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Erskine Lane Parking and Infrastructure
First seen: May 5, 2026
Last seen: May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026Council
Full RecordingCONSIDERATION OF MATTERS MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Council discussed the parking shortage on Erskine Lane and decided to review policies that allow developers to pay cash instead of providing parking spots.
"Councilor Lemon highlighted that residents do not see cyclists using the lane but do experience a severe parking shortage, exacerbated by hospital staff overflow. Mayor Tobias noted that Erskine Lane is now the densest part of View Royal and future developments will worsen the problem. Council discussed the 'lessons learned' regarding developers paying cash-in-lieu for parking, which often leaves the Town dealing with the resulting street congestion."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT staff prepare a report for a future meeting reviewing the Town's policy regarding cash-in-lieu of parking and parking exemptions for new developments."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
Don Brown
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
John Rogers