A.

POETRY READINGS

1.

Poetry Reading by Yvonne Blomer, Poet Laureate

2.

Poetry Reading by Zoe Duhaime, Youth Poet Laureate

B.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

C.

MINUTES

1.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of Thursday, June 25, 2015

2015_06_25.pdf

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"Etsy Maker Cities Week" July 13th - 20th, 2015

Etsy Maker Cities Week.PDF

E.

COMBINED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

1.

1049 Richmond Avenue

Council is considering an application to retain the existing house and subdivide the property creating a new lot for a single family house.

1.

Public Hearing - Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1040)

To rezone the land known as 1049 Richmond Avenue from the R1-G Zone, Gonzales Single Family District, to the R1-G2 Zone, Gonzales Small Lot District, to permit subdivision and construction of a new small lot single family dwelling.

New Zone:R1-G2 Zone, Gonzales Small Lot District

Legal Description:Lot 12, Section 74, Victoria District, Plan 2445, except part in Plan 16607

Existing Zone:R1-G Zone, Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District

Late Item: Correspondence and Presentation

1_Rezoning 00451_1049 Richmond_May 2015 Report.PDF

2_Rezoning 00451_1049 Richmond_February 2015 Report.PDF

3_Rezoning 00451_1049 Richmond_Correspondence.pdf

4_LATE_Rezoning 00451_1049 Richmond_Correspondence.pdf

5_LATE_Rezoning 00451_1049 Richmond_Presentation.pdf

2.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a development permit for the land known as 1049 Richmond Avenue, in Development Permit Area 15A: Intensive Residential – Small Lot, for the purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes for the single family dwellings as well as landscaping.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the R1-G2 Zone, Gonzales Small Lot District:

Existing Single Family Dwelling

•Part 4(2)(a): Increase height from 7.50m to 8.55m

•Part 4(2)(b): Increase height from 1.5 storeys with basement to 2 storeys with basement

•Part 9(1)(c): Reduce the north side yard setback from 2.4m to 1.3m and the south side yard setback from 2.4m to 1.2m

•Schedule C3: Permit one parking stall in the front yard

Proposed Single Family Dwelling

•Part 4(2)(b): Increase height from 1.5 storeys with basement to 2 storeys with basement

•Part 7(1): Increase the site coverage from 30% to 33.50%

• Part 9(1)(c): Reduce the north side yard setback from 2.40m to 1.57m

1_DPwV 00451_1049 Richmond_February 2015 Report.PDF

3.

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the application, a motion for Third Reading of the bylaw is in order:

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1040)

15-043_1049 Richmond.PDF

4.

Bylaw Approval: To consider final approval of the application, a motion to Adopt the bylaw is in order:

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1040)

5.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Permit with Variances for the application, the following motion is in order:

That Council approve a Development Permit for 1049 Richmond Avenue, in accordance with:

1.Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

a.Part 4 (2) (a): height increased from 7.50m to 8.55m for the existing single family dwelling;

b.Part 4 (2) (b): height increased from 1.5 storeys with basement to 2 storeys with basement for both the existing and proposed single family dwelling;

c.Part 7 (1): site coverage increased from 30% to 33.50% for the proposed single family dwelling;

d.Part 9 (1) (c): north side yard reduced from 2.40m to 1.57m for the proposed single family dwelling;

e.Part 9 (1) (c): north side yard reduced from 2.40m to 1.30m (cantilever portion only) and the south side yard reduce from 2.40m to 1.20m (cantilever portion only) for the exiting single family dwelling;

f.Schedule C (Section 3): parking behind the front wall of the building relaxed to permit one parking stall in the front yard of the existing single family dwelling.

2.Final plans to be generally in accordance with the plans identified above to the satisfaction of the Assistant Director, Development Services Division, Sustainable Planning and Community Development Department.

3.The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

F.

REZONING APPLICATION

1.

819 Yates Street

 Council is considering an application to amend the Master Development Agreement and Housing Agreement to remove the requirement for two supported housing units for other amenities.

1.

Public Hearing - Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1043)

To amend the CA-62, Central Area (Yates-View) District, of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw by changing the list of amenities required for increased density. This includes removing the requirement for two supported housing units, reducing the value of the required public art contribution from $200,000 to $100,000, adding a requirement for a $100,000 contribution to the Victoria Housing Reserve Fund, and requiring that all housing units in this Zone be used and occupied only as rental housing for a period of 10 years. A technical amendment is also included that will exclude areas used exclusively as secured bicycle storage from the calculation of floor space ratio.

