Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 7 - 9 pm
Colquitz Middle School - Foods Room draft agenda
Our next meeting will include:
Presentation: Draft Uptown-Douglas Corridor Plan by Alanna Cooke, (Community Planning Division. District of Saanich)
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Announcements
You’re invited to attend Saanich Fire Department’s Open House taking place at Fire Station No. 1,
760 Vernon Avenue, on Sept. 21, 2019 from 10 am until 2 pm. This year the Fire Department proudly
celebrates its 100th anniversary and an official welcome and recognition will take place at 11am. poster
Saanich Emergency Program's fall/winter offerings
Saanich Council - next meeting agenda link
As soon as we receive notification of the dates that local projects will go to council, the information
will be posted here.
Development Projects
Active Development applications see Land Use and Development
NEWS
472/476 Dupplin Road was approved for an innovative commercial/ industrial flex space,
unfortunately the property is now for sale.
665 Canterbury new application for division of lot into two lots - at 665 Canterbury
Protecting Our Urban Forest - Falaise Town Hall Apr. 26, 2019 report
Bus Lanes on Douglas
For current information see: Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria
Colquitz Middle School - Foods Room draft agenda
Our next meeting will include:
Presentation: Draft Uptown-Douglas Corridor Plan by Alanna Cooke, (Community Planning Division. District of Saanich)
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Announcements
You’re invited to attend Saanich Fire Department’s Open House taking place at Fire Station No. 1,
760 Vernon Avenue, on Sept. 21, 2019 from 10 am until 2 pm. This year the Fire Department proudly
celebrates its 100th anniversary and an official welcome and recognition will take place at 11am. poster
Saanich Emergency Program's fall/winter offerings
Saanich Council - next meeting agenda link
As soon as we receive notification of the dates that local projects will go to council, the information
will be posted here.
Development Projects
Active Development applications see Land Use and Development
NEWS
472/476 Dupplin Road was approved for an innovative commercial/ industrial flex space,
unfortunately the property is now for sale.
665 Canterbury new application for division of lot into two lots - at 665 Canterbury
Protecting Our Urban Forest - Falaise Town Hall Apr. 26, 2019 report
Bus Lanes on Douglas
For current information see: Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria
A sunny day for the MVCCA booth at the Saanich Cycling Festival, May 5th.
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Saanich Police Department's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
We would like to invite you to provide your feedback on the value of the plan to you and/or your organization.
Below is a link to our online survey that will take approximately 5 minutes of your time. If you would prefer a paper version of the survey, please call us at 250-475-4395 or email us at StrategicPlan@saanichpolice.ca to request one. We encourage you to share this survey link with those in your community or organization.
https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50047047/Strategic-Plan-Feedback-Survey
"Grabbed this pic on my walk to Uptown. A 2nd Right Turn Only sign was posted South of Ravine Rd. Too late to avoid an “unwanted right turn” I have also witnessed 1 potentially dangerous U Turn at this point."
(local resident)
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Notice from Saanich Garden Suite Study in Saanich:
For more information on the Garden Suite Study visit saanich.ca/gardensuites.
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Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw – reducing single use plastic bags in Saanich
proposed bylaw
Recreation Market Analysis
Community Summary Report at Saanich.ca/marketanalysis
Shaping Saanich Initiative information at: Saanich website
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Raymond Street South Corridor Project
The District of Saanich is undertaking, or planning to undertake, a number of minor improvements along Raymond Street South. The improvements come from a combination of action items from the Safe Routes to Schools plans for Colquitz Middle School and McKenzie Elementary, as well as from the Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP recognizes the Raymond Street Corridor, from the Galloping Goose (GG) Regional Trail all the way to Vanalman Ave, as an all ages and abilities cycling route.
Galloping Goose Regional Trail - Shelter amenities
The District will be installing a bench, bike rack, garbage can, and bicycle repair station under the shelter at the Galloping Goose, Tillicum Road and the Trans Canada Highway. The installation should happen late December or early January 2019.
Raymond at Cadillac - Intersection realignment
The District is currently realigning this intersection to provide right-of-way to Raymond Street South. The intention is to give priority to cyclists traveling along the Raymond Street Corridor connecting to the GG regional trail. Work entails removing excess pavement, removing unneeded yellow centre line paint, installing concrete curb, reinstating with top soil and grass seed, and a new stop sign at Cadillac and Raymond. This work is currently underway.
Raymond at Whiteside - Switch stop signs
The stop signs on Raymond have been switched to Whiteside to provide priority to cyclists traveling along the Raymond Street Corridor. This work has been completed.
Pathway connecting Raymond to Columbine - Lighting improvements
The District has worked with the homeowners along this pathway to significantly increase the amount of natural lighting entering this pathway by pruning and remove trees and bushes. This work is currently underway.
