Council Minutes - December 6, 2021

THAT Council:

1. Proceed with consideration of 1st reading of Bylaw No. 2016 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 640 and 644 Granderson Road from the One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone to the City Centre 1 (CC1) Zone subject to the following terms and conditions:

a) That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per residential unit, prior to issuance of a building permit: i. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Fund; and ii. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund. subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy depending on use and height. b) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, the following to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering: i. A technical memo from a qualified engineer that verifies stormwater can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed development; and ii. A Traffic Impact Assessment; c) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That the two subject properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character; ii. That the design of the building includes a reduced height along the eastern property boundary as presented to Council; iii. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed residential building that ensures parking is allocated to each unit and for visitors as required by the zoning bylaw, and is not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit; iv. That no occupancy permit be issued for the proposed building until a strata plan for the building has been registered, to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer; v. That 100% of residential parking spaces, excluding visitor parking spaces, shall feature an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher to the parking space, and that:

1. Energized outlets shall be labelled for the use of electric vehicle charging;
2. Where an electric vehicle energy management system is implemented (load sharing), a qualified professional may specify a minimum performance standard to ensure a sufficient rate of electric vehicle charging; and
3. The owner/tenant is required to keep the Electric Vehicle Servicing Equipment (EVSE) in operation and the Strata Council/landlord may not prevent an owner, occupant, or tenant from installing the EV charging equipment

vi. That the following are implemented to Bylaw 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit:

1. Frontage improvements, a turnaround, and any recommendations stemming from the Traffic Impact Assessment;
2. A storm water management plan; and
3. A construction parking management plan.

vii. That a covenant is added to advise future owners of their proximity to the E&N Railway which presently is, or in the future may be, an active transportation corridor, and that there will be activities related to the use of those adjacent railway lands that may result in noise, dust, light, traffic and vibration, which may negatively impact the use and enjoyment of the Properties and any buildings located on the Properties.

Motion CARRIED.

7.1.4 719 Station Avenue Rear Lot Line Setback Development Permit Variance

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE

THAT Council:

1. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit with the following variance for 719 Station Ave:

a) That section 6.45.07 (3) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied from 6m to 1.2m.

Motion CARRIED.

7.1.5 Application to Rezone 621 and 629 Rockingham Road from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to RS1 (Residential Small Lot 1) and RM2A (Attached Housing) to allow approximately 19 Single Family Dwellings, and a future townhouse site

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE

THAT Council:

1. Proceed with consideration of First Reading to and amended version of Bylaw No. 2011 that would amend the zoning designation of a portion of the property located at 621 and 629 Rockingham Road from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to RS1 (Residential Small Lot 1; AND
2. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of a portion of the property located at 621 and 629 Rockingham Road from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential to RM2A (Attached Housing), subject to the following terms and conditions:

a. That the owner agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per lot/unit, prior to subdivision approval for the single-family lots and prior to Building Permit issuance for the townhouse units: i. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund for the creation of a single-family lot less than 550 m2; ii. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund for the creation of a single-family lot less than 550 m2; iii. $3,660 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund for the creation of a townhouse unit; and iv. $610 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund for the creation of a townhouse unit; b. That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, a technical memo from an engineer that verifies stormwater can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; c. That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, including the construction of a sidewalk and road edge parking along Rockingham Road, prior to the issuance of a building permit or subdivision approval, whichever comes first; ii. That a Stormwater Management Plan be provided and all required measures recommended be implemented by the owner as a condition of subdivision approval, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; iii. That a Construction Parking Management Plan be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any alteration of the land. 3. Direct staff to amend Section 6.31A.02(1) within the RM2A (Attached Housing) Zone to change the minimum lot area required for subdivision from 1,800 m2 to 1,600 m2. 4. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit with the following variance for the property at 621 and 629 Rockingham Road: a. That Section 6.31A.06(3) be varied to reduce the rear lot line setback from the required 7.5 m to 0.9 m for the existing duplex structure only.

Motion CARRIED.

