At the January 30 council planning meeting one of the applications being presented is for a site specific zoning bylaw application for rural property on the 19th sideroad to permit construction of accommodation for farm workers. The proposal includes both a new building but also renovating a current structure. As identified in the report this is a very important area in terms of its ecological significance; it is designated natural core area.  Given that we are living in a new world as a result of Bill 23 I will be interested to know how our authority on this particular project is different than it was before. To clarify I am not suggesting that there is anything wrong with the application or how we are processing it; I just want to understand the impact of Bill 23 on such a project.  I am very supportive of enabling the stewards of our valuable lands to be effective, efficient property owners.

No decisions are made at this meeting; this is the opportunity for public to ask questions, state concerns, show support or disagreement.  Contact clerks@king.ca to register for making a deputation and/or send in your comments by email to clerks@king.ca by noon on Monday,1/30 and they will be circulated to Council.  And I welcome you to contact me directly or make a comment on my blog.