If a residential subdivision doesn’t fly at Apple Beach RV Park, the owners may consider a youth hostel instead.
Proprietors James and Catherine Hodge have investigated creating an affordable youth hostel to accommodate the steady flow of young backpackers the town sees every summer.
“If we cannot get permission to subdivide (into residential lots), then a youth hostel is an option we may consider under CT2 zoning,” James said.
The Hodges have submitted an application to change the zoning at 915 Bulrush Drive to accommodate a 10-lot subdivision. The rezoning proposal would change the designation from tourist commercial to low density residential.
A public information meeting on the proposal is scheduled for March 9 at the Community Services Building on Kootenay Street from 1:30-3:30 p.m. “We hope we have their (neighbours) support to subdivide for homes similar to our neighbourhood,” said James.
-From files which appeared in the Feb. 25th edition of the Chronicle.
