Our next meeting will be Tuesday Sept. 18th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Colquitz Middle School - Foods Room
agenda will be posted in August
Please note that effective Sept. 2018, our meeting night
will change to the third TUESDAY of each month
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The MVCCA is preparing a list of questions to send to the candidates prior to the municipal election.
If you would to submit a question please contact us. The answers will be posted on the website.
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Construction has begun on the Campus of Care affordable housing - 3816 Carey Road
Development details are online at www.crd.bc.ca/crhc
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Re: Nigel Valley Development CD-6NV
Notes on presentation to council by BC Housing on 13 July 2018
The meeting was well attended with representatives of four community associations expressing general support for the project. Council voted to proceed to the public hearing, likely to be held in September. It is my understanding that in order to proceed with the current plans, the applicant requires a rezoning of 16 stories for the market building. The Nigel Square will be in shadow during the winter and there may be paid parking on the site. No roof top sound barriers will be required.
There are a few smaller concerns that could still be addressed by council with regards to this site:
Council could request that the applicant put in solar powered lighting in Nigel Square to make it less dark.
Council could request that the Administrative Traffic Committee look into ‘Resident Only Parking’ on Darwin Ave.
The most important change that council could make would be to not allow the market building parking variances to be written into the bylaw. The bylaw is a legal document and any concessions in it can not be revoked. This situation is a pre-zoning, and it is important to note that the development permit aspect does not have any time limit.
Various levels of government have a role to play in the expansion of services generally in the Saanich Core
Some ideas expressed include:
- widening and lighting that section of the Lockside trail
- sidewalks and traffic light planning in preparation of the increased density
- creation of community public space at the Saanich Hall
- planning for the increased elementary school enrollment
- planning for facilities such as a full sized library, community hall and other public use facilities
- update the Saanich noise bylaw to include mandatory noise barriers on the roofs of institutional buildings
- that Saanich work with BC Transit to ensure that the Uptown transit hub meets the needs of the residents
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Regina Park
For the latest information on the Regina Park encampment.
see Saanich website
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Carey Road and Highway #1
At article in the Saanich News June 13, 2018 indicates that access to Carey Road
from Hwy #1, will be permanently closed and the intersection of Douglas St. and Saanich Road will be upgraded.
article at Saanich News
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The District of Saanich has committed to new climate targets, and is inviting the public and stakeholders to help develop an updated Climate Action Plan. The Plan will be drafted over the next year and will provide long-term direction and an action plan to:
- transition as a corporation and a community to 100% renewable energy by 2050,
- achieve an 80% reduction in GHGs by 2050, and
- prepare for and adapt to a changing climate.
Bus Lanes on Douglas
For current information see: Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria
The Seaton Tunnel will be closed for about two months during the bus lane construction.
portion of email received Aug 16 "I've confirmed that through the existing construction project, the underpass tunnel will reopen with new and improved lighting; 21 new light fixtures and a standard highway side luminaire on each side. Our maintenance crews are also going to remove the vegetation prior to the reopening as well." Ryan Evanoff
For current information see: Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria
The Seaton Tunnel will be closed for about two months during the bus lane construction.
portion of email received Aug 16 "I've confirmed that through the existing construction project, the underpass tunnel will reopen with new and improved lighting; 21 new light fixtures and a standard highway side luminaire on each side. Our maintenance crews are also going to remove the vegetation prior to the reopening as well." Ryan Evanoff
Garden Suites Study
The District of Saanich is embarking on a study to explore potential regulations for garden suites as part of a larger effort to expand housing choices for residents. The public is invited to share ideas and concerns about garden suites at upcoming open houses and through a community survey. Input will be used to help inform potential regulations. information at garden study
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Saanich Police 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
Please follow the link below to access the digital copy of the plan. Link to the plan:
www.saanichpolice.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1236:2018-strategic-plan&catid=38:uncategorised
Link to just the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7Xd_w1vH5W6gzuYD6NpsSZe40o5JRT0b
A hard copy of the plan is available as well and can be mailed directly to you or your association. If your Community Association is interested in having an officer attend one of your meetings to discuss the plan, or if you would like a hard copy of the plan, please email strategicplan@saanichpolice.ca.
information provided by: The Strategic Plan Steering Committee
Saanich Heritage Register
Our guest speakers at the January 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
Draft Strategic Facilities Master Plan
Staff will be conducting a final round of public engagements located at various locations, mostly through our recreational facilities between January 15 and January 25, 2018. After compiling the input from the public, staff will be presenting the final document to Council sometime in February or March. The dates and times of these engagements can be found on the website.
Residents can visit the site and directly contribute by taking an on-line survey which will provide staff with the necessary input required to further advance the document for Council's consideration in the next few months.
The document as well as supporting information can be found at the following location: Saanich facilities
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