Columbine Way - Crossing and ramp construction
We are still developing the design for this project. The concept includes the following:
Engineering Department District of Saanich
t. 250-475-5560 c. 250-893-2628
ben.lubberts@saanich.ca www.saanich.ca
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Community Association Dialogue Workshop (Saanich Community Assoc. Network - SCAN)
The 2018 workshop report SCAN workshop
SCAN Annual Report
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Saanich Police Department's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
We would like to invite you to provide your feedback on the value of the plan to you and/or your organization.
Below is a link to our online survey that will take approximately 5 minutes of your time. If you would prefer a paper version of the survey, please call us at 250-475-4395 or email us at StrategicPlan@saanichpolice.ca to request one. We encourage you to share this survey link with those in your community or organization.
https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50047047/Strategic-Plan-Feedback-Survey
"Grabbed this pic on my walk to Uptown. A 2nd Right Turn Only sign was posted South of Ravine Rd. Too late to avoid an “unwanted right turn” I have also witnessed 1 potentially dangerous U Turn at this point."
(local resident)
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Notice from Saanich Garden Suite Study in Saanich:
For more information on the Garden Suite Study visit saanich.ca/gardensuites.
***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw – reducing single use plastic bags in Saanich
proposed bylaw
Recreation Market Analysis
Community Summary Report at Saanich.ca/marketanalysis
Shaping Saanich Initiative information at: Saanich website
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Raymond Street South Corridor Project
The District of Saanich is undertaking, or planning to undertake, a number of minor improvements along Raymond Street South. The improvements come from a combination of action items from the Safe Routes to Schools plans for Colquitz Middle School and McKenzie Elementary, as well as from the Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP recognizes the Raymond Street Corridor, from the Galloping Goose (GG) Regional Trail all the way to Vanalman Ave, as an all ages and abilities cycling route.
Galloping Goose Regional Trail - Shelter amenities
The District will be installing a bench, bike rack, garbage can, and bicycle repair station under the shelter at the Galloping Goose, Tillicum Road and the Trans Canada Highway. The installation should happen late December or early January 2019.
Raymond at Cadillac - Intersection realignment
The District is currently realigning this intersection to provide right-of-way to Raymond Street South. The intention is to give priority to cyclists traveling along the Raymond Street Corridor connecting to the GG regional trail. Work entails removing excess pavement, removing unneeded yellow centre line paint, installing concrete curb, reinstating with top soil and grass seed, and a new stop sign at Cadillac and Raymond. This work is currently underway.
Raymond at Whiteside - Switch stop signs
The stop signs on Raymond have been switched to Whiteside to provide priority to cyclists traveling along the Raymond Street Corridor. This work has been completed.
Pathway connecting Raymond to Columbine - Lighting improvements
The District has worked with the homeowners along this pathway to significantly increase the amount of natural lighting entering this pathway by pruning and remove trees and bushes. This work is currently underway.
Columbine Way - Crossing and ramp construction
We are still developing the design for this project. The concept includes the following:
- The staircase down to Columbine Way will be removed and replaced with a cycling-friendly ramp.
- A crosswalk will be installed across Columbine Way.
- The centre median on Columbine Way will be removed.
- The steep pathway down to the foot bridge will be replaced with a longer cycling-friendly path.
- The gravel pathway from Columbine way to the foot bridge, and from the foot bridge up to McKenzie Ave will be paved with asphalt.
Engineering Department District of Saanich
t. 250-475-5560 c. 250-893-2628
ben.lubberts@saanich.ca www.saanich.ca
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Community Association Dialogue Workshop (Saanich Community Assoc. Network - SCAN)
The 2018 workshop report SCAN workshop
SCAN Annual Report
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Saanich Heritage Register
Our guest speakers at a general meeting spoke about the value of the many heritage buildings in our part of Saanich.
A heritage designation usually applies to only the exterior of the building. If you feel that you have a house that has
architectural, historic or contextual value, application forms are available from the Legislative Services at the Saanich Municipal Hall. For information about local history contact Saanich archives
Saanich Heritage Register
Our guest speakers at a general meeting spoke about the value of the many heritage buildings in our part of Saanich.
A heritage designation usually applies to only the exterior of the building. If you feel that you have a house that has
architectural, historic or contextual value, application forms are available from the Legislative Services at the Saanich Municipal Hall. For information about local history contact Saanich archives
Mural for Seaton Street Tunnel
On June 26, 2017 Saanich Council authorized the installation of a mural on the retaining wall at the north entry to the Seaton Street tunnel. Constable Lisa Bruschetta of Saanich’s Community Bike Squad arranged funding and Jessie Campbell supervised the youth artists from the Native Friendship Centre.
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New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem
New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem