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MeetingsMon, Mar 6, 2017

Regular Council

AgendaMinutes

Summary

  • Gave first reading to rezoning 616 Goldstream Ave for 160-unit non-profit affordable rentals; tax exemption, waived fees (Bylaw 1673).
  • Directed staff to prepare rezoning for 2762/2768 Claude Road to MU2 for ~117-unit, 10-storey building; FSR increase (Z16-0017).
  • Directed staff to prepare rezoning of Bryn Maur/737 Goldstream to MU2 for ~93 units; land swap required (Z16-0019).
  • Approved purchase of new Rescue 1 apparatus for Fire Department at $440,000.

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

14 decisions
  • Directed staff to prepare rezoning to RS1 for 592 Phelps Ave with conditions.

    5.1 · Planning (Z16-0010) - Application to rezone 592 Phelps Avenue

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Szpak
  • Directed staff to prepare MU2 rezoning bylaw for 2762 and 2768 Claude Rd with conditions.

    5.2 · Planning (Z16-0017) - Application to amend zoning at 2762 and 2768 Claude Road

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to prepare MU2 rezoning for Bryn Maur Rd sites and 737 Goldstream Ave.

    5.3 · Planning (Z16-0019) - Application to amend zoning at 2845, 2847, 2850 Bryn Maur Rd and portion of 737 Goldstream Ave

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Gave first reading to rezoning of 616 Goldstream Ave to RM7A and approved related conditions.

    5.4 · Planning (Z16-0028) - Application to rezone 616 Goldstream Ave

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to prepare MU2 rezoning for 767, 769 and 771 Hockley Ave with conditions.

    5.5 · Planning (Z17-0002) - Application to amend zoning of 767, 769 and 771 Hockley Avenue

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to consider variances for Lot 12 at 881 Klahanie Drive.

    5.6 · Planning (DVP17-0001) - Development Variance Permit for 881 Klahanie Drive (Lot 12)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Directed staff to consider parking variance for 2000 Hannington Rd reducing spaces to 289.

    5.7 · Planning (DVP17-0002) - Development Variance Permit to reduce parking for 2000 Hannington Rd

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Wade
  • Approved Building Department five‑year financial plan in principle and referred it to Treasurer.

    5.b.1 · Protective Services - Building Department Five‑Year Financial Plan for 2017‑2021

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Seaton
  • Approved Community Safety and Bylaw Enforcement five‑year plan in principle and referred to finance.

    5.b.2 · Protective Services - Community Safety and Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Department Five‑Year Financial Plan

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Seaton
  • Approved Fire Services five‑year financial plan in principle and referred it to Treasurer.

    5.b.3a · Protective Services - Fire Department Five‑Year Financial Plan (2017‑2021)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Seaton
  • Approved purchase of new fire apparatus as per on‑table report.

    5.b.3b · Protective Services - Approve purchase of a new apparatus (on‑table report)

    Moved by Szpak, seconded by Seaton
  • Directed staff to open Stage 13 trail as a pilot with Nature Trail Society monitoring.

    6.b · Nature Trail Society - Tourism (Staff Report - Parks)

    Moved by Seaton, seconded by Sahlstrom
  • Adopted zoning amendment for 694 Hoylake Ave.

    8.a · Bylaw NO. 1664 - "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 467, (694 Hoylake Ave), 2016" (Adoption)

    Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by Wade
  • Gave first reading to rezoning of 616 Goldstream Ave to RM7A.

    8.b · Bylaw NO. 1673 - "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 470, (616 Goldstream Ave), 2017" (First Reading)

    Moved by Sahlstrom, seconded by Szpak

Agenda

28 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Chair called the meeting to order.

CallProcedural

Summary

Council considered and approved the meeting agenda.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor R. Wade

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

AgendaProcedural

Summary

Council adopted the minutes of the February 20, 2017 regular meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 20th, 2017.

Documents (1)

Minutes and actions from the City of Langford regular council meeting held February 20, 2017, recording attendance, motions, approvals, committee resolutions, reports, bylaws and an in-camera resolution.

Date of meeting: February 20th, 2017Attendees: Mayor S. Young; Councillors D. Blackwell, M. Sahlstrom, L. Seaton, W. Sifert, L. Szpak, R. WadeAdopted minutes of Feb 6, 2017; motion carriedTemporary Use Permit TUP17-0001 issued for 721 Station Ave for orthodontics for 3 years and zoning amendment referralDevelopment Variance Permits DVP16-0004 (2639 Millstream Rd) and DVP16-0007 (967A Isabell Ave) issued with conditionsCommittee resolutions approved (funding lists, West Shore Arts Council funding, funding requests) and various planning rezonings directed to staffCouncil rejected WSPR 2017 budget then later approved to reject and advise WSPRSBylaw No.1669 adopted; Bylaw No.1700 third reading rescinded and re-given as amendedIn-camera motion to consider New Service under Section 90(1)(k)
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1. CALL TO ORDER

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2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

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3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

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4. OTHER BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES

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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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6. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT

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7. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

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8. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

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9. REPORTS

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10. CORRESPONDENCE

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11. BYLAWS

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12. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

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13. ADJOURNMENT

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MinutesProcedural

Summary

Opportunity for members of the public to address Council.

PublicDelegations

Summary

Consideration of resolutions forwarded from standing committees.

Documents (1)

Committee resolutions listing multiple rezoning and variance applications (including 592 Phelps Ave, Claude Rd, Bryn Maur Rd, 616 Goldstream Ave, Hockley Ave) and directions to staff regarding amenity contributions, covenants, variances and development permit conditions.

Meeting date: February 27th, 2017Application Z16-0010: 592 Phelps Ave rezoned R2 to RS1 for 4 small-lot single-family lots; amenity contributions $3,960 and $660 per new lotApplication Z16-0017: 2762 & 2768 Claude Rd proposed MU2 10-storey ~117 units; amenity contributions $1,525 and $610 per unit (lower rates if rental); FSR increased from 4 to 5 directedApplication Z16-0019: 2845/2847/2850 Bryn Maur Rd and portion 737 Goldstream Ave to MU2 for 6-storey ~93 units; amenity contributions $1,525 and $610 per unit (reduced if rental)Application Z16-0028: 616 Goldstream Ave rezoned RM2 to RM7A to allow 160-unit non-profit housing; first reading given and permissive tax exemption recommended subject to covenant; amenity contributions and fees waived for this subsidized projectZ17-0002: 767-771 Hockley Ave to MU2 for ~64 units with amenity contributions $1,525/$610 per unitDVP17-0001: 881 Klahanie Drive Lot 12 setback variances directed for consideration (deck projection, side/exterior side reductions)DVP17-0002: 2000 Hannington Rd parking variance from 366 to 289 spaces directed with conditions (min 18 visitor spaces)
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CommitteeResolutions

Summary

Directed staff to prepare a rezoning bylaw to RS1 to allow subdivision into four single‑family lots.

Location

592 Phelps Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 592 Phelps Avenue from R2 (One‑ and Two‑Family Residential) to RS1 (Residential Small Lot 1), subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the staff report (including amenity contributions and covenants).

RezoningHousing

Summary

Directed staff to prepare a MU2 rezoning bylaw for a proposed 10‑storey residential building (~117 units) with specified amenity contributions and conditions.

Location

2762 Claude Road

2768 Claude Road

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 2768 and 2762 Claude Rd from R1/R2 to MU2 subject to specified amenity contributions, conditions prior to public hearing and bylaw adoption (road dedication, covenants for traffic/stormwater), application of tall building design guidelines, and related variances and parking conditions as outlined in the report.

RezoningDensityTransportation

Summary

Directed staff to prepare a MU2 rezoning bylaw for multiple properties to permit a six‑storey building of approximately 93 units, subject to amenity contributions, land exchange/road dedication and covenants.

Location

2845 Bryn Maur Road

2847 Bryn Maur Road

2850 Bryn Maur Road

737 Goldstream Avenue (portion)

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the properties at 2845, 2847, 2850 Bryn Maur Rd (and amend zone of 737 Goldstream Ave) to MU2 subject to amenity contributions, land exchange/road dedication, covenants, variances, frontage improvements and other conditions set out in the report.

RezoningLand ExchangeDensity

Summary

Gave first reading to a rezoning bylaw for 616 Goldstream Ave to allow a 160‑unit non‑profit affordable rental development and approved related covenants, a permissive tax exemption and waiving of amenity contributions and fees.

Location

616 Goldstream Ave

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council give First Reading to Bylaw No. 1673 to amend the zoning designation of 616 Goldstream Ave from RM2 to RM7A and approve the related conditions (covenants, parking variance, permissive tax exemption and waiving of amenity contributions and fees) as outlined in the staff report.

Affordable HousingRezoningTax Exemption

Summary

Directed staff to prepare a MU2 rezoning bylaw for three Hockley Avenue properties to permit a six‑storey ~64‑unit development subject to amenity contributions, covenants, frontage improvements and variances.

Location

771 Hockley Avenue

769 Hockley Avenue

767 Hockley Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning of 771, 769 and 767 Hockley Avenue from R1 to MU2 subject to amenity contributions, covenants, road dedication and variances as outlined in the report.

RezoningDensity

Summary

Directed staff to proceed with consideration of variances to increase deck projections and reduce interior/exterior side yard setbacks for Lot 12 in the 12‑lot subdivision at 881 Klahanie Drive.

Location

881 Klahanie Drive

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council direct staff to proceed with consideration of the listed variances for 881 Klahanie Drive, Lot 12 (deck projection increase, reduced interior and exterior side yard setbacks).

DVPSubdivision

Summary

Directed staff to proceed with consideration of a variance to reduce required off‑street parking for a 209‑unit apartment from 366 to 289 spaces, subject to visitor parking and site plan conditions.

Location

2000 Hannington Rd

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

That Council direct staff to proceed with consideration of the variance to reduce the off‑street parking for the 209‑unit apartment at 2000 Hannington Rd from 366 to 289 spaces subject to conditions (including a minimum of 18 visitor spaces and development per the attached plan).

DVPParking

Summary

Council approved the Building Department five‑year financial plan in principle and referred it to the Treasurer for consolidation into the Financial Plan.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council approve in principle the Building Department Five Year Financial Plan for 2017‑2021 as presented and refer it to the Treasurer for inclusion in the consolidated Financial Plan.

Financial PlanProtective Services

Summary

Council approved the Community Safety and Municipal Bylaw Enforcement five‑year plan in principle and referred it to Finance for budget inclusion.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council approve in principle the 2017‑2021 Community Safety and Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Department Five Year Financial Plan and refer it to the Director of Finance for inclusion in the budget.

Financial PlanBylaw Enforcement

Summary

Council approved the Fire Services five‑year financial plan in principle and referred it to the Treasurer for budget inclusion.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council approve in principle the Fire Services Five Year Financial Plan for 2017‑2021 as presented and refer it to the Treasurer for inclusion in the budget.

Financial PlanFire Department

Summary

Council approved the purchase of a new fire apparatus as per the on‑table report.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council approve the purchase of a new equipment apparatus as per the February 23rd on‑table report.

Equipment PurchaseFire

Summary

Council considered staff reports and made appointments and directions.

ReportsStaff

Summary

Council appointed Director of Corporate Services Hutchins as Corporate Officer and assigned authorized signatories.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor M. Sahlstrom

That Director of Corporate Services Hutchins be appointed as Corporate Officer / authorized staff signatory for all contracts, agreements and other municipal documents; that Deputy CAO Kiedyk be appointed as Deputy Corporate Officer / authorized staff signatory; and that CAO Bowden, Director of Finance Ternent, Director of Engineering Mahovlich and Director of Planning Baldwin remain as alternate staff signatories.

Documents (1)

Report recommending appointment of the Director of Corporate Services as Corporate Officer/authorized signatory and Deputy CAO as Deputy Corporate Officer, retaining current alternate signatories.

