The inability to send a proposed infill housing development in the Mission to a public hearing is not sitting well with some Kelowna councillors.

And, the reason is the provincial government.

Amendments to legislation now state that a local government cannot hold a public hearing where a proposed residential project is consistent with an Official Community Plan, and where it relates to small-scale multi-family housing developments.

The provincial government introduced Bill 44 to streamline residential development and the delivery of more homes in B.C.

At its regular meeting on Monday (Jan. 8) council dealt with a request to rezone portions of a property at 569 Radant Road, near Trust Creek, to allow a small infill housing project.

Not being able to have a public hearing on the proposal was a concern for Coun. Charlie Hodge.

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Several councillors who visited the area said residents are concerned about increased traffic, noise, potential flooding and densification.

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Coun. Luke Stack did not see the need for a public hearing.

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Coun. Ron Cannan noted that council does not necessarily have to approve the project if the design proves to be a concern.

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Council voted to give three readings to rezone the property with Hodge and Cannan opposed.

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