Central Saanich public meetings in 2024

Special (Open) Council

The council will approve the award of Request for Proposal 24-050 to HCMA Architecture and Design for a $300,000 fixed fee for Phase 1 schematic design, with a $271,000 fee for Phase 2 and a 6.064% construction‑budget fee for later phases. It will also adopt the Heat Pump Financing Program Local Service Area Bylaw Amendment No. 15 and advance the Flavour Trails community partnership for 2025. Staff will be directed to submit feedback on the 2024 Victoria Airport Authority land‑use plan, and the 2025 Strategic Implementation Plan projects will receive early budget approval.

• Award of RFP 24-050 – Architectural Services – Civic Facilities: $300,000 Phase 1 fee, $271,000 Phase 2 fee, 6.064% of construction budget for later phases
• Heat Pump Financing Program Local Service Area Bylaw Amendment No. 15 introduced and given first and second reading; Bylaw 2222 read third time
• Community Partnership Proposal – Flavour Trails: support for CRFAIR delivery using existing 2025 budget
• Submission of feedback form to Victoria Airport Authority on 2024 land‑use plan changes
• Early budget approval for 2025 projects in the 2024‑2027 Strategic Implementation Plan

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Central Saanich Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a specific land use amendment. The body will consider a third reading of a bylaw regarding a property on Hovey Road following a public hearing.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2205, 2024 (1934 Hovey Road)

Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held on Bylaw No. 2205, 2024 to amend the Official Community Plan. The amendment proposes re‑designating five properties at 1934 Hovey Road from Neighbourhood Residential to Multi‑Unit Residential. The plan includes two multi‑storey buildings with market rental units and seniors housing. Council will review public comments and make a decision at a future regular council meeting.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2205, 2024 – re‑designation of five properties at 1934 Hovey Road
• Proposed two multi‑storey buildings with market rental units and seniors housing
• Public hearing for individuals to submit comments on the bylaw
• Council will decide on the amendment at a later regular council meeting
• Attachments include notices, reports, correspondence, and housing needs information

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the accessibility plan and council updates. The session includes a presentation on on-street accessible parking design guidelines from the Town of Sidney's Director of Engineering and WATT Consulting Group.

• On-Street Accessible Parking Standard presentation and guidelines
• Diverse Abilities - IDEAL Staff Training Program
• Review of the Accessibility Plan
• SPAAC Recommendations to Councils Tracking Sheet

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review several rezoning and development applications, including a seniors building at 1934 Hovey Road. Other agenda items include a loan authorization for a land purchase at Hovey Road and updates to the Strategic Workforce Plan.

• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2218, 2024 for Hovey Road Lot A land purchase
• Proposed $5,000 budget increase for the Community Facilitated Activities program
• Development permit with variance for a single-family home at 788 Sea Drive
• OCP amendment and rezoning for a seniors building at 1934 Hovey Road
• Rezoning and development permit applications for 6922 Saanich Cross Road and 938 Verdier Ave

Special (Open) Council

The Special (Open) Council meeting will approve the agenda and consider a motion to close the meeting to the public to discuss personal information, land acquisition, and preliminary service negotiations.

• Approval of the November 25, 2024 agenda
• Motion to close meeting to discuss land acquisition
• Motion to close meeting to discuss preliminary service negotiations
• Motion to close meeting to discuss personal information

Special (Open) Council

The Central Saanich Council will approve the meeting agenda, hear staff reports, consider any bylaws, address unfinished business, and discuss new business. A motion will be voted on to close part of the meeting under the Community Charter. No specific items or amounts are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Staff reports
• Bylaw items
• Unfinished business
• Motion to close meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear a presentation on construction impacts, consider a small‑lot development variance for 2384 Alta Vista Place and 6673 Buena Vista Road, review rezoning and bylaw proposals, and vote on three loan authorizations totaling $6.57 million for sewer, bike lane, and road improvements.

• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2198 – $3,000,000 for Brentwood Bay Sewer Infrastructure Replacement
• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2199 – $1,070,000 for Wallace Drive Bike Lane from Stelly's Cross Road to West Saanich Road
• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2200 – $2,500,000 for Keating Cross Road roadway improvements
• Development Permit variances for 2384 Alta Vista Place and 6673 Buena Vista Road (frontage reductions to 8.28 m and 6.0 m)
• Recommendation to initiate rezoning of extraction lands in the Keating Business District

Special (Open) Council

Council is reviewing the 2025 Financial Plan Guidelines and proposing amendments to the 2024 Financial Plan. The meeting includes decisions on significant land acquisitions and early approval for various 2025 capital projects.

