is located near the hospital and is part of the residential development underway behind Coastal Breeze (the 75-unit seniors housing facility that will front Joyce Ave at
Page 106 of 128 DVP 223 – Edgehill Crescent – Phase 2 2 of 4 October 1, 2019 ______the corner of Edgehill Crescent). Attached to this report as Appendices A and B are a locator map and an orthographic image of the property and surrounding lands. The zoning of the property is CD4 (Comprehensive Development 4 – Residential Small Lots). The CD4 Zone was recently established to encourage the development of smaller lots and higher residential density in areas of the community close to commercial and recreational amenities.
This development variance permit application follows receipt of a subdivision application for the same property. The applicant has proposed to create 23 new fee simple lots that will include some of the smallest lots in the City – some will measure 313m2 in area. Attached to this report as Appendix C is the proposed neighbourhood layout plan. The Approving Officer issued a Preliminary Layout Review (PLR) for Phase 2 on May 30, 2019. Because the proposed subdivision plan does not conform to City regulations in terms of the maximum allowable length for a road that is served by a turnaround, the PLR includes a requirement for a development variance permit approved by Council.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Consideration to issue a development variance permit to facilitate this proposed development aligns with the City's 2016 - 2018 Corporate Plan: Strategic Community Priority #2, Economic Revitalization; Strategic Corporate Priority #1, Financial Resiliency; and, Strategic Corporate Priority #5, Community Planning.
EXISTING POLICY: City of Powell River Sustainable Official Community Plan Bylaw 2370, 2014 (SOCP) The subject property has a land use designation of Urban Residential Low Density within City of Powell River Sustainable Official Community Plan Bylaw 2370, 2014 (SOCP). The intent of this designation is to accommodate ground-oriented residential uses in urban areas with existing services and infrastructure near amenities and commercial services.
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 (Zoning Bylaw) The subject property is zoned as CD4 (Comprehensive Development 4 – Small Lot Residential). The intent of the CD4 zone is to accommodate intensive residential development on small residential lots. Lots are classified into three types based on lot area: Residential Small Lot One (RS1); Residential Small Lot Two (RS2); and, Residential Small Lot Three (RS3). Each classification has a unique minimum lot size associated with it.
City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009 Section 2.2.1 of Schedule B to the bylaw states that no cul-de-sac in any urban area shall exceed a length of 150 metres measured from the beginning of the turnaround to the right-of- way line of the nearest intersecting highway having more than one access. Section 2.2.1 also states that if an emergency access is provided, the maximum length of any cul-de-sac shall not exceed 230 metres.
ANALYSIS AND IMPACT: The applicant has requested a variance to the maximum length requirement for a road that is served by a turnaround. City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, stipulates that roads served by a turnaround must not be longer than 150 metres,
Page 107 of 128 DVP 223 – Edgehill Crescent – Phase 2 3 of 4 October 1, 2019 ______with the exception that if an emergency access is provided, the maximum length may increase to 230 metres. The proposed development plan would create a situation where the road length from the intersection of Joyce Avenue and Edgehill Crescent to the end of the proposed temporary turnaround would measure roughly 340 metres. The diagram below illustrates the situation more clearly.
Appendix C illustrates the overall neighbourhood plan and shows the four-phased residential buildout of Edgehill Crescent. The proposed road network is to be circular hence the suffix ‘crescent’ and will have connections at Joyce Avenue (existing) and Ontario Avenue via Abbotsford Street in future. The latter is a requirement of Phase 3. With limited points of entry, the developer has opted to build-out the subject property from the Joyce Avenue side towards the Abbotsford/Ontario connection. This approach will offset some of the upfront costs to future phases. These costs include on and off-site works and services as well as development cost charges. This approach is typical of development in this community as it spreads upfront costs out over time and introduces new lots into the market incrementally. Please consider that most of the Kemano Street neighbourhood has been built out this way.
The variance requested is characteristic of this style of development. It represents the challenge of supporting development while ensuring a safe, connected and contiguous road network is in place. Furthermore, every property is unique and presents its own challenges. In
Page 108 of 128 DVP 223 – Edgehill Crescent – Phase 2 4 of 4 October 1, 2019 ______this case, unless Council wishes to require that the developer build out the development in fewer phases, or pursue Phase 3 before Phase 2, a variance to the maximum length requirement for a road served by a turnaround will need to be granted.
