Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - August 14, 2023

1. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Committee Member, B. Gordon, read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.
M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision, read the City of Langford's moderator statement.

2. CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.

3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GORDON

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.

4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

4.1 Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee - July 10, 2023

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GORDON

THAT the Committee adopt the minutes of the July 10, 2023, Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting.
Motion CARRIED.

5. REPORTS

5.1 3405 Happy Valley Rd Rezoning Application

M. Baldwin provided an overview of the application. R. Sansom, Applicant Representative, provided a presentation. The Chair opened the application to input from members of the public. The Committee provided comments and questions regarding the application. M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision, K. Balzer, Director of Engineering, and R. Sansom, Applicant Representative, responded.

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: GORDON

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of 3405 Happy Valley Road from the Rural Residential (RR2) zone to the Residential Small Lot 1 (RS1) zone subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per lot, prior to the issuance of a building permit: i. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund per lot under 550m2; and
   ii. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund per lot under 550m2; b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan, 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 the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit or subdivision approval, whichever is first: 1. A storm water management plan; and
   2. A construction parking management plan. ii. That full frontage improvements along the extension of Vision Way will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit or subdivision approval, whichever is first. iii. That full frontage improvements along Happy Valley Road will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to subdivision approval of “Proposed Lot A”. iv. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development agreeing that the garages are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein. v. That, prior to commencement of work, tree protection measures inclusive of tree protection fencing are implemented to protect the trees identified for retention in the arborist report, and as confirmed by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities with respect to the dedicated parkland, throughout the construction period; vi. That, prior to commencement of work, construction fencing is installed to delineate the dedicated parkland from the remainder of the property to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities throughout the construction period; vii. That 5% of the lot area be dedicated as parkland and any improvement including hazard tree mitigation, replanting, invasive removal, and other improvements are completed under the supervision of a Registered Profession Biologist and to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities prior to subdivision approval; viii. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value; AND
2. Direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the property at 3405 Happy Valley Road with the following variance: a. That Section 4.17.1 of the Subdivision and Development Servicing, Bylaw No. 1000, be varied to increase the minimum length of road requiring two access routes available to emergency vehicles from 305 m to 370 m, subject to: i. That a temporary turnaround is constructed and secured to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, prior to subdivision approval.

Motion CARRIED.

Amendment:
MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: MCNAUGHTON

Add as item "c) vi" and the rest be renumbered accordingly:
That as part of the tree replanting strategy, each created lot has two (2) trees and that these trees provide shade, drought resistance, and habitat considerations.

The vote was taken on the Main Motion as amended and declared CARRIED with M. Turner opposed.

5.2 820, 822, 824, and 826 Hockley Ave Rezoning Application

M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision provided an overview of the application. R. Sansom, Applicant Representative, provided a presentation. The Chair opened the application to input from members of the public. The Committee, M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision, K. Balzer, Director of Engineering, and R. Sansom, Applicant Representative responded to questions.

MOVED BY: TURNER
SECONDED: DUMITRU

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

1. Proceed with consideration of First Reading of Bylaw No. 2142 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 820, 822, 824, and 826 Hockley Avenue from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to City Centre (CC1) subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit: i. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
   ii. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
   Subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height. b. 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 following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit: 1. Full frontage improvements, inclusive of red brick sidewalk and street parking.
   2. A storm water management plan; and
   3. A construction parking and delivery management plan. ii. That the developer will connect and be responsible for any upgrades required to the services and utilities required for the development; iii. That the properties be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit for Form and Character; iv. That no occupancy permit shall be issued until the roundabout at Peatt Road and Hockley Avenue has been completed and is operational, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; v. 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; vi. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; vii. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City that requires either a minimum 10% of units constructed be rented for at least 10% below the benchmark rent for the unit type for a term not less than 25 years or that a minimum of 5% of the units constructed be directed to and sold in accordance with the terms of the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy (POL-0166-PLAN). The developer shall identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application; viii. That all tree protection and monitoring measures outlined in the arborist report prepared by Talmack Urban Forestry Consultants Ltd, dated June 29th, 2023, shall be implemented throughout the course of construction. Tree protection fencing shall be installed prior to commencement of works, and confirmation shall be provided to the Planning Department. AND
2. Authorize the Director of Planning and Subdivision to grant the following variance within the required development permit: a. That Section 4.01.01 be varied to reduce the required parking from the required 1.25 spaces per residential unit to 1.2 spaces per residential unit

Motion CARRIED.

5.3 654 Rason Road, DVP

M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision, provided an overview of the application. The Chair opened the application to input from members of the public. The Committee, M. Baldwin, Director of Planning and Subdivision, K. Balzer, Director of Engineering, responded to questions.

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee recommend:

1. That Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for the property at 654 Rason Rd with the following variance: a. That Section 6.22.07(b) of Zoning Bylaw 300 be varied to reduce the rear lot line setback from 5.5m (18ft) to 1.72m (5.6ft) for the existing single-family dwelling. Subject to the following terms and conditions: i. That the variance is valid for the existing home only and any new construction must comply with setback requirements outlined in Zoning Bylaw 300 or a new Development Variance Permit must be obtained. ii. That the site is developed in accordance with the site plan shown as Figure 2.

Motion CARRIED.

6. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY: MCNAUGHTON
SECONDED: TURNER

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:27 pm.
Motion CARRIED.

Presiding Council Member

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