CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 02,2006 inthe City ofCampbell River Council Chambers (Main Level), 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC. The agenda presents the recommendations extracted from the reports that comprise the agenda background package. To request a copy of a specific report, please contact the appropriate department. IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: 6:00 P.M. IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING (Prior to Regular Council Meeting)
"THAT Council move In -Camera under the authority of Section 90 (1) (e), (g), and (k) of the Community Charter. " 1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
(a) 1. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3247, 2006 (BMX Track-1299 Homewood Road) 2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3234, 2006 (801 Hilchey Road and 2300 Holm Road) 3. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3242, 2006 and Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 3248, 2006 (984 South Island Highway)
REGULAR COUNCIL BUSINESS (Following Public Hearing) (a) Shawn Colmer, Owner, regarding Variance to permit oversized accessory building at 903 Holm Road. [See Item 3 (e)]
(b) Mike Harris, Agent, regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3244, 2006 and OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3243, 2006 for 865 8th Avenue and 826 7th Avenue. [See Item 3 (f)]
(c) Rob Roycroft, Planning Consultant, regarding Bylaw No. 3249, 2006 rezoning for a future mixed use development at 2338 South Island Highway. [See Item 3 (g)] 2. STAFF REPORTS: A. ADMINISTRATION
(a) City Manager's September 26, 2006 Report regarding 2006 Strategic Plan 3rd 6 Quarter Update and Follow-Up Report. [Follow-Up Report circulated separately]
"THAT the City Manager's September 26, 2006 Report regarding 2006 Strategic Plan 3rd Quarter Update and Follow-Up Report be received. "
(b) Human Resources Manager's September 19, 2006 Report regarding Full-Time Safety 28 Coordinator for BC Municipal Safety Association.
"THAT Council recommend to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities that it take the necessary steps with Worksafe BC to champion a full-time Safety Regular Council Meeting - Monday, October 02, 2006 Page 2 Coordinator position with the Municipal Safety Association of BC. "
B. CORPORATE SERVICES
(a) Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager's September 27, 2006 Report 33 regarding the SPCA building.
"THAT the Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager's September 27, 2006 Report regarding the SPCA building be received. "
(b) Materials Manager and City Engineer's September 25, 2006 Report regarding Tender 45 No. 459 - Elk Falls Water Quality Centre and Snowden Forest Water Quality Centre (UV Disinfection Facilities) and RFP No. 483 - Construction Administration - UV Disinfection Facilities.
"THAT Council approve the award of Tender No. 459 - Elk Falls Water Quality Centre and Snowden Forest Water Quality Centre, UV Disinfection Facilties to the lowest priced Tenderer, Kinetic Construction Ltd., at a cost of $4,337,075.00 (GST excluded); "
"AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the award of RFP No. 483 - Construction Administration Services - UV Disinfection Facilities to Associated Engineering at a cost of $266,880.00 (GST excluded); "
"AND FINALLY THAT the 2006 - 2010 Financial Plan be amended accordingly. " C. OPERATIONS 3. BYLAWS AND PERMITS:
(a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3242, 2006 (984 South Island Highway). 51
"THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3242, 2006 (984 South Island Highway) receive third reading and be adopted. "
(b) Power Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 3248, 2006 (984 South Island 53 Highway).
"THAT Power Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 3248, 2006 (984 South Island Highway) receive third reading and be adopted. "
(c) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3234, 2006 (801 Hilchey Road and 2300 Holm 55 Road).
"THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3234, 2006 (801 Hilchey Road and 2300 Holm Road) receive third reading and be adopted. "
(d) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3247, 2006 (BMX Track-1299 Homewood Road). 58 "THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3247, 2006 (BMX Track-1299 Homewood Road) receive third reading and be adopted. "
(e) Planner Buck's September 26, 2006 Report regarding Variance to Permit Oversized 61 Regular Council Meeting - Monday, October 02, 2006 Page 3 Accessory Building at 903 Holm Road.
"THAT Council approve Development Variance Permit 06-091 for 903 Holm Road to permit an accessory building with a total floor area of 111.48 square metres. "
(fj Planner Buck's September 26, 2006 Report regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw 72 No. 3244, 2006 and OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3243, 2006 for 865 8th Avenue and 826 7th Avenue.
"THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3243, 2006 (Map Amendment for 865 8th Avenue and 826 7th Avenue) receive first and second readings, and be scheduled for public hearing. "
"THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3244, 2006 (Map Amendment for 865 8th Avenue and 826 7th Avenue) receive first and second readings, and be scheduled for public hearing. "
(g) Planner Fitch's September 27, 2006 Report regarding Bylaw No. 3249, 2006 89 rezoning for a future mixed-use development at 2338 South Island Highway.
"THAT Bylaw No. 3249, 2006 to rezone the rear portion of 2338 South Island Highway from the Residential one zone (R-1) to the Commercial two zone (C-2), receive first and second readings and proceed to public hearing. "
(h) September 26, 2006 Committee of the Whole Recommendations for Council 104 consideration.
"THAT Permissive Tax Exemption Policy 2.6.1 be repealed; 105 AND THAT the Policy attached to the Permissive Exemption Task Force's September 21, 2006 Report be adopted. "
"THAT the ongoing review of monitoring Permissive Tax Exemptions and considering new applications be referred to the Community Partnership Commission. "
"THAT Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3254, 2006 (General) be 109 given first three readings. "
"THAT Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3255, 2006 (Winter Club) 120 be given first three readings. "
"THAT Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3256, 2006 (Churches) be 124 given first three readings. "
"THAT Public Notice of Council's intention to adopt Bylaws 3254 and 3255 be given, as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter. "
(i) City Clerk's September 15, 2006 Report regarding 301 Dogwood Street Lane 127 Closure Amendment Bylaw No. 3238, 2006.
"THAT 301 Dogwood Street Lane Closure Amendment Bylaw No. 3238, 2006 be Regular Council Meeting - Monday, October 02, 2006 Page 4 given first three readings. "
4. CORRESPONDENCE Items of correspondence for Council consideration.
(a) "THAT the September 25, 2006 correspondence from Honourable Shirley Bond, 129 Minister of Education and Deputy Premier advising that the City's request for an increase in BC Library Operating Grants will be considered during planning for the next year's programs be received. "
(b) "THAT the September 12, 2006 correspondence from the Honourable Lawrence 132 Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities acknowledging receipt of the City's letter supporting the establishment of a new National Infrastructure Program with the inclusion of public libraries be received. "
(c) "THAT the September 19, 2006 correspondence from Kevin and Janine O'Neill 135 requesting bylaws governing the height of ornamental trees and hedges, preserving a homeowner's rights to a view be received. "
(d) "THAT the September 25, 2006 correspondence from Jody Herbert regarding the 136 proposed changes to the Voodoo Lounge/The Velvet Glove be received. " 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS:
6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) September 26, Committee of the Whole Minutes. 138
"THAT the September 26, Committee of the Whole Minutes be adopted. " 7. MINUTES: (a) September 18, 2006 Regular Council Minutes. 141
"THAT the September 18, 2006 Regular Council Minutes be adopted. "
(b) September 26, 2006 Regular Council Minutes. 146
"THAT the September 26, 2006 Regular Council Minutes be adopted. " 8. OTHER MINUTES: (a) September 18, 2006 Public Hearing Minutes. 148
"THAT the September 18, 2006 Public Hearing Minutes be received. " 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
10. NEW BUSINESS:
11. INFORMATION: Information items presented to Council.
(a) "THAT the September 15, 2006 correspondence from Mayor Teunis Westbroek, 220 Town of Qualicum Beach congratulating the 2006 Communities in Bloom Regular Council Meeting - Monday, October 02, 2006 Page 5 Participants be received. "
(b) "THAT the September 8, 2006 copy of correspondence from Mayor Mark McKee, 221 City of Revelstoke to the Minister of Natural Resources and all UBCM Member municipalities urging the Federal Government to reverse its decision to cancel the EnerGuide Program be received. "
(c) "THAT the Environment Coordinator's September 20, 2006 Report regarding Yard 224 Waste Recycling Program be received. " 12. ADJOURNMENT: "THAT the meeting adjourn. " CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER CITY MANAGER
File No.: 0570-00 STPL
TO: Mayor & Council FROM: City Manager DATE: September 26, 2006
SUBJECT:2006 STRATEGIC PLAN 3' ()UARTER UPDATE
Recommendation
That Council accept the 3rd quarter 2006 Strategic Plan update as information.
Backuiround
Council met at Strategic Retreat on February 23rd & 24th of this year to formulate the 2006 Strategic Plan. Major initiatives set out by Council include the creation of a Public Safety Committee; a Living Downtown Strategy; Community Vision 2025; Cruise Ship Readiness and specific initiatives on tourism.
In the first three quarters, Council has focused extensively on the implementation of its Living Downtown Strategy. The Downtown Plan has been approved by Council. The Downtown Campbell River and CampbelltonArea Transportation Network and Parking Study is underway with its first public open house being held September 25thwith the aim to have recommendations to Council late this year and into spring 2007 for implementation. The initiatives around the development of a Village Commons on property south of the Visitor Information Centre and Art Gallery sees the City having entered into negotiations with the Provincial Government with the aim of moving that project forward in the fall of this year with the potential of construction in 2007.Ideas around coordinated street furniture are being developed by staff and the various business associations in the downtown with the aim to have recommendations to the 2007 budget of the City.Rezoning, in keeping with the Living Downtown, is either in place or under review.The Public Safety Committee has been established and is now working on a public safety strategy for the entire community based on new initiatives being advanced by `E' Division of the RCMP. This will see meetings of stakeholders this fall with the aim of developing a Campbell River plan for dealing with crime and public safety.The Community Vision 2025 is gearing up through its committee for discussions this fall to roll out the final vision later this year for public review and comment. The initial direction on tourism was for the creation of a Mayor's roundtable on TEAM [Tourism, Events, Attractions and Marketing].This is now being directed into the more specific establishment of a Spirit of BC Community Committee to focus Campbell River's efforts in celebrating the upcoming Winter Olympics.The Mayor has established this committee and will be Chairing the committee as it actively pursues initiatives leading up to 2010. 2006STRATEGIC PLAN 3" QUARTER UPDATE Page 2 of 2
With regard to operational priorities, the Zoning Bylaw is being worked on with the aim to roll it out later this year. A test case for Smart Growth is out for request for proposals as we speak, with the aim to bring forward a Smart Growth plan for north Campbell River, east of Highway 19 from the former Raven Mill site to Vanstone Road. The Highway 19A Corridor Study, as part of the Living Downtown Strategy, is underway. The City is awarding the water treatment UV disinfection contract tonight at Council, as well as the third phase of the water and sewer to the Airport.The Parks Plan Phase II is being reviewed by staff, and once redrafted will be out to the public and Council for review. All staff are currently working on the long-term capital plan which is being spearheaded by Corporate Services.
All in all, a great deal of work has been done on the 2006 Strategic Plan to date, with some very exciting outcomes for the City, in both the short term and long term.
Communication
The 3' quarter update on the 2006 Strategic Plan will be made available on the City's web page and copies will be available at City Hall.
DDRIlel Attachment 2006 STRATEGIC PLAN
,Y'dQuarter Status Report
City of Campbell River CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER
ACTION PLAN 2006STRATEGIC PLAN
COUNCIL PRIORITIES[COUNCIL/CAOI
1. CRUISE SHIP COMMUNITY READINESS - FALL 2006/SPRING 2007 2. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Terms of Reference - MAR 3. MAYOR'S SPIRIT OF BC COMMUNITY COMMITTEE - JULY 4. A LIVING DOWNTOWN STRATEGY - JUNE 5. COMMUNITY VISION 2025 - SEPT IN-HEALTH COALITION DECISION MAKING PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT STRATEGIES
OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES
CORPORATE CAO
1.2006 Budget 1.Cruise Ship Dock Management Structure 2.Middle Point Barge Terminal 2.Middle Point Barge Terminal
Long Term Capital Plan
OPERATIONS
ENGINEERING PLANNING
1.Water & Sewer to Airport 1.Smart Growth 2.New Water Treatment-UV Disinfection 2.Zoning Bylaw 3.Foreshore Sewer Replacement 4.Highway 19A Corridor Study - Campbellton to Shoppers Row
PARKS & RECREATION AIRPORT
1.Parks Plan Phase II Airport Development Plan 2. Dick Murphy Park Completion
Recreation Facility Needs Denotes a priority work plan being developed to be presented to Council at a later date
2 of 20 2006 COUNCIL PRIORITIES CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006COUNCILPRIORITIESWORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strate What, Who and When CRUISE SHIPCOMMUNITYREADINESS 1.Hire staff 1.Port of Call Committee to 2.Port of Call Committee report on needs, assets and gaps- Port of Call 3.Campbell River Indian Committee - MMtA Main Result: Band and City to form Summer 2006 working group * To ensure the best possible experience for both 2.Council to hold community Campbell Riverites, cruise passengers & crew and forum on Campbell River making sure Campbell River is cruise ship ready. Cruise Ship Ready! - Mayor & Port of Call Committee - iL'06-Fall Prerequisites: 2006/Spring 2007 O Monitor construction of dock 3. Action Plan strategy both O With Campbell River Indian Band, seek funding short and long term- Port from senior levels of government to complete of Call Committee - uplands 446F#06Fag 2006 Spring O Dock management structure in place 2007
Benefits: + Campbell River citizens have great experience welcoming cruise passengers and crew + Cruise passengers and crew have best possible port of call experience - then tell all their friends + Campbell River looks great
* First cruise ship stop now moved to spring 2007
* Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed 4of20 CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006COUNCILPRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What, Who and When l.Review Terms of PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. City established Reference for Public Safety Committee Completed Terms of Reference Committee - Mar 6/06 2.Committee is charged with Prerequisites: bringing back a strategy on O Linkage of RCMP and Fire reporting to City Public Safety - junM6 Manager Summer 2006 Fall 2006 - Committee/CAO/Fire Chief/RCMP Inspector Ongoing 3.Committee through Fire & Benefits: Police Depts.,public + Higher focus on public safety agencies and the public implement strategy - + Safer Campbell River Fall/Winter 2006 - Committee/CAO
* Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed
5 of 20 CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006COUNCILPRIORITIESWORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What,Who and When MAYOR'S SPIRITOF BC COMMUNITY 1.Status Quo 1.Terms of Reference to Completed COMMITTEE 2.Creation ofMayor's be developed- Mayor Spirit of BC Community -Summer 06 2. Main Result: Committee. Hosting of first Completed meeting-Mayor - * The establishment of a Spirit of BC Community Summer 06 Committee for Campbell River to promote the 2010 Olympics and initiatives around BC's celebration to 3.Campbell River Spirit leverage opportunities associated with the 2010 Winter of BC Community Games. Committee develops long term plans- Fall 2006 Prerequisites: O Establishment of a committee O Research on opportunities
Benefits: + Coordination of Campbell River efforts to promote the BC Winter Olympics + Better coordination of special events around the community celebrations for 2010 + Potential driver for economic development + Focus on sports tourism and marketing
Page 6 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OFCAMPBELL RIVER 2006COUNCILPRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What, Who and When
A LIVING DOWNTOWN 1.Status Quo Bring together all current Completed Main Result: 2.Develop a living draft plans to Council for * The development of Campbell River's downtown as downtown plan in house reference and direction- a fully integrated community including both 3.Staff and Mar/06 commercial and residential development. consultants/development 2.Integrated report on vision Completed industry develop a living - Apr/04-June/06 downtown strategy and 3.Principles for the living Prerequisites: plan downtown strategy [draft]- Completed O Public awareness May106 O Viewscape requirements 4.Draft principles to Ongoing O OCP in place stakeholders - June/06 5.Finalize strategy - Benefits: Summer/06 + New residential & commercial developments in 6. Implement strategy - downtown core Sep/Oct 06 + Downtown plan integrating both residential/commercial & public infrastructure and improvements + Pilot project for residential development
+ 1,000 new residents in the downtown by 20 ?`?
7 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OFCAMPBELL RIVER 2006COUNCILPRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What,Who and When 1.Establish Terms of Completed CAMPBELL RIVER VISION 2025 1. Establish Terms of Reference - Reference for a 1 year Main Result: Council/Planning Dept. - community exercise to
. ril June 2005 * To engage the citizens of Campbell River in the develop Campbell River development of how Campbell River would ideally look 2025 - consultant 2.Hire Consultant - in the year 2025. July 2005 2.Develop work program in Completed house 3.Start visioning exercise Prerequisites: with public forums - 3.Combination of 1 and 2 Jwi-e Aua Nov 2005 Completed O Infrastructure plans in place 4.Public forum - Feb/06 Completed O Review last visioning plan done in the 1980's 5.Consultant develops draft O Public involvement Completed vision for Campbell River - Feb/06 Benefits: 6.Draft vision sent out to + Physical imagery of Campbell River and area stakeholders to Completed developed for 2025 modify/delete or edit - Mar/Apr-06 + Regional context on development 7.School program Completed + Holistic vision developed to review draft + Sustainable/livable community vision - Mar/Apr-06 8.Committee reviews comments on vision - iw*e Summer 06 9.Council endorses Campbell River vision statement-Sep Fall 06
8 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed 2006 OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006 OPERATIONALPRIORITIESWORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What,Who and When 2006-2010FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN 1.Tax Increase 1. Review updated Financial Completed Plan with CAO, Directors 2. Draw on Surplus from *+Fiscally Responsible Plan previous years and Finance Manager - Jan/Feb 06 3.Eliminate or reduce *+Increased public awareness of services services 2. Review Service Level Completed provided by City and cost of same. Change Requests - Mar 06 4.Alternate Service Delivery methods 3. Review with Audit, Finance and Personnel Completed 5.Find new revenue sources Committee - Mar 06 or increase existing 4. Prepare Public Process Completed 6.Blend of the previous Plan - Mar 06 options 5. Commence Public Process Completed - Mar 06
6.Financial Plan Completed Deliberations - Mar 06 7.Adopt Financial Plan & Rate Bylaws - May 06 Completed
10 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006 OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What,Who and When
CRUISE SHIPDOCK MANAGEMENT 1.Hire consultants to I. Develop draft agreement Completed STRUCTURE develop strategies. between the Band and the Main Result: 2.In house negotiations City- Mar/Apr/May 06 * To develop jointly with the Campbell River Indian between the Band and 2. Staff to review draft by Band the management structure for the operation of the the City. Band Council and City Campbell River Weiwaikum cruise shipdock. Council -A&v06 Summeeir- Fall 2006 Prerequisites: 3. Band and City agree to structure and formal O Funding in place for dock construction agreement- _+we9_i O Dock construction under way Fall/Winter 2006
Benefits: + Best possible management structure for the Band and the City to operate the cruise ship dock into the future
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PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What, Who and When
MIDDLE POINT BARGE TERMINAL 1. Negotiate the Divestiture 1. Renew a joint position with Federal Transport with Cape Mudge Indian In. Progress Main Result: Canada. Bandon future of Barge Terminal- City and * City to see to completion the Federal divestiture of 2.Allow Transport Canada to Proponents - Jan/Feb the Middle Point Barge Facility divest Barge Terminal independent of Campbell 2005 River involvement. 2. New proposal to Transport In Progress Benefits: Canada -Feb/March +Ensure maximum access to Middle Point Barge 2005 Terminal as economic driver for Middle Point 3. Transport Canada accepts Industrial Park and Campbell River Awaiting or rejects proposal - review of S94te 05 Fall 05 divestiture 4. If proposal accepted, program by +Establishment of First Nations partnership Federal Govt operating structure put in & Fed Govt place. If proposal decision on rejected, Transport next steps Canada goes to public tender to divest Middle Point Barge Terminal - t±jff. A41 Spring 2006
12 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006 OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What,Who and When WATERFRONT SEWER REPLACEMENT (Rockland Road to Maritime HeritageCentre) 1.Complete detailed design 1. Make application for senior Dependent on and reconstruct only government funding - available govtfunding critical components as Engineering (Spring/06) programs Main Result: failures occur. * Provide a reliable and secure sewage collection 2. Secure land tenure - system for existing and future growth within the Willow In Pro gress 2.Completedetailed design Property Services & Point area. and reconstruct portions Engineering (Fall/06) in planned phases. Prerequisite: 3. Complete detailed design - Inprogress O Secure financing (either through senior levels of 3. Complete detailed design Consultant & Engineering government or through increased user fees). and reconstruct in its (Fall/06) O Secure necessary land tenure entirety. 4. Tender Construction - Benefits: Materials Management & + Reduced potential of environmental contamination. Engineering (Spring/07) + Enhanced capacity for future development within the City. 5. Construction -Contractor + Improved ease of maintenance/operations. (Summer/07)
13 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006 OPERATIONALPRIORITIESWORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What,Who and When ENHANCEDWATER &SEWER SERVICE TO AIRPORT 1.Extend the existingCity 1. Secure funding- Completed sewer and water system Engineering (Spring/06) to service the lands MainResult: surrounding the airport. 2.Complete detailed design Phase 1,2 & * - Provide a reliable and secure sewage collection - 3 complete - system and potable water delivery system that will Consultant & Engineering Phase 4 in 2.Develop an enhanced on- (Spring/06) facilitate future development at and around the City's Progress airport. site sewage disposal system and water supply system on the airport 3. Tender construction- Phase 1, 2 & 3 complete - Prerequisite: property. Materials Management & Engineering (Suanmer/06) Phase 4 in O - Secure financing (financial partners include the Progress provincial government, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), TimberWest, Georgia Park 4. Construction -Contractor Phase 1 Development Corp. and the City). (Spring /06 through complete. Spring/07) Phase 2 in progress Benefits: + - Reduced potential of environmental contamination. + - Enhanced capacity for future development within the airport area. + - Improved fire protection.
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PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strate What,Who and When ENHANCEDCOMMUNITY WATER TREATMENT 1.Construct ultra-violet 1. Secure funding - Completed (UV) disinfection Engineering (Fall/05) facilities. 2. Complete detailed design - Completed Main Result: 2.Construct ozone treatment Consultant & Engineering * - To effectively treat the raw water to provide potable facilities. (Spring/06) water of integrity to the community.
3.Construct membrane 3. Tender construction - Completed Prerequisite: filtration facilities. Materials Management & O - Secure financing (through Provincial government or Engineering (Spring/06) through increased user fees). 4. Construction -Contractor Benefits: (Spring /06 through Spring/07) + - Reduced risks to public health and safety.
15 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006 OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What, Who and When HIGHWAY 19ACORRIDORSTUDY(Shoppers Row to Highway 19Campbellton) 1.Undertake a corridor study 1.Secure funding - Completed as an independent City Engineering (Spring/06) initiative. Main Result: 2. Complete terms of * Establish a comprehensive long-term vision for re- Completed development of the Highway 19A corridor from the 2. Proceed with a corridor reference -Engineering study based on multiple (Spring/06) Inland Island Highway to the City's downtown through the Campbellton area. partner and stakeholder participation. 3. Issue Request for ProposalsCompleted - Materials Management & Prerequisite: Engineering (Spring/06) O Secure financing (potential financial partners include Ministry of Transportation, ICBC, BC Ferries, major developers within downtown core, Business Improvement 4. Complete Study - In Progress Areas, Pier Street Group, provincial government and the Consultant & Engineering City) (&me-f Fa11106)
Benefits: 5. Present Completed Study Facilitates pro-active scheduled upgrades for Council Approval - + Provides greater clarity as to what transportation Engineering (Fall/06) components will be triggered by development within the downtown area
16 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006 OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What, Who and When ADOPTION OF SMART GROWTH PRINCIPLES 1.Staff prepare reports on 1. Council charge the Completed Main Result: Smart Growth principles appropriate commissions and how they can be/or with a review of the Smart * To examine the Smart Growth principles and have been incorporated in Growth principles - determine which are best needed to drive development the OCP. Commissions Apr/May-06 in and for Campbell River into the future. 2. Data collection and review of Completed 2.Council hires a consultant Smart Growth principles and Seminar held to prepare reports on how other municipalities June 17/06 Prerequisites: adoption of Smart Growth have appliedthem-Staff- 0 A full public understanding of the Smart Growth principles. Apr-Jun-06 3. Report prepared for Council Initiative 3.Combination of #1 and Completed #2. including a review of Smart Growth principles included Benefits: in the OCP and appropriate principles for inclusion into + Provides constructive long term strategies for growth City policies [including the in Campbell River. Zoning Bylaw] -Staff-Aug-06 + Gives certainty to developers in the environmental 4. Pilot study for potential revitalization/redevelopment Terms of community as to the standards Campbell River wishes to Reference area [east of Hwy 19 from follow. accepted by the former Raven Mill site to Council & in + Provides a consistent professional approach to Vanstone Road] - process for development. Consultants-Nov06-Jan07 tender 5. Adopt the Smart Growth principles to drive infrastructure, public policy and zoning and development decisions into the future - Staff/Council-Jan-Mar/07
17 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006 OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What, Who and When ZONING BYLAW 1.Hire a consultant to 1. Data collection and review -'Completed prepare a new zoning of other municipalities Main Result: bylaw. zoning and land use * To update and replace existing Zoning Bylaw No. 2.Prepare the new zoning regulations- Staff-Jan- 2700 with a new zoning bylaw to regulate land use bylaw in house. Mar 06 within the boundaries of Campbell River. 2. Review of existing zones Completed and bylaw provisions with Commissions - Staff/Commissions-Jan- Apr/06 3. Preparation of draft zoning In Progress bylaw- Staff-Apr-Aug/06 95% complete 4. Review draft bylaw with commissions 5. Schedule and hold public town hall type meetings for feed back on new regulations and bylaw - Staff/Public-Mfg Oct/Nov 06 6. Council reviews draft - Staff/Council- /Nov/Dec06 7. Adoption process - Staff/Council/Public -Nei; Dec06-fit Feb07
18 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2006 OPERATIONALPRIORITIESWORK PROGRAM
PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What, Who and When 1. Staff to work on Phase 1 COMPLETE A STRATEGIC PARKS PLAN developing a Strategic 1. Develop and implement a Parks Plan. comprehensive public Completed 2. Hire a consultantto consultation and complete a communication strategy comprehensive Strategic including a review of ParksPlan existing information relevant to the City of Campbell River and parks and research the park standards and levels of service in other municipalities. Phase 2 1. Establish a vision and ongoing goals for Campbell River parks.
2. Write a plan that addresses the objectives from Phase 1. - Sep/Oct-06
3. Consult with Council after the preparation of the policy section of the Parks Plan.- Nov-06
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PRIORITY/Desired Outcomes OPTIONS/Preferred ACTION STATUS Strategy What, Who and When DICK MURPHY PARKCOMPLETION 1.Hire a consultant to Phase I Completed develop the park plan in Main Result: two phases Phase II Develop and construct a park on Tyee Spit and 2.Use Public Works to connecting walkway to Discovery Harbour Shopping construct the Park 1. Tender Phase II- Jan/07 Centrethatcompliments andinterfaceswiththe commercial development on the West side of the spit. 3.Contract out the work in 2 2. Hire a construction This new park will incorporate green strategies that will phases. company to complete the enhance the area. The walkway will create a greenway4. Combination of 1 & 3 work of Phase II- Mar/07 link from the proposed cruise ship dock to the park and Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre. 3. Substantial completion Phase II -Sep/07 Note - Due to the lease arrangements on some of the commercial properties the development of the park will take place in two phases.
20 of 20 * Main Result 0 Prerequisite + Benefit Completed CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
TO: City Manager FROM: Human Resources Manager DATE: September 19, 2006 SUBJECT: FULL-TIME SAFETY COORDINATOR FOR BC MUNICIPAL SAFETY ASSOCIATION
Recommendation That Council recommend to UBCM that it take the necessary steps with Worksafe BC to champion a full- time Safety Coordinator position with the MSABC.
Background Worksafe BC has suggested that UBCM act on behalf of all municipalities to determine if municipalities representing 2/3 of our employer classification's Worksafe BC Payroll Assessments are interested in supporting this program. At a cost of one cent per $100 of Worksafe BC Payroll Assessments [in our case roughly $1000.00 per annum] MSABC would be able to fund a full-time Safety Coordinator and the Certificate of Recognition program could be introduced to BC Municipalities.
Worksafe BC can recognize an employer's Certificate of Recognition with as much as a 15% reduction in assessments, but only if the program is administered through a funded Safety Association.
Communication If Council supports this proposal, a letter to UBCM is required.
Pat Mulcahy HumanResourcesManager
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TO: Mayor and Council Chairand Board
UNION OF FROM: UBCM Executive BRITISH COLUMBIA DATE: August 15, 2006 MUNICIPALMES RE: BUSINESS CASE - FULL TIME FUNDED COORDINATOR FOR THE BC MUNICIPAL SAFETY ASSOCIATION
5113 cc 60 10551 Sh0(bridh0 Way Richmond The UBCM has been approached by the BC Municipal Safety RA'itish Columbia Association to determine the level of interest in funding a full time CUn.ida VnX 2W9 6f04.27oc+22h safety coordinator (see attachedproposal).Worksafe BC had suggested R x 604,270.921( UBCMas the appropriate body to approach employers about their obcinckivicnct,hc.ca interest in supporting this initiative.
The proposition is that Worksafe BC will administer a levy of a one-cent per $100 of Assessable Payroll for support of such aninitiative.In order toproceed,support is needed from2/ 3 ofthe Assessable Payroll in our classification unit.
We are also advised that Worksafe BC is supporting a Certificate of Recognition program and that may result in an up to 15% reduction of local government assessments; but only if the program is administered through a funded Safety Association,
The UBCM Executive requests all councils and boards to consider this proposal and advise us if you are in support.
Your response by the end of September would be appreciated.
625:00I.Buemness Case Safety Association Memo b. LUUO 4: 1,rv1 Uf Al lqv, U41 BUSINESS CASE - FULL TIME FUNDED COORDINATOR FOR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPAL SAFETY ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) is a not-for-profit association, registered under the Societies Act of BC, representing member municipalities in British Columbia. Membership is voluntary and open to all municipalities and Regional Districts in BC; the Association currently has 79 members. All activities of the Association are conducted by volunteers, who are Municipal or Regional District Safety Officers.
It has long been recognized that the municipal industry covers more WorkSafe Regulations than any other industry in BC. This challenge, combined with the fact that over 90% of municipal employers are very small and do not have dedicated safety personnel, creates a need to provincially pool resources to cost effectively meet the needs of all municipalities.
