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Staff, Islands Trust Conservancy Board, Islands Trust Regional Planning Committee, Denman Island Local Trust Committee, Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee, Gambier Island Local Trust Committee. 3,147 lines across 20 meetings, 2022-05-26 to 2026-08-24. The longest three lines from each meeting are shown; the transcript page has every line, with its confidence mark, and the recording plays from any of them.

  1. Denman LTC regular meeting, 24 August 2026

    2026-08-24 · 237 lines

    • [1:07:32] “that correctly yeah so I can respond to that so you have up until the close of the public hearing to submit any comments concerns so that would be to the close of the hearing on September 15th so this meeting the end of this meeting is not the close of any sort of public commentary you have still”
    • [1:41:03] “it's in the staff report. That's the timeline. We're impacted by the local, you know, the local elections.”
    • [1:46:25] “quicker given the meeting schedule is set as it is so there's a november meeting we've been told that”

  2. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee community information meeting, August 4, 2026

    2026-08-04 · 636 lines

    • [0:27:50] “So this is the balance between what needs the protection of the natural environment and the cultural heritage that the nation would like the LTC to address versus the realistic uses of the land and the ability to guide development within that critical buffer or short buffer area.”
    • [0:56:30] “the development permit is across BC, the same principle, you either meet the guidelines or you don't. So that's why it's important to read these and understand how these are worded, because that's the check that happens from the planning staff.”
    • [0:11:39] “And protecting and restoring eelgrass is a top priority for the Islands Trust Conservancy, other conservation groups in the Howe Sound, to make this whole ecosystem function the way it had for millennia.”

  3. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, July 21, 2026

    2026-07-21 · 137 lines

    • [0:44:35] “So, I think, but I think this is really for the LTC to deliberate and discuss and to look at the factors, the shoreline character, the environmental considerations, the archaeological and cultural heritage considerations.”
    • [0:27:32] “The proposed dwelling would be located approximately 4.8 meters from the natural boundary of the sea with the attached deck located between 1.6 and 2.8 meters from the natural boundary at different corners.”
    • [0:20:42] “The proposed addition is located outside of the recommended buffer area and the environmental measures identified in the assessment address the intent of the riparian protection requirements.”

  4. Denman LTC regular meeting, 23 June 2026

    2026-06-23 · 200 lines

    • [1:44:06] “The bylaws were forwarded to Islands Trust D.C. and the Minister, with Bylaw No. 255 receiving approval of the Minister on May 12 on all required approvals now to obtain.”
    • [1:43:54] “permit secondary to be in all units, and increase permitted floor area for dwellings and outbuildings to support the additional housing.”
    • [2:20:47] “Not the housing agreement, but there is ways, you know, through zoning that we could look at buffers, you know, setback kind of things.”

  5. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, June 24, 2025

    2025-06-24 · 112 lines

    • [2:32:36] “Yeah, I can sort of give a brief introduction. So it's been an issue that's come up through bylaw enforcement. And so basically, it's not related to the building code, but the issue being that accessory structures or accessory buildings like sheds and workshops are not permitted without a principal dwelling.”
    • [1:47:47] “So even though the building was built many years ago and it is non-conforming and allowed to stay there, any alteration to the building of a certain percentage or degree would need a development variance permit.”
    • [1:42:32] “And the applicant notes that the proposed changes actually will result in a net decrease in volume because they are removing a deck and a few pop outs from the side.”

  6. Denman Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, May 20, 2025

    2025-05-20 · 180 lines

    • [1:37:19] “And we didn't get you to give me resolutions that you've reviewed that and so we don't mind. I'm just quickly getting those in the community.”
    • [0:37:12] “This report introduces three key bylaws associated with re-zoning application G2I-BED-2024.1 submitted”
    • [1:05:52] “is my read on it um so for the uh bylaw 257 which is the lub amendment it rezones three full parcels”

  7. Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, April 17, 2025

    2025-04-17 · 56 lines

    • [1:00:05] “are permitted in this zone with the tup regarding the principal residence requirement the applicant”
    • [1:07:47] “permit area is to protect development from natural hazards like slope instability erosion and land”
    • [1:10:57] “point to highlight it anytime we get a development permit application for dp6 so it's included in”

  8. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, March 25, 2025

    2025-03-25 · 68 lines

    • [4:05:52] “So, you can put a call out to the community, have a more specific topic, and you could create a LUV OCP review working group, which we did for the KEEPS shoreline.”
    • [3:47:51] “So that could also extend to Keats Island, ensuring consistent environmental protection and community alignment across the entire Gambier Island local trust area.”
    • [3:46:55] “The purpose of this would be to enable the local trust committee to gather important information on the potential impacts of proposed activities for development.”

  9. Denman Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, March 18, 2025

    2025-03-18 · 328 lines

    • [1:05:44] “and it would be related to lot size. So, there's a minimum lot average. There's a minimum lot size. So, in some zones, it's quite large. So, you know, you'd need to have at least, I don't know, 10 acres in order to subdivide or it depends on the zone. So, smaller lots would require less land.”
    • [2:56:54] “I guess the part that was relevant that we talked a little bit about earlier was that at the time of writing this report, staff had had a meeting with COMOX.”
    • [2:57:05] “And so we were told by COMOX that they would likely be submitting something to the LTC, but when I wrote the report, they hadn't submitted it yet.”

