Rezoning Proposal Presentation — Z21-0040 (Developer slides and materials)

INTRODUCTION

Overview

• Application to rezone the lands from the existing R2 Residential Zone to the City Centre 2 Zone (CC2) to accommodate 20 townhomes. Any change in housing form will require a new public process.
• Complies with the Official Community Plan for the City Centre.
• Parking complies with Langford Bylaws: 2 per unit plus 4 visitor parking stalls on site.
• No variances requested.

AREA PLAN

The property lies within the City Centre Planning area, for 4 storeys maximum in the CC2 zone.

SITE and SURROUNDING USES

• Savory Elementary
• Multi Family
• Condo/Apartment (orange)
• Subject Property
• Townhomes
• The Priory
• St. Anthony’s

PROPOSED TOWNHOMES

Conceptual Rendering – 2772 Vantilburg Townhomes

SITE PLAN and LANDSCAPING

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

• Khataw Development has a reputation for quality construction. Mehdi is a local builder, employing local trades, consultants and designers.
• Khataw Development is a “Built Green®” Certified Company

“GREEN CHECKLIST”

• Hydro Paver permeable drive aisles
• Trees strategically planted to provide shade in summer but allow light and warmth in the winter months.
• Heat pumps for reduced fossil fuel dependency
• Visitor bike racks in the amenity area
• EV Charger ready in each garage
• Tree retention on the perimeter, and 53 trees to be planted.
• Rain gardens, garden boxes and green areas for the residents to enjoy
• Built to Step Code 3 and Built Green Gold

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

• Densification and infill development reduces urban sprawl.
• Easy access to transit and cycling reduces dependence on automobiles.
• Walking distance to shops and services
• Existing home will be removed and relocated up island reducing landfill waste.
• Native plantings and drought resistant landscape materials will be used.

FRONTAGE TREES

Every effort will be made to retain to two mature trees in the frontage of the project.

ACCESS TO CYCLING AND TRANSIT

• Excellent location for cycling at the E&N Rail trail west, or the Galloping Goose to the east.
• B.C. Transit Rapid Bus service to start in April 2023 – Goldstream is a major route (orange line)

SOCIAL BENEFITS

• This proposal will provide mid-market housing for first time homeowners, downsizers and young families.
  • A few of our neighbors are interested in downsizing and this offers a chance to stay in their neighbourhood
• The project is walking and biking distance to many amenities and schools, support the downtown shops and services.
• Family friendly 3-4 bedroom homes. Families with children are the largest housing needs demographic.
• More affordable than a single-family home for many.
• New families with children to ensure a steady school population.
• Street facing doors and balconies encourage social interaction.

NEIGHBOURHOOD CONSULTATION

• Starting in 2021, communications with the neighbourhood began.
• In 2022, the project came before the Planning and Zoning Committee and received first reading of the zoning bylaw amendment to allow the 20 townhomes.
• February 2023, Open house was conducted at the Terminus Building on Peatt Road. All neighbours from Vantilburg and Penelope Place were invited. Approximately 15 neighbours attended.

CONSULTATION - WHAT WE HEARD

Neighborhood Comments as follows:

• 6 residents openly in favour of the project. Have no issue with the proposal and are excited to have sewer come to the neighbourhood.
• Concerns regarding on street parking.
• Increased traffic and congestion at Goldstream
• Some were happy to see more double garages added to the plan (reduced tandem garages).
• Tree removal was a concern. Note that 53 replacement trees are proposed.
• Storm water management was a concern. Adjacent neighbours happy that the drainage concerns in the area will be improved with this development.

CONSULTATION - MITIGATION STRATEGIES

• “Resident Only” parking signs on both Vantilburg Crescent and Penelope Place
• “No Parking” signs at the 'pinch points' on the corner of Vantilburg Crescent and Penelope Place and in front of 2785 and 2786 Vantilburg Crescent
• Enforce and/or improve existing parking bylaw to address street congestion on Vantilburg Crescent and Penelope Place.
• Install drainage culverts on both sides of the street to create additional room to allow cars to park.
• Traffic light at Goldstream Avenue and Vantilburg Crescent (although not warranted per above, duct work for a future traffic light if needed was installed with the sewers along Goldstream in 2022)
• Cut overgrown hedge at 514 Goldstream Avenue to improve site lines.
• Improve lighting at corner of Goldstream Avenue and Vantilburg Crescent
• Provide sidewalks to St. Anthony’s (will be done by developer of 524 Goldstream)
• Look for options to connect bike uses to the E and N rail trial through the Savory School lands.

NEIGHBOURHOOD BENEFITS

Key benefits

• Acknowledge that this is an established family neighbourhood.
• Development will bring sewers to the property, for easy expansion in the future.
• New sidewalks constructed in the area, on Vantilburg to Goldstream OR in another location if desired.
• Streetlights in the project frontage for safety
• Improved right and left turning at Goldstream will ease congestion at school drop off times.
• Drainage issues to be addressed that will help our adjacent neighbours.

Amenities (slide header text)

FINANCIAL BENEFITS to LANGFORD

THANK YOU

Z21-0040
2772 VANTILBURG CRESCENT

Thank you for your time.