Peachland public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council advanced a zoning amendment for 4607 Princeton Avenue and adopted amendments for 6575 and 6650 Renfrew Road. The 2024 Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw received three readings, and a mural proposal for 4th Street Place was approved.
- Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2333 (4607 Princeton Avenue) pending specific contributions and covenants
- Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2375 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2376 (6575 and 6650 Renfrew Road)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to 2024 Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 2398
- Approved the mural proposal for 4th Street Place
- Approved the September 12, 2023 meeting agenda
- Approved minutes from August 1 and August 29, 2023 meetings
Public Hearing
The District of Peachland held a public hearing regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2333 for 4607 Princeton Avenue. Staff and developers presented the proposal, and three members of the public provided testimony. No formal decision was recorded in the minutes.
Regular Council Meeting
Council gave third reading to two bylaws regarding Peachland Seniors' Housing and adopted a zoning amendment for 4641 Princeton Avenue. Other actions included approving a height variance for a garden suite and updating liquor service hours for Gasthaus on the Lake.
- Gave third reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2371 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2372 for Peachland Seniors' Housing
- Waived the community amenity contribution (CAC) for Peachland Seniors' Housing
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2373 for 4641 Princeton Avenue
- Supported changing liquor service hours to 9:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Gasthaus on the Lake
- Authorized a height variance for a garden suite at 3975 Trepanier Heights from 6m to 10.1m
- Approved 2023 budget amendment to fund a portable stage purchase using proceeds from Heritage Park washrooms sale
- Received presentation on Okanagan Valley Electric Regional Passenger Rail for information
- Received Peachland Accessibility Plan and Committee report for information
Public Hearing
The District of Peachland held a public hearing to discuss Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2391 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2392. Residents and stakeholders provided testimony regarding the proposed Ponderosa CD7 Zone. No decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Special Council Meeting
Council directed administration to apply for the federal Housing Accelerator Fund with a target of 124 units per year. The meeting also included the adoption of two planning bylaws and the approval of mural designs for the Fire Hall and 4th Street Place.
- Approved submission of CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application (Carried)
- Adopted Development Application Procedures Bylaw No. 2396, 2023 (Carried)
- Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2400 (Carried)
- Approved mural designs for Peachland Fire Hall and 4th Street Place (Carried)
- Approved agreement with Peachland Community Connects Society for mural installation and upkeep (Carried)
- Approved motion to hold In Camera Meeting regarding solicitor-client privilege (Carried)
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council Meeting was primarily procedural. Council approved the meeting agenda and voted to hold an In Camera meeting immediately following the session.
- Approved August 1, 2023 Special Council Meeting agenda
- Approved motion to hold an In Camera Meeting pursuant to Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole discussed various revenue generation strategies, including taxes, user fees, and land use. It decided to prioritize reporting on accommodation/tourism tax and boat launch/parking fees.
- Approved July 11, 2023 meeting agenda
- Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
- Directed Administration to report on implementation of Priority One (Accommodation and Tourism Tax Revenue) and Priority Two (Boat Launch and Parking Fees) at the August 29, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council appointed Councillor Thom as Deputy Mayor and established new task forces for climate resiliency and downtown revitalization. The meeting also included approvals for a liquor licence, water restriction updates, and land tenure for a composting site.
- Appointed Councillor Thom as Deputy Mayor
- Supported Food Primary Liquor Licence for Porto’ Peach at 5830 Beach Avenue
- Approved 15-year License of Occupation for a 14.77 hectare composting site
- Renewed 5-year Automatic Aid Agreement with City of West Kelowna for 4713 MacKinnon Rd
- Established Peachland Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Disbanded Public Art, Tourism and Economic Development, Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change, and Healthy Watersheds committees
- Established Climate Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force and Downtown Revitalization Action Advisory Task Force
- Passed Water Use Restrictions Amendment Bylaw No. 2397 (first, second, and third reading)
Public Hearing
The District of Peachland held a public hearing to discuss Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2371 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2372. The proposed project involves a five-story building with 73 units for seniors. No final vote or decision was recorded in these minutes.
