Agenda Package - City of Vernon

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON 

AGENDA 

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

CITY HALL 

Monday 

February 22,2010 

At 1:30 pm 

Council 

Mayor W. Lippert 

Councillor B. Baumbrough 

Councillor S. Lee 

Councillor M. O'Keefe 

Councillor J. Gilroy 

Councillor P. Nicol 

Councillor B. Spiers 

For Enquiries 

Telephone: (250) 545-1361 

www.vernon.ca


AGENDA 

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL 

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2O1O 

AT 8:40 AM 

1. CALL TO ORDER 

2. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING 

A. BE lT RESOLVED that the meeting be closed to the public in 

accordance with Section 90 (a), (d), (e), and (k), of the 

Community Charter. 

AGENDA 

MINUTES 

3. ADJOURN TO OPEN COUNCIL AT 1:30 PM 

A. THAT the Agenda for the February 22,2010 Regular Open 

Meeting of Council be adopted as circulated. 

4. ADOPTION OF MTNUTES AND RECEIPT OF PUBLIC 

HEARING RECORD 

A. THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held 

February 8, 2010 and the Record of the Public Hearing held 

February 8,2010 be adopted; (P. 13) 

AND FURTHER, and the minutes of the Committee of the 

Whole Meeting of Council, be received. (P. 24) 

5. GENERAL MATTERS 

PRESENTION - RBC 

OLYMPIC TORGH PAINTING 

PRESENTATION - VERNON 

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES. 

2OO9 ANNUAL REPORT 

(P. 2e) 

A. Mr. Scott Johnstone, RBC Royal Bank Branch Manager, 

Vernon Main, & Mr. William (Bill) Miller, Manager, Small 

Business RBC Royal Bank, re: Presentation of RBC Olympic 

Torch painting 

B. Fire Chief Carlisle and Officer Staff Members will present the 

'2009 Year in Review' report for Vernon Fire Rescue 

Services. 

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REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL AGENDA - FEBRUARY 22, 2O1O 

CONSTRUCTIVE CONCEPTS 

- DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE 

PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 

LOT 68, PLAN 324,DL71, 

oDYD (3705 - 24 AVENUE) 

(P.45) 

C. THAT Council approve the Development Variance Permit 

application submitted by officials of Constructive Concepts to 

vary the minimum unit width from 6.0m to 5.5m and to vary 

the minimum number of off-street parking spaces from 20 

spaces to 18 spaces for a 12 unit townhouse project to be 

constructed on Lot 68, Plan 324, DL 71, ODYD (3705 - 24 

Avenue) subject to the following conditions: 

1. That a 1.7m wide road right-of-way widening dedication 

be registered prior to the issuance of the Development 

Variance Permit; 

2. That a 1.5m wide Statutory Right-of-way or road right-ofway 

be registered along the east boundary of the 

property to allow for a public walkway to be constructed; 

and 

3. That the site plan form part of, and be attached to, the 

Development Variance Permit as Schedule'A'. 

Public lnput- DVP ffi0180 

(¡) Public lnput on Development Variance Permit #00180 to 

vary the minimum unit width from 6.0m to 5.5m and to 

vary the minimum number of off-street parking spaces 

from 20 spaces to 18 spaces for a 12 unit townhouse 

project to be constructed on Lot 68, Plan 324, DL71, 

ODYD (3705 - 24 Avenue) 

. Email dated February 15, 2010, from Mr. Garry 

Pruden, Director of Housing & Capital Development, 

Canadian Mental Health Association, re: 

DVP#00180. (P.62) 

(¡¡) THAT Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to issue 

Development Variance Permit Number 00180 to 

Constructive Concepts to vary the minimum unit width 

from 6.0m to 5.5m and to vary the minimum number of 

off-street parking spaces from 20 spaces to 18 spaces 

for a 12 unit townhouse project to be constructed on Lot 

68, Plan 324, DL 71, ODYD (3705 - 24 Avenue), once 

all conditions of Council have been met. 

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SILGA RESOLUTION - 

REQUESTED INCREASED 

SHOULDER WIDTH OF 

OKANAGAN HIGHWAYS 

(P.63) 

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

A. Memo dated February 12,2010, from Ms. Wendy Majewski, 

Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, re: SILGA 

Resolution to Request lncreased Should Width of Okanagan 

Highways. 

'WHEREAS municipalities and communities within the 

Okanagan Valley are taking positive sfeps towards 

attaining the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets, 

introduced by the Province in November 2007; through 

the incorporation and emphasis of alternative 

transpoñation and infrastructure in planning and 

development; 

AND WHEREAS Okanagan residents and vrsifors 

travelling to and between Okanagan Valley communities 

require safe cycling infrastructure to provide alternative 

mode s of tra n s po rtatio n : 

THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED that safe and 

adequate cycling be incorporated into highway design 

and construction consisting of a shoulder width of a 

minimum two metres that includes a rumble strip 

alongside the driving lane; 

AND BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED that all existing 

highway improvements and future highway projects 

include úhese requirements throughout the province.' 

SOUTHERN INTERIOR 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

ASSOCTATTON (S.r.L.G.A.) - 

2010 CONFERENCE (P. 67) 

POLICE RECORDS 

INFORMATION 

MANAGEMENT 

ENVTRONMENT (PRTME-BC) 

(P.75) 

B. Council to consider attendance at the 2010 Southern lnterior 

Local Government Association (S.l.L.G.A.) Conference to be 

held at Barriere/Sun Peaks, April 28 to 30, 2010. 

C. Letter dated February 10, 2010, from Hon. Kash Heed, 

Solicitor General, re: Police Records lnformation 

Management Environment (PRIME-BC) Subsidies to 

Electoral Areas - Response to our letter dated December 16, 

2009. 

7. MATTERS REFERRED: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND 

IN.CAMERA 

8. NEW BUSINESS 

A. Correspondence: 

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF 

HOME & PROPERTY 

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(¡) Letter dated February 4, 2010, from Mr. Owen Dickie, 

President, Canadian Association of Home & Property 

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TNSPECTORS (BC) (P. 78) 

MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY 

AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 

- LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

ELECTIONS TASK FORCE 

(P.84) 

UNION OF BC 

MUNICIPALITIES - 2OO9 

RESOLUTTONS (P. 87) 

STERILE INSECT RELEASE 

BOARD MEETTNG (P. 96) 

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF 

NORTH OKANAGAN - 


EXTENDED SERVICE 

ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW 

AMENDMENT (P. 98) 


lnspectors (BC), re: Request to Distribute information 

and support for the creation of a one-stop, province wide 

registry of grow-ops. 

(¡¡) Letter dated January 29, 2010, from Hon. Bill Bennett, 

Minister of Community & Rural Development and Mr. 

Harry Nyce President, Union of BC Municipalities, re: 

Local Government Elections Task Force, request for 

written comments. 

(¡¡¡) Letters dated February 2 and February 3,2010, from Mr. 

Harry Nyce, President, Union of BC Municipalities, re: 

2009 Resolutions. 

(¡v) Letter dated February 10, 2010, from Mr. Greg Betts, 

Administrator, Regional District of North Okanagan, re: 

Sterile lnsect Release Board Meeting. 

(v) THAT Pursuant to the provisions of Section 801.4 

(Consent on behalf of municipal participating area) of 

the Local Government Act, the Council of the 

Corporation of the City of Vernon does hereby consent, 

on behalf of the electors of the City of Vernon, to the 

Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan 

adopting the following bylaw: 

"Regional District of North Okanagan SúerTe lnsect 

Release Extended Seryice Establishment Bylaw No. 

2232,2007" 

To amend the Sterile lnsect Release Extended Service 

Establishment Bylaw No.834, 1989. 

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF 

NORTH OKANAGAN - 


EXTENDED SERVICE 

ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW 

AMENDMENT (P. 100) 

(v¡) THAT Pursuant to the provisions of Section 801.4 

(Consent on behalf of municipal participating area) of 

the Local Government Act, the Council of the 

Corporation of the City of Vernon does hereby consent, 

on behalf of the electors of the City of Vernon, to the 

Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan 

adopting the following bylaw: 

"Regional District of North Okanagan SúerTe Insect 

Release Extended Seryice Establishment Bylaw No. 

2293,2007" 

To amend the Sterile Insect Release Extended Service 

Establishment Bylaw No.834, 1989. 

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BC TRANSIT - HANDY DART 

SERVICE AND TAXI SAVER 

PROGRAM (P. 102) 

(vii) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the 

Transportation Demand Management Committee that 

Council direct staff to send a letter to BC Transit 

requesting that they clarify and update the information 

detailing the Handy Dart service and the Taxi Saver 

Program on the BC Transit website and in pamphlet 

form to ensure that all information is current; 

B. Reports: 

AND FURTHER that information and or changes to the 

programs be updated promptly on the BC Transit web 

site. 

REVISION TO FEES AND 

CHARGES BYLAW #3909 . 

PLANNTNG (P. 103) 

SITE 360 CONSULTING INC. - 

REQUEST TO EXTEND 

PROCESSING PERIOD FOR 

REZONING BYLAW #51 15 

FOR REM. LOT 2, DL 62, 

PLAN 1744, ODYD (6468 

OKANAGAN LAND¡NG ROAD) 

(P. rlr) 

BELLA VISTA WEST 

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN - 

PROPOSED DRAFT 

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 

(P. 131) 

(¡) THAT Council support revisions to Fees and Charges 

Bylaw #3909 as outlined in part B(3) of the staff report 

dated February 12,2010 from Dale Rintoul, Planner. 

(¡¡) THAT Council approve an extension to the processing 

period for Rezoning Bylaw #5115 from January 28,2010 

to July 28, 2010 as requested by officials of Site 360 

Consulting lnc. 

(¡¡¡) THAT Council endorse the proposed revisions to the 

Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan (Figure 2), 

including the following : 

a) Alteration to the locations and sizes of the two 

proposed public parks; 

b) Revisions to trail and future road locations; 

c) Change in land use designation from Hillside 

Residential Multi Family to Parks and Open Space 

for a parcel located adjacent to Tavistock Road; 

d) Change in land use designation from Hillside 

Residential Multi Family to Hillside Residential Single 

and Two Family for a parcel located adjacent to 

Tavistock Road; and 

e) Alterations to the neighbourhood plan wording and 

format for clarity and readability purposes. 

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REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL AGENDA - 

FEBRU ARY 22,20''O 

TAVISTOCK - REZONING 

APPLICATION FOR LOT A, 

PLAN KAP628O7, DL 298, 

o.D.Y.D. (TAVISTOCK ROAD) 

(P. 163) 

TAVISTOGK PROPERTIES 

LTD. - REZONING 

APPLICATION FOR A 

PORTION OF LOT A, PLAN 

KAP628O7, DISTRICT LOT 

298, O.D.Y.D. (TAVISTOCK 

ROAD) (P. 16e) 

(¡v) 

(v) 

THAT Council support the rezoning application 

submitted by John Lainsbury on behalf of Tavistock 

Properties to rezone Lot A, Plan K4P62807, DL 298, 

O.D.Y.D. from RM1 - Row Housing Residential to R2 - 

Large Lot Residential to allow for subdivision into single 

family lots, subject to the following condition: 

a. The adoption of the revisions to the Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood Plan including re-designation of the 

property from Residential Medium Density to 

Residential Low Density. 

That Council approve the rezoning application submitted 

by Tavistock Properties Ltd to rezone a portion of the 

subject property from C6 - 

Village Commercial to HR2 - 

Hillside Residential Multi-Family in order to construct a 

multi-family development on a portion of Lot A, Plan 

K4P62807, District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. (Tavistock Road) 

subject to the following conditions: 

a) The adoption of the new Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood Plan including a revision to the 

designation for the subject portion of the property 

from Community Commercial to Hillside Residential 

Multi-Family designation; 

b) The owner shall register a covenant delineating 

areas of permitted development and areas to 

remain undisturbed as shown on Figure 7; and 

c) The owner shall enter into a Development 

Agreement with the City meeting the City 

Engineering requirements for works required on 

Tronson Road and Tavistock Road adjacent to the 

subject property. 

TOURIST COMMERCIAL 

WATERFRONT 


(P. 181) 

(v¡) THAT Council endorse the revisions to the Tourist 

Commercial Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan, as 

proposed in the staff report dated February 12,2010, for 

the purposes of public consultation. 

AND FURTHER, that Council provide staff with its 

preferred option for the use of the site designated on the 

Land Use Map as "To Be Determined," located on a 

portion of 7000 Cummins Road (Lot 2, Plan K4P58651, 

D.L. 62, ODYD). The three options to consider are: 

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1. Refurbish the clubhouse and utilize the site as a 

community centre to provide space for community 

events. 

2. Designate the land as Residential- Low Density and 

sell the land for development purposes. 

3. Make the site available for a land transaction with a 

non-profit or service club. 

ZONING BYLAW #5OOO - 

REVIEW OF STRATA RENTAL 

ACCOMMODATION, HOTEL 

AND PERMANENT 

RESIDENCY PROVISIONS 

(P. 2211 

(vii) THAT Council support an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 

#5000 to delete the permanent residency and tourist 

accommodation ratio of 30o/ol70o/o for "apartment 

housing, tourist" in order to allow the ratio to fluctuate 

based upon market conditions; 

AND FURTHER, that Council support an amendment to 

Zoning Bylaw #5000 to delete the maximum 180 day per 

tenant per year provision in the definitions for "apartment 

housing, tourist", "row housing, tourist", "four-plex, tourist 

housing", "semi-detached, tourist housing" "cottages, 

tourist" and "three-plex, tourist housing" to allow for the 

term of occupancy to be based upon market conditions; 

AND FURTHER, that Council authorize the discharge of 

any existing covenants that limit occupancy use to the 

30% and 70% provision and/or to the 180 day per 

tenant per year provision provided the residential 

development cost charge rate is paid for the strata lot 

that the discharge applies to; 

AND FURTHER, that Council support the inclusion of a 

definition for "single detached housing, tourist" into 

Zoning Bylaw #5000 and to include that use into the list 

of Primary Uses of the RTC-Resort Commercial zone so 

the existing 41 cottages (Strata Plan KAS2208) at 

Predator Ridge are legally conforming rather than 

remaining legally non-conforming and to allow for the 

single detached building type within tourist and resort 

oriented projects; 

AND FURTHER, that Council support the deletion of the 

maximum 240 days length of stay provision in the 

Zoning Bylaw #5000 definitions for "hotel" and "motel" in 

order to allow the stay durations to be based upon 

market conditions; 

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REGULAR OPEN COUNGIL AGENDA - FEBRU ARY 22,2010 

AND FURTHER, that the proposed amendment bylaw 

and this report be referred for comment to the 

association that covers tourist accommodation 

operations in Vernon and the strata corporations and 

developers for the strata projects which have the short 

term rental and permanent residency provisions. 

9. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS 

Bylaws: 

ADOPTION 

THIRD READING 

(¡) THAT Bylaw #5186,.2000 Pottery Road Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5186, 2009" - a Bylaw to 

rezone the subject lands from A3 - Rural Small Holdings 

to R2 - Large Lot Residential, be adopted. (Piovesan) 

(P.236) 

(i¡) THAT Council amends Bylaw #5234, 'Hesperia Lands 

Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5234, 2010' - a 

bylaw to rezone the subject property from "41 

Agricultural' to 'CD4 - Comprehensive Development Zone 

4', as follows: 

THAT Council support a revision to the phrasing for gross 

floor area in Schedules ZB1 to ZB33 in the CD4 - 

Comprehensive Development Area 4 zone as follows: 

current wording: 

The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be X square 

metres 

p ro posed revi sed wo rki n g : 

The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be X square 

metres, exclusive of Covered Parking 

AND FURTHER, that Council support a revision to the 

minimum and maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units 

permitted in Schedule ZB3 in the Comprehensive 

Development Area 4 zone as follows: 


PARCEL DESCRIPTION 

...Along the northern edge of the Parcel a Building 

consisting of 6 sets of Overlapping Townhouses (a total of 

12 Overlapping Townhouses) will face the flanking street 

of Longacre Drive with Covered Parking below the units... 

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REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL AGENDA - 

FEBRU ARY 22,2010 

PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS: 

UNITS: 

8.The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall 

be 19. 

9.The minimum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 

15. 

proposed revised wording: 


...Along the northern edge of the Parcel a Building 

consisting of 4 sets of Overlapping Townhouses (a total of 

I Overlapping Townhouses) will face the flanking street of 

Longacre Drive with Covered Parking below the units... 

PARCEL SPECI FIC REGULATIONS: 

UNITS: 

8. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall 

be 13. 

9. The minimum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 

8. 

AND FURTHER that Bylaw #5234, 'Hesperia Lands 

Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5234, 2010' - 

bylaw to rezone the subject property from a 

"A1 

Agricultural' to 'CD4 - 

Comprehensive Development Zone 

4', be read a third time, as amended. (Hesperia 

Development Corp.,XP. 239) 

. Memo dated February 17, 2010, from Mr. Dale Rintoul, 

Planner, re: 'Hesperia Lands Rezoning Amendment 

Bylaw Number 5234, 2010' response to questions 

raised at the Public Hearing held on February 8, 2010 

(P. 320) 

FIRST & SECOND READINGS 

AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE 

(¡¡¡) THAT Bylaw #5243, "Bella Vista West Neighbourhood 

Plan Plan Vernon Amendment Bylaw Number 5243, 

2010" a bylaw to add the Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood Plan to the Official Community Plan, be 

read a first and second time; 

AND FURTHER, that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #5237 

be scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2010, at 5:30 pm. at 

the Schubert Centre, 3505 30th Ave. (City of Vernon) 

(P.341) 

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(¡v) THAT Bylaw #5235, "4 Portion of Lot A, Plan K4P62807, 

District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. (Tavistock Road) Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5235, 2010" - a bylaw to 

rezone the subject property from "CO Village 

Commercial" to HR2 - Hillside Residential Multi-Family", 

be read a first and second time; 


be scheduled for Monday, March 22,2010, at 5:30 pm. at 

the Schubert Centre, 3505 30th Ave. (Tavistock 

Properties Ltd.) (P. 37 1l 

(v) THAT Bylaw #5239, "Lot A, Plan K4P62807, District Lot 

298, O.D.Y.D. (Tavistock Road) Rezoning Amendment 

Bylaw Number 5239, 2010" - a bylaw to rezone the 

subject property from "RM1 - Row Housing Residential" 

to "R2 - Large Lot Residential", be read a first and second 

time; 


be scheduled for Monday, March 22,2010, at 5:30 pm. at 

the Schubert Centre, 3505 30th Ave. (Tavistock 

Properties Ltd.) (P. 37 4l 

10. 

11. 

12. 

COUNGIL INFORMATION UPDATES 

A. Mayor and Councillors Reports. 

CLOSE OF MEETING 

INFORMATION ITEMS 

A. Letter dated February 8, 2010, from Ms. Anna Wanruick- 

Sears, Executive Director, Okanagan Basin Water Board, re: 

Okanagan Basin Water Board Report dated February 3, 

2010. (P.3771 

B. Letter dated February 11, 2010, from Ms. Tara Montgomery, 

Communications, Okanagan Nation Alliance, re: Okanagan 

Nation 2nd Annual "spirit of Syilx" Unity Run. (P. 379) 

C. Letter dated February 10,2010, from the Hon. Mary Polak, 

Minister of Children and Family Development & Minister 

Responsible for Child Care re: Treatment Options for Youth 

Experiencing Substance Use Problems. (P.382) 

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D. Minutes from the following Committees of Council: 

(¡) Environmental Advisory Committee, Nov 18 (P. 384) 

(¡¡) Economic Development Adv. Com., Nov 19 (P. 389) 

(¡¡¡) Affordable Housing Adv. Com., Jan 7 (P. 392) 

(¡v) Transportation Demand Management, Jan 14 (P. 395) 

(v) Sister City Committee, Jan 19 (P. 403) 

(v¡) Advisory Planning Board, Jan 26 (P. 405) 

E. Public Hearing Agenda for February 22,2010 (P. 409) 

NOTE: 

Public Hearing scheduled for at 5:30 pm at City Hall for the following: 

1. "4305 19th Avenue (Vernon Native Housing Home Based Business, Minor) Zoning Text 

Amendment Bylaw 5240" 

2. "1550 Kosmina Road (Closed Portion) Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5236, 2010" 

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL 

HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2O1O 

PRESENT: Mayor Lippert 

Councillors: J. Gilroy, B. Spiers, S. Lee, 

B. Baumbrough, P. Nicol, (M. O'Keefe, absent) 

Staff: L. Gous, Chief Administrative Officer 

M. Bailey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer 

P. Bridal, Manager, Corporate Services 

K. Bertles, Manager, Finance 

K. Flick, Manager, Planning & Building Services 

R. Dickinson, Manager, Engineering Services 

RESOLUTION TO 

CLOSE MEETING 

Mayor Lippert called the meeting to order at 8:40 am. 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting be closed to the public in 

accordance with Section 90 (a), (c), (d), (e), (i), and (k) of the 

Community Chañer. 

CARRIED. 

Mayor Lippert called the adjourned meeting back to order at 1:33 pm. 


Councillors: J. Gilroy, S. Lee, P. Nicol, , B. Spiers, 

B. Baumbrough, (M. O'Keefe, absent) 

Staff: 

L. Gous, CAO 


S. Blakely, Deputy Corporate Officer 

K. Flick, Manager, Planning and Building 

K. Bertles, Manager, Finance 

D. Strachan, Planning Assistant 

J. Carlísle, Fire Chief 

S. Koenig, Manager, Operations 

B. Marshall, Environmental Planner 

C. Kanester, Manager, Bylaw Enforcement 

J. Anderson, Records Coordinator 

A. Watson, MunicipalTransportation Tech lll 

W. Majewskí, Transportation Demand Goord. 

G. Thompson, Municipal Financial Tech. 

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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNC¡L MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 2O1O 

Others: News Media and General Public 

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: 

APPROVAL OF ITEMS 

LISTED ON THE 

AGENDA 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Baumbrough: 

THAT the Agenda for the Monday, February 8,2010 Regular Open 

meeting of the Council of The Corporation of The City of Vernon be 

amended to add the following items: 

1, REMOVE ITEM 5.A. . DELEGATION - OGO CHASER 

SWIM #11, as per Email dated February 4,2010, from Mr. 

Daryl Ellis, re: Postponement 

2, SEE ITEM 6.4. - PARKING CONCERNS DOWNTOWN 

VERNON - Memo dated February 5, 2010, from Ms. Kim 

Flick, Manager, Planning and Building, re: City Centre 

Parking Action Team. 

3. NEW ITEM 8.4.(v¡) - Okanagan Basin Water Board Grant 

Application for Upper BX Creek Watershed lmprovement 

Plan Memo dated February 5, 2010, from Mr. Rob 

Dickinson, Manager, Engineering & GIS Services, re: 

Okanagan Basin Water Board Grant Application. 

AND FURTHER, that the agenda be adopted, as amended. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 

COUNCIL MEET¡NGS 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, held January 

25,2010 be adopted; 

AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole 

meeting of Council held January 25,2010, and the Special Budget 

meetings of January 21,22, & 25, 2010, be received. 

CARRIED. 

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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 2O1O 

DELEGATION - 

CHAMBER OF 

GENERAL MATTERS: 

Ms. Val Trevis, General Manager, Greater Vernon Chamber of 

GREATER VERNON Commerce provided a presentation regarding Chamber of Commerce 

COMMERCE 

(0230-271 

Week Feb 15 -19 and an Update on the Activities of the Greater 

Vernon Chamber of Commerce. The following points were noted: 

o Reviewed activities planned for 2010 

o Voice of Business in Vernon 

. Chamber 113 years old 

. Reviewed benefit of membership 

o Discussed Chamber Affiliations and Partnerships 

o Not for Profit Society 

o 13 Member Volunteer Board of Directors 

. Staff of 4 Members 

. Feb 14 launch of 'Shop Local' program 

. New program '12 @ 12' reviewed 

. Advocacy Program reviewed 

o Sustainability Efforts reviewed 

o Corporate Sponsor this year is Century 21 

. Represent 750 businesses 

. Business Excellence Awards May 7,2010 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 

PARKING CONCERNS Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

- 

VERNON 

DOWNTOWN 

THAT Council supports the City Centre Parking Action Team 

(0230-26) format, as presented in the memo dated February 5,2010, from 

Ms. Kim Flick, Manager Planning and Building. 

GARRIED. 

PROGRESS ON BIKE Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

TO WORK 2O1O 

(8330-20) THAT Council received the memo dated February 1, 2010, from 

Ms. Wendy Majewsk¡, TDM Coordinator, regarding 'Progress on 

Bike to Work 2010'. 

CARRIED. 

MATTERS REFERRED FROM lN CAMERA - Februarv 8. 2010 


THAT Council brings fonryard, as public information, the following 

motion declassified from confidential to non-confidential at the 

February 8,2010 ln-Camera meeting: 

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. OKANAGAN 'THAT Council declassrÏres the /ease agreement for Lot 2, 

LANDING FIRE District Lot 62 and of Section 19, Township 9, ODYD, Plan 3529, 

HALL - LEASE except Plan 21693 to the Okanagan Landing Volunteer Fire 

AGREEMENT Department, from confidential to non-confidential and removes 

from in camera. 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Gílroy, seconded by Councillor Baumbrough: 

THAT Council brings forward, as public information, the following 

motion declassified from confidential to non-confidential at the 

February 8,2010 In-Camera meeting: 

o NORTH 

'THAT Council approve the appointment of a cívilian municipal 

OKANAGAN employee to fulfill the role of Regíonal Policing Media Officer, 

DETACHMENT funded through the policing budget; 

MEDIA LIAISON 

AND FURTHER, that Council approve the reduction in total 

funded RCMP authorized strength from 61 to 60 members; 

o SURPLUS 

RESERVES FOR 

AND FURTHER, that Council approve the reduction in totat 

budgeted RCMP strength from 51 to 50 members; 

CARRIED. 

MATTERS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 

FEBRUARY 8. 2O1O 

Moved by Councillor Spiers, seconded by Councillor Nicol: 

THAT Council ratifies and confirms the following resolution 

adopted at the February 8, 2010 Committee of the Whole 

meeting of Council 

'THAT Council instructs the City's GVAC and Notth Okanagan 

Regional District Representatives that in the 2010 Budget 

THE MULTIPLEX relating to the Multiplex and Pertorming Ads Seryices that: 

AND THE 

PERFORMING o the reserue sef asrde for operating reseryes be sef at 20% of 

ARTS CENTRE 2010 operating expenses ($282,521 for muttiptex) ($67,321) 

AND FURTHER, that the balance at year end 2009, should be 

sef asrde in an equipment and life cycles reserue (Multiplex 

$1,341,531 - $282,521 = $1,059,010 - Community Theatre, 

8463,656 - $67,321 = $396,335); 

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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 2OIO 

AND FURTHER, that the 2010 transfers of $408,867 (Multiplex) 

and $6014 (theater) be defened this year unless they be shown 

to be part of a equipment reserue 5 year total reasonably 

expected to be used and necessary; 

AND FURTHER, that the reserue policy should sfafe that these 

reserves, for this function, shall never be built up, or used for a 

building major expansion or replacement (That debate can take 

place when the debt is paid off); 

AND FURTHER, that all background information provided to the 

Finance Committee, in thís regard, be included with this 

information to the Regional District of the North Okanagan and 

the District of Coldstream 

CARRIED. 

NEW BUSINESS 

CORRESPONDENGE: 

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC 

SAFEry AND 

SOLICITOR GENERAL 

- RCMP MUNICIPAL 

CONTRACTS 

(04r0-36) 

Moved by Councillor Spiers, seconded by Councillor Baumbrough: 

THAT Council receives the letter dated January 20, 2010, from 

Hon. Kash Heed, Solicitor General, regarding RCMP Municipal 

Contracts; 

AND FURTHER, that Council requests staff to provide a report to 

Council regarding the implications to the 2010 budget in relation to 

compliance with the proposed standards for 'Video Surveillance 

Recordings in Police Buildings'; 

AND FURTHER that Council direct staff to report on the 

breakdown of costs shared for this proposal between the City, the 

District of Coldstream and ElectoralAreas'B' &'C'. 

CARRIED. 

LAKEVIEW ESTATES 

COMMUNITY 

ASSOCIATION - 

RESPONSE TO DRAFT 

FIRE PROTECTION 

PLAN FOR C.L.E. 

(70r0-03-01) 

Moved by Councillor Spiers, seconded by Councillor Nicol: 

THAT Council receives the letter dated January 25,2010, from Ms. 

lsabel Furtado, President, Lakeview Estates Community 

Association, regarding the "Draft Fire Protection Plan" for 

Canadian Lakeview Estates, presented to Council' 

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AND FURTHER, that Council directs staff to include the issue of 

'Fire Protection Plan' on the agenda lor 2011 Budget discussions. 

CARRIED 

,COURAGE TO COME 

BACK AWARD'- 

REQUEST FOR 

SUPPORT OF CITIZEN 

NOMINATION 

(0220-03) 

VETERANS PLATES - 

CITY CENTRE 

NEIGHBOURHOOD 

PLAN 

(0540.41 ,6520-241 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Spiers: 

THAT Council provides a letter of support for the nomination of 

Mr. Frank Grenier for the 'Courage to Come Back Award'. 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

THAT Council directs staff to maintain the existing policy regarding 

free parking for vehicles displaying Veterans Plates; 

AND FURTHER, that the policy be referred for consideration by 

the 'City Centre Parking Action Team', a sub committee of the 

Transportation & Parking Advisory Committee. 

CARRIED. 

PEDESTRIAN AND 

BICYCLE MASTER 

PLAN 

(054041 ,6520-241 

Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Gilroy: 

THAT Council supports the recommendation from the 

Transportation Demand Management Committee that Council 

direct staff to draft a 'Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan'. 

CARRIED. 

OKANAGAN BASIN 

WATER BOARD 

GRANT APPLICATION 

FOR UPPER BX CREEK 

WATERSHED 

IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

(1855-20) 


THAT Council supports the grant application for $10,000 from the 

Okanagan Basin Water Board for water quality monitoring on 

Upper BX Creek. 

CARRIED. 

REPORTS: 

VERNON HERITAGE 

REGISTER - SUMMARY 

REPORT OF THE 

PHASE 1 UPDATE BY 

HOBSON & 

ASSOCIATES 

(6800-01) 

Mr. Doug Edgar, Past Chair, Heritage Advisory Committee, introduced 

and provided background regarding the Vernon Heritage Register 

project, and to addressed questions from Council. Members of the 

Heritage Advisory Committee were recognized for their valuable 

contributions to this effort. 

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Moved by Councillor Baumbrough, seconded by Councillor Nicol: 

THAT Council receive the "Vernon Heritage Register Update 

Phase 1" summary report dated January 2010 prepared by 

Hobson and Associates, that updates 18 existing sites on the 

Vernon Heritage Register to meet the B.C. Register of Historical 

Places Standards. This will enable the updated Register to be 

fonruarded to the B.C. Heritage Branch in accordance with the 

provincial grant program that funded the update project; 

AND FURTHER, that the Heritage Advisory Committee be thanked 

for their efforts in securing funding and coordinating the update 

project; 

AND FURTHER, that the City Grants Coordinator, and Heritage 

Advisory Committee pursue provincial and federal grant 

opportunities to fund the next phase of the Heritage Register 

update project. 

CARRIED. 

LIPSCOMB - ZONING 

BYLAW TEXT 

AMENDMENT 

APPLICATION FOR 

LOT 2, PLAN 

KAP869I3, DL 75, 

o.D.Y.D. (4305 19 

AVENUE) 

(2oN00155) 

GRANT APPLICATION 

- LOW FLOW TOILETS 

(1855-20) 


THAT Council support the zoning bylaw text amendment submitted 

by Tanya Lipscomb to amend the CD3 Comprehensive 

Development Area 3 zone to include Home Based Businesses, 

Minor as a permitted secondary use. The CD3 zone applies to the 

Vernon Native Housing Kickwillie Place residential facility on Lot 2, 

Plan K4P86913, DL 75, O.D.Y.D, (4305 19 Avenue). 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Councillor Gilroy, seconded by Councillor Baumbrough: 

THAT Council endorse submitting a grant application of $40,000 to 

the Okanagan Basin Water Board for funding of the Low Flow 

Toilet Program in 2010; 

AND FURTHER, that Council support discontinuing the low flow 

toilet program as of May 1 ,2010 unless grant funding is approved 

by the Okanagan Basin Water Board. 

CARRIED. 

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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 2OIO 

2OO9 DEVELOPMENT 

cosr GHARGE (DCC) 

BYLAW UPDATE 

(3r50-20-02) 


THAT Council authorizes Vernon Water Reclamation Center 

interest charges to be íncluded in the proposed DCC bylaw. 

CARRIED, with Councillor Spiers opposed. 

CITY OF VERNON 

RELEASE FROM FIRE 

DISPATCH 

AGREEMENT WITH 

RDNO 

(70r0-03-031 


THAT Council approves the letter attached to the report dated 

February 1, 2010 from Jeff Carlisle, Fire Chief, requesting a 

resolution, by the end of February 2010, from the Regional 

Distríct of North Okanagan Board of Directors, and the Council's 

from Enderby, Coldstream, Armstrong, Spallumcheen and Lumby, 

to release the City of Vernon from the current Fire Dispatch 

Service. 

CARRIED. 

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: 

BYLAWS: 

FIRST & SECOND 

READINGS AND 

PUBLIC HEARING 

DATE 


THAT Bylaw #5236, "1550 Kosmina Road (Closed Portion) 

Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5236, 2010" - a bylaw to 

rezone the subject properties from "R2 - Large Lot Residential" to 

"P1 Parks and Open Space", be read a first and second time; 

AND FURTHER, that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #5236 be 

scheduled for Monday, February 22,2010, at 5:30 pm, in Council 

Chambers. (C¡ty of Vemon) 

CARRIED. 


THAT Bylaw #5240, "4305 19th Avenue (Vernon Native Housing - 

Home Based Business, Minor) Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 

5240" - a bylaw to amend the CD3-Comprehensive Development 

Area 3 zone to include Home Based Businesses, Minor as a 

permitted secondary use, be read a first and second time; 

AND FURTHER, that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #5240 be 

scheduled for Monday, February 22,2010, at 5:30 pm, in Council 

Chambers. (Lipscomb) 

CARRIED. 

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Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Lee: 

THAT Bylaw #5238, "City of Vernon 2010 Financial plan Bylaw 

Number 5238,2010" - a bylaw to adopt the "Financiar pran" for the 

Years 2010 - 2014, be read a first, second and third time; 

AND FURTHER, that pursuant to section 166 of the community 

charter, council authorizes a Public consurtation for "city of 

vernon 2010 Financial Plan Bylaw Number 5238,2010" be held as 

follows: 

1. Monday, March 1tt,.7:00pm, paddlewheel park; 

2. Tuesday, March 2no, 7:00pm, Schubert Centre. 

Moved by Councillor Nicol, seconded by Councillor Spiers: 

THAT schedule 'B' of Bylaw #5238, "city of vernon 2010 Financial 

Plan Bylaw Number 5238, 2010" - a bylaw to adopt the "Financial 

Plan" for the Years 2010 - 2014 be amended to reflect that all 

unallocated surplus funds will be placed in an infrastructure 

reserve for future infrastructure works in 2009. 

CARRIED. 

THE QUESTION WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION, AND 

DECLARED CARRIED, AS AMENDED. 

COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES: 

COUNCILLOR SHAWN LEE 

Councillor Lee, provided a verbal report on the following matters: 

ARTS COUNCIL 

VERNON LAND USE 

ADVISORY 

COMMITTEE 

OKANAGAN 

REGIONAL LIBRARY 

BOARD 

OKANAGAN BASIN 

WATER BOARD 

o Attended Arts CouncilAnnual General meeting January 28th 

. Attended Vernon Land Use Advisory Committee meeting 

. Attended Okanagan Regional Library Board meeting 

GOUNCILLOR BUFFY BAUMBROUGH 

. Okanagan Basin Water Board meeting attended 

. Advised Staff is working on drought management 

. Webinars to be held February through April 

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AFFORDABLE 

HOUSING COMMITTEE 

ARTS COUNCIL 

. Affordable Housing Committee meeting attended 

. Have received a grant to host a 'housing forum' 

. Will be held April 15 at the Schubert Centre 

. Participated in fund raiser for Arts Council 

o Members each created a bowl - they wiil be filled with lrish stew 

and sold for $20 on St Patrick's Day 

COUNCILLOR JACK GILROY 

councillor Gilroy provided a verbal report on the following matters: 

WINTER CARNIVAL 

STERILE INSECT 

RELEASE PROGRAM 

NORTH OKANAGAN 

REGIONAL DISTRICT 

OLYMPIC TORCH 

RELAY 

. Offered congratulations for successful 50th Annual Winter Carnival 

o Attended Sterile lnsect Release program meeting 

. Noted the Kootenay Regional District opted out of program several 

years ago and now the area is suffering with major infestations. 

o Attended NORD meeting 

r Noted progress regarding Fire Dispatch 

o offered thanks to all volunteers involved in the recent olympic 

Torch Relay through Vernon 

COUNCILLOR PATRICK NICOL 

councillor Nicol provided a verbalteporton the following matters: 

GREATER VERNON 

ADVISORY 


o Attended Greater Vernon Advisory meeting 

. Offered congratulations for successful 50th AnnualWinter Carnival 

MAYOR WAYNE LIPPERT 

Mayor Lippert provided a verbal report on the following matters: 


OLYMPIC TORCH 

RELAY 

. Offered congratulations for successful 50th AnnualWinter Carnival 

o Special recognition to Queen Silver Star Committee and Winter 

Carnival Committee members for hard work through the years 

o offered thanks to all volunteers involved in the recent olympic 

Torch Relay through Vernon 

o More than expected turned out at this community event 

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INFORMATION ITEMS: 

Council received the following information items: 

A. Hesperia Development Corporation,2010 Draft Budget 

B. Letter dated January 21, 2010, from Mr. Rob Sawatzky, 

Director and Past President, Ribbons of Green Trails society, 

re: Support for Pedestrian and Cycling Section of the OCp 

G. Letter dated January 22, 2010, from Mr. Tate Bengtson, 

Executive Director, Enderby & District chamber of commerce, 

re: Closure of the Armstrong-Sicamous Short Line Rail. 

D. Minutes from the following Committees of Council: 

(¡) Finance Committee, Nov 26 

(i¡) Advisory Planning Board, Jan 12 

(¡¡i) Sister City Committee, Jan 5 

E. Public Hearing Agenda for February 8, 2010 

CLOSE OF MEETING: 

CLOSE 

Mayor Lippert closed the Regular open Meeting of the council of the 

Corporation of the City of Vernon at 2:5g pm. 

CERTIFIED GORRECT: 

Wayne Lippert 

Mayor 

Patricia Bridal 

Corporate Officer 

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RECORD OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF COUNCIL 

HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2O1O COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

34OO - 30 STREET, VERNON, B.C. 


Councillors: S. Lee, B. Spiers, B. Baumbrough, 

J. Gilroy, P. Nicol, (M. O'Keefe, absent) 

Staff: 

L. Gous, Chief Administrative Officer 

P. Bridal, Corporate Officer 

S. Blakely, Deputy Corporate Officer 

D. Rintoul, Planner 

K. Flick, Manager, Planning & Building 

Mayor Lippert called the Public Hearing to order at 5:30 pm. 

Mayor Lippert outlined the procedures to be followed, and read the Public Hearing 

Statement. 

City Clerk, Ms. Patti Bridal, advised of the Notice of Public Hearing, and that notice had been 

published in the Sunday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 3, 2010 issues of the 

Morning Star, as required by the Local Govemment Act. 

(a) "Hesperia Lands Rezoninq Amendment Bvlaw Number 5234. 2010" 

Applicant: Hesperia Development Corporation 

Legal Description: Lot 1, Plan K4P85838, Tp. 9, DL 62 - 64, Section 19 and 

20, ODYD 

Civic Address: 6500 Okanagan Avenue 

Purpose: 

A Bylaw to ADD a new zone to 'Section 13 - Comprehensive 

Development', "CD4 - Comprehensive Development Area 4" , to 

Zoning Bylaw 5000 AND to rezone the subject property from "41 - 

Agriculture" to "CD4 - Comprehensive Development Zone 4" in 

order to subdivide and construct multiple family dwellings, a 

community building, public and private parks and trails, public 

roads and an ALR buffer. 

The City Clerk advised that prior to Public Hearing six written submission had been received, 

as follows: 

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PUBLIC HEARING OF COUNCIL - 

MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 2O1O 

Date Received Name Comments 

1 February 4,2010 Dale Keegstra 

6225 Longacre Drive 

2 February 5,2010 Lynne Whiskin 

6722 Apollo Rd 

3 February 7,2010 Jim & Lisa lsnardy 


4 February 8,2010 Petition Submitted from 

Residents of South side of 

Apollo Road 

5 February 8,2010 J. Friesen 

7520 Weeks Road 

6 February 8, 2010 Don Barta 

6772 Apollo Road 

. No concerns regarding 

traffic flow 

. Concerns expressed 

regarding proposed high 

density buildings 

opposite his property 

. Concerns expressed 

regarding buffer zone at 

Longacre Dr 

. Opposed to development 

of Hesperia Lands 



. Provides suggestions on 

proposed development 


of Hesperia Lands per 

Whiskin Letter received 

Februarv 5th 



. Suggests alternative 

location be considered 



Mr. Dale Rintoul, Planner provided an overview of the proposed rezoning request. 

Mayor Lippert called a first time for representation from the public in attendance. 

NAME 

Dale Keegstra 


COMMENTS 

. Referred to written submission 

. Disturbed by amount of density near his lot as compared to 

the rest of the development 

. Good green space everywhere else, but not in that 

particular area 

o Pleased with road changes 

o Knows there is a height limit, but the density is too high for 

the space allotted 

o Will neqativelv affect his propertv and privacv factor 

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PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARING OF COUNCIL - MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 2O1O 6 

NAME 

Pat Cloutier 


Lynne Whiskin 


Phil Bailey 

6559 Okanagan Avenue 

Pete Smith 


COMMENTS 

Currently they are on a private water system 

. What will happen to this? Concerned as great water 

o Rintoul: Water Sysfem reviewed and noted not to be 

disturbed by this development 

. Capacity for development will be such that eventually water 

sysfem can eventually sign on, if they wish 

o Referred to submission and petition submitted 

. Feels this development is a 'done deal' and they have not 

been heard 

o Have provided input, but at no point have they been able to 

stop the development 

18 year resident 

Wildlife and birds use the property as it is 

Habitat loss is a concern 

. lmportant to note 1483 units proposed, noting 3000 people 

for that small area is too many 

o Turning rural area in a high density area 

Adds a lot of use to local facilities (beaches, parks, etc.) 

Buffer is good, but privacy issues are a concern 

Drainage issues in the subdivision are currently a concern 

Requested to take development very slowly 

. Scale back and do a quality project 

Start at Eastside of property 

o Hate to lose agricultural land behind properties 

Upgrades for Okanagan Avenue have not been addressed 

lncreased volume a concern 

No sidewalks on Okanagan Avenue 

Safety a concern 

Rintoul: As part of requirement of project Development 

Agreement - public sidewalk (cunently in front of The Oaks) 

will be continued on south side right to Okanagan Landing 

Rd. 

Road works and utility extensions will be the responsibility 

of the developer along their frontages 

Continued works will be done as development occurs 

New intersection will cut off his property at Okanagan 

Avenue 

No walking path on right side of road where The Oaks 

sidewalk is 

Pavement is very close to edge of ditch - should be looked 

into 

Storm drain and sewer will run past his house - is that a 

first priority?

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NAME 


COMMENTS 

MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 2OIO 

The Oaks has taken 4 years so far, and not maintained or 

finished, lots of dust, road ripped up two years before 

paving, please address this development before starting 

another 

Okanagan Landing Crossing example as well - only one 

house up, and no further action 

Dwayne Brown 


Don House 


Maxine Glover 


Tom Fletcher for 

Applicant 

. Hill behind house goes up fairly steep 

. No snow in winter, and then rainstorm causes flooding 

concerns 

. Like to make sure better drainage is developed behind his 

property, so problems don't arise 

. Good Plan, Wrong Place 

. Greenspaces and modern concept good 

. lnfrastructure is not there 

o 20Oo/o traffic volume increase on Apollo Road will occur 

o Development will 'come and go' right by his place to get into 

the development 

o No commercial development 

o No public transport exists 

o All children have to go to school and no sidewalks exist 

. Need to take time to further develop and consider to 

increase confidence in Plan 

. Great development, but concerns exist 

. Notes her concerns have been addressed 

o Would rather it not happen in her backyard, but buffer zone 

will help 

. Appreciates high density as large lots are not sustainable 

. Doesn't want it to happen, but believes it is being done well 

lntroduced members of the Hesperia Dev. Corp. (HDC) 

Board, Development Manager, and Architect 

Provided additional info 

Keeqstra comments Board attempted to address 

concerns expressed at open houses. Relocation of 

Okanagan Avenue does mitigate the traffic increase on 

existing residents. Safety at these intersections has been 

improved. Difficulty of relocating was that a large number of 

units were lost. Newly created parcels were used to try and 

recoup these. Overlapping Town Houses will have setbacks 

and won't be higher than the two storey homes in area. 

'Goinq Slow' Comments - HDC intent is to proceed slowly 

and to develop with quality. 'Gateway' is first area 

proposed to be developed with sidewalks and infrastructure 

to be finished first. Streetscaoinq and landscapinq will also 7

NAME 

PAGE 5 


COMMENTS 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 2O1O 

be done. North East end would be built out first. 

reahze these problems need to be 

. Storm Water Concerns - 

addressed and Engineers are examining. Should alleviate 

the type of problems being experienced 

. Development Timeline - Variable timeline - could be 20 

years (50 units per year max.), dependant upon need for 

attainable housing (interest rates, market, etc.). 

. Development Agreement will ensure infrastructure 

development for each parcel will match 

o Letters submitted -'Attainable Housing' definitions included 

in the bylaw. Right now income range as low as $55,000 

per year 

Dwayne Brown 


Tom Fletcher for Applicant 

Dale Keegstra 

6515 Longacre Road 

o Will infrastructure leading up to development be done first? 

o Developer and City will agree on infrastructure works prior 

to the development proceeding 

. Will need to be done first 

. Buffer zones reviewed 

. Slopes will affect 'overlook' impact on neighbours, but 

design can address and alleviate these concerns 

o When Development initially presented, 'open space' 

between new development and old were to be a priority 

. Now ¡t seems that changes have been made due to 

economic considerations and priorities ignored 

. Too high density for area behind his house 

Mayor Lippert called a second, third and final time for representation from the public. There 

being none, Mayor Lippert closed the Public Hearing for "Hesperia Lands Rezoning 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5234, 201 0". 

CLOSE: 

The Public Hearing closed at 6:21 pm. 


Mayor Lippert 


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2009 Year in Review: Vernon Fire - 

Rescue Services 

Vernon Fire Rescue Services 

Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association 

Oka naga n La ndi ng Vol u nteer Firefighte rs Association 

lnternational Association of Firefighters Local LSLT 

E 

E 

Prepared by: 

o Administration Assistant Liz Thomson 

. Deputy Chief of Operations Rick Owens 

o Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention & Training Lawrie Skolrood 

. Emergency Management Coordinator Brent Watson 

. Fire Chief Jeff Carlisle 

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2009 Year in Review: Vernon Fire - Rescue Services 

VFRS Administration Highlights 

Vernon Fire - Rescue Services completed a number of projects in 2009, and continues to strive towards 

updating operations and other components of our public safety and emergency services. 

Highlights from 2009 include: 

and the hiring of a new Emergency Program Coordinator. 

the Foothills. RDNO deferred the agreement untilthey complete a Fire Service Review. 

and Sparkling Hill for consideration and feedback. 

early 2010. 

area CAOs for consideration. 

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2009 Year in Review: Vernon Fíre - 


VFRS Operations 

Goals and Objectives 

readiness and cleanliness at all times 

Vernon Fire Service. 

shows respect toward our community, other members of the Department and members of 

other agencies 

organizations and their members 

ization Profile 

The Fire Department operates under the direction of the Fire Chief who is responsible to the Mayor and 

Council through the Chief Administrative Officer. 

ln order to deliver the services needed to accomplish our mission, the Department is organized into four 

major sections: Administration, Operations, Fire Prevention/Training, and Emergency Preparedness. 

Operations - The operations section is responsible for the delivery of emergency services for fire and 

rescue, first medical response, hazardous materials, operation of the regional fire dispatch and the day 

to day operations of the fire department. ln 2009 Vernon Fire-Rescue Services responded to over 2600 

emergency calls, ranging from structure fires to grass fires, from rescues and auto extrication to backup 

for the B.C. Ambulance. 

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Career Firefighters 

VFRS has thirty-three (33) Career staff with 26 working shift work. These individuals not only respond 

while on duty, but are called back to work on numerous occasions over the year when additional help is 

needed by the on duty career staff. Being a career firefighter in smaller communities as Vernon 

requires a serious commitment and special thanks goes out to their families for their support and 

understanding when these individuals are called out at any time of the day or night on a moment's 

notice. 

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Paid on Call Firefighters 

VFRS has two volunteer firefighting associations. WFA has twenty-s¡x (26) Paid on Call members who 

respond from home or work 24 hours a day/seven days a week to fire and emergency calls. Service as a 

paid-call member in our community requires a serious commitment as members attend up to thirtysix 

(36) fire drills/practices, optional training, as well as being called out to emergencies throughout 

the year. 

Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association 

The second volunteer association is the OKLVFD. They maintain approximately 30 active members 

who are all on call 2417, praclice 3 sessions per month and participate or instruct in optional training 

programs. The membership also manage the business of running the fire department including 

maintenance of lands, building and vehicles as well as accounting, personnel, reporting and PR. ln 

2009 they responded to 73 incidents includ¡ng 4 Structure fires, L7 other fires, 11 motor vehicle 

accidents, 4 fireboat calls, 3 natural gas and hydro and 2 structure fire mutual aid calls. A crew and 

vehicle responded to mutual aid in Lillooet and the fireboat and crew responded to Kal Lake for 

forestry mutual aid. 2009 was the 34th year of community service for OKLVFD. 

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Special thanks goes to the families and employers of WFA and OKLVFA members . These individuals 

are called out at any t¡me of the day or night on a moment's notice and VFRS passes on our thanks! 

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2009 Yeor in Review: Vernon Fire - 


2009 EMERGENCY RESPONSE, By INC¡DENT, (tNC. CODE 2), BOTH STATTONS 

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2009 Year ín Review: Vernon Fíre - Rescue Services 

RESPONSE TYPE/YEAR COMPAR|T|VE, BY STATTON 

Response Type/Year 2005 2008 2009 

Downtown Stat¡on 

Fire 383 4L6 37t 

FMR 81 L847 t962 

MVt 30s 354 23t 

Burning Complaint 100 22 2 

Hazmat/Rescue 79 44 27 

Other (inc. code 2) 49 100 183 

Sub-Total 957 2783 2776 

[andins Station 

Fire 32 63 36 

Medical Assist 1 0 0 

MVI 29 20 5 

Rescue 2 5 3 (fireboat) 

Other 7 9 5 

sub-Tota¡ 71 97 49 

Total Calls 

Dual Response 

1028 2880 2825 

71 (55 DTN, 16 OKLI 

Duol response colls (2.4%) 

RESPONSE TTMES URBAN/SUB-URBAN, DOWNTOWN STATION ONLY 

2616 TOTAL CALLS (CODE 3, EMERGENCY) 

22586 MrN OR UNDER (86%) 

254 BETWEEN 6 AND I MrN (9.7%) 

104 OVER I MrN (4.3%) 

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EMERGENCY COM MUN ICATIONS CENTRE 

The Emergency Dispatch Centre dispatches 911 fìre, road rescue, and first responder calls to seven (7) other 

fire departments in the RDNO as well as the two stations serving the City of Vernon. Dispatch centers 

of our size handle some 8000 phone calls per year of which over 2800 require emergency response. 

The dispatch centre also monitors various alarms throughout the city and the RDNO. The dispatch 

centre also handles the City's after hou/s telephone service when city facilities are closed. 

We will continue to work towards modernizing the dispatch center to enhance service to our customers 

în a cost efficient and effective manner. 

Apparatus Maintenance Support 

VFRS has one part-time mechanic who has proven to be an expert in emergency vehicle apparatus and 

equipment repair and is a valued member of our team. lnternally he reports/works with the Deputy 

Chief Operations, and is directly under the COV Manager of Fleet Services. 

Building Maintenance 

The day to day maintenance of the fire station is shared by career staff and the COV buildíng 

maintenance staff. An example of this is the career staff painted all bays and the shop area this year, 

while building maintenance built a new office and upgraded a portion of the rooms this year and looks 

after regular ma¡ntenance of mechanical and electrical systems. We are looking to finish off our 

renovation this year with budget approval. 

