Public Hearing
Meeting Overview
A public hearing held electronically concerning the Eagles Nest rezoning application for 3, 5, 9 Helmcken Road and 1449 Burnside Road West. The applicant, Invictus Commercial Investment Corp, proposed a 247-unit multi-family development across three buildings ranging from 3 to 6 storeys. Key discussion points included the project's adherence to the Official Community Plan (1.5 FSR vs 1.6 max), the provision of family-oriented three-bedroom units, a Dutch-style 'woonerf' for internal circulation, and traffic impacts on the Burnside/Helmcken intersection. Public feedback was split, with immediate neighbors in Hidden Oaks and Saanich expressing concern over density, height, and loss of rural character, while other residents and local business tenants cited the need for housing and economic support.
Key Decisions
- The Council agreed to update the meeting agenda with extra letters from the public and then approved it.
- Council officially accepted the planner's report on the rezoning project.
- Council agreed to formally receive all written public and applicant feedback for the project.
- The meeting ended at 9:32 p.m.