MattersDevelopmentFirst seen Oct 23, 2023
2181 Bear Mountain Parkway road turnaround
A subdivision proposal at 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway includes 11 duplex lots and one multifamily lot, served by a roughly 150-metre road ending in a permanent two-point turnaround instead of a cul-de-sac. The requested variance raises questions about emergency access and road design.
Where it stands: Referred for more information and alternative layouts Oct 23, 2023; no later decision provided.
Governing bylawNo. 1000In force, as amended
Subdivision and Development Servicing BylawSubdivision and development in Langford must meet City requirements for arranging, designing and building highways and services, with the aim of supporting orderly development suited to its intended use and in harmony with the environment. The bylaw is organized into schedules covering procedures and fees, general requirements, earthworks, roads, drainage, sewage, water, utilities, irrigation, construction standards, drafting, parks and trails, and boulevard landscaping.
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Variance referred back for access details and alternative layouts
Council referred the variance application for 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway back to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee for more background and alternative site layouts.
Proposed layout Discussion
Council and staff debated emergency vehicle access, applicability of the two-point turnaround versus a cul-de-sac, impacts on future strata/private roads, and whether alternatives were adequately explored; a motion to table and then a motion to refer to SDAC for more information prevailed.
Decision: Directed staff to provide notice to consider a two-point turnaround at 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway.
Decision: Referred the 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway variance back to SDAC for more information and alternatives.
Passed 6–0