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Denman Green draws opposing views at Trust meeting

Residents raised concerns and support for the proposed housing project during a May electronic meeting.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2020-06-25 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Residents expressed opposing views about the Denman Green proposal during the Denman Island Local Trust Committee’s May 19 electronic meeting.^[1]

The minutes record objections citing water use, the proposed increase of five lots on the remaining property, the project’s fit with the island’s character and the possibility of setting a precedent for further development.^[1]

Other comments at the meeting urged the committee to accept setbacks requested by the Denman Community Land Trust Association for its separate application, saying larger setbacks in the guidelines could compromise that project’s ability to move forward.^[1]

The minutes also record a request that any community information meeting or public hearing not be held electronically, alongside support for electronic meetings if in-person public meetings could not be held during the pandemic.^[1]

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