Revelstoke public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is deciding whether to approve a Heritage Alteration Permit and Development Permit for a 23-room hotel with a ground-floor restaurant at 400 & 404 Mackenzie Avenue, which would rehabilitate the heritage McCarty House. Staff recommend approval with parking and loading variances, but a motion from a previous council meeting proposes denial due to non-compliance with zoning, heritage guidelines, and the Official Community Plan. The committee will also hear a presentation from Revelstoke Mountain Resort and receive updates on the zoning bylaw rewrite and public events.
- Heritage Alteration Permit HAP2024-002 and Development Permit DP2024-004 for 400 & 404 Mackenzie Avenue (hotel and restaurant, 23 rooms)
- Variance to reduce restaurant parking from 7 spaces to 0 and loading space from 1 to 0
- Motion to deny permits due to non-compliance with Zoning Bylaw No. 2299, Heritage Conservation Area Guidelines, and Official Community Plan
- Revelstoke Mountain Resort presentation on 2024 progress and upcoming projects
- Zoning Bylaw Re-write Update and 2024 CAPE Year End Report
Special Council
This special council meeting will consider rescinding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2402 and Development Permit DP2024-013 for 1004 Fourth Street East, and will direct staff to conduct public notification by hand delivery and digital means for a new rezoning application to be considered on January 14, 2025. The agenda also includes adoption of the December 10, 2024 regular council minutes, which contain decisions on the 2025-2029 financial plan, including a 6% property tax increase for 2025 and various user rate increases.
- Rescind Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2402 and Development Permit DP2024-013 for 1004 Fourth Street East
- Direct staff to conduct public notification by hand delivery and digital means for new rezoning application
- Adopt minutes from December 10, 2024 regular council meeting
- December 10 minutes include 6% property tax increase for 2025 and 3% for 2026-2029
- December 10 minutes include 10% garbage rate increase for 2025 and 5% for 2026-2029
Council
Council is deciding on the 2025-2029 financial plan, including property tax increases and utility rate hikes, plus new spending on staff and projects. They will also consider zoning amendments for two properties and a 30 km/h speed limit recommendation. The meeting includes a delegation from Special Olympics and routine approvals of minutes and meeting schedules.
- 2025-2029 financial plan: property tax increase (percentage not specified for 2025, 3% annually 2026-2029), utility rate increases (garbage 10% in 2025, 5% thereafter; water, sewer, Big Eddy water 5% annually)
- New operating spending: $438,367 total tax impact, including 1.0 FTE Flex Firefighter ($125,580), 1.0 FTE Accounting Technician ($112,527), 1.0 FTE Planning Technician ($60,786), RCMP part-time clerk ($49,824)
- Capital projects: Heritage Management Plan ($245,000), RCMP interview system ($55,000), Westside Road barriers ($50,000), climbing wall & diving board ($50,000), irrigation track field ($75,000)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2403 for 1981 Leidloff Road (M. Wesley, K. Wesley & J. Wesley) - third reading and adoption
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2402 and Development Permit DP2024-013 for 14-unit multi-family development at 1004 Fourth Street East - first, second, third reading and adoption
Public Infrastructure Committee
The Public Infrastructure Committee will discuss options for traffic calming and bike lanes on Fourth Street from Illecillewaet Bridge to the Townley Street Roundabout. The agenda includes a staff report evaluating three cross-section and three intersection design options, with a preference for raised bike lanes and raised crossings. The committee will also review old business items including the Oak Drive and Highway 1 intersection and the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative composting project.
- Fourth Street traffic calming: three cross-section options (on-street bike lanes, bike lanes with parking, raised bike lanes) with costs from $5,175/m to $5,925/m
- Fourth Street intersection options: three designs (street-level, raised pedestrian crossovers, raised crossings) with costs from $473,000 to $555,000
- Preferred option would remove all 124 on-street parking spaces on Fourth Street
- Oak Drive and Highway 1 intersection: developer required to make improvements before Walkabout development occupancy
- Public Works Yard Master Plan: estimated $11 million upgrade project to be discussed
Finance Committee Meeting
The Revelstoke Finance Committee will review Q3 financial reports comparing budget to actuals across all funds and discuss tax shift examples. The meeting also includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled.
- Q3 Financial Reporting Budget to Actuals for General, Water, Sewer, Big Eddy Water Works, Vehicle & Equipment funds
- Tax Shift Examples discussion
- Adoption of Finance Committee Minutes from October 16, 2024
Social Development Committee
The Revelstoke Social Development Committee is meeting to discuss social development matters, including a follow-up on the city's cold weather response plan, the 2024 living wage calculation, and several grant programs. The committee will also review its member terms and biographies, and assess progress on social development aspects of the Official Community Plan. The agenda includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and receiving updates on staffing and a grant for Oscar Street servicing.
- Follow-up on Revelstoke Emergency Weather Response Plan - Cold Weather Response
- Living Wage for 2024 discussion
- City of Revelstoke Grants In Aid and ReDi Grants review
- Progress review of social development aspects of the Official Community Plan (OCP)
- BC REDIP-FIT Grant - Oscar Street Servicing status update
Council
Council will consider issuing a heritage alteration permit and development permit for a hotel and restaurant at 400 & 404 Mackenzie Avenue, including parking and loading variances. They will also adopt 2025 fees and utility rate bylaws, and hear presentations on local food and tourism.
- Heritage Alteration Permit HAP2024-002 and Development Permit DP2024-004 for 400 & 404 Mackenzie Avenue (hotel and restaurant, parking variance from 7 to 0 spaces)
- Adoption of 2025 Fees & Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2399
- Adoption of 2025 Utility Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 2400
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2403 for 1981 Leidloff Road
- Approval of 2024 Housing Needs Report and Tourism MRDT Tactical Plan
Public Infrastructure Committee
The Public Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review the Public Works Master Plan, including a detailed assessment of the Public Works Operations Yard, and to discuss the ICBC Heat Map. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and addressing old business.
- Review of Public Works Master Plan, including a 2022 assessment of the Public Works Operations Yard
- Discussion of ICBC Heat Map
- Adoption of October 17, 2024 minutes
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Committee
The Multipurpose Facility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new business items including site analysis, benchmarking costs, and project scenarios for a proposed multipurpose facility. The committee will also adopt minutes from its June and September 2024 meetings. The agenda includes an in-camera session for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service, which is closed to the public.
- Site analysis for the multipurpose facility
- Benchmarking costs for the project
- Project scenarios discussion
- Adoption of June 19, 2024 and September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- In-camera session under Section 90.1(k) of the Community Charter for preliminary negotiations
Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission
The Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss economic development activities, including a progress report covering the airport, a REDIP grant application, and the Stoked Masstimber Showcase. They will also review 2025 meeting dates, member terms, and data project ideas. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and routine administrative items.
- REDIP grant application completed for Section 17, Parcel 1
- Airport feasibility study and master planning discussion
- 2025 meeting schedule proposed (9 dates, exceeds 6-meeting limit)
- Member terms ending December 2024
- Data project ideas to tell community story
Council
Revelstoke Council is deciding on several items, including developing a 2025 Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw, proceeding with final design of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, and circulating the Financial Plans for public feedback. The Financial Plans propose a 7% property tax increase in 2025 (with 3% for the arena rehabilitation reserve fund) and increases to garbage, water, sewer, and Big Eddy water rates. Council will also consider first, second, and third readings of the Fees and Charges and Utility Rates Amendment Bylaws, and a development permit for a multi-family development at 2104 Airport Way.
