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MattersDevelopmentBYLAW NO. 1969First seen Jun 21, 2021Last discussed Jan 10, 2022

890 Walfred Road rezoning

The proposal would rezone 890 Walfred Road from RR5 to R2 to allow an eight-lot bare land strata subdivision. The change would enable the property to be divided into eight separately owned lots.

Where it stands: Adoption was listed for Jan 10, 2022; the final adoption outcome is not recorded.

Governing bylawNo. 300In force

Zoning Bylaw

The 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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Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. January 10, 2022· Council

    Adoption of the rezoning listed for consideration

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. July 19, 2021· Council

    Second and third readings listed for the rezoning

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  3. July 19, 2021· Council

    Public hearing considers an eight-lot subdivision

    Public hearing to rezone 890 Walfred Road from RR5 to R2 to allow an 8-lot subdivision; public raised both support and opposition.

    Who spoke

    • A resident (Walfred Road)Supports · Walfred Road subdivision
      Supports the rezoning, citing the suitability of single-family homes, the need for sewer service, and the affordability of smaller lots.
    • A resident (Walfred Road)Supports · Walfred Road subdivision
      Supports the rezoning, citing the suitability of single-family homes, the need for sewer service, and the affordability of smaller lots.
    • A resident (Winster Road)Supports · Walfred Road subdivision
      Supports the eight-lot subdivision as a reasonable fit for the area and a good place for young families.
    • A residentSupports · Walfred Road subdivision
      Supports the subdivision, citing the benefits of local jobs and low-income housing.
    • A residentAsks · Sewer service
      Asks whether sewer service will be extended to the subdivision.
    • A resident (Windman Lane)Concerned · Wildlife impacts
      Raises concerns about cumulative development impacts on a wildlife corridor and asks what cumulative-impact assessments have been completed.
    • A residentConcerned · Density and traffic
      Questions the proposed density, citing worsening traffic and impacts on the area's standard of living, and suggests lower-density development.
    • Colby Harder (Goldstream Avenue)Concerned · Transportation and density
      Raises concerns about density, limited walking and cycling infrastructure, transit frequency, and parking, and asks what transportation plans are in place.
    • A residentConcerned · Cumulative impacts and design
      Calls for developer completion timelines, broader planning for cumulative traffic and environmental impacts, and designs that meet guidelines without variances.
    • A residentSupports · Housing and sewer service
      Supports the lot size and sewer service, citing septic costs, water concerns, and strong demand for homes with suites.

  4. June 21, 2021· Council

    First reading for rezoning 890 Walfred Road

    Introduced to council. A bylaw needs several readings before it becomes law.