Agenda Package - City of Vernon

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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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Attachments:
1. Attachment I -
Draft Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Plan
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Strateqic Plan Obiectives:
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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Relevant Historv:
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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Applicant's Response:
N/A
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