RDOS Regular Board Meeting Agenda Item 6.1.1.2 From: Edwin Huffman [mailto:yzfrider@persona.ca] Sent: January-19-12 8:08 PM To: Malcolm McNaughton Subject: 15 great iphotos Hello Mr. McNaughton, I am contacting you in response to correspondence sent to my wife and me from the RDOS regarding Development Variance Permit Application - 33207 Highway97 Lot 2, District Lot 2450S, SDYD, Plan 11526 Except Plan 30429 dated January 6, 2012 ( Aujla property). My name is Ed Huffman and my wife is Vickie Huffman and we are adjacent property owners and our property is to the north of the area proposed for the variance. My wife and I are long time residents of the area. We have owned this particular property since 1987 and we understand the need for farmers to conduct agricultural operations however we do have a few concerns about the proposed development. I have attached some current photos of the subject property adjacent to ours. Unfortunately as you can see from the photos I have enclosed ( taken Jan.18/12 ), the area immeditately adjacent to residences is poorly kept and is also used as a camping area for seasonal workers which has created ongoing problems for years. We have personally experienced;excessive noise, garbage being thrown onto our property, workers from the property trespassing on our property, we have had pets chased and killed by dogs from the property which were allowed to run at large and have had to call animal control on several occasions. We have also had to call police on two occasion relating to drunken residents from this neighbouring property blatantly trespassing and interfering with the quiet enjoyment our property. I have spoken with the operator on several occasions over the years and conveyed my concern regarding their lack of regard toward their neighbours but that seems to have had little effect. This being said, if the property owner is willing to use this situation to the benefit of their neighbours as well as themselves then we think this proposal ( as far as the variance relating to our property is concerned ) could be good for everyone. We would be in agreement to the variance if: 1. The property owner has a solid wooden fence of the greatest allowable height, built ( professionally ) along the property line common to us to the north of their current plant. In addtion, planting of shrubs, ie, pyramid cedars along their side of this fence which is to the north of their plant, with the intent of creating a solid shrub buffer and maintaining that buffer in addition to the fencing. 2. The buildings erected not have windows on the side of the building adjacent to neighbouring residential property owners that extend above the height of the maximum allowable height of fencing. 3. The property owner agrees to keep the area between all buildings and our property line to the north, clear and vacant including but not limited to, employee camping, old equipment, used vehicles, dogs or dog kennels etc.
4. The property owner agrees to maintain an area for seasonal employee camping/ accommodation in an area of the property substantially separated and not adjacent to neighbouring residential properties. ( property owner to identify this area ). 5. The property owner complete the above items 1 & 4 prior to beginning construction of any buildings relating to the variance. 6. The continuing performance of these items be enforceable by the RDOS by whatever means at their disposal and in a manner that will enable meaningful enforcement. Despite the above mentioned past difficulties, it is not our intention to overly burden the applicant but we hope that utilizing this current situation can create a better neighbourhood environment for all parties. If the applicant is not interested in addressing any of these concerns then we don't see any reason for a variance to be issued as there is plenty of room on the property to put up buildings with without encroaching on current setback regulations. Thanks very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Ed and Vickie Huffman 33239, Highway 97 south Oliver B.C. Phone: 250 689 7831 IMG_1780.JPG
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