Denman housing project faces further water review

The Local Trust Committee discussed water and sewage requirements for the proposed seniors’ affordable housing project.

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee discussed a draft water assessment for the proposed Seniors’ Affordable Housing project at its February 6 meeting. The committee’s minutes say staff recommended that the applicant provide the information requested in the draft terms of reference to protect groundwater resources.^[1]

The Denman Community Land Trust Association asked the committee to reconsider classifying the project as “Non-Domestic” and said the related licensing requirements could add cost and time. It also submitted a development variance permit application seeking to vary proof-of-water and sewage-disposal requirements for a lot-line adjustment, and asked for consideration at the March meeting.^[1]

A Trust freshwater specialist said the classification reflected the proposed use of one well for eight dwellings and the need for additional risk mitigation, maintenance and operations. The applicant said water-quality testing and conservation measures were already in place, and raised concern about a 72-hour pumping test; the applicant’s environmental consultant described the draft requirements as onerous.^[1]

The committee discussed the draft terms of reference. The minutes record the discussion but do not record a decision on the application at that meeting.^[1]

Sources

Denman Island Local Trust Committee minutes, February 6, 2018
The applicant commented and the following was noted:

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