Lack of a public hearing and additional information for a townhouse development was an issue for a Kelowna councillor at Monday害羞草研究所檚 (Mar. 4) meeting.

A developer has plans for six buildings with 33, three-bedroom units at 250, 270 and 280 Homer Road in Rutland.

Council gave initial consideration to rezoning the properties to allow the project to move forward.

While he liked the project, Coun. Charlie Hodge had questions and concerns about what it may look like.

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害羞草研究所淚 love the idea of 33 units,害羞草研究所� Hodge added. 害羞草研究所淏ut at what height and at what cost to the neighbourhood?害羞草研究所�

Staff noted there is a reluctance to provide a detailed look at the form and character of a development during the rezoning stage, as design plans can change over time.

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Hodge added he wanted more information about the project.

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Hodge also had an issue that the project could be approved without a public hearing.

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New provincial legislation prohibits public hearings for residential housing developments that are consistent with a municipality害羞草研究所檚 Official Community Plan.

Several councillors spoke in favour of the development.

害羞草研究所淭his is a prime example of what the new housing legislation is meant to do,害羞草研究所� said Coun. Loyal Wooldridge. 害羞草研究所淲hich is to remove barriers to build infill housing without cumbersome processes.害羞草研究所�

Hodge did vote with the rest of council in giving initial consideration to rezone the properties.

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