Council Meeting
Meeting Overview
The View Royal Town Council meeting held on April 7, 2015, addressed several land use and traffic management issues. Council approved Development Variance Permit No. 2015/03 for 130 Burnett Road, allowing an increased fence height for privacy, and Development Permit No. 2015/02 for 33 Helmcken Road to facilitate Phase 2 of the Eagle Creek Village subdivision. Significant discussion occurred regarding traffic concerns on Rudyard and Stormont Roads; Council resolved to install more visible signage and a new speed hump on Stormont Road, while referring parking issues near View Royal Elementary to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Other notable outcomes included the first three readings of Amendment Bylaw No. 919 to the Sanitary Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw and the appointment of Sharon Ali to the Planning and Development Advisory Committee. Council also expressed support for a SEAPARC Community Recreation Centre grant application and directed staff to report on delineating the water access at #49 Polly Place following resident concerns.
Key Decisions
- Council approved the fence height variance for 130 Burnett Road.
- Council referred the issue of school-related parking on Rudyard Road to a future meeting.
- Council decided on specific traffic calming measures including signage and a speed hump, while maintaining the current road layout.
- Council approved the subdivision permit for 33 Helmcken Road.
- Council requested a presentation on the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program.