A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

READING OF MINUTES

1.

Late Item:  Minutes from the Regular Meeting held January 28, 2016

2016_01_28

C.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL (Maximum 6)

1.

Jason Pincombe:  Proposal to Extend Liquor Service Hours at Saint Franks

Jason Pincombe

2.

Heidi Burch:  Proposed conversion of Mt. Edwards to Low-Barrier Housing - Withdrawn

Heidi Burch

3.

Kelly Newhook: Raise the Income Assistance Rates (BC Provincial Government)

Kelly Newhook

4.

Sean Murray: Ensure that we get Tertiary Treatment that Screens out Drugs

Sean Murray

5.

Late Item:

Anna Gerrard:  AVICC Resolution:  Empowering Local Governments to Pursue Socially Responsible Investing

Anna Gerrard

6.

Late Item:

Zoe Yunker:  AVICC Resolution:  Empowering Local Governments to Pursue Socially Responsible Investing

Zoe Yunker

7.

Late Item:

Ellen Trottier:  AVICC Motion and Future Climate Related Policy Amendments

Ellen Trottier

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"Darwin Day" - February 12, 2016

Darwin Day

2.

"Bullying Stops Here - Pink Shirt Day" - February 26, 2016

Late Item: Date revised

Bullying Stops Here Pink Shirt Day

3.

"Rare Disease Day" - February 29, 2016

Rare Disease Day

4.

"Health, Wellness & Sustainability Festival Day" - February 27, 2016

Health Wellness  Sustainability

5.

"Chamber of Commerce Week" - February 15, 2016 - February 19, 2016

Chamber of Commerce Week

E.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

1.

Rezoning Application No. 00488 for 59 Cook Street

Council is considering a rezoning application to subdivide the existing lot, remove the existing accessory building and construct a small lot single family dwelling.

a.

Public Hearing

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw, (No. 1061) - 16-016

To rezone the portion of the land known as 59 Cook Street, as shown on the attached map, from the R1-B Zone, Single Family Dwelling District, to the R1-S2 Zone, Restricted Small Lot (Two Storey) District, to permit a new small lot house.

Late Item:  Presentation & Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00488_59 Cook Street

2_Rezoning 59 Cook St_PRESENTATION

3_Rezoning 59 Cook St_LATE LATE CORRESPONDENCE

b.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00156

 The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a development variance permit for the land known as 59 Cook Street, to vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw for the existing house conversion:

•         Reduce the rear yard setback from 7.55m to 4.6m

•         Reduce the parking aisle width from 7m to 3.6m

•         Reduce the rear yard landscaping from 33% to 24.5%

•         Remove the rear lot line landscaping requirement for parking.

1_DVP 00156_59 Cook Street

c.

Development Permit Application No. 00488

The proposal is to create two lots, retaining the existing five-unit house conversion on the R1-B lot and construction of one new small lot house.

DP 00488_ 59 Cook Street

d.

Heritage Designation

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the City of Victoria intends to designate the exterior of the building located at 59 Cook Street, legally described as Lot 2, Fairfield Farm Estate, Victoria City, Plan 9296, as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation (59 Cook Street) Bylaw No. 16-015.

HD_59 Cook Street

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

e.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1061) - 16-016

Heritage Designation (59 Cook Street) Bylaw - 16-015

1_Bylaw 16-016 Rezoning_ 59 Cook Street

2_Bylaw 16-015 HD_ 59 Cook Street

f.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1061) - 16-016

Heritage Designation (59 Cook Street) Bylaw - 16-015

g.

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. 00156 for 59 Cook Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped September 15, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances for the existing parcel remainder:

•         Part 1.2.5 (b): Reduce the rear yard setback from 7.55m to 4.6m;

•         Schedule "C" (9): Reduce the parking aisle width from 7m to 3.6m;

•         Schedule "G" (5)(a): Reduce the rear yard landscaping minimum from 33% to 24.5%;

•         Schedule "G"(5)(c):Reduce the rear lotline landscaping for unenclosed parking from 1.5m wide and 1.8m high to 0m for both.

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

h.

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

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 00488 for 59 Cook Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped September 15, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.”

2.

Rezoning Application No. 00490 for 1845 Gonzales Avenue

Council is considering a rezoning application to allow the construction of a garden suite.

a.

Public Hearing

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1059) - 16-006

To rezone the land known as 1845 Gonzales Avenue from the R1-G Zone, Gonzales Single Family Dwelling District, to the R1-B-GS2 Zone, Single Family Dwelling with Garden Suite for Plus Sites District, to permit a garden suite.

Late Item:  Revised Letter & Additional Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00490_1845 Gonzales Avenue

2_Rezoning 1845 Gonzales Avenue_Correspondence

3_Rezoning 1845 Gonzales Avenue_LATE Revised Correspondence

4_Rezoning 1845 Gonzales Avenue_LATE  Correspondence

5_Rezoning 1845 Gonzales Avenue_LATE  LATE CORRESPONDENCE

b.

Development Permit Application

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a development permit for the land known as 1845 Gonzales Avenue, in Development Permit Area 15E: Intensive Residential – Garden Suites for the purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes for the garden suite as well as landscaping.

DP 00490_1845 Gonzales Avenue

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

c.

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. 1059) - 16-006

Bylaw 16-006_Rezoning 1845 Gonzales Avenue

d.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1059) - 16-006

e.

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

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 00490 for 1845 Gonzales Avenue in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped November 12, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

3.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00166 1082 Richmond Avenue

Council is considering a proposal to change two of three required visitor parking stalls to be used solely by the residential units.

a.

Hearing - Development Variance Permit Application No. 00166

The City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the land known as 1082 Richmond Avenue for the purpose of varying the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Schedule C, Off-Street Parking Requirements, by reducing the required amount of visitor parking from 3 stalls to 1 stall for the proposed multiple dwelling unit to be constructed on the property.

Late Item:  Correspondence & Presentation

1_DVP 00166_1082 Richmond Avenue

2_DVP 00166_ 1082 Richmond Avenue_PRESENTATION

3_DVP 1082 Richmond Street_CORRESPONDENCE

Close of Hearing - 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. 00166 for 1082 Richmond Avenue, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped November 13, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance:
   • visitor parking requirements reduced from no less than 10% of total parking stalls to 5% of total parking stalls.
3. The Development Variance Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

4.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00158 for 950 Rockland Avenue

Council is considering an application for parking relaxation to convert upper floor amenity area to a suite.

a.

Hearing - Development Variance Permit No. 00158

The City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the land known as 950 Rockland Avenue for the purpose of varying the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Schedule C, Off-Street Parking Requirements, by reducing the required additional vehicle parking stalls from 1 to 0 and the required additional bicycle storage spaces from 1 to 0 for the existing multiple dwelling unit on the property.

DVP 00158_ 950 Rockland Avenue

Close of Hearing - 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 Permit Application No. 000158 for 950 Rockland Avenue in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped September 18, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
   1. parking requirements reduced from 1.3 parking stalls per dwelling unit to 0.66 stalls per unit;
   2. bicycle storage requirements reduced from 1 storage space per dwelling unit to 0.49 storage space per unit.
3. That Council authorize staff to register a Section 219 Covenant on title in a form satisfactory to staff.
4. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

5.

Development Permit Application with Variances No. 000426 for 951 Johnson Street

Council is considering an application to authorize the design of a mixed-use building comprising of two towers of residential units with ground-floor retail.

a.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000426

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 951 Johnson Street (and 989 Johnson Street), in Development Permit Area 3 (HC) Core Mixed-Use Residential, for purposes of allowing a 17 storey mixed-use building with ground floor commercial and residential above.

Late Item:  Correspondence

1_DPwV 000426_951 Johnson Street

2_DPwV 000426_951 Johnson Street_Correspondence

3_DPwV 000426  _951 Johnson_LATE CORRESPONDENCE

4_951 Johnson_LATE LATE CORRESPONDENCE

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

b.

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

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000426 for 951 Johnson Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped December 2, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
   1. Section 3.67.5(2) - increase the building height from 30m to 50m;
   2. Section 3.67.5(2) - increase the number of storeys from 10 storeys to 17 storeys.
3. Council authorizing staff to execute an Encroachment Agreement for a fee of $750 plus $25 per m² of exposed shored face during construction, in a form satisfactory to staff.
4. Final plans to be generally in accordance with the plans identified above to the satisfaction of staff.
5. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.”

