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Council Minutes — Regular Council Meeting (February 22, 2022)
Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held February 22, 2022 covering public hearings on multiple bylaws, public participation, committee resolutions, notices of intent, reports and bylaw readings/adoptions.
Key facts
- Meeting date: February 22, 2022 (Electronic meeting) — Mayor S. Young and seven councillors listed as present/remote
- Public Hearings held for multiple bylaws (e.g. Bylaw Nos. 1989, 1990, 1999, 2017, 2020, 2026, 2030, 2032) with public presentations recorded
- Committee resolutions received and motions carried on various items including funding requests and capital budgets
- Council decisions include: giving second and third readings or adoption for several bylaws (examples: Bylaw Nos. 1989, 1990, 1999 - second & third readings; adoption of Bylaw No. 2004; first reading of Bylaw No. 2034), and first three readings given to Development Cost Charge Bylaw (No.1960) and referral to Inspector of Municipalities
Council Minutes — Regular Council Meeting (February 22, 2022)
Meeting Details
- Date & Time: February 22, 2022, 5:30 PM
- Location: Electronic Meeting (Due to COVID-19 Council Chambers is Closed — Meeting by Teleconference)
Present
- Mayor S. Young
- Councillor D. Blackwell
- Councillor M. Sahlstrom-Remote
- Councillor L. Seaton
- Councillor N. Stewart
- Councillor L. Szpak
- Councillor R. Wade
Attending
- D. Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
- M. Watmough, Acting Director of Corporate Services
- M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision
- M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
- M. Mahovlich, Director of Engineering and Public Works
- Y. Nielsen, Manager of Parks and Recreation
- L. Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement-Remote
- Wayne Robinson, Manager of Building Services - Remote
- B. Boisvert, Records Assistant
- B. Agland, System Administrator
- T. Corpus, Senior Application Developer/Analyst
1. Territorial Acknowledgement
2. Call to Order
Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.
3. Approval of the Agenda
MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: BLACKWELL
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.
4. Public Hearings
4.1 Bylaw Nos. 1989 and 1990
- The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw Nos. 1989 and 1990 at 5:35 pm.
- Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Niall Paltiel of Ascend Planning Ltd. has applied on behalf of 1103097 BC Ltd. to amend the zoning of 1300 Valemount Court from Attached Housing (RM2A) Zone to the Business Park 2A (BP2A) Zone, and 1289, 1277, 1265, 1253 Valemount Court from Rural Residential (RR5) to Business Park 2A (BP2A) to amend the Official Community Plan designation of the subject properties from Hillside or Shoreline to Business or Light Industrial to allow for business type uses to be developed on the property.
In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide a section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, the following prior to Bylaw Adoption:
a. That the developer will connect and be responsible for any upgrades, connections and installation of services and utilities required to support the proposed development, to the standards of Bylaw No. 1000 and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
b. That a formal storm water management plan is submitted and implemented prior to issuance of a building permit or subdivision approval, whichever is first, and implemented, as per Bylaw 1000, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
c. That a construction parking and traffic management plan, prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit.
- This proposal is consistent with the proposed Official Community Plan “Business or Light Industrial” designation.
- Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by the Local Government Act.
Presentations:
- N. Paltiel, on behalf of the applicant — presented a Power Point summary of the proposed development.
- Public speakers included L. Plomp, 3592 Whimfield Ter (concerns about forested area, amenities, industrial in residential setting, property taxation).
Mayor Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw Nos. 1989 and 1990 closed at 5:44 p.m.
4.2 Bylaw No. 1999
- The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1999 at 5:44 pm.
- Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Ben Gulbrandsen has applied on behalf of Jill Moores, Barry Moores, Janis Bayley, Lamar Grube, Patricia Van Buskirk, Peter Van Buskirk, and Peter Lasell to amend the zoning of 2762, 2768, and 2774 Winster Road from the R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone to the CC1 (City Centre) Zone.
- Proposed to allow development of a six-storey apartment building.
In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following as a bonus for increased density:
a. $750 per unit to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
b. $2,850 per unit to the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
Subject to reductions depending on the use and height in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy.
