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RECOGNITION OF TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES | |
The Chair acknowledged that the meeting was being held on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. |
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OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIR | |
Chair Grieve read a prepared statement regarding the public hearing procedures. |
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There were approximately 200 members of the public in attendance. |
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INTRODUCTION OF THE APPLICATION | |
J. MacLean, Senior Planner, presented an overview of Rezoning Application RZ 2C 20 - (M and C Leighton Holdings Ltd., and R. Leighton Holdings Ltd.) and the proposed changes to the zoning bylaw should Bylaw No. 683 being "Rural Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 520, 2019, Amendment No 8" be adopted. J. MacLean provided a summary of comments received to date. [Item] |
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The following items were provided for information regarding Bylaw No. 683 being "Rural Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 520, 2019, Amendment No 8": |
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a) Zoning Bylaw Amendment application; [Item] |
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b) Bylaw No. 683 being "Rural Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 520, 2019, Amendment No 8" [Item] |
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c) Staff reports and Memoranda: |
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- Staff reports to the Electoral Areas Services Committee and the Comox Valley Regional District Board: [Item] |
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- Memorandum dated June 8, 2021 to the Area C Advisory Planning Commission: [Item] |
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d) Agency referrals and responses: [Item] |
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e) Excerpts from the minutes of the Electoral Areas Services Committee, the Comox Valley Regional District Board and the Advisory Planning Commission meetings; and [Item] |
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f) The public hearing notice for publication in the local newspaper on July 5 2023 and July 12, 2023 [Item] |
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g) Written submissions received prior to June 5, 2023: |
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- Received March 2021 to June 2021 [Item] |
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- Received from July 2021 to November 2021 [Item] |
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- Received from January 2022 to March 2022 [Item] |
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- Received from April 2022 to February 2023 [Item] |
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WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED | |
Written submissions received after June 5, 2023 pertaining to Rezoning Application RZ 2C 20 - (M and C Leighton Holdings Ltd., and R. Leighton Holdings Ltd.) are attached and form part of these minutes: |
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- Received from June 6, 2023 to July 3, 2023: [Item] |
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- Received from July 4, 2023 to July 19, 2023 up to 4:30 pm. [Item] |
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- Received on July 19, 2023 after 4:30 pm, at the public hearing and up to termination of the public hearing at 8:19 pm. [Item] |
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PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT | |
Rob Leighton, applicant, and Kevin Brooks, agent, were in attendance. |
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Kevin Brooks, agent, presented information regarding Rezoning Application RZ 2C 20 - (M and C Leighton Holdings Ltd., and R. Leighton Holdings Ltd.). [Item] |
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REPRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC | |
Chair Grieve called for speakers regarding Rezoning Application Rezoning Application RZ 2C 20 - (M and C Leighton Holdings Ltd., and R. Leighton Holdings Ltd.) |
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Devon de Putter, Miracle Beach Drive, has lived in the area for 32 years. D. de Putter expressed the following views: When they bought their property, race practice was on Thursdays and racing on Saturdays; she is a teacher and knows a lot of the kids that work at the track and there should be a solution to make it work for everyone; most people are concerned about the noise and although the muffling to 90 decibels (dB) is appreciated, it could be reduced to 75-80 dB to bring the noise down further. D. de Putter requested that this be considered. |
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Pauline Woodland, Clarkson Avenue, has lived in the area for 35 years and spoke in opposition to the bylaw. P. Woodland read a prepared statement (attached to these minutes), and expressed the following views: Requested that the CVRD ensure that the wells dug on the property are registered with the provincial government so that monitoring and the location of the aquifer can be documented; concerns around an increase in the demand for water in the future - the Black Creek Oyster Bay (BCOB) water system should not be a back-up plan to supply water for this development if the wells run dry; a sewage treatment plant should be built to properly treat the waste water, otherwise the existing problem of the water run-off from septic fields and surface water will only intensify; concerns around safety when vehicles turn on and off Highway 19; Bylaw 683 will allow car racing as a full time principal use and the CVRD should impose restrictions to limit the times and frequency of events/practices; noise is the loudest it has ever been; this bylaw has too much of a negative impact for this community. |
