Council advances salary and benefits bylaw
Council gave first, second and third reading to the Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits for Members of council bylaw. The bylaw will be brought forward for consideration of adoption at a future council meeting. The new remuneration would take effect for the next elected council, starting Jan. 1, 2023.
Council changes meeting schedule for 2022
Council approved the amended 2022 council meeting schedule and cancelled the regular council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. The amended schedule does not reduce the number of council meetings allocated for the year as an additional council meeting was scheduled in May 2022, due to the volume of development services files.
Council receives an update on the city hall/library Building construction
Staff presented an update to council regarding the City Hall/Library building design and construction. Global supply chain disruptions and labour shortages are affecting the occupancy date, which is currently anticipated for spring 2023. Staff will bring forward another update in the fall on the progress of the project.
Council provided update on the Housing Needs Assessment
Council received a presentation from Colliers and Urban Matters on findings and community engagement results from the city’s first housing needs assessment for West Kelowna. This study provides an update on the future of housing for our growing community. View the full presentation on council webcast archives at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts.
Development Variance Permit for 3357 Hihannah View
Council approved a development variance permit for 3357 Hihannah View to vary a section of the zoning bylaw to increase the maximum permitted height of a retaining wall from 2.5 to 4.9 metres. The applicant has met the appropriate technical requirements and the issuance of the permit will be pending the registration of an indemnity covenant on title.
Phase 2 of Lakeview Village mixed use development approved
Council approved a Development Permit for 2750 Olalla Road as part of Phase 2 of the Lakeview Village residential development. The development includes two, sixstorey residential buildings with five commercial units for a total of 127 units.
Zoning Amendment bylaw for 3654 Old Okanagan Highway
Council gave first and second reading to the zoning amendment bylaw for 3654 Old Okanagan Highway, which considers rezoning the subject property from single detached residential (R1) to urban centre commercial (C1). council also directed staff to schedule a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning amendment.
Zoning Amendment bylaw for Smith Creek Stage 4
Council gave first and second reading to a zoning amendment Bylaw, which proposes a future single family residential subdivision of approximately 20 lots in Smith Creek. Council also directed staff to schedule a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning amendment subject to additional information on pedestrian improvements to Smith Creek Road.
OCP Amendment bylaw for 1045 Bear Creek Road
Council gave first reading of the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and directed staff to complete the technical review for 1045 Bear Creek Road and bring the proposed zoning application forward concurrently with the second reading of the OCP amendment bylaw for consideration of a future rural residential subdivision.
Zoning Amendment bylaw for 1195 Industrial Road
Council gave first and second reading to the zoning amendment bylaw for 1195 Industrial Road, which proposes a tattoo parlour within the light industrial zone, and directed staff to schedule a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning amendment.
Zoning Amendment bylaw for 3639 Apple Way Boulevard
Council gave first and second reading to the zoning amendment bylaw for 3639 Apple Way Boulevard, which proposes a bed & breakfast, and directed staff to schedule a public hearing to receive community feedback.
Agricultural Fill Application for 1489 Green Bay Road
Council directed staff to forward the agricultural fill application for 1489 Green Bay Road to the Agricultural Land Commission for formal consideration.
Development Variance Permit for 2710 Lakeridge Road
Council deferred a decision for a development variance permit for 2710 Lakeridge Road to construct an upper storey deck on a carriage house, which is not permitted within the zoning bylaw. The applicant is encouraged to redesign the deck to address privacy concerns so it may be brought forward to a future council meeting for consideration.
Council supports lounge endorsement licence at The Gallery Winery
Council supported the proposed Lounge Endorsement Liquor Licence for indoor and outdoor lounge areas at The Gallery Winery. The winery is currently operating with tastings, a picnic area and a wine shop.
Development Variance Permit for 3090 Lakeview Cove Road
Council authorized the issuance of a hillside and terrestrial ecosystem development permit with a variance to a section of the Zoning bylaw for 3090 Lakeview Cove Road to reduce the front parcel setback from 4.5 to 2.46 metres.
Council to seek grants to expand transportation network
Council directed staff to apply to the strategic priorities gund to seek 100 per cent of eligible funding for active transportation improvements from Westbank First Nation to Swite Road/Alexandria Way and amend the 10-year capital plan to reflect any awarded grant contributions.