2015 07 21 Planning Agenda - Regional District of Mount Waddington

Transcription

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
July 21, 2015 at 12:00pm
RDMW Office – 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill
Page
A. CALL TO ORDER
Time:
B. ADOPTION OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED (or amended)
Motion required
1.
2.
C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2
1. That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on June 16, 2015 be adopted.
Motion required
1.
2.
D. DELEGATIONS
1. Jon Leugner, Telus – TM Mobile Inc. Re: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower in
Woss (see Staff Report below).
E. CORRESPONDENCE
3
1. Cliff and Lorrene Laursen Re: Request for Extension to Development Variance Permit
DVP-03-2010 – 6010 Mine Road, Hyde Creek (July 13, 2015)
Staff to provide verbal report.
Motion required
4 - 90
1.
2.
F. REPORTS
1. Staff Report: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus (TM Mobile Inc.) in
Woss (July 14, 2015)
Motion required
1.
G. NEW BUSINESS - None
H. NEXT MEETING DATE – August 18, 2015 if required
I.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn
Time:
1.
2.
MINUTES
MINUTES of the Regional District of Mount Waddington Planning Committee Meeting held
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Regional District Office, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill.
Present:
Chair
H. Soltau
Directors: D. Rushton, A. Hory, D. Dugas, J. Allen, H. Bood, S. Ackland,
P. Wainwright, M. Berry
Staff:
Call to Order:
G. Fletcher-Administrator
The meeting was called to order at 12:42 pm
Adoption of Agenda:
15-12
THAT the Planning Committee Agenda dated June 16, 2015 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
Adoption of Minutes:
15-13
THAT the Planning Committee Minutes of April 16, 2015 be adopted as
presented.
CARRIED
Reports:
1. Cliff Point Subdivision SUB 2014-01
15-14
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board that In accordance with
section 944(2) of the Local Government Act, a reduction in the statutory
minimum frontage requirement of section 944(1)(a) of that Act, for
proposed lot 13, Fractional East ½ of Section 9, Township 18, Rupert
District, from 62.6 metres to 55 metres is hereby approved.
CARRIED
15-15
THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board that cash in lieu of
parkland dedication in the amount of $30,000 be requested for the
subdivision proposal (SUB-2014-01 – Cliffe Point Holdings, Quatsino
Sound) pursuant to Section 941(1)(b) of the Local Government Act;
AND FURTHER THAT the cash in lieu payment of $30,000 be deposited
into the RDMW Parks and Recreation Reserve Fund for future parkland
acquisition in strategic locations,
CARRIED
2.
Telus Tower Application, Woss
It was noted that the public consultation process for the application had
th
been extended until July 8 and that there would be a recommendation
to the Board at the July meeting.
G. Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
SECRETARY
CHAIR
1
July 13, 2015
Cliff and Lorrene Laursen
RR 2 Station Main
Olds, AB T4H 1P3
cliff.laursen@gmail.com
Regional Board
Regional District of Mount Waddington
Box 729
2044 McNeill Road
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
RE:
MARCH 2010 VARIANCE, 6010 MINE ROAD, PORT McNEILL
This letter is to request a three year extension for this variance which is due to expire in December 2015.
Because of major health issues, we have been unable to start development on this property. Cliff had
two emergency surgeries between 2012 and 2014 and faces four more surgeries to restore his health.
As a result we have not yet been able to proceed with our plans to build a single family dwelling on this
property.
Our intention remains the same as when we purchased this property: to build a single family dwelling
and enjoy the community of Port McNeill with its many assets. We were able this spring to visit the
property to pursue those plans to the best that Cliff’s health permits and our focus at this time is to get
the utilities in place. In May we were at the property to work with BC Hydro to bring hydro in from Mine
Road and set up a meter pole. We were pleased with the progress that was made during that visit. A site
planner from BC Hydro surveyed the site and established the location of the poles that will be needed to
facilitate the development. That encouraged us that we can continue to work on the utilities and then
when Cliff`s health permits begin work on the home.
We have chosen a house plan that we believe will fit in well with the values and architecture of that
community. We look forward to continuing discussions with RDMW on that at the appropriate time.
When Cliff`s surgeries are done we are very confident he will be able to work again on our dream of a
home on our property. Our experiences in the Port McNeill area never fail to convince us that it is a
community we would be fortunate to be part of.
Sincerely
Cliff and Lorrene Laursen
2
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
July 14, 2015
FILE:
6650 / PROJ-06-2015
TO:
Planning Committee
FROM:
Jeff Long, Manager of Planning & Development Services
RE:
Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus in Woss (Block T, Section 21,
Rupert District / 3009 Englewood Drive)
PURPOSE
To present the Planning Committee with information regarding the proposed wireless communications
tower facility in Woss by Telus (TM Mobile Inc.), including process matters and consultation efforts with
respect to same as required by Industry Canada, with a view to obtaining the Planning Committee’s
recommendation to the Board with respect to this proposal.
REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Radio communications are regulated by the Federal Government in accordance with the
Radiocommunication Act. Section 5 of this Act states that the Minister may, taking into account all
matters the Minister considers relevant for ensuring the orderly development and efficient operation of
radiocommunication in Canada, issue radio authorizations and approve each site on which radio
apparatus, including antenna systems, may be located. Further, the Minister may approve the erection
of all masts, towers and other antenna-supporting structures. Accordingly, proponents must follow the
process requirements established by Industry Canada as outlined in its Client Procedures Circular
(CPC-2-0-03) titled Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems. Provincial legislation
such as the Local Government Act, as well as local government zoning bylaws, do not apply to
facilities regulated under Federal jurisdiction. It is important to understand that Industry Canada, while
requiring proponents to follow certain consultation protocols, makes the final decision on whether or not
a tower facility can be constructed. The Regional District of Mount Waddington can only provide
comments to Industry Canada and does not have the authority to stop or alter the construction of a
tower facility.
BACKGROUND / PROPOSAL
Telus proposes to expand its wireless communications service in the North Island area and in this
regard, proposes to install new telecommunications equipment on its property at 3009 Englewood Drive
in Woss (see Location Map on page 8). This would involve replacing an existing 6 metre (19.7 foot)
high tower on the property with a new 30 metre (98.4 foot) high triangular lattice tower, equipment
trailer and propane powered emergency generator (see plans on pages 10 - 12 ).
The tower upgrade is intended to provide wireless coverage for the community of Woss which does not
currently exist. In addition, areas along Provincial Highway No. 19 that do not currently have wireless
coverage will also receive coverage with development of the new tower.
Detailed information related to the proposal is included in the correspondence from Telus dated July 13,
2015 (see pages 79 - 90). This information relates to the timeframe for completion of the project, a
visual impact analysis with photos, and other information that will be presented to the Planning
Committee at its July 21, 2015 meeting by Mr. Jon Leugner of Telus.
3
Staff Report: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus in Woss
Page 2
PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW
Woss Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 555)
The subject property is designated Residential in accordance with Schedule A-1 Land Use Map of the
Woss OCP. Lands included within the Residential land use designation are intended to provide for the
development of a variety of residential types. The Woss OCP does not contain any policies that relate
directly to communications services or proposals of this nature, nor does it preclude them from being
established.
Woss Community Land Use Bylaw No. 556, 1999
The subject property is included in the R-1 General Residential Zone which permits single detached
and duplex dwellings and accessory uses.
Section 4.1 lists uses that are permitted in all zones and includes Public Utilities which is defined as:
“means the provision of water, gas, electrical, telephone and television services by a government body
or agency or by a company regulated by the Utilities Commission Act or the Radio Communication Act
