Kelowna council has given initial consideration to allowing a Canco gas bar to be built in Rutland.

The property, at 536-546 Hollywood Road South, is currently home to a convenience store.

The neighbourhood consists mostly of single-family homes and duplexes, and a gas station is a permitted use in the area.

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Webber added he supports the development as the property will be improved by the project.

The station will have two gas pumps and two EV chargers.

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Coun. Loyal Wooldridge asked if a traffic impact study would need to be completed.

Staff noted that a study was not needed as the two gas bars would not add enough traffic to the area, and that dual access points to the site provide better traffic circulation.

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