City of Chilliwack staff recommend councillors deny recreational housing project near Fraser River

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However, in this case, Johnson noted in her staff report that the applicant has formally requested that staff bring the application forward for council’s consideration without providing the necessary supporting engineering studies, technical information, or drafting the new zone to facilitate the proposed uses on the site. As such, and in accordance with the city’s public hearing and public information procedural bylaw, the application is being brought forward for council’s consideration. Councillors can deny the request or proceed with the amendment bylaws.

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Site plan of the proposed recreational housing development. (Image Credit: Minto Landing)

Staff are recommending that council deny the request to amend the OCP designation and rezone the subject property to facilitate the construction of a campground because they say the proposal does not align with the overall intent or objectives of the City’s OCR to manage growth responsibly, build healthy communities and encourage development in areas that are safe or protected from the flood risk of the Fraser River, and does not comply with the Floodplain Regulation Bylaw requirements restricting development outside the dike.

Rendering of proposed homes at Minto Landing. (Image Credit: Minto Landing.)

Further, the city says there are substantial flood and erosion risks along the Minto Channel of the Fraser River; therefore, any proposed development should be required to meet the city’s Floodplain Regulation Bylaw 2018, No. 4519. The municipality also says in the absence of documentation that supports the proposal and ensures the site is safe for the intended use, no new habitable structures are supported outside the standard dike due to the high risk of flooding and erosion.

A panoramic view of the Fraser River and beautiful Chilliwack surrounding the proposed Minto Landing housing project.

As an alternative to the current proposal, staff do support the property being used for open storage associated with the industrial uses permitted within the current zoning, or a recreational campground, including minimal amenities such as washroom facilities, serviced through an onsite well and septic system and developed in accordance with the City’s Campground Bylaw. Both options would still be required to meet all applicable bylaws and development standards, including the Floodplain Regulation Bylaw and setbacks for riparian protection.