CITY OF LANGFORD - Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council (June 20, 2016) — (opening pages)

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council approve the Agenda as ADD: Agenda item 9(a2) Brochure – Humanitarian Aid Project.

CARRIED.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a) BYLAW NO. 1622

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 453, (2131, 2181, 2160, 2200, 2250, 2251, 2300, 2350 Bear Mountain Pkwy; 2750 & 2751 Echo Valley Dr; 2588 Savory Rd; VIP87258 Lots 1-6), 2016".

Open

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1622 at 7:04 p.m.

Mayor Young advised members of the audience that any person present who believes that his or her interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the proposed bylaw. Those who wish to speak concerning this proposed bylaw should give their name, address and views concerning the proposed bylaw. Mayor Young advised that after everyone has expressed their views, he shall state three times “Is there anyone else who wishes to be heard”, and if no further views are forthcoming, the Public Hearing shall be declared closed.

Applicant / Proposal

The City Planner advised that Ron Coutre of Goldstream Heights Properties Ltd. and Southpoint Partners Ltd. and Blair Robertson of Totangi Properties Ltd. have applied to amend the zoning of 2131, 2181, 2160, 2200, 2250, 2251, 2300, 2350 Bear Mountain Pkwy; 2750 & 2751 Echo Valley Dr; 2588 Savory Rd; VIP87258 Lots 1-6 by amending the text of the CD12 (Comprehensive Development 12 – South Skirt Mountain) Zone with respect to land use, an overall reduction in development density and amenity contribution requirements.

As part of this application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Act.

In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following:

1. An amenity contribution of $2,000 per SFE towards the general amenity reserve fund to replace the existing amenity contribution requirements;
2. Construct park and trail improvements as required by the City;

Proposed revisions / changes

The applicant is proposing that the existing Master Development Agreement registered on title of the subject properties be revised as part of this application. A draft of the proposed new MDA is with the City’s solicitor for review. Some of the proposed changes include removing the following requirements:

• The construction of a public plaza by 1410 dwelling units;
• The establishment of at least 5 commercial or institutional uses in the zone by 1410 dwelling units;
• The dedication of a firefighting training area;
• The creation of a community garden;
• Subsequent environmental reports/plans including: integrated pest management plan, retention of wildlife corridors and water quality monitoring of downstream waterbodies including Florence Lake and Spencer’s Pond;
• Specific green building requirements, including: use of permeable paving materials, energy efficiency rating level, On-site renewable energy system, diversion of at least 50% of construction waste and requirement for a third-party audit of development permit applications;

The applicant wishes to retain the requirement for the public plaza within the mixed-use core, but remove the requirement for it to be constructed prior the development of more than 1410 dwelling units. A concept plan would still be required prior to the issuance of any DP in Area IV – Mixed Use Core, and the plaza would be constructed as part of the works approved for adjoining buildings.

There are four Areas of the CD12 Zone (IV, V-A, V-B and VI) that only, or primarily, permit commercial uses. Area III also permits commercial uses as part of a mixed-use building. Due to this, there is minimal risk that fewer than 5 commercial uses will be incorporated into the development.

The dedication of the firefighting training area and community garden were to occur within the lands dedicated as open space, so the City may still allocate space for these uses if desired and/or needed.

The environmental reports/plans/conditions specified in the MDA can be secured where applicable as part of the Development Permit or Subdivision approval processes.

The applicant is proposing to retain the requirement to certify each building pursuant to a third-party green building certification system (such as Built Green, LEED-NC, or similar), and proposes that Council accept this as meeting the intent of creating a green development in lieu of the other more specific requirements.

Finally, the MDA contains conditions that restrict development to a certain trigger point until various road improvements are constructed. Once such improvement - the Leigh Road Interchange - has been completed since this Agreement was first written, and another - the Echo Valley Dr connection to the northern zone boundary adjoining the CD6 (Bear Mountain) Zone - has been deemed unnecessary as part of a recent traffic impact assessment. Therefore, references to these works may be removed from this MDA. Council is considering establishing a new Local Service Area to fund the Bear Mountain Parkway construction, so references in the MDA to this road may be removed and/or adjusted should this LSA be successful. In the event that the LSA is not created, the City can still require road construction from the property owner at the time of subdivision.

The applicant has also requested that a new clause be inserted into the MDA which would allow certain improvements such as playgrounds or trails constructed on open space land transferred to the City to be DCC creditable.

This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan Neighbourhood Centre, Hillside or Shoreline and Business or Light Industrial designations and notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.

Presentations

The Acting Mayor called a first time for presentations.

Mr. Ron Coutre of Goldstream Heights Properties Ltd and the proponents addressed Council and provided a verbal outline of the proposed development.

Acting Mayor Seaton called a second time for presentations.
The Acting Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Acting Mayor officially declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1622 closed at 7:16 p.m.

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b) BYLAW NO. 1624

“Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 20, (1270/89/96/1328/60/1425/45/50 Bear Mountain Pkwy; 2343 Nicklaus Dr; 2000 Hannington; 2030 Country Club Way; 976/77/81/84/85/88/89/92/96/1000/04 Capella), 2015".

c) BYLAW NO. 1623

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 454, (Creates CD6A (Comprehensive Development – Bear Mountain 6A Zone), 2016".

Open

The Acting Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1624 and Bylaw No. 1623 at 7:16 p.m.

Acting Mayor Seaton advised members of the audience that any person present who believes that his or her interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the proposed bylaw. Those who wish to speak concerning this proposed bylaw should give their name, address and views concerning the proposed bylaw. Acting Mayor Seaton advised that after everyone has expressed their views, he shall state three times “Is there anyone else who wishes to be heard”, and if no further views are forthcoming, the Public Hearing shall be declared closed.

Applicant / Proposal

The City Planner advised Eric Gerlach of Ecoasis Developments LLP and Philip Selbee of 0877319 BC Ltd. have applied to amend the Official Community Plan designation of Bear Mountain Remainder properties from “Open Space” to “Hillside or Shoreline and to amend the zoning of Bear Mountain Remainder properties by creating a new CD6A (Bear Mountain Comprehensive Development A) zone which would be similar to, but have different uses, densities and amenity contribution requirements than the existing CD6 zone, while retaining CD6 zoning for the developed portions of the Bear Mountain comprehensive development.

As part of this application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Act.

In support of these/this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following:

1. An amenity contribution of $2500 per SFE towards the general amenity reserve fund to replace existing amenity contribution requirements;
2. Construct park and trail improvements as required by the City;

Proposed revisions / changes

The applicant is proposing that the existing Master Development Agreement registered on title of the subject properties be revised as part of this application. A draft of the proposed new MDA is with the City’s solicitor for review. Some of the proposed changes include:

• amending the design covenant aspects of the agreement to provide more latitude to Bear Mountain with respect to building form and character, and specifically allowing West Coast Contemporary architecture in addition to the existing Traditional Arts and Crafts theme;
• providing clarity with respect to the sprinklering of buildings;
• removal of conditions relating to the completion of the Bear Mountain Parkway, as this is to be completed through a proposed Local Service Area;
• revising language in the Master Development agreement with respect to environmental management and stormwater management, given the extent of works that have already been provided;
• including a new open space plan to the master development agreement;

There are several elements of the current MDA which have been satisfied through the development to-date at Bear Mountain. These restrictions are to be removed from the remaining development lands through this revision to the MDA. This application does not propose to alter or amend the Master Development Agreement with respect to the developed portions of the CD6 Bear Mountain Comprehensive Development zone.

The applicant has applied concurrently to amend a portion of the lands at Bear Mountain from “Open Space” to “Hillside or Shoreline”. The rezoning proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan Hillside or Shoreline designation.

Submissions

Submissions stating their concerns were received from Skyline Park Strata, Ms. Elaine Limbrick and John and Hannah Nuttal.

Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.

Presentations

The Acting Mayor called a first time for presentations.

Eric Gerlach of Ecoasis Developments LLP and Philip Selbee of 0877319 BC Ltd. addressed Council and provided an overview and highlights of the proposed development.

Mr. Erwin Allerdings on behalf of Skyline Park Strata addressed Council and read his submission requesting Council consideration regarding their concerns of Property Asset and Human Safety, Riparian Zone Preservation and Wildlife Habitat Corridor.

Mr. Don Page of 515-1400 Lynburn Pl addressed Council opposed to Bylaw No. 1623.

Ms. Elaine Limbrick of 417-1400 Lynburne Place addressed Council and read her submission opposed to Bylaws No. 1624 and 1623.

Acting Mayor Seaton called a second time for presentations.
Mr. Lee Griff of 204-1324 Bear Mountain Pkw addressed Council and asked the definition of “Hillside”. The City Planner provided the OCP definition of “Hillside”.

The Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Mayor officially declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1624 and Bylaw No. 1623 closed at 7:59 p.m.

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d) BYLAW NO. 1633

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 455, (1021 and 1053 Englewood Ave), 2016".

Open

The Acting Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1633 at 7:59 p.m.

Acting Mayor Seaton advised members of the audience that any person present who believes that his or her interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the proposed bylaw. Those who wish to speak concerning this proposed bylaw should give their name, address and views concerning the proposed bylaw. Mayor Young advised that after everyone has expressed their views, he shall state three times “Is there anyone else who wishes to be heard”, and if no further views are forthcoming, the Public Hearing shall be declared closed.

Applicant / Proposal

The City Planner advised that Jared Steingard of Westbrook Consulting Ltd. has applied on behalf of Cottyn Developments Inc. and 0939916 BC Ltd. to amend the zoning of 1021 and 1053 Englewood Ave from the RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Zone and adding to the R2A (One- and Two Family Residential A) Zone.

This is being proposed in order to allow for the development of a residential subdivision with approximately 29 lots.

As part of this application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Act.

In support of these/this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following:

1. $6000 per single family equivalent unit towards the City’s General Amenity Reserve fund; and
2. $1000 per single family equivalent unit towards the City’s Affordable Housing reserve fund;
3. Provide an advisory, registered on title, noting that the property is in proximity to the SVI Rangers gun range and permitted agricultural uses;
4. And the applicant will widen an existing trail from 1.5m to 2m;

This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan Neighbourhood designation. Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.

Presentations

The Acting Mayor called a first time for presentations.

Mr. Jared Steingard of Westbrook Consulting Ltd addressed Council and provided an overview of the proposed development.

Mr. Doug Walker of 1013 Sandalwood Crt addressed Council and requested the proposed development be similar to the homes and lot sizes in the Sandalwood subdivision. Mr. Walker asked that the road barrier be kept in place during the course of construction and that the pond be saved.

The City Engineer advised that a traffic management plan will be done prior to construction.

Acting Mayor Seaton called a second time for presentations.
Ms. Ann Nicole of 1018 Englewood addressed Council and asked that the pond be saved.

The City Engineer advised that it is not possible to save the storm retention pond.

Mr. Steingard advised the pond is not contiguous with any other body of water and that the pond does not have enough levitation for a storm water pond.

The Acting Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Acting Mayor officially declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1633 closed at 8:12 p.m.