Purchase of 2401 Burnside Road West

"WHEREAS the BC Transit proposal to build a Regional HandyDART facility at 2401 Burnside Road West has been thoroughly rejected by the community; WHEREAS Council unanimously supported a motion to write to BC Transit explaining that, in the face of significant community opposition, Council is not in favour of moving forward with the Official Community Plan and rezoning application for 2401 Burnside Road West - June 5, 2018; WHEREAS BC Transit has withdrawn the application; WHEREAS the availability of parks and associated recreation is a critical component for a vibrant and healthy community; WHEREAS the property at 2401 Burnside Road West is currently zoned park in the Land Use Bylaw and Official Community Plan for its protection of Craigflower Creek and its recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS Bylaw No. 1004 adopted September 4, 2018 ensures the funds required to make the purchase; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be instructed to engage in discussions with the Province to purchase 2401 Burnside Road West; and AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that View Royal Council indicate its intention to keep this property as park to support the future recreational needs of the community and explore the possibility of using a limited portion for affordable housing."

"WHEREAS the BC Transit proposal to build a Regional HandyDART facility at 2401 Burnside Road West has been thoroughly rejected by the community; WHEREAS Council unanimously supported a motion to write to BC Transit explaining that, in the face of significant community opposition, Council is not in favour of moving forward with the official Community Plan and rezoning application for 2401 Burnside Road West - June 5, 2018; WHEREAS BC Transit has withdrawn the application; WHEREAS the availability of parks and associated recreation is a critical component for a vibrant and healthy community; WHEREAS the property at 2401 Burnside Road West is currently zoned park in the Land Use Bylaw and Official Community Plan for its protection of Craigflower Creek and its recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS Bylaw No. 1004 adopted September 4, 2018 ensures the funds required to make the purchase; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be instructed to engage in discussions with the Province to purchase 2401 Burnside Road West; and AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that View Royal Council indicated its intention to keep this property as park to support the future recreational needs of the community and explore the possibility of using a limited portion for affordable housing."