MattersDevelopmentREZ 939First seen Sep 23, 2024Last discussed May 19, 2026
939 Klahanie Drive rezoning
The owners propose changing the zoning at 939 Klahanie Drive to allow subdivision into two bare-land strata lots of about one acre each, sharing the existing access route. The application is on hold while an unpermitted building at the property is brought into compliance, including with rules for the riparian area.
Where it stands: Staff directed to withhold the rezoning pending compliance May 19, 2026.
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Rezoning held until unpermitted building meets requirements
Council directed staff not to bring the rezoning forward to committee until the unpermitted building at the property is brought into compliance with city and provincial regulations.
Discussion
Council and public expressed concern about unpermitted construction in a riparian area; staff confirmed provincial riparian regulations (RAPR) and municipal development permit/building permit requirements apply. Council directed staff to withhold the rezoning from the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee until permits and compliance matters are resolved.
Decision: Directed staff to withhold the 939 Klahanie Drive rezoning until the building complies.
Passed 5–0
- J. BourcetSupports · Jacklin Road rezoning
Supports staff recommendations and commits to optimizing bike storage at Jacklin Road to align with the upcoming bylaw. - Jay HarrisAsks · Klahanie application
Seeks timely permit processing after completing requested studies and approvals so the Klahanie application can stay on schedule. - Jaden StraussOpposes · Klahanie rezoning
Opposes considering rezoning applications while the property remains out of compliance with permitting requirements. - A residentMixed · RCMP priorities, Klahanie, and Good Neighbour Policy
Urges street-safety patrols and passage of the Good Neighbour Policy, while opposing approval of the unpermitted building at Klahanie. - Tanya SunshineMixed · Good Neighbour Policy and Klahanie rezoning
Supports strengthening the Good Neighbour Policy but opposes advancing the Klahanie rezoning while permit violations remain unresolved.
- J. BourcetSupports · Jacklin Road rezoning
- Lisa Foxall (Langford)Mixed · Sarah Beckett and park naming
Supports recognition of Sarah Beckett, questions the RCMP building delay and council spending, and urges naming Winnie's Park instead of Tiny Town. - Stephen Normore (La Torre)Asks · 939 Klahani proposal
Asks council to remove the clause barring additional suites and allow a carriage home on the 939 Klahani lots. - A resident (Willing Drive)Mixed · 939 Klahani proposal and septic systems
Supports allowing family homes with holding tanks, while urging safeguards against past septic failures and unmonitored additional residences. - Holly St. Cyr (Klahani)Supports · 939 Klahani proposal
Supports the Harris family's plan to bring elders together on one property and create a multigenerational home. - Jason French (Langford)Supports · 939 Klahani proposal
Supports the rezoning as a way to retain larger lots, add clustered density, protect ecosystems, and support managed growth. - Jess Patterson (Langford)Supports · 939 Klahani proposal
Supports bringing the Harris family together on one property and retaining large properties to preserve the area's scenic character. - Cindy Harris (Langford)Supports · 939 Klahani proposal
Clarifies that the application aims to make 939 Klahani a permanent multigenerational family home, not to sell land for profit.
- Lisa Foxall (Langford)Mixed · Sarah Beckett and park naming