Council Meeting
Meeting Overview
The View Royal Town Council met to address several land use and budgetary matters. Significant focus was placed on a Development Variance Permit for 281 Pallisier Avenue regarding fence heights and driveway crossings, which saw several neighbor correspondences and public comments. Council also approved funding for ICBC safety improvements as part of the Craigflower Bridge Replacement Project. A large portion of the meeting was dedicated to adopting numerous resolutions from previous Committee of the Whole budget meetings, finalizing 2014 budget allocations for RCMP services, infrastructure maintenance, and various park and administrative reductions or reintroductions. Additionally, Council processed several bylaws related to building regulations, official community plans, and animal control.
Key Decisions
- Approve the meeting agenda with the addition of several items of correspondence regarding the Pallisier Avenue development variance permit.
- Adopt the official record of the previous council meeting.
- Receive several pieces of correspondence and photos from residents regarding the development at 281 Pallisier Avenue.
- Approve increased fence heights and a reduced driveway crossing distance for 281 Pallisier Avenue, while refusing an encroachment agreement for items in the public boulevard.
- Incorporate $187,000 worth of ICBC-funded safety improvements into the Craigflower Bridge project budget.