South Okanagan Loss Society (SOLS)
Lorrie Blackmore and Max Uhlemann, via zoom, introduced the services of South Okanagan Loss Society and invited Council to attend event at the Senior Centre on November 16.
Council proclaimed November as “Junior Chamber International (JCI) Penticton Chapter Month”
Letter of Agreement between the City and BC Housing
Re: 3240 Skaha Lake Road
Council supported the letter of agreement between the City of Penticton and BC Housing regarding the development of recovery focused supportive housing at 3240 Skaha Lake Road and directed staff to issue the Development Permit once the letter of agreement is signed by both parties.
Healthy and Safe Communities: UBCM ESS Grant for 2022
Council directed staff to apply for a Union of BC Municipalities’ Community Emergency Preparedness Fund’s Emergency Support Services (ESS) stream grant for approximately $17,000 for 2022-2023 and to formally request that the Union of BC Municipalities allow the City to re-allocate approximately $10,300 from mobile equipment to the items outlined in the report in the City’s 2021-2022 ESS grant due to learnings from the 2021 wildfire season.
Complimentary Christmas Parking Downtown and Free Transit Service
Council approved free transit and free on-street parking in the downtown during Fridays and Saturdays in December 2021 which includes: December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-38
Re: 726, 738, 750, 762 Westminster Avenue West
Council gave second and third reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-38”.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-34
Development Permit PL2021-9126
Re: 2644 South Main Street
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-34”, a bylaw to rezone 2644 South Main Street from R1 (Large Lot Residential) to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing) was forwarded to the November 16, 2021 Public Hearing. Prior to adoption of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-34”, a road dedication of 0.8m along the South Main Street frontage will be registered with the Land Title Office. Council, subject to adoption of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2020-34”, approved “Development Permit PL2021-9126” located at 2644 South Main Street, a permit to allow the construction of a 6-unit cluster housing development on the property.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-40
Re: 149 Cossar Avenue
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-40”, a bylaw to rezone 149 Cossar Avenue, from RD2 (Duplex Housing: Lane) to RD3 (Residential Infill), was given first reading and was forwarded to the November 16, 2021 Public Hearing. Council, prior to adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-40”, requires payment for the installation of sidewalk on Cossar Avenue along the frontage of 149 Cossar Avenue, in the amount of $8,500.00.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-39
Development Permits PL2021-9134 and PL2021-9135
Re: 358 Douglas Avenue
Council gave first reading to “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-39”, a bylaw to rezone 358 Douglas Avenue, from R2 (Small Lot Residential) to RD2 (Duplex Housing: Lane), with the site specific provision that a maximum of two dwelling units shall be permitted on each lot.
Council forwarded “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-39” to the November 16, 2021 Public Hearing
and prior to its adoption, resolved that the following condition be met:
Registration of a 3.0m wide lane dedication covenant from 358 Douglas Avenue.
Council, subject to adoption of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-39” and final subdivision registration of the two lots, approved “Development Permit PL2021-9134” and “Development Permit PL2021-9135” located at 358 Douglas Avenue, a permit that allows for construction of a duplex on both newly formed lots.
Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion Policy
Council approved “Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion Council Policy 2021-06”, a policy that establishes the City’s process for accepting, reviewing and processing applications for Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusions.
Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) Inclusion PL2021-9058
Re: 1853 Sutherland Road
Council supported “ALR Inclusion PL2021-9058”, located at 1853 Sutherland Road, to include a proposed remainder portion of the property into the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), in order to allow for the subdivision of a 1-acre lot from the property.
Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) Non-Adhering Residential Use
Re: 1120 Sutherland Road
Council supported “ALR Non-Adhering Residential Use PL2021-9042”, located at 1120 Sutherland Road, to increase the total floor area of a principal residence from 500m2 (5,382 sq. ft.) to 545m2 (5,859 sq. ft.), to allow for an addition onto the existing single family dwelling.
These highlights are intended to provide a brief summary of recent Council proceedings. The summary is not inclusive of all agenda items. For a detailed account of the full agenda, including staff reports, other supporting documents and official meeting minutes, please consult the City’s website (www.penticton.ca/council) or call the City’s Corporate Administration Department at 250-490-2400.