Fernie city council has decided not to approve a development variance permit for Coal Creek Road for a campground development.
The developer was looking to forgo the requirement to have a paved road with curb and lighting.
Council had previously approved the DVP application, but after considering it further, has decided not to approve it at this time.
One of the concerns that was brought up was around pedestrian safety for people who may not know the area well.
Council has directed staff to discuss more options with the developer.
Councillor Kyle Hamilton said he’s not necessarily against some of the requests.
“I do think there is value in reconsidering whether or not we need to have sidewalks and curbs out there, knowing that there is already an existing pathway,” he said.
“Right now I would support paving without the additional accouterments.”
Mayor Nic Milligan said some more discussion is definitely needed before they sign off on anything.
“I sat with this for awhile and I feel like we need some options, so preference is that it goes back to the developer and we can have a conversation about what the potential options are,” he added.
The proposed development is for two phases, with 50 sites built in Phase 1 and another 50 in Phase 2.
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