2012 03 20 Council Agenda
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Agenda for the Council meeting held on March 20, 2012, listing items such as minutes, delegations, and staff reports regarding development permits and rezoning.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
Official minutes from the previous Council meeting detailing decisions on development variance permits, rezoning applications, and advisory committee appointments.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Minutes of a special council meeting where the agenda was approved and a closed meeting resolution was passed.
PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS - Rules for the Hearing of Individuals or Delegations
A delegation request form submitted by Katrina Andres on behalf of the UVic Environmental Law Clinic and Dogwood Initiative.
Re: Request to make an oral presentation to View Royal’s Council Meeting on March 20, 2012 – Capital Regional District Regional Sustainability Strategy
Letter from the UVic Environmental Law Clinic requesting an oral presentation regarding the Regional Sustainability Strategy White Paper.
Letter from Mel Bregg Re: Removal of Trees on Falstaff Place
Resident correspondence regarding the inspection and declared hazardous status of trees at Strata 813.
Letter from Glen Weimer Re: Removal of Trees on Falstaff Place
Letter from a resident expressing safety concerns over an Arbutus tree overhanging their house.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2011/13 301 NURSERY HILL DRIVE
Staff report recommending approval of a development permit for a 42-unit condominium and six townhomes with specific variances.
ATTACHMENTS for Development Permit No. 2011/13
A list of 20 supporting documents and technical drawings for the 301 Nursery Hill Drive development permit application.
Attachment 1. Air Photo
Aerial photograph showing the subject property at 301 Nursery Hill Drive and the surrounding area.
Attachment 2. Location Plan
Map showing the location of the subject property relative to Nursery Hill Park and the E&N Rail Corridor.
Attachment 3. Letter from Joe Newell Architect Inc
Letter from the project architect explaining the design rationale and the request for an RV parking variance.
Attachment 4. Arborists Report - Talbot Mackenzie & Associates
Arborist assessment detailing tree retention plans and mitigation of construction impacts for the development site.
Attachment 5. Engineering Requirements
Technical memo outlining servicing requirements for landscaping, drainage, sewer, water, and road improvements.
Attachment 6. Project Data / Context Street Elevation
Drawing showing project statistics and how the proposed buildings fit into the existing street context.
Attachment 7. Site Plan
Detailed site layout including building footprints, park access easements, and landscape areas.
Attachment 8. Second Parking Level & Condo Entrance Plan
Architectural floor plan for the second parking level and the main entrance to the condominium building.
Attachment 9. Condominium - First Floor Plan
Floor plan for the first residential level of the apartment building, including unit layouts and storage areas.
Attachment 10. Condominium - Second to Fifth Floor Plans
Typical upper floor plans for the 42-unit condominium building.
Attachment 11. Condominium NW & SW Elevations
Visual elevations of the northwest and southwest faces of the apartment building.
Attachment 12. Condominium East & SE Elevations
Visual elevations of the east and southeast faces of the apartment building facing the park.
Attachment 13. Townhouse Floor Plans
Detailed floor plans for the six proposed townhouse units across two separate buildings.
Attachment 14. Townhouse Elevations
Visual elevations of the townhouse buildings including materials and height data.
Attachment 15. Site Section (N-S)
Cross-section drawing showing the slope of the site and the relative positioning of the townhouse and condo buildings.
Attachment 16. Site Section (E-W)
Cross-section drawing showing the internal levels of the condo building and the natural site grade.
Attachment 17. Servicing Plan
Engineering drawing detailing the underground utilities and stormwater retention reservoir for the site.
Attachment 18. Landscape Concept Plan
Landscape design plan featuring plant lists and visual layout for the site's green spaces and park interface.
Email from D. Myles and E. Wilson, Re: Development Permit No. 2011/13 – 301 Nursery Hill Drive
Resident email expressing opposition to the development due to parking issues and proximity of buildings.
Email from H. Sharma, Re: Development Permit No. 2011/13 – 301 Nursery Hill Drive
Email from a neighbor voting to refuse the development permit due to density and previous land use allocation.
Email from A. Freer, Re: Development Permit No. 2011/13 – 301 Nursery Hill Drive
Resident concerns regarding traffic congestion at Six Mile Road and the lack of guest parking.
REZONING – 229, 231, 235, and 241 Island Highway
Planning report recommending the preparation of bylaws to rezone properties for a 24-unit townhouse development.
Attachment 1. Subject Property Map
Cadastral map highlighting the four parcels on Island Highway proposed for rezoning.
Attachment 2. Island Highway Townhouses Traffic Impact Assessment
Technical report assessing the capacity and safety impacts of the proposed 24-unit townhouse development on the local road system.