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Amanda Vaughan, Schjelderup Road, has lived in the area since 1990 and spoke in opposition to the bylaw. A. Vaughan read from a prepared statement (attached to these minutes), and expressed the following views: The noise has become more frequent and louder over the past two years and should be limited to 65 decibels; negative impacts to the environment and public health as a result of tire dust containing toxic carcinogens that enter the bloodstream through the lungs, which is dangerous for pregnant woman, children and vulnerable people; tire dust contains a chemical (6PPD) which is toxic to salmon; the RV park will financially support the speedway and validate its continuation; the development of the park has gone ahead before permission has been granted; the community have not had an opportunity to create a vision for the development of their area; the speedway is affecting the desirability of properties in the area and real estate agents must disclose noise issues; the reliability of the wells on the property cannot be trusted given the failure of nearby wells; water usage at an RV park is not the best use of water in a stage 5 drought; concerns around sewage and traffic; the speedway should not be given the right to pollute or develop without limits just because it has “always been there”. |
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Lorraine Blondeel, lived in the area for 10 years. L. Blondeel spoke in opposition to the bylaw and expressed the following views: The negative impact that noise has on health, including hypertension and heart attacks as referenced in an article in the New York Times. L. Blondeel serves on the Beach Committee through the Saratoga and Miracle Beach Residents’ Association(SAMBRA) and raised concerns that there are not enough washrooms/infrastructure to support the number of people from the RV camp if they come to the beach. |
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Catherine Davidson, Macaulay Road, has lived in the area for 12 years and spoke in opposition to the bylaw. C. Davidson read from a prepared statement (attached to these minutes), and expressed the following views: The proposal is changing the status of the track from being “grandfathered in” with those limitations, to a principle use; concerns about resource limitations - water, air pollution in rivers and fish habitat; the current drought conditions are unprecedented with the Province calling for water conservation; the proposal will add to the population without adequate infrastructure; the speedway presently uses the BCOB water service for the grandstand and that use will increase with the campers using the grandstand washrooms; the new wells on the property have not been licenced and the proposal should not be approved until the state of the BCOB Water Service is known; the CVRD has committed and put policies in place to reduce environmental impacts and respond to climate change; everyone has been asked to comply to climate change mitigation measures; private wells are running dry and water trucks make regular deliveries on Macaulay Road now. C. Davidson questioned how this proposal can be justified with legislated targets for greenhouse gas reductions of 40% by 2030. |
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Marije Wagenmakers, Macaulay Road, spoke in favour of the bylaw and expressed the following views: more campgrounds are needed; the proposal is good for the community, it would be good for the shops to have more people in the area; it is nice not to have to drive her three kids to Courtenay for summer jobs. |
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Dean Wyatt, Driftwood Road, has lived in the area for 27 years and spoke in favour of the bylaw. D. Wyatt expressed the following views: They have never been disturbed by the noise from the Saratoga speedway, it is white noise and does not affect the use of their property. The speedway, as it is today, is not going to change, other than the addition of the campground; the area is in dire need of a campground, all the campgrounds are full; it would be good for the community and it would create entry level jobs; the proposal is good and concise and would not harm the community. |
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Dave Herman, Seaview Road, has lived in the area for 52 years. D. Herman spoke in opposition to the bylaw due to concerns over water usage. |
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Harold Long, City of Courtenay, spoke in favour of the bylaw and expressed the following views: Over the last 20 years the addition in the population has had a huge impact - putting our heads in the sand is no way to solve problems; the whole community requires growth for continued success; people come here to enjoy what has been built over the years and more campgrounds are needed. |
