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Regular Agenda REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:00 pm REGULAR AGENDA A. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting – January 23, 2014 (Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items) RECOMMENDATION 1 That the agenda of the January 23, 2014 regular meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be approved as presented. C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting – November 21, 2013 RECOMMENDATION 2 Page 1 That the minutes of the November 21, 2013 meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated. D. DELEGATIONS 1. Upland Consulting Group Ione Smith Agricultural Area Plan E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Agricultural Land Commission Application GODDARD, Gwyllyn c/o Simpson Notary [File No. 13-0412-D-ALR] - Application dated November 14, 2013 FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT Page 5 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Agenda – Regular - 2 - January 23, 2014 2. Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2589, 2013 [Agri-Tourism Accommodation Provisions] - Staff report dated, 2013 FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT Page 92 3. Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2013 [Secondary Suites] - Staff report dated, 2013 FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT Page 102 4. Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2606, 2013 [Medical Marihuana Production Facilities - Staff report dated, 2013 FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT Page 108 F. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS 1. Upland Consulting Group G. ADJOURNMENT RAAC - REGULAR AGENDA January 23, 2014 - ITEM C.1 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN MINUTES of a REGULAR meeting of the REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE held in the Board Room at the Regional District Office on Thursday, November 21, 2013 Members: Director M. Macnabb Electoral Area “C” Chair Bruce Naka Member at Large Vice Chair Director S. Fowler City of Armstrong Councillor M. Besso District of Coldstream Alt. Director C. Fraser Township of Spallucheen Director B. Fleming Electoral Area “B” Director R. Fairbairn Electoral Area “D” Director E. Foisy Electoral Area “E” Tom Boeve Agricultural Producer Ian Eggen Agricultural Producer Dennis Lapierre Agricultural Producer Mike Randell Agricultural Producer Peter Stockdale Agricultural Producer Ralph van Dalfsen Agricultural Producer Wendy Aasen Member at Large Blaine Recksiedler Ministry of Agriculture Representative Staff: R. Smailes General Manager, Planning and Building A. Kittel Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator J. deGroot Executive Assistant (Temp.) (taking minutes) CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. The Chair introduced and welcomed the new representative from the Ministry of Agriculture. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting – November 21, 2013 Moved and seconded by Director Fleming and Councillor M. Besso That the agenda of the November 21, 2013 regular meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be approved with the following additions: Item C.6 – Restricted Farm Losses; and, Item C.7 – December Meeting Date CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting – October 17, 2013 Moved and seconded by Councillor M. Besso and Director Fleming That the minutes of the October 17, 2013 regular meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 1 of 117 RAAC - REGULAR AGENDA January 23, 2014 - ITEM C.1 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – Regular - 2 - November 21, 2013 NEW BUSINESS Agricultural Land Commission Application MERTION, Klayton [File No. 13-0395-C-ALR] Wendy Aasen entered the meeting. Director Fowler left the meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the following: Agricultural potential of the properties prior to the extraction, rather than following extraction; There is no statutory ability for the Regional District to require security for remediation of the properties following the extraction; An agrologist report or reclamation plan have not been submitted by the applicant; Zoning requirements; Affects on hydrology and wells on adjacent properties; Affects on riparian areas; Reasons given for the extraction (build a homesite); Proposed future of uses of the properties; Time frame for the application is short term as far as agriculture is concerned; and Soil classifications. Comments: There is no agricultural justification of the improvements to agriculture or the potential for agriculture; There may be impacts to the agricultural use of neighbouring properties; Potential for agriculture hinges on reclamation, a report is necessary; An agrologist report would be beneficial to provide more information and give an indication of the agricultural potential; and The agricultural potential of the property was questioned due to its size and soil classifications. Moved and seconded by Alt. Director Fraser and Ralph van Dalfsen That it be recommended to the Board of Directors it be requested the Agricultural Land Commission ask for financial security for reclamation to be completed and the applicant provide an agrologist report and a geotechnical hydrological report. CARRIED Agricultural Land Commission Application CAMPBELL, Dean & Laura [File No. 13-0063-D-ALR] Discussion ensued regarding the following: The property has little area with farming potential; Upgrading an existing residence; Intent of the manufactured home versus permanent modular home; Size of the proposed modular; ‘Home plate’ issue; Options of the Board with the application; Precedence set by this application; and, Water servicing requirements for the Building Permit application. 2 of 117 RAAC - REGULAR AGENDA January 23, 2014 - ITEM C.1 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – Regular - 3 - November 21, 2013 Comments: Consensus that the application has little or no negative impacts on agriculture; and, Support for authorizing the Building Inspector to accept a Building Permit application. Agricultural Land Commission Application NASON, Robert & Samantha c/o W.E. Maddox [File No. 13-0410-D-ALR] Discussion ensued regarding the following: The level of activity on Albers Road; A boundary adjustment with the property to the north would make sense for agricultural purposes; Use of productive farm land by constructing buildings or dwellings on the proposed lot; Reasons for the proposed subdivision; and, Other previous subdivisions in the area. Comments: Proposed subdivision may reduce agricultural potential; and, Proposal shows no benefit to agriculture. Core Review – Agricultural Land Commission Discussion ensued regarding the following: Pressures from political parties; Influence and interference from Ministries; Delegation from the Chair of the Agricultural Land Commission; and, Lending support to the Agricultural Land Commission Moved and seconded by Director Fleming and Mike Randell That the letter dated October 28, 2013 from the City of Salmon Arm regarding the Agricultural Land Commission review be received for information. CARRIED Moved and seconded by Director Fleming and Ian Eggen That it be recommended to the Board of Directors a letter be sent to the Minister of Agriculture indicating the Board’s strong support of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) and the ALC’s independence as the ALC is vital to the preservation of agricultural land and sustainability of agriculture in British Columbia. CARRIED Agricultural Land Commission: Message from the Chair: An Update Discussion ensued regarding the following: Issues surrounding the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC); and, The role of the ALC. Moved and seconded by Ian Eggen and Bruce Naka That the update report dated October 4, 2013 from the Chair of the Agricultural Land Commission be received for information. CARRIED 3 of 117 RAAC - REGULAR AGENDA January 23, 2014 - ITEM C.1 Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – Regular - 4 - November 21, 2013 Restricted Farm Losses Moved and seconded by Dennis Lapierre and Director Fleming That it be recommended to the Board of Directors the recommendation of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture that the comprehensive income test outlined in Canada v. Craig be maintained to ensure that small, innovative operations continue to provide the next generation of Canadian farmers be supported. CARRIED December Meeting Date The December meeting date is confirmed for December 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Certified Correct: Chair Corporate Officer 4 of 117 RAAC - REGULAR AGENDA Ok Ecovillage Farm ALC Exclusion January 23, 2014 - ITEM E.1 Application by Land Owner NOTE: The il!formation required by this form and the documents you provide with it are collected to process your application under the Agricultural Land Commission Act and regulation. This iliformation will be available for review by any member ofthe public. Ifyou have any questions about the collection or use a,( this il!formation, contact the Agricultural Land Commission and ask for the staff member who will be handling your application. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check appropriate box) EXCLUSION X SUBDIVISION in the ALR under Sec. 30(1) of the Agl'icultural Land under Sec. 21(2) of the Agl'icultural Laud Commission Act Commission Act INCLUSION X Non-farm USE in the ALR under Sec. 17(3) of the Agl'icultural Land under Sec. 20(3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act Commission Act APPLICANT Registered Owner: Agent: Gwyllyn Goddard
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