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Somerset Reach changes get green light from town council JOANNE LAYH The developer of the Princeton area property known as Somerset Reach received unanimous council approval last Tuesday for an application that would allow changes to the form and character of the project originally approved in 2015. Darin Schaal, director of planning and development services, said the applicant requested the alterations to address changes in the market conditions since the original approval was given in 2015, contending the alterantions are required to improve the viability of the development, as well as the marketability of the final product. When completed, the 56-unit multi-phase strata townhouse project located at 5976 Princess St will be comprised over 14 buildings bisecting Princess St between Hwy 97 and Princ-
Somerset Reach will be comprised of 14 buildings when completed.
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Council approves form and character changes to Somerset Reach Continued from Page 1
eton Ave. At last Tuesday’s regular meeting Peachland council unanimously supported staff’s recommendation to issue an amendment to the development permit that would allow the applicant to make changes to the form and character of the Somerset Reach multi-unit residential project. The application authorizes the following changes to the site plan: • The retaining structures located between buildings four and five, as well as buildings eight, nine and 10 have been modified to increase their height to approximately three metres to allow for improvements to the outdoor livability of the homes and increases the private amenity space for the units; • The addition of a pathway running behind buildings six through 10 to provide a service access to the utility rooms,
Earier rendition of walk up unit front elevation.
as well as establish a secondary egress route for each of the dwelling units; and • The addition of an electrical utility room below buildings 13 and 14 has been incorporated to service the buildings. The application also authorizes changes to the design of 21014MM3
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Current rendition of walk up unit front elevation.
walk-up units, including some changes to the floor plans such as revising the rooftop terrace to allow for a second bedroom, walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. Changes to the walk-out units include modifications of the rooftop level to add an office/fitness space, as well as a mechanical room. Changes to both unit types include additional shading frames and a reduction in the amount of glazing to meet B.C. building code requirements and increase the energy efficiency of the building. The changes also include the addition of utility closets on each building. In his rationale for making the recommendation to council, Schaal referred to the following key considerations: • The proposed alterations improve the viability of the project and marketability of the final product, which supports the applicant in completing the development and increasing the availability of dwelling units within the district; • The proposed alterations are consistent with the district’s Development Permit Guidelines contained in the Official Community Plan; and • Once construction is completed, the Somerset Reach development will add 56 dwelling units to the district’s housing stock, as well as create substantial improvements to Princess St and increase stormwater capacity through the development, improving the district’s overall stormwater management infrastructure. The residential project is currently under construction. A development permit for the project was originally approved by council in 2015 with a subsequent amendment requested in 2018 and issued in 2019. “Since then, the developer has been working diligently towards preparing the site, installing the required services and establishing the extension of Princess St to Hawkes St, as well as the installation of the required upgrades to the Hawkes St and Hwy 97 intersection,” wrote Schaal in his report to council. The developer has also applied for a building permit to begin construction of the first three buildings of the project, which together comprise Phase 1. Councillor Pam Cunningham questioned how a higher retaining wall could make the salability of the units easier. “The retaining wall in question behind buildings eight, nine and 10 is a significantly tall retaining wall but it pushes back service so it will provide some outdoor amenity space for the tenants,” said Schaal. “I would note that these walls are completely screened by the buildings themselves so you won’t see them from the public corridor at all. They did approach us before they made this change and given that fact, we supported the proposal based on the fact that the only people that would see the walls are those people who have purchased units in the building.” Councillor Cunningham, along with Councillor Terry Condon, sought assurance from staff that the proposed changes wouldn’t increase the height of the buildings. “None of the proposed changes would affect the overall height of the building and they’re still consistent with the RM-4 zoning,” Schaal said. The recommendation was unanimously approved by council. Mayor Cindy Fortin was absent from the meeting.
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Turner Avenue daycare facility hoping to accept two more children JOANNE LAYH A daycare located on Turner Ave could soon be accepting more children, if their zoning amendment application receives approval from Peachland council. Last Tuesday a zoning amendment application submitted by a daycare operator located at 6140 Turner Ave received first and second readings from Peachland council. If approved, the new zoning will allow for an increase in the number of children permitted in the facility from eight to 10. The subject property is located on Turner Ave in a Single Detached Residential (R1 Zone) neighbourhood with agricultural and rural zoned properties located to the west and Turner Park located one lot to the north. The subject property is 850 m2 (0.21 ac) and the lot frontage is along Turner Ave. The property currently contains an existing daycare facility that has been operating under the use of ‘Care Facility, Minor’ for about five years. The current zoning allows for the provision of care, educational services and supervision for no more than eight children or adults within an occupied single
detached dwelling, by a person who holds a license issued by the Province of BC under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. The proposed site-specific amendment would apply only to the subject property and allow for the use of ‘Care Facility, Major,’ which would bring the allowable number of children up to 10. Staff recommended the wording of the site-specific amendment allow the ‘Care Facility, Major’ use only for childcare spaces. “This is to address the concern about a change in the future to accommodate adult care, something like a group home or something that we could see having more conflict with the surrounding residential area,” said director of planning and development services Darin Schell. “There is an established need for childcare spaces in the community. This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan and as such we are recommending that council waive the public hearing as well,” Schell said. “I totally support this. I think we need a lot more daycare than we have,” said Councillor Pam Cunning-
ham. “Good on this person for following all the rules and the steps. Did we ask the neighbours if they’re opposed to this at all or do we have to for such a small increase?” Councillor Keith Fielding suggested a local notification be conducted. “I’m not comfortable just waiving that altogeth-
er without know whether the immediate neighbours in particular have any concerns about this. If they have, I think we should know about it,” said Fielding. Councillor Mike Kent said he believes the rationale for waiving a public hearing in this instance is justified.
