MINUTES of a regular meeting of the MUNICIPAL COUNCIL of The Corporation of the District of Oak Bay, held in the Council Chambers, Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Oak Bay, B.C., on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

 

PRESENT:

Mayor C. M. Causton, Chairman

Councillor H. Braithwaite

Councillor S. F. B. Carson

Councillor A. R. Cassidy

Councillor P. Copley

Councillor J. D. Herbert

Councillor N. B. Jensen

STAFF:

Municipal Clerk, L. Hilton

Confidential Secretary, K. Green

Director of Building and Planning, R. Thomassen

Director of Engineering Services, D. Marshall

 

Mayor Causton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

PRESENTATION:

BOWKER CREEK URBAN WATERSHED RENEWAL INITIATIVE

 

Councillor Copley said she had attended the Bowker Creek Urban Watershed Renewal Initiative Community Celebration Day in June at which time the she was advised that a token of appreciation would be presented to the municipalities for their support and help with the Bowker Creek Initiative. 

 

Jim Kirby, on behalf of the Friends of Bowker Creek, was in attendance to present the District of Oak Bay with a limited print of the Bowker Creek ‘Communi-Tea’ logo.   It was also noted that a gift of a ‘Returning Home’ pebble mosaic, inspired by the ever-returning wild salmon, would be forthcoming and it is hoped that the mosaic would be placed along side of Bowker Creek at the Monteith Community Gardens.

 

MINUTES:

 

Council – June 23, 2008

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That the minutes of the Council meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2008, be adopted.

 

Library Intermunicipal Operating Agreement

 

With respect to the suggestion that it may be worthwhile for the member municipality Mayors to meet regarding Council’s concerns about the budget approval formula, Mayor Causton noted that seven of the ten participating municipalities have already signed the Agreement as is and therefore he felt that such a meeting would not be worthwhile, and recommended that staff bring back the proposed Library Intermunicipal Operating Agreement to the next meeting of Council to be held August 18, 2008 for consideration.

 

It was the general consensus of Council to proceed as suggested by Mayor Causton.

 

The question was then called.

 

CARRIED

 

Committee of the Whole July 14, 2008

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Copley, That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Monday, July 21, 2008, and the recommendations contained therein, be adopted.

 

Estevan/Dunlevy Rezoning and Development Permit Application

 

Mayor Causton noted that due to the late hour of the July 14, 2008 Committee of the Whole meeting, members of the Committee did not have an opportunity to provide their comments with respect to the proposed rezoning and development permit application for 2531 and 2541 Estevan Avenue, and that there was agreement to hear members’ comments at this meeting.

 

Councillor Jensen said that in general he was satisfied with the design and concept of the proposed development, with the exception of perhaps the issue of massing, and suggested that the application proceed to the Public Hearing forum.  As far as parking goes, he said, it is time to look at it in a different way.

 

Councillor Herbert indicated that he felt the discussions should stay at the Committee of the Whole level raising concerns with respect to the height and the overall massing of the proposed building, and with the site coverage compared to the neighbouring Liscombe Manor.  He also reiterated his concerns with the Mezzanine and its effect on the height and massing of the proposed building, and queried what the effect would be if the rest of Estevan Village was to be re-developed to that extent.

 

Councillor Braithwaite noted she would like to see the application remain at Committee of the Whole level for further discussion.

 

Councillor Copley said she liked the concept and proposed design, noting she would be comfortable with the application moving forward at this point.

 

With respect to density, Councillor Cassidy commented that the proposed number of units should be considered in keeping with adding more housing as part of Oak Bay’s commitment under the Regional Growth Strategy.

 

Councillor Cassidy felt that the comparison with the Liscombe Manor demonstrates that the proposed three storeys can be suitable for the area and felt that there is a misconception of how visible the mezzanine will actually be from the street level, however, he added that consideration could be given to reconfiguring the storage area to create space for a secured underground parking area, as he has remaining concerns regarding the parking proposed and the security of it.