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James Lithgow, Bruce Road, has lived in the area for 32 years. J. Lithgow spoke in opposition to the bylaw and expressed the following views: Up until the current owner took over, he had not noticed the racetrack, but the noise has become excessive over the past two years; concerns over the impact of tire wear particles on salmon - studies from the University of Washington show that tire wear dust contains 6PPD quinone which causes a breakdown of the blood brain barrier and kills coho salmon. J. Lithgow remarked that the track should operate as it is now, increasing it doesn’t make sense. |
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Maggie Zihlmann, Catherwood Road, resident of the area since 1978, spoke in opposition to the bylaw. M. Zihlmann read from a prepared statement (attached to these minutes), and expressed the following views: a number of changes have occurred over the years and the Oyster River is now a trickle of water; heavy equipment has been observed at Saratoga Speedway and all the trees were cut down for the campground; practice days and race days have changed to a new schedule and the increase in noise has increased her anxiety; unable to live in peace on her property due to close vicinity to the noisy track; the bylaw should be enforced with a decibel level; concern regarding where the water was going to come from for the RV sites and whether infrastructure is in place for so many new homes. |
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Kim Stubblefield, Bruce Rd, has lived in Black Creek for 30 years. K. Stubblefield spoke in opposition to the bylaw and expressed the following views: There is a drought and it is expected to get worse - in a time of fierce wild fires we have no idea how much water is in the local aquifers; concern regarding participation in races for fun when faced with climate change largely caused by burning fossil fuels; 6PPD flowing into the water and killing the salmon; fun is not a reason to destroy ecosystems and invade the neighbourhood with noise and pollution and neither is nostalgia; the applicant should stick with the legal non-conforming use; the improvements already made could be seen as not conforming to the historical use of the property; this expansion would add so many people to an area with no infrastructure; it is a neighbourhood and a growth node - growing neighbourhoods and a speedway are not compatible. |
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Gerald Person, Macaulay Road, has lived in the area for 12 years, and expressed the following views: G. Person likes the speedway in its current form without expansion; concerns about the 147 lots and the number of people bringing their motorhomes; concerns around water and sewage and sewage flow to Saratoga Beach; the proposal needs a sewage treatment plant which requires a lot of water; Black Creek is a drought zone with sketchy water reliability and there are only two water wells to serve the entire project. |
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Brenda Einarson, has family that have lived in Black Creek since 1957. B. Einarson spoke in favour of the bylaw and expressed the following views: she is happy to see local people doing a very good job; her children and grandchildren enjoy it at the racetrack; they have no concerns, except that they live about a quarter of a mile south of where the wells were dug for the campground and now they are out of water, so it is a concern if they are granted permits for the wells; concern regarding speeding traffic coming off the track onto Hamm Road; otherwise, in support of the racetrack and think it is great family entertainment. |
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Niels Holbek, Hamm Road, has lived in the area for 44 years and spoke in opposition to the bylaw. N. Holbek expressed the following views: This rezoning application is about building a speedway complex with long term negative impacts; the CVRD has a policy of not enforcing the length of campground stays, therefore the proposed campground could end up being a year round RV park; approval of the bylaw will grant the currently legally non-conforming use a primary use; when initially designated, the legally non-conforming use was expected to be temporary and with limited expansion; the proponent failed to apply for a required development permit until months after the racetrack expansions were largely completed; in its current form the adoption of this bylaw will allow the applicant to operate Wednesdays and Thursdays any time between 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays between 11:00 am and 9:30 pm and Sundays from 11:00 to 5:00 pm without any noise restrictions or limits to the frequency of racing or practicing, which can be expected to increase significantly with drivers staying at the RV Park; it is unjust that one single practicing driver can cause so much grief to so many neighbours. |
