Lake Country public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Strategy Session
The Lake Country council will hold a strategy session on December 17, 2024, to discuss the Slope Stability Reserve and the Pelmewash Slope Stability Mitigation Project. Staff will present background information and a potential plan for items to be included in the 2024 budget.
- Strategy Session on Slope Stability Reserve
- Pelmewash Slope Stability Mitigation Project discussion
- 2024 budget items for slope stability
Regular Council Meeting
Lake Country Council will consider rezoning applications for commercial and multi-unit housing, approve community grants, and vote on early approval for 2025 capital projects and staffing.
- Rezoning 3223 Woodsdale Rd and 11437 Bottom Wood Lake Rd to CD15
- Rezoning 3551 and 3583 Woodsdale Rd to RM5 medium density
- Grant of $7,000 to Lake Country Garden Club and $5,000 to WALC
- Early approval for $2.98M Swalwell Park Improvements
- Fees Amendment Bylaw 1244 for business licences
In Camera Meeting Notice
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics listed for this meeting.
Public Art Advisory Commission
The Public Art Advisory Commission will meet to adopt the December 9, 2024 agenda and minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes items regarding the Traffic Circle Energy Project, artworks maintenance, and the Birdhouse Sculpture.
- Adoption of December 9, 2024 agenda
- Adoption of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Traffic Circle Energy Project
- Artworks Maintenance
- Birdhouse Sculpture
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Lake Country Agricultural Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting. It will discuss a proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Z0000341) to authorize keeping backyard chickens. The committee will also review two Agricultural Land Reserve applications for agri‑tourism accommodations at 12820 Trewitt Road and 14198 Middle Bench Road. Additional items include an update on new Indigenous food‑sovereignty funding and the draft 2025 meeting schedule.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 to authorize backyard chickens
- ALR application ALR00192 for short‑term RV campground at 12820 Trewitt Road
- ALR application ALR00194 (Z0000335) for agri‑tourism accommodation at 14198 Middle Bench Road
- Presentation on new BC government funding for Indigenous food sovereignty
- Draft 2025 Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting schedule
Regular Council Meeting
The Lake Country Council will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and conduct a first reading of the 2025‑2029 Draft Financial Plan under Bylaw 1255. The financial plan outlines the municipality’s budget and financial policies for the 2025‑2029 period. No other items are scheduled for decision.
- First reading of 2025‑2029 Draft Financial Plan – Bylaw 1255
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Call to Order and Territorial Acknowledgement
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review capital budget requests for 2025, receive updates on ongoing parks and recreation projects, and discuss any new business items. No specific projects or amounts are detailed in the agenda.
- 2025 Parks & Recreation Capital Budget Requests
- Parks & Recreation Project Updates
- New Business
Regular Council Meeting
Council will vote on several planning applications, including the O'Rourke Family Vineyard Official Community Plan and zoning amendments. The meeting also includes a development variance permit for a residential dock at 12892 Pixton Road and a temporary use permit for RV storage and related uses at 15660 Oyama Road. Additionally, the council will adopt the 2025 meeting schedule and approve a resolution to start the December 3, 2024 meeting at 5:30 p.m.
- First reading of OCP amendment (Bylaw 1249) and zoning amendment (Bylaw 1250) for O'Rourke Family Vineyard; rescind Zoning Amendment Z0000257 (Bylaw 1156)
- Development Variance Permit DVP00377 to allow a residential dock at 12892 Pixton Road
- Temporary Use Permit TUP00105 to permit RV storage, security unit, boat sales at 15660 Oyama Road
- Adoption of the 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
- Resolution to start the December 3, 2024 council meeting at 5:30 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m.