Please note that City staff are not in agreement on whether approval for this variance request should be given by Council or not. Engineering Services have replied to the internal referral that they do not support the variance request and recommend adherence to City Bylaws; Fire Services recommends that a temporary turnaround be required; and, Planning Services are supportive in recognition that this is intended to be a temporary measure.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts expected should Development Variance Permit 223 be issued.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT: Notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider varying the Zoning Bylaw will be given to all the owners and tenants of property located within 61m (200ft) of the boundary of the subject property. Additionally, this staff report is attached to the Committee of the Whole agenda which is available to the public and posted on the City’s website.
OPTIONS: 1. That staff be directed to give notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider at the Council meeting to be held on October 17, 2019, issuance of Development Variance Permit 223 to vary City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, by relaxing the maximum length requirement for a road that is served by a turnaround from 150 metres to 340 metres for the property legally described as LOT A DISTRICT LOT 450 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN BCP12952 EXCEPT PLAN EPP81176 to facilitate a 23-lot residential subdivision; or,
2. That Council provides an alternate direction to staff; or,
3. That Council not endorse this application.
Attachment(s) Appendix A (Locator Map) Appendix B (Orthographic Image) Appendix C (Road Network Diagram) Appendix D (draft Development Variance Permit 223)
Page 109 of 128 APPENDIX A
SUBJECT PROPERTY EDGEHILL CRESCENT DEVELOPMENT Page 110 of 128 APPENDIX B
EDGEHILL CRES
Manson Avenue
JOYCE AVENUE COASTAL BREEZE
SUBJECT PROPERTY Page 111 of 128 APPENDIX C
AREA AREA % OF PARENT PARCEL PARENT SIDEWALKS NAME (sq. m.) (sq. ft.) PARCEL
McElhanney ANSI B - 2017-05-29 RESIDENTIAL CARE DEVELOPMENT 15,879.8 170,928.6 13.0 SITE (SINGLE LOT) MULTI-FAMILY 9,787.4 105,350.6 8.0 MULTI-FAMILY (SINGLE LOT) PROPOSED PHASE 1 (COMPLETED) 11,881.0 127,885.9 9.7 DEVELOPMENT (TOTAL AREA) BOUNDARY PHASE 2 13,380.8 144,029.6 11.0 (TOTAL AREA) PHASE 3 18,381.3 197,854.7 15.0 20.0 PHASE 2 (TOTAL AREA) PHASE 4 - FUTURE 12,333.1 132,752.4 10.1 RESIDENTIAL CARE (TOTAL AREA) DEVELOPMENT SITE PARKLAND DEDICATION (COMPLETED) 6,303.9 67,854.6 5.2 (TOTAL AREA)
LAND DEDICATION (COMPLETED) RESIDENTIAL ZONE RM1 34,271.7 368,897.2 28.0 PHASE 1 (COMPLETED) (TOTAL AREA) LAND DEDICATION 18.0 PARENT PARCEL (COMPLETED) 122,229.6 1,315,667.3 (TOTAL AREA)
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PHASE 4 - FUTURE
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CITY OF POWELL RIVER DRAFT DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 223
TO: JV30 HOLDINGS LTD. 1 - 7045 FIELD STREET POWELL RIVER, BC V8A OA1 (PERMITTEE)
1. This Development Variance Permit is issued subject to compliance with all the bylaws of the City applicable thereto, except as specifically varied or supplemented by this Permit.
2. This Development Variance Permit applies to and only to those lands within the City described below and any and all buildings, structures and other development thereon;
LOT A DISTRICT LOT 450 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN BCP12952 EXCEPT PLAN EPP81176 PID: 026-030-098 (LAND)
3. City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009, as amended is varied by relaxing the maximum length requirement for a road that is served by a turnaround from 150 metres to 340 metres.
4. This Development Variance Permit shall lapse if construction is not substantially started within two (2) years of Council’s resolution regarding issuance of the development variance permit. Lapsed permits cannot be renewed; therefore, application for a new development variance permit must be made and approved by Council to proceed.
