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Denman land trust project faces water-assessment questions

The Local Trust Committee discussed groundwater requirements for the proposed seniors’ affordable housing project and a request to expedite a variance application.[^1]

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2018-02-08 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee discussed a draft water-assessment terms of reference for the Denman Community Land Trust Association’s proposed seniors’ affordable housing project at its February 6 meeting.^[1]

The committee’s minutes say the draft was developed for the application and that staff recommended the applicant provide the requested information to protect groundwater resources. A freshwater specialist explained the proposed requirements, including a pumping test.^[1]

The applicant said much information was already available, including water-quality testing, and that conservation measures were being built into the project. The applicant raised concern about a 72-hour pumping test and asked for more consultation; the applicant’s environmental consultant described the requirements as onerous.^[1]

The association also asked the committee to reconsider classifying the project as “Non-Domestic” in the draft terms of reference, and submitted a variance application concerning proof of water and sewage disposal requirements. It asked that the application be considered at the March meeting.^[1]

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