Highlights from May 4 Council meeting
News Release
Council Tour of Parkinson Recreation Park and Mission Recreation Park
Kelowna City Council toured several major Building a Stronger Kelowna project sites today, starting at the redeveloped Parkinson Recreation Centre to see firsthand the significant progress on this landmark community facility. The tour continued to the Burtch Road extension and utility upgrade, where Council viewed how this work will support future growth and improve transportation connections. Mayor and Council then visited the new Mission Activity Centre site to learn how the facility is being designed to meet the recreation and wellness needs of the surrounding neighbourhood. The tour also included Mission Recreation Park, the new Mission transit exchange and a new lift station on Water Street, giving Council a broader look at key infrastructure improvements underway across the city.
Glenmore Rd. housing for seasonal workers
Council supported an application to allow temporary housing for up to 105 seasonal farm workers at 1340 Glenmore Road North. The housing would have restricted use, limited to farm workers for a defined period each year, and located to reduce impacts on agricultural land. The application will now be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration.
Gordon Dr. rezoning for townhouse development
Council advanced an Official Community Plan map amendment and rezoning for properties at 4482 and 4498 Gordon Drive to enable a future townhouse development of approximately 65 homes. The project would introduce more ground‑oriented housing within the Permanent Growth Boundary, close to schools, parks and transit, and will now proceed to a Public Hearing for further consideration.
Franklyn Rd. infill rental housing
Council supported a rezoning application for properties at 920 and 940 Franklyn Road to secure a future rental‑only infill housing development. The zoning change would prohibit stratification and ensure the homes are maintained as long‑term rentals near schools, transit and services, with final adoption to be considered following approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
Richter Corridor Study and Right of Way Protection
Council received an update on planning for the future Transit Supportive Corridor along Richter Street and directed staff to continue work to plan ahead and protect space over time. Over time, the City will protect space along the corridor by planning for road space through redevelopment, setting aside land for future road needs, and building requirements into zoning rules.
To watch a playback of the Council meeting and view all presentations, visit “Past Meetings” at kelowna.ca/council.
