West Kelowna council highlights
(From Sept.8 meeting)
New urgent and primary health centre announced for the Westside
BC Health Minister Adrian Dix announced that the province’s 19th Urgent and Primary Care Centre will be located at 2484 Main Street in Westbank Centre. Mayor and Council applauded the announcement and thanked Minister Dix, Health Ministry staff, Interior Health, Kelowna-Westside MLA Ben Stewart, Westbank First Nation Chief Chris Derickson and Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin for their support. Advocating for a Westside Urgent and Primary Care Centre is a Council 2020 to 2022 Strategic Priority. For details on the provincial announcement, visit news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0274-001686.
Regional District of Central Okanagan provides service update
Council received a presentation from Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Chief Administrative Officer Brian Reardon who thanked Council for their ongoing support and collaboration on regional services. The RDCO delivers services such as regional parks on behalf of all local governments in the Central Okanagan, and sub-regional services such as the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre and Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in partnership with the City of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and District of Peachland.
Update given on Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant
Chief Administrative Officer Paul Gipps provided an update on Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant. The City is currently seeking qualified bidders for plant construction, to begin this fall and end in 2022. A Council Initiative – Subject to Petition against is underway to determine if there is sufficient petition against the recommended creation of the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Local Area Service, and borrowing of up to $23.5 million to design, build and finance the plant. If owners agree with long-term borrowing, they do nothing. Those opposed must submit signed forms to City Hall by 4 p.m. Fri. Oct. 2, 2020.
Council considers development at 2971 Gorman Road
Council gave first and second readings to Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 2971 Gorman Road. The applicant proposes to rezone the property from Rural Residential Small
Parcel to Single Family and Low Density Multiple Residential Zones to construct approximately 17 single family and 44 townhouse units. The next step is a public hearing to be scheduled in the near future.
Apollo Road development advances
Council gave third reading to a Zoning Amendment Bylaw for a mixed-use residential/commercial development at 2417 Apollo Road. The three-storey development would include 100 square metres of commercial space at ground level and four residential units on each of the upper two floors. The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure must now endorse the application prior to Council considering adoption.
Council supports height variance for new building at Green Bay Bible Camp
Council supported a development variance for 1449 Green Bay Road, and allowed re-siting of a new building should the applicant wish to address any concerns of adjacent waterfront property owners. The maximum height will be varied from 12.0 metres to 12.72m to make room for mechanical equipment on the roof of a new dining, accommodation, and meeting building at Green Bay Bible Camp.
New properties added to Powers Creek Water Service
Council adopted two Local Area Service (LAS) amendment bylaws that allow 105 domestic water connections, in a new subdivision at 2802 Smith Creek Road, and one existing home, at 2850 Dixie Road, to be added to the Powers Creek Water Service Area (formerly the Westbank Irrigation District).
Short-term rentals discussed at evening Regular Council meeting in September
Council heard that discussion on short-term rentals will be scheduled for the next Regular Meeting Agenda. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. Sep. 29, 2020 and will be broadcast live at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts.