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Council briefs: Approves condo developments

Approves condo developments At its December 21 meeting, City of Powell River council approved plans for two new multi-family condominium developments that will add 39 new units to City of Powell River’s strained real estate market.

Approves condo developments
At its December 21 meeting, City of Powell River council approved plans for two new multi-family condominium developments that will add 39 new units to City of Powell River’s strained real estate market. One is an expansion of Pacific Point Condominiums on the corner of Joyce Avenue and Tofino Street. A second condo developer, Abalone Development, received support for a development permit at Fernwood Avenue and Duncan Street.

Funds accessibility at Willingdon Beach
At the December 19 committee of the whole meeting director of parks, recreation and culture Ray Boogaards asked that staff be directed to include the amount of $8,000 in the 2018 capital budget request for the construction of a wheelchair-friendly walkway along the main area of Willingdon Beach Park and accessible viewing area near Loggers Memorial Bowl.

Planner presents frontage improvement
Senior planner Jason Gow made a presentation regarding a development permit for an improvement to the frontage of a commercial space at 4313 Alberta Avenue, a large lot with access also gained from Franklin Avenue, currently housing Paparazzi Pizza and a number of other businesses.