6.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000377 for 613 Herald Street

Council is considering an application to authorize the design of a six-storey, commercial-residential building.

a.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances No. 000377

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 613 Herald Street, in Development Permit Area 1 (HC) Historic Core, for the purposes of constructing a six storey building with commercial at ground level and residential above.

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

•           Section 6.6.1 - Increase the maximum building height from 15m to 18.73m

•           Section 6.8.3(b) - Reduce the front yard setback above 10m from 1.75m to 0.40m

•           Section 6.8.5 - Reduce the minimum side yard setback from 4.50m to nil.

•           Section 6.8.6(ii) - Reduce the number of vehicle parking spaces from 70% of the number of dwelling units (22 spaces) to 31% (10 spaces)

Late Item:  Presentation

1_DPwV 000377_613 Herald Street

2_DPwV 000377 _613 Herald Street_PRESENTATION

3_DPwV 000377 _613 Herald Street_LATE CORRESPONDENCE

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

b.

Development Permit 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. 000377 with Variances for 613 Herald Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped November 19, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
   1. Section 6.6.1 – Increase the maximum building night from 15m to 18.73m
   2. Section 6.8.3(b) – Reduce the front yard setback above 10m from 1.75m to 0.40m
   3. Section 6.8.5 – Reduce the minimum side yard setback from 4.5m to nil.
   4. Section 6.8.6(ii) – Reduce the number of vehicle parking spaces from 70% of the number of dwelling units (22 spaces) to 31% (10 spaces)
3. Removal of the Section 219 Covenant requirement for a car share vehicle.
4. The applicant entering into a car share agreement with MODO to secure car share memberships for each unit.
5. That a Car Share Agreement is in place to the satisfaction of MODO that will secure the fulfilment of the agreement in accordance with the standard practice.
6. Council authorizing the City of Victoria staff to execute an Encroachment Agreement for a fee of $750 plus $25 per m2 of exposed shored face during construction, in a form satisfactory to City staff.
7. Receipt of evidence that the Application is in compliance with the Ministry of Environment’s Environmental Management Act as it pertains to potentially contaminated sites.
8. Final plans to be generally in accordance with the plans identified above to the satisfaction of City staff.
9. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

7.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00002 for 1001 Blanshard Street and 804 - 812 Broughton Street

Council is considering an application to permit exterior changes to an existing two-storey commercial building, upgrades to landscaping and pedestrian areas, construction of a new services building and pedestrian walkway.

a.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances No. 00002

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 1001 Blanshard Street and 804-812 Broughton Street, in Development Permit Area 14: Cathedral Hill Precinct, for purposes of permitting exterior changes to an existing two-storey commercial building, upgrades to landscaping and pedestrian areas, construction of a new services building and pedestrian walkway.

Late Item:  Correspondence & Presentation

1_DPwV 00002 1001 Blanshard & 804-812 Broughton Street

2_DPwV 00002_1001 Blanshard & 804-812 Broughton Street_Correspondence

3_DPwV 00002_1001 Blanshard and 804-812 Broughton Street_PRESENTATION

4_DPwV 00002_1001 Blanshard & 804-812 Broughton Street_LATE Correspondence

5_DPwV 00002_1001 Blanshard & 804-812 Broughton Street_LATE LATE CORRESPONDENCE

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

b.

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

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00002 for 1001 Blanshard Street and 804-812 Broughton Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped December 31, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
   1. Schedule C, Section 16.C.12: reduce the required number of parking spaces from 48 to 10;
   2. Schedule C, Section 7.2(b): reduce the setback of parking spaces from the street from 1m to 0.62m.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

8.

Heritage Designation Application No. 000154 for 727 Yates Street

Council is considering the designation of the exterior of the building as protected heritage property.

a.

Public Hearing - Heritage Designation Application No. 000154

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the City of Victoria intends to designate the exterior of the building located at 727 Yates Street, legally described as the westerly 30 feet of Lot 15, Victoria City, as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation (727 Yates Street) Bylaw No. 16-005.