In Camera Meeting Notice
The Lake Country council’s in-camera meeting notice for November 19, 2024 contains no listed agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are indicated. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Lake Country Agricultural Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then consider two land‑use proposals. One is Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 to allow backyard chickens at 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road. The other is Agricultural Land Reserve application ALR00192 to permit a campground at 12820 Trewhitt Road. Additional discussion items include an ALC decision for 4551 Chase Road and an agri‑tourism update.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 – authorize backyard chickens at 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road
- ALR application ALR00192 – approve non‑farm campground use at 12820 Trewhitt Road
- ALC decision – review of 4551 Chase Road
- Agri‑tours update – presentation of upcoming agri‑tourism activities
Water Services Advisory Committee
The Water Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review operations, water quality, and capital projects. The agenda includes discussions on watershed security, invasive mussels, and budget items.
- Carr's Landing capital project
- Beaver Lake Dam Project
- Watershed security and invasive mussels
- Small Scale Farm Use
- AG Use Plan Terms of Reference
Public Hearing
The Lake Country Council is holding a public hearing on November 5, 2024. At the hearing they will discuss Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1245, 2024 for 11511 Turtle Bay Court and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1243, 2024 for a Strata Hotel/Motel secondary use. The agenda records that 33 letters were received before posting and 11 letters after posting regarding the hotel/motel amendment. No items were selected for closure.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1245, 2024 – 11511 Turtle Bay Court
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1243, 2024 – Strata Hotel/Motel secondary use
- 33 letters received prior to posting the agenda for the hotel/motel amendment
- 11 letters received after posting the agenda for the hotel/motel amendment
- Public Hearing Statement (item 2) and public comment periods
In Camera Meeting Notice
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.
Regular Council Meeting
The Lake Country Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear the mayor's report, and receive announcements. It will discuss two major planning applications: a rezoning of 9850 Chase Road from RR2 to RU1 and an Official Community Plan and zoning amendment for the Westpoint Apartment Housing project at 9751 and 9819 Bottom Wood Lake Road. The council will also read a third‑time zoning amendment for 11511 Turtle Bay Court and preview the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1242, 2024 (Z0000265) – rezoning 9850 Chase Road from RR2 to RU1 (small‑scale multi‑unit housing)
- Official Community Plan Amendment (OPZ00002) Bylaw 1247, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1248, 2024 – Westpoint Apartment Housing at 9751 & 9819 Bottom Wood Lake Road, with a covenant for monetary contribution to off‑site transportation upgrades
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1245, 2024 (Z0000268) – third reading for 11511 Turtle Bay Court
- 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Preview presentation
- Remembrance Day Service announcement at George Elliot Secondary School Gym on November 11
In Camera Meeting Notice
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Strategy Session
The council is holding a strategy session to discuss the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw. Staff will review background requirements and discuss potential solutions for upgrading gravel roads.
- Discussion on Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw requirements for gravel road upgrades
Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes from the October 1 meeting, hear the mayor’s report and community announcements, and consider several planning items. It will vote on a $2,600,000 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for the Lodge Road and Rail Trail Improvement Project, with a $2,100,000 local contribution. The council will also approve the Lake Country Business Park Area Structure Plan Terms of Reference and move two zoning amendments—one for a tourist‑commercial development at 11511 Turtle Bay Court and another to allow backyard chickens—to public hearing.
- Approve BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant of $2,600,000 (local share $2,100,000) for Lodge Road and Rail Trail Improvement Project
- Approve Lake Country Business Park Area Structure Plan Terms of Reference and direct Phase 1 technical studies
- Read and forward Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000268 for 11511 Turtle Bay Court (tourist commercial) to public hearing
- Read and forward Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 for backyard chickens to public hearing
- Adopt Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2024
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the March 11, 2024 minutes. It will receive updates on ongoing parks and recreation projects. The committee will review conceptual plans for Beasley Park and Woodsdale Recreation Park. It will also consider insurance options for local groups.
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of March 11, 2024 minutes
- Parks & recreation project updates
- Beasley Park & Woodsdale Recreation Park conceptual plans
- Insurance for local groups
Regular Council Meeting
The Lake Country Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, hear the mayor's report and community announcements, and consider several development applications and a zoning amendment. A key decision is the endorsement of a $150,000 grant to the Union of BC Municipalities Disaster Risk Reduction‑Climate Adaptation fund. The council will also vote on permits for a secondary suite, a mixed‑use development, and a hotel/motel secondary‑use zoning change.
