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Good evening. Welcome to ordinance city council,

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public hearing on July 20th, 2026. Here it said we were starting at 5.30 p.m., you'll notice it is 5.34. And the reason why it's 5.34 is that we started at 8.40 this morning. And we finished at 5.15. So we've had a 19-minute supper break.

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Anyway, it's good to see you all this evening.

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I'll call this public hearing to order.

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As Mayor, City of Vernon, and in spirit of this gathering,

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I recognize the City of Vernon is located

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in the traditional territory of the people

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of the Okanagan Nation.

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Those who have looked at the agenda

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will realize that we're dealing with three items tonight.

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And we'll introduce each one one at a time.

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And we're going to do the first one.

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So, this public hearing is convened pursuant to local government act in order to consider

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the following.

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Official Community Plan, Polson Village Center, amendment by law 6080 for 2026.

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By law 6080 is to redesign the property to accommodate a proposed mixed-use community.

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All submissions received by the deadline have been posted into the city's website for

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reviewing and are available on the media table. That's straight back there a few.

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Some people may know the guy in the back corner there.

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Thank you. Thank you Roger.

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As those who don't, they should know. That's Roger Knox. At the back of the room, there's

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an information binder.

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Any late submissions will be noted by the Corporate Officer on my

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right. To begin with, the administration will be asked to present the application and then

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the applicant who are here today will be asked if they would like to address their application.

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I understand they will. At this public hearing, any person present who believes that their

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interest in property is affected by the proposed by-law shall be given a reasonable opportunity

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to be heard on matters contained in the proposed by-law under consideration. All speakers,

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Please keep your presentation as concise and on topic as possible.

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My responsibility as chairs to ensure that all comments related to the matters of the proposed by-law and not about other items.

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Those of you who wish to speak concerning the proposed by-law should approach the podium on our left on your right

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and commence your presentation to counsel by slowly and clearly stating your name and address.

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as well. Please print your name on the speakers list at the podium so we may

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record it accurately in the minutes. Then you may proceed with your

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presentation. This hearing is being live streamed and video recorded and may be

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accessed on the city's website. You'll see the sign up there saying we are on air.

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Members of Council may ask questions of you following your presentation.

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However, the function of the council members is to listen to the views of public.

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It's not the function of council of this public hearing to debate the merits of these issues

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with individual citizens.

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Once this public hearing is closed, council cannot receive any further input.

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During the hearing we ask that everyone be respectful of differing viewpoints and refrain

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from applause or other expressions of approval or disapproval.

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At the conclusion of Public Hearing Council we reconvene the regular open meeting in order to consider third reading of the subject by law and you will all welcome to remain in attendance.

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Thank you.

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Ms. Wood, can you provide the publication information?

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Your Worship, it was public sized in the July 9th and 16th edition of the Morning Star.

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Thank you, Ms. Wood.

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Mr. Miles, can you provide counsel in the public with an overview of the Official Community Plan

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Paulson Village Center Amendment by law 6080 of 2026?

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Welcome, Mr. Miles. Certainly. Thank you, Your Worship.

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As stated, this is an Official Community Plan Amendment application for 2501 14th Avenue.

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The purpose of this application is for a proposed future postal and village center.

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There's a number of addresses and properties that go along with this proposal.

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That will detail in a second here.

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So there are eight parcels in total.

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They highlighted in blue on your screen there.

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They total about 9.3 hectares or 23 acres in size.

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The subject properties are in the Polson neighborhood

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and are primarily accessed via Highway 6 and Kalamalka Lake Road.

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The properties currently house a number of businesses including the Cal Tire Head offices,

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BNA Brewing, and the BC Forestry Building.

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The northern properties are directly adjacent to Poulson Mall,

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which has a number of amenities including grocery store, restaurants, and baking institutions.

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To the west, the properties board are the CN Railway, Poulson Park, and Vernon Creek.

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The current land use is a mix of designations, including natural area and industrial, with

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the majority of the site designated urban neighborhood shown in the dark orange.

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The urban neighborhood designation currently provides for a variety of residential building

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types, including apartments and townhouses, and a small portion of the total area's designated

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designated industrial, which are the two smaller properties in the southwest corner.

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Not under review today, but for reference, there's also a number of zoning designations that go along with the properties

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so we could refer back to this if needed, but we won't go into detail in the zoning today.

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A quick aerial look at the properties.

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You can see the Cal Tire Office is centered in the middle with the vacant lands to the north that are adjacent to BNA brewing.

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The applicant is provided an initial concept package which was attached as part of the report

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for your review.

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A preliminary site plan shows the initial concept and is just to give an idea of how the

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future buildings could be integrated into the site and the existing road network.

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This slide just shows an overall expansion of the concept on the left it shows pedestrian

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and in-cycle proposed pedestrian cycle connections and on the right preliminary open realm and public space

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concept, which is focused on a central plaza, which is the red dot in the middle.

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Just a quick review of the OCB amendment process two-day. So at advance of this submission and

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the formal application, the applicant conducted a public engagement outreach, which included an open

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house in September of last year. The open house was held at BNA Brewing adjacent with more than

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160 people in attendance and that summary of that engagement is attached as part of the report.

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Following that the application was accepted in February, went through a planning review and referral

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in March. It was considered by the APC in May which supported the application and first and second

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and readings in June, which leads us to today

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for public hearing and potentially third reading.

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On a broader level, just to give a recap

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on the overall development process,

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we are at the left side here, which is the OCP amendment stage

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and prior to adoption we have to go through the public hearing,

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but at this point there are no other requirements

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or conditions on the OCP amendment stage.

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After that is the rezoning stage,

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which a lot of the technical studies and requirements will come in including the site disclosure statement

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and provincial approval for that. The traffic impact assessment and provincial approval there.

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There is currently a TIA ongoing between the city, MOT and the applicants currently.

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Other infrastructure improvements could involve the realignment of 26th street, transit improvements,

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and this is where a detailed surface agreement would come in.

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After that development permits,

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any needed subdivisions and building permits would come in

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and that's where form and character guidelines of any buildings

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would be done.

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That's when you get your detailed architectural designs and elevations

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and that sort of design level.

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In regards to the overall growth strategy of the City of Vernon,

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It provides a couple of these key criteria, including increasing housing and designated

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areas where infrastructure already exists or plan.

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So this proposal would allow for a mixed use village center and allow for greater intensive

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commercial opportunities and height within this area.

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It is also within the current urban containment boundary and focused growth boundary.

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The report provides a more detailed policy analysis, but just a few have been highlighted

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here, including housing types and tenures.

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This proposal could provide a mix of housing types, including missing middle typeologies

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to help the area.

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Jobs and employment, the proposal is adjacent to a number nearby commercial and industrial

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and utility employers, and again would increase some residential density in the area.

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So administration is supporting the proposed OCP amendment.

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Again, because it's in the urban containment and focus growth boundary,

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would increase commercial and residential opportunities for the area.

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It would also utilize existing park connections and transportation connections,

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including the CalMELCA multi-use path.

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And again, the adjacency to Poulson Park and other amenities for a walkable neighborhood.

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And that concludes staff remarks, thank you for the motion.

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Thank you, Mr. Miles.

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Council, any questions, Mr. Miles?

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Do any question I have?

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Is anything shifted from the time council have seen this before tonight's public hearing?

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In regards to the application itself remains the same.

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There has been no changes.

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Thank you.

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Seeing no more questions to Council,

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will the applicant like to make a presentation?

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Okay.

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Good evening, Mayor and Council.

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I'm here tonight to talk about the via district.

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My name is Andrew Kerbis and I'm the Executive Managing Director at Air Relief Real Estate.

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I'll keep this short and sweet since you guys have been here since 840.