 

Councillor Cassidy drew attention to the proposed landscaping acknowledging that it would all be on public land and wondering why some of the landscaping is not provided by the applicant on private property.  He also drew attention to the proposed bio-swale that was proposed to be located on public land versus on the applicant’s property.

 

Noting that the next meeting of Committee would occur while he was absent, Councillor Cassidy said he would be disappointed if the discussion continued while he was away.

 

Councillor Carson indicated his agreement with some of the comments made by Councillors Herbert and Cassidy.  He noted that while he finds the building design very pleasing, the only concession that has been made by the applicant has been to add in the walkway at the west boundary. 

 

Councillor Carson noted that he does have concerns regarding the massing of the building from the residential side and would be interested in hearing how the applicant would address or soften it.

 

As far as being precedent setting, Councillor Carson did not see this as the case, noting that Council would not be compelled to rezone other properties in the Estevan Village.  He voiced his desire to see discussion on the project continue at the Committee of the Whole level.

 

Both Councillors Braithwaite and Mayor Causton noted that as proposed, the current rental units would be replaced with strata titled units, which caused them some concern.

 

Mayor Causton went on to note that while the front of the building is attractive, the bulk of the back of the building needs to be addressed, adding that in his view the parking issues raised are driven by the volume of the building.

 

It was acknowledged that the majority of the Committee members wished to see the application remain at the Committee of the Whole level for further discussion and it was suggested that the applicant advise staff whether they wished to continue discussion at the August Committee of the Whole meeting or at a later date when more members of the Committee would be in attendance.

 

The question was then called.

 

CARRIED

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

 

1.

2008-188

 

TIMES COLONIST CYCLING FESTIVAL, JUNE 23, 2008

Re Request for Road Closure for Cops for Cancer Criterium – September 20, 2008

 

Karl Ulrich, Oak Bay Bikes, provided an overview of the request to hold a cycling fundraising event on September 20, 2008, on the streets surrounding Windsor Park.

 

Responding to a question from a Council member, Mr. Ulrich advised that the event organizer has been and will continue to be in contact with the Parks Department and the park user clubs to ensure there are no park use or access conflicts.

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That approval be given for the closure of the roads bordering Windsor Park between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 20, 2008, in connection with the Times Colonist Cycling Festival Cops for Cancer Oak Bay Criterium fundraising event, as detailed in correspondence item no. 2008-188, subject to the event organizer:

 

1)      releasing and indemnifying the Municipality from any claims or liability associated with the event and providing evidence of public liability insurance in the amount of not less than $3,000,000;

2)      agreeing to pay all invoices from the Municipality for costs incurred in connection with the event; and

3)      agreeing to obtain Oak Bay Police approval for a traffic plan and implement the same subject to any field instructions from the Police.

4)      delivering written notice to all occupiers of property adjoining any roads to be closed for the event.

 

CARRIED

 

2.

2008-189

OAK BAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, July 17, 2008 

Re Request for Road Closure for Cops for Cancer Fire Truck Pull – August 24, 2008

 

(Heather Leary, Oak Bay Business Improvement Association, Project Coordinator and Larry Worock, Oak Bay Police and Tour de Rock Participant, in attendance for this item.)

 

Larry Worock answered questions from members of Council with respect to some of the details of the proposed event.

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That whereas pursuant to the Streets and Traffic Bylaw, Council has made the determination that the proposed event will be of general benefit to the adjacent business district and will create no undue inconvenience, approval be given for the display and sale of goods and refreshments and for the closure and occupancy of Oak Bay Avenue between Wilmot Place and Monterey Avenue, between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2008, in connection with the Business Improvement Association’s Truck Pull fundraising event as detailed in correspondence item no. 2008-189, subject to the event organizer:

 

1)      releasing and indemnifying the Municipality from any claims or liability associated with the event and providing evidence of public liability insurance in the amount of not less than $3,000,000;

2)      agreeing to pay all invoices from the Municipality for costs incurred in connection with the event; and

3)      agreeing to obtain Oak Bay Police approval for a traffic plan and implement the same subject to any field instructions from the Police.

 

CARRIED

 

3.

