2025 02 11 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA
The agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 11, 2025, listing reports on development permits, park designs, and the CAO update.
MINUTES OF A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
Minutes from the previous Committee of the Whole meeting covering reports on public safety, rezoning applications, and portfolio updates from council members.
STAFF REPORT: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2023-10 - 1 HOSPITAL WAY
A proposal for a new Electrical Energy Centre at Victoria General Hospital requiring multiple variances for setbacks, height, and parking.
Attachment 1: Victoria General Hospital – Electrical Energy Centre Development Variance Application Letter
A letter from Stantec Architecture Ltd. detailing the technical requirements and rationale for the proposed Electrical Energy Centre at VGH.
Attachment 2: VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL ELECTRICAL ENERGY CENTRE Architectural and Civil Plans
Detailed architectural and civil drawings for the proposed energy centre at 1 Hospital Way.
Attachment 3: ALR Land Use Decision - ALC File 69721
The Provincial Agricultural Land Commission decision allowing an access route on ALR land for the hospital's electrical energy centre.
Attachment 4: SITE WORK REPORT - GYE + ASSOCIATES
Arborist site work report regarding subterranean surface mapping and bedrock testing at VGH.
Attachment 5: Proposed Energy Centre 1 Hospital Way Site Description / Plan
A site description plan identifying different ecological strata and forest conditions in the project area.
Attachment 6: Arborist Report and Tree Management Plan - Gye + Associates
A comprehensive tree inventory and impact assessment for the View Royal portion of the VGH energy centre project.
PRESENTATION: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2023-10 - 1 Hospital Way
Presentation slides summarizing the purpose, variances, and staff recommendations for the VGH energy centre.
STAFF REPORT: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2024-04 – 406 CREED ROAD
A retroactive permit application for a deck constructed at 406 Creed Road that encroaches on the required rear yard setback.
Attachment 1: Applicant’s Letter to Mayor and Council - 406 Creed Road
An apology and request from the property owner for a variance to allow an unpermitted deck construction.
Attachment 2: BC LAND SURVEYORS SITE PLAN OF: Civic: 406 Creed Road
Survey and architectural plans for the proposed deck at 406 Creed Road.
PRESENTATION: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2024-04 - 406 Creed Rd
Presentation slides regarding the variance request for the deck at 406 Creed Road.
STAFF REPORT: HOME OCCUPATION – SCOPE OF BYLAW REVIEW
A proposal to review and update the Town's home occupation regulations to align with the Strategic Plan.
Attachment 1: Zoning Bylaw Section 4.2 – Home Occupation Regulations
Current zoning text defining and regulating different levels of home occupations in View Royal.
PRESENTATION: Home Occupation – Scope of Bylaw Review
Presentation summarizing the proposed scope for reviewing home occupation regulations.
STAFF REPORT: OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN: MIXED-USE AND MIXED EMPLOYMENT FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS PROJECT SCOPE
Information on the project scope for analyzing the feasibility of mixed-use development along the Island Highway corridor.
Attachment 1: View Royal Land Economics Study (2021)
A 2021 study by Coriolis Consulting Corp. evaluating the market demand and financial viability for various types of development in View Royal.
STAFF REPORT: REQUEST FOR PRIDE COLOURED CROSSWALK
A report evaluating the feasibility, cost, and location options for a Pride-coloured crosswalk or alternative installation.
Correspondence: Email from View Royal Elementary PAC regarding Pride Crosswalk
An email from the Parent Advisory Council supporting the installation of a pride crosswalk near the school.
STAFF REPORT: WATKISS PARK DESIGN FINALIZATION
Summary of community engagement and final landscape design presentation for the new Watkiss Park.
Attachment 1: Watkiss Way Community Park Concept Design
Graphic landscape design plan and site furnishing concepts for Phase 1 of Watkiss Park.
Attachment 2: WHAT WE HEARD SUMMARY REPORT - Watkiss Way Park
A summary of feedback gathered from an onsite open house and online survey regarding the park design.
Attachment 3: Project Summary C-122 – Watkiss Way Community Park Development
Financial plan summary for the park development, including historical budget use and carry-forward amounts.
STAFF REPORT: HELMCKEN ROAD AT WATKISS WAY INTERSECTION PROTECTION MEASURES
A recommendation to install a 'quick build traffic calming curb' (Calgary Curb) to improve safety for northbound cyclists.
Attachment 1: Helmcken Road Intersection Design Drawing
Engineering drawings showing planned intersection improvements and the location of the traffic calming curb.
STAFF REPORT: VIEW ROYAL FIRESMART PROGRAM – ACTIVITIES COMPLETED
Report introducing a summary of achievements by the Town's FireSmart Coordinator.
Attachment A: View Royal FireSmart Program - Summary of Activities
A detailed list of completed activities including education sessions, community planning, and residential home assessments.
STAFF REPORT: CAO UPDATE
Updates on major Town initiatives including RCMP detachment expansion, 911 cost coordination, and public engagement platforms.
STAFF REPORT: 2025 BUILDING REPORT - JANUARY
Statistical report of building and plumbing permits issued during January 2025.