Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Minutes - June 1, 2023

1. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

M. Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services, read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

2. CHAIR APPOINTMENT

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT the Committee appoint Councillor L. Szpak as a Chair
Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: NENTWIG
THAT the Committee appoint Councillor M. Wagner as Vice Chair.
Motion CARRIED.

3. CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.

5. REPORTS

5.1 Z22-0026/2099 - 971 Walfred Rd - Pat Guiney

The applicant representative, Pat Guiney spoke to the development, introduced a slide presentation.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER
THAT the Committee amend the agenda such that the presentation items 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 be moved to the report section items 5.1, 5.3 and 5.5 and renumber the agenda accordingly.

5.2 971 Walfred Rezoning

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: KEEFER
THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Proceed with consideration of 1st reading of Bylaw No. 2099 to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 971 Walfred Road from the One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone to the Residential Townhouse 1 (RT1) Zone, subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per residential unit, prior to issuance of a building permit: i. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
   ii. $3,660 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
   b. That the applicate registers a road dedication plan, prior to Bylaw Adoption, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
   c. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
   i. That the onsite paver stones and arbour with a pedestrian gate be completed as per the attached landscape plan.
   ii. That the architectural design drawings provided as part of the Development Permit application include a variable roofline, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning;
   iii. That the following are provided and implemented to Bylaw 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to the issuance of a building permit:
2. Full frontage improvements;
3. A storm water management plan; and
4. A construction parking management plan.
   iv. That a separate covenant be registered, prior to issuance of a building permit, that states the garages are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein.
   v. That tree protection measures, inclusive of tree protection fencing, are implemented prior to commencement of work to protect the trees identified for retention in the arborist report throughout the construction period.
   vi. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN;
   vii. That the developer will address the following with respect to 3303 Lodmell Rd:
5. Install drainage improvements including a pipe to improve drainage on their property, which may require an easement over the subject property;
6. Remove the existing retaining wall;
7. Install 6 ft fence along shared property line;
8. Retain trees along the shared property line;
9. Plant an additional 8 trees along shared property line.
   Motion CARRIED.

5.3 Z22-0031 - 798 Gwendolyn Dr - Rachael Sansom, Lee Nilsson and Peter de Zwager

The applicant representative, Rachael Sansom spoke to the development, introduced a slide presentation.

5.4 798 Gwendolynn Rezoning

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: NENTWIG
That the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of 798 Gwendolynn Drive from the RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Zone to the R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone subject to the following: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per residential unit, prior to issuance of a building permit: i. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund per townhouse unit;
   ii. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund per single family lot under 550 m2;
   iii. $3,660 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund per townhouse unit; and
   iv. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund per single family lot under 550 m2
   b. That prior to Bylaw Adoption, the applicant registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title that agrees to the following:
   i. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of subdivision approval or the issuance of a building permit, whichever is first:
2. Full frontage improvements, inclusive of a sidewalk or minimum 3 m multi-use paved trail, boulevard, and streetlights along Gwendolynn and a multi-use gravel road edge trail behind a split rail fence along Klahanie;
3. A storm water management plan;
4. An erosion and sediment control plan;
5. A dust mitigation plan;
6. A construction parking and delivery management plan;
   ii. That the developer will connect and be responsible for any upgrades required to the services and utilities required for the development;
   iii. Acknowledge that the site is in proximity to agricultural uses the South Vancouver Island gun range, and that these uses may create general noise, odour, and other nuisances, and agree that the owner and all future owners assume all risk and annoyance of such nuisances;
   iv. That a total of 30% of the lot will be fenced and retained as a natural greenspace common property area protected by a non-disturbance covenant registered prior to subdivision approval or building permit issuance, whichever is first, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning;
   v. That tree protection measures are implemented, and excavation monitored to the satisfaction of the project arborist, as per their report dated April 25th, 2023;
   vi. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN;
   vii. That a separate covenant be registered prior to the issuance of a building permit agreeing that the garages and carports are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein.

AND

2. Direct staff to amend Section 6.22.04 of the R2 zone to limit the number of townhouses permitted at 798 Gwendolynn Drive to 12 units.
   Motion CARRIED.

5.5 Z23-0004 - 2120 Millstream Rd - Rachael Sansom and Manny Janda

The applicant representative, Rachael Sansom spoke to the development, introduced a slide presentation.

5.6 2120 Millstream Text Amendment

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY
THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Proceed with consideration of First Reading to Bylaw No. 2132 to: a. Amend the text of the RS1 zone to allow for a maximum of 62 townhouses at 2120 Millstream Road, subject to the following conditions: i. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title that agrees to the following:
2. That a separate covenant be registered prior to the issuance of a building permit agreeing that the garages and carports are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein;
3. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City of Langford that requires a minimum of 5 townhouse units be either rented out at 10% below market rent, or, be sold to a non-profit housing provider. The developer shall identify each unit on their plans submitted for their required Development Permit application;
4. That electric heat pumps are installed in the townhouse units.
   b. Amend the text of the RT1 zone to allow for an FAR of 0.56 at 2120 Millstream Road.
   c. Direct the Parks Department to assess the possibility of a trail to connect to the neighbourhood in proximity.
   Motion CARRIED.

5.7 2750 Leigh Rd, DVP22-0013

The applicant representative John Evers spoke to the Development Variance Permit request.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: KEEFER
THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend:
That Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit to vary Schedule 4 of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 to allow a permanent two-point turnaround in a statutory right-of-way, registered at the time of road dedication, in lieu of a cul-de-sac at 2750 Leigh Road.
Motion CARRIED.

5.8 2578 Wentwich Road, TUP23-0001

MOVED BY: NENTWIG
SECONDED: GORDON
THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend:

1. That Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit for a home-based catering business at 2578 Wentwich Road, subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the Temporary Use Permit is issued for a period of three years from time of issuance;
   b. That the operator of a home occupation obtains a Business Licence from the City of Langford;
   c. That the operator of a home occupation complies with all licensing, health and other application regulations of British Columbia and the Capital Regional District;
   d. That the home occupation does not produce noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odour, litter, or heat, other than that normally associated with a dwelling;
   e. That the minimum on-site parking requirements of the Zoning Bylaw 300 are met;
   f. That home occupation does not cause an increase in demand for, or usage of, on-site parking or parking on the adjacent street beyond what would normally be associated with two visitors per hour to residential premises between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, and one visitor per hour at other times;
   g. Except for one unilluminated sign not exceeding 0.2m² (2.2 ft²) in area, no sign or other advertising matter may be exhibited or displayed on the premises or lot where a home occupation is conducted.
   Motion CARRIED.

6. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: KEEFER
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:57 pm.
Motion CARRIED.

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