MattersHousingBYLAW 2044First seen Mar 21, 2022Last discussed May 21, 2024
2621 Sooke Road and 3260 Jacklin Road townhomes
The rezoning proposal would allow about 92 ground-oriented townhouses across 2621 Sooke Road and 3260 Jacklin Road, with two parking spaces per home and visitor parking. The application also includes a boundary adjustment and road closure, with engineering works and amenity contributions among the listed conditions.
Where it stands: Rezoning bylaw listed for adoption Jun 20, 2022; no adoption decision is recorded.
Governing bylawNo. 2044
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 661, (2621 Sooke Road and 3260 Jacklin Road)The properties at 2621 Sooke Road and 3260 Jacklin Road are rezoned from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to Residential Townhouse 1 (RT1). Each new residential unit created on these properties is subject to amenity contributions to two reserve funds, with no eligibility for the reduction described in Section 2 of Schedule AD.
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Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
- Wendy Hawes (Luxton Road)Concerned · Sook Road rezoning
Raises concerns about further rezoning before transportation upgrades, citing congestion and requesting answers on traffic calming, signal timing, and nearby road impacts.
- Wendy Hawes (Luxton Road)Concerned · Sook Road rezoning
First reading considered for proposal of about 92 townhomes
Council proceeded with first reading consideration of Bylaw No. 2044 for the Sooke/Jacklin townhouse proposal subject to conditions.
Proposed layout Decision: Gave first reading to rezoning for 2621 Sooke and 3260 Jacklin, subject to conditions.
Passed
- 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 resident (Fashoda Place)Concerned · Klahani development
Raises concerns about 50 townhouses beside an active farm, citing stream setbacks, speeding traffic, inadequate sanitation, and risks to children and animals. - 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. - A resident · Sook Road and Jacqueline Road development
States: Offers to answer council questions about the proposed townhome development. - 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.
- K. Pringle (Dicker Road)Opposes · Klahani development