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City of Colwood — Notice Of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Colwood will hold a meeting to afford the public an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters in the following proposed bylaw at a PUBLIC HEARING to be held at the COLWOOD CITY HALL, 3300 WISHART ROAD, COLWOOD, B.C., on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2016 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. "Colwood Land Use Bylaw No. 151,1989, Amendment No. 149 (544 Windthrop Road), Bylaw No. 1598,2015"

The general purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 1598 is to amend the Land Use Bylaw by deleting from the Rural 1 (Al) Zone and adding to the Residential 1 (R1) Zone (with modifications to limit density), that PART OF LOT 6, SECTION 62, ESQUIMA, LT DISTRICT, PLAN 10219, LYING TO THE NORTH WEST OF A STRAIGHT BOUNDARY JOINING POINTS ON THE NORTH EASTERLY AND SOUTH WESTERLY BOUNDARIES OF SAID LOT DISTANT RESPEC11V.ELY 200.39 FEET AND 20039 FEET FROMTHE MOST NORTHERLY AND WESTERLY CORNERS OF SAID LOT, TO WHICH PARCEL OF LAND THE REGISTRAR HEREBY ASSIGNSTHE DISTINGUISHING LETTER A (544WINDTHROP ROAD), as shown outlined by a solid bold line on the map below:

A copy of the proposed bylaw and other related material may be inspected at City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, from WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3,2016 up to and including WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016.

For further information please contact the Planning Department at 250-478-5999 or planning@colwood.ca

lain Bourhill, MCIP, RPP
• Director of Planning

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Notices and Articles (Goldstream News Gazette excerpts)

Letters / Opinion Excerpts

• Re: Connection sought for Galloping Goose (Gazette, Jan. 29)

  • "Oh, how short the memories of municipal councils. As a 20-plus year 'Galloping Goose' commuter, I remember when the Island Highway intersection at Ocean Boulevard/Wale Road was redone; along with the water/sewer lines going up the hill towards Colwood Corners. The talk was how to keep the Galloping Goose connected: 'a relocated overpass from another community', or, 'how about a culvert under the road so we don't have to worry about height restrictions?' — Neither was done and instead, a municipal bylaw sign was posted citing a fine for not crossing the road at an intersection that does not-connect the trail. The situation the City of Colwood created for cyclists and pedestrians 'isn't safe,' complains Coun. Chong, but I would suggest the council of the day was not that concerned about connecting all road users, just the ones in automobiles. So here we are, almost 15 years later, trying to figure out how to connect the trail that was torn apart."
  • J. Paul Lang, Langford

• "Simple' solution to house region's homeless"

  • "referendum or survey should be published. As simple as it is, the numbers don't lie. Why have the homeless here not been asked the question, 'If you are expecting something from the taxpayers, what have you contributed back to society?' Many of these people speak English very well and they don't look sick. All of them are at the age of productivity. The healthy ones need to be separated from the 'challenged' ones. This would be the best first step, and the healthy ones should be taken off the streets by force. Why? Because Victoria has lots of jobs to offer. To get a home, they need to work for it. It's about ambition and in this country, anyone can make it. You don't need to cry for them, they are using the system and a majority of us are aware of that. The people in support of this issue should really be putting more effort into making a difference. Supporters, including priests, reverends, politicians, etc. should have had these people under their roofs a long time ago, including churches. Churches are empty at night. This could be a 'permanent address' for some of them. This would be very convenient for everyone and the welfare system."

• "Simple' solution to house region's homeless" (author info not fully clear in extract)

[Photo credit excerpt]
Arnold Liar/News Gazette staff
Colwood Coun. Lilja Chong is anxious to see the results of a study into a pedestrian/cycling bridge linking the Galloping Goose Trail at Island Highway.

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City of Langford — Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Bylaw No. 1611)

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1611. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 15 February 2016, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record.

Proposal: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1611 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1611 from the R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone to the RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) Zone to allow a two lot subdivision.

Applicant: Greg Court

Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1611 is 566 Treanor Ave as shown shaded on the plan.

COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the Bylaw may be viewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 1 February 2016 to Monday, 15 February 2016, inclusive, at Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Leah Stohmann in the Planning Department at 250-475-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw.

Jim Bowden
Administrator

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NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION (Sergio Place)

The City of Langford hereby gives public notice of its intention to close a portion of road, shown in heavy black outline in Schedule 'N below, known as Sergio Place, which was dedicated as highway by Plan 31005.

The portion of Sergio Place intended to be closed and removed as highway dedication will be considered for disposition, by the Council of the City of Langford at its regular meeting at the City Hall, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, on Monday, February 15th, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Persons who consider they are affected by the Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by 4:00 pm on that date.

The City of Langford intends to transfer the closed portion of Sergio Place to Richard and Beverly Merrifield, the owners of the abutting property to the south, for $1.00 and in consideration of other benefits to neighbouring lands owned by the City of Langford.

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Core Area Wastewater Project — Westside Open Houses

Drop in to a Westside open house near you:

Provide your feedback online: Complete the online survey at www.CoreAreaWastewater.ca
Email your feedback to wastewater@crd.bc.ca
Follow the Twitter conversation @crd_bc #CoreAreaWastewater

For the most up to date information please visit www.CoreAreaWastewater.ca

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Other Letters / Opinion Excerpts

• "Take issue from McTavish debacle"

  • "I heard on the news to air? (perhaps), far less and confused someone talking about the McTavish Road roundabout system as being a nightmare, and hoping that the Admirals/McKenzie solution does not become a cousin. After the airport access debacle, I approached with trepidation but did manage it the first time. I ended up heading for the ferry on the second attempt, but did better the third. Adding a second left turn lane into the airport facility and making that the through road, closing off McTavish Road (with access via traffic circle on the way in) would have cost fewer people."
  • Don Wilkes, Langford

• "Sewage barge idea yet to be floated"

  • "I'd like to bring up an idea for which I've received no explanation as to why it was rejected; namely putting the sewage plant on a repurposed oil tanker anchored offshore. Such a project appears to have many advantages. Firstly, there would be no nimbyism, as well, no pipelines would have to run through communities to the Hartland landfill, which will eventually reach its capacity. Waste could be barged to a co-generation plant located in a community starving for industry like Gold River, or even incinerated onboard. Plus, used oil tankers are relatively cheap and come equipped with storage tanks, pumps etc. There is a Norwegian company that produced a video extolling the virtues of such a project, which seems to have been rejected by Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps and the vested interests. The very least I want is an explanation of why such a project is not feasible."
  • Peter Nallezveg, Langford

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Event Notice

Spoken concert / event details (excerpted):

• Sunday February 14, 2016 2:30 PM — Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke
  • "Join the Sooke Philharmonic for an afternoon of celebration. Music and refreshments. Featuring (artists and nominations excerpted)."

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