BYLAW NO. 1950 (Langford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 612 — 1234 Goldstream Ave) (Background Report Attached)

Staff Report to Council

DATE:

Monday, June 6, 2022

DEPARTMENT:

Planning

APPLICATION NO.:

Z20-0029

SUBJECT:

Bylaw No. 1950 – Application to Rezone 1234 Goldstream Avenue from RS1 (Residential Small Lot 1) to RT1 (Residential Townhouse 1) to Allow for 7 Strata Townhomes

At their Regular Meeting of January 18th, 2021, Council passed the following resolution with respect to the property at 1234 Goldstream Avenue:

That Council:

1. Consider proceeding with First Reading to Bylaw No. 1950 as drafted to amend the zoning designation of 1234 Goldstream Avenue from RS1 (Residential Small Lot 1) to RT1 (Residential Townhouse 1) subject to the following conditions:

   a) That the owner agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per lot created, prior to subdivision approval: (secured in bylaw) i. $3,661 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; ii. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;

   b) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, a technical memo from an engineer that verifies stormwater can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed developments, 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 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 the issuance of a building permit;

   ii. That cash-in-lieu be provided for bike lanes and two street trees to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to the issuance of a building permit;

   iii. 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;

   iv. That a Construction Parking Management Plan be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any alteration of the land.

2. Direct staff to amend the text of Section 6.28.06 of the Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to allow for a height limit of 3 storeys instead of the current 10 m within the RT1 zone. (secured in bylaw)

COMMENTS

The applicant has registered a Sec. 219 covenant against the title of the subject property that agrees to items c) i.– iv. in Council’s resolution of January 18th, 2021.

A Public Hearing was held on February 16th, 2021.

Bylaw No. 1950 was signed by the Minister of Transportation on March 2nd, 2021.

As there are no outstanding conditions, Council may wish to proceed with the adoption of Bylaw No. 1950.

OPTIONS:

Option 1
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1950.

OR Option 2
That Council take no action at this time with respect to Bylaw No. 1950.

SUBMITTED BY:

Julia Buckingham, Planner II

Concurrence:
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning and Subdivision
Donna Petrie, Manager of Business Development and Events
Will Ying-udomrat, Manager of Legislative Services
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Subdivision
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering and Public Works
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
Marie Watmough, Acting Director of Corporate Services
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer

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