Lake Country public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council will consider rezoning applications for commercial and multi-unit housing, approve community grants, and vote on early approval for 2025 capital projects and staffing.

• Rezoning 3223 Woodsdale Rd and 11437 Bottom Wood Lake Rd to CD15
• Rezoning 3551 and 3583 Woodsdale Rd to RM5 medium density
• Grant of $7,000 to Lake Country Garden Club and $5,000 to WALC
• Early approval for $2.98M Swalwell Park Improvements
• Fees Amendment Bylaw 1244 for business licences

Council approved early approval for 2025 capital projects and new staff positions, totaling over $7.6 million, to allow spending before the 2025-2029 Financial Plan adoption. They also advanced several zoning and OCP amendments, including for a vineyard/winery development and multiple residential rezoning, and approved community engagement grants for a garden and trail. All decisions were carried, with one opposed vote on the O'Rourke Family Vineyard amendments.

• Approved early 2025 capital projects and staffing requests (carried)
• Approved $7,000 grant to Lake Country Garden Club for demonstration garden (carried)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Walk Around Lake Country for Sherman Road trail (carried)
• Advanced OCP and Zoning amendments for O'Rourke Family Vineyard to public hearing (carried, opposed by Reed and Irvine)
• Adopted 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to rezoning at 3223 Woodsdale Rd. and 11437 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to rezoning at 3551 and 3583 Woodsdale Rd. (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to rezoning at 11474 Petrie Rd. (carried)

Strategy Session

The Lake Country council will hold a strategy session on December 17, 2024, to discuss the Slope Stability Reserve and the Pelmewash Slope Stability Mitigation Project. Staff will present background information and a potential plan for items to be included in the 2024 budget.

• Strategy Session on Slope Stability Reserve
• Pelmewash Slope Stability Mitigation Project discussion
• 2024 budget items for slope stability

In Camera Meeting Notice

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics listed for this meeting.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Lake Country Agricultural Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting. It will discuss a proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Z0000341) to authorize keeping backyard chickens. The committee will also review two Agricultural Land Reserve applications for agri‑tourism accommodations at 12820 Trewitt Road and 14198 Middle Bench Road. Additional items include an update on new Indigenous food‑sovereignty funding and the draft 2025 meeting schedule.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 to authorize backyard chickens
• ALR application ALR00192 for short‑term RV campground at 12820 Trewitt Road
• ALR application ALR00194 (Z0000335) for agri‑tourism accommodation at 14198 Middle Bench Road
• Presentation on new BC government funding for Indigenous food sovereignty
• Draft 2025 Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting schedule

The Agricultural Advisory Committee voted not to support a zoning bylaw amendment allowing backyard chickens, citing concerns about lot size, avian influenza, and enforcement. It also opposed a short-term RV campground in the ALR at 12820 Trewhitt Road, with one member opposed, and supported agri-tourism accommodation at 14198 Middle Bench Road subject to a vegetation buffer. The committee also received updates on an ALC decision and agri-tours.

• Opposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 for backyard chickens (carried)
• Opposed ALR application ALR00192 for RV campground at 12820 Trewhitt Road (carried, Sandra Follack opposed)
• Supported agri-tourism accommodation at 14198 Middle Bench Road subject to vegetation buffer (carried)
• Adopted agenda with addition of BC Government News Article (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 8, 2024 (carried)

Public Art Advisory Commission

The Public Art Advisory Commission will meet to adopt the December 9, 2024 agenda and minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes items regarding the Traffic Circle Energy Project, artworks maintenance, and the Birdhouse Sculpture.

• Adoption of December 9, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Traffic Circle Energy Project
• Artworks Maintenance
• Birdhouse Sculpture

The Public Art Advisory Commission approved a $1,000 honorarium for Margaret Kyle's ArtWalk sculpture to be placed in the Municipal Hall Foyer for six months, pending approval by the Parks & Facilities Manager. The Commission also renewed the Creative City Network of Canada subscription for 2025. Other items discussed included the Traffic Circle Energy Project, artwork maintenance, and membership appointments.

• Approved $1,000 honorarium for Margaret Kyle's 6-month art placement in Municipal Hall Foyer (carried)
• Renewed Creative City Network of Canada subscription for 2025 (carried)
• Adopted the December 9, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the September 9, 2024 minutes (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Lake Country Council will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and conduct a first reading of the 2025‑2029 Draft Financial Plan under Bylaw 1255. The financial plan outlines the municipality’s budget and financial policies for the 2025‑2029 period. No other items are scheduled for decision.

