Public Correspondence — Bylaw No.2009 / Z21-0015 (Scafe/Peatt) Written Submissions

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Ben Moreau — High-Rise Tower Developments hearing of November 15th

Sent: November 7, 2021 9:48 PM
To: Mayor Young; Denise Blackwell; Lillian Szpak; Lanny Seaton; Matt Sahlstrom; Norma Stewart; Roger Wade
Cc: langfordvoters@gmail.com

Hi,

I am one of the individuals who has signed the petition against the increased density proposed for the Langford Gateway and Langford Central projects. I am a property owner in Langford, and you were elected to represent me, not realtors in Burnaby or developers in Vancouver or investors in Surrey. I am asking you to vote against these developments and any other high‐rise developments until community consultation with residents has taken place to hear our concerns and understand our vision for Langford.

Langford has a reputation around the world as being one of the best cities to live in. It is my strong opinion that these projects will be to the detriment of Langford’s current quality of life and standard of living. It is a shame to see that the very things that brought us to Langford are now being destroyed piece by piece (increased traffic, increased density, reduced visibility of the natural beauty of forest, etc…). Please reconsider my plea to stop destroying the beauty of our city by increasing density. I am sorry to say that should the current situation continue; it would force me to actively vote against the current administration in the next election.

Thank you for your consideration,

Ben Moreau

Chris Burdge — November 15th Public Hearing - Bylaw No. 2008

Sent: November 8, 2021 9:15 AM
To: Mayor Young; Denise Blackwell; Lillian Szpak; Lanny Seaton; Matt Sahlstrom; Norma Stewart; Roger Wade

The following is my written submission to the Council regarding bylaw no. 2008.

I am one of the individuals who has signed the petition against the increased density proposed for the Langford Gateway and Langford Central projects. As such I would like to address the council at the Public Hearing on November 15th.

I am a taxpayer/resident/voter/renter/property owner in Langford, and you were elected to represent me, not realtors in Burnaby or developers in Vancouver or investors in Surrey.

I am asking you to vote against these developments and any other high‐rise developments until community consultation with residents has taken place to hear our concerns and understand our vision for Langford.

I attended the virtual open house that was organized by the proposed property developer back in September. Part of the presentation included input from the person responsible for conducting the Traffic Impact Analysis. His comments indicated that they projected that the 671 unit development would add approximately “250 ish” vehicles to surrounding roads at peak periods. We were able to submit questions so I asked if he thought that 250 additional cars would have a negative impact on the already horrendous traffic situation. His answer was “it should be fine”. I can only assume he has never driven in the area. This is a serious concern for all residents of the area.

Chris Burdge
615 Hoffman Ave.

Chris Newstead — Public Hearings November 15, 2021 – Langford Gateway / Langford Central

Sent: November 9, 2021 11:05 AM
To: Langford Planning General Mailbox

To Langford City Council
Re: Public Hearings November 15, 2021 – Langford Gateway / Langford Central

As a resident, a taxpayer, and an owner of two properties in Langford that will be directly affected, I am writing to request that the Mayor and Council vote NO to the proposed rezoning of properties noted above to City Centre Pedestrian which would allow for the Langford Gateway and Langford Central development proposals to proceed with the building of six towers of unprecedented height and density for this area.

I have owned 2 properties directly across from the proposed Langford Central construction site on Scafe Rd. for well over 10 years. Aside from a Virtual Open House in which we were informed of development plans, there has been (to my knowledge) little to no direct consultation of those impacted the most by this proposed development (the property owners and residents in the surrounding area). Prior to the development being proposed I was aware of a 6‐story limit on buildings. It is still unclear to me how this got changed to an unlimited height restriction. I have received no direct notification of such a change, nor has any input from those most affected been made.

