Victoria City Council - 25 Jan 2018 - Agenda - Html

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UPDATED AMENDED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

MEETING OF THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018, AT 6:30 P.M.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Centennial Square

Located on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees People

 

Poetry Reading by Poet Laureate, Yvonne Blomer and

Youth Poet Laureate, Agartu Ali.

 

 

A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

B.

READING OF MINUTES

 

 

1.

Addenda

Late Item: Minutes from the daytime meeting held November 16, 2017

 

DRAFT_2017_11_16_Daytime

 

 

C.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

 

 

1.

Dave Davies: Addressing Perceived Bias

 

 

  

Addenda

Mike Woodey: Boulevard Leaf Collection Withdrawn

 

 

2.

Mary Davies: Gonzales and Fairfield Neighbourhood Plans

 

 

3.

Chris Zmuda: City Bylaw Neglect

 

 

4.

Douglas Curran: Tree Canopy on Linden Avenue

 

 

5.

Addenda

Late Item:Tim Stemp: Public Process Withdrawn

 

 

6.

Addenda

Late Item: Jordan Reichert: On the Objectionable Practice of Horse Drawn Carriages

 

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

1.

"Eating Disorder Awareness Week" - February 1 to 7, 2018

 

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

 

 

E.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

 

1.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00057 for 1105 Caledonia Avenue

 

Council is considering an application for exterior changes to the landscaping and the building, in addition to a parking variance.

 

 

a.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Development Permit with Variances No. 00057

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 1105 Caledonia Avenue, in Development Permit Area 16, for purposes of reducing the number and location of off-street parking stalls required for a 40 seat coffee shop (restaurant).

 

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw:

 

  1. Reduction of the setback area (landscape strip) along the north side of the building from 2.40m to 0.55m (CR-4 Zone).
  2. Reduction of the number of vehicle parking stalls from 11 stalls to 3 (Schedule C).
  3. Allow the location of one off-street parking stall in the side yard (CR-4 Zone).

 

Legal description of the land:

Lot 17, Suburban Lot 17, Victoria City, Plan 153

 

1_DPV 00057_1105 Caledonia Avenue_December 14, 2017 COTW Report

2_DPV 00057_1105 Caledonia Avenue_Correspondence

 

 

 

 

Close of Opportunity for Public Comment - Consideration of Approval

 

 

b.

Development Permit with Variances Approval: To approve the development permit with variances, the following motion is in order:

 

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 00057 for 1105 Caledonia Avenue, in accordance with:

  1. Plans date stamped November 16, 2017.
  2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
    1. reduce the number of vehicle parking stalls from eleven stalls to three stalls as required by Schedule C
    2. allow one off-street parking stall to be located in the side yard (CR-4 Zone)
    3. reduce the width of the landscape strip and setback required for a parking stall along the north side of the building from 2.4m to 0.55m (CR-4 Zone).
  3. A minimum of eight Class 1, and sixteen Class 2 bicycle stalls be maintained on the site and the installation be secured by way of a landscape security deposit.
  4. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

 

 

2.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00196 for 1126 Rockland Avenue

 

Council is considering an application to convert the existing main floor area to six additional units.

 

 

a.

Addenda

Opportunity for Public Comment

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00196

The City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the land known as 1126 Rockland Avenue for the purpose of varying certain requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw namely: off-street parking, proximity of surface parking stalls to dwelling unit windows, and minimum dwelling unit size for the construction of six self-contained rental dwelling units in an existing multi-unit residential building utilizing existing ground floor area.

 

Legal description of the land:

Lot 1 of Lots 1577, 1578, 1589 And 1590, Victoria City, Plan 16069

 

Late Item: Correspondence

 

1_DVP 00196_1126 Rockland Avenue_November 16, 2017 COTW Report

2_LATE_DVP 00196_1126 Rockland Avenue_Correspondence

 

 

 

 

Close of Opportunity for Public Comment - Consideration of Approval

 

 

b.

Development Variance Permit Approval: To approve the development variance permit, the following motion is in order:

 

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit Application No. 00196 for 1126 Rockland Avenue, in accordance with:

  1. Plans date stamped October 11, 2017.
  2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
    1. reduce the vehicle parking requirement from 45 stalls to 30 stalls
    2. reduce the minimum dwelling unit size from 33m2 to 29.3m2 (for Suite B and Suite B Modified)
    3. reduce the minimum horizontal distance between surface parking and dwelling unit windows from 6.00m to 0.00m.
  3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

 

3.

Temporary Use Permit Application No. 00004 for 1601 Douglas Street

 

Council is considering an application to allow for the retail sale of cannabis.

 

 

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Temporary Use Permit Application No. 00004

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit for the land known as 1601 Douglas Street, for the purpose of allowing a storefront cannabis retailer.

 

Legal description of the land:

The South 90 Feet of Lots 672 and 673, Victoria City

 

Late Item: Correspondence

 

1_TUP 00004_1601 Douglas Street_September 7, 2017 COTW Report

2_TUP 00004_1601 Douglas Street_Correspondence

3_LATE_TUP 00004_1601 Douglas Street_Correspondence

4_LATE LATE_TUP 00004_1601 Douglas Street_Correspondence

 

 

 

 

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

 

 

d.

Temporary Use Permit Approval: To approve the temporary use permit, the following motion is in order:

 

That Council authorize the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit Application for 1601 Douglas Street in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped January 17, 2017.

2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements.

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

 

F.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

 

 

1.

