Town Council Approves Grants and Permits
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — BC Aviation Infrastructure Funding Grant: The town was successful in securing a $916,000 grant from the BC Aviation Infrastructure Funding Grant application. [17]
- passed — Business Façade Improvement Grant Application for 232 Bridge St: Council approved the business façade improvement grant application for 232 Bridge St, with up to $5,000 allocated for reimbursement. [12]
- passed — Development Permit for 120 Bromley Place: A development permit was approved for a gas station with a convenience store and restaurant at 120 Bromley Place. [15]
- passed — National Indigenous Peoples Day Funding: The town will provide $1,500 to the National Indigenous Peoples Day for a local celebration on June 21st, 2023.
What comes next
- The town will continue to work on implementing the approved grants and permits.
Who spoke
- Miss Kemp — Clarification on the septic system and road access for the proposed gas station development.
- Councillor McLean — Information on the access road for the proposed gas station development and the possibility of improving the road.
Stakes & interests
The proposed gas station development at 120 Bromley Place has raised concerns about traffic, septic systems, and road access. The council's decision to approve the development permit has implications for the town's infrastructure and community.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
The development permit was approved for a gas station with a convenience store and restaurant at 120 Bromley Place. [15]
“THAT Development Permit No. 2023-02-DP be approved. [15]”
The town was successful in securing a $916,000 grant from the BC Aviation Infrastructure Funding Grant application. [17]
“THAT Council receive for information that the town was successful with the Aviation Infrastructure Funding Grant application through the BC Air Access program for a total of $916,000.00. [17]”
Council approved the business façade improvement grant application for 232 Bridge St, with up to $5,000 allocated for reimbursement. [12]
“THAT Council approves the business façade improvement grant application for 232 Bridge St; AND THAT Council approve the entering into a performance agreement with W Wong Enterprises (1996) Ltd. for the allocation of up to $5,000.00 for reimbursement for the eligible façade improvements outlined in their submitted business façade improvement grant application. [12]”
Business Façade Improvement Grant Application–195 Bridge St. ($5,000.00) — Town council would approves the business façade improvement grant application for 195 Bridge St; AND THAT Council approve the entering into a performance agreement with Sulaymaniya [7][11]
“THAT Council approves the business façade improvement grant application for 195 Bridge St; AND THAT Council approve the entering into a performance agreement with Sulaymaniyah K Capital Inc. for the allocation of up to $5,000.00 for reimbursement for the eligible façade improveme [7][11]”
2023 Property Tax Discussion
Homes for People Action Plan [19]
Letter from Anna Ockenden [20]
Letter from Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness [6]
Active Transportation Team-Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure [9]
Aspen Solar and Energy Storage Project — items 8.1 to 8.5 be received and filed. [8][16]
Accessible BC Act Requirements — s: THAT Staff proceed with drafting a Terms of Reference for the required Accessibility Committee; AND THAT Staff provide a draft at a Committee of the Whole for Council's review a [18]
“s: THAT Staff proceed with drafting a Terms of Reference for the required Accessibility Committee; AND THAT Staff provide a draft at a Committee of the Whole for Council's review and comments. Guide for meeting Accessible BC Act requirements Requirements Under Accessible B.C. Act [18]”
Princeton Rodeo Club ($50,000) — Director of Finance provide the Princeton Rodeo Club with $50,000 from the money that was donated by Cubby Wright for construction and future bursaries. Princeton Rodeo Club_Redact
“THAT Director of Finance provide the Princeton Rodeo Club with $50,000 from the money that was donated by Cubby Wright for construction and future bursaries. Princeton Rodeo Club_Redacted”
June 21st ($1,500) — the Town of Princeton provide $1,500 to the National Indigenous Peoples Day for a local celebration on June 21st, 2023; AND THAT the funding come from the 2023 grant in aid budget
“THAT the Town of Princeton provide $1,500 to the National Indigenous Peoples Day for a local celebration on June 21st, 2023; AND THAT the funding come from the 2023 grant in aid budget line.”
To rezone 127 Tapton Avenue from RM2, (Muli-Family Residential) to a new Comprehensive Development Zone, CD3 - Duplex – Laneway — Bylaw No. 1039, 2023, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone the lot located at 127 Tapton Avenue from RM2, Multi-Family Residential to a new Comprehensive Development Zone, C [5][13]
“THAT Bylaw No. 1039, 2023, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone the lot located at 127 Tapton Avenue from RM2, Multi-Family Residential to a new Comprehensive Development Zone, CD3 – Duplex Laneway be read a first and second time; AND THAT Council, as per Section 464(2) of [5][13]”
Open questions
- What are the long-term implications of the approved gas station development on the town's infrastructure and community?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 120 BROMLEY PLACE - SUBJECT PROPERTY
- 127 TAPTON AVE - SUBJECT PROPERTY
- 639492 - Letter to the Town of Princeton - Tour Follow Up_Redacted
- Application 195 Bridge Street_Redacted
- Aspen Solar and Energy Storage Project - BC Environmental Assessment Office Open House and Public Comment Period
- BC E-Bike Rebate Program
- BFI Application 232 Bridge St_Redacted
- BFI Application Report - 195 Bridge St
- BFI Application Report - 232 Bridge St
- CD3 Zone
- Current Facade 232 Bridge St
- Development Permit
- EAO_Aspen_Solar_Project_Newspaper_Ad_10.333x6_final
- Economic Development - For Information BC AVIATION SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION
- Guide for meeting Accessible BC Act requirements
- Homes for People Action Plan
- Letter from Anna Ockenden_Redacted
- Letter from Rosemary Clarke and Henry Newton_Redacted
- Letter2023-02-DP
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