of Canada, serving only the Woss community.”
In addition, section 4.3 limits the height of any structure to 10.7 metres (35.1 feet).
It is noted that due to the fact that these types of communications facilities are regulated by the Federal
Government, that local government zoning bylaws do not apply to them.
BC Building Code
The proposed tower facility is exempt from the BC Building Code. It is noted however, that it is subject
to the National Building Code of Canada.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The RDMW conducted a community meeting regarding the proposal on June 17, 2015. The minutes of
this public meeting are included on pages 13 through 16. Other public input received by the RDMW is
attached on pages 17 through 29.
Proponents must follow Industry Canada’s default public consultation process where the local land use
authority does not have an established and documented public consultation process applicable to
antenna siting. On April 17, 2015, Telus initiated its consultation process with the RDMW and public. In
this regard, a letter and background information was emailed to the RDMW. In addition, letters were
mailed to the owners or occupiers of land within 90 metres (295 feet) of the base of the proposed tower.
Notices were also published in the North Island Gazette Newspaper on April 23 and 30, 2015.
Information related to this component of the public consultation process, including a summary of
comments received by Telus from the public is attached on pages 30 - 55.
As part of its consultation efforts, Telus also conducted a community information meeting on July 8,
2015 at the Woss Community Hall. This meeting is a voluntary effort by Telus and is not mandated as
part of the requirement of Industry Canada. Telus provided documentation supporting the information
meeting component of its public engagement process which is attached on pages 56-90.
4
Page 3
OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH PROPOSAL:
Telus is requesting a resolution from the Board of the RDMW that indicates that Telus has satisfactorily
completed consultation with the RDMW and the public, and that the RDMW concurs with the proposal
to construct a wireless telecommunications facility in Woss as per the plans provided by Telus.
The RDMW has the following options with respect to this referral:
1. Pass a resolution supporting the proposal and instruct staff to forward this resolution to the
applicant and Industry Canada; or,
2. Pass a resolution opposing the proposal, including reasons for the opposition, and instruct staff to
forward this resolution to the applicant and Industry Canada; or
3. Defer consideration of a resolution on this proposal until Telus provides further information. It is
noted that the 120 day consultation period expires on August 15, 2015.
The following is a sample resolution that the Planning Committee may wish to consider in making its
recommendation to the Board of Directors:
WHEREAS TELUS proposes to erect a wireless telecommunication tower and accessory structures on
the property legally described as Block T, Section 21, Rupert District and civically addressed as 3009
Englewood Drive in the community of Woss;
AND WHEREAS proponents of telecommunication towers are regulated by Industry Canada on behalf
of the Government of Canada, and as part of the approval process to erect these towers, Industry
Canada requires proponents to consult with the local land use authority and public as provided for in
CPC-2-0-03;
AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it has consulted with the public by notifying all property owners and
occupants within three (3) times the tower height and placed advertisements in the North Island
Gazette and has provided thirty (30) days for written public comment;
AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it conducted a community information meeting in Woss on July 8,
2015.
AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it has responded to those members of the public that made written
submissions as a result of the public consultation process;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Manager of Panning & Development Services is hereby instructed to advise TELUS that:
a) TELUS has / has not satisfactorily completed its consultation with the Regional District of Mount
Waddington;
b) The Regional District of Mount Waddington is / is not satisfied with TELUS’s public consultation
process, and does / does not require any further consultation with the public; and
c) The Regional District of Mount Waddington concurs with TELUS’s proposal to construct a
wireless telecommunications tower and accessory structures on the lands described above,
provided they are constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to it by
TELUS.
5
Page 4
Alternatively, paragraph c) could read
c)
The Regional District of Mount Waddington does not concur with TELUS’s proposal to construct a
wireless telecommunications tower and accessory structures on the lands described above.
If the Planning Committee resolves that it does not concur with Telus’ proposal, staff recommends
providing reasons for non-concurrence.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Long, BES, MCIP, RPP
Manager of Planning & Development Services
6
7
N
SUBJECT
PROPERY
LOCATION MAP
8
9
10
WOSS COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING PROPOSED TELUS TOWER
- PUBLIC MEETING RECORD June 17, 2015
ATTENDANCE:
Board:
Staff:
Public:
D. Rushton (Chair)
G. Fletcher, (Administrator), P. English, Economic Development
Manager
27
Called to Order: 6:45 pm
INTRODUCTION:
The Chair introduced staff and explained that the purpose of the meeting was to provide
information about the Regional District’s role in the process for considering the Telus
application for a tower site in Woss. He noted that after panel presentations an opportunity
would be provided for questions, such that all present would have an opportunity to express their
opinions. The meeting record would then be made available to the Regional Board and to Telus
to help them prepare for their open house on July 8th.
G. Fletcher reviewed the Regional District’s role in the application process as the local land use
authority. He noted that the Telus application was following a process set by Industry Canada for
communications towers. That process outlines proponents’ responsibilities for siting towers that
are more than 15m tall; this includes providing the purpose of the proposal, the location, and
assurance that regulatory requirements including local land use bylaws, public health & safety,
engineering, environmental, aeronautical markings, etc. In addition, there are requirements for
public notification and responses to questions raised during that process. He stated that in
accordance with that process, as the local land use authority the Regional District had an
opportunity to provide a letter of concurrence within 120 days of receipt of the application on
April 17th. (This application was circulated.) Due to scheduling, it would be expected that the
RD Board would provide a response at their July 21st meeting. To assist the Regional District
Board with its decision, Telus will be providing copies of public submissions it receives. The
petition signed by 99 people was acknowledged, and this meeting provides a further opportunity
for the public to address any comments regarding the Regional District’s role or what questions
could be addressed by Telus at their proposed open house. He noted that the proposed utility use
is permitted in all zones and that as the proposed structure is covered in Part 1 of the BC
Building Code, it has been interpreted that it is not regulated by the zoning bylaw with regards to
height. In addition, the current application is all that is being considered at this time; due to the
difficulty in obtaining land tenure, the Regional District could provide for no land for alternative
locations within the vicinity of Woss.
Economic Development Manager P. English provided an overview of Regional District (RD)
policies pertaining to telecommunications, including the policy to support the establishment of
cell phone coverage throughout the region. He noted that the improvement of broadband internet
and cellular coverage has been consistently cited as an economic driver for the economy. In a
recent survey of youth for ‘Project Comeback”, this was identified as the top issue for retaining
or attracting population. In the recent economic development sectoral strategy, the lack of up to
date broadband/cellar coverage was also identified as a barrier for the expansion of all four major
June 17, 2015
Regional District of Mt. Waddington Woss Public Meeting Record
page 1 of 4
11
sectors of the North Island economy. He noted that the population of Woss has declined
significantly over the last decade and that to turn this trend around it was essential to provide
amenities, including cell phone coverage and improved broadband capacity. Without such
amenities to attract new residents, it is likely that real estate values will fall.
Chair Rushton opened the floor to submissions.
PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS:
Paul Repstock (Schoen Cres.) – Is Telus bound by the wishes of the community? Don’t have
