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MeetingsMon, May 6, 20241h 24m2022–2026 Council

Special Council

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Summary

  • Deferred establishing high-density Transit-Oriented Area around Langford Bus Exchange (Station Avenue) to May 9, 7:00 pm (Bylaw 2160).
  • Deferred small-scale multi-unit housing zoning changes (allows suites, 3–6 units per lot) to May 9, 7:00 pm (Bylaw 2183).
  • Closed meeting to the public to discuss litigation, service negotiations, and annual report matters (in camera).

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

2 decisions
  • Deferred the transit-oriented area item to May 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

    6.1 · Bylaw No. 2160: Establishing Transit-Oriented Area

    Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by Guiry
  • Deferred the small-scale multi-unit housing amendments to May 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

    6.2 · Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Bylaw Amendments

    Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Morley

Agenda

9 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

Acting Mayor K. Yacucha called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm.

Call to Order

Summary

The City's Territorial Acknowledgement was read.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Summary

Meeting conduct rules were read by the Director of Legislative & Protective Services.

Conduct Rules

Summary

Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.

AgendaProcedure

Summary

No public participation was presented.

Public Participation
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Section 6

Summary

Council tabled consideration of Bylaw No. 2160 (Transit-Oriented Area) to May 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

Location

Langford Bus Exchange, Station Avenue

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by L. Szpak

THAT Council table this item to the Special Council Meeting on May 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

Documents (3)

Staff report describing provincially required Transit-Oriented Area (TOA) designation for the Langford Bus Exchange, outlining prescribed minimum heights/densities, and options for eliminating minimum off-street residential parking within the TOA.

Report date: Monday, May 6, 2024Application No.: Z23-0029Provincial TOA radius: 400 metres from specified coordinates at Langford Bus ExchangeTOA tiers: Tier 4 (0–200m): minimum density 3.5 (FAR/FSR) and minimum height 10 storeys; Tier 5 (200–400m): minimum density 2.5 and minimum height 6 storeysLocal governments must adopt TOA bylaw on or before June 30, 2024Council options re: off-street residential parking: eliminate for all TOA properties vs. eliminate only for lands rezoned after December 7, 2023Attachment listed: Bylaw No. 2160
Bylaw No. 2160: Establishing Transit-Oriented Areas

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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COMMENTARY

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES

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OPTIONS

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SUBMITTED BY

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Map appendix showing properties within Tier 4 and Tier 5 of the Transit-Oriented Area around the Langford Bus Exchange, and exemptions (commercial/industrial).

Map identifies Tier 4 lands (shaded green) and Tier 5 lands (shaded pink)Properties currently zoned commercial/industrial (dark grey) are exempt from the TOAIllustrates 0–200m and 200–400m banding around specified coordinates at Station Avenue
Appendix A – Transit-Oriented Areas Map

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Municipal bylaw to formally designate the Transit-Oriented Area for the Langford Exchange and incorporate Appendix A (TOA map); establishes citation and incorporation of map into bylaw.

Bylaw title: TRANSIT-ORIENTED AREA Bylaw No. 2160, 2024References Orders in Council 674/2023 and 678/2023 identifying the Langford Exchange as a provincially prescribed transit stationAppendix A is incorporated as part of the bylawPlaceholders for First, Second, Third Reading and Adoption (dates not filled in on document)
BYLAW NO. 2160 — A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH A TRANSIT-ORIENTED AREA

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Appendix A

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Transit-Oriented AreaBylaw 2160Planning

Summary

Council tabled the Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Bylaw Amendments to May 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council table this item to the Special Council Meeting on May 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

Documents (2)

Staff report describing required zoning changes under provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) rules to permit secondary suites/detached accessory units and minimum permitted unit counts (3–6) in certain single-family zones, plus recommended zoning and parking amendments.

Report date: Monday, May 6, 2024Application No.: Z24-0005Provincial deadline to update bylaws: on or before June 30, 2024Minimum permitted densities: lots ≤280 m2 → at least 3 units; lots ≥281 m2 → at least 4 units; lots ≥281 m2 within 400m of prescribed transit stop → at least 6 unitsProvince requires permitting either an internal secondary suite or a detached accessory dwelling unit in all one-family zonesRecommended interim off-street parking approach: flat rate of 1 off-street parking space per dwelling unit in Restricted Zones (with elimination of parking requirements for SSMUH lots within 400m of a prescribed transit stop)Suggested zoning changes include increasing some zone heights to 11m, reducing certain setbacks to 3m, and allowing mixes of forms (single-family + suite, duplexes with suites, townhouses up to 4/6 units depending on area)Attachments referenced: Map: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Legislation; Map: SSMUH Parcels within 400m of a transit stop
Bylaw No. 2183 – Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Bylaw Amendments

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Executive Summary

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Commentary - Part 1 of 4

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Commentary - Part 2 of 4

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Commentary - Part 3 of 4

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Commentary - Part 4 of 4

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Financial Implications

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Legal Implications

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Strategic Plan Initiatives

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Options

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Attachments

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Two map pages showing SSMUH parcel locations across Langford, exemptions, and parcels within 400 metres of the Langford transit stops; includes legend and scale.

Map dates: April 30, 2024 and Date: 2024-05-02 shown on mapsLegend indicates SSMUH parcels, TOA exemptions, Langford bus exchange, and bus stopsHighlights parcels within 400m of a transit stop (relevant to the 6-unit minimum and parking exemptions)
Maps: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Legislation (SSMUH) and SSMUH Parcels within 400m of a transit stop

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ZoningSmall Scale Multi-Unit HousingBylaw 2183Planning

Summary

Council moved to close the meeting to the public under s.90(1)(g), (k) and (l) of the Community Charter.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by C. Harder

THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (g), (k), and (I) of the Community Charter to consider: • litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; • negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; • discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98.

In CameraLegalNegotiations

Summary

Council adjourned the meeting at 4:00 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Guiry

THAT Council adjourn the meeting.

Adjournment