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PRESENT<br />

CITY OF LANGFORD<br />

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL<br />

Monday, August 20 th , 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.<br />

Council Chambers, 3 rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue<br />

Mayor S. Young, Councillors: M. Sahlstrom, L. Seaton, W. Sifert, L. Szpak and R. Wade.<br />

ABSENT<br />

Councillor: D. Blackwell.<br />

ATTENDING<br />

Administrator, J. Bowden , Deputy Treasurer, A. Kryklywyj-Shortreid, Senior Planner, L. Stohmann,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Engineering, M. Mahovlich, Administrative Assistant, J. Coneybeer.<br />

1. CALL TO ORDER<br />

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.<br />

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council approve the agenda as amended: POSTPONE until next Council meeting Public<br />

Hearing for Bylaw No. 1355 “<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 318, (1017 Marwood<br />

Avenue), 2011” due to an error in signage and DELETE: item 10 (g) Bylaw No. 1355 (File No. 3900-<br />

1355) “<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 318 (1017 Marwood Avenue), 2011”.<br />

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS<br />

CARRIED.<br />

a) BYLAW NO. 1424 (File No. 3900-1424)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 8, (3622 Happy Valley Road),<br />

2012".<br />

b) BYLAW NO. 1418 (File No. 3900 1418)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 340, (3622 Happy Valley Road), 2012".<br />

c) BYLAW NO. 1426 (File No. 3900-1426)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 340, (Create the RR3 Zone), 2012".


The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1418, 1424 and 1426 at 7:00 p.m.<br />

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Mayor Young advised members <strong>of</strong> the audience that any person present who believes that his or her<br />

interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matters<br />

contained in the proposed bylaw. Those who wish to speak concerning this proposed bylaw should give<br />

their name, address and views concerning the proposed bylaw. Mayor Young advised that after<br />

everyone has expressed their views, he shall state three times “Is there anyone else who wishes to be<br />

heard”, and if no further views are forthcoming, the Public Hearing shall be declared closed.<br />

The Senior Planner advised Mark Johnston has applied on behalf <strong>of</strong> Evelyne Gauthier to amend the<br />

Official Community Plan designation <strong>of</strong> the property at 3622 Happy Valley Road from “Agricultural<br />

Strategy Lands” to “Neighbourhood” and to amend zoning designation <strong>of</strong> the same property from RR2<br />

(Rural Residential 2) zone to a new RR3 (Rural Residential 3) zone. This is proposed in order to permit<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> approximately 11 residential lots. The applicant is also applying to vary the<br />

minimum lot width from the required 16m to 12m.<br />

The new RR3 (Rural Residential 3) Zone, to be created by Bylaw No. 1426, will allow one-family dwellings<br />

with secondary suites either within the dwelling or an accessory building on lots with areas <strong>of</strong> 550 m2 or<br />

greater, and two-family dwellings on lots with areas <strong>of</strong> 835 m2 or greater created within the subject<br />

property only.<br />

As part <strong>of</strong> this rezoning application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Local Government Act. In support <strong>of</strong> this application, the applicant has agreed to:<br />

1. Provide the following amenity contributions prior to subdivision:<br />

i) $660 per ½ duplex towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;<br />

ii) $1,000 per one-family lot towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;<br />

iii) $3,960 per ½ duplex towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;<br />

iv) $6,000 per one-family lot towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;<br />

2. Remove the engineered accessory building that was erected without the benefit <strong>of</strong> any Permits or<br />

Inspections prior to the issuance <strong>of</strong> any further approvals by the <strong>City</strong> (including Development<br />

Permit, Subdivision Approval, Building Permit);<br />

3. Provide a detailed stormwater management plan that confirms the proposed development will not<br />

increase the volume or decrease the quality <strong>of</strong> stormwater leaving the site compared to predevelopment<br />

conditions and that stormwater works will be completed in accordance with the South<br />

<strong>Langford</strong> stormwater management plan prior to Subdivision Approval;<br />

4. Dedicate a 3m portion <strong>of</strong> the subject property’s Vitality Road frontage;<br />

5. Dedicate a new 14m road right-<strong>of</strong>-way through the subject property to provide access to lands<br />

beyond;<br />

6. Agree that no lots will be permitted to have direct driveway access to Happy Valley Road;<br />

7. Retain the existing trees located along the Happy Valley Road frontage;<br />

8. Provide an area, approximately as shown on the proposed site plan, to be dedicated to the <strong>City</strong> for<br />

stormwater management and amenity purposes at the time <strong>of</strong> Subdivision.<br />

9. Construct a trail from Vitality Road, through the <strong>City</strong>’s amenity lot at 3620 Vitality Road into the<br />

stormwater/amenity lot to be dedicated on the subject property; and<br />

10. Complete full frontage improvements to Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000<br />

standards.


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Furthermore, the applicant has agreed to design the driveways in a “twinned” configuration allowing for<br />

on street parking and servicing, while maintaining a landscaped strip between driveways, to the<br />

satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Engineer as a condition <strong>of</strong> the lot width variance.<br />

This rezoning proposal is consistent with the proposed Official Community Plan Neighbourhood<br />

designation.<br />

Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.<br />

The Mayor called a first time for presentations.<br />

Mayor Young called a second time for presentations.<br />

The Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Mayor <strong>of</strong>ficially declared<br />

the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1418, 1424 and 1426 closed at 7:04 p.m.<br />

d) BYLAW NO. 1425 (File No. 3900-1425)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 9, (3634 and 3660 Happy<br />

Valley Road), 2012".<br />

e) BYLAW NO. 1419 (File No. 3900 1419)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 340, (3634 & 3660 Happy Valley Road), 2012".<br />

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1419 and 1425 at 7:05 p.m.<br />

Mayor Young advised members <strong>of</strong> the audience that any person present who believes that his or her<br />

interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matters<br />

contained in the proposed bylaw. Those who wish to speak concerning this proposed bylaw should give<br />

their name, address and views concerning the proposed bylaw. Mayor Young advised that after<br />

everyone has expressed their views, he shall state three times “Is there anyone else who wishes to be<br />

heard”, and if no further views are forthcoming, the Public Hearing shall be declared closed.<br />

The <strong>City</strong> Planner advised Michael Smith and David Cung have applied on behalf <strong>of</strong> Norman Smith and<br />

Dennis and Patti-Ann Dyck to amend the Official Community Plan designation <strong>of</strong> the properties at 3634<br />

and 3660 Happy Valley Road from “Agricultural Strategy Lands” to “Neighbourhood” and to amend<br />

zoning designation <strong>of</strong> the same properties from RR2 (Rural Residential 2) to a new RR3 (Rural Residential<br />

3) zone and the C1 (Neighbourhood Commercial) Zone. This is proposed in order to permit the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> approximately 29 residential lots and 1 neighbourhood commercial lot. The applicant<br />

is also applying to vary the minimum lot width from the required 16m to as low as 11.5m, to vary the<br />

minimum exterior side setbacks from 4.5m to 3.5m for two proposed lots and to vary the rear setback<br />

from 6m to 4m for one proposed lot.<br />

As part <strong>of</strong> this rezoning application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Local Government Act. In support <strong>of</strong> this application, the applicant has agreed to:<br />