An effective method for improving workplace safety is to undertake activities accessible to all municipalities.Preparing and delivering occupational health and safety programs, promoting safe work practices, and developing best practices for high risk work are activities that would be of use to all municipalities and regional districts. Due to the regular workload demands placed on municipal safety officers, it is impossible for volunteers to complete all of these activities, while maintaining active employment in municipalities or Regional Districts. Itis also not possible to provide one-on-one assistance to municipalities when it is needed.
The BCMSA is seeking a stable source of funding through the WorkSafe BC assessment system to fund a full-time coordinator for the Association. Working for and in conjunction with the BCMSA, this full time coordinator would: Work with municipalities to help them implement, evaluate and maintain industry- specific health and safety programs Research and develop programs aimed at improving worker safety and reducing injury costs (return to work programs, Partners in Injury Reduction programs, etc.) Offer and/or coordinate accessible, standardized and cost-effective industry-specific training to municipal employers, managers, supervisors, and workers on a wide variety of workplace health and safety topics; Create a library of videos and printed materials available for members' use Act as an industry liaison between WorkSafe BC representatives and industry members Be available to research and answer any health and safety questions or concerns Assist employers when required to meet compliance after orders have been written on the municipality by WorkSafe BC Increase Occupational Health and Safety Awareness at these levels: oElected officials o Administrators oPublic Works Supervisors oJoint Health and Safety Committees Ur. 0, GUUU 441, 14riu1 U1) URI IN U. U4 /
PROPOSED FUNDING
Funding at a rate of one cent ($0.01) per $100 of assessable payroll would generate sufficient annual operating funds, estimated to be approximately $150,000.00. Operating funds would cover salary and administrative expenses, as well as the costs to facilitate programs on behalf of all municipalities. Activities undertaken for specific municipalities would be on a cost-recovery basis (i.e. traveling training programs).
in 2005, there were 474 employers registered in the Classification Unit of Local Government and Related Operations.
EmployerSize IAssessablePayroll ( # { Large >=$1,600,000 79 Medium $600,000-$1,599,999 57 Small $150,000-$599,999 105 Very Small <$160,000 218 Unknown 17 Total 474
WorkSafe BC Policy requires that 2/3 of the Classification Unit, determined by assessable payroll, agree with the funding formula.
Annual cost per large municipality would range from a low of approximately $180 per year, to a high of approximately $24,000 for the largest Municipality in the Province.
BENEFITS
Injury rates for most employer groups in the Local Government Classification have shown a decrease over the past four years. A drop in the number of injuries or in injury duration for even one large employer in the group, can have a corresponding positive effect on the Assessment.
COMPARISON OF EMPLOYER'S ASSESSMENTI$100 ASSESSABLEPAYROLL
Below is the base rate for assessments over the past six years:
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 1.79 1.77 1.87 1.61 1.58 1.41 D, LUUo 4:14rlvi uDUlvt 11 V. L) Ifr a
There may be numerous reasons for the improvement in assessment rates, The two most likely reasonsare(1) morediligenceby the Employers and by WorkSafe BC to bring injured workers back on modified duties, reducing the cost of claims,and (2)improvements in safety programs brought about, in part, by the activities of the BC Municipal Safety Association and its members.
WORKSAFE BC CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION (COR) PROGRAM
WorkSafe BC has initiated the COR Program in several employer classification units. The COR Program is intended to reward organizations who have met or exceeded pre- determined standards in their Health and Safety Programs.
Depending on the level of completion of aspects of the COR Program, the reward to municipalities can be as high as a 15% reduction in the assessment rate. Using the Large employer group as an example, this could result in a savings of between $3,500 and $500,000 per year.
In order to participate in a COR program, the entire Classification Unit must be part of a recognized association.
Thefull-time administratorwouldtake on the role of administeringthe COR program.
CONCLUSION
The BC Municipal Safety Association requires a full time coordinator/administrator in order to move forward on projects aimed at improving the health and safety of workers within the Local Government Classification Unit.One cent pre one hundred dollars of assessable payroll within the Classification Unit, would provide sufficient operating funds for this purpose.Return on investment would be realized through cost savings in assessment rates, as a result of reduced injuries and absence duration. CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVE EP BYLAW ENFORCEMENT/PROPERTY SEVICE2 8 2006 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER File: 0890-20/MR490 City of Campbell River TO: CityManager FROM: Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager DATE: September27, 2006 SUBJECT: SPCABuilding
Recommendation: That this report be received for information
Background/Discussion: At the September 18, 2006 Council meeting staff were asked to review the short and long term needs of the SPCA in relation to their building.
The current SPCA building was constructed in 1979 and has had the following additions/renovations since that date 1985 there was and addition of 656 sgft for dog runs 1996 & 1997 there were renovations done to help with the ventilation of the building. In the past several years the City has also done the following maintenance to the building:
1.replaced the roof 2.upgraded the electrical system 3.upgraded the heating and ventilation system 4.upgraded/expanded the fencing 5.improved the driveway/parking lot with recycled asphalt 6.replaced the sign on Merecroft
There was an assessment of the current shelter done in October 2005. Over all the building was found to be in good condition. There is no doubt that the current building is not adequate for the volume of animals that the shelter deals with and there is need for a new building. The SPCA has stated that they will fund raise for the building if the City agrees to give them the land. The present location is City property and there is adequate space to build a new building at the present site. A complicating issue is the possibility that the City's long range plan is to move Public Works from it's present location to City owned land on Pinecrest. Depending on when this might happen could have an affect on any new SPCA building. If the City does move Public Works then the SPCA should also move to the new location.
In the interim there is a need for an isolation room in the present building and also more office space for the staff. Staff discussed several different ways to address this matter with Bob Busch and will do so with Kathleen Embree when she is back from holidays. It is felt that the best solution to the matter would be to place an office trailer on the site so that the SPCA staff would have proper office space and also a proper lunch/break room. This would free up space in the existing shelter, which then could be converted to other uses as required. By doing this the SPCA could continue at the present location until the monies are raised for a new building.
Ilzeusiprivate$IrharleylMy Documents lSPCA. doc Further discussions will be held with the Manager of the SPCA to see exactly what their needs would be for office space before a detailed analysis could be done to determine the costs associated with obtaining the trailer and also the renovations that could be required. The SPCA does not have a problem with doing a 50/50 cost sharing of any plan. As for their request for $12,500 from the City for an isolation room the SPCA plan on matching the funds but presently do not have any funds an have advised it will probably take a year to raise the money.
In terms of the long range the SPCA believe the time frame for raising funds, for a new building, will be somewhere between 8-10yrs. It took them 8yrs to get the monies required to build the shelter in Penticton. Communication: Advise the SPCA that the City will work with them to do a proper analysis of the present shelter and their future needs
Conclusion: The SPCA has outgrown their present shelter and the City will continue to work with the SPCA to help alleviate their over crowding and will support them in their fund raising for a new shelter and will provide the land for a new shelter.
Attachment: Inspection report dated October 19, 2005
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Izeus Iprivate$I rharley\My Documents I SPCA.doc 3784 JAMES CRESCENT BLACK CREEK, BC V9J IG1 Courtenay (250) 337-81 16 Campbell River (250) 923-1775
CLIENT: City of Campbell River DATE: October 19, 2005 C/O Dave Morris
SERVICES RENDERED AT: S.P.C.A. 490 Merecroft Rd., Campbell River, BC
INSPECTION: Whole house FEE: $300.00
G.S.T.#RC898018080 21.00 TOTAL DUE: $321.00
The sale, transfer or duplication of this report requires the permission of VANCOUVER ISLAND HOME INSPECTIONS LTD.
PAYMENT DUE UPON RECEIPT OF THIS INVOICE FILE #0923526
Please write file number on your cheque or money order and return with this invoice, Thank-you. 3784 JAMES CRESCENT BLACK CREEK, BC V9J 1G1 Courtenay (250) 337-8116 Campbell River (250) 923-1775
I hereby declare that I have impartially examined the house located at: S. P. C. A. Campbell River, BC
On: October 19, 2005
The results presented in this report are an accurate reflection of my true findings. The examination was carried out in accordance with the criteria outlined on pages 2 and 3, and the exclusions and limitations listed below.
File #0923526
Vancouver Island Home Inspections Ltd. 3784 James Crescent Black Creek, BC V9J 1G1 Tel:(250) 337-8116 (250) 923-1775 EXCLUSION AND LIMITATIONS 1. The inspection and report exclude and are not intended to cover any areas which, because of their location, are concealed or other wise difficult to inspect. I 2.The inspection and report are not intended to cover all elements of the building.Only those items outlined on pages 3 and 4.Without intending to limit the foregoing, the following are specifically excluded: private water and sewer systems; swimming pools, hot tubs or whirlpools and their equipment; appliances regardless of their permanence and wood burning stoves and metal chimney pipes. The energy efficiency of equipment or systems is not addressed and should in no way be considered expressed or implied in this report. 3. The inspection and report are furnished on an "opinion only" basis.Neither Vancouver Island Home Inspections Ltd. nor its' employees assumes any responsibility for the cost of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or conditions. 4. The inspection and report are not intended to be and should in no way be considered a guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, and should not be relied upon as such. This applies to the merchantability, condition, or fitness for use of the property, including the items and systems inspected. 5. Vancouver Island Home Inspections Ltd. assumes no liability and shall not be liable for any mistakes, omissions, or errors in judgment of its employees beyond the cost of the report.This limitation of liabilityshall include and apply to all consequential damages, bodily injury and property damage of any nature. 6. The inspection and report are not intended to reflect the value of the premises, nor to make any representation as to the advisability or inadvisability of purchase. They are provided for information purposes only. 7. The inspection and report are based upon observation of the condition that existed at the time of the inspection only. 8.Older buildings will not be compared to present day building codes at the time of the inspection. VANCOUVER ISLAND HOME INSPECTIONS LTD. has reviewed this building in five important structuraland mechanicalcategories. The specificitems,areas or considerations that are included in the review of each category are listed below.
FOUNDATION AND LOWER STRUCTURE - If access is readily available from the basement or the crawl space, and if there is adequate clearance, the size and span of the first floor joist and beams will be observed. - Where visual access is available, the posts and sills will be scrutinized along with the joists and beams for the presence or absence of insect damage, decay or mechanical damage. - The presence and condition of interior masonry pillars and interior condition of the perimeter foundation wall and for pillars will be observed as well as the methods and degree of ventilation and any visual evidence of the absence or presence of leaks or moisture. - Where crawl space clearance is inadequate, these observations, to the extent that is possible, will be made from the crawl space entrance. - All visually accessible masonry foundation components will be observed as to evidence of differential settling, deterioration or other major structural damage. - The slope of the grade around the perimeter of the building will be observed as well as any visual surface evidence that a perimeter drain tile system is in place.
ROOF AND UPPER STRUCTURE - Depending on existing conditions, the roofing material is visually examined by one or more of the following methods: 1) directly from a ladder 2) from interior access to the roof 3) through dormers or other windows which overlook the roof 4) through binoculars from the ground. - In some cases, where it is deemed appropriate and safe and circumstances permit and if no damage to the roof will result, and inspector will walk on the roof.Roof pitch will be determined where appropriate. - Where attic access is readily available the interior side of the roof sheeting or strapping, the roof rafters or trusses, and the ceiling joists will be examined from the attic entrance(s). These structural members will be observed as to size, span, the absence or presence of insect damage, decay or mechanical damage. - From the attic entrance, the inspector will look for visual evidence of the absence or presence of leaks or moisture as well as observing the methods and degree of ventilation. - The absence or presence of insulation, as well as the type and amount, will be noted. - The top floor ceiling will be visually inspected for evidence of the absence or presence of past or present leaking.
ELECTRICAL - On overhead services the size and condition of the service conductors at the weather head and the size of the service conduit will be observed- - On all services where access permits the panel or fuse box cover will be removed and the following observed:1) the service conductor size 2) branch circuit conductor and corresponding breaker or fuse sizes 3) the absence or presence of aluminum branch circuit conductors 4) signs of arcing or hot or damaged components 5) the absence or presence of a main breaker or fused disconnect 6) the condition of the service ground conductor termination 7) the number of spaces available for future circuits. The accessibility, condition and type of grounding electrode and ground conductor termination will be visually examined. A representative number of receptacles will be tested for open grounds, hot or neutral legs, and for polarity. A representative number of light switches and fixtures will be operated. The absence or presence of non approved receptacles in the bathroom(s) will be observed. ELECTRICAL CONT. - Where attic entrance, basement or crawl space access is adequate and wiring materials are visible, the insulation or sheathing will be examined visually for damage or deterioration. - The wiring methods to major appliances will be visually examined but the appliances will not be moved or tested, nor will access plates or other parts removed. - As well as the items listed above, any electrical installations or wiring methods which appear to be unsafe will be noted if they are observed in the normal course of the inspection (as outlined on previous page).
HEATING - All heating systems or heating devices (except wood, coal or sawdust fired units) will be operated using their normal controls (i.e. thermostat, dial). No system which is shut down or requires starting from other than the normal controls will be operated. Wood burning stoves, gas fireplaces and metal chimney pipes aren't included in the inspection. - Where there are built-in provisions for viewing, the apparent condition of the flame and combustion area of the fuel fired systems will be observed. The only furnace service access panels which will be removed are those which do not require tools to remove and are located so that access is adequate. The condition of heat exchangers or other enclosed components which require special tools to assess are beyond the scope of this inspection. On forced air systems, the presence and condition of the filter will be checked along with the apparent condition of the fan belt and anything else that can be determined by observing the fan motor in operation. The exterior condition of the flues on fuel fired systems will be observed. On low pressure water systems the operation of gauge(s) and pump(s) will be observed and visually accessible hot water and return lines examined for their external condition. The existence of manual and/or automatic water shut off(s) and relief valves will be determined. Where visible, the oil tank and oil or gas supply lines will be observed for damage and/or exterior deterioration.In gas systems an attempt will be made to locate the vent(s). When visual access is adequate, masonry chimneys will be examined for evidence of the presence of a liner as well as for various other visually determinable features. Any masonry fireplace(s) will be visually examined to determine the apparent condition of the fire box as well as the absence or presence of a damper and a smoke shelf.
PLUMBING - Where basement or crawl space access is adequate and interior pipes are visible, the type and condition of supply and drain pipes will be observed, and any apparent evidence of leaking or damage noted. - If access permits, the area under downstairs bathrooms will be examined for evidence of leaking or excessive moisture. - Where visual access is available, all plumbing fixtures will be examined for the condition of leaks from the following:stop valves, feed lines, faucets, heads, valves, drains, drain pipes, traps, and for cracks or damage to the fixture itself. Toilet stability will be checked and any evidence of a seal leak noted. All faucets, shower valves, stop valves and toilets will be operated. The following will be observed:1) water pressure and drain rate 2) the absence or presence of clean outs 3) the condition of the tub or shower caulking. An attempt will be made to locate and test the building supply shut off valve. The size, type and various other visually determinable features of the hot water tank will be checked and any evidence of leaking noted. VANCOUVER ISLAND HOME INSPECTIONS LTD.
THE YARD AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Condition of Lawns and Landscaping Good X Fair Requires extensive attention In need of repairs Trees and Shrubs X Healthy Minor pruning needed Well maintained Condition of Fences and Other Construction Good X Fair Replacement of posts or 1 In need of minor repairs rails required in sections Reconstruction required of all or of fencing a major portion of the fence Condition of Driveway and Other Utility Surfaces Good X Fair Requires extensive patching Settlement cracks or sealing work Oil stains
CnmmPntc The trees and the shrubbery at the front of the S.P.C.A. were in healthy condition. The chain link fencing around the S.P.C.A.'s concrete surfaces were in fair condition but two posts in front of the parking area have been hit and bent by a car. The dirt and gravel driveway and parking areas were in fair condition and well established.
EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS
Siding Material X Masonry Wood shingles Aluminum Cedar siding Vinyl X Ranch wall plywood Soffit Material Vinyl X Aluminum Wood Plywood Condition Good X Fair-good Needs partial replacement X Requires painting or other Cracked and split work Decay X None Dry rot in one confined area Dry rot in other areas Bug holes Caulking Condition Good X Fair Substantial recaulking needed Some recaulking required Comments The cinder blocks on the majority of the exterior walls were in fair-good condition and sound but a mortared joint crack was evident where the laundry room addition has been added. The plywood ranch wall siding on the end gable walls and on the back of the dog kennel was in fair condition as was the perforated aluminum soffits on the roof overhangs but sections of aluminum were missing on two of the north overhangs and along the side of the laundry room's addition. The building's exterior will require repainting within the next few years. DECKS/ EXTERIOR SURFACES Nature of Structure 5 Sidewalks Landing !Deck 2 Patio Flooring Material
Wood Vinyl 2 Concrete 1 Asphalt Condition of Flooring 2 Good 1 Fair Some softness or decay evident Requires painting or other in limited floor area superficial work 1 Cracked or heaved Many floorboards must be replaced Structural Soundness 2 Good 1 Fair Posts or joists in sections Indications that decay is under show evidence of decay and way in limited portion of deck or require replacement porch but no structural weakness is evident
Comments The concrete sidewalk at the front entry and the concrete dog run along the eastde o the building were in good condition and sound but an older asphalt run at the front south-west corner has been heaved up by tree roots.
THE ROOF Roofing Material Slate or tile Wood shakes Metal roof Asphalt shingles Tar & Gravel X Torch on asphalt Condition X Good Fair Replacement necessary of one Signs of wear portion of roof surface X Entire roof surface should be Signs of previous repair cleaned Condition of Flashing X Good Fair Must be replaced Signs of previous repair Needs caulking Rusting Gutters X Yes No Conditions of Gutters and Downspouts Good X Fair Need some pieces repaired or Need cleaning replaced Needs caulking on seams Must be replaced some-Ground drains
Comments The torched on asphalt roof surfaces over the S.P.C.A. and the metal flashinas around the outer edges of the roof were4othin good condition and they aoneared to have been well installed but the roof surfaces were extremely dirty with tree debris. All of the roof's downspout drains were plugged with debris and missing wire cages were needed over the down spouts in some areas. THE GARAGE AND OTHER OUTBUILDINGS Nature of Structure Attached garage Separate garage 4 Other outbuildings Carport Condition of Outbuilding 2 Good 2 Fair Needs major repairs Usable but needs work Comments The small animal shed in the front courtyard was in good condition with heat and lights in it. The three storage sheds at the back east side of the building were in fair condition but two of them were sitting down on a concrete dog run which allows water to come into the sheds underneath the walls.
THE FOUNDATION Nature of Foundation Full basement Crawl space X Slab Pier and post X Foundation walls No Foundations Condition X Good Fair Signs of cracking Efflorescence or deteriorating mortar Dampness and Decay X None Moisture but no noticeable decay Dry rot in structural members Noticeable decay Water stains Bug holes Comments The bottom edges of the building's concrete block walls and the interior's concrete floor slab appeared to be in good condition and sound in visible areas with no indications of any serious settlement problems seen on them. There were also no signs of exterior flooding problems seen on the bottom of the walls or on the floor coverings.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Service Entrance X 200 amps 125 amps amps 100 amps 60 or less amps Fuse Box or Breaker Panel no Fuses yes-Circuit breakers 14 15-amp circuits 4 30-amp circuits 3 Double 15-amp circuits 2 20-amp circuits 1 40-amp circuits 1 Double 20-amp circuits 0 G.F.I. plugs yes-Polarity check no Smoke detectors A. C. D.C. 40 amp Sub-panelno Electric Plus yes-Grounded Wire Insulation no Cloth yes-Plastic Plug Receptacles yes-Three-pronged no Two-pronged 2 Dryer receptacle no Range receptacle Comments The electrical panel in the furnace room and a small 40 amp sub panel on the back exterior wall were both opened and found to be in order. All of the light fixtures and the plug outlets that were tested responded except for the bottom of a plug outlet beside the sink in the dog kennel area was dead. Three old exhaust fans in the dog's kennel and Lain the cat's middle room and behind vinu n need asmoke detectors installed in it. HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
Nature of Boiler System Gravity hot water Forced hot water Steam (single-pipe radiators) Nature of Furnace System Gravity hot air X Forced hot air Fuel Gas Oil i X Electricity Other Indications of Exhaust Leakage Yes No Indications of Boiler Leakage Yes No Electric Baseboard Heat Yes Wall thermostats Area Heaters 1 Yes Kind - space heater Air Recovery System Test X No problems indicated Frequent starting and stopping Refused to run
Comments The main heating source for the building was an older electric fired hot forced air furnace and a heat recovery system which were both found to be in use at the time of the inspection. Heating for the dog's kennel was an electric industrial space heater.
WATER, PLUMBING, AND HOT WATER HEATERS
Source of Water X Municipal Shallow well Deep well Pump and pressure tank Shut-off Valves yes-Main yes-Reducing valve Hot Water Heater 2/40-Gal. Independent Attached to heating system burner Hot Water Output Calculation X Adequate Marginal Insufficient Pipes & Water Supplies X Copper Galvanized Brass X Plastic Condition of Pipes Good X Fair Leaking No leaks, but water stains present Drainage and Sewage X Municipal sewer _Septic field Cast Iron X Plastic Copper Other
Comments All of the waste pipes were tested for their drainage and the water supply pipes for water leaks in visible areas. The only problem found was a drain leak under the sink in the second cat room. The main water shut off valve and the water pressure reducing valve were both at floor level in the furnace room. THE ATTIC Nature of Attic Finished Full finished X None Crawl Trussed X Handframed Dampness and Decay None Moisture but not noticeable decay Decay in structural members X Not inspected Ventilation Adequate Marginal Insufficient X Unknown Vents X Soffit no Roof no Gable X Fan Comments A small attic area in the laundry I bathroom addition on the west side of the building was not opened because it was suspected of having rat droppings in it which were found recently in the front office's suspended ceilings. The remaining ceilings in the building and above the offices drop ceilings had no attic which were vaulted ceilings with Jc vproc on them.
INSULATION Ceiling Insulation Kind fiberglass Quantity: X Adequate Marginal Insufficient Can't Tell Wall Insulation Kind unknown Quantity: Adequate Marginal Insufficient X Can't Tell Floor Insulation Kind none (on a slab) Quantity: Adequate Marginal Insufficient Can't Tell Vapour Barrier ?In floor noin walls yes-In ceiling Comments Fiberglass insulation and a plastic vapour barrier were found in ceilings behind the gyproc. It was not known if the cinder block exterior walls were insulated.
INTERIOR WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS Materials X Gypsum board X Paneling blocks-Masonry X Ceiling tiles Condition Good X Fair Signs of deterioration, need X Requires touch-ups considerable attention X Needs painting Floor Structure X Sound Signs of shifting or Floor spongy or badly squeaking floorboards deteriorated Low or high floor areas Comments The smooth and textured ayproc and the acoustic tiles on the ceilings were in fair and functional condition as was the gyproc, wood paneling and cinder blocks for the interior walls but painting and touch-ups were needed in most areas. The floor coverings in the building were also in functional condition. WINDOWS AND DOORS
Nature of Windows Wood X Aluminum X Vinyl Glazing X Single pane 4 Double glazed Triple glazed Storm Windows Yes X No Some Broken Windows Yes X No Some Window Screens Yes No X Some Skylights Yes No Exterior Door Material 3 Wood no Other 1 Metalclad no Glass Sliding Security 4 Dead bolts no Key locks 1 Latch locks
Q2 =12131B Newer doubled glazed windows were found in the back office and in the front addition and the remaining windows in the building were single glazed aluminum with meshed security wire in front of them. The exterior doors were also in fair condition and lockable but three of the doors opened outward with removable pins in their hinge which need to be replaced with fixed pins. The interior doors were also in fair condition and operational. CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER MATERIALS MANAGEMENT and ENGINEE L,
File: Tender No. 459, RFP No. 483 SEP 2 8 2006 TO: City Manager FROM: Materials Manager OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER City of Campbell River City Engineer DATE: September 25, 2006 SUBJECT: Tender No. 459 - Elk Falls Water Quality Centre and SnowdenForest Water Quality Centre (UV DisinfectionFacilities) and, RFPNo.483 - ConstructionAdministration -UV DisinfectionFacilities
Recommendation:
1. That Council approve the award of Tender No. 459 - Elk Falls Water Quality Centre and Snowden Forest Water Quality Centre, UV Disinfection Facilities to the lowest priced Tenderer, Kinetic Construction Ltd., at $ 4,337,075.00 (GST excluded), and further;
2.That Council approve the award of RFP No. 483 - Construction Administration Services - UV Disinfection Facilities to Associated Engineering at $266,880.00 (GST excluded), and further;
3.That the 2006 - 2010 Financial Plan be amended accordingly.
Council Policy:
The City's policy states that purchases for goods and services over $100,000 require the approval of Council.
Background:
The City has initiated the installation of advanced water treatment facilities utilizing ultraviolet (UV) disinfection at the Elk Falls and the Snowden Forest Water Quality Centres. Council has previously approved the pre-design and detail design of this project as well as the acquisition of the required UV reactors. Recently, the City issued Tender No. 459 for the construction of the water treatment facilities.
In compliance with the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and our Purchasing Policy, Tender No. 459 was posted on BC Bid and the City's web site. Additionally, the tender was posted with the Vancouver Island Construction Association, and advertisements were placed in the Campbell River Mirror, Campbell River Courier-Islander, and Journal of Commerce newspapers. In total the Tender as distributed to 18 parties. At the August 16, 2006 Mandatory Site Meeting 15 potential Tenderers were in attendance. At the September 7, 2006 closing, tenders were received from:
Tenderer Cost (GST included)
1. Kinetic Construction Ltd. $ 4,597,299.50 2. CMF Construction Ltd. $ 4,600,400.00 3. D. Robinson Contracting Ltd. $ 4,648,269.60 4. Knappett Projects Inc. $ 4,806,802.14 5. Ketza Pacific Construction 1993 Ltd. $ 4,863,208.98 6. Tritech Group Ltd. $ 5,082,170.00
C: (Documents and SettingslNfranktLocal Settings lTemporary Internet FilesiOLKC81459 Uv Disinfection Facilitiesl.doc In concert with the issuance of Tender No. 459, and in compliance with the City's Purchasing Policy, Request for Proposal No. 483 for Construction Services was posted on BC Bid and the City's web site. The city received only one submission from Associated Engineering for this work for $266,880.00 (excluding GST).
Discussion:
The results for Tender No. 459 were reviewed by our engineering consulting firm Associated Engineering Ltd. They have confirmed that the lowest bidder, Kinetic Construction Ltd., has met all tender requirements and accordingly, are recommending award to Kinetic Construction Ltd.
Likewise, the RFP No.483 proposal submitted by Associated Engineering Ltd. meets all requirements of the terms of reference. The budget amount represents just under 5% of the total construction budget, which is within the norm for large scale civil projects. Associated Engineering has completed the detail design phase of this project and has intimate project knowledge and experience to provide the required construction services for this project.
The original pre-design estimate established in 2003 by Stantec Consulting Ltd. for the project was $2.37 million. As detailed design began in late 2004, the City's consulting engineer, Associated Engineering Ltd., prepared a series of technical memorandums on the project that resulted in the projected cost being revised to $3.989 million. This figure was the best approximation of the project cost available at that time and was used as the basis for grant application in 2005 and was also included in the City's financial plan in 2006. When the final design and tender documents were completed late this year, the pre-tender Class `A' cost estimate had risen to just under $5.5 million. This increase as explained in the attached letter report from Associated Engineering Ltd. is largely attributed to inflationary increases associated with a booming construction industry over the past few years.
Based on the tender submission received, it is anticipated that the actual costs will be $5.4 million (this is based on previously purchased UV equipment costs of approximately $720k, incurred design fees of $75k, anticipated construction admin fees of $267k and anticipated construction costs of $4.337 million). Unfortunately, the level of project detail used to develop the pre-tender Class `A' cost estimate was not available at the time that the current financial plan was approved, and as a result, the level of funding available within the current financial plan is $3.977 million which is based on the estimate derived in 2004. These funds are made up of $2.65 million in provincial funding which has been specifically tagged for this project through the BC Community Water Improvement Program and an additional $700k made available through federal gas tax revenue. Based on the known costs incurred to date and the tenders/proposal received, there remains a shortfall of $1.423 million.
Upon review with the City's Financial Planning Manager, it was noted that this project is identified as a DCC eligible project within the City's current Development Cost Charge Bylaw and as such, collected DCC revenue can be applied to this project. Adequate funds are available within the current DCC reserve for water and the Financial Planning Manager recommends that the balance of the project be funded by drawing from the available DCC reserve.
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C: (Documents and Settin s\Nfrank\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKC8i459 Uv Disinfection Facilities].doc Conclusion: Staff concur with the Consultant's attached recommendation to award the tender No. 459 to Kinetic Construction Ltd, the lowest priced Tenderer. Further, staff also recommends that Associated Engineering be awarded the RFP No. 483 for construction administration services of this project and that the project shortfall be financed via DCC reserves. If approved, staff will arrange for the execution of the necessary contract documentation.
r: David G.Morris, C.P.P.,C.P.M. RonaldG.Neufeld, P.Eng. Materials Manager I,- City Engineer
V Corporate Services Director City Manager
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(' I t)acuments and Settines!Nfrank\Local Settinzs;Temporary Internet Files\OLKC8459 Uv Disinfection Facilitiesl.doc Associated Engineering
September 12, 2006 File: 042594-5-9
Mr. David G. Morris, C.P.P. Maintenance Services Manager City of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7
Re: CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER TENDER NO. 459 - ELK FALLS WATER QUALITY CENTRE AND SNOWDEN FOREST WATER QUALITY CENTRE, UV DISINFECTION FACILITIES - TENDER REVIEW
Dear Mr. Morris:
Six (6) tenders for the above noted Contract were received by the City of Campbell River. We understand all tenders, modifications and revisions were received before the stipulated Tender Closing date and time. Tenders were received from:
CMF Construction Ltd. D. Robinson Contracting Ltd. Ketza Pacific Construction 1993 Ltd. Kinetic Construction Ltd. Knappett Projects Inc. Tritech Group Ltd.