5. This is not a Building Permit.
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION PASSED BY COUNCIL THE _____ DAY OF ______, 2019 ISSUED THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2019
______Corporate Officer
Page 113 of 128 AGREEMENT TO DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 223
In consideration of Council’s approval of this development variance permit and other good and valuable consideration, I/We, the undersigned, hereby agree to the terms and conditions of Development Variance Permit 223 and acknowledge that we have read and understood it.
______Authorized Signatory
______Print Name and Title
______Date
______Authorized Signatory
______Print Name and Title
______Date
Page 114 of 128 CITY OF POWELL RIVER REPORT
File No.0480-20-0001
DATE: October 15, 2019
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Ryan Thoms, qRD Manager of Emergency Services
SUBJECT: 2020 Regional FireSmart Program
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council endorse applying to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) for the 2020 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports; and
THAT Council endorse carrying out the 2020 Regional FireSmart Program collaboratively with the Tla’amin Nation and the qathet Regional District; and
THAT Council endorse the qathet Regional District providing overall grant management for this project.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS: I concur with the recommendation. Russell Brewer, CAO
ORIGIN/PURPOSE: To update the Council regarding the achievements of the Regional FireSmart Program and to seek endorsement to continue FireSmart public education and supports into 2020.
BACKGROUND: FireSmart is the term used to describe the public education principles developed to enable property owners to make informed decisions about their home and property, including building materials, maintenance, and landscaping decisions, to improve public safety as well as increasing individual property and neighbourhood resiliency to damage from wildland urban interface fires.
Beginning in 2017, the Regional Emergency Preparedness Service has developed a Regional FireSmart Program to develop and deliver wildfire education throughout the region, including the Tla’amin Nation, City of Powell River, and Electoral Areas.
The provincial funding for FireSmart education extends beyond just public education and also includes education and interagency training for local fire departments as well as education and
Page 115 of 128 2020 Regional FireSmart Program 2 of 3 October 15, 2019 ______support for local governments and First Nations’ staff in the implementation of FireSmart principles within their operations and jurisdictions.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation is a qRD strategic priority. Developing FireSmart and Wildfire Protection Strategies is an ongoing qRD strategic goal.
EXISTING POLICY: Addressing the recommendations within the Regional Community Wildfire Protection Plan is in keeping with the regional emergency preparedness initiatives undertaken by the three local jurisdictions.
ANALYSIS AND IMPACT: The 2019 FireSmart Program, still ongoing through the end of this year, has led the following initiatives:
Developed and distributed the brochure “FireSmart for Coastal Home and Properties” to emphasize strategies for protecting homes and properties from wildfire in our coastal forest environment. Delivered approximately 100 property assessments, at the owners’ requests, throughout the region for private residents to help them make FireSmart choices for their homes and properties. Offered rebates up to $500 for residents who performed FireSmart improvements on their properties. Delivered interagency training for all fire departments based on challenging wildland urban interface fire scenarios. Provided Structure Protection Unit training at each fire hall within the region for how to deploy the SPU in interface fire scenarios. Acted as a resource for Tla’amin, City, and qRD staff to provide FireSmart guidance for parks and properties maintenance, and developments in each jurisdiction.
This year has seen a tremendous uptake across the region for the above-mentioned FireSmart services. For 2020 the Regional Emergency Preparedness Service proposes to continue delivering on the same FireSmart initiatives that have been successful this year, and continue to offer free FireSmart property assessments, rebates, public education sessions, and fire department structure protection training.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Regional Emergency Preparedness Service intends to submit a funding request to the UBCM for $50,000 to meet the proposed activities for the 2020 FireSmart Program. This cost would go toward continued FireSmart education, residential property assessments, homeowner rebates, and fire departments’ structure protection and interagency training.
STAFF TIME/INPUT: The qRD Manager of Emergency Services oversees the delivery of the FireSmart Program across the region.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION: The 2019 Regional FireSmart Program saw a significant increase in public interest resulting in hundreds of engagements with members of the public throughout all areas of the region, including many within the City of Powell River.
Page 116 of 128 2020 Regional FireSmart Program 3 of 3 October 15, 2019 ______OPTIONS: 1. That Council support the recommendations as proposed.
