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2024 06 04 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf

Agenda

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024

Official agenda for the June 4, 2024 regular meeting of the View Royal Town Council.

Pages 1–33 key facts
Minutes

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024

Minutes of the previous regular council meeting detailing approvals, reports, and bylaw readings.

Pages 4–104 key facts
Staff Report

COUNCIL REPORT - DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2024-01 – 339, 341, 345 ISLAND HIGHWAY

Staff report recommending the receipt of an application for a height variance to accommodate a six-storey multi-family residential building.

Pages 11–134 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 1 - 339-345 Island Highway DVP Application (Applicant Letter)

A letter from the project architect explaining the necessity of the building height variance for the purpose-built rental housing project.

Page 143 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 2 - Architectural Plans and Drawings for 339 Island Highway

Detailed conceptual designs, site plans, and floor plans for the proposed multi-family residential development.

Pages 15–335 key facts
Presentation

Presentation - DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2024-01 – 339, 341, 345 Island Highway

Slide presentation summarizing the purpose and discussion points for the Development Variance Permit application at 339 Island Highway.

Pages 34–373 key facts
Staff Report

COUNCIL REPORT - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy No. 0100-55

Staff report recommending the adoption of a formal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy for the Town.

Pages 38–393 key facts
Appendix

POLICY MANUAL - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy No. 0100-55 (Draft)

The draft policy document outlining commitments for workplace inclusion, website statements, and recruitment language.

Pages 40–413 key facts
Correspondence

Email dated May 27, 2024 from H. Riches, Re: Vancouver Island National Championship

Inquiry regarding the Town's interest in providing 'swag bags' for the upcoming Vancouver Island National BMX Championships.

Page 424 key facts
Correspondence

Letter dated May 27, 2024 from Mayor Alto, City of Victoria, Re: Bill C-277 - National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act

A letter from the Mayor of Victoria urging other municipalities to endorse federal Bill C-277 regarding a national strategy for brain injuries.

Pages 43–443 key facts
Correspondence

Letter dated May 27, 2024 from N. Duncan, Chair, Board of Education, School District No. 61, Re: Crossing Guard Service Funding

Letter from School District No. 61 declining a cost-sharing agreement for crossing guard services, asserting road safety is a municipal responsibility.

Pages 45–463 key facts
Correspondence

Letter dated May 17, 2024 from the South Island Mayors, Re: Police Dispatch Costs

A collective letter from ten South Island mayors to the Minister of Public Safety regarding the escalating costs and lack of equity in RCMP dispatch funding.

Pages 47–494 key facts
Correspondence

Letter dated May 15, 2024 from T. Mandewo, UBCM President, Re: 2024 Resolution - Amendments to the BC Mental Health Act

Acknowledgement of a resolution calling to relieve police officers of the duty to remain with apprehended individuals at hospitals.

Pages 50–513 key facts
Correspondence

Letter dated May 6, 2024 from T. Mandewo, UBCM President, Re: 2024 AVICC Resolution - Modernize the Police Cost Sharing Formulas and Ban on Rodent Glue Traps

Acknowledgement of resolutions regarding RCMP funding frameworks and a province-wide ban on rodent glue traps.

Pages 52–543 key facts
Staff Report

COUNCIL REPORT - OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA AMENDMENTS

Staff report introducing OCP changes to regulate the form and character of small-scale multi-unit housing and garden suites.

Pages 55–584 key facts
Bylaw

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1139 (Attachment 1 to OCP Report)

Proposed bylaw to amend Schedule P of the OCP and add a new Development Permit Area for garden suites.

Pages 59–643 key facts
Appendix

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - SMALL-SCALE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING – PROPOSED ZONING REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (Attachment 2 to OCP Report)

Background report evaluating three options for implementing the Provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) mandate.

Pages 65–794 key facts
Appendix

SCHEDULE D: GARDEN SUITE REGULATIONS

Regulatory requirements for garden suites, including setbacks and maximum floor area based on lot size.

Page 803 key facts
Appendix

OPTION 1 - SCHEDULE E: SMALL-SCALE, MULTI-UNIT HOUSING REGULATIONS

Zoning regulations for Option 1, applying the least restrictive provincial standards to small, medium, and large lots.

Pages 81–853 key facts
Appendix

OPTION 2 - SCHEDULE E: SMALL-SCALE, MULTI-UNIT HOUSING REGULATIONS

Zoning regulations for Option 2, featuring hybrid standards with added Floor Space Ratio (FSR) and building area caps.

Pages 86–903 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 4 - Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Map

Map showing parcels eligible for SSMUH development and units allowed based on lot area.

Page 912 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 5 - Prescribed Frequent Transit Stops Map

Map specifically highlighting SSMUH parcels within 400m of frequent transit stops.

Page 922 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 6 - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA: INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL - GARDEN SUITE (Design Guidelines)

Design guidelines for garden suites to ensure quality architecture, privacy, and environmental standards.

Pages 93–973 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 7 - Housing Testfits

Conceptual architectural layouts illustrating how SSMUH and garden suites can fit on various lot sizes in View Royal.

Pages 98–1032 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 8 - Official Community Plan Schedule P Form and Character Development Permit Area Map Amendment

Map illustrating proposed changes to Development Permit Areas within View Royal.

Page 1042 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 9 - Implementing Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing in View Royal (Standing Committee Report)

The full report from the Standing Committee on Housing detailing their methodology and rationale for Option 3.

Pages 105–1212 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 10 - Zoning Bylaw Review: Existing, Proposed, and Provincial Recommendations Summary

Comparison table contrasting current zoning with Options 1, 2, and 3 for all SSMUH parameters.

Pages 122–1232 key facts
Appendix

ATTACHMENT 11 - Part 4 – Site Standards (Provincial Policy Manual)

Excerpts from the BC Provincial Policy Manual detailing best practices for SSMUH site standards.

Pages 124–1332 key facts
Presentation

Presentation - OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA AMENDMENTS

Slide presentation summarizing proposed OCP amendments for SSMUH and garden suites.

Pages 134–1382 key facts
Bylaw

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 1139, 2024

Formal bylaw document for first and second reading to amend the OCP Schedule P and add the Garden Suite DPA.

Pages 139–1443 key facts
Bylaw

Noise Control Bylaw No. 523, 2003, Amendment Bylaw No. 1136, 2024

Bylaw for final adoption to amend prohibited hours for sound production and amplification.

Page 1452 key facts
Bylaw

Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1137, 2024

Bylaw for final adoption to update the fine schedule related to noise violations.

Pages 146–1473 key facts