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2009 Yeor in Review: Vernon Fire - Rescue Services 

Operational Highlights 

Vernon Fire-Rescue Services had many significant achievements and the híghlights are as follows; 

ln 2009 we have confirmed two lives have been saved after using the AED's donated by 

Kalamalka Rotary. 

After the fires of 2003 VFRS/OKLFD and the regional fire departments as well as BC Forestry 

Protection Branch and other emergency services have held a number of table top and field 

exercises. These skills have been put to the test on a number of occasions in the past two 

years. Some examples are; the fire near the Coldstream/Vernon border near the Forest 

Research Center and the ¡nterface fire near the Out Back. ln all instances the lncident 

Command System was implemented and all involved worked in harmony with very positive 

results. All local fires were contained within a couple of hours, with mop up being completed 

within a few days. 

!n the summer of 2009 with the interface fire knocking on our door steps, we took the 

opportun¡ty to meeting with responders on the Terrace mountain fire. We planned a 

response utilizing regional resources so we would be prepared if called upon to fight from the 

North Flank. We also used this opportunity to talk to and witness the sprinkler protection 

crews and equipment being deployed in high farms area to protect structures. This was a 

great opportunity to enhance current expertise. 

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command with forestry on the Brookmere fire (200+ Firefighters) and as the structure branch 

director on the largest interface fire on the year, the Lava Canyon Fire. (300 + Firefighters) 

being awarded to a B.C. company, Hub Fire Engines of Abbottsford with an estimated deliver 

date of June 2010. This versatile truck will respond to vehicle accidents, first responder calls and 

fire calls. 

process with all officers working as a team to make the necessary changes to ensure we keep a 

safe and consistent approach to emergency incidents and every day duties. 

spring with this program now being transferred from operations to Deputy Chief Skolrood's 

portfolio. 

Continue to liaison with regional emergency service personnel. 

Continue to work/liaison with regional partners on service agreements, 911 dispatch, mutual 

aid, and confined space rescue. 

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Fire Prevention & Training Highlights 

Fire Prevention, Public Education and Training initiatives have been ongoing throughout 2009. A new 

Fire Training Officer and Fire lnspector were hired and required to hit the ground running in order to 

meet the challenges 2009 presented them. A 3 year contract for fire investigation and inspections was 

agreed upon with the Village of Lumby and the fire investigation contract with the District of Coldstream 

was updated to match. Vernon Fire Rescue Services partnered with Vernon Community Policing and 

delivered the training for CUPE's City Watch program. A Tri-City tour allowed for a comparison of 

methodology in both prevention and training and provided a starting point as to the direction VFRS 

needed to go. A "Sell don't tell!" attitude supported with a fine system for enforcement was adopted as 

a compliance strategy for prevention. The strategy has been applied to targeted problem occupancies 

and has resulted in a number of significant successes. A training overview and goals and objectives were 

created as well as discussions started with College of the Rockies and the B.C. Justice lnstitute with 

intent of bringing VFRS training in line with the NFPA 1001 Standard and setting the stage for the 

development of a strong training program framework for both VFRS's career and volunteer firefighters. 

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2009 Yeor in Review: Vernon Fire - 


Inspedions 

Routine inspections, re-inspections and pre-planning activities indicated a good general level of 

compliance in the City of Vernon for Fire Code requirements in 2009. The Captains and crews 

completed the bulk of the Vernon inspections while the new Fire lnspector was able to deal more 

effectively with higher level inspections and problem occupancies as well as performing 97 inspections 

for the Village of Lumby. 

Fire lnvestigations 

ln 2009 VFRS preformed 20 structure, 9 vehicle and 14 outdoor fire investigations in the City of Vernon. 

VFRS did 7 structure, 2 vehicle and 6 outdoor fire investigations in the District of Coldstream as well as 4 

structures and 1 vehicle fire investigation for the Village of Lumby. The ability of VFRS to perform these 

investigations was further increased by members attending the lnternational Association of Arson 

lnvestigator 3 day training convention in Chilliwack and Dr. John DeHann's Advanced Fire lnvestigation 2 

day workshop in Langley 

Public Education 

Public Education opportunities continue on a request basis, and visiting the fire station for fire and life 

safety education continues to be popular amongst day cares, pre-school and regular school classes. 

VFRS assisted with the fire safety planning for Sparkling Hills, Predator Ridge, Creekside Landing, Heron 

Grove, Canadian Lake Estates and Community Futures. VFRS had an active presence at several 

community events such as the Sunshine Festival, DND career day, Winter Carnival, Silver Star Rotary's 

Mass CPR and the Christmas Light Up. Fire Prevention week saw crews doing presentations in the 

elementary schools and running a coloring contest where 2 successful contestants became Fire Chief for 

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a day. VFRS's Juvenile Fire Setter program dealt with 2 children fascinated with fire play as well as 3 

cases from the Restorative Justice Program. The Canada Day Fireworks were a great success mostly as a 

result of the purchase of a new firing system and a lot of hard work by VFRS and surrounding 

department personnel. Once again VFRS will be delivering the popular car seat installation program as 

funding has been secured for training early in the New Year. 

TraÍning 

Training re-cert¡fícations for First Medical Responder, HazMat, Traffic Control and Confined Space, and 

regular task and drill activities along with Driver Training have been completed. ln addition VFRS has 

purchased Action Training's new interactive fire training software, and all of VFRS career and volunteer 

firefighters are completing the modules. Further, in preparation for the wildland fire season, the 

Forestry S100A re-certification course was completed on site at Predator Ridge. The threat of pandemic 

required specific training in hln1 awareness for both career and volunteer firefighters. A Fire Officer 2 

course was completed successfully by 6 VFRS firefighters and Fire Officer t has been undenaken by 2 

more, insuring strong leadership in the future. L4 members took the prevue assessment which has been 

the start of a program in succession train¡ng. Train the trainer opportunities such as Emergency Driving 

Legal Liabilities; Gas and Electrical Safety were attended by VFRS officers in order to effectively and 

economically distribute this important information to the crews. Several VFRS personnel were able to 

attend major events such as the World Police and Fire Games in Vancouver, The Fire Department 

lnstructor Conference in lndianapolis and The Redmond Health and Fitness Symposium in Los Angeles 

bringing back world class information pertinent to the safety and the success of Vernon Fire Rescue 

Services Lastly but most significantly, the addition of the new Training Officer has accelerated the 

adoption of validated and meaningful training specific to the needs of the department as well as 

inspiring a level of confidence and excitement towards training amongst the fire fighters. 

Emergency Management Highlights 

Emergency Management experienced an unprecedented operational tempo in 2009, with three 

EOC/Emergency Program activations in response to the following incidents: 

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ln addition, with the emergence of H1N1 in the spring, Emergency Management coordinated City 

pandemic preparedness, including preparation of a comprehensive Pandemic Response/Business 

Continuity Plan. Emergency Management continues to work closely with the lnterior Health Authority to 

monitor the impact of the virus on the local community and to prepare for a possible third wave of 

infections. 

In recognition of the¡r outstondíng seru¡ce duríng the lengthy Terroce Mountain evocuee 

reception operotíon, Vernon/Coldstream 855 wos officíally recognízed during the Fírst Session 

of the 2009 BC Legislature, and aworded the 

lustice lnstítute Foundatíon Heroes ond Rescue Award 

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2009 Yeor ín Review: Vernon Fire - Rescue Servíces 

Emergency P repo red ness 

Significant progress was made in Emergency Preparedness in 2009, including the following projects: 

provision of Emergency Management services to Enderby, Lumby, Armstrong, Spallumcheen 

and RDNO (ESS only) 

ESS 

Due to ongoing recruitment efforts and community awareness generated by extensive media coverage, 

the team experienced moderate - yet highly qualitative - 

growth through the year. Vernon/Coldstream 

ESS now consists of 21 highly trained and dedicated "core" members (including five municipal staff), 

divided into four Level 1 duty teams. 

As part of the broader volunteer recruitment and retent¡on strategy, Vernon/Coldstream ESS embarked 

upon a re-branding process to build esprit de corps amongst the volunteers. To this end, a new logo was 

adopted that replaced the generic Provincial version on all t-shirts, signs, awards, etc. Volunteers were 

also recognized through one dinner and six luncheons during the year. 

Table-top exercises and ESS drílls were held on a bi-monthly basis at either VFRS or the Recreation 

Centre, and the team participated in a joint live-fire exercise with VFRS suppression personnel. ln 

addition, the team hosted several accredited Justice lnstitute of BC courses, including the followingr 

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ln terms of calls, 2009 was the busiest year on record for Vernon/Coldstream ESS:I 

lncident Type 

Number of Activation Level Number of Clients Assisted 

lncidents 

House Fire tt Level 1 Approx. 29 (+ referrals to other 

Aeenciesl 

Multi-Unit Residential Fire t Level 2 11 (+ referrals to RCMP/VA) 

Water Main Break/Flooding 3 Level 1 8 

Evacuation (Wildfire 

- minor) 1 Level 1 6 (incl. re-referrals) 

Evacuation (Wildfire 

- maior) 7 Level 3 Approx. 1,500 (incl. re-referrals) 

Other L Level 1 6 

Totals 18 AllLevels 1,560 

1To situate VC/ESS' call volume in context, in 2008 Vancouver ESS (service population 578,04L), 

responded to a record 35 calls and assisted 265 evacuees. 

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ORIGIFcAL 

REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL 

SUBM¡TTED BY: Dale Rintoul, Planner DATE: February 15,2010 

FILE: DVP00180 

SUBJECT: 

CONSTRUCTIVE CONCEPTS 

APPLICATION FOR LOT 68, 

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DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 

PLAN 324, DL 71, ODYD (3705 - 24 

PURPOSE: 

To review the Development Variance Permit application submitted by officials of 

Constructive Concepts to vary the minimum unit width and minimum number of off-street 

parking spaces for a proposed townhouse project to be constructed at 3705 - 24 Avenue. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

THAT Council approve the Development Variance Permit application submitted by officials 

of Constructive Concepts to vary the minimum unit width from 6.0m to 5.5m and to vary the 

minimum number of off-street parking spaces from 20 spaces to 18 spaces for a 12 unit 

townhouse project to be constructed on Lot 68, Plan 324, DL 71, ODYD (3705 - 24 

Avenue) subject to the following conditions: 

1. That a 1.7m wide road right-of-way widening dedication be registered prior to the 

issuance of the Development Variance Permit; 

2. That a 1.5m wide Statutory Right-of-way or road right-of-way be registered along the 

east boundary of the property to allow for a public walkway to be constructed; and 

3. That the site plan form part of, and be attached to, the Development Variance Permit 

as Schedule'A'. 

ALTERNATIVES & IMPLICATIONS: 

1. Council may approve the application subject to conditions that vary from those 

recommended by staff. 

2. Council may deny one or both of the variance items applied for. This would result in the 

development plans having to be revised. The degree of revision would directly relate to 

which item or items being varied. 

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ANALYSIS: 

A. Gommittee/BoardRecommendations: 

At their meeting held on February 9,2010, the Advisory Planning Board adopted a 

resolution supporting the recommendation in the staff report. 

B. Rationale: 

1. The applicant is proposing to construct a 12 unit townhouse complex (refer to 

Figure 6) on the property at 3705 - 24 Avenue (refer to Figures 1 - 4). The 

property is zoned RM1 - Row Housing Residential which permits row housing 

buildings that consist of no more than six units per building. The subject proposal 

has twó buildings with six units in each. The proposal conforms to all aspects of 

the zoning provisions except for the minimum unit width and parking which are the 

subject of this aPPlication. 

2. The minimum unit width for a row housing unit is 6.5m. The applicant has designed 

a 5.5m wide unit that provides for 57 sq.m. (965 sq.ft.) ground and second floor 

area (refer to Figures 10 and 11). The ground floor contains the enclosed single 

vehicle garage, bathroom, entrance way and a flex room (rec room, bedroom, 

etc.). Thê second contains the kitchen, dining, living room, master bedroom and 

bathroom. Staff support the unit width reduction as the design submitted provides a 

functional unit. Staff also support the width reduction because there are green 

space areas to be installed between the garage and entrance doonruays. The intent 

for the 6.5m building width is to allow for opportunities to provide landscaping and 

open space in the front of the unit. The landscape design meets that -objective. 

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the application is to be approved, then the proposed site plan should form part of 

the approved permit as it will contain the noted landscaping. 

3. Compact sized housing units provide an opportunity to provide lower sale prices 

and rental rates. The unit width forms part of the ability to achieve compactness. 

Unit size criteria in various residentíal zones will be included in the upcoming 

review of the Zoning Bylaw in order to provide the mechanism to implement the 

policies and guiding principles in the Official Community Plan, 

4. With regard to the proposal to lower the number of off-street parking spaces for the 

12 unitJ from 20 spaces to 18 spaces, staff support this as the site is proximate to 

services, transit and trails, There will be one enclosed parking space per unit, plus 

six spaces for visitors. This allows visitors to not have to park along 24 Avenue' 

S. The initial site plan submitted by the applicant did have 20 parking spaces. 

However, after the staff review, it was determined there would need to be a 1.7m 

road right-of-way widening along 24 Avenue in order to construct the necessary 

off-site works (i.e. sidewalk, curb, gutter, road tie-in, street lights, etc.). The initial 

site plan had an outside parking space between each building and 24 Avenue. 

Those parking spaces would not fit if the 1.7m road right-of-way widening is 

required as a condition of the approval of this application. Consequently, those 

parking spaces were deleted from the drawing and a second variance item was 

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included in the application. The revised site plan now has a front yard area that can 

be landscaped to improve the street appeal of the project, provide additional trees 

and other plantings and provide more permeable area. 

6. A future public walkway linking 24 Avenue to 25 Avenue has been identified using 

part of the subject property. The proposed future 3.0m wide walkway is shown on 

Figure 3. lt is proposed that 1.5m would be dedicated from each property as 

redevelopment or subdivision occurs. A portion of the walkway has been dedicated 

adjacent to Lot A, Plan 56558 when that property was subdivided. The actual 

walkway would be constructed after the entire right-of-way has been registered. 

Therefore, it is recommended that a 1.5m wide portion of the right-of-way be 

acquired as an approval condition for the subject variances' 

Z. The s1e plan indicates there would be 3.8m side yard setback areas which is wider 

than the minimum 1.2m setback as permitted in the bylaw. ln order to 

accommodate the 1.5m walkway right-of-way, the site plan is to be revised by 

shifting over the buildings and driveway and lessening the side yard setbacks to 

3.05m on both sides, By requiring the revised site plan to form part of the 

Development Variance Permit, it ensures the 3.05m side yard setbacks would be 

on the plan approved for construction. 

8. The proposed development meets the following guiding principles that form the 

basis for the Official Community Plan: 

c. 

Attachments: 

1. Figure 1 - property and area location plan 

2. Figure 2 - aerial photo of property and area 

3. Figure 3 - 

4. Figure 4 - 

5. Figure 5 - 

6. Figure 6 - proposed site Plan 

7. Figure 7 - proposed building elevation plans 

8. Figure I - overview of project details 

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aerial photo of property (smaller scale) 

cover letter dated January 12,2010 from the applicant 

items related to the project that are aimed to achieve sustainability 

objectives 

10. Figure 10 - proposed ground floor plan 

11. Figure 11 - proposed second floor plan 

D. 

Strateqic Plan Obiectives: 

This subject application involves the following objectives in Council's Strategic Plan: 

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E. 

Policv (Existi nq/Relevance/None) : 

1. The subject property is designated Residential-Medium Density on the Land Use 

Map in tÍre Official Community Plan. This designation allows for zones that have a 

density of up to 40 units Per acre. 

2. The subject property is zoned RM1-Row Housing Residential which allows for a 

density ôt up lo 24.5 units per acre where enclosed parking is provided. The 

propoéed 12 unit complex with 12 enclosed parking spaces meets the maximum 

density provisions even after the 1.7m road dedication is subtracted from the 

current area of the proPertY, 

F. 

Relevant Historv: 

N/A 

G. Applicant'sResPonse: 

The applicant has been provided with a copy of the staff report for review and the 

oppoñunity to provide Council with comments concerning the report. 

H. Reasons for Bvlaw: 

N/A 

l. Resources: 

N/A 

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: 

The applicant will be responsible for the costs associated with the road right-of-way 

dedication plan and the construction of off-site works. 

Approved for submission to Council: 

Dale Rintoul, 

Date: /6 RL 2ot 

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APPROVALS DATE COUNCIL AGENDA INFORMATION : 

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RE: Develooment Variance Permit Application - 3705 24th Ave. Attainable Housing Proiect 

Dear Mr. Lippert and City Council, 

We have recently submitted an application for a Development Variance Permit to construct an 

AttainaÞle Housing project on 24th Avenue in Vernon. This 12 unit community is located close to the 

downtown core and will offer our city an innovative and much needed affordable solution for housing. 

Our project vision and design focus is inspired by the facts that 690/o of Vernon households are one and 

two person occupancy with a median income level of $55,000 per year. In addition to the attainable 

selling price of these units, we have also included sustainable building design, and more than double 

the required green space area which incorporates a playground and park area to encourage community 

interaction. The compact and comfortable living spaces will see space saving storage systems and the 

project's location will encourage the use of alternative means of transportation such as bicycles. (Please 

refer to our enclosed information brochure). 

While we have done our best to plan this exciting project to compliment the surrounding neighborhood 

and to comply with existing zoning bylaws, there are two development variances we are seeking: 

1. W¡dth of Units: The zoning requires that the minimum width for each Row Housing Unit be 

6.5metres. Due to several contributing design factors (cost for affordability, maximizing 

density, property size etc.) we have designed the units to be 5.5m wide, As mentioned above, 

our innovative floor plans and use of space will provide very functional, comfortable living 

spaces and offer flex space to accommodate different family needs. For these reasons we are 

requesting a variance for the minimum width of the units to be 5.Smetres 

2. Parking Requirements: Through the preliminary DP review process, it has been brought to our 

attention that the City Engineering department would like to see 1.7metres of our propefty 

along 24th Avenue be dedicated as a road right-of-way, Due to this road dedication two visitor 

parking spaces will be lost at the front of the buildings. However, there will be six visitor spaces 

at the rear of the bu¡¡dings and each unit will have one enclosed parking space within the 

Ground Floor of each unit. The Zoning Bylaw requires 1.67 parking spaces (which includes the 

visitor spaces) per unit while we are able to provide 1.5 parking spaces per unit. Subsequently, 

there will be a total of 18 spaces provided for the 12 units being proposed, Our target market is 

also for households that would typically have one vehicle per household, In summary, we are 

requesting a relaxation for two visitor parking stalls due to the 1.7m road right of way 

dedication required by the City. 

We thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal and ask that you carefully consider these 

variance requests while keeping in mind the importance of the purpose of this project. We look forward 

to building a successful project and contributing in a small way towards a solution for Attainable and 

Affordable housing in our community. 

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Children's Playground and Community park area 

Bicycle Parking 

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Wired for cable, internet and phone in all rooms 

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Stacking Washer and DrYer 

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Energy efficient lighting 

Water conservation 

Low flow, high pressure showerheads and faucets 

Low flush toilets 

Xeriscape landscaPing design 

Conserve and blend existing mature trees into landscape 

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From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Cc: 

Subject: 

lmportance: 

Garry Pruden [garry.pruden@cmha.vernon.bc.ca] 

Monday, February 15, 2010 3:23 PM 

Public Hearings 

drintou@vernon.ca;'Betty Bates';'Gary Wilkie';'Harold Schaffner'; 

'Sandy Rysen' 

DVPA #OO180 

High 

i";EB 1 3 ?ûii] 

ïhe Corporation d 

Dear Ms Patti Bridal: 

Pursuant to Mr. Dale Rintoul's letter of February 10,2010 concerning the Public lnput Session - Development Variance 

Permit Application #00180 for Lot 68, Plan 324, DL 71, ODYD (3705-24tn Ave), please be advised of the following. 

On behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Vernon & District Branch, I am forwarding our interest in the DVPA 

#001 80. 

Firstly, Canadian Mental Health Association is a proponent for Attainable and Affordable Housing, and therefore we are 

not speaking against the proposed development. We wish Mr. Evans and the Constructive Concepts Ltd great success in 

the development of the aforementioned project. 

Secondly, as owner of the adjacent property, which is to the east of the proposed development, it is my understanding 

that there is a proposal that is outstanding. 

Specifically, The City of Vernon previously proposed that if the opportunity ever arose, a suitable linkage would be made 

for a connection corridor from 25'n Ave to 24'n Ave. 

I trust that the consideration for this corridor will be a part of the proposed project. 

lf further clarification is necessary, please contact me at your conventence. 

Regards 

Garry Pruden, 

Director of Housing & Capitol Development 

Canadian Mental Health Assoc., Vernon & District Branch, 

250-542-3114 office 

250-549-8446 fax 

reprodr¡ction olìhis lransnl¡ssitrn l:y uurnletrded recípí€nts ìc ¡rt¡1 ¡rrihori¡ed and rttay hLr unliìu{fri 

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INTERNAL MEMORANDUM 

TO: 

PC: 

FROM: 

SUBJECT: 

Patti Bridal, Manager, Corporate Services DATE: February 12,2010 

Leon Gous, CAo FILE: 8330-50 f oZru" - 25 

Kim Flick, Manager, Planning and Building 

Wendy Majewski, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator 

SILGA Resolution to Request lncreased Shoulder Width of Okanagan 

Highways 

Background 

ln November 2007, the Province outlined targets for reducing greenhouse Bas emissions (GHG) by at 

least 33 per cent below 2007 levels bV 2020 (Attachment 1 contains the press release from the 

Premier's office). 

ln order to comply with this direction and be able to report progress on reaching these targets, 

transportation infrastructure is a vital component. Transportation in BC accounts for 40% of GHG 

emissions. Encouraging alternative forms of transportation is a key factor in reducing the amount of 

emissions. Cycling is one of the most popular, efficient carbon neutralforms of transportation around 

the world, which could become one in the Okanagan Region (with the exception of cycling of the 

winter months). 

The Okanagan Valley has outstanding natural landscapes and a significant tourism industry (local 

wineries, restaurants, beaches, parks) that have a wide appeal for touring and commuting cyclists to 

travel within the Okanagan Region and between communities. Municipalities and districts want to 

encourage the reduction of GHG and increase tourism within the valley. However, the existing 

highways are inadequate and unsafe for cyclists, discouraging commuters and tourists in the use of 

this alternative mode of transportation. 

STLGA Resolution 

Shoulder W¡dth and Rumble Strips Required on Okanagan Highways 


WHEREAS municipalities and communities within the Okanagan Valley are taking positive steps 

towards attaining the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets, introduced by the Province in November 

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2OO7; through the incorporation and emphasis of alternative transportation and infrastructure in 

planning and development; 

AND WHEREAS Okanagan residents and visitors travelling to and between Okanagan Valley 

communities require safe cycling infrastructure to provide alternative modes of transportation: 

THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED that safe and adequate cycling be incorporated into highway design and 

construction consisting of a shoulder width of a minimum two metres that includes a rumble strip 

alongside the driving lane; 

AND BE lT FURTHER RESOTVED that all existing highway improvements and future highway projects 

include these requirements throughout the province. 

TDM Coordinator 

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B.C. INTRODUCES CLIMATE ACTION LEGISLATION 

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Attachment I 

For Immediate Release 

20070TP0181-001489 

Nov. 20,2007 

NEWS RELEASE 


Office of the Premier 

Ministry of Environment 

VICTORIA - British Columbia took a major step forward in the fight against global warming with the 

introduction of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act, Premier Gordon Campbell and Environment 

Minister Barry Penner announced today. 

"This act puts into law the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets in North America and 

makes our carbon neutral government commitment legally binding," said Campbell. "The Greenhouse Gas 

Reduction Targets Act will be marked as a turning point in confronting global warming and protecting 

the environment for future generations." 

The act puts into law British Columbia's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 

at least 33 per cent below 2007 levels by 2020.It also requires that realistic, economically viable interim 

targets for 2012 and20I6 be set by the end of 2008, and further establishes an emission reduction target 

of 80 per cent below 2007 levels by 2050. The government will also be required to publish a report 

every two years outlining the progress made towards reaching the emissions reduction targets. 

The act requires the provincial govemment, including provincial ministries and agencies, 

schools, colleges, universities, health authorities and Crown corporations, to become carbon neutral by 

2010 and to make public a report every year detailing actions taken towards carbon neutrality. 

"We are the first government in North America to require all public sector organizations to 

publicly report on their emissions levels, on the actions they have taken to reduce these levels, and their 

plans for continuing to minimize emissions," said Penner, who introduced the legislation. "Our 

government will lead by example, first by reducing our emissions as much as possible and then 

offsetting the remainder." 

The carbon neutral requirements will apply starting in 2008, with respect to greenhouse gas 

emissions produced by govemment business travel by the Legislative Assembly and by provincial 

government ministries and agencies. Travel emissions in the last three months of 2007 will also be 

included, as announced by the Premier at the UBCM convention. 

In 2010, the requirements witl be expanded to apply to all emissions from government 

operations, as well as the operations of schools, colleges, universities, health authorities, Crown 

corporations and other public sector organizations. 

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To help ensure that GHG emissions reduction targets are met, next year the B.C. government 

will bring forward additional legislation to regulate emissions from different sectors. Legislation will 

include: 

o Setting up a cap-and-trade system for large emitters, which will put in place firm "caps" 

or limits on the quantity of emissions allowable from large sources, while providing for 

participation in emissions trading systems. 

o Adopting Califomia tailpipe standards for new vehicles, which will require car 

manufacturers' vehicle fleets to be progressively more efficient and clean. 

o Introducing a low-carbon fuel standard requiring distributors of fuels such as gasoline 

and diesel to reduce the carbon content of these fuels by 10 per cent by 2020. 

o Providing authority for the regulation and capture of landfrll gases. 

"Climate change is a monumental challenge that means we have to think beyond the present and 

to imagine and plan for the type of future that we want the next generation of British Columbians to 

inherit," said Campbell. "We are taking decisive and necessary action to confront the global warming 

crisis, but we're doing it in a way that will increase our quality of life and support our economy through 

increased innovation and new technologies." 

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Media Mike Morton 

contact: Press Secretary 

Offrce of the Premier 

250 2t3-82t8 

Kate Thompson 

Media Relations 

Ministry of Environment 

2s0 953-4577 

For more information on government services or to subscribe to the Province's news feeds using RSS, 

visit the Province's website at http://www.gov.bc.cal. 

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SILGA - Southern Interior Local Government Association 

Page I of2 

[eU zz 

su.çA 

Call for nominations 

rl6l2010 

All those interested in 

serving on the 2010/11 

SILGA executive are 

asked to submit their 

informat¡on/photo to 

Rhona at 

rhona@malakwa.ca. 

Nom¡nations close March 

5th. 

Call for ¡esolutions 

rl6/20t0 

Resolut¡ons for the 2010 

Convention must be 

submitted bY FebruarY 

26th by email to 

alislater@shaw.ca 

CSRD elections 

72122/2009 

On December 1lth, the 

CSRD held its annual 

election, Director Ron 

Oszust is the new Chair 

with Director Ted 

Bacigalupo elected as 

Vice Cha¡r. 

Sun Peaks 

incorporation vote 

t2/4/2009 

On January 30th, Sun 

Peaks residents voted in 

favour of becoming a 

resort municiPality. 

Municipal Byelect¡ons 

L2/4/2009 

Three municiPalities had 

byelections in the fall' 

Kevin Craig was elected 

in Kelowna and Christine 

Fraser was elected in 

Spallumcheen. Bob 

Rindero was elected in 

Lillooet. 

2010 SILGA AGM and 

Convention 

The 2010 SILGA Annual General Meeting 

and Convention will be held at Barriere/ Sun 

Peaks April 28 to 30, 2010. The District of Barrire is the host community' The 

theme for the convention is "Growing Forward". 

The convention will be centered at the Delta Sun Peaks - this 4 star hotel has 

everything that a convention attendee could possibly want. For these rates, you 

must book by FridaY March 26,2010' 

.ìÈ 

RESERVATION PROCEDURES 

I ndív id ual Re s e rv atio ns 

Reservations will be made directly with the 

Delta Sun Peaks Resof on an individual 

basis. Please use our group name of SILGA 

AGM and Convention when booking In 

order to facilit¿te reservations, attendees 

should dial one of the following numbers: 

1. FAX individual teservations referencing the group name to (250) 578-6001. 

2. Phone our reservations department toll free at 1-866-552-5516 or directly at 

(250) 578-6080 (for local members)' 

3) Or online at: 

Registration for Convention 

http ://www. sil ga.c a/siteen gine/activepage. asp?PageID=4 

2l1612010 

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SILGA - Southern Interior Local Government Association Page 2 of 2 

Registration will be available online through the Civiclnfo website by February 

lst. Cost will be $3OO/delegate up to April lst; price will be $350 after April 

1st. 

To register for a delegate click here 

To register for a partner click here 

To register for the golf click here 

Trade Show 

SILGA will be hosting a trade show on Apfjll29th and 30th. Please contact 

Alison Slater @ alislater@shaw.ca for more information. 

Resolutions 

Resolutions for the 2010 SILGA convention must be submitted by February 26th 

to the SILGA SecÆreas. Please forward by email to alislater@shaw.ca 

Nominations 

All those interested in serving on the z}lDln SILGA Executive are asked to 

contact Director Rhona Martin at250 836-4509 or by email at 

rhona@malakwa.ca 

Program of Events 

The convention will start on Wednesday morning with golf at the Chinook Golf 

at will 

strict 

reception on Wednesday evening. All further events/meetings will be at the Delta 

Sun Peaks. A full program will be available shortly. But bring your dancing 

shoes as you will be dancing to the strains of ABBA Again. 

http : //www. silga.calsiteengine/activepage. asp ?P ageD=4 

2l1612010 

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34OO - 30th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E6 

Telephone: (250) 545-1361 Fax: (250) 545-4048 

website: www.vernon.ca 

Gorporate PolicY 

Section: 

Sub-Section: 

Title: 

Finance 

ilan0 expense Policy - 

Mayor, Council, 

Boards. Committees and Administrator 

RELATED POLICIES 

Number 

Title 

APPROVALS 

POLICY APPROVAL: AMENDMENT APPROVAL: SECTION AMENDED 

Approved by: 

"Barry Beardsell" 

Acting Mayor: 

Date: 

r 26.2005 

Amendment 

Approved by: 

"Wayne LiPPert" 

Mayor: 

Date: 

January 14, 2008 

1. Clarify approval 

process; 

2. Amend Section 3.6 

Reporting - 

"attendees must 

provide Councilwith 

an oral or written 

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Finance Division PolicY 

Travel and ExPense Policy 

Page 2 

AMENDMENT APPROVAL: 

Amendment 

Approved bY: 

Mavor: 

SECTION AMENDED 

1 . Section 2.2 - Courtesy Accommodation 

increased to $3O.OO per diem and the addition of 

a $20.00 incidental per diem for Council 

Members 

2. Section 2.1 (b) Council members will receive 

$O.Sl per kilometer when attending meetings on 

behalf of Council 

Date: 

September 14,2009 

Amendment 

Approved bY: 

Mavor: 

Date: 

Amendment 

Approved bY: 

Mavor: 

Date: 

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Finance Division Policy 

Travel and Policy 

POLICY 

Training, professional development and networking opportunities for Council members, 

commission and committee members and the Administrator, arc recognized as 

important opportunities for the City. Expenditures for such events will be reimbursed in 

accordance w1h this policy providing funds have been budgeted in the annual operating 

budget and/or subjecito pre-event áuthorizations as set out in this policy. 

PROCEDURES 

1. AUTHORIZATION TO TRAVEL 

The following travel will require the following pre-approvals, 

to be within budgeted funds. 

with expenditures required 

Mayor and Council 

Board, Commission and 

Committee Members 

In the case of the Mayor, Council, board, commission and committee members, and the 

Administrator, requesis are to be submitted in writing outlining the nature of the event, 

projected expenditures, event location, and date details' 

Travel within B.c. to attend meetings for city business does not require prior approval, 

provided they are wíthin the budget' 

2. ALLOWABLE COSTS 

2.1 TransPortation Gosts 

CO NVENTIONS/SEMINARS, 

EXPENSES AND TRAVEL 

Council Resolution or APProval 

of the Mayor, for earlY 

registration, with Council 

ratification 

Gommittee Resolution and 

Council Resolution 

OUT OF PROVINCE AND 

OUT OF CANADA 

TRAVEL COSTS 


Committee Resolution and 


City Administrator Approval of the MaYor Council Resolution 

7I


page 4 

Travel and ExPense PolicY 

(a) Air TransPortation 

All air transportation should be arranged through Administration 

and carriers operating from the Vernon Airport to be given first 

consideration if the trans 

TransPortation should be a 

the lowest available econo 

by original ticket stubs or co 

Wherever possible, advance bookings should be made to take 

advantage'of lower fares. ln those cases where the lower fare 

requires the individual to extend the trip, the City will pay the 

additional costs, provided that there are overall cost savings. 

Associated travelwhich may be claimed include: 

(¡) ground transPortation 

(¡i) necessary excess baggage charges; 

(ii¡) other necessary travel related costs' 

(b) Automobile TransPortation 

Where an individual chooses to travel by automobile, 

reimbursement will be the lesser of the travel claim (including 

associated costs) based on the prevailing mileage rate an{ the total 

transportation costs that would have been payable if the individual 

had traveled bY air. 

Associated costs of automobile travel such as parking fees, bridge, 

ferry, or highway tolls, and en-route accommodation arc also 

claimable, if supported by original receipts' 

Council Members will receive $0.51per kilometer for attendance at 

meetings on behalf of Council. 

2.2 Accommodation Costs 

Accommodation will be re-imbursed based on reasonable accommodation 

for the particular event attended. Accommodation claims shall be 

supported by the original copy of the hotel bill' 

Where accommodation is arranged or accepted at a relative or friend's 

residence, a nightly rate of $gO.OO will be paid to cover a house gift or 

other expression of appreciation. 

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traveiano rxpense Pôllcy Page 5 

Council members shall received $20.00 per diem to cover incidental 

expenses. 

2.3 Registration Fees 

The City will pay the applicable registration fees for attendance at 

apProved events' 

2.4 Meals ExPenses 

The City will pay for meals on a per diem basis, as per UBCM standards, 

as follows: 

Breakfast 

Lunch 

Supper 

$15.00 

$15.00 

$30.00 

3. GENERAL POLICIES 

3.1 SPousal or Partner Travel 

Costs of spousal travel, including transportation, accommodation, 

registration and meals, are an expense of the individual, and not the City, 

unless aPProved bY Council' 

3.2 Mayor'sDiscretionaryExpenses 

The annual budget provides for expenditures for the hosting of individuals 

and/or organizaäons for City purposes. Any expenditure_ from this budget 

category hust be approved by Council before the Mayor can be reimbursed. 

3.3 Rental Cars 

ln circumstances where a rental car is necessary or warranted, the type of 

car booked shall be a reasonable size car dependent upon the specific 

circumstances. 

Applicable additional car rental costs, such as insurance and gasoline, will 

be reimbursed. All claims must be accompanied by original receipts. 

3.4 Travel lnsurance 

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rraveiãno expense Pôl¡cy 

Page 6 

The city will pay the cost of trip cancellation insurance and baggage loss 

insuranäe, *Ëeie the insurance is booked at the time air travel tickets are 

acquired. 

3.5 Extension for PersonalTravel 

Where an individual combines a business trip with personaltravel, the City 

will not reimburse any part of the personal travel expenses. The cost born 

by thã City shall Oe inät which would have been incurred if the individual 

had traveled on business onlY. 

3.6 RePorting 

Costs are to be submitted on the Travel Expense Report available from 

the Finance Division. The information must include the nature of the event, 

the date and any attendees on whose behalf these expenses were 

incurred. lf the costs relate to a group, then the name of the group and 

the number in the group must be stated (i.e. a delegation from a Sister 

CitY)' 

For the Mayor, Councillors and Committee members, payment of the reimbursement 

claims will require authorization by the Manager Finance and 

the Administrator. 

For the Administrator payment of the re-imbursement claims will require 

authorizationbytheManagerFinanceandtheMayor' 

Upon return from attendance at a seminar or convention, the attendee 

must provide Council with an oral or written report' 

3.7 CITY CREDIT CARDS 

City credit cards cannot be used for any travel expenses. No y-ember of 

Cóuncit, including the Mayor, will be provided with a City Credit 

Card. Travel e*põnse advánces can be obtained from the Finance 

Division. Costs åre to be reported as per item 3.5 with' any unused 

advance being refunded to the City' 

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L 

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BRITISH 

CoruMere 

FEB f i 7iJ'it' 

fhe CorPorât¡on of 

FtB 1 0 2010 

145o-b f 

Ms. Pani Bridal 

Manager 

Corporate Services 


¡+do ¡o'h Srreet 

Vernon BC VIT 586 

Dear Ms. Bridal: 

I am responding to your December 16, 2009 letter regarding the user fee for the Police Records 

information Management Environment (PRIME-BC) and your subsequent resolution. I apologize 

for the delay in responding. You specifìcally requesled informalion regarding out of pocket 

payment expected from Electoral Areas toward the $ 1,000 per member fee. The $ 1,000 user fee 

will apply to all police officers in British Columbia, including those serving in Electoral Areas. 

There are no subsidies provided by the Province to Electoral Areas for the PRIME-BC user fee. 

You may wish to contact RCMP "8" Division's Corporate Management Branch at 604 264-2009 

to obtain specific costs for each Electoral Area. Thank you for writing. 

Kash Heed 

Solicitor General 

pc: His Worship Wayne Lippert 

His V/orship Derek Corrigan 

Mr. Kevin Begg 

Ministry of 

Public Safety 

and Solicitor General 

Office of the 

Minister 

MailingAddress: 

PO Box 9053 Stn Prov Govt 

Victo¡ia BC V8\7 9E2 

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File: 7450-01 

December 16,2009 

Office of the Minister 

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General 

P.O. Box 9053 Stn Prov Gov't 

Victoria, B.C. V8W 9E2 

Dear Solicitor General; 

RE: USER FEE FOR THE POLICE RECORDS ¡NFORMATION MANAGEMENT 

ENVIRONMENT (PRIME-BG) 

At their Regular Open Meeting held on December 14, 2009, Council for the City of 

Vernon discussed your letter ãf response dated November 27, 2009 regarding the 

above captioned issue, The following resolution was adopted: 

"THAT Councit receives the tefter dated November 27, 2009, from the Hon' Kash 

Heed, Soticitor General regarding the increase in the PRIME-BC userfee; 

AND FURTHER adyises that Council reatízes that Municipalities are being 

requisitioned $1,000, per member, for 2010, 

respectfutty requesfs the actual 'out of p 

Areas toward the $1,000 per member 

EtectoralAreas maY be receiving; 

t expe 

i/s of 

AND FTJRTHER that staff provide a summary of the additionalcosfs attributed to 

the City of Vemon, related to the imptementation of the PRIME BC sysfem, for the 

Soti c ito r G e ne ral's i nfo rm ation ; 

AND FURTHER, that the Province provide municipal representation on the 

PRIME'Board of Directors" 

CARRIED.' 

City staff are currently compiling the lote! 

nnuî¡cipal¡ty has had to íncur in retãtion to the P 

information. lt will be forwarded to your offices in 

Additional Cost' our 

m for your review and 

t2 

www.vefnon.ca 

rnon, British Columbia VfT 586 

(2601545-7876 

4048 

Aþor! Telephone (250) 545'3035 ' 

Fax (250) 542-4533 

City Vãras, Telephone (250) 549-6757 ' 

Fax (250) 545'31¡6 

Fire Departnent, Telephone (250) 542-5361 ' 

Fax (250) 542'727L 

Fax (250) 545'5309 

fhnning, Development & EnSineerinÉ '

Office of the Minister 

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General 

Re: PRIME-BC 

December 16,2009 

PAGE 2 

We took forward to your reply regarding the requisitioning, and the reque-st for municipal 

representation, and thank you, in advance, for your consideration of this important 

matter; 

Patti Bridal 

Manager, CorPorate Services 

pc: Mayor 

Mayor 

aby 

Mr. Ke , Policing and Community Safety Branch 

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BRIlISH COLUMBIA 

Canadian 

Association 

of Home & 

Property 

lnspectors (BC) 

'' ,.: 

February 4th, 2010 

Mayor Wayne Lippert and Members of Council 


3400 30th Street 

Vernon, 

- BC V1T 5E6 

Q7'- &o/ D- Ò ¡7 

ôâ36-ól 

,rp 

#5 - 3304 Appaloosa Road 

Kelowna, British Columbia 

Canada VlV 2W5 

Tel: 1 -800-61 0-5665 

Outside BC: (250) 491 -3979 

tax: 1 -866-405-9232 

Outside BC: (250) 491-2285 

www.cahpi.bc.ca 

Dear Mayor Lippert and Members of Council: 

At this time last year, the BC Solicitor General announced a remarkable 

first in BC and in Canada: Licensing for the BC home inspection industry' 

I'm writing today to update you on Progress and on our increasing 

experience with homes and proPerties that were formerly mariiuana grow 

ops or drug labs. 

CAHPI(BC) had worked for many years to secure this vital licensing 

initiative in consumer protection, and this included letters to you to ask for 

your help. The efforts of so many to 

effective: Licensing was announced 

standards were acknowledged as bei 

individuals who had earned the CA 

designations were granted licenses. 

Since then, and the implementation of licensing two months later, British 

Columbians have been the great beneficiaries. ln part that's becarrse those 

who were not qualified to bè in the industry quiçkly fou-nd that licensing's 

requirement ofþroof of training and standards chased them from the 

márkeþlace. Ids also because ihrough licensing, standards in the home 

inspection industry have continued to climb. 

CAHPI(BC)'s commitment to driving consumer awareness and protection 

has increased, too. With the purpose of a home inspection to-better equip 

people to make an informed ãecision on what is likely to be the most 

ä*päntirr" purchase they'll ever mak - 

the -purchasé 

of a home 

- 

CAHPI(BC) continues to arm consumers with important information. 

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ative that saw us bavel throughout the 

to møke it safe for habitation. 

you're in the cleør. 

f former grow-ops, 

efforts. A home 

aisual nonetheless. 

vision, the idea that any home inspection 

d in walls is a myth. No seller would allow 

ch a manner. With an increasing 

en used as grow-ops, the message to 

is this: lf you canfool a aisual inspection, 

e than the hope that those selling former 

evidence tha[ gets captured in the visual 

one- 

BC 

istry. 

s are never found, often being dumped 

development of a provincial regishry of 

awareness of their existence. Ifs also a 

satisfaction of qualified public health and s 

for-habitation' market. Ifâ building has be 

have access to that information, anã just as importan! whether or not remediation 

satisfactory to public health and safeþ officials has occurred. 

inspection indusby in BC, I therefore 

the attached "Buying a home? Can you 

cing risk is whY consumers, 

home inspectór, should know the 

grow-oP. 

sing your voice to support creation of a one-stop, province- 

. Pl"eäse let us know ifour views, inspection experiences, and 

of help to you in supporting the call for a registry. 

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Lastlv. please take time to read the attache 

fhe íiisi is from the |anuary 26th edition of 

and the CAHPI(BC) call for a one-stop, pro 

second, from the VictoriaTímes Colonist on 

of what a home inspection is, and what consumers need to know. 

As always, thank you for your efforts to increase consumer awareness and.protection, 

ut d fot íhe work yo.t ut" äoing in your communities that makes them, and all of us, 

safer. 

Sincerely, 

Owen Dickie, RHI, Lake Counhy 

National Certificate Holder 

PresidenÇ CAHPI(BC) 

On behalf of the Board of Directors of CAHBI(BC) 

Chris Stockdale, Vice President, Lower Mainland 

v 

Attachments 

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ISSUES& IDEAS 

Grow-ops: 

It's time for 

ia one-stop 

B.C. registry 

! 

1 

BY OWEX DICIUE 

L linspectors, it's a good idea to address one 

signifcant areå of home inspection tlat can fall 

Jan. r5 edition of .TheVancouueÌ Sun about a 

coruiumer who had u 

house that had been 

. 'The changes w€ ma 

i sure inspectors are qualified, but buyers still 

' have a responsibility to do thei¡ homewo¡k to 

make sure the homes ttrey are i¡teresteilin a¡e 

, a good investnent ... a home inspection is de. 

; siped to alert them of potential issues, but is 

not a guarantee." 

Home inspectors are used when sonsumers 

are considering buying a home and watt to 

make an ïnformed decision. 

lhe home inspection itself is a comprehensive 

vizual examination of ttre home's ovèraÌl stsucture, 

major systerns, oomponents and property 

' 

conditions. Tte idea is to minimize the risl be' 

cause no.one wants to face seriôus unoçected 

costs. 

Antl yet, with an'increasing percentage of 

B,C. real estate propertÍes having been usèd as 

grow-ops, prospective purehasers face some 

real,threats 

visual inspection, you're in the clea¡. Consum. 

ers desen¡e more than that" It's time we made 

nce prqdded 

grOw:oPs. 

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sual.inspection. 

iDspector 

inspecùor 

homeinspectionwith 

carpets toraup andholes punched 

iuwallsis amyth. 

So what can be done to protect consumers? 

We,need to take advantage of tìat all-important 

info¡uration available at tle f¡ont line in 

the fight against drugs: which houses are involved. 

Canadian Association of Home and 

Property Inspectors (BC) has proposed to a 

range ofagencies and organizations the developnentof 

regisryof 

identified 

to ensure 

awareness 

mediation 

of them before they can re-enter the "fit-forhabitation" 

ma¡ket 

If a building has been revealed as a grow-op, 

coDsurners should have access to that information 

and whether o¡ not remediation has 

occtrrre¿ 

At tle same time, C,AHPI(BC)'s grow-oprecopition 

training in our edueation sessions with 

all CÆIPI(BC) home inspectors is constantly 

evolving. 

Five years ago, wp laune.hed an initþtive that 

saw us bavel th¡oughout the province delivering 

presentations on how to recopize the signs 

of a grow-op. 

Building on that effort, we are assessing our 

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How to make sure the self-described expert you h¡re 

to examine a home really knows what he's doing 

PEDRO ANRAIS 

Tímes Coloni¡t 

Few home buyers today 

would consider purcbasing 

a nen' rcsídence w¡tlþut a 

hone inspection. Nobody 

likes nrpriscs, esPeciallY 

n¡sty OneS, BUt rrnleSS tbey 

live in British Columbia, 

Eost buyers need to put as 

much effort into checking 

of tbeir intended PurclEse. 

British Columbia is the 

first, and o¡¡ly, ptovbce in 

c&adÂto licenße bome 

insp€ctors, 

A home inspection is not 

a rn¡ndatory but a higùly 

reconEe¡rded step to 

uncover Ìúdden problems. 

Ars¡ed rvitt a rvrinen 

report idendfying cosmetic 

and serious problems, 

prospective buyer¡ can 

then make better informed 

buying decislons. 

lVhile ¡he home inspection 

business has been 

active for the last 20 years, 

there is no national licensíng 

progrsñ nof any fed- ' 

eral regulatione. 

That has meant that anybody 

rvith a l¡dder and 

Ilashlight could set up shop 

and adve¡tise his or her 

sen'ices as a home insPector. 

"There have always been 

standards of practice," says 

Orven Dickie, pr€sident of 

the Canadian Assoclation of 

Home and Property Inspectols 

(CAPHI), lvho ltDresents 

o!'er 250 members in 

125 communities. "But 

adherence to them lvas 

never compulsory. The 

indu 

step 

don 

iDspectors in 8.C." 

House inspectors in B.C' 

norv have to tåke schoollng, 

ct 

Thel' u¡dergo a crininal 

check and must c¿rrY liability 

insurance, 

As the average selling 

orice for a home rises in 

È.C.. there is more at stake. 

Tbe burden becômes higher 

for home inspectors as a 

more sophisticated publlc 

deEaDds more accountability 

in case tùcy purchase a 

house thet later tun¡s out to 

have a fault an inspecto¡ 

has missed, says Don Rug- 

Bles, owner of Sherlock 

Horne Inspection ¡n Victo 

ri& 

Erors and omissions can 

ocq¡r because inspectio¡s 

are only vi$¡al and noninvasive 

meaning an 

inspector 

- cåuot drill into 

lvdls to inspec-t hidden 

area3. 

"High professional starda¡ds 

ca¡ reduce, but not 

elimínate, ermr," Dickie 

says, "Being memberg of a 

professioual association 

gives the public an organizatim 

to adù?ss complaints." 

The association requircs 

members carry liability 

in$.trance to €nsuFe prote¿- 

tion to the c¡usuDer. 

Since the legisladon was 

pass€d last April Dickie 

saye tùere have been fewer 

complaints. Mostcomplaints 

weÉ about the quality 

of sone work 

- and 

ftrost of the Elsat¡sf8ctory 

rvork rvas done by incompe 

tent and uaqualified inspectors. 

Álthough hoEe inspectors 

bave limitations on 

what they can do, they 

ar€î't daunted by those lim- 

¡tations. 

"Problems make themseh'es 

appa¡ent," Ruggles 

says. "We develop skills, 

much like a doctor, to diagnose 

and identify problems 

a¡ound a house," 

He says stains, patches 

afld unev€Eness ùt the 

$'alls, ceiling and floor of a 

house teU hi¡¡ e lot. They 

speak of sEuch¡ral failurÊ, 

bad worloanshíp by 

Þadespeople, rvater inFusion, 

drainage problems and 

ins€ct ac-tivlty. Sometimes 

they are evidence of reno 

vations by previous home. 

onners with some great 

ideas, enthusiasm but not 

much skill 

Ruggles is also on guard 

against signs of illegal 

activity. The inl¡abitar¡ts of 

some houses h¡venot beeri 

pesple, but marijuår¡g 

plEtrts. G¡ower€ have b€en 

loowu to modify the houses 

to proDote pla¡t growth 

- 

resulti¡g in pmblems with 

moisture aDd mou¡d tl¡at 

t€qui¡€ exteßive renovatÍori, 

Ruggles Eays it's not 

uncotDDon to uncover 

issues with tle house thåt 

the homeowner çrasnt 

a$'are of. 

"People don't usually 

inspect their crawl q,aee or 

go up into their attic for no 

good reasor¡" says Ruggles, 

who has over l5 years etçcriencein 

the industry, 

"Ivfany homeoumers f ind 

out about pmblems only 

when they decide to sell" 

I¡cal inspectús ¡oow 

what to look for i¡ their gæ 

graphic aea For eomple: 

exanining a residence for a 

leaky ¡ains¿Teen ls a must 

on the West Coast 

- 

although it affect8 all of 

B.C. The same goes for 

good drainage to take all the 

rainwater away fmû¡ foundatious. 

Other ereas håve other 

problems. Inspectors at? on 

the lookout for subterraneatr 

¡erEites and radon 

gas in the Intcrio¡ â¡d 

freezingclay in the North 

"Build¡ngs wiU r€act the 

same (to rvGår and tear) 

given the same set ofcondl' 

tions," Dickie s¿ys. "But 

they don't face the sâ[rc 

conditioos ac¡oss B,C" 

The $35{) to $5$ fee 

charged by a home inspector 

ca¡l pay for itself very 

quickly r.çhen a potentislly 

expensive problem is 

unmasked. 

'{ had a client who collapsed 

a sale on a condo 

becåuse the inspeclor 

warned her he had concer¡s 

about tie building enve 

lope," says Brenda Russell, 

a Resltor rvith Ro]'al Le 

Page Coast Cåpital Realty. 

"lve lthe buyer and I] 

had our suspicions, but rve 

rveren't reålly sure. But we 

rvithdrew our offer. VFrthin 

six months the building was 

diagnosed as being a leaþ 

ADRIAN TAM, ÎMET CÍ¡LONIf 

Don Ruggles che

Buying a home? Can you tell if it was a grow-op? 

Some words of advice from the 

Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors of BC 

It used to be that a grow-op in a town or neighbourhood was used until it was publiclyr:nmasked 

or the hõuse was destroyed. Now, illegal grow operators take a quick crop from 

a house, re-paint the interior to maék any obviouJdamage then dump it on the market. 

With an increasing percentage of real estate available for sale in BC havingpreviously been 

used as marijuani$'ow-op slites, CAHPI(BC) wants you to know some of the warning signs: 

. Holes or patches in the ceiling in r¡nusual places, or a patch in the drywall dose to 

electrical services. 

. Painted-over staple marks, or evidence of plastics stapled to walls or ceilings. 

. Disconnected toilet or dismantled furnace fresh air a¡rd exhaust ducts. 

. Extraneous ductwork, or a pile of u¡rused duct pipe. 

. Unexplained caulking or sealant on interior floors, walls, or ceilings. 

Consumers who seek professional and 

u, ^ 

Oo* op, butthey do mean 

a home represents the single 

ake in their lives. 

a 

than 

home desen¡e to knovü that the individ 

200 home and property inspectors inl78 coûunr s the 

voice of home and property inspection indushry in BC. 