1. Provide the following amenity contributions prior to subdivision:<br />

i) $1,000 per new residential lot towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;


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ii) $6,000 per new residential lot towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;<br />

2. Provide a detailed stormwater management plan that confirms the proposed development will not<br />

increase the volume or decrease the quality <strong>of</strong> stormwater leaving the site compared to predevelopment<br />

conditions and that stormwater works will be completed in accordance with the South<br />

<strong>Langford</strong> stormwater management plan prior to Subdivision Approval;<br />

3. Dedicate a new 14m road right-<strong>of</strong>-way through the subject property;<br />

4. Provide an emergency-only access easement/SRW from the end <strong>of</strong> the new 14m road to Happy<br />

Valley or create road access across the Galloping Goose Trail to Lomalinda Drive. Further, this<br />

emergency access will be blocked to regular vehicular traffic by bollards, will have a mountable curb<br />

on either end, and will be separated from the commercial building by a fence;<br />

5. Restrict access to the commercial lot to a one-way right-in/right-out driveway;<br />

6. Design the commercial building with a residential character;<br />

7. Agree that no lots will be permitted to have direct driveway access to Happy Valley Road;<br />

8. Retain the existing trees located along the Happy Valley Road frontage;<br />

9. Provide an area, approximately as shown on the proposed site plan, to be dedicated to the <strong>City</strong> for<br />

opens space and amenity purposes at the time <strong>of</strong> Subdivision; and<br />

10. Complete full frontage improvements to Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000<br />

standards.<br />

This rezoning proposal is consistent with the proposed Official Community Plan Neighbourhood<br />

designation.<br />

Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.<br />

The Mayor called a first time for presentations.<br />

Mrs. Marilyn Sjostrom <strong>of</strong> 3635 Happy Valley Road addressed Council opposed to Bylaw 1419, 1425,<br />

1418, 1424 and 1426 and expressed concerns with drainage issues on the development properties and<br />

storm water coming into their property.<br />

Mayor Young called a second time for presentations.<br />

The Mayor called a third and final time for presentation, there being none, the Mayor <strong>of</strong>ficially declared<br />

the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1419 and 1425 closed at 7:10 p.m.<br />

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES<br />

a) <strong>Minutes</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Regular Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council – July 16 th , 2012<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council approve the <strong>Minutes</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Regular Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council held on July 16 th , 2012.<br />

CARRIED.


) <strong>Minutes</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Special Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council – July 26 th , 2012<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

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That Council approve the <strong>Minutes</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Special Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council held on July 26 th , 2012.<br />

c) <strong>Minutes</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Special Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council – August 10 th , 2012<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

CARRIED.<br />

That Council approve the <strong>Minutes</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Special Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council held on August 10 th , 2012.<br />

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION<br />

CARRIED.<br />

Mr. Fred Werhun <strong>of</strong> 2717 Spencer Road addressed Council with his concerns regarding the road<br />

change <strong>of</strong> name from Spencer Road to McCallum Road and why it has to be done now if the road isn’t<br />

through yet.<br />

Mayor Young explained the rationale for the road name change and advised that staff will work with<br />

residents to reimburse them for costs associated with the name change.<br />

Mrs. Wendy Hobbs <strong>of</strong> 3444 Luxton Road addressed Council in support <strong>of</strong> agenda item 6 (a) and<br />

requested consideration be taken if similar applications come forward at some future date.<br />

6. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT<br />

a) DVP12-0005 – 3262 and 3264 Happy Valley Road<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council issue Development Variance Permit No. DVP12-0005 to KRKT Developments Ltd. on<br />

behalf <strong>of</strong> Matthew Desjardins to vary the minimum required lot width to facilitate a 9-lot<br />

residential subdivision at 3262 and 3264 Happy Valley Road subject to the following terms and<br />

conditions:<br />

1. Appendix<br />

The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan attached (Appendix A).<br />

2. Variances


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The following regulations <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 are varied under Section 922 <strong>of</strong> the Local<br />

Government Act:<br />

a) That Section 6.27.02(2) <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 is varied by reducing the minimum lot<br />

width requirement from 9 m (29.5 ft) to 8.5 m (27.9 ft) for proposed Fee Simple lots 1<br />

and 2.<br />

b) DVP12-0010 – 790 Hockley Avenue<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

CARRIED.<br />

That Council issue Development Variance Permit No DVP12-0010 to Matthew McKay on behalf<br />

<strong>of</strong> Village Walk Designs Inc. to vary the parking requirement from twenty-four (24) to twenty<br />

three (23) parking stalls, accessible parking requirement and parking dimensions, and vary the<br />

height <strong>of</strong> building from the required four (4) storeys to five (5) storeys to allow for the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> a multi-family residential building consisting <strong>of</strong> approximately twenty-two (22)<br />

dwelling units on the property at 790 Hockley Avenue subject to the following terms and<br />

conditions:<br />

1. Appendix<br />

The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan attached (Appendix A).<br />

2. Variances<br />

The following regulations <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 are varied under Section 922 <strong>of</strong> the Local<br />

Government Act:<br />

a) That Section 4.01.01(VI1) <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied by reducing the number <strong>of</strong><br />

required onsite parking stalls from twenty-four (24) to twenty-three (23);<br />

b) That Section 4.01.06 <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied by reducing the required number<br />

<strong>of</strong> onsite accessible parking stalls from two (2) to one (1);<br />

c) That Section 4.01.02 <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied by reducing the depth <strong>of</strong> parking<br />

stall perpendicular to manoeuvring aisle for a 90 degree parking stall from 5.8 m to 5.5 m;<br />

d) That Section 4.01.02 <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied by reducing the width <strong>of</strong><br />

manoeuvring aisle for a 90 degree parking stall from 7.6 m to 7.0 m; and<br />

e) That Section 6.44A.06 <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied by increasing the height <strong>of</strong><br />

principal use building from four (4) storeys to five (5) storeys;<br />

3. Conditions<br />

The following requirements are imposed under Section 922 <strong>of</strong> the Local Government Act:<br />

i) That prior to issuance <strong>of</strong> the Development Variance Permit, the applicant provide a<br />

cash contribution <strong>of</strong> $5000 per parking stall variance towards the Downtown Parking<br />

Reserve Fund for the construction <strong>of</strong> a parking facility in the downtown core; and<br />

ii) That prior to issuance <strong>of</strong> development permit, the applicant incorporate the<br />

recommendations in the parking study prepared by Boulevard Transportation Group


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dated 22 May 2012 and revise the parking layout plan accordingly to the satisfaction<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Planner.<br />

7. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS<br />

CARRIED.<br />

a) Planning, Zoning & Affordable Housing Committee – August 13 th , 2012130<br />

1. Application to Rezone 3504, 3508 and 3512A Happy Valley Road from RR2 (Rural<br />

Residential 2) to RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) to Allow for approximately 53 lots in a<br />

Residential Subdivision (File Planning Z12-0016)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend portions <strong>of</strong> the zoning designation <strong>of</strong> the subject<br />

properties at 3504, 3508, 3512A Happy Valley Road from RR2 (Rural Residential 2) to the<br />

RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) subject to the following terms and conditions:<br />

a. That the following amenity contributions are included in the bylaw for increased density,<br />

to be payable at the time <strong>of</strong> subdivision:<br />

i.$660 per unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund or provide 1 in 15 singlefamily<br />

dwellings as an affordable housing unit; and<br />

ii.$3,960 per unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.<br />

b. That the applicant provide the following items prior to final adoption <strong>of</strong> the bylaw:<br />

i. Register a Sec. 219 covenant registered in priority over all other charges on title that<br />

includes the following:<br />

a) Requires the applicant to provide road dedication along the Happy Valley Road<br />

frontage, as proposed at the public hearing, as a condition <strong>of</strong> final subdivision<br />

approval;<br />

b) Requires the applicant to provide fencing to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Planner<br />

along the southern and western property lines prior to subdivision approval;<br />

c) That only Lots 45, 46, 49 and the existing house at 3512A Happy Valley Road<br />

may have driveway access from Happy Valley Road;<br />

d) Notification to future land owners that legal nuisances from agriculture and the<br />

South Vancouver Island Rangers gun range exist in near proximity to the subject<br />

property.<br />

c. Direct staff to amend the zoning bylaw to permit 3504 Happy Valley Road to have a<br />

carriage house (an accessory building with a secondary suite) as a permitted use and that<br />

the lot remain in the RR2 (Rural Residential) zone;<br />

d. Direct the applicant to provide a new site plan that eliminates both lots 51 and 52 (as<br />

shown on Appendix A) to preserve the large property and its rural setting;<br />

e. Direct staff to amend the zoning bylaw to permit residential small lot zones to have<br />

secondary suites on lots that are 550m 2 (5,920ft 2 ) or greater in lot area;<br />

f. Direct staff to ensure that the trees on private property at 3504 Happy Valley (and lots 51<br />

and 52) remain on site and that it be secured in the Development Permit process; and


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g. Direct staff to require the applicant to provide an arborist's report and mitigation<br />

strategy prior to issuance <strong>of</strong> a Development Permit to assess the trees in relation to the<br />

building envelopes to ensure that the proposed project will not cause any harm to the<br />

trees on the CRD property.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

2. Application to Rezone 912 Jenkins Avenue from R2 (One and Two-Family Residential)<br />

to RM7A (Medium Density Apartment) to Allow the Construction <strong>of</strong> Approximately 10<br />

Residential Townhouse Units (File Planning Z12-0021)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation <strong>of</strong> the property at 912<br />

Jenkins Avenue from R2 (One and Two-Family Residential) to the RM7A (Medium Density<br />

Apartment A) subject to the following terms and conditions:<br />

a) That the following amenity contributions are included in the bylaw for increased density,<br />

to be payable at the time <strong>of</strong> building permit except that these contributions may be<br />

reduced by up to 50% if the project is built in accordance with the Green Development<br />

Checklist as secured by a Section 219 covenant:<br />

i. $610 per unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and<br />

ii. $2,562 per unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.<br />

b) That the applicant provide the following items prior to final adoption <strong>of</strong> the bylaw:<br />

i. Register a Section 219 covenant registered in priority over all other charges on<br />

title that includes the following:<br />

a) That as a condition <strong>of</strong> rezoning the owner shall provide frontage improvements<br />

to Bylaw No. 1000 standards along the Jenkins Avenue road frontage and pay for<br />

the costs <strong>of</strong> relocating the identification pole for the bus stop that exists in front<br />

<strong>of</strong> the subject property;<br />

b) That the owner will provide a construction parking management plan to the<br />

satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> Engineering and <strong>City</strong> Planner prior to issuance <strong>of</strong> a<br />

building permit;<br />

c) That if the owner chooses to build the project in accordance with the Green<br />

Development Checklist the owner may to seek a reduction in the amenity<br />

contributions by up to 50%.<br />

2. Direct the <strong>City</strong> Planner to issue the requested setback variances within the required<br />

Development Permit.<br />

3. Proceed with consideration <strong>of</strong> the following Variance for 912 Jenkins Avenue:<br />

a) That Section 6.36A.05 (2) <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to increase the maximum<br />

permitted height from 9m (30ft) to 13m (42ft) for the portions <strong>of</strong> the buildings as shown<br />

in Appendix A.<br />

CARRIED.


MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

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That Council establish a policy that sprinklers only be required in buildings if it is required under<br />

the BC Building Code or the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Langford</strong> Plumbing and Building Bylaw.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

3. Application to Rezone 679 Wagar Avenue from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential)<br />

to MU1A (Mixed Use Residential Commercial) to Allow a 7-unit Townhouse<br />

Development (File Planning Z12-0023)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation <strong>of</strong> the property located at<br />

679 Wagar Avenue from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to MU1A (Mixed Use<br />

Residential Commercial), subject to the following terms and conditions:<br />

a) That the owner agrees to provide the following contributions, prior to issuance <strong>of</strong> a<br />

building permit:<br />

i. $610 per unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and<br />

ii. $2,562 per unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;<br />

b) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant,<br />

registered in priority <strong>of</strong> all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:<br />

i. That the owner provide two bicycle hooks in a garage or storage area in<br />

each dwelling unit, to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Planner, at the time <strong>of</strong><br />

building permit;<br />

ii. That the owner will provide a construction parking management plan to the<br />

satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> Engineering and <strong>City</strong> Planner prior to issuance<br />

<strong>of</strong> a building permit;<br />

iii.<br />

iv. That parking spaces provided in the garage portion <strong>of</strong> the building will be<br />

maintained as spaces that allow for the parking <strong>of</strong> motor vehicles;<br />

v. That the applicant will maintain the normal drainage system <strong>of</strong> the subject<br />

property and regulate both the quality and quantity <strong>of</strong> storm water run-<strong>of</strong>f<br />

from the site, as a condition <strong>of</strong> rezoning;<br />

vi. That the new access to the proposed townhouse unit development is<br />

constructed with a permeable material, to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong><br />

Planner; and<br />

vii. That the owner provide frontage improvements according to the <strong>City</strong>’s<br />

Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 1000;<br />

c) That Council authorize the <strong>City</strong> Planner to issue a Development Permit with a<br />

variance for <strong>of</strong>f-street parking, if necessary, to the parking standard <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw<br />

No. 300 as <strong>of</strong> August 13 th , 2012.<br />

CARRIED.


