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A Buchanan neighbourhood property zoned RR2 Country Residential has been granted council approval for a development variance permit that would allow the owners to build a home consistent with the more prevalent R1 Single Detached Residential zoning. The decision was made at the last regular meeting in 2021, where district administration recommended that council approve the issuance of development variance permit to amend the lot coverage and side setback requirements for the following zoning bylaw variances: • To increase the maximum lot coverage from 20 per cent to 23.1 per cent; • To reduce the minimum interior side yard setback on the northeast property line from 4.5 meters to 1.7 meters; and Continued on Page 2
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RR2 zoned properties in Buchanan area flagged for future rezoning Continued from Page 1
• To reduce the minimum interior side yard setback on the southwest property line from 4.5 meters to 3.1 meters. The property, 5271 Buchanan Rd., is on a waterfront lot currently occupied by a single detached dwelling and detached garage, but the property owners have plans for a bigger single detached home.
The property is surrounded by Single Detached Residential (R1) to the north, Country Residential (RR2) and Single Detached Residential (R1) to the east and Multi-unit Residential – Low Density and Cluster (RM3) and Resort Commercial (C5) to the west. Had the property been zoned R1 there would be no need for a variance permit, but because it’s zoned Country Residential, coun-
cil approval is required for the homeowners to build a bigger home on the lot. Director of planning and development services Darin Schaal told council that the existing Country Residential zoning is “probably a remnant from another time when that neighborhood had some agricultural land uses” and as such this property, along with several others, will be considered for a future sundry amend-
ment to a zoning bylaw. In his report to council he stated that rezoning the subject site to R1 would better align the zoning with the low density residential designation in the Official Community Plan (OCP) and fit the surrounding community character. But rezoning takes over a year and four reports to council, and the intention is to look at rezoning the property at a later date,
council heard. “We advised that property owner that we’d already flagged the RR2 zoned properties on Buchanan to be considered as part of a future zoning bylaw review, which is a common practice when various properties are inappropriately zoned and identified as such,” said Schaal. “Generally I think it’s fair to categorize the neighbourhood as single family residential. I would also note that the proposed setback variances are consistent with the single family character of the neighbourhood.” As the property owner
here proposes neither to change the permitted land use, which is a single detached dwelling, nor the maximum density, which is one single detached dwelling, the variance process would be appropriate, said Schaal. “The requested variances are aligned with the OCP and many of the adjacent properties have similar side yard setback and lot coverage, so we are not proposing or introducing anything that does not currently exist in the neighbourhood,” wrote the applicants in a Continued on Page 7
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Option 1.1 - Regulation size ball diamond and amenities
JOANNE LAYH Public consultation is now underway online and at the community centre for the future development of Turner Park. In Oct. 2021 the District of Peachland approved a land acquisition to preserve public use of Turner Park. The $3.1 million purchase became of-
ficial on March 30. Last September Fiona Barton, a consultant with Outland Design Landscape Architecture (now Ecora), presented a project update to Peachland council that included the results of a citizen survey as well as two unique visions for the park. Barton presented two options for Turner Park: one that
Option 1.2 - Regulation size ball diamond, regulation size soccer, and amenities
features a regulation size ball diamond and another concept she called “The Commons.” “The District of Peachland is committed to public engagement on the Turner Park project,” director of corporate services Jennifer Sawatzky told the View. “A stakeholder engagement session was conducted on Dec. 7, 2021 consisting of representatives
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Option 2 - Non-regulation size ball diamond with regulation size soccer, and amenities
rounded by variations for a parking area, a bookable event space, a playground and a dog park. The second option previously featured a large ‘Commons’ open space, a dog park, a multi-use court, a playground and on-street parking but has been since refined to also provide possibilities for a smaller ball diamond and a
