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CITY OF LANGFORD - MINUTES OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE - December 9th, 2019
PZAH Committee minutes (Dec 9, 2019) recording consideration and recommendations to Council on rezoning applications including 595 Hansen Ave and a portion of 991 Loch Glen Place, plus first reading recommendation for Bylaw No.1662 (Omnibus amendments).
Key facts
- Meeting date: December 9, 2019
- Applications considered: 595 Hansen Ave rezoning (to RM2A & RS4), portion of 991 Loch Glen Place rezoning/subdivision
- Recommendations include preparing bylaws, required Section 219 covenants, stormwater management, frontage improvements and variances (e.g., front yard reduction to 3.0 m)
- Committee recommended first reading of Bylaw No.1662
CITY OF LANGFORD - MINUTES OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE - December 9th, 2019
Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue
Monday, December 9th, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
PRESENT
Councillors: D. Blackwell (Chair), R. Wade (Vice-Chair); Members: C. Brown, A. Creuzot, S. Harvey, D. Horner, and K. Sheldrake.
ATTENDING
M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision; G. Henshall, Deputy Director of Engineering.
ABSENT
Member: M. Hall.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: C. BROWN
That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee approve the agenda as presented.
CARRIED.
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
a) Planning, Zoning & Affordable Housing Committee Meeting – October 15th, 2019
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: A. CREUZOT
That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee approve the minutes of the meeting held on October 15th, 2019.
CARRIED.
b) Planning, Zoning & Affordable Housing Committee Meeting – October 28th, 2019
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: A. CREUZOT
That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee approve the minutes of the meeting held on October 28th, 2019.
CARRIED.
4. REPORTS
a) Application to Rezone 595 Hansen Avenue from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone to Attached Housing (RM2A) Zone and Residential Small Lot 4 (RS4) Zone to Allow for Seven New Townhouses while the Existing Dwelling Remains in Place with a Suite on a Small Lot
- Staff Report (Planning)
MOVED BY: S. HARVEY
SECONDED: C. BROWN
That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee recommend to Council:
That Council:
Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 595 Hansen Avenue from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to RS4 (Residential Small Lot 4) and RM2A (Attached Housing), subject to the following terms and conditions:
a) That the applicant agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per new dwelling unit, prior to issuance of a building permit:
i. $3,660 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
ii. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.
b) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, the following:
i. A technical memo from a qualified engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed onsite, 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 all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
ii. That a storm water management plan be provided and implemented, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
iii. That the applicant provide a construction parking and traffic management plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
d) Authorize the Director of Planning to issue the following variance in the Form and Character Development Permit for 595 Hansen Avenue:
i. That Section 6.31A.06(1) be varied to reduce the minimum front yard setback from the required 5.5m (18 ft) to 3.0m (10 ft).
CARRIED.
b) Application to rezone a portion of 991 Loch Glen Place from One-and Two Family Residential (R2) to Residential Small Lot 4 (RS4), and to amend the subdivision requirements of the R2 Zone to remove the requirement to exclude the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) non-disturbance area in the calculation of minimum lot size for lakefront lots, to facilitate a two-lot subdivision
- Staff Report (Planning)
MOVED BY: K. SHELDRAKE
SECONDED: S. HARVEY
That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee recommend to Council:
That Council:
Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the text within the One-and Two Family Zone such that the SPEA may be included in the calculation of minimum lot area for lakefront lots for the property located at 991 Loch Glen Place; AND
Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of a portion of the property located at 991 Loch Glen Place from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to RS4 (Residential Small Lot 4);
Subject to the following:
(a) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, a technical memo from an engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed on-site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
(b) That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions prior to subdivision approval:
i. $6,000 per lot towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
ii. $1,000 per lot towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.
(c) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a section 219 covenant, registered in priority over all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
i. That the applicant agree to install all frontage improvements are provided to Bylaw No. 1000 standards, and to the satisfaction of the Direction of Engineering, prior to subdivision approval, or building permit issuance, whichever occurs first;
ii. That a stormwater management plan be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and in accordance with Bylaw No. 1000, prior to subdivision approval, or building permit issuance, whichever occurs first;
iii. That the applicant 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 applicant’s expense;
iv. That any necessary above or underground infrastructure or servicing upgrades, extensions or other required servicing requirements are to be fulfilled at the applicant’s expense; and
v. That the applicant provide a construction parking and traffic management plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
CARRIED.
c) Bylaw No. 1662; Various Omnibus Amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 300
- Staff Report (Planning)
MOVED BY: A. CREUZOT
SECONDED: K. SHELDRAKE
That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee recommend to Council:
That Council:
Give first reading to Bylaw No. 1662.
CARRIED.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
CHAIR
CERTIFIED CORRECT
(Corporate Officer)