TRAFFIC: A primary concern surrounding development in this area is regarding traffic and transportation. In a time when many are still working from home, the morning commute from Scafe Rd towards downtown Victoria is regularly backed up from the highway all the way to the roundabout on the corner of Peatt Rd. and Brock Rd. In the past, there has been bumper‐to‐bumper traffic after making a single turn off Scafe Rd toward Peatt Rd. A 10‐minute drive to work can take over an hour at the wrong time of day. Adjusting commute times makes a world of difference, but many do not have that luxury. Adding 271 new units to an area that doesn’t have the infrastructure to support the traffic patterns generated by high density is only going to make a frustratingly bad traffic situation even worse.

The Virtual Open House presentation (by the developers) to answer to field “selected” questions from the community regarding the proposed development. One of the advantages that the developer listed, was that “larger developments typically generate less traffic than single family communities”. It is completely unreasonable to assert that adding hundreds of new residences on Scafe Road will help to generate less traffic, when it is obvious that the complete opposite is almost certainly unavoidable. The reality is that residents of the area are not able to opt to stop driving their vehicle because amenities are close by. For most who commute to work, this is not an option.

PARKING: The parking situation on Scafe Rd. (where it meets Brock Rd) is already a questionable and a somewhat unsightly mess. The streets in front of these houses are regularly filled with 4‐7 cars per lot (overflow parking from the townhouses on Brock. Considering that parking further down the street is already maxed due to the townhouses on Brock that are approximately 2‐4 stories in height ‐ how much more will be added by residents and visitors to 24 and 18 story towers with 271 new families – particularly if most (if not all) of those units are only allocated one parking space?

SAFETY: Another concern is structural & earthquake safety. Our residences face Danbrook One – an 11 storey development visible from Scafe. It needed to be evacuated due to structural concerns. The proposed development on Scafe is for a tower in excess of twice that height. The topic of structure and earthquake safety seems not adequately addressed in the presentation done by the developers particularly since the nearest tower of half that size was shut down for this very issue. If this development goes in the same direction as Danbrook One – all the surrounding properties could be at risk.

Bylaw No. 2009 Bylaw No. 2008

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APPROPRIATENESS TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD: It is completely unreasonable for the city or community to subject existing residents in low‐rise dwellings to the impacts of living directly beside towers that reach up to 24 stories in height. The current OCP which allows for unlimited height seems less like a plan, and more like a license to give eager developers carte blanche when it comes to creating density with little regard for the impact that it has on the infrastructure, traffic patterns, and how it affects residents of the surrounding area. I’m not against redevelopment on the property, but the magnitude of changes like the one proposed here are in such stark contrast to the current community and residential nature of this neighborhood. The request to rezone property in the middle of an area currently containing single and double story residential buildings ‐ to multiple towers of heights reaching up to 24 stories is an enormous jump. These developments will greatly affect the day‐to‐day quality of life of the current residents as well as the surrounding community.

As elected representatives of our community, I would think that a priority and focus would be placed on meeting the needs of the existing community residents rather than putting them in a situation where they are forced to move if they wish to maintain the standard of living and lifestyle that they have invested and bought into years before this development was even a consideration. On behalf of the residents of 2728 and 2732 Scafe (directly across from the Langford Central site) and their families, I request that the current proposal to build towers of such height on Scafe Road be refused (or at the very least reduced in size significantly), and more research be done on a development that would be more consistent with the rest of the neighborhood.

Sincerely,

Chris Newstead
2732 Scafe Rd.

Jacqueline Gintaut — Public Hearings November 15, 2021 – Langford Gateway / Langford Central

From: Jacqueline Gintaut
1331 Ravens View Drive, Langford, BC V9B 6B1
Sent: November 8, 2021

Re: Public Hearings November 15, 2021 – Langford Gateway / Langford Central

Rezoning of properties on Peatt / Scafe Roads to City Centre Pedestrian
Rezoning of properties on Arncote / Peat / Sunderland to City Centre Pedestrian

For inclusion in both Public Hearing packages

As a resident of Langford, I am writing to request that Mayor and Council vote NO to approving the rezoning of the properties noted above to City Centre Pedestrian, which would allow for the Langford Gateway and Langford Central development proposals to proceed with the building of six Towers (24 stories, 22 stories, 18 stories, 18 stories, 17 stories and 13 stories).

