Sun Peaks public meetings in 2022

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt amendments to the Water and Wastewater Rate Bylaws. The proposed changes include a 10% increase to basic and usage rates and the introduction of a minimum usage charge to help the utility become self-financing.

• Proposed 10% increase to Water Basic Charge, Usage Charge, and Vacant Lot Charge
• Proposed 10% increase to Wastewater Basic Charge, Usage Charge, and Vacant Lot Charge
• Introduction of a minimum usage charge equal to half of the level one tier usage
• Water Services Rates Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 0136-003
• Wastewater Services Rates Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 0137-003

Regular Council

Council will consider the preliminary 2023 budget and updates to water and wastewater rate bylaws. The meeting also includes decisions on rezoning and temporary use permits for short-term rentals.

• Preliminary 2023 Budget
• Water and Wastewater Rate Bylaws (Bylaw No. 0136-003 and 0137-003)
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0197 for 1369 Burfield Dr.
• Liquor License Application for Cleavage Axe
• Grant applications for a Heliport and Tourism Planning

Public Hearing/Presentation

Council is reviewing a request to renew a Temporary Use Permit for tourist accommodation at 4151 Sundance Drive. Staff recommend a one-year renewal and a workshop to review short-term rental bylaw enforcement due to a history of noise and occupancy complaints.

• Proposed 1-year renewal of TUP-2019-002 for 4151 Sundance Drive
• Proposed occupancy limit of 8 guests and maximum of 4 vehicles in the driveway
• Proposed hot tub use restriction between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0197 for 1369 Burfield Dr.
• Postponed Rezoning Bylaw No. 0200 for 1363 Burfield Dr.

Special Council Meeting

Council is reviewing a request to extend a temporary use permit for short-term rentals at 2224 Sunburst Drive. Additionally, the body is considering a site-specific rezoning bylaw to legalize an existing secondary suite at 1363 Burfield Drive.

• Temporary Use Permit TUP-2022-007 for short-term rentals at 2224 Sunburst Drive
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0200, 2022 to permit a secondary suite at 1363 Burfield Drive
• Proposed 3-year term for the 2224 Sunburst Drive permit
• Requirement for three on-site parking spaces at 1363 Burfield Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed a master plan indicating that the wastewater disposal system is over capacity and requires upgrades. The body also discussed a preliminary 2023 budget that includes proposed tax and utility rate increases to fund infrastructure and services.

• Water system project cost estimates totaling $22,400,000
• Wastewater system project cost estimates totaling $19,212,000
• Proposed 2023 budget with a 5% tax increase and 10% increases for water and wastewater rates
• Proposed $1,700,000 for Plaza and Tennis Courts project
• Proposed 2023 capital projects including $360,000 for Alpine Loop and $531,000 for skimmer construction

Public Hearing/Presentation

The Council is holding a public hearing to decide on three temporary use permit (TUP) applications. These include a request for short-term rental use at 1326 Burfield Drive and a request to live in an RV during home construction at 2577 Mountain View Drive.

• TUP-2022-002: Request for short-term rental of a secondary suite at 1326 Burfield Dr.
• TUP-2022-003: Request for temporary RV living accommodation at 2577 Mountain View Dr.
• TUP-2022-005: Temporary use permit application for 2508 Mountain View Dr.
• Proposed 3-year term for TUP-2022-002 with a maximum occupancy of 2 guests.

Regular Council

The Council is discussing several temporary use permits for properties on Burfield Drive and Mountain View Drive. The body is also considering a renewal for a permit at 4151 Sundance Drive and reviewing 2022 election results.

• TUP-2022-002 for 1326 Burfield Dr.
• TUP-2022-003 for 2577 Mountain View Dr.
• TUP-2022-005 for 2508 Mountain View Dr.
• TUP-2019-002 renewal for 4151 Sundance Drive
• 2022 Election Results report

Inaugural Meeting

The Council is meeting to establish administrative foundations for the new term. Key discussions include the 2023 meeting calendar, the rotation of the Acting Mayor role, and the status of various advisory bodies and committees.

• Approval of the 2023 Council Meeting Schedule
• Proposed Acting Mayor rotation: Len Hrycan, Julie Kimmel, Kelly Dye, and Rob O’Toole
• Review of advisory bodies including Business, Resort, Non-Resident, and First Nations bodies
• Appointment of a Council member and alternate to the TNRD Board
• Review of membership for the Sun Peaks Housing Authority and Board of Variance

Special Council Meeting

Council is reviewing a development permit for 68 townhouse units on Parcel 36, which includes requests for setback variances and geotechnical requirements for hazard lands. The meeting also covers health centre operations, road maintenance, and utility rate increases.