broadband but noted that a lot of resistance in the community was as a result of people not
wanting the proposed tower site in their backyard.
Lisa Browne, (Nimpkish Cres.) – Would like to better understand the cancer risk associated with
the proposed tower. Doesn’t want the tower in her backyard.
Karl Sinclair (Tsitika Cres.) - If they don’t locate the tower at the proposed site, where will they
put it and will they put it anywhere at all? Questioned how many people would have signed the
petition if they realized they may not even get the service if it is not provided from the proposed
site.
Jack Wilson (Cougar Cres.)– The problem is where they are proposing to put the tower. They
must have other options. Asked if siting on Namgis land was an option.
Karl Sinclair – The BC Hydro substation could be a possible option if it could be done without
interference.
Lee Cyr (Schoen Cres.)– Understands that Telus has a property on TV Mountain that already
has power and could have a full view of town as well as more of the highway.
Denis Williams, Cain Dr. – How many options do they have? Noted that the proposal is listed as
‘Option 2” so there must have been an ‘Option 1’. Would like to look at the bigger picture to
maximize coverage along the highway, noting an accident there yesterday. Would like to see the
coverage expanded along the entire length of the highway. Suggested that a ‘hotspot’ be created
at every manhole and asked if this was possible. Wanted to know the role of the Regional District
in supporting this service and also whether the MLA was involved.
The RD noted that they had only received the current (‘option 2’) proposal and had not
been privy to any other proposals that Telus may have had been considering. It was noted
that the RRD had been involved in lobbying for the improved broadband services for
many years and now that the fibre optic link has been completed to provide sufficient
bandwidth, the RD will continue to lobby for improved cellular and broadband services
to its communities. It was noted that MLA Clare Trevena has been well informed and
supportive in lobbying for these services.
Suzy Harmison (Elk Drive) - Supports the proposal because they have to start somewhere. Why
would they look for another lot when they already have one? Just want the service.
Ula Lutz (Nimpkish Cres.)– Would like to know what the future plans are to expand the service.
June 17, 2015
page 2 of 4
12
Michelle Soderman (Schoen Cres.)– Would like to see the visual impact drawings if they are
available.
Lisa Browne – Worried about the risk of having the tower in town as a temptation for youth to
climb it and the resulting fall hazard. Would the RD provide compensation for any
decrease in property values resulting from the tower?
RD: No.
Ula Lutz - Noted that it is sometimes hard to get service on the landline service. Cell phones can
act as backup to land lines
Arlyne Humphry (Cougar Cres.) - Noted that they had to wait 6 months before their land line
was repaired.
Chris Bowden-Green (Pinder Avenue) – If Telus does not put the tower in, will they repair the
landline infrastructure? Claimed that the land lines were rotten and need replacement.
Circulated a map he brought showing an alternative site on “Shop Spur”. He noted that
if everybody got together and they had the will, the Provincial Government could easily
designate the land for this use.
Patricia Lewis – The Provincial Government, in league with the Federal Government and has
told Telus to do this. Where do the citizens of Woss fit in? The price [negative side effects
on health and land values] may be too great for residents.
The RD noted that other service providers can also put in proposals and may access
similar funding programs to provide services to rural communities.
Penny Repstock (Schoen Cres.)– Concerned about the health risks from the proposed location,
noting that there could be repercussions from long term exposure for nearby residents. Good
idea to have cell phone service but doesn’t like the location, noting that the health impacts will
extend beyond the 90 m referral area that was used. Would like to see an alternative location.
Patricia Lewis- Just because you own a piece of property doesn’t provide you with a right to
harm your neighbors.
Cathy Miller – Concerned that if there is too much arguing, the proposed service will go away.
Len Paranych (Vernon Dr.)– Not against a tower so long as it’s not in my view. There is an
increased risk of cancer within 500m of a tower. Will impact sight lines. Want technology as
much as the next person but why not put the tower on TV Mountain?
Ula Lutz - It’s hard to find trustworthy data concerning what the health risks actually are. Would
like links to reputable studies, as approved by Health Canada or other trusted sources.
Michele Soderman- The proposed open house will not give us a general feedback. If the tower is
higher we will get better coverage.
Bill Tatton (Klaklakama Ave.)- Noted that there is no service at Sayward because people didn’t
want a tower. If there was a health risk there would not be thousands of towers located in cities
everywhere. Everyone he has talked to who signed the petition didn’t understand what they
signed.
June 17, 2015
page 3 of 4
13
Jack Wilson – Is cell service being provided because [Telus] is discontinuing its pager service?
Ula Lutz - Noted that cell service is becoming important for educators with VIU now offering
Forestry courses that require cell service.
Michelle Soderman – Telus did road damage when the installed the fibre optic cable on Highway
19. Will they be repairing it? Perhaps we could leverage them to provide more highway hotspots
in lieu of these damages?
Chris Bowden-Green – Was the Kokish Power project substation etc on Crown land, and if so
how did they get it?
RD noted that the powerhouse and substation were subdivided from private land.
Arlyne Humphry – Concerned about the negative health impact from passive 24/7 radiation and
noted that there had not been before/after studies done despite the fact that modern society has a
large focus on acquiring more technology such as wireless devices.
Len Paranych – Noted that the closer you are to a tower, the more impact you will get.
The Chair adjourned the public meeting at 8:10 pm.
June 17, 2015
page 4 of 4
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Jon Leugner
Real Estate and Government Affairs
TELUS | Wireless Network – BC
2-3500 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4W7
Mobile: 604-828-7859
July 9, 2015
Greg Fletcher
Administrator
Box 729 – 2044 McNeill Road
Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0
BY EMAIL
Dear Mr. Fletcher,
Subject: Proposed TELUS Radiocommunications Facility (30m triangular lattice tower)
Coordinates: N 50° 12' 41.7594", W 126° 35' 45.747"
Legal Description of Site: BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT
TELUS FILE: BC2430 - Woss
I am writing with respect to a proposed telecommunications facility that TELUS is proposing in
the Regional District of Mount Waddington. The TELUS site ID for this proposed tower is
BC2430 – Woss.
This cell site is being proposed as part of the Connecting British Columbia Agreement (CBCA)
which was signed in 2011 between the BC Government and TELUS to extend high speed
broadband internet connectivity to 97 percent of the population in BC and expand high-speed
wireless service to over 1,700 km of primary and secondary highways throughout the province.
This new wireless service will help increase safety of travel along remote and hazardous sections
of highways. This expansion effort is also expected to provide cellular service to numerous BC
communities along these highway corridors. The CBCA is nearing its end and completion where
this site is being proposed as one of the final candidates to be incorporated into the partnership.
Should it be considered, we are proposing the construction of a new radiocommunication
installation in the hamlet of Woss, within the Regional District of Mount Waddington.
28
We are hoping to construct a 30m triangular lattice tower located on Englewood Drive on the
property west of the EV Charging Station, approximately 510m from highway 19 and at the
above noted coordinates. The tower is expected to provide community coverage to Woss and
coverage along Highway 19.
As per the Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Client Procedures
Circular, we are seeking Land Use Concurrence through a resolution from the Board of Directors
of the Regional District of Mount Waddington. I’ve attached the drawings for your reference:
1. the list of owners/occupants within 3 times the height of the tower and all those
properties/occupants who were mailed notification packages of the proposed tower in
beyond 3 times the height of the tower;
2. an affidavit confirming those notifications were sent;
3. a map showing the direct notification radius;
4. tear sheets of the advertisements placed in the North Island Gazette, notifying the public
of the proposed telecommunications facility; and
5. a summary of responses during the Industry Canada defined public consultation period.
Additionally attached is a draft resolution that addresses Industry Canada requirements when a
