# Minutes of the Council Meeting - January 15, 2024 (Bylaw 2019 Update)

Meeting: Regular Council — February 21, 2024

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Council minutes recording acceptance of the revised design and revision of the November 20, 2023 resolution, directing staff to schedule a public hearing and listing Section 219 covenant requirements.

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### Minutes of the Council Meeting - January 15, 2024

Source pages: 36–37

## Minutes of the Council Meeting - January 15, 2024

### 11. REPORTS

#### 11.1 Bylaw 2019 - Z22-0025 - 982, 984, 986, 988 Bray Ave Update

MOVED BY: SZPAK  
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council:
1. Accept the revised design demonstrating improved street presence, depicted in the rendering included with the January 15, 2023, staff report;  
[Image 1: Rendering of revised design demonstrating improved street presence (included with the January 15, 2023 staff report)]

2. Revise the resolution of November 20th, 2023, without the requirement for carshare to be secured within the Section 219 Covenant, as follows:  
Proceed with consideration of Bylaw No. 2019 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 982-988 Bray Avenue from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to City Centre 1 (CC1) subject to the following terms and conditions:
  a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit:
    i. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
    ii. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;  
    Subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height.
  b. 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 following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit:
      1. Full frontage improvements;
      2. A mitigation plan;
      3. A storm water management plan; and
      4. A construction parking management plan.
    ii. That the properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character;
    iii. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures residential parking is allocated to each unit and visitors as required by the zoning bylaw and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit;
    iv. 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;
    v. That the developer submit the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) calculations prior to the issuance of a development permit to develop the property, and acknowledges that these calculations may determiner different setbacks than what is prescribed in the zone or from what has been grated through variances;
    vi. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City that requires a minimum 10% of units constructed be rented at a rate no higher than 30% of the median renter income as calculated by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation for Langford for a term not less than 10 years or that a minimum of 5% of the units constructed be directed to and sold in accordance with the terms of the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy (POL-0166-PLAN). The developer shall identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application.
    vii. That at least 10% of the units be designed as adaptable units and that at least 70% of the units have side-by-side washer and dryers, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Inspector;
    viii. That the rooftop patio located on the northwestern side be designed with 5-foot-tall translucent glass along the western side to increase the privacy to existing neighbours, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning;
    ix. That no occupancy permit be issued for the proposed building until a strata plan for the building has been registered, to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer;
    x. That electric heat pumps be installed, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Inspector; and
    xi. That the foyer panel is designed to accommodate visual challenges, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Inspector.

[Image 2: Scan of the continuation of the minutes showing additional conditions and the motion]

3. Direct staff to proceed with scheduling a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 2019.

Motion CARRIED.
