Recreational vehicles will be able to roll into Sicamous and park for an extended stay this summer.
Council gave Norman Doucette the green light to change the parking lot on Weddup Street to a temporary recreational vehicle lot over the summer months. The lot currently provides long- and short-term parking for the district.
In his proposal to council, Doucette’s explains he wants to use the space to increase revenue return for the season by creating 18 recreational vehicle spaces.
Doucette says that last year, he had numerous inquires about parking recreational vehicles on the property.
Notice was mailed to residents located in a 50-metre radius of the property to get their input, and all 26 property owners stated they were against Doucette’s application.
Their main concerns with the application are the obstruction of view, and the potential for dust and noise.
Coun. Charlotte Hutchison said she doesn’t see much of a problem with the proposed application, and that Sicamous could use the RVs.
“I’m not seeing a whole lot of difficulties,” said Hutchison.
Recreational vehicles will be allowed on the site for 180 days, and must be removed in the winter.
RV owners will also have to follow noise bylaws, which will help to lessen the impact on surrounding residences.
The remainder of the parking lot will still be available for passenger vehicle parking.
