Zoning amendment approved for Co-op property on 100th Street

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – A zoning amendment bylaw has been passed by the Council of the City of Fort St. John following a public hearing on December 9th.

Following a public hearing for a zoning amendment bylaw application regarding further development of a Fort St. John Co-Op property in the city, City Council has adopted a zoning amendment bylaw to allow the project to progress. 

The property currently has a gas station, convenience store, propane fueling station, and car wash, and is located on 114A Avenue and 100th Street. 

The zoning amendment bylaw application’s approval allows for the construction of a second car wash, two commercial retail units, one of which would be a drive-thru restaurant, and additional outdoor seating areas, walking paths, and greenspace.

During the public hearing held at City Hall on December 9th, no residents rose to address the council, and one letter of concern was received. 

The letter expresses the resident’s concerns regarding the project; however, it does state that he is not against the rezoning. 

Andrew Osmond, the author of the letter to council, explains that he lives ‘less than 200 metres’ from the proposed area of amendment. 

Osmond explains he is not against rezoning of the food establishment, but urges caution regarding air pollution and traffic from 100th Street. 

The letter explained that the resident does not support the car wash expansion unless the exit is facing south or east.

“The current car wash is very loud and disruptive due to the dryer fans pointing in my direction. I shouldn’t have to raise my voice for people to hear me in my own yard,” Osmond wrote. 

To read the full letter, see page 68 of the Public Hearing agenda below.