South Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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South Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting Minutes 
November 5, 2021 ADOPTED Page 1 of 10 
 
 
South Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
November 5, 2021 
South Pender Fire Hall 
8961 Gowlland Point Road, South Pender Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
 Steve Wright, Local Trustee 
 Cameron Thorn, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present:  
 Robert Kojima, Regional Planning Manager 
 Kim Stockdill, Island Planner 
 Shannon Brayford, Recorder 
  
Public Present: There were approximately 11 members of the public. 
  
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 10:30 am.  She acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
The Trustees thanked the public for their attendance at recent community gatherings 
regarding the current projects. 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Patrick reported that Trust Council will be held at the end of November. She noted 
that the meeting will include the beginning of the budget conversations and she 
provided an overview of the public consultation process that will be forthcoming.  
5. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Donna Spalding reported that her comments on Shoreline Review and encouragement 
to have the matter referred to the Advisory Planning Commission was not included in 
the minutes of the last meeting.  
A D O P T E D 

 
South Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting Minutes 
November 5, 2021 ADOPTED Page 2 of 10 
 
Donna Spalding noted that the Minor Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments has 
become a large list and encouraged the Local Trust Committee (LTC) to consider 
whether a review of the OCP may be warranted.  
Donna Spalding spoke against amendments that will lead to legal non-conforming 
status, noting the negative impacts that such status could have for property owners.  
Bruce McConchie addressed shoreline review and encouraged adoption of a process 
that includes greater consultation. He encouraged the LTC to consider options for 
addressing freighters.  
Bruce McConchie noted that the term “stairway” is not formally defined and 
encouraged the LTC to consider the implications.  
Bruce McConchie addressed consideration of limiting house size and encouraged the 
LTC to consider accessory buildings in the regulations and the impact of them on overall 
lot coverage.  
Alma Lightbody noted that she submitted a letter to the Trustees. She addressed the 
matter of legal non-conforming and encouraged the Trustees to consider the impact of 
that status on long-time owners, insurance, and property values.  
Jared Halls echoed the concerns for legal non conforming.  
The trustees provided an overview of their thoughts on legal nonconforming status.   
Paul Petrie thanked the Trustees for the work on the community gatherings. He spoke 
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