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Denman housing applications reach another Trust committee decision

Minutes from the July meeting record decisions on two housing-related applications and further discussion of a proposed housing agreement.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2021-08-26 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee approved a development variance permit for a split-zoned property at 1151 Kirk Road, an early step toward a proposed multi-unit affordable housing project, according to its July minutes.^[1]

The minutes say most of the property is zoned Commercial and the remainder Residential; the variance permits a subdivision without increasing density, and the lot is to remain residential.^[1]

The committee also considered requested amendments to a proposed housing agreement and restrictive covenant for the Denman Community Land Trust Association’s rezoning application. Trustees suggested consultation with the applicant on tenant-selection provisions and Indigenous inclusiveness.^[1]

The July minutes record the committee’s decisions and discussion; they do not establish that either housing project has been built.^[1]

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