2008-190

2008-190-1

 

MEL SCOTT, June 23, 2008

MUNICIPAL CLERK, July 15, 2008

Tree Protection Bylaw – Application for Reconsideration of Permit Refusal    2161 Cubbon Drive

 

Mel Scott, 2161 Cubbon Drive, speaking to his letter requesting Council reconsideration of the Municipal Arborist’s refusal to issue a tree removal permit for a Cedrus Atlantica and a Western Red Cedar, indicated that although he has removed several undersized trees in his yard for the purpose of increasing sunlight to his garden, he is concerned that the two protected trees create a considerable amount of shade to his and his neighbour’s property.  Mr. Scott felt that the permitted pruning, as noted in the Tree Cutting Application and Permit, will not allow light into the backyard and pruning will have to be carried out on a continual basis.  Mr. Scott also indicated that the two neighbours he was able to speak with said they were fine with the trees being removed.  

 

Although the applicant indicated his willingness to replace the trees he wishes to remove with smaller trees in another location in his yard, it was pointed out that Council authority to require tree replacement does not exist in the Bylaw under the circumstances being discussed. 

 

Responding to questions from Council, the Municipal Clerk noted that under the Tree Protection Bylaw, Council has the authority to reconsider a Parks Department decision to deny a tree cutting permit under certain circumstances as noted in her memorandum.  In this case, it was pointed out by members of Council that none of the provisions of the Tree Protection Bylaw that would allow for the removal of the trees appear to apply, and accordingly, the request would have to be denied.

 

MOVED by Councillor Carson

Seconded by Councillor Jensen, That following the reconsideration of a staff decision to deny a permit to remove a Cedrus Atlantica and a Western Red Cedar, located on private property at 2161 Cubbon Drive, the staff decision be endorsed.

 

CARRIED

 

The view was expressed that perhaps Council should have even more discretion than that currently contained in the Bylaw for reconsidering staff decisions with respect to issuing tree removal permits for protected trees, and it was suggested that staff should report back on the feasibility of creating a new category to allow the removal of trees that are considered nuisances, with a view to balancing the various interests involved.

 

The difficulty in defining a nuisance tree was raised, and it was also noted that the current Tree Protection Bylaw regulations were adopted following considerable debate on all the issues, and with the support of an overwhelming number of residents.  

 

Although the majority of Council did not indicate support for staff to draft a new exclusion to the prohibition on the removal of protected trees at this point, it was felt that information regarding the exclusions provided by other municipalities in their Bylaws would be useful for future discussion.

 

MOVED by Councillor Carson

Seconded by Councillor Jensen, That staff be requested to canvass other municipalities in the Region regarding any “nuisance” exclusions to allow removal of protected trees under their respective Bylaws, and report back to Committee of the Whole.

 

CARRIED

 

4.

2008-191

2002-136

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JANE VAN SICKLE et al, June 30, 2008

MUNICIPAL ENGINEER, March 25, 2002

EXCERPT FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES, April 2, 2002

Re Cadboro Bay Road and Bowker Avenue – Traffic Safety

 

Mayor Causton noted that traffic safety at the Cadboro Bay Road and Bowker Avenue intersection was before Council previously and at that time the recommendations for changes to the roadway were not, in the end, addressed. 

 

It was noted that the petition from those concerned, triggered by a recent accident, has again raised questions about the safety of the intersection of Cadboro Bay Road and Bowker Avenue with a request that action be taken to remedy the situation with respect to the accident referred to in the petition.  It was acknowledged, however, that the accident arose from a medical situation.

 

In any event, it was the general consensus of Council that review of this intersection should be considered at the Committee of the Whole level, and that a staff report would be beneficial in assisting with the review.

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That staff be directed to bring forward a report with respect to improving traffic and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Cadboro Bay Road and Bowker Avenue to Committee of the Whole for further consideration.

 

CARRIED

 

5.

2008-192

 

BRENT FIELDS, July 9, 2008

Re Request for Amendment to Zoning Bylaw – Site Coverage for Accessory Buildings

 

Attention was drawn to Mr. Field’s request for an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to allow larger accessory buildings, noting that he would like to build a garage large enough to park two vehicles, including a wheelchair accessible van. 