2. That Council not support pursuing further wildfire mitigation initiatives at this time.
3. That Council provide staff with an alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan Thoms Manager of Emergency Services, qathet Regional District
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Page 117 of 128 City of Powell River
MEMORANDUM
File No. 0540-63-0001 DATE OF MEETING: October 17, 2019
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Chris Jackson, Corporate Officer
SUBJECT: Rise and Report: Emergency Services Facility Select Advisory Committee Membership
At the October 3, 2019 closed Council meeting, membership appointments to the Emergency Services Facility Select Advisory Committee were considered.
The following council representative and public at-large members were appointed to the Emergency Services Facility Advisory Select Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2020: Councillor Hathaway, Council representative and Protective Services portfolio holder, Jim Agius, Mark Anderson, Deborah Dee, Robert Hill, Frank Nadalini, Arthur Richards, Stephen Short, and Ashley Van Zwietering,
Page 118 of 128 CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BYLAW 2580, 2019
A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
WHEREAS, under the Community Charter, the City of Powell River Council has the power to exempt certain lands and improvements from taxation;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as "Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2580, 2019".
2. The following parcels of land and improvements thereon, be and the same, are hereby declared exempt from taxation, as imposed under Section 224, of the Community Charter, for the year 2020;
(a) Folio 3031-000, PID 010-771-263, Lot 1 District Lot 5306, Block 22, New West District, Group 1, Plan 6977, (100% exemption on land and improvements), Subsidy Lot A, Except Plan 12457, owned by Westview Recreations Ltd. Leased to Strive Living Society, 4746 Joyce Avenue.
(b) Folio 1985-000, PID 009-412-085, Lot 1, District Lot 5108 New West District, Group 1, Plan 10323, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Western Mortgage Corporation and leased to Powell River Sport & Fitness Society, 4320 Joyce Avenue.
(c) Folio 3028-000, PID 008-657-459, Lot 3 District Lot 5306, Block 19, New West District, Plan 13353, (100% exemption on land and improvements), Group 1, owned by CNB Enterprises Ltd. leased to Tourism Powell River, 4760 Joyce Avenue.
(d) Folio 0251-000, PID 009-714-901, Lot 1, District Lot 450, Block 23, New West District, Group1, Plan 9247, (100% exemption on land and improvements), occupied by lessee, owned by the City of Powell River and leased by Powell River Lawn Bowling Club, 5714 Marine Avenue.
(e) Folio 2111-051, Part of Blocks C, B, G, and J, District Lot 5118, Group 1, New Westminster District, the leased portion of Powell River Airport (75% exemption on land and improvements), occupied by lessee, owned by the City of Powell River and leased by Westview Flying Club, 7508 Duncan Street.
(f) Folio 2800-000, PID 011-098-929, Lot K, District Lot 5305, Block B, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5725, (100% exemption on land and improvements) owned by the Powell River Otago Rugby Football Club, 6821 Church Street.
(g) Folio 0420-000, PID 010-212-469, Lot 1 District Lot 450, Block 38, New Westminster District Plan, VAP 8212 Subsidy Lot A, Group 1, owned by Life Cycle Housing Society, 6637 Cranberry Street.
(h) Folio 0421-000, PID 010-212-477, Lot 2, District Lot 450, Block 38, New Westminster District Plan, VAP 8212 Subsidy Lot A, Group 1, owned by Life Cycle Housing Society, 6635 Cranberry Street.
Page 119 of 128 (i) Folio 0422-000, PID 010-212-493, Lot 3, District Lot 450, Block 38, New Westminster District Plan VAP 8212 Subsidy Lot A, Group 1, owned by Life Cycle Housing Society, 6633 Cranberry Street.
(j) Folio 0423-000, PID 010-212-515, Lot 4, District Lot 450, Block 38, New Westminster District Plan VAP 8212 Subsidy Lot A, Group 1, owned by Life Cycle Housing Society, 6631 Cranberry Street.
(k) Folio 0425-000, PID 010-212-540, Lot 6, District Lot 450, Block 38, New Westminster District Plan VAP 8212 Subsidy Lot A, Group 1, owned by Life Cycle Housing Society, 6649 Cranberry Street.
