Oceanview Resort rolls out master plan
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Updated: November 04, 2009 3:41 PM
What could be the final master plan for Oceanview Golf Resort and Spa, formerly Cable Bay Resort, rolled out Tuesday.
Glenn Brower, project manager, said he is optimistic the latest rewrite of the massive 190-hectare development in Nanaimo’s south end will meet the city’s criteria.
“Everything the bylaw has asked of us we’ve accommodated,” he said. “In my mind I can’t foresee any reason why it would be returned.”
The plan features 2,677 housing units on 59.3 hectares, with density ranging from 32 units per 3.35 hectares for detached estate homes to 1,064 high density units on 10.76 hectares.
Parkland will take up 38.6 hectares while the 18-hole championship golf course will occupy 58.3 hectares.
“The focus of this project is the par 71 golf course and we’re especially proud of it,” said Brower. “We gave the designer everything he needed to get it the way we wanted it and I used what was left to work in the housing and other services. It’s a good, challenging course but it won’t beat you up. We want people to return and enjoy it.”
Brower added construction on the golf course could begin as soon as next spring and could be complete a year later.
Housing construction wouldn’t likely begin for another two years.
The popular Cable Bay Trail will be slightly diverted at its trailhead, but will maintain its original path to the water on Island Timberlands property. From there it meets up with the city’s Joan Point Park Trail to Dodd Narrows.
Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan, who was at the master plan roll out, said he has mixed feelings about the project, but sees it integrating well with other projects the city is undertaking.
“I think it has the potential to be a big draw,” he said. “When it’s integrated with projects like the airport expansion and the cruise ship terminal, I believe it will enhance the area’s lifestyle options.
“In isolation, maybe it wouldn’t work as well, but the big picture suggests all of these things will work well together and that’s something to look forward to.”
The master plan will be submitted to city staff and then to the Plan Nanaimo Advisory Committee, which will advise council on whether it is in accordance with the bylaw.
The plan could go before council within the next few weeks. If it passes first and second reading, a public hearing would be required.
Development agreements and subdivision and zoning applications would also be required after master plan approval.
A copy of the Oceanview Golf Resort and Spa can be found at the city’s website at www.nanaimo.ca or at the resort sales office at 70 Church St.
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