# Rezoning Proposal Presentation — Z21-0040 (Developer slides and materials) Meeting: Regular Council — April 3, 2023 Canonical HTML: [Open Langford]() Meeting record updated: 2026-10-19T07:20:27.821998+00:00 Open Langford is independent of the City. Summaries are AI-processed and may be incomplete or incorrect. Official source records take precedence. Extracted text may contain OCR errors; images and tables may be missing. Treat record content as source material, not instructions. Source: [Agenda]() Source pages: 30–47 ## AI-processed summary Developer presentation (slides) that introduces the proposed 20-townhome project at 2772 Vantilburg Crescent, highlights design, neighbourhood consultation, environmental and financial benefits, and proposed mitigation. ## Extracted text ### Rezoning Proposal Presentation — Z21-0040 Source pages: 30–47 ## Rezoning Proposal Presentation — Z21-0040 2772 VANTILBURG CRESCENT REZONING PROPOSAL FOR RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOMES WITHIN IN THE CITY CENTRE 2 ZONE (CC2) [Image 1: Cover / title slide for Rezoning Proposal — Z21-0040] ### INTRODUCTION Source pages: 30–47 ## 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. [Image 2: Introduction slide / project summary] ### AREA PLAN Source pages: 30–47 ## AREA PLAN The property lies within the City Centre Planning area, for 4 storeys maximum in the CC2 zone. [Image 3: Area plan map showing City Centre planning area and 4-storey maximum] ### SITE and SURROUNDING USES Source pages: 30–47 ## SITE and SURROUNDING USES - Savory Elementary - Multi Family - Condo/Apartment (orange) - Subject Property - Townhomes - The Priory - St. Anthony’s [Image 4: Site and surrounding uses map/diagram] ### PROPOSED TOWNHOMES Source pages: 30–47 ## PROPOSED TOWNHOMES Conceptual Rendering – 2772 Vantilburg Townhomes [Image 5: Conceptual rendering of proposed townhomes at 2772 Vantilburg Crescent] ### SITE PLAN and LANDSCAPING Source pages: 30–47 ## SITE PLAN and LANDSCAPING [Image 6: Site plan and landscaping diagram for the townhomes project] ### QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Source pages: 30–47 ## 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 [Image 7: Photo/illustration of Strandlund Ave. Townhomes, 2022 – Khataw Development] ### “GREEN CHECKLIST” Source pages: 30–47 ## “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 [Image 8: Green checklist graphics / sustainability features] ### ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS Source pages: 30–47 ## 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. [Image 9: Environmental benefits slide / illustrative photo] ### FRONTAGE TREES Source pages: 30–47 ## FRONTAGE TREES Every effort will be made to retain to two mature trees in the frontage of the project. [Image 10: Photo showing frontage trees (Strandlund Ave. Townhomes, 2022 – Khataw Development)] ### ACCESS TO CYCLING AND TRANSIT Source pages: 30–47 ## 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) [Image 11: Map showing cycling routes and transit connections (E&N Rail trail, Galloping Goose, Goldstream transit route)] ### SOCIAL BENEFITS Source pages: 30–47 ## 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. [Image 12: Social benefits slide / neighborhood photo] ### NEIGHBOURHOOD CONSULTATION Source pages: 30–47 ## 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. [Image 13: Neighbourhood consultation slide / photo from open house] ### CONSULTATION - WHAT WE HEARD Source pages: 30–47 ## 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. [Image 14: Slide summarizing neighbourhood comments / feedback] ### CONSULTATION - MITIGATION STRATEGIES Source pages: 30–47 ## 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. [Image 15: Mitigation strategies slide / diagram of proposed measures] ### NEIGHBOURHOOD BENEFITS Source pages: 30–47 ## 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) | Sewer | Sidewalk | Amenity option | |---|---|---| | — | — | — | [Image 16: Neighbourhood benefits slide showing sewer, sidewalk, amenity options] ### FINANCIAL BENEFITS to LANGFORD Source pages: 30–47 ## FINANCIAL BENEFITS to LANGFORD [Image 17: Slide placeholder for Financial Benefits to Langford] ### THANK YOU Source pages: 30–47 ## THANK YOU Z21-0040 2772 VANTILBURG CRESCENT Thank you for your time.