• First reading of 2025‑2029 Draft Financial Plan – Bylaw 1255
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Call to Order and Territorial Acknowledgement

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review capital budget requests for 2025, receive updates on ongoing parks and recreation projects, and discuss any new business items. No specific projects or amounts are detailed in the agenda.

• 2025 Parks & Recreation Capital Budget Requests
• Parks & Recreation Project Updates
• New Business

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on several planning applications, including the O'Rourke Family Vineyard Official Community Plan and zoning amendments. The meeting also includes a development variance permit for a residential dock at 12892 Pixton Road and a temporary use permit for RV storage and related uses at 15660 Oyama Road. Additionally, the council will adopt the 2025 meeting schedule and approve a resolution to start the December 3, 2024 meeting at 5:30 p.m.

• First reading of OCP amendment (Bylaw 1249) and zoning amendment (Bylaw 1250) for O'Rourke Family Vineyard; rescind Zoning Amendment Z0000257 (Bylaw 1156)
• Development Variance Permit DVP00377 to allow a residential dock at 12892 Pixton Road
• Temporary Use Permit TUP00105 to permit RV storage, security unit, boat sales at 15660 Oyama Road
• Adoption of the 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
• Resolution to start the December 3, 2024 council meeting at 5:30 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m.

In Camera Meeting Notice

The Lake Country council’s in-camera meeting notice for November 19, 2024 contains no listed agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are indicated. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Lake Country Agricultural Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then consider two land‑use proposals. One is Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 to allow backyard chickens at 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road. The other is Agricultural Land Reserve application ALR00192 to permit a campground at 12820 Trewhitt Road. Additional discussion items include an ALC decision for 4551 Chase Road and an agri‑tourism update.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 – authorize backyard chickens at 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road
• ALR application ALR00192 – approve non‑farm campground use at 12820 Trewhitt Road
• ALC decision – review of 4551 Chase Road
• Agri‑tours update – presentation of upcoming agri‑tourism activities

Water Services Advisory Committee

The Water Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review operations, water quality, and capital projects. The agenda includes discussions on watershed security, invasive mussels, and budget items.

• Carr's Landing capital project
• Beaver Lake Dam Project
• Watershed security and invasive mussels
• Small Scale Farm Use
• AG Use Plan Terms of Reference

Public Hearing

The Lake Country Council is holding a public hearing on November 5, 2024. At the hearing they will discuss Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1245, 2024 for 11511 Turtle Bay Court and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1243, 2024 for a Strata Hotel/Motel secondary use. The agenda records that 33 letters were received before posting and 11 letters after posting regarding the hotel/motel amendment. No items were selected for closure.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1245, 2024 – 11511 Turtle Bay Court
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1243, 2024 – Strata Hotel/Motel secondary use
• 33 letters received prior to posting the agenda for the hotel/motel amendment
• 11 letters received after posting the agenda for the hotel/motel amendment
• Public Hearing Statement (item 2) and public comment periods

In Camera Meeting Notice

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

The Lake Country Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear the mayor's report, and receive announcements. It will discuss two major planning applications: a rezoning of 9850 Chase Road from RR2 to RU1 and an Official Community Plan and zoning amendment for the Westpoint Apartment Housing project at 9751 and 9819 Bottom Wood Lake Road. The council will also read a third‑time zoning amendment for 11511 Turtle Bay Court and preview the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1242, 2024 (Z0000265) – rezoning 9850 Chase Road from RR2 to RU1 (small‑scale multi‑unit housing)
• Official Community Plan Amendment (OPZ00002) Bylaw 1247, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1248, 2024 – Westpoint Apartment Housing at 9751 & 9819 Bottom Wood Lake Road, with a covenant for monetary contribution to off‑site transportation upgrades
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1245, 2024 (Z0000268) – third reading for 11511 Turtle Bay Court
• 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Preview presentation
• Remembrance Day Service announcement at George Elliot Secondary School Gym on November 11

In Camera Meeting Notice

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Strategy Session

The council is holding a strategy session to discuss the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw. Staff will review background requirements and discuss potential solutions for upgrading gravel roads.

