MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE DISTRICT OF TOFINO COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA:

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1 COW AGEN MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE DISTRICT OF TOFINO COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA: Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Additions to or Deletions from the Agenda 3. Adoption of Agenda 4. Delegations: 5. Correspondence Requiring Action 1. Eydie Fraser, Executive Coordinator, Municipal House, re: 2005 UBCM Convention Flag Parade, dated July 4, Jen Pukonen, Program Director, Raincoast Interpretive Centre, re: Request for Bylaw Enforcement Officer Assistance Tofino Lantern Festival, dated July 25, Peyo Lizarazu, Quiksilver Inc., re: Surf Jam at Cox Day September 30 th and Request re: Tofino Host Venue for the Quiksilver Crossing, Letter dated July 27, Tabled Items: 7. Unfinished Business: 8. Reports: Staff Reports 1. Reports from Municipal Planner (1) Development Applications Report dated July 28, Report from Director of Parks and Recreation (1) Skatepark Project Update, dated July 27, Report from Treasurer (1) Photocopier Update, dated July 28, Reports: 1. Committee Reports (verbal) 10. For Committee Information: 1. Amended Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for Lot 2, Plan 17287, D.L. 261, Clayoquot District, 1431 Pacific Rim Highway, (Longboard Proposal) Applicant: 1431 Pacific Rim Highway Inc./Guthrie Le Fevre 11. New Business/Items for Discussion: Minute Question Period 15. Adjournment 1

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7 July 27th, District of Tofino Council. Attention to Saly Mole Your workship and council, We would like to inform you that Quiksilver Inc. will not proceed with the permit delivered by District of Tofino Council on May 24th, 2005, to hold a Surf Jam at Cox Bay between September 30th and October 2nd, Discussions with representatives of the local surfing community made us aware of some reluctance to see our Corporation, Quiksilver Inc., take over as the organizing body of this event. Also, our corporations management is concerned about the legal liabilities involved by taking sole responsibility for organizing such an event. We totally understand and respect the local surfing community s concerns. However, Quiksilver Inc. will keep supporting surfing in Tofino. We invite any local organisation planning to produce any surf contest in Tofino in the future to approach us for sponsorship opportunities. Proposals should be submitted to: marketing.canada@quiksilver.com Furthermore, to honour communities alike Tofino supporting boardriding sports, Quiksilver Inc. will donate 1000$ US in contribution to the newly built skate park. Finally, we would like to take the opportunity of this letter to officially inform the Council of Tofino about the possible journey of the Quiksilver Crossing in British Columbia. The management committee of the project recently communicated this information to Quiksilver Inc. We did not anticipate this change, which leads us to increase our resources in British Columbia during the coming months.

8 The Quiksilver Crossing is a voyage of surfing discovery on board the surf exploration vessel, the Indies Trader. The boat left from Cairns, Australia in March 1999 and has journeyed east across the South Pacific, Indonesia, across the Indian Ocean to the Maldives and South Africa, through the Mediterranean to Europe, then on to Brazil and up to Central America and the Caribbean. During the summer 2004, The Crossing completed a tour of the east coast of America, which included a trip to Canada via the Great Lakes before heading back down to the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi river. Currently the Crossing is again exploring for surf along the west coast of Mexico and California. As well as exploration, scientific data is being collected on isolated and this is being collated for the United Nations-supported Reef Check program. For more information on the Quiksilver Crossing, please log onto: Our company is very excited about this opportunity and we look forward seeing the vessel cruise Canadian waters for the second time in its history at the end of September. The vessel is contemplating a possible stop in Vancouver, Victoria, and Tofino. During these stops, the public will be invited onboard to discover the boat s history and mission. Please let us know if the Tofino town would agree to be one of the three above mentioned host venues. The boat being self sufficient, host venues will only be required to facilitate necessary authorizations to access adequate docks and ports facilities. However, we should bear in mind that the itinerary of the Crossing is subject to change being highly dependent on weather and navigation conditions. We will keep you regularly informed of the detailed itinerary of the boat. We trust you understand our decision. We look forward to collaborate with Tofino and support its youth. Peyo Lizarazu. Cc: Tom Holbrook, Executive Vice President sales and marketing Americas, Quiksilver Inc. Cc: John Rainnie, RMI Vancouver.