Report date: March 6, 2017Recommendation: Appoint Director of Corporate Services Hutchins as Corporate Officer / authorized staff signatory and Deputy CAO Kiedyk as Deputy Corporate OfficerCurrent alternates to remain: CAO Bowden, Director of Finance Ternent, Director of Engineering Mahovlich, Director of Planning BaldwinStatutory duties referenced from Community Charter (minutes, records, certifying copies, administering oaths, corporate seal)
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Staff Report to Council

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AppointmentsAdministration

Summary

Council directed staff to proceed with opening a pilot trail in Stage 13 with monitoring and maintenance by the Nature Trail Society.

Location

Stage 13 (Nicklaus Park)

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Seaton

That Council direct staff to proceed with the opening of the new trail in Stage 13 (Nicklaus Park) Nature Trail improvements as a pilot project during which time the Nature Trail Society will monitor and maintain the trail.

Documents (1)

Report recommending the City proceed with opening a new trail in Nicklaus Park (Ecoasis Stage 13) as a pilot project with the Nature Trail Society and Ecoasis monitoring and maintaining the trail, and staff developing agreements, signage and education.

Report date: March 6, 2017Subject: Nicklaus Park (Stage 13) trail pilot constructed to 'Whistler Standard' for multi-use including mountain bikesRecommendation: Enter into Agreement with Ecoasis and Nature Trail Society for monitoring/maintenance during pilot and proceed with openingFinancial implication: minimal costs; NTS and Ecoasis cover pilot costsConditions: proper signage and community education required prior to opening
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TrailsParks

Summary

Council provided the required resolutions under Section 40 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council provides resolutions in accordance to Section 40 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

Documents (1)

Report informing Council of LCLB procedural changes (Jan 23, 2017) that broaden who may apply for liquor primary licences and present options for Council to provide resolutions, delegate to staff, or opt out.

Report date: March 6, 2017LCLB change date: January 23, 2017Effect: any business (except motor vehicle-based or primarily directed at minors) may apply for liquor primary licenceOptions presented: 1) Council provides resolutions per Section 40; 2) Council delegates commenting to staff; 3) Council opts out of resolutionsReference: Section 40 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act reproduced
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LicensingRegulation

Summary

Council received correspondence and directed staff to write a letter of support for Salish Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council receives the letter from Laurie Gourlay, Executive Director of Salish Sea Trust, and Kait Burgan, SeaLegacy Society, and directs staff to write a letter of support for the Salish Sea to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Documents (1)

Letter from Salish Sea Trust and SeaLegacy requesting support/endorsement from regional leaders for submission of the Salish Sea nomination to Canada's tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Sites and asking for support letters by April 30th.

Addressee: Stewart Young (Mayor)Organizations: Salish Sea Trust and SeaLegacy (Cristina Mittermeier, Paul Nicklen)Request: append support letters before April 30th deadlineArguments: cultural and natural values, 10,000 year Coast Salish culture, potential economic and conservation benefitsContact: Laurie Gourlay p.250-722-3444; Kait Burgan p.250-816-0046
An Application to Recognize the Salish Sea as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Has Been Submitted

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CorrespondenceUNESCOEnvironment
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Section 8

Summary

Council adopted Bylaw No. 1664 (amending zoning for 694 Hoylake Ave).

Location

694 Hoylake Ave

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor M. Sahlstrom

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1664.

Documents (2)

Report confirming Council's earlier resolution to rezone 694 Hoylake Ave from R2 to RM7A with conditions including amenity contributions, a Section 219 covenant for boulevard planting, frontage improvements, and authorization for variance issuance, and recommending adoption of Bylaw No.1664.

Report date: March 6, 2017Property: 694 Hoylake Ave (Lot 4, Plan 38045)Rezoning: R2 to RM7A to allow 10 townhouse unitsAmenity contributions: $3,660 per unit to General Amenity Reserve; $610 per unit to Affordable Housing ReserveConditions: Section 219 covenant for boulevard tree planting and irrigation hook-up; full frontage improvements per Bylaw No.1000; variances authorizedMinister of Transportation approval (Bylaw No.1200 signed Jan 24, 2017)
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Zoning bylaw amendment text to change 694 Hoylake Ave from R2 to RM7A and add the property to the amenity contributions schedule specifying the required contribution amounts per unit.

Bylaw No.: 1664 (Amendment No. 467)Legal description: LOT 4, SECTION 1, RANGE 3 WEST, HIGHLAND DISTRICT, PLAN 38045 (694 Hoylake Ave)Amenity contributions recorded: $3,660 per unit (General Amenity Reserve) and $610 per unit (Affordable Housing Reserve)Public hearing held: January 16, 2017; Read third time: January 16, 2017; Approved by Ministry of Transportation Jan 24, 2017Purpose: permit RM7A medium density apartment/townhouse development
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Bylaw AdoptionZoning

Summary

Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1673 to rezone 616 Goldstream Ave to RM7A.

Location

616 Goldstream Ave

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor M. Sahlstrom

That Council give First Reading to Bylaw No. 1673 to amend the zoning designation of 616 Goldstream Ave from RM2 to RM7A.

Documents (1)

Zoning bylaw amendment to rezone 616 Goldstream Ave from RM2 (Attached Housing) to RM7A (Medium-Density Apartment A) and to update amenity contribution table and reduction rules for certain building types.

Bylaw No.: 1673 (Amendment No. 470)Property: LOT 1, SECTION 72, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 45918 (616 Goldstream Ave)Amenity contributions: $610 per dwelling unit (Affordable Housing Reserve) and $1,525 per dwelling unit (General Amenity Reserve)Table 2 replaced to specify % reductions for multi-family, mixed-use, rental, non-market and government office scenarios (e.g., 35% reduction, 75% reduction, 100% reduction)Status placeholders for readings and adoption (to be completed)
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BYLAW NO. 1673

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BylawRezoningAffordable Housing

Summary

First reading of Bylaw No. 1676 (2401 Millstream Rd) was listed on the agenda.

Location

2401 Millstream Rd

Documents (1)

Bylaw amendment to add 'personal service establishments' as an allowable use within the Business Park 1A (BP1A - Millstream Road East) zone with gross floor area limits per unit and for the zone as a whole.

Bylaw No.: 1676 (Amendment No. 472)Amendment: add subsection 6.64.01(1)(j) 'personal service establishments' and limitsArea/unit GFA limit: 186 m2 (2,000 ft2) per unit; total combined GFA limit in BP1A zone: 743 m2 (8,000 ft2)Subject property referenced: 2401 Millstream Rd (BP1A area)
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BylawRezoning

Summary

First reading of Bylaw No. 1677 (817 Arncote Ave) was listed on the agenda.

Location

817 Arncote Ave

Documents (1)

Bylaw amendment to rezone 817 Arncote Ave from R2 to RM7A and to add the property to the amenity contributions schedule specifying per-unit contributions.

Bylaw No.: 1677 (Amendment No. 473)Property: LOT 3, SECTION 111, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 12071 (817 Arncote Ave)Amenity contributions: $2,562 per new unit (General Amenity Reserve) and $610 per new unit (Affordable Housing Reserve)Intended to enable a medium-density apartment development (authorized variances handled separately)
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BYLAW NO. 1677

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BylawRezoning

Summary

First reading of Bylaw No. 1678 (2681 Claude Rd) was listed on the agenda.

Location

2681 Claude Road

Documents (1)

Bylaw amendment to rezone 2681 Claude Rd from R2 to RM7A and add the property to the amenity contributions schedule with per-unit contribution amounts.

Bylaw No.: 1678 (Amendment No. 474)Property: LOT 2 SECTION 109 ESQUIMALT DISTRICT PLAN 10541 EXCEPT PART IN PLAN 27737 (2681 Claude Rd)Amenity contributions: $2,562 per new unit (General Amenity Reserve) and $610 per new unit (Affordable Housing Reserve)Purpose: enable medium-density apartment development
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BylawRezoning

Summary

Council considered a resolution to move into a closed (in‑camera) session as required.

In CameraConfidential

Summary

Formal motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMover not recorded

That the Council adjourn the meeting.

AdjournmentProcedural