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Denman letters debate affordable housing proposals

Public comments recorded in Local Trust Committee minutes show differing views on the Denman Green proposal and seniors’ housing.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2020-07-03 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Residents expressed differing views on affordable housing proposals at the Denman Island Local Trust Committee’s May 19 meeting, according to the minutes. ^[1]

The minutes record concerns about the Denman Green application, including objections to its proposed density and questions about water use. They also record a request that any community information meeting or public hearing not be held electronically, because some people might lack the technology or feel uncomfortable participating that way. ^[1]

The minutes also record a request to accept the setbacks sought by the Denman Community Land Trust Association, with a comment that larger setbacks in the guidelines could compromise the project’s ability to move forward. ^[1]

The minutes record support for holding electronic business meetings if in-person public meetings could not be held, alongside opposition to electronic community information meetings. ^[1]

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