land-use authority concurs with a proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility.
Please feel free to use this draft resolution.
Should you have any further questions or inquiries, feel free to email or give me a call (778-8287859).
Kindly,
Jon Leugner
Real Estate and Government Affairs
Cc: Jeff Stanhope, Industry Canada
29
List of Owners Receiving Notification Packages
Three Times the Height of the Tower:
PID
OWNERSHIP_CLASS
024-600-407 PRIVATE
024-599-212 PRIVATE
024-599-077 PRIVATE
024-600-431 PRIVATE
024-600-032 PRIVATE
024-714-780 PRIVATE
024-600-393 PRIVATE
024-599-191 PRIVATE
024-599-204 PRIVATE
024-599-221 PRIVATE
024-600-385 PRIVATE
024-600-423 PRIVATE
024-600-415 PRIVATE
024-599-085 PRIVATE
024-531-171 PRIVATE
N/A
PUBLIC
Added
024-599-093 PRIVATE
024-600-539 PRIVATE
024-600-024 PRIVATE
Land Lord Name
Address
STEPHEN JAMES MCNALLY, RETAIL MANAGER
4002 SCHOEN CRESCENT, WOSS, BRITISH COLUMBIA V0N 3P0
PATRICIA ANNE ROONEY, CLERK
BOX 5092, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0
RAYMOND HENRY LUTZ, FALLER, ULRIKE META LUTZ, TEACHER
PO BOX 4127, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0
EARL DOUGLAS EINARSON, LOGGER, BRENDA DENISE EINARSON, HATCH WATCH
2305 HAMM ROAD, CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, V9J 1B4
ARLYNE CHARISE HUMPHREY, SCALER/GRADER
TCI - TELUS PROPERTY
SAMUEL DENNIS MILLER, LOGGER
PO BOX 271, CUMBERLAND BC, V0R 1S0
DAVID SIDNEY HADLEY, FORESTRY WORKER, PO BOX 5157, V0N 3P0 VALERIE EILEEN ANN HADLEY, HOMEMAKER, 719 GENTRY ROAD, SAYWARD, BC, V0P 1R0
RAYMOND HENRY LUTZ, FALLER, ULRIKE META LUTZ, TEACHER
4064 NIMPKISH CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V9N 3P0
TROY MALCOLM BROWNE, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
BOX 5207, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0
SHELLEY MAE MACEACHERN, HOMEMAKER JEFFERY LAWRENCE SEXTON, HOOKTENDER
LISA MARIE WEGE, SALES REPRESENTATIVE
4004 SCHOEN CRESCENT, BOX 5168, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0
PAUL ERIC REPSTOCK, RETIRED PENELOPE MURIEL REPSTOCK, RETIRED
PO BOX 5032, 4003 SCHOEN CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0
ANDREW ROBERT NEIL COOK, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
PO BOX 1116, PORT HARDY, BC V0N 2P0
YOON SUNG ENTERPRISES LTD., INC. NO. 638335
3000 ENGLEWOOD DRIVE, PO BOX 5160, WOOS, BC V0N 3P0
THE CROWN IN RIGHT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, LANDS AND PARKS
PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, VICTORIA, BC, V8V 1X4
DANIEL WILLIAM HADLEY, LOGGER
4066 NIMPKISH CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0
JAMES ARTHUR STEWART, SEMI-RETIRED, 127 MANNING STREET NANAIMO BC, V9T 3T6 FRASER GLENN CARMICHAEL, REALTOR BOX 189 CASSIDY BC, V0R 1H0
ARLYNE CHARISE HUMPHREY, SCALER
P.O. BOX 1672
PORT MCNEILL, BC
VON 2RO
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
Notification Radius - 90 Metres
19
48
2 www.northislandgazette.com
Sointula
School
Scientists
2x5
Save.ca
process
In partnership with
SAVE
ANYWHERE.
In partnership with
In partnership with
SAVE
SAVE
ANYWHERE.
ANYWHERE.
ANYWHERE.
In partnership with
Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature.
With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums
through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!
Introducing
the New
Mobile
Feature.
With
exclusive offers
for theSave.ca
brands you
loveCash-Back
& $5 cash-out
minimums
With exclusive
offersnever
for thegobrands
youwithout
love & $5
cash-out
minimums
through
PayPal, you’ll
shopping
your
smart phone
again!
through PayPal,
you’ll
neverBack
go shopping
without
yourSteps
smart phone again!
Get
Cash
in
3
Easy
Cash
Back inReceipt
3 Easy Steps
1. Browse &Get
Shop
2. Upload
3. Get Cash Back!
Get CashTake
Back
in 3 Easy Steps
Browse the mobile app
a photo of your
Once you reach just $5,
1. Browse
& Shop 2.
Upload
Receipt
Get
Cashyou
Back!
for your
favourite
brand’s
andin
submit
it 3.the
money
save will
Get
Cash receipt
Back
3 Easy
Steps
mobile
app 2.Take
a photo
ofapp
your
Once
youCash
reach just
$5,your
1.Browse
Browse
& Shop
Upload
Receipt
3.
Get
Back!
offers,
andthe
purchase
through
the
be
transferred
into
for your
favourite
brand’s
receipt and submit it
the money
you save
them
at
any
store
PayPal
wallet
Take a photo of your
Once you reach justwill
$5,
offers, and
1. Browse
&purchase
Shop
for your favourite
brand’s
them at any store
offers,
purchase
Browse
theand
mobile
app
at anybrand’s
store
for yourthem
favourite
offers, and purchase
them at any store
through the
app
2. receipt
Upload
Receipt
and submit
it
through
the of
app
Take
a photo
your
through the app
Thursday, April 23, 2015
be
into your
3.transferred
Get Cash
the
money
you saveBack!
will
PayPal wallet
beOnce
transferred
into your
you reach
just $5,
the PayPal
moneywallet
you save will
be transferred into your
PayPal wallet
Visit
save.ca/cashback to Learn More
Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More
A. J. Elliott Elementary School in Sointula held its annual
Science Fair April
2. Left, community
members view the
projects. Right, student Paul shows his
project ‘Homemade
Rockets’ to Michele
and daughter Ava.
Submitted Photos
Cases down from last year
By Kathy
O’Reilly-Taylor
Editor
Overall crime continues to decrease in the
District of Port Hardy.
Port Hardy RCMP
Staff
Sgt.
Gord
Brownridge appeared
before council April 14
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
30 METRE TRIANGULAR LATTICE TOWER STRUCTURE
PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation
process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the
public to comment on a proposed telecommunications
facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and
ancillary radio equipment within the Village of Woss.
Telus
LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount
3x8
Waddington off Englewood Drive in the Village of Woss and
legally described as BLOCK
T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT.
process
COORDINATES: N 50° 12’ 41.7594”, W 126° 35’ 45.747”
ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on
June 2nd, 2015 with respect to this matter.
TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by
contacting:
Jon Leugner
TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs
2-3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7
Email: jonathon.leugner@telus.com
to present his detachment’s quarterly report.
For the first three
months of 2015,
RCMP report a drop in
files from 821 last year
to 768 for the period
ending March 31.
One of the areas that
saw an increase was
sexual assaults which
went from two to four.
Causing a disturbance
also went from 22 to
28. Alcohol abuse and
intoxication in public
is one of the detachment’s priorities and
their efforts resulted in
a four per cent decrease
over the previous year
with a drop from 69
to 52.
“Const. Rob Brennan
continues to identify
and work with as many
community partners as
possible to move this
initiative forward and
place the emphasis on
treatment as opposed
to incarceration,” he
said.
“In March of this
year we met with
a new judge for this
area. She is very much
on board with alternative measures,” said
Brownridge.
RCMP also met with
the Crown Prosecutor,
mental health and First
Nations representatives
to discuss options for
the future and ways to
build on their success.
Traffic is another
The North Island Gazette staff
will be participating in the
House
20-minute
makeover
cleanup
at 2 p.m.
on April 24
3x7
Please join us!
process
Free Gloves and bags will be supplied.
If you can’t make it to join us, step outside
and spend 20 minutes cleaning up litter
around your business, church or school
property!
See the difference 20 minutes can make
when we work together in the
spirit of Earth Day!
GAZETTE
NORTH ISLAND
7305 Market Street » 250-949-6225
focus for RCMP.
During this quarter,
RCMP wrote a total
of 23 violation tickets
and conducted seven
impaired driving road
blocks.
RCMP investigated
four impaired driving
cases and seven others
that resulted in suspensions ranging from 24
hours to seven days.
RCMP also conducted 34 street checks in
an effort to disrupt the
local drug trade. As a
result, cocaine trafficking/possession went
from two to one, and
marijuana trafficking/
possession went from
nine to four.
There were 10 motor
vehicle accidents with
three involving injuries
and seven resulting in
over $1,000 in damages.
Const. Chris Bezaire
is continuing to develop a restorative justice program for Port
Hardy.
Restorative justice,
explained Brownridge,
brings parties together
with the thought that
“breaking bread” is
part of the healing process.
Const. Bezaire “identifies files that are good
candidates for it.
“There aren’t many
that do fit, but we’re
trying to pick out the
ones that do and make
it work.”
Other noteworthy
statistics: prisoners
held dropped from
176 to 163; theft
from motor vehicle
went from 13 to two
(although Brownridge
said this could reflect
a person on a spree);
assaults went from 20
to 16.
49
2x5
Save.ca
process
In partnership with
SAVE
ANYWHERE.
In partnership with
In partnership with
SAVE
SAVE
ANYWHERE.
ANYWHERE.
ANYWHERE.
In partnership with
Introducing
the New
Mobile
Feature.
With
exclusive offers
for theSave.ca
brands you
loveCash-Back
& $5 cash-out
minimums
With exclusive