7.1.6 Application to Rezone 1300 Valemount Court from Attached Housing (RM2A) to Business Park – Sooke Road West (BP2A)

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE

THAT Council:

1. Proceed with consideration of first reading of Bylaw No. 1989 to amend the policy designation within Langford’s OCP from Hillside or Shoreline Policy designation to the Business or Light Industrial Policy designation for the property located at 1300, 1289, 1277, 1265 and 1253 Valemount Court.
2. Proceed with consideration of first reading of Bylaw No. 1990 to rezone the property at 1300 Valemount Court from RM2A (Attached Housing) Zone to BP2A (Business Park – Sooke Road West) and rezone 1289, 1277, 1265 and 1253 Valemount Court from Rural Residential (RR5) to Business Park – Sooke Road West (BP2A), subject to the following terms and conditions;

i. That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, the following: a) A technical memo from an engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; b) A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) to determine the traffic volume and frequency difference between the current OCP designation (Hillside or Shoreline) to the proposed OCP designation (Business or Light Industrial), to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

ii. That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on titles, that agrees to the following:

a) That the developer will connect and be responsible for any upgrades, connections and installation of services and utilities required to support the proposed development, to the standards of Bylaw No. 1000 and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; b) That a formal storm water management plan is submitted and implemented prior to issuance of a building permit or subdivision approval, whichever is first, and implemented, as per Bylaw 1000, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; c) That a construction parking and traffic management plan, prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit.

Motion CARRIED.

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None

9. NOTICES OF INTENT

9.1 DVP21-0014 - 2207 Millstream Road

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: SZPAK

That Development Variance Permit No. DVP21-0014 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Les Bjola of Turner Lane Development Corporation, on behalf of Langford Heights Development GP Inc. to vary the size of two temporary development signs to be installed at 2207 Millstream Road subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Appendix
   The site shall be developed in accordance with the plan attached (Appendices A and B).

2. Variances
   The following regulation of Sign Bylaw No. 1250 is varied under Section 498 of the Local Government Act: a) That Section 7.e)iii. of Sign Bylaw No. 1250 be varied to increase the area of a temporary development sign from 18m2 to 83.6m2.

3. Conditions
   The following requirements are imposed under Section 498 of the Local Government Act: a) That the sign must reflect only the information and esthetic shown on the plans attached to this report as Appendix A and may only be placed in the locations as shown in Appendix B.

Motion CARRIED.

10. REPORTS

10.1 Municipal Consent for Bylaw No. 4468 – Capital Regional District Climate Action

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: SEATON

THAT Council Consent to the Capital Regional District (CRD) adopting Bylaw No. 4468, “Capital Regional District Climate Action and Adaptation Service Establishment Bylaw 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2021”.
Motion CARRIED.

10.2 EV Charging in New Developments

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WADE

That Council:
Direct staff to prepare amendments to the Design Guidelines such that:
For all new buildings, electric vehicle parking spaces shall be provided with an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher to the parking space, with the total number dependent on the type of development, location and the agreed upon ratio of EV stations required.
Motion CARRIED.

10.3 Westshore Communities 2021 Poppy Campaign Request for Funding

MOVED BY: SAHLSTROM
SECONDED: WADE

THAT Council authorize a grant of $6,200 to the Westshore Poppy Fund Committee Society to cover the shortfall from the 2021 Poppy Funding Campaign and that the funding come from Council Contingency.
Motion CARRIED.

11. BYLAWS

11.1 BYLAW NO. 1856 (Background Report Attached)

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: SEATON

That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1856;
Motion CARRIED.

11.2 BYLAW NO. 1912 (Background Report Attached)

MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: BLACKWELL

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 1912.
Motion CARRIED.

11.3 BYLAW NO. 1931 (Background Report Attached)

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 1931.
Motion CARRIED.

11.4 BYLAW NO. 1956 (Background Report Attached)

MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: BLACKWELL

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 1956.
Motion CARRIED.

11.5 BYLAW NO. 1989

MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: BLACKWELL

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 1989 first reading.
Motion CARRIED.

11.6 BYLAW NO. 1990

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 1990 first reading.
Motion CARRIED.

11.7 BYLAW NO. 1992

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: WADE

THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 1992.
Motion CARRIED.

11.8 BYLAW NO. 2003 (Background Report Attached)

MOVED BY: WADE
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council give first, second and third reading to Bylaw No. 2003.
Motion CARRIED.

11.9 BYLAW NO. 2015

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2015 first reading.
Motion CARRIED.

11.10 BYLAW NO. 2016

MOVED BY: BLACKWELL
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2016 first reading.
Motion CARRIED.

12. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: BLACKWELL

THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) a, k, and m of the Community Charter to consider:

• 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; and
• negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.
• a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.

Motion CARRIED.

13. RISE AND REPORT

13.1 2022 Acting Mayor Schedule

MOVED BY: SAHLSTROM
SECONDED: BLACKWELL

That Council appoint Roger Wade as Acting Mayor effective January 1, 2022 to December 21, 2022;
Motion CARRIED.

14. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Young adjourned the meeting at 6:53 pm.

Presiding Council Member

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