MeetingsMon, Apr 4, 20222h 12m2018–2022 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Held public hearing on rezoning 904–914 Dunford Avenue to City Centre Pedestrian for mixed-use buildings (Bylaw 2037).
- Heard CREST request for shareholder approval for new public safety building at City Gate Boulevard (approx $16M).
- Noted discussion of an alternative municipal tax collection scheme; final decision not confirmed (transcript).
Agenda
48 items · select one for details, debate and documents
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Council will deliver the Territorial Acknowledgement.
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Formal call to order for the Council meeting.
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Council will move to approve or amend the meeting agenda.
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Scheduled presentations to Council.
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CREST (public safety partner) presentation by Gord Horth.
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Public hearings scheduled as listed below.
Who spoke (19)
- R. SansomSupports · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Supports the rezoning, citing mixed-use housing, commercial space, public amenities, attainable-homeownership units, and planned landscaping and neighbor buffering. - B. Armstrong (Rodney Road)Opposes · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Opposes the proposed height, citing existing traffic congestion and emergency-radio concerns, and favors noise-reducing fencing and a lower-rise transition. - D Elizabeth (Aldwynd Road)Supports · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Supports designated-area densification, public spaces, local businesses, healthcare, buffered neighbors, and needed housing. - A residentOpposes · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Opposes two large towers on the small site, citing the building's close proximity to the neighboring duplex. - A residentOpposes · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Opposes the proposed height and requests mature-tree protection, safer roads and paths, improved transit, and public access to the traffic study. - A resident (Happy Valley Road)Concerned · Mature trees and building height
Requests protection of mature arbutus trees during and after construction, and favors a substantially lower building. - A resident (Glen Willow Place)Supports · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Supports the development, citing housing needs and the potential to improve the community and create a focal point. - Mary Wagner (Deville Road)Opposes · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Opposes the tower scale and calls for public review of the OCP, moderate heights, service planning, and protection of mature trees. - A resident (Dunford Avenue)Concerned · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Raises concerns about tower height, neighborhood character, traffic, parking, pedestrian safety, and affordability, and favors owner-occupied units. - A resident (Kingsview Ridge)Concerned · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Supports densification in principle but questions the towers' height and design, loss of mature trees, and whether development addresses housing affordability. - Colby Harder (Goldstream Avenue)Asks · Trees, trails, and transit
Requests tree retention and coordination with the CRD and BC Transit on trail connections and transit capacity. - L. PlompConcerned · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Questions tower height, affordability commitments, claims about future transit and medical tenants, and the adequacy of public consultation. - A resident (Scafe Road)Supports · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Supports the development as a way to provide housing, limit urban sprawl, and encourage generational growth. - A residentMixed · Mature trees
Supports densification overall but urges protection of the mature arbutus tree at the intersection. - A resident (Cressida Crescent)Opposes · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Opposes the proposed tower height and questions the need for more commercial space amid existing vacancies. - A residentSupports · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Supports the towers, citing the need for core density, more affordable housing, and contributions to transit and parks. - A resident (Dunford Avenue)Opposes · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Opposes the towers, citing congestion, unsafe intersections, mismatch with surrounding homes, and lack of access to the traffic study. - A resident (Dunford Avenue)Opposes · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Opposes a high-rise, citing traffic, parking, commute impacts, and poor fit; favors townhouses or a smaller condominium. - Tanya Sunshine (Langvista Drive)Opposes · Dunford Avenue rezoning
Opposes the towers, warning they would change Langford's character, and urges council to review the OCP and hear public views.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Public Hearing for Bylaw 2037 to rezone 904–914 Dunford Avenue from R2 to CCP (to allow two mixed‑use buildings).
Location
904 Dunford Avenue
908 Dunford Avenue
910 Dunford Avenue
912 Dunford Avenue
914 Dunford Avenue
Documents (2)
Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No.300 to rezone 904–914 Dunford Avenue from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to City Centre Pedestrian (CCP) Zone—Area 2 to allow two mixed-use buildings; includes schedules/maps.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Page 4–11CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 4–11Notice of Public Hearing
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Page 4–11Scanned images and attachments associated with public submissions on the Dunford rezoning (photos, maps, scanned letters).
