The owner of an unfinished home on Princeton Avenue in Peachland has promised district council that he will get building again soon.

Will Reimer told council at its Jan. 14 meeting that he plans to resume construction in the 香蕉视频直播渘ext month or so.香蕉视频直播� The property at 4976 Princeton Avenue has sat unfinished for years despite a building permit being issued in 2016.

Reimer noted a difficult financial recovery from the COVID pandemic and the loss of three of his four siblings as some of the reasons for the delay in finishing construction. He said that he longer needs the home and has put it up for sale. 

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Council voted to place a notice on title on the property, with Councillor Alena Glasman opposed. It would inform potential buyers of the building香蕉视频直播檚 non-compliance with bylaws.

Reimer promised to obtain and new building permit and bring the structure up to current building codes.