• Discussion on Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw requirements for gravel road upgrades

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda and minutes from the October 1 meeting, hear the mayor’s report and community announcements, and consider several planning items. It will vote on a $2,600,000 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for the Lodge Road and Rail Trail Improvement Project, with a $2,100,000 local contribution. The council will also approve the Lake Country Business Park Area Structure Plan Terms of Reference and move two zoning amendments—one for a tourist‑commercial development at 11511 Turtle Bay Court and another to allow backyard chickens—to public hearing.

• Approve BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant of $2,600,000 (local share $2,100,000) for Lodge Road and Rail Trail Improvement Project
• Approve Lake Country Business Park Area Structure Plan Terms of Reference and direct Phase 1 technical studies
• Read and forward Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000268 for 11511 Turtle Bay Court (tourist commercial) to public hearing
• Read and forward Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z0000341 for backyard chickens to public hearing
• Adopt Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2024

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the March 11, 2024 minutes. It will receive updates on ongoing parks and recreation projects. The committee will review conceptual plans for Beasley Park and Woodsdale Recreation Park. It will also consider insurance options for local groups.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of March 11, 2024 minutes
• Parks & recreation project updates
• Beasley Park & Woodsdale Recreation Park conceptual plans
• Insurance for local groups

Regular Council Meeting

The Lake Country Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, hear the mayor's report and community announcements, and consider several development applications and a zoning amendment. A key decision is the endorsement of a $150,000 grant to the Union of BC Municipalities Disaster Risk Reduction‑Climate Adaptation fund. The council will also vote on permits for a secondary suite, a mixed‑use development, and a hotel/motel secondary‑use zoning change.

• Approve Development Variance Permit DVP00409 for a secondary suite at 5150 Finch Road
• Approve Development Permit DP000832 and Variance DVP00386 for mixed‑use housing at 3386 Woodsland Road
• Forward Zoning Amendment Z0000339 for Strata Hotel/Motel secondary use at 9652 and 9654 Benchland Drive to a public hearing
• Endorse a $150,000 Climate Adaptation Grant for disaster risk reduction under the UBCM fund
• Announcement: five Davidson Elementary classes will plant 700 seedlings in Jack Seaton Park on Oct 7

In Camera Meeting Notice

The meeting notice for Lake Country on 2024-10-01 contains no agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. The agenda appears empty.

In Camera Meeting Notice

The agenda for the Lake Country, British Columbia in‑camera meeting on 2024‑09‑18 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no disclosed agenda items.

In Camera Meeting Notice

The agenda for the Lake Country In Camera meeting on 2024-09-10 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of boilerplate headings and placeholders without any specific topics, proposals, or votes.

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land-use permits and a potential zoning amendment for boat sales and storage. The meeting includes presentations on RCMP strategic priorities, road safety, and aquatic risk assessments for Wood Lake.

• Proposed zoning amendment for boat sales and storage at 15660 Oyama Road
• Temporary Use Permit renewal for boat and RV storage at 9162 Glenmore Road until August 16, 2026
• Development Variance Permit for over-height retaining walls at 18139 Crystal Waters Road
• Third reading of Development Cost Charges (DCC) Amendment Bylaw 1233, 2024
• Strata conversion of a duplex at 10474/10472 Taiji Court

Council approved a development variance permit for over-height retaining walls at 18139 Crystal Waters Road, renewed a temporary use permit for RV and boat storage at 9162 Glenmore Road, and directed staff to process a new temporary use permit for boat sales at 15660 Oyama Road. They also supported a regional grant application for Indigenous cultural safety training, gave third reading to the DCC amendment bylaw, and approved a strata conversion for a duplex on Taiji Court.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP00389 for 18139 Crystal Waters Road (carried)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit Renewal TUP00099 for 9162 Glenmore Road (carried)
• Directed staff to process new Temporary Use Permit for 15660 Oyama Road (carried)
• Supported RDCO grant application for Indigenous Cultural Safety training (carried)
• Gave third reading to Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw 1233, 2024 (carried)
• Approved Building Strata Conversion S0000598 for 10474/10472 Taiji Court (carried)

Public Art Advisory Commission

The Public Art Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss several community art projects and maintenance issues. The agenda includes reviews of specific installations and ongoing art initiatives.