- Approve Development Variance Permit DVP00409 for a secondary suite at 5150 Finch Road
- Approve Development Permit DP000832 and Variance DVP00386 for mixed‑use housing at 3386 Woodsland Road
- Forward Zoning Amendment Z0000339 for Strata Hotel/Motel secondary use at 9652 and 9654 Benchland Drive to a public hearing
- Endorse a $150,000 Climate Adaptation Grant for disaster risk reduction under the UBCM fund
- Announcement: five Davidson Elementary classes will plant 700 seedlings in Jack Seaton Park on Oct 7
In Camera Meeting Notice
The meeting notice for Lake Country on 2024-10-01 contains no agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. The agenda appears empty.
In Camera Meeting Notice
The agenda for the Lake Country, British Columbia in‑camera meeting on 2024‑09‑18 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no disclosed agenda items.
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several land-use permits and a potential zoning amendment for boat sales and storage. The meeting includes presentations on RCMP strategic priorities, road safety, and aquatic risk assessments for Wood Lake.
- Proposed zoning amendment for boat sales and storage at 15660 Oyama Road
- Temporary Use Permit renewal for boat and RV storage at 9162 Glenmore Road until August 16, 2026
- Development Variance Permit for over-height retaining walls at 18139 Crystal Waters Road
- Third reading of Development Cost Charges (DCC) Amendment Bylaw 1233, 2024
- Strata conversion of a duplex at 10474/10472 Taiji Court
In Camera Meeting Notice
The agenda for the Lake Country In Camera meeting on 2024-09-10 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of boilerplate headings and placeholders without any specific topics, proposals, or votes.
Public Art Advisory Commission
The Public Art Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several community art projects and maintenance issues. The agenda includes reviews of specific installations and ongoing art initiatives.
- Davidson Road Mural
- Traffic Circle Energy Project
- Damage to “Entrance to the Valley”
- Art Maintenance
- Birdhouse Sculptures
Strategy Session
The Lake Country Council will begin with an acknowledgment of the unceded territory of the squilx/syilx peoples. The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) will present the results of its food waste collection program engagement campaign. Council members will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment, but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Acknowledgment of the unceded territory of squilx/syilx (Okanagan) peoples
- RDCO presentation of food waste management program results and discussion
Regular Council Meeting
The council will vote on using an Alternative Approval Process to obtain electors' approval for a boundary adjustment that would move five properties from the City of Kelowna to Lake Country. It will also consider a development permit with variances for 11474 Petrie Road, a zoning amendment request for 15660 Oyama Road, an Area Structure Plan for 11470 Bond Road, and a $40,000 grant for thermal imaging camera replacement.
- Approve Development Permit DP000819 with variances for 11474 Petrie Road
- Direct staff to pursue a zoning bylaw amendment for 15660 Oyama Road (boat sales and storage)
- Direct staff to process Area Structure Plan ASP00002 to include 11470 Bond Road inside the Urban Containment Boundary
- Use Alternative Approval Process to seek electors' consent for boundary adjustment transferring five properties from Kelowna
- Support $40,000 grant application for 2025 thermal imaging camera renewal
In Camera Meeting Notice
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, then decide on several development and policy items. Key decisions include approving a Development Permit with Variance for a six‑unit townhouse at 10539 Powley Court, adopting the Stormwater Management Policy and related Schedule M bylaw, and allocating funds for a regional travel survey ($14,900) and an EV charging area project ($390,000). The council will also adopt a road‑closure bylaw for 11441 Okanagan Centre Road W.
- Development Permit with Variance DP000773 – six‑unit townhouse at 10539 Powley Court
- Adoption of Stormwater Management Policy and Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment (Schedule M) Bylaw 1241, 2024
- Amend 2024 Financial Plan to spend $14,900 on the 2024 Regional Household Travel Survey
- Allocate $390,000 from the Climate Action Reserve to the “24012 EV Charging Area” Capital Project
- Adopt Road Closure Bylaw (11441 Okanagan Centre Road W) 1234, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Lake Country Council will read and vote on several planning applications, including a rezoning of 11583 and 11615 Bottom Wood Lake Road from RR3 to RM5 with conditions for a rental housing agreement and a road dedication. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes, a Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, and an amendment to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw. Additional items are a zoning amendment for 18451 Crystal Waters Road, a non‑farm use request on 1090 Camp Road, and adoption of a road‑closure bylaw for 14850 Oyama Road.
