MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021

MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING

HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE EMERGENCY PROGRAM ACT MINISTERIAL ORDER NO. M192

PRESENT WERE: Mayor David Screech Councillor Kowalewich Councillor Mattson Councillor Rogers

REGRETS: Councillor Lemon

PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration L. Chase, Director of Development Services D. Christensen, Director of Finance J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering J. Chow, Senior Planner J. Davison, Community Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer J. Cochrane, Executive Assistant

25 members of the public 0 members of the press

1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Screech called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Mayor acknowledged that the meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the agenda be amended to include items 5. a) 4. o)-s);

AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. PUBLIC HEARING

a) Statement of Public Hearing Procedure

Mayor Screech made a brief statement regarding the procedures for public hearings.

b) Statement of Publication of Public Hearing

The Senior Planner advised that the notice that advertised this Public Hearing was posted on the notice board at Town Hall on January 19, 2021. The notice was also advertised in two consecutive issues of a newspaper being the Times Colonist on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and Thursday, January 28, 2021. A total of approximately 841 notices were mailed on January 20, 2021 to owners and residents of land located within a 400 metre radius of the subject property.

4. REPORTS

4.1 STAFF REPORTS

a) Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1060, 2020 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1061, 2020 – 298 Island Highway

1. Report dated January 18, 2021 from the Senior Planner

The Senior Planner and Director of Engineering summarized the report for Council.

Council and staff discussed a sanitary sewer pipe that the developer will be required to replace, site access/egress, neighbourhood traffic patterns, parking, density, current permitted uses, and the need for a boulevard maintenance agreement.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the report dated January 18, 2021 from the Senior Planner titled “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1060, 2020 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1061, 2020 – 298 Island Highway” be received for information. CARRIED

4.2 OTHER REPORTS

5. BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION

a) Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 1060, 2020 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Official Community Plan with Respect to the Neighbourhood Centre Land Use Designation, the Neighbourhood Mixed Use Development Permit Area and the Land Use Designation of 298 Island Highway

1. Comments from Municipal Staff As above

2. Comments from the Applicant T. Ankenman, architect, spoke to Council regarding the proposed development of 298 Island Highway, specifically:

• site and context;
• design rationale;
• market demographics;
• project features;
• public consultation;
• traffic; and
• floor plans and renderings.

Council, staff, and Mr. Ankenman discussed potential for some residential rental occupancy, anticipated site remediation, hours of operation for commercial tenants, parking and shared use of commercial parking spaces by residential visitors after commercial hours, building height, landscape screening, and traffic noise on the proposed public area patio.

3. Comments from the Public a) G. Mead-Robins, 227 Suzanne Place, stated she liked the presentation though noted she would prefer a four-storey building. b) G. Hill, 296 Eltham Road, stated his concern regarding the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, specifically lack of community engagement, commercial use, parking, Eltham Road driveways being used as a turn around for cars, building height, and increase in traffic. c) Resident, Admirals Road, stated her support for the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, noting she likes the proposed commercial use and walkability to the development. d) J. O’Farrell, 292 Bessborough Road, stated his parking concerns regarding the proposed development at 298 Island Highway. e) A. Hodgson, 294 Eltham Road and R. Rose, 293 Eltham Road, stated their concerns regarding the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, specifically parking, access/egress, and building height. f) Resident, Levista Place, stated her support for the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, noting she likes the walkable amenities, creation of a centre and core for View Royal. She feels the development will bring more business and locals to the area. g) C. Blanchard, 101-290 Island Highway, stated her concerns regarding the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, specifically density, building height, traffic, and parking. She sought clarification on the public plaza’s longevity, potential for a roundabout at the Island Highway/Helmcken Road intersection, and parking for service vehicles and guests to the residential units. h) D. Hanson, 286 Helmcken Road, stated her concerns regarding the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, specifically traffic impact to neighbouring property owners if there are cut-through patterns established, noise levels, and resident/pedestrian safety. i) C. Sanderson, 27 Jedburgh Road, stated her concerns regarding the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, specifically increase in traffic impacting neighbouring streets. She raised a prior request made for speed humps on Jedburgh Road. j) C. Cavaghan, 45 Stoneridge Drive, stated his support for the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, noting the proposed development will improve the intersection at Island Highway/Helmcken Road and a grocery store within walking distance for residents will decrease traffic. k) S. Barnes, 1-235 Island Highway, stated his support for the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, stating the density, height, access/egress, and mixed-use development is good for the area. He inquired whether the development’s off-site works would include a bike lane so as to extend what is already available on Island Highway. l) M. Unwin, 45 Stoneridge Drive, stated his support for the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, noting it is a positive change for the area and may spur other similar projects. m) S. Francis, 293 View Royal Avenue, stated her support for the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, noting she likes the idea of a community gathering space; however, she feels a local, independent business would provide something unique. n) D. Wilson, 291 View Royal Avenue, stated her concerns regarding the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, specifically how commercial delivery and service vehicles will be accommodated. o) C. McDougald, 291 View Royal Avenue, stated her concerns regarding the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, specifically building height, parking, increase in traffic, and traffic impact to neighbouring streets both during and after construction. p) B. DiLucca, 33-278 Island Highway, stated her support for the proposed development at 298 Island Highway, specifically the development’s ability to create a sense of community through its commercial tenant and walkability to the site. She asked whether the municipality could require the commercial tenant to have a coffee and sandwich bar with both indoor and outdoor seating.

