BYLAW NO. 1544 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 414 (3275 Walfred Pl, 2014) (ADOPTION)

BYLAW NO. 1544 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 414 (3275 Walfred Pl, 2014) (ADOPTION)

Staff Report to Council

• Date: January 18, 2016
• Department: Planning
• Application No.: 214-0013
• Subject: Bylaw No. 1544 - Application to Rezone 3275 Walfred Place from R2 (One and Two-Family Residential) to RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) to allow the subdivision of one new lot approximately 385m2 (4,144ft2) in area

At the Regular Meeting of Council on October 6th, 2014, Council passed the following resolution with respect to the property at 3275 Walfred Place:

1. That Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 3275 Walfred Place from R2 (One and Two-Family Residential) to RS3 (Residential Small Lot) subject to the following terms and conditions:

a) That the owner agrees to provide as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit prior to subdivision approval:

• $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
• $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

b) That the applicant provide, prior to First Reading, a revised site plan demonstrating parking feasibility for the existing house, which will eventually require removal of the attached storage area, and a revised front building elevation (for the façade facing Walfred Place) to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. (Complete)

c) That the applicant provide, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority over all other charges on title, that agrees to the following;

i. That advisory notes be written to provide future owners with the understanding that they are nearby ALR lands, which could generate general farm nuisances and that the South Vancouver Island Rangers gun range is located a kilometer away and may generate a noise nuisance;

ii. For the existing house, the owner shall remove the attached storage area, and modify the façade facing Walfred Place to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning to be completed prior to any construction of the new dwelling; and

iii. That the façade of the new dwelling shall present a front like appearance towards both streets and should include front door entranceways, gables, and substantial window area, all culminating in an attractive, interesting façade and to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning;

iv. The owner shall provide and construct frontage Improvements to the standards of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 as a condition of rezoning to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, and specifically shall include the following:

1. existing curb drop to be removed along Happy Valley frontage;
2. non mountable curb and continuous sidewalk/boulevard to be continued from north;
3. existing Fire Hydrant on Happy Valley to be reoriented; and
4. irrigation, trees and turf for boulevard.

COMMENTS

The applicant has registered a Sec. 219 covenant against the title of the subject property that agrees to items 1 (c) i-iv in Council's resolution of October 6th, 2014.

Bylaw No. 1544 was signed by the Minister of Transportation on January 22", 2015. Now that all of Council's conditions have been secured, Council may wish to consider adopting Bylaw No. 1544.

OPTIONS

That Council:

1. Adopt Bylaw No. 1544;
   OR
2. Take no action at this time with respect to Bylaw No. 1544.

atthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning

Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng I Mike Leskiw
Director of Engineering
Plrks Manager

G nt Lie bscher
Planner II

Brent Molnar, AScT
Manager of Land Development

Bob Beckett
Fire Chief