A nine-unit townhouse development slated for a former single-dwelling lot on Rutland91Ƶs Kneller Road has been given the go-ahead by City of Kelowna councillors on Monday.
attractive design, use of greenery and architectural and material choices won council over.
91ƵI think it91Ƶs a really nice use of materials in a nice mix and it will be a wonderful addition to the Rutland area,91Ƶ Coun. Gail Given said. 91ƵIt really steps it up a notch and sends a cue for the types of form and character that we want to see setting up a really nice trend for the area.91Ƶ
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The plans call for three buildings, one five-unit building and two two-unit buildings. Each unit is provided a double-car garage, a private backyard and common spaces both at grade level and on the rooftop. Road access will be off of Kneller Road and through a main driveway that divides the buildings.
91ƵCoun. (Charlie) Hodge isn91Ƶt here today, so I wanted to channel his thinking,91Ƶ Coun. Luke Stack said. 91Ƶ91ƵBoy, it91Ƶs nice to see some green backyards in these nice little townhouses.91Ƶ91Ƶ
91ƵIn a townhouse, often it91Ƶs common area and to have a private little space is really unique,91Ƶ Stack said. 91ƵI91Ƶm sure the people who will be moving into them will be very excited.91Ƶ
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