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We, a via district represents discussions and

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planning that's spanned many years, maybe even close to two decades since we've owned that property.

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For Aeroleaf, this is more than a development project.

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It's a long-term investment in our hometown.

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As you likely already know, we're a burden-based organization with deep roots in the community.

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We are committed to creating a neighborhood that adds lasting value for the residents, businesses, and future generations.

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Thank you to Council, staff, and everyone who participated in the process.

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We appreciate your consideration tonight.

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Council, any questions for arrow leaf.

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Alright,

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we'll move to the next item which is representation.

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The public. Ms. Wood, do we have any written submissions not included in the public agenda? Your worship, there are two items that have been received following publication of the agenda. An email dated July 17th from S. Hoverg and an email dated July 20th from B. Taylor, both of which have been provided to council have been included on the website and in the back table.

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Council, you have the paper in front of you.

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Okay. Now it's time.

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I would like to call for a first time for representation from the public in attendance, who would like to speak to this application.

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Feel free.

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It's all good.

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Thank you.

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Just a reminder you provide us with your name and address. Yes.

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So we can get it for the minutes.

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My name is Loretta Locke, L-O-C-K-E, and I live in 4108 Leatherback Road in Vernon.

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Thank you.

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So can I begin?

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Absolutely.

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Okay. Good evening, Mr. Mayor and Council. My name is Loretta Locke.

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I'm here to speak in carcer support of OCP amendment 6-0-8-O.

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I recognize tonight's hearing is restricted to the land use redesignation of these 18 acres.

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I'm using this final public window to address arrow leaf real estate 16 story layout because it marks our absolute last opportunity for public input before new provincial housing legislation completely eliminates these democratic hearings.

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Like neighbors who have submitted written briefs tonight, I have a deep serious concerns

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regarding whether our municipality possesses the actual water volume capacity to sustain

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a project of this scale amidst chronic summer shortages.

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However, shifting this underutilized industrial zone into a high density transit-oriented village

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is smart growth.

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Aero leaves environmental studies appropriately address wind, shadow and heat island effects

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and they have committed to protecting the ecological integrity of Vernon Creek and Pulse

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and Park through stormwater planters and extensive tree plantings.

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Council has a unique window to partner with this vision.

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We are way ahead of construction, meaning we can introduce modern source control engineering

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standards right now to ensure these promised treatment zones handle surface

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runoff flawlessly. Current standards civil engineering designs treat pavement

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runoff as a waste product, flushing it off site into storm sewers that pollute

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our lakes while we import expensive drinking water to irrigate adjacent spaces.

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This costly cycle wastes public funds on both ends of the pipe.

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By formalizing

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Building Brad Lancaster's Rainwater Harvesting Design Framework within the final approvals

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under by-law 6200, we can ensure that high-volume pavement and roundabout runoff is funneled

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throughout concrete curb cuts directly into deeply recessed by retention basins.

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This passive reservoir halts the progressive depletion of our groundwater levels by actively

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recharging our sinking aquifers while saving tax payer dollars.

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By utilizing surface retention, we downsize underground storm pipes.

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This knits an immediate credit of roughly $2 per square foot over conventional drainage.

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Growing a dense canopy at zero utility cost and achieving permanent water savings.

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I request a formal 15 minute delegation spot on the September 8th council agenda to deliver

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an intensive technical briefing to council and engineering staff.

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Thank you.

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Thank you very much.

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Council, any specific questions for the presenter?

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Seeing none, thank you.

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Okay, I'll just write down my name.

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Thank you.

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Janet Parkins, 758, Cypress Drive, cold stream.

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I agree that this proposal is growth where growth belongs.

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This is Brownfield land within the urban containment and focused growth boundaries that is currently

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designated urban neighborhood.

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Infrastructure is already in place and no upgrades are anticipated for water or sewer.

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The proposal is for mixed housing, increasing residential density, a range of housing types

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and tendencies are planned, including town homes, rentals and condos, senior and family

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friendly housing, including smaller and multi-unit buildings, increasing affordability.

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The location of lines with Vernon's transportation plan is adjacent to existing public transit,

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will increase transit ridership, reduce vehicle use, decrease congestion, and increase walking and cycling.

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Because cars are not needed, even surface parking is minimized.

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The location is adjacent to a wide variety of amenities.

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Poulson Mall is on the north boundary with an existing grocery store, restaurants, a bank, and other shops.

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The via district is near commercial businesses and employers, and a hotel is being considered.

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Additional retail opportunities are planned within this development.

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It will be a walkable neighborhood connected to Polson Park and Vernon Creek trails and a multi-use path.

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The development plans include varied and flexible public spaces for community participation,

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programming, recreation, and partnerships and collaborations with community organizations.

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Street trees, green spaces, and connection to nature are included in the development plans.

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being so close to the downtown core, it will also contribute to the vibrancy of the city core.

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Water conservation will be maximized with poorest services and stormwater treatment zones.

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I think this development is a well-considered thoughtful and thorough plan that will be an asset to the city of Vernon.

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My only concern is that I have not seen estimates as to what the different types of housing will cost.

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Council, any questions for the presenter?

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Seeing none.

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one. Thank you.

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name is Sierra Vanderdeen, 6211

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Starr Road Vernon. Although I live on Starr Road, I frequent businesses in the Pulse

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in Middleton area frequently, weekly or nearly daily, and my concerns are around traffic

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calming especially and also around some non-market housing. So I come down from

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Middleton and from the East Vernon area. That's a short drive for me. But coming down from

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Middleton on to the Poulson area especially with the Highway 6 intersection with Kalamalka.

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and then the way that Poulson Mall is configured with the driveway out next to save on the shoppers and then out on the highway 6.

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I am frankly shocked that there hasn't been more accidents there because the high speeds on highway 6

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because drivers often don't slow down on these areas and there's enough lights there but even the lights only slow down drivers a bit.

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it, especially in that area where you're pulling out behind with the shoppers and there's

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a blind corner there from Highway 6, from a little spillway.

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I believe you know what I'm referring to.

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Yeah, I would want if you're going to redevelop this area, and I know there's also a plan

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to redevelop a lot of Pulsing Park, I believe.

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I would want this to be a chance to redesign the traffic management there because it seems

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like every intersection there is an accident waiting to happen, especially because the traffic

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to Cal Lake, whether that's the dock or the Jane Juniper, the traffic to those beaches

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is so high in the summer too.

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So that is my one big concern about making sure that this is a chance to make sure that this

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This is a safe area to walk through because right now I know like Pulse and Park is a place

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people avoid as much as they can and that people are nervous to drive through, especially

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me.

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So as someone who frequents the business, this is there quite often and who would want

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to drive around there and who would want to even take the bus around there.

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I would really want to see a safer option and a safer way to get around that wouldn't

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be so nerve-racking, dry it around.

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And then my second one, and I really do like this point

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with OCP is making non-market housing.

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So making sure that there are not just more

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extensive apartments, but making sure that there are places

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that young people like me can afford.

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So those are two of my greatest concerns.

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So I thank you for hearing them.

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I hope my Highway 6 illustration was sufficient.

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Thank you.

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Councilor Montenegro.

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You might have a question for you.

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Councilor Montenegro.

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So, not that we've ever asked before, but I'll ask you, what can you afford for an apartment?

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So, we have a general consensus here on what it would be for youth in this town.

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Good question.

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I'd say the ideal, honestly, for a one-bedroom would be 700 of those because that compared

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to, say, someone of my age who can get a job on a minimum wage or maybe just $5 more

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than minimum wage.

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I believe that's upwards of about 3,000 but right now most people are charging 1,500 or nearly

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early 2000 for one bedrooms or for even two bedrooms with two bed to bath.

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So ideally 700 would be a good goal to reach for this.

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That or maybe a thousand if it's a really nice apartment.

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You knew it probably would be.

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Yeah, okay, thank you.

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Thank you, Councilor.

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Any other questions for the presenter?

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Welcome.

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for

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short. Good evening, Mayor and Council. My name is Barry Dorvel. I live at 2402-26

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Street in Vernon and tonight I'm speaking in support of the via district proposal. I believe

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this development moves Vernon in a direction that is broadly consistent with the vision aligned in our

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official community plan. It represents significant residential density within the urban core

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where residents can live closer to services, employment, recreation and importantly public transit.

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We know that concentrating growth in existing urban areas is more fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable approach than expanding into the urban fringe.

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I also appreciate this project's mixed-use design.

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developments that combine housing with commercial uses help create neighborhoods where

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more daily needs can be met without relying on a vehicle for every trip. I'm also encouraged

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by the proximity to Poulson Park and the Vernon Creek corridor. I really hope that when

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this project proceeds, and I hope that it does, that it becomes an example of how development

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can coexist with and even enhance natural spaces, particularly wetland sites.

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Now all of those things said, I do have two concerns, and thanks for setting it up, Sierra,

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they coincide with the previous speaker.

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Here. The first is transportation. Anyone who regularly drives through this area knows

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that significant congestion already exists around them all. And with, in the proposal,

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it said 500 to 900 units are being proposed, with that increase in residential activity, not

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notwithstanding the fact that there is going to be significant efforts around providing

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alternate means of transportation, active transportation, and infrastructure for public

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transit. Traffic will still only get worse.

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I really hope that council ensures that sufficient steps are taken to mitigate this inevitable problem. And to require that the developer contribute a fair share toward the new and improved road infrastructure that will be needed specifically to accommodate the increase in traffic that is being generated because of this project. We needed to fix this area

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for a long time and city resources need to go towards doing so, but the fact that there

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will be an increase in the challenges that exist seems to me that it requires the developer

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to contribute a fair share towards the solution of that exacerbated problem.

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The second concern is around housing affordability.

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Now, the proposal mentions that they're going to be looking for significant increases in the allowable building height.

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And again, I think that that's a wise thing. We need to build up, not out.

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And so that is broadly in alignment with the kind of growth that we need to prioritize in our community.

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However, when we add density to land, we are adding additional development rights.

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And it is a direct increase in the value of that land and the profits that can be made

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from it.

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And that's not a bad thing.

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Profits not a bad word.

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But when additional development rights are granted, it is reasonable to ask whether the

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community should also receive additional public benefit in return.

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So I would encourage Council to explore whether a reasonable percentage of the units be made

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affordable by the definitions that exist within the OCP or another meaningful housing

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contribution around affordability and some other format could be incorporated into the project.

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So overall, I believe this proposal represents the kind of growth Vernon should be encouraging.

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If we want to reduce sprawl, make better use of existing infrastructure and take real tangible

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steps to implement our climate action plan, then projects like this deserve our support.

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My hope is simply that Council ensures that the development also addresses the transportation

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issues and some of the additional value created through increased development rights is returned to

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the community by supporting affordable housing through the zoning or permitting processes.

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Thank you.

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Council, any questions for the presenter?

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Seeing none, thank you.

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Hi, my name is Jane Wexel, and I live at 3925 15th Avenue.

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I also would like to speak to the via district, and I do approve of it.

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When I moved to Vernon 38 years ago, I did my homework before I purchased a home.

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I researched what would make my home something that would appeal to buyers.

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And in the event that I wanted or needed to sell it sometime in the future,

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I had no idea if it would be my forever home at the time,

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but based on what I learned,

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and these items still apply to housing needs in Vernon today.

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I gave my realtor a list of needs.

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A short commute time to work, close to a grocery store, shopping, a bank, and a drug store.

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Walkability was a top priority.

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I enjoy walking around a neighborhood and into town to do chores.

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And I know many people that prioritize walking to stay in shape and be relaxed.

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I wanted to be near a park or a green space.

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The house had to be close to a transit route and I wanted nearby health care.

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My husband and I are still in that same small house and we love it.

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Our neighbors and neighborhood are great, but that being said, we both expect that we

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will have to downsize as yard work and maintenance will be more than we can handle in about

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five to ten years.

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We have discussed that if one of us were to die, we would like to be living in a space where

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one could manage on their own and would not have to move again.

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Having residents of all ages would be a big benefit.

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Families and younger residents energize a neighborhood.

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should we be unable to drive for medical reasons, transit is imperative. Our

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house borders the park and is close to walking trails. We are very grateful for

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those green spaces and we take advantages of them every day just like the kids in

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the neighborhood did when they were young. It dawned on us that the via district

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would be a viable option. I worked at the Cal Tire office at the end of my

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working days, and I frequently access Poulson Park via the boardwalk during the lunch hour.

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Many of my coworkers of all ages took advantage of this walkable green space break in the

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day.

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What a wonderful perk for people living in this development.

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To finish off, I now prioritize a few more things than I did in my early twenties and thirties.

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As many things have changed, as Vernon has grown up.

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I now really prioritize water conservation, keeping taxes lower by building on existing sewer, water and roads as the via district will, ensuring the Vernon has a variety of housing types that are affordable for all its residents and workers, and that they can get around on public transit, even if they can afford a car, insurance and gas.

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I believe that the via district neighborhood will revitalize our downtown core.

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That has been a priority in our last three OCPs.

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And I would love to see that finally happen.

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I like that this proposal supports the transportation plan.

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It should help, rather than make our traffic congestion problems and air quality problems worse.

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First, I think this proposal will be a real benefit to Vernon.

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If it offers a mix of housing, which contains truly affordable housing options for

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Vernon residents, it will tick all the boxes for me.

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Thank you.

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Council, any questions for the presenter?

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Seeing none, thank you.

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Welcome.

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Hello.

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My name is Kelly Westgate.

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I live at 8508 Clerk Road in Cold Stream, number 49.

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I also wanted to speak in support of the via district.

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I think this is the right development at the right time in the right place.

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I did want to reiterate what some of the other speakers have said though about water concerns.

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We're in a historic drought as we all know. Everything's dying. We're having a hard time

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with enough water for everybody that's already here. So just in any possible way, low flow toilets,

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you know, any way that you can integrate anything within the design that can really take that into

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consideration, and I would implore a council to look into things that may have previously

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seen radical too because we are, you know, desperate times. So, but I think it's great.

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I love what it's an improvement to the area. I'm a frequent biker on that trail. So, you

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know, making sure there's good shade trees, you know, good canopy cover, and reducing that

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heat island, like you said, is great. So, yeah, overall, I'm very supportive, but just

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please keep water in mind. Thank you.

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Now is your chance? Same price.

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I'll call for a second time.

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You need my name again, right? Yes, just a record.

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Right. Loretta Locke, L-O-C-K-E,

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401-08, Letherback Road, Vernon.

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Okay. Good evening, Mr. Mayor again.

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Council and engineering staff.

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My name is Loretta Locke and I'm stepping up for a second turn to demonstrate how the water savings lessons from the Viadistrict

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template can fix burn ins overall infrastructure vulnerabilities a

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Critical regulatory blind spot exists between our city departments

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While planners wrote brilliant environmental guidelines into OCP 6200

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zero, the engineering department is structurally handcuffed by subdivision

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servicing by a three schedule F. Schedule F legally forces

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developers to build rigid pipe and convey drainage systems that flush clean

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rain off site into storm sewers while our groundwater tables dry up completely

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overriding the original intent of our broader water conservation policies. We

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We must strengthen our regulatory frameworks as we look at item 3 on tonight's agenda regarding

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by last 6.0, 8.2.