• Davidson Road Mural
• Traffic Circle Energy Project
• Damage to “Entrance to the Valley”
• Art Maintenance
• Birdhouse Sculptures

The Public Art Advisory Commission discussed the Davidson Road mural, including plaque placement and an educational component, and reviewed the Traffic Circle Energy Project's next steps. They also addressed graffiti damage to 'Entrance to the Valley' and agreed to replace street banners with art. No formal decisions were made; items were discussed and referred for further action.

• Adopted the September 9, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the June 3, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Agreed street banners need replacement and preferred art over District branding
• Referred plaque placement and educational aspect for Davidson Road mural to Chair and artist
• Referred corporate sponsor package and website for Traffic Circle Energy Project to Janice
• Referred graffiti removal cost report to staff
• Referred sculpture installation request to staff for more information

Strategy Session

The Lake Country Council will begin with an acknowledgment of the unceded territory of the squilx/syilx peoples. The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) will present the results of its food waste collection program engagement campaign. Council members will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment, but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Acknowledgment of the unceded territory of squilx/syilx (Okanagan) peoples
• RDCO presentation of food waste management program results and discussion

Regular Council Meeting

The council will vote on using an Alternative Approval Process to obtain electors' approval for a boundary adjustment that would move five properties from the City of Kelowna to Lake Country. It will also consider a development permit with variances for 11474 Petrie Road, a zoning amendment request for 15660 Oyama Road, an Area Structure Plan for 11470 Bond Road, and a $40,000 grant for thermal imaging camera replacement.

• Approve Development Permit DP000819 with variances for 11474 Petrie Road
• Direct staff to pursue a zoning bylaw amendment for 15660 Oyama Road (boat sales and storage)
• Direct staff to process Area Structure Plan ASP00002 to include 11470 Bond Road inside the Urban Containment Boundary
• Use Alternative Approval Process to seek electors' consent for boundary adjustment transferring five properties from Kelowna
• Support $40,000 grant application for 2025 thermal imaging camera renewal

Council approved a development permit with variances for a residential development at 11474 Petrie Road. They also directed staff to prepare documents for an urban containment boundary adjustment and zoning amendment for multi-family housing at 11470 Bond Road. An alternative approval process was authorized for a boundary adjustment transferring five properties from Kelowna to Lake Country. A $40,000 grant application for thermal imaging camera replacement was supported.

• Approved development permit DP000819 for residential development at 11474 Petrie Road
• Directed staff to prepare documents for Urban Containment Boundary adjustment and zoning for multi-family at 11470 Bond Road
• Authorized Alternative Approval Process for boundary adjustment transferring 5 properties from Kelowna
• Supported $40,000 grant application for thermal imaging camera replacement
• Adopted Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw 1241, 2024
• Appointed Paul Partlo to Water Services Advisory Committee for 3-year term
• Referred consideration of commercial expansion at 15660 Oyama Road to September 10 meeting

In Camera Meeting Notice

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, then decide on several development and policy items. Key decisions include approving a Development Permit with Variance for a six‑unit townhouse at 10539 Powley Court, adopting the Stormwater Management Policy and related Schedule M bylaw, and allocating funds for a regional travel survey ($14,900) and an EV charging area project ($390,000). The council will also adopt a road‑closure bylaw for 11441 Okanagan Centre Road W.

• Development Permit with Variance DP000773 – six‑unit townhouse at 10539 Powley Court
• Adoption of Stormwater Management Policy and Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment (Schedule M) Bylaw 1241, 2024
• Amend 2024 Financial Plan to spend $14,900 on the 2024 Regional Household Travel Survey
• Allocate $390,000 from the Climate Action Reserve to the “24012 EV Charging Area” Capital Project
• Adopt Road Closure Bylaw (11441 Okanagan Centre Road W) 1234, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Lake Country Council will read and vote on several planning applications, including a rezoning of 11583 and 11615 Bottom Wood Lake Road from RR3 to RM5 with conditions for a rental housing agreement and a road dedication. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes, a Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, and an amendment to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw. Additional items are a zoning amendment for 18451 Crystal Waters Road, a non‑farm use request on 1090 Camp Road, and adoption of a road‑closure bylaw for 14850 Oyama Road.

• Zoning Amendment (Z000276) Bylaw 1239, 2024 – rezoning 11583 & 11615 Bottom Wood Lake Rd from RR3 to RM5, with rental agreement and 2.4 m road dedication
• Zoning Amendment (Z0000331) Bylaw 1240, 2024 – bare‑land strata subdivision of lot at 18451 Crystal Waters Rd (DC5)
• Agricultural Land Reserve ALR00178 – non‑farm use application for 1090 Camp Road
• 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities
• Development Cost Charge (DCC) Amendment Bylaw 1233, 2024 – update water, sanitary sewer, drainage and mobility charges

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is reviewing an application for non-farm use at 1090 Camp Road. The proposal seeks to allow special events to be held in a farm building within the Agricultural Land Reserve.