That the applicant also agrees to provide, prior to bylaw adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
a. That frontage improvements, a stormwater management plan and a construction parking and traffic management plan are provided to Bylaw 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a Building Permit;
b. That the developer registers a strata plan, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, that creates individual strata titles for each residential unit;
c. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed residential building that ensures parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit;
d. 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
i. Energized outlets shall be labelled for the use of electric vehicle charging;
ii. Where an electric vehicle energy management system is implemented (load sharing), a qualified professional may specify a minimum performance standard to ensure a sufficient rate of electric vehicle charging; and
iii. 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.
- Council has also, by resolution, authorized the Director of Planning to issue a variance to reduce the northern interior side lot line setback from the required 3m to 1.5m for a stairwell within the Form and Character Development Permit.
- This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan City Centre designation.
- Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by the Local Government Act.
Presentations and public input included the applicant representatives and numerous local residents (both in favour and opposed), questions about bicycle storage, traffic assessment and impact, tree protection, parking, school capacity, roundabout/traffic improvements. Watt Consulting responded about traffic assessment methodology (AM/PM counts and grading).
Mayor Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1999 closed at 7:23 p.m.
4.3 Bylaw No. 2017
- The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2017 at 7:23 pm.
- Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Dan Robbins has applied on behalf of Ramar Langford Holdings to amend the zoning of 791 and 795 Revilo Place and 2931 Phipps Road from the ‘One-and Two-Family Residential’ Zone to the ‘City Centre 1’ Zone to allow for the development of a residential building with approximately 109 units.
In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following as a bonus for increased density:
- $750 per unit to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
- $2,850 per unit to the General Amenity Reserve Fund
subject to reductions depending on use and height.
Prior to bylaw adoption, the applicant will register a section 219 covenant that agrees to the following:
- That all three subject properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit;
- That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit to ensure parking is allocated to each unit;
- That a strata plan is registered for the building prior to issuance of an occupancy permit;
- That 100% of residential parking stalls are capable of providing Level 2 charging for electric vehicles;
- That full frontage improvements, a storm water management plan; and a construction parking management plan be provided and implemented to Bylaw 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit.
- This proposal is consistent with the ‘City Centre’ designation of the Official Community Plan.
- Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by the Local Government Act.
Public input included concerns about removal of mature trees, loss of sunlight, parking and traffic impacts, school safety, building size and density. Mayor Young and staff answered procedural/design questions. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2017 was closed at 7:50 p.m.
4.4 Bylaw No. 2020
- The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2020 at 7:50 pm.
- Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Rachael Sansom has applied on behalf of Langford Gateway Developments to amend the zoning of 840 Arncote Avenue from the ‘One- and Two-Family Residential’ Zone to the ‘Neighbourhood Institutional B’ Zone to allow for the development of a social club, specifically ‘Langford 50 and Up Club’.
Prior to bylaw adoption, the applicant will register a section 219 covenant that agrees to the following:
- That any use other than the ‘Langford 50 and Up Club’ shall not be permitted unless required onsite parking has been met;
- That full frontage improvements, a storm water management plan; and a construction parking management plan be provided and implemented to Bylaw 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit.
- This proposal is consistent with the ‘City Centre’ designation of the Official Community Plan.
- Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by the Local Government Act.
Presentations: Rachael Sansom presented a Power Point summary; public support included M. Wagner (#104-2669 Deville Rd) who asked for EV parking availability.
Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2020 closed at 7:56 p.m.
4.5 Bylaw No. 2026
- The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2026 at 7:56 pm.
- Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Sherri Davies and Dawn Exley have applied to amend the zoning of 661 Hoylake Avenue from the R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone to the RT1 (Residential Townhouse 1) Zone to allow for development of approximately six townhomes.
In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following as a bonus for increased density:
a) $3,660 per unit to the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
b) $610 per unit to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;
That the applicant also agrees to provide, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
a) That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards, inclusive of the construction of a sidewalk, streetlights, scallop parking, and boulevard planting on Hoylake Avenue, and formalization of the road edge parking on Belair Road, are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to the issuance of a building permit;
b) That a Stormwater Management Plan be provided, and all required measures recommended be implemented by the owner to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to the issuance of a building permit;
c) That a Construction Parking Management Plan be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any alteration of the land.
