Correspondence from G. Thompson, Development Services Officer, Ministry of Transportation & Transit
An email from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit confirming they have no concerns with the proposed development at 14, 14A Helmcken Road & 6 Camden Avenue.
From: Thompson, Gilbert MOTI:EX Gilbert.Thompson@gov.bc.ca
Sent: April 14, 2025 10:46 AM
To: Info Address info@viewroyal.ca
Cc: View Royal Planning planning@viewroyal.ca
RE: MOTT File# 2025-01807 Referral Request, DP 2024-05 parking zoning variance for proposed development of 14, 14A Helmcken Road & 6 Camden Avenue
Hello again,
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has received the attached request to comment on several zoning bylaw variances, to support the proposed development of 14, 14A Helmcken Road & 6 Camden Avenue for multi family dwellings. It has been inputted into our approval system, and assigned File# 2025-01807. The Ministry would like to offer the following feedback…
As the proposed development is small in scope, and does not front on any provincially owned or maintained highways, the Ministry has no concerns with this proposal.
Please also be advised that going forward the Ministry will no longer be accepting referrals, or permit/subdivision applications that are submitted via email or post. All referrals, permit and subdivision applications must be submitted by the applicant through our online portal, eDAS. To access the portal you will need to obtain a BCeID if the Town of View Royal does not already have one. A business BCeID is recommended, as this allows multiple agency staff to work within a larger business account, which can be managed by a department head or other appropriate authority.
Please utilize the following for any BCeID troubleshooting that may be required.
- Helpline: 1-888-356-2741
- Help Form: https://www.bceid.ca/help_request/default.aspx?referrer=R%2fBUS%2fGS%2f11
Attached is an eDAS Application Guide for submitting referrals, permits, etc. to the Ministry. When submitting applications, your MoT office will be Southern Vancouver Island. The various application types related to Municipal activities (zoning bylaw updates, development permits, bylaw text amendments etc.) are located in the Apply for Approval tab. Please ensure you fill out the required fields including contact information, location, and upload any relevant documentation to the application.
Once your application is received it will be assigned to the appropriate Development Services Officer. The Ministry appreciates your efforts to utilize eDAS as this will eliminate the need for MOTT staff to manually enter every referral, permit, etc. into eDAS and will improve initial response times.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Regards,
Gilbert Thompson (He/Him)
Development Services Officer
Ministry of Transportation & Transit – Southern Vancouver Island Area Office,
Suite 240 – 4460 Chatterton Way,
Victoria, BC V8X 5J2
Office: (250) 739 - 8691 | Email: Gilbert.Thompson@gov.bc.ca