Secondary Dwelling Plans Public Input
Posted On: Jun 28, 2024
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UPDATE: We will continue collecting public input regarding the pre-approved library of secondary dwelling designs at the Main Street Housing Open House on July 18, 2024 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. in Council Chambers (446 Main Street). Until then, please review the survey results and background information available below.
Original Post: February 2024
The District of Sicamous is seeking public input to determine which secondary dwelling designs will form part of the District's new pre-approved library. Council will choose to purchase three designs from each contractor based on preferences expressed during the public input period.
Public input opportunities will include a survey, open from February 1 to 29, 2024.
Please visit the links below to view the secondary dwelling designs proposed by each contractor.
Background
- In June of 2023, the District issued Expression of Interest (EOI) #1220-20-147 requesting proposals from designers to create pre-approved construction designs for secondary dwellings.
- On July 6, 2023 the District held an open house about secondary dwelling units.
- On August 10, 2023 the District housing committee met to consider the secondary dwelling plans that were submitted in response to the EOI.
- At the October 11, 2023 regular council meeting, council awarded the EOI to both Hausen Projects and McDiarmid Construction Ltd. to produce three designs each.
- At the January 11, 2024 housing committee meeting, the committee recommended that the District proceed with public engagement before determining what six designs will be selected.
- At the January 24, 2024 regular council meeting, council directed staff to proceed with public engagement via a survey and open house.