THAT the Regional Board conditionally support Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation referral application for the Joe Rich Properties Ltd. sand and gravel quarry operation located at Lot 1, Sections 10, 11, 14 & 15, Township 27, ODYD, Plan 38841 subject to:
- A Qualified Professional completing the following:
- Infrastructure and Traffic Impact Assessment;
- Environmental Impact Assessment;
- Geotechnical / Hazard Assessment;
- Groundwater Assessment;
- Submission of a more detailed, progressive, and phased reclamation plan including reporting methods and adequate performance bond to cover reclamation;
- Visual Impact Mitigation Plan;
- Greenhouse Gas Assessment and Reduction Strategy; and,
- A Dust and Noise Control Management Plan.
AND THAT the following be addressed prior to issuance of, or applied as, conditions of approval of the Mines Act Permit:
- That any processing activities such as crushing or screening not be permitted under the Mines Act Permit unless the lands are re-designated under the Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195 to allow for this use;
- The applicant must submit a Provincial Public Highway Permit Application to the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure for review and approval for an Industrial Access Permit;
- Compliance with conditions/recommendations of other affected agencies, including Westbank First Nation and Black Mountain Irrigation District;
- A public information meeting hosted by the applicant and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation to consider impacts and recommendations of affected property owners be required; and
- Approval is granted on an incremental basis for a maximum of five years initially. Extension to this time frame not be considered unless the applicant demonstrates that the above conditions are being adhered to.
AND FURTHER THAT the staff report dated June 10, 2021 be forwarded to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation for their information.