TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL Public Works & Transportation Report: Update timeline for the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw
Update on the process to revise the outdated subdivision servicing bylaw, including project schedule and upcoming open house.
Public Works & Transportation Report
TO: Committee of the Whole FROM: John Rosenberg, Director of Engineering DATE: June 5, 2014 MEETING DATE: June 10, 2014 FILE NO.: 5200-17
Update timeline for the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receives the report for information.
That Council schedule (date to be determined by Council) as a date for an open house/workshop to consider the road cross sections and the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S COMMENTS:
I concur with the recommendation.
PURPOSE OF REPORT:
- To update the Committee on the current status of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.
TIME CRITICAL:
Not applicable to this report.
BACKGROUND:
The current Subdivision servicing bylaw is outdated and is in the process of revision. The bylaw allows council to clarify the Town's expectations and provides certainty to developers concerning expectations when submitting development plans. The ability of developers to deviate from the bylaw is available, however council must authorize the variations proposed by the proponent by granting a development variance permit.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
A consultant was engaged thru a request for proposals. Urban Systems has been working with the Engineering and planning departments to establish new and updated specifications as well as revisions to the existing bylaw.
Project Schedule:
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| Review Existing Land Use Bylaw and Schedules | Complete |
| Review Design Criteria for Select Municipalities | Complete |
| Identified Desired Benchmarks and Service Levels | In Progress |
| Identify relevant Statutes, Bylaws, Policies & Guidelines | Complete |
| Identify Core Supplementary Works | Complete |
| Identify Necessary Amendments, Deletions & Additions | In Progress |
| Develop Supplementary Materials | In Progress |
| Refine Preliminary Bylaw front end | In Progress |
| Refine existing application forms | In Progress |
As a part of the process Urban Systems will conduct an open house to engage Council, developers and the public in the process of the revision of the bylaw.
An integral component of this process is the development of road cross sections. The road cross sections establish the form and character of all future road development. These cross sections may vary from one neighborhood to another.
A date for an open house is to be scheduled to keep this project moving forward. Possible dates include the last Tuesday of June 24, or the July 8 COW, or another date to be established by Council.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
The project funding forms part of the 2014 fiscal budget.
SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable to this report.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receives the report for information.
And That Council direct staff to arrange a date and to advertise an open house to receive comments from developers and the public.
SUBMITTED BY: John Rosenberg Director of Engineering
REVIEWED BY: Kim Anema Chief Administrative Officer
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