BYLAW NO. 1620 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 452 (1431 Grand Forest Cl), 2016 (First Reading)

BYLAW NO. 1620 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 452 (1431 Grand Forest Cl), 2016 (First Reading)

Date: May 2, 2016
Department: Planning
Application No.: Z15-0028

Subject: Bylaw No. 1620 - Application to amend the maximum density permitted in Area 6 of the CD6 (Comprehensive Development 6 – Bear Mountain) Zone for 1431 Grand Forest Cl

Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee Recommendation (verbatim)

At the Regular Meeting of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee on February 22nd, 2016, the Committee made the following recommendation with respect to this application:

That the Planning Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee recommend to Council:

That Council:

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the maximum number of one-family dwelling lots permitted in Area 6 of the CD6 Zone from 15 to 25; and

2. Direct staff to amend the Section 219 Covenant such that no less than 40% of the original 2510 Echo Valley Dr subject property is preserved as natural open space as part of the Phase 2 subdivision process, and that the revised boundary of the open space preservation area be designated by a development permit amendment.

CARRIED.

COMMENTS

The applicant has now modified his application slightly to remove the maximum density restriction altogether. As such, the maximum number of lots that could be created would be governed only by the site conditions, the preservation of at least 40% of the land within Area 6, access/servicing constraints, and the minimum lot size specified in the CD6 Zone. The applicant still intends to pursue a larger lot subdivision; however, the minimum lot size in the CD6 Zone is 370 m2 in area, so lots of this size would be feasible, from a zoning perspective, under this proposal. Lot yield would increase substantially should the applicant opt to pursue smaller lots.

In exchange for this increase in density, the applicant has agreed to provide an additional amenity contribution of $7,500 for every lot created in excess of the currently permitted 15, towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund for Taxation Stabilization.

Should Council support this proposal, they may wish to consider giving first reading to Bylaw No. 1620 at this time. Conversely, Council may wish to refer the application back to staff for further discussion, or take no action at this time.

A public hearing, in accordance with requirements of the Local Government Act, will be required if Council wishes to proceed further with Bylaw No. 1620.

OPTIONS

That Council:

1. Give first reading to Bylaw No. 1620;

OR

2. Refer Bylaw No. 1620 back to staff for further discussion;

OR

3. Take no action at this time with respect to Bylaw No. 1620.

Respectfully Submitted,

Submitted by:
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning

Concurrence:
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning

Concurrence:
Mike Leskiw, Parks and Recreation Manager

Concurrence:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering

Concurrence:
Brent Molnar, Manager of Land Development

Concurrence:
Steve Ternent, Director of Finance

Concurrence:
Jim Bowden, Chief Administrative Officer

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