“We do, for one, have an identified need for childcare spaces in the community and two, this is a very minimal increase of two children into an already operating childcare facility. So, I think in the interest of being efficient and balancing that against an identified need and the all but absolute certainty this
would be a proposal that we will support, I think it’s well rationalized that we don’t need a full public hearing for this and I’m quite comfortable that it would have community support,” said Coun. Kent. The application will return to council for third reading at a future council meeting.
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HeARTS Festival kicks off with history quiz
With the coming of the new year, the Peachland Visitor Centre is launching a new program called Be a Tourist in your Town. One of the segments of this program is A Peek at the Past. Peachland has a rich history going back over 100 years. Since Dr. Bonnie Henry is encouraging outdoor activities, the visitor centre is initiating a monthly history quiz. The answers can be found on placards and plaques throughout downtown Peachland. This activity is ideal for individuals or family units. The Peachland Historical Society has recently added a number of informative placards that add incentive to learning about the community we live in. The answers can also be obtained at the museum. The quiz can be picked up at the visitor centre from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The first quiz will be part of the upcoming HeArts Festival, sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council. The deadline for entries will be February 7. The quiz will continue throughout the summer. Once it is safe to do so, the visitor centre will be conducting guided history tours of downtown Peachland. Over the last four months, 14 pioneers have been interviewed and their stories preserved for posterity. Many of these stories have been incorporated into the tour scripts and are also being featured in the Peachland View. Two tours are planned, one starting from the museum and the other from the visitor centre. Several brochures are available on activities in Peachland, including Gathering Peachland’s Past and Heritage Tour of Historic Peachland. Visitors can also absorb history through the Gathering Peachland’s Past display located in the visitor centre. The signs at the north and south entrances to our town say “Welcome to Historic Peachland,” so why not let 2021 be the year to learn about our fabulous past? Phyllis Papineau, Peachland
Losing Keystone XL is a failure of diplomacy By the time you read this week’s report, newly sworn in United States President Joe Biden may well have signed an executive order rescinding the construction permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. The Keystone XL pipeline is proposed to connect Hardisty, Alberta to Steele City, Nebraska over 1,947-kilometres to transport Canadian crude oil to US refineries. Continued on Page 5
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Weather and driver error factors in Shipment by rail more costly and less safe accident on Okanagan Connector PEACHLAND VIEW Weather and driver error are believed to have been factors in a single vehicle collision that happened on Hwy 97C just outside Peachland last Sunday. A white Jeep SUV travelling in the eastbound lanes west of Brenda Mines incurred damage under $10,000 as a result of the collision, according to Kelowna RCMP. The accident happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 24. There were no injuries to the adult male driver and adult female passenger.
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The potential loss of the Keystone XL pipeline would have a significant impact for Canada, in particular Alberta, in terms of job losses and billions lost from corporate income taxes, carbon taxes as well as royalty payments. The loss of the Keystone XL pipeline will also mean that US based refineries will have to increase importing crude oil from countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, countries that have much weaker environmental and labour standards than here in Canada. A potential increase of shipments of oil by rail between Canada and the United States is also a likely outcome with the loss of the Keystone XL
pipeline. This outcome is not only more costly; but it is less efficient and less safe. For these reasons, the Keystone XL pipeline has been long supported by the Conservative Party both when in government and now in opposition. It has also been long supported by Prime Minister Trudeau. In fact, during his time in opposition, Justin Trudeau was clear that “one of the big things the Prime Minister needs to get right is getting our resources to market.” Mr. Trudeau also stated that if a US President veto’s Keystone XL “the Prime Minister has not fulfilled that responsibility.” Justin Trudeau was clear
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that if the Keystone XL pipeline is blocked by the United States that the “Prime Minister take personal responsibility for this diplomatic failure”. By Mr. Trudeau’s own words this potential Keystone XL pipeline failure is one that he, as the Prime Minister today, must now take full responsibility for. Those who follow this Prime Minister closely will know that he will not likely take any responsibility for this “diplomatic failure.” The reality is the Keystone XL pipeline has been a target of US Democratic Presidents for some time now, including under both President Obama and now President Biden. This was just as true in 2013 as it is today. From my perspective, blaming this solely on a Canadian Prime Minister would be just as unfair in 2021 as it was in 2014. I mention this as an Opposition MP because I feel it is important that our criticisms as opposition should be fair and accurate to the government in power. This was a courtesy that was not extended by the current Prime Minister when he served in the opposition and I recall having these same thoughts when I sat on the government side of the house during that time. My question this week: Do you support the Keystone XL pipeline being built?I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl. gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-6658711.
