North Wiltse Block Development

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UPDATE (May 11, 2022): This engagement is now closed. See the "Learn more about this proposal" tab for a copy of the 2022 Public Engagement Period Summary report.

The City has received a development application for 850 Wiltse Blvd and 160 Crow Pl (the “North Wiltse Block” lands) to allow residential development. The plans show a mix of single detached homes and townhouses, as well as new public parks and trail corridors. Mapping updates to the Official Community Plan future land use designations are proposed to facilitate rezoning the lands for residential development. The proposal would enable the future development of approximately 686 homes, split between 183 single detached homes, 28 duplex units, and 475 multifamily units. A total of 39.8 hectares (98 acres) of land is proposed to be dedicated to the City, of which 4.55 hectares (11.2 acres) of land is proposed as active parkland (i.e. playgrounds, sports courts, recreation areas, etc.).

How do I participate?

1. Review the materials on this site

  • Start with the four-page overview or staff presentation for a summary
  • Review the studies and other documents that interest you

2. Attend an info session if you have questions

  • Tuesday, April 26 from 3pm to 5pm – in-person, outdoors at Wiltse School Playground, 640 Wiltse Blvd
  • Wednesday, April 27 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – online (Zoom), sign up to receive the link
  • Saturday, April 30 from 10am to 12pm – in-person at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St

3. Complete a feedback form before May 8

  • Complete the form below to share your comments
  • Paper versions are available at City Hall

UPDATE (May 11, 2022): This engagement is now closed. See the "Learn more about this proposal" tab for a copy of the 2022 Public Engagement Period Summary report.

The City has received a development application for 850 Wiltse Blvd and 160 Crow Pl (the “North Wiltse Block” lands) to allow residential development. The plans show a mix of single detached homes and townhouses, as well as new public parks and trail corridors. Mapping updates to the Official Community Plan future land use designations are proposed to facilitate rezoning the lands for residential development. The proposal would enable the future development of approximately 686 homes, split between 183 single detached homes, 28 duplex units, and 475 multifamily units. A total of 39.8 hectares (98 acres) of land is proposed to be dedicated to the City, of which 4.55 hectares (11.2 acres) of land is proposed as active parkland (i.e. playgrounds, sports courts, recreation areas, etc.).

How do I participate?

1. Review the materials on this site

  • Start with the four-page overview or staff presentation for a summary
  • Review the studies and other documents that interest you

2. Attend an info session if you have questions

  • Tuesday, April 26 from 3pm to 5pm – in-person, outdoors at Wiltse School Playground, 640 Wiltse Blvd
  • Wednesday, April 27 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – online (Zoom), sign up to receive the link
  • Saturday, April 30 from 10am to 12pm – in-person at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St

3. Complete a feedback form before May 8

  • Complete the form below to share your comments
  • Paper versions are available at City Hall

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  • Share Why must all 5 Phases of this development be rezoned at once? Can these Phases be individually zoned allowing the community and the City of Penticton more input and control down the line? With a number of unknowns including traffic why push for everything at once? Full rezoning makes the property much more valuable which will impact the cost of land and impact the type and size of the future developer. on Facebook Share Why must all 5 Phases of this development be rezoned at once? Can these Phases be individually zoned allowing the community and the City of Penticton more input and control down the line? With a number of unknowns including traffic why push for everything at once? Full rezoning makes the property much more valuable which will impact the cost of land and impact the type and size of the future developer. on Twitter Share Why must all 5 Phases of this development be rezoned at once? Can these Phases be individually zoned allowing the community and the City of Penticton more input and control down the line? With a number of unknowns including traffic why push for everything at once? Full rezoning makes the property much more valuable which will impact the cost of land and impact the type and size of the future developer. on Linkedin Email Why must all 5 Phases of this development be rezoned at once? Can these Phases be individually zoned allowing the community and the City of Penticton more input and control down the line? With a number of unknowns including traffic why push for everything at once? Full rezoning makes the property much more valuable which will impact the cost of land and impact the type and size of the future developer. link

    Why must all 5 Phases of this development be rezoned at once? Can these Phases be individually zoned allowing the community and the City of Penticton more input and control down the line? With a number of unknowns including traffic why push for everything at once? Full rezoning makes the property much more valuable which will impact the cost of land and impact the type and size of the future developer.

    cameronb asked almost 2 years ago

    Hi cameronb, the application was submitted to the City based on rezoning all phases at once. City staff had conversations with the applicants about rezoning phase-by-phase, however they chose not to, and have submitted for the full rezoning at this time. 