• Non-farm use application for 1090 Camp Road to allow special events

Special Council Meeting

The Lake Country Council is meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment for the property at 3223 Woodsdale Rd. This item, Bylaw 1235, 2024, is presented for adoption.

• Zoning Amendment (Z0000279) Bylaw 1235, 2024 for 3223 Woodsdale Rd

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a zoning amendment for 3223 Woodsdale Road that includes requirements for rental housing and road dedication. The agenda also includes the adoption of bylaws for small-scale multiple housing and development approval procedures. Additionally, an update on urban chicken enforcement will be provided.

• Rezoning 3223 Woodsdale Road from C10 to C1
• Adoption of Small-Scale Multiple Housing Bylaw 1238, 2024
• Adoption of Development Approval Procedures Bylaw 1227, 2024
• Road closure application for 11441 Okanagan Centre Road W
• Urban chicken enforcement update

Strategy Session

This strategy session includes a review of the conceptual design for servicing the Lake Country Business Park. Council will also discuss various Development Cost Charge (DCC) options and potential funding strategies.

• Review of Lake Country Business Park conceptual design
• Discussion of Development Cost Charge (DCC) options and funding strategies

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing and a rental housing incentive bylaw. Council will also review grant requests for community organizations and a road closure application.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1238, 2024 (Small-Scale Multiple Housing)
• Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentive Bylaw 1232, 2024
• $2,000 grant for Lake Country Community Fridge
• $999 grant for Lake Country Judo and Martial Arts
• Road closure application for 14850 Oyama Road

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing a non-farm use application for 1090 Camp Road to host special events within a 1632 sq ft greenhouse and an 816 sq ft accessory building. The agenda also includes reviewing an ALC decision for 5165 Pada Road.

• Non-farm use application for 1090 Camp Road to host special events
• Review of ALC Decision - File 62061 (5165 Pada Road)
• Adoption of March 11 and May 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on Official Community Plan amendments and development applications. Council will also review grant applications for community halls and authorize the BC Transit operating agreement.

• Adoption of OCP Amendment (DP Exemptions) Bylaw 1225, 2024
• Adoption of OCP Amendment (Subdivision) Bylaw 1226, 2024
• Development Variance Permit for a two-storey accessory building at 14650 Carrs Landing Road
• Community Hall Capital Grant applications for Okanagan Centre, Oyama, and Winfield Memorial
• Authorization of the 2024-2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement

Public Art Advisory Commission

The Public Art Advisory Commission will meet to review updates on local art projects and discuss a permanent collection policy. Items include the Davidson Road Mural, artwork maintenance, birdhouse sculptures, street banners, and a practicum program. These topics affect how public art is maintained and displayed in Lake Country. No binding decisions or budget allocations are detailed in this agenda.

• Davidson Road Mural update
• Permanent Art Collection Policy discussion
• Street banners review
• Birdhouse sculptures project
• Artwork maintenance planning

Strategy Session

Council will hold an information session and discussion on the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw requirements for upgrading gravel roads, focusing on Oyama Lake Road. Staff will present background on current requirements and potential alternatives.

• Discussion on Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw requirements for gravel road upgrades
• Review of current Oyama Lake Road paving requirements
• Consideration of potential alternatives to current bylaw requirements

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several bylaws and reports, including a purpose-built rental housing incentive bylaw for the Town Centre and Woodsdale areas, an update to Development Cost Charges, and adoption of the 2024 Water Conservation Plan. Other items include amendments to the Official Community Plan, a building regulation bylaw, and water servicing strategies for Carr's Landing.

• Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentive Bylaw 1232, 2024 for three readings
• Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw 1233, 2024 for first reading
• Adoption of 2024 Water Conservation Plan
• OCP Amendment Bylaws 1225 and 1226 for third reading
• Carr's Landing Water Servicing Strategy – Coral Beach Water System inclusion

Public Hearing

The Lake Country Council is holding a public hearing to consider two amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 1065, 2018: Bylaw 1225 (DP Exemptions) and Bylaw 1226 (Subdivision). The hearing will receive public comments and correspondence before closure.

