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THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO NOW IS WRITE A LETTER OPPOSING WESTURBAN DEVELOPMENTS' REQUEST FOR A HEIGHT VARIANCE.

NOTE:  ONLY LETTERS THAT SPECIFICALLY SAY "OPPOSED TO THE HEIGHT VARIANCE" WILL BE CONSIDERED BY CITY HALL.  PLEASE INCLUDE THIS IN YOUR LETTER.

• Elected officials are more likely to be swayed by personal letters than petitions, form letters or emails, so please hand write or type your letter and mail it (see addresses below). Emails work well, but snail mail is very effective!
• Subject:  P2300001 (MJV) and P2300002  (MIP) - 1650 Galerno Road and 0 Alder Street
• Include "I am opposed to the height variance requested for WestUrban Developments Ltd.'s proposed development of the above properties."
• Voice your concerns and urge the protection of Simms Creek salmon, wetlands, wildlife greenway and urban forest, and express in your own words any additional issues such as zoning, traffic safety, density and changing neighbourhood character, steep slope hazards, stormwater management, or anything that is important to you. 
• Thank the Mayor and Councillors for hearing your concerns and acting to stop this development.
• Ask for a reply to your letter.
• Sign your letter and include your full name and address.

The template below is a suggestion for your letter (hand write or copy and paste into your own document).

[Your Address]

[Date]

Mayor and Council and

Keltie Chamberlain, Development Services Department

Campbell River City Hall

301 St. Ann's Road

Campbell River, BC   V9W 4C7

Dear Mayor, Councillors and the Development Services Department,

Re:  P2300001 and P2300002 - 1650 Galerno Road and 0 Alder Street

I am opposed to the height variance requested for WestUrban Developments Ltd.'s proposed development of the above properties.

I support NO development on these properties.

[Add your own words to personalize your letter for greater impact, and feel free to use any of the information on this website as talking points.]

Thank you for taking action to stop this development and preserve Simms Creek in its natural state.  I look forward to your prompt response.

Yours truly,

[Name and Signature]

Mailing Address:

Campbell  River City Hall

301 St. Ann’s  Road

Campbell  River, BC   V9W 4C7

Email Addresses:

Mayor.Dahl@campbellriver.ca

Councillor.Chapman@campbellriver.ca

Councillor.Tanille@campbellriver.ca

Councillor.Kerr@campbellriver.ca

Councillor.Lanyon@campbellriver.ca

Councillor.Sinnott@campbellriver.ca 

Councillor.Smyth@campbellriver.ca

keltie.chamberlain@campbellriver.ca - Development Services Department File Manager

Terri.Martin@campbellriver.ca - Environmental Specialist

Melissa.Heidema@campbellriver.ca - Transportation Specialist

Wetlands:  The Province is requiring WestUrban to adhere to regulations to ensure an accurate Riparian Areas Protection Regulation report is submitted.   A  hydrogeologist has raised serious concerns about water table data and an aquifer.

Traffic:  See "Traffic Safety" page for RCMP/Citizens On Patrol traffic statistics on Alder Street South.

Geotechnical Report:  The geotechnical report dated October 21, 2022 posted on the City’s website as part of WestUrban’s development application documents was an addendum referring to an earlier report.  The original report, dated June 3, 2022, has recently been added to the City’s website.  

Both documents are based on different buildings than what WestUrban is proposing in their application.  The original report clearly shows townhouses and one apartment building, and the addendum refers to three 3-storey apartment buildings each with one level underground parking.  The height variance request is for three 4-storey buildings each with two levels underground parking.

Height Variance Application:  The City has not yet mailed the required Statutory Notification for the Development Variance Permit (Height Variance) to homes within 100m of the properties.  We will let you know when they do and what date it will go before Council for hearing.  Written submissions are the ONLY way the public will have input.  WestUrban will be permitted to make a presentation to City Council.    

The City cannot move forward with the height variance application until such time as the Minor Development Permit (MIP) Application is resolved and approved by the City Development Services Department.  This MIP includes the RAPR (wetlands) report, so the height variance is effectively stalled pending Provincial, then City review.

Lawn signs are available to purchase.  You've probably seen a few in the neighbourhood and they're making a statement!  We'd love for them to pop up all over Campbell River so ask your friends and family to display them throughout the city.  Signs are printed when we have 10 requests.  Please email orders with contact name and phone number, and send $35 by etransfer to info@savesimmscreek.ca  

Download and print a sign (or more) for your house or car window.  Share them with friends and family.  Landscape or portrait available for the great price of free!  See the "Learn More" page.

Share with friends and family.  Post photos.  Post often.

Many in our group have shared important information.  We welcome everyone's suggestions and ideas!  Do you have experience in wetlands preservation, biodiversity, hydrology, stormwater management, engineering, construction, urban planning, municipal or property law, fundraising or community action?  We'd love to hear from you!  Email info@savesimmscreek.ca