Princeton Town Briefs

Independent notes on town council — facts from the record, context labeled separately.

What happened

Town council decides on permits, grants, and donations

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council approved a development variance permit for a property on Parsons Avenue. They also directed staff to apply for a grant to upgrade the arena's energy efficiency. Additionally, the council decided to donate $500 to the Upper Similkameen Indian Band for their Halloween fireworks display. The council adopted a permissive tax exemption bylaw amendment and gave third reading to a zoning text amendment bylaw.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Development Variance Permit for 437 Parsons Avenue: The council approved the permit, allowing the property owner to build a patio and swim spa in the front yard. [20]
  • recommended — Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant Application: The council directed staff to apply for the grant, which would fund upgrades to the arena's energy efficiency, including a new roof, solar panels, and electric equipment. [14]
  • passed — Donation to Upper Similkameen Indian Band: The council decided to donate $500 to the Upper Similkameen Indian Band for their Halloween fireworks display. [6]
  • passed — Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment: The council adopted the bylaw amendment, which would revoke a permissive tax exemption due to ineligibility and change a permissive tax exemption to reflect new ownership. [4]
  • tabled — Shipping Container Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw: The council gave third reading to the bylaw, which would amend Section 6.27 of the Zoning Bylaw to remove the limit on the number of metal shipping containers.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The council's decisions will be implemented by staff, and residents can expect to see changes in the coming months.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Development Variance Permit

The permit will allow a property owner to build a patio and swim spa in the front yard, which may impact neighbors and local businesses.

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant Application

The grant would fund upgrades to the arena's energy efficiency, which would benefit residents who use the arena and reduce the town's carbon footprint.

Donation to Upper Similkameen Indian Band

The donation will support a community event that brings together residents and promotes cultural heritage.

Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment

The bylaw amendment will impact non-profit organizations and their tax exemptions, which may affect local businesses and residents.

Shipping Container Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw

The bylaw will impact property owners who use shipping containers, which may affect local businesses and residents who live near these properties.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6.1 Development Variance Permit for 437 Parsons Avenue

The permit was approved, allowing the property owner to build a patio and swim spa in the front yard. [20]

“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2021-09-DVP be approved. [20]”

6.2 Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant Application

The council directed staff to apply for the grant, which would fund upgrades to the arena's energy efficiency. [14]

“THAT council direct staff to proceed with an application for funding for Arena energy upgrades under the ‘Green and Inclusive Community Buildings’ grant program; [14]”

8.1 Township of Langley

Township of Langley [8][9]

8.2 Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education — items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [5][11]

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [5][11]”

9.1 Donation to Upper Similkameen Indian Band

The council decided to donate $500 to the Upper Similkameen Indian Band for their Halloween fireworks display. [6]

“THAT the Town of Princeton donate $500.00 towards the Annual Halloween Fireworks display being held in Hedley on October 31st, 2021. [6]”

10.1 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment

The council adopted the bylaw amendment, which would revoke a permissive tax exemption due to ineligibility and change a permissive tax exemption to reflect new ownership. [4]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1011, 2021 be adopted. [4]”

10.2 Permissive Tax Exemption Report

Permissive Tax Exemption Report — the Town of Princeton Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1011, 2021 be adopted. 2021 Permissive Tax Exemption Report Bylaw No. 1011, 2021 Permissive Exemptions Amendment [4][18]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1011, 2021 be adopted. 2021 Permissive Tax Exemption Report Bylaw No. 1011, 2021 Permissive Exemptions Amendment [4][18]”

Open questions

  • What are the potential impacts of the development variance permit on neighbors and local businesses?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2021 Permissive Tax Exemption Report
  5. 2021 Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education-Poster
  6. Annual Halloween Fireworks-USIB_Redacted
  7. DVP Permit
  8. Email-Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Related Budget Shortfalls
  9. Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Related Budget Shortfalls
  10. LHarker_Swim-Spa_20210912
  11. Ministry of Education_Redacted
  12. MoT_Prel
  13. Notice Letter
  14. Report- Arena Energy Upgrades
  15. Shipping Container Report -amended Oct 4
  16. Site Plan
  17. Amended Bylaw No. 1010, 2021 Shipping Containers Text Amendment
  18. 47451
  19. Regular Agenda - 04 Oct 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
  20. DVP Staff Report

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Brief 602 · 2021-10-18