Shuswap Your Classified Connection / Vol. 23 No. 22 Friday, June 1, 2012
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Mayor addresses SmartCentres delays By Martha Wickett MARKET NEWS STAFF
Salmon Arm’s mayor is setting the record straight. On Tuesday, a statement from the mayor was posted on the City of Salmon Arm website regarding retail options and the SmartCentres shopping development. “Some residents have recently expressed concerns about the lack of retail options available in Salmon Arm. This is primarily a function of
the free market but there is a role for council to play by striving to create a positive, inviting business environment,” states Mayor Nancy Cooper. “With respect to the proposed Salmon Arm Shopping Centres Inc. (SmartCentres) development at Trans-Canada Highway/30th Street SW, the following update is provided:” She explains that all council approvals required for the development have been obtained by the applicant. They include: • an official
community plan amendment that received final approval on Dec. 20, 2010; • a zoning amendment that received final approval on Dec. 20, 2010; and • two development permit applications that received approval from council on Oct. 24, 2011. The website statement points out that the issuance of one development permit by city staff is contingent on the applicant fulfilling conditions which include approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The website points
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out that SmartCentres must obtain final approval from the ministry with respect to the design and construction of improvements on the Trans-Canada. “This has not occurred as of May 29, 2012.” The statement points out that a building permit can be issued by city staff when the applicant posts a security bond for servicing (water, sanitary, storm, roads, etc.), pays apSee SmartCentres on page 2