Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter to Whistler’s mayor and council.

With regard to the upcoming public hearing (Sept. 7, 2010) for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1930, 2009 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1931, 2009, I would like to request copies of all written legal opinions the municipality has received to date regarding permitted uses in IP1 zones, a copy of the agreement between the RMOW and Alpine Paving/Whistler Aggregates concerning moving the asphalt plant and expansion of the quarry and the entire contents of the municipal file(s) regarding IP1 zoning in Function and the asphalt plant and quarry operations there.

This information is absolutely critical if I am to fully educate myself and make informed comments at the public hearing. I am sure you can appreciate the urgency of this situation.

I noted in the Aug. 26 edition of the Whistler Question newspaper that Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed, in discussing a public hearing for the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, stated that: “part of our job is to get as much info as possible to the public… I think we need to require these things before the public hearing.” While I understand that Mr. Melamed was not referring to the above-mentioned public hearing, I do feel that his sentiments regarding the process should apply in this case as well. I would trust that you could appreciate the need to provide the information requested in order to ensure the most informed comments can be made.

Patricia Westerholm

Whistler