BYLAW NO. 1918 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 595 (840, 844 and 848 Orono Ave)

BYLAW NO. 1918 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 595 (840, 844 and 848 Orono Ave)

Staff Report to Council

Date: April 19, 2021
Department: Planning
Application No.: Z20-0011
Subject: Bylaw No. 1918 - Application to Rezone 840, 844, and 848 Orono Avenue from the R1 (One Family Residential) Zone to CC1 (City Centre) Zone to Allow a 45 unit apartment building.

At their Regular Meeting of November 2nd, 2020, Council passed the following resolution with respect to the property at 840, 844, and 848 Orono Avenue:

That Council consider proceeding with first reading of Bylaw No. 1918 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 840, 844, and 848 Orono Avenue from R1 (One-Family Residential) to CC1 (City Centre) 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 the issuance of a building permit:

i. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
ii. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.

Subject to reductions depending on the use and height in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy.

b. That the applicant provides, prior to Second Reading, the following:
(COMPLETED)

i. A technical memo from an engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and
ii. A frontage drawing to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering to confirm if road dedication is required to complete all required frontage improvements; and

c. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan, if required, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; (NOT REQUIRED)

d. 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:
(COMPLETED)

i. That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit;
ii. That a 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;
iii. That a construction parking and traffic management plan be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
iv. That the building be strata titled into individual residential units prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit;
v. That the required parking stalls for this development are allocated for the use by individuals in each unit, as required by Bylaw 300 and designed accordingly, and that parking stalls are not sold or rented out individually; and
vi. That 100% of residential parking spaces, excluding visitor parking spaces, shall feature an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher to the parking space; and

1. Energized outlets shall be labelled for the use of electric vehicle charging;
2. Where an electric vehicle energy management system is implemented (load sharing), the Director of Engineering may specify a minimum performance standard to ensure a sufficient rate of electric vehicle charging; and
3. The owner is required to keep the Electric Vehicle Servicing Equipment (EVSE) in operation and the Strata Council may not prevent an owner, occupant, or tenant from installing the EV charging equipment.

e. Authorize the Director of Planning to issue the following variances within the development permit:
i. Section 6.57.06(1)(a) be varied to permit ground floor patios within 0.32 m of the front lot line, and to permit the ornamental bump outs to be located within 1.24 m of the front lot line;
ii. Section 6.57.06(2)(a) be varied to permit the building face within 2 m of the front lot line on the third storey or above, and to permit the ornamental bump outs to be located within 1.24 m of the front lot line on the third storey or above;
iii. Section 6.57.08(1) be varied to permit the location of unenclosed parking spaces to be located within 1.7 m of the front lot line;
iv. Section 6.57.08(2) be varied to permit the location of parking stalls that are adjacent to a highway to be screened by fencing and landscaping; and
v. Section 6.57.08(3) be varied to permit the location of parking stalls adjacent to an interior side or rear lot line when the landscaping strip is as narrow as 0.94 m.

COMMENTS

The applicant has registered a Sec. 219 covenant against the title of the subject property that agrees to clause d), items i – vi in Council’s resolution of November 2nd, 2020.

Bylaw No. 1918 was signed by the Minister of Transportation on December 17th, 2020.

As there are no outstanding conditions of approval, Council may wish to proceed with Bylaw Adoption at this time.

OPTIONS

That Council:

1. Adopt Bylaw No. 1918.

OR

2. Take no action at this time with respect to Bylaw No. 1918.

Respectfully Submitted

Submitted by:
Julia Buckingham, Planner II - Approved

Concurrence:
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning - Approved

Concurrence:
Marie Watmough, Manager of Legislative Services - Approved

Concurrence:
Chris Aubrey, Fire Chief - Approved

Concurrence:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering - Approved

Concurrence:
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning - Approved

Concurrence:
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance - Approved

Concurrence:
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services - Approved

Concurrence:
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer - Approved

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