Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan

The CRD is developing a Neighbourhood Plan for the Bouchie and Milburn Lakes area, located northwest of Quesnel. The plan is currently in the process of being adopted by the Board, and received first reading on January 13, 2023. Pending feedback from the Agricultural Land Commission, the bylaw would proceed to second reading and a public hearing by Spring 2023.

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 Draft Plan & Maps

Bouchie Milburn Lake Area Draft 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 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?

Completion of this project was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The project Steering Committee wants to ensure a safe and accessible open house can be held to present the draft plan to the community. With the relaxation of provincial Public Health Orders, the project is nearing completion and a public open house is scheduled for April 30, 2022.

The project began with initial public engagement through 2019.

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.

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

How can I get involved?

Attend the open house on April 30, 2022 at the Bouchie Lake Hall!
Posters and project newsletters will be distributed to neighbourhood businesses and community groups. Watch for them and pick one up!
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. A public open house and a public hearing will be held later in 2022, after a draft of the plan is completed.
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, Manger 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.