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4. Application to Rezone a portion <strong>of</strong> 925 Isabell Avenue from R2 (One- and Two-Family<br />

Residential to RS3 (Small Lot Residential 3) to Allow a One-Lot Residential Subdivision<br />

(File Planning Z12-0024)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation <strong>of</strong> part <strong>of</strong> the property<br />

located at 925 Isabell Avenue from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to RS3 (Residential<br />

Small Lot), subject to the following terms and conditions:<br />

a) That the owner agrees to provide the following contributions per unit, at the time <strong>of</strong><br />

subdivision:<br />

i. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and<br />

ii. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;<br />

b) That the applicant provide elevation drawings which show the design concept for<br />

the proposed new dwelling, prior to Public Hearing;<br />

c) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant,<br />

registered in priority <strong>of</strong> all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:<br />

i. That the applicant will maintain the normal drainage system <strong>of</strong> the subject<br />

property and regulate both the quality and quantity <strong>of</strong> storm water run-<strong>of</strong>f<br />

from the site, as a condition <strong>of</strong> rezoning; and<br />

ii. That the dwelling on the new lot will be constructed in substantial<br />

compliance with the elevation drawings shown at public hearing;<br />

d) That Council waive the required development permit for this property;<br />

e) That Council grant an easement over a part <strong>of</strong> Ed Fisher Park, at the time <strong>of</strong><br />

subdivision, to accommodate driveway access to the proposed new lot if this would<br />

result in retention <strong>of</strong> the large tree located along Isabell Avenue, until such time the<br />

tree is to be removed:<br />

i. Subject to the owner registering a covenant, at the time <strong>of</strong> subdivision,<br />

stating that the large tree located along Isabell Avenue shall be retained and<br />

not trimmed or pruned unless recommended otherwise by a certified<br />

arborist and to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Planner.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

5. Application to Rezone 2800 Lake End Road from R1 (One-Family Residential) to RS3<br />

(Residential Small Lot 3) to Allow for a Residential Subdivision <strong>of</strong> approximately Four<br />

Lot (File Planning Z12-0025)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation <strong>of</strong> part <strong>of</strong> the property<br />

located at 2800 Lake End Road from R1 (One-Family Residential) to RS3 (Residential Small<br />

Lot), subject to the following terms and conditions:


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a) That the owner agrees to provide the following contributions per unit, at the<br />

time <strong>of</strong> subdivision:<br />

i. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and<br />

ii. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;<br />

2. Direct the applicant to apply for a Development Variance Permit for the rear yard setback<br />

variance noted in this report, prior to the issuance <strong>of</strong> a Building Permit.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

6. Application to Amend the OCP Designation <strong>of</strong> a portion <strong>of</strong> 3420 Luxton Road from<br />

Hillside or Shoreline to Mixed-Use Employment Centre, to Rezone from RR2 (Rural<br />

Residential 2) to BP2 (Business Park 2 - Sooke Road), and to Vary Subdivision and<br />

Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 to allow “development” without sewer to<br />

allow for the construction <strong>of</strong> a warehouse building. (File Planning OCP12-0004/Z12-<br />

0031/DVP12-0018)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Give First Reading to Bylaw No. 1345, to amend the Official Community Plan designation <strong>of</strong><br />

a 4,178 m 2 (1.03 ac) portion <strong>of</strong> the property located at 3420 Luxton Road from Hillside or<br />

Shoreline to Mixed-Use Employment Centre;<br />

2. Direct staff to proceed with a review <strong>of</strong> the Official Community Plan and South <strong>Langford</strong><br />

Neighbourhood Plan land use designations in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> the subject property, and report<br />

back to the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee at a later date;<br />

3. Give First Reading to Bylaw No. 1346, which will:<br />

• amend the zoning designation <strong>of</strong> a 4,178 m2 (1.03 ac) portion <strong>of</strong> the property located at<br />

3420 Luxton Road from RR2 (Rural Residential 2) to BP2 (Business Park 2 – Sooke Road);<br />

• add “one dwelling unit used as a caretaker suite in conjunction with other permitted<br />

uses” as a permitted use in the BP2 Zone; and<br />

• amend the Subdivision Lot Requirements <strong>of</strong> the RR2 Zone to allow for the proposed<br />

subdivision;<br />

subject to the following terms and conditions:<br />

a) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant,<br />

registered in priority <strong>of</strong> all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:<br />

i. That the applicant registers an access easement on the title <strong>of</strong> the subject<br />

property, prior to the issuance <strong>of</strong> a Building Permit, allowing the <strong>City</strong> to<br />

access the storage building located on the property at 3416 Luxton Road;<br />

and<br />

ii. That notwithstanding the permitted uses listed within the BP2 Zone, that<br />

the use <strong>of</strong> the subject property will be restricted to a single storage<br />

warehouse principal use, which may include accessory unenclosed storage,<br />

an accessory residential caretaker suite within a principal use building, and<br />

that this restriction continue until such time that alternative access to the<br />

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sanitary sewer service are provided to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Engineering.<br />

4. Direct staff to proceed with consideration <strong>of</strong> issuance <strong>of</strong> Development Variance Permit No.<br />

DVP12-0018 for the property at 3420 Luxton Road, with the following variance:<br />

a) That Section 6.1.1 <strong>of</strong> Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 be varied<br />

to allow “development” without connection to the municipal sanitary sewer system,<br />

subject to:<br />

i. That a covenant be registered on the title <strong>of</strong> the subject property, prior to<br />

the issuance <strong>of</strong> a Building Permit, to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Engineering, which requires all buildings to be connected to the municipal<br />

sanitary sewer system and the on-site sewage disposal system to be<br />

decommissioned within six (6) months <strong>of</strong> the municipal sewer service being<br />

extended along the frontage <strong>of</strong> 3416 Luxton Road (as the subject property<br />

itself does not have direct road frontage);<br />

ii. Payment <strong>of</strong> the Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (SCRF) to Westshore<br />

Environmental Services or the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Langford</strong>, prior to the issuance <strong>of</strong> a<br />

Building Permit;<br />

iii. Installation <strong>of</strong> any on-site plumbing necessary to allow municipal sanitary<br />

sewer to be connected to each building in accordance with the BC Building<br />

Code, as part <strong>of</strong> the works and services installed on the subject property.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

7. Application to vary the requirement for connection to the municipal sanitary sewer<br />

system as part <strong>of</strong> the construction <strong>of</strong> a second dwelling (detached duplex) at 1330<br />

Creek Side Trail (File Planning DVP12-0014)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff to proceed with consideration <strong>of</strong> the following variance for 1330 Creek Side<br />

Trail:<br />

a) That Section 6.1.1 <strong>of</strong> Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 be<br />

varied to allow for development <strong>of</strong> a second dwelling which is not serviced by a<br />

municipal sanitary sewer system, subject to:<br />

• Registration <strong>of</strong> a Section 219 Covenant, registered on title in priority over all<br />

other charges stating that each dwelling will connect to municipal sanitary sewers<br />

within six (6) months <strong>of</strong> that service being available to the property;<br />

• Payment <strong>of</strong> the Sewer Capital Recovery Fee (SCRF) to the Westshore<br />

Environmental Services or the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Langford</strong>;<br />

• Installation <strong>of</strong> any on-site plumbing necessary to allow municipal sanitary sewer<br />

to be connected to each dwelling unit in accordance with the BC Building Code.<br />

CARRIED.


