City of West Kelowna Advisory Planning Committee Meeting | Sept. 15, 2021

On September 15th the City of West Kelowna Advisory Planning Committee was introduced to the requested OCP and Zoning Amendment to CD Zone at 4058 and 4066 Gellatly Road (boat storage area across from Willow Beach). Representatives from the GBGPCA were notified of this meeting and were able to watch the live stream of thisContinue reading “City of West Kelowna Advisory Planning Committee Meeting | Sept. 15, 2021”

Zoning Amendment Requested for 4058 and 4066 Gellatly Road

On August 17, 2021 we were alerted through the City of West Kelowna’s CityView Portal that a Development Services Application has been filed for the property adjacent to Willow Beach (the current Boat Storage). The application includes the request for a Land Use and Zoning Amendment from Mixed Use/Agriculture and Industrial (I1) to a ComprehensiveContinue reading “Zoning Amendment Requested for 4058 and 4066 Gellatly Road”

Council Response from April 2021 GBGPCA Committee as a Whole Meeting

On April 27, 2021 local community associations were offered 15 minutes to remotely present their ideas, accomplishments and challenges to the Mayor and Council of West Kelowna alongside select City of West Kelowna team members. On August 4, 2021 we received the following updates/response from this group on our presentation: Gellatly Bay Goats Peak CommunityContinue reading “Council Response from April 2021 GBGPCA Committee as a Whole Meeting”

Gellatly-Carrington Roundabout to Open!

The City of West Kelowna has announced that construction of the new roundabout at Gellatly-Carrington Roads is set to re-open permanently to motorists on Thursday, July 29 at approximately 6 p.m!  Final landscaping work will continue over the next several weeks with minimal impacts to traffic. The $1.32 million Gellatly-Carrington Roundabout Project also includes a three-metre-wide,Continue reading “Gellatly-Carrington Roundabout to Open!”

Temporary FULL closure of Gellatly-Carrington intersection next week

Starting Monday, July 5 through Friday, July 9, the Gellatly-Carrington intersection will be completely closed to the public during all hours for construction of the concrete apron for the inner circle of the roundabout. The Gellatly Road South and Elk/Boucherie detours will remain in place while crews complete the forming and pouring of the concrete rolloverContinue reading “Temporary FULL closure of Gellatly-Carrington intersection next week”

Have your Say on the New City Hall/Library

The City of West Kelowna is requesting public consultation on the design of West Kelowna’s first City Hall/Library Building by July 4, 2021. We encourage our members to get involved by visiting the project website at ourwk.ca/cityhallproject. For More information: Visit our virtual Open House Read the Skatepark Consultation Summary Report View the City Hall fast facts WatchContinue reading “Have your Say on the New City Hall/Library”

Update on Development Cost Charges (DCC)

There are several important city initiatives commencing that are extremely significant to the citizens of West Kelowna, and in particular, our GBGPCA and our members. Official Community Plan (OCP) The OCP is very important because it is designed to give guidance and directions to citizens and developers on how our city and communities will growContinue reading “Update on Development Cost Charges (DCC)”

Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to Short Term Accommodation Regulations

On June 8, 2021 Council will hear from those wishing to provide input during a second public hearing on proposed revisions to short term accommodation regulations. The most recently proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments to regulate short term accommodations include:  Allowing principal residents to rent a portion of their primary residence as a short term accommodationContinue reading “Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to Short Term Accommodation Regulations”