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Wednesday, February 16, 1983
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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GALIANO
NEWS
Discussion centres on two issues at Trust meeting
BY KATHLYN
AND BASIL BENGER
The quarterly public meeting of
the Galiano Island Trust Committee
held in the Community Hall Friday
evening drew a large audience, and
two main issues emerged.
The first arose from applications
which sought to change the density
provisions on certain parcels to
allow construction of an extra
family dwelling over and above that
allowed by the zoning bylaw.
The general trustees were
adamant that such ad hoc decisions
are a danger to the integrity of the
community plan and the bylaws,
and unfair to others who own
property in the respective zones.
One parcel in question is in V2
zone and was formerly, under
Capital Regional District bylaw
103, in the Rural Residential zone.
Both bylaws state that "On one
parcel of land there is allowed one
one-family dwelling". The members
of the Advisory Planning
Commission and the trustees all
agreed that their duty was to uphold
the bylaw, so the application was
rejected.
COULD BE CHANGED
It was pointed out that if the
public has changed its position since
the community plan received
widespread support 10 years ago,
and is willing to permit multiple
dwellings per parcel in any zone,
then the plan and the bylaws can be
changed.
The original plan envisioned
review every few years but set out no
mechanism whereby this could be
done. The initiative for change or
review could come from the
Advisory Planning Commission or
a revival of a Galiano planning
committee but would involve a great
deal of work and many public
meetings.
The most absorbing issue was
that of a commercial centre which
arose from consideration of the
designation, by the ministry of
transportation and highways, of
Sturdies Bay Road from the wharf
to Burrill Road as a controlled
access highway, and two
applications for commercial zoning.
The effect of the highway
designation is to stifle any further
development in the Sturdies Bay
area, especially as the regional
approving officer has so far failed to
respond to a request for guidelines
or policy.
Unless this situation can be
resolved the commercial centre of
the island might shift to the area
around the intersection of Sturdies
Bay Road and Porlier Pass Drive,
Contact
BOB DUGAS
539-2250
Salt Spring Office
TOM HOOVER
537-5515
two kilometers north.
TWO APPLICATIONS
That this process may have
already begun was evidenced by two
applications for commercial zoning
in the area. One was for a farm and
garden centre to sell animal feed,
produce, health food and related
merchandise. The other was for a
neighbourhood pub with cafe.
Both applications had received
the approval of the Galiano
Advisory Planning Commission
and, despite considerable
reservation regarding traffic safety,
received popular but not unanimous
support. In both cases bylaws had
been prepared and received first
reading, and the applications will
proceed to public hearing.
Sparky New received assurance
that plans and details of each
proposal would be made available
lor public scrutiny, that both
projects would be subject to
development permit, and that the
conditions negotiated should reflect
public input at the hearings.
Edrie Holloway thought that
there should be more study of the
need for commercial development
and Dr. Kingscote voiced concern
about the possibility of groundwater
pollution in the area.
CORONER'S REPORT
The coroners report on the death of
Pauline Rimmer in a bicycle
accident last summer was received
and his recommendations
discussed. Pressure will be exerted
on B.C. Ferries to have Mr. Ross'
suggestion regarding off-loading of
cyclists after cars, implemented.
More highway warning signs
were advocated whether erected by
the department or the local
community. Although all users
enjoy equal rights to use the island
roads they are not all equally
vulnerable and vehicle drivers have
a special responsibility for road
safety. The department of highways
was criticised by several speakers for
the low priority it appears to give to
road safety.
The Islands Trust regional plan
and its possible effect on the
Galiano plan and bylaws was the
subject of a report from Tony
Roberts, the Trust's chief executive
officer.
He concluded that since the
regional plan dealt in generalities
and was designed to give a clear
statement of the Trust's wishes when
dealing with government ministries,
it would have little or no effect on
the community
plan or bylaws.
There is no intent to have regulatory
bylaws enforce the regional plan,
and the only way it might supercede
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any part of the local plan would be if
protective zoning for the purpose of
preserving an ecologically sensitive
area, such as the top of Galiano
Mountain, was required.
This report is being made
available to the Chamber of
Commerce, which will consider the
plan on February 19.
After more than four hours the
standing-room-only audience had
dwindled to a corporal's guard as
discussion took to the water.
Ann Eriksson of Retreat Cove
had sought advice of the Trust as to
how she might start mariculture in
those waters. She was encouraged to
pursue the matter by further
discussion with the Trust.
Supporters of the proposal were
anxious not to have Retreat Cove
rezoned to Water B as this would
allow a number of polluting
activities.
Finally, the chairman reported on
the question of pollution by boats in
areas of restricted tidal movement.
Both federal and provincial
governments are concerned, and the
latter is considering
introducing
regulations applying to private
pleasure craft, compelling any
equipped with a head to install a
holding tank which could only be
discharged at an appropriate shore
installation or in open water.
The Islands Trust has been asked
to identify anchorages where the
discharge of marine sewage is a
problem.
Annual meetings
The Galiano Weavers and
Spinners Guild, which meets each
Thursday at 1 pm at the home of
loom-mistress Fern Stewart, has
elected the following officers for
1983: Helen Reynolds, president;
Cathy Pattison, vice-president;
Sheila Anderson, secretary; and
Marion Williams, treasurer.
SUPERB WALK-ON WATERFRONT - 2.81 acres
with 150 ft. of accessible shell & gravel beach.
Pleasantly wooded & private. Just listed at $145,000.
RECREATIONAL ACREAGE - 5.79 beautiful
wooded acres with walking trails and firewood for
years!! Only $44,500.
INVESTMENT INCOME!! - 4 identical 1 BR selfcontained
units now being renovated. Sunny location
near Ganges. Stoves, refrigerators & drapes incl.