• OCP Amendment (DP Exemptions) Bylaw 1225, 2024
• OCP Amendment (Subdivision) Bylaw 1226, 2024
• Two pieces of correspondence received: one from P. Palma (May 9) and one from A. Green (May 17)
• Public open house display boards attached for review

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation to support an Agricultural Land Reserve application (ALR00177) for 12125 Pow Road, which proposes replacing an existing mobile home with a new principal residence. The committee will also hear a presentation on land use planning for agriculture and adopt previous minutes.

• ALR00177 - 12125 Pow Road - non-adhering residential use application, recommendation to support
• Proposal to replace existing mobile home with new principal residence
• Presentation on Land Use Planning for Agriculture
• Adoption of March 11, 2024 minutes

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is primarily to consider adopting the 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw 1231. The agenda includes only the bylaw adoption and standard procedural items. No other business is scheduled.

• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw 1231

Strategy Session

Council is holding a strategy session to discuss implementing provincial Bill 44, which requires local governments to permit multi-unit housing on traditionally single-family lots connected to urban services. Staff will provide background on the legislation and its implications for growth, and Council can advise on housing priorities for amendment bylaws. No decisions are being made at this session.

• Discussion of Bill 44 implementation for small-scale multi-unit housing
• Review of Provincial Policy Manual Site Standards
• Review of restricted zones within the Urban Containment Boundary (two maps)

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting to confirm and authenticate the 2024 Parcel Tax Roll as presented by the Collector, in accordance with the Community Charter. This is a procedural meeting with no other business items.

• Confirmation and authentication of the 2024 Parcel Tax Roll

Public Hearing

Lake Country Council is holding a public hearing on May 7, 2024, to consider amending the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for 15696 Trask Road. The changes would rezone the property from Parkland and Conservation to Urban Residential and from P1 to RU1 Single Family Housing, to satisfy a condition of sale. Public comments and letters received are part of the hearing record.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw 1222, 2024 for 15696 Trask Road
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1223, 2024 for 15696 Trask Road
• Rezone from P1 Public Park and Open Space to RU1 Single Family Housing
• Change OCP designation from Parkland and Conservation to Urban Residential
• Public hearing at 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, BC

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to approve the 2023 draft financial statements, set 2024 tax rates, and decide on several development-related applications, including variances and permits. The agenda also includes bylaw amendments for building regulations and subdivision servicing, plus a $3,000 community grant for the Lake Country Art Gallery.

• Approval of 2023 draft Financial Statements
• 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw 1231 with multipliers for classes 05 & 06 at 5.02:1 and 2.51:1
• Development Variance Permit DVP00403 for 10313 Long Road (1.46m height variance)
• Development Permit DP000804 for townhouse development at 10385 Long Road
• Community Engagement Grant of $3,000 to Lake Country Art Gallery for fish:BOWL project

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council will consider allocating the 2023 general fund surplus of $569,512 to reserves, along with water and sewer surpluses, and approving $564,498 in COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant costs. Council will also vote on adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1204 for a property, a development variance permit for a U-shaped dock at 14370 Carrs Landing Road, the Integrated Transit Strategy Phase 2, and the Lake Country Tourism Strategy 2024-2028. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and setting a date for the 2024 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment (Z2021-005) Bylaw 1204, 2023
• Development Variance Permit DVP00380 for U-shaped dock at 14370 Carrs Landing Road
• Allocation of 2023 surpluses: $569,512 general, $149,331 water, $136,774 sewer
• Approval of $564,498 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant costs
• Adoption of Integrated Transit Strategy Phase 2 and Tourism Strategy 2024-2028

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of Lake Country Council, held April 16, 2024. The only substantive item is a discussion of a potential wildlife and vector bylaw, based on staff research and a presentation. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion item.

• Discussion of Wildlife and Vector Bylaw development and enforcement
• Staff research report on wildlife and vector bylaw
• Presentation attachment on wildlife and vector bylaw

Strategy Session

The Lake Country Council is holding a strategy session to receive an update on two large software implementations begun in fall 2021. The discussion will cover overall milestones and focus on components that support community development processes.