• Purchase of 1124 Mount Newton Cross Road for $3,250,000
• Purchase of land at Wallace Drive and Hovey Road, Lot A, for $4,690,000
• Proposed 2025 capital projects including Brentwood Sewer Project ($3,671,000) and Water Main Replacements ($3,500,000)
• Land acquisition for right of way trail extension at 7210 Wallace for $120,000
• Approval of $300,000 for the Design Phase of the Civic Facilities Redevelopment Project

Regular Council Meeting

The council will give first and second readings to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2205 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2206 for 1934 Hovey Road and refer both to a public hearing. Staff will schedule an Opportunity to be Heard on several variances for Development Permit Application 3060-20-10/23 at that site, including height increases, setback reductions, and parking adjustments. The meeting also includes a resolution to support the 2025 FireSmart Community Funding application and a directive to begin public consultation on the Draft Parks and Trails Master Plan. Additional items are the adoption of two tax exemption bylaws and a winter holiday closure of municipal offices.

• First and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2205 (1934 Hovey Road) and referral to public hearing
• First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2206 (1934 Hovey Road) and referral to public hearing
• Opportunity to be Heard on variances for Development Permit 3060-20-10/23 at 1934 Hovey Road (height, setbacks, parking, bike stalls)
• Resolution to support the 2025 FireSmart Community Funding application
• Directive to initiate public consultation on the Draft Parks and Trails Master Plan

Special (Open) Council

The Central Saanich Council will approve the agenda, hear staff reports, consider bylaws and unfinished business, and vote on a motion to close part of the meeting. If adopted, the closed portion will address matters such as land acquisition, disposition, expropriation, or solicitor‑client privileged advice.

• Approval of agenda
• Staff reports
• Bylaw items
• Unfinished business
• Motion to close meeting (closed portion)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting. It will receive informational updates on a governance overview, the 2025 planning work plan, and an interim housing need report. The commission will also consider a rezoning application and development permit for the small‑lot development at 2384 Alta Vista Place and 6673 Buena Vista Road, including whether the APC supports the application and any substantive issues for council.

• Adoption of the October 16, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the September 18, 2024 APC meeting
• Governance Overview (information only)
• Planning 2025 Work Plan (information only)
• Rezoning and Development Permit application for 2384 Alta Vista Place and 6673 Buena Vista Road (small‑lot development)

Special (Open) Council

The Council is meeting to approve the agenda and move into a closed session. The closed portion of the meeting concerns the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements.

• Closed meeting regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider several staff reports, including a recommendation to issue Development Permit 3060-20-5/23 for seven townhomes at 1131 Verdier Avenue. It will also review a strata conversion application for 7925 East Saanich Road that includes conditions to keep three units as rentals for ten years. Additional items include the renewal of 2025 permissive tax exemption bylaws and a rezoning and development proposal for 2384 Alta Vista Place and 6673 Buena Vista Road. A motion to close part of the meeting will also be considered.

• Development Permit 3060-20-5/23 for seven townhomes at 1131 Verdier Avenue
• Strata conversion for 7925 East Saanich Road with rental‑unit covenant
• 2025 permissive tax exemption renewal and bylaws 2210 & 2203
• Rezoning and small‑lot development for 2384 Alta Vista Place and 6673 Buena Vista Road
• Motion to close part of the meeting under the Community Charter

Special (Open) Council

The council will approve the agenda for the October 7, 2024 special meeting. It will consider a motion to close part of the meeting under Community Charter section 90(1)(e) concerning land acquisition or disposition. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approval of agenda for Oct 7, 2024 special council meeting
• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter 90(1)(e) for land matters

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider the OCP amendment, rezoning and development permit applications for the project at 1934 Hovey Road, as referred by council. The meeting also includes a review of the district's Citizen Engagement Strategy, information on limited‑mobility parking at Sandown, and a briefing on the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting will be adopted.

