North Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting 
July 26, 2024 ADOPTED Page 1 of 8 
 
North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
July 26, 2024 
Anglican Parish Hall 
4703 Canal Road, RR#1, North Pender Island, BC 
 
Members Present: David Maude, Chair 
 Aaron Campbell, Local Trustee 
 Deb Morrison, Local Trustee (electronic) 
  
Staff Present: Brad Smith, Island Planner 
 Joe Elliott, Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor (electronic) 
 Warren Dingman, Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement Manager (electronic) 
 Lisa Millard, Recorder (electronic) 
  
Others Present: There were ten (10) members of the public present. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Maude called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
 Item 15.5  Wildfire Exposure Risk 
 Item 16.2  Bylaw Enforcement on Development Permit Areas - Discussion 
 Item 17.2   September 28, 2024 Meeting Date - Discussion 
By general consent, the agenda was adopted as amended. 
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Morrison reported the following: 
 Attended Trust Council and highlighted motion and request for decision she put forward 
including writing a letter to the Province regarding a governance review and dark sky 
initiative 
 Involved in Sub-Trustee working group discussing tiny home regulations and options 
 
Trustee Campbell reported the following: 
 Attended Trust Council and noted housing crisis occurring on Salt Spring Island 
 Ongoing conversation with residents regarding their concerns about the approval of the 
Razor Point Road Development Variance and the potential issuance of the 4185 Schooner 
Way property development permit 
A D O P T E D 

 
North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting 
July 26, 2024 ADOPTED Page 2 of 8 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Maude reported the following: 
 Continuing work on the draft Trust Policy Statement to lay foundation for public 
engagement beginning in the fall 
 Attended Trust Council and highlighted Member of Legislative Assembly Adam Olsen’s talk 
on inclusive government 
5. ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR'S REPORT - None 
6. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Several members of the public spoke to the approval of the Razor Point Road Development 
Permit Variance and the following questions and comments were noted: 
 What was the rationale for approving a building size larger than allowed within the bylaw? 
 Property is sub-dividable and multiple large homes could still be built 
 Variances are typically minor and do not allow for public input as compared to rezoning 
 Staff Report did not recommend approval 
 There are no guarantees that the landowner will do what they say they are going to do 
 Variance approval sets a precedent 
 Local Trust Committee should rescind the decision 
 Property can be subdivided into 18 l

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