Presentation: Rogers Proposed Communication Site at BC Housing-Owned Property

Agenda

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Objective

Ensuring Continued Service In View Royal

• In order to ensure continuity of dependable wireless service for community members in View Royal, Rogers is proposing to build a 33.0-meter tall monopole tower at the BC Housing-owned property at 94 Talcott Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6L9.
• Rogers currently has its wireless equipment co-located on an existing BC Hydro transmission tower in the area, however the existing hydro structure is planned to be redeveloped and, as a result, Rogers is required to find a new location for its tower so that wireless services can remain active.
• This location was selected due to its central location within the area needing service, proximity to supporting infrastructure including existing access and power and respectful siting adjacent to the Highway 1 corridor.
• The Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (BC Housing Management Commission) is the owner of the Lands and will receive the Lease revenue.

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Land Use Context

Hwy 1 Corridor

Aerial

Adjacent land uses include:

• BC Hydro utility corridor
• Highway 1 corridor
• RV Park
• Galloping Goose Trail
• Multi Family and Single Family Residences

Zoning Map

• Subject property is zoned P-4– Regional Institutional
• Adjacent zoning designations include:
  • Hwy 1 corridor (not zoned); C-6 - Tourist Commercial (Fort Victoria RV Park); P-3 – Parks and Recreation (Galloping Goose and View Royal Park); R-2 - Duplex; R1-B - Deatched Residential; CD-10 (C) - Burnside Corner Mixed Use Commercial / Residential, etc.

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Design - Site Plan and Tower Profile

Site Plan

• Rogers has made an effort to keep its space needs to a minimum
• 5.1 m x 7.0 m compound size
• Rogers’ equipment includes a monopole structure and foundation, a shelter containing ancillary electronics equipment and fencing.

Tower Profile

• Rogers is proposing a slim monopole structure rather than a guyed tower or lattice structure.
• The monopole design will cost an extra $100,000 however it is the most aesthetically pleasing solution available for this type of application.

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Design - Photo Simulations

**View Northwest from Hwy 1**

**View East from Hwy 1**

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Consultation Process

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada Default Process

• In order to proceed with this proposal, Rogers was required to undertake a public consultation process in accordance with Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada requirements.
• The ISED Default Consultation Process entails the following three (3) general steps:
  1. Area Resident Notification: Rogers notified all property owners and occupants within a radius of three times the height of the proposed tower.
  2. Newspaper Notice: Rogers posted two consecutive notices in both the Goldstream Gazette and Times Colonist publications
  3. Land Use Concurrence Request: The process concludes with Rogers requesting a motion or letter of land use concurrence from View Royal Council.

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Consultation - Results

Limited Public Interest

During the public comment period, Rogers only received one (1) public comment from a community member.

This commenter did not indicate support or opposition however they did provide a couple suggestions.

Suggestions Received

1. Paint the monopole green to blend in with adjacent trees.
2. Consider a landscape buffer near the compound if feasible.

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Request for Land Use Concurrence

Although Rogers is exclusively regulated by the Federal Government, ISED requires Rogers to consult with the relevant land use authority as a commenting body in the siting of antenna support structures. As a form of comment, Rogers is requesting land use concurrence from the town of View Royal in the form of a resolution or a letter that addresses the following items:

• The Town is satisfied with Rogers’ consultation process, as outlined in ISED’s Default Public Consultation Process;
• That the proposed tower is a permitted use;
• The proposed design and location is acceptable;
• That the Town has been consulted and concurs with the tower location.

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Questions?