Proposed zoning amendments to facilitate an animal clinic in East Kelowna do not have the support of city planners. Property owners William and Maria Kitsch are requesting the changes to reduce the minimum parcel size for animal clinics from two to 1.31 hectares. However, staff say the reduced size, combined with the narrow shape of the property at 2605 O’Reilly Road, will not mitigate the risks to neighboring properties associated with operating a large animal clinic. “Following the completion of public notification, many neighbors have contacted staff with concerns about the proposed clinic on the property,” a staff report states. Staff also raised concerns about the environmental condition of the property located on a partially developed road with no sewer connection. “The geotechnical report provided by the applicant noted that the site is bounded by steep slopes that pose a risk of slope movement. “Also, the slope angles of the adjacent slopes should be reduced by grading the slopes to accommodate the development on site.” Staff said they did not support grading the site given its proximity to an “environmentally sensitive area.” The proposal before the board seeks to change the zoning to create a wildlife rehabilitation facility that will serve small, non-predatory mammals and birds. A single structure with three outdoor enclosures will be built to provide medical care and rehabilitation for orphaned wild animals. While staff say they recognize the benefits of such a facility, they conclude that the “size, shape, ecology and extent of the subject area” are not sufficiently appropriate to warrant support.
title: “City Planners Opposed To Animal Clinic Proposed For East Kelowna Kelowna News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-06” author: “Van Morgan”
Proposed zoning amendments to facilitate an animal clinic in East Kelowna do not have the support of city planners. Property owners William and Maria Kitsch are requesting the changes to reduce the minimum parcel size for animal clinics from two to 1.31 hectares. However, staff say the reduced size, combined with the narrow shape of the property at 2605 O’Reilly Road, will not mitigate the risks to neighboring properties associated with operating a large animal clinic. “Following the completion of public notification, many neighbors have contacted staff with concerns about the proposed clinic on the property,” a staff report states. Staff also raised concerns about the environmental condition of the property located on a partially developed road with no sewer connection. “The geotechnical report provided by the applicant noted that the site is bounded by steep slopes that pose a risk of slope movement. “Also, the slope angles of the adjacent slopes should be reduced by grading the slopes to accommodate the development on site.” Staff said they did not support grading the site given its proximity to an “environmentally sensitive area.” The proposal before the board seeks to change the zoning to create a wildlife rehabilitation facility that will serve small, non-predatory mammals and birds. A single structure with three outdoor enclosures will be built to provide medical care and rehabilitation for orphaned wild animals. While staff say they recognize the benefits of such a facility, they conclude that the “size, shape, ecology and extent of the subject area” are not sufficiently appropriate to warrant support.
title: “City Planners Opposed To Animal Clinic Proposed For East Kelowna Kelowna News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Cynthia Johnson”
Proposed zoning amendments to facilitate an animal clinic in East Kelowna do not have the support of city planners. Property owners William and Maria Kitsch are requesting the changes to reduce the minimum parcel size for animal clinics from two to 1.31 hectares. However, staff say the reduced size, combined with the narrow shape of the property at 2605 O’Reilly Road, will not mitigate the risks to neighboring properties associated with operating a large animal clinic. “Following the completion of public notification, many neighbors have contacted staff with concerns about the proposed clinic on the property,” a staff report states. Staff also raised concerns about the environmental condition of the property located on a partially developed road with no sewer connection. “The geotechnical report provided by the applicant noted that the site is bounded by steep slopes that pose a risk of slope movement. “Also, the slope angles of the adjacent slopes should be reduced by grading the slopes to accommodate the development on site.” Staff said they did not support grading the site given its proximity to an “environmentally sensitive area.” The proposal before the board seeks to change the zoning to create a wildlife rehabilitation facility that will serve small, non-predatory mammals and birds. A single structure with three outdoor enclosures will be built to provide medical care and rehabilitation for orphaned wild animals. While staff say they recognize the benefits of such a facility, they conclude that the “size, shape, ecology and extent of the subject area” are not sufficiently appropriate to warrant support.
title: “City Planners Opposed To Animal Clinic Proposed For East Kelowna Kelowna News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-08” author: “Frank Ma”
Proposed zoning amendments to facilitate an animal clinic in East Kelowna do not have the support of city planners. Property owners William and Maria Kitsch are requesting the changes to reduce the minimum parcel size for animal clinics from two to 1.31 hectares. However, staff say the reduced size, combined with the narrow shape of the property at 2605 O’Reilly Road, will not mitigate the risks to neighboring properties associated with operating a large animal clinic. “Following the completion of public notification, many neighbors have contacted staff with concerns about the proposed clinic on the property,” a staff report states. Staff also raised concerns about the environmental condition of the property located on a partially developed road with no sewer connection. “The geotechnical report provided by the applicant noted that the site is bounded by steep slopes that pose a risk of slope movement. “Also, the slope angles of the adjacent slopes should be reduced by grading the slopes to accommodate the development on site.” Staff said they did not support grading the site given its proximity to an “environmentally sensitive area.” The proposal before the board seeks to change the zoning to create a wildlife rehabilitation facility that will serve small, non-predatory mammals and birds. A single structure with three outdoor enclosures will be built to provide medical care and rehabilitation for orphaned wild animals. While staff say they recognize the benefits of such a facility, they conclude that the “size, shape, ecology and extent of the subject area” are not sufficiently appropriate to warrant support.