4. Correspondence a) Email dated January 29, 2021 from C. & G. Lavoie, 285 Helmcken Road, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated January 29, 2021 from C. & G. Lavoie, 285 Helmcken Road, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

b) Email dated January 27, 2021 from K. Henry, 31 Jedburgh Road, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated January 27, 2021 from K. Henry, 31 Jedburgh Road, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

c) Letter dated January 26, 2021 from R.F. Clarke, 220-290 Island Highway, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the letter dated January 26, 2021 from R.F. Clarke, 220-290 Island Highway, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

d) Email dated January 26, 2021 from JC Scott & A. Rydygier, 291 Kerwood Street, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated January 26, 2021 from JC Scott & A. Rydygier, 291 Kerwood Street, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

e) Email dated January 24, 2021 from G. Mathies, 333A Stewart Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated January 24, 2021 from G. Mathies, 333A Stewart Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

f) Letter dated January 21, 2021 from D. McDonald, 217-290 Island Highway, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the letter dated January 21, 2021 from D. McDonald, 217-290 Island Highway, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

g) Comments from the Capital Regional District received January 20, 2021, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the comments from the Capital Regional District received January 20, 2021, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

h) Letter dated January 15, 2021 from D. McDonald, 217-290 Island Highway, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the letter dated January 15, 2021 from D. McDonald, 217-290 Island Highway, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

i) Email dated November 6, 2020 from T. Ankenman, Architect, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated November 6, 2020 from T. Ankenman, Architect, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

j) Email dated November 3, 2020 from A. Baker, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated November 3, 2020 from A. Baker, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

k) Email dated October 23, 2020 from M. Semenoff, 295 View Royal Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated October 23, 2020 from M. Semenoff, 295 View Royal Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

l) Letter dated August 4, 2020 from J. Marr, Acting Senior Manager, Water Infrastructure Operations, CRD, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the letter dated August 4, 2020 from J. Marr, Acting Senior Manager, Water Infrastructure Operations, CRD, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

m) Email dated June 1, 2020 from R. Rose, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated June 1, 2020 from R. Rose, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

n) Email dated June 1, 2020 from M. Booth, 308 View Royal Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated June 1, 2020 from M. Booth, 308 View Royal Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

o) Letter dated January 30, 2021 from L. Padilla and R. Price, 308 Island Highway, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the letter dated January 30, 2021 from L. Padilla and R. Price, 308 Island Highway, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

p) Letter dated August 20, 2020 from S. Wright, Transit Planner, BC Transit, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the letter dated August 20, 2020 from S. Wright, Transit Planner, BC Transit, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

q) Email dated February 1, 2021 from M. Booth, 310 View Royal Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated February 1, 2021 from M. Booth, 310 View Royal Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

r) Email dated February 1, 2021 from J. Franke, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated February 1, 2021 from J. Franke, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

s) Email dated February 2, 2021 D. Wilson, 291 View Royal Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated February 2, 2021 from D. Wilson, 291 View Royal Avenue, Re: Proposed Development – 298 Island Highway be received. CARRIED

b) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2020 A Bylaw to Amend the Zoning Bylaw with Respect to Creating the CD-26: Helmcken/Island Highway Comprehensive Development Zone and with Respect to Rezoning of 298 Island Highway

1. Comments from Municipal Staff As above.

2. Comments from the Applicant As above.

3. Comments from the Public As above.

4. Correspondence As above.

6. TERMINATION

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 8:58 p.m. CARRIED