The owner of 837 Park DR has applied for a rezoning and development variance permit to allow for a four-storey building with commercial uses on the ground floor and 24 dwelling units.
The purpose of the Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1499, 2025 is to rezone the subject property from Community Care and Resource - I3 to Mixed Use Commercial - C2. The bylaw will be considered for 1st reading on September 16, 2025 at 1:15 pm at Town Hall (Council Chambers) 810 9th AVE S Golden B.C.
- Variances are being sought for height (up to 14.9m) and landscaping.
How can I find out more?
The following background materials are available for reference:
Background materials are also available at Town Hall from Monday, August 18, 2025 to Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
For more information, contact Phil Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development at 250.344.2271 ext. 226 or phil.armstrong@golden.ca.
How can I give feedback?
As part of the Provincial Government’s Housing Action Plan (effective November 30, 2023) Council is prohibited from holding a public hearing for zoning amendment bylaws that facilitate residential development and are consistent with the Official Community Plan. As such, there is no opportunity to speak to Council in person.
Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed application and wishes to register an opinion may do so by forwarding written submissions for Council consideration (to the attention of Alysha Saville, Corporate Officer) by:
- Dropping it off at the Town Hall mail slot.
- By post (P.O. Box 350, Golden B.C. V0A 1H0).
- By email to clerk@golden.ca (only emails sent to this email will form part of the Council Agenda).
Any submissions must be received by 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Attend the Council Meeting:
Residents can attend the Council Meeting in person in Council Chambers or virtually by Zoom webinar on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:15 p.m.
Joining virtually:
To attend the Council Meeting virtually by Zoom webinar:
- Click the meeting link below to join the virtual Council Meeting on June 17, 2025 at 1:15 p.m.
- Link to join meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83504819345
- Follow the prompts to download and run Zoom. If required, enter the webinar ID, then click "join the webinar."
- Register with your first and last name.
- When you connect, your microphone will be muted.
If you require assistance in learning how to use Zoom, visit their support page at support.zoom.us
Speaking at the meeting
Once Mayor Oszust has announced that the Question Period is open for public input, please do the following:
- Click the “Raise Hand” icon in the webinar controls. This will notify staff that you have raised your hand and would like to speak.
- When it is your turn to speak, staff will unmute your microphone. Click accept to unmute your microphone. You will not be able to share your video.
- State your name, address, and provide your input and if you are supportive or opposed.
- You will have up to five minutes to speak.
- After all speakers have been heard, the Mayor will call for any additional speakers. If you wish to speak for a second time, please click "raise hand" icon again and wait for staff to unmute your microphone again.