So if you think a house may have been used as a grow-op, don't take a chance, contact 

peopie who can help you make an informed cl 'ce: 

CAI{PIßC) standards were recognized on January 30h, 2009 when the Government of 

British Columbia announced CAIÍPI(BC) was one of three organizations whose required 

qualifications must be met in order for a home inspector to be licensed in BC. 

CAIIPI(BC) 

- The aoice of BC's home inspection industry 83

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JAN 2 g 2010 

O4 /o:A{ 

His Worship Mayor Wayne Lippert 

and Members of Council 



Vernon. BC V1T 5E6 

Dear Mayor Lippert and Councillors: 

The Local Government Elections Task Force is currently seeking written comments from your 

local government, and from organizations and individuals in your community, to assist in its 

review of local government election issues. 

Announced at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2009 Convention, the 

Local Government Elections Task Force is a joint, consensus-based group of provincial and 

UBCM members. The Task Force co-chairs are Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of 

Community and Rural Development, and Chair Hany Nyce, President of the UBCM. Other 

Task Force members are: 

o 

Surrey Councillor, Barbara Steele, first vice-president, UBCM; 

. Quesnel Mayor, Mary Sjostrom, third vice-president, UBCM; 

o Donna Barnett, MLA, Cariboo-Chilcotin; and 

o Douglas Horne, MLA, Coquitlam-Burke Mountain. 

Recognizing the importznce of hearing from local goveÍnments thloughout British Colu¡übia. the 

Task Force invites you to submit the comments of your local government on any or all of the 

following topics: 

o Campaign finance, including contribution/spending disclosure and limits, and tax 

credits; 

o Enforcement processes and outcomes; 

o Role of the British Columbia Chief Electoral Officer in local govemment elections; 

l2 

Ministry of Community 

and Rural Development 

Office of the Min¡ster 


Vic{oria BC V8W 9E2 

Phone: 250 387-2283 

Fax: 250387-4312 

www.gov.bc.calcd 

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o Election cycle (term of ofñce); 

o Corporate vote; and, 

o Matters raised in election resolutions submitted to the 2009 UBCM Convention, such 

as the eligibility of volunteers. 

To assist in its deliberations, the Task Force would appreciate your comments as soon as 

possible, preferablyby April 15,2010. It is anticipated that the Task Force will deliver its 

recommendations to the Province of British Columbia and the UBCM by May 30, 2010, after 

which legislation is expected to be presented to the Legislature in time for the 201I local 

government elections. 

The Task Force is aware of the tight time frame and that the interest in local government 

elections extends beyond local governments to the broader community including individuals, 

community groups and other representative organizations. As such, the Task F'orce requests 

that you share this request for written comments within your community, particularly with 

local groups and individuals interested in local government election issues. 

Written comments can be made via email to: LocalElectionsTaskForce@gov.bc.ca, by fax to: 

250 387-7972, or by mail to: 

Local Govemment Elections Task Force 

c/o Minisûry of Community and Rural Development 


Victori4 BC V8W 9Tl 

Though the Task Force will receive feedback primarily through written comments, individual 

Task Force members will also engage in conversations on the election issues under review as 

they meet with local government representatives, organizations and citizens during the normal 

course of their responsibilities. 

For local governments, the UBCM is planning a one-dayworkshop in March for its members 

who wish to attend. In addition, Area Associations will have a frirther opportunity to discuss 

these issues at their Spring Conventions. Workshop details will be announced shortly. 

For further information on the Local Govemment Elections Task Force, please visit the website 

at: www. LocalElectionsTaskForce. gov.bc.ca. 

l3 

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We look forward to hearing from you on ways to improve our local government election 

processes. 

Sincerel¡ 

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200e Bt7 RAILS WITH TRAILS 

Kelowna 

Vernon 

WHEREAS railway dedication or rights of way in urban areas provide excellent opportunities 

to develop multi-use pathways or trails for alternate, active and "green" transportation; 

AND WHEREAS feasibility studies have shown that these multi-use pathways can be 

developed safely so as not to cause significant conflicts with the routine operation of the rail 

system; 

AND WHEREAS the development of off-road multi-use pathways for non-motorized vehicles 

is in the interest of all levels of governments to reduce motor vehicle use, improve the health 

of Canadian citizens and reduce emissions from transportation which contributes to climate 

change; 

AND WHEREAS these multi-use pathways on active rail corridors are referred to as 

Rails-with-Trails corridors : 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial and federal goveTnments be asked to 

support joint-use agreements with railway companies for Rails-with-Trails corridors; 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the federal government be asked to undertake 

legislative amendments to the Cnnadian Trønsportation Act to recognize the need for parallel 

rail rights of way and authonze provincial and local 

dian Transportation Agency, in absence of agreement with 

to place trails within rail rights of way. 

CONVENTION DECISION: ENDORSED 

PROVINCIAL RESPONSE 

MINISTRY OF TOARISM, CULTIIRE,4.ND THE ARTS 

Rails with Trøils dtffers ftom 

rnil rights of way. 

'Rails to Trøils' projects by aligning transportation trails within actioe 

The City of Kelowna receioed funding from the LocalMotion Proainciøl program which allowed 

construction of the first phase of ø Rails with Trails Project in cooperation with CN Rnil. The Ministry 

of Transportntion and Infrastructure announced its commitment to cost shnre the design and 

construction of Phase 3 of the project 

The Proaínce supports inter-goaernment colløboration on deaeloping a sustainable recreation ønd 

transportation trail nefwork in B.C. as described in the draft Trøils Strøtegy for BC. Proaincial support 

for Rails with Trøils would be considered where all parties are in agreement ønd the trøil cøn safely be 

accommodøted along the røil corridor. 

Prior to supporting a request to the Federal gooernment for ømendments to the Canada Transportøtion 

Act, the Proaince would require a more detøiled examinntion of the effectiaeness of any proposed 

ømendments. 

88

OTHER RESPONSE 

Cønøiliøn Pncifíc 

Canadian Pacific pløces n great deal of importance on its relationships with municþalities øcross the 

country ønd in patticular in British Columbia. We interact with municipalities in many dffirent u)ays, 

alwayi with ø aiew toward positiae outcomes for the municipnlities, their residents, the company nnd 

the þublic at large. Howeaer, in the case of resolution 817, [CP] cannot offer support for what, 

unfortunately, is a 

flawed approach. 

The resolution is based on a aicur that mu 

ithin røil corridors, cønbe d 

ønd would not cøuse signifiunt conflicts 

tions, This is not an accuÍa 

recommendøtions in your resolution. The 

reasons why we haae define 

wny but the most importønt of those is the safety of both the public ønd rail ernployees. SgfttV is the most 

imþortønt considera.tion in decision-making at CP and the UBCM resolution, if implemented, would 

creøte an unacceptøble enaironment for safe railway operations by bringing municipøl residents in too 

close contact with dny to day røil operøtions. Recent work by the federal goaernment's Rnil Safety Act 

Reaiew Pønel reffirmed the need, where possible, to minimize the "risks of proximity when trains and 

people interact". 

In addition, railwøy rights of wny are uitical to meeting the needs for future infrastructure 

improaements to ensure the ability to meet customer demand. CP is not in a position to remoae assets 

f'rom our rights of way for ølternøte uses such øs bike paths on a genernl bøsis. Our future plnnning 

needs will be compromised, which will erode our øbility to meet the needs of our customers looking to 

compete successfully in a aery competitiae global mørketplnce. The benefits to BC from ø trøde 

perspectiae require us to continuously pløn for gro othbased on initiatiaes like the Asia Pacific Gøtanay 

ønd Corridor Initiatiue. Preseruing our rights of way is essential to meeting this objectiae. 

Trade growth ønd economic expansion require growth in the trønsportation carridor.INhile consltmer 

goods and bulk products can mol)e by truck on proaincial highways ønd roads, these same products can 

-be transported by rail in n aery efficient way. Efficiencies are such that some trøins can repløce as many 

as 250 trucks. 

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE COMMENTS 

The Resolutions Committee notes thøt members h"øue consistently supported the expansion of 

community trails (2002-885,2002-867,2005-882) ønd members hnae supported the use of øbøndoned 

rail lines for public use (1,992-872). The Committee also notes thnt UBCM members indicated support 

for the Island Corridor Foundation's proposøl to preserae the E €¡ N rail corridor for alternatiae 

tr ansportøtion uses (2005-8143 ). 

This pøst year, a proaincial Trails Adaisory Committee deaeloped a draft Proaincial Trails Strøtegy. 

The vision for trails in BC is expressed in this document is as follows: 

" A world-renowned nefutork of sustainøble trails, øccessible to all, which fosters socinl, culturø\, heølth, 

economic and enaironmentølbenefits for trails users, communities ønd the prooince." 

,Nhile this document does address trøils on ø proaince-wide scøle, it is expected thnt specit'ic local 

circumstances will need to be tøken into considerøtion when deaeloping regional components. The 

UBCM proaided comments on the draft øs part of the consultation process and a 

final report was to be 

submitted to the goaernment. 89

See also resolutions C1,3, CL4 and C15. 

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200e B.22 DOWNTOWN BUILDING FACADE 

REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM 


WHEREAS the Province in the past implemented a successful funding program to assist 

downtown building owners to revitalize-the building façade in accordance with downtown 

design guidelines, which often provided the necessary incentive for owners to participate in 

the revitalization of their community's downtor n; 

AND WI{EREAS many downtowns are characterized by historic buildings and features 

which can be particulariy costly to maintain or preserve, especially for small business owners, 

yet can be important to the success of the downtown area: 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial downtown building façade revitalization 

grant program be reinstated to assistbuilding owners with façade improvements that conform 

to adopted downtown design guidelines. 

CONVENTION DECISION: ENDORSED 


MINISTRY OE COMMIINITY T R¿IR,{T DEWLOPMENT 

As per the Proaince of British Columbia's (Proaince) response in 2007, the Downtown Reaitalization 

pylgram proaided funding for projects øt a time when locnl goaernment had fayr financing 

tools. In 

recõnt years, the Proaince has creøted a number of tools that un be used by all local goa.ernments to 

undertake downtown reoitalization programs, and with the creøtion of the Municipal ,Finance 

Authority ønd changes to the Community Chørter, locøl goaernments now høae access to short ønd 

Iong-term capital financing at competitiae interest rates. 

Changes to the Community Charter høae also proaided local goaernments with access to øn anen more 

flexíb-le ønd ødaptable reoitalizøtion tax exemption tool. The enhanced reoitølizøtion tool enables 

councíls to promote any type of social, economic or enz¡ironmentøl reoitalizntion, such øs the upgrade of 

buildings, with faaer restr:ictions. In øddition, the Community Chnrter authorizes local goaernments to 

pr ooide tax exemp tions for pr ote cted heritage pr op erties. 

Since 2007, ø number of prouincial funding progrø 

hnae also been deaeloped. The BC Spirit Squares pr 

and enhnncing public outdoor meeting spaces, an 

proaide small æmmunities and towns with cos 

projects. 

RESOLUTIONS COMMTTEE COMMENTS 

The Resolutions Committee notes that oaer the years, UBCM membership hns expressed strong support 

for the continuance or reinstatement of the Downtozon Reaitalizøtion Program (2007-81-44; 2006-836; 

1998-89; 1987-A8). 

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ln its response to the 2007 resolution on this topic, the Ministry of Communíty Seraices identified tools 

for locøI goaernments to use when undertaking downtown reaitalizntion programs. One tool is a 

reaitalization tax exemption, which canbe used for social, economic or enaironmental reaitalizøtion, øs 

well as heritage properties and areøs designated for reaitølization. Alternøtioely, the Ministry pointed 

out that the BC Spirit Squnres and Tou¡ns for Tomorrow funding programs are designed to nssist with 

dow nt ou¡ n r ea it alizatio n, 

The Ministry also suggested that the creation of the Municipal Finnnce Authority and changes to the 

Community Chnrter had enabled local goaernments to øccess short- and long-term cøpital finnncing at 

comp etitia e int er e st r at es. 

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200e 883 REVENUE SHARING FOR MAIOR 

ROADS INTERSECTING WITH 

PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS 


WHEREAS the Province has previously had a revenue sharing program which assisted 

municipalities with improverirent projects to major roadways intersecting provincial 

highways; 

AND WHEREAS the users of these major roadways are often regional in nature, and the 

municipality bears the full costs of maintaining these roadways: 

t provincial funding be reinstated to assist municipalities 

that intersect the þrovincial highway system, including 

increases as welf as pedestrian and cycling facilities 

CONVENTION DECISION: ENDORSED AS AMENDED 


MINIS TR Y O F TR,4.NSPORTA TION & INFR,4,S TRUCTURE 

Prior to 1-997, the Ministry prortided financial 

møintenønce costs nssociated with secondary h 

supporting proaincial arteriøl higþways. l.Inlike ørtt 

P i o a in c e,7 e co nd øry highw ay s Ttr er e a muni cþ al r esp o ns ib ility' 

Funding for the Ministry's secondary highwøy p 

fi1 

discontinued in 1.997 øs abudgetary reduction mea 

Ministry of Municipat Affairi in Falt 1'996, inclu 

highway maintenance costs for municipnlities. 

coaer 

Toere 

the re 

m 

, p-ro-T) 

of the 

INhile the Ministry doesn't proaide funding for this type of proiect through_its bydglt for.highways, 

funding is ar:aitabíe through'federal I prooiñóiøt in¡røsüuctíu.e programs, such as the Building Canada 

Fund. 

Funding for cycling-related infrøstructure improaements is proaided thr.ough proainciøl cost-shnting 

progroñí, surh øs íhe CyctingÎnfrastructure Partnerships Progrøm ønd the LocnlMotion Program. 

RESOLUTIONS COMMTTEE COMMENTS 

tions Committee a 

reinstatement of 

nts to m.ajor roads 

has not preoiously considered a resolution 

1ogram'to 

assist local goaernments with 

cialhighway system. 

Howeaer, UBCM membershþ endorsed resolution 2005-820 ulling- for 

the proaincinl goaernment to 

i*ptt*tit gasoline tax sLuring, with a formula reflectiae of lhe costs to locøl Soaernment of g q

mnintaining transportation infrastructure and op 

wns ø reainue sharing progíam for prouincini 

resolutions requestin{ úørlous ihanþes to the 

19 92- A1-0, L9 I 0- A13, 1-9 89 - A22). 

the years when there 

ers endorsed seaernl 

criteriø (1992-AL2, 

The Committee proposes an amendment so øs not to limit the request for funding to assist loul 

goa ernments with such improa ements. 

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REGIONAL DISTR¡GT OF NORTI{ 

O1(A1{AGAN 

ELECTORAL AREAS: 

"B'- SWAN LAKE 

"C'- B X, DISTRICT 

,D'- LUMBY (RURAL) 

CITY OF ARMSTRONG 

DISTRICT OF COLOSTREAM 

CITY OF ENDERBY 

VILLAGE OF LUMBY 

TOVVI¡SHIP OF SPALLUMCHEEN 

CITY OF VERNON 

"E'- CHERRWILLE 

.F'- ENDERBY (RURAL) 

OFFICEOF: ADMINISTRATION 

YOUR FILE No.: 

OUR FILE No.: 620.30.03/810 



3400 30 Street 

Vernon, BC V1T 5E6 

FEB 1 5 2ü1ü 

'fhe corporalion of 

th€ City ol 

. VERNON 

Attn.: Leon Gous, Ghief Administrative Officer 

Dear Leon: 

Re: Sterile lnsect Release Board Meeting 

At the January 20, 2010 Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Director's 

meeting the following recommendation from the Sterile lnsect Release (SlR) Service Review 

was endorsed: 

That the Sterile lnsect Re/ease Seruice Review be concluded with the understanding that the 

Administrator will initiate discussion with pafticipating Regional Districts and w¡th the Sterile 

lnsect Re/ease Board of Directors regarding the possibility of establishing a fixed dollar limit on 

the RDNO contribution and obtain further clarity on the process for expanding the mandate of 

S/R and proposed restructure plans relative fo fhese financial matters. 

Upon that direction, I attended the February 5, 2010 Sterile lnsect Release Board Meeting to 

discuss the issues which were identified in the Service Review. I anticipate a letter from SIR on 

this matter, and will be providing a report to the Board of Directors in the near future, when the 

letter from SIR is received. 

The SIR Board was advised that full consent has not been reached for the two RDNO bylaws, 

S/R Seruice Esfab/rshment Amendment Bylaw No. 2232 and S/R Service Esfab/rshment 

Amendment Bylaw No.2293, which the Ministry is holding at 3'd reading, pending the City of 

Vernon providing consent. 

The RDNO representative, Jack Gilroy, advised the SIR Board that he believed the City of 

Vernon was prepared to provide consent for the two bylaws; however I am not aware of a letter 

in which the City of Vernon has confirmed their consent. 

Regional District of North Okanagan 

9M8 Aberdeen Road 

Coldstream, BC 

V1B 2K9 

Phone: 250-550-3700 

Fax: 250-550-3701 

Web: www.rdno.ca 

E-Mail: info@rdno.ca 

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File No.: 620.30.03/810 

Ðated:- februarY 10, 2€l 0 

Could you p¡ease confirm whether this has been done and if so, provide a copy of the consent 

which ri,e may forward to the Ministry to conclude this governance matter' 

Yo 

Greg Betts 

Administrator 

cc: Maggie Knox, General Manager-Corporate & ElectoralArea Services, RDNO 

CaãUcçurrách, General Mãnager, Okanagan Kootenay Sterile lnsect Release Program 

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN 

BYLAW No.2232 

A bylaw amend the Sterile lnsect Release Extended Service Establishment 

Bylaw No. 834, 1989 to provide for additionalvoting members on the 

Sterile lnsect Release Board and recognize that the Regional District of 

Central Kootenay no longer participates in the SIFì Program 

WHEREAS the Regional District of North Okanagan has, by "sterile lnsect Release Extended 

Seruice Establishmént Bylaw No. 834, 1989", established an Extended Service Area, for the 

purpose of participating in the Okanagan/Kootenay Sterile lnsect Release Program under the 

direction of the Okanãgan/Kootenay Sterile lnsect Board, with the City of Enderby, City of 

Armstrong, City of Vernón, District of Coldstream, Township of Spallumcheen, Village of Lumby 

and ElectoralAreas "8", "C", *D', "E and "F'as participating jurisdictions; 

AND WHEREAS the Board wishes to amend Bylaw No. 834, 1989 to recognize a representative 

from the BC Fruit Growers'Association as a voting member of the Sterile lnsect Release Board; 

AND WHEREAS the Regional District of Central Kootenay has chosen to not continue 

participating in the SIR Program; 

AND WHEREAS the Board has obtained the required consent of at least 2/3 of the participants 

of the original function, pursuant to Section 802(1)(b) [Amendment or repeal of establishing 

bylawsl of the Local Government Act.; 

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan, in open meeting 

assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 

TITLE 

1. This bylaw may be cited as the "Regional District of North Okanagan Sterile lnsect 

Release Program Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2232,2007". 

TEXT AMENDMENTS 

Z. Bylaw 834, being Regionat District of North Okanagan Sterile Insgct Belease Ertended 

Seruice Estabtishment Bylaw No. 834, 1989,is hereby amended as follows: 

a. the fourth paragraph of the preamble to the bylaw is hereby deleted in its entirely and 

the following substituted therefore: 

"AND WHEREAS the Regional Districts of Okanagan-Similkameen, Central 

Okanagan, North Okanagan, and Columbia Shuswap shall participate and share in 

this service;" 

b. Section 2 of the bylaw is hereby deleted in its entirely and the following substituted 

therefore: 

"2. The Regional District of Nofth Okanagan, in conjunction with the Regional 

Districts bt Ot

Board) which, as agent for the participating regional districts, will provide the 

Sterile lnsect Release Program'" 

c. section 3.a. of the bylaw is hereby deleted in its entirely, and the following substituted 

therefore: 

"3. a. The Sterile lnsect Release Board 

apPointed annuallY bY each Pa 

Directors or Alternate Directors 

rePresentatives aPPointed to t 

Association. The Regional Distri 

Alternate Directors, designate an 

Place of, vote, and generallY act i 

absent. The BC Fruit Growers'A 

take the Place of, vote, and 

rePresentative who maY be abse 

shall be the two other grower 

Growers' Association including o 

two appointed Ministry of Agricult 

Agriculture/Agri-Food Canada r 

AdvisorY Committee Chair' 

Read a First, Second, and THIRD Time 

this 4th daY of April , 2007 

Consent provided by at least 213 of the participants' 

Approved by lnspector of Municipalities 

this 

day of 

, 2007 

Reconsidered, Finally Passed and ADOPTED 

this 


, 2007 

Chair 


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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN 

BYLAW No.2293 

A bylaw amend the Sterile lnsect Release Extended Service Establishment 

Bylaw No. 834, 1989 to provide for additionalvoting members 

on the Sterile lnsect Release Board 

WHEREAS the Regional District of North Okanagan has, by "Sterile lnsect Release Extended 

Service Establishment Bylaw No. 834, 1989', established an Extended Service Area, for the 

purpose of participating in the Okanagan/Kootenay Sterile lnsect Release Program under the 

direction of the Okanãgan/Kootenay Sterile lnsect Board, with the City of Enderby, City of 

Armstrong, City of Vernoñ, District of Coldstream, Township of Spallumcheen, Village of Lumby and 

Electoral Areas "8", "C", "D", "E" and "F" as participating jurisdictions; 

AND WHEREAS the Board wishes to amend Bylaw No.834, 1989 to recognize three (3) 

representatives nominated by the BC Fruit Growers' Association as voting members of the Sterile 

lnsect Release Board; 

AND WHEREAS it is necessary to increase the representation from the Regional District of Gentral 

Okanagan from one (1) representative to two (2) representatives on the Sterile lnsect Release 

Board; 

AND WHEREAS the Board has obtained the required consent of at least 213 of the participants 

of the original function, pursuant to Section 802(1Xb) [Amendment or repeal of establishing 

bylawsl of the Local Government Act.; 

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan, in open meeting 

assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 

TITLE 

1. This bylaw may be cited as the "Regional District of North Okanagan Sterile lnsect 

Release Program Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2293, 2007" ' 

TEXT AMENDMENTS 

2. Bylaw 834, being Regionat District of North Okanagan Sterile /nsecf Re/ease Extended 

Seruice Estabtishment Bytaw No. 834, 1989, is hereby amended as follows: 

a. Section 3.a. of the bylaw is hereby deleted in its entirely and the following substituted 

therefore: 

"3. a. The Sterile lnsect Release Board will be comprised of: 

i. One (1) member appointed annually by each participating Regional District, 

being ti.re Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, Regional District of 

Nortñ Okanagan, and Columbia Shuswap Regional District from its 

participating Municipal / Electoral Area Directors or Alternate Directors. 

Two (2) members appointed annually by the Regional District of Central 

Okanagan from its participating Municipal / Electoral Area Directors or 

Alternate Directors. 

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The Regional Districts may, from the same group of Directors, or Alternate 

Directors, designate an alternate to its appointed members to take the 

place of, vote, and generally act in all matters for the absent member. 

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The BC Fruit Growers' Association shall nominate three (3) grower 

representatives for appointment to the Sterile lnsect Release Board by the 

Regional District partners. The BC Fruit Growers' Association shall 

detèrmine the method used to make the nominations. There must be at 

least one (1) grower representative nominated from each of the original 

three (3) program zone areas. One (1) of those growers nominated must 

be a certified organic grower. All three (3) nominated growers must be 

property owners subject to the SIR Parcel Tax. 

The nominee for the Okanagan Similkameen (Zone 1) would be appointed 

by the Board of the Regional District of okanagan similkameen. The 

nominee for the Central Okanagan (Zone 2) would be appointed by the 

Board of the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The nominee for the 

Salmon Arm / North Okanagan lLake Country (Zone 3)would be confirmed 

and appointed by agreement of the Boards of the Columbia Shuswap, 

North Okanagan, and Central Okanagan Regional Districts. The BC Fruit 

Growers' Association may also nominate an alternate to take the place of, 

vote, and generally act in all matters for each of the voting representatives 

who may be absent. 

Other non-voting representatives, other than BC Fruit Growers' Association 

representatives, shall be those provided by Regulation made by the 

Lieutenant Governor-in-Council and appointed in accordance with said 

regulation. 

V. 

All matters are decided by simple majority of the nine (9) voting members 

other than as set out in Section 3.a.v. 

ln addition to the majority of the overall SIR Board, decisions of the SIR 

Board that are financial requ¡re at least three (3) of the five (5) Regional 

District voting Board members to be in the atfirmative. Financial matters for 

this purpose include approval of the financial plan; authorization to enter 

into contracts; acquisition and disposal of real property; and authorization of 

borrowing and liabilities. 

Read a First, Second, and THIRD Time 

this 


, 2007 

Consent provided by at least 2/3 of the participants. 

Approved by lnspector of Municipalities 

Reconsidered, Finally Passed and ADOPTED 

this 

this 



, 2007 

, 2007 

Chair 


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TO: Mayor Lippert & All Councillors 

PC: Wendy Majewski, TDM Coordinator 

Amanda Watson, Municipal Dev. Tech. 

Councillor Gilroy 

FILE: 0540-41 

DATE: Feb 15,2010 

FROM: TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT ADV¡SORY COMMITTEE 

Sherri Biluk, Committee Clerk 

SUBJECT: BG TRANSIT - HANDY DART SERVICE AND TAXI SAVER PROGRAM 

The Transportation Demand Management Advisory Committee, at their February 11, 

2010 meeting, made the following recommendation to Council; 

"THAT the Transportation Demand Management Committee recommends Council 

direct staff to send a letter to BC Transit requesting that they clarify and update the 

information detailing the Handy Dart seruice and the Taxi Saver Program on the 

BC Transit website and in pamphlet form to ensure that all information is current; 

AND FURTHER that information and or changes to the programs be updated 

promptly on the BC Transit web sife." 

CARRIED. 

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SUBMITTED BY: Dale Rintoul, Planner DATE: February 12,2010 

FILE: 3900-02 

SUBJECT: REVISION TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW #3909 

PURPOSE: 

To provide Council with recommended revisions to the Fees and Charges Bylaw as part of 

the annual review of the bylaw, 


That Council support revisions to Fees and Charges Bylaw #3909 as outlined in attached 

Figure 1 and outlined in part B (3) of the staff report dated February 12,2010. 


ANALYSIS: 

1. Council may not support the proposed revisions to the bylaw. 

2. Council may support some of the proposed revisions. 

3. Council may support new fees and adjustments to existing fees that differ from those 

recommended by staff. 

A. Committee/Board Recommendations: 

N/A 

B. Rationale: 

1. On an annual basis, staff are requested to review the rates for services provided 

and recommend revisions they consider are warranted. Planning staff are involved 

in a number of applications and processes where fees are charged for the service 

provided. 

2. ln 2009, a comprehensive review of the Fees and Charges Bylaw as it relates to 

planning tasks was undertaken and a number of changes were approved. The 

changes were a reflection of a review of the City's "Benchmark Communities" (as 

listed in Council's policy) and were based on the staff time and the related costs 

incurred processing the various land use applications. Only minor changes to the 

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Fees and Charges Bylaw are being proposed this year. An overview of the 

recommended fee changes is as follows: 

a) lnsert a new fee of $50 for a one year extension to a Development Permit 

approval. This is to cover the time to review and respond to the extension 

request. ln most cases, such requests are straight forward and the 

extension letter requires no revisions to the approval conditions. 

b) lnsert a new fee of $50 for a landscape and irrigation re-inspection related 

to a Development Permit. Once landscaping and irrigation are installed, 

applicants request a staff inspection. lf there are deficiencies with the 

landscaping and irrigation, staff re-inspect the installation after the 

deficiencies are corrected. Sometimes there are multiple re-inspections. A 

re-inspection fee would provide an incentive for the landscaping and 

irrigation to be installed from the onset in accordance with approved plans, 

c) Decrease the fee for a Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP) from $1,100 to 

$200. HAPs are only applied to heritage propeilies and require a minimal 

amount of work - specifically design review. The $1,100 currently collected 

is an impedíment to the regular refurbishment and development of 

properties which are listed on the Heritage Register. Property owners have 

indicated a perceived bias against heritage property owners and have 

indicated a reluctance to remain on the Heritage Register because of this. 

Lowering the cost of the HAP would remove some of the perceived bias and 

signal a willingness on behalf of the City to continue to preserve heritage 

buildings and support owners of heritage properties' 

d) Decrease the fee for a renewal of a Development Permit from $500 to $200. 

Development Permit renewals require a minimal amount of staff time in 

comparison to Development Variance Permit renewals. As such, the fee for 

reviewing a Development Permit file and issuing a renewal should be less. 

A fee of $200 is sufficient to offset the staff time to review and issue a 

renewal for a Development Permit. 

e) Remove the fee for Environmental Development Permits as the City no 

longer issues such permits. 

f) Remove fee 'T) Liquor Licence Application Fee' from the fee schedule as it 

is a repeat of 'P) Liquor Licence Application Fee'. 

g) lnsert a $500 strata conversion application fee in order to cover the staff 

costs to review the application, present a report to Council and follow up 

actions if the application is approved. 

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C. Attachments: 

Figure 1 - Fees and Charges Bylaw with proposed tracking changes 

D. Strateqic Plan Obiectives: 

The proposed revisions to the subject bylaw involves the following objective in 

Council's Strategic Plan: 

E. 

Pol icv (Existinq/Relevance/Nonel : 

The Fees and Charges Bylaw and fee schedules in other City bylaws are to be 

reviewed on an annual basis to determine if revisions are warranted. 

F. 


N/A 

G. 

Applicant's Response: 

N/A 


N/A 

l. Resources: 

N/A 


Fees are intended to offset the City's cost of processing applications and permits, and 

providing related services. 

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Figure 1 

FEE SCHEDULE 

Schedule A 

Attached to and forming 

part of Bylaw 3909 

2. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING 

SERVICES 

A. The fee to accomÞanv an aoolication for amendments to: 

Official Community Plan 

. $500 application fee 

. $600 processing fee 

. $300 advertising fee 

FEES 

(GST included where applicable) 

$1,400.00 

B.D 

Zoning Bylaw 




Land Use Contracts 




of: 

Land Use Contracts 




$1,400.00 

C. lssuance of: 

Development Variance Perm its 



$1,100.00 

Major Development Perm its 

o $500 application fee 

. $600 processíng fee 

Minor Development Permits 

. $125.00 application and processing fee 

$125.00 

Heritage Revitalization Agreements 




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SERVICES 

Schedule A 



FEES 


(v) Heritage Alteration Permits 

@ 

(vi) Secondary Use Development Permits (excluding the 

secondary suite and care centre, minor uses) 

. $500.00 application and advertising fee 

. $600.00 processing fee 

(vii) 

Secondary Use Development Permits for a secondary 

suite and care centre, minor 

. $200 application and processing fee 

(viii) Temporary Commercial or lndustrial Use Permits 

$500.00 application fee 

$600.00 processing fee 

$300.00 advertising fee 

$1 ,100.00 

$200.00 

s44sso 

$1,400.00 

D. Renewal of: 

(i) Development Variance Permits 

(ii) DevelopmentPermits 

o $500200.00 review and renewalfee if no conditions of 

the Permit(s) have changed. 

o **lf conditions have changed the application will be 

considered a new application and application, 

processing and advertising fees will apply. 

( iii) $50.00 

E. Board of Variance Application $450.00 

F. Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion Application 

$600.00 

*see 

(*Note: $300.00 of the application fee is forwarded to the 

note 

Agricultural Land Commission and $300.00 is retained by 

the City) 

G. 

Subd ivision Application Fee 

(i) Number of Lots Created: 

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FEE SCHEDULE 


SERVICES 

Schedule A 



FEES 


2 lots created $330.00 

3 to 10 lots created $330.00 + $300.00 per lot 

in excess of 2 

11 lo 20lots created $2,885 + $220.00 per lot in 

excess of 10 

21 to 30 lots created $5,085.00 + $190.00 per lot 


31 to 40 lots created $7,010.00 + $165.00 per lot 


Over 40 lots created $8,660 + $110 per lot in 

excess of 40 

(ii) PLA extension approval fee $50.00 

(iii) Strata Plan Form P approvalfee 

sso.o0 

(iv) $500.00 

$1,400 plus new sign costs 

H. Road Name Change Bylaw Fee 


. $900 processing, advertising and notification fee 

L Change of Civic Address Fee $100.00 

J. Neighbourhood Plan Application Fee (for a new NP) 

Neighbourhood Plans AMENDMENT Application 


. $900 processing and advertising fee 

$5,000.00 

$1,400.00 

K. Access Permit Fee $75.00 per permit 

L. Design Plan Review Fees $100.00 per review 

M. Pre-Eblast Surveys - Collection Fee 

$90.00 

(A collection fee in the amount of $90.00 will be levied at the 

earlier of subdivision application, road usage permit 

application, site preparation permit application or building 

permit application for all properties that involve blasting. 

A subdivision approval, road usage permit, site preparation 

permit or buílding permit will not be issued until the collection 

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fee and pre-blast survey are provided to the City. lrrespective 

of issuance of approvals and permits, in no event shall 

blasting occur prior to acceptance by the City of the collection 

fee and pre-blast survey.) 

N. Soil Removal and Deposition Permit Application Fee $75.00 

O. Annexation Application Fee $100.00 

P. Liquor Licence Application Fee $350.00 

Q. Property lnformation requests (Community Development 

Department information) 

$35.00 per property, per 

request 

R. Road Right of Way Usage Permits $75.00 

S. Hydrant Flow Testing - Flow Test $125.00 each 

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$50.00 

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TRIG|hlAL 


FILE: 2ON00101 

SUBJECT: 

SITE 360 CONSULTING INC. - REQUEST TO EXTEND PROCESSING 

PERIOD FOR REZONING BYLAW #5115 FOR REM. LOT 2,DL 62, PLAN 

1744, ODYD (6468 OKANAGAN LANDING ROAD) 

PURPOSE: 

To review the request from officials of Site 360 Consulting lnc. to extend the processing 

period for Rezoning Bylaw #5115 from January 28,2010 to July 28,2010. The subject 

bylaw has been granted Third Reading and is awaiting conditions to be satisfied prior to 

being considered for Fourth Reading and Adoption. The bylaw proposes to rezone the 

property at 6468 Okanagan Landing Road from A3 - Rural Small Holdings to R1 - Estate 

Lot Residential, R4 - Small Lot Residential and C1 - Neighbourhood Commercial. 


That Council approve an extension to the processing period for Rezoning Bylaw #5115 

from January28,2010 to July 28,2010 as requested by officials of Site 360 Consulting lnc. 


ANALYSIS: 

1. Council may approve the extension to the bylaw processing timeline for a period that 

varies from that recommended by staff. This may provide the applicant with less or 

more time to complete the conditions. 

2. Council may deny the request and pass a motion that the readings of the subject 

rezoning bylaw are rescinded as of January 28,2010 due to the conditions not being 

satisfied. The applicant will then decide whether to resubmit the same or a revised 

appl ication, or term i nate the application/project i ndefin itely. 

A. CommitteeBoardRecommendations: 

N/A 

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B. Rationale: 

1. ln June 2007, officials from Site 360 Consulting lnc. applied to rezone the subject 

property from A3 - Rural Small Holdings to R1 - Estate Residential, R4 - Small 

Lot Residential and C1 - Neighbourhood Commercial as shown on Figure 6. The 

application was supported by Council and the rezoning bylaw proceeded to the 

point that Third Reading was granted on January 28, 2008 and Fourth Reading 

would not be considered until the following conditions were satisfied: 

a) The owner is to register road right-of-way to widen Okanagan 

Landing, realign and widen the Okanagan Avenue intersection, and 

extend Snowberry Road in accordance with the requirements of the 

Municipal Engineer; 

b) The owner is to enter into a Development Agreement that governs 

and secures the off-site works related to roads, sidewalks, curb, 

gutter, street lighting, traffic lighting, all services and utilities and 

boulevard works; and 

c) The owner is to register a covenant on the title of the property 

restricting access to the properly and egress from the property in 

accordance with a plan approved by the Municipal Engineer. 

Accesses are to conform to the off-site works to be constructed by 

the owner. 

2. The applicant has indicated they are near completion of the engineering design 

plans, the environmental assessment reporl concerning new drainage conditions, 

the second road dedication plan, the initial subdivision plan (see Figure 9) and the 

Development Agreement for off-site works. As noted in the applicant's letter of 

February 1,2010 (see Figure 1), the value of the off-site works is approximately 

$1.7 million. The covenant and rights-of-way will form part of the three lot 

subdivision plan that will create the parent parcel for the bareland strata 

subdivision, the separate single family dwelling lot and the neighbourhood 

commercial lot. 

3. The proposed project involves 76 single family bareland strata lots, a fee simple lot 

for the existing single family dwelling on the property and a neighbourhood 

commercial lot at the realigned intersection. Figure 8 illustrates the layout of the 

small neighbourhood commercial complex. 

4. Access to the commercial complex is via Okanagan Avenue in order to retain the 

effectiveness of Okanagan Landing Road as a traffic corridor. Primary access to 

the residential portion of the project is from Okanagan Avenue with secondary 

accesses from Snowberry Road and Okanagan Landing Road. Only a portion of 

Snowberry Road will be constructed with this development. The remainder will be 

constructed when the neighbouring lands are approved for redevelopment. All of 

the Snowberry Road right-of-way will be dedicated with this development. 

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5. The applicant has also indicated that the intent of the residential component of the 

project is to provide compact homes and lots. The objective is for homes in a 

moderate price range to assist with the provision of attainable housing in the 

community. 

6. Staff support the requested extension in order to have the remaining conditions 

satisfied. This project will be valuable to the community as it will provide new public 

infrastructure (i.e. sidewalks, streetlights, road widening, utility extensions, etc.) 

along the three public roads fronting the property. There will be boulevard 

landscaping installed that will províde an attractive feature to the arca. The 

proposed neighbourhood commercial site would provide convenient services to 

area residents and visitors. The planned extension of Snowberry Road continues 

the public road network circulation plan for the area. 

c. 

Attachments: 

1. Figure 1 - letter dated February 1,2010 from the applicant 

2. Figure 2 - propefty location plan 

3. Figure 3 property location plan (smaller scale) 

4. Figure 4 - aerial photo of property (photo taken May 2007) 

5. Figure 5 aerial photo (smaller scale) 

6. Figure 6 - rezoning and lot layout plan 

7. Figure 7 - proposed subdivision layout on aerial photo 

8. Figure I - site plan for neighbourhood commercial lot 

9. Figure 9 - 

proposed three lot subdivision to create development sites 

10. Figures 10 to 13 - architectural guides and images provided by the applicant 

D. 


The subject application involves the following objectives in Council's Strategic Plan: 

E. 

Pol icv (Existinq/Relevance/None) : 

1. The subject property is designated Residential - Low Density on the land use map 

in the Official Community Plan. The following OCP policies govern the various 

Residential designations and are particularly relevant to the rezoning application 

for the subject property. 

"6.4 The following housing forms and maximum densities are 

associated with each density classification: 

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Form 

Maximum Density 

Low Density Single family detached 30 units/ha (12 units/acre) 

Two family detached 

Duplex 

Row Housing 

Medium Density Townhouse 

Apartments 

Mixed use 

High Density Apartments 

Mixed use 

1 10 unitsiha (44.5 units/acre) 

170 units/ha (69 units/acre) 

Rural Residential Single family detached 1 uniLl2 ha (1 unit/5 acres) 

It is noted that these are maximums, and are not necessar¡ly 

appropriate or achievable in all areas. Consideration is given to the 

density of surrounding development, designation of the land and 

optimizing infrastructure provision. 

6.14 Local convenience retail outlets (retail uses designed to serue the 

surrounding neighbourhood) may be permitted in any residential 

designation, subject to: 

a. Commercial zoning is limited to a corner parcel; 

b. The zoned site does not exceed an area larger than 2,000 sq.m. 

(21,500 sq.ft.); and 

c. At least one side of the parcel abuts an existing or proposed 

collector or similar principal road." 

2. The proposed R4 and R1 residential areas will have a density of less than seven 

units per acre which meets the OCP policy. The size and location of the proposed 

C1 neighbourhood commercial site meets OCP policy 6.14. 

3. On February 12, 2007 Council adopted the following policy regarding "inactive 

bylaws": 

"Corporate Policy 

Bylaws - lnactive 

POLICY 

Recognizing that Council direction and policy may change during an 

inactive time period of a Bylaw, and that the approval conditions of 

Bylaws which are inactive, may differ from 12 months previously, 

Council will provide staff with direction in how to proceed with these 

situations. 

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DEFINITIONS 

lnactive Bylaws are descríbed as being bylaws in which no further 

action has been taken in regards to further readings of Council or have 

not proceeded due to conditions set by Council not being completed 

over a 12 month period from the last official reading of the Bylaw. 

PROCEDURES 

Staff will review any outstanding Bylaws which have been inactive for 

12 months. 

ln rezoning and OCP Bylaw amendments, planning staff will confirm 

that bylaw is inactíve and that the applicant is not actively working in 

completing the conditions of Council. The applicant will be provided, in 

writing, a request from City staff as to the status of their amendment 

Bylaw and advised that Council will be proceeding with consideration of 

rescinding the initial readings of the Bylaw due to inactivity. The 

applicant will be given an opportunity to respond to Council in this 

regard, and if no response is received within the time frame allotted (30 

days), Council will proceed with consideration. 

For internal Bylaws which may have been deferred pending further 

information, or not acted upon due to other circumstances, Council may 

request an update on the Bylaw from the originator and then consider 

rescinding the initial readings of the Bylaw." 

4. RDNO parks officials have indicated they require "cash in lieu" of parkland 

dedication when the property is subdivided into single family bareland strata lots, 

Open space development cost charges will also be collected at the subdivision 

stage. As shown on Figure 5, there will be two private open space/park areas 

within the bareland strata subdivision. Nearby Marshall Fields will provide public 

parkland for the residents of the proposed development. 

F. Relevant Historv: 

1. Council granted First and Second Readings of the subject rezoning bylaw on 

November 26,2007. The Official Public Hearing was held on January 14, 2008 and 

Third Reading was granted on January 28,2008. Council policy allows for a one 

year bylaw processing period from the granting of Third Reading. 

2. Council granted a six month extension to the bylaw processing period which 

expired on January 28, 2009. The efension period ended July 28, 2009. Council 

granted a fufther six month extension which recently expired on January 28,2010. 

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The applicant has been provided with a copy of the staff report for their review and 

opportunity to provide Council with their comments regarding the report. 

H. 

Reasons for Bvlaw: 

N/A 

Resources: 

N/A 


The cost for the off-site works related to this 

the responsibility of the owner/developer. 

Prepared by: 

project is approximately $1.7 million which is 

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We are writing as a follow up to our letter to you of January 15, 2009 which led to an extension of 

our timeline for completíon of the fourth reading of the above noted zoning bylaw until January 28, 

2010. 

As mentioned in our previous letter (copy attached), we have been working diligenuy on this 

project and coordinating our efforts with City staff on a number of issues. lncluded in these is the 

servicing agreement with all of its associated covenants, easements, and rights of way. Another 

major part of the servicing agreement is the letters of credit and associated financing for the 

significant amount of offsite works (approximately $1.7 million) required for this project to 

proceed. 

We are presently finalizing the financial anangements to allow us to move forward with the 

required letters of credit. Once this is complete, we will then be able to provide the letters of 

credit required to meet fourth reading bonding conditions. 

We expect to have all items in place and to approach Council for fourth reading in the near future. 

However, to ensure we are not required to ask for additional extensions, we are requesting an 

extension to July 28,2010. 

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We are writing regarding the extension to the fourth read¡ng of the aþove noted bylaw which 

expires on JulY 28,2009. 

It is our understanding that City policy altor¡vs this zoning to remain actíve if the file is active and 

that the projec{ is expected to move forward. 

Since our previous extension to July 28109, we have aontinued working dilþenty on this project 

while coordinating our efforts with City staff on a nurnber of issues. We have reoenüy finalÞed 

our stormwater management strategy and our rnethodology for dealing w¡th the lvelland on the 

property, We have submitted the drarrings to the Cíty for review and approval by CÍU std- The 

next step wilt be to finalíze bonding amounts to submit for fourth reading. 

ln the changing econorny, bank approvals are bking lorgerthan in the past This results in our 

client being unabte to obtain all the required financirg, induding money for bonding wÛthin the 

required timeframe to rneet the July ZgP deadl¡re 

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SUBMITTED BY: Dean Strachan, Planning Assistant DATE: January 4,2010 

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SUBJECT: BELLA VISTA WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN PROPOSED 


PURPOSE: 

To review public input received on the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan between 

August 10, 2009 and January 4,2010 including the public open house held August 26 in 

Council Chambers. 

To review proposed revisions to the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 


That Council endorse the proposed revisions to the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood 

Plan (Figure 2), including the following: 

a) Alteration to the locations and sizes of the two proposed public parks; 

b) Revisions to trail and future road locations; 

c) Change in land use designation from Hillside Residential Multi Family to Parks 

and Open Space for a parcel located adjacent to Tavistock Road; 

d) Change in land use designation from Hillside Residential Multi Family to Hillside 

Residential Single and Two Family for a parcel located adjacent to Tavistock 

Road; and 

e) Alterations to the neighbourhood plan wording and format for clarity and 

readability purposes. 

AND FURTHER, that Council Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 22,2010, 

5:30 p.m. at Schubert Centre, 3505 30 Avenue. 


1. Council may choose to not support one or more of the proposed revisions to the draft 

Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan and support the draft plan bylaw continuing 

fonruard to Public Hearing. 

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2. Council may choose to not support the draft Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan 

bylaw moving fonruard to puUtic Hearing. The current neighbourhood plan would 

continue to aPPlY. 

3. Council may endorse the draft Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan with different 

and/or additional revisions and updates than those recommended by staff' 

A. Committee/Board Recommendations: 

The Advisory Planning Board (APB) at their January 12,2010 meeting passed the 

following resolution: 

B. Rationale: 

"THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council support and 

endorse the City of úernon, próposed draft, Bella Vista West Neighbourhood 

Plan, OCPOOO37, as presented to the Board on January 12,2010'" 

1. On August 26,2OOg se from 5:30 p'm' to 8:00 p'm' in 

Council Chambers, 

ople attending' All residents and 

property owners with 

area were mailed invitations to the 

event. Âds *er" also placed in the Morning Star inviting the general. public to 

attend. ln addition to ihe City hosted open house, staff were also invited by 

residents to attend a public mêeting at the Deer Park Restaurant September 28, 

2OOg. More than'100 people attenðed this meeting. The main issues presented 

through the input process ielated to park locations and facilities, re-designation of 

comliercial lands to residential, and re-designation of Lot C, Plan42323 (Morning 

Glory property) for multi family development. A summary and response table is 

attached along with the input received as Figure 2' 

2. As a result of input received from the community, staff reviewed several 

components of the 'draft Neighbourhood Plan and support the proposed revisions 

for the following reasons: 

a) The two public park locations initially proposed required alteration for the 

following reasons: 

i. The p2 site adjacent to Tronson Road conflicted with a portion of the 

septic disposal and was moved further south to accommodate the 

private utility function in the area; and 

¡i. The property owner where the P1 site was to be located adjacent to 

Tavistock Rôad requested the public park facilities be relocated to the 

new location south of Crofton Road. As the proposed location and 

facilities meet the objectives of the plan, staff have supported the change 

in park location proposed by the property owner' 

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b) Road and trail locations were altered as a result of additional engineering 

review and design work completed since the draft plan was prepared. 

c) Construction of roads and servicing during the development of the existing 

subdivisions left a parcel adjacent to Tavistock Road that was proposed as 

Hillside Residential Multi-Family inaccessible. The property owner 

requested the designation be changed to Parks and Open Space for this 

parcel. As the parcel is not accessible from Tavistock Road due to existing 

development, staff supporl the change in designation. 

d) The property owner has requested a change in designation for a parcel 

adjacent to Tavistock Road from Hillside Residential Multi-Family to Hillside 

Residential Single and Two Family. Staff support the designation change as 

services including roads have been constructed through the parcel for single 

family development. 

1. Figure 1 - Revised Draft Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 

2. Figure 2 - Augusl26, 2009 resident and property owner open house results and 

input received between August 10, 2009 and January 4,2010. (Available ln 

Councillors Room) 


The update to the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan involves the following 

objective in Council's Strategic Plan: 

E. Policv (Existinq/Relevance/None): 

N/A 


1. On August 10,2009 Council received the draft Bella Vista West Neighbourhood 

Plan and passed a resolution authorizing staff to invite residents and property 

owners within the neighbourhood plan to an open house held August 26, 2009. 

2. On July 14, 2008 Council passed a resolution authorizing staff to undertake a 

review of the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 

3. On July 22, 1996 Council adopted OCP amendment Bylaw #4246 to include the 

Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan in the OCP. 

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H. Reason for Bvlaw: 

To update the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 

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1 .0 Physical Characteristics 

The Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area consists of 296 hectares (731 acres) located 

eight kilometres west of the City Centre District. The neighbourhood plan area is defined by the 

shoreline of Okanagan Lake to the south and west, the City boundary with lndian Reserve 1 

(t.R. 1) to the north and property parcel boundaries on the east. 

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Site topography within the neighbourhood plan area consists of slopes with southeast to 

southwest aspects. The southern portion of the plan area includes predominately south and 

southeast aspects. The north portion of the plan area includes predominately west aspects. 

Steep slopes are found throughout the plan area including large areas exceeding 30%. Steep 

slope areas are found both in the higher elevation portion of the neighbourhood plan area and in 

lower elevation areas, including portions adjacent to Okanagan Lake. Site elevation extends 

from 342 metres at Okanagan Lake to the highest point in the plan area at 835 metres. 

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A significant ridgeline extends from the highest point 

in the northeast portion of the plan area and extends 

southwest to the peninsula point. View corridors 

from the southern portion of the neighbourhood plan 

area are of the Vernon Arm of Okanagan Lake. 

View corridors from the northern portion of the 

neighbourhood plan area are of the North Arm of 

Okanagan Lake. The southern portion of the plan 

alea is prominently visible from throughout the 

Okanagan Landing Road and Eastside Road areas, 

and is also visible from higher elevation locations 

within the City Centre, Mission Hill, East Hill and Middleton areas of the City. Although the 

northern portion of the neighbourhood plan area is not visible from areas within the City of 

Vernon, it is visible from development on the west side of Okanagan Lake and from areas 

adjacent to the North Arm of Okanagan Lake. 

Site Geologv and Soils 

The neighbourhood plan area includes areas 

of lacustrine, glacial till and colluvial soils with 

sandy to loam textures. Soil depth is variable 

with areas of deep lacustrine soils to areas of 

thin soil veneer over bedrock. Exposed 

bedrock is found throughout the site, but is 

concentrated on steep slope sites adjacent to 

Okanagan Lake and as higher elevation rock 

bluffs. Site bedrock consists of both 

sedimentary materials and intrusive and 

extrusive igneous rock. 

Site Ecoloqv 

The neighbourhood plan area is within the lnterior Douglas-Fir biogeoclimatic zone. Ecosystems 

include tree stands of Douglas Fir and open stand Ponderosa Pine, as well as areas of rock 

outcrop and grasslands. Sensitive Ecosystem lnventory (SEl) mapping completed in 2003 is 

available for the entire neighbourhood plan area (see Map 6). 


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2.0 Planning Context 

Neighbourhood plans are detailed plans that 

supplement the Official Community Plan 

(OCP) and provide additional guidance for new 

growth and development in a given area. 

Neighbourhood plans are prepared for the 

purpose of meeting the needs of the 

community as it grows and ensures the 

community is ready for development at such 

time as it occurs. 

On July 22, 1996 Council adoPted OCP 

Amendment Bylaw ///,246 to include the Bella 

Vista West Neighbourhood Plan in the OCP. 

Since the neighbourhood plan was adopted, 

the number of homes in the plan area has 

grown from approximately 50 units in 1996 to 

approximately 220 units in 2009. During the 

OCP review process, several property owners 

presented requests to review designations in 

the plan area in addition to expanding the plan 

area boundaries. lt was determined during the 

2OOB OCP review process that any review of designations within the neighbourhood plan area 

should be considered through a review of the neighbourhood plan. As such, Council authorized 

staff to conduct a review of the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood plan. 

The Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area is identified in the OCP 2008 as being within 

Neighbourhood Planning Area 2 (NPA-2) which consists of the Hillside Residential and 

Agricultural Districts. As per Section 20.3 of the OCP 2008, the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood 

Plan review must identify and consider the following: 

OCP 2008 Guiding PrinciPles; 

Current and future community needs; 

Community impact and benefit; 

Context of the neighbourhood planning area within the community; 

Natural features; 

Environmental management considerations arising from application of the 

Environmental Management Areas Strategy; 

Potential archaeological significance of the site; 

Where applicable, the Hil/srde Guidelines must be incorporated; 

Existing and required infrastructure (e.g. Storm, sewer, water, roads); 

Transportation linkages (e.g. vehicle, pedestrian, cycling, transit); 

Parks, recreation and oPen space; 

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l. Community facilities, services and amenities; 

m. Land use and densities; 

n. Development pattern and sequencing; 

o. Neighbourhood built form and character; 

p. Opportunities for the use of alternate development standards (e.9. green 

infrastructure, green buildings, alternate energy sources); 

q. Neighbourhood sustainability and contribution to overall community sustainability; 

r. City identified need for additional residential development that cannot be 

accommodated in Neighbourhood Planning Area 1 (NPA-1); and 

s. Directly adjacent to existing infrastructure, and the City has identified an economic 

benefit to the city with greater utilization of existing infrastructure. 

The neighbourhood plan area is within OCP 2008 Development District and Development 

Permit Area #3. Both the Hillside Guidelines and the Environmental Management Area Strategy 

apply to lands within the plan area. 

The land use designations to be applied to lands within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood 

Plan area are illustrated on Map 3. 

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3.0 Residential 

Goals; 

To provide a variety of sizes and formats of residential units in the context of existing residential 

development, including secondary suites. 

To pursue the provision of attainable housing units within the neighbourhood plan area. 

Provide opportunities for greater residential density where site conditions and locations provide 

the opportunity for greater utilization of existing infrastructure and services. 

Ensure that new development sustains existing views from adjacent residential units as much 

as possible. 

Ensure that new development considers the form and characteristics of existing adjacent 

residential units. 

Gontext: 

Existing residential development within the neighbourhood plan area consists of predominately 

single family development. However, there are components of multifamily development located 

on Peregrine Way and Adventure Bay Road. Average home size and average lot sizes in the 

neighbourhood plan area are higher than the City average. Home values within the plan area 

are also above average for the City. Residents in the area include a mix of families, couples, 

active senior couples and some single person households. There is a significant component of 

residential occupancy within the plan area which is seasonal, with the neighbourhood 

experiencing more residents occupying their homes in the summer than during the winter 

months. Many of the current home owners within the neighbourhood plan area have a second 

residence outside the Okanagan where they spend the winter months. 

The majority of the existing development within the neighbourhood plan area that is designated 

in the OCP 2008 as Residential Low Density is developed with single family dwellings. The 

Residential Low Density OCP 2008 designation permits a maximum unit density of 12 units per 

acre (30 units per hectare). The Hillside designation in the OCP 2008 does not include a 

maximum density provision. However, in Zoning Bylaw #5000, the HR1 - Hillside Residential 

Single and Two Family zone includes a maximum density of 10 units per acre (24 units per 

hectare). lt is important to protect the character of the existing neighbourhood as new 

development occurs, Conflicts can occur when the size and setbacks of new homes are out of 

scale and context with adjacent existing homes. 

Although the majority of existing development within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan 

area is in single family format, as noted there are components of ground oriented multifamily 

development. ln addition, larger undeveloped parcels offer an opportunity for additional 

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multifamily development that will add to the diversity of housing types within the neighbourhood 

plan area. The creation of a variety of housing types will assist in developing additional diversity 

within the neighbourhood. 

Apartment housing development forms are also limited within the neighbourhood plan area' 

Opportunities for additional apartment development are in the centre of the plan area above 

Tronson Road and in the southwest portion of the plan area below Tronson Road. Although 

topography in the plan area limits the opportunities to pursue apartment housing, the addition of 

units in this form within the neighbourhood plan area will also add to the diversity of the 

neighbourhood. 

Supportinq Policies: 

3.1 All lands within the neighbourhood plan 

area are subject to the Vernon Hillside 

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All lands within the neighbourhood plan 

area are subject to the Environmental 

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All lands within the neighbourhood plan 

area are subject to the requirements of 

the OCP 2008, Section 19.0 Fire 

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All lands within the neighbourhood plan area are subject to the requirements of the OCP 

2008, Section 23.0 Development Permit Areas (AllAreas). 

The City will increase pedestrian connections and cycling access to this area by 

promoting development that encourages alternative transportation as per Section 26.7, 

ocP 2008. 

The City will work with new development to create better pedestrian and alternative 

transportation access to recreation areas and parks as per Section 26.8, OCP 2008. 

During the subdivision and development permit application review process, the applicant 

shall demonstrate the impact of new development on views from existing residential 

development. Further, the applicant shall demonstrate that wherever possible, the 

proposed new development has been sited to reduce view impacts. 

During the subdivision and development permit review process, the applicant shall 

demonstrate how new development forms and characteristics will complement existing 

residential development. 

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3.9 All properties designated Residential Low Density shall have a maximum density of 12 

units per acre (30 units per hectare). 

3.10 All properties designated Hillside Residential Single and Two Family (RST) shall have a 

maximum density of 10 units per acre (25 units per hectare), as calculated per policy 

3.14 below. 

3.11 All properties designated Residential Medium Density shall have a maximum density of 

44.5 units per acre (1 10 units per hectare). 

3.12 All properties designated Hillside Residential Multifamily (RMF) shall have a maximum 

density of 22 units per acre (55 units per hectare), as calculated per policy 3.14 below. 

3.13 All properties designated Hillside ResidentialApartment Housing shall have a maximum 

density o1 44.5 units per acre (110 units per hectare), as calculated per policy 3.12 

below. 

3.14 For the purpose of calculating density in lands designated for hillside development, only 

predevelopment areas with a slope 30% or less shall be used. 

3.15 Where appropriate, pursue opportunities for secondary suites and flex units. 

3.16 Where topography allows, ground orientation with at grade, private entrances and 

pedestrian scale detailing and forms shall be pursued, as per policy 6.5 in OCP 2008. 

3.17 Medium density residential areas and any sites where multiple family housing (with four 

or more units) is developed are designated as Development Permit Areas and are 

potentially subject to guidelines stipulated in Sections 23, 24, 25 and 26 and as per 

policy 6.5 in OCP 2008. 

3.18 All properties proposed for the following secondary uses (Bylaw #4858, 2004): 

a. Bed and Breakfast Home 

b. Care Centres, Minor 

c. Group Homes, Minor 

d. Home Based Business, Major 

e. Secondary Suites 

are designated as Development Permit Areas, subject to Sections 23,24,25 and 26 and 

policy 6.13 of OCP 2008. 

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4.0 Commercial 

Goals: 

To provide opportunities for home based 

businesses within the neighbourhood plan 

area. 

To provide opportunities for viable 

commercial development in the context of a 

limited neighbourhood customer market. 

Context: 

With a build out of approximately twelve hundred residential units proposed for the 

neighbourhood plan area, the population of the neighbourhood will require some commercial 

services to reduce their need for trips to the nearest neighbourhood centre currently located 

around Landing Plaza on 25th Avenue and future commercial complexes in the Waterfront 

Neighbourhood Plan area. As the neighbourhood plan area is at the end of Tronson Road, and 

at this time there are no plans to extend Tronson Road northward through lR #1 lands, no traffic 

from outside the plan area will assist in supporting businesses. Due to this isolated location, 

commercial uses must be fully supportable by the neighbourhood population. However, the 

customer market is not sufficient to support a designated commercial area, particularly given the 

significant seasonal fluctuations in residential occupancy. Without consistent year round 

customers, even small scale businesses such as a convenience store are unlikely to be viable. 

ln the future, as residential development areas are completed and the neighbourhood 

population grows, opportunities for seasonal temporary food services may be viable in the form 

of a summer ice cream shop or other business of a similar scale. A possible location is adjacent 

to the public park, as the lake access across from this location and the central location in the 

neighbourhood may create enough of a customer base during the summer months to support 

business in this format. 

One commercial operation (a restaurant) is located within the northern portion of the plan area 

adjacent to Tronson Road. Although the neighbourhood plan has the restaurant property 

designated Residential Low Density, the commercial zoning of the property is intended to 

remain in place. Therefore, the business operation on the property will remain legally 

conforming. 

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4.1 Commercial uses shall be limited to home based businesses and temporary seasonal 

commercial operations adjacent to the public park near Tronson Road and Tavistock 

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5.0 Neighbourhood Amenities - 

Parks & open space 

Goals: 

Work with Regional District of North Okanagan 

- Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and 

Culture to provide active and passive park 

space meeting the growing and changing 

needs of the Bella Vista West neighbourhood' 

Work with Regional District of North Okanagan 

- Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and 

Culture and community organizations to 

provide additional recreational facilities and 

services to meet the needs of the 

neighbourhood's growing population' 

work with the Regional District of North okanagan - Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation 

Culture to provide two neighbourhood parks within the neighbourhood plan area. 

Context: 

The need for additional public trails and public neighbourhood parks has been identified by the 

current residents of the area and in the Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 

Additional passive and active park areas are required to accommodate passive activities, 

recreation play areas, hard surface play areas and pocket parks. Additional private recreational 

facilities including tennis courts, pool and private common beach areas are located within the 

developed portions of the neighbourhood plan area. However, these are not public facilities and 

are not accessible to all residents within the neighbourhood plan area. 

parks, recreation, and cultural services in Vernon are provided through the Regional District of 

North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture. One passive public park 

(designed for viewing, resting and other uses involving limited physical activity and limited need 

for facilities and/or equipment) is located in the Bella Vista West neighbourhood plan area along 

the lake in the southwest portion of the Neighbourhood Plan. This park is identified in the 

Greater Vernon parks and Recreation Master Plan as a Natural Area. Facilities will include a 

trail connecting Tronson Road to the shore of Okanagan Lake (Trail 4). This moderately steep 

trailwill provide pedestrian and access to the lakeshore' 

The Greater Vernon parks and Recreation Master Plan identified a need for a 2.5 hectare 

neighbourhood park within the plan area. The neighbourhood plan divides this 2.5 hectare park 

into two smaller active neighbourhood parks ( designed for recreation activities and includes the 

required facilities and/or equipment for these activities). One is a 1.0 hectare park located on the 

south side of Crofton Road (shown as P1 on Map 4). The second is a 1.5 hectare park located 

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etween Tronson Road and Goldclaim Road (shown as 

P2 on Map 4). These two parks are intended to be 

constructed as a function of further residential 

development in the neighbourhood plan area. All three 

public park areas are designated as Parks and Open 

Space on Map 3. 

ln addition to these three public parks, the neighbourhood 

plan area contains significant private park areas that will 

form a part of common properties for adjacent residential 

developments. These areas are designated Parks and 

Open Space on Map 3. 

Four future public trails are identified, one connecting 

Goldclaim Road to Tavistock Road (shown as Trail 1 on 

Map 4), the second connecting the terminus of Tavistock 

Road to Tronson Road (shown as Trail 2 on Map 4), the 

third connecting Tavistock Road switchbacks along the eastern edge of the neighbourhood plan 

area to Crofton Road (shown as Trail 3 on Map 4) and the forth trail connecting Tronson road to 

the waterfront (shown as Trail 4 on Map 4). Trails 1 & 3 in connection with portions of Goldclaim 

Road, Tavistock Road and Crofton Road create the "Ribbons of Green Trail" within the 

neighbourhood plan erea. All trails will be designed to accommodate pedestrians and 

whereever topography will allow and where appropriate will be designed to also accommodate 

cyclists. The three trails defined in the neighbourhood plan will include allweather surfacing. 

Suooortinq Policies: 

S.1 Support the Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation Master Plan recognition of the need 

for neighbourhood park area in the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 

5.2 Support the creation and expansion of recreational parkland (shown as P1 and P2 on 

Map 4) and trails (shown as Trail 1, Trail 2, T¡ail 3 and Trail 4 on Map 4) serving the 

needs of the neighbourhood and meeting the following criteria: 

e. Centralto the population it serves; 

b. Within or adjacent to designated residential areas; 

c. Enhances the liveability of the neighbourhood; 

d. Meets an identified need in the neighbourhood; 

e. lncreases resident access to recreation opportunities; 

f. Provides enhanced and/or expanded access to the Okanagan Lake waterfront; 

g. Provides connections to and between parks; 

h. Easily accessible for pedestrians and where terrain allows cyclists; 

i. Topographically suited to the intended uses; 

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j Does not adversely impact on highly sensitive ecosystems, threatened species, or 

riparian features; and 

k. Park design to include public participation. 

5.3 The City supports the addition of neighbourhood park areas (shown as P1 and P2 on 

Map 4), including the provision of the following: 

a. Hard surfaced play area; 

b. Grass surface play area; 

c. Playground equipment; 

d. Natural passive park areas; 

e. Benches and picnic area; 

f. Public on-site vehicle and bicycle parking; and 

g. Appropriate signage. 

5.4 Three of the designated publictrails (Trail 1, Trail 2,Trail3) are to be provided through 

statutory rights-of-way and are to be designed to accommodate pedestrians and where 

terrain will allow and where appropriate cyclists. 

5.5 Trail 4 is to be a public trail within the lakeshore public park connecting future parking 

adjacent to Tronson Road with the waterfront. 

5.6 ldentify and mark the "Ribbons of Green Trail" connection joining Tronson Road at 

Goldclaim Road west to the end of crofton Road at Tronson Road. 

5.7 Support retention of passive parkland and natural areas meeting the following criteria: 

a. Preserves and enhances a unique or threatened ecosystem or species; 

b. Preserves and enhances riparian ecosystems adjacent to Okanagan Lake and other 

wetland features; 

c. Provides connections between natural areas; 

d. Provides and protects wildlife corridors; 

e. Provides protection of visually sensitive areas in the City; and 

f. Provides non invasive public access opportunities to protected features through 

facilities such as viewing platforms, low impact trails and interpretive centres. 


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Map 4 

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6.0 Transportation 

Goals: 

lmprove the livability of the Bella Vista 

Neighbourhood Plan area by increasing the 

use of alternative transportation modes 

including, but not limited to, cycling and 

walking. 

Secure adequate rights-of-way for future 

transportation projects. 

Provide a secondary emergency access route 

connecting through the Bella Vista 

Neighbourhood Plan area from the end of 

Goldclaim Road to the southeast corner of the 

neighbourhood plan area at Tronson Road. 

Context: 

The location of the Bella Vista Neighbourhood Plan area presents several transportation 

challenges. Tronson Road is the only road access into the neighbourhood plan area. All 

vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians share the right-of-way for access to the area. The area is not 

serviced by public transit, and the number of residential units proposed within the plan area will 

not support transit service in the future. However, School District #22 does provide bus service 

to carry children to elementary and secondary schools. Limited pedestrian infrastructure is 

available within the neighbourhood plan area. The proposed trail network and the addition of 

sidewalks and bicycle lanes will improve the opportunities for alternate transportation in the 

neighbourhood plan area. During the 2009 public consultation process, residents stressed the 

need for an emergency access alternative to Tronson Road. The portion from the end of Crofton 

Road to Tronson Road is existing and the portion connecting Goldclaim Road to Tavistock Road 

will be constructed as a function of new development in the area. 

Suoportinq Policies: 

6.1 pedestrian and cycling connections to and within this area will be supported by 

promoting development that encourages alternative transportation as per policy 26'7 in 

ocP 2008. 

6.2 The city will work with new development to create better pedestrian and alternative 

transportation access to recreation areas and parks as per policy 26.8 in OCP 2008. 

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6.3 

6.4 

6.5 

provide a public access route from the end of Goldclaim Road to Tavistock Road (shown 

as Trail 1 on Map S). This public access is to be gated at both ends, will be available for 

pedestrians and cyclists and in the case of emergency, will be capable of 

accommodating vehicle tratfic. The connection from the intersection of Tronson Road 

and Goldclaim Road to the intersection of Crofton Road and Tronson Road is 

designated as a "Ribbons of Green Trail"' 

Wherever possible, pedestrian connections between roads are to be provided in order to 

increase connectivity and minimize the length of travel for pedestrians. 

Transportation networks are to be designed and constructed according to the Hillside 

Guidelines. 

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7.0 Environment 

Goals: 

Protect grassland, rangeland and gullies' 

Support invasive species management and 

encourage the selection of appropriate landscape 

species. 

Protect biodiversity, sensitive ecosystems, wildlife 

habitat and movement corridors. 

Provide for the maintenance of ecosystem 

function. 

Reduce the interface conflict between residential, 

agricultural and Park lands. 

Provide connectivity between natural areas. 

lntegrate habitat protection, interface management, wildlife corridor creation and invasive 

species control into all permitting processes and land use decision making' 

Context: 

The Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area includes lands having low, medium and high 

ecosystem sensitivity according to the Sensitive Ecosystem lnventory (SEl). ln addition, the 

neighbourhood plan area includes south facing, arid grasslands and rangelands, sparse forest 

cover in the upper lands and lakeshore riparian areas along Okanagan Lake' 

This area has been impacted by cattle grazing, but is otherwise a greenfield site which supports 

diverse wildlife species and grassland habitats. The creation and protection of wildlife corridors, 

refuges and access to open water is important for the modification of this land from lightly 

disturbed greenfield conditions to a residential neighbourhood. Wildlife currently living on and 

moving through this area will be brought into conflict with new residential property owners 

should insufficient area and access be provided for their movement and habitat needs. 

As well, during the development of a neighbourhood in this area, consideration of buffers 

between residential uses and remaining grassland, agricultural lands and park lands need to be 

included to avoid unnecessary issues arising from fire break requirements, agricultural animal 

escapes, noise and nuisance issues along the land use interface lines. 

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7.1 Apply the Environmental Management 

Areas Strategy to all lands within the 

neighbourhood plan area during review 

of all develoPment aPPlications 

including rezoning, subdivision, 

development permit and development 

variance Permit. 

7.2 Protect open spaces, natural areas, 

natural features, essential habitats and 

sensitive ecosystems within the neighbourhood plan area as per policies 11.3,11.4 and 

11.5 in OCp 2008 and in compliance with all applicable provincial and federal 

regulations. 

7.3 

7.4 

Support opportunities for neighbourhood residents to participate in the protection and 

conservation of the environment within the plan area. 

Support opportunities for education on the features, species, and ecosystems located 

within the neighbourhood plan area. 

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8.0 Energy 

Goals: 

lntegrate the use of solar, geothermal and wind energy generation throughout the 

neighbourhood plan area, as appropriate. 

Explore opportunities for neighbourhood energy projects, as appropriate. 

Context: 

The neighbourhood plan area is located on a south facing slope at the end of Okanagan Lake in 

an area with natural bedrock. This provides ideal conditions for the integration of solar, wind and 

geothermal energy generation into residential construction, as well as part of street and trail 

lighting. The price of energy, and its availability, can impact not only how energy efficient homes 

are, but determine the long term cost of operating a home. This can also be applied to those 

shared amenities and infrastructure elements which require energy to operate, such as street 

lights and trail lights. lmplementation of energy generation capacity within the plan area will 

provide residents and strata organizations with the option to operate their homes and common 

areas at a lower cost over the long term, with less environmental impact. 


g.1 Encourage the planning, design and construction of energy aware neighbourhoods and 

buildings, including the minimization of the non-renewable energy use and investing in 

energy efficient design features as per policy 10.2in OCP 2008. 

8.2 Emphasize innovation in building design and raise awareness of green building options, 

mate¡als sourcing, energy alternatives and consideration of the needs of future property 

owners for energy efficient options, balanced with the cost of construction es per policy 

10.3 in OCP 2008. 

8.3 Promote energy conservation and community awareness of energy use and its 

alternatives as per policy 10.8 in OCP 2008. 


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9.0 Agriculture 

Goals: 

ldentify and protect agricultural lands. 

Provide opportunities for food production to residents within 

the neighbourhood plan area. 

Context: 

All lands within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area are within the Agricultural and 

Hillside Residential District (District 3) of the OCP 2008 Land Use Plan. Within the northeast 

portion of the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area are lands designated as Rural 

Agriculture (RA). Portions of these lands are currently utilized for agricultural purposes but due 

to topography and rocky soil conditions, use has been limited to cattle grazing and calving. 

Although the plan area does not support large scale agricultural cultivation, residential gardens 

may be viable in certain portions of the neighbourhood plan area. Limitations on the viability of 

residential garden space will include irrigation, water availability, poor soils, rocky outcrops and 

steep slopes. 


9.1 Create buffers to discourage interaction between agricultural activities, grazing and 

calving and residential activities through the installation of dense landscaping and 

fencing. 

9.2 Encourage the construction of community garden space adjacent to residential 

developments without private, ground level outdoor space, or in areas readily accessible 

to residents in multifamily residential developments. 

9.3 Ensure the creation and use of residential gardens are not impeded through strata 

bylaws and/or covenants registered on title. 

9.4 Support opportunities for education on gardening and food production for neighbourhood 

plan area residents. 

g.S Prevent the spread of noxious weeds and the introduction of invasive species from 

gardens and residential landscaping as per Landscape Bylaw #5014. 

9.6 Ensure buffer landscaping is composed of grassland ecosystem appropriate native 

plants. 

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10.0 Social Planning 

Goals: 

Ensure development proposals are reviewed in the context of the health and safety of the 

existing and future residents of the neighbourhood' 

lnclude Crime prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) considerations in the review 

of development aPPlications. 

Support the development of a variety of residential housing form and sizes within the 


Support the development of accessible childcare for residents within the neighbourhood plan 

alea. 

Gontext: 

It is important that the health, safety and well being of current and future residents are included 

in planning for the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood plan area is situated on the periphery of 

the city, does not havã public transit service and does not offer health, personal or commercial 

services within the neighbourhood. This limits the opportunity to provide housing options for all 

members of the community. However, there are opportunities to encourage a variety of 

residential development forms and unit sizes to provide housing options for more household 

types, and to enhance the accessibility of public amenities to ensure the needs of the people 

utilizing the facilities are being met' 


10.1 Encourage a variety of housing forms and unit sizes' 

10.2 Work towards universal physical accessibility in new development and to public facilities 

and amenities, policy 16.13 in OCP 2008' 

10.3 Continue efforts to support affordable and accessible childcare for residents in the 

neighbourhood Plan area. 

10.4 Utilize Crime prevention Through Environmental Design principles (CPTED) in the 

review process for rezoning and development applications (policy 16.19 in OCP 2008)' 

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1 1 .0 lnfrastructure 

Goals: 

Conserve water through reduced water use in existing development and designing for lower use 

in new development. 

Maintain natural surface waterways and groundwater routes. 

Pursue on-site stormwater retention. 

Maximize the number of residential units serviced by infrastructure. 

Facilitate the siting of new development adjacent to existing infrastructure. 

Limit the amount, size and impact of infrastructure (sewer services, water services, storm 

services, roads, solid waste and recycling, other utilities and related structures). 

Gontext: 

The topography and soil conditions within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area create 

significant issues for servicing and accessing, Through the Hillside Guidelines, the City limits the 

amount of infrastructure constructed and ensures that the infrastructure constructed is as 

efficient as possible. This limits the amount of infrastructure the City must maintain and replace 

in the future. Existing infrastructure within the neighbourhood plan area includes both municipal 

and private utility services for water, sewer and storm. The northwestern portion of the plan area 

is curren¡y serviced by a private water and sewer utilities and the southern portion of the plan 

area is serviced by public services. 

Suoportinq Policies: 

11.1 Development is to follow the Hillside Guidelines during the design of all new 

infrastructure. 

11.2 Encourage water conservation in existing and new development. 

11.3 Ensure efficient use of infrastructure by siting new development adjacent to existing 

infrastructure. 

j1.4 Wherever site conditions will allow, on-site storm water retention will be required. 

11.S Ensure the natural pattern of ground and surface water is maintained wherever possible. 

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12.0 Fire lntedace 

Goals: 

Reduce the firehazard risk within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area' 

Context: 

All lands within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area 

are identified as being within a wild land fire protection and 

interface area. As the plan area includes significant components 

of forest and grasslands, the risk of wild land fire in the plan area 

is high. In order to reduce the risk to the residents of wild land 

fire moving from the natural areas to developed areas, new 

development is required to adhere to the policies in section 19 - 

Fire lnterface, of the OCP 2008. 

The steep slopes and limited access in the neighbourhood plan 

area will add to the difficulties in controlling wild land fire. The 

principle of protection through prevention applies as a best 

practice for the neighbourhood plan area. 

All new development will require the installation of fire sprinklers. 


12.1 Apply the requirements of policies 19.1 to 19.9 in OCP 2008. 

12.2 Support the education of neighbourhood plan residents in the risks and preventative 

actions that should be Pursued. 

12.g Support the Vernon Fire Department and Bylaw Enforcement Division in identifying 

accumulations of materials presenting a high fire risk and supporting their removal' 

12.4 property owners are to follow the Fire Smart principles as included in Section 19 in OCP, 

2008. 

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ÜR iGIl\i AL 

REPORT/RECOMMEN DATION TO COUNCIL 

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BY: Dean Strachan, Planning Assistant DATE: January 4,2010 


SUBJECT: 

TAVISTOCK - REZONING APPLICATION FOR LOT A, PLAN KAP628O7' 

DL 298, O.D.Y.D. (TAVISTOCK ROAD) 

PURPOSE: 

To review the rezoning application submitted by John Lainlbury on behalf_of Tavistock 

Large Lot 

properties to rezone the property from RM1 - Rów Housing Residential to R2 - 

Residentialto allow for subdivision in single family lots. 


That Council support the rezoning application submitted by John Lainsbury on behalf of 

Tavistock Properties to rezone Lot-4,'Plan KAP628O7, DL 298, O.D'Y.D. from RM1 - Row 

Housing Resiàential to R2 - Large Lot Residential to allow for subdivision into single family 

lots, subject to the following condition: 

a. The adoption of the revisions to the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan 

including're-designation of the property from Residential Medium Density to 

Residential Low Densi$' 

AND FURTHER, that Council Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 22,2010, 5:30 

p-m. at Schubert Centre, 3505 30 Avenue to coincide with the Public Hearing for the Bella 

Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 

1. 

2 

council may deny the rezoning application. The property owner-will be required to 

subdivide and deúelop the pro[erty'according to the prevailing RM1 - Row Housing 

Residential zone. 

Council may support the rezoning application subject to conditions that vary from those 

recommended bY staff. 

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ANALYSIS: 

A. Gommittee/Board Recommendations: 



"THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council support the application 

submitted by Tavistock Properties Ltd. for Lot A, Plan K4P62807, D.L' 298, ODYD, 

(Tavistock Road), in order to rezone the subject property ttgT R.M1 - Row Housing 

Residential to Rá'- Large Lot Residential to átlow for subdivision in single family lots, 

", pr"r"nted, subject tJtne approval of the Bella Vista plan by Council'" 

B. Rationale: 

1. Staff support the rezoning application for the following reasons: 

B. Attachments: 

a) The subject property is designated Density (RMD) in 

OCP, zo'Oa and ihe óurrent aélla v¡s 

od Plan' However' 

the subject property i- proposed for 

ential Low Density 

(RLDi ã..oioinþ to the'orait gella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 

b) The rezoning will allow the subdivision of the property i1 a format similar to 

existing iingi" family lots on the south side of Tavistock Road and proposed 

single iamit! lots to ihe west and east of the subject property' 

c) The parks agreement between the property District 

of the North Ofanatán (RDNO), 'Greater 

Culture identified thð subje : area as a lo 

on and 

ing two 

tennis courts and a tot lot. În" nono and the property owner have modified 

the ågreement, moving tl'r" facilities to other locations in the neighbourhood' 

1. Figure 1 - Property location plan 

2. Figure 2 - Aerial photo of property 

3. Fi!ure 3 _ proposed single family lot configuration 

C. Strateqic Plan Obiectives: 

The rezoning aPPlication for the 

Council's Strategic Plan: 

subject property involves the following objective in 

D. Policv (Existinq/Relevance/Noneì: 

N/A 

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N/A 

F. 

G. 

Applicant's ResPonse: 


opportunity to provide Councilwith comments concerning the report' 


To rezone the subject property from RM1 - Row Housing Residential to R2 - Large 

Lot Residentialto allow for subdivision into single family lots. 


N/A 


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REPORT/REGOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL 

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BY: Dean Strachan, Planning Assistant DATE: December 17,2009 


TAVISTOGK PROPERTIES LTD. - REZONING APPLICATION FOR A 

PORTION OF LOT A, PLAN KAP628O7, DISTRICT LOT 298, O.D.Y.D. 

(TAVTSTOCK ROAD) 

PURPOSE: 

To review the rezoning application submitted by Tavistock Properties Ltd to rezone a 

portion of the subject property from C6 - Village Commercial to HR2 - Hillside Residential 

Multi-Family in order to construct a multi-family development on a portion of Lot A, Plan 

K4P62807, District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. (Tavistock Road). 


That Council approve the rezoning application submitted by Tavistock Properties Ltd to 

rezone a portion of the subject property from C6 - Village Commercial to HR2 - Hillside 

Residential Multi-Family in order to construct a multi-family development on a portion of Lot 

A, Plan K4P62807, District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. (Tavistock Road) subject to the following 

conditions: 

a) The adoption of the new Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan including a revision 

to the designation for the subject portion of the property from Community 

Commercial to Hillside Residential Multi-Family designation; 

b) The owner shall register a covenant delineating areas of permitted development 

and areas to remain undisturbed as shown on Figure 7; and 

c) The owner shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City meeting the 

City Engineering requirements for works required on Tronson Road and Tavistock 

Road adjacent to the subject property. 

AND FURTHER, that Council Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 22,2010, 5:30 

p.m. at Schubert Centre, 3505 30 Avenue to coincide with the Public Hearing for the Bella 

Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 

ALTERNATIVES & IMPLIGATIONS : 

1. Council may deny the rezoning of Lot A, Plan KAP628O7, District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. 

(Tavistock Road) from C6 - Village Commercial to HR2 - Hillside Residential Multi- 

Family. The property owner would then be required to either not pursue further 

development of the property, or develop the property according to the current C6 - 

Village Commercial. 

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2. Council may support the rezoning of the subject property subject to conditions that vary 

from those recommended by staff. 

A. Gommittee/Board Recommendations: 



B. Rationale: 

'THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council support the 

application submitted by Tavistock Properties Ltd. for a portion of Lot A, 

Plan Kap628O7, D.L. 298, ODYD, (Tavistock Road) in order to rezone the 

subject property from C6 - Village Commercial to HR 2 - Hillside 

Residential Multi-Family for the purpose of construction a multi family 

development, as presented, subject to the approval of the Bella Vista plan 

by Council." 

Staff support the rezoning application for the following reasons: 

a) The proposed Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan designation for the subject 

property is Hillside Residential Multi-Family. The proposed rezoning to HR2 - 

Hillside Residential Multi-Family would conform to the proposed Neighbourhood 

Plan. 

b) The development of the property is subject to the Hillside Guidelines and 

Environmental Management Area Strategy. The proposed development area 

meets the requirements of the Hillside Guidelines and the Environmental 

Management Area Strategy. Both the Hillside Guidelines and the Environmental 

Management Area Strategy requirements would also apply during subdivision 

application review, and would include a review of detailed habitat reporting, 

infrastructure and site grading plans, 

c) ln order to ensure the development area is clearly identified and to ensure areas 

not designated for development are adequately protected, the owner is to register 

a covenant that delineates areas for development from those that are to remain 

undisturbed. 

d) A development agreement for the upgrades to Tronson Road and Tavistock Road 

would be required. The development agreement may also include upgrades to 

services. Additional engineering design and review would be required in order to 

determine if service upgrades are required' 

e) The proposed development does not include surface parking. With the exception of 

three visitor parking stalls, all of the development parking has been located 

beneath the buildings. 


1. Figure 1 - Property location plan 

2. Figure 2 - Property location plan (smaller scale) 

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5. Figure 5 - 

6. Figure 6 - 

7. Figure 7 - 

8. Figure I - 

Aerial photo of property 

Aerial photo of property (smaller scale) 

Proposed Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Land Use Map 

Proposed building elevations 

Proposed site plan including area to remain undisturbed 

Proposed site plan (smaller scale) 


This rezoning application involves the following objectives in Council's Strategic Plan: 

E. Policv(Existinq/Relevance/None): 

The property is designated Community Commercial and is zoned C6 - Village 

Commercial. 

The Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan review has recommended the subject 

property be re-designated from Commercial to Residential and be designated Hillside 

Residential - Multi-FamilY. 


N/A 

G. Applicant'sResponse: 


opportunity to provide Councilwith comments concerning the report. 


To rezone the subject property from C6 - Village Commercial to HR2 - Hillside 

Residential Multi-Family. 

l. Resources: 

N/A 


N/A 

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SUBMITTED BY: Rob Miles, Planning Assistant DATE: February 12,2010 

FILE: 6520-22 

SUBJECT: TOURIST COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 

PURPOSE: 

To review proposed revisions to the Tourist Commercial Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan 

and authorize staff to consult with the public on the proposed revisions. 


THAT Council endorse the revisions to the Tourist Commercial Waterfront 

Neighbourhood Plan, as proposed in the staff report dated February 12,2010, for the 

purposes of public consultation. 

AND FURTHER, that Council provide staff with its preferred option for the use of the 

site designated on the Land Use Map as "To Be Determined," located on a portion of 

7000 Cqmmins Road (Lot 2, Plan K4P58651, D.L. 62, ODYD). The three options to 

consider are: 

1. Refurbish the clubhouse and utilize the site as a community centre to provide 

space for communitY events. 

Z. tiesignate the land as Residential - Low Density and sell the land for 

develoPment PurPoses. 

3. Make the site available for a land transaction with a non-profit or service club. 

ALTERNATIVES & IMPLIGATIONS : 

1. Council may choose to not endorse the draft neighbourhood plan as presented and 

request changes be made prior to endorsement for the purposes of consultation. 

2. Council may choose to include some or all of the three options for the "To Be 

Determined" site in the public consultation process. 

ANALYSIS: 

A. CommitteefBoardRecommendations: 

The Advisory Planning Board (APB) will provide a resolution on their February 23, 

ZOIO meeting. This reJolution will be provided as part of the report outlining the results 

of the public consultation process' 

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B. Rationale: 

The Tourist Commercial Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in 2003, 

creating a vision for Vernon's Okanagan Lake waterfront. Since the adoption of that 

plan, tñere have been a number of proposed changes to its elements, including 

alterations to the proposed road nehruork and amendments to the land use 

designations. 

Due to the number of proposed changes, Council, at its Regular Meeting of February 

13,2006, authorized staff to undertaÈe a comprehensive plan update. However, this 

update was suspended to allow for the adoption of the new Official Community Plan in 

2008 and for the design of the enhancement of the wetlands area' 

The Official Community Plan was adopted in 2008 and the wetlands design was 

completed in 2009. Coúncil, at its Regular Meeting of June 22,2009, authorized staff 

to proceed with the update of the neighbourhood plan. 

A draft plan has been prepared for Council's consideration and endorsement for the 

purposes of public consultation (see Attachment 1). 

Plan Overview 

The Tourist Commercial Waterfront Plan area was designated as a neighbourhood 

centre in the OCP 2008. With this designation, the name of the plan is proposed to 

change from "Tourist Commercial Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan" to "Waterfront 

Neighbourhood Centre Plan'" 

The boundaries of the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan are proposed to be 

expanded to include the Okanagan Landing Elementary School, the Okanagan 

tanOing Volunteer Fire Departmenl Hall and a number of properties currently zoned 

C6 Villãge Commercial, R5 Four-Plex Residential and R2 Large Lot Residential. The 

inclusioñ of these properties would allow the plan to address the role of these 

properties in the overall development of the neighbourhood. 

Neighbourhood centres are intended to develop into compact, complete 

neigìhbourhoods that bring services and employment closer to where people live. The 

draft plan proposes to reduce the area designated for tourist commercial development 

and instead proposes a mix of uses that would create a complete neighbourhood for 

permanent rèsidents. This change in designation provides opportunities to combine 

residential and tourism development. 

Many areas that were formerly designated for tourist commercial uses would be 

assigned new designations. A mixed use commercial core would provide comme.rcial 

uses located primalif at street level along Okanagan Landing Road and Lakeshore 

Road with residential development above. This mixed use core would be surrounded 

by areas designated to allow for the development of a variety of housing types 

including tourist apartment development. 

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A new public park along the southwest section of Lakeshore Road is proposed as part 

of this plan to provide residents and visitors increased access to Okanagan Lake. The 

Regional District of North Okanagan owns many of the properties required for this 

park, and three parcels are planned to be purchased as they become available. This 

new park would provide open park space and form a hub for a network of sidewalks, 

pathways and trails throughout the neighbourhood. The pathway along the lakeshore, 

which was identified in the 2003 Tourist Commercial Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan, 

is included in this plan as part of the network. 

A community garden site adjacent to the Lakers Clubhouse, and on the same Cityowned 

property, is included as part of this plan. This community garden would provide 

residents who may not have access to yard space of their own with a plot to grow a 

garden, which helps to provide local food and opportunities for interaction among 

residents. 

The existing Lakers Clubhouse is currently not in use. The plan has designated the 

site as "To Be Determined" and requires further direction from Council. Various 

options were explored, but due to the proximity to the airport and accompanying 

height restrictions, as well as the existing single and two family development nearby, 

there are limited options. The options to consider are as follows: 

1. Use the site as a community centre to provide space available to rent for 

community events. This would require renovations to the existing building and 

ongoing maintenance and administration costs. 

2. Designate the lands as Residential - Low Density and sell the site for 

development purposes. 

3. Explore opportunities to make the site available to a non-profit or service 

organization as part of a land transaction. 

Council may provide direction as to which of the options it prefers, 

consideration of the costs associated with the community centre option. 

with due 

The plan 

would be amended in accordance with whichever option Council wishes to pursue in 

advance of public consultation. Alternatively, Council may elect that some or all of the 

options be included in the public consultation process. 

The compleled Watertront Development Stormwater Wetland Design is incorporated 

into the draft plan. The wetland design addresses outstanding requirements to 

conserve and enhance this ecosystem while accommodating stormwater management 

through the area. 

Vernon Creek and the surrounding ponds provide surface water to the north end of the 

Vernon Arm of Okanagan Lake and habitat for a number of species, some of which 

are classified as threatened. These lands would be preserved as sensitive habitat. 

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Many of the properties in the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre are impacted by 

airpórt safety height restrictions. The proposed expansion of the runway towards 

Okanagan Lake has been taken into account in the preparation of the plan. The height 

restrictions associated with the runway expansion has impacted the development 

potential for some of the plan area. The increased noise of lower airplanes could also 

negatively impact the neighbourhood centre's livability and its appeal as a destination. 

Thè Airport Master Plan will be reviewed this year and options for the runway 

expansion will be explored that minimize the impact on the Waterfront Neighbourhood 

Centre. 

Proposed Consultation Process 

Two public open houses are proposed for March 2010. One would be held on a 

weekday evening and the second on a weekend afternoon, to maximize resident 

participation. The public would have the opportunity ask questions of staff and to 

provide written comments regarding elements of the plan that they support or do not 

support. 

A report outlining the results of this public consultation would be provided to Council 

following these public open houses, along with a revised draft plan if warranted. 

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Draft Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan 

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The update of this neighbourhood plan involves the following objective in Council's 

Strategic Plan: 

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Policv (Existing/Relevance/None) : 

The update of the Tourist Commercial Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan is consistent 

with several policies from the Official Community Plan 2008 and the Environmental 

Management Areas Strategy, including the Growth Strategy and Land Use Plan, 

Transportation, Agriculture and Food Access, and Commercial policies. 

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At its Regular Meeting of June 22, 2009, Council authorized staff to undertake a 

review of the Tourist Commercial Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan. 

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1.0 Plan Overview....'....... """""""""" 3 

2.0 Neighbourhood Vision and Goals """"""""' 5 

2.1 Neighbourhood Vision """"""" 5 

2.2 Goa1s......... """""""" 6 

4.1 Physical Context """""""""""" 9 

4.2 Community Context..... """"""" 9 

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5.3 Medium Density Residential.."""""""" ""'22 

5.4 Low Density Residential .......'.."" """"""" 23 

5.5 Parks and Open Space....'... """"""""""'24 

5.6 Habitat Protection """""""""" 26 

5.7 MarshallWetlands """""""""" 28 

5.8 Gommunity Garden """"""""' 28 

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6.0 Transportation Demand Management""""""' """""""' 30 

7.O lnfrastructure'....".....'.'. """"""""' 33 

8.0 Development Permit Guidelines """""""""" 35 r87

1.0 Plan Overview 

Vernon's Waterfront plays many roles in the 

community. Historically, it was a centre for 

the movement of goods and people to and 

from the Okanagan Valley. lt has a role to 

provide environmental health of Okanagan 

Lake. The area contains several wetlands, 

sensitive habitats and Vernon Creek, which 

drain into the lake and impacts water 

quality. lt plays a recreational role both for 

residents and visitors. The Waterfront is an 

amenity of immeasurable value to Vernon 

residents. 

Today, with population growth in Vernon, 

there is an interest in the development of a 

neighbourhood centre along the Waterfront. 

How tn¡s development will take place has be 

There is a clear public interest in securing a 

Residents have raised concerns regarding th 

wetlands. Questions about the character of pro 

There is an opportunity to plan for the Waterfront in a way that increases public enjoyment of 

the lake while creaiiné a c'ompact neighbourhood that meets the needs of Vernon residents' 

This plan proposes tnãt ttre Waterfron-t develop as a 'neighbour,lroo-d centre" as identified in 

official community plan 2009. According to section 7.0 of ocP 2008, neighbourhood centres 

are intended to be medium density, mixeã use centres with commercial uses that are suitable to 

daity are integrated al development' By 

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servi cycle or take t centres act as hubs 

for alternative transportation, and therefore need to be easily accessed by public transit' have a 

high degree of cycling faciliiies and be pedestrian-oriented in design. They are intended to be 

niõnlV in-tegrated withlheir surrounding communities to promote easy access' 

This plan provides a framework for future development of the Waterfront Neighbourhood 

Centre. The primary features of this plan are: 

o The creation of a mixed use core area, with commercial uses on the bottom floors and 

residential uses above; 

. The design of streets for the pedestrian first, followed by bicycles, transit and 

automobiles; 

¡ A mix of housing types, ranging from single detached homes to townhomes and 

apartment housing; 

. The creation of a new lakeshore park, 

o A pathway network along the lakeshore and throughout the neighbourhood centre; 

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Protection and enhancement of wetlands; 

ldentification and protection of sensitive habitats; and 

The creation of a community garden site' 

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2.0 Neighbourhood Vision and Goals 

2.1 Neighbourhood Vision 

The vision for the Waterfront Neighbourhood ì 

Centre is guided by the community's interest in 

access to the lake and the creation of a vibrant, 

year round neighbourhood centre to serve both 

Vernon residents and visitors. The Waterfront 

Neighbourhood Centre is intended to be a place 

which: 

. Caters to residents and visitors through a 

mix of compatible land uses that provide 

opportunities for living, commerce, 

community services, recreation and tourism; 

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o Provides a variety of housing opportunities; 

. ls characterized by pedestrian-oriented shopping streets; 

¡ Provides public access to Vernon's lakeshore; 

. provides opportunities for public interaction in a variety of locations, including parks and 

community facilities; 

o Enables residents and visitors to walk, bicycle and take transit to their destinations; 

. ls a safe place for children to walk or ride bicycles to and from school; 

o Maintains the quality of the water in Okanagan Lake by enhancing localwetlands; 

. Preserves sensitive habitat for threatened species; and 

. ls integrated with surrounding neighbourhoods' 

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2.2 Goals 

To achieve this vision, the waterfront Neighbourhood centre Plan has the following goals: 

lncrease Public Access to Okanagan Lake 

The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan increases 

the ways that the public can access and enjoy 

Okanagän Lake. The Plan recommends an increase in 

accesJpoints to a public lakeshore pathway and a new 

public park on the waterfront. 

Create EnioYable Public SPaces 

Developméni of Vernon's Waterfront represents an 

opportúnity to create more public spaces that are 

enjoyabte 

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Wåtérfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan proposes to 

create a new pãrk as well as design guidelines for new 

development and attractive streetscapes to contribute 

positivåly to the creation of a place that people want to 

spend time. 

Maintain and Enhance Ecosystem Services 

inis ptan recognizes the need to maintain ecological 

pro."is"t anã to maintain sensitive habitat for 

inreateneo species while protecting the integrity of the 

Vernon Creek. Existing wetland habitat along 

Okanagan Landing Road that leads to Okanagan Lake 

should be protecied and enhanced as development 

proceeOs. These ecosystems would also provide 

residents with the opportunity to learn more about the 

functions of Vernon;s natural ecosystems in a public 

place. 

Create a Complete Year-Round Neighbourhood for 

Locals and Tourists 

The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan proposes 

to create a complete neighbourhood that is active yearround 

and meets the néeds of residents and tourists. 

To create a complete neighbourhood, a variety of 

hóusing is needed to meet the demand for a range of 

nousenä¡O and family types. Population density 

resulting from the increased housing options will help to 

support businesses in the neighbourhood centre yearround. 

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3.0 History 

The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is 

located within the Okanagan Landing 

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throughout the Okanagan Valley, the 

Okanãgan Landing was the site from which 

goods were shipped up and down Okanagan 

Lake. The Landing was the site for the 

terminus of a spur line through Vernon that 

connected to the Canadian Pacific Railway 

line. This allowed the shipment of goods from 

the Okanagan Valley to the rest of Canada 

and the world. 

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Passenger service allowed people to travel 

from Vernon to other locations along 

Okanagan Lake. This seruice ended in 1936, 

with fréight service ending in the 1960s. At 

this time, more residential development was 

taking place in the Landing and the population 

qrew from 150 in 1947 to approximately 5'000 

r 2OOO.1 The Okanagan Landing was 

annexed into the City of Vernon in 1993. At 

the time of annexation, the area had evolved 

into a residential community, including a local 

school and volunteer fire department. 

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On January 27, 2003, Vernon City Council 

adopted the Tourist Commercial Watedront 

Plan. This plan proposed a mixed-use Photo courtesy of the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives' 

neighbourhood that acted primarily as a tourist 

destination. subsequénily,'some t'ourist commercial development has taken place, but the buildóui 

propo.ed by thif plan has yet to be rearized, with most of the properties vacant or waiting for 

development. 

since the adoption of the plan in 2003, there have been a number of proposed changes to the 

pt"n'r policies, including aiterations to the proposed road.network 

lse designations. Due to the number of proposed changes, 

undertakã a comprehensive plan update in 2006. However, this up 

for the adoption of the new official community Plan in 2008 

enhancement of the wetlands area, which would play a large ro 

updated neighbourhood Plan. 

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I andins: A verv Brief Historv. Published by the okanagan Landing and District community Association' 

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On October 14,2008, Council adopted Vernon's new Official Community Plan (OCP 2008)' The 

OCp designated a nétwork of neighbourhood centres which are envisioned as medium density, 

mixed use centres that otfer commercial services to surrounding residents and act as hubs for 

public transportation and cycling infrastructure. This new designation required that the Tourist 

bommerciaiWaterfront Neiôhbo;urhood Plan be revisited to ensure that it is consistent with this 

neighbourhood centre designation and the Guiding Principles of OCP 2008' 

A detailed design for the enhancement of the wetlands area was completed in 2009. With the 

completion of tÑs design, work could begin on the update to the Tourist CommercialWaterfront 

Plan. 

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4.0 Gontext 

4.1 Physical Context 

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agricultural land as well as important habitat for 

roivn and developed, the saturated soils which 

gradually been built up, filled in and drained to 

uses and roads' 

This neighbourhood is located on soils with a high watertable. This land is at a low elevation, 

*n¡"n ptã"", the majority of the Waterfront Neigibourhood Centre at or below the high water 

mark of okanagan úaré, stormwater management to maintain the natural drainage pattern 

while directing water away from new deveJopment will need to be addressed to provide 

àesthetic, funðtional and easy to maintain solutions that fit the neighbourhood' 

Vernon and BX Creeks drain into okanagan Lake through the.neighbourhood' stormwater 

collected throughout Vernon is drained to the creeks and into the lakeshore' 

The remaining wetland ecosystem on the 

northeast end of the neighbourhood plan area 

is uniquely valuable feature' The wetlands 

have ensured the steady input of clean' clear 

water to Okanagan Lake, attracted 

recreational and agricultural activity, provided 

habitat for kokanee, painted turtles, spadefoot 

toads, migratory and water birds, and will 

continue to provide this function as Vernon 

grows if urban development in the area is 

óarefully managed. The wetland will only 

continue to increase the value and 

significance of these contributions as the 

neighbourhood develoPs' 

4.2 CommunitY Gontext 

Okanagan Lake Provides nu 

residents, but also contribute 

into the lake caPture most of 

lake. Views of the lake contribute to Vernon's id 

Okanagan Valley, Residents feel very strongly I 

not compromise ihe role that it plays in the community' 

As it develops, the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is intended to provide amenities and 

services to a number of growing neignnourhoods in the City of Vernon.'.lt 

ói r"ny proposed and ãpprovéO res¡Oential developments including the 

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developments further west along Okanagan Landing Road. The Waterfront Neighbourhood 

Centre is also the closest NeiglbournooO Centre to communities in the Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood Plan Area, anO for residents along Eastside Road. The Waterfront 

ÑèiõnOorrhood Centre is well-positioned to act as the commercial, social and recreational 

centre for these neighbourhoods' 

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5.0 Land Use GoncePt 

The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is envisioned to be a mixed-use neighbourhood that 

unities to enjoy Vernon's waterfront. This 

ops, restaurants and services adjacent to a new 

ly, townhouse and apartment developments 

o live close to these amenities, encouraging 

more of them to walk to and from their destinations. Much of this housing would be 

accommodated above the commercial uses, though ground-oriented options are also provided' 

Hotel accommodation in the neighbourhood would promote tourism in Vernon by allowing 

visitors to enjoy the amenities the Waterfront offers' 

Opportunities for community interaction are to be provided through the inclusion of a new 

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5.1 Mixed Use Gore 

The Mixed Use Core would provide residents and 

visitors with a neighbourhood centre that offers a 

variety of shops, restaurants, services, housing, 

employment and accommodation opportunities. This 

core area of the neighbourhood centre would provide 

for all of these uses in a mixed, compact, walkable 

format, with commercial uses primarily at street level 

and residential uses above. See Figure 2. 

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The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre would be 

compact to use land more efficiently, to provide a 

resident population to support local business and to 

increase the viability of services like public transit. 

Mixing residential uses with commercial services 

allows residents to walk or bicycle for their dayto-day 

needs. This designation provides these properties with 

an opportunity to develop a large supply of the 

residential opportunities in the Waterfront. 

Area A 

Area A is intended to have a pedestrian-oriented 

commercial street that offers shops, restaurants, 

cafes at street level, some commercial or residential 

uses on the second floor, and residential units above. 

Lakeshore Road would redevelop into a commercial 

street, providing residents and visitors with a pleasant 

walking experience. See Figures 3 and 4. 

The uses supported at street level in this designation 

are small scale commercial uses intended to 

maximize the number of different business along the 

street, creating a more interesting walkable urban 

area. Office uses on the second floor would provide 

opportunities for local services at the neighbourhood 

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Maximum building heights are restricted to between 

two to ten storeys due to airport runway safety 

requirements. These restrictions ease towards the 

south end of Lakeshore Drive, where higher buildings 

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The properties identified for mixed use development are adjacent to two major roads, both of 

whicñ hãve existing or proposed transit service. Cycling and recreational trails are in close 

proximity and would be within easy walking distance of commercial services. 

The Mixed Use Core is divided into four areas that would each have their own distinct character 

and policies. 

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Area B 

Area B would develop as a mix of 

commercial, residential, hotel and 

convention uses that is oriented to 

Okanagan Landing and Lakeshore. 

Commercial uses will front the streets, 

transitioning to residential or hotel uses 

on higher floors. While hotel and 

convention uses are permitted, full-time 

residential units is included in this 

designation. 

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Policies: All Mixed Use Core Areas 

1. At rezoning, permitted uses will be amended to the following: 

. Amusement arcades, minor 

o Artist studios 

o Culturalexhibits,Private 

. Food primary establishment 

o Financial services 

o Health services 

o Liquor primary establishment, minor 

. Personal services 

o Retail stores, convenience/general/licensee 

o Retail street services 

Permitted uses, at grade or second floor 

. Food primary establishment 

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o Liquor primary establishment, minor 

o Offices 

Permitted uses, second floor or higher 

o Apartment housing 

. Special needs housing 

Z. All development will be required to obtain a Development Permit as outlined in Section 8. 

3. On site-parking will be provided at the rear of properties or underground. This parking shall 

not front Okanagan Lake. 

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4 proposals for reduced parking requirements for the residential component of a development 

will be supported if ii can be demonstrated that higher transit usage, shared parking 

opportunitiàl anO other long-term incentives to reduce reliance on the single occupant 

uäir¡"t" are provided. This reðuction shall not result in any less than 1 parking stall per unit' 

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Opportunities for a cash-in-lieu program for commercial off-site parking areas will be 

eiptoreO on a site-by-site basis. Off-site parking opportunities in the area will be explored. 