Evaluated Tender Prices are summarized in Table 1. The evaluated Tender Prices are based on our arithmetic review of the Schedules of Quantities and Prices and of the Summary Sheet of Appendix 1 of the Form of Tender. The range of bid prices is very close with less than 13% difference between the high Tender Price and the low Tender Price. This suggests that the low Tender Price of approximately $4.60M from Kinetic Construction is a realistic reflection of the current cost of construction for this project.
P:10425944Pccr1Mh2594008. Doc dated Deering
September 12, 2006 Mr. David G. Morris, G.P.P. City of Campbell River -2-
Table 1 Evaluated Tender Prices
CMF*' D. Robinson Ketza Kinetic Knappett Tritech
General $390,000 $45,539 $137,290 $486,391 $112,000 Requirements
Elk Falls WQ $3,444,410 $3,373,808 $3,456,556 $2,890,085 $3,463,135 Centre
Snowden Forest $615,475 $535,813 $564,087 $530,599 $529,584 WQ Centre
SCADA Panel $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 Config.
Contingency $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 Allowance
Tender Price $4,879,885 $4,385,160 $4,587,933 $4,337,075 $4,534,719 $4,794,500
GST $292,793.10 $263,109.60 $275,275.98 $260,224.50 $272,083.14 $287,670.00
Tender Price plus$5,172,678.10*$4,648,269.60 $4,863,208.98$4,597,299.50$4,806,802.14$5,082,170.00* GST Low
*Revised Tender Prices received by facsimile. ** Refer to text for note about validity of Tender Price revision for CMF.
Associated Engineering's 2006 pre-tender estimate for this Contract is $5.81 M including GST. This estimate is significantly more than the City's original construction budget of approximately $3.40M established at the preliminary design stage in 2004, and reflects the dramatic cost increases and volatility in the Canadian construction industry we have witnessed over the last two years. Key reasons for the cost of construction increase are:
Construction industry inflation (20 to 30% per annum), related to higher mark-ups, contingencies, labour shortage, and an over-heated market.
P:10425941Pcor1Mh2594008: Doc ated sent
September 12, 2006 Mr. David G. Morris, C.P.P. City of Campbell River -3-
Specific material unit cost increases such as steel and copper. Design development (preliminary to detailed design). For example, the large valve vault was added late in the design phase.
CMF Construction Ltd.'s amendment to its Tender Price was received by fax machine 11 minutes before Tender closing. The Instructions to Tenderers - Part 1, Clause 4.9.3 requires that:
".....facsimile requests for withdrawal or revision... will only be accepted if they are received by the Owner's Engineering Department facsimile machine (at (250) 286-5762) at least one hour before the scheduled tender closing time."
Therefore, CMF's revised Tender Price could be rejected on the basis that it was not received at least one hour in advance. CMF's original (unrevised) Tender Price is $4,600,400.00 including GST, which is still higher than the low Tender of $4,597,299.50.
All Tenderers acknowledged the three addenda. All Tenderers attended the mandatory site meeting on August 16, 2006, based on the meeting Attendance Sheet. All Tenderers provided the specified financial security (10% Bid Bond) and all Tenderers completed the Appendices of the Form of Tender.
Based on our review of the received Tenders, Kinetic Construction Ltd. has the low Tender Price at $4,597,299.50 and its Tender documentation is complete. Kinetic has successfully completed previous and similar construction projects for the City, including the Evergreen Reservoir/Pump Station Upgrade, the Snowden Reservoir, and the Willow Creek Sewage Pumping Station. Therefore, we recommend that the Construction Contract (Tender # 459) be awarded to Kinetic Construction Ltd.
M H/I p cc: Jennifer Brunn - City of Campbell River
P90425941Pcor\Mh2594008. Doc CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3242,2006
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS AND TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 2700, 1998. WHEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of Section 903 of the Local Government Act in relation to zoning, the Council of the City of Campbell River is empowered to make regulations thereto; AND WHEREASa Public Hearing was held in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such Hearing has been given as required by Bylaw; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1.That this Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.3242, 2006 (984 South Island Highway)". 2. That a portion of Lot 2, Section 32, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 4696, Except that part in Plan 36445, be rezoned from RM 3 Residential multiple three to C-3 Commercial three zone. Location: 984 South Island Highway 3.That the Zoning Map referred to as Map Sheet "1" of Appendix "A" of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700, 1998 shall be amended accordingly, as shown on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this Bylaw. 4. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw. A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on the 31st day of August 2006.
18th Read a first time on the day of September ,2006.
Read a second time on the 18th day of September ,2006.
A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the Campbell River Mirror on the 22nd day of September ,2006. and on the 27th day of September ,2006. to be held on the 2nd day of October ,2006.
Read a third time on the day of ,200
Adopted on the day of ,200
MAYOR
CLERK Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3242, 2006 Page 2 of 2
MAP SCHEDULE 1
"to Commercial three zone (C-3)"
Mayor: Clerk: Dated:
F: IPlanningProjects406-0771ZONIZONBYLAW..doc CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO.3248, 2006
A BYLAWTO AUTHORIZE THE DISCHARGE OF A LAND USECONTRACT. WHEREAS the City of Campbell River entered into a Land Use Contract with Herbert Augustine Power and Aileen Frances Power, for the purpose of determining the terms and conditions under which Lot 2, Section 32, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 4696 except that part in Plan 36445 (984 South Island Highway) should be developed. AND WHEREASthe said Land Use Contract was registered in the Land Title Office at Victoria under Instrument No. C83412 on the 29th day of July, 1974. AND WHEREAS the parties to the Land Use Contract have agreed to discharge the Land Use Contract. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Power Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 3248, 2006". 2. That the Land Use Contract registered in the Land Title Office at Victoria under Instrument No. C83412 on the 29th day of July, 1974 be discharged for the property identified on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this Bylaw.
Read a first time on the 18th day of September ,2006.
Read a second time on the 18th day of September ,2006.
A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the Campbell River Mirror on the 22nd day of September ,2006.
and on the 27th day of September ,2006.
to be held on the 2"d day of October ,2006.
Read a third time on the day of ,2006.
Adopted on the day of ,2006
MAYOR
CLERK
F:\PlanningProjects\06-077\BYLAW 3248.doc 9/27/2006 Bylaw No. Page 2 of 2
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Mayor: Clerk:
Dated: CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3234, 2006
A BYLAW OF THE CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS AND TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 2700, 1998. WHEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of Section 903 of the Local Government Act in relation to zoning, the Council of the City of Campbell River is empowered to make regulations thereto; AND WHEREASa Public Hearing was held in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such Hearing has been given as required by Bylaw; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1.That this Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.3234, 2006 (801 Hilchey Road and 2300 Holm Road)". 2.That Lot 1, Sec. 20, Twp 1, Comox District, Plan VIP78359, be rezoned from R-1 Residential one zone to C-2 Commercial two zone. Location: 801 Hilchey Road 3.That the following section be added to the text of the C-2 Commercial two zone after section 45.8.: "Commercial development on Lot 1, Sec. 20, Twp 1, Comox District, Plan VIP78359 is limited to a maximum floor area of 2,750 square metres (29,600 square feet) with the largest single occupancy being 1,200 square metres (12,917 square feet)." 4.That the portion of Lot B, Sec. 20, Twp 1, Comox District, Plan VIP58567, Except Parts in Plans VIP66054, VIP66189, VIP68451, VIP75756, VIP77834, VIP78359 and VIP79595, as shown on the attached map, be rezoned from R-1 Residential one zone to RM-1 Residential multiple one zone. Location: 2300 Holm Road 5.That the Zoning Map referred to as Map Sheet "1" of Appendix "A" of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700, 1998 shall be amended accordingly, as shown on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this Bylaw. 6.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw.
A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on the 8thday of June, 2006. A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on the 31St day of August 2006.
Read a first time on the 11th day of September ,2006.
Read a second time on the 11th day of September ,2006. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3234, 2006 Page 2 of 3
A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the Campbell River Mirror
on the 22nd day of September ,2006.
and on the 27th day of September ,2006.
to be held on the 2nd day of October ,2006.
Read a third time on the day of ,200 Adopted on the day of ,200
MAYOR
CLERK
F: IPlanningProjectsl06-053IZON\Bylaw 3234.cdoc Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3234, 2006 Page 3 of 3
MAP SCHEDULE 1
Mayor: Clerk:
Dated:
F.-IPlanningProjects106-0531ZOMBylaw 3234.doe CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO.3247, 2006
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS AND TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 2700, 1998. WHEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of Section 903 of the Local Government Act in relation to zoning, the Council of the City of Campbell River is empowered to make regulations thereto; AND WHEREASa Public Hearing was held in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such Hearing has been given as required by Bylaw; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1.That this Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3247, 2006 (BMX Track)". 2.That part 3, Section 46 of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700 be amended by: i) including a new sub-section 49.1 cc) to the permitted uses, as follows: "cc) bmx track+ only on Lot 3, District Lot 1417, Sayward District, Plan 44221 (1299 Homewood Road)
3.That Part 5 Definitions of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700 be amended by: i) including a new definition for "bmx track" in the appropriate alphabetic order, as follows: bmx track means a facility for training, recreational use, and/or competitive racing for bmx bicycles 4.That Map Schedule 1 attached herein is shown for the purpose of identifying the location of the subject lands affected by this bylaw, but does not otherwise form a part of this bylaw. 5.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw.
A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on the 5th day of September ,2006
Read a first time on the 11th day of September ,2006.
Read a second time on the 11th day of September ,2006.
Approved under Section 52(3) of the Transportation Act this 21st day of September, 2006.
Original signed by: Larry Park For Minister of Transportation - File Number: 27840
A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the Campbell River Mirror on the 22nd day of September ,2006. and on the 27th day of September ,2006. to be held on the 2nd day of October ,2006. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3247, 2006 Page 2 of 3
Read a third time on the day of ,200 Adopted on the day of 200
MAYOR
CLERK
F: IP1anningProjects106-088IZONIZONBYLAW.doc Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3247, 2006 Page 3 of 3
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Mayor: Clerk: Dated:
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CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVED S E P 2 6 2006 PLANNING SERVICES OFFICE OF THE CITY V City of Carmohell F File: DVP 06-091 TO: City Manager FROM: Ian Buck DATE: September 26, 2006 SUBJECT: Variance to permit oversized accessory building at 903 Holm Road
Recommendation: That Council approve Development Variance Permit-06-091 for 903 Holm Road to permit an accessory building with a total floor area of 111.48 square meters.
Council Policy: Zoning Bylaw 2700,1998
9.2 - The combined floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot must be less than 75 square metres or 10% of the lot area, whichever is smaller.
9.4 - The maximum size for an accessory building is 55.0 square metres.
Summary: The applicant is proposing to construct an accessory building with a footprint of 73.9 m2 (795 ft2) and a total floor area of 111.48 m2 (1200 ft).
Background: The subject property is .1922 hectares in size and is zoned Residential One (R-1). The applicant is in the process of construction a single family dwelling and has recently poured the foundation on the accessory building, prior to obtaining a building permit. When the applicant submitted the plans for the accessory building the building inspector advised him that prior to proceeding any further he would be required to obtain a variance as the plans showed the building was in excess of what is permitted in the Zoning Bylaw.
The applicant requires a 56.48 m2 variance to Section 9.4 of the Zoning Bylaw to permit an accessory building 111.48 m2 in size and a 36.48m2 variance to Section 9.2 of the Zoning Bylaw to permit a combined floor area of all accessory buildings of 111.48m2.
Discussion: The proposed accessory building, although two stories in height, will remain within the maximum building height limit since the subject property is sloped and the accessory building will be built into the bank. The main floor of the garage will be 73.86 square metres (795 square feet). The second storey will be 37.62 square metres (405 square feet) and will be used as a bonus room/office.
This second storey is not permitted to be used as a dwelling unit. However, it may contain sleeping and sanitary facilities without a kitchen. The applicant has been made aware of this condition. At the neighbourhood public meeting he stated the bonus room would be used as an office. In accordance with F: IPlanningProjects106-0911Report to Council Memo.doc
9/26/2006 _ Section 16.8 of Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998 the office must not be used for a home-based business but may be used as a personal office.
Planning staff feel that because the building will be constructed into the bank of the property it should not negatively impact adjacent property owners. Although the total floor area is quite large, the foot print will be 73.86 square meters and when it is combined with the proposed dwelling the total lot coverage is only 14.3%, much less than the 35% which is permitted in the zoning bylaw.
Communication: The application was circulated for review by City staff and no negative response was received. A neighbourhood public meeting was held on September 7, 2006 and was attended by one property owner within the circulation area, they did not have any concern with the proposal. The comments sheet and neighbourhood public meeting minutes are attached. To date the City has not received any response to the Notice Intent we sent out, if any feedback is received prior to the Council Meeting it will be brought forward as an addendum.
Conclusion: Planning Services recommends that Council approve Development Variance Permit-06-091 for 903 Holm Road as outlined in the attached Permit.
Ian Buck Planner
Attachment Subject Property Map Site Plan Building Plan Information Sheet Comments Sheet Neighbourhood Public Meeting Minutes Development Permit
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. .M IIEA,'rn CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5726; Fax: 250.286.5761
INFORMA TION SHEET PROJECT #: 06-091 DATE: Aug 28, 2006 CIVIC ADDRESS: 903 Ho/m Rd
APPLICATION NUMBER: DVP 06-091 Shawn Colmer, Colgan Electric OWNER/APPLICANT:
AGENT: NA Lot 9, Section 20, Township 1, Comox District, Plan CIVIC & LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: VI P79595. PARCEL SIZE: 1922 m2 +/_ The applicant is proposing to construct an accessory PROPOSAL: building with a footprint of 73.9 m2 (795 ft2) and a total floor area of 111.48 m2 (1200 ft). The subject property is .1922 hectares in size and is zoned Residential One (R-1). The applicant is in the process of construction a single family dwelling and has recently poured the foundation on the accessory building, prior to obtaining a building permit. When the applicant submitted the plans for the accessory building the building inspector advised him that prior to proceeding any further he would be required to obtain a BACKGROUND INFORMATION: variance as the plans showed the building was in excess of what is permitted in the Zoning Bylaw.
The applicant requires an 56.48 m2 variance to Section 9.4 of the Zoning Bylaw to permit an accessory building 111.48 m2 in size and a 36.48m2 variance to Section 9.2 of the Zoning Bylaw to permit a combined floor area of allaccessorybuildings of 111.48m2. LOCATION MAP: SITE PLAN: See attached. BUILDING PLAN: Ian Buck, Planner Planning Services, City of Campbell River CONTACT: Phone: 286-5750 Fax: 286-5761 E-mail: ian.buckcam belIriver. ca
F:\PlanningProjects\06-099\INFORMATION SHEET- 2006.doc 9/25/2006 CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5726; Fax: 250.286.5761
Development Variance Permit Application Comment Sheet
File: DVP 06-091 DATE SENT: September 1, 2006 CIVIC ADDRESS: 903 Holm Road COMMENTS DUE September 15, 2006
We have received a development application and would appreciate your comments. All details of the application are confidential and not public information until presentedto-Council. Comments received will be included in the report to Council. Please respond directly to the Planning Services Department. If we do not receive a written response from you by the due date we will assume your interests are unaffected.
PLANNING STAFF Planning Services recommends approval of the variance as COMMENTS: outlined in the attached report. Date received: Set 25/06 BUILDING STAFF COMMENTS:
Date received: Servicing Issues: ENGINEERING STAFF The proposed development variance permit does not COMMENTS: generate any servicing issues or concerns.
Date received: Sep 14/06 Environmental Issues: The proposed development variance permit does not generate any environmental issues or concerns.
Engineering Services has no objections to the proposed development variance permit. FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF COMMENTS: L. Samson No objections Date received: Sept. 13/06 CONTACT: Ian Buck, Planner
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City of Campbell River, Planning Services Department 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7 Tel. 250.286-5726, Fax. 250.286.5761
IssuedTo: Shawn Colmer, Colgan Electric 903 Holm Road Campbell River, BC (Permittee)
1. This Development Variance Permit is issued subject to compliance with all of the Bylaws of the Municipality applicable thereto, except as specifically varied or supplemented by this Permit.
2. This Development Variance Permit applies to and only to any and all buildings, structures and other development thereon to: Lot 9, Section 20, Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP79595 (903 Holm Road) PID #: 026-429-004.
3. The following sections of Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998 are varied to permit the construction of an accessory building
a)Section 9.2 is varied by 36.48 square metres to permit a combined floor area of 111.48square meters for all accessory buildings. b)Section 9.4 is varied by 56.48 square metres to permit an accessory building 111.48 square metres in size.
4. In accordance with Section 16.8 of Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998 the accessory building may not be used for a home-based business.
5. The land described herein shall be developed strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions and provisions of this Permit and any plans and specifications attached to this Permit, which shall form a part hereof.
6. This Permit is not a Building Permit.
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION NO. PASSED BY COUNCIL ON THIS DAY OF
City Clerk
Attachment: Schedule "A" Planning File No.: 06-091
F:\PlanningProjects\06-091 \DVP\DVPERMIT.doc Schedule "A"
SITE PLAN OF PROPOSED DWELLING CLIENT FILE: COLMER TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON; LOT 9, SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP COMOX DISTRICT, PLAN MP79595. SCALE 1:500 to 0 10 20
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F: APlanningProj ects\06-09 l\D VP\D VPERMIT. doc CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER y PLANNING SERVICES S E P 2 7 2006 File: OCP 06-080 & ZON 06-80 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TO: City Manager City of Campbell River FROM: Ian Buck DATE: September 26, 2006 SUBJECT: Zoning and OCP amendment for 8658hAve. and 826 7th Ave
Recommendation: That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3243, 2006 (Map Amendment for 865 8th Ave. 7th 2nd and826 Ave) receive 1St and readings, and be scheduled for public hearing. That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3244, 2006 (Map Amendment for 8658thAve. and 826 7th Ave) receive 1St and 2d readings, and be scheduled for public hearing.
Council Policy: Official Community Plan The subject properties are designated Residential on Map Schedule 1: General Land Use.
826 7th Ave is designated Medium Density Residential (31-65 units/ha) on Map Schedule 4: Residential Densities. 865 8th Ave is designated Low Density Residential (up to 30 units/ha) on Map Schedule 4: Residential Densities.
Zoning Bylaw 2700,1998 Residential one zone (R - 1)provides for single family dwellings with a maximum height of 8m.
Residential multiple one zone (RM-1)provides for the development of low-rise residences within low density residential areas, typically one and two storey patio homes and town homes. The maximum building height is l Om and the maximum density is 25 units/ha.
Residential multiple two zone (RM-2)provides for medium rise multiple-family development, typically two storey town homes. The maximum building height is 13m and the maximum density is 50 units/ha, plus a 10 unit/ha bonus for underground parking.
Residential multiple three zone (RM-3)provides for medium density multiple family development, typically three or four storey apartments. The maximum building height is 18.5m and the maximum density is 75 units/ha, plus a 10 unit/ha bonus for underground parking.
Summary: The applicant is proposing the following Zoning and OCP amendments to facilitate the future development of the subject properties: 826 7th Ave. - OCP Map amendment to Map Schedule 4: Residential Densities Map, from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential; 826 7th Ave. - Rezone fromRM-2 to RM-3; F: 1PlanningProjects106-0801Report to Council Memo.doc 9127/2006 -865 8`h Ave. - OCP Map amendment to Map Schedule 4: Residential Densities Map, from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential for south east 695 m2; 865 8t' Ave. - Rezone south east 695 m2 from R-I to RM-3; 865 8th Ave. -Rezone remainder of lot from R-1 to RM-1.
Background: 865 8th Ave. is a 2.15 hectare parcel of vacant land zoned Residential one (R-1).
826 7th Ave. is .4015 hectare parcel zoned Residential multiple two (RM-2) with a 4 storey, 14 unit apartment complex and two deteriorating duplexes. Rezoning to RM-3 would permit a maximum of 30 units on the subject property, or 34 units with underground parking.
If the OCP and Zoning amendments are approved the applicants intend to leave the existing apartment in place and replace the two existing duplexes at 826 7th Ave. with two 8-plex buildings. The RM-I portion of 865 8th Ave. will be developed with duplex units, either two-storey townhouse style, or single-storey patio-home style.
Discussion: There have been two minor modifications to the application from what was originally submitted. In this regard, the applicants had requested only the southern portion of 865 8t' Ave be rezoned to Ri-2 and they are now requesting the entire property be rezoned to the RM-1 zone. The Ri-2 and RM-1 zones are very similar in that they both permit a maximum building height of 10 metres and both permit a maximum units density of 25 units/ha. The main difference between the two zones is the minimum lot size decreases from 400 square metres for a bare land strata lot in the Ri-2 zone, to 300 square metres in the RM-I zone.
The request to include the entire 8658th Ave.property in this application is the result of an oversight on the part of theapplicant.The northern portion of the property is intersected by a ravine running toward the north-westcorner. Thistopography would make it difficult to develop under the current R-1 zoning as fee simple lots. However the site would lend itself well to a bare land strata development under the RM-I zone.The proposed zoning is still consistent with the Official Community Plan designation on the property and with. only one zoning designation for the property it will enable the creation of a more comprehensive and integrated development plan in the future.
Planning Staff support the application for the following reasons:
1. There has been very little new development or redevelopment in this area of the city in the last decade and some of the buildings area are in a state of decline. Planning staff are encouraged to see this proposal and feel this is a first step that may encourage more proposals for this neighbourhood in the future.
2.The rezoning proposal for the property at 865 8t' Ave is consistent with the OCP land use and density designations of Map Schedules I and 4.
3.The amendments to 826 7th Ave require a change to the OCP density map, which staff feel is a minor map amendment that will provide opportunity for redevelopment of the existing dilapidated duplexes.
4.The two eight unit apartments are proposed as rental units, and staff are encouraged to see new development being proposed with rental accommodation.
5.There were no negative responses received from the neighbourhood public meeting.
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F: IPlanningProjects106-O8O Report to Council Memo.doc - Communication: The proposal has been circulated for review by City staff and commissions, no concerns were raised and both the Development Advisory and Advisory Planning Commissions were supportive of the amendments.
The applicant held a neighbourhood public meeting on September 5t", 2006. There were 10 people in attendance, 7 of whom signed the sign-in sheet. The only concern raised was regarding a potential increase of traffic on Westmere Road. The applicants pointed out that the Master Transportation Plan proposes a traffic signal for the intersection of7thand Dogwood, which when constructed would encourage people to use the7thAve route.
Conclusion: That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3243 (Map Amendment for 865 8th Ave. and 826 7thAve) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3244, 2006 (Map Amendment for the 8658thAve. and 826 7thAve) and be scheduled for public hearing. 21 .w an Buck Planner
Attachment Subject Property Map Site Plan Information Sheet Comment Sheet Neighbourhood Public Meeting Minutes Letter from owner of 8658thAve Bylaw 3243 Bylaw 3244
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INFORMATION SHEET PROJECT #: 06-080 DATE: Aug 18, 2006 CIVIC ADDRESS: 826 7TH AVE 865 8TH AVE
APPLICATION NUMBER: OCP 06-080 & ZON-06-080 Eric Chesterley OWNER/APPLICANT: Jim Dobinson, Ambleside Land Ltd AGENT: McElhanney Land Surveying Ltd - Michael Harris 865 8TH AVE
Roll Number: 03132.000 PI D: 000-023-256 Lot: 1 Plan: 5345 CIVIC & LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: 826 7TH AVE
Roll Number: 03714.100 P I D: 000-082-929 Lot: 1 Plan: 34018 826 7fh - .4015 ha +/- PARCEL SIZE: 8658 -2.15 ha The applicant is proposing the following zoning and OCP amendments to facilitate the future development of the subject properties:
82671hAve. - Rezone from RM-2 to RM-3; 82671hAve. - OCP Map amendment to Map Schedule 4: Residential Densities Map, from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential; PROPOSAL: 8658thAve. - Rezone south east 695 m2 from R-1 to RM-3; 8658thAve. - OCP Map amendment to Map Schedule 4: Residential Densities Map, from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential; 8658thAve. - Rezone south west 0.99 ha from R-1 to Ri-2. F:\PlanningProjects\06-080\INFORMATIONSHEET-2006. doc 9/27/2006 865 8t Ave. is a 2.15 hectare parcel of vacant land zoned Residential one zone (R-1).
8267thAve. is .4015 hectare parcel zoned Residential multiple two zone (RM-2) with a 4 storey, 14 unit apartment complex and two deteriorating duplexes. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: If the OCP and Zoning amendments are approved the applicants intend to replace the two existing duplexes at 8267thAve. with two 8-plex buildings. The Ri-2 portion of 865 Ave. will be developed as a modern duplex development similar to the development on Marguerite Drive. LOCATION MAP: SITEPLAN: See attached. BUILDING PLAN: Ian Buck, Planner Planning Services, City of Campbell River CONTACT: Phone: 286-5750 Fax: 286-5761 e-mail: ian.buckcam belIriver. ca
F:\PlanningProjects\06-080\INFORMATION SHEET- 2006.doc 9/27/2006 CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES
301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5726; Fax: 250.286.5761
Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Comment Sheet
File: OCP 06-080& ZON-06-080 DATE SENT: August 23, 2006 CIVIC ADDRESS: 826 7TH AVE 865 8TH AVE COMMENTS DUE: September 12, 2006
We have received a development application and would appreciate your comments. All details of the application are confidential and not public information until presented to Council. Comments received will be included in the report to Council. Please respond directly to the Planning Services Department. If we do not receive a written response from you by the due date we will assume your interests are unaffected.
PLANNING STAFF 2nd Planning Services recommends the bylaws receive 1st and COMMENTS: readings and be scheduled for public hearing Date received:Sep26/06
BUILDING STAFF COMMENTS:
Date received: Servicing Issues: ENGINEERING STAFF City records indicate that the subject property is currently serviced COMMENTS: as follows: 865 8th Ave. Date received: Sep 12/06 No record of any sanitary connection No record of any water connection No record of any storm drain connection 826 7th Ave. One 100mm (4") sanitary sewer connection to 8th Ave. through 774 7th Ave & 765 8th Ave. easement One 50mm (2") ? water connection located 8.2m +/- north of the south property line One 19mm (3/4") water connection located 15.4m +/- north of the south property line One 150mm (6") storm drain connection located 8.5m +/- east of the west property line
The owner shall be responsible to ensure that the subject property is adequately serviced so as to meet the full development potential of the subject properties under the proposed zoning. All required works and services, including servicing issues shall be dealt with at the time of future development permit, building permit or subdivision.
F: IPlanningProjects106-0801 OCP&ZONCOMMENT.doe Environmental Issues: The proposed OCP and zoning amendments do not generate any environmental issues or concerns.
Accordingly, Engineering Services has no objections to the proposed OCP andzoningamendments. Our interests do not appear to be affected by this zoning proposal FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF at this time. However, we have concerns regarding access to the COMMENTS: building for firefighting and proximity to a fire hydrant. Ross Squire, Inspector Date received:Aug25/06
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY That the Development Advisory Commission recommends to COMMISSION COMMENTS: Council their approval of Bylaws 3243 and 3244, 2006 regarding 826 7th Avenue and 865 8th Avenue. Date received:Sep14/06
ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION As there was no quorum for this meeting, it was noted that the COMMENTS: members present recommended approval.
Date received:Sep21/06 Ian Buck CONTACT:
F: IPlanningProjectsl06-080IOCP&ZONCOMMENT.doc September 6, 2006
REPORT ON INFORMATION MEETING FOR 826-7THAVENUE & PART OF 865 - 8TH AVENUE HELD SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
The public information meeting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the offices of Willow Point Realty in the Village Shopping Centre. The meeting was hosted by Leila Duncan of Willow Point Realty, Craig Duncan of Desolation Sound Land Corp. and Michael C. Harris of McElhanney Associates Land Surveying Ltd.
Seven people signed the "sign-in" sheet (copy enclosed) and another three attendees did not. Jim Dobinson, the owner of 865 - 8th Avenue did not sign in.
Only one comment was received on the comment sheets (copy enclosed) and it regarded the existing trail through the property.
Due to the small number of attendees the meeting took the form of "meet and greet" without a formal verbal presentation.Future development plans were on display and questions were fielded by Ms. Duncan and Mr. Harris.
The comments made by the attendees can be summarized as follows:
1) There was a 50/50 split on the desire to keep the walking trail that bisects the 8th Avenue property. 2) Jim Dobinson thought the development should attempt to preserve the trees as much as possible. 3) An increase intraffic on Westmere Road was voiced as a concern although the anticipated traffic lights at Dogwood Street and 7th Avenue should entice the traffic to use that route. 4) It was suggested that we should identify the 9 metre strip in the middle as the only part involved in the OCP Amendment. 5) Leila Duncan received a phone call from the occupants of 765 - 8th Avenue supporting the proposal. PUBL IC I NFORMA TION COMMENT SHEET SEPTEMBER 5. 2006 7th A VENUE NAME PUBL IC INFORMATION MEETING SIGN IN SHEET SEP TEMBER 5, 2006 7th A VENUE NAME ADDRESS ic -6 S7 ID: SEP 13'06 11:11 No.002 P.02
Amhleside Land Ltd. P.O. Box 924 Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y4 Phone: (250) 287-2200 Fax: (250) 287-2242
September13, 2006
54.x, Mr. Paul ,Sd Planning Service Manager City of Campbell River 201 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7
DearMr. Fend,
RE: Rezoning of 8654" Avenue
Further to my discussionwith Ian ]luck please consider this a formal request to Rc-zone the remainder of the Property at 86541' Avenue to RM I.
If you have any questions or if you require any additional information, please call.
Yours truly,
JimDc)bii)on CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO.3243, 2006
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OFCAMPBELL RIVER TO AMEND THE CAMPBELL RIVER OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, BYLAW NO. 3150, 2004. WHEREAS pursuant to Part 26, Division 2 of the Local Government Act in relation to Official Community Plans, the Council of the City of Campbell River is empowered to establish objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management; AND WHEREAS a Public Hearing was held in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such Hearing has been given as required; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3243, 2006 (826 7th Ave and 865 8th Ave.)". 2.That "Map Schedule 4", Residential Densities Map to the "Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3150, 2004" be amended by re-designating the subject lands from Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential as shown on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this bylaw. 3.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw.