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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FIVE VISIONS is an exhibition of over 60 paintings of various media that showcase the talents of BC artists Cherie Sibley W., Dianne Postman, Cecile Derkatch, Suzanne Dansereau and Arlene Currie Plumpton. Runs until Feb. 7 at the Peachland Art Gallery. BLOOD DONATION EVENT Donors are needed at the Canadian Blood Services upcoming Blood Donation Event, which takes place at the community centre on Feb. 10 from 12 pm – 6:45 pm. Canadian Blood Services has implemented new safety requirements for COVID-19 in all donor centres. Tips for donors include: be well hydrated (approx. 2L day before and 1L day of); be generally feeling good; eat before you donate; and bring government issued ID. HeARTS FESTIVAL is going virtual this year! The Peachland Community Arts Council’s annual festival will run from Feb. 8 - 13: The theme this year is Art is Love. All ages are encouraged to participate through painting, fabric art, poetry, photography, garden design, and an historical quiz about Peachland. Prizes will be drawn for both adults and children under 12 in each category. Visit peachlandarts.ca for more information. CAPTURED IMAGES, the largest and longest running fine art photography exhibition in the Okanagan, returns for its seventh year. The exhibition will take place at the Peachland Art Gallery from Feb. 13 - Mar. 28. PEACHLAND AMBASSADORDS INFORMATION NIGHT for youth aged 14-17 on Feb. 23 at 7 pm. Call Linda at 778 479 2843.
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Okanagan film industry continues to grow through pandemic
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LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Even during the pandemic, the Okanagan continues to become a hotspot for film projects with bigger stars and films expected on the horizon according to the head of the Okanagan Film Commission. Chair of the film commission, Jon Summerland, told the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) board at their Jan. 21 meeting that movie producers created around $48 million in economic impact in the region last year. The non-profit film commission, funded in part by local regional governments, led the way in health and safety protocols while shooting in 2020, according to Summerland. “One month into the pandemic, we were already quarantining crews in hotels and shooting Hallmark movies. So we were the first in Canada to have film and we’ve been steady since. We were instrumental in creating the protocol for COVID with WorkSafe BC, they were on our sets every day in the beginning,” Summerland said. Health and safety officers became full-time crew members; now there are three on each set in the Okanagan. There were a total of 25 productions filmed in the Okanagan in 2020, including “Dangerous,” from Mind’s Eye Entertainment starring Scott Eastwood (Suicide Squad, The Fate of the Furious) with an approximate $11 million in economic impact for the region. Much of the economic boon from the year could be attributed to around 10
Hallmark and Lifetime movies shot mostly in Summerland, Peachland and Kelowna. With more productions in the Okanagan and the word getting back to Hollywood, the film commission is opening the door to bigger projects and features. The film commission advertised the landscapes of the Okanagan in the magazine Hollywood Monthly, and having some big-name producers and directors living in the region doesn’t hurt either. “So all of them have been great tools in my tool belt to talk to Netflix, who I spoke with yesterday, to talk to bigger feature films, who are now already calling us because all these little shows that nobody watches, Hollywood watches. Hollywood goes ‘where are these being done?’ So now we’re on the radar,” Summerland said. He added he was working on a package for a film with a budget of $180 million. While Summerland said it is unlikely the commission will land the film, it could be a preview of things to come. “We are growing as a film community.” Combined, regional districts in the Okanagan contributed $255,244 to the film commission in 2020, with $45,000 coming from the RDOS and $130,000 from the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
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British Columbia unveils plan to vaccinate millions by September vaccine, which has been disrupted recently with Pfizer upscaling its production plant in Europe, Horgan said. New vaccines, not yet approved by Health Canada, will also allow amendments to the plan going forward. The province announced plans Friday to establish vaccine distribution in clinics in 172 communities in March through local health authorities in partnership with businesses, volunteers and municipalities. It will be the largest immunization program in the history of the province, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said, with 8.6 million immunizations (two doses per person, 35 days apart) planned in the coming months. People born in 1941 and earlier who were not immunized in Phase 1 are eligible to receive the vaccine in Phase 2, starting in late February and early March, as the age group eligible for vaccine moves down from there in five-year increments. Starting in mid-to-late February, health authorities will be reaching out to seniors 80 years and older and Indigenous seniors 65 and older, and Indigenous Elders, to provide information on how to pre-register for immunization appoint-
