DocumentsBylawJun 8, 2020Pages 103–108
Bylaw No. 1891 — Road Closure Bylaw No. 1891 (2895 West Shore Parkway), 2020
Bylaw No. 1891 proposes to close a portion of road at 2895 West Shore Parkway; listed for first, second and third readings.
Key facts
- Bylaw No.: 1891
- Subject: Road closure at 2895 West Shore Parkway
- Agenda action: First, Second and Third Readings (as indexed)
- Index start page: 103
Bylaw No. 1891 — Road Closure Bylaw No. 1891 (2895 West Shore Parkway), 2020
Staff Report to Council
Date: June 8, 2020
Department: Land Development
Subject: Road Closure Bylaw No. 1891, 2895 West Shore Parkway, Mainroad Properties
Background
On June 8th, 2017 Council passed the following resolution:
That Council:
Direct the Director of Corporate Services to enter into an agreement with Mainroad Properties (Langford) to sell the subject lands for $25,000 provided that Mainroad Properties (Langford) agrees to pay for the survey, legal fees, and closing costs, subject to the following conditions:
a) That Mainroad Properties (Langford) apply for a Development Variance Permit to address their front lot line setback. Staff may waive the fee for this application;
b) That Staff prepare a road closure bylaw in conjunction with Mainroad Properties (Langford)'s Development Variance Permit application;Direct Staff to prepare an omnibus to rezone the area of sale from CD1 Area 4 to CD1 Area 1.
Commentary
Staff have worked with the owner to complete the Development Variance Permit and Land Exchange Agreement and is now bringing forward the Road Closure Bylaw 1891, attached as Schedule A, for Council’s consideration to give 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.
Financial Implications
Mainroad Properties is responsible for the legal and surveying costs incurred during this process and will pay the City $25,000.00 for the portion of closed road in accordance with the resolution.
Legal Implications
There are no known legal implications with the sale and disposition of this portion of Road. Notifications will be placed in a local newspaper as required through provincial legislation.
Options
That Council:
Give Road Closure Bylaw No. 1891 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings;
ORTake no action at this time with respect to this Road Closure Bylaw No. 1891.
Respectfully submitted,
Submitted by:
Daryl Minifie, AScT Senior Land Development Technologist
Concurrence:
Adriana Proton, Manager of Legislative Services
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning
Chris Aubrey, Fire Chief
Lorne Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
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Schedule A: Road Closure Plan
CITY OF LANGFORD
ROAD CLOSURE BYLAW NO. 1891, 2020
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter, Council may, by bylaw, close a portion of a highway to traffic and remove the dedication of the highway, if prior to adopting the bylaw, Council publishes notices of its intention in a newspaper and provides an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw to make representations to Council;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Langford deems it expedient to close to traffic and remove the dedication of highway of that portion of highway comprising a total of approximately 32.8m2 (353ft2), which was dedicated as highway by Plan VIP67876, shown outlined in a bold black line on the reference plan prepared by Ryan Hourston, BCLS, on a reduced copy of which is attached hereto (the “Road Closure Plan”);
AND WHEREAS notices of Council’s intention to close that portion of highway to traffic and to remove its dedication as highway were published in a newspaper and posted in the public notice posting place, and Council has provided an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the closure to make representations to Council;
AND WHEREAS the Council does not consider that the closure of the Closed Road will affect the transmission or distribution facilities or works of utility operators;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
- Attached to this Bylaw as Schedule “A” and forming part of this Bylaw is a reduced copy of the reference plan of highway closure (the “Road Closure Plan”).
- The City hereby authorizes the closure to traffic and removal of highway dedication of: the 0.003 hectares of highway, which was dedicated as highway by Plan VIP67876, labelled “Road to be Closed Area on the Road Closure Plan (the “Closed Road”).
- On deposit of the Road Closure Plan and all other documentation for the closure of the Closed Road in the Victoria Land Title Office, the Closed Road is closed to public traffic, it shall cease to be public highway, and its dedication as a highway is cancelled.
- The Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer of the City are authorized to execute all deeds of land, plans and other documentation necessary to affect this road closure and disposition.
Road Closure Bylaw No. 1891, 2020
- This Bylaw may be cited as “Road Closure Bylaw No. 1891 (2895 West Shore Parkway), 2020”.
READ A FIRST TIME this ___ day of June, 2020.
READ A SECOND TIME this ___ day of June, 2020.
READ A THIRD TIME this ___ day of June, 2020.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE THIS ___ DAY OF JUNE, 2020.
ADOPTED this ___ day of June, 2020.
MAYOR
(Certified Correct)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
SCHEDULE “A” – Road Closure Plan