9 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS UPDATED JULY 28, 2005 OCP AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS IN PROCESS APPLICATION ADDRESS FOLIO# LEGAL APPLICANT PARTICULARS STATUS (ZON) rec d 12/11/ Grice Rd Lot 2, DL 114, CD, Plan VIP73847 Alan Beesley To rezone from CD(OTV) to permit a 25 unit condo development allowing nightly rental 01/12/04 Report 07/12/04 COW 13/12/04 1 st and 2 nd 17/01/05 PH 17/01/05 3rd (ZON) rec d 09/16/ (ZON) rec d 10/7/ (ZON) rec d 10/28/ (ZON) Rec d 17/12/ (ZON) Rec d 11/01/ (OCP) Rec d 25/02/ (ZON) Rec d 25/02/ South Chesterman (OCP) Rec d 17/01/ Industrial Way Lot A, DL 116, CD, Plan VIP62267 Vargus Construction Ltd. (Russell and Scott Gibson) 1391 Pacific Rim Highway 1440 Pacific Rim Highway 1431 Pacific Rim Highway 1278 Pacific Rim Highway To permit storage units Lot 8, DL 273, CD, Plan VIP67442 Derek and Khristi Gilbert To rezone from A1 to RA2 to permit a subdivision to create one new SF lot DL 262 (except VIP and VIP71877) Lot 2, D.L. 261, Clayoquot District, Plan Tom Greig and Kristine Brown Guthrie LeFevre To rezone from A1 & A3 to RA1 & RA2 to permit the creation of 31 Single Family Lots To rezone from A1 and A3 to a CD zone allowing mixed use, resort with 34 accommodation units, bar, restaurant, retail and rental services Lot 3, D.L. 115, CD, Plan 7264 Andrea Arnet To rezone a portion of the Lot from A1 to RA1 to permit a two lot subdivision 1011 Campbell St D.L. 122, CD, except VIP 68981and VIP Campbell St D.L. 122, CD, except VIP 68981and VIP Craig St. and 1383 Thornberg Cres to Strata Lots 1-39, D.L. 274, CD, VIS 4851 Vi and Alfred Hansen Vi and Alfred Hansen South Chesterman Strata Group (Brian Moran) To amend OCP Land Use Designation of Light Industrial to Mixed commercial/residential uses To create a CD Zone for mixed use development including commercial and residential To allow Commercial use in Chesterman Beach neighborhood designation Awaiting direction from applicant 18/07/05 Report and 1 st & 2 nd 05/09/05 PH 18/07/05 Report and 1 st & 2 nd 05/09/05 PH Tentative Review Sept Tentative Review Oct REFERRAL REFERRAL Awaiting OCP Amendment REFERRAL South Chesterman (ZON) Rec d 17/01/ Craig St. and 1383 Thornberg Cres to Strata Lots 1-39, D.L. 274, CD, VIS 4851 South Chesterman Strata Group (Brian Moran) To allow Commercial use in Chesterman Beach neighborhood designation REFERRAL (ZON) Rec d 22/03/ (ZON) Rec d 31/03/ (ZON) Rec d 21/04/ Campbell St Lot 5, D.L. 122, C.D. VIP Roy Buchanan To rezone from A1 to RA2 to permit the creation of one new single family lot 941 Campbell St Lot 2, D.L. 116, C.D. VIP John Gillie Keith Gibson Stephen Aftanas Main St Lots 5,6,7,8 all of block 3, D.L. 114, C.D. Plan 717 including foreshore lot 1933 Eleven Eleven Architecture To create CD Zone for a mixed residential use development To create a CD zone for a mixed use development including commercial and residential REFERRAL REFERRAL REFERRAL G:\ADMIN. ASSISTANT\APPLICATION STATUS - 3 QUEUE SYSTEM.DOC Update FILE LIST.XLS as new files are added. BOLD = next scheduled action for this application ITALICS = tentatively scheduled STRIKE THROUGH = action is complete awaiting action or information from the applicant 1