- 2025 property tax increase of 7% (3% for arena rehabilitation reserve fund) and scenarios of 6%, 5%, and 4%
- Garbage rates increase 10% in 2025; water, Big Eddy water, sewer user rates and frontage charges each increase 5%
- Public engagement sessions for Financial Plans on November 28, 2024, 12:00-1:30 p.m. and 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Revelstoke Community Centre (600 Campbell Avenue)
- Development Permit DP2024-12 for ground-oriented multi-family development at 2104 Airport Way (Revelstoke Alpine Village Inc.)
- Staff to proceed with final design of Waste Water Treatment Plant
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a verbal update on the fire department's third-quarter report, and then move into a closed session to discuss matters related to information disclosure and preliminary negotiations for municipal services. The agenda is largely procedural, with the fire report being the only substantive public item.
- Fire department Q3 report: 154 calls, 10 fires, estimated losses over $1.1 million
- Fire response times below NFPA benchmark (0% within 5:20 for structure fires)
- Volunteer firefighter numbers down to 24, below target of 36
- In-camera session under Community Charter sections 90.1(j) and (k)
BUDGET Committee of the Whole
The Budget Committee of the Whole is reviewing the City's draft Long-Term Financial Plan (2025–2039), which proposes a 6% property tax increase for 2025 (with 4% and 5% alternatives), a 10% garbage rate increase, and 5% increases for water, Big Eddy water, and sewer rates. The committee will consider recommending the plan for public feedback and scheduling a public engagement session on November 28, 2024. The plan also includes operating and capital spending packages, with the only 2025 debt-financed project being the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.
- Proposed 6% property tax increase in 2025 (alternatives: 4% and 5%)
- Proposed 10% garbage rate increase in 2025
- Proposed 5% increases for water, Big Eddy water, and sewer rates in 2025
- Draft 2025 capital spending totals $31,997,000, including $18,469,000 for Sewer Utility DCC
- Public engagement session scheduled for November 28, 2024, at Revelstoke Community Centre
Heritage Advisory Commission
The Heritage Advisory Commission will review two Heritage Alteration Permit applications for new construction and renovation within the Revelstoke Station Heritage Conservation Area, and will also decide on the 2025 meeting schedule. The commission provides comments and recommendations to Council on whether the proposals align with heritage design guidelines.
- HAP2024-004: New two-storey dwelling with basement suite at 101 Sixth St E, requesting variances for side yard setbacks and deck/roof projections
- HAP2024-005: Exterior renovation at 112 Third St E to add living space within existing dwelling and basement suite
- 2025 meeting dates: two schedule options proposed (first Monday of every second month, avoiding stat holidays)
Youth Advisory Committee
The Revelstoke Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear reports, and discuss new business including a Youth Liaison report and a 'What We Heard' report on youth priorities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Youth Access Fund: $17,991.58 disbursed to 80 youth this year; remaining budget $7,555.36
- Adopt-A-Tree Project: youth awarded $750 grant, distributed 55 plants to 8 organizations
- Youth Liaison report highlights programs like kayaking, bouldering, and climbing club
- YIC 'What We Heard' report: 291 youth surveyed; priorities include transportation, affordability, mental health supports, and youth spaces
- In camera session scheduled under Community Charter sections 90.1
Council
Council is deciding on several items including a $765,400 contract for a pump track at Centennial Park, grant applications for a Westside Lands feasibility study and a Pearkes Drive multi-use pathway, and adoption of zoning and business licensing bylaws. They will also discuss budget increases for council travel and training, and a short-term rental bylaw review.
- Contract award to Velosolutions for pump track design and construction at Centennial Park, $765,400 plus taxes
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2397 and Business Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 2398
- Application for REDIP and CanExport funding for Westside Lands feasibility study, with $12,500 CSRD allocation recommendation
- Application for BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for Pearkes Drive multi-use pathway from Allen Road to Colbeck Road
- Finance Committee recommendations to increase Mayor and Council conference/training budget by $15,000 in 2025
Public Infrastructure Committee
The Public Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure items, including the Oak Street and Highway 1 intersection, Waste Water Treatment Plant phasing, Big Eddy and Illecillewaet Bridge ownership, and the Pearkes Drive Multi-Use Pathway. A delegation from the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative will present on commercial composting. The agenda also includes adoption of the August 22, 2024 minutes.