  • Share Why is there no option to add additional comments to my survey? It would be beneficial to be able top add to my survey after additional information is discovered / learned / etc. Why can't this feature be added to the survey - you already know who I am because I logged on with my id so please allow me to add additional comments as long as its prior to survey closing. on Facebook Share Why is there no option to add additional comments to my survey? It would be beneficial to be able top add to my survey after additional information is discovered / learned / etc. Why can't this feature be added to the survey - you already know who I am because I logged on with my id so please allow me to add additional comments as long as its prior to survey closing. on Twitter Share Why is there no option to add additional comments to my survey? It would be beneficial to be able top add to my survey after additional information is discovered / learned / etc. Why can't this feature be added to the survey - you already know who I am because I logged on with my id so please allow me to add additional comments as long as its prior to survey closing. on Linkedin Email Why is there no option to add additional comments to my survey? It would be beneficial to be able top add to my survey after additional information is discovered / learned / etc. Why can't this feature be added to the survey - you already know who I am because I logged on with my id so please allow me to add additional comments as long as its prior to survey closing. link

    Why is there no option to add additional comments to my survey? It would be beneficial to be able top add to my survey after additional information is discovered / learned / etc. Why can't this feature be added to the survey - you already know who I am because I logged on with my id so please allow me to add additional comments as long as its prior to survey closing.

    Doug Hill asked almost 2 years ago

    Thanks for your question Doug. Unfortunately, that functionality is not available. Feel free to email your comments to steven.collyer@penticton.ca or getconnected@penticton.ca if you have more to add.

  • Share I'm wondering why this development needs to proceed now as there are five (Sendero, The Ridge, The Bluffs, Panorama and Green Avenue) other newer subdivisions with empty lots available within the city. The one off Green has not a single home built in it. Wouldn't it be more prudent to wait until those five are closer to being built out before approving yet another subdivision, stripping the land and creating more air pollution, dust etc.? on Facebook Share I'm wondering why this development needs to proceed now as there are five (Sendero, The Ridge, The Bluffs, Panorama and Green Avenue) other newer subdivisions with empty lots available within the city. The one off Green has not a single home built in it. Wouldn't it be more prudent to wait until those five are closer to being built out before approving yet another subdivision, stripping the land and creating more air pollution, dust etc.? on Twitter Share I'm wondering why this development needs to proceed now as there are five (Sendero, The Ridge, The Bluffs, Panorama and Green Avenue) other newer subdivisions with empty lots available within the city. The one off Green has not a single home built in it. Wouldn't it be more prudent to wait until those five are closer to being built out before approving yet another subdivision, stripping the land and creating more air pollution, dust etc.? on Linkedin Email I'm wondering why this development needs to proceed now as there are five (Sendero, The Ridge, The Bluffs, Panorama and Green Avenue) other newer subdivisions with empty lots available within the city. The one off Green has not a single home built in it. Wouldn't it be more prudent to wait until those five are closer to being built out before approving yet another subdivision, stripping the land and creating more air pollution, dust etc.? link

    I'm wondering why this development needs to proceed now as there are five (Sendero, The Ridge, The Bluffs, Panorama and Green Avenue) other newer subdivisions with empty lots available within the city. The one off Green has not a single home built in it. Wouldn't it be more prudent to wait until those five are closer to being built out before approving yet another subdivision, stripping the land and creating more air pollution, dust etc.?

    Concerned asked almost 2 years ago

    Hi there, thanks for this question. Many of those existing neighbourhoods are currently building out and their land use was put in place several years ago. This proposal would be several years behind those other subdivisions. If the North Wiltse Block residential land use is approved, any earthworks and regrading would happen in stages and would not commence right away.

  • Share Where is " the Council Report (dated April 5)"? I can't see it on this page. thank you. on Facebook Share Where is " the Council Report (dated April 5)"? I can't see it on this page. thank you. on Twitter Share Where is " the Council Report (dated April 5)"? I can't see it on this page. thank you. on Linkedin Email Where is " the Council Report (dated April 5)"? I can't see it on this page. thank you. link

    Where is " the Council Report (dated April 5)"? I can't see it on this page. thank you.

    Lorig asked almost 2 years ago

    Hi Lorig, you can find the Council report under the 'Learn more about the proposal' section on the right hand side of this Shape Your City webpage - below the 'Key Dates' section. If you have any trouble finding it please feel free to contact City staff and we can assist.

