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MINUTES OF THE GAMBIER ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
TO HOLD A COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012 AT 4:00 PM
GLENEAGLES COMMUNITY CENTRE, 6262 MARINE DRIVE WEST VANCOUVER, BC
PRESENT: David Graham Chair
Jan Hagedorn Local Trustee Kate-Louise Stamford Local Trustee Sonja Zupanec Island Planner Diane Corbett Recorder
There were twelve (12) members of the public in attendance.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Graham called the meeting to order at 4:03 pm and introduced the Trustees, Island Planner and Recorder.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was adopted by consensus.
3. OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR AND TRUSTEES
Chair Graham announced that the purpose of the meeting was to give the public an opportunity to look at the first draft of the Associated Islands Land Use Bylaw, ask questions and give feedback.
Trustee Hagedorn explained that the draft was a starting point and that it was hoped that in the spring the land use bylaw would move towards completion.
Trustee Stamford commented on the importance of the Land Use Bylaw review process.
4. COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING FOR ASSOCIATED ISLANDS LAND USE BYLAW REVIEW PROJECT (GM-LUB-2011.2)
Planner Zupanec explained that the presentation would provide an orientation to the Land Use Bylaw and was intended to clarify technical matters as well as to make the public aware of the opportunities for input. Early input from the public was being solicited and had been endorsed by the trustees early in the term. The project was the number one priority for the Local Trust Committee in this term.
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Planner Zupanec outlined historic land use planning for the Associated Islands.
She noted that the current initiative was based on implementing the Associated Islands Official Community Plan, adopted in 2010. The Official Community Plan will not be amended during this review.
The timeline for the land use bylaw process was reviewed. While input could be submitted at any time prior to the close of the public hearing on the bylaw, which potentially could occur in February or March of 2013, Planner Zupanec suggested that the September Local Trust Committee meeting would be a good place to identify proposed changes.
Planner Zupanec explained that all the staff reports and minutes related to this review as well as the draft Land Use Bylaw could be found on the Islands Trust website.
Planner Zupanec reviewed the sections of the draft Associated Islands Land Use Bylaw. Throughout the presentation, Planner Zupanec responded to issue- specific inquiries pertaining to the land use zones from members of the public.
Mechanisms for input on the draft bylaw were outlined.
Chair Graham thanked Planner Zupanec for the presentation.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Chair Graham invited further comments and questions from members of the public.
Comments and questions that arose included:
Request for two dwellings to be permitted on Merry Island in Community Service zone in light of there being full-time and assistant caretakers
Concern about the bylaw officer coming onto a property when the owner is not present, and the wording of the bylaw enforcement procedure
Mr. Sweeney of Mickey Island was concerned if he would be allowed two dwellings on the island.
Bed and breakfast provisions for lots with two dwellings
Woman from Tiki Island wondered if eco-tours, not a current use within the Official Community Plan area, would be allowed under home-based
business provisions.
Is there an opportunity for a variance from the regulations for short-term rentals
Description of a Temporary Use Permit
What is the impact of having a conservation covenant on private property Chair Graham asked if there were further questions. Hearing none, Chair Graham thanked the public for attending and for the feedback.
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6. CLOSE OF THE MEETING
Chair Graham declared the meeting closed at 5:44 pm.
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Recorder Chair
