Notice of Public Hearing

The Director of Planning and Building gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, to allow Council to receive public input on Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3908 and No. 3909. As authorized by the Local Government Act, this hearing will be conducted by electronic means and members of the public will be provided an opportunity to be heard verbally or by submitting their comments in writing in advance of the hearing. This hearing will be conducted by video conference using the Cisco Webex platform, and though electronic, is open to the public and anyone wishing to participate may do so in person by attending Council Chambers, or by joining the meeting using a computer, smartphone or tablet. If you wish to participate electronically, please visit www.northcowichan.ca/virtualmeeting for instructions on how you can join this hearing and find the link to join. You may also view the hearing as it is streamed live by going to www.northcowichan.ca/Agendas and click on the ‘View Live Stream’ link. A copy of the recording will be made available after the hearing on North Cowichan’s website for on-demand viewing.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (3543 Auchinachie Road), No. 3908, 2023 proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950, section 55 (4) [Density in the Rural Residential Zone (A5)] by adding the following subsection:

“(g) 3543 Auchinachie Road (PID: 004-574-176)”

The purpose of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to allow for a secondary dwelling for a maximum of two residential dwellings located on the subject property (PID: 004-574-176) as shown outlined in bold on the map.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (7245 Bell McKinnon Road) No. 3909, 2023 proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw 1997, No. 2950, section 53 (4) (e) [Density in the Rural Restricted Zone (A3)] by adding the following subsection:

“(g)A total combined maximum of two dwelling units within a maximum of two residential buildings is permitted at 7245 Bell McKinnon Road (PID: 011- 879-645), where the smaller residential building shall be accessory to the principal dwelling and contain a dwelling unit not exceeding 92m2 of habitable floor area.”

The purpose of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to allow for a detached accessory dwelling unit not exceeding 92m² of habitable floor area on the subject property (PID: 011-879-645) located on the subject property as shown outlined in bold on the map.

PUBLIC INPUT

If you believe your interests in land will be affected by either of the proposed bylaws, you are encouraged to submit your comments in writing to Mayor and Council by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, using any of the writing methods identified below. Comments may also be shared verbally during the Public Hearing, by following the instructions provided below.

1. In Writing in Advance of the Public Hearing:

Written submissions will be accepted by:

• Email to publicmeetings@northcowichan.ca
• Mail to Mayor and Council, Municipality of North Cowichan, 7030 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan BC, V9L 6A1
• Fax to 250-746-3133
• In-Person deposited through the mail slot at the Municipal Hall, Main Entrance

2. Verbally or in Writing at the Public Hearing:

• In Person by attending Council Chambers at Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan BC.
• Virtually by logging in electronically, details and instructions will be available at least one week prior to the Hearing at www.northcowichan.ca/PublicHearings.
• Written submissions may be submitted during the Public Hearing by presentation to the Corporate Officer or her designate.

PLEASE NOTE: Submissions should reference the bylaw number and include your name and the civic address or legal description of the land affected by the proposal. Please be advised that all submissions, including the individual’s name and address will form part of the public record and will be published on North Cowichan’s website. Do not include any personal information in your submission that you do not wish to be disclosed, as submissions received are public documents and will not be redacted (with the exception of email addresses on electronic submissions, phone numbers and signatures). Written submissions will not be accepted after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Copies of the bylaw and related documents, including public comments received in writing, will be available to inspect online at www.northcowichan.ca/PublicHearings until the close of the Public Hearing. The documents may also be inspected in the Planning Department at the Municipal Hall, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. beginning May 19, 2023 until close of business on June 7, 2023.

Rob Conway, Director of Planning and Building