Council Highlights - February 20, 2024

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Council Highlights

5:30 p.m. Public Hearing - Proposed bylaws 1956, 1957 and 1958

1957 and 1958

Proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws regarding commercial zoning in West Quesnel at 668 Doherty Drive, to allow conversion of a commercial building into a 17-unit residential apartment.

1956

Proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to allow the use of supportive housing to be located at 530 Carson Avenue (commonly known as Grace Inn).

Regular Council Meeting

Presentation:

Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program - 2024 New Candidate Presentation

Mayor Paull introduced the 2023 Ambassadors and the 2024 Candidates & Sponsors, while Councillor McKelvie led the pinning ceremony.

Coordinator: Rose Scott

2023 Ambassadors:

  • Jamie-Lynn Fedoruk
  • Avery Cassidy
  • 2024 Candidates and Sponsors
  • Aryanna Langan - Six Diamond Real Estate Inc.
  • Taylor Wilwand - Reid Street Pharmacy
  • Jayla Wheeler - Mama C’s Gifts & Giggles
  • Jane Cronkhite - South Quesnel Business Association (unavailable)
  • Lacey Anderson - Bouchie Lake Country Store
  • Aubrey Williams - Bliss!
  • Aiyana Doern - William Lacy Real Estate (unavailable)

~photo courtesy of the Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program

Development Services:

Development Permit 2023-64 - 118 Juniper Road (application for an 18+ vapour retail store addition).  APPROVED, subject to obtaining a sign permit.

Development Permit 2024-68 - Lot 2 Nickel Ridge Avenue (application for a single-storey dwelling). APPROVED, subject to geotechnical report requirements and updated covenant.

Development Permit 2023-63 - 668 Doherty Drive (form & character and parking variance application for conversion of a commercial building to a residential apartment). NOT APPROVED.

*Three written submissions were received for the Public Hearing of Bylaws 1957 and 1958 opposing the development for parking concerns. Council did not approve this DP and directed Staff to bring a comprehensive parking report to a future meeting.

Bylaws

  • Bylaw 1954 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1954, 2024 (118 Juniper Road) - First three readings
  • Bylaw 1956 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1956, 2024 (530 Carson Avenue) - Third reading
  • Bylaw 1957 - City of Quesnel Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1957, 2024 (668 Doherty Drive) - Second reading
  • Bylaw 1958 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1958, 2024 (668 Doherty Drive) - Second reading

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