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8. Application to Vary the minimum required lot width in the RR3 Zone from 16m to 12m<br />

to Allow an 11 lot subdivision at 3622 Happy Valley Road (File Planning DVP12-0016)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Subject to Council adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw № 1418 and Official Community Plan<br />

Amendment Bylaw № 1424, Council authorizes the issuance <strong>of</strong> development variance<br />

permit no. DVP12-0016 in respect <strong>of</strong> land legally described as Lot 5, Section 80, Metchosin<br />

District, Plan 7142, Except Parcel “A” (DD 247137-I) There<strong>of</strong> varying the minimum lot width<br />

from 16 to 12 metres.<br />

2. Pass a resolution requiring that the applicant design the driveways in a “twinned”<br />

configuration allowing for on street parking and servicing, while maintaining a landscaped<br />

strip between driveways, to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Engineer.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

9. Amendments to Parking Regulations in Part 4 <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 (File Planning<br />

Z06-0031)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend Part 4 <strong>of</strong> Zoning Bylaw No. 300 in the following ways:<br />

a) Replace table 1 in Section 4.01.01 with the following:<br />

Land Use Category Number <strong>of</strong> Parking Spaces<br />

I. RESIDENTIAL<br />

Apartment in Downtown Pedestrian 1 space per dwelling unit Visitor Parking<br />

Commercial Area as shown on Map 21 in<br />

Less than 10 2 spaces<br />

Bylaw No. 1200<br />

units<br />

11 to 15 3 spaces<br />

16 to 20 4 spaces<br />

21+ 5 spaces<br />

Apartment outside <strong>of</strong> Downtown<br />

1 space per dwelling unit<br />

Visitor Parking<br />

Pedestrian Commercial Area as shown on with one bedroom or less; Less than 10 2 spaces<br />

Map 21 in Bylaw No. 1200<br />

2 spaces per dwelling unit units<br />

with more than one 11 to 15 3 spaces<br />

bedroom<br />

16 to 20 4 spaces<br />

21+ 5 spaces<br />

Apartments within the CD1 (Goldstream 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit (<strong>of</strong> which 0.25 space per<br />

Meadows), CD3 (Westhills), CD4 (Olympic<br />

<strong>View</strong>), CD6 (Bear Mountain), and CD12<br />

(South Skirt Mountain) zones<br />

unit is assigned to visitors)


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Affordable Housing developed in<br />

accordance with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Langford</strong><br />

Affordable Housing Policy<br />

1 space per dwelling unit<br />

Assisted Living Dwelling Unit 1 space per 4 dwelling units<br />

Attached Housing 2 spaces per dwelling unit Visitor Parking<br />

Less than 10<br />

units<br />

2 spaces<br />

11 to 15 3 spaces<br />

16 to 20 4 spaces<br />

21+ 5 spaces<br />

Flex Unit 1 space per dwelling unit<br />

Secondary Suite 1 space per dwelling unit<br />

Single-Family Dwelling 2 spaces per dwelling unit<br />

Residential Dwelling in Area 3 <strong>of</strong> the CD1 1 space per dwelling unit Visitor Parking<br />

(Goldstream Meadows) Zone<br />

Each 2<br />

dwelling<br />

units<br />

1 space<br />

Two-Family Dwelling (duplex) 2 spaces per dwelling unit<br />

Townhouse 2 spaces per dwelling unit Visitor Parking<br />

Less than 10<br />

units<br />

2 spaces<br />

11 to 15 3 spaces<br />

16 to 20 4 spaces<br />

21+ 5 spaces<br />

Mobile/Manufactured Home 2 spaces per home site Visitor Parking<br />

1 space per 5 home sites or<br />

part there<strong>of</strong><br />

II. COMMERCIAL<br />

Appliance Repair 1 space per 50 m 2 gfa<br />

Auction House 1 space per 20 m 2 gfa<br />

Automotive and RV Sales, Rental or Repair Minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 spaces for customers and staff, and one<br />

(< 5000 kg GVW)<br />

space per 55 m 2 gfa <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice and sales area combined and<br />

3 spaces per service bay for customer vehicles<br />

Automotive, RV and Industrial Equipment<br />

Sales or Rental (>5 000 kg GVW)<br />

greater <strong>of</strong> 3 spaces and 1 space per 100 m 2 gfa<br />

Automotive and Industrial Equipment 3 spaces per service bay, and these spaces must be<br />

Repair (>5 000 kg GVW)<br />

appropriately sized for the equipment being serviced<br />

Banquet and Catering Facility greater <strong>of</strong> 1 space per 5 seats or 1 space per 30 m 2 gfa<br />

Beauty Salon/Hair Care/Barber Shop 1 space per 20 m² gfa<br />

Bed and Breakfast 2 spaces per dwelling unit plus 1 space per room to be<br />

rented out<br />

Boarding 1 space per sleeping unit<br />

Building Materials (< 10,000 ft² gfa) 1 space per 20 m 2 gfa <strong>of</strong> retail floor area<br />

Building Materials (> 10,000 ft² gfa) 1 space per 35 m² gfa <strong>of</strong> retail floor area<br />

C6B (Neighbourhood Mixed Use) – all<br />

commercial uses<br />

1 space per 25 m 2 gfa


C8 (Community Town Centre Pedestrian)<br />

on the property legally described as Lot 12,<br />

Section 5, Esquimalt District, Plan 7165 –<br />

all commercial uses<br />

7 spaces (Bylaw No. 817)<br />

Car Wash Facility 2 spaces per wash bay<br />

Cold Beer and Wine Store 6 spaces<br />

Commercial uses in Downtown Pedestrian<br />

Commercial Area<br />

1 space per 35 m 2 gfa<br />

Contractor’s Yard 1 space per 2 employees<br />

Gas Bar 2 spaces<br />

Gas Station with Automobile Service 3 spaces per service bay<br />

Station<br />

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Government Liquor Store 1 space per 13 m 2 gfa<br />

Gymnasium/Health Club/Spa 1 space per 25 m ² gfa<br />

Financial Institution 1 space per 22 m 2 gfa<br />

Funeral Parlour greater <strong>of</strong> 1 space per 4 seats or 1 space per 5.6 m 2 <strong>of</strong><br />

assembly space<br />

Furniture, Large Appliance, Carpet Stores,<br />

or Similar Uses ( or + 2 000 m 2 gfa)<br />

1 space per 100 m 2 gfa<br />

Home-based Business or Industry 1 space per business plus 1 space per employee<br />

Hotel/Motel/Motor Inn 1 space per room<br />

Hotel with conference facility or<br />

1 space per room plus 1 space per 4 seats in a restaurant,<br />

restaurant/lounge<br />

Large Format Business (> 2 000 m 2 gfa –<br />

large warehouse/household goods stores,<br />

clothing stores, <strong>of</strong>fice supplies, catalogue<br />

stores nursery/garden centres, drug stores<br />

or similar uses)<br />

Laundromat/Coin-op Dry Cleaning Without<br />

Dry Cleaners<br />

or 1 space per 5 seats in a conference facility<br />

1 space per 30 m 2 gfa<br />

greater <strong>of</strong> 1 space per 19 m 2 gfa or 1 spaces per 2 washing<br />

machine<br />

Laundry/With Dry Cleaners 1 space per 20 m 2 gfa<br />

Medical or Dental Office 1 space per 25 m 2 gfa<br />

Non-Automotive Machinery and<br />

Equipment Sales and/or Rentals<br />

1 space, plus 1 parking space per 45 m 2 gfa<br />

Non-Automotive Machinery Service greater <strong>of</strong> 3 spaces and 1 space per 45 m 2 gfa<br />

Premises Licensed Pursuant to the Liquor<br />

Control and Licensing Act<br />

1 space per 35 m² where liquor is served<br />

Printing/Publishing/Bookbinding 1 space 35 m 2 gfa<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essional, Administrative, Business,<br />