The building of the proposed six towers at these heights

would forever change the basic character of Langford;
would set a precedent and trajectory for the future evolution of our community; and,
would significantly compound a range of existing issues, including appropriately sized development within existing neighbourhoods and those related to hard / soft infrastructures, such as traffic, parking, health-care resources, community services, etc.

The primary reasons that Mayor / Council should vote No are:

CONSULTATION: Langford residents were not afforded the opportunity to participate in an effective broad-based and meaningful consultation process to determine if the community at large supported the creation of the no height restrictions City Centre Pedestrian (CCP) zoning, which opened the door to consider these two concurrent developments that will ultimately result in six towers – 24 stories, 22 stories, 18 stories, 18 stories, 17 stories and 13 stories.

The Public Hearing that was held for the creation of the CCP (no height restriction) zoning was not befitting such a substantive and path-carving change. Further, the advertised public notice for this Public Hearing was vague and unclear. Specifically, the advertising highlighted imposing a 6-storey restriction for the City Centre 1 zone and made NO mention that the new CCP zone would have No height restrictions. It would be unfair to state that Langforders were afforded the opportunity provide input, given that they were not appropriately made aware.
Further, residents were not afforded the same consultation opportunity provided to the West Shore Developers Association, their members and small businesses. Well in advance of this new zoning coming forward for approval, city staff proactively reached out to these stakeholders to provide detailed information and request feedback, whereas residents received no such information or request for input.
It is imperative that all Langford residents be afforded the opportunity to be involved in creating the vision of how our community will evolve, including determining the height limits of buildings

TRAFFIC: Despite arguments to the contrary, we all know that the additional traffic generated from these developments, in combination with the multitude of other developments within Langford, will create significant traffic impacts:

within the immediate area given the existing narrow roadways and current congestion issues;
with respect to entering / exiting the community via the TransCanada Hwy; and
with regard to the ever-building cross-community traffic congestion.

While moving towards a pedestrian laden city centre is a goal that could be achieved over the longer-term, currently the infrastructure is not in place to support developments of this scope, and such a goal requires more careful planning and a staged approach.

PARKING: Mayor and Council cannot deny that street parking is a prominent issue plaquing a multitude of neighbourhoods in Langford. The requirement of 1.25 parking stalls per unit, which is intended to also provide for residents’ visitors and commercial patrons, is insufficient to meet the real-life needs for parking. Should Mayor / Council allow for this development to proceed, you will knowingly be creating a significant issue for the immediate neighbourhood and surrounding areas.

APPROPRIATENESS TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD: While the city core may be the most appropriate area to increase density, the scope of these proposals are well beyond reasonable in terms of aligning / fitting-in with the existing neighbourhood.

It is unreasonable for the city or community to subject existing residents in low-rise dwellings to the impacts of living beside towers that reach up to 24 stories in height.
Further a shadow study has not been shared to determine the lifestyle and health impacts of this scenario.

AVAILABLE, RATHER THAN AFFORDABLE OR ATTAINABLE: While these developments will create available units within the broader housing market – from a community perspective – the question needs to be asked, ‘Who would these available units be built for, given that they will not be affordable or even attainable for a large segment of the existing Langford population?’.

As elected representatives of our community, do you not agree that your priority and focus should be placed on meeting the needs and addressing the issues of existing community residents, rather than readily accepting that there will be casualties of development.

At previous meetings, Mayor / Council have commented that the Public Hearing process is the most appropriate venue for community issues to be heard and addressed. As such, I look forward to hearing Council’s discussion / deliberations on November 15th that will lead to addressing the community’s issues raised regarding these proposed developments.

