Present: Mayor Sue Phillips

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Tony Vetter

Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Planner Rob Smailes

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Mayor Phillips read the rules of procedure for the evening’s public hearings.

Mayor Phillips introduced the following bylaws:

This Bylaw proposes to amend the Official Community Plan marked Schedule "B", attached and forming part of The City of Enderby Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1171, 1995 by changing the designation of Lot 1, Section 26, Township 18, Range 9, W6M, K.D.Y.D., Plan KAP67097, 116 Salmon Arm Road from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density to allow for the conversion from a two family dwelling to a three family dwelling.

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This bylaw proposes to rezone Lot 1, Section 26, Township 18, Range 9, W6M, K.D.Y.D., Plan KAP67097, 116 Salmon Arm Road from Residential Two Family (R.2) to Residential Apartment and Multi-Family Zone (R.3), which rezoning would permit the conversion from a two family dwelling to a three family dwelling.

Mayor Phillips invited comment from the public regarding the above noted bylaws.

Jody Kallis of 115 Norleen Lane read a letter in opposition to the proposal signed by Jody Kallis and Randy Kallis of 115 Norleen Lane, Norleen Litzenberger and Pete Litzenberger of 116 Norleen Lane and Kerry Fox and Colleen Fox of 106 Norleen Lane.

Randy Kallis of 115 Norleen Lane read a letter in opposition to the proposal from Marian Jerse of 114 Salmon Arm Drive.

Clay Hett of 311 Glenmary Road, introduced fellow property owner Marilyn Livingstone, and stated the following:

• They have been providing clean affordable housing in Enderby. There is a need for more such housing.
• Several Salmon Arm Drive residents do not have a problem with their application.
• Survey results from Public Open House show 9 yes and 4 no votes for multi family in any area of the City; those specifically surveyed for area #3 show 9 yes and 4 no votes. Most people would say "yes" if asked outright.
• Before and after photos showed that the property had been fixed up.

Staff read the following letters:

Cora Prevost of ReMax Enderby dated February 2, 2004 in support of the proposal.

Clay Hett and Marilyn Livingstone in support of their application.

Staff read the following comments from the Public Works Superintendent :

" Substantial off-road parking improvements required including paved driveway. The access to this property from Salmon Arm Drive is quite steep and deposits a lot of driveway debris on the pedestrian bike path and walkway. Separate water and sewer services to the detached dwelling is required."

There were no further comments or submissions relating to the above noted bylaws.

Mayor Phillips introduced the following bylaws:

This Bylaw proposes to amend the Official Community Plan marked Schedule "B", attached and forming part of The City of Enderby Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1171, 1995 by changing the designation of Lot 3, Plan 1593, except Plan B5731; Part Block 3, Plan 1593, Plan B5731; Parcel A, shown on Plan 1593, Block 2, Plan N5872; Lot 2, D.L. 226, Plan 1593, except Plans B5872 and B6868; Lot A, D.L. 226, Plan 6122, all in Section 35, Township 18, K.D.Y.D. 275, 305, 321, 327 and 335 Brickyard Road from Industrial Park to Residential Medium Density and Park to allow for mixed residential and park use.

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This bylaw proposes to rezone Lot 3, Plan 1593, except Plan B5731; Part Block 3, Plan 1593, Plan B5731; Parcel A, shown on Plan 1593, Block 2, Plan N5872; Lot 2, D.L. 226, Plan 1593, except Plans B5872 and B6868; Lot A, D.L. 226, Plan 6122, all in Section 35, Township 18, K.D.Y.D. 275, 305, 321, 327 and 335 Brickyard Road from Industrial Park (I-3) to Residential Apartment and Multi-Family Zone (R-3), which rezoning would allow mixed residential and park use.

Mayor Phillips invited comment from the public regarding the above noted bylaws.

Gordon Dale,Consultant for W. H. Steele Lumber Company stated the following:

• The property which was once a mill, has been owned by W. H. Steele Lumber Co. for many years.
• The proposed development plan is the highest and best use for this old mill site.
• Zoning of this property has been a result of historical use rather than planning.
• The Chamber of Commerce and Ashley’s Furniture properties are fine examples of property once zoned industrial being put to highest and best use.
• Developers will extend City infrastructure to the north end of City and improve Brickyard Road.
• Development will clean up the entrance to the City.
• Multi-family and adult oriented development similar to Regency on the River is planned.
• Plan includes the creation of a park, 700 m of riverwalk and stabilizing of the riverbank in consultation with Fisheries and Environment.
• He has tried unsuccessfully to sell this property for industrial use for over 30 years.
• Engineers have stated that there is very little contamination and little clean up will be required.
• Residential use will be less environmentally damaging than industrial use.

Jonathan Turpin of 223 Salmon Arm Drive stated the following:

• He is a new resident and finds Enderby to be pleasant, interesting and friendly. He wants it kept that way.
• The application is well covered in the report.
• Urban sprawl takes place in steps. This would be a big step by taking development to the north end of town. As there is property right next to this site, would they be allowed to develop also?
• Industrial land is precious and jobs are created with industrial land. We must think long term and 30 years is not a long time when building a town. Tonight’s decision could affect livelihoods 20 years down the road. Will there be room to develop industry when needed?
• If approved, the City should ask for an endowment for maintenance of the parkland.

Staff read the following letters:

Canadian Pacific Railway dated January 28, 2004 opposing proposal with a request for conditions should the proposal be approved.

Staff read the following comments from the Public Works Superintendent:

"As you are aware, this area requires all infrastructure including a complete road upgrade. It this area is to be developed, all the infrastructure cost outlined in the City’s Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw No. 1278, 2000 including water and sewer main extensions to the City systems should be at the developer’s expense. The City of Enderby currently has a large storm sewer main that runs through this property. This main drains the northern area of the City west of Highway 97."

There were no further comments or submissions relating to the above noted bylaws.

The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

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