 

It was noted that the issue of accessory buildings was not specifically included in the Floor Area Ratio provisions review that resulted in Zoning Bylaw changes last year, and it was suggested that staff input be sought in this regard.

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That staff be directed to prepare a report regarding the options with respect to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw with respect to the size of accessory buildings for further consideration by Committee of the Whole.

 

CARRIED

 

6.

2008-193

 

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT, June 9, 2008

Re Community Arts Matching Grant Program

 

Councillor Copley introduced the concept of the proposed Community Arts Matching Grant Program saying that it is very much in a draft form at this point.  The matching grant proposal was designed to provide joint support through the Capital Regional District Arts Development Committee and local governments for community art organizations currently not eligible for grant funding under the Capital Regional District Arts Development Services in as much as they do not have a regional focus, she said.

 

Councillor Copley went on to answer questions from Council, noting that the Program would provide a maximum of $12,000 in funding per year, with a maximum of $1,500 per organization.  The first step, it was noted, would be to secure support at the Municipal level, and then the local arts organization would apply to the Community Arts Matching Grant Program.

 

It was noted that there is currently no budget for grants for local community arts organizations, although Oak Bay does contribute to the Capital Regional District Arts Development Service, and it was acknowledged that if the program was to be supported, funds would need to be allocated in that regard.

 

Councillor Copley noted that at this point she was looking for input to relay to the Committee regarding the proposal in general.

 

There was discussion regarding how the Capital Regional District’s $12,000 portion would be raised, and it was noted that it would be provided from the Commonwealth Legacy Fund.

 

Some concerns were raised regarding the criteria that might be used by Council in deciding to provide a grant to local arts organizations, which would be a pre-requisite for those organizations to apply to the Capital Regional District Community Arts Matching Grant Program for matching funds.

 

Council members, in general, indicated support for the proposal noting, however, that further consideration of the budget implications would need to be discussed during budget deliberations.  It was also acknowledged that the program would require additional staff and Council time to process applications for funding, and that the Capital Regional District does have a substantial budget for arts funding already.

 

Councillor Copley indicated that she would pass along the comments made to the Capital Regional District Arts Committee, and asked that further thought be given to the matter by members of Council in order to provide additional input.

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That correspondence item no. 2008-193 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

Councillor Copley agreed to advise Council on the progress of the Community Arts Matching Grant Program as it unfolds.

 

7.

2008-194

 

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT, July 10, 2008

Re Capital Regional District Climate Action and Adaptation Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3510

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Jensen, That consent be given to the adoption of the Capital Regional District Bylaw No. 3510, Capital Regional District Climate Action and Adaptation Service Establishment Bylaw, 2008, in accordance with Section 801.4 of the Local Government Act.

 

CARRIED

 

8.

2008-195

 

MUNICIPAL TREASURER, July 7, 2008

Re Mileage Rates for the Use of Personal Vehicles 

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That the mileage rates paid for the use of personal vehicles on municipal business be increased as follows effective retroactively to June 1, 2008:

 

§         first 300 km per month                                                                              $0.56

§         next 200 km per month                                                                             $0.49

§         over 500 km per month and travel outside the Capital Regional District    $0.43

 

CARRIED

 

9.

2008-196

2008-196-1

2008-196-2

2008-196-3

2008-196-4

 

 

BYRON DAVIES, June 26, 2008

ROBERT CHOWN, July 17, 2008

BRITT KARLSTROM, July 21, 2008

FREDERICK DRIVER, July 21, 2008

ORIANO BELUSIC, July 21, 2008

Re Bylaw No. 4421, Low-Speed Electric-Powered Vehicle Authorization Bylaw, 2008

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That correspondence items no. 2008-196 to 2008-196-4 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

10.

2008-197

 

DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND PLANNING, July 17, 2008

Re Development Variance Permit / Subdivision Application – 1226 Roslyn Road – Additional Variance/Preservation Covenant

 

The Director of Building and Planning explained that the homeowner is requesting an additional variance to his development variance permit application currently before Council that would vary the requirement to provide a covered parking space, noting that two covered parking spaces are proposed.