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Jake Rozell — Scafe road development

Sent: November 9, 2021 7:30 AM
To: Langford Planning General Mailbox

To whom it my concern

Page 43–76

I am writing this email in regard of the possible new development of the 18 and 24 storey buildings on Scafe road. I myself am a resident of 2739 Scafe road and deeply sadden to hear of this possible development in this family oriented neighbourhood. It is a very tight community on this block, myself and many others in the community love the surrounding area and have all discussed that a 18 and 24 storey building is not suited for this residential area. I do understand the struggle with trying to find housing and this is a opportunity for people to get into the housing market for cheaper, and the possibility of more jobs to be created. But that being said this small tight community on Scafe road is not suited for such a big development on a quite street.

Many of the families in this area love the quiet area with little traffic and would be deeply sadden to see it turn into a busy area due to 2 condos going in.

I myself and my roommates absolutely love the House that we have today and would be extremely upset to see this house go… I hope that the council can reconsider this idea and realize the damage it may due to the surrounding neighbourhood.

Thank you for your time.

Jake Rozell
2739 Scafe road

Sent from my iPhone

Kara Middleton — Re: Public Hearings for Langford Gateway, Langford Central

Sent: November 9, 2021 12:25 PM (initial) and correction sent November 9, 2021 6:23 PM
To: Mayor Young; Norma Stewart; Denise Blackwell; Lillian Szpak; Matt Sahlstrom; Lanny Seaton; Roger Wade; Langford Planning General Mailbox; m.baldwin@langford.ca
Cc: Langford Voters for Change

Re: Public Hearings: Langford Gateway, Langford Central

Dear Mayor and Council, and Planning Department, of the City of Langford:

I am a Langford resident, and I am alarmed at the Langford Gateway and Langford Central development applications.

I support residential infilling in city centres, and I support a more pedestrian lifestyle. But I know that allowing buildings as tall as 22 stories ‐ (and possibly greater than that in the future) ‐ in downtown Langford would a be wrong and irredeemabably tragic decision. Tall towers would overwhelm and ruin the area. Physically, aesthetically, culturally. More traffic congestion, more noise, more blocking of sunlight in the day and more light pollution at night. And a sudden surge in demands on all local services and amenities, that Langford is not prepared for. Nor are its citizens.

It was quite a coup to be proclaimed "the most liveable city"; and more than once. But please don't rest on your laurels ‐ plastic or otherwise.
Don't keep making decisions that will make this municipality less liveable. That is catching up not only with you ‐ but with us all.

I think a maximum height of 12-16 feet would be reasonable. It's the middle path here ‐ and it's that "missing middle" approach to densification and liveability.

I am also very concerned that the public process around this rezoning to City Centre Pedestrian was deeply inadequate. And it has favoured developers and businesses over residents.

Please think deeply and widely about this Public Hearing. Many decisions you make are unspeakably important. And their consequences are forever.

Sincerely,
Kara Middleton

Correction (sent later same day): I apologize that my previous email contained a typograghic error. Where I wrote "12‐16 feet" I meant to write "12‐16 stories" as a height limit.

Linda Webb — Request to pause developments on Peatt/Scafe/Arncote

Sent: November 9, 2021 2:16 PM
To: Mayor Young; Denise Blackwell; Iszpak@langford.ca; Iseaton@langford.ca; Matt Sahlstrom; Norma Stewart; Roger Wade
Cc: langfordvoters@gmail.com

To Mayor and Council,

My name is Linda Webb and I am a resident of Langford. I am writing to ask that you put the developments on Peatt/Scafe/Arncote on pause until there can be some public meaningful consultation regarding resident’s concerns.

While I appreciated the developer’s public presentation it was only a question period of a design already done. This did not address the community issues of height, traffic and the various variences to the community plan.

The process in Langford is not resident friendly, putting out late notice meeting agendas without time for the public to properly review and respond to any issues and setting the council meeting times to discourage attendance. Also the advisory committees are not a cross section of the community leaning heavily to developers and contractors. Unfortunately, Langford has developed the reputation for a lack of transparency and that anything presented to council is already a done deal.

