South Wellington & the Future of Rural Community

South Wellington & the South Wellington & the Future of Rural Future of Rural

CommunityCommunity

What is Rural?What is Rural?

……Here is what we heard from you…Here is what we heard from you…

*quiet atmosphere *tightly knit*quiet atmosphere *tightly knit *scenery*scenery *elder & youth involvement*elder & youth involvement *wildlife*wildlife *tranquility*tranquility *sense of community*sense of community *community history*community history

Perhaps these definitions sum up Perhaps these definitions sum up your feelings…your feelings…

““The rural lands designation is characterized by larger lots The rural lands designation is characterized by larger lots (greater than 2 hectares) + low population density. Traditional (greater than 2 hectares) + low population density. Traditional rural activities such as intensive agriculture operations and rural activities such as intensive agriculture operations and hobby farms, mixed with the large lot residential subdivisions, hobby farms, mixed with the large lot residential subdivisions, dominate the landscape.” - electoral A OCPdominate the landscape.” - electoral A OCP

““““The most common way of defining rural is negative - that The most common way of defining rural is negative - that which is not urban. Because rural is a residual category made which is not urban. Because rural is a residual category made up of all territory not classified as urban, the definition up of all territory not classified as urban, the definition encompasses a vast array of geographical, environmental, encompasses a vast array of geographical, environmental, economic, and social diversity (Troughton, 1999). “ – economic, and social diversity (Troughton, 1999). “ – Canadian GovernmentCanadian Government

Official Community Plan Official Community Plan “Rural”“Rural”

South Wellington Transect

Gravel

Lumber

Agriculture

Golf course

Residential

Agriculture

Morden Mine Site

Historic Density

Home Based Business

Agriculture

LightHeavy

Rural Resource

Rural Lands

Rural Residential

Industrial

School Fire Hall Store

South Wellington’s rural residential, rural South Wellington’s rural residential, rural resources and rural landsresources and rural lands

Rural Residential

Rural

ResourceRural Lands

The The StrengthsStrengths of South Wellington of South Wellington

Housing stock of South Housing stock of South WellingtonWellington

Population of South WellingtonPopulation of South Wellington

Factors challenging the rural Factors challenging the rural lifestylelifestyle

PhysicalPhysical EncroachingEncroaching DevelopmentDevelopment

TrafficTraffic InfrastructureInfrastructure

CulturalCultural*Housing*Housing

*Population*Population*Keeping the young in the community and being involved*Keeping the young in the community and being involved

South WellingtonSouth Wellington

Environment and WaterEnvironment and Water

Environment and SustainabilityEnvironment and Sustainability

Sustainable Development Potential Assets

•High density, small lot mining development-A good model to follow

•Location of industry and commerce along the Trans-Canada Highway “ the best of all evils”

-concentrates less appealing development to one area

• Green space and environmentally sensitive areas-could have high value in preserving rural atmosphere and maintaining biodiversity of the area

Sustainable Development :Potential Issues and Problems

•Physical separation of residential created by the Trans-Canada Highway and industry/commercial development

-takes away the connectedness of the community-increases automobile use -safety concerns when crossing highway on foot

•Lack of a central residential node to concentrate development-not having a central node prevents small business from establishing in the area- increasing need for automobile usage for simple items

such as grocery, school supplies, etc.

• Only one corner store, located beside highway also a gas station

-does not encourage walking and bicycling to shop, especially for those living outside current residential development

Location & Vulnerability of Location & Vulnerability of AquifersAquifers

ServicesServices

It is unlikely the area will get municipal water It is unlikely the area will get municipal water and sewer without significant investment in and sewer without significant investment in development.development.