• Review of 1934 Hovey Road OCP amendment, rezoning and development permit (with attached reports and plans)
• Discussion of Citizen Engagement Strategy (Report No. CS-24-019)
• Information on Sandown limited‑mobility parking (correspondence from D. Willows)
• Briefing on New Horizons for Seniors Program (memorandum to HCLAC)
• Adoption of minutes from the July 25, 2024 SPAAC meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several items including early approval of a $120,000 police fleet budget, a $35,632 property tax exemption for the WSÁNEĆ Lands Trust Society, renewal of a temporary use permit for a cannabis retailer at 2‑7855 East Saanich Road, and a development permit variance at 6536 Rodolph Road. The meeting also includes adoption of bylaws on heat‑pump financing and housing agreements, and a reconsideration of the council correspondence policy.

• Early approval of the 2025 Police Fleet Capital Budget – $120,000
• One‑time property tax exemption of $35,632 for WSÁNEĆ Lands Trust Society
• Renewal of Temporary Use Permit #3100‑20‑2/21 for cannabis retail at 2‑7855 East Saanich Road (3‑year term)
• Development Permit #3060‑20‑10/24 with variance reducing frontage from 22 m to 12.68 m at 6536 Rodolph Road
• Adoption of Heat Pump Financing Program Local Area Service Bylaw Amendment No. 14 (Bylaw No. 2209)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss the OCP amendment, rezoning and development permit applications for 1934 Hovey Road. Commissioners are asked to comment on adaptive design, a seniors housing agreement, building height, parking provisions, transportation demand management, growth targets and overall density. The items are presented with reports, memos and updated plans for review.

• OCP amendment, rezoning and development permit for 1934 Hovey Rd
• Adaptive design considerations
• Seniors housing agreement review
• Building height and parking proposals, including accessible reduction
• Transportation demand management, growth targets and overall density

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider authorizing Development Permit 3060‑20‑10/24 for four triplexes at 7043, 7047, 7053 and 7057 Central Saanich Road and the discharge of covenant CA9609782. It will also review a Heat Pump Financing Program bylaw amendment and adopt three loan‑authorization bylaws for the 2024 financial plan. Additional items include a denied accessory‑living‑centre application at 8165 Derrinberg Road and various reports and correspondence.

• Development Permit 3060‑20‑10/24 for four triplexes at 7043, 7047, 7053, 7057 Central Saanich Road – recommendation to authorize issuance and discharge covenant CA9609782
• Heat Pump Financing Program Local Area Service Bylaw Amendment No. 14 – recommendation for first, second and third reading
• Loan Authorization Bylaws No. 2198, 2199, 2200 for the 2024 financial plan – recommendation to adopt
• ALC application to permit two trailer/RV dwelling units at 8165 Derrinberg Road – recommendation to deny
• Petition to improve water services on Bryn Road – presented for consideration

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 4, 2024 meeting. It will then consider two variance applications: one for 6259 Marie Meadows Rd to reduce the rear lot line setback from 6.0 m to 2.48 m to retain part of the dwelling after subdivision, and another for 6299 Robin Way to reduce the rear lot line setback from 6.89 m to 6.76 m to accommodate a poured foundation.

• Adopt agenda for July 25, 2024 Board of Variance meeting
• Adopt minutes from July 4, 2024 Board of Variance meeting
• Variance request at 6259 Marie Meadows Rd: rear setback from 6.0 m to 2.48 m
• Variance request at 6299 Robin Way: rear setback from 6.89 m to 6.76 m

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and minutes, review a Council referral for an Enabling Accessibility Fund grant application, and consider public feedback documents.

• Approval of July 25, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Enabling Accessibility Fund Grant Application
• Review of public feedback documents
• SPAAC Recommendations to Councils Tracking Sheet

Public Hearing

The Central Saanich Council is holding a public hearing on a zoning bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 2110) that would create a new Maber (ȾIKEL) Wetlands Agriculture Zone A‑2, limiting the land to agricultural use. Staff have recommended revising the zoning map to align the northeast boundary with contour lines and remove an area with an existing building. Public comments will be recorded, and Council will make a decision at a future regular meeting.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2110 – proposal to create a Maber (ȾIKEL) Wetlands Agriculture Zone A‑2
• Staff recommendation to adjust the northeast zoning boundary to match contour lines and remove an existing building area

Regular Council Meeting

The council authorized the purchase of a John Deere 544G wheel loader for $246,658 from Brandt Tractor Ltd. It also approved the signing of the 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement and supported a $125,000 grant application to the Enabling Accessibility Fund. Additional items included a development permit variance for 553 Senanus Drive and the adoption of multiple bylaws.

