May 17, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: G. T. Phelps
Councillors: J. K. Ambler
D. A. Hillian
R- R. Leonard
L. V. Jangula
J. M. Presley
M. Theos
Staff: S. Gray, Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
D. Bardonnex, Fire Chief
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
Moved by Theos and seconded by Hillian that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held May 10, 2010 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
Mayor Phelps approved the addition of section 90(1)(n) of the Community Charter to the In Camera resolution.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Alan Fletcher re: Development Permit No. 1002-1055 Crown Isle Drive
Alan Fletcher, representing Monterra Developments reviewed the development proposed for 1055 Crown Isle Drive.
2. Michael Pontus - St. Joseph’s General Hospital re: Changes to Care
Michael Pontus, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s General Hospital, made a presentation regarding proposed changes to the operation of the hospital.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Fire Report
Moved by Theos and seconded by Hillian that the Fire Report for April 2010 be received for information.
Carried
Development Permit No. 1002 1055 Crown Isle Drive
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that notice be given to the adjacent property owners of proposed Development Permit with Variances No. 1002 as outlined in Report to Council May 17th, 2010, and that the application be returned to Council on June 7th, 2010;
That subject to public input, Development Variance Permit No. 1002, to vary Section 8.31.9 of the City of Courtenay Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007 as they pertain to setbacks from a structure to the front, back and side lot lines, as per the attached Schedule 1; for the property legally described as Lot 36, Block 72, Comox District, Plan VIP61373, be issued to Monterra Developments Ltd.;
That Development Permit No. 1002, to allow construction of an 18 unit multi residential development on the property located at 1055 Crown Isle Drive (Lot 36, Block 72, Comox District, Plan VIP61373), as shown on the map contained in Attachment No. 1, be issued subject to resolution of the Outstanding Condition listed in Item #2 of this resolution;
That the following Outstanding Condition be resolved in advance of issuance of Development Permit No. 1002:
a. Submission of an irrigation plan to the satisfaction of City staff demonstrating that the proposed works will
not conflict with construction of on-site water and sewer servicing;
That the following Condition be resolved prior to issuance of a building permit for each proposed residential unit:
a. Submission of storm water management plan, satisfactory to the City Engineering Staff, for each phase
of the proposed development; and
That conditions of Development Permit No. 1002 be as follows:
a. Development in conformance with the plans and elevations contained in Attachment Nos. 2-5;
b. Submission of landscape security in the amount of (125% x $164,225.00) $205,281.25;
c. Landscaping must be completed within six months of the date of issuance of the occupancy permit by the City;
d. Services must be located outside of landscape beds;
e. All building, site and sign lighting must be full cut off, flat lens in accordance with the City’s Dark Skies Policy.
Lighting levels must not exceed the levels recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
All proposed lighting must be approved by the City prior to installation;
f. Parking areas must be developed in accordance with Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007, Division 7, Off-Street Parking
and Loading Spaces.
Carried
Strata Conversion 2255 Kilpatrick
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Presley that Council approve the strata conversion of the existing duplex on Lot 4, Section 66, Comox District, Plan 30260 subject to:
1) Completion of a Building Permit for building compliance to the BC Building Code
2) Completion of a Plumbing Permit for the conversion of the existing water service to City of Courtenay Engineering Design Standards and Specifications
3) Completion of a satisfactory Site Profile in accordance with the Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation.
That once the above conditions are met the Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to sign the Strata Plan.
Carried
Street Names
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that the name Nairn and Fife be removed from the City Street Name List, Names for Future Developments, West View Properties (East side of Lerwick Rd);
That Nairn Place be assigned to the future roadway from McDonald Road, and Fife Place be assigned to the future road from the extension of Inverclyde Way; and
That the following names be deleted from the Names for Future Developments:
West View Properties (East side of Lerwick Rd)
-Inverary
West View Properties (West side of Lerwick Rd)
-Chickadee
-Siskew
-Skylark
-Thrush
-Warbler
-Wren
Carried
Cycling Initiatives
Moved by Theos and seconded by Presley that the report on cycling initiatives undertaken by the City of Courtenay be received for information.
