Council Approves Permits and Funding for Local Projects
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Development Permit for 133 Bridge Street: The council approved a development permit for a multi-use commercial and multi-family development at 133 Bridge Street, including a variance permit for a reduction in parking spaces and off-street loading.
- passed — Development Variance Permit for 148 Edgewood Drive: The council approved a development variance permit for a storage structure at 148 Edgewood Drive, allowing for a storage structure to be built in the front setback and reducing the front and side setbacks of the structure.
- passed — Top-up Payment for Community Works Fund: The council approved a top-up payment of $174,259.82 for the Community Works Fund, providing additional funding for local projects and initiatives.
What comes next
- The next meeting of the Town of Princeton Council is scheduled for [date].
Who spoke
- Adjacent property owners — Concerns about the development permits and variances approved by the council
Stakes & interests
The development permits and variances approved by the council will impact local residents and businesses, particularly those in the vicinity of the approved developments.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
The council approved a development variance permit for a storage structure at 148 Edgewood Drive, allowing for a storage structure to be built in the front setback and reducing the front and side setbacks of the structure.
“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2021-05-DVP be approved.”
The council approved a development variance permit for a garage at 306 Pine Street, reducing the interior side setback and exterior side setback of the garage.
“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2021-07-DVP be approved.”
The council approved a development permit and development variance permit for a multi-use commercial and multi-family development at 133 Bridge Street, including a variance permit for a reduction in parking spaces and off-street loading.
“THAT Development Variance Permit 2021-08-DVP and Development Permit No. 2021-02-DP be approved.”
New Statutory Holiday — the Town of Princeton Council declare September 30 as a statutory holiday for all Town of Princeton Employees in commemoration of the history and ongoing trauma caused by residenti [16]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Council declare September 30 as a statutory holiday for all Town of Princeton Employees in commemoration of the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools. New Statutory Holiday [16]”
Princeton Community Arts Council Appointment — Town council would rescind the appointment of Councillor Elliott as the liaison to the Princeton Community Arts Council; AND THAT Cody Naples, Recreation, Tourism, and Cultural Eve
“THAT Council rescind the appointment of Councillor Elliott as the liaison to the Princeton Community Arts Council; AND THAT Cody Naples, Recreation, Tourism, and Cultural Events Coordinator be appointed as the liaison to the Princeton Community Arts Council.”
Ministry of Municipal Affairs [13]
UBCM-Canada Community-Building Fund/Gas Tax Fund: Community Works Fund ($174,259.82)
Ministry of Citizens' Services — items 8.1 to 8.4 be received and filed. [14]
“THAT items 8.1 to 8.4 be received and filed. [14]”
Waste Reduction Week in Canada-October 18-24, 2021 — Town council would proclaim October 18-24, 2021 as Waste Reduction Week in the Town of Princeton. Municipal Proclamation Request - Waste Reduction Week 2021 2021_Sample Municipal P [5][15]
“THAT Council proclaim October 18-24, 2021 as Waste Reduction Week in the Town of Princeton. Municipal Proclamation Request - Waste Reduction Week 2021 2021_Sample Municipal Proclamation [5][15]”
Open questions
- What are the potential impacts of the development permits and variances on local residents and businesses?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 133 Bridge Street Site Plan
- 2021_Sample Municipal Proclamation
- Adjacent Owner Letter - DP, DVP 133 Bridge St
- Adjacent Owner Letter 148 Edgewood Dr
- Adjacent Property Letter
- DVP-2021-07 Pine Permit
- DVP-2021-08 Variance Permit
- Development Permit 133 Bridge Street
- Edgewood DVP Permit
- Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program-Not Selected for Funding_Redacted
- Letter from Minister Lisa Beare_Redacted
- Municipal Proclamation Request - Waste Reduction Week 2021
- New Statutory Holiday
- Ombudsperson BC Quarterly Reports
- Ombudsperson BC_Redacted
- Response Letter Dr. Van Der Heide
- Response Letter-Kerri Atkinson
- Response Letter-Lenora E. Fogarty_Redacted
- SP2
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