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Last night (February 20, 2020) the Lake Country Council deliberated further on the 2020 budget and with this article we wish to explain where we are at and what happens next. 
A QUICK RECAP OF BUDGET DELIBERATIONS THUS FAR
The 5-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, which includes the 2020 budget, was sitting at First Reading with a proposed 6.03% property tax increase and a decision to be made regarding the additional approximate $170,000 needed to fund the Transportation...
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Results of the Special Council Meeting Regarding the 2020 Budget
Council gave second and third reading to the 2020-2024 Financial Plan Bylaw. If the bylaw is endorsed on March 3 rd the result will be a 5.88% property tax increase and $25.00 increase to the parcel tax.
In 2020 the average home in Lake Country is valued at $711,000, resulting in the average home incurring an increase of $123.00 per year plus the parcel tax increase which will increase the flat rate that...
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Public Hearing: Gray Monk Winery
There was no public comment regarding the zoning amendment submitted by Andrew Peller Ltd. On January 4 th Council gave first and second reading for a zoning amendment where the applicant is applying to use the residential home at Gray Monk Winery as Agri-Tourism Accommodation. Council asked that, before...
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Lake Country, BC – Jamie McEwan has been appointed to the position of Director of Planning & Development and Approving Officer for the District of Lake Country, effective immediately. The appointment was made on Tuesday February 12, 2020 by Alberto De Feo, Chief Administrative Officer after an extensive external search.
Jamie has been with the District of Lake Country for over five years and most recently took on the role as Acting Manager of Planning & Development...
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Development variance permit was approved for 10410 Monte Bella Rd. Council reviewed information for a variance concerning the total combined lot coverage of the accessory buildings from 90m 2 to 118m 2 . The applicant is proposing to construct a new accessory building to be used as their personal art studio and office space so that they can rent out the secondary suite.
Council approved the Development Variance Permit for #1 -17211 Thomson Road. The applicant......
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