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MattersDevelopmentBYLAW NO. 1982First seen Jun 21, 2021Last discussed Mar 7, 2023

887 Klahanie Drive rezoning

Adopted

The rezoning allows an 11-lot bare-land strata subdivision at 887 Klahanie Drive, changing the property from rural residential to one- and two-family residential use. The proposal provides 30% open space, including cash in lieu for 5%, and amenity contributions for affordable housing and general city amenities.

Where it stands: Zoning amendment adopted Sep 7, 2021.

Where it is: 887 Klahanie Drive rezoning
Where it is · from the staff report · View report

Governing bylawNo. 300In force

Zoning Bylaw

The bylaw sets the rules for how land and water areas in Langford may be used or subdivided, where buildings and structures may be placed, and how parking, loading, screening and landscaping are handled. It is organised into parts covering definitions, general compliance and regulations, parking and bicycle rules, how zones are established, and rules for individual zones; schedules include the zoning map and additional area-specific regulations.

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

  1. March 7, 2023·Public comment
    • Sam Genong (Formwell Homes)Supports · Klahani Drive townhomes
      Supports the townhome rezoning application and asks council to give it first reading, citing attainable housing, green space, and sustainability features.
    • Kayla Murphy (Rockhampton Close)Supports · Klahani Drive townhomes
      Supports the proposed townhomes, citing attainable homeownership, family-friendly community, and green space.
    • Erin Vandermaid (Greystone Place)Opposes · Klahani Drive townhomes
      Opposes the development as presented, citing traffic, access, parking, safety, and loss of green space concerns.
    • Amila Malcolm (Peat Road)Supports · Klahani Drive townhomes
      Supports the project as an attainable housing option for growing families, with green space and a dedicated park.
    • John Stanus (Greystone Place)Opposes · Klahani Drive rezoning
      Urges council to take no action on the rezoning, citing flaws in the traffic assessment and concerns about the rural corridor and housing affordability.
  2. March 21, 2022·Public comment
    • Mary Wagner (Deville Road)Asks · Klahani, Hockley, and climate action
      Urges community gardens and more green space in new developments, alongside electric landscaping equipment, green roofs, and safer walking and cycling connections.
    • K. Pringle (Dicker Road)Opposes · Klahani development
      Opposes the Klahani townhouses, citing flooding, sewer failures, traffic danger, construction impacts, and risks to nearby farmland and green space.
    • A residentOpposes · Klahani development
      Opposes the Klahani rezoning, citing excessive density, lost trees and wildlife habitat, traffic congestion, inadequate green space, and absent pedestrian improvements.
    • J. BradleyOpposes · Sook Road and Jacqueline Road rezoning
      Opposes 100 townhomes, citing congestion, inadequate transportation, and loss of established trees and wildlife habitat; asks for a more realistic proposal.
    • A residentConcerned · Klahani, Sooke Road/Jacqueline Road, Hockley, and construction noise
      Requests reinstating the agricultural committee and raising parking requirements, and raises concerns about construction noise and agricultural-land development.
    • H. St CyrMixed · Klahani development
      Supports family housing but opposes high-density townhouses, citing road safety and worsening flooding near agricultural land and fish-bearing creeks.
    • L. PlompConcerned · Hockley Avenue development
      Raises concerns about Hockley’s added units increasing congestion without accessible public green space or amenities for nearby residents.
    • Tanya SunshineAsks · Klahani development and climate action
      Urges rejecting the Klahani rezoning to limit urban sprawl and protect green areas, and supports option one for the climate strategy.
    • A resident (Willing Drive)Supports · Development proposal
      Supports the proposed mix of housing as an appropriate use of the area and a response to housing affordability and demand.
  3. September 7, 2021· Council

    Rezoning for 887 Klahanie Drive adopted

    Adopted

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  4. July 19, 2021· Council

    Second and third readings listed for rezoning

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

  5. July 19, 2021· Council

    Public hearing on 11-lot subdivision and open-space proposal

    Public hearing to rezone 887 Klahanie Drive from RR7 to R2 to permit an 11-lot subdivision, with applicant commitments for contributions and covenants.

    Proposed layout
    Proposed layout
  6. June 21, 2021· Council

    First reading listed for 887 Klahanie Drive rezoning

    Introduced to council. A bylaw needs several readings before it becomes law.