1) Development Variance Permits Approved
After fulfilling the mandatory notice requirements and providing an opportunity for input from the public, Council approved the issuance of Development Variance Permits (DVP) #195, #196, #198, #199 and #200.
DVP #195 legalizes the siting of the existing dwelling and varies the minimum front yard setback to facilitate the construction of a deck and stairs onto the single detached dwelling and varies the minimum side yard accessory building setbacks to facilitate the construction of a shed at 922 – 4th Avenue.
DVP #196 legalizes the siting of the existing backyard shed and varies the minimum side yard setback along the north property line to facilitate the construction of a proposed attached carport on the north side of the single family dwelling at 189 Ridgemont Lane.
DVP #198 legalizes the siting of the existing dwelling and varies the maximum permitted parcel coverage from 40% to 48% to facilitate the addition of two sundecks to the multiple family dwelling (fourplex) located at 1422- 9th Avenue.
DVP #199 legalizes the siting of the existing single detached dwelling located at 762 – 5th Avenue.
DVP #200 legalizes the siting of the existing single detached dwelling and the height of the existing front yard screening / fencing enclosure and varies the maximum parcel coverage, the minimum front, side and rear yard setbacks and the maximum eave and step projection to facilitate the construction of a front enclosed addition and a side open porch to the existing single detached dwelling at 602A – 4th Avenue.
2) City Hall Roof Replacement to Proceed
With the roof on City Hall in urgent need of replacement, the City of Fernie Advisory Planning Commission (APC) recommended to Council the replacement of the roof with the “Euro Shake” Rubber Roofing System. While maintaining the historical integrity of the building and integrating modern technologies, the preferred solution will provide great durability and be low maintenance.
Other repairs and enhancements to the roof as identified in an October, 2006 consultant’s inspection will also be incorporated into the project. Council agreed with the APC’s recommendation and approved the project. A Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the work will be made available shortly. The total budget for the project is $175,000.
3) Kodiak Lounge Liquor Licence Approved
After hearing the views of the public during a hearing on the matter held earlier in the evening, Council approved support for the Kodiak Lounge’s Liquor Licence Application for a 62-seat indoor lounge but turned down the applicant’s request for a 28-seat outdoor licensed patio. A copy of Council’s final resolution on the application will now be forwarded to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch who have the authority to issue the license.
The City of Fernie Zoning Bylaw requires 21 new parking spaces for the 62-seat licensed indoor establishment. Before liquor service can commence at the Kodiak Lounge located in the Raging Elk Hostel at 892 6th Avenue, the parking issue will have to be resolved to Council’s satisfaction.