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ments. Hospital staff, community general practitioners, and medical specialists not immunized in Phase 1 will be eligible in Phase 2 as well as vulnerable populations living in congregate settings and shelters and staff in community home support and home care programs. People aged 16 to 69 who are considered extremely vulnerable will also be eligible during this time including those with specific cancers, people receiving immunotherapy, sever respiratory conditions, rare diseases, immunosuppression therapies, adults on dialysis, people who have had their spleen removed, women who are pregnant with significant heart disease (congenital or acquired) and those with significant neuromuscular conditions requiring respiratory support. Vaccinations to begin on general population in April Phase 3 (April to June) will broaden the vaccine distribution into the general population. Starting with B.C. residents aged 60 to 79, who will likely get their first shot in April. As more vaccines are approved, particularly
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Gerald ‘Jerry’ Michaud passed away, after a valiant effort to overcome cancer, on January 10, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Jerry will be remembered and sadly missed by his wife Patti, children Mike (Cheryl) of Peachland, Heather (Garry) of Ontario, and Shaun (Mel) of Creston, grandchildren Brett, Jessica (Caleb), and Susan, and brothers Don, Dale (Elaine) and Mike (Linda). He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Cherry. Jerry loved fishing with his buddies, helicopters, building wooden ship models and his friends and co-workers. There will be a celebration of Jerry’s life at a later date.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Gather a harvest 5. Federal Republic of Germany 8. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! 11. “The Little Mermaid” 13. The common gibbon 14. Volcanic island in Fiji 15. Mother of Perseus 16. Egg cells 17. Teams’ best pitchers 18. Credit associations 20. Advance 21. Hair styling products 22. Benign tumors 25. Arriving early 30. Called it a career 31. __ Paulo, city 32. Avoid with trickery 33. Easter egg 38. Veterans battleground 41. Lack of success 43. Thing that causes disgust 45. Deep, continuing sound 47. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 49. You might put it in a fire 50. Partner to “oohed” 55. Actor Idris 56. Slippery 57. Plant of the bean family 59. One point north of northeast 60. Patti Hearst’s captors 61. Places to hang clothes
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Peachland Community Arts Council seeks submissions for HeARTS Festival PEACHLAND VIEW It’s almost February and in Peachland that means the HeARTS Festival is around
the corner. The Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) has been celebrating local artists with this week-long
multi-disciplinary event since 2002. The theme of the inaugural fest was medieval, and included a medieval village
Peachland Art Group member Paula McLaughlin
Peachland Art Group member Paula McLaughlin.
PHOTO PETER MCLAUGHLIN
with crafts, music, games, costumes and even a medieval feast under a huge tent in the community centre, according to arts council member Paula McLaughlin. “It was a huge hit, and the second year was a French theme, with all the artists and artisans in French attire,” McLaughlin told the View. In the third year it officially became the HeARTS Festival. It later took a brief hiatus before returning several years later, recalls a founding member, Phyllis Papineau. The theme of the 2021 festival is “Art is Love.” There are several ways to make your submission, depending on the type of entry. Local artists are invited to submit photos of their created works that incorporate a response to the chaos of COVID-19. Artists can choose from a variety of mediums including visual art, photography, fabrics, literature, gardening and crafts. Entries should be submitted to pcacwebmaster1@gmail.com to be included in the online virtual display. The arts council has decided that this year there won’t be any restrictions on how new the submissions need to be. “We started out saying new original works but the quilters kind of balked at that because they can’t maybe get it done in the next two weeks. So we’re changing it to whatever you have,” said McLaughlin. “Send it in. We want participation. We want all kinds of different things to come in from the community. The less limits the better.” The arts council is also seeking paper heart cutout decorations to be displayed at the visitor centre during the festival. Paper hearts are available for pick up at the library, visitor centre, Southern Ridge Trading Company and Peachland Elementary School. All paper heart submissions should be submitted in person at the visitor centre. Poetry submissions should be submitted online to be included on a display board at the Peachland library. Participants can also pick
up a history quiz, available by hard copy only from the visitor centre, then visit the museum or walk along Beach Ave, where they should be able to find all of the answers on plaques and markers. Completed quiz entries should be submitted in person to the visitor centre. All entries are due by Feb. 7. There will be a limit of three entries per category per person. Daily draws will be made for prizes in each category for adults as well as kids under 12. Be sure to include your name as well as your age, if 12 or under. Winners will be announced
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