CITY OF LANGFORD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL Monday, January 21st, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR STEWART

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

CARRIED.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a) BYLAW NO. 1784 and BYLAW NO. 1785

“Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 28, (734 Latoria Rd), 2018".
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 537, (734 Latoria Rd), 2018".

• The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1784 and Bylaw No. 1785 at 5:31 pm and read a statement to inform those present of the public hearing procedure.

• Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Kevin Parker of Draycor Developments has applied on behalf of Don and Patricia Gordon to amend the Official Community Plan designation from Agricultural to Hillside or Shoreline and to amend the zoning from AG1 (Agricultural 1) Zone to RS4 (Residential Small Lot 4) Zone for the property located at 734 Latoria Rd.

• This is being proposed in order to allow for subdivision and future residential development.

• As part of this application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Act.

In support of these applications, the applicant has agreed to provide the following:

1. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per single family equivalent (SFE) created, prior to subdivision approval:

i) $1,000 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
ii) $6,000 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.

2. That the applicant provides, as a condition of removing land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, $6.72 per m2 of gross land area being rezoned towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund prior to subdivision approval for the creation of more than one lot located north of the SPEA and more than one lot located south of the SPEA.

3. That the applicant provides the following prior to Public Hearing:

i) A technical memorandum regarding proposed stormwater management for the development, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

4. That the applicant registers a Section 219 Covenant, in priority of all other charges on title, prior to Bylaw Adoption that agrees to:

i) Construct full frontage improvements, in accordance with Bylaw No. 1000 standards and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to subdivision approval or Building Permit issuance, whichever occurs first;
ii) Prepare a construction management parking plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to Building Permit issuance;
iii) Prepare a detailed stormwater management plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to subdivision approval or Building Permit issuance, whichever occurs first;
iv) Construct any above- or underground infrastructure or servicing upgrades, extensions or other servicing requirements required by the approved stormwater management plan, in accordance with Bylaw No. 1000 standards and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to subdivision approval or Building Permit issuance, whichever occurs first;
v) Construct a 2. 0 m (6.6ft) wide gravel multi-use trail along the Latoria Road frontage of the subject property and extending north into Desmond Park and east to the property at 720, and complete all associated landscaping and remediation work, to the satisfaction of the Parks Manager, prior to subdivision approval or Building Permit issuance, whichever occurs first;
vi) Acknowledge that the site is in proximity to agricultural areas and the South Vancouver Island Rangers gun range, and that these uses may create general noise, odour and other nuisances, and agree that the owner and all future owners assume all risk and annoyance of such nuisances; and
vii) Dedicate approximately 17.5% of the property at 734 Latoria Road to the City, and $55,000 cash-in-lieu of open space to the General Amenity Reserve Fund, prior to subdivision approval.

• Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.

• The Mayor called a first time for presentations. Presentations and comments included (summarized):

• Resident on Goldspur Road — thanked Mayor and Council, supports affordable housing but does not support RS4; raised concerns about riparian infractions, lack of broader services, neighbourhood parks not being funded, and urged Council to pursue RRGA.

  • Will Perrell, Victoria Design — noted if keeping same zoning, could get same number of lots; focused on design and parking management.
  • Resident on Whimfield Terrace — not opposed to development but opposed to RS4; concerned about lot sizes, parking, lack of transit and greenspace.
  • Resident on Wendey Drive — supports houses but not RS4; asked about trees, parking, and creek.
  • Applicant — clarified development permit controls form and character and that RS4 and RS6 setbacks are the same.
  • Les Bjola, Goldstream Ave — commented on average household income and balance of affordability with development; thanked developer Draycor.
  • Resident on Desmond Drive — asked if 4 parking spots included the garage; Mayor Young clarified yes.
  • Several residents raised concerns about riparian assessment, environmental impacts, tree retention, parking, traffic, and adequacy of neighbour consultation.
  • Ron Coutre, President of Westshore Developers Association — supported the development, noted infrastructure extension needs and benefits to the city.
  • Resident cited legal counsel advice (West Coast Environmental Law) (read aloud).

• Mayor Young called a second time for presentations. None presented.

• Mayor Young called a third and final time for speakers. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1784 and Bylaw No. 1785 closed at 7:33 p.m.

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b) BYLAW NO. 1794

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 555, (935 Walfred Rd), 2018".

• The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1794 at 7:40 pm and read a statement to inform those present of the public hearing procedure.

• Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Sherri Davies has applied on behalf of Dreality Development Ltd to amend the zoning of 877 Klahanie Dr from the RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Zone to the RR7 (Rural Residential 7) Zone.

• This is being proposed in order to allow for the development of six strata lots that share a common access road.

• As part of this application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Act.

