Development and Subdivision Applications In Process
The following properties are sites where applications have been received by the District and development is proposed to occur.
Questions? call 250-544-4209 or email planning@csaanich.ca
Feedback? The best opportunity to voice support or concerns would be at a scheduled Public Hearing for the project. If you would like to contact Council about one of these projects (except for stand-alone subdivisions), there are various ways to do so listed here.
As the District is doing its part to avoid large public gatherings, "Opportunities to be Heard" and "Public Hearings" will be held during a virtual meeting with an opportunity to speak. For more information on speaking at a virtual meeting, please call 250-652-4444 to speak to a Corporate Administration staff member.
Page updated June 11, 2021
A Preliminary Letter of Approval conditions for subdivision (PLA) was issued to the property owner for a 2-lot subdivision in March 2019 and a renewal was granted in April 2021. A previous request for variance to the lot frontage was approved by Council July 9, 2018 but has now expired and become a condition of the PLA.
On Jan 6, 2021, the District received an Intensive Residential Development Permit w/variance (Plans) (Landscape Plan) (Rationale Letter).
Date for Council consideration: June 14, 2021 6PM
June 2, 2021 - The District received a Temporary Use Permit application for farm worker housing from the property owner. A previous ALC decision from March 9, 2020 was appealed and overturned May 31,2021 allowing the owner to now place a dwelling on a temporary foundation. The owner intends to relocate an existing dwelling to the property.
Site Location Rationale Letter
Date of Council Consideration: TBA
The District has received an application for a proposed 8-lot subdivision. The property is split by Central Saanich Road as shown on the context map below and the proposal includes rezoning from Residential Single Family (R-1) to Single Family Residential Infill (R-1XS)and Small Lot Two Family Residential (R-2S) for 7 Single Family Lots and 1 Duplex Lot. A Development Permit with Variances is also requested.
Site Context Site Plan Landscape Plan House Plans
Date for Council consideration: TBA
Rezoning to create 2 lots. Retain the existing house on a panhandle lot and develop proposed new lot close to street. Variance requested for height of house on a panhandle and front yard setback. Applicant is pursuing heritage designation of existing house (Site Location, Plans)
| Council | January 25, 2021 |
| Advisory Planning Commission | February 17, 2021 |
| Return to Council | March 8, 2021 (Staff Memo) |
| Public Hearing | April 12, 2021 (Staff Report) |
| 3rd Reading | Denied |
| Return to Council | TBD |
The District has received a revised application for this site from the previously proposed 3-lot subdivision for single family homes to an 8 unit townhouse project in 2 buildings..
Site Context Plans Plan Revisions April 6, 2021
Date of Council Consideration: TBA
An application was received on September 22, 2020 to rezone the site at the corner of East Saanich and Island View Road in order to develop the site into a 5-storey senior's memory care home with 75 units with semi underground parking. The plan has since been revised to 4-storeys (Site Context Map, Plans)
Date of Council Consideration: TBD
The District has received an application to subdivide this property into 2 lots under the existing zoning of Residential Single Family (R-1). No variances are requested.
A Preliminary Letter of Approval conditions for subdivision (PLA) was issued to the property owner for a 2-lot subdivision. The property was rezoned from R-1M Medium Lot Single Family Residential to R-1S Small Lot Single Family Residential in March 2018. (plans). The owner is working on fulfilling the conditions in the Approving Officer's Subdivision letter of preliminary approval.
Applications Received: March 16, 2021
The District has received a referral from the Province for a Retail Cannabis licence at the subject location. A Temporary Use Permit is required in order to allow this as a permitted use in the C-1 zone.
Date of Council Consideration: May 10, 2021 Staff Report
Date of Advisory Planning Commission: May 19, 2021
Date of Opportunity to be Heard: June 14, 2021
The property owner has requested a rezoning from R-1 Large Lot Single Family Residential to R-1M Medium Lot Single Family Residential in order to facilitate a 2-lot subdivision which would create a panhandle lot where a single story residence could be located. An Intensive Residential Infill Development Permit is also required.
