Traffic and parking crisis

I was one of the members of the public who attended this meeting to oppose the variances, as did elderly residents from Missionwood retirement community and Mission Meadows condo complex.

A request was made at the time of the meeting for a deferral by one of the councillors, this was declined and it was outlined that a democratic vote would take place that night. After nine hours of our time wasted I am questioning the process that council is now pursuing. Mission Meadows and Missionwood were limited to 4 stories and will have their site lines impacted if 6 stories are approved for next door. The existing developments are impacted by the current lack of parking in the area.

Maybe next time we have a municipal election the public should second guess themselves and ask to re-vote after they have slept on their decision.

Kelowna might have an affordable housing crisis but I don't buy that there is a crisis in the middle to higher end housing market. I do know that we are headed towards a traffic and parking crisis if we allow the development community to set the council agenda.

Andrea Bretherick