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Denman housing proposal remains under review after LTC meeting

The Denman Local Trust Committee gave first reading to housing bylaws but deferred second reading while it awaits consultation and outstanding information.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2021-11-18 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Local Trust Committee advanced a Denman Housing Association proposal by giving first reading to three bylaws at its November 2 special meeting, while deciding that second reading was premature. ^[1]

The minutes say outstanding items included a water licence, confirmation of sewage disposal capacity for receiver parcels on Danes Road, a policy statement checklist and staff review of the proposed water management plan. ^[1]

The applicant told the committee that Island Health had no further need to comment on the water plan until the system design stage, and that the wastewater system design was expected early in 2022. The applicant had asked for first and second readings at the meeting to meet a funding deadline. ^[1]

Trustees said community input, referral responses and pending documents and analysis could inform changes, and the committee deferred second reading. ^[1]

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