Real Estate <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

1 space per 35 m 2 gfa<br />

Public Transportation<br />

Terminal/Depot/Facility<br />

1 space per 30 m 2 gfa<br />

Restaurant, C<strong>of</strong>fee Shop, Fast Food<br />

Restaurant<br />

1 space per 4 seats


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Refund Container Refund Depot 1 space per 47 m 2 <strong>of</strong> building area<br />

Service Station (with convenience store) 10 spaces<br />

Shopping Centre 1 space per 20 m 2 gla<br />

Sign Shop 1 space per 40 m 2 gfa<br />

Stand Alone Convenience Store<br />

1 space per 35 m 2 gfa or a minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 spaces<br />

(neighbourhood grocery)<br />

Supermarket 1 space per 20 m 2 gfa<br />

Taxicab Office/Stand 2 spaces plus 1 space per taxi<br />

Tires Sales/Repair 2 spaces plus 2 spaces per service bay<br />

TV/Radio Station greater <strong>of</strong> 1 space per 2 employees counted as total 2<br />

shifts or 1 space per 40 m 2<br />

Veterinary Clinic, Animal Care, or Training 1 space per 28 m 2 gfa<br />

Retail or Service Not Specifically Listed in 1 space per 20 m 2 gfa<br />

Subsection 6.1 to 6.4<br />

III. INDUSTRIAL<br />

Business Park Zones, excluding BP3 (all<br />

commercial uses)<br />

1 space per 45 m 2 gfa<br />

Business Park 3 Zone (BP3 – Amy Road) 1 space per 100 m 2 gfa; 1 space per 25 m 2 gfa for a<br />

Commercial or business uses in the<br />

<strong>Langford</strong> Business and Technology Park<br />

(BT1) Zone, except as otherwise specified<br />

medical clinic<br />

1 space per 30 m 2 gfa<br />

Industrial (light & general) 1 space per 45 m 2 gfa<br />

Industrial (heavy) 1 space per 90 m 2 gfa<br />

Manufacturing 1 space per 100 m 2 gfa<br />

Mini-storage (warehouse style) 1 space per 400 m 2 gfa<br />

Mini-storage (individual units) 1 space per 185 m 2 gfa<br />

Warehouse (storage) 1 space per 200 m 2 gfa<br />

Warehouse (wholesale distribution) 1 space per 100 m 2 gfa<br />

IV. INSTITUTIONAL<br />

Ambulance or Fire Station 1 space per 40 m 2 gfa<br />

Group Day Care 2 spaces in addition to 1 space per staff person, and in<br />

addition to the required parking for any other uses.<br />

Home Occupation Day Care 1 space in addition to 1 space per non-resident staff<br />

person and in addition to the required parking for any<br />

other use on the same lot.<br />

Hospital (public) greater <strong>of</strong> 1.8 spaces per bed or 1 space per 56 m 2 gfa<br />

Hospital (private) greater <strong>of</strong> 1 space per 3 beds or 1 space per 56 m 2 gfa<br />

Personal Care Facility 1 space per 3 beds<br />

Place <strong>of</strong> Worship greater <strong>of</strong> 1 space per 8 m 2 gfa <strong>of</strong> assembly area and<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice or 1 space per 10 seats<br />

Police Station 1 space per employee<br />

Post Office 1 space per 20 m 2 gfa<br />

Prison 1 per 2 employees counted as total <strong>of</strong> 2 shifts<br />

Nursery/Pre-School (Bylaw Nos. 544, 1039 1 space per 5 children (minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 spaces) (Bylaw No.<br />

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Elementary (K-7) 2 spaces plus 1 space per employee<br />

Junior Secondary (8 – 10) 1 space per employee plus 1 space per classroom<br />

Secondary (10 -12) 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 10 students<br />

Colleges, business colleges and adult<br />

learning centres<br />

1 parking space per 30 m 2 gfa<br />

University 1 space per 50 m 2 gfa<br />

V. MARINE<br />

Marine Repair and Service (Bylaw No. 637) 3 spaces per service bay and these spaces must be<br />

appropriately sized for the equipment being serviced<br />

(Bylaw No. 637)<br />

Marine Sales and Rental 1 space plus 1 space per 45 m 2 gfa or sales and <strong>of</strong>fice area<br />

combined<br />

VI. RECREATIONAL/CULTURAL<br />

Archery/Shooting Range 1 space per target corridor<br />

Arena/Roller/Ice Skating Rink greater <strong>of</strong> 1 space per 60 m 2 <strong>of</strong> rink surface or 1 space per<br />

3 seats<br />

Assembly Use 1 space per 14 m 2 gfa<br />

Batting Cage 1 space per cage<br />

Bowling Alley/Bowling Green 3 spaces per alley<br />

Campground 1 spaces per site Visitor Parking<br />

1 space per 6 sites or a part there<strong>of</strong><br />

Cultural Facility 1 space per 10 m 2 gfa<br />

Curling Rink 1 space per employee plus 4 spaces per ice sheet<br />

Golf Course 4 spaces per golf hole<br />

Golf Driving Range 1 space per tee plus 1 space per 2 employees<br />

Health Clubs and Gymnastics on land<br />

legally described as Lot 1, Sections 79 and<br />

80, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP51550<br />

except parts in Plans VIP66561 and<br />

VIP74375 (1060 Henry Eng Place)<br />

29 spaces<br />

Miniature Golf 1 space per hole plus 1 per 2 employees<br />

Riding stable 1 space per boarded and rental horse plus 1 space per<br />

employee<br />

Stadium 1 space per 3 seats<br />

Swimming Pool (public) 1 space per 5 m 2 <strong>of</strong> pool water surface<br />

Tennis/Racquetball Courts 3 spaces per court<br />

Theatre (drive-in) Theatre spaces plus 6<br />

Theatre (including cinemas) 1 space per 4 seats<br />

Amusement Park 1 space 9 m 2 <strong>of</strong> commercial use site area plus 1 space per<br />

8 patrons that can be accommodated<br />

Entertainment Establishment 1 space per 14 m 2 gfa<br />

Recreation Centre 1 space per 20 m 2 gfa<br />

Tourist Attraction 1 space per 4 persons capacity<br />

b) Add the following visitor parking ratios to Sec. 4.01.01:


All multi-family residential<br />

(attached housing, townhouse,<br />

apartment)<br />

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Number <strong>of</strong> dwelling units Minimum number <strong>of</strong> visitor<br />

parking spaces<br />

Less than 10 units 2<br />

11 to 15 3<br />

16 to 20 4<br />

21 + 5<br />

Mobile/Manufactured Home 1 space per 5 home sites or a part there<strong>of</strong><br />

Campground 1 space per 6 sites or a part there<strong>of</strong><br />

c) Replace the dimensions in table in Sec. 4.01.02 Parking Spaces and Aisle Dimensions with the<br />

following:<br />

Parking Width Depth <strong>of</strong> Stall Width <strong>of</strong> Overall Width <strong>of</strong> Manoeuvring Aisle<br />

Angle in <strong>of</strong> Stall Perpendicular to Stall Parallel Depth in<br />

