Public Notice Archive 2017

Status: Approved by Kitimat Council 4 December 2017

The property owner of 87 Omenica Street submitted an application for Council to consider a Development Variance Permit. This application is for a height variance to construct a detached garage. If approved, this permit would allow a garage with a height of 4.15m within rear yard setbacks.

Currently, maximum height permitted in Kitimat Municipal Code is 3.0m measured to mid-pitch of roof, where this application will result in 3.54m to midpitch. Proposed structure will be 1.8m from side and rear property line, location map and renderings.

Status: Approved by Director Community Planning & Development 15 November 2017

What's in Store has moved from Nechak Centre to City Centre and is seeking approval to install a new sign. The proposed sign has individually lit lettering and meets Downtown Design Guidelines.

What will it look like?

Image 1 - pending

Image 2 - pending

Two sign options were presented. Downtown Design Panel will recommend background colour.

Status: Approved 6 October by Kitimat Council

Daudet Creek Contracting Ltd. has submitted an application for a Temporary Use Permit to open and operate a 36.38 ha quarry and borrow pit on lands described as a portion of DL 6183 and 6165 Range 5 Coast District. A Temporary Use Permit is required to authorize the proposed industrial use in the G-5 Forestry zone.

The applicants are seeking a permit valid for the maximum three-year term allowed by the BC Local Government Act.  Renewal for a second three-year term in year 3 would require Council approval. It is possible Council may consider a renewal request without a second notice to area residents.

Where is it?

Proposed location is on Provincial Crown land, east of Highway 37 between Hirsch Creek Park and Cable Car Neighbourhood. The northern most point of the application area is approximately 1.6 km south of Oolichan Avenue.

Additional Documents:

Staff Report dated 2 November 2017

Staff Report dated 29 September 2017

Management Plan

Dust & Noise Management

Take notice that Kitimat Council intends to grant the following: 293 City Centre Lease to Kitimat Museum & Archives (Society #8205)

A lease to continue occupation of this land by Kitimat Museum and Archives for purposes of operating a community museum is under consideration by Kitimat Council. Term lease is eleven years.

Consideration to be received by the District in return for this agreement includes annual lease payment of $31,800 and continued museum operation and maintenance.  

Status: Approved by Kitimat Council 24 July 2017

Kitimat Council invites public comment before making a decision on a Development Variance Permit application.

The property owners of 30 Blueberry Avenue submitted an application for Council to consider a Development Variance Permit. This application is for a setback variance to construct a lean-to extension onto an existing building. If approved, this permit would allow an encroachment of 4.26m into a 9m rear yard.

More Information:  Application, Site Plan

Status: Approved by Kitimat Council 24 July 2017

Kitimat Council invites public comment before making a decision on a Development Variance Permit application.

The property owner of 32 Clifford Street submitted an application for Council to consider a Development Variance Permit. This application is for a height variance to construct a detached garage.

If approved, this permit would allow a garage with a height of 4.34m, where maximum height (average of peak to eave) is 3.0m.

Status: Approved by Kitimat Council 17 July 2017

Kitimat Council invites public comment before making decisions on a proposed Development Permit Amendment Application. A map showing the property location and designs is included.

The President of Clifford Condominium Estates, 20/30 Clifford Street, has submitted a Development Permit Amendment application seeking pre-approval of covered porches and sheds.

Development conditions would include a building or shed permit, compliance with an approved design, and matching colour and finishes of the associated dwelling.

Status: Approved by Kitimat Council 17 July 2017

Kitimat Council invites public comment before making a decision on a Development Variance Permit application.

The property owner of 1750 Nalabila Blvd (St. Anthony’s School) submitted an application for Council to consider a Development Variance Permit. This application is for a variance to construct a portable classroom at the front of the school.

Public notice has been re-issued due to an error in setback encroachment and this application will now be presented to Council on 17 July 2017. Click here for updated map.

Need More Information:  Council Report, Application

Status: Approved by Kitimat Council 4 July 2017

Kitimat Council invites public comment before making a decision on a Development Permit application. A&W Restaurant has submitted an application to update the façade of the building, an exterior renovation that would be in line with other Canadian A&W locations.