• Award of Tender No 24‑028 for a John Deere 544G wheel loader to Brandt Tractor Ltd. at $246,658 plus taxes
• Authorization for the mayor and corporate officer to sign the 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement
• Support for the District’s $125,000 grant application to the Enabling Accessibility Fund
• Approval of Development Permit 3090‑20‑20/24 with setback variance for retaining walls at 553 Senanus Drive
• Adoption of Bylaw No 2197 to amend citations in the Sign and Subdivision and Servicing Bylaws

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider the affordable housing project at 1183 Verdier Ave. It will give first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2194, 2024 and first, second, and third reading to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2195, 2024. The commission will also review conditions including amendment of covenants and easements, a right‑of‑way change, Ministry approval, and a $19,000 transit fund allocation with $11,000 for Modo memberships. The rezoning application 3360-20-23/24 and Development Permit application 3060-20-10/24 are being referred to the commission.

• First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2194, 2024 for 1183 Verdier Ave.
• First, second, and third reading of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2195, 2024 for 1183 Verdier Ave.
• Amendment of covenant CA3834731 and easement CA3834738 for shared parking with 7180, 7182 and 7188 West Saanich Road.
• Amendment of Statutory Right of Way FB132765-68 to add the southernmost 21‑metre portion for pedestrian passage.
• Allocation of $19,000 to the transit fund and $11,000 to 22 Modo memberships for deep‑subsidy units.

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will review a rezoning application for an affordable housing project and a $100,000 loan for Little League turf. The agenda also includes several contract awards for climate adaptation, road pathways, and roof replacements.

• Rezoning and development permit for 1183 Verdier Avenue
• $100,000 interest-free loan for Central Saanich Little League infield turf
• $248,645 contract award for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation
• $487,736.60 tender award for Mt Newton Cross Rd Pathway Phase 1
• $211,395.00 tender award for roof replacements

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance is reviewing a variance request for 8270 Thomson Place. The proposal seeks to increase the gross floor area of an existing detached accessory dwelling unit from 90m² to 115m².

• Variance request at 8270 Thomson Place to increase accessory dwelling area from 90m² to 115m²
• Adoption of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

Parks and Environment Standing Committee

The committee will review updates on the Parks and Trails Plan and two land acquisition opportunities at 7210 Wallace Drive and 1124 Mt. Newton Cross Road. Members will also consider recommending a partnership with Greater Victoria 2030 District for climate action.

• Recommendation to endorse a partnership with Greater Victoria 2030 District
• Land acquisition opportunity at 7210 Wallace Drive for trail extension
• Land acquisition opportunity at 1124 Mt. Newton Cross Road for a park
• Parks and Trails Plan update

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes decisions on provincial Bill 44 housing amendments for both urban and rural areas. Council will also consider a rezoning application for an affordable housing project at 1183 Verdier Ave. Other items include road safety discussions and the approval of the 2023 Annual Report.

• Adoption of Bill 44 small-scale multi-unit housing zoning bylaws
• Rezoning application for affordable housing at 1183 Verdier Ave
• Amendments to the Maber (ȾIKEL) Wetlands Agriculture A-2 Zone
• Request for synthetic turf installation at Alexander Park
• Approval of the 2023 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information

Special (Open) Council

This special council meeting consists of procedural items and a request to move into a closed session. The proposed closed session would address land acquisition, solicitor-client privilege, and municipal service negotiations.

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will vote on adopting Bylaw No. 2196 for small-scale multi-unit housing within the urban containment boundary. They will also introduce new zoning amendments for areas outside that boundary. Additionally, motions regarding beach accessibility and parking requirement reductions will be addressed.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2196 (Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing inside urban boundary)
• First, second, and third readings for Bylaw No. 2172 (Housing outside urban boundary)
• Notice of motion regarding accessibility improvements at Island View Beach
• Notice of motion to explore reducing parking requirements via TDM objectives

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance is reviewing two variance requests regarding building dimensions. The items include a proposal to increase the gross floor area of an existing accessory dwelling and a request to adjust allowable height due to a calculation error.

• Variance for 8270 Thomson Place to increase gross floor area from 90m² to 115m²
• Variance for 7939 Central Saanich Road to increase allowable height from 8.0m to 8.64m