- Oak Street and Highway 1 intersection discussion
- Waste Water Treatment Plant phasing
- Big Eddy Bridge and Illecillewaet Bridge ownership
- Pearkes Drive Multi Use Pathway
- Revelstoke Local Food Initiative presentation on commercial composting
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee is meeting to continue preliminary review of the 2025 budget, including operating and capital spending initiatives, reserve balances, and key projects. They will also adopt the minutes from the October 9 meeting, which included recommendations for a 1.25% base tax increase and a 2.63% increase from recommended operating spending initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business, delegations, or correspondence.
- 2025 Budget Timeline review
- Reserve Level Balances, including Arena Redevelopment Reserve and sewer reserves
- Operating Spending Initiatives (recommended items account for $423,000 or 2.63% tax increase)
- Capital Spending Initiatives, including SCADA upgrade and Heritage Management Plan
- Key Utility Capital Projects, including WWTP upgrades and DCC bylaw update
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to its governing bylaw (No. 1650) that would shift its role from reviewing individual development permits and zoning amendments to focusing on policy-setting, allow more flexibility in choosing a Chair and Vice-Chair, and clarify conflict-of-interest rules. The commission is asked to provide comments or recommendations for Council's consideration. The agenda also includes adoption of the September 17, 2024 minutes, which are included in the packet.
- Proposed bylaw amendments would reduce APC review of development permits and zoning amendments, potentially cutting processing times by 3-5 weeks
- APC would meet every other month instead of monthly, with 8 meetings scheduled in 2024
- Chair and Vice-Chair could be changed at any meeting by affirmative vote, not just at first meeting of year
- New conflict-of-interest clause requires members to declare pecuniary interests and leave discussions
- September minutes show APC supported a 14-unit stacked row house at 1004 Fourth St. and a 61-unit multi-family development at 2104 Airport Way
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a staff report proposing updates to the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw, including an average 6% increase in fees, new fees, and deletions. The committee will recommend that Council develop an amendment bylaw based on the proposed changes. The agenda also includes a third-quarter report from Parks, Recreation & Culture and a closed session for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.
- Average 6% increase in fees and charges across most schedules
- New fees: building permit extension $120, demolition bonds up to $5,000, parkland event fees up to $300/day
- New fire safety inspection fees ranging from $180 to $540
- Increase in building permit reduction for registered professionals from $500 to $5,000
- Deleted fees: eServices convenience fee, pool merchandise, duplicate swim diaper fee
Budget Finance Committee Meeting
The Revelstoke Finance Committee is meeting to review reserve level balances, operating and capital spending initiatives, and key general and utility capital projects for the 2025 budget. The agenda includes discussion of the 2025 draft budget and long-term financial plans.
- Review of reserve level balances and 15-year projections
- Operating spending initiatives for 2025
- Capital spending initiatives for 2025
- Key general capital projects
- Key utility capital projects
Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission
The Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss economic development activities, including a report on the Economic Development Association of Canada conference, a September progress report, and updates on the tech strategy with survey results and Idea Factory opportunities. The commission will also review a project to profile its members.
- Economic Development Association of Canada Conference highlights
- Tech Survey Results and Idea Factory Opportunities
- Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation Tour
- Economic Development Commission Members Profile Project
- Progress Report September
Council
Revelstoke Council is meeting to adopt several bylaws, including the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2396, which exempts certain properties from municipal taxation. They will also consider zoning and business licence amendments to allow daycares in all zones, and approve funding recommendations for community projects and transit expansion.