 

John Young, 686 Island Road, and owner 1226 Roslyn Road, said he would like to request a variance to allow him to have two uncovered parking spaces on his property, as he felt that building a carport would not necessarily create a hardship but would take away from the aesthetic attributes of his proposal and it would not decrease the amount of available parking on the property.

 

Mr. Young also confirmed that he was willing to enter into a preservation covenant for the existing house on proposed Lot 1.

 

Responding to questions, the Municipal Clerk advised that changes could be made to the proposed resolution appearing later in the agenda with respect to including the additional variance, along with addressing the preservation covenant.

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Copley, That correspondence item no. 2008-197 be received.  

 

With frequent applications for variances to the Parking Facilities Bylaw coming forward, it was suggested by some members of Council that it may be time to give thought to amending the bylaw.

 

The question was then called.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS/REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES:

 

2008 British Columbia Little League Provincial Championship Tournament

 

Mayor Causton congratulated the Oak Bay Baseball and Softball Association for hosting such a successful 2008 British Columbia Little League Provincial Championship Tournament at Fireman’s Park, noting that he thoroughly enjoyed watching some of the games. 

 

Rotary Club of Oak Bay –Covered Bike Rack Funding

 

Mayor Causton advised that the President of the Rotary of Oak Bay observed the new covered bike rack located at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre and advised the Mayor that the Club would be willing to donate $6,000 towards a similar structure, that would display a plaque noting the Club’s contribution, at a suitable location in Oak Bay. 

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That staff be directed to bring forward design plans and estimated cost, for a covered bike rack to potentially be installed at the corner of Wilmot Place and Oak Bay Avenue.

 

CARRIED

 

House Demolitions

 

Councillor Cassidy once again drew attention to his concern with the increasing number of demolitions being carried out in Oak Bay, noting he hopes to see this issue addressed by considering incentives to encourage homeowners to renovate rather that demolish their homes.   

 

TABLED:

 

Development Variance Permit – 1613 Elgin Road

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That the following motion be lifted from the table:

 

That the Director of Building and Planning be authorized to issue a Development Variance Permit with respect to 1613 Elgin Road (Lot G, Block 2, Section 69, Victoria District, Plan 2197) that will vary the following provisions of Bylaw No. 3531, being the Zoning Bylaw, 1986, as amended:

 

Bylaw Section

Required

Requested

Variance

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (2) (a)

Minimum Front Lot Line Setback

7.62 m

1.52 m

6.12 m

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (7)

Minimum Clear Space Between Buildings and Structures

 

3.0 m

 

0.0 m

 

3.0 m

 

 

 

 

4.15.1

Maximum Paved Surfaces

25%

64%

39%

 

to accommodate a pergola and paving in the front yard of the property, as shown on the plans attached to Committee of the Whole agenda item #2008-161, being a memorandum from the Director of Building and Planning dated June 3, 2008.

 

CARRIED

 

The question on the main motion was then called.

 

CARRIED

 

Development Variance Permit – 2757 Dorset Road

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That the following motion be lifted from the table:

 

That the Director of Building and Planning be authorized to issue a Development Variance Permit with respect to 2757 Dorset Road (Lot 4, Block 43 Section 31, Victoria District, Plan 8777) that will vary the following provisions of Bylaw No. 3531, being the Zoning Bylaw, 1986, as amended:

 

Bylaw Section

Required/ Permitted

Requested

Variance

 

 

 

 

6.2.4. (2) (c) & Schedule “C”

Minimum Interior Side Lot Line Setback

 

4.57 m

 

0.65 m

 

3.92 m

 

 

 

 

6.2.4. (2) (a)

Front Lot Line Setback (accessory structure)

10.66 m

9.0 m

1.66 m

 

 

 

 

6.2.4. (7)

Minimum Clear Space Between Buildings and Structures

 

3 m

 

0.0 m

 

3 m

 

 

 

 

6.2.4. (1)

Number of Accessory Structures (Pergolas) Permitted

 

2 structures

 

3 structures

 

1 structure

 

 

 

 

 

6.2.4. (2) (b)

Rear Lot Line Setback (accessory structure)

1.52 m

0.68 m

0.84 m

 

to accommodate the construction of three pergolas, as shown on the plans attached to Committee of the Whole agenda item #2008-162, being a memorandum from the Director of Building and Planning dated June 5, 2008.

