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Glen Gibbons will be driving his 1969 Alpha Romeo at the B.C. Historic Motor Races at the Mission Raceway on Aug. 16. ...............................
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AN artists’ rendering (above) shows part of a proposed development for Lake Country’s Main Street.The development is proposed for just beyond the TD Bank building on Main Street.
Tom Fletcher says the B.C. government’s plan to allow farm land to be put to new commercial and industrial uses is a way to bring farms up to date. ...............................
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Flyers ■ Bulk Barn ■ Home Depot ■ Hometown Kelowna ■ Popeye’s Fitness ■ Rona ■ Save On Foods ■ Shoppers Drug Mart ■ Staples
Drive-thru most contentious element of growth KEVIN PARNELL The architect of a proposed 27,000 square foot commercial complex on Lake Country’s Main Street says the inclusion of a drive-thru business is critical to the success of the development. Brian Quiring, of MQN Architects, appeared at a public hearing held Aug. 5 in Lake Country presenting the developer’s view of the proposal which will include four commercial buildings, one of which includes a drive-thru window. “We’re getting pretty excited to see this project come to fruition,” said Quiring. “We believe the drive-thru is a good
thing for this development and a good thing for this community.” The major commercial development along Main Street has received preliminary approval from the District of Lake Country. The public hearing was called to deal specifically with the issue of allowing a business that will operate a drive-thru window, an issue that has come up in several ongoing developments, including the proposed Main Street development, which is planned for a long-vacant lot at the corner of Highway 97 and Pollard Road. Rezoning is needed to allow for a drive-thru restaurant, a use cur-
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rently not allowed in the zone. Lake Country resident Paula Diakiw was the lone member of the public to speak at the
hearing and said she was not in favour of a drivethru for the area. “I don’t have anything against anyone wanting to bring a busi-
ness to Lake Country; however, I feel strongly that we have too many drive-thrus,” said Diakiw. “Drive-thrus bring people that idle their cars and then rip out of the parking lot. Stopping your car and getting out is not a bad thing.” Drive-thru restaurants and banks are getting a fair amount of attention in Lake Country this year as at least three different commercial developments all feature proposed drive-thrus. Quiring said despite popular opinion, a drivethru business doesn’t bring negatives into a development. “From a convenience standpoint we believe it’s a good thing for new listing
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people with a disability, the elderly and people with young kids,” he said. “If there is no drive-thru, a lot of the time people park, leave their car running and run in (to the business). Or else they are driving around looking for parking. “The benefit is keeping the dollars in the community,” Quiring said, “getting this as a catalyst for the downtown core and really starting something in the area that will be a benefit to everybody.” Lake Country council also received two letters in support of the drivethru and one against it. Council will have to vote on the issue at a future meeting.
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2111 Nygren Road
2.87 acres of usable land. Solid home, 3 bdrms., 2 baths, will consider acreage/land trade. MLS® 10083872 $650,000
9209 Mountview Rd.
Rancher with many upgrades. 0.35 of an acre, fenced, private back yard. Bright open floor plan. Approximately 1176 sq. ft. MLS® 10081138 $335,000
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3687 Redecopp Rd.
0.83 of an acre flat land. Potential to subdivide. Rancher home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Walk to Wood Lake & Beasley Park. MLS® 10081584 $375,000
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