DocumentsFormFeb 20, 2017Pages 21–26
Development Variance Permit DVP16-0004 – 2639 Millstream Rd (Permit, Notice, Public Submissions)
Development Variance Permit application (DVP16-0004) to vary rear setback, on-street parking requirement and permit a two-point turnaround (instead of a cul-de-sac) for proposed subdivision at 2639 Millstream Road, including public notice and objection letters.
Key facts
- Permit: DVP16-0004 for 2639 Millstream Rd
- Variances sought: rear lot setback reduced from 6.0 m to 1.5 m; on-street parking requirement reduced from 1 per 2 lots to 0; allow permanent two-point turnaround instead of cul-de-sac
- Condition: applicant to install 'No Parking' signage for emergency vehicle access
- Public submissions received from nearby residents (addresses and objections included)
Development Variance Permit DVP16-0004 – 2639 Millstream Rd
That Development Variance Permit No. DVP16-0004 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to George Banning on behalf of Ernie Skinner to allow for a two-point turnaround on Winster Road instead of a cul-de-sac, a reduction of the on-street parking requirement from 1 space to 0, and a reduction of the rear lot line setback from 6 m to 1.5 m for a future lot proposed by subdivision at 2639 Millstream Road subject to the following terms and conditions:
- Appendix
The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan attached (Appendix A).
- Variances
The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 and Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 are varied under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That Section 6.21.06 (1)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the required rear lot line setback from 6 m to 1.5 m;
b) That Section 4.11.4 of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 be varied from the required one on-street parking stall provided for every two lots in a residential development to nil;
c) That Section 4.12 of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 be varied to allow for a permanent two-point turnaround instead of the required cul de sac.
- Conditions
The following requirements are imposed under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That the applicant install “No Parking” signage as part of the required frontage improvements to ensure the road remains usable for emergency vehicles.
Notice of Intention to Consider Issuance of a Development Variance Permit
Council for the City of Langford hereby gives Notice of Intention to consider issuance of a Development Variance Permit at its Regular Meeting scheduled for 5:30 pm, Monday, 20 February 2017, in the City Hall Council Chamber on the Third Floor of 877 Goldstream Avenue.
| File | Development Variance Permit No. DVP16-0004 |
|---|---|
| Applicant | George Banning |
| Location | 2639 Millstream Rd |
Proposal
- That Section 6.21.06 (1)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the required rear lot line setback from 6 m to 1.5 m;
- That Section 4.11.4 of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 be varied from the required one on-street parking stall provided for every two lots in a residential development to nil;
- That Section 4.12 of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 be varied to allow for a permanent two-point turnaround instead of the required cul de sac.
Purpose
To allow for a two-point turnaround on Winster Road instead of a cul-de-sac, a reduction of the on-street parking requirement from 1 space to 0, and a reduction of the rear lot line setback from 6 m to 1.5 m for a future lot proposed by subdivision at 2639 Millstream Road.
The purpose of this Notice is to acquaint the property owners and residents in the area with the specifics of the proposed variance. We request that the Administrator receive any written submissions by Wednesday, 15 February 2017. The submissions will then be distributed for Council's consideration. You may also speak at the Council Meeting of 20 February 2017 during the Public Participation Section at the beginning of the meeting.
Relevant background information and a draft of the permit are available in the Planning Department for perusal Monday through Friday, except Statutory Holidays, during office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). If you have any questions, please call Julia Buckingham in the Planning Department.
Jim Bowden
Administrator
Public Submissions
Submission — Ed Nelson (February 15, 2017)
February 15, 2017
Jim Bowden, Administrator
City of Langford
2' Floor, 877 Goldstream Ave
Langford, BC v9b 2x8
SCANNED NIA
FEB 15 2017
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
CITY OFLANGEORD
Dear Mr Bowden,
Re: Development Variance Permit No: DVPI6-0004, 2639 Millstream Road
I would Like to express my objection to the variance permit DVP16-0004, 2639 Millstream Road, filed by Mr. George Banning.
My particular objections to this variance are as follows.
Privacy and Property Devaluation:
Reduction from 6m to 1.5m would mean a significant reduction of the separation between properties and severely impact the privacy of all the surrounding properties adjacent to 2639 Millstream.
Crowding the property line could damage the aesthetic appeal of the surrounding homes and very well reduce the value of our properties. While the City's goal to increase affordable housing stock should be commended, surely the City does not intend to negatively impact the value of existing stock by overcrowding established neighbourhoods.
Parking Limitations:
I was advised that "no parking" signs may be erected at the dead-end of Winster Road in conjunction with this development. City staff advised the dead-end of Winster is currently a no parking zone, yet because there are no signs in this area, nor has there been in a decade, residents in the neighbourhood regularly park in this area now.
So in addition to the inevitable increase in vehicles from the two new homes at 2639 Millstream, plus those residents who already park in the affected area, it is unclear where additional parking spaces would be gained, if at all. If this variance were permitted, the elimination of both the additional on-street parking spot and the cul-de-sac would have a negative impact and unfairly punish existing Winster Road residents.
Lastly, there is a recent and successful example of a larger multi-home development in the neighbourhood (on the corner of Winster and Wager) that was able to provide sufficient overflow parking in such a way as that did not impact the existing neighbourhood. I feel strongly that Langford should apply the same requirements on the development 2639 Millstream Road.
I hope that the Council seriously considers my objections and choses to preserve the fabric of this family friendly neighbourhood by not allowing this variance permit.
Sincere~y,
Ed Nelson
2678 Winster Road, Unit 104
Victoria, BC V913 6V9
250 884 6266
edgar.nelson@gmail.com
Submission — Denise McGeachy and Chris Wilson (February 13, 2017)
February 13, 2017
Jim Bowden, Administrator
City of Langford
2 Floor, 877 Goldstream Ave
Langford, BC v9b 2x8
SCANNED
FED 15 2017
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
CITY OF LANGFORD
Dear Mr Bowden,
Re: Development Variance Permit No: DVP16-0004, 2639 Millstream Road
Our family would like to express our objection to the variance permit DVP16-0004, 2639 Millstream Road. Our particular objections to this variance are as follows.
Privacy and Property Devaluation:
Reduction from 6m to 1.5m would mean a significant reduction of the separation between properties and severely impact the privacy of all the surrounding properties adjacent to 2639 Millstream.
Crowding the property line could damage the esthetic appeal of the surrounding homes and very well reduce the value of our properties. While the City's goal to increase affordable housing stock should be commended, surely the City does not intend to negatively impact the value of existing stock by overcrowding established neighbourhoods.
Parking Limitations:
After consultation with the City of Langford planning department on February 14, 2017, we were advised that "no parking" signs may be erected at the dead-end of Winster Road in conjunction with this development. City staff advised us the dead-end of Winster is currently a no parking zone, yet because there are no signs in this area, nor has there been in a decade, residents in the neighborhood regularly park in this area now.
So in additional to the inevitably increase in vehicles from the two new homes at 2639 Millstream, plus those residents who already park in the affected area, it is unclear where additional parking spaces would be gained, if at all. If this variance were permitted, the elimination of both the additional on-street parking spot and the cul-de-sac would have a negative impact and unfairly punish existing Winster Road residents.
Safety and Neighbourhood Character:
Winster Road is home to several families with young children, including ours. Because Winster Road is a dead-end, these children regularly play on the street - riding their bikes, making chalk drawn hopscotches, jumping rope and more. Children being able to play safely on the street, in front of their home is a rare occurrence these days. By allowing this variance, these children's play space would be seriously limited, if not eliminated. Forcing the children away from this currently safe play space would materially alter the family friendly character of this neighbourhood.
Lastly, there is a recent and successful example of a larger multi-home development in the neighbourhood (on the corner of Winster and Wager) that was able to provide sufficient overflow parking in such a way as that did not impact the existing neighbourhood. We feel strongly that Langford should apply the same requirements on the development 2639 Millstream Road.
We hope that the Council seriously considers our objections and choses to preserve the fabric of this family friendly neighbourhood by not allowing this variance permit.
Sincerely,
Denise McGeachy and Chris Wilson
2678 Winster Road, unit 106
Langford, BC V9136V9
Denise.mcgeachy@gmail.com
(250) 588-8948
Weebles68@gmail.com
(250) 217-3272