• Development Permit DP-2022-009 for 68 townhouse units (17 4-plexes) on Parcel 36
• Setback variance requests for Lot 2 (5.22m) and Lot 4 (3.96m) from the required 6.0m
• Temporary Use Permits for 2577 Mountain View Dr., 2508 Mountain View Dr., and 1326 Burfield Dr.
• Water and Wastewater Bylaw amendments regarding utility rate increases
• Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 0008-009, 2022

Public Hearing/Presentation

Council is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt a new Official Community Plan (OCP). This plan is intended to replace Bylaw 0034, 2014, to guide sustainable growth and development over the next 10 to 15 years.

• Proposed adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw No 0199, 2022
• Repeal of Official Community Plan No. 0034, 2014
• Review of land use designations and community-wide goals
• Establishment of Development Permit Area Guidelines for natural hazard lands (DPA 1) and riparian areas (DPA 2)

Special Council Meeting

Council is reviewing proposed amendments to the Short-Term Nightly Rental Policy No. 0015, including density limits and residency requirements. The meeting also includes a proposed amendment to the Fees and Charges Bylaw and discussions on employee housing.

• Proposed increase of short-term rental density from 20% to 25% per subdivision
• Proposed requirement for owners or long-term tenants to live on-site for new TUP applications
• Proposed moratorium on nightly rentals on Burfield Drive
• Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 0008-009
• Non-Market Employee Housing Strategy for Parcel 74

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is scheduled to move into a closed session pursuant to Section 90 1) k) of the Community Charter. The agenda is procedural in nature.

Public Hearing/Presentation

The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is holding a public hearing to consider site-specific rezoning for two properties. Both applications seek to legalize existing secondary suites within half-duplex dwellings.

• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0195, 2022 to permit a secondary suite at 1339 Burfield Dr.
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0196, 2022 to permit a secondary suite at 1358 Burfield Dr.

Regular Council

The Council will review the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 0199 and three separate rezoning bylaws for properties on Burfield Drive. The meeting also includes a presentation on the rural health care crisis and a discussion on fire department grant applications.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 0199, 2022
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0198, 2022 - 1322 Burfield Dr.
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0195, 2022 - 1339 Burfield Dr.
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0196, 2022 - 1358 Burfield Dr.
• Fire Department Grant Applications (2023 CRI and 2022 Vol and Comp FD)

Public Input Session Re: Short-Term Nightly Rentals

The municipality is discussing draft amendments to Policy #0015 regarding short-term nightly rentals (STNR). The session covers proposed changes to rental limits, residency requirements for operators, and the future of Temporary Use Permits (TUPs).

• Proposed increase of short-term rental limits per street/subdivision from 20% to 25%
• Requirement for owners or year-round tenants to live on-site for new applications and TUP renewals
• Proposed 'use it or lose it' rule requiring properties to be available for rent at least 60% of the year
• Proposed 3-year term for TUPs followed by a single 3-year renewal
• Discussion of a potential moratorium on short-term rentals for Lookout Ridge and Burfield Drive

Special Council Meeting

The Council is discussing amendments to the Short-Term Nightly Rental Policy, including new residency requirements for managers and a 25% density limit per street. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a potential Indigenous-led bid for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

• Proposed Short-Term Nightly Rental Policy amendments requiring on-site managers for new TUPs
• Presentation by 2030 Olympic Committee and First Nations
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0197, 2022 for 1369 Burfield Drive
• Daycare Site Servicing Contract award
• Proposed 25% limit on short-term rentals per street/subdivision

Regular Council

The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipal Council will discuss a short-term nightly rental policy and funding for a surface reservoir project. The body will also consider an amendment to a temporary use permit for 2560 Mountain View.

• Short-Term Nightly Rental Policy (Policy #0015)
• Surface Reservoir Project Funding
• TUP-2022-001 amendment for 2560 Mountain View
• Adoption of minutes for Rezoning Bylaws 0184, 0187, 0188, and 0189

Regular Council

Council will discuss a new housing strategy and the 2021 Annual Report. The body is also considering rezoning bylaws for properties on Burfield Drive and a financial plan amendment.

• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0195 for 1339 Burfield Dr.
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0196 for 1358 Burfield Dr.
• Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0194, 2022
• 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw
• Development Permit DP-2022-008 for 2577 Mountain View Dr.

Regular Council

Council will discuss several rezoning applications and development permits for properties on Burfield Drive. The meeting also includes decisions on election, solid waste, and borrowing bylaws, as well as a presentation on a rainbow crosswalk initiative.

• Rezoning Bylaws No. 0184, 0187, 0188, and 0189 for 1368, 1334, 1371, and 1329 Burfield Dr.
• Bylaw No. 0191 (General Election) and Bylaw No. 0192 (Mail Ballot).
• Solid Waste Bylaw No. 0193, 2022.
• Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 0194, 2022.
• Development Variance Permit for an attached garage at 2210 Sunburst Dr.

Public Hearing

The Council is holding public hearings to consider site-specific zoning amendments for four properties on Burfield Drive. Each application seeks to legalize an existing secondary suite within a half-duplex dwelling.

• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0184 for 1368 Burfield Dr.
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0187 for 1334 Burfield Dr.
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0188 for 1371 Burfield Dr.
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0189 for 1329 Burfield Dr.

Special Council Meeting

Council is reviewing a grant application for a water infrastructure project and several residential development permits. The meeting also includes a presentation on invasive plant programs and updates to election and solid waste bylaws.

• Proposed grant application for Surface Reservoir Waterline project with a municipal commitment of $250,000
• Development Variance Permit for 2210 Sunburst Drive to reduce front setback from 6m to 5.72m for a garage
• Development Permit DP-2022-005 for a single family dwelling at 1365 Burfield Drive
• Development Permit DP-2022-006 for 5308 Lookout Ridge Drive
• Proposed updates to General Election Bylaw #0191, Mail Ballot Bylaw #0192, and Solid Waste Bylaw #0193

Regular Council

This is a regular council meeting with several routine items, including adoption of minutes and staff reports. The main business is considering two rezoning bylaws on Burfield Drive and a development permit for 5313 Lookout Ridge, along with the Statement of Financial Information. The meeting will close with an in-camera session.

• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0178 for 1306 Burfield Drive
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0189 for 1329 Burfield Drive
• Development Permit DP-2022-002 for 5313 Lookout Ridge
• Statement of Financial Information for 2021
• Close meeting under Community Charter Section 90 1) k) & 2 b)

Public Hearing/Presentation

The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council is holding a public hearing on Rezoning Bylaw No. 0178, 2021, which would allow one secondary suite in the east half of a duplex at 1306 Burfield Drive. The property would remain zoned R-1 but with a site-specific amendment. The application stems from two unauthorized basement suites; the owner proposes to legalize one and decommission the other. Planning staff support the rezoning subject to building, fire, and utility requirements, and no public submissions were received.

• Rezoning application RZ-2021-008 for 1306 Burfield Drive to permit one secondary suite in a half-duplex
• Property currently zoned R-1; proposed to remain R-1 with site-specific amendment for Strata Lot 1 only
• Two unauthorized basement suites exist; one to be legalized, one decommissioned
• Parking limited to 3 vehicles on the 1306 Burfield half of the driveway for snow storage
• No submissions received from neighbours notified within 50 metres and along Burfield Drive

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider final adoption of two bylaws: the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 0185) and the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw (No. 0186). The financial plan sets out projected revenues and expenses for the next five years, including a $2,365,425 property tax levy for 2022. The tax rates bylaw sets municipal tax rates for residential, utility, business, and recreational property classes, with a July 4, 2022 tax due date and a 10% penalty for late payment. Both bylaws were previously read three times and are now before Council for final adoption.

• Adoption of 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0185, with 2022 operating revenue of $6,719,395 and expenses of $6,369,310
• Adoption of 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 0186, setting municipal tax rates including $1.7245 per $1,000 for residential properties
• 2022 property tax levy of $2,365,425, with residential class contributing 86.51% of municipal property taxes
• Tax due date of July 4, 2022, with 10% penalty for unpaid taxes
• Permissive tax exemptions granted to Municipal Hall at 106-3270 Village Way and Public Works office at #107-3270 Village Way

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider rescinding third reading of the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw and giving it third reading as amended. The only change is a reduction in the residential school tax rate from 1.8085% to 1.4979%, which lowers the total school levy by $360,389. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Rescind third reading of 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 0186, 2022
• Give third reading to amended 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 0186, 2022
• Residential school tax rate reduced from 1.8085% to 1.4979%
• School levy decreased by $360,389 to $2,041,260
• Tax due date July 4, 2022, with 10% penalty for late payment

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting covers several items: accepting a $25,000 contribution from Tourism Sun Peaks for a portable skatepark, considering three rezoning applications on Burfield Drive (1365, 1334, 1371), and adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and 2022 Tax Rate bylaws. Council will also discuss a letter regarding short-term nightly rentals and a resolution to request the Province appoint a councillor representing Sun Peaks Resort LLP.

• Accept $25,000 capital contribution from Tourism Sun Peaks for portable skatepark equipment
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0183 - 1365 Burfield Drive: permit two secondary suites in a duplex
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0187 - 1334 Burfield Drive: legalize existing secondary suite
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 0188 - 1371 Burfield Drive: rezoning application
• Adopt 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 0185 and 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 0186

Public Hearing/Presentation

This is a public hearing and presentation of Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality's 5-year financial plan (2022-2026). The agenda covers the budget process, COVID-19 impacts, 2022 property taxes and other revenue, operations and capital overview, debt servicing, term debt, health centre equipment fund, development cost charges, and reserves. Public questions are invited before the meeting closes.

• 2022 property taxes and other revenue
• 2022-2026 operations and capital overview
• Debt servicing and term debt
• Health centre equipment fund
• Development cost charges

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single agenda item: a motion to close the meeting to the public pursuant to Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. No public business or decisions are scheduled for open discussion.

• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(k)