Streetscape amenities are to be provided which include, þut are not limited to, street trees 

and streei lighting along Lakeshore Road, Okanagan Landing Road and connecting side 

streets. 

Building façades must incorporate surface depth and relief in the design to create a visually 

interesting structure. 

Towers must incorporate a podium portion of a building that faces the street, with the tower 

portion set back to reduce the visual impact of the building. Tower portions. of buildings are 

io Oe small, narrow and sited on the podium to minimize the impact on views and 

shadowing. See Figure 7. 

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10. All rooftops, including podium and any tower tops, are encouraged to incorporate landscape 

amenities or green rõofs in order to achieve aesthetic and environmental benefits. 

5.1.1 Area A: Additional Policies 

L ln addition to the uses ¡n the Mixed-Use Core, the following uses are permitted in this Area 

as secondary uses: 

. Hotel 

2. All development is to be oriented towards Lakeshore Road. 

3. Entrances to commercial uSeS at-grade must be from Lakeshore Road. 

4. Development will be subject to a build-to line from Lakeshore Road to contribute to 

consistency along the street. 

5. All development is to provide a variation in the building façade and windows that front 

Lakeshore Road. 

6. Maximum heights for buildings shall be in conformance with the Vernon Regional Airport 

Bylaw. 

7. Commercial units will be narrow to maximize the number of businesses along Lakeshore 

Road. 

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Where development fronts Cummins Road and faces existing residentialdelelopment, that 

portion of devälopment must be residential and be oriented to the street. Each residential 

unit at grade must have front doors and windows facing Cummins Road to promote 

surveillañce, This portion of the building is to adhere to a build{o line from Cummins Road' 

Fascia signing is the only permitted signage in this designation. 

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5.1.2 Area B: Additional Policies 

1. ln addition to the uses in the Mixed-Use Core, the following uses are permitted in this Area 

as secondary uses: 

. Apartment housing, tourist 

¡ Exhibition and convention facilities 

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2. public waterfront access comprised of a 15m wide corridor from the natural boundary of the 

lake will be negotiated with the landowner upon application for rezoning. The purpose of this 

corridor is to allow for a public pathway along the lakeshore. 

3. The design of any development must include a landmark feature or design at the 

intersection of Okanagan Landing Road and Lakeshore Road to act as an entry point for the 

communitY. 

4. Construction of docks is subject to the requirements of the Private Moorage Policy as 

adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. 

5. All properties in this designation are subject to a Riparian Areas 

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Regulation (RAR) 

assessment to determine thé Streamland Protection and Enhancement Act (SPEA) setback 

from Okanagan Lake and other bodies of water. 

6. Development shall be designed to maximize the amount of sunlight the Marshall Wetlands 

receives. See Figure 9. 

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5.1.3 Area G: Additional Policies 

j. ln addition to the uses in the Mixed-Use Core, the following uses are permitted in this Area: 

o Shopping centre 

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2. The design of any development must illustrate pedestrian circulation routes that connect the 

surrounding propêrties to ensure ease of access to, from and through the property. 

3. These properties are subject to the Hillside Development Guidelines' 

5.1.4 Area D: Additional Policies 

1. public waterfront access comprised of a 15m wide corridor from the natural boundary o! lhe 

lake will be negotiated with thä landowner upon application for rezoning. The purpose of this 


Z. Construction of docks is subject to the requirements of the Private Moorage Policy as 

adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands' 

3. All properties in this designation are subject to a Riparian Areas 

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assessment to determine the Streamland Prótection and Enhancement Act (SPEA) setback 

from Okanagan Lake and other bodies of water' 

5.2 Tourist Commercial 

Many of these properties are zoned as tourist commercial or are currently in the rezoning and/or 

ã"uáopr"nt permit fror"rt. Some have seen recent development completed with tourist 

ãórlniènt housing. The remainder of these properties are anticipated to develop in a similar 

fashion. 

to the west. The commercial uses permitted in 

this designation have been reduced to focus 

commercial opportunities in the Mixed Use 

Core. 

Policies 

1. At rezoning, the City will require that the owner register a Restrictive Covenant, limiting the 

use of the property to the following uses: 

o Apartment housing 

o Apartment housing, tourist 

o Artist studio 

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. Personal services 

o Retail stores, convenience 

o Row housing 

o Stacked row housing 

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Require all development on land in this designation to obtain a Development Permit as 

outlined in Section 8. 

public waterfront access through a 6m wide corridor from the natural boundary of the-lake 

will be negotiated with the landowner upon application for rezoning. The purpose of this 


A 4m wide corridor from Brooks Lane to Okanagan Lake will be negotiated with the 

landowner upon application for rezoning. The purpose of this corridor is to allow for public 

access from Brooks Lane to the lakeshore public pathway' 

proposals for reduced parking requirements for the residential component of a development 

will be supported if ii can -be demonstrated that higher transit usage, shared parking 

òpportunit¡äi anO other long-term incentives to reduce reliance on the single occupant 

uäi'i.1" are provided. This reduction shall not result in any less than 1 parking stall per unit. 

where more than one building is proposed on a property, the development proposal must 

allow for a clear view from Broõks Lane, through the property, to the lake' 

Streetscape amenities are to be provided which include, but are not limited to, street trees 

and streei lighting along Lakeshòre Road, Okanagan Landing Road and connecting side 

streets. 

Construction of docks is subject to the requirements of the Private Moorage Policy as 


g. All properties in this designation are subject to a Riparian Areas. Regulation (RAR) 

assessment to determine the Streamside Prótection and Enhancement Act (SPEA) setback 

from the Okanagan Lakeshore' 

5.3 Medium DensitY Residential 

The Medium Density Residential designation is intended to create a mix of row housing, stacked 

row housing and small apartment bu]ldings in close proximity to the lt/lixed use Core. Where 

fronting a sîreet, these residential structuÉs are to be oriented towards that street, providing a 

ôommúnity friendly feelwhile keeping eyes on the street for neighbourhood safety. 

This form of residential development would provide a transition between the Neighbourhood 

plan area and the surrounding lbw density residential neighbourhoods, while contributing to the 

need for greater housing variety in Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre' 

Policies 

1. Require all development on land in this designation to obtain a Development Permit as 

outlined in Section 8. 

2. Where a property fronts Okanagan Lake, public waterfront access comprised of a 6m wide 

corridor fiom the natural boundãry of the lake will be negotiated with the landowner upon 

application for rezoning. The purp-ose of this corridor is to allow for a public pathway along 

the lakeshore. 

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Should the subject property fall within the "Lakeshore Access Area" indicated in Map 4, a 

4m wide corridbr from'Okânagan Landing Road to Okanagan Lake required at 

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rezoning. The purpose of this Corridor is to allow for public access from Brooks Lane to the 

lakeshore public PathwaY. 

On site-parking for lands in this designation be provided away from the street and Okanagan 

Lake. 

proposals for reduced parking requirements for the residential component of a development 

will be supported if it can be demonstrated that higher transit usage, shared parking 

opportunitiäà anO other long-term incentives to reduce reliance on the single occupant 

uàit¡.1" are provided. This reãuction shall not result in any less than 1 parking stall per unit' 

Where more than one building is proposed on a property, the development proposal must 

allow for a clear view from Okãnagan Landing Road, through the property, to the lake. 

Streetscape amenities are to be provided which include, but are not limited to, street trees 

and streei lighting along Lakeshôre Road, Okanagan Landing Road and_ connecting side 

streets. Wheie a Þropeñy fronts Okanagan Landing Road, the provision of a 4 metre multiuse 

trail will be required. 

Construction of docks is subject to the requirements of the Private Moorage Policy as 


properties along Okanagan Landing Road are subject to a Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR) 

assessment to determ¡né tne Streimside Protection and Enhancement Act (SPEA) setback 

from the Okanagan Lakeshore. 

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While thé plan area is in clóse proximitf to a large supply of single fa 

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type of housing within the plan area ensures that there is more variety 

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óòximity to thé services that the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre will offer. This designation 

maintains the low density residential designation 

that currently exists on these properties. 

Providing a mix of housing in this neighbourhood would meet the 

Policies 

1. Residential development at street level will 

be oriented to Cummins Road, with front 

doors and windows allfacing that street. 

2. Streetscape amenities are to be provided 

which include, but are not limited to, street 

trees and street lighting along Cummins 

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5.5 Parks and Open Space 

Two distinct parks spaces would characterize the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre: Marshall 

Field and a new paik, tentatively refened to as the Lakeshore Neighbourhood Park. Both of 

these parks would be supplemented by a network of pathways and trails, including those that 

follow ihe lakeshore and wetland areas. Marshall Field would continue to provide facilities for 

organized sports and for large sporting events. 

The Lakeshore Neighbourhood Park is envisioned as a centre for community interaction in the 

Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre. The uses within the park would be designed to maximize the 

amount of activity that takes place in the park at different times of the day and throughout the 

year. These yeai-round uses aim to keep residents and tourists alike coming to the Waterfront 

Ñeighbourhood Centre, making businesses more viable and the park itself a safer, more vibrant 

ptaãe to be. The Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation Master Plan identifies the subject 

þroperties as valuable for waterfront park use and some of these properties are in Regional 

District ownershiP. 

The creation of a neighbourhood park along the Waterfront would allow more local residents to 

enjoy the lakeshore.lt would provide a large central area for residents to meet and socialize, 

hold-special events or simply enjoy the views of the lake. This neighbourhood park would foster 

greater community interaction, promote health and well being and act as a hub for the network 

of trails going to and from the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre. 

One of the goals of the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan is to increase access to 

Okanagan Lake and to connect parks both within the Plan Area and in the City. Polices in the 

Land U1e Designation and Transportation Demand Management sections of this Plan speak to 

the creation ofã public pathway along the lakeshore. The Marshall Wetlands would include a 

pathway from Okanagan Landing Road to the lake, Marshall Field provides a network of 

þathways, and Okanàgan Landing Road would have a multi-use trail that connects the 

Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre to Paddlewheel Park in the west and the City Centre in the 

east, See Map 4. 

lncreased access to the lake for non-motorized watercraft, such as canoes or kayaks, has also 

been identified as a desirable park amenity for Okanagan Lake. Access to Okanagan Lake for 

such a use would be accommodated within the Neighbourhood Centre. 

A public pier or wharf would be a valuable amenity and should be explored' 

Policies 

1. All properties in this designation are subject to a Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR) 

assessment to determine the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Act (SPEA) setback 

from the Okanagan Lakeshore and MarshallWetland' 

Z. In partnership with the Regional District of North Okanagan, property owners, and the 

Ribbons of ôreen Trails Society, complete the trail and pathway network as indicated in 

Map 4. 

3. Provide launch space for non-motorized watercraft. 

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5.6 Habitat Protection 

The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is bounded on three sides by significant ecosystem 

features, Vernon Creek, Okanagan Lake and the wetland. 

Each of these ecosystem features provide opportunities to conserve the existing ecosystem 

health of the north end of the lake and to use the ecosystem services they provide to ensure 

ongoing lake health, water quality for recreation and habitat for the rare and protected species. 

Vernon Creek and the wetland drain Vernon and BX creeks. Both creeks receive stormwater 

throughout Vernon, and provide the surface sources of the headwaters of Okanagan Lake. The 

heaftñ and viability of these systems provide the first significant contributions of safe, clean, 

healthy water ¡ntó tne lake that defines the Okanagan. The protection, enhancement and 

support of these systems both within the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, and throughout the 

rest of the city, deiermine the ongoing health and viability of our end of Okanagan Lake. Should 

the quality ót ttre water and ecosystems in the lake be impacted, the appeal of this 

neigh'bourÍrood as well as one of the most significant features of Vernon will be lost. 

The waterfront neighbourhood area has been gradually filled in for the development of 

neighbourhood space, playing fields and waterfront access. Vernon Creek and the wetland 

wni-cn borders the east boúndãry of the neighbourhood provide both surface water sources for 

the north end of the Vernon Arm of Okanagan Lake, and viable fish habitat for Kokanee and 

habitat for painted turtles, spadefoot toads, migratory birds and many other species' 

These species are also found in the ponds which remain following the closure of the Lakers Golf 

Club. While these species are not considered to be economic species, each contributes to the 

health of area ecosystems and regional identity. The remaining ecosystem features in this area 

are the remnants of what has otherwise been a flood plain and wetland area. The remaining 

habitat areas are the last significant habitat areas for these species at the north end of 

Okanagan Lake and need to be conserved, enhanced and celebrated. 

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5.7 Marshall Wetlands 

The weilands which line the south side of Marshall Fields provide habitat for several protected 

and threatened species including spadefoot toads and painted turtles' These wetlands are 

àrong the few remaining, health-y wetland systems in Vernon. This rare ecosystem provides 

significant stormwater mãnagement capacity-to the waterfront area and helps to protect the 

hãafth of the nofth end of Okànagan Lake while maintaining sensitive habitat. 

ln 200g, the City undertook the creation of a detailed design for the wetlands which combined 

the need for ongoing stormwater management with the_enhancement and conservation of the 

we¡ands. The detaied design procesJinvolved the atfected property owners, City technical 

staff and representatives frõm both the Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Fisheries and 

Oceans Canada (DFO). The detailed design pr )cess was completed in the spring of 2009, with 

ãgreement in prinàiple from the senior levels òf government, as well as preliminary direction and 

iniut on the' reqúired environmental permittìng requirements necessary at the point of 

development. 

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nd Design (2009) provides detailed engineering 

of the wetlands through the area and provides 

tely surrounding the Waterfront Neighbourhood 

The provision of local food is becoming an increasingly important issue as energy prices 

continue to rise and food that must be tiansported long distances becomes more expensive. 

With this in mind, more and more people in Canada are turning to their own backyards and 

converting them into vegetable gardens aS a source of fresh, local food' 

ocp 2oog speaks direcfly to the need for community gardens in its agricultural policies, 

specifically in sections 12.14 and 12'15: 

12.14: Support rural and urban agricultural practices within the ci$, including suppori 

for community and neighbourhood gardens and urban food production whenever 

þossrö/e, and'encouragr-tn" devetopment of a year-round, indoor farmers market. 

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proposed cor*unity g.io"n site to these residents would allow those residents to easily access 

the garden bY walking. 

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The community garden could also act as a draw for other regular users. of the area, such as 

pàrents who aie |aking their children to Marshall Field for sports. Many of these families may not 

have access to a bacÏ yard and would benefit from having a conveniently located community 

garden in an area to which they frequently travel. 

Policies 

1. Support the creation of a community garden on lands in this designation' 

2. This property is subject to a Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR) assessment to determine the 

Streamland Protection and Enhancement Ac (SPEA) setback. 

3. The uses proposed on this property must not negatively affect adjacent habitat. 

4. Ensure that no fertilizer, pesticide or any other chemical that may have a negative impact on 

the adjacent habitat, are used in the community garden' 

5.9 Public lnstitutional 

public lnstitutional facilities in the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre include the Okanagan 

Landing Elementary School, the Okanangan tañoing Fire Hall, and the Marshall Road 

eumpjation. The échool, fire hall and thJ pumpstation are currently in use and would be 

retained as part of this Plan, 

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6.0 Transportation Demand Management 

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 

resouices more efficiently to provide safe, reliab 

the public. TDM policies can reduce reliance on i 

reducing the impacts of transportation on climate 

initiatives focus on transit, .y.iing and pedestrian investments to encourage residents to use a 

."ng" of travel types. Thesé potrcies áre coupled with a reduction in parking and road space 

dedicated to single occupant vehicle use. 

TDM forms a large component of the Official Community Plan 2008. .One 

of the guiding 

p*óiplè. of that Þlan is to provide transportation alternatives for residents, particularly in the 

ö¡iyêntr" District and in the Neighbourhòod centres. The waterfront Neighbourhood centre is 

wêít-positioned to deliver transportation options to residents and visitors. 

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that connect the neighbourhood to other destin 

be accessible through the completion of a mul 

25th Avenue that would provide off-street w 

proposed to be improved, as outlined in the 

ir"iu"n.y and increase in hours of operation being proposed to make the service more 

attractive. 

parking is proposed to be provided on selected streets, such as an off-site parking area off,of 

Cummins Road. Where poésible, shared parking strategies would be employed to maximize the 

use of parking facilities. 

Policies 

L Create user-friendly streets throughout the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre to support the 

vision for streetscrþ"., .orplete w¡tn emphasis on the pedestrian first, followed by bicycles, 

transit and the private automobile. 

Z. Re-align Okanagan Landing Road, at the intersection with Okanagan Avenue, to allow for 

the creation of the Eastside Connector as per the 2008 City of Vernon Transportation Plan. 

See MaP 6. 

3. Extend Lakeshore Road south of okanagan Landing Road to connect to Longacre Drive. 

See MaP 6. 

4. partner with BC Transit to increase service frequency and hours of operation of transit 

service to and from the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre as per the 2008 Transportation 

Plan. 

S. partner with BC Transit to implement express bus service from the Waterfront 

Neighbourhood Centre to the Okanagan Landing Neighbourhood.Centre, the City Centre 

District and the polson Neighbourhooã centre aJ these neighbourhood centres develop as 

per the 2008 TransPortation Plan' 

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6. partner with BC Transit to explore a Park n' Ride and a Park n' Bike site in the area. This 

park n' Ride could act as the transit hub for the Neighbourhood Centre. lt should be easily 

accessed by pedestrians and include bicycle parking and storage. 

7. Create a new road that connects Cummins Road to Lakeshore Road north of Marshall Road 

to ensure multiple access options between these two roads and to ensure pedestrian 

connectivity throughout the neighbourhood centre. See Map 6' 

g. Realign the existing intersection of Cummins Road and Lakeshore Road as per the 2008 

City of Vernon Transportation Plan' See Map 6' 

g. Complete the multi-use trail along Okanagan Landing Road in coordination with 

development. See MaP 6. 

10. lnstall sidewalks along the south side of Okanagan Landing Road nearOkanagan Landing 

Elementary School a-nO up Grant Road in part to address safety concerns for students 

walking to and from the school, 

11. lntegrate trail systems to provide options for residents and visitors travelling to, from and 

within the plan area. 

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12. Encourage the use of shared parking facilities to meet the varied needs of visitors to the ' 

Waterfront while minimizing the land dedicated to parking. 

13. provide on-street parking in selected areas, with public otf-street parking provided off 

Cummins Road. 

14. Transportation investments should support the Okanagan Landing Elementary School 

Travel Planning lnitiative. 

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7.0 Infrastructure 

Expansion of infrastructure will be required to accommodate the development proposed aspart 

of the land use plan. Map 7 illustrates the utility servicing concept for the Waterfront 

Neighbourhood Centre Plan. 

Vernon Creek and the wetland are significant features in the Vernon stormwater management 

system. Each receive stormwater from large areas of the city and through their natural 

fúnctions, provide stormwater quality improvement and space for large volumes of rain and 

runoff water to be detained for siow, season long release into Okanagan Lake without the need 

for pipes, mechanical systems or expensive annual maintenance costs. This ecosystem service 

is invaluable and needs to be protected. 

Stormwater from runoff in the waterfront neighbourhood occurs near the soil surface. This area 

is unique in its flat landscape, which sits near the high water mark of Okanagan Lake. Due to 

the high water table and continuous subsurface water connectivity, catchbasins and drainage 

pipes ãre not effective mechanisms for draining rain and flood water away from buildings and 

recreation spaces. As the area does not provide sufficient difference in land heights to provide 

enough gravity potential for drainage to be effective, other techniques would need to be 

implemented. 

Surface stormwater management can be managed in several ways. Drainage of surface water 

to the weland and land neãr Vernon Creek provide receiving ereas for stormwater. Drainage to 

these features can be provided on the surface through the use of bioswales, landscaped buffers 

and riparian setback areas. Stormwater quality improvements runoff volume control may be 

providäd through the existing ecosystems, including the additional volumes that the 

äevelopment ofihe immediate ñeighbourhood ¿ rea will contribute to these systems. The use of 

bioswâles along park spaces and those portions of the neighbourhood area which are identified 

for habitat conservation will also provide an aesthetic butfer between streets, commercial and 

residential areas and the natural features of the neighbourhood. 

Policies 

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existing and new develoPment. 

Wherever site conditions will allow, 

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8.0 Development Permit Guidelines 

The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is located in Development District 2: Neighbourhoo_d 

Dirtri.t, which has DËvelopment permit guidelines outlined in the Official Community Plan 2008. 

Oevelopment District 2 is äomprised prirñarily by Vernon's established neighbourhoods, such as 

East Hill, Mission Hill, Harwoòd, anC' portions óf Ofanagan Landing, South^Vernon, and North 

Vernon. lt also "n.órp"ses 

the ökanagan Landing Neighbourhood Centre, the Polson 

Neighbourhood Centre in addition to the Waterfront. 

This com 

design o 

adjacent 

uniquene 

the form and character of development' 

ing place has a direct impact on existing 

t Permit guìdelines aim to enhance the 

negatively impacting. the character and 

accomplished through guidelines that enhance 

Detailed guidelines for Development District2 alt apply to the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre 

and can 6e found in Sections 23.0 and 25.0 of oCP 2008. The following regulations will also 

apply to development in the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan: 

1. proposed sites for new development shall be of a configuration that does not result in 

remainders of land that would be difficult to develop for the uses described in Section 5. 

Z. Where a Development Permit proposes a structure over three storeys or 10.5m, a building 

shadow analysiå will be required showing the shadow created by the building in the 

morning, nooñ and evening in June and in Óecember. The purpose of thjs shadow analysis 

is to determine how the form and massing of the proposed development impacts the access 

to sunlight of other properties in the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre' 

3. Development Permit applications will require a context statement outlining how the 

proposäd development wiil contribute to th: vision of the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre 

Plan. 

4. properties that have the Mixed Use Core Designation will adhere to the following variances 

to the development regulations for the proposed zone: 

Area Maximum Height Build-to Line Other 

A Podium: 3 storeYs/1 0.5m 

1 m off Lakeshore Road; Maximum 7.5m frontage per business 

Total: 10 stories/36m subject to 3m ofi Cummins Road where 

Vernon Airport Bylaw 

across from residential 0m side yard setback 

develooment 

B Podium: 3 storeys/10.5m 2m off Okanagan Landing 

Total: 8 storeys/30m 

Road and Lakeshore Road 

c Podium: 3 storeys/1 0.5m 2m off Okanagan Landing 

Total:4 storevs/15m 

Road 

D Total: 3 storeys/10.5m 1m off Lakeshore Road Second storey has a maximum floorplate 

size of 75% of the first storeY 

Third storey has a maximum floorplate of 

50% of the first storey 

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REPORT/RECOMMEN DATION TO COUNCIL 


FILE: 3360-30 

SUBJECT: ZONING BYLAW #5000 - REVIEW OF STRATA RENTAL ACCOMMODATION, 

HOTEL AND PERMANENT RES¡DENCY PROVISIONS 

PURPOSE: 

Council wishes to review the current provisions in the tourist and resort commercial zones 

in the Zoning Bylaw that set a ratio between the amount of permanent residency units to 

those used as rental units with terms not to exceed 180 days per tenant per year. 

Properties termed by B.C. Assessment Authority as "strata accommodation properties" are 

included in this review. 


THAT Council support an amendment to Zoning Bylaw #5000 to delete the permanent 

residency and tourist accommodation ratio of 30o/ol70o/o for "apartment housing, tourist" in 

order to allow the ratio to fluctuate based upon market conditions. 

AND FURTHER, that Council support an amendment to Zoning Bylaw #5000 to delete the 

maximum 180 day per tenant per year provision in the definitions for "apaftment housing, 

tourist", "row housing, tourist", "four-plex, tourist housing", "semi-detached, tourist housing" 

"cottages, tourist" and "three-plex, tourist housing" to allow for the term of occupancy to be 

based upon market conditions. 

AND FURTHER, that Council authorize the discharge of any existing covenants that limit 

occupancy use to the 30% and 70o/o provision and/or to the 180 day per tenant per year 

provision provided the residential development cost charge rate is paid for the strata lot that 

the discharge applies to. 

AND FURTHER, that Council support the inclusion of a definition for "single detached 

housing, tourist" into Zoning Bylaw #5000 and to include that use into the list of Primary 

Uses of the RTC-Resort Commercial zone so the existing 41 cottages (Strata Plan 

KAS2208) at Predator Ridge are legally conforming rather than remaining legally nonconforming 

and to allow for the single detached building type within tourist and resort 

oriented projects. 

AND FURTHER, that Council support the deletion of the maximum 240 days length of stay 

provision in the Zoning Bylaw #5000 definitions for "hotel" and "motel" in order to allow the 

stay durations to be based upon market conditions. 

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AND FURTHER, that the proposed amendment bylaw and this report be referred for 

comment to the association that covers tourist accommodation operations in Vernon and 

the strata corporations and developers for the strata projects which have the short term 

rental and permanent residency provisions. 


1. Council may not support any of the proposed amendments to the occupancy use ratio and 

occupancy duration periods for short term accommodation and full time residency 

provisions in the tourist commercial and resort commercial zones. The 30o/o[70o/o 

occupancy ratio will remain forthe "apartment housing, tourist" use and the maximum 180 

day per ienant per year limitation will remain for tourist accommodation units in an 

"aþartment housing, tourist" project and for all units in "row housing, tourist", "four-plex, 

tourist housing", "semi-detached, tourist housing" and "cottages, tourist" projects. 

2. Council may support the discharge of the occupancy covenants without the development 

cost charge (O.C.C.) top-up amount having to be paid prior to discharge approval. That 

would mean that open space D.C.C.'s and the higher rate of other D.C.C.'s would not be 

collected for a unit that can be used as a permanent residence. A lower rate was collected 

when the unit was used for commercial purposes because the owner was considered to 

live permanently in a unit that paid the higher residential D.C.C. rate. 

3. Council may not support the proposal deletion of the maximum 240 day stay provision for 

"hotels" and "motels". 

ANALYSIS: 

A. ns: 

At its meeting of January 26,2010, the Advisory Planning Board reviewed the draft 

report and adopted a resolution supporting the recommendations. 

B. Rationale: 

1. On several occasions, the City has received requests to delete lhe 300/0170% 

occupancy use and 180 day per tenant per year occupancy term limitations related 

to tourist oriented projects on lands with tourist commercial or resort commercial 

zoning. ln light of these requests and as part of the current review of the 

Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan, City Council has directed staff to provide a review 

with recommendations regarding this matter. 

2. The following analysis demonstrates that the deletíon of the occupancy use ratio 

and occupancy term provisions for all the various tourist accommodation facilities 

would make the City's provisions consistent with other tourist oriented 

communities. lt would allow for similar rental ownership and use opportunities that 

are found at Silver Star Resort. lt would allow for opportunities to have residents 

year round in and adjacent to the commercial properties. Enforcement of the 

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provisions are difficult and complex. Applicable City taxes would be collected in 

accordance with the applicable land use category assigned by the B'C' 

Assessment Authority (as per Figure 1 which outlines their strata accommodation 

property declaration requirements). 

3. A brief overview is provided of the events that have led to the current status of the 

occupancy ratio and residency limitations, as follows. 

a. October 1999 

The occupancy restrictive covenant was registered on the titles of the 41 

single detached strata titled cottages at Predator Ridge. The lands on 

wn¡cn the cottages were developed was and continues to be zoned RTC - 

Resort Residential. Prior to the adoption of Zoning Bylaw #5000 in July 

2OO4 all RTR - Resort Residential uses were also permitted on lands zoned 

RTC. This is one of the "step-down" provisions that were removed when 

Zoning Bylaw #5000 was adoPted' 

Predator Ridge stated on the Building Permit application for the 41 units that 

they were foi tourist accommodation (short term stay - less than 180 days 

pei visit per year) purposes and therefore they were levied commercial 

development - cost charges (D.C.C.s) which were in the range of 

approximately $3,000 - $4,000 less per cottage. The maximum 180 day 

occupancy covenant (with the D.C.C. top-up payment option) was 

registered so full time residency did not take place unless the top-up 

payment was received. The residential D.C.C. rate was higher than the 

commercial rate because it included the open space charge and slightly 

higher charges for other items' 

To date the C1y has received the D.C.C. top-up payment for only one of the 

strata titled cottages. 

b. June 2001 

The occupancy limitation and D.C.C. top-up provision covenant was 

registered'on the titles of the 17 rental accommodation units in the complex 

kn-own as the Falcon Point Villas (272 Chicopee Road) at Predator Ridge' 

No D.C.C. top-up fees have been processed to-date for this complex. 

c. May 2004 

The occupancy limitation is registered on the titles of the five units in the 

complex known as Paddlewheel Villas (7665 Okanagan Landing Road - 

adjacent to the Blue Heron Pub and marina). There are no D.C.C. top-up 

and additional residential use provisions in this covenant as those are not 

provided for a townhouse building zoned for tourist commercial use. One of 

the 1ve units in this complex is allowed as a permanent residence' 

d. July 2004 

The new Zoning Bylaw #5OOO is adopted which removed the RTR-Resort 

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the 41 single detached cottages becoming legally non-conforming. lt is 

recommended in this report that a definition for "single detached housing, 

tourist" be prepared and inserted into the RTC and C10 zones to make the 

cottage complex legally conforming. This will also allow for this form of 

housing type on resort commercial and tourist commercial zoned lands. 

The new Zoning Bylaw created the following new housing and 

accommodation types which limited occupancy uses and occupancy 

duration, (please note that only the building type of "apartment housing, 

tourist" has the 30%n0% occupancy use provision, and that there are 

different occupancy duration periods for a hotel compared to the other 

tourist oriented accommodation uses and building types): 

APARTMENT HOUSING, TOURIST means any physical arrangement of 

attached dwelling units intended to be occupied by separate households 

and/or transient visitors. A maximum of 30% of the number of dwelling units 

may be used for full time residential occupancy, while a minimum of 70o/o of 

the number of units shall be for tourist accommodation only, with a 

maximum stay of 180 days peryear per owner or household. A covenant 

shall be registered on the property title restricting occupancy within the units 

to be within limits of the ratio listed herein. 

COTTAGE, TOURIST means a single detached or attached dwelling 

intended for short term or seasonal use by separate households and/or 

transient visitors, with a maximum stay of 180 days per year per owner or 

household. 

FOUR-PLEX, TOURIST HOUSING means any physical arrangement of 

four attached dwelling units intended to be occupied by separate 

households and/or visitors with a maximum stay of 180 days per year per 

household or transient visitor. 

HOTEL means a building or part thereof with a common entrance lobby and 

shared corridors, which provides sleeping accommodation for transient 

visitors and may include public facilities such as food primary 

establishments, banquet, beverage, meeting and convention roomS, 

recreation facilities and personal services for the convenience of guests. 

The maximum length of stay is no more than 240 days' 

ROW HOUSING, TOURIST means any physical arrangement of row 

housing dwelling units intended to be occupied by separate households 

and/or transient visitors, with a maximum stay of 180 days per year per 

owner or household. 

SEMI-DETACHED, TOURIST HOUSING means any physical arrangement 

of semi-detached housing occupied by separate households and/or 

transient visitors, with a maximum stay of 180 days per year per owner or 

household. 

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THREE-PLEX, TOURIST HOUSING means three-plex housing intended to 

be occupied by separate households and/or transient visitors, with a 

maximum stay of '180 days per year per owner or household. 

e) - April 2005 

Tñe occupancy limitation and D.C.C, top-up covenant was registered on the 

titles of the first phase of the 85 unit Predator Ridge Lodge and Spa towers 

(101 Village Centre Court). The use category for this complex is defined as 

';apartment housing, tourist" and is therefore eligible for a maximum 30% of 

the units for permanent residency and a minimum 700/o of the units for the 

short term stay (not to exceed 180 days per tenant per year). The 

developer of Predator Ridge also registered a covenant limiting the length of 

stay. City staff are not familiar with the specific workings of the developer's 

covenant so if the City discharges the occupancy portion of their covenant, it 

would be up to Predator Ridge to enforce occupancy provisions if their 

covenant still applies at that time. There has been some indication that the 

developer covenant expires five years after the date of registration. lf that is 

the case, the covenant will expire in May 2010. 

The City's covenant on the lodge units also includes the D'C.C' top-up 

provision. The DCC top-up amount per unit is in the range of $3,000 - 

$4,000 per unit. 

April 2006 

Tñe City amended its DCC Bylaw to equalize the rate for a residential unit 

and a tourist accommodation unit. The amendment changed the definition 

for a tourist accommodation so that if the individual stays in the unit, 

required to be there for seven or more days, then the DCC rate shall be set 

at the same rate as for a residential unit. The RDNO adopted a similar 

amendment for their two DCC charges (water and open space). After these 

bylaw amendments there was no reason to continue processing DCC topup 

covenants. 

s) 

h) 

July 2007 

The occupancy use and duration limitation covenant was registered on the 

tiles of the seven units in the Vista Verona complex at 7511 Brooks Lane. 

This was the second "apartment housing, tourist" project in the city and the 

3O%n0% occupancy provision was applied' 

December 2009 to present 

The occupancy use and duration limitation covenant was registered on 23 of 

the '104 units at the Strand Lakeside Resort complex at7343 Okanagan 

Landing Road. This was the third "apartment housing, tourist" project in the 

city. ine gu¡lOing Permit application for this project was submitted and 

prócessed prior to the DCC Bylaw amendment adopted in April 2006 and 

noted above. The applicant indicated that the entire building was to be used 

for tourist accommodation subject to the 180 day per tenant per year 

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limitation. Consequently the commercial DCC rate was applied. However, 

the DCC top-up covenant was not registered in September 2007 when the 

strata plan was registered. Therefore use of the units has been limited to 

the 180 day rule except for 23 units which have paid the DCC top-up levy. 

The levy has been on average approximately $8,000 per unit' 

lf the 3Oo/ol7Oo/o occupancy use ratio and the 180 day occupancy duration 

provisions were removed from the Zoning Bylaw, and because there is no 

DCC top-up covenant in place for 81 of the Strand units, those units could 

be used as permanent residence or for short term rentals without having to 

pay the DCC top-up charge. This will likely cause some concern to those 

owners who have recently paid the top-up charge and may want a rebate 

which is not permitted as the funds are now locked into the various DCC 

reserve accounts. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

City taxation is levied on properties based upon the classification assigned by B'C' 

Asðessment Authority and the millrate established by the City. With respect to 

strata accommodation properties that have been outlined in the above noted 

projects at Predator Ridge and in the Okanagan Landing, the B.C. Assessment 

Authority has prepared an informative factsheet (see Figure 1). This document 

explains how such properties are split-classified (part Class 1 residential and part 

Class O business) and therefore the tax levy is composed of residential and 

commercial rates. An impodant point noted in the document is that if an owner 

fails to provide B.C. Assessment Authority with the required information related to 

the usäge of the unit for split classification purpose_s, the Authority will 

automatiõally assign the Class 6 business classification. Consequently, the City 

will levy the commercial tax rate which is higher than the residential rate. 

Other forms of tourist accommodation facilities such as "hotels" and "motels" have 

been included in the review of occupancy term provisions. Currently a guest in a 

hotel or motel room cannot stay longer than 240 days per year. lf the length of stay 

provision in other forms of tourist accommodation such as "apartment housing, 

iourist" are going to be deleted and allowed to follow market demands, then such 

should be tñe case for "hotels" and "motels". lf the deletion is approved it would 

allow the guest suites with kitchens in the Suites at the Sandman lnn for example, 

to be useã for longer term rentals that exceed the current maximum 240 day per 

year for each guest. 

The proposed deletion of the occupancy use ratio and term provisions does not 

preclude developers from registering their own management rental agreement 

covenant (i.e. similar to that registered by Predator Ridge). 

For any residential zoned property where short term rental periods (i.e. less than a 

seven day stay) are proposed, then the appropriate OCP designation would have 

to be in þlaceand a rezoning to a commercial zone (i.e. RTC, C10) approved. 

This would also be the case where the split residential and commercial 

classification is assigned by B.C. Assessment Authority. The ALC also allows for 

short term stay (i.e. bed and breakfast) facilities on lands in the ALR' 

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8. A review of the Zoning Bylaw of those communities listed as benchmark 

communities for comparison purposes (as per Council policy) was undertaken. 

Osoyoos was added to this list as it contains several mixed use projects with 

permanent residency and short term rental provision. The comparison survey is 

outlined on Figure 2. Basically, none of these communities have a defined 

occupancy use ratio similar to Vernon's 30% permanent residencylT}o/o short term 

(less than 180 days pertenant peryear). Kelowna deleted the 180 day provision 

several years ago because of market place demands. Pitt Meadows has a 60 day 

per stay per day limit in their tourist accommodation zone. Kelowna has the 240 

day stay provision for hotels and motels. 

g. The proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw have been reviewed by the City's 

Economic Development Officer and Manager of Tourism Services, who have no 

concerns with the recommendations. They do recommend that the report and 

amendment bylaw be referred to the local association for tourist accommodation 

operators. 

10.The proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw support the following guiding 

principles that form the basis for the official community Plan: 

c. 

D. 

Attachments: 

1. Figure 1 - B.C, Assessment Authority - 

2. Figure 2 - 

Stratesic Plan Obiectives: 

Fact sheet on Classifying Strata 

Accommodation Property (printed Sept 2009) 

Survey of Benchmark Communities and Osoyoos 

The subject bylaw amendment proposal involves the following objectives in Council's 

Strategic Plan: 

E. Policv (Existinq/Relevance/None): 

1. Currently in Zoning Bylaw #5000 there is an occupancy use ratio (a maximum 30% 

permanent time residency units in the complex and a minimum of 70o/o tourist 

accommodation units in the complex) and an occupancy term provision (a 

maximum 180 day stay duration per tenant per year)' 

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housing, tourist row housing, tourist four-plex housing, tourist semi-detached 

housing, tourist cottages and tourist three-plex housing' 

3. Currenly in Zoning Bylaw #5000 there is a maximum 240 day duration per guest 

per year for hotels and motels. 

4. Within resort oriented neighbourhood plans (i.e. Predator Ridge, Okanagan Hills - 

The Rise, and the Waterfront) there are policies that support the mixture of 

permanent residences with tourist accommodation facilities so there are year 

round residents to support the businesses in the neighbourhood. The proposed 

amendments to the Zoning Bylaw do not contravene the related policies in the 

resort oriented neighbourhood plans' 

S. When a comparison regarding a certain issue is being undertaken between Vernon 

and other similar s¡zèd communities, Council has adopted a policy listing 

benchmark communities for comparison purposes. 

F. 


On several occasions in the past real estate and development representatives have 

requested that Council delete the occupancy use ratio and occupancy term provision 

from all the tourist accommodation uses in the Zoning Bylaw. 

G. 

Aoolicant's Response: 

N/A 

H. 


To provide market place flexibility in the ratio of permanent residency use to short term 

stay use in tourist accommodation and residential mixed use developments. 

t. 

Resources: 

1. The proposal bylaw amendments will increase the opportunities for permanent 

residency on toürist and resort commercial properties. This may result in more 

cormeróial properties being reclassified and taxed as a split classification and 

taxation or "uen 

as a residential classification and taxation, thus lessening the 

commercial tax revenue received by the City. Alternatively, the flexibility the bylaw 

amendment allows for may generate more development which will result in more 

overall tax revenue. 

2. lf some hotel and motel rooms are used as permanent residences, it will affect the 

amount of the City's share of the hotel/motel room tax revenue generated. 

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Classifying Strata Accommodation Property 

Introduction 

Historically, BC Assessment was required to place strata 

lots used for short-term overnight commercial 

accommodation in Class 6 - business and other if the 

strata lots were (i) part of a strata plan comprised of 20 

or more strata lots, (ii) rented or offered for rent for 

periods of less than 7 days for the majority of the year, 

and (iii) substantially controlled by a single rental 

accommodation ma nager. 

A new classification methodology was brought into force 

in 2007 that perm¡ts "strata accommodation propefties" 

to be split-classified between Class 6 and Class 1 - 

residential to more accurately reflect the dual use of 

these properties (i.e., personal residential and 

commercial rental use)' 

What is a "strata accommodation propetty"? 

A strata accommodation property (or SAP) is defined in 

sect¡on 19(1) of the Assessrn ent Act to mean a strata lot 

that is in a strata plan or contiguous strata plans 

comprised of 20 or more strata lots, and which is rented 

or offered for rent as overnight accommodation for 

periods of less than 28 days for at least 2Ùo/o of the 12- 

month period ending June 30. If a strata accommodation 

property meets the additional conditions set out in B.C. 

Reg, 438/81 (e.g', owner's right to use), the strata 

accommodation property will be split-classified between 

Class 1 and Class 6 in accordance with the property's 

actual use. Only that proportion of time the strata 

accommodation property is actually rented on a shortterm 

basis will be attributed to Class 6. The remainder 

of time will be attributed to Class 1. In addition, up to 

36 days of short-term rental use will be treated as 

"residential use"' 

For example, a strata accommodation property will be 

split-classified according to the following formula: 

class l value = (1365 + 361 - BU) xV 

365 

Class 6 value = V - Class 1 value 

Where: 

BU = the number of repofted commercial rental days or 

36, whichever is greater, and 

V = the value of the strata accommodation property in $ 

So a strata accommodation propefty valued at $400,000 

and actually rented as short-term overnight 

accommodat¡on for 100 days between July 1, 2008 and 

June 30, 2009, will be split-classified as follows on the 

2010 assessment roll: 

Class 1 value (rounded): $329,000 

Class 6 value (rounded): $70'100' 

What isn't a "strata accommodation 

property"? 

The following strata lots are not strata accommodation 

properties and will not receive split classification: 

. strata lots used or available solely for parking or 

storage or other similar commercial purposes 

(Class 6); 

. overnight accommodation strata lots within 

strata plans of fewer than 20 strata lots (Class 

1); 

. strata lots within strata plans of 20 or more 

strata lots, but which are used or available solely 

for monthlY rentals (Class 1); 

. strata lots within strata plans of 20 or more 

strata lots which are used for short-term rentals 

but for less than 2Oo/o of the year ending June 30 

(Class 1). 

What is the effect of fractional ownership on 

strata accom modation ProPeÉY? 

The conditions that must be met to benefit from split 

classification apply to the entire strata accommodation 

updated 09.2009 

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Classifying Strata Accommodation Property 

property (i.e,, the legal parcel). BC Assessment will 

consider the use reported by any fractional owners of a 

strata accommodation property. Accordingly, the 

classification of the strata accommodation property will 

be affected by other fractional owners' use of that 

property. The ultimate class split will depend on the sum 

all the owners'repofted usage and not an individual 

owner's usage. 

What is the relevant reporting period? 

The relevant reporting period is July 1 - June 30 prior to 

completion of the assessment roll (e'9,, July 1' 2008 - 

June 30, 2009 for the 2010 tax Year)' 

What is the annual reporting deadline? 

The information required to determine the appropriate 

split classification, if any, must be reported by August 31 

each year. This means owners (or rental accommodation 

managers) will have two months from the end of the 

reporting period to report usage of their strata lot to BC 

Assessment. 

What if I fail to provide the required 

information? 

The strata accommodation property will be placed 

entirely in Class 6 on the next assessment roll if the 

usage information is not provided to the assessor by the 

deadline. 

What if I own multiPle strata 

accommodation propeÉies within a strata 

complex (strata Plan)? 

This classification methodology is intended to apply to 

widely-owned strata complexes' If an owner wholly owns 

more than 14 strata accommodation properties in a 

strata plan or contiguous strata plans, those strata lots 

will be excluded from Class 1 and will be entirely in Class 

6. Furthermore, if the owner is a corporation, its 

affiliates constitute owners for these purposes. 

Are there special considerations for strata lots 

formerly in Class 1 - residential based 

on the wording of B.C. Reg. 438/81 before the 

2OO7 amendments? 

Owners of strata lots which, as of October 3I,2007, 

met the criteria formerly set out in B'C. Reg. 438/81 

may continue to have their strata lots "grandfathered" 

entirely in Class 1 under s. 19'1 of the, ssessment 

Act. 

These strata lots will continue to be grandfathered 

into Class 1 in future tax years if all of the following 

criteria are met each Year: 

1. The strata lot must be entirely in Class 1 the 

previous tax year by virtue of meeting the 

grandfathering criteria. 

2. The strata lot must be part of a strata plan or 

contiguous strata plan including 20 or more strata 

lots. 

3, The strata lot must be used or available for 

overnig ht accommodation. 

4. In addition, the strata lot must meet one of the 

two following criteria : 

(a) as of June 30, it must not be available for rent 

for periods of less than 7 days for 500/o or more of 

the year ending on June 30 prior to the tax year; 

or 

(b) as of October 31, it must not be controlled or 

managed by one or more persons who control or 

manage 8570 or more of the strata lots in the 

strata plan or contiguous strata plans' 

The grandfathered status will be lost if the criteria are 

not met in each taxation year. Once lost, if a strata lot 

meets the definition of strata accommodation 

properÇ, it will be split classified depending upon its 

actual use as reported by the owner or the rental 

accommodation manager on behalf of the owner' 

updated 09.2009 

D¡sclalmer: Where informat¡on presented is different from legislation, legislation shall prevall' 

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Figure 2 

SURVEYoFBENGHMARKGoMMUNITIESANDoSoYooS 

When the City examines major changes to policies and bylaws such as the subject 

occupancy teim matter, it normally rèviews the related policies and bylaws in other 

communities of similar size and circumstance as Vernon. Council has adopted a policy 

which establishes a list of benchmark communities for such comparisons. These 

communities are as follows: Kelowna, Penticton, Pitt Meadows, White Rock, Port 

Moody, Cranbrook, Campbell River, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Mission, and North 

Vancóuver. Osoyoos has been included in the subject comparison survey because it 

contains several mixed occupancy term projects with permanent residency and tourist 

rental provisions. 

Kelowna: Kelowna has two main tourist focused zones in its zoning bylaw' 

Both zones allow for the use "apartment hotel", which closely resembles 

Vernon's tourist apartment use. Kelowna used to have a 180 day occupancy 

requirement similar to Vernon's in its Zoning Bylaw t9 regulate the 

apärtment hotel use. The provision was removed through a text 

amendment. A Kelowna planner indicated their staff supported the removal 

because it was a very difficult provision to enforce and monitor. The 

amendment was includéd with a list of other amendments and was removed 

without much discussion. The planner has not noticed any conflicts between 

full time residency and tourist accommodation since removing the 

provision, and no itrd¡es have been done on the availability of rental 

accommodations in Kelowna since the change in regulation. The planner 

also did not know of the percentage of rental accommodations compared to 

full time residences in the properties affected by the change, but indicated 

that there was a good availability of rental units for tourists. Kelowna has the 

240 day stay provision for hotels and motels. 

Synopsrs: -kelowna's waterfront and tourist areas feature many strata 

rentai properties. Even though the 180 day occupancy requirements were 

,emovèd, they feel they have a good mix of permanent residents and 

available tourist accommodations. Throughout the year, Kelowna's 

downtown contains a waterfront area comprising of hotels and multiple 

family projects for permanent residency' 

penticton: Penticton has five specific tourist commercial zones in their 

zoning bylaw with one commercial residential zone, which deals specifically 

with strata rental properties. The zone allows for full time residency and 

rental accommodations and does not have specific ratios dealing with 

tenure. The commercial residential zone was introduced into the zoning 

bylaw in 2003 and includes uses such as townhouses and apartments 

sþecifically for the travelling public. There are only a few properties with this 

zäning in Penticton and tiey resemble the strata rental accommodation 

prope'rties seen in Vernon. A Penticton planner indicated that vacation 

renials operate all over the community in the summer as it is a busy tourist 

place. Tne City does not actively regulate such rental situations' The 

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planner indicated that even without having policies related to the tenure of 

visitors and residents, the system works fine' 

Synopsis: Penticton is a similar size to Vernon but has a downtown 

adjacent to the lake, and aS such, has been able to develop the downtown 

in conjunction with the lakefront. A landmark hotel and strip of motels 

providé the basis for tourist accommodation, but the city still relies heavily 

on vacation rentals of people's personal residences to meet the tourist 

demand in the summer. 

Osoyoos: Osoyoos provides a Very releÚant comparison to Vernon, as it 

has é¡milar destinations and lifestyle amenity resorts. Like Vernon, Osoyoos 

has a tourist and residential focused waterfront area in their official 

community plan. Like Vernon, Osoyoos, with its warm climate and lake side 

location, ñas also been a popular retirement community. Osoyoos has a 

zone specifically designed to provide the strata rental accommodations that 

allow both touríst acCommodation and permanent residency. The City did 

not have any objection if each project wished to regulate the ratio of 

permanent and short term stay accommodation units in their company' 

For their resort developments, Osoyoos relies on comprehensive 

development (CD) zones. The CD zones range from single mixed use 

residential/commercial buildings to larger developments with multiple 

buildings offering a range of resort amenities, including spa s-ervices, food 

and bãverage and long term accommodation. Most of the CD zones do 

allow for commercial lesidential uses (strata rental properties). These 

properties fit the definition of a strata accommodation property as defined by 

'BC'Assersment Authority. Almost all of these properties had been classified 

residential, although many are available for vacation rental for a large 

portion of the year. 

bynopsis; ósoyoos provides a very comparable example to the efforts 

Vêrnon is promoting regarding its waterfront and resort areas. Osoyoos has 

been liberal with letting the market dictate what percentage of units in any 

given development wili ultimately become available for vacation rental and 

ú,nat percentage will become full time residences. Osoyoos has the 

advantage of having a large supply of hotel units in its waterfront area' 

Pitt Meadows: Pitt Meadows is trying to spur waterfront development along 

the Fraser River with a tourist-centric approach. Pitt Meadows also has a 

tourist commercial designation in its OCP that supports a number of tourist 

specific uses including overnight and vacation accommodation. lts 

waterfront area is zoned as a Comprehensive Development zone, a model 

used often in P¡tt Meadows to add a specific design element to a 

neighbourhood. The Waterfront CD zone allows for residential uses in 

spJcific areas and there does not seem to be any tenure limitations to the 

residential units, There is also a Tourist Accommodation zone in the zoning 

bylaw, but it focuses more on through travelers rather than destination end 

users, and has a residency limit of 60 days. 

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synopsis; Pitt Meadows has some similarities with vernon in that it is 

piopos¡ng to turn its underutilized waterfront area into a tourist and 

resiOent¡ãl arca. Pitt Meadows has elected to develop the area using a 

comprehensive development zone rather than through a ^detailed 

neigi-rbourhood plan or under any of the City's other zones. The CD zone 

doãs not directly limit strata rental properties and does allow for permanent 

residency. 

White Rock: ln White Rock there currently is one hotel' Tourist 

accommodation has been identified as a key priority in its Tourism 

lmplementation Plan. The style of tourism White Rock is proposing is a 

Uoltiqu" style. Small bed anð breakfasts are what the implementation plan 

calls fbr. White Rock does have a Tourist accommodation zone in its zoning 

bylaw, which provides for tourist oriented activities and services, but also 

for apartment housing. The apartment use, however, is limited to the 

"ílo*= storey or storeys above a pìermitted commercial use. The interpretation of 

apartment specifically disallows tourist 

something that has been a problem in the 

values is not clear. The definition for apart 

residential areas seems to limit the opp 

ock. 

generallyreliesontouristaccommodationsinother 

liies for its tourism industry, so is not a very 

instructive model to follow' 

Port Moody: Port Moody does not have a strong tourist focus in either their 

OCp or 2oning bylaw. The zoning bylaw does havç a tourist 

accommodation úr" ín"t allows dwelling units with cooking facilities to be 

rented out for overnight accommodation. The tourist accommodation use, 

however, is only p"tñ't¡tt"O in the community commercial and automobile 

commercial ,on"r. lt is not clear in the regulations whether strata 

accommodation properties can be used for permanent residency or short 

term stays. 

Synopsis: Tourist accommodation is generally supplied with traditional 

hotels and motel uses in Port Moody and their bylaw provisions do not 

pioviOe clear direction on the use of strata accommodation properties' 

Granbrook: The tourist economy in Cranbrook focuses on outdoor 

recreation. cranbrook does have a tourist commercial zone, but the zone 

provides for camping and RV facilities rather than strata accommodation 

þroperties. Most ót tñe other commercial zones in the bylaw allow dwelling 

ãnd steeping units, but only as secondary, or ancillary, to a permitted use' 

Synopsis: -Cranbiook is nbt an instructive example to follow for Vernon and 

dóes not have provisions for strata accommodation properties' 

campbell River: campbell River does have a tourism sector related 

primärily to the sports fishing industry. Their zoning bylaw.does.have 

þrovisioîs for touiist accommiodations such as hotels, motels, bed and 

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breakfast and rooming houses. Their ocP designates a tourism area along 

the major highway in order to provide services to the motorists using that 

roadway. fné notél and motel uses allow for occupancy up to four months' 

The byiaw does not specifically refer to occupancy provisions for strata 

accommodation ProPerties 

Synopsis: The' Cämpbell River bylaw does provide comparable 

lot 

píovisions for strata acäormodation properties and waterfront development' 

Kamloops: Kamloops does not have a tourist accommodation use in its 

zoning bylaw or any t'ourist focused or resort focused zones as seen in other 

Okanagan .ottrñities. Most of the hotel and motel uses are positioned 

along ñajor highways. There 

in the zoning 

bylaú tnaifocuões mainly on th 

ism associated 

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also transitory 

and the hotel and motel uses positi 

thoroughfares 

serve the sports tourism market well' 

Synopsis: Kamloops' bylaw does not provide comparable direction related 

to strata accommodation properties. 