Council has also, by resolution, authorized the Director of Planning to issue the following setback variances within a form and character development permit:
- That Section 6.28.07(l)(c) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the exterior side lot line setback from the required 3.5 m to 0.88 m; and
- That Section 6.28.07(d) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the rear lot line setback from the required 5.5 m to 1.2 m, subject to the following condition:
a. That the interior side lot line have a minimum setback requirement of 5.5 m
- This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan Neighbourhood Centre designation.
- Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by the Local Government Act.
Public input included concerns about street parking, traffic (particularly in school zone), and preference for smaller development. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2026 closed at 8:08 p.m.
4.6 Bylaw No. 2030
- The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2030 at 8:08 pm.
- Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Rachael Sansom of Grayland Consulting Ltd. has applied on behalf of Bev and Sherri Befus to amend the zoning of 902 Walfred from Rural Residential 5 (RR5) Zone to Residential Small Lot 1 (RS1) Zone to allow for a bare land strata subdivision of approximately 13 lots.
In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions prior to subdivision approval:
a. $600 per small Lot to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;
b. $3,960 per small lot to the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
c. $1,000 per lot 550 m2 or more in area to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;
d. $6,000 per lot 550 m2 or more in area to the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to the following, secured by a section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title prior to bylaw adoption:
a. That full frontage improvements and a stormwater management plan will be provided and implemented to Bylaw 1000 Standards and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to subdivision approval or the issuance of a building permit, whichever comes first;
b. That a Construction Parking and Traffic Management Plan will be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any alteration of the land;
c. That vegetation within the road allowance on Walfred Road is to be retained, however if any vegetation is removed, the applicant is required to replant the area and provide a temporary irrigation system from a private irrigation system to the satisfaction of the Manager of Parks.
d. That a non-disturbance covenant be registered over 31% of the land to be protected as open space on strata common property prior to subdivision approval, to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer.
- This proposal is consistent with the proposed Official Community Plan “Hillside or Shoreline” designation.
- Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by the Local Government Act.
Presentations: Rachael Sansom; public comments in support and questions regarding removal of mature trees, drainage, greenspace covenant. Director of Planning confirmed the covenant will be registered on title.
Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2030 closed at 8:29 p.m.
4.7 Bylaw No. 2032
- The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2032 at 8:29 pm.
- Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Rachael Sansom has applied on behalf of Richard Hoogendoorn, Cheri Crause, and Lorrine Nygaard to amend the zoning of 2822, 2824, and 2828 Jacklin Road from the ‘One- and Two-Family Residential’ Zone to the ‘City Centre Pedestrian’ Zone to allow for the development of a mixed-use building with approximately 88 units.
In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following as a bonus for increased density:
- $750 per unit to the Affordable Housing Fund; and
- $2,850 per unit to the General Amenity Reserve Fund
subject to reductions depending on use and height; and - $10.75 per square metre of commercial space to the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
Prior to bylaw adoption, the applicant will register a section 219 covenant that agrees to the following:
- That all three subject properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit;
- That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit to ensure parking is allocated to each unit;
- That a strata plan is registered for the building prior to issuance of an occupancy permit;
- That 100% of residential parking stalls are capable of providing Level 2 charging for electric vehicles;
- That full frontage improvements, a storm water management plan; and a construction parking management plan be provided and implemented to Bylaw 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit.
- This proposal is consistent with the ‘City Centre’ designation of the Official Community Plan.
- Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by the Local Government Act.
Presentations: Rachael Sansom; public input mixed: support for preventing urban sprawl and improving amenities, concerns about school capacity, parking, greenspace and building height.
Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2032 closed at 8:50 p.m.
5. Public Participation
- L. Plomp, 3592 Whimfield Ter — Item 6.1: Believes the public should have been consulted. Does not agree it should have been In Camera. Item 10.1: Concerned the public was not consulted. Concerned about the budget for Parks Development Cost Charges.
- Mayor Young responded: There has been a plan of 7 years to move the BC hydro pole, to facilitate the growth of the arena.
- Michelle Mahovlich; Director of Engineering and Public Works, responded: Not legally allowed to collect revenue from commercial developers for parks.
- S. Geary, 1375 Bear Mountain Pkwy — Item #8.3.2: Concerned about the loss of tree habitat.
6. Adoption of Council Minutes
6.1 Regular Council Meeting - February 7, 2022
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: SAHLSTROM
That Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held February 7, 2022, as amended.
