Denman LTC Special Meeting Agenda

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DenmanIsland Local Trust Committee
Special Meeting Agenda
 

Date:May 8, 2025
Time:9:30 am
Location:Electronic Meeting
Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
9:30 AM - 9:35 AM
“Please note, the order of agenda items may be modified during the meeting. Times are
provided for convenience only and are subject to change.”
2.TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.BUSINESS ITEMS
9:35 AM - 11:30 AM
4.1Major Project: Denman Housing (Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw) Review
Project Update - Staff Report
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5.ADJOURNMENT
11:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  STAFF REPORT 
Islands Trust Staff Report 1 
File No.: 6500-20 (Denman Housing 
Review Phase 2) 
  
DATE OF 
MEETING: 
TO: 
May 8, 2025 
Denman Island Local Trust Committee 
FROM: Narissa Chadwick, Island Planner/ Marlis McCargar, Island Planner 
Local Planning Services 
COPY:     Renée Jamurat, Regional Planning Manager 
SUBJECT: Denman Housing Project Update 
   
RECOMMENDATION 
1. That the Denman Island Local Trust Committee endorse the revised Project Charter (Option 
2), dated May 8, 2025 for the Denman Housing Review Project. 
2. That the Denman Island Local Trust Committee integrate the OCP technical amendments 
and First Nations Acknowledgement update into the Denman Housing Review Project and 
provide an updated project charter reflecting this integration. 
3. That  the  Denman  Island  Local  Trust  Committee endorse  the  engagement  approach as 
discussed  at  the  May  8,  2025  LTC  Special  Meeting and request  that  staff bring  back  an 
Engagement Plan for approval at a subsequent LTC meeting.  
4. That the Denman Island Local Trust Committee request staff to schedule a special meeting 
with the Hornby Island Local Trust Committee in the Summer/Fall 2025 to discuss potential 
opportunities  for  mutually  supportive  housing  solutions  for  both  islands  and  review the 
draft K’omoks First Nation engagement summary recommendations.  
REPORT SUMMARY 
This report outlines key elements of the Denman Housing Review Project and seeks clear direction from 
the Local Trust Committee (LTC) as the project enters a pivotal stage of development. With approximately 
1.5 years remaining in this term, the LTC, following a demonstration of community interests at the March 
LTC meeting, is now tasked with redefining the scope of the project, outlining an effective process, and 
selecting the appropriate tools to move forward.  
The Denman Housing Review Project is at a crucial point. This report serves as a roadmap to realign the 
project scope and approach. The LTC is positioned to make key decisions that will shape the remainder 
of the project’s trajectory and ability to complete the project within the current fiscal year within budget. 
The primary objective of this report is to bring together past work, current components, and options for 
next steps into a single, actionable project charter. With the end of this term approaching, it is essential 
for the LTC to clarify its goals, streamline effor

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