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Density unwanted by Peachlander
It’s getting a little tiresome having to constantly try to keep our community from becoming a high-density congested town! I’m referring to the developer that now has the land behind the IGA, and the Todd’s tent town site. Seeing the proposal for the former Todd’s site in the Dec. 31 Peachland View just makes me shake my head. I propose that both sites should be limited to three stories and to also make sure that there is more than adequate parking for residents and visitors on site. Six stories high? Come on, how many people would that put on the little beach in front of the former Todd’s site? Hopefully, our people running this beautiful little town will not change the OCP so drastically as to allow these proposals to happen. I am not just speaking out for myself, but also for many long-time residents living here. Al Bykowsky, Peachland
Gratitude for a caring community The Peachland Baptist Church would like to express our appreciation for the people in our town! Specifically, we would like to thank several people who have “lent a hand” and helped this little church. The young folk at Maple Springs Bible Camp: Trinity, Tiana, Carson, Maleah, (to name a few) and Scott Turner have helped with our grounds upkeep here at the church and for some folk in our church. “Many hands make light work” and we were very grateful for the help. And for a snowy Sunday, neighbours Shayn and Yvonne spent a considerable amount of time and energy to help us get the parking lot ready for people to come
and worship at the church. Thank you so much. Also, thanks to Alanna (and Benny, her “dogger”) for helping clear out more space on another snowy day. We want to thank Wendy Howard (who lived next door) for being such a lovely neighbour over the years. We were sad to see her go but her kindness and help will be long remembered. We are also grateful for the friendliness and caring of this community. While this has been a difficult passage of time, there are still a lot of smiles and kindness. We pray God will bless each and every one. Lynn Greenwood, clerk Peachland Baptist Church
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Record Peachland real estate sales in 2021 despite low inventory LARRY GUILBAULT
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The trend continued from 2020 right into 2021 of record real estate sales in Peachland. The COVID-19 virus had no effect with an exceptional year in transactions and monetary sales volume. Total sales volume in 2020 tallied $116,105,578, a record for Peachland. In 2021 the volume was up 110.5 per cent to $244,391,822 - a true reflection of the average home prices increasing this past year.
Here is a compilation of the year end results:
Sales volume shattered the previous year record, with 269 real estate transactions, compared to 200 in 2020. The most surprising stat - that no homes under $500,000 sold this year as every home was priced over $500,000. There were 28 homes sold between $500,000 and $700,000 and prices increased from 2020 by 24.66 per cent. The average price was $622,605 or $323.53 per square foot. There were 63 homes between $700,001 to $1
million sold, with an average price increase up 21.45 per cent or $831,066 or $345 per square foot. There were 43 homes sold over $1 million (a new record) with a price increase up 22 per cent. The average price was $1,360,923 or $408 per square foot. Most homes on average sold in 24 days in the market, with a slightly higher number of days for homes over $1 million. There were also 10 homes with acreages sold. In 2021, 142 homes sold, compared to 115 in 2020. These sales were great for home sellers, but it is evident Peachland needs some lower cost housing to occur in the next few years with new developments to balance the market in Peachland. Townhomes and condo sales also saw an expanded role in Peachland in 2021 as many current and existing projects either rebounded from 2020 or others completely sold out from newer developments. The Shoreline on Beach is all sold, while Somerset Reach continued with more sales, and the newer townhomes at Ponderosa Golf almost sold out (only two remaining out of 24). The breakdown of sales reached new heights as 70 townhomes sold this past year, compared to 40 in 2020. Lakeshore Gardens had a strong year with 13 condo sales in 2021. The prices for townhomes increased by 31.35 per cent. The average townhome at 1,617 square feet had a price of $460 per square
recreational properties that changed hands, compared to 10 in 2020. There also was one commercial real estate bay that sold at The Gateway.
Trending in 2022
Peachland sales 2019 - 2021.
GRAPHICS LARRY GUILBAULT
Peachland sales volumes 2017 - 2021.