This is due to cost of approx. $1 million per This is due to cost of approx. $1 million per kilometre of running serviceskilometre of running services

Septic FieldsSeptic Fields

Density of Septic fields linked to incidence of Density of Septic fields linked to incidence of certain viral and bacterial infectionscertain viral and bacterial infections Simple guidelines can prevent thisSimple guidelines can prevent this

Policies regulating density and maintenance Policies regulating density and maintenance can be tools to regulate growthcan be tools to regulate growth

WellsWells

Can be susceptible to, and can also be the Can be susceptible to, and can also be the point source of a contaminationpoint source of a contamination

City of Chilliwack has recommendations City of Chilliwack has recommendations regarding construction and maintenance of regarding construction and maintenance of wells and septic fieldswells and septic fields

Again, policies regulating the construction Again, policies regulating the construction and placement of wells can be a tool to control and placement of wells can be a tool to control development.development.

Future of South Future of South WellingtonWellington

Growing an Economic VisionGrowing an Economic Vision

Promote CommunityPromote Community

ByBy

Community Farms/parksCommunity Farms/parks Create Festival SitesCreate Festival Sites Retain Rural FeelingRetain Rural Feeling

Community FarmsCommunity Farms

1 Farm, many owners, Neighborhood support1 Farm, many owners, Neighborhood support Less Risk, Less CostLess Risk, Less Cost Promotes togethernessPromotes togetherness Provides EducationProvides Education Promotes Younger Farmers Promotes Younger Farmers Offers Low Income AssistanceOffers Low Income Assistance

Typical Community FarmTypical Community Farm

Land Trusts and Conservation of Land Trusts and Conservation of Land for Community UseLand for Community Use

Providence Farm, Duncan BC

Keating Farm, Duncan, BC

Merv Wilkinson’s WildWood, Yellow Point, BC

Festival SitesFestival Sites Both Small and LargeBoth Small and Large

Ways to strengthen your rural Ways to strengthen your rural communitycommunity

* Encourage home/farm based business* Encourage home/farm based business * Provide a new service* Provide a new service

* Improve the community’s reputation* Improve the community’s reputation * Exploit community resources* Exploit community resources * Keep youth in the community* Keep youth in the community

Heritage NodeHeritage Node

Sponsor Heritage ProgramsSponsor Heritage Programs Create Signage and AwarenessCreate Signage and Awareness Promote Morden Mine SitePromote Morden Mine Site Build on existing heritage to construct the Build on existing heritage to construct the

future villagefuture village

Possible Alternative Scenarios

•Designate a central node for the area• concentrate development around this node, creating a compact community which:-might draw more small home-based business, possibly in

multi-use building fashion, mixed zoning-could encourage a small, true general store in the core, providing

an option for people who would otherwise drive elsewhere-would be a good area to establish a farmers market, showcasing

locally grown products-provides an area for essential community establishments to exist,

reducing need to commute into Nanaimo

Cobble Hill Post Office. Source: www.ourbc.com/.../cobble_hill.htm

•Increase and improve infrastructure to; encourage alternative transport methods reduce environmental impact of current auto-oriented setup

•Create a pedestrian bridge at Morden Rd. and Trans-Canada Highway intersection•could help establish a better connection

between the two main residential areas

•Upgrade sidewalks, wider and possibly raised, for safety of pedestriansand convenience

•Create bike lanes throughout community

Possible Alternative Scenarios Continued

Cycling Streets in Kelowna, B.C. Source: kelownabikes.wordpress.com/

Possible Alternative Scenarios Continued•Crack-down on industrial and commercial pollution along Trans-CanadaHighway

altering current zoning to something more suitable,grandfather the current occupations

•Preserve environmentally sensitive areas of South Wellington preserved as covenants, parks, walking trails enhancing the rural atmosphere; protecting important environmental aspects of the community

Pedestrian Overpass in Omaha, NebraskaSource: omahamidcenturymodern.blogsome.com/2006/10/

Cortez Island Forested Walking TrailSource: www.cortesisland.com/renewal/parks.html

ConclusionsConclusions

South Wellington has a Dynamic futureSouth Wellington has a Dynamic future With increased income generatorsWith increased income generators By promoting CommunityBy promoting Community By promoting Tourism and recreation By promoting Tourism and recreation

While protecting environment and waterWhile protecting environment and water

By encouraging land conservationBy encouraging land conservation Through containment of industryThrough containment of industry

Resources

Smart Growth BC - http://smartgrowth.bc.ca/ - Detailed site thatoutlines numerous techniques to create smart growthdevelopments. Smart Growth BC is a non-profit organization that provides consultation with communitiesin implementing smart growth.