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The city is appropriately attempting to refine its landscape and screening regulations.

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However, this text update focuses strictly on surface aesthetics and simplifying diagrams.

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I'm just going to help you out here.

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Yes.

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If this is focused on the via here on the right one, if you're going to wander into the next

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file log.

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Okay, sorry.

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I'll get you to hold that for the next pilot.

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We want to hear both.

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Okay.

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This is focused on via.

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Right.

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Okay.

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So you will get a second chance on the next pilot.

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Okay.

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It remains.

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The engineering department seems to be blind to our systemic water crisis.

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Updating zoning diagrams does nothing if our engineering rules continue to force developers

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to treat rain like a liability.

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Instead of only shifting to expensive reclaimed water systems,

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we must update stormwater drainage by law 5995

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and by law 38432 Mandate Rain Harvesting Design Citywide.

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We must increase pavement effectiveness

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by mandating permeable interlocking concrete pavers

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for modern pedestrian walkways, parking lots, and roundabouts.

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Sloping hardscapes into deeply recessed sunken

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bioretension basins turn pavement into a collection apron.

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This approach is substantially cheaper eliminating costly subterranean store mains and saving

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public capital right from the start.

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This deep-root hydration recharges our water table, directly targeting the chronic groundwater

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starvation causing canopy distress.

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I'm going to interrupt you.

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This is regarding the Viya as well.

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Okay.

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Yes?

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Absolutely.

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I would appreciate if it was later in the agenda.

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Absolutely.

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Yeah.

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So,

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okay.

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The chronic groundwater starvation cause and canopy distress across historic areas like

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East Hill.

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It lowers summer pavement temperatures by up to 25 degrees and maximizes city-wide

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water savings.

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So I reiterate my request for a formal 50-minute delegation spot on the September 8th Council

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session agenda to deliver a comprehensive technical briefing to update our engineering

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specifications for all future developments, residential lots, public roundabouts, and

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the Greater Cultural Center Plaza.

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And this is a huge chance for us via district is a huge, huge chance for us now to really begin

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with that.

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Okay.

461
00:43:36,410 --> 00:43:36,850
Thank you.

462
00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:51,360
So I'll call for a third and a final time.

463
00:43:56,760 --> 00:44:00,440
Seeing no one approaching, I will close this public hearing.

464
00:44:01,780 --> 00:44:03,040
Thank you for your input.

465
00:44:08,240 --> 00:44:12,500
So as you heard earlier, we're going to go through this two more times on two other bylaws

466
00:44:12,500 --> 00:44:17,680
and then we'll meet as a council and make a decision about each of these three items.

467
00:44:21,540 --> 00:44:23,680
And you're welcome to stay and watch us make a decision.

468
00:45:12,140 --> 00:45:32,780
All right, I'll move to our second public hearing tonight. I'll call this public hearing to order for by law 6082, 2026, which is a zoning text for landscape regulation updates amendment. This would, can you provide the publication information?

469
00:45:35,430 --> 00:45:35,730
Sure.

470
00:45:40,760 --> 00:45:45,960
This public hearing is convened, presumed to the local government act in order to consider the following.

471
00:45:45,960 --> 00:45:52,440
Zoning Text Landscape Regulation Updates Amendment By-law 6082 of 2026.

472
00:45:53,160 --> 00:46:01,140
By-law 6082 to update Section 6, Landscape and Screening Regulations of Zoning By-law 6,000

473
00:46:01,140 --> 00:46:08,580
as part of Phase 2, Refine, Implement, Implementation to Simplify By-law Requirements and

474
00:46:08,580 --> 00:46:10,400
Clarify Diagrams.

475
00:46:10,400 --> 00:46:14,940
All submissions received by the deadline have been posted to the city's website for

476
00:46:14,940 --> 00:46:19,820
viewing and are available on the media table at the back of the room in an information

477
00:46:19,820 --> 00:46:20,320
binder.

478
00:46:20,800 --> 00:46:25,800
Any late submissions will be noted by the corporate officer, administration will be asked

479
00:46:26,180 --> 00:46:27,840
to present the application.

480
00:46:28,620 --> 00:46:32,000
At this public hearing any person present who believes that their interest in property

481
00:46:32,000 --> 00:46:36,600
is affected by the proposed bylaw should be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard

482
00:46:36,600 --> 00:46:40,320
of the matters contained in the proposed by-law under consideration.

483
00:46:40,840 --> 00:46:45,920
All speakers please keep your presentation as concise and on topic as possible.

484
00:46:46,560 --> 00:46:51,780
My responsibility as chair is to ensure that all comments relate to the matters in the

485
00:46:51,780 --> 00:46:52,800
proposed by-law.

486
00:46:53,460 --> 00:46:58,000
Those of you who wish to speak, concerning the proposed by-law should approach the podium

487
00:46:58,000 --> 00:47:03,000
and convince your presentation to counsel by slowly and clearly stating your name and address

488
00:47:03,000 --> 00:47:07,700
as well please print your name on the speakers list at the podium so we may

489
00:47:07,700 --> 00:47:11,420
record it accurately in the minutes. Then you may proceed with your

490
00:47:11,420 --> 00:47:16,360
presentation. This hearing is being line-strained and video recorded and may be

491
00:47:16,360 --> 00:47:21,120
accessed on the City of the website. Members of Council may ask questions of

492
00:47:21,120 --> 00:47:25,860
you following your presentation. However the function of council members is to

493
00:47:25,860 --> 00:47:29,700
listen to the views of the public. It is not the function of council, this public

494
00:47:29,700 --> 00:47:33,500
hearing to debate the merits of these issues with individual citizens.

495
00:47:34,240 --> 00:47:38,940
Once this public hearing is closed, council cannot receive any further input.

496
00:47:39,760 --> 00:47:44,260
During the hearing we ask that everyone be respectful of different viewpoints and refrain

497
00:47:44,260 --> 00:47:47,460
from applause or other expressions of approval or disapproval.

498
00:47:47,920 --> 00:47:53,580
At the conclusion of the public hearing session, council will reconvene the regular open meeting

499
00:47:53,580 --> 00:47:58,640
in order to consider third reading of the subject bylaws and you are all welcome to remain

500
00:47:58,640 --> 00:48:00,980
in the ten minutes. Thank you.

501
00:48:06,940 --> 00:48:09,740
Ms. Wood, can you provide the publication information?

502
00:48:10,580 --> 00:48:15,100
Your worship, it was included in the July 9th and July 16th editions of the Morningstar.

503
00:48:16,220 --> 00:48:21,720
Thank you. Ms. Wiltsie, please provide counsel and the public as an overview of the zoning text,

504
00:48:22,080 --> 00:48:27,200
landscape regulation updates, amendment viola 6082 of 2026.

505
00:48:30,260 --> 00:48:30,960
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

506
00:48:30,960 --> 00:48:36,440
This presentation will provide a brief overview of the proposed amendments to Section 6,

507
00:48:36,820 --> 00:48:45,260
Landscape and Screening of Zoning Bylaw 6000. Zoning Bylaw 6000 was adopted on June 24th, 2024,

508
00:48:45,980 --> 00:48:52,400
to repeal and replace the previous Zoning Bylaw 5000. The purpose of this replacement was to align

509
00:48:52,400 --> 00:48:57,540
with new requirements from the province, related to small-scale multi-unit housing and transit-oriented

510
00:48:57,540 --> 00:49:02,700
development. To meet the deadline set by the province for the adoption of the new zoning

511
00:49:02,700 --> 00:49:09,140
by-law, a three-phase approach was initiated, comprised of phase one design, including the

512
00:49:09,140 --> 00:49:15,100
creation of by-law 6,000. Phase two refined, including updates to sections not covered

513
00:49:15,100 --> 00:49:20,880
by provincial legislation, such as section six, which is seen before you today. And phase three

514
00:49:20,880 --> 00:49:26,060
align, including aligning the new by-law with the official community plan, transportation plan,

515
00:49:26,060 --> 00:49:30,940
and housing needs report to support the city's long-term growth and development estimated

516
00:49:30,940 --> 00:49:39,140
for early 2027. The intention of these updates to Section 6 are to streamline and clarify regulations.