Regular Council Meeting
Council gave third reading to zoning and OCP amendments for a development at 6575 and 6650 Renfrew Road. The board also approved the 2022 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information. Several grant applications for community funding and emergency preparedness were endorsed.
- Gave third reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw 2375 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2376 for 6575 and 6650 Renfrew Rd (5-1)
- Gave second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2333 for 4607 Princeton Ave and scheduled a public hearing
- Approved the 2022 Annual Report and 2022 Statement of Financial Information
- Endorsed grant application to UBCM for the Complete Communities Program
- Approved Regional District of Central Okanagan to apply for 2023 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant
- Directed Administration to request UBCM Convention meetings with Premier David Eby and the Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
Public Hearing
The District of Peachland held a public hearing to introduce proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023. One member of the public provided comments regarding the protection of view corridors. No formal decisions or votes on the bylaw were recorded in these minutes.
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a guideline framework for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure and endorsed the CR3 Zone for Beach Avenue Mixed Use. The board also authorized spending for a housing grant application and approved a new community garden. Additionally, Council adopted a new Code of Conduct and Remuneration policy.
- Approved 2023 Active Transportation Network Plan (Carried)
- Endorsed CR3 Zone – Beach Avenue Mixed Use (Carried)
- Passed first, second and third reading of Council and Committee Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 2390, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved Peachland Wellness Centre to build and operate intergenerational community garden (Carried)
- Approved up to $50,000 from unspent surplus for Housing Accelerator Fund grant application (Carried)
- Adopted Policy PRO-070 Council Remuneration and Expense Policy (Carried)
- Rescheduled August 8, 2023 meeting to August 29, 2023 (Carried)
- Directed Administration to submit meeting requests to five Provincial Ministers for 2023 UBCM Convention (Carried)
Special Council Meeting
Council approved the agenda for the May 23, 2023 Special Council Meeting. The meeting proceeded immediately to an In Camera session to discuss municipal service negotiations and solicitor-client privileged advice.
- Approved May 23, 2023 Special Council Meeting agenda
- Approved motion to hold In Camera Meeting to discuss municipal service negotiations and solicitor-client privilege
Regular Council Meeting
Council gave first and second readings to OCP and Zoning bylaws for the Peachland Seniors Support Society Phase II Project. Other actions included granting community centre use to the Chamber of Commerce and directing a review of water charges.
- Approved first and second readings of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2371 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2372 for Peachland Seniors Support Society Phase II
- Postponed third reading of OCP Bylaw No. 2375 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2376 for 6575 and 6650 Renfrew Road pending developer consultation on density
- Granted gratis use of Community Centre to Chamber of Commerce for events June 9–11, 2023
- Directed administration to examine water charges for better cost distribution by August 31, 2023
- Tabled motion regarding BC Government Growing Communities Fund Grant allocation to Peachland HUB Project
- Received Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Program presentation for information
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole approved several technical specifications for the Beach Avenue Zoning Amendment Project (BAZAP). Decisions included limits on building height, lot coverage, and minimum unit sizes. The Committee also determined that the Planning Department must clear its application backlog before investigating pre-zoning.
- Approved proposed Permitted Principle Uses
- Approved proposed Minimum Lot Area of 1,000 m2
- Approved proposed Density and Floor Area Ratio of 0.75 with a Density Bonus up to 1.5
- Approved Maximum Lot Coverage of 50-60%
- Approved proposed Minimum Building Setbacks with Front Minimum Building Setback increased to 4.5 m (Opposed by Councillor Brophy)
- Approved 12.0 m Maximum Building Height, including infrastructure, to a maximum of three storeys (Opposed by Councillors Thom, Ingram, and Condon)
- Approved Minimum Residential Dwelling unit size of 65 m2