Smart Growth Canada Network - http://www.smartgrowth.ca/ - Provides muchinformation on smart growth research and issues related to smart growth, on a national scale.

Renewal Land Company - http://www.cortesisland.com/renewal/parks.html -Example of park development and land conservancy issues, focusing on CortesIsland.Information from BC Stats:Information from BC Stats:http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/cen06/profiles/detailed/21010195.pdfhttp://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/cen06/profiles/detailed/21010195.pdf

Official Community PlanOfficial Community Plan

Area ‘A’ OCP 2001Area ‘A’ OCP 2001

Comments From OCP ReviewComments From OCP Review Strong support to limiting and Reducing Industrial Strong support to limiting and Reducing Industrial

LandsLands Preserving Farmland and Rural IntegrityPreserving Farmland and Rural Integrity Beck Lake ProtectionBeck Lake Protection Lots of support and non-support for watercourse Lots of support and non-support for watercourse

protection(minimum comments for protection of protection(minimum comments for protection of Cassidy Aquifer)Cassidy Aquifer)

Strong objections to Airport ExpansionStrong objections to Airport Expansion

Area ‘A’ 2001 OCPArea ‘A’ 2001 OCPSouth Wellington Industrial LandsSouth Wellington Industrial Lands

Support for proposed changes by residents adjacent to industrial lands to change Support for proposed changes by residents adjacent to industrial lands to change land use from rural residential to light industrial.land use from rural residential to light industrial.

Industrial Lands expanded along Fielding Road due to lack of objection by adjacent Industrial Lands expanded along Fielding Road due to lack of objection by adjacent properties. RDN expanded to create contiguous form. properties. RDN expanded to create contiguous form.

Some properties not allowed to change land use to industrial due to not being Some properties not allowed to change land use to industrial due to not being contiguous and outside the building inspection area.contiguous and outside the building inspection area.

OCP Policy # 4OCP Policy # 4 Expansions to this designation shall not be considered.Expansions to this designation shall not be considered.

South Wellington Light Industrial Comprehensive DevelopmentSouth Wellington Light Industrial Comprehensive Development Strict Landscaping Regulations for Recreational Vehicle and Storage Strict Landscaping Regulations for Recreational Vehicle and Storage

businesses only.businesses only.

Area ‘A’ 2001 OCPArea ‘A’ 2001 OCP

Airport LandsAirport Lands

““Nanaimo Regional Airport: Portions of the Airport Lands have Nanaimo Regional Airport: Portions of the Airport Lands have relatively high agricultural capability. Uses of these capability lands relatively high agricultural capability. Uses of these capability lands that do not compromise their long term productivity should be that do not compromise their long term productivity should be encouraged. The higher agricultural capability of lands should be encouraged. The higher agricultural capability of lands should be identified for future consideration. Note that the Victoria Airport leases identified for future consideration. Note that the Victoria Airport leases portions of its land base out for agricultural use.”portions of its land base out for agricultural use.”

Wayne Haddow, PAgWayne Haddow, PAg

Regional AgrologistRegional Agrologist

Area ‘G’ OCP Review ProcessArea ‘G’ OCP Review Process1.1. May 2006 – Newsletter #1May 2006 – Newsletter #1

OCP Background info, List of public meeting timesOCP Background info, List of public meeting times 5 public meetings held in June. Some of the topics included Environmental Protection, 5 public meetings held in June. Some of the topics included Environmental Protection,

Improving Mobility, Enhancing and Maintaining Parkland, Containing Urban Sprawl, Improving Mobility, Enhancing and Maintaining Parkland, Containing Urban Sprawl, Protecting Rural Integrity, and Improving Servicing EfficiencyProtecting Rural Integrity, and Improving Servicing Efficiency