Existing Zone:CA-62, Central Area (Yates-View) District

Legal Description:Lot A, District Lots 306, 307, 324 and 325, Victoria City, Plan 33016

Late Item: Presentation and Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00477_819 Yates_May 2015 Report.PDF

2_Rezoning 00477_819 Yates_MDA Modification.PDF

3_LATE_Rezoning 00477_819 Yates_Presentation.pdf

4_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00477_819 Yates_Correspondence.pdf

2.

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the application, a motion for Third Reading of the bylaw is in order:

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1043)

15-051_819 Yates Zoning.PDF

3.

Bylaw Approval: To consider final approval of the application, a motion to Adopt the bylaw is in order:

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1043)

Housing Agreement (819 Yates Street) Bylaw

15-052_819 Yates Housing.PDF

G.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION WITH VARIANCES

1.

1046 North Park Street

Council is considering an application to permit a six unit apartment building.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000401

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 1046 North Park Street, in Development Permit Area 16: General Form and Character, for purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes of a multi-family residential building as well as landscaping, and the associated variances with respect to parking.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw Schedule “C” – Off-Street Parking:

•Reduce the parking requirement from 1.3 parking spaces per rental attached dwelling (8 parking spaces) to 0 parking spaces per rental attached dwelling (0 parking spaces)

•Relaxation to permit one parking space to be located in the front yard

•Relaxation to permit one parking space to be located at 0m from a street.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw Schedule “F” – Accessory Building Regulations:

•Reduce the rear yard setback of an accessory building from 0.6m to 0m

•Reduce the side yard of an accessory building from 0.6m to 0m

•Reduce the separation space between an accessory building and the principal building from 2.4m to 1.94m.

Legal Description of the Land:The Westerly 24 Feet of Lot 24, Suburban Lot 13, Victoria City, Plan 26

Late Item: Presentation

1_DPwV 000401_1046 North Park_June 2015 Report.PDF

2_DPwV 000401_1046 North Park_April 2015 Report.PDF

3_DPwV 000401_1046 North Park_Car Share Agreement.PDF

4_LATE_DPwV 000401_1046 North Park_Covenant.PDF

5_LATE_DPwV 000401_1046 North Park_Presentation.pdf

2.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Permit with Variances for the application, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application #000401 for 1046 North Park Street, in accordance with:

1.Plans date stamped March 17, 2015.

2.Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

i.Part 4.6.2 (8): Relaxation to permit one parking space to be located in the front of the building;

ii.Schedule C - Off-street Parking (7.2)(b): Relaxation to permit one parking space to be located at 0m from a street;

iii.Schedule C - Off-street Parking (A)(11)(c): Reduction from 1.3 parking spaces per rental attached dwelling (8 parking spaces) to 0 parking spaces per rental attached dwelling (0 parking spaces).

iv.Schedule F, Section 4(a): reduce the rear yard setback of an accessory building from 0.6m to 0m

v.Schedule F, Section 4(b): reduce the side yard setback of an accessory building from 0.6m to 0m

vi.Schedule F, Section 4(d): reduce the separation space between an accessory building and the principal building from 2.4m to 1.94m.

2.

1555 Jubilee Avenue

Council is considering an application to permit five additional apartments in an existing apartment building.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000390

The Council of the City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Development Permit with variances for the land known as 1555 Jubilee Avenue in Development Permit Area 16. The intent of this application is to permit five new residential units by filling in existing under-building parking.

The land is subject to the objectives and guidelines for Development Permit Area 16, General Form and Character, set out in the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw.

The Development Permit will also vary certain requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, R3-2 Zone, Multiple Dwelling District, namely:

•Reducing the minimum size for four of the five residential units below 33m2

•Increasing the maximum allowable site coverage

•Reducing the minimum amount of required open site space

•With respect to the proposed bicycle storage building, allowing the placement in a side yard, reducing the required minimum setback distance to the north property boundary (lot line), reducing the separation distance between the bicycle storage building and the main building

•Reducing the required number of off-street parking stalls from 34 parking stalls to 16 parking stalls and eliminating the requirement for a separation distance between a parking stall and a residential unit.

Legal Description of the Land:Lot A. Section 76, Victoria District, Plan 22024

Late Item: Correspondence

1_DPwV 000390_1555 Jubilee_April 2015 Report.PDF

2_LATE_DPwV 000390_1555 Jubilee_Correspondence.PDF

3_LATE LATE_DPwV 000390_1555 Jubilee_Correspondence.PDF

2.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Permit with Variances for the application, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 000390 for 1555 Jubilee Avenue, in accordance with:

1.Plans date stamped April 1, 2015.

