| Development Details | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Petrie Road Developments Ltd |
| Location | 11474 Petrie Road, Lake Country, BC |
| Former use | Airport Inn Lakeside (closed in 2019) |
| Proposed development | 364 rental units in four six-storey buildings |
| Unit mix | Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments |
| Zoning | C9 – Tourist Commercial |
| Expected construction completion date | Not specified in the document |
The developer has submitted a Multiple-Unit Development Permit application to redevelop the site of the former Airport Inn Lakeside into a rental residential development. The development is up for review at the next council meeting in September for the District of Lake Country. The proposal includes four six-storey buildings containing a total of 364 units, consisting of a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The project aims to increase the supply of rental housing in the Woodsdale area of Lake Country.
Interesting comments from city staff:
- The proposal aligns with the Multiple-Unit Development Permit Area guidelines and is supported by staff.
- The development would help address the need for additional residential units in Lake Country, as identified in the 2023 Housing Needs Assessment.
- Staff support the proposed variances for setbacks, retaining wall height, and daylighting standards.
- The developer has voluntarily agreed to a 50-year covenant to ensure long-term rental housing, which supports the diversification of housing stock in Lake Country.
Proposed amenities and features:
- Community gathering spaces in the central and north edges of the site
- Outdoor seating areas with a proposed pergola and overhead lighting
- Landscaping to screen the development from the highway corridor
- Ramps and landscape features to connect Petrie Road and Robinson Road for vehicle and pedestrian access
- On-site vehicle parking (508 spaces, exceeding the minimum requirement)
- Improvements to Petrie Road for pedestrians and cyclists, in accordance with the Mobility Master Plan
- Significant off-site infrastructure improvements, including water system upgrades and frontage improvements
Information presented on this website is derived from the developer’s website and documents submitted to the District of Lake Country. Images and information may not be accurate or up to date. For the most current and comprehensive information, please visit the developer’s official website. The developer reserves the right to make changes, modifications, or substitutions to the building design, specifications, and floor plans should they be necessary. Renderings, views, and layouts are for illustration purposes only.