BYLAW NO. 1938 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 604 (630 Strandlund Ave)

BYLAW NO. 1938 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 604 (630 Strandlund Ave)

Staff Report to Council

Date: March 15, 2021
Department: Planning
Application No.: Z19-0024

Subject: Bylaw No. 1938 – Application to rezone 630 Strandlund from One-and Two Family Residential (R2) to Residential Townhouse 1 (RT1) to allow for the construction of 10 townhouse units.

At the Regular Meeting of October 5, 2020 Council passed the following committee resolution with respect to the property at 630 Strandlund Avenue.

1. Direct Staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 630 Strandlund Avenue from R2 (One-and Two Family Residential) to RT1 (Residential Townhouse 1), subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to issuance of a building permit: i. $3,660 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund
   ii. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund b. That the applicant provide, prior to Public Hearing, the following: i. A technical memo from a qualified engineer that verifies stormwater can be managed on site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; COMPLETED 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: COMPLETD i. That the developer agrees to install, or bond for, all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to issuance of a building permit; ii. That the Oak trees within the City boulevard are to be preserved, and delineated with tree protection fencing to the satisfaction of the Parks Manager, prior to commencement of works; iii. That a stormwater management plan be provided and implemented, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; iv. That the applicant provide a construction management plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to issuance of a building permit; v. That the developer will connect and be responsible for any upgrades required to the services and utilities required to the development; vi. That the developer will submit Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) calculations prior to issuance of a development permit, and acknowledges that the calculations may determine different setbacks than what is prescribed in the zone or authorized through variance, and dictate building material or the requirement for additional fire protection measures including sprinkler protection or fire walls; vii. That the enclosed parking garages for each unit are designated for parking of vehicles only and not replaced with storage or hobby space; d. That Council authorize of the Director of Planning to issue the following variance within the Form and Character Development Permit for the subject property: i. That section 6.28.07(1)(a) be varied to reduce the front lot line setback from the required 3.0 m to 2.13 m;
   ii. That section 6.28.07(1)(d) be varied to reduce the rear lot line setback from the required 5.5 m to 3.29 m;

COMMENTS

The applicant has registered a Sec. 219 covenant against the title of the subject property that adress clause c), items i – vii in Council’s resolution of October 5, 2020. Council gave Bylaw No. 1938 First reading on November 2, 2020.

On February 16, 2021, Council passed an additional resolution to receive compensation for the unlawful removal of boulevard trees and replant the frontage of the property to the satisfaction of the Manager of Parks. The developer has paid the city $40,000 as compensation, and registered a Sec. 219 covenant requiring replanting of the frontage in accordance with Council’s resolution.

If Council wishes to include additional conditions prior to the Adoption of Bylaw No.1938 they may do so now or they may wish to proceed with Adoption.

Bylaw No. 1938 and was signed by the Minister of Transportation on December 17, 2020.

OPTIONS

That Council:

1. Adopt Bylaw No 1938.
2. Take no action at this time with respect to Bylaw No. 1938.

Respectfully Submitted,
Submitted by:
David Sametz, Planner II – Long Range Planning - Approved

Concurrence:
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning - Approved
Marie Watmough, Manager of Legislative Services - Approved
Chris Aubrey, Fire Chief - Approved
Lorne Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement - Approval
Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation - Approved
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering - Approved
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning - Approved
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer - Approved

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