MattersDevelopmentBYLAW NO. 1982First seen Jun 21, 2021Last discussed Mar 7, 2023
887 Klahanie Drive rezoning
AdoptedThe rezoning allows an 11-lot bare-land strata subdivision at 887 Klahanie Drive, changing the property from rural residential to one- and two-family residential use. The proposal provides 30% open space, including cash in lieu for 5%, and amenity contributions for affordable housing and general city amenities.
Where it stands: Zoning amendment adopted Sep 7, 2021.
Governing bylawNo. 300In force
Zoning BylawThe bylaw sets the rules for how land and water areas in Langford may be used or subdivided, where buildings and structures may be placed, and how parking, loading, screening and landscaping are handled. It is organised into parts covering definitions, general compliance and regulations, parking and bicycle rules, how zones are established, and rules for individual zones; schedules include the zoning map and additional area-specific regulations.
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- Sam Genong (Formwell Homes)Supports · Klahani Drive townhomes
Supports the townhome rezoning application and asks council to give it first reading, citing attainable housing, green space, and sustainability features. - Kayla Murphy (Rockhampton Close)Supports · Klahani Drive townhomes
Supports the proposed townhomes, citing attainable homeownership, family-friendly community, and green space. - Erin Vandermaid (Greystone Place)Opposes · Klahani Drive townhomes
Opposes the development as presented, citing traffic, access, parking, safety, and loss of green space concerns. - Amila Malcolm (Peat Road)Supports · Klahani Drive townhomes
Supports the project as an attainable housing option for growing families, with green space and a dedicated park. - John Stanus (Greystone Place)Opposes · Klahani Drive rezoning
Urges council to take no action on the rezoning, citing flaws in the traffic assessment and concerns about the rural corridor and housing affordability.
- Sam Genong (Formwell Homes)Supports · Klahani Drive townhomes
- Mary Wagner (Deville Road)Asks · Klahani, Hockley, and climate action
Urges community gardens and more green space in new developments, alongside electric landscaping equipment, green roofs, and safer walking and cycling connections. - K. Pringle (Dicker Road)Opposes · Klahani development
Opposes the Klahani townhouses, citing flooding, sewer failures, traffic danger, construction impacts, and risks to nearby farmland and green space. - A residentOpposes · Klahani development
Opposes the Klahani rezoning, citing excessive density, lost trees and wildlife habitat, traffic congestion, inadequate green space, and absent pedestrian improvements. - J. BradleyOpposes · Sook Road and Jacqueline Road rezoning
Opposes 100 townhomes, citing congestion, inadequate transportation, and loss of established trees and wildlife habitat; asks for a more realistic proposal. - A residentConcerned · Klahani, Sooke Road/Jacqueline Road, Hockley, and construction noise
Requests reinstating the agricultural committee and raising parking requirements, and raises concerns about construction noise and agricultural-land development. - H. St CyrMixed · Klahani development
Supports family housing but opposes high-density townhouses, citing road safety and worsening flooding near agricultural land and fish-bearing creeks. - L. PlompConcerned · Hockley Avenue development
Raises concerns about Hockley’s added units increasing congestion without accessible public green space or amenities for nearby residents. - Tanya SunshineAsks · Klahani development and climate action
Urges rejecting the Klahani rezoning to limit urban sprawl and protect green areas, and supports option one for the climate strategy. - A resident (Willing Drive)Supports · Development proposal
Supports the proposed mix of housing as an appropriate use of the area and a response to housing affordability and demand.
- Mary Wagner (Deville Road)Asks · Klahani, Hockley, and climate action
Public hearing on 11-lot subdivision and open-space proposal
Public hearing to rezone 887 Klahanie Drive from RR7 to R2 to permit an 11-lot subdivision, with applicant commitments for contributions and covenants.
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