At least two councillors for the Town of Oliver believe the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is being too pushy on some issues in the Official Community Plan review. “The land commission is bullying us about,” said Jack Bennest. “It’s not so much our plan anymore but the ALC’s.”
Bennest referred to the commission’s opposition to medium density residential use of lands adjacent to the northwest shoreline of Tucelnuit Lake.
Town planner Chris Garrish confirmed the ALC does not support development on these parcels, noting the commission wants the Town to apply an agriculture designation to these properties. The ALC is also opposed to the designation of any part of 5720 Main Street for commercial purposes.
Lyonel Doherty – Oliver Chronicle – January 18, 2017.
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