2.2. August 2007 – Newsletter #2August 2007 – Newsletter #2 Results from the Public Meetings Results from the Public Meetings Workshop Times Announced. Topics created from input during public meetings.Workshop Times Announced. Topics created from input during public meetings. Workshop Topics: Parks, Recreation and Community Amenities, Environmental Workshop Topics: Parks, Recreation and Community Amenities, Environmental

Protection, Land Use in Urban Areas, Water and Sewer Servicing, Land Use in Rural Protection, Land Use in Urban Areas, Water and Sewer Servicing, Land Use in Rural Areas and Transportation and MobilityAreas and Transportation and Mobility

3.3. January 2007 – Newsletter #3January 2007 – Newsletter #3 Results from the WorkshopsResults from the Workshops Analyze results and create a draft OCPAnalyze results and create a draft OCP

4.4. September 2007 – Newsletter #4September 2007 – Newsletter #4 Highlights of proposed Changes to the OCPHighlights of proposed Changes to the OCP OCP amendments based on comments and suggestions by stakeholder groupsOCP amendments based on comments and suggestions by stakeholder groups

Area ‘G’ OCP Review ProcessArea ‘G’ OCP Review Process

Typical Public Meeting QuestionnaireTypical Public Meeting Questionnaire

Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Protection

1.1. Do you agree with the proposed environmental protection policies in the Draft Do you agree with the proposed environmental protection policies in the Draft Official Community Plan?Official Community Plan?

a) If you do, what do you like about the environmental protection policies and a) If you do, what do you like about the environmental protection policies and how could they be improved?how could they be improved?

b) If you don’t agree, what environmental protection policy(s)do you disagree b) If you don’t agree, what environmental protection policy(s)do you disagree with, why do you disagree with them, and how would you improve them.with, why do you disagree with them, and how would you improve them.

2. 2. Do you have any suggestions on how the Regional District of Nanaimo could Do you have any suggestions on how the Regional District of Nanaimo could improve environmental protection within Electoral Area 'G'.improve environmental protection within Electoral Area 'G'.

Area ‘G’- Land Use in Rural AreasArea ‘G’- Land Use in Rural Areas Workshop SummaryWorkshop Summary

What uses are compatible with preserving rural character?What uses are compatible with preserving rural character?

General OutcomesGeneral Outcomes::

In general, the workshop participants desire to protect the ground water resources and In general, the workshop participants desire to protect the ground water resources and maintain and support agricultural and forestry operations in Electoral Area 'G'.maintain and support agricultural and forestry operations in Electoral Area 'G'.

OCP RevisionOCP Revision: changes as a result of workshop outcomes: changes as a result of workshop outcomes

5.1 Rural and Rural Residential Land Use Designations5.1 Rural and Rural Residential Land Use Designations

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES::

3. Encourage farm activities on productive agricultural lands 3. Encourage farm activities on productive agricultural lands and on any lands and on any lands capable of supporting viable agricultural activitiescapable of supporting viable agricultural activities ..

Area ‘G’- Land Use in Rural AreasArea ‘G’- Land Use in Rural Areas

Workshop SummaryWorkshop Summary

What are possible ways of maintaining the Electoral Area's rural character?What are possible ways of maintaining the Electoral Area's rural character?

General OutcomesGeneral Outcomes:: The workshop participants identified a wide array of options for maintaining the The workshop participants identified a wide array of options for maintaining the

rural character of Electoral Area 'G'. Common themes included supporting rural character of Electoral Area 'G'. Common themes included supporting agriculture and large parcel sizes as well as controlling density and limiting agriculture and large parcel sizes as well as controlling density and limiting development based on the availability of water.development based on the availability of water.

OCP RevisionOCP Revision: changes as a result of workshop outcomes: changes as a result of workshop outcomes

5.1 Rural and Rural Residential Land Use Designations5.1 Rural and Rural Residential Land Use Designations

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES:: 4 . Provide for continued rural residential opportunities without contributing to 4 . Provide for continued rural residential opportunities without contributing to

further further ruralrural sprawl sprawl

Land Use in Rural AreasLand Use in Rural Areas

Rural Resource Land Objectives Area ‘A’Rural Resource Land Objectives Area ‘A’ 1. 1. Preserve Preserve and and enhance enhance the distinctive rural character of the Rural the distinctive rural character of the Rural Lands.Lands. 2. 2. Protect Protect continued uses of parcels as rural lands.continued uses of parcels as rural lands.