- Adoption of 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2396
- Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 2397 to allow 'Day Care' as a permitted use in all zones
- Business Licence and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 2398
- Approval of $119,000 in Resort Municipality Initiative funding for arts, culture, and events
- Recommendations to allocate $25,000 and $12,500 from the Economic Opportunity Fund
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with no public business on the agenda. The only substantive item is a closed-door (in camera) session held under a section of the Community Charter that allows confidential discussions. The meeting is expected to be brief and procedural.
- In camera session under Section 90.1 (j) of the Community Charter
Social Development Committee
The Revelstoke Social Development Committee is meeting to follow up on the city's Heat Emergency Response Plan and Community Economic Development staffing. New business includes setting 2025 meeting dates, renewing committee terms that expire in December 2024, and discussing new Living Wage BC calculation requirements with three tiers. The agenda also includes adopting the June 26, 2024 minutes.
- Follow-up on Revelstoke Heat Emergency Response Plan
- Community Economic Development staffing update
- 2025 meeting dates: Jan 22, Feb 26, Apr 23, May 28, Jun 25, Sep 24, Nov 26
- Social Development Committee term renewals (majority end Dec 2024)
- Living Wage BC new 3-tier calculation requirements
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Committee
The Multipurpose Facility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the vision and branding, project timeline, site locations, programming trends, and costing for a proposed multipurpose facility. The agenda includes an interactive session and next steps, with no decisions listed for public vote. The meeting also includes adoption of the June 19, 2024 minutes and a possible in-camera session.
- Discussion of vision and branding for the multipurpose facility
- Review of project timeline and site locations
- Discussion of programming trends and costing
- Interactive session on facility planning
- Adoption of minutes from June 19, 2024 meeting
Council
Council is holding a public hearing and will vote on a development variance permit and development permit for 411 & 501 Simpson Street, proposing 18 secondary suites and six row houses. They will also consider recommendations on Aquatic Centre service levels, release of draft Development Cost Charges for public engagement, and first reading of the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and routine items.
- Public hearing for DVP2024-10 and DP2024-009 at 411 & 501 Simpson Street: variances to reduce parking requirements for secondary suites and visitor parking, allow parking in front yard, and reduce mobility-challenged parking spaces; development permit for six row houses (tri-plexes) with secondary suites.
- Recommendation to include Aquatic Centre service level increase in 2025 budget process.
- Recommendation to release draft Development Cost Charges for public engagement.
- First reading of 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2396 (list of exempt properties).
- Correspondence: Wildsight request for letter of support re: Urban Forest Initiative.
Tourism Initiatives Committee
The Tourism Initiatives Committee is meeting to review the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) budget, consider funding requests for recreation, arts, culture, and events, and discuss the draft 2025-2027 Resort Development Strategy budget. The agenda includes a budget update and several funding applications.
- RMI Budget Update: total funds available of $2,490,900 across 2022-2025, with $1,547,991 in 90% disbursement and $172,000 in 10% disbursement
- Funding request: Revelstoke Cycling Association - Flowdown Adaptive Bridges ($8,000 total, $6,000 requested)
- Funding request: Revelstoke Mountain Resort - Natural Selection Tour venue build ($150,000 total, $50,000 requested)
- Funding request: Revelstoke Outdoor Art Movement - RMR Village Art Takeover Phase 1 ($60,000 total, $33,000 requested)
- Funding requests for events: LUNA Festival ($55,000), Revy.Live/Summer Street Fest ($15,000), Winter Carnival 2025 ($15,000), and others
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a rezoning application and development permit for a 14-unit stacked rowhouse at 1004 Fourth Street, and a development permit for a 61-unit multi-family development at 2104 Airport Way. The Commission will provide comments and recommendations to Council on these proposals. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Rezoning from R3 to Comprehensive Development Zone for 14-unit stacked rowhouse at 1004 Fourth Street
- Development permit for form and character of 14-unit rowhouse (1-3 bedroom units) at 1004 Fourth Street
- Development permit for 61-unit ground-oriented multi-family strata at 2104 Airport Way (Revelstoke Mountain Resort)
- Adoption of minutes from July 30, 2024 meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on Development Cost Charges, the 2025 meeting schedule, and a Resort Municipality Initiative update. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Revelstoke Boxing Club requesting a new location and an RCMP quarterly report. Two in-camera sessions are scheduled for preliminary negotiations on municipal services.
