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Minutes of the Council Meeting – March 19, 2018

Minutes of the City of Langford Council meeting held March 19, 2018, recording motions, bylaws, variances and committee recommendations (including matters related to the Sooke Road rezoning application).

Key facts

  • Meeting date: March 19, 2018
  • Council gave First Reading to Bylaw No. 1767 (Sooke Road rezoning) subject to conditions
  • Council directed reduced parking ratios be considered (1 stall per 1–2 bedroom units + 0.25 visitor)
  • Includes variances and conditions for specific properties and Development Permit requirements

Minutes of the Council Meeting – March 19th, 2018

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2. Variances

The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 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 minimum setback from the rear lot line from 6.0 m (20 ft) to 2.7 m (9 ft); and
b) That Section 6.1.2(c) of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 be varied to defer the installation of on-site plumbing from prior to the issuance of an Occupancy Permit for the proposed addition to within six months of a sewer main being installed in a highway or City statutory right-of-way abutting the property at 2579 Rainville Road;

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3. Conditions

The following requirements are imposed under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:

I. That the site is developed in substantial accordance with the plans attached to this report as Appendix C;
II. That the owner registers a Section 219 Covenant, in priority of all other charges, prior to the issuance of this Development Variance Permit that agrees that all required on-site plumbing will be installed and connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system within six months of a sewer main being installed in a highway or City statutory right-of-way abutting the parcel;
III. That the owner pays the required Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (SCRF) to West Shore Environmental Services or the City of Langford prior to the issuance of a Building Permit authorizing the construction of the proposed addition at 2579 Rainville Road; and
IV. That the owner provides confirmation of adequate septic field capacity for the proposed addition containing a shop and secondary suite from Island Health prior to the issuance of a Building Permit authorizing the construction of the proposed addition at 2579 Rainville Road.

CARRIED.

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7. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None presented.

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8. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

a) Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee – March 12th, 2018

1. Application to Rezone 2682, 2684, 2686, 2696, 2702, and 2706 Sooke Road from District Commercial (C3) and Service Commercial (CS1) to Community Town Centre Pedestrian 9 (C9) to Allow for a Mixed-Use Development

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council:

  1. Give 1st reading to the attached Bylaw No. 1767 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 2682, 2684, 2686, 2696, 2702, and 2706 Sooke Road from District Commercial (C3) and Service Commercial (CS1) to a new Community Town Centre Pedestrian 9 (C9) zone subject to the following terms and conditions:

    a) That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per residential unit, prior to issuance of a building permit:
    i. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Fund, and either
    ii. $2,074 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund, OR
    iii. Full road improvements for the realignment of Glen Lake Road

    b) That the applicant provides, prior to public hearing, the following:
    i. A technical memo from an engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

    c) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
    i. That the owner will not apply for, nor is the City obligated to issue a Development Permit, Building Permit, or Subdivision until the road (as shown) has been dedicated.
    ii. That at any time after the 5th anniversary date of adoption of the bylaw to rezone the subject lands, that the City may request, and the owner shall provide, the area of land necessary for the construction of the road extension from Happy Valley Road to Glen Lake Road as well as Sooke Road for $1.00.
    iii. That the owner will limit direct vehicular access to Sooke Road, and will not apply for, nor will the City be obligated to grant driveway access on to Sooke Road, except in accordance with a comprehensive plan of development for the properties as a whole.
    iv. That the owner will provide an easement for reciprocal vehicular access in conjunction with any Development Permit where various properties may be affected, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
    v. That a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering for the full build-out of any block that commercial and/or residential uses are proposed, prior to the issuance of building permit, and that the recommendations of the TIA be implemented prior to Occupancy of any buildings;
    vi. That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Manager of Parks prior to issuance of a building permit; and
    vii. That a detailed storm water management plan be provided prior to issuance of a building permit and implemented, as per Bylaw 1000, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

  2. Direct the City Planner to permit onsite parking, through the Development Permit for Form and Character, to be at a ratio of 1.0 stall per 1 or 2 bedroom units, with any additional 0.25 for visitor parking.

  3. Direct the City Planner to permit onsite parking and loading facilities, through the Development Permit for Form and Character, to be located in the front or side yards for buildings located immediately next to the Galloping Goose.

CARRIED.

2. Application to Rezone 2158 Millstream Road from the R2, One and Two Family Residential, Zone to the RS4, Residential Small Lot 4, Zone to Allow for a 32 Lot Subdivision

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council:

  1. Give First Reading of Bylaw 1762, a Bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 2158 Millstream Road from the R2 (One and Two Family Residential) Zone to the RS4 (Residential Small Lot 4) Zone, subject to the following terms and conditions:

    a) That the owner agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per lot, prior to issuance of a building permit:

    i. $3,960 per small lot single family home towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund less the cost to construct the additional 77.4 m of sidewalk beyond the property frontage;
    ii. $660 per small lot single family home towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;

    b) That the developer provides, prior to Public Hearing the following:

    i. A technical Stormwater Management Memo to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

    c) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title that agrees to the following:

    i. That the developer agrees to implement the approved storm water management plan and to complete any required improvements and/or upgrades to on site and off site infrastructure necessary to facilitate proper drainage on the subject property at the developer’s expense;
    ii. That the developer will construct full frontage improvements, including, but not limited to, boulevard planting, and light standards within the frontages of all internal roads and along the Millstream Road frontage. The installation of

CARRIED.

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Additional Bylaw and Motion Notes

That Council give Bylaw No. 1753 Second and Third Readings.

CARRIED.

f) BYLAW NO. 1762

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 524, (2158 Millstream Rd), 2018".
(FIRST READING)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council give Bylaw No. 1762 FirstReading.

CARRIED.

g) BYLAW NO. 1764

“Road Closure Bylaw No. 1764, 2018”.
(FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council give Bylaw No. 1764 First, Second and Third Readings.

CARRIED.

h) BYLAW NO. 1767

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 527, (2682, 2684, 2686, 2696 2702 & 2706 Sooke Rd), 2018".
(FIRST READING)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council give Bylaw No. 1767 First Reading.

CARRIED.

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10. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK

a) That it is the opinion of Council that the public interest requires that persons other than members of Council and Officers be excluded from the meeting to consider confidential information

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Extracted from: 20180416-Agenda-Package(84 pages total)