More townhouses proposed for West Kelowna’s Lake Shannon shores. The city council will consider a development permit application Monday for 2749 Shannon Lake Road, right next to another townhouse under construction. Suntory City Develop & Investment Group Inc. wants to build a 72-unit development consisting of a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom units. The project will include nine townhouse buildings and four maisonettes in addition to the outdoor amenity area. “We believe the proposed townhouse typology is considered to be quality yet affordable forms of housing in the West Kelowna area market,” Pacific West Architecture said in a letter to council. When the property was rezoned in 2019, the land along the shores of Lake Shannon was dedicated as a park and a pedestrian right of way was recorded. Waterfront park improvements include a fishing pier, picnic tables, benches and a paved parking lot connected to the townhouse development next door. The development will be built in three phases, with builders starting at the lake and working their way back. Minor variances that will need to be approved alongside the development permit include increasing the maximum permitted height of some buildings from 10m to 11.5m, to accommodate pitched roofs. A seat exception is also requested for balconies overlooking a park and for slightly smaller parking stalls. Borough staff is recommending that the city council approve the development. The Council will discuss the matter on Tuesday evening. Photo: City of West Kelowna