I support well planned thoughtful densification but not at the cost of a lack of consideration of the community. Issues such as traffic, green space and infrastructure to name a few need to be addressed. I live further down on Peatt Rd where there is another hub of buildings and so far only contains the narrowest strip of greenspace. It also will include a roundabout when it’s completed and I can tell you it is already a busy artery from the highway.

I love Langford and just want to see it continue to maintain its sense of community.

Respectfully,
Linda Webb

Mary Wagner — Note on green space in Deville Neighbourhood

104-2669 Deville Rd.
Langford V9B 0C1
October 19, 2019

Dear Council,

I was encouraged by the Mayor's words at the October 18th meeting, particularly about improving green space in the Deville Neighbourhood. I wanted to thank council for its good work on neighbourhood parks with play structures for younger kids, of which Langford has many. What I would like to see in the Deville area is good old-fashioned trees and grass - with a couple of benches for people who don't like to sit on the ground. With Arncote Park and Ruth King nearby and the planned play structures for the new developments of Langford Gateway and Central, what we really need is a public place with evergreen trees where people of all ages can sit and read a book, have a picnic or hang out with friends in an outdoor space. Evergreens are particularly welcome in winter as a fresh, sheltered place to be, and during hot times, the trees provide an invaluable cool refuge.

Thanks,
Mary Wagner

Matt Rodgers — Langford Gateway and Langford Central development proposals

Sent: November 10, 2021 8:30 AM
To: Mayor Young; Denise Blackwell; Matt Sahlstrom; Lanny Seaton; Norma Stewart; Lillian Szpak; Roger Wade
Cc: Darren Kiedyk; Marie Watmough; Matthew Baldwin; Adriana Proton; Langford Planning General Mailbox; Langford Voters for Change

Dear Langford Mayor and Council,

I am writing to request that the Langford Gateway and Langford Central high rise developments be put on hold until meaningful public engagement takes place. The developer’s public presentation did not address community issues of height, traffic, parking, and the many variances to the community plan. Perhaps more importantly, the City's public engagement process is flawed and does not allow adequate time for the public to properly review and respond to any issues prior to public hearings. Agendas are sent out last minute and those attempting to speak up during Zoom council meetings are often ignored or are unable to get through. In addition, the advisory committees that are set up by the City of Langford are not representative of the broader community and tend to be made up of developers and contractors.

I support thoughtful densification in Langford's core but not without consideration of the concerns from the surrounding community. Unfortunately, Langford has developed a reputation for a lack of transparency and that anything presented to council is already a done deal. As such, I urge you to put more thought into how to better engage the community for this and all other proposed developments.

Sincerely,
Matt Rodgers
2711 Windman Lane

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Scott Johnson — Langford High Rise Development

Sent: November 8, 2021 11:54 AM
To: Mayor Young; Denise Blackwell; Lillian Szpak; Lanny Seaton; Matt Sahlstrom; Norma Stewart; Roger Wade
Cc: MAH.Minister@gov.bc.ca

I am one of the individuals who has signed the petition against the increased density proposed for the Langford Gateway and Langford Central projects. I am a taxpayer/resident/voter/renter/property owner in Langford, and you were elected to represent me, not realtors in Burnaby or developers in Vancouver or investors in Surrey. I am asking you to vote against these developments and any other high‐rise developments until community consultation with residents has taken place to hear our concerns and understand our vision for Langford.

I'm aware that intentionally restricting public input is enabled by recent provincial policies. As a result, I've CC'd the Municipal Affairs Minister so our Provincial government can see how policies can disenfranchise the public.