Motion CARRIED.
7. Other Board and Commission Minutes
7.1 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - January 20, 2022
MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: SEATON
That Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board of Directors Meeting held on January 20, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
8. Committee Resolutions
8.1 Administration and Finance Committee Meeting - February 8, 2022
8.1.1 Minutes of the Administration and Finance Committee Meeting - February 8, 2022
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: SAHLSTROM
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Administration and Finance Committee meeting held February 8, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
8.1.2 September 2021 through January 2022 Accounts Payable
MOVED BY: SAHLSTROM
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council approve the City of Langford disbursements from September 2021 through January 2022, as outlined in the Accounts Payable Report dated February 08, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
8.1.3 2022 Funding requests
MOVED BY: SAHLSTROM
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council approve for the year 2022 the following funding applications for historically funded requests.
a) Capital Bike (formerly Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society) - $1,500 for Go By Bike Program
b) Royal Canadian Legion - $3,000 for Remembrance Day luncheon; plus funding of $3,000 towards a Christmas Dinner 2022
c) Goldstream Nature House – Chums sponsorship program $1,000
d) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Area - $3,000 for mentoring program
e) Open Gate Church $4,500 to provide fresh produce to needy individuals and families in the Westshore
f) Victoria Sexual Assault Centre $5,000 contribution towards maintaining the Sexual Assault clinic which supports Langford residents
g) Fed Urban Agriculture Society - $1,000 to cover the cost of 75 SmartPot canvas planters with soil, starter plants and seeds for approximately 35 homes. Provide education on food awareness and food securityTHAT Council approve for the year 2022 the following funding applications for new requests:
j) Peninsula Streams - $5,000 – develop, organize and participate in environmental projects and programs; ANDTHAT Council deny the following requests:
h) HSHP Stewardship Committee (Healthy Schools, Healthy People) - $5,000 serving the needs of children, youth and families of the City of Langford. The Committee has several projects, but the current request is for expanding community infrastructure and programming space.
i) Fateh Care Community - $20,000 – operation of a mobile food bank
Motion CARRIED.
8.1.4 General Government 2022-2026 Proposed Five Year Financial Plan
MOVED BY: SAHLSTROM
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council approve in principle the General Government Five Year Financial Plan for 2022-2026 as presented in the staff report dated February 8, 2022 and refer it to the Director of Finance for consideration and inclusion in the consolidated 2022 – 2026 Five Year Financial Plan.
Motion CARRIED.
8.2 Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting - February 8, 2022
8.2.1 Minutes of the Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting - February 8, 2022
MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: STEWART
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Transportation and Public Works meeting held February 8, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
8.2.2 Engineering Capital and Operating Budget 2022 to 2026
MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: STEWART
THAT Council approve in principle the Engineering Department Capital and Maintenance & Operations budgets as attached and refer them to the Director of Finance for consideration and inclusion in the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan.
Motion CARRIED.
8.2.3 Contract Extension – Streetlights and Signal Lights
MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: STEWART
THAT Council extend the contract with Raylec Power LP through to December 31, 2026, leaving the current rate structure in place for 2022, but increasing the rate structure beginning in 2023.
Motion CARRIED.
8.2.4 Contract Extension – Traffic Engineering Services
MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: STEWART
THAT Council Authorize Director of Engineering and Public Works, to enter into an As and When contract to a maximum of $15,000/annum with WATT Consulting for traffic engineering services for 2022 and 2023 funded through the Engineering Departments Engineering for Future Capital Works budget.
Motion CARRIED.
8.2.5 Street Calming
MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: STEWART
THAT Council direct Staff to continue drafting a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy per the following directions:
The proposed policy will be TAC-Based, And will operate as a: Pilot Program, And should: Be implemented for existing neighbourhoods only.
Motion CARRIED.
8.3 Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee Meeting - February 14, 2022
8.3.1 Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee Meeting - February 14, 2022
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
That Council receive the minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee meeting held on February 14, 2022.
Motion CARRIED.
8.3.2 Bylaw No. 2034 – Application to Amend the Text of the CD4 (Comprehensive Development - Olympic View) Zone
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council
- Proceed with consideration of First Reading to Bylaw No. 2034 as drafted, to delete and replace the CD4 (Comprehensive Development – Olympic View) Zone subject to the following:
a. That prior to Public Hearing, the applicant shall submit a Traffic Impact Assessment to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
b. That prior to bylaw adoption, the updated Master Development Agreement will be secured through a Section 219 Covenant registered in priority of all other charges on title that includes the following:
i. That the developer will construct full frontage improvements in accordance with Bylaw No. 1000 to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering which shall include the following:
1. Sidewalk or a minimum 3.0 m wide multi-use paved trail on one side, boulevard/trees, and streetlights along the Gwendolynn frontage;
2. A multi-use gravel road edge trail behind split rail fencing along the Klahanie Drive frontage;
3. Bike lanes and a flashing pedestrian crossing lined up with Desmond Drive to provide access to the multi-use trail on the north side of the road along Latoria;
4. Multi-use trail and/or sidewalks per the Olympic View master plan in addition to boulevards and landscaping on all new interior roads;
ii. That the developer provides a stormwater management plan and implement the approved plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and in accordance with Bylaw No. 1000, prior to subdivision approval or building permit issuance, whichever is first;
iii. That any necessary above or underground infrastructure or servicing upgrades, extensions or other required servicing requirements are to be fulfilled to the standards of Bylaw No. 1000 and the Director of Engineering, and that costs incurred will be the responsibility of the developer;
iv. That the applicant agrees to implement the recommendations garnered rom the submitted Traffic Impact Assessment;
v. Acknowledgment that the proximity to agricultural operations and to the South Vancouver Island Rangers has the potential to create conflict and nuisances for residents;
vi. That the developer provides a construction parking management plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to any land alteration;
vii. That 40% of the land will be used for open space, in general compliance with the Open Space Plan attached as Appendix A;
c. That prior to bylaw adoption, the current Section 219 Covenant registered on title that contains the existing Master Development Agreement be discharged.
Motion CARRIED.
8.3.3 Various 2021 Official Community Plan Review Amendments – Climate Action
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council:
Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend to the Official Community Plan such that:
Objective 2.4 is amended by striking out the existing provisions and substituting the following:
a. In order to implement the objectives of this OCP and fulfill the Climate Action Charter and Bill 27 requirements, the City will align long-term emissions reduction targets with Provincial and Regional energy and emissions strategies, where appropriate, in collaboration with local industry and institutions, other levels of government, neighboring municipalities, and First Nations, for the development and execution of climate action and resiliency initiatives.
b. Set targets for reducing GHGs within the City and track and maintain these targets. Integrate these measures into the decision-making process.Objective 2.5 is amended by striking out the existing provisions and substituting the following:
a. Align GHG reduction targets with energy and emissions targets set by the Regional and Provincial governments, where appropriate. Continue to create and maintain mechanisms to incorporate emission reductions and overall climate considerations into municipal decision-making process.
b. Collaborate with neighbouring municipalities and other external agencies to implement related GHG reduction targets.The following is added as section 13.20:
a. As a fully urbanized municipality, there are no sand and gravel deposits suitable for sand and gravel extraction in the City of Langford.Objective 2.6 is amended by striking out the OCP overarching targets and substituting with the following:
a. Decrease per-capita community GHG emissions from residential energy consumption by 10% below 2020 levels by 2030;
b. Reach Net-Zero in corporate operations by 2050;
c. Decrease per-capita community-wide GHG emissions by 61% from 2007 levels by 2038;
d. Work with BC Transit to increase the proportion of residents within a 5-minute walk to frequent transit stations by 25% by 2030;
e. Increase the proportion of local jobs to 0.36 jobs per person by 2038. This will reduce personal vehicle driving distances;
f. All areas of Langford’s City Centre will have a walk score of 70 or higher by 2038 (indicating most errands can be accomplished on foot);
g. Discourage urban sprawl by supporting residential density in the City Centre with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) between 3 and 6;
h. Achieve a transportation system that sees 42% of all trips made by walking, cycling and transit by 2038;
i. Require 100% of residential parking stalls in new developments containing multi-family residential units to be “EV-Ready”;
j. Implement policies that support 25% of all vehicles in Langford to be electric by 2030 (between 7,500 and 8,000 vehicles);
k. Encourage all new building and structures to use materials composed of low embodied carbon (e.g mass timber, low carbon concrete).Objective 2.7 is amended by striking out 1-2 above and substituting a-b below.
