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December 12, 20231 PDF53 documents extracted

2023 12 12 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf

Minutes

MINUTES OF A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Official minutes from the previous committee meeting covering project recommendations, financial reviews, and public participation.

Pages 7–165 key facts
Staff Report

Town of View Royal - Animal Control Summary

A statistical table summarizing animal control investigative hours, complaints, enforcement actions, and revenue for 2022 and 2023.

Page 174 key facts
Staff Report

BUILDING PERMIT & REVENUE REPORT NOVEMBER 2023

Monthly report detailing building permit types, construction values, and revenue compared across the last four years.

Page 184 key facts
Staff Report

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION REPORT: BUDGET VARIANCE AND PROJECTS UPDATE REPORT TO NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Executive summary of the Town's financial performance and project statuses as of late November 2023.

Pages 19–224 key facts
Appendix

Schedule A – 2023 Consolidated Budget Variance

A detailed table showing actual versus budgeted revenues and expenses for various municipal departments.

Page 233 key facts
Appendix

Schedule B – 2023 Non-core Projects

Tracking sheet for non-core projects including IT upgrades, community engagement, and traffic calming.

Page 243 key facts
Appendix

Schedule C – 2023 Capital Projects

Status and budget tracking for major capital improvements such as road works, lift stations, and building renovations.

Page 253 key facts
Staff Report

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION REPORT: BILL 44-2023 PUBLIC MEETING – WHAT WE HEARD REPORT

A report summarizing the Town's public engagement efforts regarding the Provincial Government's Bill 44-2023 housing legislation.

Pages 26–283 key facts
Appendix

Bill 44-2023 What We Heard Report - Part 1: Meeting Notes from November 23, 2023 Public Meeting

Comprehensive notes summarizing comments made by attendees at the public meeting regarding provincial housing bills.

Pages 29–363 key facts
Appendix

Bill 44-2023 What We Heard Report - Part 2: Written Comments Provided at November 23, 2023 Public Meeting by Attendees

A table of 19 written comments submitted by residents during the public meeting session.

Pages 37–392 key facts
Correspondence

Bill 44-2023 What We Heard Report - Part 3: Written Correspondence (Letters, Emails) Received by the Town of View Royal

A compilation of letters and emails sent to the Mayor and Council regarding the proposed housing policy changes.

Pages 40–573 key facts
Appendix

Bill 44-2023 What We Heard Report - Part 4: Online Survey - The Last Public Hearing Survey

Visual summary and data analysis of 286 responses to the Town's online survey regarding Bill 44-2023.

Pages 58–654 key facts
Appendix

Bill 44-2023 What We Heard Report - Part 4: Verbatim Survey Comments

Raw data table showing verbatim feedback and demographic information for individual survey respondents.

Pages 66–812 key facts
Appendix

Bill 44-2023 Public Meeting - What We Heard Report (Survey Feedback)

A detailed table documenting public feedback and survey responses regarding the impact of Bill 44-2023 on zoning density, parking, and affordable housing.

Pages 82–1133 key facts
Staff Report

CAO UPDATE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION REPORT

A report from the Acting CAO providing updates on administrative activities, financial audits, development services, and engineering projects for the month of November.

Pages 114–1194 key facts
Form

PETITION & DELEGATION REQUEST FORM - Kyle Armstrong, Peninsula Streams Society

Formal request from the Peninsula Streams Society to present to the committee regarding a letter of support for Nature Based Solutions program funding.

Page 1204 key facts
Presentation

Peninsula Streams and Shorelines Presentation

A presentation deck detailing various ecological restoration projects in View Royal, including marsh and beach restoration in Portage Inlet and View Royal Park.

Pages 121–1553 key facts
Form

ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA - Improvements to Game Nature Park

A submission form by Councillor Don Brown requesting that staff explore the feasibility of improving Game Nature Park for residents.

Page 1563 key facts
Appendix

Game Nature Park Site Photographs

Photographic attachments showing the current conditions of the grassy areas and trails within Game Nature Park.

Pages 157–1581 key fact
Other

Photo: Improvements to Game Nature Park

A photograph showing a basketball hoop, serving as the final page of a report on park improvements.

Page 1592 key facts
Staff Report

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION 2023-03 FOR 1450 GLENTANA ROAD

Staff report recommending discussion on a variance request to install 1.8m tall security fencing at 1450 Glentana Road to prevent break-ins.

Pages 160–1634 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 1. Subject Property Orthophoto

An aerial map from the Capital Regional District showing the subject property and surrounding businesses like Rexall and Canadian Tire.

Page 1642 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 2: Rationale for 1450 Glentana’s Fence Variance Request

A letter from the Strata President of The Glenn explaining the security necessity for the fence due to frequent break-ins and RCMP recommendations.

Pages 165–1663 key facts
Other

Attachment 3: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Review of 1450 Glentana Road

A technical security assessment report by the Westshore RCMP identifying vulnerabilities and providing recommendations for 1450 Glentana Road.

Pages 167–1703 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2023-03 - 1450 Glentana Road

Slide presentation summarizing the variance application for security fencing and staff conclusions for the Committee of the Whole.

Pages 171–1763 key facts
Staff Report

REZONING APPLICATION 2023-04 – 294 AND 296 ELTHAM ROAD AND 242 HELMCKEN ROAD

Staff report regarding a rezoning application to allow for a 20-unit townhouse development with ground-oriented housing suitable for families.

Pages 177–1876 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 1. Subject properties

Aerial map detailing the subject properties and the surrounding context for the Eltham Road and Helmcken Road rezoning.