10 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS UPDATED JULY 28, 2005 APPLICATION ADDRESS FOLIO# LEGAL APPLICANT PARTICULARS STATUS (ZON) Rec d 15/05/ Campbell St Lot 1, DL 115, CD, Plan Dylan and Ronald Green To rezone from R1 to C2-A to permit commercial activity to allow for Tofino Bus operations and residential above REFERRAL (ZON) Rec d 16/05/ (Sp. ZON) Rec d 16/06/ Pacific Rim Highway 1180 Pacific Rim Highway Lot 7, D.L. 273, CD, VIP Dionne and Georg Dempfle Lot 1, D.L. 140, CD, VIP Inside Break Holdings Inc. (Liz Zed and Jean- Paul Froment) To rezone from A1 to RA2 to permit the creation of one new single family lot To allow a beer/wine/liquor store as a permitted use on the subject property REFERRAL To be sent out SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS rec d 02/19/ PR Hwy Lot 1, Plan 20646, DL 123 JE Anderson & Assoc. (for Shirley Langer) Peterson Drive/Arnet Road Lot A, DL 114, CD, Plan 32751, with exceptions District of Tofino Subdivide to create a total of 3 single family lots To create a parcel to accommodate a community hall Currently Reviewing To be done upon completion of final survey rec d 02/19/ rec d 10/07/ rec d 10/15/ rec d 12/09/ rec d 03/08/ rec d 04/06/ rec d 05/03/ rec d 05/07/ rec d 06/03/ rec d 10/04/ Pacific Rim Highway Lot 8, Plan 33516, DL 132/274, CD 661 Campbell Street Parcel C (DD 97431I), DL 115, CD, except part in plans 8485 and Campbell Street Lot 6, DL 122, CD, Plan VIP PRH Lot 2, DL 273, CD, Plan VIP67442 Daniel Banks Guthrie LeFevre Brad Jones 1360 PRH Lot 12, DL 274, CD, Plan Mitlenatch Developments 1011 Campbell Street Section 122, CD, except Plan VIP68981, VIP PRH Lot 2, DL 132, Plan Dave Weir (Loucks/Wickham) 356 Campbell Street Lot 15, Block 6, DL 114, Plan Fourth Street Parcel G (DD ), DL 115, CD, with exceptions Northern terminus of Knott Road Subdivide to create 2 single family lots To permit an 8 lot subdivision (amended from 32) To permit a subdivision to create one new SF lot 07/10/2003 Preliminary Layout Review issued expires 01/06/ ext. to 06/12/04- ext. to 11/22/04 Sent to Land Titles 20/04/2005 Preliminary Layout Review issued expires 20/10/ /04/2005 Preliminary Layout Review issued expires 20/10/2005 Larry Nicolay To permit a three lot subdivision 20/04/2005 Preliminary Layout Review issued expires 20/10/2005 To permit a 10 lot residential subdivision Currently Reviewing Violet Hansen To create 4 industrial lots 20/04/2005 Preliminary Layout Review issued expires 20/10/2005 Bradshaw Jim McManus (Huebner) To create one new lot To consolidate with existing drugstore To permit a 5 lot residential subdivision Currently Reviewing Currently Reviewing Lot 3, DL 116, CD, Plan G & N Towing To permit a 3 lot subdivision Currently Reviewing G:\ADMIN. ASSISTANT\APPLICATION STATUS - 3 QUEUE SYSTEM.DOC Update FILE LIST.XLS as new files are added. BOLD = next scheduled action for this application ITALICS = tentatively scheduled STRIKE THROUGH = action is complete awaiting action or information from the applicant 2

11 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS UPDATED JULY 28, rec d 10/7/ rec d 10/28/ Rec d 11/01/ Rec d 22/03/ Rec d 31/03/ Rec d 16/05/ Pacific Rim Highway 1440 Pacific Rim Highway 1278 Pacific Rim Highway Lot 8, DL 273, CD, Plan VIP DL 262 (except VIP and VIP71877) Derek and Khristi Gilbert To create one new SF lot REFERRAL/Awaiting Zoning Tom Greig and Kristine Brown To create 31 Single Family Lots REFERRAL/Awaiting Zoning Lot 3, D.L. 115, CD, Plan 7264 Andrea Arnet To create one new SF lot REFERRAL/Awaiting Zoning 1024 Campbell St Lot 5, D.L. 122, C.D. VIP Roy Buchanan To create one new SF lot REFERRAL/Awaiting Zoning 941 Campbell St Lot 2, D.L. 116, C.D. VIP John Gillie Keith Gibson Stephen Aftanas 1397 Pacific Rim Highway Lot 7, D.L. 273, CD, VIP Dionne and Georg Dempfle To create 25 new lots of mixed residential To create one new SF lot REFERRAL/Awaiting Zoning REFERRAL/Awaiting Zoning PERMIT APPLICATIONS (DP/DVP) rec d 06/05/ (DPA) rec d 10/29/ (DPA) rec d 04/11/ (DP/DVP) rec d 11/18/ (DP/DVP) rec d 01/15/ T-4 (TUP) rec d 09/08/ (DP) Rec d 08/04/ (DP) Rec d 12/04/ Gibson Street Lot A, DL 115, CD, Plan VIP71435 Derek Riley To permit a hotel/restaurant 10/07/02 Report 10/17/02 Planning Committee 10/21/02 Council Issuance subject to conditions 1184 Pacific Rim Highway 400 MacKenzie Beach Road 542 Campbell Street 430 Campbell Street 1097 Pacific Rim Highway Lot 2, DL 130, CD, Plan Liz Zed and Jean-Paul Froment District Lot 125, Clayoquot District Leith Anderson (Middle Beach Lodge) That Part of Block 1, Section 115, CD, Plan 948, outlined in red on Plan 473R Ray Legris (Tofino Motel) G:\ADMIN. ASSISTANT\APPLICATION STATUS - 3 QUEUE SYSTEM.DOC Update FILE LIST.XLS as new files are added. BOLD = next scheduled action for this application ITALICS = tentatively scheduled STRIKE THROUGH = action is complete awaiting action or information from the applicant 3 To develop an additional retail commercial building To amend the existing DP to permit a bath house/spa facility for guests of Middle Beach Lodge. To allow an addition to the existing motel with a variance to the rear setback Lot B, DL 114, CD, Plan Tycon Holdings To permit the development of a mixed-use, three story building (setback and parking variance) Lot A, DL 123, CD, Plan 28696, with exceptions 300 Main St Lot 1, Block 2, D.L. 114 C.D. Plan Campbell St Lot 15, Block 6, D.L. 114, C.D. VIP 717 Michael Poole Lewis and Cathy George Bradshaw To permit 30 temporary camping sites To permit a small expansion to the existing Seashanty restaurant To permit an expansion of the drug store 01/27/03 Report 02/04/03 CW 02/10/03 Council Issuance subject to conditions 06/30/03 Report 07/08/03 CW 07/14/03 Council Issuance subject to conditions 06/02/04 Report 06/08/04 COW 06/14/04 Council Awaiting direction from applicant 05/25/04 Report 06/08/04 COW 06/14/04 Council Issuance Subject to conditions Applicant Requested Delay Tentative Review Sept REFERRAL/ Tentative review Sept REFERRAL/ AWAITING SUB

12 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS UPDATED JULY 28, (DP) Rec d 21/04/ (TUP) Rec d 28/04/ (TUP) Rec d 01/06/ Main St Lots 5,6,7,8 all of block 3, D.L. 114, C.D. Plan 717 including foreshore lot 1933 Eleven Eleven Architecture To create a CD zone for a mixed use development including commercial and residential 551 Campbell St Lot 1, DL 115, CD, Plan Dylan and Ronald Green To permit Commercial activity to allow for Tofino Bus operations and residential above 1101 Pacific Rim Highway Lot 1, D.L. 126/127, CD, Plan REFERRAL/ AWAITING ZONING Tentative Review Sept Gayle Ryan To permit long term camping Tentative Review Sept APPLICATIONS PENDING rec d 02/21/97 Part of Parcel G, District Lot 115 Huebner To permit the development of a mixed use development Awaiting information from applicant G:\ADMIN. ASSISTANT\APPLICATION STATUS - 3 QUEUE SYSTEM.DOC Update FILE LIST.XLS as new files are added. BOLD = next scheduled action for this application ITALICS = tentatively scheduled STRIKE THROUGH = action is complete awaiting action or information from the applicant 4

