First Annual I–R–J DAY
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THE LAND: The infamous Lot 16, across the street from Big Beach.
THE PROBLEM: The lot is zoned for 200 multi-family units — huge potential to become a busy residential neighbourhood: walking distance to schools and town centre, right across the street from Big Beach Park and the future community centre. But . . . it will take YEARS to build out — not quick enough for our developers to cash in on today!
THE SOLUTION: Marine Drive Properties applies for down-zoning to 86 resort condominiums (nightly rentals), along with 12 multi-family units and 5 single-family lots — a net loss of 183 family residences. But buyers are lining up for the resort condos!
THE VOTE: On November 28, 2006, councillors Corlazzoli and Thorp have the temerity to vote against the rezoning. Fortunately councillors Irving and Russcher vote in favour, to make for a 2–2 tie. Mayor St. Jacques breaks the longstanding tradition of a mayor voting “no” when council is split, and casts the deciding yes vote.
THE RESULT: Ukee becomes a town where developers’ present needs trump the community’s future needs!
THE DAY: In recognition of this watershed day, and in homage to the longterm vision of councillors Irving, Russcher and St. Jacques, every November 28 is to be known as I–R–J DAY.
Let the celebrations begin!
5 responses so far ↓
visitor // 21 December, 2007 at 11:38 am
You have a problem with Mathematics. Go to Sylvan and ask about “subtraction”.
You also need to learn the term “self-contradiction”.
The town had 200 condo units (probably expensive too) and after the zoning amendment 5 lots, and 76 resort condos of which 12 will be affordable. Asswipe.
Anonymous // 21 December, 2007 at 6:20 pm
now now S.D., using such bad language yourself!
It’s a joke
Council picks new council « . : The Ukee Tattler : . // 17 July, 2008 at 10:04 pm
[...] will sit again in the mayor’s place. Councillors Bill Irving and Eric Russcher (both of I-R-J Day fame) will return to the same chairs. Councillor Dario Corlazzoli will be replaced by the next name [...]
Eric Larsen for mayor // 6 August, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Why don’t you let Mr. Larsen be mayor again, he’s controlled the mindless town of Ucluelet for years and he is so familiar with all the little loop holes and devious deeds that gave Ucluelet the nick name—Tofino’s ugly sister. He’ll do what all you inspiring cool locals want– he’ll run sustainable development out of town.
Typical Politically corect response // 6 August, 2008 at 4:06 pm
How can you say such satire about such a great man. Sure he’s done some questionable things during his reign of power, but he’s been here a long time and he has money, right? He must be good, he doesn’t want anyone else to come to Ucluelet and build an actual town theme based on the ocean for example. Come on, cut the guy some trees, oh I mean give the guy a free ride on permits, oh I mean look the other way on his personal business, oh I just mean keep cutting the guy some slack. Everyone has been since he came to town, why stop now? PS, have you ever seen the oil slick under a certain business owned by a former mayor in town????? Is it oil or diesel? I don’t know. Maybe fisheries does.