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Denman Green housing proposal advances to a public hearing step

Minutes from an April special meeting record discussion of proposed bylaws for 20 units of affordable housing and next steps for the application.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2022-05-26 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee considered next steps for the Denman Green application at a special meeting on April 29, including whether to advance proposed bylaws and schedule a public hearing. ^[1]

The application seeks amendments to the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw to allow a density transfer and 20 units of affordable housing. Staff recommended second readings for proposed bylaws and scheduling a community information meeting and public hearing. ^[1]

The minutes record discussion of water and wastewater reports, well monitoring and the proposed septic system. A trustee raised concerns about the septic system’s proximity to the well and possible effects on neighbouring wells; another argued that the reports were complete and further review was unnecessary. ^[1]

The minutes say the well licensing authority had indicated a four-to-five-month timeline, and staff advised that a public hearing could proceed before the final licence arrived, with proof of an approved licence provided before final consideration of adoption. ^[1]

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