REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001, AT 7:30 PM
IN THE CITY OF NANAIMO COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
455 WALLACE STREET, NANAIMO, BC

Director E. Hamilton Chairperson
Director L. Elliott Electoral Area A
Director B. Sperling Electoral Area B
Director D. Haime Electoral Area D
Director G. Holme Electoral Area E
Director J. McLean Electoral Area F
Director J. Stanhope Electoral Area G
Director R. Quittenton Electoral Area H
Director J. Macdonald City of Parksville
Director T. Westbroek Town of Qualicum Beach
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo

Director T. Beech City of Nanaimo
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Alternate
Director S. Lance City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:
B. Lapham General Manager, Development Services
S. Schopp Manager, Inspection & Enforcement
P. Shaw Manager, Community Planning
N. Tonn Recording Secretary

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Director Holdom be elected Deputy Chairperson.

Ms. Puckrin spoke in support of the Home Based Business Draft Review with the exception of the use of accessory buildings, allowable floor space usage, sales provisions, hours of operation and non-resident employee provisions.

Ms. Adrienne and Gillian Butler distributed support letters to the Committee members and asked the Board�s support for their request for annual Core funding.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the following late delegation be permitted to address the Committee.

Mr. Hamilton, speaking on behalf of the Horne Lake License Holders Association, raised his concerns regarding public access to Mount Horne at the south boundary of the property via existing road and trail routes. A request was made to the Committee to exclude this item until after the sales agreement is completed, and until the Association members have had the opportunity for further discussion at their AGM.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Elliott, that the delegations be received.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held on December 19, 2000, be adopted.
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MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from R. Phillips with respect to support for the Nanaimo Area Land Trust Stewardship Centre�s Core funding appeal, be received for information.

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from Fisheries and Oceans with respect to the Horne Lake Zoning Amendment Application No. 9630, be received for information.

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from the Ministry of Environment and Lands with respect to the proposed zoning amendment application of part of District Lot 251 and Block 40, Alberni District, be received for information.

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from the Central Vancouver Island Health Region with respect to Amendment Application No. 9630, be received for information.

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from the Ministry of Energy and Mines with respect to the proposed zoning amendment application No. 9630, be received for information.

The Chairperson listed each filing and asked that any property owner in the audience wishing to address the Committee come forward when their name was called.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Sherry, that a notice be filed against the titles of the properties listed, pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act and that if the infractions are not rectified within ninety (90) days, legal action will be pursued:

Zoning Amendment Application No. 9630 � Horne Lake License Holders Association on behalf of Texada Land Corporation � Area H.

MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Holme, that Amendment Application No. 9630 submitted by the Horne Lake Association on behalf of Texada Land Corporation be approved, subject to completion of the agreements and undertakings as outlined in the staff report with the exception of yet to be concluded provisions for public access to Mount Horne at the south boundary of the property via existing road and trail routes in a form satisfactory to the Board at the time of 1^st reading of the proposed amendment bylaw.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the motion be amended to remove the words "with the exception of yet to be concluded provisions for public access to Mount Horne at the south boundary of the property via existing road and trail routes".

Application No. 0022 � Lapi & Johnson/Fong � 3251 Island Highway � Area A.

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Sherry, that Development Permit 0022 to renovate an existing commercial use on the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 2, Bright District, Plan 7407 be approved as outlined in Schedule 1 and subject to the notification requirements of the Local Government Act.

Application No. 0015 � School District 68/Vincent � 1644 MacMillan Road � Area A.

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Holme, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 0015, submitted by David Vincent, Agent, on behalf of School District #68 to legalize the siting of an existing structure and vary the minimum setback requirement from 8.0 metres to 2.2 metres for the property legally described as Lot A, Section 16, Range 8 and Section 16, Range 1, Plan 46768, be approved subject to the notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act.

1. That the request from Ken Kyler, BCLS, on behalf of Wayne Duncan, to amend Covenant Document No. EL061937, to substitute a reconfigured plan of subdivision as shown on the plan prepared by Ken Kyler, BCLS and dated December 5, 2000, be approved subject to all costs associated with the registration of the amended covenant to be paid by the applicant and to the satisfaction of the Regional District.

2. That the request from Ken Kyler, BCLS, on behalf of Wayne Duncan, to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for the proposed Lot A, shown on the plan of subdivision prepared by Ken Kyler and Dated December 5, 2000, be approved.

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Sherry, that NALT apply for project funding through the Grants-in-Aid program that is available on an annual basis and that staff continue to work with NALT on contract related services as well as other committees and projects.

1. That the summaries of the Community Forums on the Home Based Business Draft Strategy and written submissions from the public, be received for information.

3. That the application to the provincial government for business licensing be formally rescinded.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Korpan, that pursuant to Section 242.2(1)(h) of the Local Government Act the Committee proceed to an In Camera Meeting to consider a matter of litigation or potential litigation affecting the Local Government.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Sherry, that this meeting terminate.
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