13 The Corporation of the District of Tofino REPORT TO COUNCIL Committee of the Whole Agenda Item August 02, 2005 July 27, 2005 District File: Rec AUTHOR: SUBJECT: Sally Mole Director of Parks and Recreation Skatepark Project Update My File: Parks/Skatepark RECOMMENDATION For information. ADMINISTRATOR S COMMENTS I commend the community organizations and the Recreation Commission for the drive and determination to bring the project to fruition, and to fully fund all of the incremental enhancements. On going timely reports on these types of activities will be beneficial to council in the future to improve participation by all parts of the community. TREASURER S COMMENTS The project has been a very successful partnership between the members of the community and the District. There are still some minor details to complete the project and fund raising activities are still taking place but the overall project costs paid by the District are expected to be within or very close to the budgeted District contribution. PURPOSE To provide Council with information regarding the status of the Skatepark Project. BACKGROUND During the 2005 budget process, Council committed to a total of $79,600 towards the $225,000 Skatepark budget. The remainder of the funds were to be made up of Canada/BC Infrastructure funding of $85,200, and local fundraising of $60,200. To date, an additional $30,000 (approximately) has been spent on a number of enhancements to the project for a total of expenditure of $259,000. All of these additions have been funded by our local fundraising organizations, specifically the Tofino Recreation Commission and its Skatepark Committee, and the Tofino Community Enrichment Society. To date these organizations have raised over $90,000 specifically for the project. The enhancements to the park include the tiered seating adjacent to the Village Green, the donor wall, and landscaping and sod on Third and Neill Sts. Our local organizations are continuing to fundraise throughout 2005, with a skate clinic and skate competition planned in August, and with the Recreation Commission committing all funds from MUPSUP. These additional funds will be earmarked for signage and landscaping on the

14 Village Green side of the park. This project has been an amazing example of commitment of volunteers, and local, and out-of-town businesses working with the District to provide a valuable and successful community facility at a low cost to the District. Respectfully submitted, Sally Mole Director of Parks and Recreation original signed by staff

15 The Corporation of the District of Tofino REPORT TO COMMITTEE AUTHOR: Martin Gee, CGA Treasurer Committee August 2, 2005 July 28, 2005 File: SUBJECT: Photocopier Upgrade RECOMMENDATION THAT COUNCIL receive for information BACKGROUND Our current photocopier was a lease of used equipment in Photocopiers generally have problems in our damp climate. Paper absorbs humidity and will eventually create jams along the complex handling path inside photocopiers. This problem increases as the machine ages and wears. The Konica unit we leased at the time was an early digital machine and produced better results than the copier it replaced, however, the unit is growing older and jams on long jobs are growing more frequent despite numerous service calls. In addition the supplier has never been able to guarantee next day service on the unit. The supplier s solution was to supply, on a cost per page basis, an older analog machine for our use as a back-up. OFFICE RENOVATION The needs of the office renovation required rethinking the use of the space available and suggested that District staff explore the possibility of finding a single more reliable unit if this could be done within the limits of current operating budgets. Quotes were obtained from four suppliers and the Ricoh C3800 was selected as the best unit for the budget available. All the units examined took full advantage of the many advances in copier technology. The units act as network printers, scanners, and FAX machines as well as providing full copier functions. The units examined can also print/copy in colour. The Ricoh machine was the most cost effective for these features. Some of the more important benefits of the upgrade 1

16 are: This unit is a brand new unit and should not experience the frequent need for service an older copier needs. It uses the latest copier technology to reduce internal paper handling which in turn reduces the frequency of jams. We have had experience with the Ricoh supplier previously and found the service delivery to be timelier allowing the second copier to be removed. The FAX unit is networked. This provides another step in the paperless Council project. A FAX can be stored digitally on the network. From there it can be distributed by reducing the need to print copies of every FAX. Junk Faxes and unsolicited advertising can be deleted without printing. The total operating expense for the new copier are estimated to be about $50 more for the balance of this year. This includes lease costs, service contract, and supplies. The initial lease includes the cost of the service contract for the next 2 years and an estimated 2 years of toner supplies. ORIGINAL SIGNED BY AUTHOR Author: Martin Gee, CGA Treasurer 2

17 R E Z O N I N G A P P L I C A T I O N 1431 PACIFIC RIM HIGHWAY, TOFINO, B.C. amended submission by: HOTSON BAKKER BONIFACE HADEN ARCHITECTS + URBANISTES 08 july 2005

18 R E Z O N I N G A P P L I C A T I O N 1431 PACIFIC RIM HIGHWAY, TOFINO, B.C. amended submission by: HOTSON BAKKER BONIFACE HADEN ARCHITECTS + URBANISTES 08 july 2005 contents Executive Summary i 1.0 Application Form Project Description Site and Context 2.2 Development Concept 3.0 Project Principles Destination Resort Development Proposal Tourism Resort Development 4.2 Property Setbacks 4.3 Building Floor Areas 4.4 Parking 4.5 Building Height 5.0 Community Amenities Public Parking 5.2 Public Washrooms 5.3 Public Beach Access