foot. Condo sales at Lakeshore Gardens remained a bit flat in the first three quarters but tallied a modest three per cent increase in the fourth quarter. These numbers are quite inflated
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due to the new units being offered at the new developments around Peachland. Of the record 83 sales of both townhomes and condos, we broke it down into building locations: • Ponderosa Golf (The Trails) - 31 units; • Eagle’s View - 12 units; • Lakeshore Gardens - 13 units; • Shoreline on Beach four units; • Somerset Reach – six units; • Chateau on the Ridge three units; • Jackson Cove - one unit; • The Terraces - four units; • Island Villa - two units; • Chateau on the Green three units; • Beach House on Beach - two units; • Stonewater - one unit; and • Habitat for Humanity two units. There were no sales
this year at The Gateway, Lakeview Estates, The Gables, Creekside, or Okanagan Ridge. Another hot trend of 2021 was the sale of developments lots in and around Peachland. There were 27 lots sold in 2021, compared to 12 in 2020. These included regular lots for new home development, and prices increased for a .32 of an acre, coming in at $337,000. We estimated prices went up some 21 per cent for new home lots. There were also many big parcels of land purchased within Peachland for further development. Developers really pushed hard this year for new land for future developments. Rounding out the remaining sales in Peachland included were mobile homes (four in 2021 vs 12 in 2020, with prices up 21.26 per cent. There were nine
What will the future hold for Peachland in 2022? There are many storylines that will dominate the market. We believe we will see a low inventory of properties for sale in 2022, which will keep the prices high. We are keeping an eye out for interest rates hikes in 2022 with new government policies also being proposed to curb the national hot real estate market. Locally, the biggest story of 2022 is going to be a building boom here in town. Many new projects are in progress of being started or expanded. With all these large parcels of land being sold, many new projects are on the way. Projects to look for this year: • Ponderosa Golf homes and strata, nine-hole golf course; • Todd’s RV Park redevelopment; • New homes on Coldham Rd; • Rental apartment on Clements; • Lakeview 13th Street Gateway II; • Buchanan/McKay Lane townhomes; • Multi-family on Princeton Ave; • Homes on Lipsett; • Homes on Victoria/Gerrie Rd development; • Phase II on Morrison; • Homes on Drought/ Robinson; • Mixed-use building on Beach Avenue; • Townhomes on Princess - Somerset Reach; • New Monaco; and • Tabletop Mountain. A welcome sight in Peachland will be a rental apartment building behind the mall and newly announced additional senior building off Beach Ave. There is no doubt in the next five years Peachland is going to grow. If you like to read the full 2021 Peachland Real Estate Report, it can be found at www.peachlandliving.com or email peachlandliving@ gmail.com to request a copy.
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Buchanan Road property no long rural, councillor contends Continued from Page 2
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letter addressed to Schaal. “We understand that we must follow the bylaws and apply for a variance, but the reality is 93 per cent of the low density residential lots in the Buchanan neigbhourhood are zoned R1 and would not have to apply for the variance to build the residence we are proposing.” Public notification took place through mailouts and signage. Eleven responses were received: five in support and six in opposition. “The concerns of those who opposed the application I think can be categorized in two general areas. The first would be procedural, and in that case the concerns really
question whether the lot coverage variance was a variance to the density regulation,”
so there would not be a significant impact on neighbouring views, he noted.
R1 there would not be any variances required, and added that if it is later rezoned
What is clear is this is not a rural property anymore and it has not been for a long time.”
said Schaal. “The second general category is related to regulatory matters, and more specifically, there were some concerns expressed about views, the house size, slope stability, and drainage.” The new home will be a two storey house situated only five feet closer to the lake than the existing home
- Councillor Mike Kent
“If this property was zoned R1, am I right in my understanding that there would be no variances at all required, that it could be a straight planning application that wouldn’t require any variance?” asked Coun. Keith Fielding. Schaal confirmed that if the property had been zoned
R1 it would not present any non-conformities in the future. However, staff’s decision to come before council for a variance permit rather than rezoning left one member of council unimpressed. “Given that we have a process to change from RR2 to R1, why did we choose to ig-
nore it?” asked Coun. Terry Condon. “We did not ignore the rezoning process,” stated Schaal. “The rezoning process, as I noted, is a process that is intended to address land use changes and density changes, neither of which are being considered here.” Coun. Mike Kent said none of the requests being made by the applicant would be necessary if the property had been appropriately zoned. “What is clear is this is not a rural property anymore and it has not been for a long time,” said Kent. “For this to be accepted for what it is, a variance application is more than suitable to fit within its neighbouring surroundings . . . certainly that RR2 is no
longer appropriate. It’s not a rural property at all, and I think that would be readily apparent to anyone within the community. They would not consider this rural.” Coun. Patrick Van Minsel offered his support of the planning department’s recommendation and said this process will save some time. “I’m happy they are looking at rezoning all the RR2 over there to R1 in the future. That’s one block and I think that’s the way to approach this in the OCP,” said Van Minsel. Coun. Condon opposed the recommendation, noting he has no problems with what is happening here, but said his discomfort is “with the procedural issue.”
