1. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS & OTHER PERMITS
1.1 Development Variance Permit No. DVP-329 varied Parcel A (See 24221A) Lot 1, Block 51, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District Plan 734A (501 – 6th Avenue) by varying the maximum number of bedrooms in a secondary suite as well the maximum size of a secondary suite as an accessory use the existing dwelling. Permit was issued following the Hearing, where no public submissions were received.
1.2 Development Variance Permit No. DVP – 335 varied Lot 12, Block 22, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 by legalizing the siting of the existing dwelling and the maximum eave projection in the front and side yard setbacks. Permit was issued following the Hearing, where no public submissions were received.
1.3 Development Variance Permit Application No. DVPA – 337 for Lot 165, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan 6797 (34 Ridgemont Drive). Council authorized staff to give notice of their intention to consider issuance of the permit which proposes to vary the maximum sundeck projection into the required front yard setback. Council will consider issuance of the permit following an Informal Hearing on August 26, 2013 where Council will receive resident feedback.
1.4 Development Variance Permit Application No. DVPA – 340 for Lot 5, Block 7, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 (391 3rd Avenue) Council authorized staff to give notice of their intention to consider issuance of the permit which proposed to vary the minimum parcel size area for the dwelling as well to vary the rear yard setback and minimum side yard setback. Council will consider issuance of the permit following an Informal Hearing on August 26, 2013 where Council will receive resident feedback.
2. BYLAWS
2.1 Bylaw No. 2214 cited as, Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 146, 2013 was adopted by Council. The bylaw rezoned Lot 2, Block 117, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 902 (1421 – 8th Avenue) from R4 – Multiple Family Residential (High Density) to R1B – Single Detached Plus Residential.
2.2 Bylaw No. 2217, Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 149, 2013 was adopted by Council. The bylaw rezoned Lot 3, Block 19, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District Plan 734 (641 3rd Avenue) from R1- Single Family Residential to R3 – Medium Density Residential.
2.3 Bylaw No. 2218, Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1923, Amendment Bylaw No. 26, 2013 received third reading and adoption by Council following the Public Hearing that was convened to receive comments from residents (no public submissions were received). The bylaw re-designated Lot 12, Block 22, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 (762- 3rd Avenue) from Historic Downtown Core to Residential Infill and Intensification.
2.4 Bylaw No. 2219, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 150, 2013 received third reading by Council and was forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for approval following the Public Hearing that was convened to receive comments from residents (no public submissions were received). The bylaw proposes to rezone Lot 12, Block 22, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 (762 – 3rd Avenue) from C1 – Retail Commercial to R1 – Single Family Residential.
2.5 Bylaw No. 2225 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 152, 2013 received first and second readings by Council. The bylaw proposes to rezone Lots 3 and 4, Block 36, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A (1121 – 2nd Avenue) from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot. A Public Hearing will be held on August 26, 2013 to provide the public with an opportunity to be heard on matters contained in the bylaw.
2.6 Bylaw No. 2226, cited as the “2013 – 2017 Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2226 received first three readings by Council. The bylaw proposes to increase the expenditure budget for Capital works by $156,282 as well, to increase the revenue budget for Transfers from Reserves & Surplus (Facility Renovation/Repair Reserve) by $156,282 to accommodate the purchase and installation of site enhancements and expansion of the playing area of the Max Turyk Soccer Field project.
3. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS & OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
3.1 Emergency Planning Committee Appointments. Council appointed the following representatives to the Emergency Planning Committee:
♣ Mayor Mary Giuliano and Councillor Phil Iddon;
♣ Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer;
♣ Michelle Martineau, Director of Corporate Administration Services (Emergency Program Coordinator);
♣ Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services (Emergency Social Services Director);
♣ Ted Ruiter, Director of Fire & Emergency Services (Fire Chief);
♣ Terry Holt, Director of Financial & Computer Services;
♣ Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services;
♣ Bruce Lennox, Director of Planning;
♣ Will Matthews as the representative the community;
♣ Andy Cohen, Chamber of Commerce representative (Jill Barclay as alternate);
♣ Shirley Mercier, Interior Health representative (Jane Binter as alternate);
♣ James Hagglund, Salvation Army representative;
♣ Frank Lento, School District No. 5 representative;
♣ Marianne Stone, Elk Valley and South Country Emergency Services Coordinator;
♣ Jennifer Asselin, Elk Valley and South Country Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator;
♣ Sgt. Will Thien, RCMP representative;
♣ Scott Robinson, Search and Rescue representative; and
♣ Sheree Haydu, BC Ambulance representative.
3.2 Cemetery Committee Appointments. Council appointed the following representatives to the Cemetery Committee:
♣ Mayor Mary Giuliano and Councillor Joni Krats;
♣ Barbara McFarlin Kosiec and Patrick Burke, Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society representatives;
♣ Dave O’Haire, Fernie & District Historical Society representative; and
♣ John Gawryluk, Dan Ste. Marie & Corlyn Haarstad, representatives from the community-at-large.
3.3 East Kootenay Behavior Intervention Program – Lease Agreement. Council authorized notice of its intention to dispose of City Property via a Lease Agreement with the East Kootenay Behavior Intervention Program from 2013-09-01 – 2014-028-14 with a two year option to renew with specified monthly lease payment of $500.00 in accordance with the requirements under the Community Charter. Council will consider approval after requisite advertising has been completed.
3.4 Overland Flooding Event June 19 – 21, 2013. Council directed staff to provide an update on the Overland Flooding Event in terms of the Disaster Financial Assistance Program and promote discussion of available options to optimize for infrastructure, rehabilitation and replacement.
3.5 Fernie Kids Triathlon – Usage of Pool. Council approved a discretionary grant to cover the cost of the pool rental for the 126 kids registered for the event.
3.6 Lac-Mégantic Disaster. Council approved a contribution of $1.00 for every citizen from this community towards the rebuilding of their community.
4. UPCOMING EVENTS
4.1
National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition – Eleventh Biennial, 2013
♣ September 6th – Underground Competition to be held at the Fernie Memorial Arena / Curling Club/ Community Centre
♣ September 7th – Surface Competition to be held at the Max Turyk School
4.2 Public Hearing on August 26, 2013 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers to receive public comments regarding Bylaw No. 2225 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 152, 2013 and Development Variance Permit Applications No. DVPA – 340 and DVPA – 337.
For details click here: 2013-08-12 Council Connection