Gabriola LTC Public Hearing Record

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PUBLIC HEARING RECORD 
RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 
BY LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE 
 
Gabriola Island 
Local Trust Committee 
Public Hearing Record 
November 20, 2025 1 
ADOPTED 
Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee 
Public Hearing Record 
 
Date:  
Time:  
Location:  
November 20, 2025 
10:35 am 
Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre 
476 South Road, Gabriola Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
 Tobi Elliott, Trustee 
 Susan Yates, Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Renée Jamurat, Regional Planning Manager 
 Stephen Baugh, Island Planner 
 Narissa Chadwick, Island Planner 
Joe Elliott, Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor 
Jason Youmans, Senior Policy Advisor 
Chloe Straw, Programs Coordinator 
Nadine Mourao, Legislative Clerk/Deputy Secretary 
Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder 
 
  
Others Present: There were approximately 22 members of the public in 
attendance. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 10:35  a.m. 
2. INTRODUCTIONS AND OPENING STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIR 
Chair Patrick welcomed the public and acknowledged that the meeting was held on the 
territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. She introduced herself, Trustees, staff and 
recorder. 
Chair Patrick read a statement outlining the content, purpose, and process of the Public 
Hearing regarding Proposed Bylaw No. 318 and No. 319 according to Section 465 of the 
Local Government Act. She advised that all persons who believe their interest is affected 
by the bylaws would be given the opportunity to speak and submit written comments, 
and that further submissions cannot be received by the Local Trust Committee after the 
close of the Public Hearing. She noted that all relevant documents are contained in the 
Public Hearing binder and on the Islands Trust website, which is available to the public. 
3. REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 
The Planner reviewed the Public Hearing Notice procedures for posting of notices and 
publication of Public Hearing according to statutes, and noted that all notification 

PUBLIC HEARING RECORD 
RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 
BY LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE 
 
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Local Trust Committee 
Public Hearing Record 
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requirements have been completed. He advised that the Public Hearing binder is 
available for review during this Hearing, pointed out the location of the binder, and noted 
that it is also available on the Islands Trust website.  
 
The Planner summarized the proposed changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP) 
and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) that are being considered and noted the following: 
 Bylaw No. 318 will amend the Gabriola Island Official Community Plan (OCP) to 
include the subject property in the Village Commercial Land Use Designation and in 
the Village Centre Development Permit Area (DPA). The DPA establishes objectives 
for form and character, water conservation and reduction of greenhouse gas 
emissions. The OCP amendment will also facilitate the ability for the subject proper

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