REPORT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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1 February 17, 2016 REPORT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ON LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION NO. LIQ BARNHARTVALE ROAD OWNER: COCHRANE GOLF CLUB APPLICANT: EAGLE POINT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PURPOSE To consider a resolution to modify the hours of operation of an existing Liquor Primary Licence for the Eagle Point Golf & Country Club (Eagle Point). SUMMARY Eagle Point is located in Barnhartvale and is zoned A-1 (Agricultural). The southern portion of the property is within the Agricultural Land Reserve and is surrounded by active farms to the south and west, Crown land to the north, and farm land within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to the east. The property contains an 18-hole golf course, restaurant, and pro shop. Eagle Point currently has two Liquor Primary Licences. One licence is for the restaurant and the other is for a beverage cart/kiosk that serves golfers while they are on the course. The applicant is requesting a change to the hours of operation for the beverage cart/kiosk Liquor Primary Licence, as outlined in the table below. Current Hours Proposed Hours 10:00 am-12:00 midnight, Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-12:00 midnight, Monday-Sunday 11:00 am-1:00 am, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 midnight, Sunday Currently, Eagle Point's two Liquor Primary Licences have different hours of operation, as the restaurant opens at 10:00 am Monday-Sunday. The purpose of this application is to standardize the hours of operation between the bar and the beverage cart/kiosk. It should be noted that the beverage cart/kiosk generally only operates during the hours when golfers are on the course, regardless of the licence giving it permission to stay open until midnight. The earlier opening of the beverage cart/kiosk will allow Eagle Point to take advantage of earlier summer tee times by providing golfers with a wider range of on-course refreshments. This Liquor Primary Licence allows alcohol consumption throughout the golf course and limits the number of patrons that can use the beverage cart/kiosk. S:\DCS\Jobs (c3)\234825_liq00155_rep\liq00155_rep.docx 8

2 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION NO. LIQ00155 February 17, 2016 Page 2 In accordance with provincial liquor licensing regulations, Council must formally comment on the proposal and specifically address regulatory criteria, the potential for noise, and the potential impact on the community. The views of neighbourhood residents will also be considered. From a regulatory perspective, the A-1 zone permits outdoor recreation facilities, including golf courses. This application will not contribute to an increase in traffic as patrons will already be on the property playing golf. The subject property's size and proximity to farmland and low-density residential uses also limits concerns regarding increased traffic or noise. The City has been moving toward standardizing the opening hours of Liquor Primary Licences on golf courses to 10:00 am. The most recent example is Kamloops Golf & Country Club. Given the existing 10:00 am opening of Eagle Point's restaurant Liquor Primary Licence, Planning and Development Division staff support the proposed change. Upon referral, the RCMP indicated that the proposed change of hours does not create a safety risk to the neighbourhood and the RCMP does not have any grounds to oppose the application. The Social Planning Council reviewed the application via and supports the application. The applicant has entered into a Good Neighbour Agreement (a requirement for all establishments with a Liquor Primary Licence) to ensure community impacts are minimized (Attachment "A"). As the application is supported by pre-existing zoning regulations, impacts on the community are expected to be minimal. The public notification process provides an opportunity for the residents of the area to present their views to Council. Accordingly, staff support the application and advise Council to proceed as outlined in the recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: That Council: a) Authorize distribution of Notice of Intent to consider a resolution of support for a permanent change of opening hours for Eagle Point Golf & Country Club, located at 8888 Barnhartvale Road (Liquor Primary Licence No ); b) Subject to approval of item a), consider the following resolution in support of a permanent change of opening hours for the establishment: WHEREAS: Eagle Point Golf & Country Club has applied to the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch to modify its hour of operation for Liquor Primary Licence No ; The BC Liquor Control and Licencing Branch requires a formal resolution from the City of Kamloops commenting on the application; S:\DCS\Jobs (c3)\234825_liq00155_rep\liq00155_rep.docx 9

3 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION NO. LIQ00155 February 17, 2016 Page 3 The Liquor Licence amendment is supported by the City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw; The City of Kamloops has considered noise, community impact, and whether the change will result in the establishment operating in a manner that is contrary to its original purpose; The City of Kamloops has sought the views of the community by way of circulating a notice to all properties within 100 m of the subject property; and Eagle Point Golf & Country Club has a Good Neighbour Agreement with the City of Kamloops, NOW RESOLVE THAT Council supports the proposed amendment to Liquor Primary Licence No to allow operation during the hours of 10:00 am-12:00 midnight, Monday-Sunday, subject to Eagle Point Golf & Country Club complying with its Good Neighbour Agreement. COUNCIL POLICY Council Policy No. GGL-12, Review Process for a New Liquor Licence or for permanent or temporary changes to an existing Liquor Licence, provides guidelines for reviewing the Liquor Licence amendment application. SITE CONDITIONS AND BACKGROUND Neighbourhood - Barnhartvale KAMPLAN Designation - Golf Course Current Zoning/Use - A-1 (Agriculture)/golf course Proposed Variance - n/a Surrounding Uses - Crown land to the north, agriculture to the south and west, Thompson-Nicola Regional District to the east Application Date - December 9, 2015 Restrictive Covenant - n/a Project Evaluation Team (PET) - n/a Parcel Size ha MOTI Referral - n/a S:\DCS\Jobs (c3)\234825_liq00155_rep\liq00155_rep.docx 10

4 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION NO. LIQ00155 February 17, 2016 Page 4 M. Kwiatkowski, P.Eng. Development and Engineering Services Director Approved for Council Consideration: Author: E. Beach, MCIP, RPP, Planning and Development Supervisor Reviewed by: R. Martin, MCIP, RPP, Planning and Development Manager/Approving Officer EB/lm/kjm Attachment S:\DCS\Jobs (c3)\234825_liq00155_rep\liq00155_rep.docx 11

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