a. Monitor GHG reduction targets and policies annually to ensure the City is on track to meet the GHG and energy use reduction targets and Climate Action Charter commitments.
b. Increase public awareness and provide informational material on the City’s website and other outlets highlighting annual GHG emissions.By creating a new Climate Action DP Area designation;
AND Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend to the Zoning Bylaw:By adding the following as Appendix W – DP Area for Climate Action:
a. Require the use of low embodied carbon building materials in all City-led capital improvement projects and private construction projects where use of such materials does not significantly delay the project (this will be subject to legal review);
b. Track total embodied carbon for all new concrete projects, using Type III Environmental Product Declarations, where applicable (subject to legal review);
c. Require 100% of resident parking stalls in new developments containing multi-family residential units to be energized and capable of providing L2 charging in the future;
d. Where EV charging is required, the following must be included at the time of building permit application:
i. A site plan that shows the location, number and specifications of all energized parking spaces; and
ii. A memo from an electrical engineer that verifies that the load capacity of the building can provide L2 EV charging to all residential stalls;
e. Where load sharing is employed, an electrical engineer to verify that Level 2 charging can achieve at least 12kWh per vehicle over an eight-hour period when all vehicles are charging simultaneously (i.e. allocate at least 8A per vehicle on a 208V or 240V circuit, if all vehicles are sharing power equally;
f. The developer shall ensure that all necessary permits, authorizations and variances under the Safety Standards Act, SBC 2003, c. 39, and the Electrical Safety Regulation, BC Reg. 50/2017, have been obtained for the installation and operation of the EVEMS, prior to occupancy permit;
g. Prior to occupancy permit, the owner shall provide a compliance form certified by a registered professional or qualified electrician, confirming that the energized spaces, and equipment meet the requirements of the EV plan;
h. Where an EVEMS is implemented (Load Sharing), provisions for management and maintenance should be provided to the building owner, strata and/or dwelling unit owner;
i. No more than 1 vehicle should be able to charge on a 20A circuit and no more than 2 vehicles on a 30A circuit;
j. Greater allowable levels of sharing are possible beyond 80A (See Table 1 below);
k. Where Environmental Management Systems are employed, the developer shall provide and install all communications equipment, control systems, and other devices required to operate the EVEMS and include a covenant that requires the strata to maintain the EMS in perpetuity;
l. Where load sharing is employed, the following table (Table 1) provides the minimum performance standard:
New MURB Developments EV Ready Level 2 — Performance Requirements for Langford
| Circuit breaker amperage | Maximum number of EV-ready Parking Spaces Energized |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 40 | 4 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 60 | 6 |
| 70 | 7 |
| 80 | 8 |
| 90 | 10 |
| 100 | 11 |
| 125 | 14 |
| 150 | 17 |
Motion CARRIED.
8.3.4 Planning Department Five-Year Budget Report for 2022-2026
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: STEWART
THAT Council approve in principle the Development Services budget as attached and refer them to the Director of Finance for consideration and inclusion in the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan.
Motion CARRIED.
9. Notices of Intent
9.1 DVP21-0015 - 789 McCallum Rd
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
That Development Variance Permit No. DVP21-0015 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Jordan Desrochers of Priority Permits Ltd. on behalf of Staples and the property owners 318219 British Columbia Ltd. to increase the total allowable area of façade signage to 53.43 m2 from the previously varied 37.78 m2 at 789 McCallum Road, subject to the following terms and conditions:
Appendix
The site shall be developed in accordance with the plans attached (Appendices A-C).Variances
The following regulations of Sign Bylaw No. 1250 are varied under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That Section 10(a)(i) is varied to increase the total allowable façade sign area to 53.43m².Conditions
The following requirements are imposed under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That the signs must reflect only the information and esthetic in accordance with the plans attached to the staff report as Appendix A and B, and may only be placed in the locations as shown on the site map in Appendix C;
b) That the red background of the building be suitably refinished so that the area that was under the previous signage is no longer of a different colour from the remainder of the façade; and
c) That the banner sign on the west façade of the building be removed.
Motion CARRIED.
