Plans to redevelop Lutheran church into a guesthouse goes to Revelstoke council
City council have given the preliminary approvals for a rezoning application to turn the old Lutheran Church, on Airport Way, into a guesthouse. A public hearing will be set before the final decision is made.
The latest news in accommodation developments for Revelstoke is the potential conversion of the old Lutheran Church into a guesthouse.
Albertan entrepreneur Rick Nybakken has plans to buy the church, on the corner of Airport Way and McKinnon Road (1502 Mountain View Drive), if his application for rezoning to allow commercial lodging is successful.
Nybakken lives outside of Edmonton in Spruce Grove and works as an electrician. He said he’s been visiting Revelstoke for years and after doing a winter season here, he’s been dreaming of ways to make it his home.
“I’m just really excited to an active member of the community,” he said. “Every time I get there, I love the place.”
The church will be developed into five bedrooms, some dormitory style and some private. The application includes lodging for a caretaker.
Nybakken believes the church was built in 1989 and its last active service was in October 2014. It’s been sitting vacant since.
The old Lutheran church on 1502 Mountain View Road. Photo: Google Street View
Revelstoke city councillors were supportive of development, at the Tuesday, May 26 city council meeting, and approved the first and second readings for rezoning. A public hearing will be scheduled before the final decision is made.
Neighbouring properties within 100m of the church will be sent a notice along with an information package.
The building is not being used as a church, and has been for sale for some time.
Read the full city council document here.
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