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MattersDevelopmentFirst seen Jun 17, 2024Last discussed Aug 19, 2024

775 Latoria Road townhomes

Adopted

The proposal is for about 33 three-bedroom-plus-den townhomes at 775 Latoria Road, with roughly 28% of the site as open space and park or protected land. It would add family-sized homes while setting aside land for park use and requiring affordable-housing and other amenity contributions.

Where it stands: Zoning bylaw adopted Aug 19, 2024.

What's proposed: 775 Latoria Road townhomes
What's proposed · from the staff report · View report

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Timeline

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  1. August 19, 2024· Council

    Rezoning bylaw adopted for 775 Latoria Road

    Adopted 7–0

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. July 15, 2024· Council

    Three readings given to the 775 Latoria Road rezoning bylaw

    Passed 7–0

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  3. July 15, 2024· Council

    Applicant answers questions about townhome design and site protections

    Delegation (Rachael Sansom) responded to questions regarding the 775 Latoria Road development application.

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  4. July 15, 2024·Delegation
    • Rachel SansomSupports · 775 Litoria Road rezoning
      Supports the revised proposal, describing creek protection, a planted buffer, treated stormwater, tree safeguards, and a trail for safe school access.
    • Keegan DuravichSupports · Tree retention
      Explains that side-strip trees are unsuitable for retention after prior root damage, while significant trees along Latoria Road and in the park will be protected.
  5. July 15, 2024·Public comment
    • Steve Niesh (Latoria Road)Mixed · 775 Latoria Road development
      Supports creek-protection commitments, but asks council to make restoration and runoff controls rezoning conditions and add green infrastructure.
    • Chad BrydenMixed · Multifamily building stratification
      Supports removing multifamily stratification, but asks council to reduce the proposed amenity contribution from $7,500 to $2,500 for affected projects.
    • L PlompMixed · Facilities plan, primary-care lease, and 775 Latoria Road
      Supports regional facilities planning and the primary-care lease; asks for replacement trees, rain gardens, and resident power washing to address Latoria development impacts.
    • Joel Leodakis (Reddington Avenue)Mixed · Multifamily building stratification
      Supports ending stratification, but asks council to lower the proposed per-unit amenity contribution, citing housing viability and federal rental incentives.
    • Lisa FauxallConcerned · Transportation Master Plan engagement
      Questions council's commitment to public engagement, citing sidewalk decisions and inaccessible meetings, and raises concerns about engagement spending amid tax increases.
    • Jim HartshornOpposes · Multifamily building stratification
      Opposes the stratification requirement and asks council to reconsider proposed fees and seek economic analysis of their effects on housing viability.
    • Chris Sapine (representing Gordon Gordon)Supports · Multifamily building stratification
      Supports repealing the stratification requirement, arguing eligibility for the federal GST rebate would help rental projects remain viable and deliver housing.

  6. June 17, 2024· Council

    Staff directed to prepare rezoning for about 33 townhomes

    Council directed staff to prepare a zoning bylaw to rezone 775 Latoria Road to RT1 subject to multiple conditions and covenants, including affordable housing and amenity contributions and park dedication.

    Proposed layout
    Proposed layout

    Decision: Directed staff to prepare a rezoning bylaw for 775 Latoria Road with per-unit contributions.

    Adopted 7–0

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  7. June 17, 2024·Public comment
    • A resident (Langford)Concerned · 775 Latoria subdivision
      Raises concerns about the 775 Latoria application’s review process, accessibility, and tree protection, and asks for further discussion and adaptable unit options.
    • Steve Nish (Latoria Road)Concerned · 775 Latoria subdivision
      Reports trout habitat and restoration potential in Pritchard Creek, notes the watershed association was not consulted, and asks that the application restart due to errors.
    • Bev Solstrom (Langford)Asks · FOI requests
      Questions how a proposed FOI fee fits the promise of freedom of information and asks about councillors’ past experience with extensive requests.
    • M. Wignell (Selwyn Road)Mixed · FOI requests and Portuguese Park
      Warns that a $10 fee may not deter requests, criticizes limited opportunities to get answers, and supports Portuguese Park while correcting purchase dates and asking about home deconstruction.
    • Elle Plomp (Langford)Mixed · 775 Latoria subdivision and FOI requests
      Raises concerns about tree loss, creek culverting, and access at 775 Latoria, supports construction policy work, and suggests improving public records access to reduce FOI demand.
    • A residentOpposes · Shed variance
      Opposes approving an unpermitted garage in a no-build area, citing lost views, bylaw enforcement, and the risk of setting a precedent.
    • S. Rossander (Langford)Opposes · FOI requests
      Supports no FOI fee, questions whether three weekly requests overwhelm the city, and asks why recent records-management improvements have not eased processing.
    • Bernadette Armstrong (Rodney Road)Concerned · FOI requests and 775 Latoria subdivision
      Supports no FOI fee and questions the 775 Latoria proposal’s creek culverting, tree removal, and potential maintenance liabilities for future owners.
    • Rachel Sansome (Highlands) · 775 Latoria subdivision
      Represents the 775 Latoria applicant and says the project team will address public concerns when the application returns for first reading.