REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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
Alternate
Director S. Lance City of Nanaimo
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
B. Lapham General Manager of Development Services
N. Connelly General Manager of Community Services
P. Shaw Manager of Community Planning
S. Schopp Manager of Inspection & Enforcement
N. Tonn Recording Secretary

Director Holme asked for a minute of silence in respect for the tragedy in the United States on September 11, 2001.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held August 28, 2001, be approved.

Oceanside Development & Construction Association, re Bylaw No. 500.268 � Amendments to Subdivision Districts � Area E.

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Holme, that the correspondence received from Oceanside Development & Construction Association with respect to clarification of the status of Bylaw No. 500.268, 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:

Application No. 0107� Pearce and Doricich � 2945 Ingram Road � Area A.

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 0107, submitted by David Pearce and Lesley Doricich, to facilitate the development of a two-car detached garage and vary the minimum setback requirement for a building or structure within a Rural 4 zone from 8.0 metres (26.3 feet) to 6.0 metres (19.7 feet) for the exterior side lot line located along Ingram Road, and from 8.0 metres (26.3 feet) to 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) for the rear lot line located along the south boundary of the subject property for the property legally described as Lot B, Section 10, Range 4, Cedar District, Plan VIP66286, be approved as submitted subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act..

MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo support the application for inclusion into the Forest Land Reserve for the property legally described as The West 20 Acres of Section 15, Range 5, Mountain District, the East 20 Acres of the West 40 Acres of Section 15, Range 5, Mountain District, Parcel B (DD 8669N) of Section 15, Range 5, Mountain District.

MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the application be referred to the Growth Management Review Process as a potential amendment for consideration subject to the approval of the inclusion by the Land Reserve Commission.

1. That Amendment Application No. 0105 submitted by John and Rhonda Valentim, to rezone the subject property legally described as Lot 3, Section 6, Range 7, Cranberry District, Plan 10423 Except Parcel A (DDG95323), from Rural 4 (RU4) to Comprehensive Development 10 (CD10) be advanced to a public hearing subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.

2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.278, 2001" be given 1^st and 2^nd reading and proceed to Public Hearing.

3. That the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.278, 2001" be delegated to Director Elliott or his alternate.

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director McLean, that Schedule No. 4, Section 6.4.108.5, item 3 be amended to allow for the placement of "For Sale" signs in vehicles to distinguish them from repair vehicles.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the staff report outlining options with respect to restricting the siting of mobile homes or manufactured dwelling units in the Columbia Beach neighbourhood of Electoral Area �G�, be received for information and that the RS1 zoning regulations not be amended.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo recommend that the applications for increases in occupancy capacity, as submitted by Timberland Pub, legally described as R. 1, Plan 29967, District Lot 15, Bright Land District Except that Part in Plan 38105, and French Creek House Resort, legally described as Lot 1, Plan 58358, District Lot 28, Nanoose Land District, be supported, subject to the applicants meeting all zoning, building inspection and official community plan bylaw requirements.

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sperling, that given the community�s interests in the Green�s Landing Wharf and the dire ramification to residents on Gabriola Island and Mudge Island if the Federal Government proceeds with plans for wharf demolition after the expiry of the Regional District�s current short term lease at the end of September, Public and Government Services Canada and BC Assets and Lands Corporation be urged to complete a transfer or long term lease arrangement for Green�s Landing Wharf with the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Director Hamilton has received an invitation to a Joint TAC meeting with members from Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast during UBCM and requested the Board�s direction.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Rispin, that Director Hamilton attend the Joint TAC meeting during UBCM provided that the members in attendance be made aware of the RDN Board�s policy position with respect to treaty negotiations and the Board�s resolution of August 14, 2001.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Sherry, that pursuant to Section 242.2(I)(f) of the Local Government Act the Committee proceed to an In Camera Development Services Committee Meeting to consider a matter of litigation or potential litigation affecting the Local Government.