MeetingsMon, Oct 23, 20232h 34m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted permissive tax exemptions for listed charities and community groups for 2024–2027 (Adopted Bylaw 2147).
- Adopted rezoning for 798 Gwendolynn Drive to allow six houses and 12 townhomes; Morley opposed (Bylaw 2137).
- Adopted zoning change removing extra parking requirement for three-bedroom apartments; Mayor opposed (Adopted Bylaw 2135).
- Gave first reading to rezoning 957 Walfred Road to allow 17 townhomes, subject to conditions (Bylaw 1927).
- Deferred approval of the 2023–2027 Council Strategic Plan pending staff analysis of public feedback (Strategic Plan).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Referred the 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway variance back to SDAC for more information and alternatives.
8.1 · 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway Development Variance Permit
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryGave first reading to rezoning 957 Walfred Road, subject to conditions and variances.
8.2 · 957 Walfred Rezoning Application
Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryApproved renewing the temporary use permit at 988 McCallum Road for three years with conditions.
9.1 · TUP20-0006 - 988 McCallum Rd
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by MorleyEndorsed strata titling for 3193–3195 Glen Lake Road, conditional on removing the third driveway.
9.2 · 3193 3195 Glen Lake Strata Title Previously Occupied Building
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by GuiryDeferred approval of the Strategic Plan until staff analyze public feedback.
9.3 · 2023-2027 Council Strategic Plan
Vote 6–0Moved by Morley, seconded by WagnerAdopted the zoning amendment removing the second parking stall requirement for three-bedroom units.
10.1 · Bylaw NO. 2135 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 701 (Omnibus No. 63 - Text Amendment to Remove Clause Requiring Second Parking Stall for Three-Bedroom Units), Bylaw No. 2135, 2023 (Adoption)
Vote 5–1Opposed: GoodmansonMoved by Harder, seconded by WagnerAdopted the zoning amendment for 798 Gwendolynn Drive.
10.2 · Bylaw NO. 2137 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 702, (798 Gwendolynn Drive), Bylaw No. 2137, 2023 (Adoption)
Vote 5–1Opposed: MorleyMoved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryAdopted the permissive tax exemptions bylaw for 2024–2027.
10.3 · Bylaw NO. 2147 - Permissive Tax Exemption, 2023 (2024/27 year) (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by MorleyAdopted the partnering tax exemption for the specified utility property.
10.4 · Bylaw NO. 2148 - Grant Partnering Tax Exemption to Utility Property Owned by Sustainable Services LTD, 2023 (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Guiry
Agenda
17 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Chair called the meeting to order.
Summary
Councillor Morley read the City's territorial acknowledgement.
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Meeting conduct rules were read to the public.
Summary
Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Members of the public provided input focused largely on the draft Strategic Plan and concerns about consultation, renters, housing, parking, and reconciliation.
Who spoke (11)
- A resident (Walfred Road)Opposes · Strategic plan
Opposes approving the strategic plan, arguing the survey was unrepresentative and recommending revisions to the existing OCP instead. - R. LouieAsks · Strategic plan
Asks council to defer approval, strengthen public engagement, and define measurable reconciliation actions with Indigenous participation. - Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Road)Asks · Strategic plan
Asks council to defer the plan and broaden outreach, including to renters, before seeking further community input. - Mary Brooke (Merlin Road)Mixed · Strategic plan
Supports the consultation approach while urging stronger food-resilience and renter priorities and topic-specific public sessions. - L. PlompSupports · Strategic plan
Urges council to prioritize practical quality-of-life actions, including gardens, transit, green spaces, services, housing, and construction-impact management. - A resident · Item 8.1 application
States: Offers to answer council questions about the item 8.1 application after presenting to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee. - A resident (Hoffman Avenue)Asks · Strategic plan
Asks council to defer approval until feedback is analyzed, noting low survey participation and unresolved cumulative traffic impacts. - Scott ParryConcerned · Strategic plan and October 10 minutes
Raises concerns that fear of retaliation and intimidating engagement settings suppressed participation, and proposes a citywide mail-out. - A residentAsks · Strategic plan
Asks council to choose option one, expand outreach by mail, and hold facilitated focus groups on plan objectives. - Glenn Glowinski (Brock Avenue) · Item 9.2
States: Offers to answer council questions about item 9.2. - A residentMixed · Strategic plan
Calls for deeper First Nations consultation, sustainable development, renter and non-market housing, tree protection, and accessible parks and amenities.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Debate
Large turnout from the public focusing on concerns that the strategic plan was rushed and under-consulted; consistent themes: demand for more public engagement, stronger renter representation (renters ~35%), concerns about lack of reconciliation consultation, requests to defer adoption (Option 1), and requests for policies addressing housing affordability, parking and transportation.
