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MattersDevelopmentBylaw No. 2279; 953 Walfred Road; Z26-0002First seen Sep 8, 2026Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

953 Walfred Road rezoning

The proposal at 953 Walfred Road includes about 17 townhouses and a three-unit apartment building, with about 280 square metres of parkland and a public walking trail through the site. The plan would add housing and a pedestrian connection in the neighbourhood.

Where it stands: Rezoning advanced toward future readings Oct 5, 2026, subject to conditions.

Location

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. October 5, 2026· Council

    Revised townhouse proposal advanced toward future readings

    Advanced a townhouse rezoning with permission for a small apartment toward future readings, subject to conditions.

    Discussion

    The revised plan addressed concerns about variances and townhouse-block design. Supporters said the conditions and trail connections could improve the road and neighbourhood links. Harder supported development in principle but opposed allowing an apartment use on the site, citing recent growth and the updated official community plan. Guiry said the three vertically stacked units would have a similar height and scale to townhouses.

  2. September 8, 2026· Council

    Rezoning deferred pending revised plans and variance changes

    Council took no action on the rezoning application until specified variances are removed and updated plans are reviewed by Council.

    Decision: Deferred action on rezoning 953 Walfred Road until variances removed and plans reviewed by Council.

    Decision: Deferred action on rezoning 953 Walfred Road until variances removed and plans reviewed by Council.

    Decision: Amended the motion to replace the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee with Council for plan review.

    Passed 6–0

    Documents

  3. September 8, 2026·Public comment
    • A residentAsks · Development variances
      Requests approval of option one without the setback and unit-count variances, citing timing concerns and community benefits.
    • Lisa FoxallMixed · Asset management plan
      Supports maintaining city assets but is concerned about taxpayer costs and seeks details on sewer acquisition and aquatic-facility spending.
    • A residentOpposes · Sooke Road rezoning
      Opposes six stories at Sooke Road, citing impacts on nearby residents’ privacy, sunlight, comfort, and property values.
    • A residentAsks · Sooke Road rezoning
      Asks why six stories are needed instead of four, questioning impacts on residents’ privacy, sunlight, quality of life, and investments.
    • A residentConcerned · Walfred development
      Raises concerns about traffic, parking enforcement, trail access, tree and wildlife impacts, variances, and driveway access.