Kristine St-Laurent, Shaye Draper, and Doug Anastos to present information regarding the UBF/TELUS investment in Forbidden Plateau, as well as some mobility enhancements being undertaken across the Comox Valley Regional District. [Item] 

Shaun Cole, Dragonfly Homes Ltd., to present information regarding the building permit process. [Item] 

Electoral Areas Services Committee management report dated August 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

The following items are presented for receipt:

- Minutes of the Electoral Area C Advisory Planning Commission held July 14, 2022; and [Item] 

- Minutes of the Agriculatural Advisory Planning Commission held July 21, 2022. [Item] 

Report dated August 3, 2022 regarding Development Variance Permit DV 5C 22 – 1402 Seaview Road (Lee) to reduce the front yard setback for a proposed open carport from 4.5 metres to 3.5 metres, and to permit the eaves to encroach within the lesser setback by up to 0.75 metres for receipt. [Item] 

Correspondence dated July 28, 2022 from Kevin and Laurie Kavanagh, 1396 Seaview Road, regarding Development Variance Permit DV 5C 22 – 1402 Seaview Road (Lee) for receipt. [Item] 

Consideration of the addendum will be given regarding adjacent property owner comments relating to Development Variance Permit DV 5C 22 – 1402 Seaview Road (Lee).

Additionally, the Electoral Areas Services Committee will consider any comments or presentations from adjacent property owners in attendance at the meeting.

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board approve Development Variance Permit DV 5C 22 (Lee) to reduce the front yard setback for a proposed carport from 4.5 metres to 3.5 metres, and to permit the eaves to encroach within the lesser setback by up to 0.75 metres on property described as Lot A, Section 9, Township 5, Comox District, Plan 15085, PID 004-171-896 (1402 Seaview Road);

AND FINALLY THAT the Corporate Legislative Officer be authorized to execute the permit.

Report dated August 4, 2022 reporting back regarding Subdivision within Agricultural Land Reserve ALR 2C 22 - 6751 Farnham Road (Flynn) to subdivide a property within the Agricultural Land Reserve for receipt. [Item] 

THAT Agricultural Land Reserve application ALR 2C 22 (Flynn) for a two-lot subdivision made under Section 514 of Local Government Act (RSBC, 2015, c. 1) for property being Lot 6, Section 7, Township 6, and Block 29, Comox District, Plan EPP4861, PID 028-362-454 (6751 Farnham Road) be refused;

AND FINALLY THAT the application not be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Report dated August 3, 2022 regarding Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Adhering Residential Use (ALR 3C 22) - 2475 Hamm Road (Doberstein) to allow for an additional dwelling larger than 90 square metres for receipt. [Item] 

Referral response dated August 4, 2022 from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food regarding Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Adhering Residential Use (ALR 3C 22) - 2475 Hamm Road (Doberstein) for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Agricultural Land Commission be advised that the Comox Valley Regional District supports Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Adhering Residential Use application ALR 3C 22 (Doberstein) concerning the development of an additional residence larger than 90 square metres located on Lot A, Block 29, Comox District, Plan 37473, except part in Plan VIP73126, PID 001- 051-806 (2475 Hamm Road);

AND FINALLY THAT the application ALR 3C 22 (Doberstein) regarding a non-adhering residential use on a property within the Agricultural Land Reserve be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for final consideration.

Report dated August 4, 2022 regarding the external agency and First Nations referrals for amendments to the Official Community Plan and the Zoning Bylaw that aim to streamline implementation and improve enforceability with changes to select Development Permit Area guidelines for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board direct staff to commence the external agency referral process for proposed Bylaw No. 589 being the “Rural Comox Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 337, 2014, Amendment No. 4” and Bylaw No. 657 being the “Rural Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 520, 2019, Amendment No. 7”, which would update the development permit area guidelines section to improve readability and streamline the application process;

AND FINALLY THAT Comox Valley Regional District staff consult with First Nations on proposed Bylaw No. 589, being the “Rural Comox Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 337, 2014, Amendment No. 4”, in accordance with the referrals management program dated September 25, 2012.

Report dated July 28, 2022 regarding a proposal by Telus Communications Inc. and SitePath Consulting Ltd. to construct a 43.0 metre tall telecommunication antenna system on property located at 1388 Ellenor Road to service the Little River neighbourhood in Electoral Area B for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated August 4, 2022 regarding an update and budget amendment for the 3rd Street watermain replacement and extension project in Union Bay for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the 2022-2026 financial plan and capital expenditure program for the Union Bay Water Local Service Area, function 308, be amended by increasing water infrastructure capital expenditures by $44,315 to support additional costs associated with the 3rd Street watermain replacement and extension project.

AND FURTHER THAT the increase in capital expenditures be funded by a corresponding transfer from the Capital Works Reserve (806) for the service.

Report dated August 4, 2022 regarding a trial project relocating stranded salmon in Hart Creek to Langley Lake for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated August 4, 2022 regarding a proposed amendment to the 2022-2026 financial plan for the Liquid Waste Management Planning Service, function 340, to accommodate development of the Comox Valley Sewer Service Liquid Waste Management Plan Addendum for Sewer Extension South for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the 2022-2026 financial plan for the Liquid Waste Management Planning Service, function 340, be amended to include in the 2022 budget year a transfer from the future expenditure reserve to operating in the amount of $300,000 to support the Sewer Extension South Project.

Report dated August 3, 2022 regarding a new service agreement with the Denman WORKS! Economic Enhancement Society for the provision of economic enhancement activities on Denman Island through December 31, 2024 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT a new service agreement with the Denman WORKS! Economic Enhancement Society be approved for a term of three years, with an option to renew for a further two-year term, for the delivery of economic enhancement activities on Denman Island at a cost of $50,000 annually as per the 2022–2026 adopted financial plan for the Denman Island Economic Development Service, function 555.

Report dated August 5, 2022 regarding entering into a service agreement with Hornby Island Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association for the provision of various services as outlined in Appendix A for receipt. [Item] 

THAT a three-year agreement, with an additional two-year extension, between the Comox Valley Regional District and the Hornby Island Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association be approved, for the provision of waste management and recycling, fire department administrative support, operating the community hall, comfort stations, recreation, invasive weed control and emergency services planning on Hornby Island.

Comments from property owners adjacent to the property pertaining to Development Variance Permit DV 5C 22 – 1402 Seaview Road (Lee) will be posted here prior to the meeting.

THAT the committee adjourn to an in-camera session pursuant to the following sub-section of section 90 of the Community Charter:

90(1)(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the regional district or another position appointed by the regional district;

90(1)(f) Law enforcement, if the committee/board considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment; and,

90(1)(i) The receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.