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Resort zone seeks commercial spa expansion
A business is seeking approval to expand commercial operations in Rossland's Resort Holiday Park zone to operate a commercial nordic spa facility. This zoning amendment could set precedent for increased commercial activity in residential resort areas.
šļø Current CD-3-RHP zone designed for Resort Holiday Park use
šŖ Amendment would add "Commercial, Resort Use" to permitted activities
š§ Specific proposal is for a commercial nordic spa facility
š Requires public hearing due to zoning bylaw change
š Bylaw amends CD-3-RHP zoning to allow expanded resort commercial use
šŖ Specifically enables operation of a commercial nordic spa facility
šļø Public hearing scheduled for October 20, 2025
š Documents available for inspection at City Hall and online
āļø Notice published per Local Government Act requirements
Should the CD-3-RHP zone be amended to allow commercial nordic spa operations?
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šØ Should development wait for safety studies?
Local residents are raising serious concerns about asbestos hazards at the Record Ridge development project.
The Save Record Ridge Action Committee is asking Council to request the Province delay approvals until proper safety studies are completed.
Why this matters: Asbestos can become airborne during construction, potentially affecting air quality for surrounding neighborhoods.
šļø Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) represents concerned community members
ā ļø Asbestos hazards have been identified at the development site
šØ Risk of airborne dispersion during construction activities
š¬ Proper environmental studies need to be completed first
š Protecting current residents and future homebuyers
"We are requesting Council send off correspondence to the appropriate representatives at the Province with respect to delaying approvals until the hazards of asbestos, and study on its airborne dispersion is completed"ā Melanie Mercier, Save Record Ridge Action Committee
This is public input - residents speaking up about community safety concerns.
What Council is being asked:
- Send formal correspondence to the Province
- Request delay of development approvals
- Ensure proper asbestos studies completed first
Your voice matters: Council needs to hear from residents on environmental safety issues.
Nordic Spa Coming to Rossland? š§āāļø
A business is requesting approval to build a Nordic spa open to the public at 3975 Old Red Mountain Road - complete with saunas, pools, and treatment facilities.
šļø Council decides: First & second reading of zoning changes š Your voice matters: Public hearing Oct 20, 2025
This would create 20 jobs but bring more traffic to a residential area.
What's Being Proposed šļø
š§āāļø Multiple saunas and pools for public use
š¢ Check-in building with treatment rooms
š On-site parking for 12 vehicles only
š„ Expected to employ ~20 people
What's Being Proposed šļø
š§ Phased development with infrastructure requirements
š² Must preserve large trees and respect stream setbacks
š° Building permit only after infrastructure servicing plan approved
Community Impact & Safeguards šļø
Location: Surrounded by residential neighbourhoods
Environmental: Two streams with protected riparian setbacks - no development in sensitive areas
Traffic: All parking on-site only, no street parking
Benefits: Tax revenue, tourist amenity near Red Resort
Oversight: Health Authority regulates spa safety, City controls permits
Should Council approve expanding commercial uses in this residential area to allow the Nordic spa, given the job creation benefits and infrastructure conditions?
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How to Participate š
Next Steps: ā¢ Council votes on first & second reading (current meeting) ā¢ Public Hearing: October 20, 2025 ā¢ Final reading after public input
Your Voice Matters: Attend the public hearing to share your views on this zoning change
Key Condition: Building permit only issued after comprehensive infrastructure servicing plan approval
File No. 3360.20/03-2025
š Steep Lot, Failing Carport Challenge
A Rossland homeowner is seeking approval to replace their failing carport with a proper garage, but the steep topography means they need to build closer to property lines than normally allowed.