517
00:49:40,000 --> 00:49:45,020
Specifically, administration is driving to simplify requirements to improve civic communication.

518
00:49:46,040 --> 00:49:51,380
Incorporate fire risk mitigation standards to enhance community resilience and improve alignment

519
00:49:51,380 --> 00:49:52,880
with the new official community plan.

520
00:49:55,620 --> 00:49:59,180
Actions taken to meet the subjective include defining key terms,

521
00:49:59,620 --> 00:50:00,920
such as soft landscaping,

522
00:50:01,340 --> 00:50:02,980
to improve clarity and interpretation.

523
00:50:04,500 --> 00:50:06,060
Clarifying irrigation requirements,

524
00:50:06,620 --> 00:50:09,520
including the areas of existing undisturbed vegetation,

525
00:50:10,480 --> 00:50:12,900
landscape areas specifically designed is zero-scape,

526
00:50:13,180 --> 00:50:14,780
a low water use landscaping method,

527
00:50:15,660 --> 00:50:17,260
and landscape areas with established,

528
00:50:17,720 --> 00:50:20,780
drought tolerant vegetation do not require permanent irrigation.

529
00:50:22,160 --> 00:50:38,680
Streamlining maintenance criteria is many maintenance requirements previously included are covered under other bylaws, such as the Good Neighbor Bylaw, and refining key diagrams, including those for wildlife, considerate fences, and an example landscape buffer to improve consistency and interpretation.

530
00:50:40,960 --> 00:50:52,020
Another key change is the incorporation of fire risk mitigation standards, including requirements for the immediate, intermediate, and extended zones, based on FireSmart BC principles.

531
00:50:52,760 --> 00:50:55,600
These include restricting new combustible mulch,

532
00:50:56,020 --> 00:50:58,720
conifer shrubs, and trees within the immediate zone,

533
00:50:59,420 --> 00:51:01,840
restricting new conifer shrubs or coniferous trees

534
00:51:01,840 --> 00:51:03,300
within 10 meters of a building,

535
00:51:03,820 --> 00:51:06,520
unless specific criteria is met within the intermediate zone,

536
00:51:07,100 --> 00:51:09,680
and establishing a minimum spacing of three meters

537
00:51:09,680 --> 00:51:12,200
between new coniferous trees within the extended zone.

538
00:51:14,920 --> 00:51:17,260
Feedback has been received from the Ministry of Transportation

539
00:51:17,260 --> 00:51:19,980
and Transit, requesting a broad compliance statement

540
00:51:19,980 --> 00:51:22,600
to ensure requirements do not conflict with or undermine

541
00:51:22,600 --> 00:51:28,580
provincial legislative requirements. As a result, the following text indicated in red is proposed

542
00:51:28,580 --> 00:51:36,780
for addition to Section 6.1.1 to accommodate this request. In summary, the updates to Section 6

543
00:51:36,780 --> 00:51:41,640
align with key priorities of the recently adopted official community plan, including the creation

544
00:51:41,640 --> 00:51:46,920
of a vibrant, safe, and inclusive neighborhoods that are pedestrian friendly, sustainable, and

545
00:51:46,920 --> 00:51:52,580
resilient for future generations. Specifically, a strong alignment has been identified with a

546
00:51:52,580 --> 00:52:02,440
Objective 4.2.5, which seeks to enhance the community tree canopy and recognize the importance of sustainable planting alternatives, where tree planting is not feasible due to site constraints.

547
00:52:03,720 --> 00:52:09,380
Action 5A, which identifies an update to the landscape regulations in the zoning bylaw, is a priority.

548
00:52:09,980 --> 00:52:16,720
An objective 4.6.2, which seeks to reduce the risks of persons and property from major hazards, including wildfires.

549
00:52:18,380 --> 00:52:18,880
Thank you.

550
00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:24,900
Council, any questions from Ms. Wolsey?

551
00:52:28,430 --> 00:52:28,910
Seeing none,

552
00:52:31,140 --> 00:52:33,740
Ms. Wood, have we received any written

553
00:52:33,740 --> 00:52:36,300
submissions that were not included in the public agenda?

554
00:52:37,420 --> 00:52:39,440
Your worship, there are no additional submissions.

555
00:52:40,960 --> 00:52:45,380
All right. I'll call for a first time for representation of the public attendance who would

556
00:52:45,380 --> 00:52:46,940
like to speak to this application.

557
00:52:53,100 --> 00:52:54,580
I will call for a second time.

558
00:53:00,380 --> 00:53:01,680
I will call for a third

559
00:53:01,680 --> 00:53:07,240
in final time for the public in attendance who would like to speak to this application.

560
00:53:10,280 --> 00:53:15,970
Seeing none, I declare this public hearing closed.

561
00:53:20,230 --> 00:53:22,830
We'll move now to public hearing number three.

562
00:53:26,170 --> 00:53:28,210
I will call this public hearing to order.

563
00:53:30,760 --> 00:53:36,060
This public hearing is convened pursuant to the local government act in order to considering

564
00:53:36,060 --> 00:53:36,920
the following.

565
00:53:36,920 --> 00:53:45,080
Zoning text, various text amendments, and amendment bylaw 6083 of 2026.

566
00:53:45,640 --> 00:53:52,260
Bylaw 6083 is to update various sections of zoning bylaw 6,000, pertaining to projections

567
00:53:52,260 --> 00:53:59,140
in the yard, slopes, grades, purpose, access, and airport land uses as part of Phase 2,

568
00:53:59,460 --> 00:54:01,000
refine implementation.

569
00:54:01,840 --> 00:54:11,700
All submissions received by the deadline have been posted on the city's website for viewing and are available on the media table at the back of the room and an information binder.

570
00:54:15,000 --> 00:54:21,380
Any late submissions will be noted by the corporate officer, administration will be asked to present the application.

571
00:54:23,720 --> 00:54:25,960
Roger is still there in the back corner.

572
00:54:26,860 --> 00:54:28,840
So that's where the media table is.

573
00:54:29,340 --> 00:54:31,560
You're doing well Roger. It's been a long day.

574
00:54:32,260 --> 00:54:38,460
At this public hearing, any person present who believes that their interest in property

575
00:54:38,460 --> 00:54:43,060
is affected by the proposed by-law should be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard

576
00:54:43,060 --> 00:54:46,040
on the matters contained in the proposed by-law and the consideration.

577
00:54:46,660 --> 00:54:52,080
All speakers please keep a presentation as concise on topics possible, my responsibility as

578
00:54:52,080 --> 00:54:56,240
chairs to ensure that all comments relate to the matters of the proposed by-law.

579
00:54:57,020 --> 00:55:01,860
Those of you who wish to speak concerning the proposed by-law should approach the podium

580
00:55:01,860 --> 00:55:06,360
on my left on your right and commence your presentation to council by

581
00:55:06,360 --> 00:55:08,420
slowly and clearly stating your name and address.

582
00:55:08,860 --> 00:55:12,640
As well please print your name on the speakers list of the podium so we may

583
00:55:12,640 --> 00:55:14,400
record it accurately in the minutes.

584
00:55:14,820 --> 00:55:16,840
Then you may proceed with your presentation.

