Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Hesperia Development Corporation

http://www.vernon.ca/news/index.html#hesperia

The City has determined there is a need in the community for housing that incorporates Smart Growth principles, green space, a mix of housing types, and is accessible for individuals, couples and families at lower costs than are currently available in most neighborhoods in Vernon.
Council has therefore established a new Corporation to undertake the development and sale of land known as the Hesperia Lands. The 28 ha (69 acre) site is located south of Okanagan Avenue and Apollo Road. The lands will be transferred into the name of the Hesperia Land Corporation and all shares in the Corporation will be owned by the City of Vernon.

The Hesperia Land Corporation will consist of the following five Directors appointed by Council:
Ken Stewart, Retired President of Bell Pole
Marty Gilbert, Financial Planner
Joe Pearson, Realtor
Jack Borden, Businessman
Councillor Juliette Cunningham

Councillor Cunningham, a resident of the area, notes that “although the Hesperia Land Corporation will act in an independent capacity, its mandate for development of the lands will clearly reflect Council’s vision for an environmentally sustainable development that meets a variety of housing needs”.
“The Hesperia lands will be developed in a thoughtful and strategic manner, providing an opportunity to showcase the principles of Smart Growth and be a benefit to all citizens of the City” commented Mayor Lippert.
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Don Quixote Notes: (Brief Historyof Hesperia Lands)
http://www.vernon.ca/council/documents/2005/minutes_050425.pdf MINUTES OF A REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, APRIL 25 2005
APPLICATION FOR EXCLUSION TO THE AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION – HESPERIA LANDS (7349.260)

Moved by Councillor Beardsell, seconded by Councillor MacGillivray: THAT Council support the Vernon Land Corporation’s exclusion application to the Agricultural Land Commission for Part of Block A, Plan 2591, Sec. 10 and 20, and part of District Lots 62, 63 and 64, ODYD except parts included in Plans 18975 and 19925 (Hesperia Lands). CARRIED, with Mayor Harvey and Councillors Cochrane and Nicol opposed.
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http://www.vernon.ca/council/documents/2005/minutes_050214.pdf

THAT the Vernon Land Corporation be advised that Council supports the exclusion of the Hesperia Lands and 3097 Davison Road from the Agricultural Land Reserve;
http://www.vernon.ca/council/documents/2005/agenda_050214pkg.pdf (P.31-59) Letter dated February 1, 2005 from Mr. Jack Borden, President, Vernon Land Corporation re: City lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

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