(l) Folio 0426-000, PID 010-212-558, Lot 7, District Lot 450, Block 38, New Westminster District, Plan VAP 8212 Subsidy Lot A, Group 1, owned by Life Cycle Housing Society, 6651 Cranberry Street.
(m) Folio 0427-000, PID 010-212-566, Lot 8, District Lot 450, Block 38, New Westminster District, Plan VAP 8212 Subsidy Lot A, Group 1, owned by Life Cycle Housing Society, 6653 Cranberry Street.
(n) Folio 0428-000, PID 010-212-574, Lot 9, District Lot 450, Block 38, New Westminster District, Plan VAP 8212 Subsidy Lot A, Group 1, owned by Life Cycle Housing Society, 6655 Cranberry Street.
(o) Folio 2770-050, PID 016-090-667, Lot E, District Lot 5304, Block 8, New West District, Group 1, Plan 22857 of Lot 3 owned by Cranberry Community Hall Association, 6828 Cranberry Street (100% exemption on land and improvements).
(p) Folio 0415-000, PID 008-935-670, Lot 8, District Lot 450, Block 36, Group 1, New West District Plan 12203 Except 0.68 acres assessed on Folio 0415-005, owned by the City of Powell River and leased by Powell River Historical Museum & Archives Association, (100% exemption on land and improvements) 4790 and 4798 Marine Avenue.
(q) Folio 0475-000, PID 010-264-302, Lot A, District Lot 450, Block 43, New West District Plan 8096 Group 1, Plan 5457EP of Plan 8096, owned by the City of Powell River and leased by Powell River Historical Museum & Archives Association (100% exemption on museum improvements and other lands associated with Museum Improvements), 4815 Marine Avenue.
(r) Folio 0418-010, PID 007-994-150, Lot 10, District Lot 450, Block 36, New West District, Plan 13904, Group 1. Owned by the City of Powell River and leased by the Timberlane Barracks Sponsor Committee at 5401 Timberlane Avenue, Scouts Canada, Scout Properties (BC/Yukon) Ltd. at 5393 Timberlane Avenue, Powell River Fine Arts Association at 5395 Timberlane Avenue, and Star Dusters Square Dance Club at 5399 Timberlane Avenue, (100% exemption on land and improvements).
(s) Folio 3446-000, PID 011-182-521, Lot 25, District Lot 5542, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5389, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by The Powell River Bon Accueil Society, 5110 Manson Avenue.
(t) Folio 0536-150, PID 007-336-179, Lot 2, Block 55, District Lot 450, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 16963, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Powell River Italian Community Club, 5866 Lund Street.
Page 120 of 128 (u) Folio 0005-000, PID 011-528-320, Lot 2, Block 2, District Lot 450, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 11398L of Plan 4533, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by the Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River Inc. No. 28656S, 6211 Walnut Street.
(v) Folio 3028-010, PID 008-657-483, Lot 4, Block 19, District Lot 5306, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 13353, (100% exemption on improvements, 50% exemption on land), owned by Westview Recreations Ltd., leased by Powell River Employment Program Society Inc. No. 18955S, 4752 Joyce Avenue.
(w) Folio 3251-023, PID 024-125-334, Lot 13, District Lot 5307, Group 1, New West District, Plan LMS2593, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Agius Enterprises Ltd, leased by Powell River Employment Program Society Inc., No. 18955S, 101-4511 Marine Ave.
(x) Folio 3251-024, PID 024-125-342, Lot 14, District Lot 5307, Group 1, New West District, Plan LMS2593, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Agius Enterprises Ltd, leased by Powell River Employment Program Society Inc., No. 18955S, 102-4511 Marine Ave.
(y) Folio 3251-025, PID 024-125-351, Lot 15, District Lot 5307, Group 1, New West District, Plan LMS2593, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Agius Enterprises Ltd, leased by Powell River Employment Program Society Inc., No. 18955S, 103-4511 Marine Ave.
(z) Folio 3251-026, PID 024-125-369, Lot 16, District Lot 5307, Group 1, New West District, Plan LMS2593, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Agius Enterprises Ltd, leased by Powell River Employment Program Society Inc., No. 18955S, 104-4511 Marine Ave.