585
00:55:17,320 --> 00:55:22,380
This hearing is being live streamed and video recorded and may be accessed on the city's

586
00:55:22,380 --> 00:55:22,840
website.

587
00:55:22,840 --> 00:55:27,740
Members of Council may ask questions of view following your presentation.

588
00:55:28,220 --> 00:55:31,680
However, the function of council members is to listen to the views of the public

589
00:55:31,680 --> 00:55:38,120
and is not the function of council at this public hearing to debate the merits of these issues with individual citizens.

590
00:55:38,720 --> 00:55:43,080
Once this public hearing is closed, council cannot receive any further input.

591
00:55:43,940 --> 00:55:47,140
Here in the hearing, we ask people to respectfully differ in viewpoints

592
00:55:47,140 --> 00:55:51,780
and refrain from applause or other expressions of approval or disapproval.

593
00:55:51,780 --> 00:56:01,400
As the concludes the public hearing, Council will reconvene the regular open meeting in order to consider the third reading of the subject bylaws, and you are welcome to remain in attendance.

594
00:56:08,310 --> 00:56:12,410
Miss Wood, can you provide the publication information, please?

595
00:56:14,130 --> 00:56:19,590
Worship, it was included in the July 9th and 16th editions of the Morning Star.

596
00:56:20,250 --> 00:56:27,190
Thank you. Mr. Bridewreck, could you provide Council in the public with an overview of the zoning texts?

597
00:56:28,070 --> 00:56:32,810
various amendments by law 6-0-8-3 of 2026.

598
00:56:33,910 --> 00:56:36,390
Thank you, Your Worship. Yes, and could even counsel.

599
00:56:36,990 --> 00:56:44,310
Just to a brief presentation, Ms. Wiltsy's overview of her by-law has a similar framework to this by-law.

600
00:56:44,550 --> 00:56:52,370
It's a technical implementation zoning by-law to help bring the zoning more in line with the community plan

601
00:56:52,370 --> 00:56:56,890
and also to an effort to reduce unwarranted variances.

602
00:56:58,790 --> 00:57:02,490
So this by-law has a range of amendments

603
00:57:02,490 --> 00:57:06,070
and it's specifically to deal with projections into yards

604
00:57:06,070 --> 00:57:09,810
which are allowed in the zoning by-law development

605
00:57:09,810 --> 00:57:14,590
management of slopes, regulations laid to driveway grades,

606
00:57:15,570 --> 00:57:17,530
purpose statements of each by-law,

607
00:57:17,530 --> 00:57:23,210
the district zone access and airport-related land uses.

608
00:57:24,250 --> 00:57:28,370
And the attempts is just simply to fine-tune the existing zoning

609
00:57:28,370 --> 00:57:36,110
by-law in light of our major OCP review and to help reduce the amount of variances required.

610
00:57:37,610 --> 00:57:41,990
So specifically, the projections into the yards is to basically align this into

611
00:57:41,990 --> 00:57:51,270
more of a construction standard going to 0.6 meters and the second one is a slope.

612
00:57:51,610 --> 00:57:58,910
Variance is eliminating in the by-law right now. It's a hard regulation, no

613
00:57:58,910 --> 00:58:04,390
developments over on slopes over 30 percent. With the new community plan we have

614
00:58:04,390 --> 00:58:08,450
has much more prominent role in development management on the hillsides. Those

615
00:58:08,450 --> 00:58:13,510
developments have to go through development permits and through the geotach studies and

616
00:58:13,510 --> 00:58:19,250
hillside studies that regulation isn't felt to be needed in the zoning anymore and it also

617
00:58:19,250 --> 00:58:26,970
helps reduce the amount of variances. Grades was expected, driveway grades basically the subdued

618
00:58:26,970 --> 00:58:34,910
written service and viola deals with the details of driveway grades once we get to a subdivision

619
00:58:34,910 --> 00:58:40,030
or a development project and we don't want to conflicting regulations in the bylaws.

620
00:58:40,870 --> 00:59:03,130
The purpose statements right now the bylaw has a number section in each purpose and there's been instances where we felt we needed to come to council or to the delegate with a variance for the purpose that was just an arduous variance that was really the purpose statement is just a description of the zone as opposed to a regulation.

621
00:59:05,210 --> 00:59:10,710
access right now the zoning by-law speaks to number of accesses whereas the

622
00:59:10,710 --> 00:59:15,010
subversion servicing by-law again is a more technical document and it should be

623
00:59:15,010 --> 00:59:19,890
in there and not in the by-law and try to eliminate redundancies and conflicts

624
00:59:20,530 --> 00:59:27,110
and the last one was to do with the airport the burning regional airport has

625
00:59:27,110 --> 00:59:33,110
always had a principal driving land use of airport related uses and there

626
00:59:33,110 --> 00:59:41,330
There is a provision and this is light industrial which could open up the airport asset to non-airport

627
00:59:41,330 --> 00:59:42,050
related uses.

628
00:59:42,310 --> 00:59:46,870
So that was thought to be added into this by law amendments.

629
00:59:49,430 --> 00:59:55,310
And the recommendation is to carry on as we are to a public hearing and it will have

630
00:59:55,310 --> 00:59:56,950
to re-review it and sign by the Ministry.

631
01:00:00,000 --> 01:00:29,980
Thanks, basically, the whole city. That's an overview. Thank you, Mr. Roderick. Yes, that's fine. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Greg, can you back to grades for a second? Sorry, slopes. So we're taking out the no construction of a building structure or swimming pool on any slope of 30% or greater. We're taking that out.

632
01:00:31,100 --> 01:00:39,600
Yeah, that's correct. There's a schedule in here. This goes into the current and proposed wording.

633
01:00:40,660 --> 01:00:46,000
I just find it. So section 4 currently says no building. No construction or building structure is

634
01:00:46,000 --> 01:00:52,300
swimming pool is permitted on a slow gradient from percent. That's a full deletion. So then if someone comes

635
01:00:52,300 --> 01:00:58,640
in with an application for a swimming pool on a 40% slope, what happens? They would have to go

636
01:00:58,640 --> 01:01:02,860
through the building inspectors would flag it and they'd say you need a development permit

637
01:01:02,860 --> 01:01:03,260
for this.

638
01:01:03,480 --> 01:01:03,500
Okay.

639
01:01:03,860 --> 01:01:08,140
We would require a geotext study, instructional, and all the supporting documentation.

640
01:01:09,840 --> 01:01:18,280
So is that going to be obvious in the bylaw to somebody developing, like I know we've had

641
01:01:18,280 --> 01:01:23,280
a lot of these, right, as we've turned like this, this was a bit of a frustration.

642
01:01:24,900 --> 01:01:30,060
So thanks for doing this, this is great, but is it going to be clear in the bylaw that

643
01:01:30,060 --> 01:01:36,920
But that triggers a DP, like where will that information be found?

644
01:01:37,180 --> 01:01:41,800
Yeah, if I could your ship through the Council requiring it's, it won't be in the zoning

645
01:01:41,800 --> 01:01:47,920
by-law through the development review process, whether it's a pre-application or a sit-down

646
01:01:47,920 --> 01:01:51,960
with the building official or one of the platters, that's the time it'll be flagged so you're

647
01:01:51,960 --> 01:01:58,240
going to need a development permit for this for whatever reason, the hillside, fire, flooding,

648
01:01:58,240 --> 01:02:10,800
So it will be flagged at hopefully a pre-application meeting if there isn't one, it will be at the building primary stage and there could be some rounding back to a development permit.

649
01:02:11,560 --> 01:02:15,820
Until the development community and the builders get to know us what the changes.

650
01:02:17,560 --> 01:02:22,280
So I don't like that because...