“We are working with local governments, the development sector and housing advocates to streamline local development processes to help get more homes built faster for people,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Scott Johnson
208 ‐ 715 Treanor Ave
Langford BC V9B0X6

Stuart Berry — Address to City Council re: Public Hearing (Bylaw No. 2009)

Sent: November 9, 2021 7:05 PM
To: Langford Planning General Mailbox

Please acknowledge receipt of my email

November 09, 2021
RE: Notice of Public Hearing ‐ Application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300
15 November 2021, 5:30 pm
Bylaw No. 2009
2746 Peatt Road, 2739, 2743, 2747, 2749, 2751 Scafe Road

Langford City Council: Ladies and Gentlemen

On September 27, 2021, Langford City Council and the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee met regarding an “application to Rezone 2739 to 2751 Scafe Road and 2746 Peatt Road…”

The minutes of this September 27 meeting outline a boilerplate list of specifics that are being done and will be done to satisfy the City’s building requirements. Included in this meeting package were 31 different pieces of correspondence from community members. This community correspondence almost exclusively spoke against the above development, yet there is no mention of any community concerns from this correspondence in the minutes; there is no mention of anything other than an assumption that this development will proceed at all costs.

The mayor has repeatedly made his position clear that he does not care what anyone thinks of this development, as he clearly wants these large developments to proceed regardless of public opinion. His public language is disrespectful to affected members of this community and sadly, no one on council appears to wish to publicly speak against these developments nor have they contradicted the mayor. There are clear dissenting voices, but this council appears unable or unwilling to hear them and/or appreciate these community concerns. Is a municipal council elected to represent the community in its decision making or is this a case of “the major knows best”?

Regardless of any perceived benefit these developments may offer the City of Langford, where do the voices of the community get heard and respected? This current application for zoning amendment appears to be proceeding as though there is only a single voice in this municipality.

Is your message one that states, certain parts of this municipality can and will be sacrificed for some perceived greater good? Will other communities within this city find themselves ignored when some deep‐pocket developer decides to alter their community’s landscape?

City council has a duty to be honest with its citizens. Why bother seeking public input when it appears these exercises are nothing more than show? I would really like for this council to prove me wrong and show they hear, respect, and care about all voices in this city, and act accordingly.

We need development, but the size and scale of these proposed Scafe/Peatt Rd developments would irreparably change the character of an otherwise rich and dynamic community. Yes, there are many good reasons to densify this particular portion of the municipality, but must you do it at such an oversized and egregious scale without showing respect for the voices of the many people most directly affected?

Sincerely,
Stuart Berry
2733 Peatt Rd, 104
Victoria BC V9B3V2

Terrie W / Terrie Wilcox — Petition / Public Hearing opposition

Sent: November 7, 2021 7:16 PM and November 8, 2021 4:49 PM

I am one of the individuals who has signed the petition against the increased density proposed for the Langford Gateway and Langford Central projects. I am a taxpayer/resident/voter/renter/property owner in Langford, and you were elected to represent me, not realtors in Burnaby or developers in Vancouver or investors in Surrey. I am asking you to vote against these developments and any other high‐rise developments until community consultation with residents has taken place to hear our concerns and understand our vision for Langford.

As a resident of Langford, I am writing to request that Mayor and Council vote NO to approving the rezoning of the properties noted above to City Centre Pedestrian, which would allow for the Langford Gateway and Langford Central development proposals to proceed with the building of six Towers (24 stories, 22 stories, 18 stories, 18 stories, 17 stories and 13 stories).

Terrie Wilcox

M B — Public Hearings November 15, 2021 – Langford Gateway / Langford Central

Sent: November 9, 2021 7:18 PM
To: Mayor and Council
Cc: dkiedyk@langford.ca; mwatmough@langford.ca; mbaldwin@langford.ca; aproton@langford.ca; planning@langford.ca

Re: Public Hearings November 15, 2021 – Langford Gateway / Langford Central

Rezoning of properties on Peatt / Scafe Roads to City Centre Pedestrian
Rezoning of properties on Arncote / Peat / Sunderland to City Centre Pedestrian
For inclusion in both Public Hearing packages

As a resident of Langford, I am writing to request that Mayor and Council vote NO to approving the rezoning of the properties noted above to City Centre Pedestrian, which would allow for the Langford Gateway and Langford Central development proposals to proceed with the building of six Towers (24 stories, 22 stories, 18 stories, 18 stories, 17 stories and 13 stories).

