Central Saanich public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a new Public Art Policy and supported the 2024-2027 Strategic Implementation Plan in principle. The board advanced several bylaws related to heat pump financing and housing developments, and requested provincial health budget increases for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
- Approved Public Art Policy No. 22.ADM (6-1)
- Supported 2024-2027 Strategic Implementation Plan in principle (Unanimous)
- Passed Heat Pump Financing Program Local Area Service Bylaw Amendment No. 8 (Unanimous)
- Gave third reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2127 for 7701 East Saanich Road (Unanimous)
- Gave second and third reading to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2138 for 7701 East Saanich Road (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to remove secondary suite restrictions on pan handle lots in Land Use Bylaw (6-1)
- Resolved to request Ministry of Health increase budget and supports for Saanich Peninsula Hospital (Unanimous)
- Approved Mayor Windsor to attend Seattle Visitor Economy Mission (Unanimous)
Advisory Planning Commission
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. because a quorum was not reached within 30 minutes of the scheduled start time. No substantive decisions were made.
Special (Open) Council
Council approved three land use bylaw amendments for properties on Woodward Drive, Stelly's Cross Road, and Veyaness Road. A three-year cellular services contract was awarded to Telus Communications Inc. Council also voted to express concern regarding agricultural water rate changes to the Regional Water Supply Commission.
- Awarded cellular services contract to Telus Communications Inc. (Unanimous)
- Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 2101 for 6895 Woodward Drive (Unanimous)
- Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 2139 for 1035 Stelly's Cross Road (Unanimous)
- Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 2117 for 6822 Veyaness Road (Unanimous)
- Adopted Reserve Fund Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2142, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved filing a Notice against the Title of 1820 Stelly's Cross Road (Unanimous)
- Referred 6536 Rodolph Road development permit to Advisory Planning Commission (Unanimous)
- Voted to request solar-ready photovoltaic and hot water for 6536 Rodolph Road (6-1)
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a development permit for 1206 Marchant Road and advanced a rezoning bylaw for a monopole at 6822 Veyaness Road. The meeting also included a closed session regarding land acquisition or disposition.
- Approved Development Permit 3060-20-16/22 for 1206 Marchant Road (Unanimous)
- Gave first and second reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2117 for 6822 Veyaness Road (Unanimous)
- Gave third reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2117 for 6822 Veyaness Road (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda for July 24, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
- Adopted minutes from July 10, 2023 Public Hearing (Unanimous)
- Adopted minutes from July 10, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (Unanimous)
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission recommended the approval of a development permit and all associated variances for 1206 Marchant Road. The Commission also recommended that Council ensure local students can participate in the public art procurement process.
- Recommended approval of development permit and all variances for 1206 Marchant Road (Unanimous)
- Recommended that staff reach out to District schools for student participation in public art procurement (Unanimous)
- Approved July 19, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
- Adopted June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a $10.4M active transportation project funded by the Growing Communities Fund and debt. The meeting also included several land use bylaw amendments and the establishment of a new reserve fund bylaw.
- Approved $10.4M active transportation implementation (Option 1) (Unanimous)
- Passed Reserve Fund Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2142, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Gave third reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2101 for 6895 Woodward Drive (Unanimous)
- Gave third reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2139 for 1035 Stelly's Cross Road (Unanimous)
- Deferred application for 7701 East Saanich Road to September 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Rescinded first and second readings of Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2117 for 6822 Veyaness Road (Unanimous)
- Waived Public Hearing requirement for Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2117 (Unanimous)
- Consented to CRD adopting Water Supply Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
Public Hearing
The District of Central Saanich held a public hearing to review three land use bylaw amendments. Residents provided testimony regarding a proposed rental building on East Saanich Road. The minutes do not record any final decisions or votes on the applications.
Public Hearing
The council held a public hearing regarding an application to redevelop a four-plex building at 8194 Derrinberg Road into a four-unit townhouse development. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The minutes do not record a final decision or vote on the amendment.
- Held public hearing for Land Use Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 2128 (8194 Derrinberg Road)
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a temporary use permit for a cat sanctuary at 7081 Central Saanich Road and adopted several land-use bylaws. The 2022 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information were approved. Council also committed $1,500 in sponsorship for a Truth and Reconciliation event.
- Approved 3-year Temporary Use Permit for cat sanctuary at 7081 Central Saanich Road (5-2)
- Approved $1,500 Copper level sponsorship for 2023 Truth and Reconciliation Event (6-1)
- Approved 2022 Annual Report and 2022 Statement of Financial Information (Unanimous)
- Approved soil removal for parkade excavation at 1932 Mt Newton Cross Road (Unanimous)
- Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2128 for 8194 Derrinberg Road (Unanimous)
- Approved second reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2117 for 6822 Veyaness Road (6-1)
- Adopted Heat Pump Financing Program Local Area Service Bylaw Amendment No. 7 (Unanimous)
- Requested meeting with Minister of Transportation to expand fare-free transit to ages 13 and under (6-1)
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed and supported development applications for properties on Woodward Drive, Stelly’s Cross Road, East Saanich Road, and Central Saanich Road. The commission also recommended a minimum requirement for electric vehicle chargers in developments.
