Councillors Olsen and Bryson opposed
Councillors Mason, Garrison, Kubek, Siklenka in favour
The motion will need to come before council one more time before it is final. Before it can come back a large number of undertakings, encumbrances and similar documents must be signed and included with the application and in many case to be attached to the title.
Councillor Bryson noting that the development was contrary to the OCP, and Regional Growth Strategy, a change of this nature is required to comply with provincial Law; in the Community
Charter (a governing Provincial Law) requires zoning changes to comply with the Official Community Plan. Staff was specifically asked if it was their professional recommendation that they proceed to the next level. The staff unanimously responded they did not recommend proceeding to the next level.
Councillor Bryson expressed concern that proceeding with the change may put the municipality in an awkward situation legally. Specifically not complying with the OCP and acting contrary to the municipal professional staff.