South Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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South Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting Minutes 
November 1, 2019 ADOPTED 1 of 7 
 
South Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
November 1, 2019 
South Pender Fire Hall 
8961 Gowlland Point Road, South Pender Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
Cameron Thorn, Local Trustee 
Steve Wright, Local Trustee 
 
Staff Present: Robert Kojima, Regional Planning Manager 
Narissa Chadwick, Island Planner  
Shannon Brayford, Recorder 
 
Public: There were approximately nine members of the public.  
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  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 
No reports were made. 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Patrick reported that Trust Council will be held December 3-5, 2019 and noted the process 
for submitting a delegation.  
5. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Jane Perch read a written statement on behalf of Ginger Talbot which spoke in favour of 
continuing to allow Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) on the island and spoke against 
implementing expanded building guidelines.  
Vic Daniels spoke in favour of STVRs and requested information on the Trustees’ plans for Draft 
Bylaw 117.   
Donna Spalding spoke against the proposed Bylaw 117, noting that it only targets some property 
owners and that the perceived threats attributed to STVRs are not founded in fact.  
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South Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting Minutes 
November 1, 2019 ADOPTED 2 of 7 
Peter Brooke noted that he submitted an electronic report analyzing STVRs in the South Pender 
Island market and provided recommendations for the LTC to consider in their deliberations.  
Jane Perch spoke against proposed Bylaw 117, noting that it would contradict the Official 
Community Plan (OCP). She provided an overview of the policies within the OCP that apply to 
permitting STVRs. 
Paul Petrie addressed David Marlor’s report on climate change and requested information on 
how South Pender Island will address the matter locally. 
Rick Friesen requested and received information on the time limitation and scope of proposed 
Bylaw 117.   
Vic Daniels provided an overview of the business market on Pender Island and cautioned that 
the proposed bylaw could create uncertainty in the market.  
Donna Spalding requested and received information regarding the application of proposed 
Bylaw 117 for properties with both a house and cottage.  
Peter Brooke noted that the Land Use Bylaw and Official Community Plan have conflicting 
interpretations of STVRs.  
Vic Daniels recommended that the LTC use language for STVRs that is consistent with other 
levels of government.  
6. COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING 
None 
7. PUBLIC HEARING 
None 
8. MINUTES 
8.1 Local Trust Committee 

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