Minutes

Public Hearing

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Council Chambers/Video Conference
10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road
Lake Country, British Columbia V4V 2M1
Council Present:
  • Mayor Blair Ireland
  • Councillor Tricia Brett
  • Councillor Heather Irvine
  • Councillor Michael Lewis
  • Councillor Todd McKenzie
  • Councillor Bib Patel
  • Councillor Cara Reed
Staff Present:
  • Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Trevor James CFO, Director of Finance & Administration
  • Matthew Salmon, Director of Infrastructure & Development Engineering
  • Brad Savoury, Director of Legal Services and Risk Management
  • Reyna Seabrook, Director of Corporate Services
  • Matt Vader, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture
  • Carie Liefke, Manager of Current Planning
  • Brian Zurek, Manager of Long Range Planning
  • Trevor Empey, Senior Planner
  • Makayla Ablitt, Legislative & FOI Coordinator
  • Travis Tonn, Information Technology Manager
  • Richard Wagner, Manager of Finance
  • Mike Mitchell, Utility Operations Manager
  • Scott Unser, Public Works Manager
  • Kiel Wilkie, Capital Project Manager
  • Christien Whyte, Engineering Technician
  • James Robertson, Land Agent
  • Brandon Mitchell, Development Engineer
  • Shara Glenn, Legislative and FOI Coordinator

1.
Acknowledgement

 

We acknowledge that we are conducting our business today on the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples. As a Council, we recognize the importance of doing our best to build respectful relationships that contribute to stewarding the land and waters in the community with integrity and consideration for future generations.

2.
Public Hearing Statement

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-10-21 Public Hearing Statement - Amended.pdf

The Mayor read the Public Hearing Statement.  There were approximately 11 people in attendance.

3.
Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment | OCP000555 & Z0000263| 12036 Pretty Rd.

This item has attachments. 
1.Attachment A - Application Form_Redacted.pdf
2.Attachment B - Referral Package.pdf
3.Attachment C - Referral Responses.pdf
4.Attachment D - Draft Bylaws.pdf
5.Attachment E - Staff Report to Council.pdf
6.Attachment F - Staff Presentation to Council.pdf
7.Attachment G - Public Hearing Advertisement and Notices.pdf
8.Attachment H - Surrounding Property Owner Letters.pdf
9.Attachment I - Public Input Received.pdf
10.Attachment J - Meeting Minutes and Council Resolution.pdf

Updated to include correspondence received as of October 21, 2025 at 2:00 P.M.

3.1
Public Comment

 

Tim Tyler | Pretty Road
Asked what are the steps that are taken to assess traffic concerns when considering rezoning files. 

Jane Swan | Pine Crest Mobile Home Park
Asked clarification regarding the definition of High Density as it will relate to traffic in the area.

The Mayor asked a first, second, and third time if there were any additional comments from the gallery. There were none.

4.
Closure of Public Hearing

 

The Mayor terminated the public hearing at 5:45 P.M.

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