Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors turned down during their May meeting a proposal to establish a cannabis production facility in Isle Pierre.
Liam Wallace had applied for a zoning amendment for the use at 25080 Isle Pierre-Reid Lake Rd.
He needed an amendment because at 0.82 hectares, the property's size is well below 259 hectare minimum site area the FFGRD's zoning bylaw. He was also seeking a reduction in the minimum side lot setback to 15 metres from 60 metres.
The proposal drew widespread opposition from neighbouring residents during a public hearing and comment period and the Prince George RCMP.
The facility, as proposed, would be ripe for a break-in and robbery and the detachment lacks the resources to respond, Supt. Shaun Wright said in a referral.
He said a chain link fence and security cameras, as proposed by the proponent, would not be enough to deter thieves and the request to reduce the setback to 15 metres from the prescribed 60 metres, will only make the facility "readily visible and known to any persons who travel along Isle Pierre‐Reid Road."
Development variance permit granted for 13-lot lakefront subdivision
Directors issued a development permit to convert two properties fronting Nukko Lake into 13 lots.
Two of the lots would measure at least five hectares and the remaining 11 at least 2.02 hectares.
The subject properties are located at the corner of Eena Lake Road and Chief Lake Road.
Vehicle repair and salvage facility gets approved
Directors adopted bylaws to rezone 7.4 hectares at 15320-15270 Cariboo Highway to retroactively permit the expansion of an existing vehicle dismantling and repair business and accessory salvage-wrecking and storage-warehouse facilities.
Previously zoned for light industrial, the property is now designated heavy industry.
Directors also approved rezoning additional 2.8 hectares at the address to agriculture-resource from light industrial.
A public hearing held in November on the matter drew no interest from the public.
Towing service given go-ahead
Directors gave third reading to rezone 2.55 hectares at 1890 Sinitch Rd. to allow for a towing service.
The business had previously been operating under a temporary use permit for over a decade.
No opposition was received during a public hearing or public comment period.
