Residents are invited to learn more and share their feedback about a development application at 76 Duncan Ave E. The engagement program is underway for the community to consider a proposal for a three-storey, mixed use development, with commercial on the first storey and two dwelling units on the second and third storeys, for a total of 4 dwelling units.
“This development proposal would add commercial opportunities and residential units to an area close to existing amenities and transit,” said Audrey Tanguay, Planning and Licensing Manager with the City of Penticton. “We look forward to hearing the feedback from residents on the proposal.”
An Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment is required to change the future land use designation on the development site, from Infill Residential to Mixed-Use. The proposal would also require rezoning the property from R1 (Large Lot Residential) to C3 (Mixed Use Commercial).
The City has initiated the procedure for Community Engagement for OCP Amendments to ensure residents are aware of the proposal and the opportunities to get involved. Letters are being mailed to homes and businesses in the area and a sign is being installed at the subject property. Copies of the application, maps, staff report and feedback form are available at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca. Paper copies are also available at the Shape Your City kiosk at the Penticton Public Library (785 Main St.) during regular business hours.
Anyone interested in discussing the proposal with staff are invited to attend a drop-in open house at Carmi Elementary School in the Library Room on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Questions about the application can be sent to planning@penticton.ca or call 250-490-2501.
The City will collect feedback on the 76 Duncan Ave E proposal until Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Input from the engagement program will be provided to the developer and with Council. Should the application proceed, the community will have another opportunity to provide comments as part of the statutory public hearing for the OCP amendment and rezoning application, which would be scheduled after this engagement period ends.