  • Share did you include the intersection of Main Street and Warren Ave? and also intersection of South Main Street and Green Ave - the report didn't seem to include these two intersection on Facebook Share did you include the intersection of Main Street and Warren Ave? and also intersection of South Main Street and Green Ave - the report didn't seem to include these two intersection on Twitter Share did you include the intersection of Main Street and Warren Ave? and also intersection of South Main Street and Green Ave - the report didn't seem to include these two intersection on Linkedin Email did you include the intersection of Main Street and Warren Ave? and also intersection of South Main Street and Green Ave - the report didn't seem to include these two intersection link

    did you include the intersection of Main Street and Warren Ave? and also intersection of South Main Street and Green Ave - the report didn't seem to include these two intersection

    Jason Mac asked almost 2 years ago

    Hi Jason, those two intersections were outside the scope of the Traffic Impact Assessment Report. The upgrade project at the Pineview/South Main intersection is already underway and will help assist traffic movements in and out of the area. The Main/Warren intersection is already set up with traffic lights, so the City will continue to monitor traffic counts through the intersection and can adjust timings as necessary.

  • Share What are the plans for nature-based solutions to combat the climate crisis and lack of water in the Okanagan? Real tree canopy that cools the land, native plants (no lawns), green roofs, water-permeable roads and paths ? This looks like the developer plans to grind off all the soil and trees and pave everything with heat-radiating pavement and concrete. on Facebook Share What are the plans for nature-based solutions to combat the climate crisis and lack of water in the Okanagan? Real tree canopy that cools the land, native plants (no lawns), green roofs, water-permeable roads and paths ? This looks like the developer plans to grind off all the soil and trees and pave everything with heat-radiating pavement and concrete. on Twitter Share What are the plans for nature-based solutions to combat the climate crisis and lack of water in the Okanagan? Real tree canopy that cools the land, native plants (no lawns), green roofs, water-permeable roads and paths ? This looks like the developer plans to grind off all the soil and trees and pave everything with heat-radiating pavement and concrete. on Linkedin Email What are the plans for nature-based solutions to combat the climate crisis and lack of water in the Okanagan? Real tree canopy that cools the land, native plants (no lawns), green roofs, water-permeable roads and paths ? This looks like the developer plans to grind off all the soil and trees and pave everything with heat-radiating pavement and concrete. link

    What are the plans for nature-based solutions to combat the climate crisis and lack of water in the Okanagan? Real tree canopy that cools the land, native plants (no lawns), green roofs, water-permeable roads and paths ? This looks like the developer plans to grind off all the soil and trees and pave everything with heat-radiating pavement and concrete.

    Lorig asked almost 2 years ago

    Development anywhere certainly has impacts on the environment, some of which can be mitigated easier than others. The total area of both properties is 128ha, with 28ha of land is proposed to be dedicated to the City with the intent of remaining in its natural and undisturbed state. The community may feel this is not enough, and that feedback would be shared with the applicant.

  • Share Are all the buildings going to be built with PV solar installations IN PLACE, not just solar ready? We have ample sun that should be used to generate electricity for the city to reduce the costs that Penticton has to buy power from BC Hydro. on Facebook Share Are all the buildings going to be built with PV solar installations IN PLACE, not just solar ready? We have ample sun that should be used to generate electricity for the city to reduce the costs that Penticton has to buy power from BC Hydro. on Twitter Share Are all the buildings going to be built with PV solar installations IN PLACE, not just solar ready? We have ample sun that should be used to generate electricity for the city to reduce the costs that Penticton has to buy power from BC Hydro. on Linkedin Email Are all the buildings going to be built with PV solar installations IN PLACE, not just solar ready? We have ample sun that should be used to generate electricity for the city to reduce the costs that Penticton has to buy power from BC Hydro. link

    Are all the buildings going to be built with PV solar installations IN PLACE, not just solar ready? We have ample sun that should be used to generate electricity for the city to reduce the costs that Penticton has to buy power from BC Hydro.

    Lorig asked almost 2 years ago

    The current requirement is for solar ready, making it easier for each future home owner to choose whether or not to add solar panels.