A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on the 5th day of September 2006 Read a first time on the day of 200 Read a second time on the day of 200
A Public Hearing was advertised in the Newspaper on the day of ,200 and on the day of ,200 to be held on the day of ,200
Read a third time on the day of 200
Adopted on the day of ,200
MAYOR
CLERK
F:\PlanningProjects\06-080\OCP\OCPBLAW. doe Official Community Plan AmendmentBylaw No. (Add Bylaw #) Page 2 of 2
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BYLAWNO.3244,2006
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS AND TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 2700, 1998. WHEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of Section 903 of the Local Government Act in relation to zoning, the Council of the City of Campbell River is empowered to make regulations thereto; AND WHEREASa Public Hearing was held in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such Hearing has been given as required by Bylaw; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1.That this Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.3244, 2006 (8267thAve and 865 8th Ave)". 2.That Lot 1, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 5345, except Part in Plan 13827, be rezoned from Residential one zone (R-1) to Residential multiple one zone (RM-1) and Residential multiple three zone (RM-3). Location: 865 8th Ave. That Lot 1,District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 34018, be rezoned from Residential multiple two zone (RM-2) to Residential multiple three zone (RM-3). Location: 826 7th Ave. 3.That the Zoning Map referred to as Map Sheet "1" of Appendix "A" of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700, 1998 shall be amended accordingly, as shown on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this Bylaw. 4.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw. A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on 5th day of September 2006.
Read a first time on the day of ,200
Read a second time on the day of ,200
A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the on the day of ,200 and on the day of ,200 to be held on the day of ,200
Read a third time on the day of ,200 Adopted on the day of ,200
MAYOR
CLERK Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. Page 2 of 2
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F: FlanningProjects106-0801ZONIZONBYLAW.doc CITYOF CAMPBELL RI PLANNING SERVICES S E P 2 7 2006
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER File: ZON-06-090 City of Campbell River TO: City Manager FROM: Adam Fitch DATE: September 27, 2006 SUBJECT: Rezoning for a future mixed-use development at 2338 South Island Highway
Recommendation: That Bylaw No. 3249 to rezone the rear portion of 2338 South Island Highway from the Residential one zone (R-1) to the Commercial two zone (C - 2), receive first and second readings and proceed to public hearing.
Council Policy: Official Community Plan 3.3 Commercial Policies 3.3.2.1 Willow Point Commercial Area The Willow Point commercial area is the oldest and largest of the three secondary commercial areas (Willow Point, along Dogwood Street near 2nd Avenue, and along Dogwood Street from Merecroft Road to Cortez Road), and historically developed as an alternative to the downtown at the far south end of town along the South Island Highway. As a result, this commercial area also contained some historical highway or service commercial type uses, including a car lot, tourist cabins, etc. Most of the tourist cabins have now been converted to residential occupancies, but the car lot remains, as do many of the service commercial uses. Other current uses also include professional offices for medical and dental, pharmacy, fitness facilities, satellite f nancial services, in addition to other retail, convenience, personal service and restaurant businesses. As a result, the full range of commercial uses may be permitted in this area. Existing property sizes and existing developments around the business area will inevitably constrain the maximum size of retail facilities. However, in spite of the constraints, much potential exists for redevelopment and revitalization of the Willow Point commercial area, as evidenced from redevelopment plans for the Willow Point Village Plaza. Further redevelopment is anticipated following the upgrading and improvements along the highway through the commercial area. Previous studies for the Willow Point commercial area included the "Willow Point Revitalization Plan ", and the "Willow Point Facade Improvement Guidelines ". Although these studies are now somewhat dated, implementation of the study recommendations are still encouraged. Other potential exists for the redevelopment of multifamily residential units both within the commercial area, as well as immediately adjacent to this area, to benefit from views of the ocean and provide additional consumers in proximity to the commercial area. Multifamily residential developments within the commercial designation shall be permitted to medium and high residential densities. Otherwise, policies for these residential developments, particularly those adjacent to the commercial designation, are further discussed in the residential policies.
Summary: The application proposes to rezone the rear portion of 2338 South Island Highway from R - 1 to C - 2, so that the zoning is consistent over the whole property, in order to allow future development of the site with a mix of land uses.
F.IPlanningProjects106-0901report to councit.doc 9/27/2006 Background: The subject property at 2338 South Island Highway currently contains a small office building at the front (near the highway) that was formerly a single-family dwelling. The rear portion of the property is vacant. The applicant states in the attached statement of intent that the property will be more marketable for development if it has a single zoning. At this time, no specific plan of development is proposed. At such time as a specific plan of development is proposed, a development permit will be required, to address issues such as building form and character, parking layout, landscaping and site drainage.
Discussion: On the general land use map of the Official Community Plan, the subject property is designated Commercial, as are the rest of the properties in the same block that face the Old Island Highway. The commercial area policies in the OCP state that a full range of commercial uses should be permitted in Willow Point commercial area, in order to support and enhance the business area that serves the local residential community.
The applicant held a neighbourhood public meeting on September 13, 2006 at City Hall. The main concerns expressed by neighbours had to do with the impact that the proposed change in zoning might have on the privacy that they now enjoy. Residents along Larwood Road acknowledged that since the rear portion of the subject property is currently vacant, they enjoy a large degree of privacy in their rear yard areas, and that this would inevitably diminish when development takes place. The residents in attendance and the proponent's consultant discussed the concept of registering a restrictive covenant on the subject property, which would limit the types of uses permitted and possibly the height of buildings, but were subsequently unable to reach agreement on the matter.
It is anticipated that at such time in the future as a specific plan of development is put forward for the subject site, the developer will make efforts through the building and landscape design and development permit approval process to address issues such as privacy and overlook.
Communication: The applicant held a neighbourhood public meeting on September 13, 2006. Four neighbours attended the meeting. The applicant's summary report of the meeting is attached. The City has not received any correspondence in response to the neighbourhood public meeting.
The proposal was also circulated to various city departments for review. No objections were received, and copies of the departments' comments are attached.
Conclusion: Planning Services recommends that Bylaw No. 3249 to rezone the rear portion of 2338 South Island Highway from Residential 1 zone (R-1) to Commercial 2 zone (C-2), receive first and second readings and proceed to public hearing.
Adam Planner
Attachments Subject Property Map Site Plan showing existing improvements Information Sheet Applicant's Statement of Intent Comment Sheet Neighbourhood Public Meeting Minutes Bylaw No. 3249
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F: IPlanningProjectsl06-0901report to council.doc Subject Property Map CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING DEPARTMENT 2338 S. Island Hwy. A
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CHICP1..O YOUNG & AS OC'A7 ` CW!AENSIONS SHOWN ON THIS B.C. Land Surveyers FICATE SHOULD NOT BE USED #4 - 1330 Etm St., n ant ssnARtcs Campbell River, B.C. CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5726; Fax: 250.286.5761
INFORMA TION SHEET PROJECT #: 06-090 DATE: Sept. 5, 2006 CIVIC ADDRESS: 2338 S ISLAND HWY
APPLICATION NUMBER: ZON 06-090
OWNER/APPLICANT: Pacific Rim Land & Resource Management Ltd - Gordon Atkinson
AGENT: Rob Roycroft, Roycroft Consulting Services 2338 S ISLAND HWY
Roll Number: 05041.000 CIVIC & LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: P I D: 006-004-750 Lot: A, District Lot 218, Comox District, Plan 5538 Except Part in Plan 49911 PARCEL SIZE: 0.49 hectares (1.21 acres)
Rezoning of rear portion of property from R-1 Residential 1 zone to PROPOSAL: C-2 Commercial 2 zone. The front portion of the property is zoned C-2 and currently contains a small house which has been converted to an office use, and is occupied by Coast Forest Management Ltd.
The rear portion of this property is zoned R-1 Residential 1, and is vacant and wooded. In the OCP, the entire property is designated commercial. Because the property is long and narrow and has no alternative access from the rear, the applicant states that it would be most practical for the entire site to be redeveloped as a whole, with access from the Old Island Highway. A small-scale mixed use BACKGROUND INFORMATION: development is proposed, with a new 3-storey building at the front - commercial on the ground level and 2 levels of apartments above; and some form of multi-family residential in behind, possibly garden apartments or row housing. Refer to the attached outline statement for further details.
The proponent has applied to amend the zoning of the rear portion of the property to be consistent with the commercial zoning on the front portion of the property. Approval of this rezoning would make the property more marketable. Approval of a specific design would be dealt with at development permit stage. F:\PlanningProjects\06-090\INFORMATION SHEET- 2006.doc 9/5/2006 0
The proponent states that discussions have been initiated with the adjacent property owner (2314 S I Hwy) to explore constructing a joint access to the rear areaalongthe commonpropertyline. LOCATION MAP: See attached. There is no site plan or building plan at this time. Adam Fitch, Planner Planning Services, City of Campbell River CONTACT: Phone: 286-5742 Fax: 286-5761 e-mail: adam.fitchcam belIriver. ca
F: \PlanningProjects\06-090\INFORMATION SHEET- 2006. doc 9/5/2006 OCP and ZoningA*dmentApplication
REASON FOR APPLICATION (must be completed):
At the current time, the parcel has two zoning designations with the front portion adjacent to the Island Highway being commercial and the remainder at the back zoned as single family residential. The location and configuration of the rear portion of the lot makes it impractical and uneconomic to develop the area for single family homes.
The purpose of the application is to enable a small scale mixed use development to occur. The front portion of the site would be redeveloped with a new three floor building constructed adjacent to the Old Island Highway. This would include retail/commercial space on the ground floor, with two levels of multi-family residential above. The building would be designed for the site, and will incorporate the design principles contained within the Willow Point Design Guidelines.
The rear of the lot would be developed for some form of multi-family project. Depending upon the market at the time, this may consist of a single or multi level form of garden home, row housing, or something similar.
Applying the Commercial 2 designation to the entire site makes most sense, and provides for sufficient flexibility to proceed to the next stage of more detailed site and building design.
Discussions have been initiated with the adjacent owner of Lot B regarding their interest in constructing a joint access along the common property line to the rear portion of both lots.This option will be examined further during the design phase.
The development to be supported through the rezoning would support policy objectives contained within the OCP and would follow SMART Growth principles by increasing density, creating new residential opportunities on an infill basis and support residential development in conjunction with commercial employment opportunities.
LAND DESIGNATION:
Existing Community Plan Designation: COMMERCIAL
Proposed Community Plan Designation: NO CHANGE
Existing Zoning Category: Split COMMERCIAL 2 and RESIDENTIAL 1
Proposed Zoning Category: COMMERCIAL 2
LEGAL CONCERNS:
What is the nature of any restrictive covenants and/or easements registered against the property?
1. 54438G Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company - Undersurface Rights- Jan 27, 1925 2. J88300 The Province of BC - Undersurface Rights as well as part of 54438G above - November 09, 1980. CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES
301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286.5761
Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Comment Sheet File: ZON-06-090 DATE SENT: September 7, 2006 CIVIC ADDRESS: 2338 South Island Hwy COMMENTS DUE September 25, 2006
We have received a development application and would appreciate your comments. All details of the application are confidential and not public information until presented to Council. Comments received will be included in the report to Council. Please respond directly to the Planning Services Department. If we do not receive a written response from you by the due date we will assume your interests are unaffected.
Planning Services recommends that Bylaw No. 3249 to PLANNING STAFF rezone the rear portion of 2338 South Island Highway from COMMENTS: Residential 1 zone (R-1) to Commercial 2 zone (C-2), receive first and second readings and proceed to public hearing. Date received: Sept. 27/06 Adam Fitch BUILDING STAFF COMMENTS:
Date received: Servicing Issues: ENGINEERING STAFF City records indicate that the subject properties are currently COMMENTS: serviced as follows: 2338 S. Island Hwy 19A Date received: One 150mm (6") sanitary sewer connection located 23.3m +/- north of the south property line (upgraded from 100mm) One 19mm (3/4") water connection located 8.5m +/- south of the north property line One 150mm (6") water connection located 3.0m+/- west of the southeast IP (in front of 2356) One 150mm (6") storm drain connection 3.2m+/- north of the south property line south property
The applicant is responsible to ensure that the property is fully serviced in accordance with City Bylaws so as to meet the full development potential of the subject property under the proposed zoning. Unused water connections are to be removed at the main. Unused Sanitary and Storm Drain connections are to be capped at the property line.
Environmental Issues: Lot coverage could be increased from 35%(R-1)to 100% F: IPlanningProjectslO6-090IZOMZONINGCOMMENT.doc under the proposed zoning. Management of stormwater runoff will need to be reviewed in detail at time of development.
Accordingly, subject to satisfactory resolution of the above issues, Engineering Services has no objections to the proposed zoning amendments.
FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFAccess to be provided for Fire Department vehicles to any COMMENTS: and all buildings. Please consult fire department prior to design and construction of access routes. Date received: 2006-set-21 CONTACT: Adam Fitch
F: I P l a n n i ngProj e c is 106-0901 ZON I ZONINGCOMMENT. d o c www.roycroft.ca
City of Campbell River 301 St Ann's Road Campbell River BC V9W 4C7
September 20, 2006
Attn: Mr. Adam Fitch, Planning Services
Dear Adam:
Re: Zoning Amendment ZON-06-090, Lot A, District Lot 218, Comox District, Plan 5538
On behalf of the owner, I would like to express our thanks to you and the rest of the staff who have assisted us to this point. Your participation at the Neighbourhood Information Meeting provided responses to many of the questions raised by attendees.
Using your mailing list, we sent out 78 notices to adjacent land owners within the prescribed area. Attached please find our notes taken during that meeting, which had a total attendance of four people. In summary no one objected to the rezoning application, and the three residents from Larwood who were there suggested they had been expecting this sort of application for some time. In fact a couple indicated they had been planting trees along their rear yard to provide a visual buffer for when something was developed.
A couple of suggestions were made at the meeting to restrict the height of any structures and to eliminate a few of the more intrusive land uses from the list of permitted activities in the C2 zone. The applicant is not supportive of limits on the height of structures that would preclude some higher density residential options. The applicant may be willing to consider a voluntary elimination of a couple of land uses, such as bus depots and warehousing, from the area to be rezoned, but all of the information we have received to date indicates it is extremely unlikely that these forms of development would be expected on this site.It is far more valuable, and in keeping with the scale and nature of the surrounding lands, it is most likely that developments would take the form of retail and multifamily residential. Accordingly the costs to the applicant of preparing and registering such Section 219 Covenants would be wasted in our opinion.
1414 Marina Way, Nanoose Bay, CanadaV9P9B8office (250) 468-5391 cell (250) 668-5391 all robroyc -oftsha .ca tj We have really appreciated the timeliness of the City of Campbell River's processes, and the staff support that has been provided to date.It has been a very positive experience to deal with all of you.
Should you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.I look forward to working with you through to the culmination of this amendment process.
Yours truly
R. D. Roycroft, MCIP
2 Campbell River Neighbourhood Information Meeting
Location: City Hall Council Chambers 6:00pm Wednesday September 13, 2006
Present: Rob Roycroft, Roycroft Consulting; Adam Fitch, City of Campbell River,
Rezoning Application: No. ZON-06-090
Public Attendees: Laurel Fairclough (112 Larwood Road); Terry Fulton (Willow Point Supportive Living), Karen Floor (122 Larwood Road), Danielle Lambert (92 Larwood Road).
Comments from Residents
C-2 - list of possible uses runs from one thing to another; concern about what will happen to adjacent neighbours, changing the zoning on one lot may set a precedent for others
Adams response was - a development permit would have to be issued if it falls within the mandate, even if neighbours are not happy
Residents present recognize that the split zoning presents problems to the owner and needs to be changed. They spoke of that for years neighbouring residential lots have been building fences, and planting hedges and trees in light of changes coming.
Would like to know how concern can be addressed
Response from Adam was that a covenant can be placed on the property being rezoned
Rob asked that those present place their concerns in an e-mail that will be included in his report - each person present was given a business card and asked to sign-in (NOTE as of Sept 20 no input has been received)
Rob Roycroft indicate that at this time the owner is looking at only a two story building but this could certainly change and he was not willing to commit to this
Laurel addressed her concerns about the height of the building (concerns centred around the impact on her property) and also addressed that there are a lot of springs in the area which could have an impact on building
Rob Roycroft indicated underground parking is extremely expensive The question was raised, does the present owner plan to sell in the near future? The answer given by Rob Roycroft was that the market will dictate what the owner does on the property. The owner is a business person first.
Rob reiterated that ultimately Council will be the one who decides if the rezoning goes ahead and the process - whether or not there will be a public hearing.
Adam stated that it could go to Council on October 2nd, for first and second reading and at that time it would be decided, based on staff recommendation, if there would be a Public Hearing or it went to Council for 3rd reading and adoption on the October 16th meeting.
One neighbour had an interest in access, particularly back lane access and wondered if there was a way to negotiate getting back access off the property subject to the rezoning.
Commercial does not seem to be the issue as much as what type of commercial. Concern was expressed over fast food outlets with a drive through which generate traffic, noise and garbage. Concern was also expressed about light industrial. These concerns were related to the back end of the property, which is being rezoned and not the front along the street
Adam again stated that C-2 zoning would allow for both without a covenant in place.
Willow Point is fine with the rezoning but they would not allow access through their property.
Laurel again expressed her concern about height.
Rob Roycroft did mention that neighbouring projects/owners have expressed interest in the property but the owner of the property wants rezoning in place before making any decisions.
Meeting closed at 7:15.
2 CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO.3249, 2006
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELLRIVERTO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS AND TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 2700, 1998. WHEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of Section 903 of the Local Government Act in relation to zoning, the Council of the City of Campbell River is empowered to make regulations thereto; AND WHEREASa Public Hearing was held in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such Hearing has been given as required by Bylaw; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1.That this Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3249, 2006 (2338 South Island Highway)". 2.That the rear portion of Lot A, District Lot 218, Comox District, Plan 5538 Except Part in Plan 49911, be rezoned from the Residential one zone (R - 1) to the Commercial two zone (C - 2). Location: 2338 South Island Highway
3.That the Zoning Map referred to as Map Sheet "1" of Appendix "A" of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700, 1998 shall be amended accordingly, as shown on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this Bylaw. 4.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw. A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on the 13th day of September 2006.
Read a first time on the day of ,200
Read a second time on the day of ,200
A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the on the day of ,200 and on the day of ,200 to be held on the day of ,200
Read a third time on the day of ,200
Adopted on the day of ,200
MAYOR
CLERK Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. Page 2 of 2
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ORP eputy Clerk 26-Sep-06 w06-0004"THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council arried ecommendation to A that the ongoing review of monitoring Permissive Tax Council Exemptions and considering new applications be referred to the Community Partnership Commission." CORP Deputy Clerk 26-Sep-06cw06-0005"THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council Carried Recommendation to A that Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3254, Council 2006 (General) be given first three readings." CORP Deputy Clerk 26-Sep-06cw06-0006"THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council Carried Recommendation to A that Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3255, Council 2006 (Winter Club) be given first three readings." CORP Deputy Clerk 26-Sep-06cw06-0007"THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council Carried Recommendation to A that Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3256, Council 2006 (Churches) be given first three readings." CORP Deputy Clerk 26-Sep-06cw06-0008"THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council Carried Recommendation to A that Public Notice of Council's intention to adopt Bylaws Council 3254 and 3255 be given, as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter." Update Status Column from A = 'Active'to C = `Concluded' (to remove. finished items.from_future reports) or D = `Diary' (Long-term Assignments) Page 1 of I PROPOSEDNEW POLICY 2.6 TAXATION 2.6.1Permissive Property Tax Exemptions 2.6.1.1 Purpose Permissive tax exemptions are designed to support non-profit community groups that add to Campbell River's quality of life by delivering economic, social and cultural programs and which, under ordinary circumstances, would be subject to property tax. The Community Partnership Commission will review all applications for tax exemption and make recommendations to Council, which can include a full, partial, or no exemption. Emphasis will be given to facilities that provide services that may otherwise be expected to be provided by the City. Care must be taken to ensure that when a non-profit service is offered that competes with a licensed business that the non- profit service targets s sector of the community not served by business. 2.6.1.2 Process Council will consider applications for permissive tax exemptions annually. The opportunity to apply will be advertised two (2) times in the local newspaper and by letters mailed to current tax exemption recipients.In addition, application packages will be available at any time from the City Hall or website at www. campbellriver. ca. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk, using the prescribed application form, before May 31s' each year.The applications will be reviewed for completeness, and the applicants will be contacted for additional information as necessary. Application submissions must include: Copies of financial statements for last three (3) years for first time applicants, and for the last year for current tax exemption recipients. Copy of state of title certificate or lease agreement, as applicable. Descriptionofprograms/services/benefitsdeliveredfromthesubject lands/improvements including participant numbers, volunteer hours, benefiting groups/individuals/special needs populations, fees charged for participation Description of any 3ra party use of the subject land/improvements including user group names, fees charged and conditions of use. Financial information on how the tax exemption amount is put back into the community through charitable means or reduced fees paid by the general population of the City of Campbell River. Confirmation that the organization's activities do not compete with any other duly licensed business in the Municipality. The City Clerk will present a summary report of the applications, relative to the eligibility criteria, to Council and arrange for delegations to Council by applicants as necessary. 2.6.9.3. Criteria (a) Subject Property must be one of: Land and/or improvements owned by the applicant Land and/or improvements leased under an agreement Land and/or improvements ancillary to a statutory exemption under s.220 of theCommunity Charter (Statutory Exemptions) (b) Nature of Organization must be: Non-profit organization Charitable/philanthropic organization Athletic or Service Club/Associations Care facility/licensed private hospital Partner of the municipality by agreement under s. 225 (Partnering, heritage, riparian and other special exemption authority) of the Community Charter Other local authority Organization eligible under s. 220 statutory exemption (e.g. place of public worship, cemetery, library, Indian land, senior's homes, hospital, etc.) (c) The applicant organization's use of the land/improvements must benefit the community in one or more of the following ways: Provides recreational facilities for public use Provides recreation programs to the public Provides programs to and/or facilities used by youth, seniors or other special needs groups Preserves heritage important to the community character Preserves an environmentally, ecologically significant area of the community Offers cultural or educational programs to the public which promote community spirit, cohesiveness and/or tolerance Offers services to the public in formal partnership with the municipality [other] (d) All accounts for fees and charges levied by the City of Campbell River to the applicant must be current. 2.6.1.4. Duration of Exemption Eligible organizations may be considered for tax exemptions exceeding one year (to a maximum of 10 years) where it is demonstrated that the services/benefits they offer to the community are of a duration exceeding one year (i.e. for the period of the tax exemption). 2.6.1.5. Extent, Conditions, and Penalties (a) Council may designate only a portion of the land/improvements as exempted where the following circumstances exist: A portion of the land/improvements is used by the private sector and/or organizations not meeting Council's exemption criteria The applicant already receives grant-in-aid from the municipality and/or other sources [other] (b) Council may imposeconditionson the exempted land/improvements with the applicant organization, including but not limited to: registration of a covenant restricting use of the property anagreementcommittingtheorganizationtocontinueaspecific service/program an agreement committing the organization to have field/facilities open for public use for certain times or a total amount of time an agreement committing the organization to offer use of the field/facility to certain groups free of charge or at reduced rates an agreement committing the organization to immediately disclose any substantial increase in the organization's revenue or anticipated revenue or any change in the status of the property [other] (c) Council may imposepenaltieson an exempted organization for knowing breach of conditions of exemption, including but not limited to: revoking exemption with notice disqualifying any future application for exemption for specific time period requiring repayment of monies equal to the foregone tax revenue Permissive tax exemptions approved will be eligible for the following exemption from taxes for the taxation year listed: Year Culture & Health & Housing & Property Churches Recreation Community Services used for CityPurposes 2007 50% 75% 100% 100% 2008 & 100% 100% 100% 100% beyond Property used for City Purposes Permissive exemptions at a 100% level shall be granted where Council considers the land and improvements are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation - such that operations which are largely funded by City of Campbell River taxpayers shall not be burdened by taxation that would not otherwise occur. Occupiers of City owned property shall be included in the City's permissive exemption bylaws. ,-I CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUM BYLAW NO. 3254 A BYLAWTO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROMTAXATIONFOR THE YEARS 2007 TO 2016. WHEREAS Section 224 of the Community Charter empowers Council, by Bylaw, to exempt from taxation imposed under 1(a) of Section 197 of the Community Charter for a period of up to ten years, land, improvements or both land and improvements. (i) owned or held by a charitable or philanthropic or other not for profit corporation and the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation; (ii) owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority, and the council considers are used for the purpose of the local authority; (iii) owned or held by an athletic club or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground or for public athletic or recreational purposes; in respect of which a grant has been made after the thirty-first day of March 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the "Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3254, 2006 (General)". A. HEALTH, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: The following lands and improvements thereon are hereby seventy-five percent (75%) exempted from taxation for 2007 and 100% from 2008 through 2016 inclusive: (a) Lot 21, Block 2, District Lot 69, Sayward District, Plan 1076, Roll No. 1049.000; (1048 Hemlock Street) owned by the Campbell River Child Care Society; (b) Lot B, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Plan 17101, Roll No. 2419.000 (394 Leishman Road), owned by the Campbell River Child Care Society: (c) Lot 4, Plan 8948, District Lot 69, Sayward District, Roll No. 1398.000 (301 - 10th Avenue) owned by the Campbell River Alano Club: (d) That portion of Parcel D, Plan 4131 D of Plan 26035, District Lot 69, Sayward District, that is not exempt from taxation under Section 220(1) of the Community Charter Roll No. 1486.001 (931 - 14th Avenue) owned by Branch 137 Royal Canadian Lesion. John Perkins Memorial Housing Society: (e) Amended Lot 8, District Lot 72, Plan 14670A of Plan 11595, Sayward District, Roll No. 2307.024, (81 Dogwood Street) owned by the Campbell River and District Senior Housing Society; (f) Lot 2, Plan 46779, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Roll No. 2736.452 (170 Dogwood Street) owned by St. John Council for British Columbia Properties: (g) Lot 8, Plan 11910, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Roll No. 2307.076 (675 - 2nd Avenue) owned by St John Society (BC and Yukon); (h) Lot 11, Plan 6641, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Roll No. 3197.000 (647 Birch Street) owned by North Island Supportive Recovery Society; Permissive Exemption from TaxationBylaw No.3254,2006 Page 2 of 11 (i) Lot 1, Plan 7611, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Roll No. 3317.000 (608 Alder Street) owned by the Campbell River & North Island Transition Society; (j) Strata Lot 1, District Lot 218, Comox District, Plan VIS 3134, PID 018-673-040, Roll No. 5002.260 (100-142 Larwood Road) owned by the Willow Point Supportive Living Society; (k) Strata Lot 2, District Lot 218, Comox District, Plan VIS 3134, PID 018-673-058, RollNo. 