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Curtis Scoville, Miracle Beach Drive, spoke in favour of the bylaw and read from a prepared statement (attached to these minutes) and expressed the following views: The proposal improves and harmonizes the zoning of the several parcels of land involved; the proposal is consistent with both the Regional Growth Strategy and the Official Community Plan - no concerns were raised about the speedway during recent public consultations on the Local Area Plan for Saratoga and Miracle Beach; concerns expressed about campgrounds being used as semi-permanent housing for people who can't find affordable housing are already being addressed by the CVRD; there is great demand for campgrounds across the island and this campground will be welcomed by racing enthusiasts and families traveling up and down the island; the commercial zone is not attractive for housing and numerous tourist commercial ventures have failed in the past because of population and seasonal limitations, but the speedway has a well established track record of success for over 55 years to demonstrate its suitability for this location; the various agencies and professionals have not raised any unusual concerns regarding environmental impacts; the public hearing will have no bearing on whether the property continues to operate as a speedway; opposition appears to be opposed to motorsports; the new owners have done the community a great service by drilling two deep wells on their property that access a different aquifer from the BCOB water system that will not impact the Oyster River; with the addition of the new well farther north of the Oyster River, the water restrictions we've known in the past have been greatly relieved; the owners have gone to great lengths to comply with the noise bylaw and respond to the concerns of the community; the parking capacity has been improved and parking problems along Macaulay Road have been reduced; all forms of human activity have some environmental impact; everyone living within earshot of this property has had 55 years to make their peace with its presence or to relocate; many have built homes knowing full well that they were near a motorsports park; keep Black Creek open, interesting, diverse and vibrant with as many local rural jobs as possible; the speedway has been a significant employer of youth for decades. |
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Gillian Anderson, Sackville Road, spoke in opposition to the bylaw. G. Anderson asked for clarification if the race cars use leaded gas and it was confirmed they do not. G. Anderson read from a prepared statement (attached to these minutes), and expressed the following views: There are numerous scientific concerns with lead in fuel - an article in the Guardian reported that children could have lower test scores due to lead emission from a nearby racetrack, up to as much as 25 miles and students aged eight to nine who have grown up within two miles of the racetrack could experience more than a six per cent point decline in their standardized test score; concerns around microplastic particles and emissions that could carry over 25 miles, which would cover most of the valley; concerns about whether toxic particulates from the speedway could contaminate agricultural soil within a 25 mile radius; the engineering report recorded that the stormwater system will overflow into the Black Creek and Oyster River, with these particulates. When the speedway was first built, the area was very rural and sparsely populated, perhaps the era of speedways built near evolving residential areas is coming to an end. G. Anderson remarked that she would rather see the entire complex replaced with compact water and energy efficient homes spaced around a nature park and a commercial centre expansion, all sensitively designed to be harmonious complement to the rural nature of the area. |
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Tania Woodbeck, Frances Road, has lived just south of Howard Road for the past 20 years. T. Woodbeck spoke in support of the bylaw and expressed the following views: Since the owner has acquired the property they have seen the care and respect the owner has shown; the applicant has been respectful and open and has implemented mitigating measures related to the neighbours' concerns and believes they will continue to respect and care for the property and the neighbours as it changes and grows; the campground will be amazing for the community; she would rather people visit the area than move here. |
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The Chair reminded those present to submit any written comments to the comment box prior to the termination of the public hearing. |
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Mike Beckham, Manston Road, remarked that he has studied environmental sciences, is qualified to work in the environmental field and raised the following points: Regarding the impact from tire dust - the studies from the University of Washington show that it is a culmination of all the different chemicals that are on our roadways entering into the waterways in an agitated manner, and does negatively affect fish; when the impact of this toxic solution was first identified in the streams, conditions were recreated in a lab - initial trials failed and the fish did not die; further investigations of the fish streams indicated that the culverts caused water to agitate when the water ran into storm drains; he has not seen any storm drains that leave from that property to the Oyster River. Misinformation erodes faith in environmental sciences; everything that has been done and is proposed on the property has required the owner to undertake environmental assessments; he shares the environmental concerns brought forward, but claims they should be based on evidence and that everyone who has a problem with it should lobby to crack down on all vehicle dust. |
