Email from Tony & Janice Dellaviola re Rezoning at 335 Stewart Avenue
Correspondence from residents opposing Rezoning Application 2022/04-335, citing concerns about tree removal and habitat loss.
REZONING APPLICATION 3360-20/2022/04 - 335 STEWART AVENUE
Sent: November 7, 2022 8:41 AM To: Info Address info@viewroyal.ca; Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca Cc: 'Tony Dellaviola' Subject: REZONING APPLICATION 3360-20/2022/04 - 335 STEWART AVENUE
Good morning
We are resubmitting our letter of September 6th, 2022 regarding the application for the REZONING APPLICATION 3360-20/2022/04- 335 STEWART AVENUE.
Attention Committee of the Whole:
We are not aware if this application has changed since our earlier opposition letter on September 6, 2022 and why it is coming to the COW again in November. We did not hear any response to the application in September.
Both Tony Dellaviola and Janice Dellaviola reside at 333 Stewart Avenue, 2 doors down from the property in question and we are directly affected by this zoning application exemption. We are opposed to the Rezoning application 2022/04-335.
Zoning bylaws were put in place for good reason, in this particular case – Bylaw #900.
Exceptions to Zoning bylaws should be for serious, consequential reasons, otherwise View Royal is setting a danger precedent in allowing exceptions. Future considerations of applications of exceptions to these bylaws will be used in every application as a ruling precedent (that property got one, so should we).
The impacts from the development to a single-family dwelling far outweigh the benefits to the local neighbourhood in this area. Some of the concerning impacts are the affects of trees, wildlife habitat and weather (winds, rain run off etc.).
Given all the good work the Town of View Royal has done around climate impact and housing shortages. This rezoning does not assist this in anyway. This additional space for the homeowner does not provide another home for people in View Royal, just additional space for a single-family dwelling owner.
The council should weigh the increase development size against the zoning bylaws and the impacts to the Climate Action plan. We should not be considering variances or rezoning applications unless there is a considerable reason.
Thank you for this opportunity for input.
Tony & Janice Dellaviola 333 Stewart Avenue
Original Message From: Tony Dellaviola Sent: November 7, 2022 8:26 AM To: 'janice heckl > Subject: FW: REZONING APPLICATION 3360-20/2022/04 - 335 STEWART AVENUE
From: janice heckl Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 4:33 PM To: Tony Dellaviola Subject: Fwd: REZONING APPLICATION 3360-20/2022/04 - 335 STEWART AVENUE
Have a great day! Janice Dellaviola
Begin forwarded message:
From: Elena Bolster EBolster@viewroyal.ca Date: September 7, 2022 at 4:15:24 PM PDT To: janice heckl Subject: FW: REZONING APPLICATION 3360-20/2022/04 - 335 STEWART AVENUE
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Dellavioila:
Thank you for your email dated September 6, 2022 regarding the rezoning application for 335 Stewart Avenue. As you are aware, your email was placed on the September 6, 2022 Council meeting agenda.
At this meeting, Council considered the information as outlined in your correspondence and passed a motion to receive your email.
Thank you for taking the time to write to Mayor and Council.
Sincerely,
Elena Bolster Deputy Corporate Officer Town of View Royal | 45 View Royal Avenue | Victoria, BC V9B 1A6 d: 250.940.5244 | p: 250.479.6800 | f: 250.727.9551
Municipal Election for Mayor (1) and six (6) Councillor positions will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at View Royal Elementary School (218 Helmcken Road) and Eagle View Elementary School (97 Talcott Road).
Please come out to vote and make your voice heard.
Sent: September 6, 2022 10:19 AM To: Info Address info@viewroyal.ca Cc: 'Tony Dellaviola' Subject: REZONING APPLICATION 3360-20/2022/04 - 335 STEWART AVENUE
Attention to the Committee of the Whole
REZONING APPLICATION 3360-20/2022/04- 335 STEWART AVENUE
Both Tony Dellaviola and Janice Dellaviola reside at 333 Stewart. We are opposed to the Rezoning application 2022/04-335. Zoning bylaws were put in place for good reason, in this particular case – Bylaw #900.
The impacts from the development to a single-family dwelling far outweigh the benefits to the local neighbourhood in this area. Some of the concerning impacts are the affects of trees, wildlife habitat and weather (winds, rain run off etc.).
Given all the good work the ToVR has done around climate impact and also housing shortages. This rezoning does not assist this in anyway. This additional space for the homeowner does not provide another home for people in View Royal, just additional space for a single-family dwelling owner.
The council should weigh the increase development size against the zoning bylaws and the impacts to the Climate Action plan. We should not be considering variances or rezoning applications unless there is a considerable reason.
Thank you for this opportunity for input.
Tony & Janice Dellaviola 333 Stewart Avenue