Carried
’09 Statement of Financial Information
Moved by Presley and seconded by Ambler that Council approve the 2009 Statement of Financial Information.
Carried
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
Heritage Minutes
Moved by Presley and seconded by Ambler that the Heritage Advisory Commission minutes of April 28, 2010 be received for information.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
Incamera Meeting
Moved by Presley and seconded by Ambler that under the provisions of Section 90(1)(b)(k)(n) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held May 17, 2010 at the conclusion of the Regular Council Meeting.
Carried
Coun. Hillian Raven Underground Coal Mine
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Leonard
WHEREAS Compliance Coal Corporation is proposing the Raven Underground Coal Mine Project;
AND WHEREAS the operations of this mine could impact the aquifers used by the surrounding communities for their potable water;
AND WHEREAS the operation of this mine could impact the fin fish, shellfish, and other fisheries in Baynes Sound;
THAT the City of Courtenay request the province conduct a comprehensive mapping of the aquifers that could be affected by the proposed mine and that the province use this mapping in its Environmental Assessment;
AND THAT the City of Courtenay request that the Federal Government also conduct an independent Environment Assessment of the proposed mine; and
THAT the City of Courtenay request that any Environmental Assessment public consultations be held in at least the following communities: Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Fanny Bay, Denman Island, Union Bay, and Royston.
Carried
7.00 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Phelps inquired if there were any members of the public wishing to make a submission regarding Development Variance Permit No. 1006, and there were none.
Development Variance Permit No. 1006 2080 Cliffe Ave
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Ambler that Development Variance Permit No. 1006, to vary Sections 8.14.3 and 8.14.6 of the City of Courtenay Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007, being firstly, the frontage of a lot and secondly, the height of a building, for the property legally described as Remainder of Lot 2, Comox District, Plan 15512 (2080 Cliffe Avenue), be issued to Bazett Aerial Imaging Ltd. subject to the following conditions:
a. The variance is to preserve the right to a building height of 18.0m geodetic on the remainder of Lot 2, Comox District,
Plan 15512;
b. The variance is to reduce the road frontage from 21.18 metres to 0.0 metres;
c. Development must be in conformance with the plan contained in Attachment No. 2.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
Request for Letter of Support Courtenay Museum
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Ambler that Council support the Courtenay & District Museum’s efforts to have the Puntledge elasmosaur as the official fossil of British Columbia.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 2621 Road Closure 19th & cliffe
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that “Road Closure Bylaw No. 2621, 2010” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Ambler reviewed his attendance at the following events:
Ø L’Arche Gala event
Ø Regional District meetings
ouncillor Hillian outlined his attendance at the following events:
Ø Regional District Water Supply Forum
Ø Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer
Ø CV Drug Strategy Committee meeting
Ø Community Justice Centre meeting
Councillor Leonard reviewed the celebration planned for Ruth Masters’ 90th Birthday.
Councillor Presley reviewed his attendance at Regional District meetings.
Councillor Jangula reviewed his attendance at the following events:
Ø L’Arche Gala event
Ø Regional District meetings
Mayor Phelps outlined his attendance at the following events:
Ø Boomer’s Legacy training
Ø RCMP Island District Commander meeting
Ø Airport School visit
Ø Regional District Water Supply Forum
Ø Economic Development Society meeting
Ø Scooter ride with John Higginbotham
Ø Regional District CAO meeting
Ø Meeting with Playtime Gaming
Ø Island Coastal Economic Trust meeting
Ø Meeting with Chamber of Commerce reps
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that the meeting now adjourn at 5:52 p.m.
Carried
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Manager of Corporate Administration
Adopted this 7th day of June, 2010
Mayor
Last Update :
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