The potential impact of a hotel development on Middle Vernon Creek is a concern for two Lake Country councillors. 

An application to the district proposes a six-storey building with 52 units and two commercial spaces at 11511 Turtle Bay Court next to the creek and within 220 metres of Wood Lake. 

91裸聊视频淚 would be remiss if I didn91裸聊视频檛 reiterate the importance of Middle Vernon Creek as our last spawning habitat for Kokanee because it seems our shore-spawners are no longer shore-spawning where they91裸聊视频檙e supposed to,91裸聊视频� Coun. Tricia Brett said at council91裸聊视频檚 Oct. 15 meeting. 

Manager of Current Planning, Carie Liefke, told council the provincial Streamside Protection Enhancement Area (SPEA) provides an initial 30 metre buffer around the creek.

91裸聊视频淭hey91裸聊视频檝e gone through the assessment for it and reduced it (to approx. 16m),91裸聊视频� she said.

Coun. Todd McKenzie asked if an additional protection area is needed as the SPEA buffer is reduced. Liefke told council it is not required.

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Council gave initial consideration to rezoning the property (1st/2nd bylaw amendment reading) from small-scale multiple housing to tourist commercial.

91裸聊视频淭here isn91裸聊视频檛 a lot of tourist commercial land in the district at the moment, so this will be able to increase that type of taxation base for us,91裸聊视频� Leifke said.

The project would need to proceed to a public hearing at a later date.