Concerns about West Kelowna's new Zoning Bylaw have delayed its adoption.
At Tuesday香蕉视频直播檚 (Jan. 14) council meeting, Councillor Rick de Jong expressed significant reservations, particularly about building heights and land use.
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One of his primary concerns centred on building heights for new developments. These were outlined in the Official Community Plan two years ago. The councillor also noted that council had previously expressed an interest in land assemblies in areas designated for taller buildings.
de Jong specifically referenced a rezoning application for a property on Anders Road in Lakeview Heights, which proposed a six-storey building with 43 units on a narrow lot. 香蕉视频直播淭hat to me is an example of what we don香蕉视频直播檛 want to see,香蕉视频直播� he said. 香蕉视频直播淣arrow, high-rise structures on minimal lot sizes. That was not the vision of council that I heard.香蕉视频直播�
The proposal has drawn community opposition, with 36 written submissions against the rezoning and more than two dozen of Lakeview Heights residents attending Tuesday香蕉视频直播檚 meeting.
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Council voted to defer the Zoning Bylaw, which also delayed the rezoning application for Anders Road. Councillors Garrett Millsap and Jason Friesen were not present at Tuesday's meeting.