19 Executive Summary The property at 1431 Pacific Rim Highway is a narrow parcel of waterfront land at Cox Bay, in Tofino, B.C. The site is designated for tourism-related development in the District of Tofino s Official Community Plan and the Cox Bay Tourism Focus Development Permit Area guidelines. A Rezoning Application for a proposed mixed-use tourist accommodation project was submitted to the District of Tofino on behalf of the property owners on December 15, Following consultation with neighbourhood stakeholders, amendments to the original development concept have been considered and adopted by the applicant. The amended plan proposes the development of a waterfront-oriented touristaccommodation resort, encompassing 44 self-contained, selfowned, accommodation units along with associated resort management, amenity buildings, common facilities and staff accommodations. Pacific Sands Resort Public amenity space for the benefit and use by all Tofino citizens and visitors continues to be proposed as an integral component of the overall development plan. The community amenities include a secured public parking area, secured public washrooms and a public access trail from Pacific Rim Highway to Cox Bay. Beach Portion of Subject Site 1431 Pacific Rim Hwy The amended development plan, contained herein, is submitted to the District of Tofino for consideration under the current Comprehensive Development (CD) Rezoning Application. Long Beach Lodge 1431 pacific rim highway i

20 1.0 Application Form Legal Description: Lot 2, D.L. 261, Alberni District, Plan Civic Address: 1431 Pacifi c Rim Highway Folio Number: PID Number: Applicant: 1431 Pacifi c Rim Highway Inc. Mailing Address: Postal 530 Herald Street, Victoria BC Code: V8W 1S6 Phone: Fax: Official Community Plan Designation: Tourism Focus - Cox Bay Tourism Focus Development Permit Area Current Zoning Category: A1 - Small Holding District and A3 - Forest Rural District Zoning Category Requested: Comprehensive Development Text Amendment (if applicable): Existing Use (if applicable) ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION FORM DISTRICT OF TOFINO P.O. Box 9, 121 Third Street Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 Phone (250) Fax (250) planning@tofino.ca Describe the age, condition and use of any buildings on the subject property and plot their location on a scaled site plan noting various setback dimensions. N/A - vacant land Proposed Uses Describe the proposed use for the subject property or the reasons for the requested text or zoning category amendment. If applicable, it is suggested that you include a tentative site plan showing buildings, landscaping, location of any signs, parking stalls, access, etc. Tourism/resort- accommodations development Committee and Council Meetings Do you wish to appear before Committee of the Whole and/or Council to explain your proposal? Yes X No If applicable, does the applicant have a current District of Tofino Business Licence? YES NO X N/A Please ensure the following items are included with the completed application: o Fees (effective January 20, 2004): SF-$750, MF & OTHERS-$1,050, CDZ & TEXT-$1,200 o Current Title Search for all parcels and copies of charges on title o 8½ x 11 legible site plan (if applicable) Please refer to the District of Tofino Guide to Zoning Amendments for additional direction and information to prepare your application. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DISTRICT OF TOFINO: ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT CONSENT FORM Complete one of the following statements: IF OWNER IS PERSONALLY APPLYING FOR THE ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT I, Guthrie LeFevre, Director 1431 Pacifi c Rim Highway Inc. solemnly declare that I am the owner of the real property legally described as: Lot 2, D.L. 261, Alberni District, Plan and that I am registered as such in the Land Title Office in Victoria, British Columbia. Signature : Date: Telephone: Facsimile: I hereby advise that Jennifer Kay of Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden Architects + Urbanistes will be acting as the authorized co-agent on behalf of 1431 Pacifi c Rim Highway Inc. Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden Architects + Urbanistes Alexander Street Vancouver, BC V6A 1E1 telephone: facsimile: IF AN AGENT IS APPLYING ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER I, solemnly declare that I am the authorized agent of who is the registered owner of the real property legally described as: It is understood that until the District of Tofino is advised in writing that I am no longer acting on behalf of the undersigned registered owner, the District shall deal exclusively with me with respect to all matters pertaining to the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment application. I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and proper. Signature of Agent: Signature of Owner: Name of Owner: Mailing Address of Owner: Postal Code: Telephone: Facsimile: Date Complete Application Received Application Fee $ + Public Hearing Fee $ = Total Fee Paid $ Receipt # DEV APP FEES ZON Any personal information required by this application form is being collected for the purpose of administering the District of Tofino Land Use and Development procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 959 (2004) and is collected under to authority of the Local Government Act and the bylaw. Questions about the collection of this information should be directed to the Clerk/Administrator at rd Street, PO Box 9, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, or (250) :CATHY\LOGOS, LABELS AND FORMS\APPLICATION FORMS AND LETTERS\APPLICATION ZON.DOC H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 01