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Chris Read, Riverbend Road, spoke in opposition to the bylaw and expressed the following views: he is not against the speedway, but is against the proposed changes; there are water and sewer issues; the Oyster River is at its lowest level ever; the campsite is too large; the drag strip is not acceptable; with the bylaw in its current form they can do whatever they want; the owner can't survive on the race track by itself, they need an income during the winter; there's no land given to the regional district for a park or a wildlife trail; the entrance and exit should be moved farther away from Hamm Road to off of the Island Highway; the proponent must interact with the public to make the best choice, this is the only opportunity to do it right. |
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Bryan Rutti, Gail Crescent, spoke in support of the bylaw and expressed the following views: he used to go camping as a kid, but now you have to book months in advance; if there are more camping sites available it would make it much easier; his children go to the races and would like to camp; the campground will add a lot to the area, including jobs and revenue. |
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Andrew Robinson, 4367 Macaulay Rd, spoke in support of the bylaw and expressed the following views: He can hear the racetrack from his property, but it is non invasive; no one is bothered by an unsightly adjacent property, whereas the racetrack is actively making an effort to improve the look of the property; the previous owner had taken down a lot of trees just before the property was sold, so it is no wonder the noise can be heard now. These things should be addressed rather than 'having a go' at the owners - they are doing a great job and they will bring business to the area. |
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Bob Beaton, Schjelderup Road, has lived in the area for 33 years. B. Beaton spoke in opposition to the bylaw and expressed the following views: He did his due diligence when they bought his property - it was a small country speedway at the time, operating Thursday and one day over the weekend, now it is every weekend. He works five days a week and looks forward to weekends to enjoy time with his family in their yard; mental health is an issue and when he gets into his car to come home, his blood boils due to the noise of the speedway; they never used to hear the noise in their home, but they can now and it is unbearable; the wells that have been dug are taking water away from everyone who lives in the area; those who don't live in the area should not have a vote. |
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John de Putter, Miracle Beach Dr, has lived in the area 31 years. J. de Putter spoke in opposition to the bylaw and expressed the following views: concerns regarding inconsistencies in process and how this development is getting the green light when the regional district has taken legal action on others; why did the regional district build a new office with taxpayers dollars - any energy efficiency gains are now being blown on the speedway. He is not strictly opposed to the speedway, but believes it can be done responsibly with minimal impact; is the noise a by-product of the racing or part of the entertainment? If a by-product, it can be minimized, but if not, it is a problem, because the more the noise, the more entertainment. |
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Scott MacKenzie, Sackville Road, spoke in support of the bylaw and expressed the following views: he has frequented the speedway since he was little; he relayed a personal story regarding fear of the unknown, only to find that what he thought would happen didn't. In the end, there were no issues and he survived and suggested that others who fear the worst will survive a campground - the impacts are minimal and what is being brought forward is legitimate and reasonable. |
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Des Morrow, Martin Park Drive, spoke in support of the bylaw and expressed the following views: They are a racing family - the racetrack brings families together during the season; it is an affordable venue for families. He supports the development of the campground – if not an RV site, what would it be? If the same number of houses are built, they would still need sewer and access to water; the area was slated for development and they have seen a huge improvement to the business and dedication to improve the aesthetics of the race track; believes the regional district and the developer will follow the due process, that everything will be done to code and permits will be issued where required; in terms of pollution, everyone bears a responsibility, including everyone who drove a car to the public hearing - we can't point a finger at one business owner trying to better the community and trying to improve his business. |
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Jackie Gibbons, resident of the area for nine years, expressed the following views: development is inevitable - this is not the same place we were born and raised in; has concerns regarding the environment and the infrastructure required to accommodate the increase in tourists; the trail behind the golf course is flooded out from torrential downpour during the fall - the water runs through the new building lots on Oyster River Way and floods the golf course; they are trying to encourage children to be healthy and to be out in the environment; the regional district needs to seriously look at the impacts of things on the entire ecosystem of the area when considering development plans. |
