Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “District of Houston Development Bylaw No. 1040, 2013” will be held on April 16th, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Meeting Room at the District of Houston Municipal Office, 3367 12th St, Houston, BC. This public hearing will be held both in person and electronically as per Ministerial Order M192, via Teams.
“District of Houston Development Bylaw No. 1040, 2013” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1186 that would add the accessory use of “retail store” to the Public and Institutional (P1) Zone for the subject property.
The purpose of the proposed bylaw amendment is to permit the operation of a thrift store in the basement of the existing building. The Houston Community Services Association will be renting the United Church building for two years and then purchasing the building. The principle use of the property for institutional use will remain the same and the operation of community service programs is permitted under the current zoning. However, the accessory use of a retail store (thrift store) is not permitted within this zone. Therefore, an amendment to the Development Bylaw is required.
This property is located at 2106 Butler Ave, and is legally described as “Parcel A (see H8057), Plan 3447, District Lot 619, Range 5 Coast District”. The subject property is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Subject Property” on the map below.
The Public Hearing will be conducted virtually and in person. The public may participate in the meeting via Microsoft Teams Webinar (visit houston.ca for details and instructions) or provide comments to Council in writing. At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing.
The public is strongly encouraged to submit written comments regarding the proposed bylaw amendments prior to the public hearing by email to corporate@houston.ca, or to the District of Houston Municipal Office located at 3367 12th Street, Box 370, Houston BC, V0J 1Z0, up to 6 hours prior to the hearing. All verbal and written submissions will become public records and will be published on an open meeting agenda. No further information or representations can be considered by Council after the public hearing.
A copy of the proposed bylaw, application, and other relevant information may be inspected at the Municipal Office between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, until April 16th, 2024. A copy of the bylaw and other relevant information will also be made available online at www.houston.ca.
For further information regarding this matter, please contact the Director of Corporate Services at corporate@houston.ca or call 250-845-2238.