Page 1882 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 2: Architectural Plans - 294, 296 ELTHAM ROAD & 242 HELMCKEN ROAD

Comprehensive set of architectural drawings including site plans, floor plans, elevations, and shadow studies for the townhouse project.

Pages 189–2093 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 3: Landscape Plan - ELTHAM & HELMCKEN

Detailed landscape design plan showing site layout, planting legends, and roof amenity details.

Page 2103 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 4: OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 811, 2011 Relevant Official Community Plan Policies

Excerpts from the Town of View Royal Official Community Plan outlining policies related to mixed residential use and sustainable development.

Pages 211–2153 key facts
Bylaw

Attachment 5: Draft Zone [New CD zone]

Draft regulatory text for a new site-specific Comprehensive Development zone detailing permitted uses and building standards for the townhouse project.

Pages 216–2173 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 6: Arborist Report for Development

Environmental report assessing tree health and impact, identifying trees for removal and requirements for replacement trees to mitigate construction loss.

Pages 218–2254 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 7: A Transportation Review Report For RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT – 20-UNIT TOWNHOMES

Technical engineering report evaluating traffic impacts, parking supply, and cycling requirements for the proposed Eltham/Helmcken development.

Pages 226–2353 key facts
Staff Report

Transportation Review – 20-Unit Townhouse Residential Development, View Royal, BC, Updated (Attachment 7)

A transportation engineering study conducted by Addoz Engineering Inc. evaluating the traffic impacts of a proposed 20-unit townhouse development.

Pages 236–2584 key facts
Appendix

Appendices A, B, and C Title Pages

Placeholder cover pages for the Transportation Review appendices regarding site plans, traffic counts, and capacity analysis reports.

Pages 259–261
Appendix

Appendix A - Project Development Site Plan

Architectural site plan drawing for the proposed townhouse development at 294 & 296 Eltham Road and 242 Helmcken Road.

Page 2623 key facts
Appendix

Appendix B - Intersection Turning Movement Traffic Count Data

Data tables showing AM and PM peak hour traffic counts for all vehicles, heavy vehicles, passenger cars, and pedestrians at the Helmcken Road and Eltham Road intersection.

Pages 263–2662 key facts
Appendix

Appendix C - Synchro - HCM 6th Edition Capacity Analysis Reports

Technical capacity analysis reports evaluating intersection delay and level of service for existing and post-development traffic conditions.

Pages 267–2723 key facts
Staff Report

Attachment 8 - Sewer, Water and Storm Drain Servicing Review

A technical memo by J.E. Anderson & Associates reviewing the servicing requirements for the proposed townhouse development.

Pages 273–2754 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 8: Appendix A - Sewer Calculations

Technical calculations for the proposed sanitary flow for the Pebbles development, including handwritten engineering notes.

Pages 276–2783 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 9 - Preliminary Servicing Plan

Engineering drawing showing the proposed sanitary, water, and storm drain servicing for 242 Helmcken Road and 296 & 294 Eltham Road.

Page 2793 key facts
Staff Report

Attachment 10 - Community Workshop Session Summary Report

A summary report from Ankenman Marchand Architects regarding the public engagement session held for the proposed development.

Pages 280–2823 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: REZONING APPLICATION 2023-04 - 294 and 296 Eltham Road and 242 Helmcken Road

A slide deck presentation regarding the application to rezone property from C-1 Community Commercial to a new site-specific zone for a 20-unit townhouse development.

Pages 283–2923 key facts
Staff Report

STORMONT ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING UPDATE Staff Report

Report from the Director of Engineering recommending the installation of a quick build chicane on Stormont Road to address neighborhood concerns.

Pages 293–2983 key facts
Appendix

Project Summary - N-081 Stormont Road traffic calming

A financial and project summary sheet for the traffic calming measures on Stormont Road.

Page 2993 key facts
Appendix

TRAFFIC CALMING STORMONT RD - WATT CONSULTING

A technical design drawing showing the proposed placement of precast concrete planters for a chicane on Stormont Road.

Page 3003 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: STORMONT ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING UPDATE

Slide deck presentation explaining the background, technical concerns with speed humps, and the proposed chicane solution for Stormont Road.

Pages 301–3093 key facts
Staff Report

LEFT TURN SIGNAL UPDATE – ISLAND HIGHWAY INTERSECTIONS Staff Report

A report providing updates on the feasibility and planning for installing left turn signals at major intersections along the Island Highway.

Pages 310–3123 key facts
Staff Report

Report to Committee of the Whole - Re: Left Turn Signal Update – Island Highway Intersections

Technical analysis of the feasibility and warrants for adding left turn signals at the Island Highway intersections with Admirals Road and Helmcken Road.

Pages 313–3165 key facts
Appendix

Project Summary C-140: Traffic signal upgrades-collector road intersections

Financial summary and project objective document for traffic signal upgrades at collector road intersections.

Page 3174 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: LEFT TURN SIGNAL UPDATE – ISLAND HIGHWAY INTERSECTIONS

A slide deck presenting analysis, risks, and recommendations regarding the installation of new left turn signal heads at major intersections.

Pages 318–3284 key facts
Correspondence

Correspondence from City of Victoria regarding Red Light and Speed Cameras

A letter from Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto to the Minister of Public Safety requesting provincial installation of speed and red light cameras or municipal authority to do so.

Page 3294 key facts
Other

Council Member Motion: Advocacy – red light cameras and speed cameras

Background information and recommendation for the City of Victoria's advocacy for increased intersection safety cameras.

Pages 330–3315 key facts