651
01:02:22,280 --> 01:02:37,000
Just before we get into that, this is what questions about questions. Oh, we get lots of chance later to have. Yeah, I think there's a work around so we'll do that. I should know this after 15 years, but you'll tell me what. Thank you.

652
01:02:37,720 --> 01:02:46,000
This is about questions clearly and you did really well up until that point and then you must have been more than a 30 degree slope because you stepped off into the hole.

653
01:02:48,340 --> 01:02:53,140
That's right. I think that's what you call a 90 percent slope.

654
01:02:56,140 --> 01:02:57,280
Council, any other questions

655
01:02:57,280 --> 01:03:04,940
for Mr. Broderick? Seeing none, Ms. Wood, have we received any written submissions that

656
01:03:04,940 --> 01:03:08,680
were not included in the public agenda? No, we haven't, you were, sir.

657
01:03:09,880 --> 01:03:14,660
Okay, I'll call for a first time, for a person from the public intends that he would like

658
01:03:14,660 --> 01:03:16,080
to speak to this application.

659
01:03:21,120 --> 01:03:22,460
I will call for a second time.

660
01:03:26,990 --> 01:03:28,030
I will call for a third

661
01:03:28,030 --> 01:03:29,050
and final time,

662
01:03:33,060 --> 01:03:34,580
seeing that there's no one approaching.

663
01:03:36,900 --> 01:03:39,280
I declare this public hearing

664
01:03:40,560 --> 01:03:47,940
officially closed. Council, we'll now return to the regular agenda,

665
01:03:49,580 --> 01:03:51,440
which we recessed early.

666
01:04:03,910 --> 01:04:08,550
We'll reconvene the meeting. This is for by-laws for third reading.

667
01:04:08,550 --> 01:04:15,350
the Official Community Plan, Foulson Village Center Amendment by Law 6080 of 2026. Can I have

668
01:04:15,350 --> 01:04:23,470
a motion, please? A move, Councillor, acquiring, Councillor Mund. Can I have staff provide information

669
01:04:23,470 --> 01:04:35,490
about what is now allowed within this village designation in the OCP? Mr. Miles, this is not zoning.

670
01:04:35,490 --> 01:04:44,330
This is this is village OCP, so it'd be helpful for the gallery and maybe even council to understand the difference.

671
01:04:44,990 --> 01:04:46,270
Certainly, thank you, worship.

672
01:04:47,190 --> 01:05:00,870
Yes, with this at the OCP level, what this amendment effectively does is it's similar to what we designated the other village centers with a few added policies.

673
01:05:00,870 --> 01:05:11,570
So that with this would bring a little bit of additional commercial intensity as well as policies to support the additional height.

674
01:05:12,710 --> 01:05:27,230
So it's quite similar to the other village centers with a few added policies specifically for the development to accommodate the future zoning changes potentially.

675
01:05:27,230 --> 01:05:28,190
So

676
01:05:30,210 --> 01:05:34,790
if I can continue with the conversation, then the issue that's been raised is about

677
01:05:34,790 --> 01:05:36,910
building height or stories.

678
01:05:37,550 --> 01:05:40,850
What will be permitted given this OCP at this stage?

679
01:05:42,130 --> 01:05:48,830
So how it sits now there is policy that is, the policy is worded to consider heights greater

680
01:05:48,830 --> 01:05:50,390
than 16 stories.

681
01:05:51,170 --> 01:05:57,410
So right now currently the max is still 16 stories and are zoning by law.

682
01:05:57,410 --> 01:06:08,710
So what the policy does is allow for potential future amendments to consider that extra height based on some public benefit

683
01:06:08,710 --> 01:06:09,290
and amenities.

684
01:06:10,390 --> 01:06:17,730
So with the next stages, there would still be some sort of planning tool that would be required whether it's a site-specific

685
01:06:17,730 --> 01:06:24,810
text amendment or variance or zoning change to allow for that additional height anywhere above 16 stores.

686
01:06:25,910 --> 01:06:29,490
So that would return to council at some future date.

687
01:06:30,450 --> 01:06:31,750
Yes, that's correct.

688
01:06:35,110 --> 01:06:35,650
Thank you.

689
01:06:37,090 --> 01:06:41,710
Council, any other questions to Mr. Miles?

690
01:06:44,640 --> 01:06:47,460
Seeing none, I'll call the question all in favor.

691
01:06:48,660 --> 01:06:51,960
Those opposed? Seeing none, motion is carried.

692
01:06:53,020 --> 01:06:58,160
We'll move now to zoning text landscape regulation updates by law 6082

693
01:06:58,160 --> 01:07:01,480
two of 2026, if I get the wrong one,

694
01:07:05,540 --> 01:07:06,220
absolutely.

695
01:07:07,820 --> 01:07:11,080
Ms. Wood, I'd like to know who's in charge sometimes.

696
01:07:11,740 --> 01:07:12,060
Ms. Wood.

697
01:07:12,600 --> 01:07:15,980
Your worship, in regards to this file,

698
01:07:16,220 --> 01:07:20,600
there has to be an amendment made at second reading prior

699
01:07:20,600 --> 01:07:24,440
to third due to the request from MOTT

700
01:07:24,920 --> 01:07:30,640
to add that red statement within the presentation.

701
01:07:30,640 --> 01:07:39,580
So I've created a motion here of Council is comfortable with it that would add the wording of the less superseded by a applicable provincial legislation.

702
01:07:40,080 --> 01:07:41,600
So that would have to be done first.

703
01:07:44,160 --> 01:07:45,400
Seconded, Council is acquiring.

704
01:07:47,640 --> 01:07:50,880
So we're going to move the first motion first and then this motion second.

705
01:07:51,560 --> 01:07:52,280
All in favor?

706
01:07:53,080 --> 01:07:54,980
Those opposed? Motion carried.

707
01:07:54,980 --> 01:08:00,560
Now, a motion for the text amendments.

708
01:08:02,420 --> 01:08:03,740
Councilor Guy, Councilor Chair,

709
01:08:06,380 --> 01:08:07,400
any comments?

710
01:08:08,520 --> 01:08:11,280
Seeing none, call the question, all those in favor of those.

711
01:08:12,300 --> 01:08:18,480
Post motion is carried to imagine a text amendment if we hadn't been going for ten and a half

712
01:08:18,480 --> 01:08:18,700
hour.

713
01:08:19,080 --> 01:08:20,660
We might really have a debate.

714
01:08:20,660 --> 01:08:29,290
We'll move to the next item, zoning text, various text amendments, amendment by law 6083 of

715
01:08:29,290 --> 01:08:31,790
2026, Councillor Gareth.

716
01:08:33,130 --> 01:08:34,170
Councillor Guy,

717
01:08:36,920 --> 01:08:38,180
any comments?

718
01:08:39,080 --> 01:08:40,480
Go ahead, Councillor Quarring.

719
01:08:42,990 --> 01:08:48,010
Oh yeah, I cut you off when you were driving off for the 30% slope.

720
01:08:48,770 --> 01:08:49,250
Go ahead, Councillor.

721
01:08:49,530 --> 01:08:52,030
I'm still not used to getting cut off.

722
01:08:53,190 --> 01:08:54,530
So eight years.

723
01:08:54,530 --> 01:08:59,070
Is there a way

724
01:09:05,120 --> 01:09:15,920
we can insert into this that something in excess of 30% triggers the requirement

725
01:09:15,920 --> 01:09:17,440
for a development permit?

726
01:09:17,820 --> 01:09:30,560
Just to avoid the poor person that is coming in for building permit and hasn't done a

727
01:09:30,560 --> 01:09:39,260
So I like that's that's what I'm trying to avoid. I mean, Mr. Broderick, you've been around this a few times.