2.Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

a.Reduce the minimum dwelling size from 33m2 to 29.44m2 for Unit 1, 20.26m2 for Unit 2, 20.37m2 for Unit 4 and 20.37m2 for Unit 5.

b.Increase the maximum site coverage from 30% to 36.2%.

c.Decrease the minimum open space from 30% to 27.4%.

d.Decrease the off-street parking requirement from 34 to 16 parking stalls.

e.Decrease the distance required from a parking stall to a living unit from 6m to 0m.

f.Allow the accessory building to be located in the side yard.

g.Reduce the side yard setback requirement (north) for the accessory building from 0.6m to 0m.

h.Reduce the distance required between the accessory building and the main building from 2.4m to 1.2m, subject to the following:

i.Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any construction that the applicant provide a landscape plan with sufficient details regarding the stamped concrete path, lighting plan, landscape area in front of the proposed units, planters, plant material, trellises, garbage enclosure and bike rack, and these items be secured by a landscape bond.

ii.The final interior layout of the bike storage building be to satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works, and the construction of the bike storage facility be completed prior to the commencement of construction of the new units.

3.

1143 Grant Street

Council is considering an application to permit a deck on an existing house.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000422

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 1143 Grant Street, in Development Permit Area 15A: Intensive Residential – Small Lot, for the purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes of the proposed deck and glass doors on the rear side of the existing small lot house, and the associated variance with respect to the rear yard setback.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw R1-S22 Zone, Grant Small Lot District:

•Part 1.86, Section 4(b): Reduce the rear yard setback from 8m to 6.25m.

Legal Description of the Land:Lot B, Suburban Lot 19, Victoria City Plan, VIP72869

Late Item: Presentation

1_DPwV 000422_1143 Grant_June 2015 Report.PDF

2_DPwV 000422_1143 Grant_Correspondence.PDF

3_LATE LATE_DPwV 000422_1143 Grant_Presentation.pdf

2.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Variance Permit for the application, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 000422 for 1143 Grant Street, in accordance with:

1.Plans date stamped May 4, 2015.

2.Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

a.Part 1.86, Section 4(b): Reduce the rear yard setback from 8m to 6.25m.

3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

4.

1990 Fort Street

Council is considering an application to reduce the parking requirements for a 100-seat restaurant.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000411

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 1990 Fort Street in Development Permit Area 5A, Jubilee Large Urban Village for purposes of reducing the required amount of off-street parking stalls required for a 100 seat restaurant.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Schedule C, Off-Street Parking, by reducing the overall parking requirement for 1990 Fort Street from 92 to 66 parking stalls (representing a further reduction of 8 parking stalls specifically for the inclusion of this restaurant in the building).

Legal Description of the land:Lot A, Section 76, Victoria District, Plan VIP62527

Late Item: Correspondence

1_DPwV 000411_1990_Fort May 2015 Report.PDF

2_DPwV 000411_1990 Fort_Covenant.pdf

3_DPwV 000411_1990 Fort_Final Registration.pdf

4_DPwV 000411_1990_Fort Correspondence.PDF

5_LATE_DPwV 000411_1990 Fort_Correspondence.pdf

6_LATE LATE _DPwV 000411_1990 Fort_Presentation.pdf

2.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Variance Permit for the application, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 000411 for 1990 Fort Street, in accordance with:

1.Plans date stamped April 24, 2015.

2.Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the variance to reduce the amount of required parking for 1990 Fort from 92 to 66 stalls (taking into account the previously approved parking variances).

3.A landscape security be submitted to ensure changes to the plaza area are in accordance with the submitted plans for continued public access to the public art pond and to secure the installation of additional bicycle racks (exterior and within the parkade).

4.Registration of a legal agreement on the property’s title ensuring that eight stalls in the parkade will be available until 6 pm for restaurant use, to the satisfaction of staff.

5.The applicant install new signage and pavement parking markings identifying the eight underground stalls available for the restaurant within 30 days of opening the restaurant.

6. The Development Permit apply specifically to this restaurant use and lapse two years from the date of this resolution, if the restaurant use does not open or ceases to operate.

H.

HEARINGS - REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Gillian Montgomery, Surfrider Foundation-Vancouver Island Chapter, re: Single-use Plastic Bag Ban

Late Item: Presentation

Request_Gillian Montgomery.pdf

LATE_Request_Gillian Montgomery_Presentation.pdf

2.

Peggy Armstrong, re: Bylaw Infraction and Noise Complaint

Request_Peggy Armstrong.pdf

3.

Rob (Changes the Clown) Duncan, Clowns Against Child Poverty, re: Municipal Divestment

Request_Rob (Changes the Clown) Duncan.pdf

4.