• Update on two large software implementations to modernize business processes
• Discussion of milestones and components supporting community development

Regular Council Meeting

Lake Country Council is meeting to consider two development-related applications: supporting an Agricultural Land Reserve application for a homesite severance at 4551 Chase Road, and giving first and second reading to bylaws that would change the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw designations for 15696 Trask Road. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes, announcements about an OCP open house and community events, and information items from other boards.

• Support ALR application ALR00176 for homesite severance at 4551 Chase Road and forward to Agricultural Land Commission
• First and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 1222, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1223, 2024 for 15696 Trask Road, changing from Parkland/Conservation to Urban Residential and from P1 to RU1
• Public hearing to be scheduled for the Trask Road bylaw amendments
• Adoption of March 19, 2024 council minutes
• Announcement of OCP open house on April 18 and community clean-up on April 27

Water Services Advisory Committee

The Water Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several water-related topics, including the current snow pack, a recent water outage, and a water conservation plan. The committee will also receive updates from Council and on the Carr's Landing Water Servicing Plan.

• Discussion of March 12, 2024 water outage
• Update on Carr's Landing Water Servicing Plan
• Review of Water Conservation Plan
• Snow pack report

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw and a development permit for 76 rental townhouse units at 10660 Highway 97. They will also discuss amendments to the Official Community Plan and development approval procedures, and decide on grant applications for FireSmart programs and emergency management consultation.

• Adoption of 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1220, 2024
• Development Permit DP000802 for 76 rental townhouse units at 10660 Highway 97
• Amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw 1065, 2018 regarding development permit areas
• Application for $100,000 UBCM FireSmart grant for 2024
• Authorization of $40,000 EMCR grant for First Nations consultation under Emergency and Disaster Management Act

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet on March 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Carr's Landing Room at Lake Country Municipal Hall. The main item is a recommendation to support a proposed homesite severance subdivision on ALR land at 4551 Chase Road (Lot 150, Section 3, Township 20, Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 498 Except Plan 19884, Roll 2099000). The meeting will also include adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• ALC00176 - 4551 Chase Road: proposed ALR homesite severance subdivision
• Recommendation to support the ALR application (ALR2022-001)
• Adoption of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting Revenue Anticipation Bylaw 1224, 2024, and will discuss applications for Crown land tenure at Waterside Park and renewal of a Licence of Occupation for Okanagan Lake foreshore road ends. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and reports from the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

• Adoption of Revenue Anticipation Bylaw 1224, 2024
• Application for Crown Land Tenure/Licence of Occupation for Waterside Park at 1787 B Lakestone Drive
• Renewal of Licence of Occupation for Okanagan Lake foreshore road ends (Carr's Landing) for 30 years
• Adoption of Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2024
• Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Report of February 22, 2024

Public Art Advisory Commission

The Public Art Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business including adopting the agenda and previous minutes, selecting a chair, and discussing several public art projects and policies. Items include updates on the Davidson Road mural, birdhouse sculptures, the Traffic Circle "Energy" sculpture, a practicum request, a policy for the permanent art collection, a presentation from the Lake Country Art Gallery, and a maintenance plan for 2024.

• Davidson Road Mural Update
• Birdhouse Sculptures
• Traffic Circle "Energy" Sculpture Update
• Policy for PAAC Permanent Art Collection
• Public Art Maintenance Plan for 2024

Special Council Meeting

Council is deciding on second and third reading of the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1220, which includes $14,661,143 in capital carryforwards from 2023. They will also consider first, second, and third reading of Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1224, 2024, which permits temporary borrowing for lawful expenditures.

• 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw 1220, 2024 — second and third reading
• Capital carryforwards 2023 to 2024: $14,661,143 in projects
• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1224, 2024 — first, second, and third reading

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider a zoning amendment regarding fencing requirements and several land-use applications. Discussion includes a wireless tower proposal, agricultural land use requests, and a $150,000 grant application.

• Zoning Amendment (Fencing Requirements) Bylaw 1211, 2023
• Development Permit for a wireless communications tower at 15474 Barkley Road
• Non-Adhering Residential Use application for 15544 Old Mission Road
• Non-Adhering Residential Use application for temporary farm worker housing at 1890 Goldie Road
• $150,000 UBCM Local Government Development Approvals Program grant application

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session of Lake Country Council. The only substantive item is a discussion on enforcement of the Signage Regulation Bylaw regarding portable changeable signs. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion on enforcement of portable sign regulations under Bylaw 501, 2004 (consolidated 2017-07-18)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Lake Country Agricultural Advisory Committee. The committee will elect a chair, discuss agricultural property frontage improvements, and review the 2024 draft meeting schedule. A member also attended a provincial agricultural advisory workshop on February 6.