offersnever
for thegobrands
youwithout
love & $5
cash-out
minimums
through
PayPal, you’ll
shopping
your
smart phone
again!
through PayPal,
you’ll
never
go
shopping
without
your
smart
phone
Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps again!
Cash
Back inReceipt
3 Easy Steps
1. Browse &Get
Shop
2. Upload
3. Get Cash Back!
Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps
Once you reach just $5,
1. Browse
& Shop 2.
Upload
Receipt
Get
Cashyou
Back!
for your
favourite
brand’s
andin
submit
it 3.the
money
save will
Get
Cash receipt
Back
3 Easy
Steps
mobile
app 2.Take
a photo
ofapp
your
Once
youCash
reach just
$5,your
1.Browse
Browse
& Shop
Upload
Receipt
3.
Get
Back!
offers,
andthe
purchase
through
the
be
transferred
into
for
your
favourite
brand’s
receipt
and
submit
it
the
money
you
save
them
at any
store app
PayPal
Browse
the mobile
Once you
reachwallet
justwill
$5,
offers, and
1. Browse
&purchase
Shop
for your favourite
brand’s
them at any store
offers,
purchase
Browse
theand
mobile
app
at anybrand’s
store
for yourthem
favourite
offers, and purchase
them at any store
through the
app
2. receipt
Upload
Receipt
and submit
it
through
the of
app
Take
a photo
your
through the app
be
into your
3.transferred
Get Cash
the
money
you saveBack!
will
PayPal wallet
beOnce
transferred
into your
you reach
just $5,
the PayPal
moneywallet
you save will
be transferred into your
PayPal wallet
Visit
save.ca/cashback to Learn More
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Telus presents update
By Kathy
O’Reilly-Taylor
Editor
Telus
Vancouver
Island General Manager
Ray Lawson was in the
area last week updating local officials at
the Regional District
of Mount Waddington
board meeting and business people on internet
upgrades.
Telus has spent $13.5
million to install 146.5
kilometres of fibre
which was completed in
February, Lawson said.
On March 3 the fibre
was in service. Telus
is currently in the process of migrating 760
customers onto the
new system in the Port
McNeill area.
As of May 2, residents
and businesses in Port
McNeill will be able to
benefit from the build
and Telus services.
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
30 METRE TRIANGULAR LATTICE TOWER STRUCTURE
PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation
process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the
public to comment on a proposed telecommunications
facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and
ancillary radio equipment within the Village of Woss.
Telus
LOCATION: Within the Regional
3x8 District of Mount
Waddington off Englewood Drive in the Village of Woss and
process
legally described as BLOCK
COORDINATES: N 50° 12’ 41.7594”, W 126° 35’ 45.747”
ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on
June 2nd, 2015 with respect to this matter.
TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by
contacting:
Jon Leugner
The migration of 889
customers in the District
of Port Hardy is scheduled to start May 25.
Completion of the
work in Port Hardy
was delayed due to
some challenges with
the complex build
along the way, including some damage to the
existing fibre between
Port Hardy and Port
McNeill that required
fixing before the new
fibre could be laid, plus
space and power issues.
It has been one of those
‘anything that can go
wrong will go wrong’
situations, Lawson said.
Customers in Port
Hardy are expected to
benefit from the new
infrastructure starting
June 16. “Everybody
should start to see a big
change here,” Lawson
said.
Telus has also managed to upgrade service
to the Village of Port
Alice from 10mbps to
30mbps, Lawson said, a
200 per cent increase in
capacity.
The next jump for
Port Alice would be a
radio upgrade at a cost
of $1.2 million.
While it is not con-
firmed, Telus is hoping
to install a small cell site
in Woss in 2016 with a
ballpark price tag of $1
million.
As for Hyde Creek,
Alert Bay and other
areas, Telus said any
upgrades in Hyde Creek
and Alert Bay would be
very capital-intensive,
and while they continue
to review their plans for
enhancing services in
the area, to date they
have no concrete plans
for upgrades.
When asked when
they would be in the
plan, Lawson said “the
year when they make
economic sense.”
Town of Port McNeill
Mayor Shirley Ackland
said she is concerned
about connectivity for
hospitals and felt access
to internet and cell
phone service along
Highway 19 is not about
economics.
“It’s about the right
thing to do for the
people that live here,”
Ackland said.
“These are remote
communities and they
need to have access,”
she said.
Lawson said internet
access in these com-
Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo
Telus Vancouver Island General Manager Ray
Lawson addresses the Regional District of
Mount Waddington board meeting April 21.
munities is going to
require some work with
the province and other
partners.
“These upgrades are
very expensive, and part
of our review process
is to see how we can
benefit the largest number of people through
our investments,” said
Lawson, adding it is
something that could
be done through partnerships involving provincial and municipal
governments and other
companies.
“I don’t see Shaw at
the table. I don’t see
Rogers at the table. I
don’t see Bell at the
table,” he said.
The foundation is now
in place for future developments.
“The area wins. If you
go town by town, some
towns don’t get anything right now, in other
ones we’ve made a giant
leap forward. You’re
146 kilometres ahead of
where you were.”
B&E suspect caught in the act
On April 4 at 12:22 a.m., Port
Hardy RCMP was dispatched to
a break and enter in progress at
a business located in the 8900
block of Granville Street.
Within moments RCMP
arrived on scene to find a front
window smashed and items scattered in the parking lot. Police
located an intoxicated male
inside who was arrested without
incident. All stolen property was
recovered and returned to the
store owner.
Kyle Phillips, a resident of the
North Island, was charged with
break, enter and theft. He was
released from police custody
and scheduled to appear in court
at a later date in May.
On April 21, Phillips was again
arrested, this time charged with
assault, after he punched a male
in the face causing minor injuries. Phillips was held in police
custody and appeared in court
on April 22, as he was breaching
conditions of his release stemming from the April 4 incident.
Phillips is detained in custody
until his next appearance on
May 12 where all charges will
be addressed.
Continued from page 1
Cheng said the price for
their specialty product has
actually gone up in the last
few weeks and seems to be
holding.
“Hopefully things have kind
of levelled off.”
Cheng said the company
will be announcing a large
project at the Port Alice site
in the next few weeks. In
addition to its taxes, Neucel
hopes to reduce its energy and
labour costs in the 100-yearold mill, which is “difficult
when you’re in a downturn”.
Another issue they are facing is fibre availability on the
North Island. Neucel is currently in discussions with the
provincial government about
a strategy for the area.
“We want to reinforce our
shareholder’s commitment
to Neucel and the Village of
Port Alice. There has been
almost 100 years of cooperation between the mill and the
townsite,” said Cheng.
Allen told Cheng the village would like to strike a
select committee comprised
of council and Neucel representatives to discuss five-year
planning issues.
The motion was approved.
Between the letter and
the presentation, “I am left
scratching my head,” said
Allen, adding she is hopeful
that what exactly the company is asking for will be
clearer when the two parties
meet.
Fulida Group Holdings
Ltd., founded in 1988, is a
textile manufacturer that controls nine major companies
including textile, printing and
dyeing, thermal electricity,
viscose fibre, chemical, foreign trade and real estate, etc.
Neucel produces hemlockbased high-purity chemical
cellulose that is used in a
wide range of manufacturing
processes including rayon filament for garments, pharmaceuticals, consumer products,
film, food thickeners, LCD
screens and other products.
Essentially the Port Alice
mill supplies Fulida with the
material it needs for its operations.
50
Neucel asks for tax relief
Public Response Tracking Spreadsheet - Public Consultation Period Effective: April 30th to June 2nd
Telus Site ID:
TELUS Real Estate Analyst:
Regional District:
BC2430
Jon Leugner
Mount Waddington
Industry Canada Contact:
Civic Address:
Legal/Coords:
Tower Height:
Consultation/Commenting Period:
Name
Contact Information
Jeff Stanhope jeff.stanhope@ic.gc.ca250-363-3800
N/A
BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT - 50.2116, -126.596041
30 Metres
April 30 to June 2nd
Dates of
Date of
Date of Response Comments / Questions / Concerns
Inquiries
Acknowledgement (60-day deadline)
Arlyne Humphrey
Box 5130
Woss, BC V0N 3P0
April-23-15
April-24-15
Last day for Public Comment:
June-02-15
Completion Date for IC Default: (21 days after last date TELUS repsonded to comments
received within public commenting period)
June-25-15
April-24-15
Jwa Jin Kim
BOX 5266 WOSS BC V0N3P0
250-281-2295
Cell 780-984-2315
PO Box 5190
Woss BC, V0N 3P0
Jocelyn McKaughan
4069 Nimpkish Crescent
Woss, BC
April-29-15
April-29-15
April-30-15
Desire Von Biela
Box 5233, 4005 Schoen Cres
Woss, BC V0N 3P0
April 29, 2015
May 22, 2015
April 29, 2015
May 25, 2015
April 30, 2015
May 25, 2015
Dennis Williams
April 24, 2015
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
April-27-15
May-04-15
May-04-15
Troy Browne
Box 5207
Woss, BC V0N 3P0
April-30-15
May-04-15
May-04-15
Len Paranych
4092 Vernon
PO Box 5052 Woss, BC
V0N 3P0
May 5, 2015
May-05-15
May-05-15
Larry and Lynne Thoren
Penny and Paul Repstock
Clint Lutz
Ray and Ulla Lutz
Karen Dresser
Box 5225
Woss, BC V0N 3P0
4003 Schoen Crescent
Box 5032, Woss, BC V0N 3P0
Box 5127
Woss, BC V0N 3P0
Woss, BC V0N 3P0
PO Box 1562
Woss, BC V0N 3P0
Summary of Responses Received:
Support:
6
Information On
1
Opposed/Conc
1
Conditioned Su
Total responses:
Email
File ID with
Responses
- Supportive, thought the tower was in the most logical placement however the tower will
definitely impede with the view for resident of the trailer court.
- Looking for additional information with regard to construction timeframes and availability
of fibre-optic services.
rethinkorganics@
-Looking for more information regarding the purpose and whether there will be cell phone
connection and internet
-Asked to confirm coverage to his home and timing of potential build
-Looking for information on Fibre Optice availability, but was supportive of the location and
appearance/design
-called Jon Leugner from TELUS directly, where we discussed the proposed tower and
process for public consultation. She had concerns over the location, health effects, and
property values but ultimately during the conversation she would like to see the tower
moved to a new location
-opposed to the location choice of the tower
2nd written comments:
-Health Conerns
-feels tower will ruin views and will lower property values
-Feels that even though we have a fence around the tower, children will climb the tower
and thinks that will be a safety risk. Thinks that if TELUS installs cameras to monitor tower
will be a invasion of their privacy.
-Feels that tower should be on "TV Mountain"
10
18
Classification
1
Support
dawven892@gma
2
Information Only
Not provided
3
Support
josswoss@wossca
4
Conditioned Support
dvonbiela@hotm
5
Conditioned Support
6
Conditioned Support
7
Conditioned Support
8
Conditioned Support
-What are the health risks living near a tower?
-Hopes location of tower can be moved and that public constulation is not just a formailty
-Concern with regard to construction on Highway for fibre optic intstallation and lack of
that service to Woss
Not provided
-Not against wireless services, but feels towers location will impede his views of the
wilderness. Requested any other location other than within the hamlet itself. Suggested a
location closer to the highway
-Concern over health and well being if residing close to a tower.
Not provided
May-08-15
May-08-15
May-08-15
May-08-15
May-08-15
May-08-15
May-06-15
May-08-15
May-08-15
-Concerned above the location of the tower and suggested to locate it across the highway
out of the hamlet.
-Feels that there should be a satellite which would fullfill cell phone coverage for the area.
Feels that the tower isn't efficient.
-Not currently a cell phone user but would consider if 'better service and location [is] found' Not provided
-concerned about the health effects of living in proximity to the tower
-feels the tower will adversely affect property values of those living in proximity to the
tower.
-Not opposed to the design and construction of a tower, but only if it is in a different
location away from residential areas and along the highway.
Not provided
-Supportive of the facility, its design and location, however if he had a preference it would
be situated closer to the highway, but is fine either way
Not provided
10
Support
May-06-15
May-08-15
May-08-15
-Supportive of the facility, its design and location, cannot wait for service
Not provided
11
Support
May-04-15
May-11-15
May-11-15
-only concerned about about the location. Feels the location should be at the "WFP office" Not provided
12
Conditioned Support
9
Conditioned Support
51
Name
Contact Information
49 Atli Street
Rachel Dalton representative PO Box 210 Alert Bay, BC
of the 'Namgis First Nation
V0N 1A0 (
p
Cres)
Amanda Hadley
Woss, BC V0N 3P0
Stg. Craig Blanchard, RCMP
2700 Haddington Cres.
PO Box 730
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
North Island Communications
Inc.
1690 Island Hiway
Dave Emery, North Island
Communications
Campbell River, BC, v9w 2e5
4092 Vernon
Len Paranych as organizer for PO Box 5052 Woss, BC
a petition
V0N 3P0
Larry Samson
North Island 9-1-1
Corporation
600 Comox Road
Courtenay, BC
V9N 3P6
Dates of
Inquiries
May 11, 2015
May 27, 2015
June 3, 2015
Date of
Acknowledgement
May 22, 2015
May 27, 2015
June 15, 2015
Date of Response
(60-day deadline)
May 22, 2015
May 27, 2015
June 15, 2015
Email
File ID with
Responses
-Advised TELUS that the proposed location is within 'Namgis Territory, where they hold
unextinguished Aboriginal Title and Rights.
-Requested that formal, direct and 'appriate consultation with 'Namgis be sought before
Telus proceeds any further with plans to develop faciliteis within the Nation's Territory.
2nd message: Rachel was looking for coverage predictions and confirmation that the tower
would provide cell coverage to the area. This was confirmed and a prediction map was sent
to her.
3rd message: the 'Namgis provided information regarding a Crown land lease they have in
place to a parcel to the north east of the proposed site. Their conceptual plans involved a
cultural centre and had concerns over the proposed tower's effect on the aesethics and
tone of their concept plans. Additionally they raised concerns over IC's consultation
racheld@namgis
process in light the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on Aboriginal Title.
.bc.ca
Classification
13
Opposed/Concerns
Not provided
14
Conditioned Support
craig.blanchard@
15
Supportive
dave.emery@nico
16
Conditioned Support
June-04-15
-Felt that the plans were fine other than the location of the tower. Felt that it is too close to
her home and would prefer it far from her house.
-RCMP detachment Stg. provided a letter in support of the proposed tower. They feel that
police service in the area would benefit from the service and increase public safety. He felt
that the service would speed up response times and feels that it would greatly impact the
community and surrounding area in a positive way
-Provided a lengthy letter with respect the current proposal. He is not opposed to the
service being established just feels that the location should be atop Woss Mountain. He
noted there is a petition being circulated in Woss to have the proposal modified to move
the tower across the Highway, however he does not support that petition. He feels that
Woss Mountain would be cheaper to build and provide for a more effective coverage
objective. He made comments with respect to upgrading exisiting equipment on the tower
located on Woss Mountain not associated with cell coverage. He feels that putting the
tower on woss mountain would eliminate Health and Saftey issues and would not effect
property values.
-a petition signed by residents was provided, having concerns over the proposed location,
the effects on real estate values, and health concerns. The request of the petition was to
move the tower north of the highway on Crown Land.
Not provided
17
Conditioned Support
June 23rd, 2015
-the board of North Island 911 Corporation adopted a motion at their May 8, 2015 meeting
stating: "The NI 9-1-1 Corporation send a letter of support proposing a cell tower site in the
Regional district of Mount Waddington, specifically Woss area"
Not provided
18
Support
May-22-15
May-25-15
May-25-15
May-26-15
May-26-15
May-26-15
May-28-15
May-29-15
May-29-15
May-28-15
June 4th, 2015
June 4, 2015
(received in the
mail on June
23, 2015)
June 23rd, 2015
Comments / Questions / Concerns
52
Sample Resolution
Resolution
Whereas TM Mobile Inc. (“TELUS”) proposes to erect a wireless telecommunication tower and
accessory structure on certain lands more particularly described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT
and located within the hamlet of Woss, B.C.
AND WHEREAS proponents of telecommunication towers are regulated by Industry Canada on behalf of
the Government of Canada as part of their approval, Industry Canada requires proponents to consult with
land use authorities as provided for in CPC-2-0-03;
AND WHERAS TELUS has consulted with the Regional District of Mount Waddington (“RDMW”) and
the District has no objection to the proposed telecommunications tower;
AND WHEREAS TELUS has consulted with the public by notifying all property owners and occupants
within a radius of three-times the height of the tower and has provided thirty (30) plus five (5) days for
written public comment;
AND WHEREAS there are no outstanding land use issues identified by the consultation;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT:
1. RDMW Staff be instructed to advise TM Mobile Inc. and Industry Canada that:
a. TELUS has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the Regional District of Mount
Waddington;
b. The Regional District of Mount Waddington is satisfied with TELUS’ public consultation