5002.262 (12-142 Larwood Road) owned by the Willow Point Supportive Living Society; (I) Lot 4, District Lot 218, Comox District, Plan VIS3134, PID 018-673-074 Roll No. 5002.266 (9 - 142 Larwood Road) owned by the Willow Point Supportive Living Society: (m) Lot 8, District Lot 218, Comox District, Plan VIS3134, PID 018-673-121 Roll No. 5002.274 (5 - 142 Larwood Road) owned by the Willow Point Supportive Living Society; (n) Lot 12, Block 10, District Lot 69, Sayward District, Plan 1076, Roll No. 1135.000 (1185 Greenwood Street) owned by the Campbell River and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped; (o) Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 10, District Lot 69, Sayward District, Plan 1076, Roll No. 1133.001 (1153 Greenwood Street) owned by the City of Campbell River and leased to the Campbell River and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped; (p) Portion of Lot 1, District Lot 69, Sayward District, Plan VIP 70156, Roll No. 1512.331 (401 -11th Avenue) owned by the City of Campbell River and leased to John Howard Society of North Island; (q) Lot 3 and 4, District Lot 69, Sayward District, Plan 19238, Roll No. 1451.000 (911-931 13th Avenue) owned by the Navy League of Canada; (r) Lot 2, Plan 4813, District Lot 218, Comox District, Roll No. 5035.000, (2165 South Island Hwy) owned by the Willow Point Lions Club Society; (s) Section 18, Township 1, Comox District, Lease Site K, Campbell River Municipal Airport, Roll No. 8707.130 (Building #13 Campbell River Airport) in the name of the Campbell River Air Youth Association: B. CULTURE AND RECREATION: The following lands and improvements thereon are hereby fifty percent (50%) exempted from taxation for 2007 and 100% for 2008 through 2016 inclusive: (a) Portion of Lot 1, Plan 20065, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Roll No. 2510.051 (#B 450 Merecroft Road) owned by the City of Campbell River and leased to the Campbell River Judo Club; (b) Portion of Lot 1, Plan 20065, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Roll No. 2510.052 (#B 450 Merecroft Road) owned by City of Campbell River and leased to the Wado International Karate-Do Federation; (c) Portion of Lot 1, Plan 20065, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Roll No. 2510.053 (450 Merecroft Road) owned by the City of Campbell River and leased to the C.R. Youth Soccer Association: (d) Lot 1, Plan 38030, District Lot 276, Sayward District, Roll No. 4346.050 (900 Parkside Drive) owned by the City of Campbell River and leased to Cam b ll River Trail Riders Organization; Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No.3254,2006 Page 3 of 11 (e) Lot 1 & 2, Plan 29133, District Lot 66, Sayward District, Roll No. 425.000 (1981 14`" Avenue) owned by (f) Lease 109696 District Lot 84 Sayward District, Roll No. 27508.764 (2021 Gold River Hwy) owned by the Province of BC and leased to the Campbell River Motocross Association: (g) Lot 10, Plan 9399, District Lot 1476, Sayward District, L/O 100880, Roll No. 27416.000 (2600 Quinsam Road) owned by Campbell River Gun Club Society: (h) Sayward Land District PUP 652 Buffer Zone owned by the Province of British Columbia and leased to Campbell River Gun Club Society Roll No. 25330.080 (2600 Quinsam Road); (i) Lot 5, Plan 19238, District Lot 69, Sayward District, PID 003-718-913, Roll No. 1453.000 (891 13th Avenue) owned by the Association Francophone. (j) Lot 1, Plan 32771, District Lot 1476, Sayward District, Lease 101911, Roll No. 4400.194 (2641 Campbell River Road) owned by the Province of British Columbia and leased to Campbell River Fish and Wildlife Association; C. PROPERTY USED FOR CITY PURPOSES: The following lands and improvements thereon are hereby one hundred percent (100%) exempted from taxation for the years 2007 through 2016 inclusive: (a) Lot A, Plan 24419, District Lots 69 and 73, Sayward District, PID 003-033-198, Roll No. 3695.002 (900 Alder Street) owned by the City of Campbell River, specifically those parts utilized by Rivercorp a wholly owned corporation shown outlined on the attached Schedule "A-1"; (b) Lot A, Plan 24419, District Lots 69 and 73, Sayward District, PID 003-033-198, Roll No, 3695.006 (900 Alder Street) owned by the City of Campbell River, specifically those parts used for the "Found Bike Program" administered by the Eagles for the RCMP shown shaded on the attached schedule "A-2"; (c) Lot A, Plan 24419, District Lots 69 and 73, Sayward District, PID 003-033-198, Roll No. 3695.003 (900 Alder Street) owned by the City of Campbell River, and that part leased to Tourism Campbell River and Region as shown shaded on the attached Schedule "A-3"; (d) Lot A, Plan 24419, District Lots 69 and 73, Sayward District, PID 003-033-198, Roll No. 3695.005 (900 Alder Street) owned by the City of Campbell River, and that part leased to Campbell River Community Network as shown shaded on the attached Schedule "A-4"; (e) Lot A, Plan 24419, District Lots 69 and 73, Sayward District, PID 003-033-198, Roll No. 3695.006 (900 Alder Street) owned by the City of Campbell River, and that part leased to Campbell River Chamber of Commerce as shown shaded on the attached Schedule "A-4"; (f) Lot 2, Plan 11693, District Lot 73, Sayward District, PID 000-132-527, Roll No. 3550.000 (470 Island Highway), owned by the City of Campbell River and operated by the Museum at Campbell River. Roll Number 3550.000; (g) Lot 1, Plan VIP 72566, District Lot 73 Sayward District PID 025-094-726, Roll No. 3714.595(621Island Highway) owned by the City of Campbell River and Operated by the Maritime Heritage Society, including those parts occupied by the Genealogy Society Roll Number 3714.595; Permissive Exemption from TaxationBylaw No. 3254,2006 Page 4 of 11 (h) Lot 2, Plan VIP 62943, District Lot 72 Sayward District, PID 023-366-249, (275- 385 S Dogwood Street) owned by the City of Campbell River, specifically those parts occupied by the SPCA and North Island 911 Corp. shown outlined on the attached Schedule 'B', Roll Number 2738.302; (i) Lot 1 & 2, Plan 5804, District Lot 69, Sayward District, PID 002-826-330, Roll Number 1256.000 (1220-1240 Shoppers Row) owned by the City of Campbell River and occupied by the Tidemark Theatre Society; Q) Lot 1, Plan 18780, District Lot 1558, Sayward District and Lot F, Plan 13752, CT3869681, PID 003-773-591 and PID 004-634-284, (1235 Shoppers Row), Owned by the City of Campbell River and occupied by the Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery, shown shaded on the attached Schedule 'C', Roll Number 4430.000; (k) Lot 1, Plan 18780, District Lot 1558, Sayward District and Lot F, Plan 13752, CT3869681, PID 003-773-591 and PID 004-634-284, (1235 Shoppers Row), Owned by the City of Campbell River and occupied by the Tourist Information Centre. Shown outlined on the attached Schedule 'C' Roll Number 4430.000; (I) Lot 2, Plan VIP 74911, District Lot 218, Comox District, PID 025-617-010 (2131 South Island Highway), owned by the City of Campbell River and occupied by the Campbell River Community Arts Council, Roll Number 5388.542; (m) Lot A, District Lot 66, Sayward District, Plan VIP78393 (2251 Campbell River Road), operated by the Campbell River & District Museum and Archives Society on behalf of the City of Campbell River under permit from the Province of B.C., Roll Number 449.272 PID 026-213-702 (n) Lot 3, Plan 2596, District Lot 66, Sayward District, District Lot 66 except Plan 20175, 1430 OS 33835 and VIP78393 (2252 Campbell River Road) Lic #109801 for Fish and Wildlife Conservation purposes of the Campbell River and unnamed rivers streams or creek Haig Brown Plan 2013R 1.89 Ac Tax Act Sec 24 leased to Discovery Coast Greenwavs Land Trust PID. 006-335-209, Roll No. 27508.766 (o) Lot A, Plan 24419, District Lot 69 & 73, Sayward Land District, P.I.D. 003-033- 198, (900 Alder Street) Roll #3695.004 owned by the City of Campbell River and leased to Community Futures Development Corporation of Strathcona; (p) Lot C, Plan 26035 District Lot 69, Sayward District P.I.D. 002-712-989 (1351 Ironwood Street) (Roll Number 1486.000) owned by the Vancouver Island Health Authority: (q) Lot A, Plan VIP 70741, District Lot 72, Sayward District P.I.D. 024-779-741, (375- 555 2nd Avenue), Roll Number 2738.400 owned by the Vancouver Island Health Authority and; (r) Lot 23, Plan 9199 District Lot 73, Sayward District P.I.D. 005-568-854, (433 Dogwood St) (Roll Number 3485.000), owned by the Vancouver Island Health Authority. (s) Lot 1, Plan 20098, District Lot 69, Sayward District, except Plan VIP51433 (1441 Ironwood Street Roll 1459.000 in the name of Campbell River Senior Housing Society. (t) Lot B, Plan VIP53635, District Lots 1417, 1420 and 1421, Sayward District, (1201 Homewood Road) Roll No. 4368.005 owned by the Nature Trust of British Columbia and leased to the City of Campbell River. Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3254, 2006 Page 5 of It (u) That portion of Lots A&B, District Lot 219, Comox District, Plan 17244, Roll No. 5221.000, PID 003-918-351 and 003-918-378 (261/201 Larwood Road) owned by the City of Campbell River and leased to the Campbell River Search and Rescue Society. 2. Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaws No. 3063, 3123, 3124, 3125, 3127, 3129, 3131, 3132, 3134 are hereby repealed. Read a first time on the day of 2006. Read a second time on the day of 2006. Read a third time on the day of 2006. Notice, in accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, was advertised in two issues of the Campbell River Mirror on the and day of October, 2006. Adopted on the day of 2006. MAYOR CLERK Permissive Exemption from TaxationBylaw No. 3134, 2004 Page 6 of 11 U SCHEDULE A - ! ENTERPRISE CENTRE 900 ALDER STREET /1 SCHEDULE "A" DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER Ru ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REV. Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3134, 2004 Page 7 of 11 NTS DISTRICT OF SCHEDULE "A"-"2'1 AM 14/0 CAMPBELL RIVER frC )t'/J ,/C',V LE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 001. 8100« Permissive Exemption from TaxationBylaw No.3134,2004 Page 8 of 11 NT SCHEDULE "A"--3 DISTRICT OF 01-047 AUG. 14/o 1 NORTH CENTRAL ISLAND CAMPBELL RIVER RM TOURISM ORGANIZATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT RM r I LEASED AREA REV. Permissive Exemption from TaxationBylaw No. 3134, 2004 Page 9 of 11 SCHEDULE "A"-'y" ENTERPRISE CENTRE 900 ALDER STREET r r rt t ii:3 e sn+o sra nan srec asa ..eeras m SCHEDULE "A" = S'" DISTRICT OF "' o oar ^vc.ia/ei CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPBELL RIVER " "' ma aee. COMMUNITY NETWORK "° "" ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT xaRU I £ACCn AOCA .` °`--- Permissive Exemption from TaxationBylaw No. 3134, 2004 Page 10 of 11 N t1 2(5 A f C Mt 3 300 I z D 0 W 0 (PUBLIC WORKS YA D) U 1 MFHECROF T ROAD DISTRICT OF CAMPI3 RIVER Sjiktir+ G 1 'h ` '+1 k.;ii'] 1.1' Et GINLLNG.. , , Fe,-Ice SCHEDULE' -La:,31Vigh9. ay Permissive Exemption from TaxationBylaw No.3134, 2004 Page 11 of 11 Li FDU COMM ARE, !CT OF ,'1 SCE1,C-1 J_ C.aMP3ELL 'iIVF 7 UILDii,r; 235 SCJ J ER ROW CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCEOF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3255 A BYLAWTO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTY FROMTAXATIONFOR THE YEARS 2007 TO 2016. WHEREAS Section 224 of the Community Charter empowers Council, by Bylaw, to exempt from taxation imposed under of the Community Charter for a period of up to ten years, land, improvements or both land and improvements. (i) owned or held by a charitable or philanthropic or other not for profit corporation and the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation; (ii) owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority, and the council considers are used for the purpose of the local authority; (iii) owned or held by an athletic club or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground or for public athletic or recreational purposes; (iii) in respect of which a grant has been made after the thirty-first day of March 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the "Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3255, 2006 (Campbell River and District Winter Club)". 2. CULTURE AND RECREATION: The following lands and improvements thereon are hereby fifty percent (50%) exempted from taxation for 2007 and one hundred percent (100%) exempted from taxation for the years 2008 through 2016 inclusive: a. Lot 23, N. 1/2,Plan 10775, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Roll No. 2207.000 (260 Cedar Street) owned by the Campbell River and District Winter Club. 3. Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3126, is hereby repealed. Read a first time on the day of 2006. Read a second time on the day of 2006. Read a third time on the day of 2006. Notice, in accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, was advertised in two issues of the Campbell River Mirror on the and day of ,2006. Adopted on the day of 2006. MAYOR CITY CLERK CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCEOF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3256 A BYLAW TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM TAXATION FOR THE YEARS 2007 TO 2016. WHEREAS Section 224 (f) of the Community Charter empowers Council, by Bylaw, to exempt from taxation imposed under of the Community Charter in relation to property that is exempt from taxation under Section 220 (1)(h): (i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building, (ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the church stands, and an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under (ii) NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the " Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3256, 2006 (Churches)". The following lands and improvements thereon are one hundred percent (100%) exempted from taxation imposed under Clauses (1)(a) of Section 197 of the Community Charter: (a) That portion of Lot A, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Plan 18739, except Plans 23574 & 937BL outlined on the plan annexed hereto as Schedule 'A'; and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot A, Plan 18739, thence westerly 114 metres, thence northerly 76 metres, thence easterly 37 metres, thence northerly 52 metres, thence easterly 38 metres, thence northerly 13 metres, thence easterly 39 metres, thence southerly 140 metres, being the point of commencement; (34 South Alder Street) - St. Patrick's Centre - Folio: 2490.000; (b) Lot C, Section 32, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 33326, (445 Merecroft Road) - Pentecostal Assembly - Folio: 8205.060; (c) Lot 9, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Plan 9538, (300 Thulin Street) - Seventh Day Adventist- Folio: 2109.000; (d) Lot E, Plan 10600, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (#271-291 McLean Street) - Salvation Army - Folio: 2178.000; (e) Lot 9,District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 16741, (422 Colwyn Street) - Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada - Folio: 3595.000; (f) Plan 80353N, District Lot 218, Comox Land District, of Lot 1, Plan 4743 and Lot 2, Plan 37366, (181/191 Larwood Road) - Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada - Folio 5031.000; (g) Lot 6, Plan 9199, District Lot 73, Sayward District, (403 - 5th Avenue) - Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada - Folio: 3468.000; (h) Lot 1, Plan 45319, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (735 Pinecrest Road) - Guru Nanak Sikh Society - Folio: 2736.270; (i) Lot 2, Plan 45319, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (228 South Dogwood Street) - Anglican Synod Diocese of B.C - Folio: 2736.272; (j) Lot A, Plan 10221, District Lot 210, Comox District, (226 Hilchey Road) - Campbell River Church of Christ - Folio: 4526.000; Bylaw No. 3256 Page 2 of 3 (k) Lot 5, Plan 10220, District Lot 210, Comox District, (#145-149 Simms Road) - Trinity Presbyterian Church - Folio: 4524.000; (I) Lot 1,Plan 43804, District Lot 73, Sayward District, (451- 7th Avenue) - Campbell River Church of the Way - Folio: 3714.360; (m) Lot 2, Plan 43875, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (201 Birch Street) - Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church - Folio: 2736.252; (n) Lot 1, Plan 20997, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (415 Pinecrest Road) - Trustees United Church of Canada - Folio: 2512.100; (o) Lot 1, Plan 18986, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (175 Evergreen Road) - President of Lethbridge Stake - Folio: 2493.000; (p) Lot 1, Section 20, Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP 70092, PID 024-742- 929 (460 Goodwin Road) - The President of Lethbridge Stake - Folio No. 6453.530; (q) Lot 1, Plan 44415, District Lot 75, Sayward District, PID #005-374-341, (1935 Evergreen Road) - Trustees of Jehovahs Witnesses - Folio No. 3815.300; (r) Lot 3, Plan 45319, District Lot 72, Sayward District, PID #007-997-094, (260 South Dogwood Street) - Campbell River Regular Baptist Church - Folio No. 2736.274; (s) Lot A, Plan 20175, District Lot 66, Sayward District, PID 003-698-912 (2215 Campbell River Road) owned by theRoman CatholicChurch and leased to the Vineyard Church. 2. Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaws No. 3063 is hereby repealed. Read a first time on the day of 2006. Read a second time on the day of 2006. Read a third time on the day of 2006. Adopted on the day of 2006. MAYOR CLERK Bylaw No. 3256 Page 3 of 3 SCHEDULE "A" MAYOR BY-LAW NO. 1970, 1991 CLERK DATED '- M 13 rz,,N > 41 Pirrt.> Z.Y 7 7 Jry.1.4 .04rrr er P37,& yy ''s awr__ - -n wiron co>N g;4 . ` JTPEEy SOVTH /4L.OE/ CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCEOF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3256 A BYLAW TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM TAXATION FOR THE YEARS 2007 TO 2016. WHEREAS Section 224 (f) of the Community Charter empowers Council, by Bylaw, to exempt from taxation imposed under of the Community Charter in relation to property that is exempt from taxation under Section 220 (1)(h): (i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building, (ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the church stands, and an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under (ii) NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the " Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3256, 2006 (Churches)". The following lands and improvements thereon are one hundred percent (100%) exempted from taxation imposed under Clauses (1)(a) of Section 197 of the Community Charter: (a) That portion of Lot A, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Plan 18739, except Plans 23574 & 937BL outlined on the plan annexed hereto as Schedule 'A'; and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot A, Plan 18739, thence westerly 114 metres, thence northerly 76 metres, thence easterly 37 metres, thence northerly 52 metres, thence easterly 38 metres, thence northerly 13 metres, thence easterly 39 metres, thence southerly 140 metres, being the point of commencement; (34 South Alder Street) - St. Patrick's Centre - Folio: 2490.000; (b) Lot C, Section 32, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 33326, (445 Merecroft Road) - Pentecostal Assembly - Folio: 8205.060; (c) Lot 9, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Plan 9538, (300 Thulin Street) - Seventh Day Adventist- Folio: 2109.000; (d) Lot E, Plan 10600, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (#271-291 McLean Street) - Salvation Army - Folio: 2178.000; (e) Lot 9,District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 16741, (422 Colwyn Street) - Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada - Folio: 3595.000; (f) Plan 80353N, District Lot 218, Comox Land District, of Lot 1, Plan 4743 and Lot 2, Plan 37366, (181/191 Larwood Road) - Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada - Folio 5031.000; (g) Lot 6, Plan 9199, District Lot 73, Sayward District, (403 - 5th Avenue) - Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada - Folio: 3468.000; (h) Lot 1, Plan 45319, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (735 Pinecrest Road) - Guru Nanak Sikh Society - Folio: 2736.270; (i) Lot 2, Plan 45319, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (228 South Dogwood Street) - Anglican Synod Diocese of B.C - Folio: 2736.272; U) Lot A, Plan 10221, District Lot 210, Comox District, (226 Hilchey Road) - Camobell River Church of Christ - Folio: 4526.000; Bylaw No. 3256 Page 2 of 3 (k) Lot 5, Plan 10220, District Lot 210, Comox District, (#145-149 Simms Road) - Trinity Presbyterian Church - Folio: 4524.000; (I) Lot 1, Plan 43804, District Lot 73, Sayward District, (451- 7th Avenue) - Campbell River Church of the Way - Folio: 3714.360; (m) Lot 2, Plan 43875, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (201 Birch Street) - Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church - Folio: 2736.252; (n) Lot 1, Plan 20997, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (415 Pinecrest Road) - Trustees United Church of Canada - Folio: 2512.100; (o) Lot 1, Plan 18986, District Lot 72, Sayward District, (175 Evergreen Road) - President of Lethbridge Stake - Folio: 2493.000; (p) Lot 1, Section 20, Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP 70092, PID 024-742- 929 (460 Goodwin Road) - The President of Lethbridge Stake - Folio No. 6453.530; (q) Lot 1, Plan 44415, District Lot 75, Sayward District, PID #005-374-341, (1935 Evergreen Road) - Trustees of Jehovahs Witnesses - Folio No. 3815.300; (r) Lot 3, Plan 45319, District Lot 72, Sayward District, PID #007-997-094, (260 South Dogwood Street) - Campbell River Regular Baptist Church - Folio No. 2736.274; (s) Lot A, Plan 20175, District Lot 66, Sayward District, PID 003-698-912 (2215 Campbell River Road) owned by the Roman Catholic Church and leased to the Vineyard Church. 2. Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaws No. 3063 is hereby repealed. Read a first time on the day of 2006. Read a second time on the day of 2006. Read a third time on the day of 2006. Adopted on the day of 2006. MAYOR CLERK Bylaw No. 3256 Page 3 of 3 SCHEDULE "A" MAYOR BY-LAW NO. 1970, 1991 DATED GCif l CLERK l Aiv /A919 ,yr l aHl ,23SJ ,4 917& . 7;,v4ea SoiTM AL.oE/? CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVE r-. LEGISLATIVE SERVICES SEP282006 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER File: City of Campbell River TO: City Manager FROM: City Clerk DATE: September15, 2006 SUBJECT: 301 DogwoodStreet,Lane Closure Amendment BylawNo.3238, 2006 Recommendation: That 301 Dogwood Street, Lane Closure Amendment Bylaw No. 3238 be given first three readings. Background/Discussion: 301 Dogwood Street Lane Closure Bylaw No. 2812 was adopted under authority of the Local Government Act. At that time municipalities had the authority to close roads however the removal of the "highway dedication" was reserved to the Province and was a complex process. Negotiations had not been completed at the time of the adoption of the Community Charter. The Charter provides for more comprehensive authority for municipalities to close road rights of way, without approval from the Province. Bylaw 3238 brings the previously adopted Road Closure Bylaw in line with the authority granted by the Charter and removes the Highway Dedication (that was the process previously requiring provincial approval). Public Notice of the lane closure was done at the time of the adoption of Bylaw 2812. Public Notice of the intention to sell the land at market value to the Catherine Forbes, owner of the adjacent property being 301 Dogwood Street will be given prior to adoption of Bylaw 3238. CommunicationAction: The purchaser will be notified of the adoption of the bylaw to facilitate the completion of the sale and registration of a consolidation plan. .Halstead City Clerk G: I Clerk\Memos & Faxest20061301 Dogwood Street, Lane Closure Amendment Bylaw.doc ple CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCEOF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3238 A BYLAW OFTHE CITYOF CAMPBELL RIVER TO AUTHORIZE THE REMOVAL OF THE HIGHWAY DEDICATION OF A CLOSED ROAD. WHEREASBylaw 2812, adopted under authority of the Local Government Act, closed a portion of road lying between Lots 11 & 12, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Plan 10775. AND WHEREAS under authority of the Community Charter Council may, by bylaw, remove the dedication of a highway. AND WHEREAS public notice is being given as required by Section 94 of the Community Charter by advertising in the Mirror newspaper on July 26 and July 28, 2006. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as "301 Dogwood Street, Lane Closure Amendment Bylaw No. 3238, 2006." 2 Bylaw 2812 is hereby amended by adding the following as section 3 and section 3 & 4 be renumbered accordingly: "3. The Highway Dedication of the parcel described in Section 2 is removed." 3. This Bylaw shall take effect upon the adoption thereof. Read a first time on the day of 2006. Read a second time on the day of 2006. Read a third time on the day of 2006. Adopted on the day of 2006. MAYOR CITY CLERK G:\Bylaws\O - ORIGINAL BYLAWS\Bylaws 3000-3999\3238 301 Dogwood Street Road Closure Amendment.doc BRITISH COLUMBIA Our Ref: 114021 His Worship Roger McDonell, Mayor City of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Rd Campbell River BC V9W 4C7 Dear Mayor McDonell: Thank you for your letter of July 27, 2006, conveying the City of Campbell River Council's support for the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL)'s request for an increase in British Columbia's Library Operating Grants. The Ministry of Education, through the Public Library Services Branch, provides support and leadership to public libraries. The Strategic Plan for Public Libraries,Libraries Without Walls: The World Within Your Reach,was created at the request of Premier Gordon Campbell and is the result of extensive consultation with public libraries in the province. The implementation of the Strategic Plan has provided additional funding and program support to public libraries to enable them to improve and expand their services, and to assist them in their role as literacy partners. Two new grant programs, the Equity Grant Program and the Technology Grant Program, contributed $181,700 in new funding last year to VIRL, and the same amount is expected to be provided again this year. Other Strategic Plan programs, such as the province-wide Virtual Reference service and the core suite of licensed electronic databases purchased by the Province for all public libraries, will allow VIRL to expand its traditional services using new technology. Though the increase to the annual operating grant to VIRL was modest (from $1,140,115 for 2005/06 to $1,162,591 for 2006/07), there was an addition to VIRL's base grant in the form of a one-time grant for the OneCard program, which provided an additional $181,700 to VIRL. Your request for a funding increase will be considered during planning for next year's programs. We realize that the public's expectations of public libraries have risen with the increase in population and the growth in technology. In addition to our traditional grant programs, the Strategic Plan is providing more funding to public libraries to help them meet these new demands. .../2 Ministry of Office of the Minister Mailing Address: Education and Deputy Premier PO Box 9045 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9E2 2 Thank you for sharing your Council's views with me. I appreciate its support for the public library system in British Columbia. Sincerely, Shirley Bond Minister Deputy Premier pc: Catherine Bell, MP (Vancouver Island North) Claire Trevena, MLA (North Island) Patty Edwards, Chair, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board File No: 7710-01NIRL July 27th, 2006 The Honourable Shirley Bond Minister of Education PO Box 9045 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Dear Minister Bond: At its July 24th, 2006 regular meeting, the Council of the City of Campbell River passed the following resolution: "That the City of Campbell River write to the Minister of Education supporting an increase to the Vancouver Island Regional Library operating grant". Carried. Yours truly, Roger McDonell MAYOR Copies to: Vancouver Island Regional Board Chair - Patty Edwards Claire Trevena, MLA (North Island) Catherine Bell, MP (Vancouver Island North) G:WayorlLetterslMinisterEducation Bond re VI Library.doc Minister of Transport, Ministre des Transports, Infrastructure and Communities de ('Infrastructure et des Collectivites Ottawa, Canada K1AON5 SEP His Worship Roger McDonell Mayor City of Campbell River 301St.Ann's Road Campbell RiverBC V9W 4C7 Dear Mr. McDonell: Thank you for your letter of July 27, 2006, regarding the establishment of a new National Infrastructure Program for urban communities and, in particular, for the inclusion of public libraries as eligible organizations in the distribution of federal infrastructure funding. The office of the Honourable James M. Flaherty also forwarded a copy of your letter. As Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, I am responsible for Infrastructure Canada, which administers several major infrastructure initiatives, including the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF), the Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF) and the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF), as well as the transfer of the gas tax and the transfer of funds for public transit. The MRIF supports principally smaller scale municipal infrastructure projects. The BIF is targeted at improvements to land border crossings, and the CSIF addresses large-scale infrastructure projects across the country. The transfer of the gas tax supports the improvements of the quality, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of environmental municipal infrastructure. The transfer of funds for public transit supports the development and enhancement of sustainable public transit systems. Together, these funds provide a balanced response to local and regional infrastructure needs in urban and rural Canada, and will ensure that all Canadians, whether they live in large, small or remote communities, will share in the benefits of infrastructure investments. More details on these programs are available on the Infrastructure Canada web site at www.infrastructure. 7c.ca. I appreciate your bringing the suggestion of expanding infrastructure programs to include public libraries to my attention. As you may know, municipal libraries are already eligible for funding under the MRIF agreements that the Government of Canada has signed with all provinces and territories, including British Columbia. Canadi -2- In Budget, 2006, the Government of Canada made clear its ongoing commitment to infrastructure development. In total, federal support for provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure will reach $16.5 billion over the next four years, including the renewal of both the MRIF, which will receive an additional $2.2 billion over the next five years, and CSIF, which will be renewed with an additional $2 billion. This is an unprecedented level of support for infrastructure in Canada. Thank you for writing and please accept my best wishes. Yours truly, The HonourableLawrenceCannon,P.C., M.P. c.c.TheHonourable JamesM. Flaherty, P.C., M.P. File No: 7710-OINIRL July 27t", 2006 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities House of Commons Ottawa ON K 1 A OA6 Dear Minister Cannon: At its July 24t", 2006 regular meeting, the Council of the City of Campbell River passed the following resolution: "That the City of Campbell River write the Minister of FinanceandtheMinisterofStatesupportingthe establishment of a new National Infrastructure Program with public libraries as eligible organizations for the distribution of federal infrastructure funding". Carried. Yours truly, Roger McDonell MAYOR Copies to: Vancouver Island Regional Library Board Chair - Patty Edwards Federation of Canadian Municipalities CEO - James Knight G:\Mayor\Letters\Transport Minister Cannon re Library Infrastructure.doc Kevin and Janine O'Neill 953 Galerno Road Campbell River, BC V9W 1J2 September 19, 2006 To: Mayor and Council City of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Dear Mayor and Council, There has been considerable coverage recently in our local newspapers about development that will impact negatively on the beautiful views that residents and visitors alike have always enjoyed-in Campbell River. Residents are actively debating the extentto which City Hallshould be involved in the solution to the issue. The prevailing sentiment is that the views we cherish must bepreserved,and thatCity Hallshould develop resolutions and by-laws to preserve those views. Development of the waterfront, fence erection, and re-zoning to allow high rise buildings come to mind in relation to compromised views, but there are others that need to be addressed- We would like to draw your attention to the fact that many ocean view and mountain view properties in Campbell River are being affected by the uncontrolled growth of ornamental trees and hedges in adjacent properties. Our property is one of them. Since the bylaw governing the height of hedges (and presumably other view-blocking vegetation) was scrapped a number of years ago, the question of how to maintain one's view has been left up to the property owners involved to resolve. In many cases, the parties do reach agreement because good neighbours don't like to cause undue stress to others. But in cases where the offending party is unfeeling regarding a neighbour's view, there is little that the other party can do. The higher property taxes that are assessed on view propertiesmust still be paid, however. For a view which no longer exists! We would urge Your Worship and Council to create new and enforceable bylaws that would preserve homeowners' rights to a view in the same way that other bylaws assure a quiet, safe, and tidy neighborhood. This is an issue that has been simmering for some time in our city, and which has now reached a boil. Action is necessary, and we hope that it will be this Mayor and Council that will take the initiative to create long term solutions that reflect the needs and wishes of the residents of our fine city. Kevin and Janine O'Neill J2I I0S ° p= L07WA LI I ,,Ju Fps uu i ,02 sp c: gp e M y w :v-vq q Q :7jUOJ 12q t 0 poll-,tc1 *'Sq Iq ! U!a j%f 14 S 1 p OS ° 31vj Z&2! LSO "g qs !.is i UL3.23 IfOg2 1qi ,1.aU_ MA r° 12 i C COpi O0 al"! S2q v! g -pooqjnoqt,Sjm.Kwjo 1 vi, s s 2spd1 o q xe ayjo l mon o o - dc!uis si Qq q ° nq .you of -stns -e4 uq qnp qs pj aq a = twou s! 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SQOCI na i q a, a As pup . p k Ox £ i p 0x eI : p` 3 m ; as -8 pl o s4utz 2 can se en do,,- Ad Viez e a ever.it haschanand whichis '; have doned atroute rry to SQcm Sm la l-, ate 'hope ttax o nci1 wouidcc si caLipta l ewia®g th gar to stayope;- noon, and to have tomm o the D i. at very!east cover upsome 5 ? from. of theu?i viii,I suppose it is a lie . h too late ,( _-e co sides operate at -Chat businessThat so far by its I their negriours. 1 fear we viii ha to it then tho i er at in y home number83G-08-40 CITYOF CAMPBELLRIVER COMMITTEE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in theCityof Campbell River CouncilChambers,301 St Ann'sRoad,Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Acting Mayor M. Storry, A, Adams, R. Grant, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen, Z. Stewart, D. Raines - City Manager, T. Stevens - Corporate Services Director, R. Neufeld - Engineering Services Manager, W.T. Halstead - City Clerk IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: 1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: (a) Mr. Jim Harris, Chair, Permissive Exemption Task Force spoke regarding the Permissive Exemption Task Force's September 21, 2006 Report. 2. STAFF REPORTS: A. ADMINISTRATION B. CORPORATE SERVICES (a) Mr. Fraser Smith, Urban Systems presented the Draft Development Cost Charges proposal. C. OPERATIONS 3. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: 4. CORRESPONDENCE 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: (a) Councillor Adams reported on the Transportation Study Open House. (b) Councillor Grant reported on the Haig Brown Festival. (c) Councillor Ostler reported on the first meeting of the North Island Habitat for Humanity. 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) Permissive Exemption Task Force's September 21, 2006 Report regarding Permissive Tax Exemptions. cwO6-0003 Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to CARRIED Council that Permissive Tax Exemption Policy 2.6.1 be repealed; AND THAT the Policy attached to the Permissive Exemption Task Force's September 21, 2006 Report be adopted. " cwO6-0004 Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to CARRIED Council that the ongoing review of monitoring Permissive Tax Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 2 Exemptions and considering new applications be referred to the Community Partnership Commission. " cwO6-0005 Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to CARRIED Council that Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3254, 2006 (General) be given first three readings. " Councillor Adams declared a conflict of interest as a member of the executive of the Campbell River Winter Club and left the meeting at 7:49 p.m. cwO6-0006 Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to CARRIED Council that Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3255, 2006 (Winter Club) be given first three readings. " Councillor Adams returned to the meeting at 7:51 p.m. cwO6-0007 Ruehlen/Ostler: "THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to CARRIED Council that Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3256, 2006 (Churches) be given first three readings. " cwO6-0008 Ruehlen/Ostler: "THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to CARRIED Council that Public Notice of Council's intention to adopt Bylaws 3254 and 3255 be given, as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter. " 7.MINUTES: 8. OTHER MINUTES: 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 10. NEW BUSINESS: 11. INFORMATION: 12. ADJOURNMENT: cwO6-0009 Adams/Grant: "THAT the meeting adjourn. " CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 3 Acting Mayor M. Storry CHAIR. W.T. Halstead City Clerk CITY F CAMPBELL RIVER COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 inthe Cityof Campbell River CouncilChambers,301 St Ann'sRoad,Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Mayor R. McDonell, Councillors: A. Adams, R. Grant, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen, Z. Stewart, M. Storry, D.D. Raines - City Manager, T. Stevens - Corporate Services Director, P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager, N. Frank - Financial Planning Manager, W.T. Halstead - City Clerk CALL TO ORDER 6:45 P.M. IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: 06-0645 Ostlerr/Stewart: "THAT Council move to an In-Camera Meeting CARRIED under the authority of Section 90 (1) (g), (i) of the Community Charter. " The Council meeting recessed at 6:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m. following the In-Camera Meeting and Public Hearing. 