21 Certificate of Title H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 02

22 2.0 Project Description 2.1 Site and Context 1431 Pacific Rim Highway is a parcel of waterfront land at Cox Bay, in Tofino, B.C.. The land is comprised of 20,010 m 2 (215,393 sq.ft. or 4.94 acres) of undeveloped, treed property with a width of 45.8 metres ( ft) and a depth of 435 m (1,427.2 ft). The parcel is currently split-zoned, with the waterfront portion of the site zoned A1 Small Holding District and the remainder of the site zoned A3 Forest Rural District. The District of Tofino s Official Community Plan (OCP) designates the property for tourism-related development as part of the Cox Bay Tourism Focus Development Permit Area. Comprehensive Development (CD) Zoning is proposed to accommodate the project. Site Location Site Survey H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 03

23 2.2 Development Concept The land surrounding Cox Bay is an important waterfront area within Tofino. The properties adjacent to the subject site are developed with tourism-related facilities, including the Long Beach Lodge to the south and the Pacific Sands Resort to the north. These facilities offer quality tourist accommodations for visitors to Tofino. An opportunity exists to enhance the tourism-related focus at Cox Bay through the development of a unique resort facility and the provision of public amenities. The objective of the rezoning is to complement the existing tourism development at Cox Bay with a new waterfront-oriented destination resort. Significant public amenities are proposed as part of the rezoning and development application. Public access to the beach and the provision of secured public parking and washroom facilities respond to the community s desire to ensure the waterfront and beaches of Tofino remain accessible to all citizens. The development proposal is built around the principal concept of providing community amenities at this important Cox Bay site. H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 04

24 3.0 Project Principles The project has been planned in the context of the overall objectives of the Tofino OCP and the guidelines established for the Cox Bay Tourism Focus Development Permit Area. The following project principles summarize our site planning and development approach: Enhance public accessibility to the waterfront through the provision of a dedicated public trail and facilities. Principles of sustainability should be applied, where practical, in the planning of the site and in the construction of both infrastructure and buildings. The natural west coast landscape and native vegetation of the Tofino area should be utilized in the landscape design of the site, with areas of tree retention, particularly along perimeter boundaries and the Pacific Rim Highway, and a natural buffer of 38 metres (125 feet) between the proposed public parking area and the existing drainage course on site. The architectural character of the project should reflect the eclectic, west coast vernacular found in many of the projects and buildings of Tofino and should utilize local materials where possible. Site planning and building design should accommodate West Coast resort-type development, with visitor amenities supportive of the retreat and recreational setting at Cox Bay. H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 05

25 4.0 Destination Resort Development Proposal 1431 Pacific Rim Highway Site Plan H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 06

26 4.1 Resort Development Concept The rezoning application proposes the development of a unique west coast waterfront resort. The natural and scenic character of Cox Bay is reflected in the proposed overall site plan, which respects the relationship between forest and beach. The resort development is focused within the western portion of the site, affording visitors a journey through the forest prior to reaching the beach retreat. A series of small two-storey buildings with stacked self-contained visitor accommodation units are proposed in a pedestrian-oriented enclave. Resort amenities, including a fitness facility, a lounge/ library, and a kayak/surfboard storage area are proposed. Resort common areas are oriented towards the beach to enable access and enjoyment of the coastal setting by all visitors. An outdoor barbeque area and a hot tub further contribute to the resort setting and amenities. Resort Development Site Plan A resort administration building and visitor drop-off area are located at the gateway to the resort development some distance from the waterfront and serve to mark the transition from vehicular circulation space to the pedestrian-oriented resort area. The central landscaped space will be designed to reflect the rustic west coast environment, while also contributing to the retreat setting and the privacy of individual units. Upper Floor Plan - Accommodation Units A total of 44 self-owned accommodation units are proposed. Onebedroom units will be located at grade, with the second-storey one-bedroom units accommodating an additional small loft that could be used for sleeping or living space. Typical units range from 513 square feet for one-bedroom units to 653 square feet for onebedroom units with lofts. The buildings are sited to allow for views through the forest and to ensure maximum solar access into the individual units. Each unit is provided private outdoor space with views to the interior west coast landscape, the forest and beach beyond. On-site staff accommodation is also proposed to facilitate the operation of the facility and in keeping with Tofino s policies for the provision of attainable employment housing through resort development. Typical One-Bedroom Unit Typical Upper Floor One-Bedroom Unit - Loft Above H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 07