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Bernard Robert Frappier of Peachland, B.C. passed away Dec. 23, 2021. Bernard will be remembered by his loving family. He will be greatly missed by children Carole (Louie) Costa, Lynne (Will) Willick, and Robert (Natasha) Frappier, as well as 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered forever in our hearts.
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FOR SENIORS Age-based health screening guidelines Early detection is crucial to overcoming serious illnesses. Preventive care is something parents prioritize when raising children, but it’s a crucial component of healthy living as an adult as well. Health professionals recommend various age-specific screenings and tests, and these can serve as a guideline for individuals as they navigate adulthood. The following age-specific health screening recommendations, courtesy of Beaumont Health and Columbia Doctors Primary Care, can serve as an preventive care guideline, though doctors may advise patients to get more frequent screenings depending on their medical histories.
18 to 39 years old
• Cholesterol: A cholesterol check should occur around age 20, then every five years until age 35. Afterward it can occur annually. • Skin screening: An annual full body screening will identify any suspicious moles or skin lesions. • Cervical cancer: Women in this age range should receive a Pap smear every three years and an annual pelvic exam. • Breast exam: Self-examination of the breasts and examination by a clinical provider should take place every year. • Testicular exam: Men should conduct self exams for testicular abnormalities. Doctors may examine the testicles during annual physicals as well. • Tdap vaccine: All adults should get the Tdap vaccine if they did not receive it as an adolescent to protect against pertussis, and then a Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10 years. • HPV vaccine: The human papilloma virus vaccine is recommended if you did not receive it as an adolescent.
40 to 64
• Zoster (Shingles) vaccine: Two doses of this vaccine will be administered between two and six months apart starting at age 50 and up. • Colorectal screening: A colonoscopy to detect any colorectal illnesses is recommended beginning at age 50. • Prostate screening: Prostate screenings begin at age 50 unless you are a high-risk individual, in which case screenings begin at age 40. • Osteoporosis: Doctors may recommend a bone density test and osteoporosis screening at age 50 and up if certain risk factors are present. • Lung cancer screening: If you are a past or current smoker, it’s wise to have an annual lung cancer screening.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Struck firmly 6. Shirt part 12. Nevertheless 16. Article 17. Adornment 18. Educator’s helper 19. Healthcare pro 20. Atomic number 28 21. Extinct flightless bird 22. Mystic syllable 23. College sports decision maker (abbr.) 24. Edible mushrooms 26. Venerable English monk 28. Surrounded by 30. Forming fractional numbers from 4 onwards 31. Eastern France river 32. Short cry or yelp 34. Brew 35. Ornamental box 37. In a way, surfaced 39. Attired 40. Peculation 41. Netted 43. It shows you paid (abbr.) 44. Payroll firm 45. Antidiuretic hormone 47. Japanese classical theater 48. The first two 50. Ancient burial chamber 52. Type of card 54. Expression of sorrow or pity 56. Hectoliter 57. Morning
59. NYC subway dweller 60. Law enforcement 61. Sodium 62. Elevated subway 63. Facility where wild animals are kept 66. Integrated circuit 67. Seaman’s tool 70. Drink to 71. Small group
38. Vocal style 39. Pronunciation mark 41. American Indian chief or leader 42. Insecticide 43. Go bad 46. Capital of Zimbabwe 47. Polish river 49. Cast out 51. People of India and Sri Lanka CLUES DOWN 53. Cleaning fabrics 1. Poem 54. Very skilled 2. Everest is one (abbr.) 55. Pouches 3. Olympic legend Jesse 58. Restaurant must-have 4. Portable tent 60. Native Americans from 5. When you hope to get there Arizona 6. Unwavering 64. Remaining after all deduc7. Back muscle tions 8. Within 65. Fleece 9. Excessive fluid accumula68. Dorm official tion in tissues 69. It cools your home 10. Six 11. Involved as a necessary part 12. 2002 Liotta, Patric film 13. Living thing 14. Type of gin 15. Moved around in pursuit of fun 25. Makes light bulbs 26. Story of one’s life 27. Small island in a river 29. A type of bliss 31. Genus of large herons 33. A way to make dry 36. One’s grandmother
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