The regular meeting of municipal council was held on June 8 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.
Variance permit approved
Council approved a development permit to allow a winery building at 5914 Gartrell Rd.
The permit allows the winery to be located four metres from an interior side yard and 4.5 metres from an exterior side yard. An existing driveway must be relocated a minimum of 15 metres to the east to ensure minimum sight line distances.
Temporary use permit approved
Council approved a temporary use permit to allow agri-tourism accommodation at 9114 Hoofbeat St.
The permit is for a three-year period.
Permit issued
Council approved a development permit for 4816 Nixon Rd.
The permit protects the environmental values within the Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit Area.
Surge protection devices available
Summerland residents will be given the option to purchase meter socket surge protection devices at cost from the municipality.
The resolution comes following the power surge event on Nov. 26, 2014, which damaged electrical metres, appliances and electronics in homes in Trout Creek.
Municipal staff will continue to work with Primary Engineering to improve the municipal electrical system’s ability to protect against future power surge events.
Property leased
The municipality will lease a portion of municipally-owned property to Rosa Pagliocchini for five years at the rate of $120 a year.
The family has leased the 0.4-hectare parcel from the municipality since Jan. 1, 2000.
Coun. Erin Carlson opposed the resolution because of the amount charged.
Games bid supported
The municipality will provide support to the City of Penticton’s bid to host the 2018 or 2019 55+ B.C. Games.
The municipality also gave its support to an in-kind contribution for the use of Dale Meadows Sports Complex, Summerland Arena, Summerland Curling Club and the Summerland Rodeo Grounds.