1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: 06-0646 Grant/Adams: "THAT Kathleen Embry and Bob Bush, SPCA, be CARRIED added as a delegation. " (a) Ron Fisher, ICBC Community Manager outlined ICBC's programs and "Zero Crash Month". (b) Ted Ward, Grant Signs, spoke in support of the Development Variance Permit for Signs at Campbell River Common Shopping Mall. (c) Kathleen Embree, Manager, SPCA and Bob Busch, General Manager Shelter Operations, BCSPCA requested funding in the short term for an isolation room at a cost of $12,500 and for the long term replacement of the Animal Shelter. He suggested a suitable, comparable facility is currently being built in Penticton, which has a similar population and activity levels, at a cost of $1.5 million, paid for by the SPCA with a donation of the lot from the City. Mr. Bush advised that fundraising would begin following confirmation of Council support. 2. STAFF REPORTS: A. ADMINISTRATION (a) City Manager's September 14, 2006 Report regarding UBCM Community Tourism Program Review of Funding Applications. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, September 18, 2006 Page 2 2. STAFF REPORTS: 06-0647 Adams/Ostler: "THAT the City of Campbell River approve the CARRIED following applications for funding out of the UBCM Community Tourism Program: - Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce - Tourism Community Preparedness Cruise Ship Initiative in the amount of $8, 700 - Tourism Campbell River & Region - Certification Program for Tourism Operators in the amount of $12, 000 - Campbell River Port of Call Committee - Campbell River Port of Call Greeters Program in the amount of $10, 000 - Tourism Campbell River & Region - Cruise Ship Readiness Marketing Campaign in the amount of $26,367" B. CORPORATE SERVICES (a) Building Inspector's Report to August 31, 2006. 06-0648 Grant/Stewart: "THAT the Building Inspector's Report to August CARRIED 31, 2006 be received. " (b) Financial Planning Manager's September 13, 2006 Report regarding 2006 Cruise BC Membership Funding. 06-0649 Ruehlen/Ostler: "THAT Council approves the payment of the CARRIED balance of the Special Program Funding, being $3,449 under Development Services, to Tourism Campbell River and Region (TCRR) to fund a portion of the outstanding 2006 Cruise BC Membership fees. " Mayor McDonell and Councillor Adams Opposed. N. Frankleft the meeting at 10:00 p.m. C. OPERATIONS (a) City Engineer's September 13, 2006 Report regarding Funding Available for Electrical Beautification Projects. 06-0650 Grant/Stewart: "THAT the City Engineer's September 13, 2006 CARRIED Report regarding Funding Available for Electrical Beautification Projects be received as information. " 3. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: (a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3245, 2006 (Beech and Cedar Neighbourhoods text and map amendment) Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, September 18, 2006 Page 3 3.BYLAWS AND PERMITS: 06-0651 Adams/Stewart: "THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3245, 2006 CARRIED (Beech and Cedar Neighbourhoods text and map amendment) receive third reading and be adopted. " Councillor Ostler Opposed. (b) Planner Buck's September 13, 2006 Report regarding Development Variance Permit for Signs at Campbell River Common Shopping Mall. 06-0652 Grant/Stewart: "THAT Council approve Development Variance CARRIED Permit 06-082 for 1400 Ironwood Street to permit the placement of three freestanding signs 10.36 metres in height, with no ground clearance, and sign areas of 25.86 square metres. " (c) Planner Buck's September 13, 2006 Report regarding Permanent change of hours to Voodoo Lounge Liquor Primary Licence. 06-0653 Stewart/Stony: "That Council approve the following resolution to recommend the hours of the Voodoo Lounge be extended to permit a 12:00 noon opening and a 2:00 am closing from Monday to Sunday. Be it resolved that: 1. The City of Campbell River Council recommends the amendment of the licence for the following reasons: (a) No negative feedback was received following an internal circulation of the application. (b) The proposed uses outlined in the application submitted to the City are not expected to generate a nuisance to adjacent property owners during the daytime hours. 2. The City of Campbell River Council's comments on the prescribed considerations are as follows: (a) The applicant has stated their intent is to open earlier to provide the Campbell River corporate market with an event facility for meetings, luncheons and seminars. These uses are not expected to generate an increase in noise in the area. (b) The application is not expected to negatively impact the community since the extension of hours is to permit an opening consistent with other businesses in the area, and the proposed uses are corporate in nature. (c) Comments on the establishment operating in a manner that is contrary to its primary purpose are not applicable to liquor primary licences. The views of residents were collected through a notice of intent which was mailed 11 days prior to the Council meeting. No responses were received. " Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, September 18, 2006 Page 4 3. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: 06-0654 Adams/Stewart: "THAT Planner Buck's September 13, 2006 Report CARRIED regarding Permanent change of hours to Voodoo Lounge Liquor Primary Licence be deferred pending delegation from applicant. " (d) Planner Fitch's September 13, 2006 Report regarding Rezoning of a portion of 984 South Island Highway and discharge of a Land Use Contract to permit the development of a car wash. September 15, 2006 correspondence from Coleen Ray regarding Rezoning a portion of 984 S. Island Highway was circulated for Council information. 06-0655 Ruehlen/Ostler. "THATBylaw No. 3242 to rezone a portion of 984 CARRIED South Island Highway from the Residential multiple three zone (RM-3) to the Commercial three zone (C-3), receive first and second readings and proceed to Public Hearing. " 06-0656 Ruehlen/Ostler: "THAT Bylaw No. 3248 to discharge Land Use CARRIED Contract 626-1974 (C83412) from the title of 984 South Island Highway, receive first and second readings and proceed to Public Hearing. " (e) Planning Services Manager's September 12, 2006 Report regarding Danada Enterprises Ltd. (2231 South Island Highway) - Amendment to Existing Development Permit. 06-0657 StewartlAdams: "THAT Council approve the amendments to CARRIED Development Permit DP-02-04 for "The Village at Willow Point" at the intersection of the South Island Highway and Adams Road (2231 South Island Highway), to allow for completion of the final phase of redevelopment. " P. Stanton left the meeting at 10:55 p.m. 4. CORRESPONDENCE Items of correspondence for Council consideration. 06-0658 (a) Ruehlen/Stewart: "THAT the September 7, 2006 correspondence CARRIED from the Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce regarding the priorization and installation of 'Welcome to Campbell River'signs be received. " 06-0659 Ostler/Storry: "THAT the September 7, 2006 correspondence from CARRIED the Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce regarding the priorization and installation of 'Welcome to Campbell River' signs be referred to the Community Advisory Commission for recommendation to Council. " 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, September 18, 2006 Page 5 (a) Mayor McDonell reported on the Highway 19A Willow Point Grand Re-opening. (b) Councillor Grant reported on staff recognition for the Highway 19A Willow Point Project. 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: 7. MINUTES: (a) September 11, 2006 Regular Council Minutes. 06-0661 Stewart/Grant: "THAT the September 11, 2006 Regular Council CARRIED Minutes be adopted. " 8. OTHER MINUTES: 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 10. NEW BUSINESS: 06-0660 (a) Ruehlen/Adams: "THAT staff report on the short and long term CARRIED needs of the SPCA. " 11. INFORMATION: Informationitems presentedto Council. 06-0662 (a) Stewart/Grant: "THAT the Campbell River Visitor Centre Analysis CARRIED be received. " 12. ADJOURNMENT: 06-0663 Grant/Stewart: "THAT the meeting adjourn. " CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 11:03 p.m. Mayor R. McDonell CHAIR W.T. Halstead CITY CLERK CITY CAMPBELLRIVER CIL M COUNCILMEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Campbell River Council Chambers, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Acting Mayor M. Storry, Councillors: A. Adams, R. Grant, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen, Z. Stewart, D.D. Raines - City Manager, T. Stevens - Corporate Services Director, T. Massee - Airport Manager, W.T. Halstead - City Clerk IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: 06-0664 Ostler/Grant: "THAT Council move to an In-Camera Meeting CARRIED under the authority of Section (90) (a) of the Community Charter. " Council recessed at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30 p.m. following the In-Camera meeting. 1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: 2. STAFF REPORTS: 3. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: 4. CORRESPONDENCE 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: 7. MINUTES: 8. OTHER MINUTES: 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 10. NEW BUSINESS: 11. INFORMATION: 12. ADJOURNMENT: 06-0665 Ruehlen/Stewart: "THAT the meeting adjourn. " CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 26, 2006 Page 2 Acting Mayor M. Storry CHAIR W.T. Halstead CITY CLERK CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING, SEPTEMBER18, 2006AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 301 ST. ANN'S ROAD IN CAMPBELL RIVER, BC. PRESENT:Chair - Mayor R. McDonell, Councillors: A. Adams, R. Grant, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen, Z. Stewart, M. Storry. D.D. Raines - City Manager, T. Stevens - Corporate Services Director, P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager, W.T. Halstead - City Clerk, L. Macara - Recording Secretary. Mayor McDonell explained the Public Hearing procedure. Councillor Ostler advised that she had circulated an e-mail indicating her support of Bylaw 3245, however had previously circulated an e-mail indicating that she would remain open to input and remains committed to considering the presentations throughout the Public Hearing and therefore would continue to participate and vote on Bylaw 3245. A) Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 3245, 2006 PROPOSAL: TheCityis considering a zoning amendment bylaw to create a C-2A and C-2B zone for the downtown area. The C-2A zone will maintain all the uses currently permitted in Section 45.1 of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700 for the C-2 zone while increasing the permitted floor area ratio and building heights. Building heights in the C-2A zone are proposed to be 16.5 metres with a further bonus height increase to 26.5 metres subject to development permit approval and to the provision of specified amenities including reduced lot coverage.The C-2B zone will also maintain the permitted uses outlined in Section 45.1 for the existing C-2 zone, with the addition of the following uses from the C-3 zone and the PA-1 zone, to recognize existing land uses: vehicle sales and services; vehicle rental; car wash; service stations; self storage units within an enclosed building; government use; and fire hall. The proposed maximum building height in the C-2B zone is 26.5 metres with a further bonus to 38.5 metres subject to development permit approval and the provision of specified amenities including reduced lot coverage. The lands subject to the bylaw are shown on the attached map. The properties shaded light grey in the Beech St. area will be rezoned from C-2 to C-2A. The properties shaded dark grey will be rezoned from C-2 to C-2B in the Cedar St. area. The properties shaded with a diagonal hatch will be rezoned from C-3 to C-2B in the Cedar St. and 14t" Ave. area. The existing Fire Hall and Provincial Court House properties shaded with a checkered pattern will be rezoned from PA-1 to C-2B. The Planning Services Manager explained the proposal being considered. The following written submissions were presented at the Public Hearing and are marked as Schedule A, attached to and form part of these Minutes: Darlane Davis, 77 South Murphy Street, in opposition to the proposal. She disagrees with selling the 3.5 acre lot, felt that building heights throughout Campbell River should be restricted to six stories, and said that at the visioning workshop everyone present mentioned that access to nature is the hook that keeps them loving this place. Barbara Phipps, in opposition to the proposal. Her main concern is lot coverage, and she doesn't want to see the canyon effect prevalent in downtown Vancouver. She would like green spaces, walk/bike paths and streets. Ref G: Public Hearing\2006 Minutes\Sept 18-06 Minutes.doc Public Hearing Minutes Page 2 of 6 Leona Adams, in opposition to the proposal. She thanked Council and staff for working out a plan with less than 100% lot coverage, but is concerned with the proposed blanket zoning of building heights, which would create a wall of eight and twelve storey buildings 100 feet apart, resulting in loss of views and light. Consideration should be given to limit building heights to retain views for all residents. She expressed concern over upgrades to fire equipment and training to service 8 to 12 storey buildings, and suggested zoning be left as is, and each proposal considered independently. She submitted pictures outlining the results of her height test. Rauli Kovasin, 210 - 87 Island Highway, in support of the proposal. High density downtown development would be beneficial for our city. Catalyst Paper is frustrated at the lack of interest by City Council for reducing their taxes, and substantial tax reductions could be compensated through growth in the tax base. The City should communicate to the petitioners for the 3.5 acre site that we already have a large amount of waterfront park space, and sale of the property would generate funds which could be used to upgrade sewer system or other infrastructure. Vicki Stewart, 291 South Alder, in opposition to rezoning the downtown waterfront property, which she feels should remain public assembly until a use for the property is decided. Patti Baumann felt that a five foot fence on Dogwood is not unreasonable to keep noise down and for safety reasons. While she wouldn't want high rises totally obstructing the waterfront, she feels that some high rises may not be a bad thing for the City, as they would bring more people in, increase the tax base, and perhaps bring in new business. Michelle Kenny, in support of the proposal. Progress is what will keep people here and encourage others to come. If progress is denied, we will end up with a retirement community. Rick Reichardt, Kael Holdings Inc., 3 - 490 Ninth Ave, in opposition to the proposal to rezone 340 St. Ann's. That property is already 15 - 20 feet higher than the land on Beech St. A new structure under the proposal guidelines could be 100 feet above Beech Street. If the proposal goes through, the ridge properties, including his twelve suite apartment building, would have seriously affected views, sunlight and property values. Gordon McLaughlin, 2978 South Island Highway, in support of the proposal. Over the past 30 years, he has seen little change in the buildings or streets of this area, and feels that once the proposal is accepted, then the details of what goes on individual sites can be worked out in design and construction. Mel Peever, in support of the proposal. Campbell River must spread up and not out. There are already shoreline parks. Tax revenues are very important. Richard Hamilton on behalf of Greenways Land Trust, 341 South Alder. They appreciate that the maximum lot coverage has been reduced, and realize that higher densities downtown will improve the tax base, reduce infrastructure and service costs and support the public transit system. They suggest: clear statements directing or suggesting appropriate uses for open spaces particularly to develop and maintain pervious surfaces; three amenities should be required not just one; add a clear definition of floor area ratio. If there must be height, then compensation should be to have more green space throughreduced lot coverage. Ivan Ward-Moran, in opposition to the proposal. Blanket zoning the Cedar area can result in a row of 12 story condos which would create a hollow centre which would remain moribund and undeveloped. Sandy Baker, in support of the proposal. Willow Point has become a show piece for the area, and the feeling stays until you have to take a side street in the centre of town, and then there is unsightly empty business space and vacant lots. There is a segment of the population that will be disenfranchised by tall buildings interfering with their views, however, Council can't please everyone, and should be allowed to make a decision on what they feel will be the way of the future and will revitalize downtown. Ken Barth, 8 - 401 Westgate Road, in opposition to the proposal. He feels that additional planning, design and thorough community engagement need to take place concerning the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown. He asked for clarification as to whether a submitted letter is counted the same as a citizen speaking at a public hearing. Public Hearing Minutes Page 3 of 6 A. Richard Shaw, 1101 27 South Island Highway, stated that the key to revitalizing downtown is to persuade people to live there. He lives in a complex of which only 3 of 14 residents are not absentee owners. The current proposal will create more of the same, especially if it is located close to a waterfront marina. The key is to have more downtown intensive low-rise residential units. Pat McLellan, 279 South McLean, in opposition to the proposal. Her family have owned property in the 7th Avenue area of Colwyn and Birch Streets for almost 60 years, and feels Council does not have the right to change a bylaw that would destroy the views of many old time residents. The bench mark of six stories should remain. Judy Christensen, 582 South Alder, in support of the proposal. Campbell River needs to increase its tax base without expending large sums of money to develop infrastructure to accommodate outlying areas. Denser population downtown would provide eyes to report break-ins and vandalism. Businesses would prosper with increased residents downtown. Brad Zihrul, 942 Dogwood, in opposition to the proposal. He would like the existing building heights maintained and residential parking increased to 1.5 to 1. C-2B zoning proposal with 100% lot coverage and no off street parking will create an unacceptable 8 storey cement wall. New development will be brought to Campbell River through attracting and sustaining new industry. The island is short of electrical power, why not develop a wind and tide electrical generation research facility. Marlene Baker, 302 - 907 Cedar, in opposition to the proposal. She does not support increasing building heights, however, she is in favour of a well thought out plan that enhances the town, and of a residential `living' downtown. 4 to 6 stories would be more conducive to a beautiful downtown. The proposal will seriously compromise her view as well as neighbouring residents. Many places have graduated building heights. Dave Owen, 282 McCarthy, in opposition to the proposal. Limit development to 6 stories and no change to residential regulations. Tall buildings mean falling debris in an earthquake, and if this change goes through, will tax payers have to fund a ladder truck for top floor rescue? How would it navigate narrow streets and tight corners? Diana Kretz, in opposition the proposal. She suggested keeping the present height zoning, with developments having a similarity yet individual style such as chalets in Switzerland or thatched roof cottages in England. The following members of the public made verbal representations: Pat McLellan read her letter noted previously. Judy Christensen read her letter noted previously. Diana Kretz read Leona Adams' letter noted previously, and showed Ms. Adams' pictures. In response to a question from Council, she indicated that the pictures are to scale for height but not for width. Rick Reichardt read his letter noted previously. In response to a question from Council, he explained that the building front of his is the Businessmen's Club. Brad Zihrul read his letter noted previously. Lynda Belter, 920 Ash, spoke in opposition to the proposal. She doesn't believe Council is listening to the people, who are saying that ecology and views mean a lot. High rises would damage the serenity of downtown. She is stunned by the fence along Dogwood, which will affect views. Marlene Baker read her letter noted previously. Rich Stephens, Highland Engineering, 1872 Snowbird, said that he was chair of the Downtown Liaison Group who wanted to increase downtown residents by 850 to 1000. Infrastructure could support this increase. Low density is more expensive. Downtown has poor ground conditions for massive buildings, and it is unlikely there would be underground parking as it would be very expensive. The 3.5 acre site would be ideal for a comprehensive development with a tower, as would the Merecroft/Dogwood area. He suggests zoning C-2A for all downtown, and letting developers bring forth requests that are more site Public Hearing Minutes Page 4 of 6 specific. Richard Hamilton, 341 South Alder, read his letter noted previously. Along with Ron Burrell and Jerry Fletcher, he represents the Greenways Land Trust. In response to a question from Council, they indicated that if there was 70% lot coverage, the remaining 30% should be usable open space or landscaped open space. Charlie Cornfield, 1890 Fern Drive, agreed with previous comments that there are better ways to increase density without height, and he feels there will be water and foundation problems with large buildings. Views sheds need to be identified. This is not an environmental issue. The proposal won't decrease the demand for single family dwellings in southern Campbell River. He supports increased density downtown, but not 10 to 12 stories. He expressed concern over the widely distributed e-mail he received yesterday from a Councillor committing to support of the bylaw and including an explanation of the reasons. He felt the public needs to feel it will be listened to before decisions are made, and this e-mail has tainted the process. It was clarified that the e-mail was from Councillor Ostler. The Mayor advised that this issue had been explained at the beginning of the Hearing. Dave Owen read his letter noted previously. It was clarified that the 3.5 acre site development is not before Council at this time, and will come to public hearing at a later date. Louise Rapson, 672 Homewood, in opposition to the proposal. Development should be limited to six stories, preferably four stories. High rises tend to isolate residents. Development should be low cost housing so residents will shop, eat, etc. in Campbell River. What affect will these developments have on our leaky water system? Darren Flemming, 312 Hilchey, on behalf of the Pier Street Association, who wants to play a role in the residential development of the Pier Street area and downtown. They have surveyed their membership, and of the 19 who responded, 95% are in favour of increased residences downtown. Regarding building height limits, 16% said to leave as is, 9 were in favour of 4 - 8 stories, and 8 were in favour of 8+ stories. Their primary concern was adequate parking, and maintaining the waterfront. Pedestrian access, parking and views must be addressed. Jurgen Kettler, 246 Fawn Road, in support to the proposal. He is a downtown retailer, and felt development should be as high as economically and environmentally feasible. Parking needs to be addressed. The alternative is urban sprawl or to refuse new residents and development. Don Mclvor, 4235 Discovery Drive, supports bringing more residents downtown, but felt heights should start at two stories and increase to six stories. Without high buildings, pedestrians can enjoy the sun. Renee Zihrul, 942 Dogwood, in opposition to the proposal. They will lose their views. She works in construction and feels there needs to be development while still retaining views and beauty of downtown. One parking space per resident will no be adequate. Long term development needs to be attracted. She will expect her land taxes to go down if their view is affected. Ted Arbour, supports the bylaw, but doesn't condone 18 stories. Urbane sprawl can't continue; land needs to be better utilized. He has interest in a downtown property. Jerry Fletcher read Diana Kretz's letter noted previously. Quentin Dodd is not opposed to downtown development, but not over 6 or 7 stories. Taller buildings could be put at Dogwood and 8th or9thand Ironwood. He doesn't want the rural with good views character of Campbell River damaged. The proposal could bring a flood of applications for reduction in taxes, and won't be doing the tourist industry any good. Joanne Banks, 1856 Tree Lane, in opposition to the proposal. She is not against development, but is against going over 4 stories. She was recently in Charlottetown, which is beautiful, and they aren't going over 4 stories until well back from the waterfront. People look for beauty, peace and serenity when they travel, and she doesn't see that in 12 story cement blocks. Toronto is having climate change problems because of concrete. Ross Griffiths, 911 Dogwood, in opposition to the proposal. Buildings should be back from the water, Public Hearing Minutes Page 5 of 6 perhaps in Campbellton or North Campbell River. Loss of views and sunshine affect everyone. His property is his home and his investment, if his view is taken it will come out of his pocket. Joan Luoma, 579 Birch, in opposition to the proposal. The small town feeling is what makes Campbell River so attractive. It is ridiculous to try and replicate Vancouver. Four stories is plenty. There being no further representations from members of the public, nor questions from Council, the?ublic Hearing was closed at 9:26 p.m. W.T. Halstead City Clerk Public Hearing Minutes Page 6 of 6 SCHEDULE 6A' Downtown Study Rezoning Public Meeting - June 29, 2006 Meeting commenced at 6:03pm Staff provided a summary of what steps were being taken to initiate all of the recommendations of the Downtown Area Study. Further summary was provided to identify the current zoning in the affected areas, the proposed zoning presented at the May 17/06 public meeting, and an outline of the changes that were made following receipt of comments at the 1St public meeting and from City Commissions. All of the amenity provisions were discussed along with explanation of their intent. Further explanation was provided for the revision to include the C-4 zone as a housekeeping matter. The meeting then took the form of a question and answer period, summarized as follows: Question was asked how the public waterfront walkway could be secured across those lands owned by the Campbell River Indian Band up to the Discovery Harbour Plaza. Explanation was given that the lands were still "fee-simple" lands and subject to further permit approvals. Question was askedhow thezoning could be changed to include the recommendations related to storm water management. Response was providedthat theywould not be included to the zoning and that they wereinstead already included aspart of thedevelopment permit approval process requirements. Concern was raised that 100% lot coverage was not the way to go. Response was provided that the current zoning was already 100% lot coverage, and the City was proposing using the "carrot" rather than "stick" approach to reduce lot coverage's, which allowed more flexibility, and would not create hardship for existing properties already built to 100% lot coverage. Other concerns were raised regarding provisions for pervious surfaces, as well as the heights and lot coverage's proposed for the Waterfront Neighbourhood. Response was provided to explain the options available for the future development of these sites. Questions were raised regarding the current zoning in discovery harbour itself and the current business activities. Response was provided regarding the changes proposed in this area primarily as a "housekeeping amendment". Support was then provided for reducing regulations with a discussion of differences between Parksville, Qualicum and Campbell River, whereby in Campbell River over-regulating previously discouraged redevelopment in the downtown and support was provided for the proposed changes. Further explanation was provided to identify that much of the previous "over-regulation" had already been removed with adoption of the new OCP. One attendee identified they had been here now since 1998, but previously in 1991-1996 served in down-town Vancouver Downtown South area. He felt the changes proposed were a very positive thing and if residential could be built downtown it would also benefit the commercial uses, and would provide significant tax revenues. Comparison was provided to Yaletown, in Vancouver where an 18 story residential building would contribute over $1 million in tax revenue. Question was raised regarding impacts on views in the Cedar neighbourhood. Response was provided by referring to the previous 3-D computer simulation. Other questions were asked regarding impact on views from the water? Response was provided that in their opinion those impacts would be negligible since Campbell River had such a very long shoreline area and hillsides, that a new 18 storey building would appear as a small spike in the downtown area. Another question was raised about the "wall effect" of multiple buildings. Response was provided that would be unlikely, and that future developments will be spread out, both over space, and over time, as each development sought to maximum views. It was also identified as a smart growth issue i.e. by adding up to 1000 new housing units in downtown, it would be 1000 less units sprawling out in the south of town. This was viewed as supportive for downtown commercial uses. Question was asked about the recommended children's water park? Response was provided that it is one of the items that staff were currently investigating for costs and budget impacts, but would also require negotiation with the Province over changes to the Crown Grant affecting the property. Another question asked how they could comment on other aspects of the downtown study. They were advised to forward their comments to the Planning Department. Question was asked whether the seawalk would be mandatory. Response was provided that it would not be mandatory in the zoning, but is a primary requirement in the policies of DP guidelines in the OCP. It was also identified that the City would be hard-pressed to approve a project that did not include seawalk provisions. Other question was asked in Cedarneighbourhood,forexample,if there were any provision for the staging of building heights from east to west. Response was provided that it would be complicated toenforce. That,usually, the 1St project built would set the tone for the rest, and the followers would either go higher or stagger the sitting of their building to maximize views. Question was asked whether the walkway would be continuous along the waterfront, including in front of the net loft and commercial harbour? Response was that there would be some places where it would diverge away from the water, primarily for safety reasons because of the potential conflict between pedestrians and harbour activities. Question was asked whether affordable housing requirements could call for a percentage of all units, rather than an open ended requirement. Response provided was that might be too onerous and might discourage developments, that it would be better to implement by size of units, and by negotiation for housing agreement if the developer were to pursue senior government incentive programs. One person responded they found this exciting because it would give Campbell River more of a skyline. Concern was expressed that the new zoning for the "Six Acre" site would result in an 18 storey building, with lower buildings too, 100% lot coverage and no open space or pervious surfaces. Response provided was that the concept proposed would be 60% lot coverage or less. Councillor Adams thanked everyone for coming, and staff for the presentation and responses. He also made mention that most of the sites in the downtown area were already 100% impervious surfaces (ie. Parking) so the new developments would probably make the situation better. He further mentioned that Downtown revitalization was a big concern for council and that the direction of this study/plan would go a long way towards stimulating that revitalization. Meeting ended approximately 7:15pm. Downtown Plan/Downtown Rezoning Notes from Public Meeting May 18, 2006 52 people in the audience Dennis Marks was concerned about ugly high-rises but was not opposed to high-rises. Woman "A" wanted to know about low-income availability in high-rises; was this a policy of the City. Sean Smith - 12 stories, 18 stories seem fine; when does the City say `yes' it's OK to start this type of development. Paul answers with regard to development permit principles being in place; far better system of control on design. Landlord on Shoppers Row - why were they not consulted? why was this plan done by Tyee Plaza and other shop owners not consulted with? Paul answers that Development Liaison Group had looked at this; felt it better to go out with a plan than just ask for ideas; landlords are being consulted now. Woman "A" has lived in Campbell River for 13 years; lived in North Vancouver before that; lived in a walk-up; North Vancouver allowed one high-rise then another, then another, then another and they lost their view. She is concerned about the height, particularly 18 stories; felt that the maximum of 6 or even 4 stories was all that we should have. Individual Male - how many people would live in the downtown to make it viable? Charlie Cornfield - the 3 major areas as pointed out aren't conjoined; should they be brought together so that there is no white area in between on the plan? Is concerned that as we go to high-rises what about our ability for fire fighting, earthquakes. Also concerned that view-scape could be blocked. Joan Stephens had a question around 10"' and 13a' Avenues going into the mall as streets. Is this what is being proposed? Jim Dobinson was concerned about the fact that the proposed amendments didn't go far enough; they were very self-serving; didn't incorporate Pier Street with regard to higher densities. He used the example of the Bargain Shop which is not significant to City for aesthetics of the downtown but is not included in the height increases. Same concerns over Rae's [?] Color Centre building not being in areas planned for higher densities. Diane Krantz wanted to know, with regard to the view lots, who decided the distance from the upper residential areas to make it appropriate so that the view from the heights was not impeded. Male was concerned about the density and the fact that as we build out to the ocean behind this build-out limited views would be available. Dennis Marks retorted that density wasn't the only issue