 

CARRIED

 

The question on the main motion was then called.

 

CARRIED

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

Development Variance Permit – 2570 Nottingham Road

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That the Director of Building and Planning be authorized to issue a Development Variance Permit with respect to 2570 Nottingham Road (Amended Lot 1, (DD268981I), Section 31, Victoria District, Plan 3811) that will vary the following provisions of Bylaw No. 3531, being the Zoning Bylaw, 1986, as amended:

 

Bylaw Section

Required

Requested

Variance

 

 

 

 

6.2.4. (2) (c) & Schedule “C”

Minimum Interior Side Lot Line Setbacks

4.57 m

2.44 m

2.13 m

 

 

 

 

6.2.4. (2)(e) & Schedule “C”

Minimum Total of Side Lot Line Setbacks

 

12.19 m

 

8.29 m

 

3.90 m

 

to accommodate a kitchen extension and renovations, as shown on the plans attached to Committee of the Whole agenda item #2008-181, being a memorandum from the Director of Building and Planning dated July 8, 2008.

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That the motion in respect of the development variance permit for 2570 Nottingham Road be tabled to allow notice to be given in accordance with the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

 

Development Variance Permit – 542 Oliver Street

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That the Director of Building and Planning be authorized to issue a Development Variance Permit with respect to 542 Oliver Street (Lot B, Section 22, Victoria District, Plan 5230) that will vary the following provisions of Bylaw No. 3531, being the Zoning Bylaw, 1986, as amended:

 

Bylaw Section

Required

Requested

Variance

 

 

 

 

6.4.4. (11) 

Minimum Interior Side Lot Line Setback of the Second Storey

3.0 m

2.13 m

0.87 m

 

to accommodate construction of a second floor bathroom to the existing dwelling, as shown on the plans attached to Committee of the Whole agenda item #2008-182, being a memorandum from the Director of Building and Planning dated July 7, 2008.

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That the motion in respect of the development variance permit for 542 Oliver Street be tabled to allow notice to be given in accordance with the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

 

Development Variance Permit – 1684 Yale Street

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That the Director of Building and Planning be authorized to issue a Development Variance Permit with respect to 1684 Yale Street (Lot J, Block 1, Section 69, Victoria District, Plan 2197) that will vary the following provisions of Bylaw No. 3531, being the Zoning Bylaw, 1986, as amended:

 

Bylaw Section

Permitted

Requested

Variance

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (3) (a) & Schedule “B”

Maximum Building Height

7.32 m

7.93 m

0.61 m

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (3) (b) & Schedule “B”

Occupiable Height

4.57 m

5.13 m

0.56 m

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (3) (c) & Schedule “B”

Maximum Roof Height

9.14 m

9.45 m

0.31 m

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (6) (b)

Gross Floor Area

420 sq m

567.5 sq m

147.5 sq m

 

 

 

 

6.5.4.        (6) (b)

Gross Floor Area Higher than 0.8 meter Below Grade

300 sq m

567.5 sq m

267.5 sq m

 

to accommodate construction of a rear addition, as shown on the plans attached to Committee of the Whole agenda item #2008-183, being a memorandum from the Director of Building and Planning dated July 8, 2008.

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That the motion in respect of the development variance permit for 1684 Yale Street be tabled to allow notice to be given in accordance with the Local Government Act.