Motions (2)
THAT Council at 8:02 pm extend public participation for 15 minutes.
THAT Council at 7:33 pm. extend public participation for 30 minutes.
Summary
Council adopted the recommendations in the Consent Agenda (received/adopted minutes as noted).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented: Minutes of the WSPR Board ... Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - October 10, 2023 (ADOPT) ... Minutes of the Council Meeting - October 10, 2023 (ADOPT) ... Minutes of the SDAC Meeting - October 16, 2023 (RECEIVE).
Summary
No separate items were brought forward from the Consent Agenda for decision.
Summary
Council referred the variance application for 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway back to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee for more background and alternative site layouts.
Location
2181 Bear Mountain Parkway
Debate
Council and staff debated emergency vehicle access, applicability of the two-point turnaround versus a cul-de-sac, impacts on future strata/private roads, and whether alternatives were adequately explored; a motion to table and then a motion to refer to SDAC for more information prevailed.
Motions (2)
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 lieu of a cul-de-sac at 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway, subject to that the two-point turnaround is constructed and secured to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, prior to subdivision approval.
THAT the item be referred back to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee for further rationale and background on why the variance is the preferred option to alternative site layouts, including all pertinent information.
Documents (1)
Report recommending Council be notified that it will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit to allow a permanent two-point turnaround in lieu of a cul-de-sac for Slate Ridge (new municipal road) as part of subdivision at 2181 Bear Mountain Parkway, subject to conditions.
Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 31–37BACKGROUND:
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Page 31–37SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
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Page 31–37COMMENTARY:
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Page 31–37FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 31–37LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 31–37OPTIONS:
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Page 31–37SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 31–37Summary
Council approved first reading of the rezoning bylaw for 957 Walfred Road, subject to density bonus contributions and covenant conditions; variances to be authorized for form and character permit.
Location
957 Walfred Road
Debate
Council and committee discussed design details and conditions to be satisfied prior to bylaw adoption; staff and applicant to work through relocation of front entrances, fence details, and cul-de-sac landscaping prior to first reading/public hearing.
Motions (1)
THAT Council proceed with consideration of First Reading of Bylaw No. 1927 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 957 Walfred Road from RS1 to RT1 subject to the terms and conditions (per-unit contributions, covenants and conditions as detailed in staff report) and authorize variances as specified.
Documents (5)
Report recommending Council proceed with first reading of Bylaw No. 1927 to rezone 957 Walfred Road from RS1 to RT1 to permit ~17 townhomes, outlining required amenity contributions, covenants, variances, development permit area impacts, and infrastructure conditions.
Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 38–54PURPOSE:
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Page 38–54BACKGROUND:
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Page 38–54SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
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Page 38–54COUNCIL POLICY
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Page 38–54COMMENTARY: - Part 1 of 2
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Page 38–54COMMENTARY: - Part 2 of 2
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Page 38–54FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 38–54LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 38–54OPTIONS:
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Page 38–54SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 38–54Appendix maps for the 957 Walfred rezoning: Appendix A site map (plan of proposed townhouses) and Appendix B location map showing neighbourhood context.
Appendix A – Site Map
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Page 55–56Appendix B – Location Map
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Page 55–56Landscape plan prepared by Green Culture Studio showing proposed native planting areas, species list, quantities and locations, demonstrating proposed 215 m2 of native plantings to mitigate habitat impacts.
Landscape Plan
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Page 57–58Plant Legend / Plant Photos
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Page 57–58Plant Legend / Plant Schedule
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Page 57–58Landscape Material Schedule / Site Elements
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Page 57–58Additional Notes and Details
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Page 57–58Arborist assessment and Tree Protection Plan for 957 Walfred Road identifying 34 trees assessed and recommending protection measures; nine trees on-site proposed for removal (7 over 30cm DBH), with procedures for protection fencing, root protection, and supervision during excavation/blasting.