- Revelstoke Boxing Club delegation requesting a new location after eviction from Powerhouse Rd property
- Development Cost Charges (DCC) update
- 2025 meeting dates discussion, including conflicts with SILGA conference and Remembrance Day
- Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) update, including $1.478M in funding allocated to 22 projects
- RCMP 2nd Quarter Community Policing Report
Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission
The Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss economic development initiatives, including potential grant applications for rural development and export programs, and to set its 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes a progress report from staff and an update on the Destination Management Plan.
- Discussion of Rural Economic Development and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) and CanExport Community Investments grants
- 2025 meeting dates proposed for the second Wednesday of each month
- Creative City Summit information gathering for future cultural planning
- Progress report for June/July/August, including introduction of new Director of Community Economic Development
- Destination Management Plan update
Council
This is a regular Council meeting with several substantive items. Council will vote on adopting two zoning amendment bylaws (recommended for denial), a subdivision bylaw, a development permit amendment for a row house project, and a staff recommendation to apply for federal Housing Accelerator Fund funding. They will also consider committee recommendations on the 2025 Development Cost Charge update, a heritage property tax exemption for 714 Mackenzie Avenue, and the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions list, which includes a proposed amendment to exclude one organization.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2393 (Terry Dufloth) recommended for denial
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2394 (Ross & Phyllis Lang) recommended for denial
- Development permit amendment for 7-unit row house at 1836 Hay Road and 1738 Grizzly Lane
- Staff to submit Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application to CMHC
- 2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions list totaling $480,068, with amendment to exclude Community Partners for Others Relief Society
Special Council
This is a special council meeting that was called to order and then immediately moved into a closed (in camera) session. The closed session is permitted under the Community Charter for discussions about labour or employee relations and for talks with municipal officers about annual report objectives. No public business items are listed on the agenda.
- Meeting moved to in camera under Community Charter Sections 90.1 (c) and (l)
- Closed session topics: labour/employee relations and annual report discussions with municipal officers
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee is deciding on a 10-year heritage property tax exemption for 714 Mackenzie Avenue, tied to a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for restoration. It will also review the 2025 permissive tax exemption list for numerous non-profits and discuss a tax burden shift example. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes and routine items.
- Heritage tax exemption request for 714 Mackenzie Avenue (CRP Superintendent House) for 10 years starting 2025, conditional on Heritage Revitalization Agreement
- 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption list with estimated exemptions totaling $480,068 for 2025, $504,071 for 2026, $529,275 for 2027
- Tax Burden Shift Example Review discussion
Council
Council is deciding on several items, including adding the CPR Superintendent House at 714 Mackenzie Avenue to the Community Heritage Register and adopting a Heritage Revitalization Agreement to restore it in exchange for allowing a short-term rental. They will also vote on a zoning amendment denial for 3057 McInnes Road, a subdivision servicing bylaw, a free transit policy for elections, and other permits and reports.
- Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 2390 for 714 Mackenzie Avenue (CPR Superintendent House) to allow restoration and short-term rental
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2391 for 3057 McInnes Road recommended for denial
- Subdivision, Development and Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 2392 first, second, and third reading
- Free Transit for Elections Policy A-26 approval
- Heritage Alteration Permit for 805 & 815 Mackenzie Avenue for caretaker's suite and gazebo
Public Infrastructure Committee
The Public Infrastructure Committee will hear a presentation on draft Development Cost Charges (DCCs), which are fees charged to new development to help pay for infrastructure like roads, water, sewer, and parks. The presentation covers growth projections, project costs, and proposed rates, and the committee will provide direction before the draft goes to Council. The agenda also includes brief updates on the YRV Airport, Bio Heat Facility, Log Jam, and Illecillewaet Bridge, plus a closed session on land matters.
- Draft DCC update: $138.7M in projects, $61.6M allocated to growth
- Proposed DCC rates for transportation, water, sewer, and parks
- Assist factor options (1% to 30%) affecting developer subsidies
- Forgone DCC revenue estimated at $6.239M from 2019-2024
- 2025 meeting dates to be set
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission will review three development permit applications, including a proposal to rehabilitate the heritage McCarty House and add a 23-room hotel with a ground-floor restaurant at 400 Mackenzie Avenue. They will also consider amendments to a multi-family development at 1738 Grizzly Lane/Keystone Crescent and a new row house project at 411-501 Simpson Street. The commission provides comments and recommendations to Council on the form and character of these developments.
- DP2024-004: Commercial development permit for heritage rehabilitation and hotel/restaurant addition at 400 Mackenzie Avenue
- DP2022-004 Amendment: Amend form and character of one seven-unit row house at 1738 Grizzly Lane/Keystone Crescent
- DP2024-009: Multi-family development permit for six three-unit row houses with secondary suites at 411-501 Simpson Street
- Adoption of minutes from July 16, 2024 (meeting did not occur due to lack of quorum) and June 24, 2024
Council
Council will consider adopting three zoning amendment bylaws for properties on Camozzi Road and Big Eddy Road, which would allow residential development and short-term rentals. They will also vote on providing free transit on provincial election day and naming a new road Bernacki Place. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and a closed session for legal and service negotiations.
- Zoning Bylaw 2387: Rezone 3139 & 3145 Camozzi Road to R2 and RTA-1 for residential and short-term rental use
- Zoning Bylaw 2388: Rezone 759 Big Eddy Road
- Zoning Bylaw 2389: Rezone 3127 Camozzi Road
- Free transit on October 19, 2024 provincial election, with $300 from Council Contingency Fund
- Road naming 'Bernacki Place' for unnamed right-of-way abutting Colbeck Road
Public Infrastructure Committee
The Public Infrastructure Committee is receiving an update on the Nichol Road Multi Use Path (MUP) project, which is grant-funded and under construction, and a verbal update on water metering. The agenda also includes adoption of the May 16, 2024 minutes. No decisions are listed for these items; they are for discussion and information.
- Nichol Road MUP Phase 2 from Airport Way to Park Drive, funded by $500,000 BC Active Transportation grant and $450,000 RMI funding, total $950,000
- Construction estimate $816,490; total project approx. $875,705 with 8% contingency
- Project scope includes 3m paved pathway, two bus stops, paved pullout for Canada Post boxes, stormwater system, and tree removal
- Progress: 5 trees removed, bird survey completed, Canada Post to relocate post boxes
- Water metering verbal update by Kirk Stinchcombe of Econics
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing three development permit applications, including a proposal to rehabilitate the heritage McCarty House at 400 Mackenzie Avenue into a 23-room boutique hotel with a ground-floor restaurant. The commission will provide comments and recommendations to Council on the form and character of these developments, as well as consider amendments to a multi-family development and a new multi-family residential project.
- DP2024-004: Rehabilitation of heritage McCarty House at 400 Mackenzie Avenue into a 23-room hotel with ground-floor restaurant, including exterior renovations and new additions
- DP2022-004 Amendment: Amend form and character of one seven-unit row house at 1738 Grizzly Lane/Keystone Crescent
- DP2024-009: Form and character for six three-unit row houses with secondary suites at 411-501 Simpson Street
- Heritage Advisory Commission comments on HAP2024-002/DP2024-004, including support for restoring original wood siding and concerns about new additions' design guidance
- Applicant revisions include stepping back new building mass, adding front patio, and providing 7 parking spaces with additional 6 spaces secured at 510 Mackenzie Avenue