9.2 DVP21-0018 - 2620 Mica Pl
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
That Development Variance Permit No. DVP21-0018 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Nancy Hughes of Children of the Island Early Learning Centre Inc. to permit the construction of a 1.82m high solid board fence abutting a highway at the property located at 2620 Mica Place, subject to the following terms and conditions:
Appendices
The site shall be developed in accordance with the plans attached (Appendices A and B).Variances
The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That Section 3.21.03(3) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied from the requirement of a maximum 1.2m (3.9 ft) high, wrought iron, picket or similar style fence providing less than complete visual screening to allow a 1.82m (6.0 ft) high solid board fence.
Motion CARRIED.
9.3 DVP21-0020 - 2936 and 2940 Irwin Rd
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
That Development Variance Permit No. DVP21-0020 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford Nick Warrington of Van-Isle Projects Ltd. on behalf of Bishop of Victoria to increase the maximum height of a building or structure at 2936 and 2940 Irwin Road, subject to the following terms and conditions:
Appendix
The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan attached (Appendix A).Variances
The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That Section 6.80A.07 be varied to increase the maximum height of a building or structure from 12 m (39.4 ft) to 27.5 m (90 ft); and
b) That Section 6.80A.08(1) be varied to reduce the front lot line setback from the required 7.5 m to 0 m.
Motion CARRIED.
10. Reports
10.1 Development Cost Charge Bylaw 2024 – Update to Parks DCCs
MOVED BY: SEATON
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council:
- Give the first three readings to Bylaw No. 1960 Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1700, 2017 Amendment No. 3, 2022 and refer the Bylaw No. 1960 Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1700, 2017 Amendment No. 3, 2022 to the Inspector of Municipalities, pursuant to s. 560 of the Local Government Act.
- Give the first three readings to the City of Langford Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2024, 2022 and refer the City of Langford Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2024, 2022 to the Inspector of Municipalities, pursuant to s. 560 of the Local Government Act.
- Direct Staff to continue to refresh the Parks DCC bylaw every 5 years.
Motion CARRIED.
11. Bylaws
11.1 BYLAW NO. 1989
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 1989 second and third readings.
Motion CARRIED.
11.2 BYLAW NO. 1990
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 1990 second and third readings.
Motion CARRIED.
11.3 BYLAW NO. 1999
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 1999 second and third readings.
Motion CARRIED.
11.4 BYLAW NO. 2004 (Background report attached)
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2004
Motion CARRIED.
11.5 BYLAW NO. 2017
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2017 second and third readings.
Motion CARRIED.
11.6 BYLAW NO. 2020
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2020 second and third readings.
Motion CARRIED.
11.7 BYLAW NO. 2026
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: SZPAK
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2026 second and third readings.
Motion CARRIED.
11.8 BYLAW NO. 2030
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2030 second and third readings.
Motion CARRIED.
11.9 BYLAW NO. 2032
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2032 second and third readings.
Motion CARRIED.
11.10 BYLAW NO. 2034
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2034 first reading.
Motion CARRIED.
11.11 BYLAW NO. 2036
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2036.
Motion CARRIED.
11.12 BYLAW NO. 2038
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2038.
Motion CARRIED.
11.13 BYLAW NO. 2040
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2040.
Motion CARRIED.
11.14 BYLAW NO. 2042
MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2042.
Motion CARRIED.
11.15 BYLAW NO. 1960
- (Item referenced earlier in Report 10.1 — first three readings given and referred to Inspector of Municipalities.)
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Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 649, (791 and 795 Revilo Place and 2931 Phipps Road)
Bylaw No. 2017 · Referenced in 2 sections
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 651, (840 Arncote Avenue)
Bylaw No. 2020 · Referenced in 3 sections
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 652, (661 Hoylake Avenue)
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Bylaw No. 300 · Referenced in 2 sections
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 655, (902 Walfred Road)
Bylaw No. 2030 · Referenced in 2 sections
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 657, (2822, 2824, and 2828 Jacklin Road)
Bylaw No. 2032 · Referenced in 2 sections
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 658, (Olympic View Lands)
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Bylaw No. 1250 · Referenced in 1 section
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Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 45, (1253, 1265, 1277, 1289, 1300 Valemount Court)
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Bylaw No. 1990 · Referenced in 1 section