27 Resort parking is proposed to be located within the middle portion of the site. Primary visitor access between the accommodation units and the parking area will be along the covered pedestrian boardwalks. Limited vehicular access into the resort site is proposed for resort servicing and emergency use only. Public open space and pedestrian circulation are important components of the site design, which emphasizes a pedestrian-oriented model of resort development. A public access trail is proposed to be located adjacent to the southern property line, providing pedestrian access across the depth of the site in a manner which respects neighbouring uses and on-site development (see Section 5.0 for complete details on the proposed community amenities). Resort Parking and Circulation Areas 4.2 Property Setbacks Recognizing the narrow width of the existing lot, we propose the following property setbacks to define the developable site area: Road and Water: 15 metres (50 feet) East/West Side yards: 4.5 metres (15 feet) North/South We note that the proposed building setbacks are designed to respect the neighbouring properties, which under their C5 Tourist Commercial District zoning are required to have 4.5 metre (15 foot) side setbacks and 6 metre (20 foot) front and rear setbacks. The proposed property setbacks therefore meet the C5 District requirements. 4.3 Building Floor Areas Staff /Caretaker Accommodations Bed Units 1 - Two-Bedroom Manager s Suite Shared Accommodation Units 4 TOTAL Staff Units Parking Resort Development Spaces Accommodation Units spaces/unit Staff Accommodations 6 1/bed unit Employees 6 max. 1 space/3 employees TOTAL Spaces Required: 56 TOTAL Spaces Provided: 56 Public Parking TOTAL Spaces Provided: 30 Use Resort Administration/Guest Services Accommodation Units Resort Lounge/Library Fitness and Kayak/Board Storage Staff/Caretaker Accommodations TOTAL Gross Area Area (sq.ft.) ,652 1,120 1,680 1,600 30,652 TOTAL Site Parking Provided: Building Height Proposed Maximum Building Height: 2-storeys + loft 11.6 metres (38 feet) Unit Type Units Area (sq.ft.) One-Bedroom One-Bedroom + Loft TOTAL Units 44 H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 08

28 5.0 Community Amenity Proposal Tofino s natural character of the beaches and waterfront contributes to the quality of experience for residents and visitors. The Tofino OCP states that the District will encourage the provision of increased public access to major beaches (Section , Tofino OCP). The following community amenities are proposed to be provided through the development: 5.1 Public Parking A public parking area is to be constructed and dedicated to the District of Tofino as parkland. This parking area accommodates a total of 30 parking spaces for day-use visitors to the site, accessing the beach. The entries to the public parking areas are proposed to be gated to enable the District to manage public access to the parking area and washrooms, as required (i.e. during evening hours). 5.2 Public Washrooms Secured public washroom facilities, accessible to the general public, are located adjacent to the secured public parking area. The developer proposes to build these facilities as a community amenity feature to be turned over to the District of Tofino for management as a public facility. 5.3 Public Beach Access The waterfront is an important public amenity. Public access to the beach at Cox Bay is an additional amenity offered by the developer. Parkland dedication and a registered right-of-way will be created to accommodate a public access trail and boardwalk leading from the public parking area to the beach. Proposed Community Amenities Square Feet (Acres) Site Area 215,393 (4.94) Dedicated Parkland (including public parking, washrooms, beach access trail) Registered Right-of-Way (including public beach access trail across resort site) Approximate Areas Site Percentage 74,511 (1.71) 34.6% 3,592 (0.08) 1.7% Community Amenities Area 78,103 (1.79) 36.3% Resort Development Area 137,290 (3.15) 63.7% Secured Public Parking and Washrooms Proposed Community Amenities H O T S O N B A K K E R B O N I F A C E H A D E N A R C H I T E C T S + U R B A N I S T E S 1431 pacific rim highway 09