Rural Resource Land Objectives Area ‘G’Rural Resource Land Objectives Area ‘G’ 1. 1. MaintainMaintain the renewable natural resource land base and the renewable natural resource land base and protectprotect it it from activities that may diminish resource value and potential.from activities that may diminish resource value and potential. 2. 2. EncourageEncourage more comprehensive management of the resource more comprehensive management of the resource land base.land base. 3. 3. ProtectProtect the environment. the environment. 4. 4. EncourageEncourage and and protectprotect outdoor recreational opportunities. outdoor recreational opportunities.

Area ‘G’- Environmental Protection Area ‘G’- Environmental Protection WorkshopWorkshop

Q1Q1: Where are the important environmental features located and what types of : Where are the important environmental features located and what types of environmentally sensitive areas should be recognized in the OCP as deserving environmentally sensitive areas should be recognized in the OCP as deserving protection?protection?

General Outcomes: General Outcomes: The comments and discussions indicated a strong support for protecting the natural The comments and discussions indicated a strong support for protecting the natural

environment and identifying and protecting all knows water features (riparian environment and identifying and protecting all knows water features (riparian areas) within Electoral Area 'G'. In addition, groundwater resources, both quantity areas) within Electoral Area 'G'. In addition, groundwater resources, both quantity and quality appeared to be of key importance and should be protected. and quality appeared to be of key importance and should be protected.

Area ‘G’- Environmental ProtectionArea ‘G’- Environmental Protection

Groundwater ResourcesGroundwater Resources

Area ‘G’ ObjectivesArea ‘G’ Objectives:: 1. Support and encourage further research, inventories, and monitoring of ground 1. Support and encourage further research, inventories, and monitoring of ground

resources within the Plan Area.resources within the Plan Area. 2. Ensure that development applications and proposed subdivisions do not have affect 2. Ensure that development applications and proposed subdivisions do not have affect

on the quantity or quality of groundwater both today and into the future.on the quantity or quality of groundwater both today and into the future. 3. Encourage a comprehensive and innovative approach to water conservation3. Encourage a comprehensive and innovative approach to water conservation

Area ‘A’ ObjectivesArea ‘A’ Objectives:: 4. Recognize and protect4. Recognize and protect the Cassidy aquifer and other aquifers in the Plan Areathe Cassidy aquifer and other aquifers in the Plan Area

Environmentally Sensitive FeaturesEnvironmentally Sensitive Features

Electoral Area ‘A’ PoliciesElectoral Area ‘A’ Policies Electoral Area ‘G’ PoliciesElectoral Area ‘G’ Policies

IdentifyIdentify and and protectprotect environmentally sensitive features environmentally sensitive features of Plan Area.of Plan Area.

Identify, protect, conserve, Identify, protect, conserve, restore, and enhancerestore, and enhance environmentally sensitive areasenvironmentally sensitive areas

Encourage Encourage and and support support community community stewardship of environmentally stewardship of environmentally sensitive features.sensitive features.

EnsureEnsure that site specific evaluations that site specific evaluations of properties with environmentally of properties with environmentally sensitive features sensitive features through the through the development process and development process and encourage evaluations to occur encourage evaluations to occur prior to land alteration.prior to land alteration.

Development Development shallshall conform to conform to “Develop With Care: “Develop With Care: Environmental Guidelines for Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Development in Urban and Rural Development in British Columbia”British Columbia” as amended as amended and/or replaced from time to time.and/or replaced from time to time.

