KSAN (Kelowna South Central Association of Neighbourhoods)
865 Bernard Avenue V1Y 6P6 Kelowna, BC, Canada

MEDIA: Kelowna Daily Courier Letter to the Editor (February 18, 2021) HERITAGE NEEDS BETTER PROTECTION IN ABBOTT STREET AREA... Dear Editor: A developer purchased a heritage house (Murchison House, 1781 Abbott St) in the Abbott Heritage Conservation Area (HCA). The house was very livable (personal viewing). The developer just received a commercial permit to convert the house to commercial use and a two-family residential permit to construct a two-storey modern duplex in the backyard, addressed as 1773 and 1775 Abbott St. (once the house is moved to the front of the lot). All this under a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, which does not allow the commercial use of the heritage house nor the construction of the duplex. This project broke all the rules. How did this happen? The neighbourhood association reached out numerous times to the planning department, to council, and to the developer but could not get this stopped. Members of the community and the neighbourhood association opposed this development at the public hearing. It seems the developer had the ear of the planning department and council. Why do residents and their associations have no voice in city decisions which affect the health and well-being of their neighbourhoods? This is why we don’t want the HCA lumped under the general future land use designation of Core Area Neighbourhood in the 2040 OCP, which puts the HCA under more risk for development. Susan Ames, President Kelowna South Central Association of Neighbourhoods (KSAN)

KSAN Review: CITY OF KELOWNA'S DRAFT 2040 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP) (March 12, 2021) Located roughly between the downtown area and Pandosy and areas south, and from the lake to as far east as Burtch Road, the KSAN area is affected by traffic and people from the north, the south, the east, and from West Kelowna, as they all pass through our central location to go to other areas. ... Therefore, the draft 2040 OCP is of great interest to KSAN as the policies and plan will affect the livability and sustainability of our neighbourhood. As well, many aspects of the OCP affect all citizens, such as climate change effects, transportation, consultation, food security, densification and affordability, and institutions like Kelowna General Hospital. The KSAN Board has reviewed the draft 2040 OCP generally and, in some cases, specifically. We have provided comments and recommendations in the following areas: 1. Densification 2. KGH & Institutional Projections 3. Heritage 4. Consultation/Public Input 5. Climate Change 6. Infrastructure -- Environmental Management 7. Variances & Zoning 8. Transportation Link to KSAN review: https://ksan-kelowna.ca//ksans-review-of-the-kelownas-dra/

2020 HERITAGE AWARDS COHS Presents Distinguished Community Service Award to Marguerite Berry KSAN is proud to acknowledge that former Director Marguerite Berry is the well-deserved winner of the 2020 Distinguished Community Service award - presented by the Central Okanagan Heritage Society (February 16th) during National Heritage Week. ... Marguerite has been involved with heritage for many years - working tirelessly on the board of Father Pandosy Mission, helping KSAN to place historical markers in front of notable Kelowna heritage buildings and homes, serving as a past president of the Central Okanagan Heritage Society (COHS), involved with the Kelowna South Central Association of Neighbourhoods (serving on the Board of Directors and Heritage Committees for many years). The list goes on. Whether she is conserving and restoring her own heritage home and gardens, writing grants to preserve heritage or educating people about Kelowna’s heritage, organizing heritage tours and teas, or lobbying for a wayfinder installation downtown on Bernard Avenue to display heritage neighbourhood tour brochures, Marguerite is a long-time influencer for heritage in Kelowna. https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca//article_c8885d48-7141-

HERITAGE WEEK 2021 COHS Heritage Awards Presented A former governor general, Kelowna’s first mayor, B.C.’s longest serving premier and a couple of Kelowna city councilors all figure in this year’s Heritage Awards as do a re-purposed packing house, an urban log house, an Irish pub and stiletto heels.... This year’s Heritage Awards were selected by the Central Okanagan Heritage Society and presented on February 16th as part of National Heritage Week, affording an opportunity to feature some of the best of Kelowna’s past with its many ties to the present. https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca//article_c8885d48-7141-

CITY OF KELOWNA: Council Greenlights Final Phase of Central Green (Harvey at Richter) https://www.kelownanow.com//Council_approves_2_buildings_/

CITY OF KELOWNA: Purchase of Lakefront Lightbody Property to Extend Strathcona Park Kelowna Now: https://www.kelownanow.com//City_of_Kelowna_buys_lakefront... Kelowna Capital News: https://www.kelownacapnews.com//kelowna-buys-waterfront-/

CAPRI AREA: Major transformation for single family neighbourhood east of Capri Mall

PLANKelowna: After countless delays, Kelowna has released the latest plans for Pandosy Waterfront Park. Looks like the Paddle Center will remain in it's current location. Your thoughts?

PARK NEWS! Work is beginning to make room for a waterfront park in the South Pandosy area. A park that was first envisioned more than three decades ago...

PUBLIC HEARING RESULTS: 409 Park Avenue Sad and disappointing outcome to public hearing for rezoning of the site of a demolished 1907 heritage home in the heart of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area. Kelowna City Council voted in favour of subdividing to allow two single family houses to be built.

Please consider writing to our Kelowna City Council or attending the upcoming meeting where City Council will decide on the application for a lot in the middle of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) (409 Park) zoned large lot RU1 to RU2 to a smaller lot size. Grateful to our friends at FRAHCAS (Friends and Residents of the Abbott Street Heritage Conservation Area Society) who are also extremely opposed to this proposal. https://ksan-kelowna.ca//rezoning-puts-heritage-conservat/.

VIRTUAL AGM TONIGHT! We hope you are able to virtually join us at the KSAN AGM this evening via Zoom. Just click on the link below at 7:00 p.m. Agenda is included in the previous post.... Join Zoom Meeting https://ubc.zoom.us/j/92056539876

KSAN AGM REMINDER! Thursday, July 9th @ 7:00 p.m. via ZOOM #SaveOurNeighbourhoods... Dear KSAN Members & Friends: Thank you for your great letters and support. Working together we convinced enough Council members to vote against 2169 Pandosy.We demonstrated residents can successfully defend neighbourhood liveability! To support the protection and strengthening of our neighbourhoods while densifying, a fine balance, KSAN needs your involvement. Come one, come all to your KSAN AGM Thursday July 9th at 7 pm via ZOOM to maximize participation while observing Covid-19 precautions. Link is available via laptop, iphone, android and dial-in numbers at bottom of this post. AGENDA 7:00 Meet & Greet 7:05 Call to Order - President Erica Bell- Lowther 7:10 Adoption of Agenda 7:15 Approval of 2019 AGM Minutes 7:20 President’s Report 7:30 Treasurer’s Report 7:40 Election of Board for 2020-2021 7:50 Other Business 8:00 Adjourn Looking forward to your participation! Erica Bell-Lowther, President KSAN JOIN ZOOM MEETING: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/92056539876 Meeting ID: 920 5653 9876 One tap mobile +12042727920,,92056539876# Canada +14388097799,,92056539876# Canada Dial by your location +1 204 272 7920 Canada +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada Meeting ID: 920 5653 9876 Find your local number: https://ubc.zoom.us/u/aelxoq5Fi5

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