Changes will be made to colour of siding, new illuminated signage and installation of metal cladding on top of walls. Brick exterior will remain unchanged.

Need More Information:  Application, Images

Status: Adopted by Kitimat Council 19 June 2017

A public hearing will be held on Monday, 19 June 2017, at 7:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 606 Mountainview Square, to consider ‘Liquor Primary License Amendment Bylaw No. 1905’.

What is it? The proposed bylaw changes the Kitimat Municipal Code and Official Community Plan.

What changes?  With recent changes to the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act, staff has prepared a bylaw establishing what land uses are eligible to hold a liquor primary license, and what land uses are ineligible to hold a liquor primary license.

Status: Approved by Kitimat Council 4 July 2017

Kitimat Council invites public comment before making a decision on a Development Variance Permit application. The property owner of 27 Fulmar Street submitted an application for Council to consider a Development Variance Permit.

This application is for a variance to construct a carport. See attached map for detail.

Daudet Creek Contracting has submitted an application for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to operate a quarry on TL 9472 in the G5 Forestry Zone. Temporary Use Permits have been issued for this site since 1996.

The applicant is seeking a permit valid for the maximum three-year term allowed by the BC Local Government Act. Renewal for a second three-year term in 2020 would require municipal approval. It is possible the District of Kitimat may consider a renewal request without a second notice to area business operations and land owners.

Where is it? The quarry is accessible from Forest Avenue and Hirsch Creek FSR, approximately 1.2km from Highway 37 (click here for map).

What is happening? Rainforest Wellness has applied to install an LED backlit sign above their office door at 327 City Centre to reflect a name change (previously People’s Pharmacy).

This sign is consistent with Kitimat’s Downtown Design Guidelines for fascia signs; the sign identifies business name only, has contemporary lettering and individually lit letters. Proposed sign will replace current sign.

J. Oviatt Contracting Ltd. has submitted an application for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for a home business address (company office) to employ people who do not reside on-site at 497 Quatsino Boulevard. Two permits have been issued to allow people who do not reside at this address to work in this office since 2011. A copy of the regulations that will govern this business, excluding business activity at the dwelling shall be performed only by person(s) resident in the dwelling, is attached for information.

The applicant is seeking a permit valid for the maximum three-year term allowed by the BC Local Government Act.  Renewal for a second three-year term in 2020 would require municipal approval. It is possible the District of Kitimat may consider a renewal request without a second notice to area residents.

Take notice that Kitimat Council intends to grant the following: 1403 Highway 37 (DL 8000) Lease to Kitimat Flying Club (Society #0066292)

A lease to continue occupation of this land by the Kitimat Flying Club for purposes of operating the Kitimat Air Park is under consideration by Kitimat Council. Term of lease is 27 years.

Consideration to be received by the District in return for this agreement includes annual rent of $10 and continued Air Park operation and maintenance.

More information:  Council Report, Draft Lease Agreement

Kitimat Council invites public comment before making a decision on a Development Variance Permit application. The property owner of 12 Farrow Street submitted an application for Council to consider a Development Variance Permit.  This application is for a variance to allow a boat storage structure along the western property line, adjacent to 16 Farrow Street.

More Information:  Application, Background Material

An easement and permission for the company and its related and subsidiary corporations to encroach on a public highway for site access and safety purposes, and to accommodate parts of a private storm sewer system and a private intersite water pipeline constructed under Ocelot Way (See Plan EPP66989).

The term of the grant is ten years, renewable without further public notice for additional terms to a maximum total of fifty years.

The consideration to be received by the District in return for this agreement includes commitments to maintain, repair, clean and clear Ocelot Way of snow and ice, and pay an annual licence fee of $1,000 (plus increases per Consumer Price Index after the initial term).

More Information:  Copy of encroachement, Location map

An easement and permission for the company to locate a private sewer forcemain within a portion of the dedicated roadway for Loganberry Avenue (see Plan EPP57319).

The term of the grant of easement is until buildings on adjacent land that require the works are demolished (Lot 2 Plan EPP21889).

The consideration received by the District in return for this agreement included construction of roadway and maintenance until April 2015 and a one-time payment of $4,000.

More Information:  Copy of encroachment