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Development Variance Permit 2023-10 - 1 Hospital Way
First seen: February 11, 2025
Last seen: March 4, 2025
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March 4, 2025Council
Full RecordingDevelopment Variance Permit 2023-10 - 1 Hospital Way
"Island Health representatives explained the need for backup power capacity. Council discussed the removal of 90 protected trees but acknowledged the necessity of the health facility. Net parking gain of six stalls was noted."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 2023-10 for 1 Hospital Way... variances: reduce flanking lot line setback to 5.0m, rear lot line to 3.5m, increase height to 9.5m, reduce parking to 1273, increase fence height to 2.5m."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Damian Kowalewich
February 11, 2025Council
Full RecordingDevelopment Variance Permit 2023-10 - 1 Hospital Way
Council recommended granting variances for the construction of a new electrical building at VGH.
"The main point of contention was the removal of 90 protected trees and the replacement requirement of 180 trees (2-for-1 ratio). Councillor Rogers moved an amendment requesting staff negotiate with VIHA to dedicate equivalent parkland on site. This amendment was defeated, primarily because most Council members felt the site was prioritized for healthcare expansion and park dedication was inappropriate for a DVP. Council also raised concerns about the hospital's overall long-term parking strategy."
Staff STAFF REPORT: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2023-10 - 1 HOSPITAL WAYCorresAttachment 1: Victoria General Hospital – Electrical Energy Centre Development Variance Application LetterAppendAttachment 2: VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL ELECTRICAL ENERGY CENTRE Architectural and Civil PlansAppendAttachment 3: ALR Land Use Decision - ALC File 69721AppendAttachment 4: SITE WORK REPORT - GYE + ASSOCIATESAppendAttachment 5: Proposed Energy Centre 1 Hospital Way Site Description / PlanAppendAttachment 6: Arborist Report and Tree Management Plan - Gye + AssociatesPresenPRESENTATION: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2023-10 - 1 Hospital Way
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend that Council, after giving notice, consider the following motion: "THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 2023-10 for 1 Hospital Way, in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on November 12, 2024, subject to the development meeting all of the Town's Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: i. Reduce the flanking lot line setback from 6.0m to 5.0m; ii. Reduce the rear lot line setback from 7.5m to 3.5m; iii. Increase the building height from 9.0m to 9.5m; iv. Reduce the number of required parking spaces from 5408 to 1273; and v. increase the fence height from 2.0m to 2.5m.""
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Damian Kowalewich
Formal MotionFailed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the main motion be amended to include a provision requesting staff to negotiate with the applicant, Vancouver Island Health Authority, to create parkland at 1 Hospital Way equivalent to the loss of 180 trees."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Alison MacKenzie
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon