City staff recommends hearing
City of Powell River staff have recommended that council opt into a public-consultation process to notify BC Liquor Control Board (LCLB) whether it supports the granting of a primary liquor licence for That Sugar Vault, a dessert lounge at Crossroads Village Shopping Centre.
City director of planning Thomas Knight made a presentation at the Tuesday, July 19, committee of the whole meeting, bringing council up to date on the club’s application to the province.
LCLB has asked the city if it wishes to conduct a public hearing. Knight said that based on the amount of interest the city and council has received on the matter, staff are recommending the city hosts the consultation process.
Council will debate and vote on the issue at a council meeting in August.
Wildwood access road
An access road near the Italian Hall in Wildwood is being used by property owners to begin agricultural development in the area.
In September, Starium Developments, owned by Chinese investor Shih-tao Lu, purchased 600 acres of surplus Catalyst Paper Corporation land in Wildwood for $4.5 million.
Yong Xu, Starium marketing executive, confirmed that clearing work near the Italian Hall is to access the area for development.
Xu said the company is in its initial planning stage and discussing with the city what the existing zoning will allow, and what zoning may be required for the comprehensive plan. The plan has not been released to the public.