 

CARRIED

 

Development Variance Permit – 565 Oliver Street

 

MOVED by Councillor Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor Jensen, That the Director of Building and Planning be authorized to issue a Development Variance Permit with respect to 565 Oliver Street (Lot 15, Block D, Section 22, Victoria District, Plan 1092) that will vary the following provisions of Bylaw No. 3540 (Parking Facilities Bylaw, 1986), with respect to the number and type of required on-site parking spaces:

 

Parking Facilities Bylaw Section

Required

Requested

Variance

 

 

 

 

4.7 and Schedule A, A.1.(a)

Minimum No. of Parking Spaces

2 spaces,

Incl. 1 in building

1 space

(none in

building)

1 space

(waive the “1 space in building” requirement)

 

to accommodate, in conjunction with the construction of a new single family dwelling,  the provision of a single uncovered parking space as shown in the site plan attached to Committee of the Whole agenda item #2008-184, being a memorandum from the Director of Building and Planning dated July 9, 2008.

 

MOVED by Councillor Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor Jensen, That the motion in respect of the development variance permit for 565 Oliver Street be tabled to allow notice to be given in accordance with the Local Government Act.

 

CARRIED

 

Development Variance Permit – 1226 Roslyn Road (Revised)

 

In response to the request for a variance to the Parking Facilities Bylaw, and in recognition of the owner’s willingness to enter into a preservation covenant for the existing house, the following resolution, which was revised from the proposed resolution included in the agenda, was made:

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Copley, That the Director of Building and Planning be authorized to issue two (2) Development Variance Permits with respect to the proposed subdivision of 1226 Roslyn Road (Lot A (DD 189918-I), Block 1, Section 23, Victoria District, Plan 1091) which would vary the provisions of Bylaw No. 3531, being the Zoning Bylaw, 1986, and Bylaw No. 3540, the Parking Facilities Bylaw, 1986, as follows:

 

Permit #1:

 

To permit the portion of the existing principal building proposed to be retained on proposed Lot 1 to have:

 

·         A minimum total of side lot line setbacks of 3.75 m;

·         Gross floor area of 408 sq m;

·         Gross floor area higher than 0.8 m below grade of 408 sq m;

·         Minimum interior side lot line setback for the second storey of 1.74 m;

 

and to permit the proposed Lot 1 to have a minimum lot frontage and minimum lot width of 15.24 m, and to vary the requirement that one of the two required parking spaces be covered;

 

Permit #2:

 

To permit the proposed Lot 2 to have a minimum lot frontage and minimum lot width of 15.24 m,

 

Substantially as shown on the plan of the proposed subdivision prepared by Brad Cunin Land Surveyor, as printed for the purposes of the July 21, 2008 Council meeting, and floor plans as appended to Committee of the Whole agenda item #2008-185, being a memorandum from the Director of Building and Planning dated July 9, 2008, when and if the Approving Officer grants preliminary approval to the proposed subdivision, and upon the applicant satisfying all conditions of preliminary approval set out by the Approving Officer including but not limited to the payment of all required off-site servicing costs and the execution of a covenant in favour of the Municipality which, in addition to any other restrictions required by the Approving Officer, would impose the following restrictions:

 

  • Municipal approval for building siting and vehicular access for the proposed Lot 1 and Lot 2;
  • Municipal approval required for building design on the proposed Lot 2;
  • Preservation of existing residence located on the proposed Lot 1.

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Copley, That the motion in respect of the development variance permit for 1226 Roslyn Road be tabled to allow notice to be given in accordance with the Local Government Act.

 

CARRIED

 

Development Variance Permit – 2156 Brighton Avenue

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert 

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That the Director of Building and Planning be authorized to issue a Development Variance Permit with respect to 2156 Brighton Avenue (Lot 3 & 4, Section 23, Victoria District, Plan 2326) that will vary the following provisions of Bylaw No. 3531, being the Zoning Bylaw, 1986, as amended:

 

Bylaw Section

Required/

Permitted

Requested

Variance

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (2) (a)

Minimum Front Lot Line Setback

7.62 m

3.65 m

3.97 m

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (2) (b)

Minimum Rear Lot Line Setback

7.62 m

1.52 m

6.1 m

 

 

 

 

6.5.4. (3) (b) & Schedule “B”

Maximum Occupiable Height

4.57 m

5.72 m

1.15 m

 

 

 

 

4.6.5. (1) Maximum Projection into Required Rear and Front Setback:

 

Rear landing/stair projection

 

Front trellis projection

 

 

 

 

6.42 m

 

6.42 m

 

 

 

0.30 m

 

2.4 m

 

 

 

6.12 m

 

4.02 m

 

to accommodate the proposed new single family dwelling, as shown on the plans attached to Committee of the Whole agenda item #2008-186, being a memorandum from the Director of Building and Planning dated June 30, 2008.