(aa) Folio 3469-050, PID 007-594-224, Lot B, District Lot 5542, New Westminster District, Group 1, Plan 16049, (100% exemption on land), owned by Nature Trust of British Columbia, 0 Cranberry Lake.
(bb) Folio 0919-000, PID 009-366-032, Lot M, District Lot 3125, Block A, New Westminster District, Group 1, Plan 10583, Except Plan 15816, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Nature Trust of British Columbia, 5570 Park Avenue.
(cc) Folio 0400-110, PID 007-399-995, Lot A, Block 36, District Lot 450, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 16602, (50% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Powell River Kiwanis Village Society Inc. S45253, 4943 Kiwanis Avenue.
(dd) Folio 0400-125, PID 026-094-339, Lot 1, Block 36, District Lot 450, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan BCP14300, (50% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Powell River Kiwanis Housing Society Inc. S45253, 4923 Kiwanis Avenue.
(ee) Folio 2115-000, PID 009-896-180, Lot B, District Lot 5117, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 8902 except Plan 5076EP, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 7558 Duncan Street.
(ff) Folio 2737-006, PID 029-384-974, Parcel A (Being a Consolidation of Lots A and C, CA3671188), District Lot 5304, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan BCP20292, (100% exemption on land and improvements on Class 6, 100% exemption on land on
Page 121 of 128 class 8), owned by Senior Citizens Association of BC, Branch #49 Powell River BC Inc. No. S35200, 6792 Cranberry Street.
(gg) Folio 2737-002, PID 026-452-880, Lot B, District Lot 5304, New West District, Group1, Plan BCP20292, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by the Powell River Search and Rescue Society, 6791 Drake Street.
(hh) Folio 2274-050, PID 006-556-558, Lot A, District Lot 5167 and 5306, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 20573, (100% exemption on land and improvements on Class 8), owned by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, 6811 Alexander Street.
(ii) Folio 2955-046, PID 029-737-516, Lot 1, District Lot 5306, New Westminster District, Plan EPP57295, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by City of Powell River and leased by Powell River Council for Arts and Culture, Unit 215 - 6975 Alberni Street.
(jj) Folio 0486-000, PID 002-457-997, Lot 3, District Lot 450, Block 46&E, New Westminster District, Group 1, Plan 12506 (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Tla’amin Nation and leased by Alano Club of Powell River, 5903 Arbutus Avenue.
(kk) Folio 2296-000, PID 010-818-219, Lot 1, Block 35, New Westminster District, Group 1, Plan 6729 Subsidy Lot B, District Lot 5167 & 5306 (10% exemption on land and improvements), owned by 0985780 BC LTD and leased by Powell River Action Centre Society (DBA Powell River Food Bank), 6816B Alberni Street.
(ll) Folio 3159-000, PID 010-580-123, Lot 10, Block 43, New Westminster District, Group 1, Plan 6640 & Lots A & B, District Lot 5306 Plan 7516 (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Carlson Community Club, 4463 Joyce Avenue.
(mm) Folio 3387-040, PID 009-009-469, Lot 5 District Lot 5542, Block 7, New Westminster District, Group 1, Plan 11641 (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by Sean Slusarchuk and leased by Powell River Miklat Recovery House Society, 5298 McGuffie Avenue.
(nn) Folio 3690-000, P.I.D. 010-929-495, Lot 8, Block 5, District Lot 5731, Group 1, New West District, Plan 6303 Except Plan 20379, owned by British Columbia Association of Seventh Day Adventists, Manson Avenue (vacant land).
(oo) Folio 1989-000, P.I.D. 008-986-126, Lot 1, District Lot 5108, Block E, New West District, Group 1, Plan 11951, owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, Alberta Avenue, (vacant land).
(pp) Folio 1990-000, P.I.D. 008-986-134, Lot 2, District Lot 5108, Block E, New West District, Group 1, Plan 11951, owned by The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, Alberta Avenue, (vacant land).
(qq) Folio 2861-004, PID 030-039-851, Lot B, District Lot 5305, Group 1, New Westminster district Plan EPP26226, Owned by Inclusion Powell River Society, 5534 Nelson Avenue.
(rr) Folio 0418-013, PID 005-572-614, Lot 13, District Lot 450, Block 36, New West District Plan 14438, Group 1. (Improvements 100% exemption, land under improvements 2% exemption), owned by Inclusion Powell River Society, 6831 Artaban Street.