process; and
c. The Regional District of Mount Waddington concurs with TELUS’ proposal to construct
a wireless telecommunications facility provide it is constructed substantially in
accordance with the plans submitted to in and described as BLOCK T SECTION 21
RUPERT DISTRICT.
53
July 13, 2015
Jeff Long, Manager of Planning
Box 729 – 2044 McNeill Road
Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0
VIA E-mail
Dear Mr. Long,
Subject:
Coordinates:
Legal Description:
TELUS FILE:
Proposed TELUS Radiocommunications Facility (30m triangular lattice tower)
N 50° 12' 41.7594", W 126° 35' 45.747"
BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT
BC2430 – Woss
Please be advised that TELUS has completed the public consultation process and is respectfully
requesting from the member of the board of the Regional District of Mount Waddington, concurrence in
the form of a letter or resolution. Enclosed please find evidence of the following efforts regarding this
public notification process:
 Between June 29th and July 7th, 2015, TELUS reached out to various participants and residents
notifying them of the information meeting and placed notices of the proposed tower project
and invitation to Information Meeting in the in North Island Gazette on June 25 and July 2.
Please note the newspaper typographical error, where it reads Thursday July 3rd, however the
newspaper and ad ran on Thursday July 2nd. Please see Appendix 1: Tear Sheets.
 On Wednesday, July 10, 2015, TELUS hosted a community information meeting from 5:30pm to
7:00pm at the Woss Community Hall located at 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC. The meeting was
attended by a total of 26 individuals, one individual did not sign in. Please see Appendix 2:
Meeting Sign in Sheets.
 A total of 13 resident provided comments during the Information Meeting. Of the comments
received 10 were in support, 2 were opposed and 1 was neutral in opinion regarding the
proposed tower. Please see Appendix 3: Comment Sheets.
 Storyboards and information shared during the open house can be found in Appendix 4:
Storyboards.
Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 604-828-7859 or
by e-mail at jonathon.leugner@telus.com.
Jon Leugner
TM Mobile Inc. (TELUS) – Real Estate and Government Affairs
TM Mobile Inc. (TELUS) | 2 – 3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W7
Telephone: 604.828.7859 | Website: www.telus.com
54
Appendix 1: Notice.
55
www.northislandgazette.com 17
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Event funds marine research
By Hannah Griffin
Reporter
Telegraph Cove’s Seahorse Cafe played host to
a June 14 event raising money to further marine
research and education. The Marine Research
and Education Society Love Your Ocean event
took place in the sunshine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and included a photo booth with ocean-themed
costumes, a make your own humpback tail magnet station, a raffle, an auction, and a barbecue.
A highlight of the auction was the chance to
win a fishing and whale watching trip with NHL
star and local Willie Mitchell.
The Marine Research and Education Society
(MERS) is a non-profit organization that promotes conservation and understanding of marine
life through research, education and wildlife
response.
They have a total of six directors with diverse
backgrounds, and they also function with the
help of volunteers.
“We’re completely mind-blown by the support
largely from companies up here that depend on
the ocean as well,” says Jackie Hildering, humpback whale researcher and education director
for MERS.
The afternoon also saw an “Educating Adults”
puppet show intended to dispel misconceptions
about certain species and teach people about the
importance of conservation.
Christie McMillan, president of MERS and
the director of humpback whale research for
the society, says the main goal of the event is
to raise money to put directly into research and
education.
A similar event was run two years ago and
was very successful, and when the chance to
repeat came up this year, the MERS team seized
the opportunity and began planning through the
winter.
Anyone who has lived
in Port Hardy in the last
50 years will be familiar
with the name Robert
Scott. It is prominently
displayed on the former elementary school
building anchoring one
end of Market Street in
downtown Port Hardy.
A Look Back
Most people who pass
with Brenda
this building have no
McCorquodale
idea who Robert Scott
was, or his significance
to the North Island.
Robert Modal Scott was born in England around
1905. He dropped out of school at 15 years of age
to start working.
In 1927 he emigrated to Canada, and for the
first couple of years here he worked in general
stores on the Prairies.
Then in 1937 he moved to the coast, and
worked in a store in Quaskethi Cove, on Quadra
Island, for BC Packers. Here he met his wife
Eileen. Eileen was born in New Westminster, but
grew up in Ocean Falls until her family moved to
the Cove. During this period Scott took it upon
himself to learn Chinook, a trading language used
by First Nations along the coast.
In 1938 he moved to Alert Bay, again to work
for BC Packers.
Scott used his savings to buy “Smith’s General
Store” in Port Hardy in 1945 from Silas Pugh.
He changed the name to “Scott’s General Store.”
With the development of the airport during the
war Bob Scott (as he was locally known) believed
that it was only a matter of time until development came to Port Hardy.
Scott built Port Hardy’s first power plant with
Buster Cadwallader, and was the first to bring
electricity and refrigeration to a local store.
He eventually expanded to separate his grocery
and hardware stores. When Dong Chong built
a larger grocery store in Port Hardy, Scott sold
out his grocery and concentrated on his hardware
interests.
Scott was the proud holder of account #1 from
the first bank in Port Hardy, the Bank of Nova
Scotia.
Although he was an entrepreneur, it was not
Scott’s business interests that endeared him to
the communities on the North Island. He was
a member of the local medical board, the Port
Hardy Chamber of Commerce, the inaugural Port
Hardy Parks Board, and the District Recreation
Committee.
He was also a member of the Masons.
When Scott
became
a
member of the
School Board,
there were two
separate Boards
for the Quatsino
and Alert Bay
school districts.
He played an
important role
in amalgamating the Boards
and reducing
duplication.
Scott took it
upon himself
to lobby the
BC government
for more funding for North Island schools. When Education
Minister Bill Straith was travelling through Port
Hardy on his way to Prince Rupert, Scott took
him on a tour of Port Hardy’s small two-room
schoolhouse to show him the need for better
facilities. The result was that the Board secured
$500,000 for each of two new elementary schools
in Port Hardy and Port Alice.
One of these schools, Robert Scott School,
opened in the spring of 1954. The original school
fell victim to an arsonist in 1974 and was rebuilt
on the same site.
The response wasn’t all positive though, and
Scott had to make some controversial decisions.
As a Port Hardy resident he heard a lot of complaining about the decision to build one high
school, North Island Secondary School, in Port
McNeill, but he believed it was the right location
to support the tri-port area as well as Alert Bay,
Sointula, and other outlying communities.
Scott is also remembered as being instrumental
in securing the right for First Nations children to
attend public school on the North Island. He was
honoured with the title “Giykumi” (Chief) by the
Kwakuitl First Nation.
Interested in local history, Scott personally
helped to finance a history book about Port Hardy
called “A Whale of a Story.” Sales of the book
supported the local hospital fund.
In 1973 he retired, looking forward to a quiet
life at Storey’s Beach.
In October 1974 he travelled on holiday to
Toronto to meet with his sister from Scotland.
Sadly, he choked on his food while in a restaurant. He was rushed to the hospital but fell into a
coma. He was transferred to St. Paul’s Hospital in
Vancouver and passed away Nov. 14, 1974.
Who is Robert Scott?
Hannah Griffin Photo
Kalem Thomas, 4, of Port McNeill, plays with a new shark friend
during the Marine Education and Research Society Love Your Ocean
event June 14 at the Seahorse Café in Telegraph Cove. PUBLIC NOTICE
TELUS IS INVITING THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION
AND OPEN HOUSE FOR A PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
IN WOSS
INFORMATION SESSION AND OPEN HOUSE DETAILS
PLACE: Woss Community Hall, 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC
DATE: Wednesday July 8, 2015
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Cypress land services
Woss telus tower
PROPOSED STRUCTURE: TELUS has proposed a telecommunications
3x8.5
facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary radio equipment within the hamlet of Woss.
process
SITE LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount Waddington off
Englewood Drive in the hamlet of Woss and legally described as BLOCK
COORDINATES: N 50° 12' 41.7594", W 126° 35' 45.747"
TELUS CONTACT: Further information about the open house and
proposal can be obtained by contacting:
