DocumentsCorrespondenceMar 7, 2016Pages 30–33
Correspondence – Public submissions and internal responses re Z15-0024 (emails)
Collection of emails received about the rezoning application at 3483 Happy Valley Road, including public objections and a planning department response.
Key facts
- Public comments include opposition from George Burr (919 Lobo Vale) and Jim (Braeburn Ave) citing traffic, character and access concerns
- Date range of emails around January 2016 (e.g., Jan 1–18, 2016)
- Planning Director Matthew Baldwin responded indicating the application would be reviewed and that engineering concerns were forwarded
- Emails captured via City web form and direct submissions
Correspondence – Public submissions and internal responses re Z15-0024 (emails)
From: George Burr
To: Leah Stohmann
Cc: rohan@keycorp.ca
Subject: Rezoning - Z15-0024 - 3483 Happy Valley road
Date: January 18, 2016 9:47:06 AM
To whom it may concern
I oppose the proposal to rezone the RR2 property at 3483 Happy Valley Rd to RT-1 (Townhomes) as presented , and would like to suggest an alternative.
I would support a revised development plan for the property with a mix of about 8 Single Family dwellings on the east side of the property and approximately 16 Townhomes to the west side nearest Happy Valley Road. My reasoning for mixed SFD and Townhomes is that the current surrounding development called Katies Pond reflect that land use as do others. Townhomes are most often placed near Happy Valley Road.
I also suggest that the large home on the property be moved to another location. It will no longer fit the character of the neighbourhood. Having It surrounded by townhomes is not appropriate. This would also result in the addition of about 4 townhomes, helping the economic viability of the development.
Thank you in advance for considering this revised proposal.
George Burr
919 Lobo Vale
Victoria BC V9C 0H8
Cell:778 677 2063
Email: George_burr@telus.net
From: Matthew Baldwin
To: Mrdry@telus.net
Cc: Suzette Chapman
Subject: RE: Community Planning, Land Use and Affordable Housing
Date: January 4, 2016 8:22:09 AM
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Good morning Jim,
Thank you for your email in regards to the rezoning application for 3483 Happy Valley Road. Although you have likely by now received a notice from our office indicating that this application will be reviewed by Council’s Planning Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee on January 18th, I expect that this application will be held over to a future committee meeting as the applicant continues to refine the plan of development.
I am forwarding your concerns regarding traffic, and signalization to the City’s Engineer, and I am forwarding your concerns about engine brakes to the City’s Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement.
If you have any further questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me here.
Sincerely,
Matthew G. S. Baldwin, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
CITY OF LANGFORD
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From: Mrdry@telus.net [mailto:Mrdry@telus.net]
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2016 11:03 AM
To: Langford Planning General Mailbox planning@cityoflangford.ca
Subject: Community Planning, Land Use and Affordable Housing
You have received an email from Jim via the Langford website contact us form
Name: Jim
Email: Mrdry@telus.net
Phone: 250 915 9290
Address: 1024 Braeburn ave
Message:
Why would you access new town house project off lobo and not happy valley road you should
put light at Braeburn and happy valley road you should inforfoce gravel trucks using jake
brakes when stopping at Braeburn and happy valley road
From: Sharon Martin on behalf of Langford Administration General Mailbox
To: csheppt@gmail.com
Cc: Langford Planning General Mailbox
Subject: RE: Department Directory - Planning - Zoning Z15-0024 and OCP15-0003
Date: January 4, 2016 3:46:55 PM
Good afternoon Todd,
This is to acknowledge receipt of your email and to advise that it has been forwarded to the Planning
Department for their review and response.
Sharon Martin
Administration
From: csheppt@gmail.com [mailto:csheppt@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 1:04 PM
To: Langford Administration General Mailbox administration@cityoflangford.ca
Subject: Department Directory - Planning - Zoning Z15-0024 and OCP15-0003
You have received an email from Todd Sheppard via the Langford website:
Department: Planning
Name: Todd Sheppard
Phone: 250-415-2784
Address: 1061 Braeburn ave.
Topic: Zoning Z15-0024 and OCP15-0003
Message:
In reference to the re-zoning application for 3483 Happy valley road. I am against this
application. We purchased 1061 Braeburn in July 2014. We were mislead by the developer
that ours was the last house in Katie's pond. In Sept of 2014 MCCormick meadows started.
Ever since there has been a steady flow of speeders, construction trucks driving over my
lawn. ( Rohan Rupf stated they would fix lawn. Never happened.). This developer is
constantly misleading perspective home purchasers in order to grow their business. The last
thing we need is another 28 town home units jammed into an area that should have 15
maximum. Can the City of Langford think of the future and slow down the development and
concentrate on traffic congestion and ensuring builders such as Key Corp and their subs to
build proper housing. I am unable to attend this meeting and I am also certain they will be
approved as this is just a formality. Very disappointed I moved to Langford.