TOWN OF SIDNEY. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 28, 2016 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m.

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1 TOWN OF SIDNEY MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 28, 2016 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Staff: Mayor S. Price Councillors: E. Bremner-Mitchell, T. Chad, B. Fallot, M. Lougher-Goodey, C. McLennan and P. Wainwright R. Humble, Chief Administrative Officer T. Tanton, Director of Development Services, Engineering, Parks & Public Works B. Mikkelsen, Fire Chief A. Verhagen, Manager of Planning S. Nelson, Corporate Officer 1. CALL TO ORDER / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD (maximum 20 minutes) / INTRODUCTIONS / PRESENTATIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor S. Price called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD There were no public speakers. B. PRESENTATION i. Development Variance Permit Application No. DV and Development Permit Application No. DP (2311 Oakville Avenue) (To relax requirements for front lot line setback, lot coverage and vehicle parking in order to construct two single-family, small lot dwellings). (see staff report item 11a) Mr. Philip Nyren, applicant, advised of the proposal to construct two single-family, small lot dwellings at 2311 Oakville Avenue with a focus on providing housing for young families. He advised one home would front Oakville Avenue and the other on Eighth Street, both having the same floor plan, with the master bedroom on the main floor. Mr. Nyren advised three variance are being requested: 1. to increase lot coverage to have larger garages for storage; 2. to decrease font setback to enlarge back yard area; and 3. to decrease parking spaces from 2 to 1 parking space for each dwelling. He advised the purpose of these homes is to provide a low maintenance and more affordable housing stock for young families. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor T. Chad, seconded by Councillor C. McLennan, that the agenda be approved with the addition to item 14(b) - from P. McAllister & C. van Bassen, 9617 Sixth St., dated November 28, 2016.

2 Monday, November 28, 2016 Page 2 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES a. Regular Council Meeting November 14, Moved by Councillor C. McLennan, seconded by Councillor B. Fallot, that Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 14, 2016, be adopted as presented. 4. BUSINESS NOT COMPLETED AT A PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES a. Council In-Camera October 24, 2016 i. Appointment Economic Development Commission Resolution: that Brad Edgett s resignation be acknowledged and that Donna Petrie be appointed, as the SBIA s representative, to the Economic Development Commission. b. Council In-Camera November 14, 2016 i. Appointments - Committees/Commissions/Boards i. Advisory Planning Commission Resolution: that the following citizens be appointed to the Advisory Planning Commission as follows: - Jane Hall, Debbie Gray, Denny Gelinas, Terry Johnston and Brian Losie as members for a two-year term, ending December 2018; - Susan Tinker as an alternate member for a one-year term, ending December ii. iii. iv. Ports & Waterfront Infrastructure Committee Resolution: that Adrian Rowland and Brad Franklin be appointed to the Ports & Waterfront Infrastructure Committee for a one-year term, ending December Panorama Recreation Commission Resolution: that Brian Losie be appointed the Town s representative to the Panorama Recreation Commission for a two-year term, ending December Saanich Peninsula Water Commission & Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Commissions Resolution: that Michael Thompson be appointed the Town s representative to the Saanich Peninsula Water and Wastewater Commissions for a one-year term, ending December v. Victoria Airport Authority Noise Management Committee Resolution: that Adrian Rowland and Susan Tinker be appointed the Town s representatives to the Victoria Airport Authority Noise Management Committee for a one-year term, ending December vi. Board of Variance Resolution: that Tony Lomas be appointed to the Board of Variance for a three-year term, ending December 2019.

3 Monday, November 28, 2016 Page 3 ii. Assistance to Saanich Peninsula Primary Health Care Society Resolution: that Council approve a loan in the amount of $192,000 to the Saanich Peninsula Health Care Society, to allow for completion of the Peninsula Medical Centre, subject to the following: 1. The Town publishing notice of its intention to provide assistance to the Society by way of a loan; and 2. The Society entering into an acceptable repayment agreement with staff. 6. DELEGATIONS 7. PETITIONS 8. MAYOR S REPORT 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS a. Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell reported on her attendance at: 1. Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting advising of their new website and transition of the Sidney Visitor Information Centre to the SBIA; and 2. VIRL Board Meeting advising that the Board was pleased with the 10-year lease renewal and moving forward with facility improvements. 10. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Economic Development Commission November 4, Moved by Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell, seconded by Councillor C. McLennan, that the Minutes of the Economic Development Commission Meeting of November 4, 2016, be received for information. Proposed Revised Terms of Reference Economic Development Commission Moved by Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell, seconded by Councillor C. McLennan, that the updated Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Commission be approved as presented. b. Committee of the Whole November 21, Moved by Councillor T. Chad, seconded by Councillor C. McLennan, that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 21, 2016, be received for information. Minutes contain recommendation(s) regarding: R.1 Request for Support for Establishment of a Regional Transportation Service Moved by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, seconded by Councillor C. McLennan, that the Town of Sidney supports in-principle the establishment of a regional transportation service through the Capital Regional District pending review of the governing Board s voting structure and the maximum requisition amount. OPPOSED: Councillors: E. Bremner-Mitchell & T. Chad MOTION CARRIED 5:2