• In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per lot created, prior to subdivision approval:

i. $6,000 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
ii. $1,000 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

• The applicant also agrees to provide, prior to Public Hearing, a technical memo from a qualified engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed onsite, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

• Additionally, the applicant agrees to provide, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:

iii. That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
iv. That a storm water management plan be provided, which demonstrates the required onsite detention, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
v. That notification be provided that the properties are close to agricultural operations and the South Vancouver Rangers property, both of which may generate nuisances;
vi. That the proposed greenspace areas totaling 30% of the land is covenanted as a non-disturbance area.
vii. That the edges of the strata road are free and clear of any obstruction and are level with the strata road in order to allow turning movements of a fire truck.

• This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Neighbourhood designation.

• Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.

• The Mayor called a first time for presentations. None presented.

• The Mayor called a second time for presentations. None presented.

• The Mayor called a third and final time for speakers. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1794 closed at 7:40 p.m.

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c) BYLAW NO. 1806

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 547, (2688 and 2690 Sooke Road), 2018".

• The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1806 at 7:41 pm and read a statement to inform those present of the public hearing procedure.

• Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Niall Paltiel of Keycorp Planning Ltd. has applied on behalf of Oakcrest Park Estates Ltd. to amend the zoning of 2688 & 2690 Sooke Road from the CS1 (Service Commercial) Zone to the C9 (Community Town Centre Pedestrian 9) Zone.

• This is being proposed in order to allow for a mixed-used development that would tie in with the surrounding lands that have recently been rezoned to C9.

• As part of this application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Act.

In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide the following contributions per residential unit, prior to issuance of a building permit, as a bonus for increased density:

i. $2,074 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund, with a 50% reduction for the units on the 5th and 6th storey, and a 75% reduction for the units on the 7th storey or higher; and
ii. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

• The applicant has also agreed to provide, prior to public hearing, a technical memo from an engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

• Additionally, prior to bylaw adoption, the applicant agrees to provide a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title that agrees to the following:

i. That the owner will not apply for, nor is the City obligated to issue a Development Permit, Building Permit, or Subdivision until the subject properties have been consolidated with surrounding land to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning.
ii. That at any time after the 5th anniversary date of adoption of the bylaw to rezone the subject lands, the City may request, and the owner shall provide, the area of land necessary for the construction of the road extension from Happy Valley Road to Glen Lake Road as well as Sooke Road for $1.00.
iii. That the owner will limit direct vehicular access to Sooke Road, and will not apply for, nor will the City be obligated to grant driveway access on to Sooke Road, except in accordance with a comprehensive plan of development for the subject and surrounding properties as a whole.
iv. That, if necessary, the owner will provide an easement for reciprocal vehicular access in conjunction with any Development Permit where various properties may be affected, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
v. That a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering for the full build-out of any block that commercial and/or residential uses are proposed, prior to the issuance of building permit, and that the recommendations of the TIA be implemented prior to Occupancy of any buildings;
vi. That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Manager of Parks prior to issuance of a building permit; and
vii. That a detailed storm water management plan be provided prior to issuance of a building permit and implemented, as per Bylaw 1000, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

• This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Neighbourhood and Neighbourhood Centre designations.

• Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.

• The Mayor called a first time for presentations. None presented.

• The Mayor called a second time for presentations. None presented.

• The Mayor called a third and final time for speakers. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1806 closed at 7:44 p.m.

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d) BYLAW NO. 1810

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 550, (887 Klahanie Dr), 2018".

• The Mayor opened the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1810 at 7:44 pm and read a statement to inform those present of the public hearing procedure.

• Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin advised that Sherri Davies has applied on behalf of Dreality Development Ltd to amend the zoning of 877 Klahanie Dr from the RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Zone to the RR7 (Rural Residential 7) Zone.

• This is being proposed in order to allow for the development of six strata lots that share a common access road.

• As part of this application, a public hearing is required in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Act.

• In support of this application, the applicant has agreed to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per lot created, prior to subdivision approval:

i. $6,000 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
ii. $1,000 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

• The applicant also agrees to provide, prior to Public Hearing, a technical memo from a qualified engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed onsite, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

• Additionally, the applicant agrees to provide, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:

iii. That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
iv. That a storm water management plan be provided, which demonstrates the required onsite detention, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
v. That notification be provided that the properties are close to agricultural operations and the South Vancouver Rangers property, both of which may generate nuisances;
vi. That the proposed greenspace areas totaling 30% of the land is covenanted as a non-disturbance area.
vii. That the edges of the strata road are free and clear of any obstruction and are level with the strata road in order to allow turning movements of a fire truck.

• This proposal is consistent with the Official Community Neighbourhood designation.

• Notifications and advertisements have been placed as required by Council policy.

• Presentations:

• Resident on Klahanie Drive — expressed support for developments and interest in cohesiveness with further development.

• The Mayor called a second time for presentations. None presented.

• The Mayor called a third and final time for speakers. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1810 closed at 7:46 p.m.

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

a) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting – December 14th, 2018

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SEATON

That Council approve the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on December 17th,
2018.