Develop With Care: Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Development in British Columbia: Document prepared by the Ministry of Environment that provides province-wide guidelines for maintaining environmental values during the development of urban and rural lands

Parks, Recreation and Community ServicesParks, Recreation and Community Services

Area ‘G’ Workshop ResultsArea ‘G’ Workshop Results Suggestions for Area ‘A’Suggestions for Area ‘A’Retain the existing 20% Retain and expand current Retain the existing 20% Retain and expand current park/green space currently enjoyed parkland, perhaps seek newpark/green space currently enjoyed parkland, perhaps seek new

in Electoral Area 'G land suitable for parks or in Electoral Area 'G land suitable for parks or recreation.recreation.

Ways to acquire new parklands and trails Ways to acquire new parklands and trails

Maintained as public land (e.g. Crown land)Maintained as public land (e.g. Crown land) PurchasePurchase Agreement with other agency (eg. trail on highway right-of-way)Agreement with other agency (eg. trail on highway right-of-way) Subdivision – criteria for accepting park through dedicationSubdivision – criteria for accepting park through dedication As a community amenity through a density bonusAs a community amenity through a density bonus As a requirement of rezoningAs a requirement of rezoning Development Cost Charge for parkDevelopment Cost Charge for park

Parks, Recreation and Community ServicesParks, Recreation and Community Services

Electoral Area ‘G’Electoral Area ‘G’ Electoral Area ‘A’Electoral Area ‘A’

Area G Changes after 2Area G Changes after 2ndnd Draft Draft Suggestions for Area ASuggestions for Area A

It is strongly preferred that land being It is strongly preferred that land being considered for park land be maintained in considered for park land be maintained in its natural state and should not be cleared. its natural state and should not be cleared. Cleared and distributed lands should only Cleared and distributed lands should only be accepted where the proposed park land is be accepted where the proposed park land is to be used for recreational uses which to be used for recreational uses which require cleared landrequire cleared land

Employ same StrategyEmploy same Strategy

The development of a protected area The development of a protected area strategy for the Plan Area is supportedstrategy for the Plan Area is supported

Develop a protected area strategyDevelop a protected area strategy

Top Priorities for ParklandSecure trail system from Morden Mine to Hemer Provincial Park (bridge over Nanaimo River).

Development Permit Area #1Development Permit Area #1

Two qualifying categories for developing permit consideration:

• Protection of the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity.• Form and character of commercial and industrial development


GuidelinesGuidelines

1.1. The discharge of any treated effluent and storm water shall not negatively impact The discharge of any treated effluent and storm water shall not negatively impact the water quality of the Cassidy aquifer or Alfred, West Patterson, East Patterson, the water quality of the Cassidy aquifer or Alfred, West Patterson, East Patterson, and Thomas Creeks. Treated effluent and diverted storm water collection and and Thomas Creeks. Treated effluent and diverted storm water collection and discharge systems will require provision for grease, oil, and sedimentation removal discharge systems will require provision for grease, oil, and sedimentation removal facilities and the on-going maintenance of these facilities. To ensure all proposed facilities and the on-going maintenance of these facilities. To ensure all proposed systems adequately protect the Cassidy aquifer, such systems shall be engineered to systems adequately protect the Cassidy aquifer, such systems shall be engineered to the satisfaction of the Regional District. the satisfaction of the Regional District.

2. Where land use activities involve the use, handling, storage, or manufacturing of 2. Where land use activities involve the use, handling, storage, or manufacturing of potential contaminants, provision shall be made that will prevent seepage of such potential contaminants, provision shall be made that will prevent seepage of such contaminants into the Cassidy aquifer. All provisions shall be approved by the contaminants into the Cassidy aquifer. All provisions shall be approved by the applicable senior government agencies prior to issuance of the development permit. applicable senior government agencies prior to issuance of the development permit. (note underlined)(note underlined)


GuidelinesGuidelines

3. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the current Regional District of 3. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the current Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw and to promote compatibility with Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw and to promote compatibility with surrounding land uses. surrounding land uses.

5.5. Signage shall generally be visually unobtrusive and groupedSignage shall generally be visually unobtrusive and grouped

wherever possible. Particular emphasis shall generally be given to signage, wherever possible. Particular emphasis shall generally be given to signage, which is aesthetically pleasing and requires a minimal amount of lighting or which is aesthetically pleasing and requires a minimal amount of lighting or boldness to be effective. boldness to be effective.

6.6. Buildings and structures, located on parcels adjacent to the TransBuildings and structures, located on parcels adjacent to the Trans

Canada Highway, South Wellington Road, or Schoolhouse Road, shall generally Canada Highway, South Wellington Road, or Schoolhouse Road, shall generally be sited and shaped in a visually unobtrusive manner.be sited and shaped in a visually unobtrusive manner.


Development Permit Area: A comparison with other RDN Areas.Development Permit Area: A comparison with other RDN Areas.

Overview:Overview: Idea of performing this exercise is that the planners overlooking, and responsible Idea of performing this exercise is that the planners overlooking, and responsible for the formation of these DPA's, come from the same planning office overlooking your for the formation of these DPA's, come from the same planning office overlooking your area. Because OCP's are, at the end of the day, a planners tool, these area. Because OCP's are, at the end of the day, a planners tool, these recommendations come with a certain degree of leverage, in that they are powers recommendations come with a certain degree of leverage, in that they are powers being granted to other citizens within the RDN. It is up to you to decide if they are being granted to other citizens within the RDN. It is up to you to decide if they are relevant to your DPA, and worth pursuing. relevant to your DPA, and worth pursuing.

Methodology:Methodology: Compared DPA's from other Electoral Areas within the Regional District against Compared DPA's from other Electoral Areas within the Regional District against South Wellington DPA. South Wellington DPA.

Current Current OCP OCP

EntryEntryIssueIssue Area 'A' relevantArea 'A' relevant

DPA EntryDPA EntryAlternative Language Alternative Language

UsedUsed Possible Action by SWACAPossible Action by SWACA

Area G Shaw Area G Shaw HillHill

Currently aCurrently aDevelopmentDevelopmentPermit is notPermit is notrequired forrequired forthe subdivision ofthe subdivision ofland within theland within theDPA. DPA.

Exemptions: 2, andExemptions: 2, andmissing from Guidelines.missing from Guidelines.

8.1-Bowser Village DPA-8.1-Bowser Village DPA-Intro:…Prior to anyIntro:…Prior to anysubdivision orsubdivision orconstruction onconstruction onlands…owner shall obtainlands…owner shall obtaina DPa DP

Because Shawhill demandsBecause Shawhill demandsthat subdivisions be subjectthat subdivisions be subjectto the same Developmentto the same DevelopmentPermit guidelines as otherPermit guidelines as otherprojects within the DPA, itprojects within the DPA, itallows for added layers ofallows for added layers ofcommunity control (see nextcommunity control (see nextrow)row)

It is not madeIt is not madeclear what aclear what adeveloper isdeveloper isrequired to submitrequired to submitfor developmentfor developmentapproval in theapproval in theDPA. DPA.

Not Present.Not Present.

8.1-Bowser Village DPA-8.1-Bowser Village DPA-Guidelines 1.. AGuidelines 1.. AComprehensiveComprehensiveDevelopmentDevelopmentProposal…which shallProposal…which shallprovide the following info.provide the following info.See Area H DPA plan.See Area H DPA plan.

Decide what information youDecide what information youwant developers to providewant developers to provide(their list is a good start). (their list is a good start). Also consider demanding aAlso consider demanding apublic presentation (bypublic presentation (bydeveloper) for developmentsdeveloper) for developmentsbefore the DP is approved inbefore the DP is approved inthis set of guidelines.this set of guidelines.




DPA EntryDPA Entry

Alternative Alternative Language Language

UsedUsedPossible Action by SWACAPossible Action by SWACA

Area EArea E(Nanoose)(Nanoose)

Land alterations, buildingLand alterations, buildingadditions/alterations areadditions/alterations arenot required to submit anot required to submit aDP. DP.

It is not clearIt is not clearwhat scale ofwhat scale ofrenovations/renovations/land alteration/land alteration/ConstructionConstructionrequire a DP. require a DP.

