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Denman Island, British Columbia September 20, 2016 No. 48

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Governance

Denman trustees approve variances for BC Ferries terminal upgrades

The permits cover replacement and upgrades to terminal buildings and sewage disposal fields at Denman West Terminal and Gravelly Bay Terminal.

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee approved two Development Variance Permits for BC Ferries terminal upgrades at its September 20 meeting. The proposal covers replacement and upgrades to existing terminal buildings and sewage disposal fields at Denman West Terminal and Gravelly Bay Terminal, with variances for siting within the minimum setback from the natural boundary of the sea. 1

Trustees concluded that site constraints and failing septic systems warranted approval of the variances. 1

The committee also approved a Temporary Use Permit for a secondary dwelling for a family member, for three years from the date of issuance, subject to written confirmation that the dwelling will connect to an approved sewerage system. 1

Trustees approved a request for staff to review bylaws and recommend ways to harmonize them to reduce costs and unnecessary applications. 1

On Farm Plan Implementation, the committee defeated a proposal to refer the project to the Advisory Planning Commission and approved a request for a staff report presenting process options and possible priorities from Farm Plan sections 11, 13 and 14. 1

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Denman trustees approve variances for BC Ferries terminal upgrades

  • 1. Denman Island Local Trust Committee Minutes — September 20, 2016 — “Planner Rittemann summarized the Staff Report regarding a proposal to replace and upgrade the existing terminal buildings and sewage disposal fields at Denman West Terminal and at Gravelly Bay Terminal. She reported that the proposal requests Development Variance Permits (DVPs) to accommodate siting within the minimum setback from the natural boundary of the sea.”

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