2014 07 15 Council Agenda
Town of View Royal Council Meeting Agenda - July 15, 2014
The formal agenda for the July 15, 2014 Council meeting, listing items for order, approval, and reports.
Minutes of a Council Meeting Held on Wednesday July 2, 2014
Official record of the previous council meeting, including discussions on lift station upgrades and development permits.
Staff Report: Development Variance Permit 2014/03 – 2429 Chilco Road (Thetis Vale Phase 6)
Proposal to realign Cheam Road and Chilco Road to accommodate Phase 6 of the Thetis Vale development, requiring road width variances.
Attachment 1. Location Map – 2429 Chilco Road
A geographical map identifying the subject property for the DVP 2014/03 application.
Attachment 2. Thetis Vale Phase 6 - Conceptual Site Plan
Conceptual drawing showing the proposed lot layout and road realignment for Phase 6.
Staff Report: Development Permit 2014/07 – 1652 Island Highway (Ashley Furniture)
Analysis of a development permit application for a 1,993m2 addition to an existing commercial building to house Ashley Furniture.
Attachment 2. Letter from Omicron AEC - Re: Development Permit Application
A letter from the project architects providing design rationale and details for the proposed expansion of Six Mile Furniture.
Attachments 3-16. Plans, Renderings, and Materials for 1652 Island Highway
A collection of architectural drawings including site plans, floor plans, building sections, renderings, and material specifications.
Attachment 17. Natural Watercourse and Shoreline Memo
Technical memo assessing the environmental impact of the proposed development on the Millstream Creek estuary.
Attachment 18. Six Mile Furniture Parking Study
Traffic and parking analysis concluding that 58 spaces would meet peak demand, supporting a variance for a lower stall count.
Attachment 19. Project Sustainability Checklist
Completed checklist documenting environmental and economic sustainability features of the Ashley Furniture project.
Attachment 20. Review of Commercial Development Permit Area Guidelines
Staff evaluation of how the 1652 Island Highway project aligns with town design character and siting guidelines.
Attachment 21. WSP Technical Memorandum - Electrical Lighting Info
A memorandum detailing the conceptual lighting design for the project addition.
Storefront Signage Standards: Horizontal Alternative
Visual standards and specifications for the proposed Ashley Furniture HomeStore signage.
Staff Report: Statement of Financial Information & Annual Report for Year Ended December 31, 2013
Formal recommendation to Council to approve the 2013 SOFI and adopt the 2013 Annual Report.
Town of View Royal Annual Report - Year Ended December 31, 2013
The town's comprehensive annual review of municipal achievements, goals, and departmental operations for 2013.
Statement of Financial Information Approval and Consolidated Financial Statements
Audited consolidated financial statements for the Town of View Royal as of December 31, 2013.
Schedule of Payments Made for the Provision of Goods and Services (Unaudited)
A detailed list of suppliers and the aggregate amounts paid by the town during the 2013 fiscal year.
Statement of Remuneration and Expenses (Unaudited)
Reporting of salaries and expense reimbursements for elected officials and employees earning over $75,000.
Statement of Guarantee and Indemnity Agreements
Confirmation that no guarantees or indemnities were provided by the Town in 2013.
Statement of Severance Agreements
Confirmation that no severance agreements commenced in the 2013 fiscal year.
Statement of Permissive Tax Exemptions (Unaudited)
Listing of non-profit organizations and properties that received municipal tax exemptions in 2013.
Statement of Development Cost Charges (DDC)
Financial summary of DCC accounts for drainage, highways, parks, and sewers.
Statistical Information (Unaudited) - Property Assessments and Tax Rates
Five-year historical data on property assessments, municipal tax rates, and top corporate taxpayers.
Strategic Community Investment Funds Plan and Progress Report
Status report on provincial grant funding received through the SCI program.
Correspondence from Bill Woollam - Re: Banning 'Fracking' in your municipality
Email from a citizen urging the Town to adopt a resolution banning hydraulic fracturing.
Correspondence from A. Sweetnam, Seaterra Program - Re: McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Facility
Request to present project updates and facts to View Royal Council regarding the core area wastewater treatment plant.
Correspondence from Min. C. Oakes and Min. N. Letnick - Re: Medical Marihuana Production in BC
Provincial notification to local governments regarding the exclusion of medical marihuana facilities from farm class classification for tax purposes.
Correspondence from Mayor S. Green, Prince George - Re: UBCM Conference Resources to Support Sexually Exploited Children & Youth
A request for support for a UBCM resolution regarding provincial funding for sexual exploitation prevention services.
Correspondence from Gordie Logan, Chair, CREST - Re: Technology Plan
Communication from CREST updating shareholders on the development and funding of a roadmap for emergency radio system enhancements.
Email from Min. C. Oakes - Re: 2014 Strategic Community Investment Fund Letter
Notification of accelerated grant funding transfers to the Town under the SCIF program.
Email from Matthew Asplin - Re: Helmcken Road Changes
Citizen email expressing concerns about traffic congestion and emergency vehicle access near Victoria General Hospital due to road changes.
Staff Report: A Bylaw to Amend Tree Protection Bylaw No. 695, 2009
Proposed amendments to formalize arborist report requirements and replacement tree procedures.
Attachment A. Committee of the Whole Report – Tree Permit Applications – Required Arborist Reports
Background report discussing consistency in arborist reports and options for hiring town-approved arborists.
Town of View Royal Bylaw No. 895 - Tree Protection Amendment
The legislative document amending the original Tree Protection Bylaw regarding arborist reports and replacement trees.
Town of View Royal Bylaw No. 893 - Official Community Plan Amendment
Amendment to Bylaw No. 811 to update implementation tools and density bonusing policies.
Town of View Royal Bylaw No. 900 - Zoning Bylaw
A comprehensive document establishing new zoning, off-street parking, loading, and landscaping regulations for the town.
Bylaw No. 900 Schedule B - Draft Zoning Map
A large-scale map defining the geographical boundaries of the various zones established in Bylaw 900.
Town of View Royal Bylaw No. 894 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment
Amendment to repeal parts of the original Land Use Bylaw (1990) to ensure consistency with the new Zoning Bylaw No. 900.