here, that though views might be restricted if you were further back, there are moreamenitiesand purposes for living downtown. Woman concerned about building along the waterfront which is a shift in policy from what is now happening with the City's acquisition of waterfront properties. Landlord on Shoppers Row - lots he likes; was concerned about the boundary and densities, issues around Shoppers Row. Male concerned about the Beech area and upping the limits on Pier Street. Concerned as well about parking; loss of potential 100 parking stalls; parking is at a premium now. Dennis Marks point - 600 units residential versus loss of 100 parking stalls; didn't see this as a major concern. Male - nobody has addressed now how we access the downtown for pedestrians; 9th Avenue and its crappy hill should be addressed; 10th Avenue to Dogwood should be addressed as well to get people to come to the downtown. Male - what do the yellow circles in the 3 design areas mean? Is that all the public open space that is going to be allowed? Surely they are not representative of the actual size. - Consultant answers question - dots are not representative of size. Jerry Fletcher - the City is doing a visioning exercise now. Will the Administration and Council listen to that and adhere to the vision? Male - the big issue he sees as a positive in this is the taming of the Island Highway behind the Tyee Plaza; to do that would make a huge difference. Woman "A" - wanted to know why trees weren't planted in Tyee Plaza right now because it's the ugliest part of the downtown. Woman - why isn't the back of the Tyee Plaza more accessible to the water? Are there any ideas to change that? Joan Stephens - are we going to ensure that designers take into account the prevailing winds and weather conditions in Campbell River when they design? Male - one small part of the proposal is for residential however, there is no real focus on tourism and how it plays for tourism. Is this something that should be considered? Jim Dobinson - does the plan follow Smart Growth? Ted Arbour - you are going to lose 100 parking stalls plus add 600 residential units; won't this mean a major parking shortage? It was explained that for each of the residential units, they would have to provide their own parking, so the net loss would be 100 which would be compensated for by adding additional parking in the downtown core. End of meeting at 9:45 p.m. Darlane Davis 77 South Murphy Street Campbell River, BC V9W 1Y5 September 12, 2006 Mayor McDonell and Councillors 301 St. Anne's Road Campbell River, BC Dear Mayor and Council While I appreciate the necessity of including a residential component in Campbell River's downtown, I heartily disagree with selling the 3.5 waterfront acres zoned Public Assembly.I feel strongly that building height throughout Campbell River should be restricted to 6 stories, so that the views which so characterize our beautiful city are maintained for all. At the visioning workshop held at the Sportsplex on February 4, 2006 it is fair to say that everyone present mentioned access to Nature (i.e. the river, the mountains, and the beach) as "the hook" that keeps them loving this place. The citizens of Campbell River cannot be accused of apathy- I'm sure your jobs would be easier if people didn't care.But, this is a job you campaigned for and this community does care. Together we must plan wisely for Campbell River's future. My dream for Campbell River includes 3.5 acres on the waterfront zoned and used for public assembly-(an "eyesore" it's not, even in its present vacant state, when one considers an 18 storey alternative); a building height restriction of 6 stories throughout the city; easy and generous access to the shoreline; and a vibrant downtown where people live and work. Sincerely September13,2006 To Mayor and Council The lot coverage in the downtown area is my main concern. I don't want to see the canyon effect that is prevalent in downtown Vancouver, with cold, dirty streets. Green spaces, green walk and bike paths and green streets are what make a city livable. Campbell River has a chance to plan their downtown's future, hopefully it will be a green one. Barbara Phipps Mayor and Council, First, let me say that I support infill in our Downtown. I also would like to thank Council and especially Paul Stanton in the Planning Department for working out a plan to have less than 100% lot coverage. My concerns are with the blanket zoning of the building heights proposed. Blanket zoning does not result in smart growth. Blanket zoning would create a wall of 8 and 12 storey buildings 100 feet apart, resulting in loss of views and loss of light. If Council can arrive at an attractive design and height for infill that will allow for the people on the ridge to keep their existing views, we will have a very good Downtown Plan indeed. Thisplan is apossibility. While Council does have some say at Development Permit, heights are determined on Zoning. It was explained in a report to Council from the Planning Department, that a zoning change was needed to change the height. Therefore height must be considered at zoning. From the height tests that we conducted, I can show you that 8 and 12 storeys in the Cedar Neighbourhood would devastate the existing view from the 4th floor of the Terrace View apartment located at 961 Cedar Street. The current zoning of 15 meters (5 storeys) would not alter the view. Eight stories built in the Beech Neighbourhood would totally block the view from the Terrace View apartments from the 2" d. Floor, 5 storeys would still allow some view. From the 3rd floor of 907 Cedar Street the view of the foreshore is blocked by an 8-storey building, but not by a 5 storey building. Please also look at the shadow cast by the proposed buildings. Loss of light is important. Here are two points concerning heights from the Downtown Study: "Consideration should be given to limit building heights to retain views of the water fromCityHall" I submitthatconsideration should be given to limit building heights to retain views for all residents. 2."Consideration should also be given to redeveloping the area of St. Anne's Road from Alder Street to Shopper's Row as a denser low-rise mixed-use development due to the amount of car traffic on the street." Under the proposed zoning, Council would have to change many buildings at Development Permit in order to follow this recommendation. When looking at the pictures I realized how much light an 8 and 12 storey building would block. For example, If we blanket zone to allow for 12 storey buildings from the Steve Marshall Motors site, south along the highway at every 100 feet, we would have built a wall between the ocean and the Cedar Neighbourhood with limited light which will result in a much less desirable place to live. Also please remember the view is what draws people-to Campbell River and the buildings need to be strategically placed for the best results. How much money would the City have to spend to upgrade fire equipment and provide training to service 8 or 12 storey buildings? I understand the reason for this new zoning is to promote infill in our downtown. Now that the Tyee Group has plans for residential infill, we have the catalyst for the infill we desire. We have no need to blanket zone in the downtown. Instead we should leave the zoning as it is presently and look at each proposal independently. That would allow the buildings to be strategically placed. The vision of our seaside City would suit buildings being terraced back from the water, with the high-rises up on the ridge or tucked into the bank. From all the information available, I conclude that keeping the heights at the present 15 meters (5 storeys) would: Have less of an impact on existing views for the people on the ridge. Retain the present real estate values and rate of property taxes from the existing homes on the ridge, in addition to the taxes gained from the infill. Allow for buildings to be strategically placed to perhaps have greater heights in certain locations. Eliminate the need for costly upgrades for our fire department. Keep to Campbell River's vision for our long term quality of life, while still giving us the infill we need. Thank you for yourconsideration. Leona Adams Mayor, Hello Roger, Here are the results of our height test. We used a 20 ft. tower for scale and moved it to the different neighbourhoods. We had the pictures done professionally by Eric Mains. We used two locations on the ridge that the pictures were taken from: The first location is from the 3rd floor of 907 Cedar St. The second location is from 961 Cedar St. We took pictures from the 2nd floor for the Beech neighbourhood and then moved to the 4th floor to take the pictures of the Cedar Neighbourhood. We set up the tower at the building across from the old post office that Ralph Walker has for sale in the Beech neighbourhood and we used Enns Insurance building in the Cedar neighbourhood We had to use existing buildings to show the height, but the lot coverage is not accurate. In the Beech neighbourhood it is a good approximation, as the whole lot is not used. The Enns building is showing close to 100% lot coverage when in reality, the 5 storeys would have 80 % lot coverage, the 8 storeys would have 70 % lot coverage and 12 storeys would be 60% lot coverage. We have only shown one high rise, but there is the opportunity for there to be many, at 100 ft. apart. Leona Adams Office of the Mayor Districtof Campbell River Existing View of Beech Neighbourhood from 3rd. floorof 307 Cedar Street L AI UEtty v it wui veuar Neighbourhood from 3rd. floor of 907 Cedar Street Cedar - 5 storeys from 3rdfloor of 907 Cedar Street Existing View of Beech Neighbourhood from 2nd. floor of 961 Cedar Street Cedar -12 storeys from 4th. floor of 961 Cedar Street -----Original Message----- From: Dianne Kovasin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September 14, 2006 9:17 PM To: Mayor McDonell Subject: Re-zoning Hearing September 18, 2006 210 - 87 South Island Highway Campbell River, B.C. V9W 1A2 September13, 2006 Mr. Mayor and Councillors of The City ofCampbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, B.C. Dear Mr. Mayor and Councillors: As a taxpayer and long time resident of our beautiful community I am compelled to write to you regarding the proposed rezoning of parts of the city for high density development. I do not wish to enter into the senseless debate taking place currently in the local newspapers; my preference is to make my views known directly to you, the people making the decisions. I fully support for the proposed zoning changes. High density downtown development would without a doubt be beneficial for our city as can be seen from Vancouver's experience. City planners from all over come to Vancouver to learn what has made this one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. Emulating Vancouver would be reason enough to push ahead with these changes but there is a more compelling urgency that I would like you to consider with regard to our largest tax payer. As a 39 year employee of Catalyst Paper I believe that I can make an educated guess as to what is forthcoming regarding their taxation issues. Our manager, Norm Facey has angrily expressed his frustration at the lack of interest shown by our city council for reducing taxes for the Catalyst mill site. As you know, the Port Alberni mill just recently lost 60 jobs due to a groundwood shutdown. Now the company has said that another 200 jobs will go unless the employees agree to concessions and the City of Port Albemi reduces their tax load. Our mill could be next as it's clear that Catalyst is now using threatened job losses to leverage tax reduction. It is in their best interest to promote competition between mill communities, by moving production of certain grades of paper to the most favorable location. The company has also made it clear that new investment is very dependant on favorable tax rates from their host cities. Make no mistake, we will be competing for jobs and investment with the three other mill communities. Council would be well advised not to take Mr. Facey's concerns too lightly and proactively start planning for some substantial tax reductions for this company. In order to do this it is imperative that we grow our tax base with new high density development downtown. High density development allows adequate profit margins so the city can demand developers provide public green spaces and walkways, underground wiring and even view corridors. I urge council members to do what is right for our city and not bow to pressure from anti-development special interest groups. This decision must be made for the benefit of the 30 thousand plus residents of this city and not for the zealous vocal minority who have nothing better to do than band together to disrupt progress and attack the decision makers in our community. The petition currently circulating to stop the proposed sale of the 3.5 acre site on the waterfront is targeting uninformed people who see the prospect of more waterfront park space as attractive. The city must communicate to these people that we already have a large amount of waterfront park space in the city and more on the way on the spit when the Tyee trailer park is vacated. The sale of this property would generate badly needed funds that could be used to upgrade our water system or other infrastructure. It makes no sense to develop another park there at great expense when we could sell it to a developer and make zoning attractive enough for them to provide public green space and waterfront access at their expense. We have a chance now to be a truly progressive community and show the rest of Vancouver Island how it's done. Please vote to approve the zoning changes. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Sincerely, Rauli Kovasin Sept. 13, 2006 Mayor and Council 300 St. Ann's Rd. Campbell River, BC V9W Dear Mayor and Council: I write to express my strong feelings regarding the rezoning of the newly acquired downtown waterfront property. I feel that the zoning shouldstay aspublic assembly until the peopleof the citydecide on a use. Tax revenue is a very poor reason to rezone the land. Development should not take place until there is a strong swell of public opinion in favor of the land use. Campbell River is very fortunate to have spectacular ocean and mountain views and I feel that it is imperative to save these views for all to enjoy both now and for future generations to come. Sincerely, I Vicki Stewart 291 South AW''f St. Canp1eLTRiver,BC 'Vg W 2N O Page 1 of 1 Laurel Klus From: Patti & Ted [[email protected]] Sent: September 13, 2006 7:51 PM To: Laurel Klus Subject: please acknowledge receipt September 13, 2006 I am a resident of Campbell River, and am writing to you with my comments on two recent news stories from the newspaper. The first one is the fence on Dogwood. In the newspaper they stated that the fence was to be 6 feet tall and now has been changed to 5 feet tall, and, now there are those that would like it to be 4 feet "because of the obstructed view of the city. I feel that with the new subdivisions going in that area, a 5 foot fence is not unreasonable. The fence is there for a reason, and that reason being noise, but also for safety reasons. This area will have a much larger population, with both adults, children, and animals as well as the extra vehicles. To have the fence lower than 5 feet may prove to be a mistake once the population increases. The comment in the newspaper is that 4 feet will keep the noise down, and any higher will obstruct the view from Dogwood. Does anyone realize that Dogwood is a major road, with a lot of traffic so WILL have noise but WILL have new added dangers as well. The concerns that I am understanding from the paper is the view will be cut off. My thought is, a person driving on Dogwood should not be looking at the "view" anyway, as I feel that is a great traffic hazard. The eyes should be on the road. There is places that they can stop if they want to look at the view. When the decision is made for the height of the fence, I hope that you will consider the safety aspects as one of the major reasons to keep the fence at 5 feet, after all the noise and the view are really secondary, are they not? My next comment is about the building of the high rise on the water front, that is causing so much controversy.I am the first one to say that I do not want Campbell River to become another Vancouver with high rises totally obstructing the waterfront. However, I feel that some high rises may not be a bad thing for this city. The city is growing, and high rises are a part of a growing city. There is still many places to see the view of the waterfront at different areas in Campbell River. Are the people concerned the ones that will loosing THEIR view or are they genuinely concerned for the city and it's growth. I feel that high rise buildings would be a good thing for the city, as it would bring more people in, a largertax base, and perhaps new business. The people that live there will need a place to work. The fishing is not as good as it use to be, part of the mill is talking of closing (to my understanding), so we had better do something to keep this city alive and vibrant. The people of Campbell River aremost_concerned about the view. I hear no other legitimate reasons NOT to have high rises in Campbell River. I don't feel we need to be another Vancouver but we need responsible growth, we need to enhance the city, promote growth, and bring in more revenue to stimulate the city economy. We have to go with the times and let our city grow. Yours truly, Patti Baumann 15/09/2006 Message Page 1 of 1 Laurel Klus From: Michelle Belanger [[email protected]] Sent: September 15, 2006 10:21 AM To: Councillor Ostler Subject: 18 story rezoning Importance: High Good Morning, I have been reading the comments etc. from people against rezoning of the downtown to allow for an 18 story complex. It appears that the major concern is the building blocking peoples view. If you did not purchase waterfront property than you have nothing to complain about. If this rezoning does not go through because the building will block views-than-you- had better start taking a look at other things that are blocking views such as thick hedges that are growing 15 - 30 feet high, blocking the ocean views of people who purchased property across the street from the ocean and expect a view rather than people who are renting apartments on a hill or are blocks-away from the ocean. I personally am for the construction of this building and feel that it is progress that Campbell River needs. Progress in a town is what will keep people here and encourage others to come. If we deny progress we will end up with a retirement community - and that would be a shame. Campbell River has many things to offer people young and old and will continue to if we allow progress. A few buildings is not going to take away from the beauty of Campbell River - the lakes, the sea walk, the pier, the trails and the River (if we clean up the adjacent areas and utilize-its natural attraction). If we don't allow this type of progress the town will eventually shrivel, the young will leave the old will come and who will run the little shops, restaurants etc - not the retirees. Sincerely, Michelle Kenny 15/09/2006 Liflo on a..iLYi3T,.I ij F n( 2978 SouthIsland Highway, 2006 CampbellRiver, BC, i_a Ti\1 ;;. ; j9 >c Va\\ 1C8, (;sty c! fa ; t3! River September 17, 2006, Mayor and Council, City of Campbell River, Re By-Law 3245, 2006, I support thisinitiative to rebuild downtown Campbell River., I have walked this area many times over thepast 30 years and have seen little positive change in the buildings or the st--: -its, Many otherareas of Campbell River have undergone change and while some of tr'.asnot been as attractive as possible, these areas are not the eyesore and was., _hat thedowntown core has become., I understand that people will be upset with changesproposed. But that should not be enough to stop council from voting for the changeinzoning.Once that zoning and land use proposal is accepted then the details of 'hat goeson individual sites can be worked out in design and construction., To cc--_' withthe present mishmash of decaying buildings and unsuitable parking and peces:r_an access and the lack of green space and public amenities is not the kind of city I w:-_,1Lie proudto show off to others or to live in.,, s very truly, Gordon McLaughlin, _t V\- - ' 4 a ;o - eron.ark.com,, Gord(- McLaughlin 2978South Island Highway Campbell River BC V9i 1 C8 250-923-6767 Page 1 of 1 Paul Stanton From: Melvyn James Peever [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 5:40 PM To: Mayor McDonell Cc: Councillor Ruehlen; Councillor Stewart; Councillor Grant; [email protected]; Paul Stanton; Councillor Ostler; Councillor Storry Subject: Beech and Cedar Zoning Changes Dear Mayor and Council, It is in the best interests of all of the citizens of Campbell River to develop the downtown core as a higher density residential area - we must build up not spread out. We already have parks on the shoreline such as Frank James and Robert V Ostler - we don't need another park to be a tax expenditure. Tax revenues are very important. There are matters which take precedence over uninterrupted views. We are a City and must develop the mentality of a city; we have already gone beyond being a village. I want to encourage you, as leaders of our city, to stand firm for downtown development that encourages good use of space and existing infrastructure, and brings in tax revenues, rather than causing tax expenditures. Thank you for your attention, Vlel Peever planning Services Department A ,/18/2006 341 South Alder Street Campbell River, BC V9W2M9 Telephone: 250-287-9315 September 15, 2006 The Mayor and Council City of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Regarding: Proposed Bylaw 3245, downtown rezoning Dear Mayor and Council: I write on behalf of the Greenways Land Trust to congratulate Council on the substantive improvements made to the new downtown by-law, 3245. We appreciate that you have reduced maximum lot coverage to between 80% and 60% dependent upon building height. We know that increased densities downtown will reduce demand for greenfields development and preserve many of the forests and wetlands within our municipality. We also agree that higher densities downtown will improve the city's tax base, reduce infrastructure and service costs and support our public transit system. Reducing automobile dependence in our city helps the environment. Creating a livable and walkable downtown will result in safer streets and civic vitality. Good job. The Greenways board of directors believes it has a duty to suggest what we believe will more clearly focus the by-law in order that its application will more closely mirror its intent. First, we believe that sections 45a.3 and 45b.3 should contain clear statements to direct or suggest appropriate uses for open space resulting from reduced lot coverage, particularly with the recommendation to develop and maintain pervious surfaces. In the definitions section, pervious surfaces might be defined as permitting the infiltration of normal precipitation into the water table. The list of amenities required for the height bonus might also include pervious surfaces in open areas. Second, concerning the list of amenities required to obtain the height bonus, we feel that three should be required, not just one. If it is your intention to achieve a healthy mix of land uses and more open space through increased heights, then it seems reasonable to us that buildings should have at least three of the amenities listed. Council has the power to shape the future of the community. It should not be reluctant to use that power to direct future development to include these desirable features. Our current circumstance of a downtown consisting of a collection of small, single storey strip malls is the result of previous councils' reluctance to tell any body what to do. Our third suggestion is to add a clear definition of Floor Area Ratio to the definitions section. Our understanding of that term must be incomplete, since our reckoning of lot coverage would be substantially different from the maximums in this by-law, if the 3.0 FSR and 5.0 FSR density 1 of 21- Greenways, By-law 3245,September15, 2006 restrictions were adhered to. By our understanding, which may be flawed, sections 45a.3 and 45a.4 and sections 45b.3 and 45b.4 may conflict and create confusion for the public and for developers. 3.0 Floor Space Ratio-300 dwellings per hectare with 100 m2 per dwelling unit Height Lot coverage where Resulting open space Proposed By-law all floors are of equal where all floors areof 3245,lot coverage area equal area 3 storeys 100% 0% 80% 4 storeys 75% 25% 80% 5 storeys (16.5m) 60% 40% 80% 6 storeys 50% 50% 70% 8 stories (26.5m) 37.5% 62.5% 70% 5.0 Floor Space Ratio=500 dwe gs per hectare with 100 m2 per dwelling unit 5 storeys (16.5m) 100% 0% 80% 8 storeys (26.5m) 62.5% 37.5% 70% 10 storeys 50% 50% 60% 12 storeys (38.5m) 42% 58% 60% As an example of an application of this by-law, a building on a 5000m2 lot can have a footprint of 4000m2 and a total floor space of 15000m2. It cannot rise above four storeys unless upper floors are each less than 4000m2. Given the same lot, an eight storey building could have a footprint of 3500m2 and the same total floor space of 15000m2. If the first floor has the maximum lot coverage, the remaining 1 I500m2 is divided among the upper seven storeys to an average ofI643m2 per floor. Our goal is to see as much open space with pervious surfaces as possible. If we must have height, then our compensation should be more green space through reduced lot coverage. Land use questions are always controversial. The public has a right of fair comment on them. Let's welcome this debate as a sure sign of civic vitality. We all want a beautiful and lively city where our children and grandchildren will want to live and work. We may have different visions of the shape of that city, and we may see different paths to reach those visions, but I feel confident that we all have the best of intentions. Sincerely, Richard D. Hamilton, for Greenways Land Trust Laurel Klus From: [email protected] Sent: September 18, 2006 10:22 AM To: Councillor Stewart Subject: Upcoming bylaw Blanket zoning the Cedar area can result in a row of 12 story time-share condos along 16th Ave. to take advantage of the view, creating a hollow center which will remain moribund and undeveloped. We can design a better bylaw which will keep the city in control of overall development patterns. Ivan Ward-Moran 287-2778 Page 1 of 1 Laurel Klus From: Sandy Baker [[email protected]] Sent: September 15, 2006 3:50 PM To: Mayor McDonell Cc: cou nci I ler. ostler@cam pbell river. ca Subject: Re-zoning Cedar and Beech Street September 15, 2006 Dear Honorable Mayor McDonell and City Councilors, Looking back to the start of the Willow Point enhancement and its slow progress I could not help feeling for the plight of the affected businesses and how they had to "Hang In" under such adverse conditions. I must admit that I could not help feeling opposition to the project because of the cost and inconvenience. Today, driving into Campbell River, who could not feel that they are entering a City with a 21St century look, Willow Point has become the show piece of the area and given our home town a kick start for anyone contemplating a business venture or a pleasant place to live. The feeling stays with you most of the way into the center of town until you have to take a side street, then bang, your're back in the forties and fifties with lots of unsightly empty business space and vacant lots. The Mayor and his Council are trying to bring this area into the 21St century but they have to contend with a lot of 20th century thinking. It is obvious that a segment of the population will be disenfranchised by the taller buildings interfering with their views. Council can't please everyone in their decision making and whatever they decide will upset someone. If the present situation is to be remedied, let the Council decide. If they believe 8 or 12 storied buildings are the way of the future and will revitalize a town centre that dies after 6 PM, then I think it is up to Council, not the individual. We gave them our vote to be the decision makers, not to be the good or bad guys. Sincerely Sandy Baker 15/09/2006 1101-27 South Island Hwy. Campbell River BC, Canada V9W 1A.2 September 15, 2006 Campbell River Council Members Dear Mayor McDonnell: Re: Proposed High Rise development. Campbell River is the fifth community that I have lived in facing the same problem of revitalising it's down town core. The demise in every case has been a combination of situations that we are already aware off however the emergence of large retail outlets spread out in various locations too far apart for individuals to reach is a main problem. In some cases the demise of downtown cores has been tragic The key to revitalising downtown core is to persuade people to live there keeping in mind that families with young children will prefer the suburbs. The city centres will be attractive to those who work there and individuals who are dosizing and wish to live close all facilities without necessary using a car. Currently I live in a complex close to the water and in the unit that I live in only three residents are left out of a total of fourteen. The rest are absentee owners and investors these individuals have no real interest in helping run the complex. There are so many absentee owners in the entire complex it is difficult to form a council to meet the needs of the strata act. Each time a unit comes up for sale it goes to absentee owner. Currently our complex does not have a full complement of strata councillors and depends on quite senior members. Like downtown Campbell River more full time residents who can make their financial and physical contribution to our condo community and not on a part time basis is needed. Campbell River councillors do not have to go too far to appreciate current problems created by part time residents and the currently proposed high rise development will create more of the same especially if it is located close to a waterfrontmarina. The new complex as with our complex will be advertised in a self-serving real estate and development industry as a prime investment and holiday facility. Campbell River downtown needs residents epitomised by newer residents who spend their disposable income on local services. I am not too sure where council is obtaining their advice and observations from on down town revitalised projects however they are out there and it is incumbent on your advisors be it the planning department or otherwise to bring them to the fore. Campbell River has its own unique revitalisation problems created by planning from a different era and one must commend council on facing up to the problem. The key is to have more downtown 2 intensive low- rise residential units that are cost effective filling in the emerging boarded up properties that are close to existing facilities. In many instances having the need for parking will not be necessary with an integrated transport system already available downtown. A variety of accommodation is needed and should be encouraged. The downtown should be a pleasant place to live with pedestrian areas where residents can easily access services that appear to be already in place. One of the most interesting methods of persuadingdowntowndevelopment is by trading of planning permission on prime development lands in other locations with the right developer involved. Regards, A Richard Shaw ylene Simmons From: Kaylene Simmons Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 2:51 PM To: '[email protected]' ''.Cc: Laurel Klus \, Subject: FW: Redeveloping The City of Campbell River's Downtown Mayor _CoundlLtrRE ReDevDowntow... Thank you Mr. Barth for your September 15, 2006 correspondence addressed to Mayor & Council regarding Redevelopment in Downtown Campbell River. By way of this e-mail,I wish to confirm that your letter will be included with the written submissions presented at the Public Hearing for Rezoning Bylaw 3245 to be held on Monday, September 18, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. Written submissions, received in response to a Notice of Public Hearing are presented at the public hearing and form part of the records of that Hearing.A citizen is not required to attend a Public Hearing in person to have their written submission recorded for the record. General correspondence (not specific to a Public Hearing Notice) addressed to Mayor & Council is presented to Council at a Council Meeting. I trust that this answers the questions you raised in the last paragraph of your correspondence. If you have any further questions, or if I can provide any further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours truly, Kaylene Simmons Deputy City Clerk City of Campbell River Ph: 250.286.5707 E-mail: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Ken Barth [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September 15, 2006 12:36 PM To: [email protected]; Councillor Grant; Mayor McDonell; Councillor Ostler; Councillor Ruehlen; Councillor Stewart; Councillor Storry Subject: RE: Redeveloping The City of Campbell River's Downtown Good afternoon Mayor and Council: Please have a read of the attached letter. I would also appreciate a written response if possible. Yours truly, Ken Barth #8, 401 Westgate Road Campbell River, BC V9W 1R7 Kaylene Simmons From: Laurel Klus Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 12:40 PM To: Bill Halstead; Kaylene Simmons Subject: FW: Redeveloping The City of Campbell River's Downtown Mayor_CounciILtrRE ReDevDowntow... Any suggestions on how to deal with this guy now?? He's also wanting an answer as noted in the very last paragraph. Laurel P. Klus Mayor's Executive Assistant City of Campbell River 301 St. Anns Road Campbell River BC V9W 4C7 Phone:(250) 286-5710 Fax:(250) 286-5760 Email: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Ken Barth [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September 15, 2006 12:36 PM To: [email protected]; Councillor Grant; Mayor McDonell; Councillor Ostler; Councillor Ruehlen; Councillor Stewart; Councillor Storry Subject: RE: Redeveloping The City of Campbell River's Downtown Good afternoon Mayor and Council: Please have a read of the attached letter. I would also appreciate a written response if possible. Yours truly, Ken Barth #8, 401 Westgate Road Campbell River, BC V9W 1R7 Mayor & Council, City of Campbell River Ken Barth #8, 401 Westgate Road, Campbell River,BC, V9W 1R7 September 15th 2006 Re: Redevelopment in Downtown Campbell River Your Worship and Council: I am writing to you at this time to suggest that additional planning, design and thorough community engagement needs to take place concerning the redevelopment and revitalization of the city's downtown. Why not explore the idea of establishing a Downtown Design Competition, where the City of Campbell River could receive a number of innovative, creative solutions by student planners/architects, professional planning firms, and architecture firms, whose plans and designs would be based on the City of Campbell River's Vision, Official Community Plan goals and objectives and any other desired criteria. Lets create a redeveloped downtown that has a sense of place and reflects who we are; where we are; and where we are going. There are computer programs available that can model the downtown three (3) dimensionally, which would allow Mayor and Council, and citizens to see potential impacts to views and view corridors from any elevation (pedestrian view; `top of the hill; etc.), as well as potential impacts to sun and shade. The modeling software can be used on a portable computer platform (e.g. a laptop and computer LCD projector) at any design charette, or workshop. If the City of Campbell River wishes to promote and grow itself as city, it should ensure that it has the planning tools available to assist in becoming a great city. One of those tools is listening to solutions from its citizens. I agree that the downtown needs to be redeveloped, including increasing residential densities, however it should be done thoughtfully, with citizen involvement, and in a less `hurried' fashion, and not on waterfront property. In addition, as there is little existing residential land use downtown, any additional residential development will increase residential densities, not just highrise development! Bigger is not necessarily better! I know that this is one letter that may be disregarded by Mayor and Council, as it is not being presented in person, and in public. Speaking of which, I would also like some clarification as to whether a submitted letter to Mayor and Council is counted the same as a citizen actually being present at a public hearing or council meeting, to read their letter to the Mayor and Council. Yours truly, Ken Barth c.c. Campbell River Mirror, Letters to the Editor 1 of 1 10 McDonell Councilors y and I have owned property the 7th av- -, Birch Streets for almost 60years. Most of you on council have homes with _ good ocean views. What right have you t-) , ° - -e to change a bylaw that vJa d 'estroy views ofmanyoldtime residents of i-1-er that live own town hill side. Most of these residents have owr°- an raised f,-" as in this area or -- ion os here as they ° .Just because it is not your backyardor ;e, Ae a ake italright. Y Rulen them ------')e a silent lost of them will not f - affe aas new areas sc 0n. Years ago a bench mark of six stories was s I remain. It will still allow for devel n - t in tl ; ntown area but of l 'ivi an it loose their property values. ,t I— Caze c . -.4 4 2 -- 4 (1 1 - z - - - —, - - — - —t /- V ç —I 2 d-/ o -& C - '4 - Leona's Report Sept.18/06 I am reading this presentation on behalf of Leona Adams. Her letter reads... Mayorand Council, First let me say that I support infill in our Downtown. I also would like to thank Council and especially Paul Stanton in the Planning Department for working out a plan to have less than 100% coverage. My concerns are with the blanket zoning of the building heights proposed. Blanket zoning does not result in smart growth. Blanket zoning would create a wall of 8 and 12 storey buildings 100 feet apart, resulting in loss of views and loss of light. If Council can arrive at an attractive design and height for infill that will allow for the people on the ridge to keep their existing views, we will have a very good Downtown Plan indeed. This plan is a possibility. While Council does have some say at Development Permit, ti heights are determined by zoning. It was explained in a report to Council from the Planning Department, that a zoning change was needed to change height. Therefore height must be considered at zoning. From the height tests that we conducted here are the views that we photographed from 2 levels. The first pictures are of the Beech Street area from the third floor of 907Cedar. This isthe present view from right at the top of the hill. The second picture depicts 5 storeys (the current zoning of 15 meters) which will not obstruct the view. Please note the shadow cast on each photo. The third picture is 8 storeys which totally blocks the view. The next view is the Enns Insurance building areafrom 907 Cedar from the top of the hill. The nextis of a 5 storeybuilding,again the current zoning. And then an 8 storey building, And lastly is a 12 storey structure. Now we are looking at the existing view of Beech Street from the 2"d floor of Terrace View Apartments. The Discovery Inn is at the top left view being taken from 961 Cedar Street. The 2" d picture shows 5 storeys, And here is an 8 storey. Now we are looking at the Enns building from Terrace View 4t' floor as it exists now. The second picture is a 5 storey, the current zoning of 15 meters. The third photo is an 8 storey, And lastly is the 12 storey impression. Here are two points concerning heights from the downtown study ...