• Election of committee chair
• Agricultural Property Frontage Improvements presentation by Matthew Salmon
• 2024 Draft Meeting Schedule review
• February 6th Provincial Agricultural Advisory Committee Workshop update

Strategy Session

Council will receive a presentation from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) about its role, application and planning processes, and how it interacts with communities to administer and protect the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is informational only.

• Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) presentation on ALR administration and protection
• Discussion of ALC application and planning processes
• How the ALC interacts with Lake Country and other communities

Regular Council Meeting

The Lake Country Council is meeting to adopt several bylaws and consider grant applications. Key items include adopting a zoning amendment bylaw (Z2021-002) and a road closure bylaw for 14876 Oyama Road, as well as applying for up to $120,000 from a wildfire training fund and a $4,550,000 grant for the Beaver Lake Intake Tower Replacement. The council will also consider first reading of a fencing requirements bylaw to protect wildlife.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment (Z2021-002) Bylaw 1199, 2023
• Adoption of Road Closure Bylaw 1221, 2023 for 14876 Oyama Road
• Grant application for up to $120,000 from Natural Resources Canada Wildfire Training Fund for youth firefighter programs
• Grant application for $4,550,000 for Beaver Lake Intake Tower Replacement under UBCM Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation fund
• First reading of Zoning Amendment (Fencing Requirements) Bylaw 1211, 2023 to reduce wildlife injury

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on a town hall and the 2024 budget. The Chief Financial Officer will present the budget, followed by council discussion. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Town Hall Meeting
• 2024 Budget Presentation from Chief Financial Officer
• Budget Discussion

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session where Council will hear a consultant's presentation on public engagement results from a transit study and discuss recommendations for the next implementation phase. Staff will also present information on Pelmewash Parkway slope stability, including historical background, mitigation options, and budget considerations for 2024.

• Transit study public engagement findings and Phase 3 implementation plan recommendations
• Pelmewash Parkway slope stability: historical background, mitigation types, and 2024 budget options

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several items including a road closure bylaw for 14876 Oyama Road, a review of council remuneration and expense policy, and support for an RDCO emergency preparedness grant application. The meeting also includes a delegation from MP Tracy Gray and an announcement about the 2024 Budget Town Hall on January 23.

• Road Closure Bylaw (14876 Oyama Road) 1221, 2023 for first three readings to close and sell a road portion
• Support for RDCO application to UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for ESS training and equipment
• Council remuneration and expense policy review (Policy 164, 2018)
• Review of outstanding resolutions from Notice of Motions (2018-2023)
• 2024 Budget Town Hall scheduled for January 23 at 7:00 pm

Public Hearing

The Lake Country Council is holding a public hearing to consider two separate applications: an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning at 3130 Berry Road, and a zoning amendment at 11506 Turtle Bay Court. The hearing will accept public comments on both proposals before closing.

• OCP amendment and rezoning at 3130 Berry Road (Bylaws 1131 and 1132)
• Zoning amendment at 11506 Turtle Bay Court (Bylaw 1199)
• Letters received from Wendell Orchards and Asia Morrissey regarding 3130 Berry Road

Strategy Session

This is a strategy session where Lake Country Council will review recent provincial legislation (Bill 35) on short-term rentals and discuss how it aligns with existing local zoning and licensing rules.

• Presentation on Bill 35 Short Term Rental Accommodations Act and its impact on Lake Country
• Review of existing STR rules in the Zoning Bylaw and business licensing requirements

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting follows a public hearing and includes adoption of several bylaws and minutes. Council will vote on adopting a zoning amendment for tourist commercial use, consider a development variance permit for a cidery, and discuss rezoning for a mixed-use development. The meeting also includes a report from in camera to appoint Paul Gipps as Chief Administrative Officer.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment (C9A - Tourist Commercial) Bylaw 1212, 2023
• Development Variance Permit DVP2023-003 at 1919 Goldie Road (Dorenberg Orchards Cidery)
• OCP and Zoning amendments for 3130 Berry Road (mixed-use commercial)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1199, 2023 for 11506 Turtle Bay Court (tourist commercial)
• Approval of BC Hydro EV Charging Hub maintenance agreement