Presentation - Development Permit 2020/04 - 2750 Herbate Rd
A slide deck for Council summarizing the Herbate Road dock application, environmental findings, and required variances.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2020/04
2750 Herbate Rd
Application for dock on Mackenzie Lake requiring:
- Natural Watercourse and Shoreline Environmental Development Permit
- Setback from 30m to 0m from the natural boundary
2750 Herbate Road Dock Design
For: Brian Richmond Drawing by Swell Environmental Consulting Ltd. based on specifications by Dock Contractor: WINRICH Cedar - Drake Dyck March 5, 2020
Materials:
- Dock surface: 2"x6" decking with 1/4" gaps
- Floats: encapsulated foam
- Decking and supports: yellow cedar
- Connectors: powder coated screws
Construction:
- By hand, including hand held pile driver
Footprint and Dimensions:
- Total Length = 38m
- Elevated Boardwalk footprint = 36m2
- Ramp footprint = 3m2
- Floating footprint = 27m2
- Total Footprint = 66m2
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT SUMMARY
In summary, a Natural Watercourse and Shoreline Development Permit and Water Sustainability Act Section 11 Notification for Changes In And About A Stream are required for installation of the dock. This proposal is for a dock to provide access to the lake, with the minimal footprint to suit the purpose, and will be constructed by hand to minimize the impact of the installation. The dock will be installed over a section of invasive, non-native reed canary grass, and some native riparian shrubs will be trimmed for the installation of the dock and will be allowed to regrow.
No sensitive ecosystems or rare species were observed in the area that will be affected by the proposed work, and the work will be conducted during the reduced risk fisheries window. Provided the BMPs are followed during construction, this project is not expected to have any adverse effects on the ecological function of McKenzie Lake.
REQUIRED CONDITIONS WITHIN ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
- Work will be completed during reduced-risk fisheries window - August 15-September 15, 2020 in a period of forecasted dry weather
- No heavy equipment will be used for the installation, all work will be by hand, including a hand held pile driver
- No excavation or clearing of vegetation is required for installation
- Vegetation trimming will be minimized and limited to slightly wider than the dock and elevated walkway, vegetation will be allowed to regrow.
- No sediment will be permitted to enter McKenzie Lake during installation.
- Environmental monitoring during key phases of the installation
NEXT STEPS
Staff will notify of the variance to properties within 100m of the subject property for a Council meeting in June 2020.
Before the Town issues the DP the applicant must receive the Change Approval from the province as per Section 11 of the Water Sustainability Act.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Committee receive the report for information.
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