Keating Extraction Lands: proposed zoning changes would add larger setbacks and ban data centres on listed properties.
Council will consider changes to the Keating Extraction Lands rezoning, including new setbacks and a data-centre ban on specified sites. It will also consider a $280,780 consulting contract for long-term asset and financial planning, and a request for support for bat boxes on District road rights-of-way. The meeting starts with a closed session at 6:00 p.m.; the open meeting is scheduled to begin no earlier than 7:00 p.m. Written submissions on agenda items can be emailed or delivered to reception before noon on meeting day.
The meeting begins in closed session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss one matter involving the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements where disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the municipality's interests. A further closed session may be held later for any unfinished items.
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On the agenda
12.1 LATE Corr HAT re Bat Roost Mitigation_October 2, 2026
Habitat Acquisition Trust is asking the District to support local bat conservation by allowing bat boxes on District road rights-of-way, subject to District bylaws. The proposal also asks the property owner to contribute toward the boxes.
Staff recommend: Staff recommend authorizing the District Engineer to review and approve bat boxes on District road rights-of-way under District bylaws, asking the property owner to contribute toward the boxes, and advising the author to apply for possible funding through the Grant-In-Aid program.
Written submissions accepted
14.1 Contract Award RFP 26-045: Integrated Asset Management, Financial Strategy and Development Financing Services GEI Consultants Canada Ltd.
The contract would pay GEI Consultants Canada Ltd. $280,780, before applicable taxes, to prepare an asset management plan, a long-term financial strategy, and updates to development financing. Those updates cover amenity cost charges and development cost charges—fees related to growth and new development.
Staff recommend: Staff recommend awarding the contract to GEI Consultants Canada Ltd. for $280,780 excluding applicable taxes, subject to successful contract finalization.
Written submissions accepted
15.1.1 Keating Extraction Lands Rezoning
Proposed amendments would set a 30-metre western side yard setback for one Keating Extraction Lands parcel, set front yard setbacks of 10 metres on two parcels and 30 metres on another, and prohibit data centres on a list of sites. The listed addresses include 6700 Butler Crescent, 1763 and 1681 Keating X Road, 1703 Keating Cross Road, and 1851 Keating Cross Road. Staff also say they are working to secure development-agreement conditions through legal covenants, and will report back on the resources and timeline for project-specific engagement with the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations.
Staff recommend: Staff recommend amending Bylaw No. 2278 to add the specified setbacks and data-centre prohibition, continuing work to legally secure development-agreement conditions before third reading, and reporting back on the staff, consultant, budget, and timeline needs for engagement with the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations.