Land commission denies subdivision of ‘Rust Valley Restorers’ property in Shuswap
The commission said sole title and building changes do not justify splitting the three-hectare ALR parcel.
- The Agricultural Land Commission rejected a subdivision application for the 4439 Trans-Canada Highway property, home of the television series Rust Valley Restorers. Applicants Edward Vizniak, Leslie Charman, and Mike Hall sought to split the three-hectare lot.
- Hall sought the subdivision to sever his contractual ownership from Vizniak, following a 2006 handshake deal for 1.4 ha of the property. The Commission determined that co-ownership is common, noting subdividing for this purpose would undermine the Agricultural Land Reserve's integrity.
- To offset the subdivision, applicants proposed moving 1.54 ha of land at 1715 Chase-Falkland Road into the Agricultural Land Reserve. Hall also stated his intention to change one of the restoration shops into a residence and use the other for agricultural storage.
- While the Commission found the 1715 Chase-Falkland Road land has prime agricultural capability, the Okanagan Panel advised that the proposed subdivision would not remedy any of the unauthorized uses on the property, ultimately refusing the proposal.
- Enforcement for 2 years was previously deferred by the Okanagan Panel until May 29, 2025, to allow time for non-farm uses to be relocated. The ALC has denied several requests for reconsideration regarding the property within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.
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Land commission denies subdivision of ‘Rust Valley Restorers’ property in Shuswap - Creston Valley Advance
The Agricultural Land Commission has denied another application for a Shuswap property known as the home of TV’s Rust Valley Restorers. Applicants Edward Vizniak, Leslie Charman and Mike Hall sought to subdivide the three-hectare property at 4439 Trans-Canada Highway into two lots, including one of 1.54 ha and “entirely within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)” for Vizniak, and a 1.47 ha lot for Hall. To offset the subdivision, the applicants …
Land commission denies subdivision of ‘Rust Valley Restorers’ property in Shuswap - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
The Agricultural Land Commission has denied another application for a Shuswap property known as the home of TV’s Rust Valley Restorers. Applicants Edward Vizniak, Leslie Charman and Mike Hall sought to subdivide the three-hectare property at 4439 Trans-Canada Highway into two lots, including one of 1.54 ha and “entirely within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)” for Vizniak, and a 1.47 ha lot for Hall. To offset the subdivision, the applicants …
Land commission denies subdivision of ‘Rust Valley Restorers’ property in Shuswap - Grand Forks Gazette
The Agricultural Land Commission has denied another application for a Shuswap property known as the home of TV’s Rust Valley Restorers. Applicants Edward Vizniak, Leslie Charman and Mike Hall sought to subdivide the three-hectare property at 4439 Trans-Canada Highway into two lots, including one of 1.54 ha and “entirely within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)” for Vizniak, and a 1.47 ha lot for Hall. To offset the subdivision, the applicants …
Land commission denies subdivision of ‘Rust Valley Restorers’ property in Shuswap - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
The Agricultural Land Commission has denied another application for a Shuswap property known as the home of TV’s Rust Valley Restorers. Applicants Edward Vizniak, Leslie Charman and Mike Hall sought to subdivide the three-hectare property at 4439 Trans-Canada Highway into two lots, including one of 1.54 ha and “entirely within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)” for Vizniak, and a 1.47 ha lot for Hall. To offset the subdivision, the applicants …
Land commission denies subdivision of ‘Rust Valley Restorers’ property in Shuswap - Northern Sentinel
The Agricultural Land Commission has denied another application for a Shuswap property known as the home of TV’s Rust Valley Restorers. Applicants Edward Vizniak, Leslie Charman and Mike Hall sought to subdivide the three-hectare property at 4439 Trans-Canada Highway into two lots, including one of 1.54 ha and “entirely within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)” for Vizniak, and a 1.47 ha lot for Hall. To offset the subdivision, the applicants …
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Land commission denies subdivision of ‘Rust Valley Restorers’ property in Shuswap
The Agricultural Land Commission has denied another application for a Shuswap property known as the home of TV’s Rust Valley Restorers. Applicants Edward Vizniak, Leslie Charman and Mike Hall sought to subdivide the three-hectare property at 4439 Trans-Canada Highway into two lots, including one of 1.54 ha and “entirely within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)” for Vizniak, and a 1.47 ha lot for Hall. To offset the subdivision, the applicants …
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