 

MOVED by Councillor Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That the motion in respect of the development variance permit for 2156 Brighton Avenue, be tabled to allow notice to be given in accordance with the Local Government Act.

 

CARRIED

 

Attendance at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2008 Convention

 

MOVED by Councillor Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That Council approve the payment of expenses for the Mayor and Council members to attend the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2008 Convention in Penticton, BC, September 22 to 26, 2008.

 

CARRIED

 

September Meeting Schedule

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That the regular meeting of Council scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2008 be cancelled and re-scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2008.

CARRIED

 

BYLAWS:

 

For Adoption

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Copley, That Bylaw No. 4420, Tree Protection Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2008, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

For First, Second and Third Reading

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That Bylaw No. 4421, Low-Speed Electric-Powered Vehicle Authorization Bylaw, 2008, be introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That Bylaw No. 4421, Low-Speed Electric-Powered Vehicle Authorization Bylaw, 2008, be read a second time.

 

A member of Council drew attention to correspondence from a member of the Canadian Federation of the Blind to the Federal Government which notes that the Federation is not against electric-powered vehicles themselves but feels the silent vehicles pose a safety concern for blind and for other pedestrians and should be equipped with an appropriate sound device. 

 

The question was then called.

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Jensen

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That Bylaw No. 4421, Low-Speed Electric-Powered Vehicle Authorization Bylaw, 2008, be read a third time.

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That Bylaw No. 4422, Alternative Transportation Infrastructure Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw, 2008, be introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That Bylaw No. 4422, Alternative Transportation Infrastructure Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw, 2008, be read a second time.

 

It was noted that the Bylaw simply establishes the Reserve Fund and that decisions on transferring funds into it could be discussed at a later date.   

 

The question was then called.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That Bylaw No. 4422, Alternative Transportation Infrastructure Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw, 2008, be read a third time.

 

CARRIED

 

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That Bylaw No. 4423, Parking Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, 2008, be introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That Bylaw No. 4423, Parking Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, 2008, be read a second time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That Bylaw No. 4423, Parking Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, 2008, be read a third time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That Bylaw No. 4424, Streets and Traffic Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2008, be introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That Bylaw No. 4424, Streets and Traffic Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2008, be read a second time.

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Herbert

Seconded by Councillor Braithwaite, That Bylaw No. 4424, Streets and Traffic Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2008, be read a third time.

 

CARRIED

 

 

MOVED by Councillor Copley

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That Bylaw No. 4425, Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2008, be introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Copley

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That Bylaw No. 4425, Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2008, be read a second time.

 

Councillor Jensen expressed his wish to at some point see consideration being given to reducing the minimum required lot size required to keep chickens.

 

The question was then called.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Copley

Seconded by Councillor Cassidy, That Bylaw No. 4425, Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2008, be read a third time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That Bylaw No. 4426, Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2008, be introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That Bylaw No. 4426, Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2008, be read a second time.

 

CARRIED

 

MOVED by Councillor Cassidy

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That Bylaw No. 4426, Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2008, be read a third time.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

MOVED by Councillor Braithwaite

Seconded by Councillor Herbert, That the meeting of Council be adjourned.

 

CARRIED

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.

 

Mayor Causton agreed to hear from Mr. Robert Chown who said he traveled from Vancouver to attend tonight’s Council meeting for the purpose congratulating Oak Bay for taking this leadership role and to witness the first, second and third reading of the Low-Speed Electric-Powered Vehicle Authorization Bylaw.

 

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

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Municipal Clerk

 

 

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Mayor