Ghilliwack: Chilliwack's tourism focus is on outdoor recreational activities 

such as fishing and hunting and highway through traffic. As such, the tourist 

accommodation caters to those uses. The tourist accommodation zone in its 

zoning bylaw allows for hotel and motels 

ancillãry to commercial uses' Chilliwack us 

zones to direct the development of large res 

Synopsrs: Chilliwack does not specifically 

stiata rental properties in tourist commercial areas' 

Mission: Mission's waterfront development 

neighbourhood with a mix of uses to support 

a transient or tourist population' Most of the 

hotel and motel useå änO residential uses above the ground floor' There 

does not seem to be any specific provisions for strata rental accommodation 

or full time residency in ôommercial areas in any of Mission's policies. 

Synopsis: Mission does a waterfront re-development focus' They do not 

náve specific policies and bylaws which regulate occupancy terms for strata 

accommodation ProPerties' 

North vancouver: North Vancouver has a tourist accommodation use in its 

zoning bylaw. The use focuses on more traditional types of overnight 

accorimodation, such as motels, hotels etc. that do not allow for cooking 

facilities and need to have a guest registry' The hybrid sty.le strata 

accommodation properties and othãr such arrangements seen in Vernon do 

not seem to fall into the tourist accommodation category. 

Synopsis: North Vancouver focuses on a more traditional definition of 

oíernight accommodation. There is no clear indication that occupancy term 

condit'lons for strata accommodation properties are being regulated' 

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BYLAW NUMBER 5'I86 

A bylaw to amend the CitY of Vernon 

Zoning Bylaw Number 5000 

WHEREAS the Council of The corporation of the city of Vernon has determined to amend 

the City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw Number 5000; 

AND WHEREAS all persons who might be affected by this amendment bylaw have, before 

the passage thereof, been afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters herein 

before the said Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 890 of the Local 

Govemment Act, and all amendments thereto; 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The corporation of the city of Vernon, in open meeting 

assembled, enacts as follows: 

1. This bylaw may be cited as the "2000 Pottery Road Rezoning Amendment 

Bylaw Number 5186, 2009 

Z. pursuant the Official Zoning Map, Schedule "A' attached to and forming part 

of Bylaw Number 5000, is hereby amended as follows: 

That the following legally described lands be rezoned from "43 - 

Holdings" to "R2 - 

Large Lot Residential" 

Rural small 

Legal DescriPtion: 

PART OF LOT A, PLAN tsfil3,SEGTION 35, TOWNSHIP 9' ODYD 

(2000 Pottery Road) 

and by changing the Zoning Map accordingly, all in accordance with the bolded area as 

shown on schedule "4" attached to and forming part of this bylaw. 

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BYLAW NUMBER 5186 

3. Zoning Bylaw Number 5000 is hereby ratified and confirmed in every other 

respect. 

READ A FIRST TIME this 23'd day of March, 2009, 

READ A SECOND TIME this 23'd day of March, 2009. 

PUBLIC HEARING held this 27th day of April,2009. 

READ A THIRD TIME this 11th day of May, 2009. 

APPROVED pursuant to the Transportation Act this 21't day of May, 2009' 

"J. Waruick" 

John Warwick, Dist. Dev, Tech 

Ministry of Transportation & lnfrastructure 

ADOPTED this day of , 2009. 

Mayor: 

Corporate Officer: 

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A bylaw to amend the Ci$ of Vernon 


WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon has determined to amend 






NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vemon, in open meeting 


1. This bylaw may be cited as the "Hesperia Lands Rezoning Amendment 

Bylaw Number 52U, 2010". 

2. City of Vemon Zoning Bylaw 5000, is hereby amended as follows: 

1. Adding a new zone to Section 13 - 

Comprehensive Development, 

'CD4 - Comprehensive Development Area 4" to Zoning Bylaw 5000, as 

shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw. 

2. By Amending the OfficialZoning Map, as follows: 

a) That the following legally described lands be rezoned from 'A1 - 

Agriculture" to "CD4 - Comprehensive Development Zone 4" 

Legal Description: 

Loi 1, Plan KAP85838, Tp. 9, DL 62 - 64, Section 19 and 20' ODYD 

GICLERICS9OO BYLAWS\ZONING AMENDMENTS\AMENDMENTS TO sOOO\ZONAMD 5234 - HESP€T|A LANdS-dOC 

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BYI-AW NUMBER 5234 

and by changing the Zoning Map accordingly, all in accordance with 

the bolded area as shown on Schedule "8" attached to and forming 

part of this bylaw. 


respect. 

READ A FIRST TIME this 1 1th day of January ,2010. 

READ A SECOND TIME this l lth day of January,2O1O. 

PUBLIC HEARING held this 8th day of February ,2010. 

READ A THIRD TIME this daY of ,2010. 

ADOPTED this daY of ,2010. 

Mayor: 


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13.4 GD4: Gomprehensive Development Area 4 

13.4.1 Purpose 

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Schedule "A" atteched hereto 

and forming part of Bylaw 5234 

This Zone is intended to create a cohesively designed and integrated 

residential neighbourhood with superior urban design and quality of 

development. 

. The Zone provides for the development of an environmentally and 

socially sustainable residential neighbourhood with a significant 

component of Gontrolled Market Housing to be integrated into each 

Building. 

' Reference should also be made to the provisions of "The Villages at 

Okanagan Landing Development Plan". 

13.4.2 lnterpretation 

13.4.3 Definitions 

ln the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any provision set out 

in this CD4 - Zone and a provision set out elsewhere in Bylaw 5000, as 

amended, then the applicable provision in this CD4- Zone shall govern 

and apply. 

ln this CD4- Zone, the following definitions shall apply: 

o Building Typologies means the different residential built forms which 

are to be constructed on the individual Parcels as required by the 

Parcel Specific Regulations. 

. Gontrolled Market Housing means residential Primary Dwelling Units 

designed and constructed to accommodate moderate to middle income 

working families as their principal residence, subject to the owners 

complying with the following criteria: 

l. The residence shall be the primary residence and not a seasonal 

residence; 

2. The owners shall not be at the time of acquisition the owners of 

other real estate in Canada; 

3. At least one of the residents of the Dwelling unit shall at the time of 

acquisition be working in the City of Vernon; and, 

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BYLAW NUMBER 523Á 

4. The family income of the owners of the Dwelling unit shall be: 

(a) of a minimum amount sufficient to allow the owners to obtain 

pre-approval for a mortgage to purchase the Primary Dwelling 

Unit based on the estimated cost per square metre at the time 

of purchase and sale; and, 

(b) of a maximum amount not to exceed 150o/o of the median 

income for a family in the Vernon area as established most 

recently by Statistics Canada from time to time. 

Gooperative Car Parking means parking spaces for cars used in a 

Cooperative Car Sharing program servicing the residents of The 

Villages at Okanagan Landing. 

Courtyard Housing means a group of Stacked Row House units, 

typically in a cluster of two Buildings, that have their primary entrances 

from a shared courtyard. These units may or may not share walls. 

The Building Frontage of a Courtyard Housing Building means the 

entire cluster including the courtyard, whether or not the courtyard is 

enclosed. 

Govered Parking means an area provided for on-site parking that is 

enclosed within the Building for resident parking, visitor parking, 

Cooperative Car Parking spaces, and for Remote Parking. 

Development Plan means The Villages at Okanagan Landing 

Development Plan as approved by Vernon City Council. 

Facing Street means, with respect to a Building, the street towards 

which that Building is oriented. 

Finished Street Grade means the grade of the centerline of a road 

after it has been paved. 

Flex Unit means an area of a Primary Dwelling Unit that is constructed 

in such a way that it can be locked off from the Primary Dwelling Unit 

to create a self contained secondary Dwelling unit which has its own 

separate cooking, sleeping, and bathing facilities. The Flex Unit shall 

have direct access to outside without passing through any part of the 

Primary Dwelling Unit, although entry may be through a common 

vestibule. The Flex Unit may be rented provided that the property 

owner must reside in the Primary Dwelling Unit. 

Habitable Floor means any Storey or Half-Storey that contains 

habitable space. 

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Height means, with respect to a Building, the maximum vertical 

distance between the highest point of the structure of a non-sloping 

roof, or the mid point between the eaveline and the ridge of a sloping 

roof excluding dormers, and a hypothetical surface determined by the 

taking the Finished Street Grade of the Facing Street directly in front of 

each front corner of the building and extending the line between those 

two points horizontally. 

Overlapping Townhouses means a three storey Stacked Rowhouse 

Building in which two units of one and a half storeys each are stacked 

over top of one another. All units are accessed directly from the street. 

The upper units shall be accessed by a set of stairs inside the unit 

itself. The half storey portions of the units shall be designed as Flex 

Units. 

Parcel means the individual lots identified by number on the Site Plan 

lllustrating Parcels in Schedule GS-2. 

Parcel Specific Regulations means the zoning and development 

regulations which apply to each Parcel that are set out in the 

Schedules attached hereto as Schedules ZB-1 through ZB-33. 

Primary Dwelling Unit means a single, independent residential unit 

within a strata Building that may be purchased or sold as one "fee 

simple unit", and may or may not include a Flex Unit within it that may 

be rented. 

Remote Parking means Covered Parking spaces provided for and 

used by residents who reside in Buildings constructed on the Lands 

within this CD4- Zone, other than the Building within which the parking 

space is located, provided the residents' Building is within 200 metres 

of the Remote Parking space. 

Parking Space, Micro means a parking space measuring 2.5 m wide 

by 3.5 m long. 

Parking Space, Small means a parking space measuring 2.5 m wide 

by 4.8 m long. 

Parking Space, Standard means a parking space measuring 2.6 m 

wide by 5.5 m long. 

Undeveloped View Gorridor means an area extending from the front 

property line to the rear property line of a parcel in which no Building, 

Secondary Building or Porch is constructed. Decks, or Covered 

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Parking structures are permitted to be constructed provided that they 

are no more than 1.5 metres above the Finished Street Grade of the 

Facing Street. Walls, fences and railings may be a maximum height of 

1.0 metre measured from the Finished Street Grade of the Facing 

Street. Balconies are permitted to extend into the area by up to 2.5m. 

. Utilities means the various services and associated infrastructure that 

may be provided to, constructed on, and maintained on the lands 

contained within the CD4 - Zone, for the benefit of residents within the 

CD4 - Zone, by either Public or Private Corporations. These services 

and infrastructure include, but are not limited to, water distribution 

systems; sanitary sewer systems (including black, grey, and reclaimed 

water); drainage and storm water management systems; irrigation 

systems; power systems; and heating systems. 

13.4.4 

Area of Application - 

Boundaries of the CD Zone 

This CD4- Zone applies to the lands outlined on the Site Map attached to 

this Bylaw as General Schedule number GS-1 (hereinafter referred to as 

the "Lands"). 

13.4.5 

Parcels Subject to "Parcel Specific Regulations" 

The Lands may only be subdivided into Parcels as outlined on the 

Site Plan attached hereto as General Schedule number GS-2. 

The Permitted Uses on each Parcel will be in accordance with the 

Land Use Map attached as Schedule number GS-3, subject also to the 

Parcel Specific Regulations applicable to a particular Parcel. 

The development of each Parcel shall be in accordance with the 

Development Regulations set out herein, including the Parcel Specific 

Regulations applicable to a particular Parcel. 

13.4.6 Permitted Uses 

The Lands shall only be used for the following Uses (subject also to 

Section 4): 

13.4.6.1 Residential Uses 

. Apartment Housing 

. Bachelor Dwellings 

. Boarding Rooms 

. Gontrolled Market Housing 

. Gourtyard Housing 

' Duplex Housing 

. Flex Units 

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13.4.6.2 Agricultural 

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Four Plex Housing 

. Overlapp¡ngTownhouses 

' Row Housing 

. Row Housing, Stacked 

' Secondary Buildings and Structures 

. Secondary Suites 

. Semi Detached Housing 

. Six Plex Housing 

. Three Plex Housing 

13.4.6.3 Community Gardens 

13.4.6.4 Gooperative Gar Parking 

13.4.6.5 Gommunity Recreation Centre, including, the following 

Secondary Uses. 

. Artist Studio 

. Gare Gentre, Minor 

. Care Gentre, Major 

. Food Primary Establishment 

' Office 

Participant Recreation Services, lndoor 

Retail Store, Gonvenience 

Recycled Materials Drop-Off Centre 

. Residential Security/Operator Unit 

' Secondary Buildings and Structures 

. Postal Centre 

Public Market 

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13.4.6.6 Farmer's Market 

13.4.6.7 Home Based Business, Minor 

13.4.6.8 Park, Private 

13.4.6.9 Park, Public 

13.4.6.10 Public Market 

13.4.6.11 Utilities 

13.4.6.12 Real Estate Sales Centre 

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13.4.7 Devetopment Regulations - Number of Residential Units 

. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units to be developed on 

the Lands shall be 1260, which may incorporate up to an additional 

225 Flex Units, for a total of 1485 Dwelling units' 

. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units and the number of 

FIex Units permitted on each Parcel shall be in accordance with the 


. The minimum number of Primary Dwelling Units and Flex Units that 

shall be constructed on each Parcel shall be in accordance with the 


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A minimum of 524 Cont¡olled Market Housing units shall be built on 

the Lands. 

13.4.8 Development Regulations - Vehicle Parking Regulations 

13.4.8.1 The minimum and maximum number of vehicle parking spaces 

required to serve the residential uses shall be 1.5 parking spaces 

per Primary Dwelling Unit, of which: 

. 1.4 spaces per Primary Dwelling unit shall be provided as 

Govered Parking within the building; or, 

' Alternatively, up to 0.3 spaces of the 1.4 spaces per Primary 

Dwelling unit may be provided as Remote Parking in another 

Building; 

. 0.1 space per Primary Dwelling Unit shall be provided on the 

Parcel for visitor parking; 

' up to 50 percent of the spaces provided may be Small Parking 

Spaces; 

' up to five percent of the spaces may be Micro Parking Spaces; 

. any parking provided in a Building in addition to the 1.5 spaces 

per unit shall only be for Remote Parking for another Building 

on the Lands. 

13.4.8.2 Remote Parking may only be provided in a Building for residents 

of another Building on the Lands within this CD4- Zone. 

13.4.8.3 Remote Parking spaces shall be protected by a restrictive 

covenant registered against the Parcel. 

19.4.8.4 A minimum of 7.0 Gooperative Gar Sharing parking spaces shall 

be provided on the Lands. 

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13.4.8.5 A Flex Unit is not considered a Dwelling Unit for purposes of 

calculating the parking requirements of a Building. 

13.4.8.6 All resident parking is to be provided as Covered Parking. 

13.4.8.7 Row Houses are exempt from all parking requirements in this 

CD4- Zone, with the exception that they must provide one parking 

space in a garage within the Row House and one additional space 

on the driveway serving the garage. 

13.4.8.8 Ten onsite parking spaces shall be provided for the Gommunity 

Recreation Gentre. 

13.4.8.9 For certainty, the general parking regulations in Bylaw 5000, as 

amended, do not apply in the event of any inconsistency with 

Section 6.2 of this CD4- Zone. 

13.4.9 Development Regulations - Bicycle Parking Regulations 

. All multíple Dwelling Buildings of three or more units shall provide 

within the Buitding a minimum of 2.25 secure, on-site bicycle parking 

spaces per Primary Dwelling Unit. 

13.4.10 DevelopmentRegulations-Landscaping 

' 

A detailed Landscape Plan that incorporates the public realm 

associated with that Parcel shall be prepared for each Parcel by a 

Registered Landscape Architect and submitted for approval as part of 

the Development Permit Application for that Parcel. 

' For certainty, the regulations in Bylaw 5000 ,as amended, Section 6.0, 

Landscape and Screening, do not apply to Lands in the CD4- Zone. 

13.4.11 List of Schedules 

The following schedules are attached hereto and form part of this CD4 - 

Comprehensive Development Area Zone'. 

' 

General Schedules: 

' Schedule GS-1 - Site Map lllustrating the Boundaries of 

Comprehensive Development Area 4 

. Schedule GS-2 - Site Plan lllustrating Parcels 

r Schedule GS-3 - Land Use Map 

Parcel Specifi c Regulations: 

' ScheduleZB-1, Parcel 1 

. Schedule ZB-2, Parcel2 

. Schedule ZB-3, Parcel 3 

. ScheduleZB4, Parcel4 

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level townhouse units accessed through an interior 

conidor. Shared, Govered Parking shallbe located 

below the units, with vehicle access via a laneway off 

Okanagan Avenue and an easementacross Pa¡cel2. 

The Building shall be constructed within the Building 

Envelope and Height established in the Parcel 

Specific Regulations in this Schedule and illustrated 

in drawings A, B & C on Page 2 of this Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 

1. The minimum Front Yard Setback shall be 4m. 

2.The maximum Front Yard Setback shall be 6m. 

3. The minimum Side Yard Setback shall be 5m. 

4. The minimum Setback along Okanagan Avenue shall be 8m. 

SITE COVERAGE & GROSS FLOOR AREA: 

5. The maximum Site Goverage shall be 34o/o. 

6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 728m2' 

DWELLING UNITS: 

7. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 7' 

L The minimum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 4. 

STREET FRONTAGES: 

9. The total Building Frontage shatt not be less lhan 52o/o of the Frontage, and the Building shall be constructed 

such that a minimum of 60% of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback . 

HEIGHT: 

10. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing Street shall be Road 2. 

1i. The maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 2 Habitable Floors or 9m, whichever is less. 

DECEMBER 18 2OO9 

253

PARCEL 1, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS 

SCHEDULEZB 1 lp.2ot2 

Parcel Boundary 

Setback Line 

Bulldlng Envelope 

Height Exception 

Area 

1m Contour Line 

5mContourLine 

- 

I 

EASEMENT TO Bt 

DETERMINED AT 

TIME OF SUBDIVISION 

254


SCHEDULEZB2 | p.1 of2 

PARCEL DESCRIPTION: 

Maximum Lot Area: 1931m'z 


Parcel 2 is intended to be developed with one row of 

Overlapping Townhouses with common Covered 

Parking below the units. Vehicle access to parking will 

be via a laneway off Okanagan Avenue. The units shall 

be accessed from Longacre Drive rather than directly 

from the parking garage. The Building shall be 

constructed within the Building Envelope and Height 

established in the Parcel Specific Regulations in this 

Schedule and illustrated in drawings A, B & C on Page 

2 of this Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 




4. The minimum Rear Yard Setback shall be 8m. 



6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 1420m2. 

UNlTS: 

7. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 10. 

8. The minimum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 6. 


9. The total Building Frontage shall not be less than 4oo/o of the Frontage, and the Building shall be constructed 

such that a minimum of 65% of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

10. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing Street shall be Longacre Drive. 

11. The maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 3 Habitable Floors or 12m, whichever is less. 


255


SCHEDULEZB 2 lp.2ot2 


Setback Line 



Area 



--/-----\ 

EASEMENT TO BE 

DETERMINED AT 


PRoPoSED R94D 

ñ 

ç' 

I 

---l 

ot(AryncAN AVENUE 

'":1¿--l 

--íl 

-;â:- 

256

PARCEL 3, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SGHEDULEZB3 lp. 1of 3 


Maximum Lot Area: 2860m2 

Permitted DeveloPment: 

Parcel 3 is intended to be developed with 5 single 

Rowhouses that front along Road 2 with individual 

garages along a lane at the rear of the Parcel. Along 

the northern edge of the Parcel a Bullding consisting 

of 6 sets of Overlapping Townhouses (a totalof 12 

Overlapping Townhouses) willface the flanking street 

of Longacre Drive with Govered Parking below the 

units. This garage will be accessed via the lane' Allthe 

Buildings shall be constructed within the Building 



in drawings A, B, C & D on Pages 2 & 3 of this 

Schedule. 

PARGEL SPEGIFIG REGULATIONS: 

SETBACKS: 

1. The minimum Front Yard Setback shall be 4m' 

2. The maximum Front Yard Setback shall be 6m' 


4. The minimum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 4m. 

5. The maximum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 6m. 


7. At the intersection of Apollo Road and Road 2, the minimum Flanking Yard Setback shall be the maximum 

Flanking Yard Setback. 

g. lt is permitted to construct those parts of the Govered Parking structure that are below the Finished Street 

Grade up to the Parcel boundary. 


6. The maximum Slte Coverage shall be 39%. 

7.The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 2979m2- 

UNITS: 

8. The maximum number of Prlmary Dwelling Unlts shall be 19. 



10. The total Building Frontage along Longacre Drive shallnot be less than 65% of the Frontage along Longacre 

Drive and the building shall be constructed such that a minimum of 650/o of the Building Frontage is constructed 

to the minimum Flanking Yard Setback along Longacre Drive' 

11. The total Buildlng frontege along Road 2 shall be not less than 50% of the Frontage along Road 2, and the 

Building shall be cónstructed such that a minimum of 65% of the Building Frontage shall be built to the minimum 

Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

Parcel 3, Area A, as defined in Plan A on Page 2. 

12. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing street shall be Road 2. 

13. The maximum Height on Area A shall be 3 Habitable Floors o¡ 12m, whichever is Iess. 

Parcel 3, Area B, as defined in Plan A on Page 2. 

'¡4. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing Street shall be Longacre Drive. 

15. The maximum Height on Area A shall be 3 Habitable Floors or 12m, whichever is less. 


257

PARCEL 3, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULE zB 3 | P.2 of 3 


Setback Line 

Bullding Envelope 


Area 



. \ 

Area A1 

PROPOSED ROAD 

CLOSURE AREA 

É:

PARCEL 3, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SGHEDULE ZB 3 | P.3 of 3 

LEGEND: 

III 


-c 

Setback Line 



Area 


SmContourline 

,/:\TYPICAL CROSS. 

\3flcrNrc NoRrH 

- 

259

PARCEL 4, PARCEL SPEC¡FIC REGULATIONS 

SCHEDULEZB4 lP. 1of2 


KEY PLAN: 



Parcel4 is intended to be developed with one 

Apartment Housing Building with entrances on Road 

2. Covered Parking willbe located beneath the units 

and will be accessed via a driveway off Road 2. Parcel 

4 is a double fronting lot with Front Lot Lines at two 

locations along Road 2.The Building shallbe 

constructed within the Bullding Envelope and Helght 





SETBAGKS: 





4. The maximum Site Goverage shall be 380/0. 


UNITS: 




g. The total Building Frontage along the northem portion of Road 2 shall not be less than 45% of the Frontage 

along Road 2, anã shall be constructed such that a minimum of 65% of the Building Frontage is constructed to 

the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

g. The total Building Frontage along the southem portion of Road 2 must not be less than 45% of the Frontage 

along Road z, anáthe Building shall be constructed such that a minimum of 65% of the Building Frontage is 

constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

10. On the westem side of the parcel, a minmum of 600/o of the Building shall meet the minimum Side Yard 

Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

11. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing Street shall be the southern portion of Road 2. 

12. The maximum Height shall be 3 Habitable Floors or 12m, whichever is less' 

13. A maximum of 3 Habitable Floors are permitted along both portions of Road 2. 


260

PARCEL 4, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEãB 4 | P.2 oÍ 2 


Setback Line 



Area 

'lm Contour Line 

5mContourLine 

R.O.W. 

ROAO 2 

Æ\ TYPICAL CROSS.SECTION 

ffi 

-

PARCEL 5, PARCEL SPEGIFIC REGULATIONS 

SCHEDULEZBS lP.1of2 

PARGEL DESGRIPTION: 

Maximum Lot Area: 5407m' 


Parcel 5 is intended to be developed with Gourtyard 

Housing, with two separate four storey townhouse 

clusters over a common Govered Parking garage. 

Vehicle access to parking will be at the rear of the 

Parcel via a driveway shared with Parcel 6' 

Pedestrians will exit the parking and access the units 

via the courtyard. Views and access between the 

Gourtyard Housing clusters are to be maintained. All 

the Bulldlngs shall be constructed within the Building 



in drawings A, B & C on Page 2 of this Schedule' 

KEY PLAN: 

PARCEL SPEGIFIG REGULATIONS: 

SETBACKS: 


2.The maximum Front Yard Setback shall be 6m' 




5. The maximum Site Coverage shall be 19%. 

6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 3604m'z. 

UNITS: 


8. The minimum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 20' 


9. The Building Frontage of a Building or Gourtyard Cluster shall not be greater than 32m without being 

interrupted by an undeveloped view Gonidor of a minimum width of 10m' 

10. A minimum of 65% of each Bullding Face that faces the Fronting street shall be constructed to meet the 

minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

11. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing street shall be Road 7' 

12. Themaximum Height on the parce¡ shall be 4 Habitable Floors or 15m, whichever is less. 

DECEMBER 18 2OO9

PARCEL 5, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULE zB 5 | P.2 ot 2 


Setback Line 

Bu¡lding EnveloPe 


Area 


SmContourLine 

- 

.ffiot- 

263


SCHEDULEZB6 lP.1of2 





Housing, with three separate four storey townhouse 

clusters over a common Covered Parking garage' 

Vehicle access to parking will be at the rear of the 

Parcelvia a driveway shared with Parcel 5. 



Gourtyard Housing clusters are to be maintained. The 

Bulldings shall be constructed within the Building 

Envetope and Height established in the Parcel 




SETBACKS: 







6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 5406m'z' 

UNITS: 




g. The Building Frontage of a Building or Courtyard Gluster shall not be greater than 32m without being 

interupted by an undeveloped view Gorridor of a minimum width of 12m. 

10. A minimum of 65% of each Buildlng Face that faces the Fronting Street shall be constructed to meet the 


HEIGHT: 




264

PARCEL 6, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SGHEDULE ZB 6 | P.2 ot 2 


Setback Line 



Area 


SmContourLine 

- 

26

PARCEL 7, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZBT lp. l of 2 




Parcel 7 is intended to be developed with one 

Apartment Housing Building with a row of two storey 

townhouse units along Road 7, which will have their 

primary entrances along Road 7, and apartment units 

above. Covered Parking shall be located behind the 

townhouse units and accessed at the side of the 

Building via a driveway. The Building shall be 



Schedule and iltustrated in drawings A, B & G on Page 


PARGEL SPECIFIG REGULATIONS: 

SETBACKS: 






5. The maximum Site Goverage shall be 45%. 


UNITS: 




9. The total Building Frontage shall not be greater than 60m. 

10. The total Building Frontãge shall be a minimum of 60% of the Frontage and the Building shall be constructed 

such that a minimum of 657o of the Buitding Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 


12. The maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 6 Habitable Floors or 18m, whichever is less' 


266

PARCEL 7, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 7 | p.2 o1 2 


Setback Line 



Area 

'1m Contour Line 


ROAD 7 

| , 3m SETBACK 

267


SGHEDULEZBB lP.1of2 


Maximum Lot Area; 481 0m' 


Parcel I is intended to be developed with one 

Apartment Houslng Buildlng with a row of two'storey 

townhouse units along Road 7, which have their primary 

entrances along Road 7, and apartment units above. 

Govered Parking shall be located behind the 

townhouse units and shall be accessed at the side of 

the Buildlng via a driveway. The Building shallbe 





KEY PLAN: 

PARCEL SPEGIFIC REGULATIONS: 

SETBACKS: 






5. The maximum Site Coverage shall be 47% 

6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 8740m2 

UNITS: 




9. The total Building Frontage shall not be greater than 60m. The total Building Frontage shall be a minimum of 

60% of the Frontage anO the Building shall be constructed such that a minimum of 65% of the Building 

Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback' 

HEIGHT: 


11. The maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 6 Habitable Floorc or 18m, whichever is less. 


268


SCHEDULE ZB 8 lP.2 ol2 


Setback Line 

Buildlng Envelope 


Area 

I m Contour Line 


3m SETBACK 

269

PARCEL 9, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB I lp.1 or2 




Parcel I is intended to be developed with a Community 

Centre fronting onto Road 7. The Building shall be 





PARCEL SPECIF¡C REGULATIONS: 

SETBACKS: 


2. The maximum Front Yard Setback shall be 4m. 



5. The minimum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 4m. 

6. The maximum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 6m. 





g. The total Buildlng Frontage shall not be less than 52o/o of the Frontage, and the Building shall be constructed 

such that a minimum of 60% of the Bullding Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback . 

HEIGHT: 


1 1. The maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 3 storeys or 1 1m, whichever is greater. 


27

PARCEL q PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULE ZB I I P.2 or 2 


Setback Line 

Bu¡ld¡ng Envelope 


Area 



R.O.W. 

ROAD 7 

R.O.W. 

ROAD 2 

- 

arcel 9 u( 

-*T'='--'" '-2,,' 

,./ -'/ -/-,.' 

271

PARCEL 10, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 10 lp. I of 2 


Maximum Lot Area: 6529m'? 


Parcel 10 is intended to be developed with Courtyard 

Housing with three separate four-storey Courtyard 

Houslng clusters over a common Govered Parking 

garage and three, three-storey Rowhouses at the 

western end of the Parce!, each with its own driveway 

and garage. The common Govered Parklng garage will 

be accessed at the rear of the Parcel via a driveway' 



Gourtyard Housing clusters are to be maintained. All 

the Buildings shall be constructed within the Bullding 





SETBACKS: 






5. The maximum Site Coverage shall be 36%' 


UNITS: 

7.The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 45' 

L The minimum numberof Primary Dwelling Units shallbe 35. 


9. The Building Frontage of a Building or Gourtyard Housing Building shall not be more than 32m without being 

interrupted by an undeveloped view corridor of a minimum of 10m wide. 

10. The total Building Frontage shall not be less than 557o of the Frontage. 

11. A minimum of 507o of eacñ Building Face facing the Fronting Street shall be constructed to meet the minimum 

Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

Parcel 10, Area A, as defined in Plan C on Page 2. 


13. The maximum Height in Area A shall be 4 Habitable Floors or 15m, whichever is less' 

Parcel 10, Area B, as defined in Plan C on Page 2. 


15. The maximum Height in Area B shall be 3 Habitable Floors or 12m, whichever is less. 


272


SCHEDULEZB 10 lp.2oÍ2 


Setback Line 



Area 

1 m Contour Line 


R.O.W. 

FINISHED 

273


SCHEDULEZB 11 | p. 1or2 


Maximum Lot Area: 4502m' 


Parcel 11 is intended to be developed with 

Rowhouses, with three separate Buildings: one with 

four units and two with six units. Each unit will have its 

own garage accessible from Road 2 and its driveway 

will be permitted to act as a secondary parking stall. All 

the Buildlngs shall be constructed within the Building 




PARCEL SPECIFIG REGULATIONS: 

SETBACKS: 




4. The minimum Rear Yard Setback shall be 8m' 

S. Where the comer Parcel is at an intersection, the minimum Side Yard Setback shall be the maximum Side Yard 

Setback. 


6. The maximum Site Coverage shall be 27o/o. 


UNITS: 

8. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Unlts shall be 17. 



10. The Buildlng Frontage of a Building shall not be greater than 40m without being interupted by an 

Undeveloped View Corridor of a minimum of 9m wide. 

11. The total Building Frontage shall not be less than 75% of the Frontage and the buildings shall be constructed 

such that 50% of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback' 

HEIGHT: 


13. The maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 3 Habitable Floors or12m, whichever is less. 


274


SCHEDULEZB 11 lp.2or2 


Setback Line 

Building Envelope 


Areâ 



275

PARCEL 12, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 12 | p.1 of 2 


KEY PLAN: 



Parcel 12 is to be developed with Overlapping 

Townhouses. The ground floor of the lower units shall 

be located along Road 2, with Covered Parking located 

behind and accessed at the side of the Building via a 

driveway. The Buildlng shall be constructed within the 

Building Envelope and Height established in the 

Parcel Speclfic Regulatlons in this Schedule and 

illustrated in drawings A, B & C on Page 2 of this 

Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 





5. Where the comer of the Parcel is at an intersection, the minimum Side Yard Setback shall be the maximum Side 

Yard Setback. 

6. lt is permitted to construct those parts of the Govered Parklng structure that are below the Finished Street 

Grade up to the parcel boundary. 


7. The maximum Site Goverage shallbe 39%. 

8. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 274'1m2. 

UNITS: 




11. The total Building Frontage shall not be less than 65% of the Frontage and the Building shall be constructed 

such that a minimum of 65% of the Building Frontage must be constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 




276

PARCEL 1A PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS 



Setback Line 



Area 



R.O.W. 

ROAD 2 

277

PARCEL 13, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 13 lp. I of 2 





Overlapping Townhouses. The ground floorof the 

lower units shall be located along Road 2, with Govered 

Parklng located behind and accessed at the side of the 

Building via a driveway. The Building shallbe 






SETBACKS: 

L The minimum Front Yard Setback shall be 4m. 




5. lt is permitted to construct those parts of the Govered Parking structure that are below the Finished Street 

Grade up to the parcel boundary. 


6. The maximum Site Coverage shallbe34% 

7. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 2714m2 

UNITS: 

8. The maximum number of Primary Dwelllng Units shall be 18. 



10. The total Building Frontage shall not be less than 60% of the Frontage and the Buildlng shall be constructed 

such that 65% of the Building Frontage is constructed to meet the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 


12. the maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 4 Habitable Floors or 15m, whichever is less. 


278

PARCEL 13, PARCEL SPEC¡FIC REGULATIONS 



4m SETBACK 

l_SmcontourLine 

Setback Line 



Area 


279

PARCEL 14, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 14 | p. 1 or 2 





Rowhouses, with one Building of 4 units. Each unit 

shall have its own garage accessible from Road 1 and 

its driveway will be permitted to act as a secondary 

parking stall. The Building shall be constructed within 

the Building Envelope and Height estiablished in the 

Parcel Specific Regulations in this Schedule and 

illustrated in drawings A, B & G on Page 2 of this 

Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 






5. The maximum Site Coverage shall be 29% 

6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 1156m'z 

UNITS: 




g. The total Building Frontage shall not be less than 53% of the Frontage, and the Building shall be constructed 


HEIGHT: 




280




Setback Line 



Area 



3m SETBACK 

R"{ 

Parcel 14 

28L

PARCEL 15, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 15 lp. l of 2 


KEY PLAN: 




Rowhouses, with one Building of six units. Each unit 

shall have its own garage accessible from Road 1 and 

its driveway will be permitted to act as a secondary 

parking stall. The Building shallbe constructed within 

the Building Envelope and Height established in the 


illustrated in drawings A, B & C on Page 2 of this 

Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 







6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 1348m'?. 

UNITS: 

7. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 7 



9. The total Building Frontage shallnot be less thanTOo/o of the Frontage and the Building shallbe constructed 

such that 50% of the Building Frontage shall be constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

10. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing Street shall be Road 1' 



282


SGHEDULEZB 15 lp.2or2 


Setback Line 



Area 



- 

283

PARCEL 16, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 16 lp. 1 of 2 


KEY PLAN: 



Parcel 16 is intended to be developed with Rowhouses 

with two separate Buildings of six units and one 

Building of four units. Each unit shallhave its own 

garage accessible from Road 6 and its driveway will be 

permitted to act as a secondary parking stall. All the 

Bulldings shall be constructed within the Buildlng 





SETBACKS: 





5. Where the corner of the Parcel is at an intersection, the minimum Side Yard Setback shall be the maximum Side 

Yard Setback. 



7. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 3082m'. 

UNITS: 




10. The Buildlng Frontage of a Bulldlng shall not be greater than 40m without being intemtpted by an 

Undeveloped View Gorridor of a minimum of 8m wide. 

11. The total Building Frontage shall not be less than 65% of the Frontage and the Buildings shall be constructed 

such that a minimum of 50% of the Building Frontage shall be constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 




284




Setback Line 



Area 


SmContourLine 

- 

-' ,/ /'./ -4- 

/ ,// 

285




KEY PLAN: 




Overlapping Townhouses with two separate 

Buildlngs of twelve to sixteen units each. Covered 

Parking will be located below each Building and 

accessed at the rear of the Buildings via a driveway. 


via the street. Allthe Buildings shall be constructed 

within the Building Envelope and Height established 

in the Parcel Specific Regulations in this Schedule 

and illustrated in drawings A, B & C on Page 2 of this 

Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 






5. The maximum Site Coverage shall be 28o/o. 

6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 5016m'?. 

UNITS: 




g. The Building Frontage of a Building shall not be greater than 54m without being intemlpted by an Undeveloped 

View Gorridor of a minimum of 12m wide. 

10. The total Bullding Frontage shall not be less than 65% of the Frontage, and the Bullding shall be constructed 

such that 65% of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 




286

PARCEL 17, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 17 lp.2of 2 


Setback Line 



Area 



287

PARGEL 18, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 18 lP. I of 2 





Apartment Housing Building with a row of two-storey 

townhouse units along Road 6, which have their primary 


Covered Parking shall be located behind the 





Schedule and illustrated in drawings A' B & C on Page 



SETBAGKS: 








UNITS: 



FRONTAGE: 

9. The Building Frontage of a Building shall not be greater than 60m. 

10. The total Building Èrontage shall ñot be less trañ ooy" of the Frontage and the Buitding shall be constructed 

such that 65% of thã Buildlng Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

I 1. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing street shall be Road 6. 

12. Themaximum Helght on the parcLl shall be 6 Habltable Floors or 18m, whichever is less. 


288

PARCEL 18, PARCEL SPECIF¡C REGULATIONS 

SCHEDULE ZB 18 lP.Zor2 


Setback Line 


He¡ght Except¡on 

Area 


289

PARCEL 19, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 19 lP. I of 2 


KEY PLAN: 




Apartment Housing Building with a row of twestorey 

townhouse units along Road 6, with their primary 





constructed within the Buildlng Envelope and Height 





SETBACKS: 




4. The minimum Rear Yard Setback shall be 8m' 


5. The maximum Site Goverage shall be Mo/t 


UNITS: 



FRONTAGE: 

9. The total Building Frontage shall not be greater than 60m. 


such that a minimum of 657o of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 




290


SCHEDULEZB 19 lP.2o12 


Setback Line 



Area 

ffi 


SmContourLine 

- 

,mæt 

29

PARCEL 20, PARCEL SPEGIFIC REGULATIONS 

SCHEDULEZB 20 | P. 1 of2 





Apartment Houslng Building with Govered Parking 

below the units, accessed at the side of the Building 

via a driveway. The Building shall be constructed 

within the Building Envelope and Helght established 


and illustrated in drawings A, B & C on Page 2 of this 

Schedule. 

KEY PLAN: 


SETBACKS: 







6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 3636m'. 

UNITS: 

7. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 38 


FRONTAGE: 

g. The total Building Frontage shatl not be less than 45% of the Lot Frontage and the Building shall be constructed 

such that 35% of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 




292


SCHEDULEZB 20 lP.2o12 


Setback Line 



Area 



GRADE 

R.O.W. 

ROAD 6 

I 

/1\ TYPICAL CROSS-SECTION 

ffi 

293

PARCEL 21, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 21 | P. 1 or 2 


KEY PLAN: 



Parcel 21 is intended to be developed with two sets of 

Overlapping Townhouses along Road 1, with ground 

floor units along Road 1 and Govered Parking located 

behind the units and accessed at the side of the 

Building via a driveway, as well as with one Bullding 

of Overlapping Townhouses and one Apartment 

Housing Building at the rear of the Parcel accessible 

off an interior road (Road 5). All the Buildings shall be 



Schedule and illustrated in drawings A, B & C on 

Pages 2 & 3 of this Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 



3. The minimum Flanking yard Setback shall be 4m from the right of way of Road 5, as illustrated in drawing A on 

page2. 

4. The maximum Ftanking yard Setback shall be 6m from the right of way of Road 5, as illustrated in drawing A on 

page2. 




7. The maximum Site Goverage shallbe 33%. 

8. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 13,479m2- 

UNITS: 

9. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be'128- 


FRONTAGE: 

11. The Building Frontage of a Bullding located along Road 1 shall not be greater than 54m without a separation 

of at least 12m. 

12. Thetotal Building Frontage along Road 1 shall not be less than 650/o of the Frontage along Road I and the 

Building shall be cónstructed such that 65% of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard 

Setback. 

13. The Buildings accessed via Road 5 shall be constructed such that a minimum of 65% of the Building Faces 

that face Road 5 meet the minimum Flanking Yard Setback. 

t shall be Road 1. 

loors or 15m, whichever is less. 

t shall be Road 5. 

loors or 15m, whichever is less. 

29 4

PARCEL 21, PARCEL SPECIFIG REGULATIONS 

SCHEDULE ZB 211p.2 ol2 


Setback Line 


4m SETBACK 

.l. 


Area 

lm Contour Line 

Area A 

R.O.W. 

ROAD 5 

5m ContourLine 

R.O.W. 

ROAD 1 

- 

3 HABITABLE FLOORS 

OR 12M, WHICHEVER 

EASEMENT OVER 

PARCEL 24TOBE 

ESTABLISHED AT 


MAXIMUM HEIGHT 3 

. HABITABLE FLOORS OR 

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PARCEL 22, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB22 lp. I of 3 


Maximum Lot Area: 7il4m2 


Parcel 22 is intended to be developed with Courtyard 

Housing, with three separate four-storey Gourtyard 

Housing clusters over common Covered Parking 

accessed via a driveway off Road 5 and two Rowhouse 

Buildings, one in the eastern comer and one in the 

northwest corner of the site, with individual garages for 

each unit. The driveways of the Rowhouse units will be 

permitted to act as a secondary parking spot. Views and 

access between the Courtyard Housing clusters are to 

be maintained. All the Buildings shall be constructed 

within the Building Envelope and Height established 


and illustrated in drawings A, B, C & D on Pages 2 & 3 

of this Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 



3. The minimum Ftanking Yard Setback shall be 4m from the right of way of Road 5, as illustrated in drawing B on 

page2. 

4. The maximum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 6m from the right of way of Road 5, as illustrated in drawing B on 

page2. 






UNITS: 


10. The minimum number of Primary Dwelllng Units shall be 42. 

FRONTAGE: 

11. The Building Frontage of a Buildlng or Courtyard Gluster along Road 1 shall not be greater than 32 m 

without being interrupted by an Undeveloped View Gorridor of a minimum of 10m wide. 

12. The total Building Frontage along Road 1 shall not be less than 70% of the Frontage along Road 1' 

13. A minimum of 50% of each Building Face that faces Road 1 shall be constructed to meet the minimum Front 

Yard Setback along Road L 

14. A minimum of 50% of each Bullding Face that faces Road 5 shall be constructed to meet the minimum 

Flanking Yard Setback along Road 5. 

HEIGHT: 

Parcef 22, Area A, as illustrated in Plan D on Page 3. 


16. The maximum Height in Area A shall be 4 Habitable Floors or 15m, whichever is less. 

Parcef 22, Area B, as illustrated in Plan D on Page 3. 



Parcel 22, Area C, as illustrated in Plan C on Page 3. 


20. The maximum Height in Area C shall be 3 Habitable rloors or 12m, whichever is less. 

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Housing, with three separate four-storey Gourtyard 

Housing clusters along Road 1 over common Covered 

Parking accessed via a driveway off Road 5 and four 

three-storey Rowhouses along Road 5 with individual 

garages. The driveways of the Rowhouse units will be 

permitted to act as a secondary parking spot. V¡ews and 

access between the Courtyard Housing clusters are to 

be maintained. All the Buildings shall be constructed 

within the Building Envelope and Helght established 


and illustrated in drawings A, B, C & D on Pages 2 & 3 

of this Schedule. 

KEY PLAN: 


SETBAGKS: 


2.The maximum FrontYard Setback shallbe 6m. 

3. The minimum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 4m from the right of way of Road 5, as illustrated in drawing C, on 

Page2. 

4. TË maximum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 6m from the right of way of Road 5, as illustrated in drawing C, on 

Page2- 






UNITS: 



FRONTAGE: 

11. The Building Frontage of a Building or Courtyard Gluster along Road I shall not be greater than 32m without 

being intemrpted by an Undeveloped View Gorridor of a minimum of 10m wide. 

n. Tháto13l Building Frontage along Road 1 shall not be less than 60% of the Frontage along Road 1 and the 

Building shall be constructed such that a minimum of 50% of each Building Face that faces Road 1 is 

constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

13. A minimum of 50% of the Building Frontage along Road 5 shall be constructed to meet the minimum Flanking 

Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

Parcel 23, Area A, as illustrated in Plan A on Page 2. 

14. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing street shall be Road L 

15. The maximum Height in Area A shall be 4 Habitable Floors or 15m, whichever is less' 

Parcel 23, Area B, as illustrated in Plan A on Page 2. 




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SCHEDULEZB24 | p.1 of2 


Maximum Lol Area: 5992m'z 



Apartment Housing Building, with a row of two'storey 

townhouse units along Road 1 with their primary 

entrances off the street and apartment units above. 

Covered Parking shall be located behind the 

townhouse units and shall be accessed at the side of 

the Building via a driveway. The Building shall be 


established in the Parcel Speclfic Regulatlons in this 

Schedule and illustrated in drawings A,B & C on Page 



SETBACKS: 




4. The minimum setback from the easement on the eastem side shall be 3m. 




7. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 874Om2. 

UNITS: 


9. The minimum number of Primary Dwelllng Units shall be 56. 

FRONTAGE: 

10. The total Building Frontage shall not be greater than 60m' 



HEIGHT: 


13. The maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 6 Habltable Floors or 18m, whichever is less' 


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PARCEL 25, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 25 | P. I of 2 

PARGEL DESGRIPTION: 




Overlapping Townhouses. The ground floor of the 

lower units will be located along Road 1,with Govered 

Parking located behind and accessed at the side of the 

Building via a driveway. The Bullding shallbe 



Schedule and illustrated in drawings A,B & C on Page 


KEY PLAN: 


SETBACKS: 






5. The maximum Site Goverage shall be 39%' 


UNITS: 



FRONTAGE: 

9. The Building Frontage of a Building shall not be greater than 54m without being intem.rpted by an Undeveloped 

View Corridor of a minimum of 8m wide. 

10. The total Bu¡ld¡ng Frontage shall not be less than 75% of the Frontage and the Building shall be constructed 

such that 65% of thã Building Frontage shall be constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 


12. Tãe maximum Height on the Parcel shall be 4 Habitable Floors or 15m, whichever is less. 

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PARCEL 26, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 26 | P. I of 2 

PARGEL DESCRIPTION: 




Apartment Housing Bullding with a row of twestorey 

townhouse units along Road 1, having their primary 





constructed within the Bullding Envelope and Height 


Schedule and illustrated in drawings A' B & C on Page 



SETBACKS: 



3. The minimum Side Yard Setback shall be 3m' 



5. The maximum Site Goverage shall be 37% 

6. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 8740mz 

UNITS: 


L The minimum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 56' 

FRONTAGE: 

9. The Building Frontage shall not be greater than 60m' 

10. The total Building rïntage shall not be less than 60% of the Frontage and the Building shall be constructed 

such that 65% of thã Buildiñg Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 




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PARCEL 27, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB2T I p. I of 3 





Housing along Road 1, with three separate four-storey 

Gourtyard Housing clusters over common Govered 

Parklng accessed via a driveway off Road 8, and four 

three-storey Rowhouses fronting along Road 8. Views 

and access between the Courtyard Housing clusters 

are to be maintained. Allthe Buildings shall be 

conslructed within the Building Envelope and Height 

established in the Parcel Speciflc Regulations in this 

Schedule and illustrated in drawings A, B & C on 

Pages 2 & 3 of this Schedule. 

PARGEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS: 

SETBACKS: 


2.The maximum Front Yard Setback be 6m. 

3. The minimum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 4m from the right of way of Road 8, as illustrated in drawing B on 

page 3. 


page 3. 






UNITS: 


10. The minimum numberof Primary Dwelling Unlts shallbe 38. 

FRONTAGE: 

11. The Building Frontage of a Bulldlng or Courtyard Gluster along Road 1 shall not be greater than 32m without 

being intemrpted by an Undeveloped View Goridor of a minimum of 10m wide' 

12. The total Building Frontage along Road 1 shall not be less than 65% of the Frontage along Road 1 and the 

Building shall be constructed such that a minimum of 65% of the Building Frontage is constructed to meet the 


13. A minimum of 50% of the Building Frontage along Road 5 shall be constructed to meet the minimum Flanklng 

Yard Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

Parcel 27, Area A, as illustrated in Plan D on Page 3. 

'14. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing Street shall be Road 1. 


Parcef 27, Area B, as illustrated in Plan D on Page 3. 




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PARCEL 28, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB2B lp. 1of 3 


KEY PLAN: 



Parcel 28 is intended to be developed with a 

combination of Overlapplng Townhouses and 

Courtyard Housing clusters. The Overlapping 

Townhouses will front onto Road 1 with common 

Govered Parking located below the units. Parking will 

be accessed at the rear of the Building via a driveway 

off Road 8. The Gourtyard Housing clusters willfront 

onto Road I and a common Covered Parking structure 

located under the units shall be accessed via the same 

driveway. All the Buildings shall be constructed within 

the Building Envelope and Height established in the 


illustrated in drawings A, B, C & D on Pages 2 & 3 of 

this Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 



3. The minimum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 4m from the right of way of Road 8, as illustrated in drawing C on 

page 3. 

4. Thã maximum Flanklng Yard Setback shall be 6m from the right of way of Road 8, as illustrated in drawing C on 

page 3. 

5. The minimum Slde Yard Setback shall be 3m. 



7. The maximum Slte Goverage shall be 27o/o. 


UNITS: 


10. The minimum number of Primary Dwelling Unlts shall be 24. 

FRONTAGE: 

11. The total Buitding Frontage along Road 1 shall not be less than 55% of the Frontage along Road 1, and the 

Building shall be constructed such that 65% of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Setback 

along Road 1. 

t2. A minimum of 50% of the Building Frontage along Road 8 shall be constructed to the minimum Setback along 

Road 8. 

HEIGHT: 

Parcel 28, Area A, as illustrated in Plan A on Page 2. 


14. The rnaximum Height in Area A shall be 3 Habitable Floors or 12m, whichever is less. 

Parcel 28, Area B, as illustrated in Plan A on Page 2. 


16. The maximum Height in Area B shall be 4 Habitable Floors or 15m, whichever is less' 


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PARCEL 29, PARCEL SPEGIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 29 | p. I of 2 




Parcel 29 is to be developed with a combination of 

Overlapping Townhouses and one Apañment 

Housing Building. The ground floor of the lower units 

of the Overlapping Townhouses shall be located 

along Road 1, with Govered Parking located behind 

and accessed via Road 8. The Apartment Hpuslng 

Building shall be located on the southem half of the 

síte and accessed via Road 8. Allthe Buildings shall 

be constructed within the Building Envelope and 

Height established in the Parcel Speclfic Regulations 

in this Schedule and illustrated in drawings A, B & C on 

Page2 of this Schedule. 


SETBACKS: 


2. The maximum Front YardSetback shall be 6m. 

3. The minimum Flanking Yard Setback shall be 4m from the right of way of Road 8, as illustrated in drawing B on 

page2. 


page 2. 




7. The maximum Slte Goverage shall be 33%. 

8. The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be 11,476m2. 

UNITS: 



FRONTAGE: 

11. The total Building Frontage along Road 1 shall not be less than 55% of the Frontage along Road 1 , and the 

Building shall be constructed such that 65% of the Building Frontage is constructed to the minimum Front Yard 

Setback. 

12. A minimumolTSo/o of the Building Frontage along Road 8 shallbe constructed to the minimum Flanking Yard 

Setback. 

HEIGHT: 

Parcel 29, Area A, as illustrated in Plan C on Page 2. 

13. For the purpose of measuring Height, the Facing Street shall be Road 1' 


Parcel 29, Area B, as illustrated in Plan C on Page 2. 


16. The maximum Height in Area B shall be 6 Habltable Floors or 18m, whichever is less. 


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PARCEL 30, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULE ZB 30 | p. 1 of 1 




Parcel 30 is intended to be a Public Park. 




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PARCEL 31, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB3l lp. 1of 1 


Lot Area: 40ilm2 

Maximum Permitted Development: 

Parcel 31 is intended to be a Public Park. 


1 m Contour Line 


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PARCEL 32, PARCEL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SCHEDULEZB 32 | p. 1 of 1 

PARGEL DESCRIPTION: 

Maximum Lot Area: 81,134m2 


Parcel 32 is intended to be Private Open Space 


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SCHEDULEZB 33 | p.1 ofl 


Maximum Lot Area: 21,950m'z 


Parcet 33 is intended to be dedicated to Greater 

Vemon Services, to be used as a Public Park and ALR 

Buffer. 