728
01:09:39,860 --> 01:09:48,900
Yeah, thank you, your ship. It counts requiring it. Going by that typically doesn't round back to OCP regulations.

729
01:09:49,420 --> 01:09:56,560
It's that there is the regulation for a development permit for hillside, you know, one to 30% slope.

730
01:09:57,720 --> 01:10:01,340
or a certain trigger to do a development permit.

731
01:10:02,100 --> 01:10:04,940
It is on the onus of an applicant to get familiar

732
01:10:04,940 --> 01:10:08,660
with the different planning documents to open

733
01:10:08,660 --> 01:10:12,100
to debate to have a section in the zoning by-law

734
01:10:12,100 --> 01:10:14,620
to say a development permit is required.

735
01:10:14,860 --> 01:10:17,460
I generally, it's not a good practice to do that, I would say.

736
01:10:17,800 --> 01:10:22,280
But that's my feeling on it.

737
01:10:22,560 --> 01:10:23,000
Well, you could.

738
01:10:23,400 --> 01:10:23,520
Yeah.

739
01:10:24,180 --> 01:10:25,060
What about requiring?

740
01:10:25,060 --> 01:10:25,140
All right.

741
01:10:25,980 --> 01:10:27,020
Thank you, Ms. Mayor.

742
01:10:28,420 --> 01:10:34,940
What about, like aren't there requirements when you're on the lakefront?

743
01:10:35,620 --> 01:10:44,300
When you're within a riparian area, regulation 30 meter, you require a DP.

744
01:10:45,380 --> 01:10:48,580
Where's that found in the, is that in the OCP?

745
01:10:48,580 --> 01:10:54,940
Yeah, so that would be in the community plan in the designation of the waterfront, the

746
01:10:54,940 --> 01:11:00,560
aquatic development permit areas, and if you're in an provincial statute, if you're building

747
01:11:00,560 --> 01:11:06,480
within 30 meters, you need to evaluate your streamside protection enhancement area and

748
01:11:06,480 --> 01:11:07,580
go through that development permit.

749
01:11:08,860 --> 01:11:16,580
I mean, I'm okay with like, I just wanted to see what I said, but I'm okay, I'm not going

750
01:11:16,580 --> 01:11:24,540
have fallen my sword on this. You're absolutely correct. It's up to the applicant to get themselves acquainted with what they're trying to develop. So I'm good.

751
01:11:27,520 --> 01:11:28,000
Mr. Barton.

752
01:11:29,340 --> 01:11:30,080
Thank you, Mr. Barton.

753
01:11:30,700 --> 01:11:44,360
From a planning department perspective, public education and certainly applicant knowledge is one of our key objectives to ensure that a property owner has all or the best information possible.

754
01:11:44,360 --> 01:11:46,580
So you can imagine the planning world, it's a lot.

755
01:11:46,940 --> 01:11:47,280
It's a lot.

756
01:11:47,520 --> 01:11:51,260
We talk about this almost every week, how to be able to get the right process out, the

757
01:11:51,260 --> 01:11:52,400
right information out.

758
01:11:52,880 --> 01:11:57,460
And so a tool that we've been, that other municipalities use, and we've been slowly

759
01:11:57,460 --> 01:11:59,620
bringing it on here is information bulletins.

760
01:12:00,060 --> 01:12:06,940
Again, it's not necessarily a one-size-fits-all, but certainly as much public education as we can

761
01:12:06,940 --> 01:12:12,540
get out there, that if we wanted to do a public notice on how to apply for a pool permit.

762
01:12:13,840 --> 01:12:19,520
Right, it would be a one page or a two page quick little, quick little snapshot.

763
01:12:19,940 --> 01:12:23,100
We've done up about 10 or 15 of these on any number of planning topics.

764
01:12:23,660 --> 01:12:25,840
We try and have a paper copy at our front window.

765
01:12:25,840 --> 01:12:27,940
We also try and publish a PDF online.

766
01:12:28,980 --> 01:12:34,280
There's no reason why a topic like that as to how to install a pool in a hillside area

767
01:12:34,280 --> 01:12:38,320
couldn't have a bit of a bulletin.

768
01:12:38,320 --> 01:12:40,480
And then to be, as we're updating the website,

769
01:12:41,000 --> 01:12:43,140
one of the key things is then to introduce AI,

770
01:12:43,520 --> 01:12:46,660
where if a person starts to type in the key words

771
01:12:47,130 --> 01:12:49,460
that is directly linked to this bulletin.

772
01:12:49,780 --> 01:12:50,980
So we have some work to do,

773
01:12:51,180 --> 01:12:53,120
but I would suggest that any number of planning topics

774
01:12:53,120 --> 01:12:53,880
are complex.

775
01:12:54,520 --> 01:12:57,800
Our objective is very consistent with what you said,

776
01:12:57,880 --> 01:12:59,060
of trying to get the right information,

777
01:12:59,280 --> 01:13:00,120
the right process out.

778
01:13:00,500 --> 01:13:04,540
The number one objective is to have an applicant make,

779
01:13:04,540 --> 01:13:11,200
make a full application from day one is the easiest part for us to be able to administer

780
01:13:11,200 --> 01:13:15,800
and when they don't submit the right information or we have to backtrack it's not only a pain

781
01:13:15,800 --> 01:13:19,900
for a council complaint it's a pain for us to be able to administer that as well we don't

782
01:13:19,900 --> 01:13:24,260
like it either and so to be able to get that information out is important so that's yet another

783
01:13:24,260 --> 01:13:29,420
tool and certainly we could try and create like an information bulletin on the specific topic.

784
01:13:33,730 --> 01:13:43,010
I think all the major developers of the five or six major hillside are a lot easier

785
01:13:43,010 --> 01:13:43,630
to contact.

786
01:13:44,130 --> 01:13:49,930
We're in touch with them almost every week, and so the major players I think are quite

787
01:13:49,930 --> 01:13:52,990
easy to be able to let them know as to what the process is, and we can do that.

788
01:13:53,390 --> 01:13:57,770
It's more, I think, the issue is regarding a property unit that, as you say, wouldn't

789
01:13:57,770 --> 01:14:01,750
of otherwise knowing that there is a DP to be able to do something small like a building

790
01:14:01,750 --> 01:14:05,270
addition or a pool that would normally just require a building permit.

791
01:14:05,510 --> 01:14:08,150
So I think that's the bigger issue than the major developers.

792
01:14:11,140 --> 01:14:15,860
Just to follow that up, I think a really good point what you're making is an information

793
01:14:15,860 --> 01:14:21,920
bold and it says, if you're doing anything on slope greater than 30%, here's what falls

794
01:14:21,920 --> 01:14:22,320
out.

795
01:14:22,320 --> 01:14:28,520
just so that they would immediately go, oh, okay, I'm in a different whole

796
01:14:28,520 --> 01:14:29,560
kettle of fish here.

797
01:14:31,590 --> 01:14:34,150
All right, we've heard from Council

798
01:14:34,150 --> 01:14:39,150
requiring much appreciated. I just wanted to put them in the right box. It's kind of

799
01:14:39,150 --> 01:14:41,290
a comfortable thing as mayor eight years on.

800
01:14:43,720 --> 01:14:46,920
Council, any more comments? Seeing none,

801
01:14:47,040 --> 01:14:51,840
I'll call the question all those in favor? Those opposed? Seeing none? Motion is

802
01:14:51,840 --> 01:14:52,380
It's carried,

803
01:14:55,670 --> 01:14:56,450
meaning closed.

804
01:15:00,050 --> 01:15:06,390
I may agree to approve one. Your kind. You can't the honest thing, this is