Addenda

Late Item: Kelly Carson: Horse Carriages

 

 

2.

Addenda

Late Item: Kari Sloane: Horse-Drawn Carriages

 

 

3.

Addenda

Late Item: Alan Andrew: Accessory Building Application Coinciding with Proposed Zoning Changes

 

 

4.

Addenda

Late Item: Roy Fletcher: Sewage Line Through Moist Deciduous Groves South of Dallas Road

 

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

 

1.

Update Report for Development Permit with Variance Application No. 00064 for 785 Caledonia Avenue

A report providing an updated recommendation for Council's consideration, with the change to the recommendation noted in bold.

 

Recommendation: That Council, after giving notice and allowing an opportunity for public comment at a meeting of Council, consider the following motion:

"That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variance Application No. 00064 for 785 Caledonia Avenue in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped November 23, 2017.

2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except reducing the sideyard setback from 4.5 metres to 0.

3. Registration of the lot line adjustment at the Land Title and Survey Authority Office to the satisfaction of staff.

4. The Development Permit with Variance lapsing two years from the date of this resolution."

Update Report_DPV 00064_785 Caledonia Avenue

 

 

 

2.

Letter from the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

A letter of response dated December 14, 2017, regarding the City of Victoria's resolutions with respect to inter-city bus services in the province.

Letter from the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

 

 

 

3.

Rise and Report from Closed Meeting for Information

 

From the Closed Council Meeting of December 7, 2017

That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease amending agreement with Agropur Cooperative (Extra Provincial Cooperative No. XCP0001882) for bare land 2300 Dowler Place, in a form satisfactory to the City Clerk, for a period of five (5) years commencing January 01, 2018 which terms will reflect a base rent of $51,023.00 per annum for the first two (2) years rising to $53,064 for the remaining three (3) years, with an option to renew for an additional five (5) years, subject to the publication of the statutory notices required by the Community Charter.

 

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

1.

Committee of the Whole

 

 

a.

Report from the January 18, 2018 COTW Meeting

2018_01_18_COTW_Report

 

 

 

b.

Addenda

Report from the January 25, 2018 COTW Meeting

 

Late Item: Report

2018_01_25_COTW_Report

 

 

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

J.

BYLAWS

 

 

1.

Bylaw for Rezoning Application No. 00569 for 540 Discovery Street and 2000 & 2010 Government Street

A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 18-016.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 18-016

 

 

 

a.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1134) No. 18-016

A bylaw to amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw by adding "brewpub" as a permitted use, which would allow for a brewpub on the land known as 2000 and 2010 Government Street and 540 Discovery Street.

 

Recommendation: That Council give first and second reading to Bylaw No. 18-016.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1134) No. 18-016

 

 

 

 

2.

Bylaw for Rezoning Application No. 00538 for 1410 Myrtle Street

A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 18-011.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 18-011

 

 

 

a.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1137) No. 18-011

A bylaw to rezone the land known as 1410 Myrtle Avenue to the R1-S2 Zone, Restricted Small Lot (Two Storey) District.

 

Recommendation: That Council give first and second reading to Bylaw No. 18-011.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1137) No. 18-011

 

 

 

3.

Bylaw for Proposed Minor Amendment to the R1-G Zone, Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District

A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 18-026.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 18-026

 

 

 

a.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1142) No. 18-026

A bylaw to amend the R1-G Zone, Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District to update building siting regulations applicable to waterfront lots.

 

Recommendation: That Council give first and second readings to Bylaw No. 18-026.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1142) No. 18-026

 

 

 

b.

Addenda

Late Item: Consideration of Withholding Building Permit No. 054389 for 161-167 Robertson Street to Ensure Consistency with Proposed Amendments to the R1-G Zone, Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District

A report recommending that Council withhold Building Permit No. 054389, pending consideration of the proposed amendments to the R1-G Zone, Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District.

 

Recommendation: That Council direct staff to withhold Building Permit No. 054389, pending consideration of proposed amendments to the R1-G Zone, Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District, as the Building Permit application proposes buildings and outdoor features on a waterfront lot that would be located beyond 36.5 metres from the front lot line.

LATE_Consideration of Withholding Building Permit No. 054389_161-167 Robertson Street

 

 

 

4.

Bylaw for Rezoning Application No. 00533 for 603 Gorge Road East

The Statutory Right-of-Way of 4.91m on Gorge Road East has now been registered at the Land Titles Survey Authority, as such, the bylaw and Development Variance Permit can now be adopted.

 

 

a.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1104) No. 17-053

A bylaw to rezone the land known as 603 Gorge Road East to the C1-S2 Zone, Limited Commercial Service Station (Cannabis) District.

 

Recommendation: That Council adopt Bylaw No. 17-053.

 

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1104) No. 17-053

 

 

 

b.

Development Variance Permit for 603 Gorge Road East

 

Recommendation:

That Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for 603 Gorge Road East, in accordance with:

  1. Plans date stamped March 31, 2017;
  2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
    1. Reduce the parking requirements to 1 parking stall per 57.9m2 for commercial uses;
  3. The Development Variance Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

 

 

5.

Bylaw for Temporary Borrowing 2018

 

 

a.

Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, 2018 No. 18-010

A bylaw to provide for the borrowing of money that may be necessary to meet the current lawful expenditures of the City.

 

Recommendation: That Council adopt Bylaw No. 18-010.

 

Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, 2018 No. 18-010

 

 

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

L.

NEW BUSINESS

 

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

 

N.

ADJOURNMENT

 

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