4 Monday, November 28, 2016 Page STAFF REPORTS a. Development Variance Permit Application No. DV and Development Permit Application No. DP (2311 Oakville Avenue) (To relax requirements for front lot line setback, lot coverage and vehicle parking in order to construct two single-family, small lot dwellings) Moved by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, seconded by Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell, that Development Permit Application No. DP (2311 Oakville Avenue - to permit the construction of two small lot single-family dwellings) and Development Variance Permit Application No. DV (to relax lot coverage, front setback, and required number of parking spaces for both dwellings) be forwarded to the Advisory Planning Commission for review and comment. b. Request to Remove Statutory Right of Way 2326A Harbour Road Moved by Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell, seconded by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey: 1. That Council see merit in removing the Statutory Right of Way EX42146 from the title of the property at 2326A Harbour Road; and 2. That staff be directed to prepare an amendment to Bylaw No Heritage Alteration Agreement, to remove the reference to the property at 2326A Harbour Road from the requirement that the grounds of all property subject to the agreement must remain open to the public for public use. c. CRD Referral of Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No Moved by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, seconded by Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell, that the proposed Regional Growth Strategy Amending Bylaw No be accepted and that staff be directed to respond to the CRD Board with Council s decision. d. Conversion of Planning Technician Development Services Department Moved by Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell, seconded by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to proceed with the conversion of the one-year term Planning Technician position to that of regular, full-time, effective immediately. 12. OTHER REPORTS 13. CORRESPONDENCE 14. BYLAWS / DEVELOPMENT PERMITS / VARIANCES / SUBDIVISION a. Bylaw No Temporary Borrowing (Community Safety Building) Moved by Councillor T. Chad, seconded by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, that Bylaw No Temporary Borrowing (Community Safety Building) be adopted.

5 Monday, November 28, 2016 Page 5 b. Development Variance Permit Application No. DP (2376 Ocean Avenue) (To construct two single family small lot dwellings and to relax requirements pertaining to lot coverage and interior side lot line setback). Public Submission(s): 1. from P. McAllister & C. van Bassen, 9617 Sixth St., dated November 28, Moved by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, seconded by Councillor B. Fallot, that Development Variance Permit Application No. DP (2376 Ocean Avenue to relax requirements pertaining to lot coverage and interior side lot line setback to construct two single family small lot dwellings) be approved and that Development Permit Application No. DP be approved, subject to conditions as per Council resolution No c. Development Variance Permit Application No. DP (10125 Bowerbank Road) (To vary requirement pertaining to driveway size for a single-family dwelling). (No public submissions were received) Moved by Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell, seconded by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, that Development Variance Permit Application No. DP (10125 Bowerbank Road to vary requirement pertaining to driveway size for a single-family dwelling) be approved. 15. NEW BUSINESS 16. CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION Moved by Councillor B. Fallot, seconded by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, that the following correspondence be received for information: 1. Correspondence from D. Wall, providing an update on the Capital Integrated Services & Governance Initiative, dated November 7, from N. Currie, regarding expressing concerns of the proposed location for the Community Safety Building, dated November 20, Correspondence from the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, regarding the negative impacts of short-term rentals, dated November 21, Proclamation: Think Local Week November 27 th December 3 rd, Referring to item 3 above, Councillor E. Bremner-Mitchell suggested that staff bring the matter respecting airbnbs and vacation rentals forward for discussion at a later date. Other members of Council indicated that this is a significant issue, requiring significant staff time, and that the Town is best to wait until UBCM and the other larger municipalities have had the opportunity to deal with the matter. 17. NOTICES OF MOTION 18. MOTION TO GO IN-CAMERA (CLOSED MEETING) 19. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor M. Lougher-Goodey, seconded by Councillor B. Fallot, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m. MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER