MattersPublic Safety840 Arncote Avenue; LOT 3, SECTION 111, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 10901 [005-052-254]First seen Dec 17, 2024
840 Arncote Avenue nuisance order
Demolition debris at 840 Arncote Avenue included asbestos and lead-containing materials, creating contamination and safety hazards. The remedial order requires cleanup and allows the City to do the work and recover costs through property taxes if the owner does not comply.
Where it stands: Nuisance and hazard declared and remedial order imposed Dec 17, 2024.
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Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Unsafe property declared a nuisance and cleanup ordered
Council declared 840 Arncote Avenue a nuisance and unsafe due to contaminated demolition waste, imposed a Remedial Action Order, and directed staff to notify the owner and charge holders.
Decision: Declared 840 Arncote Avenue unsafe and nuisance, imposed remedial order, directed staff to notify owner.
Passed 7–0
- Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Highway)Asks · Rezoning conditions
Requests a rezoning clause requiring developers to demolish vacant houses and clear debris when development is delayed. - Jasmine Hernandez (Sunderland Road)Concerned · Derelict properties and enforcement
Welcomes bylaw action but raises ongoing dumping and debris at vacant properties owned by the developer. - L PlumpAsks · Derelict property enforcement
Asks whether inspection costs can be recovered, future demolitions prevented, and project approval reconsidered. - Normal JoelConcerned · 840 Arncott Avenue
Criticizes the year-long delay and urges council to address garbage and hazards at the property. - B. Armstrong (Rodney Road)Asks · Derelict property enforcement
Seeks clarification on next steps for enforcing regulations at Sunderland, Arncott, and other neglected properties. - Ashley Hilderson (Arncott Avenue)Concerned · Arncott Avenue property
Reports rodents, garbage, and asbestos and lead concerns, and asks for action on the demolished property. - Darlene (Arncott Avenue)Concerned · Arncott Avenue property
Urges quick action on the property and other vacant lots, citing junk, rodents, and impacts on residents. - Bev SolstromConcerned · Arncott Avenue property
Questions council’s plans for Arncott and other affected areas and expresses concern about the aquatic-centre purchase. - M. WignalMixed · Arncott Avenue and economic development
Supports stronger cleanup efforts at 840 Arncott and economic development, citing neighbourhood impacts and business safety concerns.
- Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Highway)Asks · Rezoning conditions