North Pender committee seeks revised barn plans without north-facing upper windows
The committee asked the applicant to remove the openings before it considers a variance allowing the existing agricultural building to be used as an accessory building.
The North Pender Firestarter · Governance · 2025-05-05 · updated 2026-10-10 · North Pender Island
The North Pender Island Local Trust Committee asked the applicant to remove north-facing upper-storey window openings from the application to convert an agricultural building into an accessory building, and staff will request revised plans for future consideration.[1]
The proposed variance would allow the building to exceed the permitted height and storey limit; the applicant wants to use it as a shop, office and storage space.[1] The minutes record three letters objecting to the variance and one in support.[1]
Trustees discussed concerns about the upper windows and the building’s impact on neighbouring properties; the committee’s motion requested their removal, rather than approving the variance at the meeting.[1]
The recording captures a member of the public attempting to speak during town hall, but the chair said they could not hear her; a staff member later relayed that she had technical difficulties and nothing to add.[2]
The committee also approved a development permit for shoreline stabilization work, while discussing archaeological considerations; staff said the applicant had been advised to confirm with the provincial archaeological branch whether a permit was required.[1]
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North Pender Island Local Trust Committee Special Meeting Minutes, May 5, 2025
Staff will request the applicant submit revised plans to the Local Trust Committee for future consideration.
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Transcript of the meeting recording (250505D)
She said she's having technical difficulties. She said she doesn't have anything to add at this time.
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