- Supported increasing FAR requirements for 6895 Woodward Drive to allow a secondary suite (Carried; Jim Rondeau opposed)
- Supported application for 1035 Stelly's Cross Road as proposed (Carried Unanimously)
- Recommended developments be required to have minimum 20% of parking spots with electric chargers (Carried Unanimously)
- Supported rooftop decks for 7701 East Saanich Road (Carried Unanimously)
- Supported securing tenancy with first right of refusal for existing tenants at 7701 East Saanich Road (Carried Unanimously)
- Supported application for 7081 Central Saanich Road as presented (Carried Unanimously)
Special (Open) Council
The meeting was primarily procedural. Council approved the agenda and voted to move into a closed session to discuss labour relations and solicitor-client privileged advice.
- Approved the June 19, 2023 Special Council meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to convene a closed meeting regarding labour relations and solicitor-client privilege (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council adopted a comprehensive set of directives to incentivize and simplify the creation of secondary suites, including removing certain building requirements and eliminating permit fees. Additionally, the council approved loan authorizations for regional recreation projects and deferred a dock development permit.
- Approved removal of 90m2 building requirement for secondary suites (Unanimous)
- Approved elimination of building permit fees for secondary suites within existing dwellings (Unanimous)
- Deferred Development Permit 3060-20-17/22 for 8005 Turgoose Terrace pending Tsawout First Nation consultation (Unanimous)
- Approved Notice on Title for 6588 Bryn Road (Unanimous)
- Approved Notice on Title for 1991 Keating Cross Road (Unanimous)
- Consented to CRD Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4546 for Centennial Park Multi-Sport Box (Unanimous)
- Consented to CRD Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4547 for Panorama Heat Recovery System (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to report on energy step code options (Unanimous)
Healthy Communities Standing Committee
The Healthy Communities Standing Committee recommended that Council adopt BC Housing's annual affordable housing definitions and update related policies. The committee also recommended launching the Meet Your Street program and a new Community Service Agreement application process.
- Elected Councillor Paltiel as Chair (Unanimous)
- Recommended launching 2023 Meet Your Street program with $2,000 max annual budget (Unanimous)
- Recommended endorsing proposed Community Service Agreement application process and policy (Unanimous)
- Recommended launching a Let’s Talk page for Community Service Agreement comments (Unanimous)
- Recommended adopting BC Housing affordable housing definitions (Unanimous)
- Recommended updating Community Amenity Policy and Affordable Housing Fund guidelines (Unanimous)
- Recommended sending letter to UBCM regarding 2024 municipal lands analysis for affordable housing (Unanimous)
- Recommended staff continue evaluating Province’s 'Homes For People' action plan (Unanimous)
Special (Open) Council
Council approved several measures to increase secondary suite availability, including recommending the removal of the 90m2 building requirement. They also directed staff to eliminate building permit fees for suites in existing dwellings and research land use bylaw amendments. Additionally, Council directed staff to draft bylaws regarding agriculture land uses and accessory dwellings.
- Recommended removing 90m2 building requirement for secondary suites, adding a parking stall for suites above 90m2 (5-1)
- Approved eliminating building permit fees for secondary suites within existing dwelling units
- Directed staff to research Land Use Bylaw amendments to support suites in existing houses
- Directed staff to review Land Use Bylaw options for secondary suites in attached multifamily buildings
- Approved reporting on bylaw enforcement only for health, safety, or significant infractions
- Recommended writing to the Minister of Housing regarding RTB changes and tax incentives for secondary dwellings
- Directed staff to draft amending bylaws for Agriculture Land Uses and Accessory Dwellings
- Approved adjusting the engagement timeline for the Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission and Advisory Planning Commission
Regular Council Meeting
Council adopted the 2023-2027 Strategic Priorities and Goals and approved early capital funding for a replacement fire pumper truck. The board also advanced a building bylaw amendment regarding the zero-carbon step code and approved a temporary use permit renewal for the Island View Beach Regional Park Campground.
- Approved $1,300,000 early capital budget for a replacement Fire Pumper Truck (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2023-2027 Strategic Priorities and Goals (Unanimous)
- Approved 3-year renewal of Temporary Use Permit for Island View Beach Regional Park Campground (Unanimous)
- Declined Development Permit with Variances for 7221 Peden Lane (Unanimous)
- Passed first, second, and third reading of Building Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2135 (Zero Carbon Step Code) as amended (Unanimous)
- Approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2128 for 8194 Derrinberg Road second reading (6-1)
- Referred cat sanctuary proposal at 7081 Central Saanich Road to APC and PAAC for comment (5-2)
- Approved motion to UBCM requesting removal of elector approval for MFA borrowing (Unanimous)