Arborist Report – 957 Walfred Road – White Wolf Homes – City of Langford
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Page 59–77SouthShore Forest Consultants (Contact & Business Information)
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Page 59–77RE: Arborist Assessment & Tree Protection Plan (TPP)
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Page 59–77Methodology
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Page 59–77Observations / Discussion
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Page 59–77Appendix A - Tree Inventory
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Page 59–77Figures and Images
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Page 59–77Tree Dynamics
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Page 59–77Tree Protection Plan (TPP) – Site Specific
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Page 59–77Tree Protection Plan – General Notes
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Page 59–77Landing / Storage Area
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Page 59–77Compaction Reduction
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Page 59–77Root Assessment and Observation
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Page 59–77Tree Pruning – Elevation
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Page 59–77Michael Butcher
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Page 59–77ATTACHMENTS
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Page 59–77Arborist Disclosure Statement
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Page 59–77Tree Assessment Condition Rating
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Page 59–77Excavation Process and Recommendation for Tree Root Zones
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Page 59–77Appendix B – Site Photos
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Page 59–77Figure #3 – Proposed Site Layout – Revised July 26, 2023
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Page 59–77Zoning bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 1927) to rezone Lot 1, PID 027-919-021 (957 Walfred Road) from RS1 to RT1 and to add amenity contribution entries to Schedule AD securing per-unit payments for amenity and affordable housing.
Arborist Report – 957 Walfred Road – White Wolf Homes – City of Langford
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Page 78–81CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 78–81Schedule A
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Page 78–81Summary
Council renewed the temporary use permit to allow employee parking at 988 McCallum Road for three years subject to environmental and usage conditions.
Location
988 McCallum Road
Debate
Council asked about floodplain and environmental protections; applicant confirmed no flooding had occurred during the November 2022 atmospheric river. Staff included environmental recommendations as conditions.
Motions (1)
THAT Council renew TUP20-0006 to allow for additional employee parking at 988 McCallum Road for a period of three years subject to the following conditions: a. That only the portion of the property indicated in Figure 1 may be utilized for the employee parking; b. That all recommendations of the Environmental Professional Opinion Memorandum prepared by Craig Barlow, RP131o, are implemented and adhered to through the term of use for employee parking; and c. That the lot is not use for parking of large automobiles related to the nearby work site and is only limited to personal vehicles of staff.
Documents (1)
Report recommending renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP20-0006 to allow additional employee parking at 988 McCallum Road for Victoria Contracting & Municipal Maintenance Corporation for an additional 3-year term, subject to conditions and environmental recommendations.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 82–85BACKGROUND:
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Page 82–85COMMENTARY:
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Page 82–85FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 82–85LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 82–85OPTIONS:
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Page 82–85SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 82–85Summary
Council endorsed the proposed strata titling conversion of the duplex at 3193 & 3195 Glen Lake Road, subject to the removal of a third driveway on Monnington Place.
Location
3193 Glen Lake Road
3195 Glen Lake Road
Monnington Place
Debate
Council reviewed technical and planning details; applicant present to answer questions. Condition required removal/fencing off of the third driveway to meet access/plan standards.
Motions (1)
THAT Council endorse the proposed strata titling of the previously occupied duplex at 3193 & 3195 Glen Lake Road, legally known as PID 000-407-135; LOT 10, SECTION 83, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 27757, subject to the removal of the third driveway located on Monnington Place.
Documents (1)
Report to Council as the approving authority for strata-titling a previously occupied duplex at 3193 & 3195 Glen Lake Road, confirming compliance with the Strata Property Act regarding municipal bylaws, building code compliance and other considerations; recommendation to approve subject to removal of a third driveway on Monnington Place.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 92–96BACKGROUND
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Page 92–96COMMENTARY
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Page 92–96FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 92–96LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 92–96OPTIONS
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Page 92–96SUBMITTED BY
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Page 92–96Concurrence
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Page 92–96Attachment
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Page 92–96Summary
Council received the draft Strategic Plan report and deferred approval to allow staff time to analyze public feedback.
Debate
High-volume public input criticized the limited consultation window and low survey participation; recurring themes included renter representation, housing affordability, need for more public engagement and clarity on reconciliation, and requests to defer adoption. Council elected to defer approval so staff can collate and analyze open-ended feedback and return recommendations.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive this report for information and given the volume and quality of written responses received from the public, that Council defers approval of the Strategic Plan until after staff has had sufficient time to analyze the public feedback and present it to Council for consideration.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2135 to remove the clause requiring a second parking stall for three-bedroom units (adoption carried; Mayor recorded as opposed).
Debate
Council members debated balance between encouraging density/affordability and existing parking/traffic pressures. The motion was carried with the Mayor recording opposition.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2135.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2137 to amend zoning for 798 Gwendolynn Drive.
Location
798 Gwendolynn Drive
Debate
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2137 without recorded opposition.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2137.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2147 to grant permissive tax exemptions for designated properties for 2024–2027.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2147.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2148 granting a partnering tax exemption to the specified utility property.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2148.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.