CARRIED.

b) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council – December 17th, 2018

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SEATON

That Council approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 17th, 2018.

CARRIED.

5. OTHER BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES

a) West Shore Parks and Recreation – November 15th, 2018

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council receive the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Meeting held on
November 15th, 2018.

CARRIED.

6. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

Mayor Young offered an opportunity for public input.

a) DVP18-0019 – 790 McCallum Rd

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Development Variance Permit No. DVP18-0019 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford
to Keycorp Planning Ltd on behalf of Seacliff Properties to allow for the future subdivision of the lands
without building or bonding for the newly dedicated municipal roads at 790 McCallum Road until a later
date subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Appendix

   • The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan attached (Appendix A) to the Council Report dated 17 December 2018.

2. Variances

   • The following regulations of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 are varied under Section 506 of the Local Government Act:

     a) That Section 1.12.2.1 of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000 be varied from requiring Construction Acceptance be issued or a Works and Services Agreement be entered into prior to final approval of subdivision;

3. Conditions

   • The following requirements are imposed under Section 506 of the Local Government Act:

     i) That a section 219 covenant be registered on the lands prior to subdivision, requiring that:

     i. The scope of required road construction and servicing works be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a Building Permit; and
     ii. That, prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the required works either achieve Construction Acceptance or are secured in a Works and Services Agreement with Construction Acceptance issuance prior to Occupancy Permit.

CARRIED.

7. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None presented.

8. REPORTS

a) Bike BC Grant Application 2019 - Staff Report (Engineering)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM

That Council direct staff to apply for the Bike BC grant for two segments of the Humpback –
Irwin multi use trail, namely the segments from Paradise Ponds to Westhills (1km) and the
Humpback to Great Trail connection (1.4km) for a total estimated cost of $1.4M, and fund our
portion of the project estimated at $900K from gas tax revenue.

CARRIED.

b) Downtown Infrastructure Study – Stormwater and Sanitary Sewers - Staff Report (Engineering)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SEATON

That Council receive the Analysis Langford Groundwater Level Monitoring study dated January
17, 2019; and authorize staff to get a quote to continue recording the groundwater levels in the
monitoring wells for the purposes of providing more comprehensive data for the downtown
core in ground infiltration options.

CARRIED.

c) Add an Item to the Required Covenant for Rezoning of 877 Klahanie Drive - Staff Report (Planning)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK

That Council add the following item to the covenant that is to be registered prior to adoption
of the rezoning application for 887 Klahanie Drive:
a) That lands to the south of 887 Klahanie Drive have the legal ability to access the first portion
of the strata road being proposed on this development site in order to provide access for
future developments to the south.

CARRIED.

9. BYLAWS

a) BYLAW NO. 1784

“Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 28, (734 Latoria Rd), 2018". (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

• Council discussed concerns from the public hearing and noted (1) the proposed development would realize 20% greater parking than required, (2) if developed under the current zoning, lot averaging would equal the same density as the new zoning, and (3) by rezoning, the City would be able to retain the riparian area as park.

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council give Bylaw No. 1784 Second and Third Readings.

CARRIED.

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b) BYLAW NO. 1785

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 537, (734 Latoria Rd), 2018". (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council give Bylaw No. 1785 Second and Third Readings.

CARRIED.

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c) BYLAW NO. 1794

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 555, (935 Walfred Rd), 2018". (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council give Bylaw No. 1794 Second and Third Readings.

CARRIED.

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d) BYLAW NO. 1798

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 544, (2439 Selwyn Road), 2019". (FIRST READING)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council give Bylaw No. 1798 First Reading.

CARRIED.

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e) BYLAW NO. 1806

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 547, (2688 and 2690 Sooke Road), 2018". (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council give Bylaw No. 1806 Second and Third Readings.

CARRIED.

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f) BYLAW NO. 1808

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 548, (2786 Wenger Terr), 2019". (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1808.

CARRIED.

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g) BYLAW NO. 1810

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 550, (887 Klahanie Dr), 2018". (SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council give Bylaw No. 1810 Second and Third Readings with the addition of adding the
following item to the covenant that is to be registered prior to adoption of the rezoning
application for 887 Klahanie Drive:

a) That lands to the south of 887 Klahanie Drive have the legal ability to access the first
portion of the strata road being proposed on this development site in order to provide
access for future developments to the south.

CARRIED.

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h) BYLAW NO. 1814

“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 552, (3238 Lodmell Rd), 2018". (FIRST READING)

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE

That Council give Bylaw No. 1814 First Reading.

CARRIED.

10. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL

a) That it is the opinion of Council that the public interest requires that persons other than members
of Council and Officers be excluded from the meeting to consider confidential information regarding
personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position
as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the
municipality; land matters; and the proposed provision of a municipal service under Section 90 (1)
(a) (e) and (k) of the Community Charter.

b) That Council continue the meeting in closed session.

CARRIED.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 8:37 pm.

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