Kindersley council approves bubble tea business permit

By Stu Salkeld
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Your West Central Voice

KINDERSLEY—The Town of Kindersley's business community continues to grow after council approved a permit for a specialty drink business during its regular meeting on June 15.

Councillors reviewed an application for a discretionary use permit submitted by Maria Jessica Chavez for a home-based business at 209 7th Ave. W. The application was for a bubble tea business operating under the name Kinders Tea.

THUMBS UP FOR KINDERS TEA. Maria Jessica Chavez, owner of Kinders Tea, gives a thumbs up while showcasing one of her specialty drinks. Kindersley town council approved a discretionary use permit for the home-based bubble tea business at its June 15 meeting. FACEBOOK SCREENSHOT.

Under the town's zoning bylaw, discretionary uses differ from permitted uses in that they require council approval following a formal application process. Permitted uses are generally approved automatically when all zoning and development requirements are met.

Director of Infrastructure and Development Chad Levitt presented the application to council. He noted that home-based businesses are permitted within the neighbourhood and that nearby residents had been notified of the application. No responses, either in support or opposition, were received.

Council also noted that home-based businesses must meet several conditions, including obtaining a Town of Kindersley business licence, operating within the approved residence and having little to no impact on neighbourhood traffic. Off-street parking must also be provided for employees.

Town administration recommended approval of the application, subject to the required conditions.

Council unanimously passed a resolution approving Discretionary Use Application 26-04 for the residence at 209 7th Ave. W.