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What happened

Princeton Town Council Meeting: Key Decisions and Discussions

Quick view

The Princeton Town Council meeting on November 21st, 2022, saw several key decisions and discussions. The council approved the Development Variance Permit for 110 Grove Street, allowing the renovation of an accessory building to create a carriage house. This permit was approved with a recommendation to relax the rear setback area from 3.0 meters to 2.2 meters. The council also adopted the Quarterly Report Policy No. 003-2022, which will require council to submit quarterly reports to the public. Additionally, the council approved the Town of Princeton Council Appointments for 2022-2026 and the Deputy Mayor schedule for the same period. In other business, the council received and filed correspondence from the Honourable George Heyman, the Honourable Mitzi Dean, and the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation. The council also discussed the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1032, 2022, and the Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2022.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Development Variance Permit for 110 Grove Street: The council approved the Development Variance Permit for 110 Grove Street, allowing the renovation of an accessory building to create a carriage house. The permit was approved with a recommendation to relax the rear setback area from 3.0 meters to 2.2 meters. [11]
  • passed — Quarterly Report Policy No. 003-2022: The council adopted the Quarterly Report Policy No. 003-2022, which will require council to submit quarterly reports to the public. This policy aims to increase transparency and accountability within the council.
  • passed — Town of Princeton Council Appointments for 2022-2026: The council approved the Town of Princeton Council Appointments for 2022-2026. This decision will affect the council's composition and responsibilities for the next four years.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The next regular meeting of the Princeton Town Council is scheduled for January 11th, 2023. The council will continue to discuss and make decisions on various topics, including the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1032, 2022, and the Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2022.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Arone Sheriland — The council to consider the impact of the proposed development of a gas station at 245 Highway 3 on the community and the environment.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1032, 2022

The proposed development of a gas station at 245 Highway 3 has raised concerns among residents and council members about the impact on the community and the environment. The council will need to carefully consider the implications of this development and make a decision that balances the needs of the community with the need for economic development.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.2 Pinnacle Renewable Energy - Control Union Public Consultation

Pinnacle Renewable Energy - Control Union Public Consultation

4.3 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1032, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1032, 2022 [8]

4.4 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1032, 2022

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1032, 2022 [16]

6.1 Town Hall Office Hours-Christmas Break

Town Hall Office Hours-Christmas Break — the Town office and Visitor Centre be closed during the week of Christmas as follows: December 28th, 29 th , and 30th, 2022 in addition to the already scheduled statutory holidays

“THAT the Town office and Visitor Centre be closed during the week of Christmas as follows: December 28th, 29 th , and 30th, 2022 in addition to the already scheduled statutory holidays (December 26 th”

6.2 Development Variance Permit for 110 Grove Street

Development Variance Permit for 110 Grove Street — Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2022-04 be approved. DVP Staff Report [11]

“THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2022-04 be approved. DVP Staff Report [11]”

7.1 Quarterly Reports Policy

Quarterly Reports Policy — Town council would adopts the Quarterly Report Policy No. 003-2022 AND THAT [7][14]

“THAT Council adopts the Quarterly Report Policy No. 003-2022 AND THAT [7][14]”

7.2 Town of Princeton Council Appointments and Deputy Mayor Schedule

Town of Princeton Council Appointments and Deputy Mayor Schedule — the Town of Princeton Council Appointments for 2022-2026 be approved. [10][14][15]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Council Appointments for 2022-2026 be approved. [10][14][15]”

8.1 Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation UBCM follow up

Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation UBCM follow up

8.2 Correspondence from the Honourable George Heyman

Correspondence from the Honourable George Heyman [5]

8.3 Letter from the Honourable Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development

Letter from the Honourable Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development [9]

8.4 Policy Directive 22-14 Producer Retail Store licence for cannabis sales

Policy Directive 22-14 Producer Retail Store licence for cannabis sales [12][13]

10.1 Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2022

The council gave the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2022 first, second, and third readings. [2]

“THAT Council give the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2022 first, second, and third readings. [2]”

10.2 Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1032, 2022 - 245 Highway 3

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1032, 2022 - 245 Highway 3 [6][18]

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the proposed development of a gas station at 245 Highway 3 on the community and the environment?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 21 Nov 2022 — Agenda Package
  5. 160640 Signed_Redacted
  6. 2023 Meeting Schedule revised
  7. Adjacent Owner Letter
  8. Arone Sheriland - Delagation to Council
  9. Correspondence from the Honourable George Heyman
  10. Council Appointments and Deputy Mayor Schedule
  11. Development Variance Permit
  12. Letter from the Honourable Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development
  13. Policy Directive 22-14 Producer Retail Store licence for cannabis sales
  14. Quarterly Report Policy No. 003-2022
  15. Report Quarterly Report Policy No. 003-2022
  16. Sharon Basanti - Delegation to Council
  17. Site Plan
  18. Bylaw No. 1033, 2022 Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw
  19. Committee of the Whole - 14 Nov 2022 - Minutes - Pdf
  20. Inaugural Meeting-Regular Agenda - 07 Nov 2022 - Minutes - Pdf
  21. Regular Agenda - 03 Oct 2022 - Minutes - Pdf
  22. Special Meeting Agenda - 14 Nov 2022 - Minutes - Pdf

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Brief 662 · 2022-11-21