Gabriola Sounder

Terms of reference needed for hydrology study

Terms of reference are being put together for the hydrology study being done as part of the Potlatch density transfer application.

Alternative proposed for Potlatch calculation

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee did not give the Potlatch application bylaws a second reading at the LTC meeting held November 10.

$20,000 donated to Gabriola thru Village Food Market program

As the year winds up, so does the 2016 Community Card program at Village Food Market. Thanks to the amazing support of Gabriolans, we have been able to donate $20,000 to five worthwhile organizations.

Lineup safety an issue on all minor routes according to BC Ferries staff

BC Ferries did not completely commit to asking the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to work with the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) to reroute the ferry lineup.

BC Ferries unwilling to lower Experience Card threshholds

BC Ferries will not adjust Experience Card top-up levels as requested by the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee. That according to Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ Vice President of Strategic Planning & Community Engagement.

Potlatch applicants commit to trail to bluff & Horseshoe

The Potlatch density transfer applicants have committed to including a trail which will connect the proposed park on the receiver lands to the bluff overlooking the Horseshoe area, as well as a trail connecting down to Horseshoe Road.

Trustees discuss, “gate, or no gate” on Potlatch driveway

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee (LTC) has expressed concern with the idea that the shared driveway into the proposed Potlatch development off Taylor Bay Road may have a gate placed on it.

Bylaw staff asked to enforce signage which is outside current and proposed regulations

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee (LTC) is asking Bylaw Enforcement staff to deal with signage which is clearly illegal within the current, or proposed amended signage bylaws.

RCMP Report Nov. 6 - Nov. 13

Potlatch asked to include 3.5ha remainder with donor lands

The Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee is asking staff to consult with the Potlatch density transfer applicants to see if the 3.5 hectare (8.5 acre) remainder parcel off Coats Road can be included as part of the parkland dedication.