  • Share Will there be adequate mini-bus service to reduce car emissions? Will every unit have a car charging station? Will there be secure bike lockups? Buildings and transportation produce the largest emissions in Penticton. Developing this area will encourage more vehicle use, creating more GHGs at a time when the IPCC report has given dire warnings that humans must immediately reduce fossil fuel emissions. on Facebook Share Will there be adequate mini-bus service to reduce car emissions? Will every unit have a car charging station? Will there be secure bike lockups? Buildings and transportation produce the largest emissions in Penticton. Developing this area will encourage more vehicle use, creating more GHGs at a time when the IPCC report has given dire warnings that humans must immediately reduce fossil fuel emissions. on Twitter Share Will there be adequate mini-bus service to reduce car emissions? Will every unit have a car charging station? Will there be secure bike lockups? Buildings and transportation produce the largest emissions in Penticton. Developing this area will encourage more vehicle use, creating more GHGs at a time when the IPCC report has given dire warnings that humans must immediately reduce fossil fuel emissions. on Linkedin Email Will there be adequate mini-bus service to reduce car emissions? Will every unit have a car charging station? Will there be secure bike lockups? Buildings and transportation produce the largest emissions in Penticton. Developing this area will encourage more vehicle use, creating more GHGs at a time when the IPCC report has given dire warnings that humans must immediately reduce fossil fuel emissions. link

    Will there be adequate mini-bus service to reduce car emissions? Will every unit have a car charging station? Will there be secure bike lockups? Buildings and transportation produce the largest emissions in Penticton. Developing this area will encourage more vehicle use, creating more GHGs at a time when the IPCC report has given dire warnings that humans must immediately reduce fossil fuel emissions.

    Lorig asked almost 2 years ago

    After the rezoning stage, the City would work with BC Transit on transit service options. The City's OCP specifically highlighted this area for improved transit service. The Zoning Bylaw already requires secure bicycle parking in new multifamily developments, given that single detached homes often have garages for bicycle storage. 

  • Share There are huge emissions from buildings (building materials and fossil fuels, etc) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has given dire warning about our climate future. Will all the buildings be required to be constructed using PASSIVE house principles, not Step 3. We need to require more stringent policies for every development. on Facebook Share There are huge emissions from buildings (building materials and fossil fuels, etc) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has given dire warning about our climate future. Will all the buildings be required to be constructed using PASSIVE house principles, not Step 3. We need to require more stringent policies for every development. on Twitter Share There are huge emissions from buildings (building materials and fossil fuels, etc) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has given dire warning about our climate future. Will all the buildings be required to be constructed using PASSIVE house principles, not Step 3. We need to require more stringent policies for every development. on Linkedin Email There are huge emissions from buildings (building materials and fossil fuels, etc) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has given dire warning about our climate future. Will all the buildings be required to be constructed using PASSIVE house principles, not Step 3. We need to require more stringent policies for every development. link

    There are huge emissions from buildings (building materials and fossil fuels, etc) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has given dire warning about our climate future. Will all the buildings be required to be constructed using PASSIVE house principles, not Step 3. We need to require more stringent policies for every development.

    Lorig asked almost 2 years ago

    Hi Lorig, any new residential buildings are now required to meet Step 3 of the BC Building Code. That applies City-wide, and not specifically to this proposed development.

  • Share I have to reiterate the question regarding who wants a trail under the power lines, have you ever walked under a power line. The buzzing noise emitted from lines is not like a walk in nature. I can’t see this being called a nature trail as stated in the proposal. on Facebook Share I have to reiterate the question regarding who wants a trail under the power lines, have you ever walked under a power line. The buzzing noise emitted from lines is not like a walk in nature. I can’t see this being called a nature trail as stated in the proposal. on Twitter Share I have to reiterate the question regarding who wants a trail under the power lines, have you ever walked under a power line. The buzzing noise emitted from lines is not like a walk in nature. I can’t see this being called a nature trail as stated in the proposal. on Linkedin Email I have to reiterate the question regarding who wants a trail under the power lines, have you ever walked under a power line. The buzzing noise emitted from lines is not like a walk in nature. I can’t see this being called a nature trail as stated in the proposal. link

    I have to reiterate the question regarding who wants a trail under the power lines, have you ever walked under a power line. The buzzing noise emitted from lines is not like a walk in nature. I can’t see this being called a nature trail as stated in the proposal.

    jburgart asked about 2 years ago

    Hi jburgart, that is a valid concern you raise. If you haven't already, please include this comment in the feedback form. The comments will be provided to the applicant to review and consider any changes to the proposed development plans. The comments will also be shared with City Council to look through when giving further consideration to the development plans.

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