HD 000154_727 Yates Street

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

b.

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

Heritage Designation (727 Yates Street) Bylaw, No. 16-005

Bylaw 16-005 HD 727 Yates Street

c.

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

Heritage Designation (727 Yates Street) Bylaw, No. 16-005

F.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

Application for a Liquor Primary Licence, Royal Canadian Legion Public Service Branch #127, 514 Government Street (James Bay Neighbourhood)

Late Item: Report

1_Report_Application for Liquor Primary Licence, Royal Canadian Legion

2_Attachments_Application for Liquor Primary Licence, Royal Canadian Legion

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

1.

Committee of the Whole

a.

Report from the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2016

Late Item:  Report

2016_2_4_COTW_Report

b.

Late Item: 

Report from the Special Meeting of February 9, 2016

2016_02_09_Special COTW Report

c.

Late Item:

Report from the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2016

2016_02_11_COTW Report

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

1.

To set the Public Hearings for the Council Meeting of February 25, 2016:

a.  Rezoning Application No. 00496 for 1122 and 1124 Leonard Street

b.  Development Variance Permit No. 00164 for 2540 Quadra Street

c.  Development Variance Permit No. 00161 for 1000 Chamberlain Street

2.

AVICC Resolution: Empowering Local Governments to Pursue Socially Responsible Investing

Late Item:  Revised Motion

Motion_AVICC-Resolution-Socially-Responsible-Investing_REVISED

3.

Late Item:

Motion:  AVICC Resolution:  Legislation and Action for a Barrier-Free BC

Motion_AVICC-Resolution_Barrier Free BC

4.

Late Item:

Motion:  Support for a Barrier-Free BC

Motion_Support for a Barrier Free BC

Motion_Support for a Barrier Free BC_Appendix

J.

BYLAWS

1.

First Reading

a.

Bylaw Notice Adjudication Bylaw No. 16-017

A report recommending first, second and third readings of the Bylaw Notice Adjudication Bylaw No. 16-017

Bylaw Notice Adjudication Report and Bylaw

b.

Administration Fees Amendment Bylaw (No. 3) - 16-023

A report recommending first, second and third readings of the Administrative Fees Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 3)

Administration Fees Ammendment Report and Bylaw

c.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1062) - 16-024

 A report recommending first and second reading of the bylaw for Rezoning Application No. 00496 for 1122 and 1124 Leonard Street.

Late Item:  Bylaw 16-024

Zoning Bylaw No. 16-024 for 1122 and 1124 Leonard Street

d.

    Heritage Designation (226 Dallas Road) Bylaw, No. 16-022

1.  A report recommending first and second reading of Bylaw No. 16-022 for Heritage Designation of 226 Dallas Road

2.  A bylaw proposing to designate the exterior of the building located at 226 Dallas Road to be protected heritage property.

226 Dallas Report and Bylaws

e.

    Heritage Designation (222 Dallas Road) Bylaw, No. 16-021

1.  A report recommending first and second reading of Bylaw No. 16-021 for Heritage Designation of 222 Dallas Road

2.  A bylaw proposing to designate the exterior of the building located at 222 Dallas Road to be protected heritage property.

222 Dallas Report and Bylaw

f.

    Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw (No. 14) - 16-026

    A report recommending first, second and third readings of the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 14)

Vehicles for Hire Ammendment Bylaw

2.

Second Reading

a.

Bylaw Notice Adjudication Bylaw No. 16-017

b.

Administration Fees Amendment Bylaw (No. 3) - 16-023

c.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1062) - 16-024

d.

Heritage Designation (226 Dallas Road) Bylaw, No. 16-022

e.

Heritage Designation (222 Dallas Road) Bylaw, No. 16-021

f.

Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw (No. 14) - 16-026

3.

Third Reading

a.

  Bylaw Notice Adjudication Bylaw No. 16-017

b.

  Administration Fees Amendment Bylaw - 16-023 (No. 3)

c.

  Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw (No. 14) - 16-026

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

1.

Downloading of DNA Analysis Costs

--Mayor Henry Braun, City of Abbotsford

Downloading of DNA Analysis Costs

L.

QUESTION PERIOD

M.

NEW BUSINESS

N.

ADJOURNMENT