Degrees<br />

Manoeuvring Aisle to Aisle Aisle<br />

0 7.0 2.6m 7.0 m 8.9 m 3.7 m<br />

30 2.6 m 5.0 m 5.2 m 13.7 m 3.7 m<br />

45 2.6 m 5.7 m 3.7 m 15.5 m 4.1 m<br />

60 2.6 m 6.0 m 3.0 m 17.6 m 5.6 m<br />

90* 2.6 m 5.5 m 2.6 m 18.0 m 7.0 m – may be reduced to 6.7 m for<br />

in-building and underground private<br />

parking in multi-family residential<br />

developments<br />

d) Add the following requirement to Sec. 4.01.02:<br />

Dimensions for Stalls Adjacent an Obstruction, Wall or Fence:<br />

If a stall is directly adjacent on one side to an obstruction, wall or fence <strong>of</strong> more than 0.3 m in<br />

height that the width <strong>of</strong> parking stall is 2.7 m clear. If a stall is obstructed on two sides that the<br />

width <strong>of</strong> parking stall is 3.0 m clear.<br />

e) Revise Sec. 4.01.04 (1) as follows:<br />

Required parking spaces for all uses shall be provided on the same site as the building or use in<br />

respect <strong>of</strong> which the spaces are required, except that in the Downtown Pedestrian Commercial<br />

Area, an owner or occupier may comply with subsection (a), (b) or (c):<br />

f) Add the following to Sec. 4.01.04(1):<br />

Allow a 10% reduction in the commercial parking requirement or 1 space per 40 m², whichever is<br />

less, provided that a cash contribution <strong>of</strong> $5000 per parking space is provided. This may be further<br />

reduced to 1 parking space per 45 m² or a reduction <strong>of</strong> 15%, whichever is less, provided that a cash<br />

contribution <strong>of</strong> $11,000 is provided.<br />

g) Delete Sec. 4.01.04(2), which states the following:<br />

(2) Notwithstanding 4.01.04(1), an owner or occupier <strong>of</strong> land that is in either the C3, C8, or MU1<br />

Zones, and within the designated “Downtown Pedestrian Commercial Design Area” may count onstreet<br />

parking as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>f-street parking requirement if:<br />

(a) The on-street parking spaces are on an adjacent public street;<br />

(b) The on-street parking spaces are immediately adjacent to the subject property; and<br />

(c) The applicant has provided full frontage improvements, including the demarcation <strong>of</strong> the onstreet<br />

parking spaces.<br />

h) Add the following to Sec. 4.01.01:


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Allow an owner or occupier <strong>of</strong> land that is in the Downtown Pedestrian Commercial Area to count<br />

on-site visitor parking stalls towards commercial parking requirement in mixed-use developments<br />

and register a Statutory Right <strong>of</strong> Way at time <strong>of</strong> rezoning to secure the shared parking stalls;<br />

i) Revise Sec. 4.01.04(7)(a) in Part 4 as follows:<br />

Small car parking may only account for a maximum <strong>of</strong> one third <strong>of</strong> the total parking required for all<br />

uses, except for residential where small car parking may only be allocated to the visitor parking<br />

requirement.<br />

j) Replace Sec. 4.01.06(1) with the following:<br />

(1) Accessible parking spaces for persons with a disability must be provided as follows:<br />

a) Parking spaces for disabled persons shall be provided in accordance with the current<br />

edition <strong>of</strong> the British Columbia Building Code;<br />

b) Notwithstanding 4.01.06(1), for all commercial uses, a minimum <strong>of</strong> 1 accessible parking<br />

space shall be provided where in Table 1 <strong>of</strong> Section 4.01.01 requires the provision <strong>of</strong> more<br />

than 10 and fewer than 30 <strong>of</strong>f-street parking spaces, excluding those required for dwelling<br />

units, and for every 50 spaces or part there<strong>of</strong> in excess <strong>of</strong> 30.<br />

k) Add the following to Sec. 4.01.06:<br />

Delineate accessible parking stalls with an international symbol <strong>of</strong> accessibility for the disabled<br />

and assign signage and design criteria in conformance with the current edition <strong>of</strong> the B.C.<br />

Building Code;<br />

l) Add the following bicycle parking ratios:<br />

Use Bicycle Spaces Required<br />

RESIDENTIAL<br />

Apartment One per dwelling unit<br />

Townhouse One per dwelling unit<br />

Assisted Living<br />

COMMERCIAL<br />

One per 15 dwelling units<br />

Hotel/Motel One per 15 rooms<br />

Office (all), retail sales <strong>of</strong> goods and services, One per 250 m² gfa for the first 5000 m<br />

financial institutions, restaurants, veterinary<br />

clinic, Personal Service Establishments,<br />

Denturists, Service Stations, Food and<br />

Beverage Manufacturers, Warehouses.<br />

2 and one per<br />

500 m 2 gfa for any additional area.<br />

Shopping Centre One per 250 m 2 gfa for the first 5000 m 2 and one per<br />

500 m 2 gfa for any additional area<br />

INDUSTRIAL One per 950 m 2 INSTITUTIONAL<br />

gfa<br />

Hospitals One per 500 m 2 gfa plus six space rack at each entrance<br />

Schools All levels: One per 10 employees<br />

Elementary One per 10 students<br />

Junior Secondary (Middle) One per 8 students<br />

Senior Secondary One per 8 students<br />

College One per 5 students<br />

University One per 5 students (full-time, max attendance)<br />

Churches One per 50 fixed seats<br />

Library/Museum/Art Gallery 1 per 100 m 2 gfa


Personal Care/Nursing Home/Group Home One per 15 dwelling units<br />

Correctional Institutions One per 50 beds<br />

CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL<br />

Stadium, Arena, Pool, Exhibition Hall,<br />

One per 100 m<br />

Assembly Facility, similar places with<br />

2 <strong>of</strong> surface area<br />

spectator facilities<br />

Gymnasium, Health Club One per 80 m 2 <strong>of</strong> surface area<br />

Bowling Alley, Curling Rink One per 2 alleys or sheets<br />

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CARRIED.<br />

10. Omnibus Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 300 with Respect Live/Work Studio Use,<br />

Flex Units, various setbacks in Business Park and Industrial Zones, the height <strong>of</strong><br />

carriage houses, various density bonus provisions, and the delegation <strong>of</strong> Temporary<br />

Use Permits for the processing <strong>of</strong> aggregate materials (File Planning Z12-0029)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Give first reading to Bylaw No. 1437, as presented;<br />

2. Direct staff to include a parking variance that is consistent with the plan presented at the<br />

time <strong>of</strong> rezoning as part <strong>of</strong> any Development Permit for the property at 685 Fairway Avenue.<br />

8. REPORTS<br />

a) Arq Salon Charity Cut-A-Thon BBQ<br />

- Staff Report (Engineering)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

CARRIED.<br />

That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff to issue a Highway Use Permit to Arq Salon allowing them to host a BBQ on the<br />

sidewalk at 829 Goldstream Avenue to raise funds for the Queen Alexandra Foundation for<br />

Children; and<br />

2. Require Arq Salon to submit a copy <strong>of</strong> general liability insurance in the amount <strong>of</strong> 5 million<br />

dollars liability with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Langford</strong> named as additional named insured, as required<br />

under Traffic Bylaw 33, prior to the event.<br />

CARRIED.