(and I quote)... 1."Consideration should be given to limit building heights to retain view of water from City Hall." (end of quote) I submit that consideration should be given to limit building heights to retain views for all residents. gill 2."Consideration should also be given to redeveloping the area of St.Ann's Road from Alder Street to Shopper's Row as a denser LOW RISE mixed use development, due to the amount of car traffic on the street." (end of quote) Under the proposed zoning, Council would have to change many buildings at the Development Permit stage in order to follow this recommendation. When looking at the pictures I realized how much light an 8 and 12 storey building would block. For example, if we blanket zone to allow for 12 storey buildings from the Steve Marshall Motors site, south along the highway every 100 feet, we would have built a wall between the ocean and the Cedar Neighbourhood with limited light which will result in a much less desirable place to live. Also, please remember the View is what draws people to Campbell River and the buildings need to be strategically placed for the best results. I understand the reason for this new zoning to promote infill in our downtown. Now that the Tyee Group have plans for residential infill, wehave the catalyst for infill we desire. We have no need to blanket zone in the downtown. Instead we should leave the zoning as it is presently and look at each proposal independently. That would allow buildings to be strategically placed. The vision of our seaside city would suit buildings being terraced back form the water, with the high-rises up on the ridge or tucked into the bank. From all the information available, I conclude that keeping the heights at the present 15 meters meaning 5 storeys would... Have less of an impact on existing views for the people on the ridge. Retain the present real estate values and rate of property taxes from existing homes on the ridge, in addition gaining the taxes from the infill. Allow for buildings to be strategically placed to perhaps have greater heights in certain locations. Keep to Campbell River's vision for our long term quality of life, while still giving us the infill we need. Thank you for your consideration. Signed ....Leona Adams. I am here tonight to ask you to maintain the existing c2 zoning building heights and increase the residential parking requirements to 1.5 to 1, which would match the rest of our city. The c2-b zoning proposal with 100% lot coverage and no off street parking requirements will create an unacceptable 8 story cement wall from the bottom of the dogwood hill to the old island highway. There are several examples of good developments in our downtown. The marine harvest building, a large one story office building provides ample off street parking. The coast realty building a mix of commercial and residential with underground parking, Chan Nowisad accountants bought the old mall across from the Scotia bank, completely remodeled and updated the building and have had very high occupancy rates. The tyee plaza added a floor of office space. None of these developments have 100 % lot coverage and they have done very well. The row of stores on saint Ann's from alder St. to the bank of commerce have been habitually empty, they have 100% lot coverage and no parking. The landowners that have spent money on maintenance and improvements are doing very well. We should not be changing zoning so poor landlords can make windfall profits. We do not have a lot of white-collar jobs in cr., who will occupy these apartments. We live in a time of amalgamation as evidenced by the fish farms leaving empty buildings, the forest industry is now undergoing major changes giving up office leases and leaving vacancies. Will it be Families that implies children, the schools have been closed and the land sold off. According to statistics Canada, only 7% of retires move from the town that they live in and 3% of them leave the country. Again who will occupy these buildings Our city has been built on logging fishing and mining, tourism is seasonal and will not maintain a vibrant wealthy community on part time and minimum wage jobs. If you have a strong desire to bring development to cr. we must attract and sustain new industry. ST. John NB attracted call centers from all over North America to revitalize there area. The island is short of electrical power, why not develop a wind and tide electrical generation research facility. We must play to our strength, the trees will grow the wind will blow and the tide will go in and out. New jobs will build our city not a cement wall of towers. Campbell River is a beautiful place to live lets not destroy it by building high rise apartments. Our for fathers were smart when they gave us a 4 story building code please do not change it. Thank you Letter to Ci ounce a Mini!Bylaw3245 Building Heights for Cedar & Beech Neighbourhoods Mayor, Council & City Employees: My name is Marlene Baker. I own a condominium at 907 Cedar Street at Cedar and 9t1 Avenue. I am notin favour of Bylaw 3245. I do not believe that increasing the heights of the buildings in the Beech and Cedar neighbourhoods to up to38.5 metres or 125.125 feet is the direction in which this city should be going. This is NOT Smart Growth - this is folly. I am not against progress. I am in favour of a well-thought-out plan that enhances the town - not making it look like Nanaimo or other cities which build tall buildings right up to the waterfront. We do not need to hire consultants from Vancouver to tell us how Campbell River should look. But even Vancouver saved land for Stanley Park and kept the beaches at English Bay and Kitsilano. I AM in favour of a residential "living" downtown. When my family moved here in 1948 we lived in a residential downtown at 1251 Cedar Street - our house was on what is now the north part of the Rose Bowl restaurant parking lot. We could see through the Van Isle Theatre parking lot (where the Tidemark Theatre and Library are today) to the beach where I fished for perch and bullheads and my brothers and their friends built rafts and we all swam and played on the beach where the Art Gallery now stands. Imagine my horror when I returned home for a visit in 1964 to find the beach filled in with a sea of mud, dirt and rocks or "Ripwrap" as you call it. Gone was the pebble beach. Gone was the white sand at low tide where one could look down from a boat and see the fish swimming amongst the kelp and seaweed. When I returned a couple of years later, there was the Tyee Plaza with its back to our beautiful ocean and view. Well, the councils of the day got rid of the modest homes in the "residential" downtown and we now have a bunch of non-descript commercial buildings. I, too, would like to see a residential downtown where people can enjoy the shops, restaurants, and coffee houses well into the evening hours, where people can walk and sit in park-like garden areas. BUT we do not need buildings of 8, 12 or 18 stories to do that. Since a precedent has been set with the DI at 6 stories, 4 to 6 stories would be much more conducive to a beautiful downtown area than 8 to 12 and possibly 18 story buildings. In theBeech Neighbourhoodthe city proposes buildings of16.5 metresor 53.624 feetwith a possibility of what they call a "further bonus height" of26.5 metres or 86.125 feet. In the CedarNeighourhoodand all the area fromDogwood Street to16th Avenue the proposed heights are26.5 metres or 86.125 feetwith a further bonus to38.5 metres or 125.125 feet. Now, for those of us who live on the hill and slopes in the area of 9th Avenue, Birch Street, Cedar Street and all the area north of 9th and west of Dogwood, our views will be seriously compromised. I live on the top floor of the northwest corner of my building at 907 Cedar. Most of my view will be lost to the top of Quadra Island. The people at the front of my building will lose their views, especially if they live below the top floor. We won't even be able to see the cruise ships anchored at the new cruise ship pier. If the precedent is set for buildings up to 53, 86 and 125 feet, the area near the estuary could also have buildings to this height as well and we would lose the rest of our view of the spit and estuary and Painter's Lodge. All the properties whose views will be gone or which will become "partial views" will see a reduction in their property 4a1 ue values. I'm sure the council & mayor would not allow 8 to 12 story condos to be built along the old highway between 1St Avenue and Willow Point that would block the view of the people who live along Ash, Carnegie and other areas along the ridge. So why would you choose to allow buildings of 53, 86 and 125 feet to be built downtown that will seriously affect those of us who live in a more modestly-priced area of town. There are many places in this world where the city councils and planning departments have planned a "graduated" building height so that views would not be lost -- so that everyone in the town or city could enjoy the waterfront. I believe it is Sweden that has been at the forefront of such development and is now considered a model for other cities and countries to follow. We want a city that has beauty, character and which draws its citizens to a beautiful waterfront that all can enjoy, including the people who live on the slopes and hills above the downtown. We all want to feel "connected" to our waterfront. This is why so many people have come here to live or to retire, and why many of us who grew up here returned here for our retirement. I urge the mayor and council to reconsider adopting the plan set forth by the consultant from Vancouver, now known as Bylaw 3245, and to plan a downtown that has character and beauty and which welcomes everyone to enjoy the view of our downtown and waterfront. Marlene J. Baker V #302 - 906 Cedar Street Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2W1 (250)-286-6815 2 This September the 18th there will be a meeting at the Municipal Counsel Ct cambers to decide the future skyline of Campbell River, I urge every tax payer to attend, it seems petitions are no.'L nearly as effective as looking our present Mayor and Councillers right in the eye, according to two Councillers atthe Willow Point hearing last month. I would suggest the proposal to allow buildings up to 12 storeys in some areas of Cedar Street and 8 storeys inthe Beech Street neighbourhoods is just the thin edge of the wedge and if allowed will blossom throughout the to,::in. I believe the "Living Downtown" theory or idea was not at the expense of the existing taxpayers or home o- 'ners but to get some residencial development over existing business's and establish new structures cc implementary to their surroundings. Some where along the way our elected representatives and planners seem to =thave lost touch with the electorate I believe. As far as the 18 storey structure proposed by a builder for the 3.5 acre plot, shoudn't we the people have a smyby perhaps a referendum ?? Plan looks more like a gated complex with million dollar suites and could be the fi t of many on "our" foreshore that past Mayors and Councillers believed should be sea view from Willow Point to ,(Campbell River. Our ELECTED representatives should take note. Dave Owen en From: "Dave and Marilyn Owen" Councillers of Campell River Although I would perfer to attend this meeting in person, prior committments dictate that I will mot be able to, so I send this letter on my behalf. Having sat on the Advisory Planning Committee for 5 years in the past and heard continuous discussion on they fact that Campell River was and is the retirement communittee of choice of those from the "cities of tall buildinc: it seems odd to me that you would suggest a proposal increasing building heights and blocking out a million do ar view of sea scape. Before we commit to this thinking I would suggest that our neighbour to the south (Courtney haas thoughtful height restrictions that perhaps it would do us well to study since we seem to be in competition f--)r the same retiring seniors who are leaving the larger metropolitan areas for some country living with seaside vistas. The Discovery Inn in the downtown core is six (6) stories in height and dominates the Tyee Sthopping Mail, taller structures will surely move us toward the forrests of concrete that predominate in big cities. I foir one came to Campell River to escape the metropoliton sprawl, please do the right thing for those of us who are tax payers and limit height to six stories in the down town core and no change to the residential regs. Alws 's keep in mind we sit on a major earthquake fault that could let go at any time the scientists say, tall buildings me -,n faliling debris, also if this change were to go through would it require us tax payers to fund a ladder truck that could be used for top floor rescue? If so how would it navigate our narrow streets and tight comers? Lets keep Campbell Riverpleasingto the eye for those who sail by on the cruise ships and think we have a nice town to live in and are envious of the views of the mountains and the Strait of Georgia for all whro reside here. South Dogwood might be a place for larger structures, in the proposed Timber West lands if we nd themllJ Please do the right thing for the tax payers and residents Thanking you in advance Dave Owen (282 McCarthy St. 7/1/20(06 Mayor and Councillors ...Sept. 15, 2006. 1 would like to add my thoughts in reference to the infiltration of our down town area. Can you visualize keeping the present height zoning, but permitting residential with commercial in the new developing areas with four or five storey buildings, having a similarity, yet individual style, with roof pitch "V'd" , and an attractive colour theme. For example.. the new building on the site of the old Yuculta Lodge on Ironwood Street has roof pitch suitable for our raincoast climate, appealing window design, and attractive coastal colour. Surely, Campbell River can be "unique" with careful thought to each and every building application for infiltration that will enhance the whole of down town during this progressive stage of our growing city. The whole appearance would bring pride to those that live here and attract the tourist trade because of our visual uniqueness. We are a seaside city that could produce a special design. I think of Switzerland and buildings that have the chalet theme, country wide, or England with thatched roof villages-we could have a west coast theme and be a sensation for all that tread on our city soil. What an interesting downtown we could devise that is different from other cities on Vancouver Island. We could be attractively special. Please take time and careful thought to have a whole plan, not just developersthrowingtheir plans at city staff and decisions made too quickly by cocouncillors who already have their plates full this year with so many applications for new developments. Sincerely, Diana Kretz p.s. Kerrisdale in Vancouver had a huge petition in the past and the councillors agreed that no buildings were to be built higher than five storeys thus protecting the area for those that live in that region of their city. P546,4 Wlbx Point Re-e,irg - 1st & lad graded 0,9,1614 2006, Campbell A- I Playford Willow Point Re-zoning - 161 & 21d Reading August 14 2006, Campbell River ilevoy Hug-y Payf«d'11- Pant R,-1t, g -1st & Ad Readhq August 14 2006,1600061 River Introductions Tom Dishievoy, DHA Architects Steven Playford, the Owner's Representative Dshlevoy Hagarty PWyf.,d WiOaa Pant Rcmmrq -1st & l d Read6rd AbOurt 14 2006, Campbell 0iv0 The Project F 42 m DisMevoy Hagerty cb1 I Playford W,N Pan[ Rcmniny - la & 2nd Readrn A g st 14 2005, Campbell River The Project Context 2 Parrvd WHo . Pant Rc-:oninq - i# & Ad Readirq Aug.. 14 2106, Gamps&r Rive, The Project Context 11 Dishlonoy Hagarty Playrord W4IW Pant Rcxoning - 1st & 2rd R-eN August 14 2006, Campbell Rives The Official Community Plan (OCP) Chapter 2 - Growth Management The City will encourage residential growth within the planning areas of the OCP... 'General and use designations are shown on Map Schedule 1° Dot 000y Hagarty Piayford Woo Point Rezoning -1st & Ld Reading August 14 2006, Campbell River Schedule 1 Campbell bR River PUNWN6 DEPARTMENT OlR0000e mwuN POe CP) % Mqr SQeNM 1 OemN tan0 Una Map Project &i^+c.g. »w,xw. ,j 3 eayterd W l- Pant Rr-zonxg - vat a 2nd Readi,q August 14 2056, 00,00*l River The Official Community Plan (OCP) Chapter 3 - Commercial Areas & Uses it is the goal of Campbell River to serve as a regional service centre for North Vancouver Island ... By offering a full range and variety of se rvicesand faclities, To recognize and enhance the existing commercial areas in Willow Point. Ir as secondary commercial areas serving a community commercial function' Existing property sizes... will inevitabty constrain the maximum size of retail facilities. Further redevelopment Is anticipated following the upgrading improvements along the highway through the commercial area.' Dishlevoy HagaY PiasetM Willow Pant. Rctaning -1A & and Readig Auq,ut 14 2006, Campbet Rive The Official Community Plan (OCP) Chapter 3 - Commercial Areas & Uses Potential exists for the redevelopment of muifl-family residential units within the commercial area to benefit from views of the ocean and to provide additionalceosumersin proximity to the commercial area.' 'Multi-family residential developments within the commercial designation shall be permitted to medium and high residential densities! Area Specific Character DP Guidelines indude'elements such as pitched roofs and features complementary to a 'west coast village theme, and In maintain or preserve views over the ocean for residential properties where feasible through either building height limitations or view corridors.' Playrord w ioa Pant oc-ttvnq - sa & god Reading August 15 2065, Campbell Rive The Official Community Plan (OCP) Chapter 5 - Residential Areas & Uses 'It is the goat of Campbell River to encourage and pursue the development and preservation of safe, diversified, environmentally stable and tivableresidentiaf areas, ,with a range of housing types, tenures and densities .. ' 'Encourage medium to high density residential and mixed use commercialtresidentiai developments in the downtown and Willow Point commercial areas.' 'Medium Density Development- residential development containing between 31 to 65 dwelling units per hectare of land area.' Dishlevoy Hagarty 4 Play}ord Mir- Poet Rcaoning - IA & 2nd RezdnC August 14 201, Campbell Row The Official Community Plan (OCP) Chapter 5 - Residential Areas & Uses 'Residential Mixed-Use Housing -is defined as attached or multi-family housing for rent or condominium ownership, located above commercial uses; including officeorretaft. Establishing a residential population in the Willow Point area is encouraged, to contribute to the character and revitalization of these commercial areas.` 'Distribution of Residential Densities are defined on Map Schedule 4 Residential Densities Map ... They are intended to identify those sites planned for future development or as having re-development potential. Many of the sites designated as for medium density residential reflect re- development options. .. including the Willow Point business area.' Dishlevoy Hagarty Playrotd 20400 Pant Rc4000g -1st & and Reading Aug_ 14 2006, Campbell Rives The Official Community Plan (OCP) MapSchedule 4 Campbell River PLANNING DEPARTMENT Omtial COmmunly Plan (non Project Map ShceaWe4 N & eri, magks Map Bylaw 2014 Location 20 1 1 gamy piayrord Willow Poet Re-0000 g - un & 2nd Rcadirg Aug.. 14 2016, C4mpbeli River The Official Community Plan (OCP) Chapter 5- Residential Areas & Uses 'Character Guidelines include: - west mast village theme,.. - stepped or alternating massing; - articulated building walls: - sloped and articulated mots; - safe access points for vehicles and pedestrians; maintain and preserve views over the ocean; Dlshlevoy Hegarty 5 POseo,d 0 0kw Paint 0.e-zoning - is(& .Td Readies August 14 2006, Campbell Rivet The Proposed Zoning From RI to C2 To provide: Purpose 'to encourage a full range of commercial services and residential use with a pedestrian character and scale.' Lot Coverage & Density: 'a floor area ratio of15 times lot area for all residential units and 100 % site coverage;' Maximum Building Height: '15.0 metres (49.2 feet) Side yard setback of at least 3.0 metres or one half the height of the building (ie. 7.5 metres) where adjacent to a lot zoned residential. Dishlevrxy Hagarny Plaelord servo Pa 5 en-anos- sa & sd saws Augur[ 14 2006, Campbell River The Proposed Project 1 Level Underground Parking 7,000 sq.ft. Commercial & Retail Space @ Street Level Surface Parking 3 floors of residential above (10-12 units max) v Hagarty pW)to,d wsow Point Re-zonag - lst & 1M Reading August 14 2006, Campbell River The Proposed Project Design Issues: Maximize Commemiai Street Frontage "riving 'andscaping_.. Minimize Automobile Worship, Safe Driveway Access `J;ews Create view corridors to preserve views from behind the site Exploit arid maximize ocean views from all residential units Poi^g Masco Articulate building form Stepping at comers and at higher levels Dshievay ,, jHagasoy 6 Pleyfoed Widow PWMRrianing-1st & 2nd Reading Augi¢t 142Wb, Canpbdl RWee The Pro used project *"I Ground Level Playford Wtliow Na Rt-toning-1st & 2nd Reading Augiat 142W6, Canpbet Rher The Proposed Project Upper Level waWara vmww PoxaRe-zo g-say. z-.n a,,dw Aogaet 14 2006, Cempbed Rlwn Playford Willow Point Re-zoning - 1st & 2"° .-:ending August 14 2006, Carbell River 7 TOWN OF QUALICUM 9. 201 - 660 Primrose St. INCORPORATED 1942 (25 J) _S2_-6921 P.O. Box 130 Fax: (250) 752-1243 Qualicum Beach, B.C. E-mail: [email protected] V9K 1S7 Website: www.qualicumbeach.com September 15, 2006 Cityof Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road CampbellRiver, BC V9W 4C7 Dear Council and staff: Congratulations to 2006 Communities in Bloom (CIB) Participants Congratulations on your community's participation in the nationally recognized 2006 Communities in Bloom program. At their September 11, 2006 meeting, Council recognized the value of the CIB program and passed a motion to send this letter of congratulations and encouragement to the BC 2006 CIB participants. Participating in the CIB program is a commitment that encourages all groups within a community to work together collaboratively for the best interests of their community. We feel the fit between our community values and the CIB program values is excellent. CIB has been a useful tool to use to continuously enhance the public perception of Qualicum Beach. We believe municipal support of the program has been an important part of our provincial, national, and international success. We hope that your community will realize the value of continued participation. We have been involved since 1999 and continue to learn from the experience and enthusiasm of others. It also gives us the opportunity to refresh our energy and set new goals in the eight categories that are judged. All of this helps us to build a stronger and healthier community with the added bonus that our staff love it! We commend your Council, staff and citizens for working together to build community pride. We invite you to join us in 2007 to celebrate your community pride while visiting Qualicum Beach, the 2007 BC CIB Awards & Conference host community. Sincerely, Teunis Westbroek Mayor N:\ Letters\ 06\ Council Sept 11.tc.doc File: 0390.20 CIBO7 C National 'Communities in Boom ' & 'Floral' Award Winner City of Revelstoke P.O. Box 170, Revelstoke, British Columbia VOE 2S0 www.cityofrevelstoke.com [email protected] September 8, 2006 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR The Honourable Gary Lunn, MP Minister of Natural Resources Sir William Logan Building 215` Floor 580 Booth Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A OE4 Dear Minister Lunn: During the Regular Council Meeting held August 14, 2006, City Council passed a resolution to endorse the resolution from the City of Coquitlam (copy attached). By way of this letter the City of Revelstoke is urging the Federal Government to reverse its decision to cancel the EnerGuide Program for the reasons outlined in the City of Coquitlam's attached resolution. Sincerely, Mark McKee Mayor cc: Jim Abbott, MP Federation of Canadian Municipalities Union of British Columbia Municipalities UBCM Member Municipalities City of Coquitlam ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY ECONOMIC FINANCEI FIRE PARKS & RECREATION/ PLANNING, BUILDING & PUBLIC WORKS DEVELOPMENT PROPERTYTAX AQUATIC BYLAW OPERATIONS 216 Mackenzie Avenue 227 West Fourth Street Tel: (250) 837-2911 204 Campbell Avenue 216 Mackenzie Avenue Tel: (250) 837-2884 Community Centre 216 Mackenzie Avenue 1200 E. Victoria Road. Fax: (250) 837-4930 P.O. Box 2398 Tel: (250) 837-2161 Fax: (250) 837-1171 600 Campbell Avenue Tel: (250) 837-3637 Tel: (250) 837-2001 Tel: (250) 837-5345 Fax: (250) 837-3632 Tel: (250) 837-9351 Fax: (250) 837-3632 Far: (250) 837-2059 Fax: (250) 837-4223 Fax: (250) 837-9355 ENGINEERING 216 Mckenzie Avenue Tel: (250) 837.2922 F... "car V11 101. - Coouitlam July 25, 2006 Our File: 01-0175-01/000/2006-1 Doc #: 428562.v1 The Honourable Gary Lunn, MP Minister of Natural Resources Sir William Logan Building 21St Floor 580 Booth Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A OE4 Dear Minister Lunn: Please be advised that at its Regular Meeting held July 17, 2006 Council for the City of Coquitlam passed the following resolution urging the Federal Government to reverse its decision to cancel the EnerGuide Program: "WHEREAS the Federal Government has recently terminated the EnerGuide for Houses Program which includes the EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit incentive (EGHR) and EnerGuide for Low Income Households (EGIH) Program, both of which encourage homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient; and WHEREAS these programs helped households cope with high energy costs, cutting their energy bills by an average of 30%, as well as cut greenhouse gas emissions: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council lobby the Federal Government to reverse its decision to cancel the EnerGuide Program." City of Coquitlam 3000 Guildford way. Coquitlam, ac V39 7a2 Ofnce. 604.927.3000 www.coquittam.ca Page 2 July 25, 2006 Should you have any questions or require any further information with respect to this matterpleasecontact me directly at (604) 972-3485. Yours truly, Kerri Lore Acting Deputy City Clerk c - James Moore, MP Dawn Black, MP FCM UBCM UBCM Member Municipalities File It: 01-0175-011000/2006-1 Dac It: 428562.v3. a CITY OF CAMPBELL RIV ENGINEERING SERVICES SEP282006 File: 5350-50 RECY TO: Corporate Services Director OFFICE OF THECITY MANAGER City of C&arrpbel! Rver FROM: Environmental Coordinator DATE: September 20, 2006 SUBJECT: Yard Waste Recycling Program Recycling Services in Campbell River: The four multibin recycling sites in Campbell River are managed by the Regional District of Comox- Strathcona. These sites collect newspaper, cardboard, glass, tins and plastic. There is no curbside pick up of yard and garden waste in Campbell River. Citizens wishing to dispose of yard waste may compost it in their own yards or transport it to the Regional Landfill where they are charged $4.00 for up to 60 kg of yard waste. The landfill chips up the yard waste and uses it as cover at the landfill. Citizens in the Comox Valley can deposit grass clipping free of charge at the Pidgeon Lake landfill, but are charged the same fees as Campbell River citizens for disposal of other yard waste. Citizens Concerns: The City of Campbell River has received several letters and calls from citizens inquiring about curbside pick up of yard and garden waste. We also receive complaint calls when citizens dump garden waste on vacant lots, along greenways, and in streamside areas. Environmental Concerns: When grass clipping are dumped in a pile they can take years to decompose completely. Native plants under the piles are smothered. The material has a demand for oxygen as it decomposes and can lower the oxygen concentration of streams if grass clipping are dumped near creeks. Invasive plants such as lamium are often dumped as part of the yard waste. This plant is very prevalent in the Simms Creek watershed where is has taken over the riparian area, reducing the biodiversity of native vegetation. Lamium is very difficult to remove once it has established itself. Curbside Yard Waste Collection Programs: The City of Courtenay initiated a pilot yard waste collection program that will run from June - December 2006. In the first two months the program collected 320 tons of material. The material is composted on a local farm and will be sold to landscapers and gardeners. Other communities such as Oak Bay provide an annual curbside garden waste pick up service for yard waste that is not easily transported to their Public Works yard. r C: I)(cuments crud ,Settings Idrichnrondll oval Settings) Temporary Internet Filesl0LKBi,L1emo Yard Waste Sep 20.061.doe Community Com ostinSites:ites: Many communities provide transfer stations for yard waste at their public works yards. This service is presently not available in Campbell River. Some communities fund the service by selling a windshield sticker. The $5 $25fee allows residents to dump yard waste all year at the Public Works transfer station. Other communities fund their programs through tipping fees or with a tax levy. Private Disposal Companies: Renuable Resources is no longer accepting yard and garden waste. EnvironmentalAdvisory Commission (EAC) : The newly formed EAC will hold its first meeting on Tuesday September 26, 2006. One of the files that will be discussed by the EAC will be recycling in Campbell River. The EACshould have a recommendation for Council on yard and garden waste recycling before the end of the year Campb ronmental Coordinator City of Campbell River Attachments: City of Courtenay Yard Waste Brochure Okanagan-Similkameen Recycling Calendar Excerpt Page 2 C: Documents and Settings slrichnnondlLocal Settings - enlporuty Internet Files\OLKBIUMefno Yard Waste Sep 20.061.doc s1 Leaf & Yard Wast Yard Waste is collected at curbside in the spring and fall during the weeks indicat- ed throughout this calendar. There is no limit on the amount of yard waste that can be placed for collection, provided that branches are bundled as shown and acceptable containers are used. MAXIMUM Bundled or bagged yard WEIGHT waste must not exceed the ,2p k9 25 kg/50 lb weight limit. (, 0 Ibs) Acceptable Containers Place weeds, plant trimmings, grass clippings and leaves in clear plastic bags. Bundle twigs and limbs with string, with the bundle no longer than i meter (3 feet). Do not use wire, nylon cord or plastic banding These items should NOT be placed with Yard Waste: Kitchen scraps, rocks, dirt, sod, tree stumps, larger branches, flower Vpots/trays, painted or treated wood and animal droppings. Have aquestion? Consult the back cover. OCTOBER2007 SUNDAY MONDAYa TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 3 4 5 6 7 THANKSGIVING 8 9 10 11 12 13 LECTION - place items at thecurbby 7:0o a.m. MONDAY GLASS COLLECTIONfor Hedley,Keremeos,Cawston,Olalla,Oliver, Skaha Estates, Okanagan Falls, and the rural areas surrounding these communities (Electoral Areas B. C. Dart of D, and G) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 0 21 22 23 24 2j 26 27 I Tip! For richer compost save some dry fall leaves to add toyour cornposter throughout the winter 2 29 1 30 HALLOWEEN 31 and next spring. Q RECYCLINGWEEK A RECYCLING WEEK A RECYCLING GUIDE See page 2 See page 2 nside Back Cover CITY OF COURTENAY YARD WASTE PROGRAM GUIDELINES Commencing June 6, 2006 to December 31, 2006 FOR SINGLE AND DUPLEX HOMES ONLY Unlimited yard waste will be collected weekly on the same day as regular garbage collection in the following manner: Grass, plants, flowers, leaves must be placed in clear biodegradable garbage bags, kraft yard waste bags or designated lidded refuse containers no larger than 77 litres(17 Gal.) each, clearly marked and labelled"Yardwaste" or "Greenwaste", and not over 20kg (441bs) in weight. Do not use Regular Garbage Bags for your yardwaste. Tree prunings, hedge prunings and branches must be tied in secure bundles not longer than 90 cm (36"), not wider than 60 cm (24"), individual branches must not exceed 7.6cm (3") in diameter and bundles should not be over 20 kg ( 44lbs) in weight. "Yard Waste" - means plant debris and includes grass clippings, tree clippings, leaves, other trimmings, tree and hedge prunings, plants, flowers. Christmas trees cut in half (no flocking, tinsel, decorations or stand) Please Do Not Include Kitchen WasteWith YourYardwaste Acceptable Materials Non-Acceptable Leaves Rocks or stumps Grass Clippings Painted or treated wood Branches Flower pots Tree or Hedge Prunings Animal feces Christmas Trees (No flocking or Recyclables tinsel) Garbage Flowers Kitchen waste Plants Any other household organic Sod & small amounts of soil (not kitchen wastes. to exceed 44 lbs in weight) <" May 2, 2006 _