Wee Mth Feature << TheReview Wednesday, September 25,1991 — AI15 C Saanich gets praise over new OCP by Glenn Werkman The Review Central Saanich council was congratulated on its proposed Official Community Plan by a Majority of over 200 residents attending a public hearing last week. Most speakers supported coun- cil’s initiative toward future park land at Tod Inlet and supported low growth that is promoted through the OCP. Brian Johnson of Kersey Road told the public hearing in Keating Elementary School Thursday that “I’m happy with the direction you ’ are taking. “Tt reflects the feelings of a lot of people I’ve been talking to. It’s the right thing to do.” Kelly Gesner, project manager for Fama Holdings Ltd, owners of 235 acres of Tod Inlet property inside Central Saanich, said a two-year wait for the OCP has been difficult and Fama is looking forward to the start of the local area plan process for Brentwood Bay. It is scheduled to start next month. Resident Brenda May gave sup- port to council’s initiative to dedi- cate the Tod Inlet area as a nature park and said the golf course portion of the OCP “is very posi- tive protection.” She said the idea that golf courses could revert back to farm- land has been rejected and “golf- , ing could best be described as ‘trendy’, May said. “Tn our enthusiasm to create golf courses we should not destroy agricultural land,” May said. Former alderman Wayne Hunter spoke against the proposed OCP amendments, saying there are too many changes for one bylaw. “It’s packaged very well to be appealing,” Hunter said. “People with three or four issues go for the whole package.” Hunter said some parts should be made separate in several bylaws to be considered in isolation. Another former alderman, Ted Clayards, said council has taken a “logical approach to golf courses and I suggest council go out of their way to find those areas that are Suitable and approach the Owners. Chamber elecis new executive A new slate of officers and directors has been selected by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Paul Deeton was elected presi- ident at a chamber meeting on Sept. 19. He will be officially installed at the chamber’s annual general meeting, scheduled for Oct. 17. He takes over from Rick Roberts. Elected first vice-president was _ Ron Kubek, while Denis Denis- chuk was selected as second vice- president. Eight members were also picked as directors. They are Fran Leyland, Cory Porter, Mel Hernblad, Ed Mut- saers, Ken Chyz, John Robertson, Eve Lee-Thompson and Ray Mott. JAY LYN JEWELLERS GOLDSMITH SGELaNLOSET All Done on Location #12 - 2510 Bevan Ave. (Corner of 2nd & Bevan, Sidney) HOURS: 10/a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 656-5556 “Do a good sell, it’s a great economic effort and there are non- agricultural areas that can be used,” Clayards said. Farmer John Smith supported the proposed OCP, in particular the golf course portion, and said “I hope people in the area will continue to support farmers by buying produce.” Farmer Maurice Michell, who hopes to build an 18-hole execu- tive-style golf course, said: “I think you're overpowering our Sit- uation. It’s so easy to say one, two or three, but does anyone know what one, two or three means. There has to be someone who is going to ask those questions. “T don’t think it is fair to anyone,’ Michell said about the golf course portion of the OCP. Michell also told the hearing people are forgetting who owns the Tod Inlet area. “Where is the money coming from? Who’s going to buy it or is Fama going to donate it. I'd like someone else to get up here and tell me I’m right or wrong.” Representing the Tsartlip Indian OD Elections British Columbia ZA band was councillor John Elliott, who told the hearing the band supports the changes. Elliott gave the Indian names for Tod Inlet, Mt. Newton and areas ' surrounding, including a history of its use by the Indian people. “6,000 years ago our people were here,” Elliott said. He said development should not prejudice “our outstanding claims in our areas. We have sacred places.” Elliott said the band will file site-specific land claims “to those areas that we hold sacred.” The public hearing wrapped up Within one hour with an over- whelming majority in favor of council’s revised official com- munity plan. Pp INTERIOR DESIGN RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL 7174 West Saanich Rd., Brentwood Bay 652-3955 Transition Design Services PORTSIDNE es MARINA MONTHLY MOORAGE AVAILABLE PORT SIDNEY MARINA Port Sidney Marina now has monthly moorage available for the period September 16, 1991 to June 15, 1992. Our rate is $4.25/foot/month plus GST. 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V8L 1W3 DATE OF NOMINATION: Friday, October 4, 1991 From Noon to 1:00 p.m. _| THE MODE OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES: The candidates shall be nominated in writing by: e 25 registered voters in an electoral district having fewer than 10,000 registered voters. . e 50 registered voters in an electoral district having 10,000 or more registered voters. Verified nominations shall be delivered to the Returning Officer between the posting of this Proclamation and 1 p.m. on the day of Nominati::n. IF A POLL IS GRANTED: POLLING DAY WILL BE Thursday, October 17, 1991 ADVANCE POLL WILL BE DAYS: Wednesday, October 9 to Saturday, October 12, 1991 TIME: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm DATED AT Sidney, British Columbia September 25, 1991 Gl Fo oo OHICER Vv - Chief Electoral Officer hes Province of = British Columbia