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By Pete McIntyre

Winery puts work on hold after complaints

Feb 5, 2021 | 4:18 PM

The owner of a proposed vineyard in Vernon’s Bella Vista has stopped work on the site by direction of the city.

That followed complaints about runoff issues from nearby neighbourhoods last month.

“Following precipitation events in January, the city was contacted by residents about overland flow issues in the Bella Vista neighbourhood. There is site clearing work being done in the area to facilitate a vineyard. The city is working with the developer to ensure that this work meets bylaw requirements, including addressing issues that may arise during the site preparation process,” a city news release stated.

Frind Properties has been preparing the land for a vineyard which is on hold until the issues are rectified, while still working on the runoff issues.

“The city has been communicating with neighbouring property owners to answer questions related to the stormwater issues. Where appropriate, they have been directed to the developer to have their questions or concerns addressed. Any issues impacting adjacent properties arising from development activities are the responsibility of the developer,” the release said.

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