Jon Leugner
56
Po
rt
Thursday, July 3, 2015
Summer Hours
um
e
us
Mc
M
Neill
t
and Distric
Port McNeill
museum
summer hours
process
3x5
0QFO%BZTBXFFLtBNUPQN
+VMZUP4FQU
Bring your friends
and family for
a trip into the
historic past of
our Logging
Community,
appropriately
housed in a lovely
log structure built
by community
support from
local wood and
resources.
2-351 Shelley Crescent, Port McNeill
'FBUVSFE7JEFPFYIJCJUT
t-BTUGVMMZPQFSBUJOH
MPHHJOHSBJMXBZJO/PSUI"NFSJDB
t8PNFOJO-PH4DBMJOH
Student Opportunity for summer volunteer work experience
For more information call Lois 250 956-4956
Emma Twamley Photo
Fund-raising Fun
PUBLIC NOTICE
TELUS IS INVITING THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION
AND OPEN HOUSE FOR A PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
IN WOSS
INFORMATION SESSION AND OPEN HOUSE DETAILS
PLACE: Woss Community Hall, 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC
DATE: Wednesday July 8, 2015
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Cypress land services
Woss telus tower
3x8.5
PROPOSED STRUCTURE: TELUS has proposed a telecommunications
facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary radio equipment within the hamlet of Woss.
process
SITE LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount Waddington off
Englewood Drive in the hamlet of Woss and legally described as BLOCK
COORDINATES: N 50° 12' 41.7594", W 126° 35' 45.747"
TELUS CONTACT: Further information about the open house and
proposal can be obtained by contacting:
Jon Leugner
On June 20 the Port Alice Volunteer Fire Department held a car wash and cupcake and
barbecue fund-raiser for Muscular Dystrophy and initiatives within the department. In total
they raised $668.20. They also had chocolate goodies for sale just in time for Father’s
Day. In the photograph, from left to right, are: Wayne Beckett, Carolyn Meech, Maria
Farrell, and Kris Jorgenson.
Mounties discuss theory
By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor
Editor
Port Hardy RCMP Staff Sgt. Gord Brownridge
and Const. Rob Brennan appeared at the June
18 District of Port Hardy Operational Services
Committee meeting where they discussed the
‘Broken Window’ theory.
The theory is that maintaining and monitoring
urban environments prevents small crimes such as
vandalism and public drinking, and helps to create
an atmosphere of order and lawfulness, thereby preventing more serious crimes from happening.
The theory was introduced in a 1982 article by
social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L.
Kelling. Since then it has been subject to debate
and the theory has been used for several reforms in
criminal policy.
The idea, said Brownridge in an interview, is
that if owners don’t care about their property, other
people don’t respect it or care for it either.
Brownridge said the City of Nanaimo, for
instance, had an issue with people tagging electrical
and other boxes with graffiti.
“You drive downtown now and they have really
nice murals on their electrical and hydro boxes. It
is very decorative and that kind of thing really cuts
down on graffiti,” Brownridge said.
The Port Hardy RCMP are hoping to encourage
business and homeowners to clean up their properties in an effort “to discourage unsocial activity in
that area,” he said.
It’s just one more tool “in a multifaceted approach
that we’re taking on those issues. You use everything you can,” said Brownridge.
Brennan told the committee that detachment
members have spoken to local business owners and
the Rotary Club about things they can do to clean up
areas regardless of ownership.
Brennan said the RCMP would also like to partner with the District to clean up the affected areas,
in the hopes that if areas are cared for they will no
longer attract pubic intoxication.
Allison McCarrick, director of Financial Services,
said the District does have an Unsightly Premises
bylaw that can be enforced. Typically a letter is sent
to the owner asking them to clean up the property by
a certain date. If the owner does not comply, either
public works or a contractor is called in to clean it
up and the cost is added to the owner’s property tax
account.
The committee voted to circulate the Broken
Window report to staff to identify the owners of
problem sites and come back with a recommendation on how to proceed with cleaning them up.
By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor
Editor
Port Alice could soon have high speed internet.
Brooks Bay Cable will be applying for funding
from the Connecting BC Program’s Northern
Development Initiative Trust to install equipment
and upgrades to provide internet access to the
community.
The first application for $150,000 will match
a $150,000 grant already requested from the
federal government’s Connecting Canadians
Initiative, for a microwave tower upgrade.
The second application, for $75,000, will go
towards equipment upgrades to complete the
project and deliver the bandwidth.
In order to complete the process, Brooks Bay
Cable needed a letter of support and a copy of
resolutions from the Regional District of Mount
Waddington.
The RDMW board agreed to the request.
57
Company looking to
supply Port Alice internet
Appendix 2: Meeting Sign in Sheets.
58
59
60
Appendix 3: Comment Sheets.
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
Appendix 4: Storyboards.
75
Welcome to the
Community Information Meeting
TELUS representatives are on-site to
answer your questions and receive
your feedback.
Please sign in and provide us your
comments.
76
Project Timeline &
Consultation Process
February 2015
Woss - Project Engineered and Development of Plans
April 2015
Consultation with RDMW commenced
April 2015
Public Notification issued to properties within 90m of tower. Notices placed in the North Island Gazette
July 2015
Community Consultation Meeting – Comments received will be responded to in writing
July 2015
Proposal to be brought forward to RDMW Board of Directors
July 2015
Concurrence Granted - (If concurrence is not granted, Industry Canada holds the final authority)
August-September 2015
Final Candidates considered as part of CBCA
2016
Construction of Tower – Subject to being selected as part of Connecting British Columbia Agreement
77
Site Plan & Tower Profile
Insert
new
prelims
The existing 6m tower on the site will be removed and replaced with a 30m triangle lattice tower with access from Englewood Drive. The facility
will include a propane powered emergency generator, and a compound chain link fence around the tower only. The existing shelter shall remain
to house equipment necessary for the operation of the antenna on the tower.
78
Service Area Objectives
Service Without Tower
Service With Tower
TELUS intends to deliver wireless services to Woss, BC by the end of 2016 as part of the Connecting
British Columbia Agreement
79
Visual Impact Analysis
Minimal to no visual impact
Minor to partial view of tower
Areas with no colour fill Photo simulations show the
potential impact
Obstruction impeding visual
impact of tower
Note: Visual impacts are subject
to change, where the
representations provided are
approximations based on
existing vegetation coverage in
the community.
80
Photo-simulation – Photo 1
BEFORE
AFTER
View: looking southeast from Nimpkish Crescent
Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required.
81
BEFORE
AFTER
View: looking west from Elk Dr. and Schoen Crescent
82
BEFORE
AFTER
View: looking northeast from the northwest corner of Schoen
Crescent
83
BEFORE
AFTER
View: looking northeast from Nimpkish Crescent
84
BEFORE
AFTER
View: looking Northwest along Englewood Drive at Compound
85
Aerial Map and Site Selection Factors
Local
Terrain
Coverage
Objectives
Ability to
Secure
Land
Tenure
Line of
Sight
Construction
Feasibility
Zoning
LEGEND
Proposed 30 self-support tower site
Existing TELUS Sites
Existing Radio Installations
86
Network Demand for Data
Monthly Mobile Data Traffic TB
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
-
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
•
One smartphone creates as much data traffic as 35 basic-feature phones.
•
Data traffic is expected to double every year through 2016.
•
Half of all phone connections in Canada are now wireless.
•
Since 2008, with the growing popularity of devices that use data, TELUS has had to upgrade their
networks to handle 5 times the volume of traffic.
•
Canadians send 267.8 million text messages per day.
87
Is this Tower Safe?
Typically towers
operate less than 1%
of the maximum
level measured at
ground level allowed
under Safety Code 6
guidelines
administered by
Health Canada.
100%
Wireless
antennas are
low-power,
short range
radio
systems.
EMF energy
levels
diminish
exponentially
as you move
away from
antennas.
0.1%
Please see handouts for additional information.
88
Thank you for coming!
89

2015 07 21 Planning Agenda - Regional District of Mount Waddington

Transcription

Similar documents

30 St Mary Axe - Foster + Partners

updates - Favelle Favco

Westburry Tower 1 - Business Bay For Sale c79900

Ontario - SCADALink

Miglin-Beitler Skyneedle Fact Sheet

John Loo FS 2507 Edgar Cr Vancouver t30069v2.indd

WELCOME TO CAESARS PALACE

bowling challenge - Friends of We Care

Authorized Dealer Program

TELUS Network APIs - TELUS Partner Solutions