South Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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South Pender Local Trust Committee 
Regular Electronic Business Meeting Minutes  
March 4, 2022 ADOPTED Page 1 of 7 
 
South Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
March 4, 2022 
Electronic Meeting 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
 Cameron Thorn, Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Robert Kojima, Regional Planning Manager 
 Kim Stockdill, Island Planner 
 Lauren Edwards, Recorder 
  
Regrets: Steve Wright, Trustee 
  
 There were approximately 12 public attendees at the meeting 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 11:00 am.  She acknowledged that the meeting was 
held in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
2. RISE AND REPORT - In-Camera February 4, 2022 Meeting 
By general consent the LTC chose not to appoint an APC for the balance of the term, however 
consideration may be given to opportunities for working groups. 
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
4. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Thorn reported on road problems and he remains in contact with the Ministry of 
Transportation regarding timelines. 
5. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Patrick reported that the Islands Trust Council meeting is scheduled for March 8
th
 to 10
th
 
with a Town Hall session scheduled on March 8
th
 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  The Trust Policy 
Statement engagement is being initiated and events will be occurring on Pender Island.  She 
recommended subscribing to the website.   
  
A D O P T E D 

 
South Pender Local Trust Committee 
Regular Electronic Business Meeting Minutes  
March 4, 2022 ADOPTED Page 2 of 7 
6. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
In response to a question about being informed of the work by the LTC:   
 Residents were encouraged to register to receive email notifications through the Islands 
Trust website and Trustee Thorn commented that his cell and email have been made 
available.   
 The LTC will begin in person meetings at the next meeting.   
7. COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING 
7.1 Land Use Bylaw Amendment Project 
Planner Stockdill introduced the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Amendment Project which is for 
LTC’s consideration of amendments to regulations for total and maximum floor areas, 
setbacks and agricultural land use as well as shipping containers and other minor and 
technical amendments.  She stated that the first reading has not yet been given and 
there will be a second Community Information meeting in the late spring/early summer 
if the LUB proceeds.   
In response to a question concerning waterfront setbacks: 
 Bylaw 122 attached to the agenda was referenced;   
 Changes under sections 2.4 and 2.5 restrict setback to 15 metres; 
 The setback from the sea can be found under General Regulations;   
 Current structures, if legally constructed, would be protected if the new regulation 
is more restrictive; and  
 Repairs to current structures will be addressed during bylaw consideration.   
In response to a concern regardi

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