Z21-0050 904-914 DUNFORD AVENUE — PUBLIC HEARING
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Page 49–68Correspondence
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Page 49–68Project Overview
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Page 49–68Existing Conditions
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Page 49–68Area Plan
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Page 49–68Site Plan
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Page 49–68Neighbourhood Consultation
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Page 49–68Privacy and Consideration to Neighbours
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Page 49–68Landscaping at Street Level
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Page 49–68Landscaping at Podium
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Page 49–68Streetscape — Existing
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Page 49–68New Streetscape — Looking East
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Page 49–68Plaza Entrance
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Page 49–68Plaza View
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Page 49–68Streetscape — Looking West
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Page 49–68Dunford Crossing — Massing / Render
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Page 49–68Access to Cycling and Transit
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Page 49–68Amenities and Fees
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Page 49–68Closing Slide
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Page 49–68Summary
Public participation period for members of the public to speak to items on the agenda.
Who spoke (6)
- A residentOpposes · Committee policy and draft minutes
Opposes reducing committee speaking time and says draft minutes omit a parking-variance amendment. - A residentSupports · Millstream Road OCP amendments
Thanks the planning and zoning committee for its feedback and asks council to ensure enhanced public engagement before a hearing. - Mary Wagner (Deville Road)Concerned · Development and financial plan
Questions Pagoda House protection, light-rail feasibility and transit funding; urges thoughtful parking and tax planning, preserved reserves and adequate staffing. - A resident (Luxton Road)Concerned · Budget and Luxton Road improvements
Requests safer Luxton sidewalks and skateboard-park funding, questions creek works, and opposes parking variances and tree loss. - A residentConcerned · Lee Road and Dunford Road development
Urges noise-buffering fences and more livable development near homes, criticizing rooftop gardens and the condition of the E&N corridor. - A residentSupports · Dunford Towers
Supports the Dunford Towers project.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
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Council will consider adoption of previous Council minutes.
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Consideration of adopting the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held March 21, 2022.
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Committee recommendations forwarded to Council for consideration.
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Receive minutes and consider multiple planning and rezoning recommendations from the Mar 28 committee meeting.
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Receipt of committee meeting minutes (Mar 28, 2022).
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Committee recommendation to proceed with OCP amendment (Bylaw 2061) and Zoning text amendment (Bylaw 2062) to permit mixed‑use employment centre text changes and up to 12‑storey buildings and allow up to 150 units (with film studio condition).
Location
2207 Millstream Road
2213 Millstream Road
2217 Millstream Road
2155 Millstream Road
Summary
Committee recommendation to proceed with rezoning to RS1 to allow small‑lot subdivision/townhouses, subject to amenity contributions and engineering conditions (stormwater, TIA) and covenants (30% park dedication & buffers).
Location
1551 Sawyer Road
1559 Sawyer Road
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Committee recommendation to proceed with rezoning to CC1 to allow a 6‑storey apartment building (~106 units) subject to amenity contributions, engineering memos, lot consolidation and covenants (parking allocation, EV outlets, strata titling).
Location
825 Orono Avenue
829 Orono Avenue
833 Orono Avenue
845 Orono Avenue
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Committee recommendation to proceed with rezoning to C9 for an ~115‑unit apartment building with two ground‑floor commercial units, request for parking variance to City Centre ratios and road dedication/civil works prior to adoption.
Location
2615 Sooke Road
Documents (1)
Visual appendices for the Z21-0050 rezoning application including rendering, site plan and property/location maps.
Appendices A–D for Z21-0050 (Rendering, Site Plan, Subject Property Map, Location Map)
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Page 30–33Summary
Committee recommendation to proceed with rezoning to CC1 for a 6‑storey multi‑residential building (~77 units) subject to amenity contributions, frontage engineering (Goldstream & Vantilburg), TIA and covenants (parking allocation, EV outlets, sidewalks extension).
Location
528 Goldstream Avenue
532 Goldstream Avenue
Summary
Committee recommendation to proceed with rezoning to CC1 for a six‑storey mixed‑use building (~78 units, 870 m2 commercial), subject to frontage works, stormwater plan, covenants (strata titling, parking allocation, EV infrastructure) and DCCs/amenity contributions.
Location
2869 Leigh Road
2875 Leigh Road
2885 Leigh Road
1080 Dunford Avenue
Summary
Notices of intent listed on the agenda (see subitems).
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Notice of intent regarding Temporary Use Permit TUP21‑0006 to allow a light industrial HVAC/R business at 1057 Marwood Ave for a 3‑year term with conditions.
Location
1057 Marwood Avenue
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Council reports and staff recommendations (see subitems).
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Staff will present the proposed 2022–2026 Five‑Year Financial Plan, including a proposed 2.95% municipal tax increase and capital priorities.
