Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan

The CRD is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the Bouchie and Milburn Lakes area, located northwest of Quesnel. The Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan was given second reading at the Board’s June 2nd meeting after receiving input from the Agricultural Land Commission. This marks a critical step in embedding the desires and vision expressed by residents of the Bouchie-Milburn area for a more localized approach to planning in their community. The public hearing for the Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan was held on July 12, 2023. Public comments received at the hearing will be reviewed and the plan is expected to be presented to the Board for consideration of third reading and adoption in the near future.

As the public hearing has concluded, the CRD will no longer consider any further public comments.

A Neighbourhood Plan outlines a detailed vision for future development in a relatively small area. Compared to an Official Community Plan (OCP), a Neighbourhood Plan is more specific and focused on particular topics. The Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan will identify a strategic approach to future development, environmental issues and other land use related priorities that may be identified by the community.

Review the Plan & Maps

Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan

Map A – Plan Area

Map B – Land Use Designations

Map C – Transportation & Recreation

Map D – Lake Accesses

Map E – Agricultural Parcels

Map F – Vacant Parcels

Map G - Subdivision Potential

Review the Amendment Bylaws

BL 5418 - Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment

BL 5418 - Schedule A

BL 5418 - Schedule B

BL 5419 - Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment

BL 5420 - North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment

Review the background documentation

Engagement Summaries

Engagement Events

Newsletter

Survey

Background Report

Technical Background Report

To view any mapping, please contact the Planning Department.

Steering Committee Minutes / Agendas

2019-01-04 Area B APC

2019-05-06 Steering Committee

2019-05-28 FOBM Planning Meeting

Presentation

2019-08-27 Steering Committee

2019-10-07 Steering Committee

2019-11-19 Steering Committee Workshop Day 1

2019-11-20 Steering Committee Workshop Day 2

2020-02-19 Steering Committee

Minutes

2020-10-20 Steering Committee

Minutes

2021-10-19 Steering Committee

Minutes

2022-03-22 Steering Committee

Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions?

How is this project being run?

This work is being done by planning staff at the CRD. The project is overseen by the Bouchie-Milburn Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is made up primarily of Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission members, plus additional community members from the Bouchie-Milburn neighbourhood. The steering committee provides important advice to CRD staff on the overall direction and focus of the project.

How long is the Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan going to take?

The project began with initial public engagement through 2019.

Completion of this project was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The project Steering Committee wanted to ensure a safe and accessible open house be held to present the draft plan to the community. With the relaxation of provincial Public Health Orders, the project had a public open house on April 30, 2022. A public hearing was held on July 12, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Bouchie Lake Hall.

Public comments received at the public hearing will be reviewed and the plan is expected to be presented to the Board for consideration of third reading and adoption in the near future.

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

How can I get involved?

Over the length of the project there are many ways to get informed and provide your input. We encourage all community members to participate! Information will be available on this web page (www.cariboord.ca/BMNP) and on the CRD’s Facebook feed.

The public hearing was held on July 12, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Bouchie Lake Hall.
The open house was held on April 30, 2022 at the Bouchie Lake Hall. Posters and project newsletters were distributed to neighbourhood businesses and community groups.
Two online surveys were completed – one in June/July 2019, and one in Fall 2019. Survey results are available for review.
Two public interactive booths were held by CRD staff at local community events. The first one was at the Bouchie Community Market and Garage Sale on June 30, 2019 and the second was at the Community Halloween Party on October 31, 2019.
The surveys and public events helped staff in developing the draft plan.
As background documents, community surveys and information posters are produced, they will be posted on this web page.
You can also email or talk directly to the project lead Nigel Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services

What are the issues being discussed?

Based on community feedback the draft plan addresses the following topics:

Housing Types and Affordability
Supporting Community Facilities
Preserving the Natural Environment
Transportation & Recreation Issues
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Agricultural Protection

Is this project connected to the Friends of Bouchie-Milburn Society?

The CRD’s Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan is separate from the Friends of Bouchie-Milburn Society and their work. The Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan project intends to hear from all interested community members and will work with many various community groups throughout the area.