The Nanoose DPAThe Nanoose DPARequiresRequiresall major renovationsall major renovationsTo submit a DPA.To submit a DPA.(DPA exemptions:(DPA exemptions:Pg.4-defines whatPg.4-defines whata major renovation is a major renovation is

(>10m(>10m22))

Ask for the DPA to moreAsk for the DPA to moreclearly list what clearly list what developments are subject todevelopments are subject toa DP. a DP.

Area C- EastArea C- EastWellingtonWellington

Currently systems toCurrently systems toprotect the Cassidy aquifer protect the Cassidy aquifer Are subject only to "theAre subject only to "thesatisfaction of thesatisfaction of theRegional District." A thirdRegional District." A thirdparty approval forparty approval fordrainage, waste water,drainage, waste water,Environmental sensitivity,Environmental sensitivity,etc. may be desired. etc. may be desired.

DPA No.1:DPA No.1:Guidelines- 1.Guidelines- 1.Discharge of anyDischarge of anytreated effluent shalltreated effluent shallnot Negativelynot Negativelyimpact waterimpact waterquality….To quality….To ensure systems are ensure systems are adequate…engi-adequate…engi-neered to neered to satisfaction ofsatisfaction ofRegional District.Regional District.

Like mostLike mostdevelopments,developments,RAR are met to theRAR are met to theaccordance of a QEP,accordance of a QEP,But rather uniquely,But rather uniquely,a geotechnicala geotechnicalengineer isengineer isrequired forrequired forHazardousHazardousdevelopments. developments.

Neither a QEP nor aNeither a QEP nor aGeotechnical engineer mayGeotechnical engineer maybe the best fit, but OCP hasbe the best fit, but OCP haslegal authority to identify anlegal authority to identify anorganization or professionorganization or professionwhich must approve awhich must approve adevelopments impacts in adevelopments impacts in aspecified area. specified area.




DPA EntryDPA EntryAlternative Language Alternative Language

UsedUsed Possible Action by SWACAPossible Action by SWACA

Area FArea FErringtonErrington

The ambiguityThe ambiguityover what level ofover what level ofConformityConformitydevelopers mustdevelopers mustmeet differentmeet differentstandardsstandards

Very UnclearVery Unclear

Guidelines:4.6: Prior toGuidelines:4.6: Prior tothe granting of buildingthe granting of buildingpermits require a finalpermits require a finalapproval by QEP (thirdapproval by QEP (thirdparty) confirming thatparty) confirming thatthey have metthey have metrequirements. 4.9:requirements. 4.9:ensures thatensures thatmeasures outlined by QEPmeasures outlined by QEP(or other third party) are(or other third party) aremade part of the DPmade part of the DPconditions. conditions.

This point is only relevant ifThis point is only relevant ifpursuing third partypursuing third partystandards is a strategy forstandards is a strategy forthe DPA. If developers notthe DPA. If developers notliving up to requirements inliving up to requirements inthe past has been a problem,the past has been a problem,this is where the order ofthis is where the order ofevents required for a DP canevents required for a DP canbe clarified (ie: meetbe clarified (ie: meetstandards, then DP,standards, then DP,Occupancy, BusinessOccupancy, BusinessLicense, etc.). License, etc.).

OtherOther

DPA is notDPA is notconsidered to playconsidered to playa role in helpinga role in helpingto create ato create a"complete"completecommunity."community."

Section 1: ContainingSection 1: ContainingUrban Sprawl &Urban Sprawl &Creating CompleteCreating CompleteCommunities: Policy #11Communities: Policy #11

If multi-family orIf multi-family orcommercial units arecommercial units aredesired in the area, this isdesired in the area, this isexisting documentationexisting documentationThat could encourageThat could encouragesuch uses. Other twosuch uses. Other twoDPA's in Area are onlyDPA's in Area are onlyother area's recognized. other area's recognized.

Consider broadening theConsider broadening theargument, and demand aargument, and demand acomplete set of objectivescomplete set of objectivesand policies regarding howand policies regarding howthe SW DPA can serve tothe SW DPA can serve tohelp Create a Completehelp Create a CompleteCommunity. Community.

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