Council endorses range of community improvements, emphasizing public safety and inclusivity.
The council has supported amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, paving the way for a new Glenmore Protective Services Campus. This will facilitate the construction of a new firehall, training center, and other facilities at John Hindle Drive and Packinghouse Road, set to replace the current Glenmore Firehall Station #5 located at 550 Valley Road N. The proposal will proceed to a public hearing on June 17.
In senior housing news, a development permit has been approved for a six-story apartment complex at 728 Valley Road. The new building will house 168 units, with a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, providing services such as concierge, security, amenities programming, housekeeping, dining, home care, and transportation.
Additionally, the council authorized a permit for a four-story rental apartment block at 459 Osprey Avenue. The development will comprise 56 units: 14 two-bedroom units with dens, 36 one-bedroom, and six studio apartments.
Council has also proposed updates to the Heritage Conservation Area guidelines. The changes aim to align with provincial housing laws while balancing heritage conservation with increased housing density, specifically targeting the Abbott and Marshall Street HCAs. These guidelines will also be forwarded to the June 17 public hearing.
A new civic asset naming policy has been approved, designed to replace previous guidelines on park and facility naming. This policy emphasizes inclusivity, cultural recognition, and community values with input from Indigenous groups, cultural organizations, and public feedback.
For those interested in the council’s full proceedings, presentations and recordings from past meetings can be accessed at kelowna.ca/council.