  10. Denman Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, January 21, 2025

    2025-01-21 · 116 lines

    • [1:02:16] “No, I'm actually not. I need to work on my computer, so it was just so that we could see the people on the screen.”
    • [1:32:41] “could work together and it aligns the community's evolving housing needs while promoting reconciliation”
    • [1:23:14] “a clear provisional solution flexibility to revisit as part of the larger project once further analysis”

  11. Denman Island Local Trust Committee community information meeting, December 10, 2024

    2024-12-10 · 193 lines

    • [0:16:42] “They weren't necessarily what I wanted to do, but it could be an opportunity within the housing project to look at different zones and whether they would be suitable for multiple.”
    • [0:10:34] “But I did get the GIS department to run a number of properties with multiple civic addresses to give you a sense.”
    • [0:08:47] “and then this is the inconsistency in the current land use bylaw has come about through the temporary”

  12. Denman Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, October 8, 2024

    2024-10-08 · 138 lines

    • [1:24:17] “So I think that at this stage of the project, it's probably more efficient to just have me helping Narissa carving off portions of the project and then integrating them into the big amendment that's going to go forward as this whole project as a whole.”
    • [1:24:59] “But I suggested some alternative wording for the definition of so adding a definition for bed and breakfast. So, and then, you know, and we'd be removing the home based guest accommodation language and also just guest accommodation would be removed.”
    • [0:17:32] “So it would be increasing it from 139 meters squared to 186 meters squared, which is still quite small, and an increase in maximum floor area for outbuildings to meet the ongoing needs that would support the new unit.”

  13. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee community information meeting, July 31, 2024

    2024-07-31 · 266 lines

    • [0:07:32] “It aligns with the island's trust policies that strive to protect natural processes, habitats, and species, minimize impact to sensitive coastal environments, and regulate development activity so that the loss of significant marine and coastal habitat or interference with coastal processes is reduced.”
    • [0:33:54] “Is it exempt? Yeah. Okay. So why is the language in there that they want people to stab a mooring rather than apply for a dog? Is that what it's referenced to?”
    • [0:31:00] “we would come to the, the planner would come to the LTC and ask if a survey was required on this particular property or not.”

  14. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, July 30, 2024

    2024-07-30 · 33 lines

    • [0:05:27] “patient in december and there'll be a way working in october the december meeting okay so is that”
    • [0:53:11] “be initiated by the LTC if there was a variety of reasons that could also be potentially wrapped”
    • [0:04:23] “say if there's anyone here that has anything to say about that okay and there was obviously that”

  15. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee public hearing, May 28, 2024

    2024-05-28 · 44 lines

    • [0:15:17] “through what that means for either your particular property or if you had uh questions yeah Kevin I”
    • [1:23:47] “Yeah, it'll happen and they're still finalizing venue details, so that'll be posted and published”
    • [0:15:09] “permit area on Gambier which has a lot of different conditions and uh I'd be happy to kind of go”

  16. Denman Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, April 9, 2024

    2024-04-09 · 99 lines

    • [1:51:24] “I will come back at the next meeting with a project charter, even though it is very clear what you want to have done, we do just have to do that sort of formality piece, but that won't, you know, actually I could probably come back at the May meeting and just get the approval of the project charter.”
    • [1:45:14] “At the February meeting, so the last meeting, the LTC discussed the importance of the DPA-4, the Streams, Lakes, and Wetlands DPA, and considered whether it needs to be reviewed.”
    • [1:45:03] “we confirm one minor project priority for the 2004-2005 fiscal year, as well as clarify the scope and objectives of the project that's chosen.”

  17. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, August 29, 2023

    2023-08-29 · 83 lines

    • [3:38:59] “They just, they had an application in for a EVP, I believe, and then it was decided that they actually needed an EVP, and they were trying to be, well, they didn't do”
    • [2:19:34] “So the owner-operator continued the use over the summer months and has made this TUP application seeking approval to continue the short-term vacation rental legally.”
    • [2:59:53] “this report summarizes the comments that were heard at the recent community information meeting and then.”

  18. Islands Trust Regional Planning Committee regular meeting, April 18, 2023

    2023-04-18 · 62 lines

    • [1:51:41] “When you do have community members come to you, you can always suggest that they put forward a bylaw enforcement complaint through the website, and then that goes to Warren, and he can investigate and decide if it's an issue or not.”
    • [1:24:39] “Through the chair, I think that's what the report is stating when we're looking back at a report from 2019.”
    • [1:28:57] “a minor project is any project that's anticipated to require a budget of under five thousand dollars”

  19. Islands Trust Conservancy Board regular meeting, January 26, 2023

    2023-01-26 · 70 lines

    • [2:02:20] “And I just didn't want no engagement that happens now from it's just what I hear with this OCP is that it's really a pre planning meeting.”
    • [3:21:51] “planners would already know this, but is the February 23rd meeting in lieu of the regular business meeting or in addition to?”
    • [0:50:29] “planning for holding a strategic planning session and discussing what that might look like in regards”

  20. Gambier Island Local Trust Committee regular meeting, May 26, 2022

    2022-05-26 · 89 lines

    • [1:38:16] “of thing so good yeah and then a few of the other things i was just going to mention so um we worked”
    • [1:38:32] “believe we discussed a little bit of last meeting um and i've included it as attachment one in the”
    • [1:38:47] “and we're hoping that we're going to be able to use it as part of the engagement process as a tool”