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TO: 

L. Gous, CAO 



DATE: FebruarY t7,2Ot0 

PC: 

K. Flick, Manager, Planning & Building 


FILE: 2oN00148 

FROM: D. Rintoul, Planner 

sIIBhECT: HESPER¡A DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REZONING BYLAW #s2?4 (6s00 oKANAGAN 

AVENUE)- STAFF RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEARING INPUT 

Purpose.: 

To provide Council with the staff response to the input received at the Official Public Hearing 

held on February 8,20L0 for Rezoning Bylaw #5234. 

Recommendations: 

1. THAT Council support a revision to the phrasing for gross floor area in Schedules ZB1 to ZB33 

in the cD4 - comprehensive Development Area 4 zone as follows: 


The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be x square metres 

proposed revised working: 

The maximum Gross Floor Area shall be x square metres, exclusive of Covered Parking 

2. THAT Council support a revision to the minimum and maximum number of Primary Dwelling 

Units permitted in Schedule ZB3 in the Comprehensive Development Area 4 zone as follows: 



...Along the northern edge of the Parcel a Building consisting of 6 sets of Overlapping 

Townhouses (a total of t2 Overlapping Townhouses) will face the flanking street of 

Longacre Drive with Covered Parking below the units... 


UNITS: 

8. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling Units shall be 1-9. 


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proPosed rev¡sed word¡ng: 

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...Along the northern edge of the Parcel a Building consisting of 4 sets of Overlapping 

Townhouses (a total of 8 Overlapping Townhouses) will face the flanking street of 

Longacre Drive with Covered Parking below the units"' 

PARCEL SPECIFIC REGU LATIONS: 

UNITS: 

8. The maximum number of Primary Dwelling units shall be 13. 

9. The minimum number of Primary Dwelling units shall be 8. 

lnput and Staff Response: 

lnput From 

Dale Keegstra 


lnput and Staff ResPonse 

o Submitted email dated February 3,20t0 (copy attached) 

o Concerns expressed regarding proposed high density buildings 

opposite his ProPertY 

o Concerns expressed regarding buffer zone at Longacre Dr' 

o Disturbed by amount of density near his lot as compared to the 

rest of the develoPment 

o Good green space everywhere else, but not in that particular 

area 

o Pleased with road changes 

o Knows there is a height limit, but the density is too high for the 

space allotted 

o Will negatively affect his property and privacy factor 

o when Development initially presented, "open space" between 

new development and old were to be a priority 

o Now it seems that changes have been made due to economic 

considerations and priorities ignored 

o Too high density for area behind his house 

o No concerns regarding traffic flow 

Staff Response: 

o staff are recommending that the minimum and maximum 

number of units permitted on the property (site ZB3) referred to 

by Mr. Keegstra be reduced from 15 units and 19 units 

respectively to 8 units and 13 units. This reduction in units will 

provide for less residents, less vehicle movements and more 

open space opportunities on the site. Access to the parking areas 

for the units will remain from the laneway and not directly from 

Longacre Drive. This will result in less vehicle congest¡on along 

Longacre Drive. 

2I

Lynne Whiskin 


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Submitted letter dated February 5, 2010 which included 

signatures from residents of L7 properties along Apollo Road 

(copy attached) 

Opposed to development of Hesperia lands 

Feels this development is a "done deal" and they have not been 

heard 

Have provided input, but at no point have they been able to stop 

the development 

18 year resident 

Wildlife and birds use the property as it is 

Habitat loss is a concern 

lmportant to note L,483 units proposed, noting 3,000 people for 

that small area is too manY 

Turning rural area in a high density area 

Adds a lot of use to local facilities (beaches, parks, etc.)Buffer is 

good, but privacy issues are a concern 

Drainage issues in the subdivision are currently a concern 

Requested to take development very slowly 

Scale back and do a qualitY Project 

Start at eastside of ProPertY 

Hate to lose agricultural land behind properties 


o The applicant hosted three open houses, following which time 

the proposed development was modified significantly in order to 

respond to many of the concerns raised by the area residents. 

Jim and Lisa lsnardY 


a 

Submitted an email dated February 7 ,20t0 (copy attached) 

opposed to development of Hesperia Lands, especially the 

proposed multiple family site at the corner of Apollo Road and 

Longacre Drive. 

Provides suggestions on proposed development 


o Staff are recommending less units be permitted on the multiple 

family site at the corner of Apollo Road and Longacre Drive. This 

will provide for less vehicle movements and more open space 

opPortunities on that site. 

o The Villages at Okanagan Landing (Hesperia Lands) project is 

designed to meet many of the guiding principles which form the 

basis for the City's Official Community Plan (OCP)' 

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John Friesen 

7520 Weeks Road 

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Submitted a letter dated February 8, 2010 (copy attached) 

Opposed to development of Hesperia Lands 

Suggests alternative urban core area location be considered 

lndicates that the Hesperia project does not meet the guiding 

principles of the OCP 


o The Villages at Okanagan Landing (Hesperia Lands) project is 

designed to meet many of the guiding principles which form the 

basis for the City's Official Community Plan (OCP)' 

Don Barta 


o Submitted an email dated February 8, 2010 (copy attached) 

. Opposed to development of Hesperia Lands 

o wants maximum density in Landing area at 12 units per acre' The 

1,OOO to 1,400 proposed units on the 69 acre site permits a 

density range of l-4 to 20 units per acre' 


o The proposed development meets the goals and objectives the 

City has for the site. 

Pat Cloutier 


currently they are on a private water system (claremount water 

District) 

Concerned their water system may be unduly impacted by the 

Hesperia project. 


o The civil engineer for the Hesperia project has indicated that the 

Claremount Water District Works will not be impacted by the 

Hesperia project. Furthermore, the new water works to be 

installed by the Hesperia Development Corporation will have the 

capacity to allow claremount water District users to connect to 

the new works and abandon their private utility Sovernance 

system. 

Phil Bailey 


o upgrades for okanagan Avenue have not been addressed 

I 

o lncreased volume a concern 

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o No sidewalks on Okanagan Avenue 

o SafetY a concern 


o The portion of okanagan Avenue fronting the Hesperia property 

will be upgraded as a condition of subdivision approval' The 

upgrade will include a sidewalk from the new intersect¡on of 

Apollo Road at Okanagan Avenue westward towards Okanagan 

Landing Road. At a later phase in the Hesperia project, the 

sidewalk is to be completed to Okanagan Landing Road if it has. 23

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already not been installed by adjacent property owners through 

the development approval process. 

Pete Smith 


New intersection will cut off his property at Okanagan Avenue 

No walking path on right side of road where The Oaks sidewalk is 

Pavement is very close to edge of d¡tch - should be looked into 

Storm drain and sewer will run past his house - is that a first 

priority? 

The oaks has taken 4 years so far, and not maintained or 

finished, lots of dust, road ripped up two years before paving, 

please address this development before starting another 

okanagan Landing crossing example as well - only one house up, 

and no further action 


o There will be a sidewalk constructed along the south side of 

okanagan Avenue from the new Apollo Road intersection 

westward to Okanagan Landing road. The Manager of Operations 

will be notified of the concern raised regarding the condition of 

the pedestrian facilities at both ends of sidewalk along Okanagan 

Avenue in front of The Oaks townhouse project' 

o The Oaks and Okanagan Crossing projects are to be constructed 

in phases with timing based upon market conditions' 

Dwayne Brown 


Hill behind house goes up fairly steep 

No snow in winter, and then rainstorm causes flooding concerns 

Like to make sure better drainage is developed behind his 

property, so problems don't arise 

Will infrastructure leading up to development be done first? 

Don House 



o lnfrastructure for the Hesperia project will be undertaken in 

phases in conjunction with each corresponding development 

phase. Phase f. is the relocation of the primary public road access 

to the site from Okanagan Avenue. 

o The Hesperia development will intercept a large percentage of 

the upland storm drainage flow to the satisfaction of the 

MuniciPal Engineer' 

o Good plan, wrong Place 

o Green spaces and modern concept good 

o lnfrastructure is not there 

o Z}O%traffic volume increase on Apollo Road will occur 

o Development will 'come and go' right by his place to get into the 

development 

o No commercial development 

o No public transport exists 

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All children have to go to school and no sidewalks exist 

Need to take time to further develop and consider to increase 

confidence in Plan 


o There will be commercial developments in the nearby Waterfront 

Neighbourhood Plan area. As well, a small neighbourhood 

commercial complex is planned for the Okanagan Crossings site 

at the corner of Okanagan Avenue and Okanagan Landing Road. 

o Sidewalks, trails and bicycle lanes are planned for this area. 

Transit service improvements would be implemented as the 

ridership and funding increases. 

Maxine Glover 


o Great development, but concerns exist 

o Notes her concerns have been addressed 

o Would rather it not happen in her backyard, but buffer zone will 

help 

o Appreciates high density as large lots are not sustainable 

¡ Doesn,t want it to happen, but believes it is being done well 


o No response required. 

Tom Fletcher for 

Applicant 

lntroduced members of the Hesperia Dev. Corp, (HDC) Board, 

Development Manager, and Architect 

Provided additional info 

Keegstra comments - Board attempted to address concerns 

expressed at open houses. Relocation of Okanagan Avenue does 

mitigate the traffic increase on existing residents' Safety at these 

intersections has been improved. Difficulty of relocating was that 

a large number of units were lost. Newly created parcels were 

used to try and recoup these. Overlapping townhouses will have 

setbacks and won't be higherthan the two storey homes in area. 

,Going slow, comments - 

HDC intent is to proceed slowly and to 

develop with quality. 'Gateway' is first area proposed to be 

developed with sidewalks and infrastructure to be finished first' 

Streetscaping and landscaping will also be done. North east end 

would be built first. 

Storm Water Concerns - realize these problems need to be 

addressed and engineers are examining. should alleviate the type 

of problems being exPerienced. 

Development Timeline - variable timeline - could be 20 years 

(50 units per year max.), dependant upon need for attainable 

housing (interest rates, market, etc.). 

Development Agreement will ensure infrastructure development 

for each parcel will match. 

'Attainable Housing' definitions included in

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the bylaw. Right now income range as low as $55,000 per year. 

o Developer and City will agree on infrastructure works prior to the 

development proceed in g. 

o Will need to be done first 

¡ Buffer zones reviewed 

o Slopes will affect'overlook' impact on neighbours, but design can 

address and alleviate these concerns. 


o staff are recommending less units be permitted on the ZB3 site 

due to density and related concerns raised by nearby residents. 

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February 3, 2010 

Dale Keegstra 


Vernon, BC 

250-545-2733 

Regarding Bylaw #5234 (2ON00148) 

Rezoning of 6500 Okanagan Ave. (Hesperia Land) 

The public consultation process has produced satisfactory results in regards to traffic 

flow and Oeiign in reference to how it impacts my property. (highlighted in red) 

However, I am very concerned with the proposed high density of buildings in the area across 

the road from me. (highlighted in blue) 

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If you look at the overall plan, there is a reasonable buffer zone around the existing 

community except for whóre it meets Longacre Drive. I have copied a quote from the 

document found on the Hesperia website created by Fletcher and Company titled *A 

development plan for the Hãsperia Lands - December 2009'. Note the bullet highlighted in 

red. 

6.3. Community lssues and Priorites 

Based on the ¡nput at the Open Houses, three planning priorites for 

the communitY emerged: 

. Open SPace: 

o a variety of open spaces with large public areas; 

o the clustering of buildings to develop community nodes 

interspersed with oPen space; 

o separaton of new development from existing development 

with open space; 

o play areas for children. 

I would suggest that the blue highlighted area does not address that 3'd statement at all, and 

should be left as green space to accomplish the intent of "minimizing the amount of disruption 

to the surrounding community" as statãd on the *About' page on the Hesperia website under 

"City of Vernon's guiding principles and Mandate" 

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My petition is to amend the proposed plan to eliminate any residential construction in the area 

discussed above and leave it-as green space to buffer the existing community from the 

proposed develoPment. 

^Stuôt ¿ condominiums on the south side of Longacre drive towering above my house will 

negatively imFact the value of my property a rd the sense of "country" that drew us to this 

location in the first Place. 

Yours truly 

Dale Keegstra 

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6722 Apollo Rood 

Vernon, B.C. VlT 1J3 

250-549-t332 

Februory 5, 2010 

Corporote Officer 


3400 - 30th Street 

Vernon, B.C. V1T 5Eó 

Deor ÂÂoyor ond Council Members, 

Re: Off iciol Public Heoring for Rezoning Bylaw #5?34 (ZONOO148) 

(ó500 Okonogon Avenue) 

Fiveyears o9o I wrote to City Council with my objections in regords to 

removing thã Hesperio Londs from the Agriculturol Lond Reserve. T f eel 

just os strongly now os I d¡d then. This oreo should 6efree from 

áevelopment ond ollowed to be kept os ogriculturol lond. f om soddened 

knowing the serenity of my neighborhood will be forever chonged. 

r moved to Apollo Rood eighleenyeors o9o with my husbond qnd we bought 

this home specif icolly becouse there we?e open f ields behind the property. 

During this time the city has used this lond for sproy irrigotion qnd o local 

roncher hos used the lond lor grozing cottle. At the some time, the bird ond 

wildlife in this oreq hove flourished. These fields ore now home to deer qnd 

coyotes ond o voriety of birdlife including howks ond greot horned owls. The 

loss of hqbitot in this oreo will no doubt severely impoct this importont ond 

diverse ecosystem. 

The objectives for the pnoposed development by the Hesperio Development 

corporotion is to provide on odeguote supply of ottoinoble housing units, to 

curb urbqn sprowl ond to ccpitolize on its proximity to Morsholl Fields, 

Poddlewheel Pork, Kin Beoch, the oirport, schools, ond the Woterf ront 

Developm ent Areo. While there is no guestion thqt Vernon needs offordoble 

housing, this development in no woy curbs urbqn sprowl. This development 

hos o potentiol for 1485 dwelling units with a populotion opprooching 3000 

people on just ó9 ocres. 

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While this property is in close proximity to existing focilities, it is importont 

to nole thot these focilities ore well used by the residents of Vernon ond in 

some locotions, such os Pqddlewheel Pork ond Kin Beoch, hove reoch¿d thair 

copocity during summ?n months. They con't cccommodote the oddition of 

onother 3000 people. 

This development provides no benefit to the existing residents of the qreo. 

While theHesperio Development Corporotion hqs odded green spoce 

¡etweenthe existing houses ond the development, oll privocy is lost with 5 

ond ó storey buildings thot will turn our bockyords into fishbowls. 

Tbelievethot the city hos o duty to respect the citizens of Apollo Rood. 

We oll livehere becouse of the open fields, the noturol beouty ond 

peocefulness of our oreo. Other options for this proposed development 

exist. A possible option could be proceeding with only a portion of the 

eostern section of the development, leoving the entire property behind the 

residents of Apollo Rood in its notunal stote freefromony development ond 

qccess roods. This would ollow the oreo to odjust to the incr¿ose in 

populction while still providing ogriculturol lond for wildlife ond some relief 

to the residents of APollo Rood. 

T urgeyou to scole bock this development. f love my propenty ond the open 

fields behind my house. Thot's why I live here. f om one of mony who ore 

devqstoted by whot is hoppening in our neighborhood. 

Sincerely, 

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Rezoning bylaw 5234 (6500 Okanagan Ave) File 2on00148 

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Dear Sir/Madam, 

we are Jim ad Lisa tsnardy located at 6529 Apollo Road. That would be the last house on the street before the proposed 

development. 

we have always been against this development because we bought a rural property for the peace and quiet' we also 

believe there are other iocations for affordable housing projects that would better serve Vernon's citizens such as the 

land for sale on old Kamloops Road directly across from the booming Anderson subdivision and where many people 

who require affordable housing are employed. However after several years of watching this project push ahead 

regardless of the opposition and the lack of support from the community we have come to accept that this will happen 

whether we want it to or not. 

our home currently has a fantastic view of the city of Vernon. lt was the selling feature when we bought this home 9 

years ago. We also bought here because the school was small and the area was rural and quiet' 

we were encouraged to hear that the plan had recently been changed to include a large green space between the 

existing houses on Apollo and the new development. lt was nice to actually see the committee listening to the 

residences and we thought maybe it wouldn't be so bad. when we received our invitation to this city council meeting 

with the artist renderinjwe noticed that our home is the only one not given the green space buffer. We will have 

condos erected directfiacing our yard in the space where the existing end of Apollo Road meets Longacre' 

When I vi_ewed these plans I had several thoughts. First, I was really hoping to see a playground at the corner of Apollo 

and Longacre. This would help the existing neighbourhood kids get to know each other and help the new kids integrate 

with the area. tt would be nice to see . ,.i" fun place for thr kids in this community to play as I believe this is the only 

area in vernon where no such place already exists. Both Ellison and oKL Elementary are over a KM away' 

My second thought was why would you put condo's up over the existing Apollo Road to build out l'00 feet and then put 

in a new road. This really seems like a waste of resources, r nother issue that we have is that the next council is not 

angedandthewholeaffordablehousingissuecouldbe 

salineupofcontractorsthatarewillingtobu¡ldth¡s 

ing,halffinisheddevelopmentsthathavebeenapprovedall 

to sell these homes too? What kind of public 

inheretogettotheirjobsthatarenowherenearwhere 

ploymentinthiscity?WhatWillthecriteriabeforwhocan 

has the money to buy? Will we wind up with a bunch of 

ountain, and pocketing huge amounts of money and 

rhoodsthatlookprettyhighclassfromartistrenderings. 

ve a home out here or will they still have to rent ¡n 

downtown Vernon? Where willthe new schools be located to support the families moving into our neighbourhood, is 

council willing to help fund the building of these schools and employment of a bunch of new teachers out of funds from 

the sales of these homes, or will the taxes for all of Vernon be raised to help our financially troubled school district? Has 

this even been considered or did I miss seeing the new schools on the artist renderings? 

My final comment ¡s to where I see Apollo Road follows straight through the new development almost to Fulton' I see 

how fast the teenagers and irresponsible drivers drive on okanagan Avenue and subsequently Longacre Drive' I know I 

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will have to be prepared to stop on Apollo Road (off of okanagan Landing Road) where it meets Longacre because 

almost daily I see cars going though that intersection from the stop sign without stopping or looking. The only thing 

that slows people down at this end of the street is the sharp corner at the bottom of the h¡ll. lf a speedway was put in I 

can only imagine how dangerous this would be for us backing out of our driveway, not to mention for our child and pets' 

overall we are disappointed with the insistence of council that the Hesperia development move forward. I think it 

shows lack of good judgement from our city representation considering that Vernon's urban development is moving to 

the North of the city and it seems that our i.pr"r.ntrtion fails to see that that is where we need to locate a major 

affordable housing project, not on Okanagan Avenue' 

Regards, 

Jim and Lisa lsnardY 

250.206.409L 

Jlm06@telus.net 

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ln 2006, the city of Vernon developed its Attainabte Housing strategy "to increase the supply of 

r.rL"t i.rousing'units that are atta¡nable to households at a range of incomes, particularly those at 

the lower and moderate levels." 

When I attended the 

quest¡oned the need 

above the average. I 

the guidelines set out 

development that will increase car dependency 

centre. 

I realize now that those input opportunities 

development plan, which may well be an ex 

conceins about the actual need for attainable ho 

attainable, and the impact to all residents of Ver 


My opportunity to present these concerns to Council is therefore at this Public Hearing' 

I respectfully request that Council reconsider the development in its current proposed location, 

because it: 

1. Does not conform to the Official Community Plan (OCP) and OCP Guiding Principles 

2. Will not help low to middle income families, and 

3. Does not make sense considering cur ent housing and demographic trends 

Specifically, mY concerns include: 

1. This development does not conform to the OCP and Guiding Principles, mainly due to 

itt ptopot"à location on a Greenfield site 6 km from the city centre' 

o The comparison chart on Pages 4-5 sho_ws how the Hesperia Greenfield development 

does notiõlf-rm 

trour OCÞ Guiding Principles, whereas a Brownfield development 

(redevetopmànt of an existing buildingisite) néar City Centre would conform to most, if 

not all, OCP Guiding PrinciPles' 

2. This development will not help low to middle income families. 

o The everage Vernon family earns $54'448' 

o Home purõhasing power ót ttre average Vernon family is $260'000 

based on 30% of iñcome directed to rouling with a 10% downpayment on a 4o/o 

mortgage amortized over 25 years ($1,375/month) 

o This O"u"ìôp.ànt is aimed'at a moderate family income range of $80'000 to 

$100'000. 

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3. This development does not make sense considering current housing and demographic 

trends. 

. According to Vernon's OCP, there is the practicat capac_iÇ tg ..90 an additional 

10,OOO Oúeiing únits without accessing Greenfietd sites for significant residential 

develoPment." 

1,000 units is a significant residential development' 

o \Mry a Greenfield-site for this development? 

r The OCp further predicts that "By 2031, the poputation is projected to increase by 

15,656 PeoPle to 51,600." 

Slow growth is exPected to 2031. 

Over ihe next 20 years, that means 7,100 new units may be needed' 

o ls now the right time to build 1,000 new units? 

. MLS Search - February 5, 2010: 

The number of residential properties listed for sale within the boundaries of the City of 

Vemon is currently 316, ol',whichTSo/o are listed at $400,000 or less. 

. The OCp states that the "trend of a decreasing number of people per dwelling unit 

will contiñuJ tnrough to 2031 due to peopte in the community having fewer 

children and migratión of otder people whom are empty nesters". 

. Lower than average household size 

o The average number of people per dwelling unit is cunently 2.2. 

A variety of smaller units are needed. 

Does it inake sense to dedicate 50% of units to families & children? 

o 69% of homes in Vernon are 1' or 2-person households' 

. High median age 

'o By 2ßllvemon's 65+ age group will accounlfor 26% of total population 

o Aie these units suitable for seniors? 

¡ lncreased rates of home ownership 

o Home ownership went up 5% from 2001 to 2006' 

o Was the trend also upwards from 2006 to 2010? 

Unless otherwise noted, the above-referenced facts and figures were extracted from: 

. The City of Vemon Official Community Plan (2008) - 

. The City of Vernon Attainable Housing Strategy (2006) 

o population and Housing Profile and Ploj rctioñfor the City of Vernon 2001 - 2031 (Sheltair 

Group 2006) 

As a resident of the Landing area for over 

development in outlying areas puts pressure on 

amenitìes such as boat launches and parks, an 

to and from the Landing is increasingly a chall 

generate an additional 4,000-10,000 trips per day' 

The city of Vemon Transportation Demand Management coordinator recently completed . 9Ïry"y 

of school children to réã'no* they arrive at schoã|. I was not surprised to discover that Ellison 

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Elementary has the highest number of children who are driven to and from school' Traffic is 

ãùË"ãv ã'major issue-in the Landing, and now we are looking to accommodate another 500 

famifie! with cirildren in a development located 6 km away from City Centre' 

with so many building sites not yet fully built-out, and the number of residential properties cunently 

for sale undér $400,õoo in fre úanding area (eg. The Breeze, The Strand, oal< Estates, etc), plus 

tñe number of Landing properties slated forle-development over the next year (eg' Tuscan 

i"lr.ðéi, Eastside noäci, êtc¡, not to mention additional, reasonable, opportunities for home 

o*n"on¡þ in other .r"ri ôt tnä C¡ry, it is difficult to grasp why we taxpayers should support this 

endeavour. 

The addition of another 1,000 units of urban sprawl development in the La.nding without a 

commensurate increase in transportation infrastructure and other amenities will only serve to 

negatively impact existing residents of Vernon' 

Reconsideration of this projecfs location would afford Council the opportunity to show 

sustainable leadership, by ädnering to our OCP and Guiding Principles, and by taking 

ããuànt"g" of the sign]ilca-nt opportùnities for Brownfield development that currently exist 

close to, or within, the CitY Centre. 

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upporti the needs of-the "whole community" and assisb in the 

formation of a "complete neighbourhood", the foundations of our Official Communi$ Plan. 

ln this economy, families earning $8O,OOO to $100,000 per year simply do not experience 

signincant enough barriers to home ownership to merit taxpayer assistance' 

It is my sincere hope that Council will "do.the right thing" and exercise 'lb considerable power to 

iìdtp ü.rrñgJ tnri i¡ves of our low to-miàdte income-families, seniors, and others ir need of 

'nóüs¡ng 

assÉtance, and to fully embrace an( support the direction set forth in our official 

CommunitY Plan. 

SincerelY, 

John Friesen 

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Comparison Chart 

Hesperia versus Brownfield development 

*Official Gommunity Plan 2008 Guiding Principles 

As identified by the residents of Vemon, and adopted by Council at its regular meeting of August 13,2007. 

oGP Gu¡ding 

Principle* 

Protect and preserve 

green spaces and 

sensitive areas 

tsnsure noustng 

meets the needs of 

the whole community 

Hesperia Greenfield Development 

No 

69 acres of green space converted to 

comprehensive development zone (Greenfield 

development) 

According to development plan, this site has a 

"lono historv of aoricultural use'. 

No Median family income in Vernon is $54,448. 

$300,000 unit is already unattainable to lower and 

moderate-income households in Vernon. 

Not many families earn in the $80,000-$100,000 

range, which is the required target income range 

for the proposed market-controlled housing. 

Multi-family Brownf¡eld development In or 

near Downtown 

Yes Focusing development in downtown and 

other Brownfield areas protecb and 

preserves green spaces and sensitive 

areas. 

Yes 

Lower cost, smaller units on 

redeveloped sites, and multi-family 

units, could serue lower and moderateincome 

households. 

\Mtole community includes low-income 

households and seniors. 

Greate a culture of 

sustainability 

Protect agr¡cultura¡ 

land 

Greate strong, 

compact and 

complete 

neighbourhoods 

No 

No 

No 

Developing an additional 1,000 units located more 

than 6 km from the city centre does not assist in 

creatinq a culture of sustainability 

Aglncultural land was removed from the ALR to 

develoo this oroiect 

Noviablè commercia! centres within walking 

distance 

Not a compact develoPment 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

By redeveloping existtng tsrownflelo 

properties and adhering to the OCP 

ouidino principles 

No need to remove lands from ALR or 

sDrav irriqation proqram 

Commercial centre is within walking 

distance 

Compact development 

How will this development impact existing 

Okanagan Landing neighbourhood amenities, such 

as boa[ launches, public parks, lake access sites, 

Addition of multi-family units will ensure 

downtown is a strong, comPact and 

complete neiqhbourhood 

(¡) 

u) 

æ

Prov¡de afiernaflve 

transportation 

No 

etc? 

Despite development plan's "emphasis on people 

over cars" through the provision of neighbourhood 

walkbike trails, the sheer distance of this 

development from city centre and existing 

commercial centres increases car dependency, 

forcing residents to drive their vehicles into town. 

Taxis are likely cost-prohibitive. 

More single-occupant and other vehicle trips 

places pressure not only on existing roads in the 

Landing and area, but also on parking in the City. 

Okanagan Landing bus service is already 

problematic as bus schedule is not optimized for 

working families. 

YES 

Living in or near downtown increases 

transportation options for fqmilies, 

seniors and those who mai not be able 

to afford a car. 

Living downtown reduces need for 

singl+passenger vehicular 

transportation and parking. 

Majority of shopping, workplaces, 

restaurants, entertainment venues are 

located in downtown or North Vernon. 

Revatal¡ze the 

Downtown 

Ensure cleveloPment 

pays for itself 

Create a youth 

friendly city 

Considerable distance from city centre means 

walking or bicycling are not an option for the 

majority of residents, whether for recreation, work, 

soorts. shoooinq or entertainment purposes. 

No This development does not revitalize downtown Yes Downtown is in desperate need of this 

? Not sure how this development is considered to be 

paying for itself... with taxpayer assistance? 

? Youth in the 

nitY or Youth 

g places - 

how does adding more youth without offering more 

nearby youth-oriented amenities assist in creating 

a vouth-friendlv citv? 

tvoe of oroiect 

? City may crafr Houslng agreemenls ano 

DCC bylaws to ensure develoPment 

pays for itself and that devçlopment in 

Brownfield areas be fully exhausted 

prior to pursuing Greenfield 

develooment. 

? Skate park and youth centres alreacly 

exist downtown. 

UJ 

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Don Barta Remax Vernon [donbarta@unction.net] 

Monday, February 08, 2010 2:38 PM 


donbarta@unction.net 

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Official pù-dt¡c Hearing for Rezoning Bylaw #5234 (6500 Okanagan Avenüe) '- 

Dear Uåyor, Council and City Planner Dale M. Rintoul: 

RE: Opposition to Rezoning of the above Property. 

My name is Don Barta residing al6772Apollo Rd. and have deemed my property and in fact all 

póperty owners in Vernon affected by the subject rezon¡ng application. As this public hearing is 

related specifically to zoning, I will speak mainly of that issue. The Okanagan Landing area residents 

agreed to be annexed into the City of Vernon but rn overuvhelming attitude was to keep density of 

hóusing in that part of the valley reasonable. The multi-family zoning allowing 12 units peracre was 

acceptãble if properly planned and placed. I oppose this creation of a new zoning which allows such a 

higher density and application of this density on the subject property. 

I ask each and every member of City Council to ask themselves honestly if this zoning or 

development plan would be approved if the Applicant was a true arms-length or independent 

develoþer. Ev'en if the perceived benefits or incentives of addressing housing needs was offered, my 

opinionls that this development proposal would be completely rejected based on location, ALR and 

tþtry irrigation implications and outright conflict with official community plan and goals of promoting 

grown from City Center out. 

The whole process of approvals and support for this development are, in my opinion, in question 

starting witñ nlR removal application which not one remaining Council member had approved' l 

suggeõt that the ALR removal application be revisited and not hear excuses from The 

HJs-peria Development Corp. suggesting that ALR removal was granted as the lands were subject to 

a development pian some 28 yeãrs ago. lf that's the case, I cannot support a new or changed 

development plan now that removal has been obtained. 

! also caution the City and the Hesperia Development Corp. that manipulating the laws.of supply and 

demand could prove devastating to the competing, arms length developer who will seek 

compensation or level playing field in zoning density when the realize that the City and Hesperia 

Devålopment Corp are.compéting for a limited number of potential customers. This zoning and 

development is not appropriate fõr this property and the Devel 

not be played 

witn fáipayer Dollars.'Perhaps further City support for private 

relaxed zoning or 

loped areas. 

DCCs foi piedetermined redevelopment incentives is a viable 

Thanks for allowing me to comment as part of this Public Hearing 

Don Barta 

6772 Apollo rd 

Vernon, BC 

V1H 1J3



A bylaw to amend the City of Vernon's Plan 

Vernon Bvlaw Number 5151 

WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon has determined to amend the 

"Plan Vernon Bylaw Number 5151, 2008"; 

AND WHEREAS all persons who might be affected by this amending bylaw have, before the 

passage thereof, been afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters herein before the said 

Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 890 of the Local Govemment Act, and all 

amendments thereto; 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vernon, in open meeting 


1. This bylaw may be cited as "Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Plan Vernon 

Amendment Bylaw Number 5243, 2010". 

2. That Schedule "A'of Plan Vernon Bylaw Number 5151 is hereby amended as follows: 

A. ADD the following new item to the Table of Contents, Supplementary Plans, Policies 

and Strategies, : 

'12. Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan' 

as shown on Schedule "4" attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw. 

3. Plan Vernon Bylaw Number 5151 is hereby ratified and confirmed in every other 

respect. 

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BYLAW NUNMBER 5243 

READ A FIRST TIME this 

READ A SECOND TIME this 

PUBLIC HEARING held this 

READ A THIRD TIME this 

ADOPTED this day of 





,2010. 

,2010. 

,2010. 

,2010. 

,2010. 

Mayor 


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Schedule'A' 

Attached to and Forming Part of Bylaw #5243 

Betla Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Pleq!@ Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010 


Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Pla 

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Schedule'A' 


Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Plan Vernon Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010 

Table of Contents 

1.0 Physical Characteristics. """ "' 3 

2.0 Planning Context. """""" 6 

3.0 Residential....... """""" 9 

4.0 Commercial.... """'12 

5.0 Neighbourhood Amenities, Parks & Open Space. 13 

6.0 Transportation. 17 

7.0 Environment..... ""' 20 

8.0 Energy. "'"'"''23 

9.0 Agriculture 24 

1O.O Social Planning. ""' 25 

11.0 f nfrastructure... """ 26 

12.0 Fire lnterface.... """'28 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

Context Map.. ..""""" 3 

Air Photo of Plan Area.. ."' 5 

LandUseMap. 

..."'""I 

Parks and Trails ....."' 16 

TransportationNetwork... """"" 19 

Sensitive Ecosystem lnventory Polygons. "' 22 

lnfrastructure Network..... 

'-"""'27 

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Schedule'A' 


Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan PLeg!@ Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010 

1.0 Physical Characteristics 

The Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area consists of 296 hectares (731 acres) 

located eight kilometres west of the City Centre District. The neighbourhood plan area 

is defined-by the shoreline of Okanagan Lake to the south and west, the City boundary 

with lndian Reserve 1 (1.R. 1) to the north and property parcel boundaries on the east. 

Site Toposraphv 

Map 1 

Site topography within the neighbourhood plan area consists of slopes with southeast to 

southwest aspects. The southern portion of the plan area includes predominately south 

and southeast aspects. The north portion of the plan area includes predominately west 

aspects. Steep slopes are found throughout the plan area including large areas 

exðeeding 3O%. Steep slope areas are found both in the higher elevation portion of the 

neighbouihood plan area and in lower elevation areas, including portions adjacent to 

Okãnagan Lake. Site elevation extends from 342 metres at Okanagan Lake to the 

highest point in the plan area at 835 metres. 

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Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Plan!/erno,n Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010 

A significant ridgeline extends from the highest 

point in the northeast portion of the plan area 

and extends southwest to the peninsula point' 

View corridors from the southern portion of the 

neighbourhood plan area are of the Vernon 

Arm of Okanagan Lake. View corridors from the 

northern portion of the neighbourhood plan 

arca arc of the North Arm of Okanagan Lake. 

The southern portion of the plan area is 

prominently visible from throughout the 

Okanagan Landing Road and Eastside Road 

areas, and is also visible from higher elevation locations within the City Centre, Mission 

Hill, East Hill and Middleton areas of the City. Although the northern portion of the 

neighbourhood plan area is not visible from areas within the City of Vernon, it is visible 

from development on the west side of Okanagan Lake and from areas adjacent to the 

North Arm of Okanagan Lake. 

Site Geoloqv and Soils 

The neighbourhood plan area includes 

areas of Iacustrine, glacial till and colluvial 

soils with sandy to loam textures. Soil 

depth is variable with areas of deep 

lacustrine soils to areas of thin soil veneer 

over bedrock. Exposed bedrock is found 

throughout the site, but is concentrated on 

steep slope sites adjacent to Okanagan 

Lake and as higher elevation rock bluffs. 

Site bedrock consists of both sedimentary 

materials and intrusive and extrusive 

igneous rock. 

Site Ecoloqv 

The neighbourhood plan area is within the lnterior Douglas-Fir biogeoclimatic zone. 

Ecosystðms include tree stands of Douglas Fir and open stand Ponderosa Pine, as well 

as arêas of rock outcrop and grasslands. Sensitive Ecosystem lnventory (SEl) mapping 

completed in 2003 is available for the entire neighbourhood plan area (see Map 6). 

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Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan P!4!@¡ Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010 

2.0 Planning Context 

Neighbourhood plans are detailed plans that 

supplement the Official Community Plan 

(OCP) and provide additional guidance for 

new growth and development in a given area. 

Neighbourhood plans are prepared for the 

purpose of meeting the needs of the 

community as it grows and ensures the 

community is ready for development at such 

time as it occurs. 

On July 22, 1996 Council adoPted OCP 

Amendment Bylaw fl4246 to include the Bella 

Vista West Neighbourhood Plan in the OCP. 

Since the neighbourhood plan was adopted, 

the number of homes in the plan area has 

grown from approximately 50 units in 1996 to 

approximately 220 units in 2009. During the 

OCP review process, several property owners 

presented requests to review designations in 

the plan area in addition to expanding the 

plan area boundaries. oounqaflgs. ll. lt was w¡ált uul'tillllllllttJ 

determined 

äuring the 2008 OCP review process that any review of designations within the 

neigh-bourhood plan area should be considered through a review of the neighbourhood 

ptañ. ns such, Council authorized staff to conduct a review of the Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood plan. 

The Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area is identified in the OCP 2008 as being 

within Neighbourhood Planning Area 2 (NPA-2) which consists of the Hillside 

Residentiaiand Agricultural Districts. As per Section 20.3 of the OCP 2008, the Bella 

Vista West Neighbourhood Plan review must identify and consider the following: 

a. OCP 2008 Guiding PrinciPles; 

b. Current and future community needs; 

c. Community impact and benefit; 

d. Context of the neighbourhood planning area within the community; 

ô Natural features; 

f. Environmental management considerations arising from application of the 

Environmental Management Areas Strategy; 

g. Potential archaeological significance of the site; 

h. Where applicable, the H//srde Guidelines must be incorporated; 

i. Existing and required infrastructure (e.g. storm, Sewer, water, roads); 

j. Transportation linkages (e.g. vehicle, pedestrian, cycling, transit); 

k. Parks, recreation and oPen space; 

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l. Community facilities, services and amenities; 

m. Land use and densities; 

n. Development pattern and sequencing; 

o. Neighbourhood built form and character; 

p. Opportunities for the use of alternate development standards (e.9. green 

infrastructure, green buildings, alternate energy sources); 

q. Neighbourhood sustainability and contribution to overall community 

sustainability; 

r. City identified need for additional residential development that cannot be 

accommodated in Neighbourhood Planning Area 1 (NPA-1); and 

s. Directly adjacent to existing infrastructure, and the City has identified an 

economic 

benefit to the city with greater utilization of existing infrastructure. 

The neighbourhood plan area is within OCP 2008 Development District and 

Development Permit Area #3. Both the Hillside Guidelines and the Environmental 

Management Area Strategy apply to lands within the plan area' 

The land use designations to be applied to lands within the Bella Vista West 

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Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan PLelî!@ Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010 

3.0 Residential 

Goals: 

To provide a variety of sizes and formats of residential units in the context of existing 

residential development, including secondary suites. 

To pursue the provision of attainable housing units within the neighbourhood plan area. 

Provide opportunities for greater residential density where site conditions and locations 

provide the opportunity for greater utilization of existing infrastructure and services. 

Ensure that new development sustains existing views from adjacent residential units as 

much as possible. 

Ensure that new development considers the form and characteristics of existing 

adjacent residential units. 

Context: 

Existing residential development within the neighbourhood plan area consists of 

predominately single family development. However, there are components of 

multifamily development located on Peregrine Way and Adventure Bay Road. Average 

home size and average lot sizes in the neighbourhood plan area are higher than the 

City average. Home values within the plan area are also above average for the City. 

Residents ln the area include a mix of families, couples, active senior couples and 

some single person households. There is a significant component of residential 

occupancy within the plan area which is seasonal, with the neighbourhood experiencing 

more resiâents occupying their homes in the summer than during the winter months. 

Many of the current home owners within the neighbourhood plan area have a second 

residence outside the Okanagan where they spend the winter months. 

The majority of the existing development within the neighbourhood plan area that is 

designaied in the OCP 2008 as Residential Low Density is developed with single family 

dweiings. The Residential Low Density OCP 2008 designation permits a maximum unit 

density of 12 units per acre (30 units per hectare). The Hillside designation in the OCP 

2008 áoer not include a maximum density provision. However, in Zoning Bylaw #5000, 

the HR1 - Hillside Residential Single and Two Family zone includes a maximum density 

of 10 units per acre (24 units per hectare). lt is important to protect the character of the 

existing neighbourhood as new development occurs. Conflicts can occur when the size 

and setbacks of new homes are out of scale and context with adjacent existing homes. 

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Although the majority of existing development within the Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood Plan area is in single family format, as noted there are components of 

ground oriented multifamily development. ln addition, larger undeveloped parcels offer 

án opportunity for additional multifamily development that will add to the diversity of 

housing types within the neighbourhood plan area. The creation of a variety of housing 

types will assist in developing additional diversity within the neighbourhood. 

Apartment housing development forms are also limited within the neighbourhood plan 

area. Opportunities for additional apartment development are in the centre of the plan 

area above Tronson Road and in the southwest portion of the plan area below Tronson 

Road. Although topography in the plan area limits the opportunities to pursue apartment 

housing, the addition of units in this form within the neighbourhood plan area will also 

add to the diversity of the neighbourhood. 


3.1 All lands within the neighbourhood 

plan area are subject to the Vernon 

Hillside Guidelines 


plan area are subject to the 

Environmental Management Area 

Strategy 


plan area are subject to the 

requirements of the OCP 2008, 

Section 19.0 Fire lnterface. 

3.4 

3.5 

3.6 

3.7 

All lands within the neighbourhood plan area are subject to the requirements of 

the OCP 2008, Section 23.0 Development Permit Areas (All Areas). 

The City will increase pedestrian connections and cycling access to this area by 

promoting development that encourages alternative transportation as per Section 

26.7, OCP 2008. 

The City will work with new development to create better pedestrian and 

alternative transportation access to recreation areas and parks as per Section 

26.8, OCP 2008. 

During the subdivision and development permit application review process, the 

applicant shall demonstrate the impact of new development on views from 

existing residential development. Further, the applicant shall demonstrate that 

wherever possible, the proposed new development has been sited to reduce 

view impacts. 

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3.8 During the subdivision and development permit review process, the applicant 

shall demonstrate how new development forms and characteristics will 

complement existing residential development. 

3.9 All properties desígnated Residential Low Density shall have a maximum density 

of 12 units per acre (30 units per hectare). 

3.10 All properties designated Hillside Residential Single and Two Family (RST) shall 

have a maximum density of 10 units per acre (25 units per hectare), as 

calculated per policy 3.14 below. 

3.11 All properties designated Residential Medium Density shall have a maximum 

density of 44.5 units per acre (1 10 units per hectare). 

3.12 All properties designated Hillside Residential Multifamily (RMF) shall have a 

maximum density of 22 units per acre (55 units per hectare), as calculated per 

policy 3.14 below. 

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maximum density of 44.5 units per acre (110 units per hectare), as calculated 

per policy 3.12 below. 

3.14 For the purpose of calculating density in lands designated for hillside 

development, only predevelopment areas with a slope 30% or less shall be used. 

3.15 Where appropriate, pursue opportunities for secondary suites and flex units. 

3.16 Where topography allows, ground orientation with at grade, private entrances 

and pedestrian scale detailing and forms shall be pursued, as per policy 6.5 in 

ocP 2008. 

3.17 Medium density residential areas and any sites where multiple family housing 

(with four or more units) is developed are designated as Development Permit 

Areas and are potentially subject to guidelines stipulated in Sections 23,24,25 

and 26 and as per policy 6.5 in OCP 2008. 

3.18 All properties proposed for the following secondary uses (Bylaw #4858, 2004): 

a. Bed and Breakfast Home 

b. Care Centres, Minor 

c. Group Homes, Minor 

d. Home Based Business, Major 

e. Secondary Suites 

are designated as Development Permit Areas, subject to Sections 23,24,25 and 

26 and policy 6.13 of OCP 2008. 

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4.0 Commerc¡al 

Goals: 

To provide opportunities for home based 

businesses within the neighbourhood 

plan area. 

To provide opportunities for viable 

commercial development in the context 

of a limited neighbourhood customer 

market. 

Context: 

With a build out of approximately twelve hundred residential units proposed for the 

neighbourhood plan area, the population of the neighbourhood will require some 

commercial services to reduce their need for trips to the nearest neighbourhood centre 

currently located around Landing Plaza on 25tn Avenue and future commercial 

compleies in the Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan area. As the neighbourhood plan 

area is at the end of Tronson Road, and at this time there are no plans to extend 

Tronson Road northward through lR #1 lands, no traffic from outside the plan area will 

assist in supporting businesses. Due to this isolated location, commercial uses must be 

fully supportable by the neighbourhood population. However, the customer market is 

noi sufficient to support a designated commercial area, particularly given the significant 

seasonal fluctuations in residential occupancy. Without consistent year round 

customers, even small scale businesses such as a convenience store are unlikely to be 

viable. 

ln the future, as residential development areas are completed and the neighbourhood 

population grows, opportunities for seasonal temporary food services may be viable in 

ihe form of-a summer ice cream shop or other business of a similar scale. A possible 

location is adjacent to the public park, as the lake access across from this location and 

the central location in the neighbourhood may create enough of a customer base during 

the summer months to support business in this format. 

One commercial operation (a restaurant) is located within the northern portion of the 

plan area adjacent to Tronson Road. Although the neighbourhood plan has the 

restaurant property designated Residential Low Density, the commercial zoning of the 

property is intended to remain in place. Therefore, the business operation on the 

property will remain legally conforming. 

Policv: 

4.1 Commerciat uses shall be limited to home based businesses and temporary 

seasonal commercial operations adjacent to the public park near Tronson Road 

and Tavistock Road. 

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Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Pl4!@E Amendment Bylaw Numþer 5243,2010 

5.0 Neighbourhood Amenities - Parks & Open Space 

Goals: 

Work with Regional District of North 

Okanagan - Greater Vernon Parks, 

Recreation and Culture to provide active 

and passive park space meeting the 

growing and changing needs of the Bella 

Vista West neighbourhood. 

Work with Regional District of North 

Okanagan - Greater Vernon Parks, 

Recreation and Culture and community 

organizations to provide additional 

recreational facilities and services to meet 

the needs of the neighbourhood's growing 

population. 

Work with the Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation 

and Culture to provide two neighbourhood parks within the neighbourhood plan area. 

Context: 

The need for additional public trails and public neighbourhood parks has been identified 

by the current residents of the area and in the Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation 

Master Plan. Additional passive and active park areas are required to accommodate 

passive activities, recreation play areas, hard surface play areas and pocket parks. 

Additional private recreational facilities including tennis courts, pool and private 

common beach areas are located within the developed portions of the neighbourhood 

plan area. However, these are not public facilities and are not accessible to all residents 


Parks, recreation, and cultural services in Vernon are provided through the Regional 

District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture. One 

passive public park (designed for viewing, resting and other uses involving limited 

þhysical activity and limited need for facilities and/or equipment) is located in the Bella 

Viéta West neighbourhood plan area along the lake in the southwest portion of the 

Neighbourhood Plan. This park is identified in the Greater Vernon Parks and 

Recreation Master Plan as a Natural Area. Facilities will include a trail connecting 

Tronson Road to the shore of Okanagan Lake (Trail 4). This moderately steep trail will 

provide pedestrian and access to the lakeshore. 

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The Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation Master 

Plan identified a need for a 2.5 hectare 

neighbourhood park within the plan area. The 

neighbourhood plan divides this 2.5 hectare park into 

two smaller active neighbourhood parks ( designed 

for recreation activities and includes the required 

facilities and/or equipment for these activities). One is 

a 1.0 hectare park located on the south side of 

Crofton Road (shown as P1 on Map 4). The second 

is a 1.5 hectare park located between Tronson Road 

and Goldclaim Road (shown as P2 on Map 4). These 

two parks are intended to be constructed as a 

function of further residential development in the 

neighbourhood plan area. All three public park areas 

are designated as Parks and Open Space on Map 3. 

ln addition to these three public parks, the 

neighbourhood plan area contains significant private park areas that will form a part of 

cotimon properties for adjacent residential developments. These areas are designated 

Parks and Open Space on Map 3. 

Four future public trails are identified, one connecting Goldclaim Road to Tavistock 

Road (shown as Trail 1 on Map 4), the second connecting the terminus of Tavistock 

Road to Tronson Road (shown as Trail 2 on Map 4), the third connecting Tavistock 

Road switchbacks along the eastern edge of the neighbourhood plan area to Crofton 

Road (shown as Trail 3 on Map 4) and the forth trail connecting Tronson road to the 

waterfront (shown as Trail 4 on Map 4). Trails 1 & 3 in connection with portions of 

Goldclaim Road, Tavistock Road and Crofton Road create the "Ribbons of Green Trail" 

within the neighbourhood plan area. All trails will be designed to accommodate 

pedestrians anO whereever topography will allow and where appropriate will be 

designed to also accommodate cyclists. The three trails defined in the neighbourhood 

plan will include allweather surfacing. 


S.1 Support the Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation Master Plan recognition of the 

need for neighbourhood park area in the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan. 

5.2 Support the creation and expansion of recreational parkland (shown as P1 and 

P2 on Map 4) and trails (shown as Trail 1, Trail 2, Trail 3 and Trail 4 on Map 4) 

serving the needs of the neighbourhood and meeting the following criteria: 

a. Centralto the population it serves; 

b. Within or adjacent to designated residential areas; 

c. Enhances the liveability of the neighbourhood; 

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d. Meets an identified need in the neighbourhood; 

e. lncreases resident access to recreation opportunities; 

f. Provides enhanced and/or expanded access to the Okanagan Lake 

waterfront; 

g. Provides connections to and between parks; 

h. Easily accessible for pedestrians and where terrain allows cyclists; 

i. Topographically suited to the intended uses; 

j. Does not adversely impact on highly sensitive ecosystems, threatened 

species, or riparian features; and 

k. Park design to include public participation. 

5.3 The City supports the addition of neighbourhood park areas (shown as P1 and 

P2 on Map 4), including the provision of the following: 

a. Hard surfaced play area; 

b. Grass surface play area; 

c. Playground equipment; 

d. Natural passive park areas; 

e. Benches and picnic arcai 

f . Public on-site vehicle and bicycle parking; and 

g. Appropriate signage. 

5.4 Three of the designated public trails (Trail 1, Trail 2,Trail3) are to be provided 

through statutory rights-of-way and are to be designed to accommodate 

pedestrians and where terrain will allow and where appropriate cyclists. 

5.5 Trail 4 is to be a public trail within the lakeshore public park connecting future 

parking adjacent to Tronson Road with the waterfront. 

5.6 ldentify and mark the "Ribbons of Green Trail" connection joining Tronson Road 

at Goldclaim Road west to the end of Crofton Road at Tronson Road. 

5.7 Support retention of passive parkland and natural areas meeting the following 

criteria: 

a. Preserues and enhances a unique or threatened ecosystem or species; 

b. Preserves and enhances riparian ecosystems adjacent to Okanagan Lake 

and other wetland features; 

c. Provides connections between natural areas; 

d. Provides and protects wildlife corridors; 

e. Provides protection of visually sensitive areas in the City; and 

t. Provides non invasive public access opportunities to protected features 

through facilities such as viewing platforms, low impact trails and interpretive 

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Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan BLeg!/erno!,Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010 

6.0 Transportat¡on 

Goals: 

lmprove the livability of the Bella Vista 

Neighbourhood Plan area by increasing 

the use of alternative transportation 

modes including, but not limited to, cycling 

and walking. 

Secure adequate rights-of-way for future 

transportation projects. 

Provide a secondary emergency access 

route connecting through the Bella Vista 

Neighbourhood Plan area from the end of 

Goldclaim Road to the southeast corner of 

the neighbourhood plan area at Tronson Road. 

Context: 

The location of the Bella Vista Neighbourhood Plan area presents several 

transportation challenges. Tronson Road is the only road access into the 

neighbourhood plan area. All vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians share the right-of-way 

for access to the area. The area is not serviced by public transit, and the number of 

residential units proposed within the plan area will not support transit service in the 

future. However, School District #22 does provide bus service to carry children to 

elementary and secondary schools. Limited pedestrian infrastructure is available within 

the neighbourhood plan area. The proposed trail network and the addition of sidewalks 

and bicycle lanes will improve the opportunities for alternate transportation in the 

neighbourhood plan area. During the 2009 public consultation process, residents 

stressed the need for an emergency access alternative to Tronson Road. The portion 

from the end of Crofton Road to Tronson Road is existing and the portion connecting 

Goldclaim Road to Tavistock Road will be constructed as a function of new 

development in the area. 

Supoortinq Policies: 

6.1 Pedestrian and cycling connections to and within this area will be supported by 

promoting development that encourages alternative transportation as per policy 

26.7 in OCP 2008. 

6.2 The City will work with new development to create better pedestrian and 

alternative transportation access to recreation areas and parks as per policy 26.8 

in OCP 2008. 

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6.3 

6.4 

6.5 

Provide a public access route from the end of Goldclaim Road to Tavistock Road 

(shown as Trail 1 on Map 5). This public access is to be gated at both ends, will 

be available for pedestrians and cyclists and in the case of emergency, will be 

capable of accommodating vehícle traffic. The connection from the intersection 

of Tronson Road and Goldclaim Road to the intersection of Crofton Road and 

Tronson Road is designated as a "Ribbons of Green Trail". 

Wherever possible, pedestrian connections between roads are to be provided in 

order to increase connectivity and minimize the length of travel for pedestrians. 

Transportation networks are to be designed and constructed according to the 

Hillside Guidelines. 