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Staff recommendation to authorize an alternative tax collection scheme for 2022 with two 5% penalties (July 5 and Sept 1) instead of a single 10% July penalty.
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Consideration of a bylaw to authorize short‑term borrowing in anticipation of 2022 tax revenue (up to $20M).
Financial impact
$20,000,000— Tax Revenues
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Consideration of Bylaw 2010 to set fees and charges for use of Langford Station facilities (rates effective May 1, 2022 and indexed in schedule).
Location
Lot A, 877 Goldstream Avenue (Langford Station)
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Consideration of Bylaw 2033 to impose regulations for Langford Station (public place rules, parking, prohibited activities, permits).
Location
Lot A, 877 Goldstream Avenue (Langford Station)
Summary
Staff propose amendments to committee terms of reference to clarify membership appointments (incl. volunteer firefighter seat), alternate councillor procedures, public delegation timing and other procedural updates.
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Consideration of a policy (POL‑0167) to encourage/require post‑industrial CO2‑mineralized concrete for City projects and applicable rezoning/private projects where cost/time permits, and potential request to province for regulatory authority.
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Staff seek direction to negotiate purchase & sale with 1054105 BC Ltd. for closed road portions on City Gate Boulevard, post public notice and consider Road Closure Bylaw (Bylaw 2073).
Financial impact
$300,000— Proceeds from disposition
Location
City Gate Boulevard (plan EPP114033)
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Correspondence items for Council consideration.
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Letter from campaign group (AccessBC) requesting Council write to province in support of universal no‑cost prescription contraception coverage.
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Bylaws listed for readings, adoption, or other consideration (see subitems).
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Bylaw 2010 to set fees and charges for Langford Station (recommended for first, second and third readings).
Location
Langford Station (878/877 Goldstream Ave)
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Bylaw 2033 to impose regulations for Langford Station (first, second and third readings indicated).
Location
Langford Station
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Bylaw 2026 (rezoning 661 Hoylake Ave to RS1) presented for adoption following prior readings and Ministry approval.
Location
661 Hoylake Avenue
Summary
Bylaw 2037 (rezoning 904–914 Dunford Ave to CCP) is listed for second and third readings following public hearing.
Location
904 Dunford Avenue
908 Dunford Avenue
910 Dunford Avenue
912 Dunford Avenue
914 Dunford Avenue
Summary
Bylaw 2045 for first reading to rezone 2615 Sooke Road to C9 (Community Town Centre Pedestrian 9).
Location
2615 Sooke Road
Summary
Bylaw 2052 for first reading to rezone 829–839 Hockley Ave to CC1 (to allow two 6‑storey apartment buildings per committee direction).
Location
829 Hockley Avenue
831 Hockley Avenue
835 Hockley Avenue
839 Hockley Avenue
Summary
Bylaw 2055 for first reading to rezone 528 & 532 Goldstream Ave to CC1 to allow a 6‑storey building (~77 units).
Location
528 Goldstream Avenue
532 Goldstream Avenue
Summary
Bylaw 2063 for first reading to rezone Leigh/Dunford properties to CC1 to allow a six‑storey mixed‑use building (~78 units, 870 m2 commercial).
Location
2869 Leigh Road
2875 Leigh Road
2885 Leigh Road
1080 Dunford Avenue
Summary
Bylaw 2060 for first reading to rezone 825–845 Orono Ave to CC1 for a 6‑storey multi‑residential building (~106 units).
Location
825 Orono Avenue
829 Orono Avenue
833 Orono Avenue
845 Orono Avenue
Summary
Bylaw 2062 for first reading to amend BP9 text to permit apartments/townhouses in shaded Schedule U, limit units to 150 (with film‑studio exception) and set 12‑storey max in shaded lands.
Location
2207 Millstream Road
2213 Millstream Road
2217 Millstream Road
2155 Millstream Road
Summary
Bylaw 2073 for full readings to close and remove dedication of portions of City Gate Boulevard (road closure plan EPP114033) and enable disposition.
Financial impact
$300,000— Disposition proceeds
Location
Portions of City Gate Boulevard (plan EPP114033)
Summary
Bylaw 2071 to authorize borrowing up to $20 million in anticipation of 2022 tax revenue.
Financial impact
$20,000,000— tax revenue
Summary
Bylaw 2072 to set an alternative tax collection scheme for 2022 with due date July 2 and penalties of 5% (July 5) and additional 5% (Sept 1).
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Resolution to move to an in‑camera (closed) session if necessary under the Community Charter.
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Formal adjournment of the meeting (includes adjournment motion).