Page 122 of 128 (ss) Folio 3250-010, PID 023-333-570, Lot 4, District Lot 5307, Block 5, New West District Plan LMP27052 Group 1, & Block 4, (20.80% of floor area exemption on improvements, 20.81% of lot area exemption on land), owned by Cincor Developments Ltd, leased by Inclusion Powell River Society, 4493 Marine Avenue.
(tt) Folio 2275-007, PID 024-655-201, Strata Lot 7, District Lot 5167, New West District, Group 1, Plan LMS4065, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by inclusion Powell River Society, 201 - 4675 Marine Avenue.
(uu) Folio 2977-000, PID 006-959-211, Lot B, District Lot 5306, Block 13, New West District, Group 1, Plan 6558, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by inclusion Powell River Society, 7055 Alberni Street.
(vv) Folio 1213-013, PID 007-695-179, Lot 13, District Lot 3685, Block 4, New West District Plan 15524 Group 1, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by inclusion Powell River Society, 7050 Nootka Street.
(ww) Folio 3563-010, PID 011-594-403, Lot A, District Lot 5731, Block 3, New West District Group1, Plan 21817, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by inclusion Powell River Society, 4728 Redonda Avenue.
(xx) Folio 0944-000, PID 008-798-168, Lot 14, District Lot 3125, Block E, New West District Plan 9423, Group 1, (100% exemption on land and improvements), owned by inclusion Powell River Society, 5416 Saanich Avenue.
3. Tax Exemption Bylaw 2523, 2524, 2526, 2527,2018 is hereby repealed.
READ a first time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
READ a second time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
READ a third time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
PUBLIC NOTICE GIVEN the 4th and the 9th day of October, 2019.
ADOPTED the__ day of ____, 2019.
David J. Formosa, Mayor Chris Jackson, City Clerk
Page 123 of 128 CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BYLAW 2581, 2019
A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
WHEREAS, under the Community Charter, the City of Powell River Council has the power to exempt certain lands and improvements from taxation;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as "Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2581, 2019".
2. The following parcels of land and improvements thereon, be and the same, are hereby declared exempt from taxation, as imposed under Section 224, of the Community Charter, for the year 2020;
(a) Folio 2121-001, PID 007-308-795, Lot A, District Lot 5121, New Westminster District, Group 1, Plan 17207 (11.13% of floor area exemption on improvements, 11.17% of lot area exemption on land), owned by Dave Formosa Holdings Ltd and Boog Enterprises Ltd., leased by Powell River Brain Injury Society, 101-7020 Duncan Street;
(b) Folio 2122-005, PID 028-163-842, Lot 2, District Lot 5121, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan BCP43769 (20% of lot area exemption on land only), owned by Dave Formosa Holdings Ltd and Boog Enterprises Ltd., leased by Powell River Brain Injury Society, 0 Joyce Avenue.
3. Tax Exemption Bylaw 2525, 2018 is hereby repealed.
READ a first time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
READ a second time the 3rd day of October, 2019. . READ a third time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
PUBLIC NOTICE GIVEN the 4th and the 9th day of October, 2019.
ADOPTED the ___ day of _____ , 2019.
David J. Formosa, Mayor Chris Jackson, City Clerk
Page 124 of 128 CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BYLAW 2584, 2019
A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
WHEREAS, under the Community Charter, the City of Powell River Council has the power to exempt certain lands and improvements from taxation;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as "Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2584, 2019".
2. The following parcels of land and improvements thereon, be and the same, are hereby declared exempt from taxation, as imposed under Section 224, of the Community Charter, for the year 2020;
(a) Folio 1734-010, PID 008-541-451, Lot 18, District Lot 5105, Block B, New West District, Group 1, Plan 13581, (100% exemption on improvements and land), owned by Powell River Sunset Homes Society, 4165 and 4167 Westview Avenue;
(b) Folio 1708-000, PID 009-893-555, Lot 2, District Lot 5105, New West District, Group 1, Plan 8918, Except Plan 14467, (100% exemption on improvements and land), owned by Powell River Sunset Homes Society, 4156 Westview Avenue;
(c) Folio 2135-062, PID 029-385-725, Lot 2, District Lot 5121, Group 1, New West District, Plan EPP 38557, (100% exemption on improvements and land), owned by Powell River Sunset Homes Society, 4374 Joyce Avenue.
