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The RDN has received a zoning amendment for 860 Sohier Road. The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from Industrial 2 (I-2) to a new zone described as Industrial 4 (I-4). The I-4 zone would include a reduced minimum parcel size from 2.0 hectares to 1.0 hectare and an increased parcel coverage from 30% on the first hectare and 5% on remaining hectares to 40% parcel coverage overall. Additionally, the zone may limit the permitted uses to industrial activities that require low water usage, pursuant to “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw No. 1285, 2002”.
The subject property currently contains an operational sawmill. The I-2 zone permits a variety of industrial uses. Please see the document library to review permitted uses in the I-2 zone. If the applicant is successful, the new 1-4 zone would continue to permit the sawmill use along with additional industrial uses similar to the currently permitted uses in the 1-2 zone. Additionally, the subject property could be subdivided into two, 1.0 hectare lots and the maximum permitted parcel coverage for buildings and structures could be up to 40% of the land.
This is in your community and we want to hear your thoughts on this proposal. A few ways you can learn more and share your thoughts are by:
Checking out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
To check the status of the application and next steps see our Process
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Be sure to Register to provide your comments
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We will share project updates in the What's New tab as the project moves forward
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The RDN has received a zoning amendment for 860 Sohier Road. The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from Industrial 2 (I-2) to a new zone described as Industrial 4 (I-4). The I-4 zone would include a reduced minimum parcel size from 2.0 hectares to 1.0 hectare and an increased parcel coverage from 30% on the first hectare and 5% on remaining hectares to 40% parcel coverage overall. Additionally, the zone may limit the permitted uses to industrial activities that require low water usage, pursuant to “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw No. 1285, 2002”.
The subject property currently contains an operational sawmill. The I-2 zone permits a variety of industrial uses. Please see the document library to review permitted uses in the I-2 zone. If the applicant is successful, the new 1-4 zone would continue to permit the sawmill use along with additional industrial uses similar to the currently permitted uses in the 1-2 zone. Additionally, the subject property could be subdivided into two, 1.0 hectare lots and the maximum permitted parcel coverage for buildings and structures could be up to 40% of the land.
This is in your community and we want to hear your thoughts on this proposal. A few ways you can learn more and share your thoughts are by:
Checking out our Document Library which includes the site plan and supporting studies
To check the status of the application and next steps see our Process
Visit the Important Links for more information
Be sure to Register to provide your comments
If you want to share your thoughts or discuss with other registered participants visit the Start a Discussion tab below
Send us your questions and we will provide an answer for all to see in the Q&A tab
We will share project updates in the What's New tab as the project moves forward
Connect with our team by email or phone? See our contact info in Who's Listening
Development Application No. PL2020-027 has finished this stage
The project has been reviewed and we are inviting comments and contributions until 4:30 July 3, 2020
Under Review
Development Application No. PL2020-027 is currently at this stage
The project team will analyze the public input and prepare a report to the Electoral Area Services Committee and Regional Board
Board Consideration - 1st and 2nd reading
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2020-027
The corresponding amendment bylaw to be considered for 1st and 2nd reading.
Public Hearing
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2020-027
If the corresponding amendment bylaw receives 1st and 2nd reading, a public hearing may be scheduled. Note, in response to Covid-19 pandemic requirements for physical distancing, a public hearing can be held, however it may be entirely electronic or a combination of in-person and electronic.
Board Consideration - 3rd Reading
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2020-027
Following the public hearing, the next step in the bylaw adoption process is the consideration of 3rd Reading
Completion of Conditions of Approval
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2020-027
At this stage, the applicant must complete all conditions that must be completed prior to the consideration of the bylaw.
Adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Development Application No. PL2020-027
Once the conditions of approval have been satisfied, the Board may consider the amendment bylaw for adoption.