šļø The challenge: Standard setback rules don't work on every lot
š Council Decision: September 15th meeting
šļø Existing carport has failing retaining walls and can't be safely used
ā°ļø Steep slope from west to east limits building placement options
š Need to maintain 2 off-street parking spaces for road safety
āļø Covered entrance will improve snow/drainage management
šļø Alternative locations would require massive, expensive retaining walls
š The Proposed Solution
š Build new 2-car garage to replace failing carport
š Add covered stairway over existing house entrance
š Front setback: 0m instead of required 4m (4m variance)
š The Proposed Solution
š Side setback: 0.3m instead of required 1.8m (1.5m variance)
ā Staff recommend approval - no departmental concerns
Should Council approve these setback variances to allow the homeowner to replace their failing carport with a proper garage on this steep lot?
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š Your Voice Matters
Council Meeting: September 15, 2025
šļø All neighbors within 50m were notified - no objections received
š£ļø How to participate:
- Attend the council meeting
- Submit written comments
- Contact your councillors
š This decision sets precedent for how variances are handled on steep terrain throughout Rossland.
Should Crown Land Be Sold? šļø
A couple who has leased Crown land at Christina Lake since 1992 wants to purchase their 0.62-hectare waterfront property for permanent ownership.
š¤ But staff have concerns about sewage disposal, water quality impacts, and removing public land from community use.
āļø Your regional board is deciding whether to support or oppose the sale to FrontCounter BC.
š” The Dolemans have held a seasonal cottage lease since 1992 (expires 2030)
āµ Boat-access only property - 6.9km north of Christina Lake Welcome Centre
šļø Current use: 3-6 weeks summer + spring/fall setup for recreational cottage
šļø Existing structures: Single family dwelling (1992), dock, outhouse, accessory buildings
š Local planning commission supports the sale with development conditions
š Previous attempt in 2021 was supported locally but Province requested new application
ā ļø Too small: 0.62 hectares is below 1-hectare minimum for unserviced lots
š Sewage mystery: Claims only outhouse exists, but floor plans show bathroom with toilet/tub
š§ Water quality risk: No evidence of compliant septic system to protect Christina Lake
š No permits: 1992 dwelling built without building permits on record
šļø Steep terrain: Rocky slopes may not support proper water/sewer infrastructure
š Flood/setback concerns: Uncertain compliance with waterfront development rules
šļø Public land loss: Crown land permanently removed from potential public recreation/conservation
š Lake protection: Christina Lake water quality at risk from inadequate sewage systems
š Development pressure: Private ownership opens door to more intensive future development
š£ Community access: Waterfront area lost to private control vs community recreation
āļø Precedent setting: Decision impacts how similar Crown lease-to-purchase requests are handled
š Regulatory gaps: Highlights need for better oversight of existing unpermitted structures
Should the Regional District support selling Crown land to long-term leaseholders when there are environmental and regulatory concerns, or should public land be protected for community use?
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š Regional District Board Meeting - August 27, 2025
The board will decide whether to forward staff concerns to FrontCounter BC or add additional support/opposition comments.
š¤ Have your say: Contact your Area C director or attend the meeting.
ā¹ļø Final decision rests with the Province through FrontCounter BC.
Crown Land Approval Decision Made
šļø Should neighbors get Crown land approval with development conditions?
Christina Lake's Advisory Planning Commission just decided on Ken & Pam Doleman's Crown land application - with important strings attached for future development.
š Decision from August 5, 2025 APC meeting
š Ken & Pam Doleman applied for Crown land through FrontCounter BC
šļø Previous 2021 application stalled due to COVID-19
š Property has 1992-built structure with outhouse only
š§ No new development since acquisition - just maintenance
š§ Grey water pit currently on property
ā APC unanimously supported the application
š Future building permits must comply with Official Community Plan
š Waterfront 100 Development Permit area rules apply
šļø Floodplain Bylaw compliance required for development
š” Protects neighbors from unregulated growth
š Stay Informed About Local Development
Electoral Area C APC meets regularly at Christina Lake Welcome Centre.
šļø How to Get Involved:
- Attend monthly meetings
- Comment on applications
- Monitor Crown land decisions
August 5, 2025 meeting minutes now available