The potential impact of a hotel development on Middle Vernon Creek is a concern for two Lake Country councillors. 

An application to the district proposes a six-storey building with 52 units and two commercial spaces at 11511 Turtle Bay Court next to the creek and within 220 metres of Wood Lake. 

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Manager of Current Planning, Carie Liefke, told council the provincial Streamside Protection Enhancement Area (SPEA) provides an initial 30 metre buffer around the creek.

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Coun. Todd McKenzie asked if an additional protection area is needed as the SPEA buffer is reduced. Liefke told council it is not required.

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Council gave initial consideration to rezoning the property (1st/2nd bylaw amendment reading) from small-scale multiple housing to tourist commercial.

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The project would need to proceed to a public hearing at a later date.