CITY OF WEST KELOWNA 
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2760 CAMERON ROAD, WEST KELOWNA, BC

It is acknowledged that this meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Peoples.

This meeting is open to the public.  In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, Step 3 of BC's Restart Plan, and the City's COVID-19 Safety Plan regarding indoor seated gatherings, a viewing area that will accommodate twelve members of the public is available on a first come, first serve basis.  All representations to Council form part of the public record.  This meeting is being webcast live and will be archived on the City's website.

Recommendation:
WHEREAS the Mayor of the City of West Kelowna, as head of the local authority, pursuant to Section 12(1) of the Emergency Program Act, declared a State of Local Emergency on August 15, 2021; and

WHEREAS pursuant to Section 12(3) of the Emergency Program Act, Council has convened as soon as practicable after making the declaration;

THEREFORE be it resolved that Council endorses the Declaration of a State of Local Emergency ordered August 15, 2021.

Verbal Updates from the CAO and from the Director of Engineering and Public Works

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council consider and resolve to amend section 1.2 of the Public Hearing Process Policy to allow for public hearings to be held electronically with an effective date of September 29, 2021.

Notice:  In accordance with Section 59(2) of the Community Charter, prior to adoption of  Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 0087.13, persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representation to Council.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council adopt “City of West Kelowna Business Licensing and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No.0087.13, 2021”.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council appoint Danica Floto as a Bylaw Community Support Officer for the City of West Kelowna for a term expiring on August 31, 2022.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council adopt the “CITY OF WEST KELOWNA FEES AND CHARGES AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 0028.59, 2021”.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.95, 2020 (File: Z 20-07).

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council adopt City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.102, 2021 (File: Z 20-11).

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 21-17) for 1635 Pritchard Drive to vary S.10.4.5(g).1 of the Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 to reduce the minimum setback to the front parcel boundary from 4.5 m to 1.0 m in order to construct a swimming pool, in accordance with the attached permit (Attachment 1).

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 21-19) for 2927 Thacker Drive to vary S.10.4.5(g).1 of Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 to reduce the minimum setback to the front parcel boundary from 4.5 m to 3.5 m to construct an addition to the principal dwelling, in accordance with the attached permit (Attachment 1).

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council support the request to permit a non-farm use for the construction of a School District Early Learning Program Facility on the Hudson Road Elementary School property (File: A 21-04) for Lot 45, District Lot 506, Osoyoos Division Yale District, Plan KAP5381 (1221 Hudson Road); and

    THAT Council direct staff to forward the application to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DVP 20-08) for Lot A, DL 3188, Plan 2680 Except Plan KAP63607 (2789 Highway 97 S) to allow construction of a winery building in general accordance with the attached permit to vary Zoning Bylaw No. 0154 Section 8.2.5(e) to increase the maximum building height from 15.0 m to 35.05 m for the proposed winery building, subject to the following conditions:

    1. Dimensions, siting, and design of the winery building to be constructed on the property in accordance with Schedule ‘A’;
    2. Exterior lighting shall be designed to not spill over onto, or create glare on adjacent properties; and
    3. Submission of an assessment by a qualified Professional Fire Protection Engineer evaluating life safety and fire suppression requirements for the proposed structure at time of Building Permit. The assessment is subject to review by the City of West Kelowna’s Fire Chief based on the needs of West Kelowna Fire Rescue.
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council give first reading to a revised City of West Kelowna Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 0100.62, 2021 (File: Z 20-08); and

    THAT Council give first reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.96, 2021 (File: Z 20-08); and

    THAT Council give first reading to City of West Kelowna Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0154.97, 2021 (File: Z 20-08); and

    THAT Council direct staff to schedule the bylaws for consideration of second reading following submission of the following items to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services:

    • Water and Sanitary Modelling;
    • Revised Transportation Review;
    • Revised Functional Servicing Report;
    • Revised Geotechnical Report;
    • Updated and Consolidated Environmental Report;
    • Submission of outstanding referral comments.

The next Council meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

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