Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council - March 18, 2019

Meeting Details

Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Monday, March 18th, 2019 @ 5:15 p.m.

Present

Acting Mayor D. Blackwell, Councillors: M. Sahlstrom, L. Szpak, and N. Stewart.

Attending

Chief Administrative Officer, D. Kiedyk; Director of Finance, M. Dillabaugh; Director of Corporate Services, B. Hutchins; Director of Planning, M. Baldwin; and Director of Engineering, M. Mahovlich.

Absent

Mayor Young and Councillors L. Seaton and R. Wade.

Council called the meeting to order on the 2nd floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, and moved upstairs to Council Chambers on the 3rd floor following the in camera portion of the meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Acting Mayor Blackwell called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm.

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR STEWART
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

CARRIED.

3. IN-CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR STEWART

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 regarding information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act under Section 90 (1) (j) of the Community Charter.

b) That Council continue the meeting in closed session.

CARRIED.

Acting Mayor Blackwell resumed the regular Council meeting at 5:30 pm.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a) BYLAW NO. 1814

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 552, (3238 Lodmell Rd), 2019".

The Acting Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1814 at 5:30 pm, and read a statement to inform those present of the public hearing procedure.

Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Charles Guzauskas has applied to amend the zoning of 3238 Lodmell Road from the One- and Two-Family (R2) Zone to the Residential Small Lot 3 (RS3) Zone.

This is being proposed in order to allow for the development of four small strata lots that share a common access route.

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 per one-family lot created:

1. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Fund; and
2. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

The applicant also agrees to register a covenant prior to Bylaw Adoption, which agrees to the following:

1. That a storm water management plan be provided and implemented, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
2. That the applicant install a solid 1.2m solid high fence along the north property line with an additional 0.3m of lattice on top;
3. That a minimum of two parking spaces be provided along the front of the subject property;
4. That the applicant install two signs along the strata road that state, ‘No Parking – Fire Lane’;
5. That the applicate provide 5% cash in lieu of park of the post rezoning value of the land; and
6. That the applicant provide a construction management plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

Additionally, Council authorizes the Director of Planning to issue the following variances with the required Development Permit for 3238 Lodmell Road:

1. That the minimum front yard setback to an attached garage be reduced to 3.0m (10 ft);
2. That the rear yard setback be reduced to 4.5m (15 ft); and
3. That the 2 off-street parking spaces be reduced to 0 in exchange for the construction of at least 2 on-street parking spaces along the frontage of this site.

This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan Neighbourhood designation.

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

The Acting Mayor called a first time for presentations.
None presented.
Acting Mayor Blackwell called a second time for presentations.
None presented.
Acting Mayor Blackwell called a third and final time for speakers. There being none, she declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1814 closed at 5:33 p.m.

b) BYLAW NO. 1832

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 558, (1016 McCallum Rd), 2019".

The Acting Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1832 at 5:54 pm, and read a statement to inform those present of the public hearing procedure.

Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Duncan Magee has applied on behalf of 644297 BC Ltd to amend the C3, District Commercial, Zone.

This is being proposed in order to allow one sheet metal fabrication business to continue operating at the property located at 1016 McCallum Road.

The sheet metal fabrication use was approved at this location by Council under a Temporary Use Permit, and included Conditions that:

• Prohibited unenclosed storage associated with the industrial use on the property; and
• That industrial use activities, deemed to be nuisances, are not detectable beyond the limits of the unit.

These conditions were omitted in the resolution for Bylaw No.1832, however Council may wish to have them included as they were recommended within the staff report.

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

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

The Acting Mayor called a first time for presentations.
Duncan McGee asked Council to allow for storage outside.
Matthew Baldwin, Director of Planning said that parking issues are of concern.
A resident asked about other conditions of the C3 zone.
Acting Mayor Blackwell called a second time for presentations.
None presented.
Acting Mayor Blackwell called a third and final time for speakers. There being none, she declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1832 closed at 5:38 p.m.

5. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES

a) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – March 4th, 2019

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR STEWART

That Council approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 4th, 2019.

CARRIED.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None presented.

7. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

a) Transportation and Public Committee – March 12th, 2019

1. Minutes of the Transportation and Public Works Committee – March 12th, 2019

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to Council:
That Council:

Receive the minutes of the Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting held on March
12th, 2019.

CARRIED.