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BellaVistaWestNeighbourhoodPlanP!@AmendmentBylawNumber5243,2010 

7.0 Environment 

Goals: 

Protect grassland, rangeland and gullies. 

Support invasive species management and 

encourage the selection of appropriate 

landscape species. 

Protect biodiversity, sensitive ecosystems, 

wildlife habitat and movement corridors. 

Provide for the maintenance of ecosystem 

function. 

Reduce the interface conflict between 

residential, agricultural and park lands. 

Provide connectivity between natural areas. 

lntegrate habitat protection, interface management, wildlife corridor creation 

invaêive species control into all permitting processes and land use decision making. 

Context: 

The Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan area includes lands having low, medium and 

high ecosystem sensitivity according to the Sensitive Ecosystem lnventory (SEl). ln 

adlition, the neighbourhood plan area includes south facing, arid grasslands and 

rangelands, sparse forest cover in the upper lands and lakeshore riparian areas along 

Okanagan Lake. 

This area has been impacted by cattle grazing, but is otherwise a greenfield site which 

supports diverse wildlife species and grassland habitats. The creation and protection of 

witdiife corridors, refuges and access to open water is important for the modification of 

this land from lightly disturbed greenfield conditions to a residential neighbourhood. 

Wildlife currently living on and moving through this area will be brought into conflict with 

new residential property owners should insufficient area and access be provided for 

their movement and habitat needs. 

As well, during the development of a neighbourhood in this alea, consideration of 

buffers between residential uses and remaining grassland, agricultural lands and park 

lands need to be included to avoid unnecessary issues arising from fire break 

requirements, agricultural animal escapes, noise and nuisance issues along the land 

use interface lines. 

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Suooortino Policies: 

7.1 Apply the Environmental 

Management Areas Strategy to all 

lands within the neighbourhood 

plan area during review of all 

development applications including 

rezoning, subdivision, development 

permit and development variance 

permit. 

7.2 Protect open spaces, natural areas, 

natural features, essential habitats and sensitive ecosystems within the 

neighbourhood plan area as per policies 1 1.3, 11.4 and 11.5 in OCP 2008 and in 

compliance with all applicable provincial and federal regulations. 

7.3 

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Support opportunities for neighbourhood residents to participate in the protection 

and conservation of the environment within the plan area. 

Support opportunities for education on the features, species, and ecosystems 

located within the neighbourhood plan area. 

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8.0 Energy 

Goals: 

lntegrate the use of solar, geothermal and wind energy generation throughout the 

neighbourhood plan area, as appropriate. 

Explore opportunities for neighbourhood energy projects, as appropriate. 

Context: 

The neighbourhood plan area is located on a south facing slope at the end of 

Okanagan Lake in an area with natural bedrock. This provides ideal conditions for the 

integration of solar, wind and geothermal energy generation into residential 

construction, as well as part of street and trail lighting. The price of energy, and its 

availability, can impact not only how energy efficient homes are, but determine the long 

term cost of operating a home. This can also be applied to those shared amenities and 

infrastructure elements which require energy to operate, such as street lights and trail 

lights. lmplementation of energy generation capacity within the plan area will provide 

residents and strata organizations with the option to operate their homes and common 

areas at a lower cost over the long term, with less environmental impact. 


8.1 Encourage the planning, design and construction of energy aware 

neighbourhoods and buildings, including the minimization of the non-renewable 

energy use and investing in energy efficient design features as per policy 10.2in 

ocP 2008. 

8.2 Emphasize innovation in building design and raise awareness of green building 

options, materials sourcing, energy alternatives and consideration of the needs 

of future property owners for energy efficient options, balanced with the cost of 

construction as per policy 10.3 in OCP 2008. 

8.3 Promote energy conservation and community awareness of energy use and its 

alternatives as per policy 10.8 in OCP 2008. 

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Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan Pl4!þ¡4,4 Amendment Bylaw Number 5243,2010 

9.0 Agriculture 

Goals: 

ldentify and protect agricultural lands. 

Provide opportunities for food production to residents 


Context: 

All lands within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood 

Plan area are within the Agricultural and Hillside Residential District (District 3) of the 

OCP 2008 Land Use Plan. Within the northeast portion of the Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood Plan area are lands designated as Rural Agriculture (RA). Portions of 

these lands are currently utilized for agricultural purposes but due to topography and 

rocky soil conditions, use has been limited to cattle grazing and calving. Although the 

plan area does not support large scale agricultural cultivation, residential gardens may 

be viable in certain portions of the neighbourhood plan area. Limitations on the viability 

of residential garden space will include irrigation, water availability, poor soils, rocky 

outcrops and steep slopes. 


9.1 Create buffers to discourage interaction between agricultural activities, grazing 

and calving and residential activities through the installation of dense 

landscaping and fencing. 

9.2 Encourage the construction of community garden space adjacent to residential 

developments without private, ground level outdoor space, or in areas readily 

accessible to residents in multifamily residential developments. 

9.3 Ensure the creation and use of residential gardens are not impeded through 

strata bylaws and/or covenants registered on title. 

9.4 Support opportunities for education on gardening and food production for 

neighbourhood plan area residents. 

9.5 Prevent the spread of noxious weeds and the introduction of invasive species 

from gardens and residential landscaping as per Landscape Bylaw #5014. 

9.6 Ensure buffer landscaping is composed of grassland ecosystem appropriate 

native 

plants. 

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10.0 Social Planning 

Goals: 

Ensure development proposals are reviewed in the context of the health and safety of 

the existing and future residents of the neighbourhood. 

lnclude Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) considerations in 

the review of development applications. 

Support the development of a variety of resídential housing form and sizes within the 


Support the development of accessible childcare for residents within the neighbourhood 

plan area. 

Context: 

It is important that the health, safety and well being of current and future residents are 

included in planning for the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood plan area is situated 

on the periphery of the city, does not have public transit service and does not offer 

health, personal or commercial services within the neighbourhood. This limits the 

opportunity to provide housing options for all members of the community. However, 

there are opportunities to encourage a variety of residential development forms and unit 

sizes to provide housing options for more household types, and to enhance the 

accessibility of public amenities to ensure the needs of the people utilizing the facilities 

are being met. 


10.1 Encourage a variety of housing forms and unit sizes. 

10.2 Work towards universal physical accessibility in new development and to public 

facilities and amenities, policy 16.13 in OCP 2008. 

10.3 Continue efforts to support affordable and accessible childcare for residents in 

the neíghbourhood plan area. 

10.4 Utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles (CPTED) 

the review process for rezoning and development applications (policy 16.19 

ocP 2008). 

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11.O lnfrastructure 

Goals: 

Conserve water through reduced water use in existing development and designing for 

lower use in new development. 

Maintain natural surface watenvays and groundwater routes. 

Pu rsue on-site stormwater retention. 

Maximize the number of residential units serviced by infrastructure. 

Facilitate the sitíng of new development adjacent to existing infrastructure. 

Limit the amount, size and impact of infrastructure (sewer services, water services, 

storm services, roads, solid waste and recycling, other utilities and related structures). 

Context: 

The topography and soil conditions within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan 

area create significant issues for servicing and accessing. Through the Hillside 

Guidelines, the City limits the amount of infrastructure constructed and ensures that the 

infrastructure constructed is as efficient as possible. This limits the amount of 

infrastructure the City must maintain and replace in the future. Existing infrastructure 

within the neighbourhood plan area includes both municipal and private utílity services 

for water, sewer and storm. The northwestern portion of the plan area is currently 

serviced by a private water and sewer utilities and the southern portion of the plan area 

is serviced by public services. 


11.1 Development is to follow the Hillside Guidelines during the design of all new 

ínfrastructure. 

11.2 Encourage water conservation in existing and new development. 

11.3 Ensure efficient use of infrastructure by siting new development adjacent to 

existing infrastructure. 

11.4 Wherever site conditions will allow, on-site storm water retention will be required. 

11.5 Ensure the natural pattern of ground and surface water is maintained wherever 

possible. 

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12.0 Fire lnterface 

Goals: 

Reduce the firehazard risk within the Bella Vista West 

Neighbourhood Plan area. 

Context: 

All lands within the Bella Vista West Neighbourhood Plan 

area are identified as being within a wild land fire protection 

and interface area. As the plan area includes significant 

components of forest and grasslands, the risk of wild land 

fire in the plan area is high. ln order to reduce the risk to the 

residents of wild land fire moving from the natural areas to 

developed areas, new development is required to adhere to 

the policies in Section 19 - Fire lnterface, of the OCP 2008. 

The steep slopes and limited access in the neighbourhood 

plan area will add to the difficulties in controlling wild land 

fire. The principle of protection through prevention applies 

as a best practice for the neighbourhood plan area. 

All new development will require the installation of fire sprinklers. 


12.1 Apply the requirements of policies 19.1 to 19.9 in OCP 2008. 

12.2 Support the education of neighbourhood plan residents in the 

preventative actions that should be pursued. 

risks and 

12.3 Support the Vernon Fire Department and Bylaw Enforcement 

identifying accumulations of materials presenting a high fire risk and 

their removal. 

Division in 

supporting 

12.4 Property owners are to follow the Fire Smart principles as included in 

in OCP, 2008. 

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BYT-AW NUMBER 5235 

A bylaw to amend the City of Vernon 










1. This bylaw may be cited as the "A Portion of Lot A, Plan KAP62807, District 

Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. (Tavistock Road) Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5235,2010". 

2. Pursuant the Official Zoning Map, Schedule "A" attached to and forming part 


That the following legally described lands be rezoned from "C6 - Village 

Commercial" to "HR2 - Hillside Residential Multi-Family". 


Portion of Lot A, Plan K4P62807, District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. 

(Tavistock Road) 

and by changing the Zoníng Map accordingly, all in accordance with the hatched area as 

shown on Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this bylaw. 

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respect. 

READ A FIRST TIME this day of ,2010. 

READ A SECOND TIME this day of ,2010. 

PUBLIC HEARING held thís day of ,2010. 

READ A THIRD TIME this day of ,2010. 

APPROVED pursuant to the Transportation Act this day of ,2010. 

John Wanruick, Dist. Dev. Tech 


ADOPTED this day of ,2010. 

Mayor: 


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1. This bylaw may be cited as the "Lot A, Plan K4P62807, District Lot 298, 

O.D.Y.D. (Tavistock Road) Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5239,2010"- 

2. Pursuant the Official Zoning Map, Schedule "4" attached to and forming part 


That the following legally described lands be rezoned from 'RM1 - Row 

Housing Residential'to 'R2 - Large Lot Residential' 


Lot A, Plan KAP62807, 

(Tavistock Road) 

District Lot 298, O.D.Y.D. 

and by changing the Zoning Map accordingly, all in accordance with the hatched area as 

shown on Schedule "4" attached to and forming part of this bylaw. 

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respect. 

READ A FIRST TIME this daY of ,2010' 

READ A SECOND TIME this daY of ,2010' 

PUBLIC HEARING held this day of ,2010. 

READ A THIRD TIME this daY of ,2010' 

APPROVED pursuant to the Transportation Act this day of 

,2010' 

John Warwick, Dist. Dev. Tech 


ADOPTED this daY of ,2010' 

Mayor: 


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NEED MAP FROM REPORT!! 

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Wayne Lippert 

Mayor, City of Vernon 

3400 30th st. 

Vernon, B.C. 

VI-T 5E6 

Dear Mayor Lippert and City of Vernon Councillors, 

Last month, staff at the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) surveyed all member local 

governments about the inclusion of its monthly Board Report as part of each municipality's/ 

regional district's agenda package. The inquiry came as a recommendation from our board 

and was aimed at increasing communication between the OBWB and local councillors and 

regiona I district d irectors. 

Our understanding, from speaking to City of Vernon staff, is that the Board Report will be 

provided as part of your monthly agenda package. We wish to thank staff for this. We hope 

that the correspondence proves to be useful in deliberations around your table, when it 

comes to water issues. 

At the city's request, I would be happy to provide a report, in-person, to your board at any 

time, to give an update on OBWB activities and answer any questions you may have. lf this 

is of interest, please let me know. 

Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

.a/ ttiili ,, 

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Anna Warwick-Sears 

Executive Director, Okanagan Basin Water Board 

Phone: (250) 469-6251, 

E-mail : a n na.warwick.sea rs@obwb.ca 

Cc: Leon Gous, Chief Administrative Officer - City of Vernon 

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3255 C Shannon Lake Road, Wectbank, BC V4T 1V4 

Phone 250-7074095 Toll Frce t-866-662-9609 Fax Z5ù70741ffi www.syilx.org 

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February 11th, 2010 

City of Vemon 

Attn: Mayor WaYne LiPPert 


Vernon, BÇ V1T 5E6 

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Via Fax: 250-54S-787q 

Dear Mayor WaYne LiPPert: 

Re: Okanagan Nation 2nd Annual "spirit of $yilx", Unity Run 

The Okanagan Nation Alliance is P 

Syìlx" Youth Unity Run through the 

The run is focused on creating awa 

was directed from the youth. Youth ages 

ot "n"g"n 

Nation will be cornpleting the run throughout our Territory' 

We would like to take this 

through the city of Verno 

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continue to on to Douglas 

Council that our run will be going 

District of west Kelowna on April 

on the same day. our Run will 

is our fìnal destination' 

We have been in contact wíth Marilyn Gayt 

will be submitting a waiver form and insu 

The route that we will run along will be turn 

then turn left onto Alexis Park Drive whic 

organization has also submitted a letter and permit application to the Ministry of 

Transportation. 

Please find attached a copy of the City of Vernon route' Thank you in adva.nce for your 

supfort of this event, ¡f voú have any questions or need more inforrnation please do not 

hesitate to contact our office' 

SincerelY, 

Montgomery

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His Worship Mayor Wayne Lippert 

The City of Vernon 

3400 30rh st 

Vernon BC VIT 5E6 

Dear Mayor Lippert: 

BRITISH 

Colunrste 

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Ref: 190855 

Thank you for your letter of January 15, 2010, on behalf of The City of Vernon addressed to the 

Honourable Michael de Jong, Attorney General, regarding treatment options for youth 

experiencing substance use problems and refusing withdrawal management (detox) or treatment 

programs. I understand you also w¡ote to the Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier. 

Premier Campbell and Minister de Jong have asked that I respond on their behalf and as the 

Minister of Children and Family Development and Minister Responsible for Child Care,I am 

pleased to do so. The issues that you raised are very important to the well-being of our youth, 

families and communities. 

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is responsible for community 

mental health services for children and youth, youth justice services and other child and youth 

services under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) such as child protection 

services and services for youth-at-risk for sexual exploitation (including, for example, outreach 

services, safe houses/emergency shelters, and youth agteements). 

The Ministry of Health Services is responsible, through the Health Authorities, for the delivery 

of youth substance use outreach, withdrawal management and treatment services. Health 

Authorities work closely with MCFD to coordinate services for youth needing hospital, 

community-based mental health andior substance use services. 

The British Columbia Mental Healthlcr includes a provision for involuntary admission to a 

designated facility or hospital for individuals with a mental disorder who also meet other specific 

psychiatric criteria. A substance use disorder is considered a mental disorder, and as a result can 

be included as meeting one, but not all, of the specifrc criteria for involuntary admission to 

hospital. Involuntary hospital admission of youth under the Mental Health Act is far less 

common than for adults and is most often related to high risk of harm to self or others due to a 

serious mental illness such as a psychotic disorder. 1n200712008, there were 946 children and 

youth under the age of l9 involuntarily admitted to hospitals in the province, typically for brief 

periods; 137 of these youth had a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder. 

t2 

Ministry of 

Children and Family 

Development 

and Minister Responsible 

for Child Care 

Ofice of the 

Minister 

Mailing Address: 

Pa¡liament Buìldings 

Victoria BC VBV iX4 

382

There are no plans in the near futrue to inhoduce legislation mandating detoxification or 

treatnent of youth with substance use problems that is beyond the current regulatory frameworks 

(i.e. through the Youth Justice system, the Mental Health Act,andthe CFCSA). However, 

MCFD and several other minishies are currently working together to develop processes within 

the cu¡rent regulatory ûameworks and voluntary mental health, substance use outreach, 

withdrawal management and treatnent services that will enhance engagement with youth, who 

may be reluctant to engage in services to address their substance use problems. 

The Ministry of Health Services, Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport and MCFD a¡e also 

working with other ministies, health authorities, and community parürers to develop a 

comprehensive 10 year plan to address mental health and substance use across the lifespan. This 

plan will aim to improve the range of integrated seryices and supports to meet various levels of 

need, including earlier'youth friendly' evidence-based interventions to prevent development of 

more serious problems or reduce the impact of problems experienced by youth. 

Thank you again for bringing your concems to our attention. 

Sincerely, 

Mary Polak 

Minister 

pc: Honourable Gordon Campbell 

Honourable Michael de Jong 

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MINUTES OF 

THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

HELD 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2OO9 

PRESENT: Councillor Buffy Baumbrough, Chair 

Zee Marcolin, Allan Brooks Nature Centre representative 

Vivian E. Merchant, North Okanagan Naturalists Club rep. 

Gerald Vard Coleman 

Roseanne Van Ee 

ABSENT: JaimeDickínson 

Dr. Michael Carlson 

STAFF: Brooke Marshall, Environmental Planner 

Jessica Rayner, Environmental Planning Assistant 


Nicol Kohnert, Environmental Services Manager, NORD 

Karmen Morgan, Waste Reduction Coordinator, NORD 

ORDER 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:12 pm. 

Moved by Zee Marcolin, seconded by Roseanne Van Ee: 

That the agenda for Wednesday, November 18, 2009 

meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee be 

adopted. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 


THAT the minutes of the Environmental Advisory 

Committee meeting held Wednesday, September 16, 

2009 be adopted. 

CARRIED. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

WET WASTE 

GOMPOSTING 

The chair provided background on the motion received from 

Council on the potential of using restaurant wet waste in 

community gardens. 

The City of Vernon is interested in looking at wet waste due to 

a bylaw that will come into place in December 2009 as part of 

the removal of back alley dumpsters. Downtown restaurants 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, NOVEMBER 18' 2OO9 Page 2 

want alternatives to dispose of their wet waste. 

Nicole Kohnert and Karmen Morgan from Environmental 

services with the Regional District of the Nodh okanagan met 

required. 

The Regional District of the North okanagan is reviewing their 

Solid Waste Management Plan and is looking at several 

strategies, long and short term but have no plan to compost 

food waste at the landfill, as it is very costly. 

Bin to Curb, a private company, offers curb side pick-up of 

organic waste and currently services approximately 100 

customers. okanagan Landing school has their own compost 

system which serves as a good example for other operations 

that have food waste to dispose of. Businesses have options 

of purchasing large composting systems' 

The cómmunity garden approach has been discussed with 

Parks and Recreation to review potential locations' The City 

of Vernon planning department will be instrumental in 

determining locations for the pilot gardens. The pilot projects 

will determine how feasible this initiative is' 

There is no expectation for all of the wet waste created by the 

community to be used in the gardens but there is a need to 

determine where the opportunities currently are as community 

garden locations must work for the neighbourhood as well as 

the garden. 

The East Hill and Lutheran Church gardens are over 

subscribed as there is a huge demand. The City of Vernon 

recognizes the demand because a number of citizens have 

enquired about the possibility of a community garden in their 

area. 


THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee 

recommends Council supports working with the Regional 

District of the North Okanagan in the development of a 

pilot project that would combine wet waste composting 

with a community garden. 

CARRIED. 

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VERBAL UPDATE FROM 

THE ENVIRONMENTAL 

PLANNER 

The Environmental Planner provided the following update; 

Heritaqe Tree Bvlaw: 

The planning deparlment is working on a heritage tree 

survey in the East Hill and City Centre areas where the 

majority of Heritage buildings are located. 

The city arborist investigated the Heritage Walnut Tree 

on 20th Avenue, which neighbours voiced their 

concerns about, and advised that this tree would be a 

candidate if the Heritage Tree Bylaw is enacted. 

Healthy viable 75+ yeil old trees could be considered 

heritage trees, depending on a number of factors. A 

draft tree bylaw will go to Council in the new year. 

Cosmetic Pesticide use: 

The Environmental Planner is working on an internal 

policy for cosmetic pesticide use with operations staff 

and is meeting regularly to discuss. As the Parks and 

Recreation budget is maintained through the Regional 

District they must be involved in the process. lt is^. 

hoped that a report will come to the December 14"' 

meeting of council. 

OCP Web Paqe: 

DELTALOK SYSTEMS Discussed. 

GREEN 

ENGINEEREDSOLUTIONS 

FOR STREAMS, SLOPES 

AND WALLS 

A visible strategy web page and online implementation 

toot on where we are at with the OCP will go live in mid 

December. 


CLEARCUT REIGNITES 

TREE BYLAW DEBATE 

CITY OF OTTAWA 

lnformation only. 

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DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee is 

tentatively set for Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 4:00 

pm. 

ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee 

adjourned at 5:16 Pm. 


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Organic Strategy lncremental Manpower and Cost Estimates 

Strategy Component 

Natural Landscaping and Yard Care Program 

Master Composter Program 

Backyard ComposterA./ermicomposter Program 

(including program review) 

Mandatory Yard Waste SeParation 

Expanded Yard Waste Drop-off network 

Periodic Yard Waste Collection 

Seasonal Yard Waste Collection 

Expanded Christmas Tree Collection 

lmproved Wood Waste Segregation Program 

Regional Yard Waste Composting Facility 

Expanded Regional Composting lnitiative (external 

feasibility study only) 

Promote Development of Private Facilities 

Mulch Production (lnternal feasibility study only) 

Regional Coordination of Wood Waste Management 

RDNO Staff Time 

Startup 

40 hrs 

80 hrs 

E0 hrs 

80 hrs 

120 hrs 

160 hrs 

80 hrs 

80 hrs 

80 hrs 

160 hrs 

120 hrs 

40h 

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I hrs/month 

16 hrs/month 

4 hrs/month 

40 hrs/year 

40 hrs/year 

16 hrs/year 

I hrs/month 

16 hrs/month 

8 hrs/month 

I hrs/month 

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N/A 

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5,000 

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MINUTES OF 

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

HELD 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2OO9 

PRESENT: Mayor LipPert 

Jason Gilbert 

Peter Lockhart 

Brent Ree 

Pat Wheatcroft 

Don Gibbs 

HeeSon Domay, Tourism Advisory Committee 

ValTrevis, Chamber of Commerce 

Ruth Hoyte, Downtown Vernon Association 

ABSENT: Leon Gous, CAO 

Councillor Nicol 

John Lent 

Claudette Everitt 

Lyle Enns 

Jane Lister, CommunitY Futures 

RodneY Goodchild 

Glenn Benischek 

STAFF: Kim Flick, Manager, Planning & Building 

Kevin Poole, Economic Development Officer 


ORDER 

The Economic Development Officer (EDO) called the meeting 

to order at 8:07 am' 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Val Trevis , seconded by Ruth Hoyte: 

THAT the agenda for Thursday, November 19, 2009 

meeting of the Economic Development Advisory 

Committee be adoPted. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Peter Lockhart, seconded by HeeSon Domay: 

THAT the minutes of Thursday, September 17 ,2009 

meeting of the Economic Development Advisory 

Committee be adoPted. 

CARRIED. 

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ADOPTION OF CHAIR 

AND VICE CHA¡R 

Due to just under half of the committee in attendance today, 

the eleótion of chair and vice chair will be deferred untilthe 

next meeting. lt was pointed out that if anyone would like to 

nominate a member or take on these positions to email Kevin 

Poole. 

INDUSTRIAL LANDS 

COOPERAT¡ON 

MEMORANDUM OF 

UNDERSTANDING 

The City of Vernon is proposing a regional approach to 

encouráging new industrial development. A Memorandum of 

Understãndìng for industrial cooperation has been presented 

to each of thJregional communities to bring foruvard to their 

respective Counóil's for ratification. The City of Vernon is 

proþosing one-year of free service to build relationships and 

irust w1hin the iegion. The program will be reviewed after one 

year by both the õity anO the regional partners to discuss what 

L *otúing, what needs improvement and if any financial 

commitments should be made' 

The expectation is that the City of Vernon's EDO will work with 

so they know what lands are available in the 

"ompanies region as opposeo to.¡ust Vernon. The communities will 

prõvide assistance wiih identifying lands, zoning and other 

regulations. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

PRESENTAT¡ON 

A Power Point presentation was viewed by the group outlining 

the Economic Development function and goals for promoting 

Vernon as an ideal place for business investment' 

The presentation was viewed by the chamber of commerce 

at thäir AGM, and various other groups in the community 

outlining where things are at now and where we are headed in 

the future. 

" See attached copy of the Power Point presentation' 

ECONOMIC 

DEVELOPMENT 

STRATEGY UPDATE 

PROJECT UPDATE 

Lions Gate Consulting has been hired by the city to create an 

Economic Development strategy, which will guide the efforts 

of the function. Tire EDO has sent out over 200 invitations to 

attend ten sector specific focus groups. To date, we are 

anticipating over 1ô0 people.,to attend the workshops to be 

held on December 3td and 4tn,2009- 

The Economic Development Coordinator provided an 

overview on projects that he is currently involved in; 

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Economic DeveloPment StrategY 

Reload Centre 

Vision North Okanagan 

Regional lndustrial Collaboration, MOU 

Community Profile and site selection guide 

Website 

Okanagan Valley Economic Development Society 

(ovEDS) 

2O1O OlymPic Games RecePtion 

Linx BC 

Whole Foods Market Place 

lnvest in BC Magazine 

Tradeshows 

Marketing Collateral 

Regional Growth StrategY 

Local Partnerships with CED/ED Agencies 

Okanagan College - Dragon's Den 

Welcoming Communities 

City Centre Plan 

*See attached coPY 


MEETING DATES 

The Economic Development officer will be contacting 

members to discuss best possible dates for future meetings. 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Economic Development Advisory 

Committee to be decided' 

ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting of the Economic Development Advisory 

Committee adjourned at 9:23am' 

GERTIFIED CORREçTr 

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MINUTES OF 

THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2O1O 


Councillor Baumbrough, Chair 

Annette Sharkey, Social Planning Council 

Jane Lister, Community Futures Development Corp. 

Darren Evans, Builders' representative 

Lynne Smith, Community at large representative 

ABSENT: Cliff Cross, lnterior Health representative 

Peter Chau, BC Housing representative 

STAFF: Dale Rintoul, Planner 


ORDER 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:33 pm. 

Moved by Lynne Smith, seconded by Annette Sharkey: 

THAT the agenda for Thursday, January 7,2010 Affordable 

Housing Committee meeting be adopted. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPTION 

OF MINUTES 

Moved by Lynne Smith, seconded by Annette Sharkey: 

THAT the minutes of Thursday, December 3, 2009 meeting of 

the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee be adopted. 

CARRIED. 

BUSTNESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: 

ELECTION OF CHAIR 

AND VICE CHAIR 

Moved by Jane Lister, seconded by Lynne Smith: 

THAT the Affordable Housing Advisory committee elects as 

Councillor Baumbrough as Chair for 2010' 

CARRIED. 

Moved by Jane Lister, seconded by Lynne Smith: 

THAT the Affordable Housing Advisory committee elects as 

Annette Sharkey as Vice Chair for 2010' 

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CARRIED. 


GROUP HOMES FOR 

YOUNGER PEOPLE WITH 

DISABILITIES 

This item is deferred to the next Affordable Housing Advisory 

Committee meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

UPDATE FROM SOCIAL 

PLANNING COUNCIL 

Annette Sharkey reported on the "Under One Roof'project: 

There will be an open house held on January 27th,2010 at 12:00 

pm, please RSVP by January 25tt ,2010. 

The Vernon Land Trust is takíng applications for two three bedroom 

units and are excited to get the families in. A press release will be 

provided in the next couple of weeks. 

The Social Planning Council was successful in receiving an ACT 

Grant, which is to be used to facilitate the transfer of knowledge for 

the implementation of new and already existing regulatory solutions 

to affordable and attainable housing issues. A tentative date has 

been scheduled for April 8th, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the 

Schubert Centre. Annette Sharkey will create an outline for the 

informational session, which will be geared mainly towards 

developers and the building community. lt was suggested to 

include display boards which will include information on the City of 

Vernon's Downtown Neighbourhood Plan, the DCC Bylaw and the 

Hesperia Development. A report will be circulated at the next 

meeting. 

MENTAL HEALTH 

HOUSING GAPS 

This item is deferred to the next meeting. 


RE.HOUSING 

VANCOUVER'S STREET 

INVOLVED YOUTH 

INCLUSIONARY ZONING 

TO ADDRESS 

SHORTAGE OF 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

For review. 

For review. 

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CENTRALIZED AND 

DECENTRALIZED 

HOUSING MODELS 

RENTAL MARKET 

REPORT, BC AND 

KELOWNA 

For review. 

For review. 

EMBARGO - MEDIA For review' 

RELEASE 

SENATE COMMITTEE For review. 

CALLS FOR NATIONAL 

HOUSING STRATEGY 

ROOMING HOUSES The City planner advised that this committee will be requested to 

APPLICAT¡ONS review ihree attainable housing applications at the next meeting 

SMALLER UNITS IN 

MULTI FAMILY 

OKANAGAN 

BROWNSTONES APP. 

NEXT MEETING 

The next meeting of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is 

scheduled for Thursday, February 4,2010' 

ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 

adjourned at 5:18 Pm. 

CERTIFIED CORREGT: 

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THE COR 

CITY OF 

MINUTES OF 

THE TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GOMMITTEE 

HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2O1O 

PRESENT: Kim Young, GreaterVernon Cycle Advisory com. (chair) 

Norman Peters, Community at large representative (Co-Chair) 

Rob Sawatzky, Ribbons of Green Trails Society 

Mary Stockdale, Sustainable Environment Network 

Patricia Black, Seniors representative 

John Peck, First Bus 

Earl Hansen, Downtown Vernon Association 

Steve Harvard, BC Transit (by telephone conference) 

Duane Vankeimpema, Chamber of Commerce 

Councillor Gilroy 

STAFF: Amanda Watson, Municipal Transportation Technician lll 

Wendy Majewski, TDM Coordinator 

Sherri Biluk. Committee Clerk 

ORDER 

ADOPTION OF 

AGENDA 

The Chair called the meeting to order at7:45 am' 

Moved by Norm Peters, seconded by Duane Vankeimpema: 

THAT the agenda for Thursday, January 14,2010 meeting of 

the Transpoftation Demand Management Committee be 

adopted. 

CARRIED. 

ADOPTION OF 

M¡NUTES 

Moved by Duane Vankeimpema, seconded by Patricia Black: 

THAT the minutes from Thursday, December 3, 2009 meeting 

of the Transportation Demand Management Committee be 

adopted. 

CARRIED. 


CARPOOL.CA - 

CARPOOL WEEK 

The TDM Coordinator provided an update on Carpool week which 

was held on November 16th to 19th, 2009: 

. Carpool Week was successful with 46 new pledges for the 

Vernon atea. 

. By pledging on-line to carpool at least once before November 27, 

2ó09, carpoolers were entered into a random draw for prizes. A 

BC Hydro employee was the winner of a $200.00 safeway Gift 

Certificate. 

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. lt was explained that carpoolweek will be an annual initiative for 

the city of vernon and will be held during the month of 

November. Partnering with other cities in the Thompson- 

Okanagan will be Pursued' 

TDM WEBSITE - 

IDEAS AND TOPICS 

The proposed TDM website was discussed briefly with a request to 

the committee members for input on ideas and/or content that they 

would like to see on new web site. 

. The TDM web site will contain a link to the "Bus-on-Line" and 

SchoolTravel Plan web sites as well as other informative web 

sites. 

. lt was suggested that once the web site is ready for promotion 

the committee members can decide how they would like to 

promote the information to Council and the community' 

TDM - SGHOOL 

TRANSPORTATION 

PLAN (STP) 

The TDM Coordinator outlined the progress made to date on the 

School Transportation Plans: 

. A news clip aired recently on CHBC TV News outlining Ellison 

Elementary- school's Transportation Plan a nd the work being 

done to address safety concerns for students' 

. The School Transportation Plan Steering Committee will be 

meeting again on Friday, January 22no, 2010. Once all of the 

data hás been received from the students and parents of the 

three pilot schools; Ellison, okanagan Landing and Harwood, a 

summary of the information will be brought to the_ planning stage 

of the init¡ative and a Power Point presentation will be produced' 

. HASTE BC will be holding traffic counts around the school areas' 

It is hoped that the Global Education students may be able to 

assist with the traffic counts. 

¡ A TDM and sTP presentation was recently made to the 

engineering students at UBCO. UBCO has indicated that they 

would like to partner with the City of Vernon. 

. IHA partner Pam Moore has stated that IHA is interested in the 

Regibnal Growth Strategy as research has shown that health 

c"ñ be improved and illness reduced through different 

approaches to planning communities such as active 

transportation such as biking or walking' 

. Harwood Elementary school has initiated a poster contest where 

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students design school zone signs. lt is hoped that the students' 

posters will improve and humanize safety in school zones. 

. A bike poster contest between the three pilot schools; Ellison, 

Okanagan Landing and Hanryood, sehool is also currently in the 

works. 

. lt was pointed out that the Venture Training Centre recycles old 

and stolen bikes and has a good selection of bikes for sale; 

which is good for parents who can't afford to purchase bikes for 

their children. lt was noted that this effort by Venture Training 

keeps old bikes out of our landfills. 

LOW POWERED 

VEHICLES PAMPHLET 

The Municipal Transportation Technician is currently working on 

finalizing an educational pamphlet on low powered vehicles. The 

pamphlet will be brought to the next TDM meeting. 

RCMP and ICBC were approached for comment on the draft 

educational pamphlet with ICBC requesting to be involved in the 

production of the pamphlet. 

RCMP has added in specific sections of the motor vehicle act and 

intend to provide the information to their officers and bylaw staff for 

enforcement and for assistance in encouraging safe and proper 

use of the low powered vehicles. 

It was pointed out that there is a fine line between "electric assisted 

bikes" and "scooters with the electric requiring a helmet and the 

scooter requiring a motor bike helmet. Parking of scooters and 

electric vehicles will be reviewed in the Transportation Plan for 

discussion. lt was agreed that this is good progress and shows a 

leadership role by producing this document. 

STAFF PARKING 

SURVEY 

The Sustainability Committee has reviewed the staff parking survey 

data; the collection of employee travel data is the starting point for a 

City of Vernon travel plan. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

TRANSIT REPORT 

John Peck, Vernon Transit provided the following update on Vernon 

Transit: 

. lt was noted that UBCO and other transit route numbers have 

dropped ín half since the Christmas season which has 

determined that transit was being used for holiday shopping. 

. lt was stated that the Taxi Saver Program is over budgetfor this 

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fiscal year and will not be allowing any new particìpants in the 

prográm. The Taxi Saver Program provides Handy DART clients 

with a 50% subsidy towards the cost of taxi rides when Handy 

DART cannot accommodate their travel needs. 

. Handy Darl services has increasingly been requested from group 

homes it was stated that this service is detrimentalto seniors 

and people on disabilities and questioned what the alternatives 

are for seniors that cannot book the Handy Dart. 

. The purchase of smaller busses was discussed. lt was advised 

that the cost to purchase the smaller busses is the same as the 

larger busses with limitations to their use. 

. John Peck advised that Routes 2 and 3, Pleasant valley and 

Alexis Park, are in an overloaded situation and has advised that 

BC Transit will be investigating this in their service review. 

. The BC Transit Service Review will be creating master plans for 

alt areas; once the city of Kelowna's review is completed in the 

fall of 2010, the review will move onto the North okanagan and 

Vernon. 

. There have been issues with dropping Handy Dart customers off 

at the Medical Centre on 30th Avenue as there is no where for 

the bus to pull of to allow the passenger's time to get off. 

. Vernon Transit has signed a behavioral contract with a problem 

traveler who has assaulted two bus drivers in the past. BC 

Transit will be monitoring this passenger. 

BC TRANS¡T 

Steve Harvard, BC Transit reported on the following: 

Fairs received were down 5% for this time of year which seams to 

be a trend across the province. lt was noted that there was a huge 

increase in ridership when the price of gas went up. when gas 

prices dropped again transit didn't loose a lot of the riders, transit 

was able to attract riders and keep them. lt was also commented 

that expenses were 5.5o/o lower than normalfor the same period last 

year. 

The Taxi Saver program is a separate entity and program which 

was meant to supplement the regular Handy Dart service when the 

service isn't available. The Taxi Saver programs offers half price off 

the regular taxi fair; the problem is that users don't bother to try 

booking the Handy Dart and just proceed to call a taxí. lt was 

explainãd that this is a big issue that takes away from the spirit of 

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the program and maxes the program out. 

The'Taxi saver program started with a $50,000 budget this year 

with costs up to $47,000 with the fiscal year ending March_ 31-', 

2010. Therefore, BC Transit had had to curtail the Taxi Saver 

program for rest of year in order to come up with a solution. 

The question was asked how comments and suggestions regarding 

transii can be applied to the transit review. Mr. Harvard advised 

that the review w¡it ne a transparent process which will have public 

consultation with plenty of opportunity for everyone's input' 

The Service Review will produce a high level document on what 

currently exists and what are best options that BC Transit can be 

looking at. BC Transit will do a thorough job to produce a master 

plan, úrhich will incorporate the Service Review' The Master Plan 

will provide a visioning document as well. 

The City of Kelowna Master Plan is anticipated to be completed by 

Septem-ber/October of 2010 at which time the North Okanagan will 

begin its Master Plan and Service Review. 

SENIOR'S TRANSIT 

ALTERNATIVES 

BIKE TO WORK/BIKE 

TO SCHOOL 

Patricia Black voiced her concern with the Handy Dart service and 

noted that over the Christmas season last year, December and 

January had ,1,200 requests for Handy Dart that couldn't be met. 

Anna Page, Sustainability Coordinator for the Regional District of 

the North Okanagan supports the proposed bike to work/bike to 

school program. The Regional District will come to the table with 

financial resources from their sustainability budget to assist with 

getting the plan uP and running. 

The Gity of Armstrong has agreed to become involved in the 

progt"m with the Regional District requesting the Municipality of 

bolãstream and the Eiectoral Areas for their support. lt was stated 

that it witl be exciting to have the whole region involved for the event 

which is scheduled ior May 10 - 17th, 2O1o- 

SPONSORSHIP 

REPORT - COUNCIL 

MOTION 

Council approved the recommendation from the Environmental 

Planner and the TDM Coordinator: "That Council endorses the 

initiation of the Corporate Sponsorshþ Program for the City's 

com m u nity sustainability events." 

The TDM Coordinator explained that having sponsorship will play 

an important role in supporting community events' 

PRESENTATION - 

BIKE SURVEYS 

Mary Stockdale will provide the data that was collected from the 

bike surveys at the next TDM Committee meeting scheduled for 

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Thursday, February 4, 2010' 

MOBILITY SAFETY 

It was suggested that an educational campaign be initiated that will 

who use scooters or bicycles to be cognizant 

"n.out"gäindividuals 

of peoptä walking and has put the idea out requesting ideas that 

could cover the whole safety aspect. The educational campaign 

could be held in conjunction with bike to work week' Visibility in 

spring and fall is not éo good and need to get people walking on the 

siO"w"lts and not the bióycle lanes and get cyclists on the right side 

of the road. The idea will also be presented to the Greater Vernon 

Cycle Advisory Committee (GVCAC)' 

The RCMP has been contacted in order to develop a working 

relationship with the City to educate the public on traffic safety and 

road user safety. 

council is currently addressing the crossing times at intersections to 

make sure that ihete is enóugh time for the handicapped and 

electric vehicles to cross safely' 

Rachel Neuhaus, Coordinator, Community Policing will be involved 

in bicycle safety education by holding student .bike 

rodeos at the 

elementary schóols. lt was suggested that the high school students 

don't nave good bike skills and would benefit from other high school 

students, s-uch as Global Ed, students from Fulton or Seaton's 

Environmental Group getting the message out to them. A target 

date ofJune 2010 has been proposed' 

James Rice, Public Works Manager has advised that sidewalk 

maintenance has a budget of $35,000 to repair serious sidewalk 

problems. lt was explaiñed that the City of Vernon spent over $1 

rillion last year on sidewalks. Money from the Province may be 

received and will go back into the sidewalks budget' 

CITY CENTRE 

NEIGHBOURHOOD 

PLAN 

CROSSWALK SAFETY 

The TDM Committee will have Kim Young attend as representative 

to the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan, with Rob Sawatzky as a 

back up. 

Access issues to the Medical Centre that recently moved to a new 

location on 30th Avenue were discussed. The Handy Dart cannot 

g"tintotheparkadeandrequires3metres--tgqyttintotodrop 

f,"rr"ng"6 off. With limited parking along. 30tn Street the Handy 

bart haé had to stop in the middle of the road to let their passengers 

off. lt was advised that a report ¡ill be going to council on January 

25th, for a downtown parking strategy. 

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It was pointed out that one parking spot is a loss of approximately 

$25O,ObO in economic activity. Medical needs need to be priorized 

but hearing very loudly that the accumulated loss of parking ís 

starting to have a result. 

Loosing volunteers as an indication of having no where to park. lt 

was explained that employees and volunteers don't want to use the 

parkade because of the perception of low security; the parkade 

needs to be more inviting to use. The parkade will be reviewed in 

the parking strategY. 

Parking meters are difficult for the handicapped and will also need 

to be looked at. 

TDM initiatives and getting people walking, biking etc. are all linked 

to the TDM function which is trying to get the BC Transit service to 

become more of a commuter service which will assist with different 

íssues. From a TDM perspective our transit service will improve. 

Most Vernon residents who work downtown would have an 

approximate 15 to 20 minute bike ride to work from their homes. 

Businesses need to be cognizance of more people walking, biking, 

and using transit will increase the volume of people in the downtown 

core who will shop on their lunch hours as they won't have their cars 

at work. 

The TDM Coordinator would like to do a presentation for the DVA 

and Chamber of Commerce to show that in other cities, that more 

people will come to the downtown are to shop and the downtown 

core gets revitalized. Earl Hansen will set up a time for the 

presentation with the DVA. 

Free parking for Veterans was reviewed. lt was suggested that the 

free parking ne adjusted to one month rather than a whole year' 

This idea was put forth due to of the perception of seniors (or 

whoever drives their vehicle with the Veteran's plates) park for 

extended periods in the downtown area and stay for over the two 

hour limit. 

Moved by Norm Peters, seconded by Mary Stockdale; 

THAT the Transportation Demand Management committee 

recommends Council support a reduction from twelve months 

to one month of the free parking available to vehicles 

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displaying Veterans Plates to improve the turnover of parking 

spaces in the downtown core area; 

AND FURTHER, that this recommendation is forwarded to the 

city centre Neighbourhood Plan Transportation strategy 

Committee for inclusion in the overall parking strategy' 

CARRIED. 

BICYCLE & MASTER 

PLAN 

Moved by Kim Young, seconded by Mary Stockdale; 

THAT the Transportation Demand Management committee 

recommends council direct staff to draft a bicycle and 

pedestrian master Plan. 

CARRIED. 

DATE AND TIME OF 

NEXT MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 

The next meeting of the Transportation Demand Management 

Committee is scheduled for February 11,2010, at 7:45 am' 

The Transportation Demand Management Committee meeting 

adjourned at 9:30 am. 

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MINUTES 

OPEN MEETING 

srsrER clw coMMlrTEE (FILE 0540-35) 

KALAMALKA LAKE ROOM - CITY HALL 

TUESDAY, January 19, 2010 

PRESENT: Jack Gilroy, Chairman 

Linda Donhauser, Vice Chair 

Gunther Zierler, Committee Member 

Tom Ouchi, Committee Member 

Louise Jonsson, Committee Member 

Reg Scott, Committee Member (absent) 

Jeanne Byron, Committee Member (absent) 

Wayne LipPert, MaYor 

Lois Mclaren (absent) 

Laura-Lee Locheed (absent) 

Liz Williams, Guest 

John ToPPing, Guest 

CALL TO ORDER 

MEETING MINUTES 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. 

Moved by Tom Ouchi, seconded by Gunther Zieler 

THAT the Minutes of the Sister City Committee meeting held on 

January 5, 2010, be adoPted. 

CARRIED. 

NEW BUSINESS 

TAVULIA 

Liz Williams provided an update on her current work regarding 

Tavutlia. She had been in touch with Paul Seguna. Liz requested 

that the Sister City Committee work through her with Wiz Bangs. 

John Topping stated that the Sister City Committee cannot make 

this an official trip until the Mayor of Tavullia has confirmed that he 

will receive a delegation of the Sister Ci$ Committee' 

John Topping provided an update on his proposed Tavullia itinerary. 

He has contacted 3 localtravel agents. The cost to visit both cities 

would be approximately $5500. The trip could be 10 to 12 days with 

different options. ln order to lower the cost to $3100 the Sister City 

Committee would need 44 people to traveltogether to Tavullia. This 

would be if we flew into Rome. The travel agents are on hold for 

now. John has concerns that the Sister City Committee many not 

have enough time to fund raise for the trip in the fall of 2010. 

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Minutes of the Open Meeting Held January 19, 2010 

MODESTO, 

CALIFORNIA 

John informed the sister city committee that Brenda will be here 

fiom nnoO"sto for Proclamatión. She will be staying with Wilf and 

no. n dinner at TemptAsian will be held to thank Brenda for coming 

SeventY PeoPle are expected to 

I be presented with the 2007 Modesto 

city and the Sister City Committee' 

OLD BUSINESS: 

FRANKENBURG, 

AUSTRIA 

Gunther zteler reported to the sister city committee on the trip 

ses the use a bus comPanY 

. Tom stated that the 

I hotels, meals, and stoPs along 

Moved by Tom Ouchi, seconded by Louise Jonsson 

THAT Gunther Zierler and Linda Donhauser work on an itinerary for 

Fránkenburg andlresent this to the next meeting of the Sister City 

Committee. 

Carried. 

DATE OF NEXT 

MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT: 

To be determined bY Chair. 

Meeting was adjourned at 2:50 P'm' 


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THE CORPORATIO OF THE CITY OF VERNON 

MINUTES OF ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD MEETING 

HELD 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2O1O 

PRESENT: Bill Hellwig, Vice Chair 

Councillor SPiers 

Mary MacQueen 

Jennifer Miles 

Bruce BeleY 

John Lainsbury 

Bill Glover 

ABSENT: Steven DeBella 

Clare Kooistra, Chair 

Councillor Baumbrough 

STAFF: Larry Lundgren 

oRDER 

ADOPTION OF 

AGENDA 

ADOPTION OF 

MINUTES 

Dale Rintoul, Planner 

Dean Strachan, Planning Assistant 


The chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm. 

Moved by Mary MacQueen, seconded by Bruce Beley: 

THAT the agenda for the Advisory Planning Board 

meeting of Tuesday, January 26,2010 be adopted. 

CARR¡ED. 

Moved by Jennifer Miles, seconded by Mary MacQueen: 

THAT the minutes for the Advisory Planning Board 

meeting of Tuesday, January 12,2010 be adopted. 

CARRIED. 

NEW BUSINESS - REFERRALS: 

LIpSCOMB - ZONING The Advisory Planning Board members reviewed Zoning Bylaw 

BYLAW TEXT #5000 text amendment application 2ON00155. The following 

AMENDMENT - LOT 2, points were highlighted: 

PLAN KAP86913, DL 75, 

. lt was commented that this application has been 

ODYD 

(4305 - lgrH AVENUE) submitted from a resident of the Vernon Native Housing 

ZONOO155 

esidentialfacility, entitled Kickwillie Place, and 

questioned whether the application should have come 

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from the Vernon Native Society who Iease the property 

from the City. 

. It was indicated that Ms. Lipscomb has obtained a letter 

of permission from the Vernon Native Housing Society 

endorsing her aPPlication. 

. BC Housing will also be provided an opportunity to review 

the application and provide their comments to Council' 

. The proposed text amendment wilt apply to the CD 3 

zone which is assigned only to the Kickwillie Place 

property. 

Moved by John Lainsbury, seconded by Bill Glover; 

THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council 

support the zoning bylaw text amendment application 

submitted by Tanya Lipscomb to amend the CD 3 - 

Comprehensive Development Area 3 zone to include 

Home Based Businesses, Minor as a permitted secondary 

use for the Vernon Native Housing Kickwillie Place 

residential facility on Lot 2, Plan K4P86913, D.L. 75, 

ODYD (4305 - 19th Avenue). 

CARR¡ED. 

ZONING BYLAW #5OOO 

REVIEW OF STRATA 

RENTAL 

ACCOMODATION AND 

FULL TIME RESIDENCY 

PROVISIONS 

3360-30 

The Advisory Planning Board members reviewed the Zoning 

Bylaw #5OOO Report with the following points being discussed: 

. The City Planner provided the history on the original 

theory behind the 30%170% strata rental accommodations 

ratio for residenUtourist accommodations and the 180 day 

and 240 day stay limitation provisions for various tourist 

related uses. 

. ln April 2006 the City revised the DCC bylaw to equalize 

the rate for tourist accommodation and permanent 

residency units. Prior to then the City registered a 

covenant on properties outlining the requirement to "top 

up" the DCC's payable to the City if the accommodations 

changed to fulltime residency. This is what initiated 

covenants on tourist accommodations to ensure that the 

City of Vernon would receive the full DCC payable if the 

accommodations changed from short term visits to full 

time residency. 

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. lt is recommended by staff that those owners that have 

not paid their'top up' to change from tourist 

accommodations to full time residential will have the 

covenant remain in place. The covenants will be 

discharged as the DCC top up is paid. 

. On several occasions the City has been requested to 

delete the 30% and70o/o occupancy use ratio provision as 

it has been discouraging the development of such mixed 

use projects. 

. The City of Kelowna has removed the 30o/o and70o/o 

occupancy use ratio provision as enforcement was 

difficult. 

. A discussion ensued regarding BC Assessment use 

classifications and how they assess strata 

accommodation ProPerties. 

. lt was noted that a draft of the proposed revisions to the 

Waterfront Neighbourhood Plan will be presented to the 

APB at an up-coming meeting. 

Moved by John Lainsbury, seconded by Bruce Beley; 

THAT the Advisory Planning Board recommends Council 

support the recommendations submitted by staff in the 

Report dated January 22,2010 of the Review of Strata 

Rental Accommodation and Permanent Residency 

Provisions in Zoning BYlaw #5000. 

CARRIED. 


. The Hesperia Lands rezoning bylaw will go to Public 

Hearing on February 8th 2010 at 5:30 pm in Council 

Chambers. 

. ln up-coming meetings the APB will be reviewing DVP 

applications for attainable housing projects' 

. The city has received DP and BP applications to convert 

single family dwellings into multiple family units. The unit 

sizes are less than 29 sq. metres which exempts them 

from being levied a DCC. 

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NEXT MEETING 

ADJOURNMENT 

The next meeting of the Advisory Planning Board is scheduled 

for 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. 

The meeting of the Advisory Planning Board adjourned at 

4:42 pm. 


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AGENDA 

PUBLIC HEARING 

MONDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 201O - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

34OO _ 30 STREET VERNON BC 

5:30 P.M. 

1. 

MAYOR LIPPERT will call the meeting to order and advise that the purpose of the Public 

Hearing is to consider "1550 Kosmina Road (Closed Portion) Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 

Number 5236, 2010" and "4305 19th Avenue fl/ernon Native Housing - Home Based Business, 

Minor) Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw 5240'. 

2. 

3, 

CORPORATE OFFICER Patti Bridal provides information as to how the meeting was publicized. 

BYLAW SUBMISSIONS: 

(a) 

Text Amendment Bvlaw 5240" 

Applicant: 

Tanya Lipscomb 

Legal Description: Lot 2, Plan KAP86913, DL 75, O.D.Y.D. 

Civic Address: 4305 19 Avenue 

Purpose: 

A Bylaw to amend City of Vernon Zoning Bylaw #5000 by 

amending the CD3 - Comprehensive Development Area 3 zone to 

include Home Based Businesses, Minor as a permitted 

secondary use. 

(b) 

2010" 

Applicant: 


Legal Description: Plan K4P77230 

Civic Address: Closed Portion of Kosmina Road 

Purpose: 

A Bylaw to rezone the closed potlion of Kosmina Road (KAP77230) 

from R2 - Large Lot Residentialto P1 - Parks and Open Space in 

order to allow for redevelopment of the property for construction of a 

pedestrian walkway. 

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4. PROCEDURE OF EACH SUBMISSION: 

a) Brief description of zoning application by City Staff. 

b) Mayor will request City Clerk to indicate any correspondence/petitions received, for the 

record. 

c) Mayor will call for representation from the public in attendance. 

i) Microphones are provided for any person(s)wishing to make representation to 

the meeting. 

(i¡) The Chair will recognize ONLY speakers at the microphones, 

(i¡i) The public and members of Council may ask questions of the applicant and / or 

City staff in order to clarify details of the project, etc. 

(iv) Final calls for representation 

5. ADJOURNMENT 

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