Koksilah Park on Renfrew Road for motocross and kart facilities.

The purpose of the public meeting on October 11, 2007 is to obtain a change in zoning for 20 acres, from F-1 to a new zoning designated Outdoor Recreation Park: a zoning which exists within the CVRD, but not in Area B.

This application for rezoning is to provide motocross and karting enthusiasts with a competitive facility available to the public on a club membership, volunteer and spectator basis. These facilities will be sanctioned by the appropriate sanctioning bodies, and will adhere to all regulations concerning safety, security and environmental aspects. Both these venues will become part of the current schedule of events such as CMRC and BCKCA, which are regulated events held annually in BC and Canada.

All letters of support should be sent to the CVRD at the addresses on the website.

Please attend the meeting at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre at 7PM, Thursday October 11.

The Vancouver Island Karting Association started life as the Capital City Kart Club, and is one of the oldest kart clubs in Canada, being registered as a society in 1971.

VICA is a member of the BC Kart Club Association and ASN Canada FIA, the governing body of motor sport in Canada. These associations provide the club with complete rules to ensure safety and competitiveness at all events. Liability insurance is mandatory for all sanctioned events and is provided through ASN Canada. Qualified emergency staff must be present at all races.

There is a community benefit from karting no matter where it is located. It is particularly important for the youngest racers, as they learn sportsmanship, volunteering, mechanical and driving skills, which will benefit them for life. Safety is stressed at all times, as is respect for the environment. It is unacceptable to drop any garbage or fluids, have open fires or dogs off leash. Courtesy is expected from all. Young drivers also learn to interact with other competitors of all ages. Helping fellow racers is emphasized. Often the joint family activity brings children and parents closer together to help smooth out some of the adolescent bumps encountered by all families. Local youth are employed as corner workers. Club members spend money for accommodation and services, as well as donating to local causes.

Kart racing addresses the "need for speed" amongst teens who learn driving skills under safe conditions. We believe that teens in karting are far safer drivers when they are old enough to drive on the streets, and this will assist in preventing teen deaths from street racing and lack of skill in adverse driving conditions. Our young drivers can tell you what will happen if you follow too closely don't watch traffic around you, try to corner too quickly on a wet or gravel-covered track, as well as what happens if you have poor or incorrectly inflated tires or other mechanical deficiencies.

The club has in the past run a few practice weekends and ten race weekends during the year, with the racing year starting in March and ending in October. With our own track, we would hope to have more time on the track. We don't start engines until 9 AM, and are finished by 5 PM or before.

With new technology, karts continue to get quieter. Our karts must conform to a decibel level of 82 db at present. Sound testing conducted by acoustical engineers indicated that we fall well below the area's required sound level limit. We would use berms, sound fencing and vegetation to help lessen any perceived noise, as well as appropriate mufflers on all karts. We believe that the area the club would like to build on is noisier now than we would be.

Previously the club has had over 100 members, but has dwindled to 15 members due to the lack of a kart track on Vancouver Island. Our youngest member is 8, and our oldest is 85, and said to be the oldest racer in North America!

The club is not asking for public money or land. We are merely asking for approval to build a track on land bought by people who feel very strongly about the need for facilities on Vancouver Island.

This letter was sent in January by the shareholders to the CVRD, to indicate the shareholders' proposed plan for the property.

January 28, 2007

Development Services
Cowichan Valley Regional District
175 Ingram Street
Duncan, BC. V9L 1N8

A private development corporation forming BC 0774794 Ltd.has purchased from Timber West Forest 11 Limited - That part of District Lot 17, Helmcken District Lying to the West of Parcel A (DD 1119231) P.I.D. 009-718-354, Renfrew Road, Shawnigan Lake.

The corporation's principal intention is to build motocross and kart facilities on the southwest 20 acres of the property, to be used by club members at designated times throughout the year. The remaining portion of land will remain in its current F-1 zoning. This will be a privately funded recreation facility to meet the needs of motocross and karting enthusiasts. In doing so, we expect to improve the basic environmental caliber of the land by removing garbage, controlling usage and protecting habitat. Facilities for use by trials, road course, mountain and BMX bikes and model airplane groups are being considered.

An environmental assessment has been conducted, and consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, and Habitat Officer Peter Law are under way. We are also requesting a meeting with the Ministry of Highways. Environmental concerns will be addressed at all times. A water source for fire suppression will be provided.

We are considering one or more permanent caretaker's accommodation onsite, close to the front entrance to the facility. Steel gates, brick or stone walls and fencing will provide security. Appropriate signage to ensure safety and respect of the land will be posted.

Owners of surrounding properties will be contacted in reference to neighborhood impact. Concerns are being acknowledged in an effort to address them.

Sound testing is planned, along with ongoing discussion and investigation on how best to prevent and contain noise.

The group is requesting zoning suitable for an Outdoor Recreational Park, or a new designation designed to meet the requirements of all involved parties.

Ted Stevens, President and Spokesperson

Cell: (250) 715-6408

Please email your letters of support to: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca

If you want a south Island motocross track...

Submitted By : CMRC BC
Date Posted : Friday, September 14, 2007

If you want a south Island motocross track there is an APC Meeting for Burnt Bridge Motor Sports Park @ Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, Thursday Oct 11 2007 @ 7 P.M. Get there early, show your support especially those that live in the area or own property there that would like to have this facility.... We have to let the CVRD know we support a controlled family oriented atmosphere and that motocross is a family sport!

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