2621 Sooke Road & 3260 Jacklin Road - Applicant Presentation

Our Project Team

Kelsey Waller

Abstract Developments
Project Development Manager
250.883.5579
kwaller@abstractdevelopments.com

Nicholas Standeven

Abstract Developments
Vice President of Development
778.677.0816
nstandeven@abstractdevelopments.com

Aaron Urion

Mallen Gowing Berzins Architecture
Associate, Senior Project Manager, Architect, AIBC
604.484.8285
aurion@mgba.com

Sean Leogreen

LADR Landscape Architects
Senior Landscape Designer, Project Manager
250.598.0105
sleogreen@ladrla.ca

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About Abstract Developments

Designing and building innovative, community-minded spaces has always been the foundation of our work.

• Awards / Recognition:
  • Green Builder of the Year (CARE, 2021)
  • Project of the Year – Multi-Family (CARE, 2021)
  • Best Multi-Family/Townhouse Project (CARE, 2021)
  • Multi-family Townhome (VREB, 2021)

• $500M in local economic development
• 600+ homes built
• 400+ in planning
• 140+ homebuilding awards
• $300K+ in community giving

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Official Community Plan (OCP)

• The proposal is compliant with the OCP land use designations: Neighbourhood & Neighbourhood Centre

Neighbourhoods:

• Predominantly residential precinct that supports a range of low and medium density housing choices
• Encourage alternative housing types such as coach housing, row housing, live/work units and townhouses that diversify the housing stock.

Neighbourhood Centres:

• Predominantly residential precinct that supports a range of medium and high-density housing
• Transit stops are located at centres where appropriate

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Neighbourhood Input

We believe it is important that we hear the community's thoughts and understand what the community values.

• Invitations were hand-delivered on December 3rd, 2021 to nearby residents, including Colwood homeowners across from Jacklin Road.
• Online Microsoft Teams Community Engagement Session held on December 15th, 2021
• The recording of this event, along with a record of the community's questions and comments can be found here:

https://abstractdevelopments.com/2621-sooke-project-update/

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Site Characteristics

• There is an existing abandoned structure on 2621 Sooke Road and a residential home on 3260 Jacklin Road.

• There is an existing multi-family building at the corner of Jacklin Road and Sooke Road as well as a 6-storey rental building under construction next door.

• The site is near many amenities:

  • Nature: Galloping Goose, Glen Lake, Ernhill Park
  • Services: Belmont Market, Westshore Town Centre
  • Schools: Happy Valley Elementary, Belmont Secondary
  • Transit: Bus stop directly in front of site

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The Proposal

Zoning and Applications

• Rezone the site from the existing R2 One & Two Family Residential zone to the RT1 Residential Townhouse zone

• Separate from the rezoning application, the following applications have been made:

  • Road Closure of City of Langford Road Right of Way as per Road Closure Bylaw process
  • Boundary Adjustment Subdivision Application to create two separate lots

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The Proposal (site & parking)

• Rezone the site to allow for up to 100 ground-oriented family-friendly townhomes across the two proposed sites
• 2 parking stalls per residential home
• Visitor parking to meet bylaw requirements (5 parking stalls per proposed lot)

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Our Vision: A Family Townhome Community

• Up to 100 ground oriented family friendly townhomes
• All homes to be 3 bedroom and flex room (office/guest room) with 2 parking stalls
• Private outdoor space for every home
• Landscaped mews connecting townhome blocks
• On site central community gathering green space with children's play area

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