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Denman Green proposal draws questions at public meeting

A January community information meeting covered proposed zoning changes and plans for an affordable housing development on Northwest Road.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2022-02-03 · compiled 2026-10-01

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

The proposal included up to 20 affordable housing units at 1151 Northwest Road, with 19 densities transferred from the Denman Island Density Bank. The minutes describe the bylaws as proposed, not adopted.^[1]

The presentation outlined preliminary design options, including a community room, laundry facility and 30 parking stalls. The minutes also list outstanding considerations, including water-system planning and protection of sensitive ecosystems and habitats.^[1]

The meeting included questions about Island Health’s review of the water system. The planner said Island Health had received the water plan and that approval of the system design was the next step.^[1]

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