Princeton Town Briefs

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

What happened

Town council makes decisions on zoning, water rates, and more

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council met on July 19th to discuss several items, including a zoning amendment for a property on Tapton Avenue, a request from Country Kitchen to waive water and sewer rates, and a proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week. The council also awarded a contract for the review and update of the Town of Princeton Zoning Bylaw. The zoning amendment, which would allow for a duplex laneway housing development, was adopted. The request from Country Kitchen to waive water and sewer rates was denied. The proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week was proclaimed. The council also awarded a contract for the review and update of the Town of Princeton Zoning Bylaw to Meraki Community Planning in the amount of $71,625.00 including GST.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1039, 2023: The zoning amendment, which would allow for a duplex laneway housing development, was adopted. [12]
  • defeated — Request from Country Kitchen to waive water and sewer rates: The request from Country Kitchen to waive water and sewer rates was denied.
  • passed — Proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week: The proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week was proclaimed. [10]
  • passed — Award Contract-Town of Princeton Zoning Bylaw Review and Update: The council awarded a contract for the review and update of the Town of Princeton Zoning Bylaw to Meraki Community Planning in the amount of $71,625.00 including GST.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The next regular meeting of the Town of Princeton council is scheduled for August 16th.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Country Kitchen — waiving of water and sewer rates for 2021-2023
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Zoning Amendment

The zoning amendment would allow for a duplex laneway housing development on Tapton Avenue, which could increase density in the area.

Water Rates

The denial of Country Kitchen's request to waive water and sewer rates could have implications for local businesses affected by the pandemic.

National Drowning Prevention Week

The proclamation of National Drowning Prevention Week could raise awareness about water safety in the community.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

8.1 Letter from the City of Surrey Office of the Mayor Brenda Locke

Letter from the City of Surrey Office of the Mayor Brenda Locke — item 8.1 be received and filed 2023.07.04 Mayor Locke Letter to Mayor and Council Princeton (Town)_Redacted [5]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed 2023.07.04 Mayor Locke Letter to Mayor and Council Princeton (Town)_Redacted [5]”

9.1 Letter from the Country Kitchen

Letter from the Country Kitchen — Town council would deny the petition from Country Kitchen for relief of water and sewer rates. Report - 2023 Country Kitchen Water and Sewer Refund Request Country Kitchen [8][11]

“THAT Council deny the petition from Country Kitchen for relief of water and sewer rates. Report - 2023 Country Kitchen Water and Sewer Refund Request Country Kitchen [8][11]”

9.2 National Drowning Prevention Week

National Drowning Prevention Week — Town council would proclaim the week of July 16th to 22nd, 2023 as National Drowning Prevention Week in the Town of Princeton Proclamation Request - National Drowning Prevention We [10]

“THAT Council proclaim the week of July 16th to 22nd, 2023 as National Drowning Prevention Week in the Town of Princeton Proclamation Request - National Drowning Prevention Week_Redacted [10]”

10.1 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1039, 2023

The zoning amendment would allow for a duplex laneway housing development on Tapton Avenue. [12]

“The new CD3 zone is proposed that will include the following: Permit a duplex housing development. [12]”

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the zoning amendment for the surrounding community?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 19 Jul 2023 — Agenda Package
  5. 2023.07.04 Mayor Locke Letter to Mayor and Council Princeton (Town)_Redacted
  6. Adjacent Owner Letter
  7. CD3 Zone
  8. Country Kitchen
  9. ParcelReport
  10. Proclamation Request - National Drowning Prevention Week_Redacted
  11. Report - 2023 Country Kitchen Water and Sewer Refund Request
  12. Bylaw No. 1039, 2023 Zoning Amendment 127 Tapton Aven (2)_Redacted
  13. Regular Agenda - 05 Jul 2023 - Minutes - Pdf
  14. Staff Report - Adoption Tapton Ave Zoning Amendment

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Brief 713 · 2023-07-19