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Terry Waters, Schulz Road, spoke in opposition to the bylaw and expressed the following views: concerns regarding run-off from the race-track to the mouth into the Black Creek. The lay of the land is such that run-off funnels right into the Black Creek; the noise is terrible at times - it has been taken down since legal action was taken against the owner. An allowable noise level is 65 dB - at 75 dB it is 10 times louder, at 85 dB it is 100 times louder and at 95 dB it is 1,000 times louder – noise has been calculated at 105 to 110 dB at the source; the noise for any other business is limited to keep our ears safe, why does the speedway gets a pass on that; people are passionate about their hobbies, but it doesn't mean they have to damage people's hearing. |
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Jonathan Brenner, Oyster River Way, spoke in opposition to the bylaw. J. Brenner read a prepared statement (attached to these minutes), and expressed the following views: Around the world there are major concerns about climate change, lack of affordable housing, homelessness and physical and mental heath crises and exploitation of our natural resources; the regional district is tasked with the burden to be guardians of our natural resources and recognizing that business growth and profits are not necessarily what is best for our community and sometimes status quo is essential for communities to survive; Black Creek is essential to supplying large amounts of food to those in the Valley; the beaches provide oceanside playgrounds for tourists and streams, creeks and rivers offer waterways for fish, wildlife and vital water for the community; if the Local Area Plan is completed before any rezoning of this magnitude is considered, there will be a true vision of what Black Creek wants for their rural community, instead of a profit driven business driving the planning. |
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Julia Rogers, Seaview Road, has lived in the area for 20 years. J. Rogers spoke in opposition to the bylaw and expressed the following views: People all over the world come to see this area for peace and beauty and they find a racetrack right in the middle of it; the racetrack has been here a long time, but it is much noisier now; the suggestion that a $20,000 donation to the fire departments makes up for any detriment to the environment is an affront; we are stewards of this incredible place and should consider the long-term effect of what we are doing because it will affect the next generation. |
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Andrea Sorensen, Catherwood Road, spoke in support of the bylaw and expressed the following views: She has personally noticed the noise gone down; her family has brought a trailer this year, but they haven't been able to find a camping spot any where on Vancouver Island; to be traveling around with two young kids hoping you will find somewhere to stay is not great family vacation; we definitely need more camping grounds; she loves the improvements that the applicant have done to the property and would rather see the campgrounds than a bunch of condos. |
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Duane McLeod, Seaview Road, is new to the area and spoke in support of the bylaw and expressed the following views: We all go on holiday to someone else's backyard; with the price of gas, other than people coming for the races, this campground is probably going to be used by people within 30 or 40 miles; nearby campground is already full; the work done so far shows proof that the owners have the ability to do it right; you live through what you get and pretty soon you are happy with what you got; we all go on holiday and it just so happens that someone else wants to come to our backyard. |
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Paul Hargrave, York Road, spoke in favour of the bylaw and expressed the following views: the racetrack has been there since 1968; since the new owners took over they have done a fantastic job to mitigate the sound and ending events early; a lot of families go there - the area needs a campground; when people come to the races they can stay at the campground and you won't find 300 people on the road at the same time; the owner has proved that he will make that place awesome. |
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Janet Gravoueille, Miracle Beach Drive, expressed concern about the water when there is such extreme drought and why more sites would be created under these conditions. |
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Dave Mellin, Little River area, long-time Comox resident, spoke in favour of the bylaw and expressed the following views: Some people bought next to the airport in Comox and found it noisy, and the same situation applies to the racetrack; there are a lot of people who want to camp in this area; a number of years ago we called ourselves the vacation capital of BC, but there are no places to park a RV - we definitely need a campground; the sound situation is not really what we're debating tonight, we are debating the campground; it will be extremely well used, not only by the racers, but also the spectators. The Leighton family has been in the Valley a long time and they don't skimp on anything - it will end up being a first-class racetrack and RV campsite and it will be an asset for the community. |
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The Chair reminded those present to submit any written comments to the comment box prior to the termination of the public hearing. |
