Questions were asked during the Meeting via Zoom.
Brenda Haycanan, 2070 Garibaldi Way
RE: 2077 Garibalidi Way
Ms. Haycanan asked in regards to the amendment of the new OCP Bylaw, Schedule A 'Land-Use' Map for 2077 Garibaldi Way, how the old OCP shows 2077 Garibalidi Way as multi-family residential.
Mayor J. Crompton advised that Council will not be considering this item tonight, but that it will be coming to a future meeting.
Director of Planning M. Kirkegaard responded that the OCP designation for the property previously provided for residential accommodation, which also provided for multiple-residential. This was understood when the property came forward for rezoning. Through the OCP process, the intention was not to change the designation to preclude multi-family residential. The property for multi-family residential will require rezoning, which is a process that is before Council.
Ms. Haycanan asked if the Schedule A shows the correct zoning for this piece of property.
Director of Planning M. Kirkegaard responded that Schedule A is the future land-use map within the OCP. It is not the zoning of the property. The zoning of the property is specified according to the Zoning Map and to the RMOW Zoning Bylaw. The OCP is intended to show future land-use potential and the intention of the OCP was not to restrict it to a single-family residence. To change it from the current zoning would require rezoning.
Mayor J. Crompton advised that the rezoning will follow full public process and a public hearing.
Ms. Haycanan asked if Council were aware that there is no sign posted for this new proposal on the property.
Mayor J. Crompton responded that Concil will ensure that staff are advised that the sign is missing.
Ms. Haycanan asked for a copy of the Riparian Report for this property and the permits to log it.
Mayor J. Crompton responded that this information will be provided as part of the public process.
Karen Ford, 7486 Ambassador Crescent
RE: Zoom Chat Box Function
Ms. Ford asked if there is a chat box open on the Zoom platform.
Mayor J. Crompton responded that there is not. Only the raise hand feature.
Karen Ford, 7486 Ambassador Crescent
RE: White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project
Ms. Ford asked if this was the time to ask a question regarding the White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project.
Mayor J. Crompton responded advising that now is the time.
Ms. Ford raised concerns with the project moving forward. Ms. Ford wondered if there will be the opportunity about having a revote.
Mayor J. Crompton responded that there will be a discussion later in the meeting. All of Council have the letters and information received leading up to today.
Russ Ptolomey, 7101 Nancy Green
RE: White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project
Mr. Ptolomey asked if his property is part of the White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project.
General Manager of Infrastructure Services J. Hallisey confirmed that properties on the west side of Fitzsimmons Creek are not included.
Pete Davidson, 7277 Fitizsimmons Rd South
RE: White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project
Mr. Davidson asked why the extension on the project response was given and what were the reasons for extending it.
General Manager of Infrastructure Services J. Hallisey advised that the extension was granted in September because, due to COVID 19, several of the petition packages had not been delivered to owners overseas.
Mr. Davidson said that this seems unreasonable and given that the cost is unknown, is the Municipality going to bankroll during COVID times?
Mayor J. Crompton advised that this will be discussed later in the meeting.
Mr. Davidson asked is there any recourse for those who do not want the project to go ahead.
General Manager of Infrastructure Services J. Hallisey advised that the Municipality had heard that people wished to change their minds and so letters were sent to the 93 people that responded in favour if they wished to change their minds.
Mr. Davidson asked Council to please extend and delay this.
Donna Green, 7334 Toni Sailor Lane
RE: White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project
Ms. Green spoke in support for this project and advised that for her this is a safety project, not a beautification project.
Keith Auchinachie, 7445 Ambassador Crescent
RE: White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project
Mr. Auchinachie asked why the value of a property was factored into the voting process.
Mayor J. Crompton advised that the program looks for 50% of total properties and 50% of value and this petition received both.
Mr. Auchinachie advised that he is concerned with tenancies and upgrades to his system and the lack of definition on what is required is the issue.
Karen Ford, 7486 Ambassador Crescent
RE: White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project
Ms. Ford asked when the opportunity to rescind was and has the petition closed.
General Manager of Infrastructure Services J. Hallisey advised that the petition has closed and today there are decisions being made.
Ms. Ford advised that the area is on a floodplain and is this prohibitive.
General Manager of Infrastructure Services J. advised that it is a flood plain but with the dykes and so there is no issue.
Ms. Ford noted that there is too much mis-information.
Pete Davidson, 7277 Fitizsimmons Rd South
RE: White Gold Utility Undergrounding Project
Mr. Davidson asked if Council is aware of the fatality in the Tapley’s area.
Mayor J. Crompton advised that Council knows now.