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Denman Green proposal discussed at public meeting

A January 13 information meeting outlined proposed zoning changes and a plan for up to 20 affordable homes on Northwest Road.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2022-01-20 · compiled 2026-10-01

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A public information meeting on January 13 covered the Denman Housing Association’s proposed Denman Green affordable-housing project and related bylaw changes. About thirty-one members of the public attended the electronic meeting, according to the minutes.^[1]

The proposal includes increasing the permitted density on the Northwest Road parcel from one dwelling to as many as 20 affordable-housing units, using 19 densities from the Denman Island Density Bank. The minutes describe the bylaws as proposed, not adopted.^[1]

The presentation also outlined proposed changes to the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw, and a housing agreement covering construction, sewage treatment, rental rates for qualified occupants, tenant selection and annual reporting to the Islands Trust.^[1]

The minutes say the project’s water and wastewater plans were completed, while an environmental assessment was awaited to determine a setback for a waterlogged area. Referral comments included concerns from the Islands Trust Freshwater Specialist about water demand, rainwater harvesting, treatment, climate modelling and stormwater planning.^[1]

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