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Niels Holbeck, spoke a second time and continued reading a prepared statement (attached to these minutes), and expressed the following views: The environmental impacts of the raceway should not be minimized, we should make our communities better, not worse; directors should vote no if they cared about the residents who find the noise of the racetrack affecting their mental and physical health, the water supply in the Black Creek area, and that the waste water treatment proposed is inconsistent with the RGS and should be connected to a sewer, water pollution from toxic 6PPD run-off from aggressive wear on tires, the water quantity and quality and temperature for fish, smoke and air pollution, increased non-productive CO2 emissions, whether community planning by local governments should precede developers undertaking projects, ALR lands adjacent to the race track being provided with adequate buffering; due process related to the proponent's missing development permit, and the future of this rural community. |
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Jonathan Brenner spoke for a second time and continued reading from a prepared statement (attached to these minutes), and expressed the following views: The RU-8 zone will only allow 8 additional lots with two houses, so 16 residential homes not 168 as previously claimed; the proposal and applications are written from heavily-biased opinion of all the great things that rezoning will offer, but fails to look at the negative implications and consequences; during the winter months the campsites will be rented out to those who need a place to stay, so adding roughly 400 additional residents in the community; Black Creek does not have the infrastructure to accommodate this sudden influx; safety concerns around traffic and leaving the communities vulnerable with emergency services being a minimum of 20 minutes away; gentrification of the renters when racing season starts and health and safety concerns around displacement of the individuals. During racing season, the addition of 400 people and supporters of the racetrack will significantly add to noise, chemicals, effluent, traffic and smoke in the air; the clean air initiatives of the province and the regional district are not aligned with the additional pollution from racing and travelling far distances; run-off water containing 6PPD to the Black Creek and Oyster River, which is lethal to coho fry; economic impact; pollution drifting to farms; water supply as the aquifers are affected by the worsening environmental situation; wastewater and sewage impacts; and health impacts. |
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James Lithgow spoke a second time and expressed the following views: The job issue is an odd concept to raise, particularly if you consider that three hundred salmon farming jobs were just lost in Campbell River. There are 30-40 people working at the speedway, most at minimum wage – the economics don’t stack up. |
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Bob Beaton spoke for a second time and expressed the following views: The public come to Miracle Beach and Saratoga Beach and not to the racetrack; he referred to a video clip on Youtube about the noise, which will give an idea of what residents have to listen to every weekend. |
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The Chair called again for second time speakers. |
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Amanda Vaughn spoke a second time regarding the number of sites proposed and people drawing water from an already tenuous water supply. |
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Andrea Sorensen spoke a second time and remarked that her son has a job at the speedway along with about 60 others who are the future of the community - they are getting a foot into the workforce and are able to do so because it is local. Some people cannot drive their kids to Courtenay and then pick them up again, they need local jobs and this is important to the children. |
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Terry Waters spoke a second time to clarify his previous comments and apologize for any miscommunication. |
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QUESTIONS FROM DIRECTORS | |
There were no questions from the directors. |
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CLOSING REMARKS | |
Chair Grieve provided closing remarks and recessed the public hearing at 8:07 pm to allow for those in attendance to complete and submit comments to the comment box before the close of the public hearing.
The public hearing reconvened at 8:17 pm.
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TERMINATION | |
Chair Grieve called a second, third and final time for any further speakers. Hearing no speakers, the Chair declared the public hearing for Bylaw No. 683 terminated. |
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Time: 8:19 pm. |
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| Confirmed this ______ day of _______________20__
E. Grieve ____________________________________ Chair Grieve
D. Arbour ____________________________________ Director Arbour
R. Hardy ____________________________________ Director Hardy |
| Certified Correct:
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Lisa Dennis Manager of Legislative Services |
| Recorded By:
____________________________________ Antoinette Baldwin, Legislative Services Assistant
These minutes were received by the Comox Valley Regional District Board on the ____ day of ____________20. |