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Do you have an idea that connects neighbours?

The Neighbourhood Small Grants program has funding available to help individuals in the Central Okanagan community grow their idea that strengthen connections and increases belonging – right were they live. This program is designed to unite neighbours and spark creativity through projects that may be a one-time experience or are the beginning of an annual communityContinue reading “Do you have an idea that connects neighbours?”

Goats Peak Development – Upcoming Public Hearing (5/25/2021)

The Gellatly Bay Goats Peak Community Association has submitted the following letter to the City of West Kelowna with regards to File Number Z 20-04 “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 100.61 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 154.94”. May 21, 2021 Attention: City Clerkvia Email (submissions@westkelownacity.ca) Re: FILE NUMBER Z 20-04 (Notice of Public HearingContinue reading “Goats Peak Development – Upcoming Public Hearing (5/25/2021)”

Upcoming Public Hearing for Revised Short Term Accommodation Regulations

The May 11, 2021 Council Meeting Highlights includes an update on the revised Short Term Accommodation regulations which will go to a new public hearing this June. The revised regulations propose: Permitting short term accommodations within a single–detached dwelling, secondary suite or carriage house. Maintaining existing regulations for Bed and Breakfasts except for a clarificationContinue reading “Upcoming Public Hearing for Revised Short Term Accommodation Regulations”

Road Work on Gellatly South

Starting Wednesday, May 5, upgrades to approximately 250 metres of road frontage along the east side of 4025 Gellatly Road South will take place. Road frontage upgrades include the installation of underground utilities, sidewalks, curbs, bike lanes and streetlights.  This work pertains to a new private development and is scheduled to take place from 7Continue reading “Road Work on Gellatly South”

GBGPCA Presents at the City’s Committee of the Whole

On April 27, 2021 the City of West Kelowna held a “Committee of the Whole” which included presentations from various West Kelowna neighbourhood associations. The Gellatly Bay Goats Peak Community Association (GBGPCA) was invited to take part in this session which included an audience consisting of the City of West Kelowna Mayor and Council, keyContinue reading “GBGPCA Presents at the City’s Committee of the Whole”

GBGPCA Invited to Present at Council Meeting

The Gellatly Bay Goats Peak Community Association (GBGPCA) has been invited to join representatives of our local Community Associations on April 27, 2021 to discuss with Council the issues, opportunities and accomplishments that our Association is experiencing.  “On behalf of West Kelowna Mayor and Council, we would like to invite our local Community (Neighbourhood) AssociationsContinue reading “GBGPCA Invited to Present at Council Meeting”

Draft Regulations for Short Term Rentals Revised

Council received a report during the April 6, 2021 Council Meeting that outlined a series of decision points for amendment to the draft Short Term Rentals Bylaw. The major adjustments include: Support for secondary suites and carriage homes Bed and Breakfasts to be maintained within the current regulation of the Zoning Bylaw Next steps willContinue reading “Draft Regulations for Short Term Rentals Revised”

Gellatly-Carrington Roundabout Construction April – Sept 2021

The City of West Kelowna has confirmed that the construction of a roundabout at the Gellatly-Carrington Roads intersection, minor in-stream storm work improvements to Smith Creek, and a proposed 3.0 metre wide multi-use asphalt pathway from Witt Road to Boucherie Road will commence this April. Completion is currently scheduled for September 2021.  Construction will includeContinue reading “Gellatly-Carrington Roundabout Construction April – Sept 2021”

Email to City RE: File No. P 20-16

The Gellatly Bay Goats Peak Community Association has submitted the following input via email with regards to the proposed short term rental regulations which will be discussed in tomorrow’s (3/16) City of West Kelowna council meeting. Attention City ClerkVia Email (submissions@westkelownacity.ca) RE: File No. P 20-16 To Whom This May Concern, The Gellatly Bay GoatsContinue reading “Email to City RE: File No. P 20-16”