Eric Blueschke, re: Divest Victoria

Request_Eric Blueschke.pdf

5.

Laurel Collins, re: Divest Victoria - Municipal Divestment from Fossil Fuels

Request_Laurel Collins.pdf

6.

Late Item:

Tristan Ryan, re: Municipal Action on Climate Issues

LATE_Request_Tristan Ryan.pdf

7.

Late Item:

Dave Morris, Paper Street Studio, re: Municipal Property Tax Increase

LATE_Request_Dave Morris.pdf

I.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

List of Unfinished Business for the Council Meeting of Thursday, July 9, 2015

List of Unfinished Business.pdf

2.

Action Plan for Housing Supports and City Services for Sheltering in City Parks

Action Plan for Housing Support.PDF

J.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Governance and Priorities Committee

1.

Late Item:

Committee Report from the meeting of July 2, 2015

LATE_GPC_2015_07_02_Report.pdf

2.

Planning and Land Use Committee

1.

Committee Report from the meeting of May 28, 2015

PLUC_2015_05_28_Report.pdf

2.

Late Item:

Committee Report from the meeting of July 9, 2015

PLUC_2015_07_09_Report.pdf

K.

MOTIONS

1.

To Set Public Hearings for the Council Meeting of Thursday, July 23, 2015 for:

1. Rezoning Application No. 00421 for 1315 Richardson Street
2. Rezoning Application No. 00479 for 62 Cambridge Street
3. Heritage Alteration Permit with Variances Application No. 00203 for 135 Medana Street
4. Heritage Designation Application No. 000151 for 1713 Government Street

Notice of Public Hearing.pdf

L.

BYLAWS

1.

First Reading

1.

Heritage Designation (1713 Government Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to designate the exterior and original interior elements of the building located at 1713 Government Street as protected heritage property.

15-054_1713 Government Heritage.PDF

2.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1045)

The purpose of this bylaw is to rezone a portion of the land know as 62 Cambridge Street to permit subdivision and construction of a new small lot house.

15-060_62 Cambridge Zoning.PDF

2.

Second Reading

1.

Heritage Designation (1713 Government Street) Bylaw

2.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1045)

3.

Third Reading

1.

Rescind Third Reading

Housing Agreement (1002-1008, 1012 Pandora Avenue) Bylaw

That Council rescind Third Reading

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize a housing agreement for rental housing at 1002-1008, 1012 Pandora Avenue.

14-069_Pandora Housing_Amended.pdf

2.

Amend the Bylaw

That Council amend Housing Agreement (1002-1008, 1012 Pandora Avenue) Bylaw by replacing Schedule A that was attached to the Bylaw that received three readings July 24, 2014.

3.

Third Reading as Amended

That Council give third reading as amended to Housing Agreement (1002-1008, 1012 Pandora Avenue) Bylaw.

4.

Adoption

1.

Waterworks Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9)

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize a fee for water meter activation and deactivation, and to provide a mechanism to refund overbilled accounts.

15-049_Waterworks Amend 9.pdf

2.

Reserve Fund Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to restructure the City's Reserve Funds.

15-050_Reserve Fund Bylaw.pdf

3.

Recreation Fees Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9)

The purpose of this bylaw is to revise the fees for the use of recreation facilities.

15-054_Recreation Fees.pdf

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

N.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Strategic Plan Grant Applications

Late Item: Presentation

2015 Strategic Plan Grant Report.PDF

Appendix A_Grant Policy.pdf

Appendix B_Eligible Applications.pdf

Appendix C_Ineligible Applications.pdf

Appendix D_Eligible Applications over $10,000.pdf

Appendix E_Applications that Impact Public Space.pdf

Appendix F_Community Garden Volunteer Coordinator Applications.pdf

LATE LATE_2015 Strategic Grant Applications Powerpoint.pdf

O.

CLOSED MEETING

That Council convene a closed meeting that excludes the public under Section 12(6) of the Council Bylaw for the reason that the following agenda items deal with matters specified in Sections 12(3) and / or (4) of the Council Bylaw; namely:

Section 12(3)(e) -The acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land and/or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the City.

Section 12(3)(i)-The receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

1.

MINUTES

1.

Late Item:

Regular Closed Council Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2015

2.

Late Item:

Regular Closed Confidential Council Meeting Minutes of June, 25, 2015

2.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Late Item:

Closed Governance and Priorities Committee Report from the meeting of July 2, 2015

2.

Late Item:

Closed Planning and Land Use Committee Report from the meeting of July 9, 2015

P.

ADJOURNMENT