$110,000. MLS.
SUPERB SWEEPING VIEWS - Large executive home
built to take advantage of breathtaking Mt. Baker &
Islands views. 3 BRs, 2Vi baths. Double glazing.
Concrete drive & enclosed garage. Super garden!!
Now only $149,000. MLS.
SEAVIEWS & PRIVACY - Build your dream home on
2.43 acres near St. Mary Lake. Driveway & piped water
in. 14 ft. Travel Trailer incl. $44,900.
ANN FOERSTER
537-5568 days, 537-5156 eves.
ON KITCHEN ROAD - Centrally located halfway
between Fulford & Ganges. Nicely treed, good soil &
southern exposure. 5-8 acre parcels with driveways in.
MLS.
QUALITY BUILD TUDOR STYLE HOME NEAR
TOWN — a must to see! $99,900. MLS.
J-OVfcLY OCEAN VIEW HUMb - of over 2000 sq. ft.
plus full daylight basement. FP, large deck & 20' x 24'
garage - on lovely landscaped lot. $122,900. MLS.
VERY ATTRACTIVE 2 BR OCEAN VIEW HOME -
near Schools & Shops. Only $79,900 with some
financing at 10%. MLS.
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537-5568 udys, 653-4336 eves.
Information on future programs
and workshops may be obtained by
contacting one of the executive.
The annual general meeting of the
Senior Citizens Association was
held February 7 in Page Drive
Lounge. In the absence of both the
president and vice-president,
business was conducted by the
treasurer, Frank Greenhalgh, who
also had to present the financial
statement.
Members were informed that the
association had a bank balance in
excess of $4,000. Several proposals
were made to reduce this, but the
only one framed as a motion and
duly passed was to make a donation
to the Activity Centre Society, as
members expected some of their
number of make use of this facility.
In light of the rather inconclusive
nature of the meeting the executive
is calling a special general meeting
for next Monday at 2 pm in Page
Drive Lounge. It is hoped that there
will be a larger turn-out to discuss
the disposition of funds, as some of
it is public, in the sense that it was a
grant from the B.C. Seniors Lottery
Fund.
Officers elected for 1983 were Les
Woodbridge as president; first vicepresident,
Jean Callaghan; second
vice-president, Phyllis Linton;
secretary, Jean Tully; and treasurer,
Frank Greenhalgh.
The annual general meeting of the
Galiano Chamber of Commerce will
take place in the South Galiano
Community Hall on Saturday at 8
pm. There are a number of
important items on the agenda.
On Sunday at 2 pm in Page Drive
Lounge the Galiano Island Housing
Society will hold its annual meeting.
This society is responsible for the
administration of the Senior
Citizens Housing Complex at Page
Drive. Membership is open to the
public who are invited to attend the
meeting.
Frank Graham
News has been received of the
death in Victoria of Frank Graham.
The fact that Mr. Graham fought in
the Boer War gives an indication of
his longevity. His connection with
Galiano was a long one.
Originally from England, Frank
sailed with the East India Company
to China, where he is reported to
have made the acquaintance of Sun
Yat Sen before that gentleman came
to prominence with the overthrow
of the Manchu dynasty and the
formation of the republic.
From there he made his way to
Canada, and after selling real estate
in Victoria he moved to Retreat
Cove, where he bought a large
parcel of very attractive farm and
forest land.
Frank and his wile lived simply in
a small house on his property for
over 30 years. He was a skilful
gardener, noted particularly for his
spring bulbs. Another hobby at
which he excelled was carving, and
his masterpiece was an intricate
ikon-like work of art made from
holly wood, which took him almost
20 years to complete. He was well
known to the boating fraternity as
wharfinger of the government dock
at Retreat Cove.
He was a character about whom
numerous tales are told. Many of
these have been preserved on tape
by Dr. Hart Scarrow, a long-time
neighbour of Frank's.
Mr. Graham was one of those
individuals who, after very long and
interesting lives, deserve a
biography rather than an obituary.
Mass baptismal service
A very unusual service took place
in St. Margaret's Church on Sundav
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SEMI-WATERFRONT-Uninterrupted seaviews from
this delightful 2 BR retirement home on 1.20 usable
acres. Stone heatilator FP, dble. carport, several
outbuildings, fenced garden. Sunny setting. Close to
store and school. $120,000.
VENDORS SAY SELL! - $75,000!! 2 BR character
log home. Cute & cosy. Close in. Dble. windows, stone
heatilator FP. Easy care lot. Much more.
YOUR CHOICE - of 4 separate 5 acre parcels!! Some
seaviews, seeded field area, some driveways in. Take
your pick for $59,000. MLS.
ONE ONLY - $29,900!! 1.44 treed acres close to
Ganges. Maxwell Lake water. Good looking soil,
possible pond area. Hurry for this one!!
SEAVIEW LOT - .84 acre - driveway in, piped water.
Suitable for mobile home. $40,000!!
DALE NEILSON
537-5568 days, 537-5161 eves.
OVER AN ACRE OF LAND - 3 BRs & a 2-car
garage/workshop. Add it up - you can't built it for
$92,500. MLS.
180° VIEWS OF ST. MARY LAKE - from this 2500
sq. ft. home. One of the finest view lots I have seen -
and lots of space for the growing family. A true bargain
at $99,900. MLS.
WATERFRONT JUST ACROSS THE ROAD - from
LIlib I vi duie leuedi. Deauuiuiiy uuiu i. on iiurne crnua
500 sq. ft. separate studio/workshop with hydro,
water & cable. If you want to be self-sufficient - see
this gardener's delight. $129,900. MLS.
OCEANFRONT LOT - Lowbank with deep water
moorage right out front. $134,500. MLS.