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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY REFERRAL FORM BOX 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, NELSON, BC V1L 5R4 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION ph: 250-352-8165 fax:250-352-9300 RDCK Planning File: DP1709E email: [email protected] Date: January 11th, 2018 You are requested to comment on the attached DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for potential effect on your agency’s interests. We would appreciate your response WITHIN 30 DAYS (PRIOR TO February 11th, 2018). If no response is received within that time, it will be assumed that your agency’s interests are unaffected. LEGAL DESCRIPTION & GENERAL LOCATION: 1428 Highway 3A, Queens Bay LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 12075 PLAN 4230 (PID 014-909-189) PRESENT USE AND PURPOSE OF PERMIT REQUESTED: The subject property is a vacant treed lot located in Queen’s Bay, with waterfront access to Kootenay Lake. The applicant is applying for a Watercourse Development Permit as required by Electoral Area E Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2260, 2013 in order to construct a two-bedroom single family dwelling up to 7.5m from the natural boundary of Kootenay Lake. The proposal includes the installation of a Type 3 septic system, which further limits the available space on the parcel. The applicant seeks a 7.5m relaxation in order to construct a dwelling, citing hardship due to property size. The applicant has also submitted a Floodplain Exemption application, which is being reviewed concurrently. AREA OF PROPERTY ALR STATUS ZONING OCP AFFECTED n/a n/a Country Residential (RC) 0.02 ha APPLICANT: Jeff Ovens OTHER INFORMATION: ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE NOTE: If your Advisory Planning Commission plans to hold a meeting to discuss this Development Permit application, please note that the applicants must be provided with an opportunity to attend such meeting, in accordance with Section 461, subsection (8) of the Local Government Act, which reads as follows: “If the commission is considering an amendment to a plan or bylaw, or the issue of a permit, the applicant for the amendment or permit is entitled to attend meetings of the commission and be heard.” Please fill out the Response Summary on the back of this form. If your agency’s interests are ‘Unaffected’ no further information is necessary. In all other cases, we would appreciate receiving additional information to substantiate your position and, if necessary, outline any conditions related to your position. Please note any legislation or official government policy which would affect our consideration of this permit. DARCY ROSZELL, PLANNER REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY INTERIOR HEALTH LOWER KOOTENAY BAND Nelson (E,F,G,H,I(Thrums), K) FIRE CHIEF – ANDREW BELLERBY TRANSPORTATION APC AREA E West Kootenay District Office, Nelson DIRECTORS FOR: FORESTS A B C D E F G H I J Kootenay Lake (Nelson) K ENVIRONMENT RDCK BUILDING SERVICES FRONT COUNTER BC(Cranbrook) RDCK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OTHER INSERT COMMENTS ON REVERSE . The personal information on this form is being collected pursuant to Regional District of Central Kootenay Planning Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 2457, 2015 for the purpose of determining whether the application will affect the interests of other agencies or adjacent property owners. The collection, use and disclosure of personal information are subject to the provisions of FIPPA. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Privacy Officer at 250.352.8167, [email protected], or RDCK Privacy Officer, Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4. RESPONSE SUMMARY FILE: DP1709E APPLICANT: JEFF OVENS Name: Date: Agency : Title: RETURN TO: DARCY ROSZELL, PLANNER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY BOX 590, 202 LAKESIDE DRIVE NELSON, BC V1L 5R4 Ph. 250-352-8175 Email: [email protected] The Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson British Columbia V1L 5R4 04-Jan-2018 Phone: 250-352-6665 Toll Free 1-800-268-7325 Web: www.rdck.bc.ca E-Mail: [email protected] Property Information Report Folio Number: 707.22199.010 EA: E Site Address: HIGHWAY 31 PID: 014-909-189 Parcel area: 0.05 ACRES Legal Description: LOT 1 PLAN NEP4230 DISTRICT LOT 12075 KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT Land-use Information Zoning Designation: UNZONED GeneralLand-use Services Information Information Fire Department: BALFOUR This information is provided as a public resource for general information purposes only. The information shown is compiled from various sources and the Regional District of Central Kootenay makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information. This report is not a legal document and is published for information and convenience only. The RDCK is not responsible for any errors or omissions. Report generated: 04-Jan-2018 ~MT -<1 *^, ^ MASSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS LTD. LOT 1, PLAN NEP4230, DISTRICT LOT 12075, KOOTENAY DISTRICT Riparian Assessment MSUA^."F^ •ITS '' Prepared for: Regional District of Central Kootenay 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC, V1L 5R4 Prepared by: Masse Environmental Consultants Ltd. 812 Vernon St. Nelson, BC, V1L 4G4 December 15, 2017 Lot 1, Plan NEP 4230, District Lot 12075, Kootenay District - Riparian Assessment TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................i List of Tables...................................................................................................................................... ii List of Appendices............................................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................I 1.1 Location....................................................,.,.....................................................,.................^ 1.2 Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) ............................................................2 2 Project Overview.........................................................................................................................3 2.1 Existing Development..........................................................................................................3 2.2 Proposed Development........................................................................................................^ 2.3 Water Resources.................................................................................................................^ 2.4 Services and Site Drainage............................................................,......................................^ 3 Resources....................................................................................................................................5 3.1 Fish and Fish Habitat............................................................................................................5 3.2 Riparian Vegetation...........................................................................................................6 3.3 Wildlife......,.............,...........................................................................................................? 3.3.1 Reptiles and Amphibians ...............................................................................................7 3.3.2 Birds............................................................................................................................? 3.3.3 Mammals......................................................................................................................8 3.4 Species at Risk.....................................................................................................................8 4 Potential Environmental Hazards.................................................................................................8 4.1 Windthrow..........................................................................................................................8 4.2 Slope Stability....................................................................................................................9 4.3 Hazard Tree Removal ...........................................................................................................9 5 Environmental Considerations .................................................................................................... 10 5.1 Development Activities and Impacts within the SPEA/WDP.................................................... 10 5.2 Riparian and Wildlife Impacts.............................................................................................. 10 5.3 Aquatic Impacts .................................................................................................................11 6 Measures to Protect the Integrity of SPEA.................................................................................... 11 6.1 Environmental Monitoring ...................................................................................................11 6.2 Scheduling of Environmentally Sensitive Activities ................................................................11 6.3 Clearing of Vegetation ........................................................................................................12 6.4 Concrete Management........................................................................................................ 12 6.5 Construction Waste Management.......................................................................................