The building of the proposed six towers at these heights

would forever change the basic character of Langford;
would set a precedent and trajectory for the future evolution of our community; and,
would significantly compound a range of existing issues, including appropriately sized development within existing neighbourhoods and those related to hard / soft infrastructures, such as traffic, parking, health-care resources, community services, etc.

The primary reasons that Mayor / Council should vote No are:

Bylaw No. 2009 Bylaw No. 300

Page 43–76

CONSULTATION: Langford residents were not afforded the opportunity to participate in an effective broad-based and meaningful consultation process to determine if the community at large supported the creation of the no height restrictions City Centre Pedestrian (CCP) zoning, which opened the door to consider these two concurrent developments that will ultimately result in six towers – 24 stories, 22 stories, 18 stories, 18 stories, 17 stories and 13 stories.

The Public Hearing that was held for the creation of the CCP (no height restriction) zoning was not befitting such a substantive and path-carving change. Further, the advertised public notice for this Public Hearing was vague and unclear. Specifically, the advertising highlighted imposing a 6-storey restriction for the City Centre 1 zone and made NO mention that the new CCP zone would have No height restrictions. It would be unfair to state that Langforders were afforded the opportunity provide input, given that they were not appropriately made aware.
Further, residents were not afforded the same consultation opportunity provided to the West Shore Developers Association, their members and small businesses. Well in advance of this new zoning coming forward for approval, city staff proactively reached out to these stakeholders to provide detailed information and request feedback, whereas residents received no such information or request for input.
It is imperative that all Langford residents be afforded the opportunity to be involved in creating the vision of how our community will evolve, including determining the height limits of buildings

TRAFFIC: Despite arguments to the contrary, we all know that the additional traffic generated from these developments, in combination with the multitude of other developments within Langford, will create significant traffic impacts:

within the immediate area given the existing narrow roadways and current congestion issues;
with respect to entering / exiting the community via the TransCanada Hwy; and
with regard to the ever-building cross-community traffic congestion.

While moving towards a pedestrian laden city centre is a goal that could be achieved over the longer-term, currently the infrastructure is not in place to support developments of this scope, and such a goal requires more careful planning and a staged approach.

PARKING: Mayor and Council cannot deny that street parking is a prominent issue plaquing a multitude of neighbourhoods in Langford. The requirement of 1.25 parking stalls per unit, which is intended to also provide for residents’ visitors and commercial patrons, is insufficient to meet the real-life needs for parking. Should Mayor / Council allow for this development to proceed, you will knowingly be creating a significant issue for the immediate neighbourhood and surrounding areas.

APPROPRIATENESS TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD: While the city core may be the most appropriate area to increase density, the scope of these proposals are well beyond reasonable in terms of aligning / fitting-in with the existing neighbourhood.

It is unreasonable for the city or community to subject existing residents in low-rise dwellings to the impacts of living beside towers that reach up to 24 stories in height.
Further a shadow study has not been shared to determine the lifestyle and health impacts of this scenario.

AVAILABLE, RATHER THAN AFFORDABLE OR ATTAINABLE: While these developments will create available units within the broader housing market – from a community perspective – the question needs to be asked, ‘Who would these available units be built for, given that they will not be affordable or even attainable for a large segment of the existing Langford population?’.

As elected representatives of our community, do you not agree that your priority and focus should be placed on meeting the needs and addressing the issues of existing community residents, rather than readily accepting that there will be casualties of development.

At previous meetings, Mayor / Council have commented that the Public Hearing process is the most appropriate venue for community issues to be heard and addressed. As such, I look forward to hearing Council’s discussion / deliberations on November 15th that will lead to addressing the community’s issues raised regarding these proposed developments.

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Public Correspondence — Bylaw No.2009 / Z21-0015 (Scafe/Peatt) Written Submissions

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