Joshua Cairns

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the September 15th meeting. The primary business involved a detailed update on the Transportation Improvement Program 2020, focusing heavily on construction progress and challenges related to deep utilities work, which was significantly impacted by severe groundwater infiltration due to working in a river valley and reusing old utility trenches. Creative solutions, including installing impermeable barriers and constructing a large dewatering pit, were implemented, though these contributed to an eight-week schedule delay. Future work on surface improvements, traffic signal replacement, and street lighting installation was outlined, with an expected overall completion date of June 30th of the following year. Specific discussions also covered the addition of scope items, such as fire hall pre-servicing and stormwater management for Palliser trail, including the use of large, traffic-load-bearing infiltration boxes for stormwater storage. Additionally, presentations were planned regarding the construction status and the operation of the protected intersection at Benchlands and Railway.

The hearing commenced with the election of an interim chair for the day, Tanya Fare, due to the unavailability of the elected chair and vice chair. The board addressed procedural matters, including discussion regarding the definition of an affected party under the MGA, following an objection raised by an attendee concerning the board's composition. The primary focus of the hearing was to address written withdrawal requests for two appeals: 2025 0741, which concerned an appeal against a stop order for an unpermitted tourist home, and PL 2025381, which related to an appeal against an approval by a development officer for a projection outside the building envelope. The board unanimously accepted both withdrawal requests and concluded the hearing.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for February 3, 2026, included a Public Hearing concerning the Town Centre Area Development Plan Implementation Package, specifically Municipal Development Plan Bylaw Amendment 2025-40 and Revised Land Use Bylaw Amendment 2025-36. Business arising included recommendations for Council to give second and third readings to these two Bylaw Amendments. Further business involved considering second and third readings for Revised Land Use Bylaw Amendment 2025-18 regarding 95 Three Sisters Drive, and the passage of 2026 Borrowing Bylaws related to wastewater upgrades and water line replacement. New Business focused on Downtown Business Improvement Area Board Member Appointments, the Community Grants Policy CSD-002 approval, and the approval of the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation Grant Funding.

The proceedings covered the approval of the agenda for the meeting. Key new business involved the election of the Chair and Vice Chairs for the 2024 term, appointing Andre Giannandrea as Chair and Peter Moreland-Giraldeau and John McClure as Vice Chairs for terms ending on December 31, 2024.

The hearing commenced with the chair calling the session to order and outlining the agenda. Key discussion involved procedural matters regarding three appeals. For appeal PL20250381, concerning a projection outside the building envelope, the administration recommended adjournment to allow for procedural fairness, which was agreed upon by all parties involved. For appeal 20250698, related to a stop order for an unpermitted tourist home, a similar adjournment was sought and agreed upon due to holiday scheduling limitations. The final appeal, PL20250372, regarding a variance for rear yard and water body setback, was also adjourned to accommodate the appellant's need to seek professional advice.