West Kelowna council has again postponed the controversial rezoning of a mobile home park to industrial use.
All tenants have left Shady Acres Mobile Home Park (2355 Marshall Road) and several homes have been demolished, however, four owners remain.
They declined a relocation assistance program provided by the developer, Kerr Properties.
91裸聊视频淎nd have opted primarily to fall within the provincial process under the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act (MHPTA),91裸聊视频� Planning Manager Chris Oliver explained to council at its July 9 meeting.
Under the act, owners are given 12 months notice and $20,000 in compensation. Residents may also be entitled to the assessed value of their homes through a dispute resolution process.
91裸聊视频淪taff and the applicant have felt there are more limited options to support the remaining owners based on the MHPTA,91裸聊视频� Oliver added.
One of the owners has retained legal counsel, as has the developer. A letter from Kerr Properties to the city states that work completed on the home does not have required municipal or provincial permits. The company is working with the city to assist with the proper permits.
Council also heard that the owner may not have the same opportunity for compensation.
91裸聊视频淢y understanding is that the gentleman paid rent for the entirety of his time there,91裸聊视频� Councillor Jason Friesen said. 91裸聊视频淣ow all of a sudden when it91裸聊视频檚 time to pay a fair sum91裸聊视频t91裸聊视频檚 an illegitimate building.91裸聊视频�
Several councillors said there was still work to do, with Rick de Jong adding there is a responsibility to ensure everyone affected is treated equally.
91裸聊视频淭here is a level of fairness towards all the individuals impacted that is yet to be met,91裸聊视频� he said.
Council praised Kerr Properties for helping tenants and owners with the relocation process. The company reached out to 20 nonprofit agencies.
91裸聊视频淧articularly PIERS (Partners in Resources),91裸聊视频� said Mayor Gord Milsom. 91裸聊视频淭hey stepped up in a very good way.91裸聊视频�
Council put off consideration to rezone the property until it's confirmed that the remaining owners will be able to pursue compensation through the MHPTA or by mutual agreement with Kerr Properties.