- Zoning Amendment (Z000276) Bylaw 1239, 2024 – rezoning 11583 & 11615 Bottom Wood Lake Rd from RR3 to RM5, with rental agreement and 2.4 m road dedication
- Zoning Amendment (Z0000331) Bylaw 1240, 2024 – bare‑land strata subdivision of lot at 18451 Crystal Waters Rd (DC5)
- Agricultural Land Reserve ALR00178 – non‑farm use application for 1090 Camp Road
- 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities
- Development Cost Charge (DCC) Amendment Bylaw 1233, 2024 – update water, sanitary sewer, drainage and mobility charges
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee is reviewing an application for non-farm use at 1090 Camp Road. The proposal seeks to allow special events to be held in a farm building within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
- Non-farm use application for 1090 Camp Road to allow special events
Special Council Meeting
The Lake Country Council is meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment for the property at 3223 Woodsdale Rd. This item, Bylaw 1235, 2024, is presented for adoption.
- Zoning Amendment (Z0000279) Bylaw 1235, 2024 for 3223 Woodsdale Rd
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a zoning amendment for 3223 Woodsdale Road that includes requirements for rental housing and road dedication. The agenda also includes the adoption of bylaws for small-scale multiple housing and development approval procedures. Additionally, an update on urban chicken enforcement will be provided.
- Rezoning 3223 Woodsdale Road from C10 to C1
- Adoption of Small-Scale Multiple Housing Bylaw 1238, 2024
- Adoption of Development Approval Procedures Bylaw 1227, 2024
- Road closure application for 11441 Okanagan Centre Road W
- Urban chicken enforcement update
Regular Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing and a rental housing incentive bylaw. Council will also review grant requests for community organizations and a road closure application.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1238, 2024 (Small-Scale Multiple Housing)
- Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentive Bylaw 1232, 2024
- $2,000 grant for Lake Country Community Fridge
- $999 grant for Lake Country Judo and Martial Arts
- Road closure application for 14850 Oyama Road
Strategy Session
This strategy session includes a review of the conceptual design for servicing the Lake Country Business Park. Council will also discuss various Development Cost Charge (DCC) options and potential funding strategies.
- Review of Lake Country Business Park conceptual design
- Discussion of Development Cost Charge (DCC) options and funding strategies
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing a non-farm use application for 1090 Camp Road to host special events within a 1632 sq ft greenhouse and an 816 sq ft accessory building. The agenda also includes reviewing an ALC decision for 5165 Pada Road.
- Non-farm use application for 1090 Camp Road to host special events
- Review of ALC Decision - File 62061 (5165 Pada Road)
- Adoption of March 11 and May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on Official Community Plan amendments and development applications. Council will also review grant applications for community halls and authorize the BC Transit operating agreement.
- Adoption of OCP Amendment (DP Exemptions) Bylaw 1225, 2024
- Adoption of OCP Amendment (Subdivision) Bylaw 1226, 2024
- Development Variance Permit for a two-storey accessory building at 14650 Carrs Landing Road
- Community Hall Capital Grant applications for Okanagan Centre, Oyama, and Winfield Memorial
- Authorization of the 2024-2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement
Public Art Advisory Commission
The Public Art Advisory Commission will meet to review updates on local art projects and discuss a permanent collection policy. Items include the Davidson Road Mural, artwork maintenance, birdhouse sculptures, street banners, and a practicum program. These topics affect how public art is maintained and displayed in Lake Country. No binding decisions or budget allocations are detailed in this agenda.
- Davidson Road Mural update
- Permanent Art Collection Policy discussion
- Street banners review
- Birdhouse sculptures project
- Artwork maintenance planning