Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Minutes - January 19, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Szpak read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

M. Miles, Manager of Legislative Services, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: COTTER
SECONDED: RODGERS

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.

5. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

5.1 Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee - November 10, 2025

MOVED BY: COTTER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT the minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting held Monday, November 10, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
Motion CARRIED.

6. REPORTS

6.1 Rezoning Application for Bylaw No. 2250 - 1029 Marwood Avenue (Z25-0006)

L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Development provided an overview of the application.
R. Sansom, Grayland Consulting Ltd. provided a presentation to the Committee.
The Chair opened the floor to questions and comments from the Committee. R. Sansom, Grayland Consulting Ltd, L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Development, and K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works responded.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: RODGERS

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2250 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 1029 Marwood Avenue from RR2 to RS1 subject to the following terms and conditions:
   a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per new lot created, prior to subdivision approval:
   i. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
   ii. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
   b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan dedicating 4.5 m of land along Brown Road, 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 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 or subdivision approved, whichever is first:
2. Full frontage improvements on Marwood Avenue and Brown Road;
3. A storm water management plan; and
4. A comprehensive geotechnical plan.
   ii. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alterations:
5. A mitigation plan; and
6. A construction parking and deliveries management plan.
   iii. 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, prepared by Capital Tree Service Inc., dated December 10th, 2025, throughout the construction period;
   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 a separate covenant is registered, prior to subdivision approval, that agrees that the owner acknowledges that the site is located in proximity to agricultural uses, Luxton Fairgrounds, and South Vancouver Island Gun Range, and that these uses may create general noise, odours, and other nuisances, and agree that the owner and all future owners assume all risk and annoyance of such nuisances;
   vi. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development agreeing that the garages 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 6.20.02(2) to clarify that the minimum lot size applicable with amenity contributions applies to all permitted uses of the RS1 Zone within Bylaw No. 2250, as outlined within the January 19, 2026 staff report.

Prior to Consideration of the Main Motion:
Amendment:
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following as item 1(c)(vii):
That electric vehicle chargers are roughed in and there are heat pumps for each unit.
Motion CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Committee Member McNaughton

On the Main Motion As Amended:

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2250 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 1029 Marwood Avenue from RR2 to RS1 subject to the following terms and conditions:
   a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per new lot created, prior to subdivision approval:
   i. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
   ii. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
   b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan dedicating 4.5 m of land along Brown Road, 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 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 or subdivision approved, whichever is first:
2. Full frontage improvements on Marwood Avenue and Brown Road;
3. A storm water management plan; and
4. A comprehensive geotechnical plan.
   ii. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alterations:
5. A mitigation plan; and
6. A construction parking and deliveries management plan.
   iii. 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, prepared by Capital Tree Service Inc., dated December 10th, 2025, throughout the construction period;
   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 a separate covenant is registered, prior to subdivision approval, that agrees that the owner acknowledges that the site is located in proximity to agricultural uses, Luxton Fairgrounds, and South Vancouver Island Gun Range, and that these uses may create general noise, odours, and other nuisances, and agree that the owner and all future owners assume all risk and annoyance of such nuisances;
   vi. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development agreeing that the garages are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein.
   vii. That electric vehicle chargers are roughed in and there are heat pumps for each unit.

AND
2. Direct staff to amend Section 6.20.02(2) to clarify that the minimum lot size applicable with amenity contributions applies to all permitted uses of the RS1 Zone within Bylaw No. 2250, as outlined within the January 19, 2026 staff report.

Motion CARRIED

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6.2 Rezoning Application for Bylaw No. 2248 - 1234 Goldstream Avenue (Z25-0008)

L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Development provided an overview of the application.
R. Sansom, Grayland Consulting Ltd provided a verbal presentation to the Committee.
The Chair opened the floor to questions and comment from the public. L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Development, K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works, and R. Sansom, Grayland Consulting Ltd responded.
The Chair opened the floor to questions and comments from the Committee. R. Sansom, Grayland Consulting Ltd, and L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Development responded.

MOVED BY: COTTER
SECONDED: MCNAUGHTON

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2248 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the text of the Residential Townhouse 1 (RT1) Zone to allow secondary suites in townhomes at 1234 Goldstream Avenue subject to the following terms and conditions:
   a. 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 a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development agreeing that the garages are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein.
   ii. 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;
   iii. That a strata plan may not be registered for more than seven (7) units;
   iv. That electric vehicle chargers are roughed in and there are heat pumps for each unit.

AND
2. Direct staff to amend the definition of suite and secondary suite within Bylaw No. 2248, as outlined within the January 19, 2026, staff report.

Prior to Consideration of the Main Motion:
Amendment:
MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: RODGERS

THAT the main motion be amended to add the following as item 1(a)(v):
That a maximum of two (2) secondary suites be permitted on the property.
Motion CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Committee Members McNaughton and Benbow and Councillor Guiry

Prior to Consideration of the Main Motion:
Amendment:
MOVED BY: DUMITRU
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT the Main Motion be amended to include the following as item 1(a)(vi):
That three (3) visitor parking stalls be provided.
Motion CARRIED.

On the Main Motion as Amended:

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2248 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the text of the Residential Townhouse 1 (RT1) Zone to allow secondary suites in townhomes at 1234 Goldstream Avenue subject to the following terms and conditions:
   a. 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 a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development agreeing that the garages are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein.
   ii. 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;
   iii. That a strata plan may not be registered for more than seven (7) units;
   iv. That electric vehicle chargers are roughed in and there are heat pumps for each unit.
   v. That a maximum of two (2) secondary suites be permitted on the property.
   vi. That three (3) visitor parking stalls be provided.

AND
2. Direct staff to amend the definition of suite and secondary suite within Bylaw No. 2248, as outlined within the January 19, 2026, staff report.

Motion CARRIED.

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6.3 Rezoning Application for Bylaw No. 2146 - 2614/2616, 2618, 2622, 2622 Peatt Road and 2622, 2625, and 2629 Sunderland Road (Z23-0002)

L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Development provided an overview of the application.
R. Sansom, Grayland Consulting Ltd provided presentation to the Committee.
The Chair opened the floor to questions and comment from the public. L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Development, K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works, and R. Sansom, Grayland Consulting Ltd responded.
The Chair opened the floor to questions and comments from the Committee. R. Sansom, Grayland Consulting Ltd, K. Balzer, Director of Engineering and Public Works, and L. Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Development responded.

Committee Member Benbow left the meeting at 9:44 pm.

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: COTTER

THAT the Committee at 9:45 pm, extend the meeting to 11:00 pm.
Motion CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Committee Member McNaughton

Committee Member Benbow returned to the meeting at 9:47 pm.

MOVED BY: COTTER
SECONDED: RODGERS

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council take no action with respect to this application to rezone 2614-2622 Peatt Road and 2622-2629 Sunderland Road under Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 707 (2614, 2616, 2618, 2622, 2626 Peatt Road and 2622, 2625 and 2629 Sunderland Road) Bylaw No. 2146, 2025 until such time as the following items are addressed and reviewed by the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee:

1. An updated landscaping plan with accessible public greenspace is provided.
2. Consideration for the property at 2626 Sunderland Road to possibly facilitate additional greenspace.

Prior to Consideration of the Main Motion:
Amendment:
MOVED BY: RODGERS
SECONDED: COTTER

THAT the Main Motion be amended by adding the following as item 3:
3. That the Transportation Master Plan, Parks Master Plan, and Parking Bylaw be finalized prior to consideration.
Motion DEFEATED.

OPPOSED: Committee Members Gordon, Benbow, Dumitru, and McNaughton. Councillors Guiry, Szpak and Wagner

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: COTTER

THAT the main motion be tabled.
Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: RODGERS

THAT the Committee meeting extend to 11:15 pm.
Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: COTTER

THAT the main motion be picked up from the table for continued consideration.
Motion CARRIED.

On the Main Motion:

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council take no action with respect to this application to rezone 2614-2622 Peatt Road and 2622-2629 Sunderland Road under Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 707 (2614, 2616, 2618, 2622, 2626 Peatt Road and 2622, 2625 and 2629 Sunderland Road) Bylaw No. 2146, 2025 until such time as the following items are addressed and reviewed by the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee:

1. An updated landscaping plan with accessible public greenspace is provided.
2. Consideration for the property at 2626 Sunderland Road to possibly facilitate additional greenspace.

Motion CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Councillor Guiry

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7. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: COTTER

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting adjourn at 11:03 pm.
Motion CARRIED.

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