) Policy Decision Bylaw 1000 Subdivision , Schedule 3 Earthworks<br />

- Staff Report (Engineering)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

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That Council:<br />

1. Direct staff and the <strong>City</strong> Engineer to consider road designs varying Bylaw 1000 Sections<br />

3.1.3; 3.1.6 and 3.1 therefore allowing consideration <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Transportation and<br />

Infrastructure standards, guidelines and policies as appropriate for cut fill slopes and<br />

retaining structures; and<br />

2. Instruct staff to amend Bylaw 1000, Schedule 3 referencing the appropriate MoTI standards<br />

for cut fill slopes and retaining structures.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

c) Building Inspection Department Monthly Report – July, 2012<br />

- Staff Report (Building)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council receive the Building Inspection Department Monthly Report for July 2012.<br />

9. CORRESPONDENCE<br />

a) Gas Tax/Public Transit Management Services<br />

Re: Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund Payment - $326,787.00<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

CARRIED.<br />

That Council receive with thanks the letter dated July 18 th , 2012 regarding Gas Tax Agreement<br />

Community Works Fund Payment for fiscal 2012.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

b) Capital Regional District<br />

Re: Bylaw No. 3837, Harbours Environmental Action Service Establishment Bylaw No.<br />

1,2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2012<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

That Council:<br />

1. advise the CRD that any increases in the cost <strong>of</strong> the Harbours Environmental Action<br />

Services, should be no more than cost <strong>of</strong> living; and


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2. advise the CRD that <strong>Langford</strong> does not feel it should be part <strong>of</strong> the Harbours<br />

Environmental Action Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 2010 due to the lack <strong>of</strong><br />

harbours located in <strong>Langford</strong> and direct staff to follow up on the mechanism to be<br />

removed from the Bylaw.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

c) Capital Regional District and Capital Region Municipalities<br />

Re: Regional Growth Strategy – District <strong>of</strong> Central Saanich Regional Context Statement<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

That Council receive the resolution from Saanich Council July 23, 2012 meeting regarding<br />

Regional Growth Strategy – District <strong>of</strong> Central Saanich Regional Context Statement.<br />

d) Juan de Fuca Lawn Bowling Club<br />

Re: North American Challenge<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON<br />

CARRIED.<br />

That Council receive the letter dated July 17 th , 2012 from David Mathie, President Juan de Fuca<br />

Lawn Bowling Club and advise that the <strong>City</strong> is prepared to assist them with transportation to and<br />

from the hotel using the <strong>City</strong> trolley during their North American Challenge event taking place<br />

on September 18 – 22 nd , 2012.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

e) Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse<br />

Re: Letter <strong>of</strong> Appreciation – Canada Day Festivities<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

That Council receive and file the letter <strong>of</strong> appreciation dated July 6 th , 2012 from Bob Campbell,<br />

Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites <strong>of</strong> Canada with regard to the<br />

Canada Day celebrations at Fort Rodd Hill on July 1 st , 2012.<br />

CARRIED.


f) Rental Owners and Managers Society <strong>of</strong> B C<br />

Re: Fortis BC – Application to reduce natural gas pricing<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

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That Council receive the letter dated July 16, 2012 from Al Kemp, CEO, Rental Owners and<br />

Managers Society <strong>of</strong> BC requesting support for the Fortis BC application to reduce natural gas<br />

pricing by submitting a letter <strong>of</strong> support to the BC Utilities Commission and signed by Mayor on<br />

behalf <strong>of</strong> the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Langford</strong>.<br />

10. BYLAWS<br />

CARRIED.<br />

a) BYLAW No. 1333 (File No. 3900-1333)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 306, (2315, 2319, 2323 Millstream Road and<br />

2332 Belair Avenue), 2011".<br />

(ADOPTION)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1333.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

b) BYLAW NO.1424 (File No. 3900-1424)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 8, (3622 Happy Valley Road),<br />

2012"<br />

(SECOND AND THIRD READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1424 Second and Third Reading.<br />

CARRIED.


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c) BYLAW NO. 1418 (File No. 3900-1418)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 340, (3622 Happy Valley Road), 2012".<br />

(SECOND AND THIRD READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1418 Second and Third Reading.<br />

d) BYLAW NO. 1426 (File No. 3900-1426)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 340, (Create the RR3 Zone), 2012".<br />

(SECOND AND THIRD READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1426 Second and Third Reading.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

e) BYLAW NO. 1425 (File No. 3900-1425)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 9, (3634 and 3660 Happy<br />

Valley Road), 2012".<br />

(SECOND AND THIRD READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1425 Second and Third Reading.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

f) BYLAW NO. 1419 (File No. 3900-1419)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 340, (3634 & 3660 Happy Valley Road), 2012".<br />

(SECOND AND THIRD READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1419 Second and Third Reading.<br />

CARRIED.


g) BYLAW NO. 1412 (File No. 3900-1412)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 354, (828 Hockley Ave), 2012".<br />

(FIRST READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1412 First Reading.<br />

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CARRIED.<br />

h) BYLAW NO. 1427 (File No. 3900-1427)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 359, (Omnibus 30 – Various Housekeeping<br />

Changes to the Zoning Bylaw and Design Guidelines), 2012".<br />

(SECOND AND THIRD READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1427 Second and Third Reading.<br />

i) BYLAW NO. 1429 (File No. 3900-1429)<br />

“Savory Road Closure Bylaw No. 1429”<br />

(ADOPTION)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1429.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

j) BYLAW NO. 1430 (File No. 3900-1430)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Temporary Use Permit Delegation Bylaw, Amendment No. 1, ('Citation' ), 2012".<br />

(ADOPTION)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1430.<br />

CARRIED.


k) BYLAW NO. 1431 (File No. 3900-1431)<br />

“McCallum Road Closure Bylaw No. 1431”<br />

(ADOPTION)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1431.<br />

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CARRIED.<br />

l) BYLAW NO. 1434 (File No. 1434)<br />

“<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Langford</strong> Spencer Interchange Local Area Service Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No.<br />

1434, 2012”.<br />

(ADOPTION)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1434.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

m) BYLAW NO. 1435 (File No. 3900-1435)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 10, (3420 Luxton Rd), 2012".<br />

(FIRST READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1435 First Reading.<br />

n) BYLAW NO. 1436 (File No. 3900-1436)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 363, (3420 Luxton Rd), 2012".<br />

(FIRST READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1436 First Reading.<br />

CARRIED.<br />

CARRIED.


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o) BYLAW NO. 1437 (File No. 3900-1437)<br />

“<strong>Langford</strong> Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 364, (Omnibus 33 – Live/Work Studios, Flex<br />

Suites), 2012".<br />

(FIRST READING)<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

That Council give Bylaw No. 1437 First Reading.<br />

11. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION<br />

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SIFERT<br />

SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SZPAK<br />

CARRIED.<br />

a) That it is the opinion <strong>of</strong> Council that the public interest requires that persons other than<br />

members <strong>of</strong> Council and Officers be excluded from the meeting to consider confidential<br />

information regarding Municipal Services under section 90 (k).<br />

b) That Council continues the meeting in closed session.<br />

12. ADJOURNMENT<br />

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.<br />

________________ _________________<br />

MAYOR CERTIFIED CORRECT<br />

Administrator<br />

CARRIED.

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