(d) Folio 1660-005, PID 026-294-923, Lot 1, District Lot 5103 New West District, Group 1, Plan EPP72045, (100% exemption on improvements, 12% exemption on land), owned by Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street.
3. Tax Exemption Bylaw 2525, 2018 is hereby repealed.
READ a first time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
READ a second time the 3rd day of October, 2019. . READ a third time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
PUBLIC NOTICE GIVEN the 4th and the 9th day of October, 2019.
ADOPTED the _____ day of ______, 2019.
David J. Formosa, Mayor Chris Jackson, City Clerk
Page 125 of 128 CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BYLAW 2585, 2019
A bylaw to exempt an organization from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
WHEREAS, under the Community Charter, the City of Powell River Council has the power to exempt certain lands and improvements from taxation;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as "Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2585, 2019".
2. The following parcel of land and improvements thereon, be and the same, are hereby declared exempt from taxation, as imposed under Section 224, of the Community Charter, for the year 2020;
(a) Folio 3146-000. PID 009-892-982, Lot 2, District Lot 5306, Block 42, New West District, Group 1, Plan 8919 Subsidy Lot 16, owned by the Source Club Society Inc. NO. 35249S, 4476 Cumberland Place
3. Tax Exemption Bylaw 2526, 2018 is hereby repealed.
READ a first time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
READ a second time the 3rd day of October, 2019. . READ a third time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
PUBLIC NOTICE GIVEN the 4th and the 9th day of October, 2019.
ADOPTED the ___ day of ______, 2019.
David J. Formosa, Mayor Chris Jackson, City Clerk
Page 126 of 128 CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BYLAW 2586, 2019
A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
WHEREAS, under Section 224 (1) of the Community Charter, the City of Powell River Council has the power to exempt certain lands and improvements from taxation;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as "Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2586, 2019".
2. The following parcels of land and improvements thereon, be and the same, are hereby declared exempt from taxation, as imposed under Section 224, of the Community Charter, for the year 2020;
(a) Folio 2650-000, PID 016-441-681, Lot B, District Lot 5304 Block 3, New West District, Group 1, Plan 8953,of Lots C and D of Lot 11, Lot 1 Block 3,Plan 7975, District Lot 5304, New Westminster, Group 1, Land District, of Block 11, Lot 2, Block 3, Plan 8953, District Lot 5304, New Westminster, Group 1, Land District, of lots C & D of Lot 11 Permissive Tax Exemption. Owned by Powell River Curling Club, 5750 Crown Avenue.
3. Tax Exemption Bylaw 2527, 2018 is hereby repealed.
READ a first time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
READ a second time the 3rd day of October, 2019. . READ a third time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
PUBLIC NOTICE GIVEN the 4th and the 9th day of October, 2019.
ADOPTED the __ day of ______, 2019.
David J. Formosa, Mayor Chris Jackson, City Clerk
Page 127 of 128 CITY OF POWELL RIVER
BYLAW 2587, 2019
A bylaw to exempt various organizations from certain taxes for the taxation year 2020
WHEREAS, under the Community Charter, the City of Powell River Council has the power to exempt certain lands and improvements from taxation;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This bylaw may be cited as "Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2587, 2019".
2. The following parcels of land and improvements thereon, be and the same, are hereby declared exempt from taxation, as imposed under Section 224, of the Community Charter, for the year 2020;
(a) Folio 0400-106, PID 023-288-353, Lot C, District Lot 450, Block 36, New West District, Group 1, Plan LMP26052, except part on Plan BCP14300, Joyce Avenue (vacant land), owned by Powell River Regional Hospital District
3. Tax Exemption Bylaw 2528, 2018 is hereby repealed.
READ a first time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
READ a second time the 3rd day of October, 2019. . READ a third time the 3rd day of October, 2019.
PUBLIC NOTICE GIVEN the 4th and the 9th day of October, 2019.
ADOPTED the __day of ______, 2019.
David J. Formosa, Mayor Chris Jackson, City Clerk
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