Public Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act that a public hearing will be held in person regarding the following bylaws:
- Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area D Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1135-2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 1739-2021; and
- Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area D Zoning Bylaw No. 1350-2106, Amendment Bylaw No. 1740-2021.
The Public Hearing will take place Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Britannia Mining Museum multi-purpose room, 150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach.
PURPOSE OF BYLAW No. 1739-2021:
- Designating South Britannia as a "Planned Community", which is the same designation that has been applied to the Furry Creek and Porteau Cove communities.
- Adding an illustrative concept plan and a pedestrian, parks and open space plan for South Britannia.
- Capping the maximum permitted number of residential units at 1,050, of which 150 units must be affordable.
- Requiring a least 1.5 hectares (3.75 acres) of community parks and playgrounds and an additional 10 hectares (24.7 acres) of publicly accessible passive parks for the Britannia South (including 5.2 hectares (12.8 acres) for Minaty Bay, which is already designated as Park in the OCP.
- Increasing the commercial floorspace from the currently permitted maximum of 1,500 square metres (16,000 square feet) to a required minimum of 1,800 square metres (20,000 square feet) as part of creating a more complete community with more jobs and services for local residents.
- Increasing the maximum permitted number of tourist accommodation units from 100 to 190, including for hotels, lodges, cabins and similar short-term tourist use.
PURPOSE OF BYLAW No. 1740-2021:
Bylaw No. 1740-2021 is a Comprehensive Development zone (CD4) that is in conformity with the proposed OCP amendment bylaw. Key aspects include:
- Creating three land use definitions that are specific to South Britannia ("Minaty Bay Tourist Accommodation". "Surf Village Commercial" and "Village Commercial (South Britannia)").
- Dividing the CD4 zone into 11 subzones, each with a specified set of permitted uses, densities and other regulations (e.g., building setbacks and heights).
- Setting the maximum building height at six stories.
- Setting the maximum number of dwelling units at 1050, of which 150 must be affordable housing units subject to a housing agreement.
- Requiring a minimum of 185 square meters (1,990 square feet) for a child care facility.
- Enabling 190 units of tourist accommodation.
- Enabling a surfing facility.
- Excluding campground and recreation vehicle park uses from tourist accommodation.
- Requiring that off-street parking and loading comply with Section 5 of the Zoning Bylaw, with the added requirement that a driveway apron a minimum length of 5.5 metres (18.0 feet) must be provided in front of the private garage door of a dwelling unit.
The Zoning and OCP amendment applications are being processed concurrently. The area covered by Bylaw 1739-2021 and 1740-2021 includes the following legal descriptions as outlined on the map included in this notice:
Legal Descriptions:
- Part of District Lot 1583 Group 1 New Westminster District Except: Firstly; Part In Reference Plan 4390, Secondly; Part in Reference Plan 4878, Thirdly; Part on Plan 21576, Fourthly; Part Shown as 8.31 Acres on Highway Plan 76 Fifthly; Part Shown as 0.08 Acres on Highway Plan 76, Sixthly: Portion on Plan BCP29232 PID 010-026-151.
- Lot A, Except Part Dedicated Road on Plan BCP28651, District Lots 1583, 2001 and 7034 Plan 21576 PID 010-077-227
- Parcel 1 (Reference Plan 4878) of District Lot 1583 Group 1 New Westminster District Except Part on Plan 21576 PID 010-025-952
- Parcel 1 {Reference Plan 4878) of District Lot 2001 Group 1 New Westminster District Except Part on Plan 21576 PIO 010-025-901
- Part of Lot A Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan BCP25632 District Lot 2001 and 7035 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 20309 PID 006-646-921
- Part of District Lot 4008 Group 1 New Westminster District Except: Firstly: Part on Highway Plan 76, Secondly: Part on Plan BCP29235 PID 010-025-766
The public hearing is to be chaired by Electoral Area D Director Tony Rainbow as a delegate of the SLRD Regional Board.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting. matters contained in the bylaws at the public hearing. All persons can 1) submit written comments; and/or make oral representations in person at the public hearing.
Submit Written Comments to the Board: Written submissions must be addressed to "SLRD Board of Directors," and include your name and mailing address. Until 4:00 p.m. on September 5, 2023, written submissions will be received at the following:
Email: planning@slrd.bc.ca
Hard Copy: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Planning Department
PO Box 219, Pemberton, BC, V0N2L0
Written submissions will also be accepted on September 6, 2023 between 8:00 a.m. and the time when the motion to close the Public Hearing is made. During this timeframe, written comments must be submitted by email to: kneedham@slrd.bc.ca.
Participate in Person: The public hearing will take place September 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Britannia Mine Museum multi-purpose room, 150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach.
Information
A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Regional District office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from August 21 to September 6, 2023 not including weekends and statutory holidays. Or visit: /planning-building/planning-development-services/current-projects/taicheng-development-application-0