Plans Plan Revisions March 29, 2021
The owner has submitted an application to amend the text in the zone RE-2 Rural Estate Acreage in order to permit a Carriage House. (Context Plan, Site Plan). An Environmental Development Permit is also be required.
Date to Regular Council Meeting: JANUARY 25, 2021
to Advisory Planning Commission Meeting: FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Return to Council: MARCH 8, 2021
Public Hearing: April 12, 2021
Final Adoption: TBA pending registered covenant
The District has received an application for a Temporary Use Permit in order to allow a small accessory building to be converted to a dwelling for farm help. Approval from the Agricultural Land Commission is also requested. (Site Context Map) (Request Letter) (photo of accessory building)
Date of Council Consideration: May 10, 2021 Staff Report
Date of Advisory Planning Commission meeting: May 19, 2021
APPLICANT WITHDREW APPLICATIONS MAY 27, 2021
March 30, 2021 - Updated plans received for 6 storey building.
An application has been received to redevelop the property at the N.E. corner of Mt. Newton X Road at Wallace Drive. The application includes a rezoning and development permit. The proposal is to build a 5 storey building with commercial on the main floor and 4 storeys above with a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Almost all parking is proposed to be underground with 5 stalls proposed for the main level.
(Updated Bldg Plans) (Site Location)
Regular Council Meeting Date: MARCH 8, 2021 Staff Report
Advisory Planning Commission Meeting: MARCH 17, 2021
Return to Council: APRIL 26, 2021 Staff Report
Public Hearing: May 31, 2021 6PM
Final Adoption of Bylaw: TBA
Application Received March 11, 2021
The District has received an application to subdivide this property into 2 lots creating a panhandle lot. The the existing dwelling would remain on the street frontage. The applicant is requesting variances including the height of a dwelling on a panhandle lot for a proposed 2-storey single family residence. An Intensive Residential Development Permit is a requirement for this type of proposal and will be considered along with the variances.
Date of Council Consideration: TBA
A Preliminary Letter of Approval conditions for subdivision (PLA) was issued to the property owner for a 2-lot subdivision. A previous request for variance to the lot frontage was approved by Council. The PLA was renewed for a year in August 2020. (plans)
Update: The Agricultural Land Commission approved the application for subdivision on March 15, 2021. The Development Variance permit has been issued. A preliminary letter of conditions for the subdivision will be issued by the Planning department.
Original Application: The District received a subdivision application for a boundary adjustment between 2 lots in the ALR owned by one party. The adjustment would see a landlocked parcel relocated to the western side of 1417 Sluggett as depicted in the application attached below. Approval is required by the Agricultural Land Commission and a variance permit is required for lot size.
Council meeting for consideration: Monday, December 7, 2020
Opportunity for Public Input: Monday, January 11, 2021 7pm
Permit Approved for Issuance with ALC approval: January 11, 2021
Recommendation to refer to ALC with Council Support sent January 14, 2021
UPDATE: ALC APPROVED APPLICATION MARCH 15, 2021. APPLICATION PLACED SUBDIVISION APPLICATION ON HOLD UNTIL MARCH 2022
The property owner has applied for a 2-lot subdivision. A portion of the property was rezoned in 2014 from R-1 Large Lot Single Family Residential to R-1S Small Lot Single Family Residential.
The owner's consultant has applied to rezone the property from R-2 Residential Two Family to R-1 XS Single Family Residential Infill for the purpose of subdividing into 3 lots. Two of the houses have been designed with a secondary suite for a total of 5 dwellings. As part of the new OCP requirements for infill, a development permit has also been received for Form and Character. (elevations & plans) (landscape plan)
Date of Council Consideration: TBD
A Preliminary Letter of Approval conditions for subdivision (PLA) was issued to the property owner for a 4-lot subdivision with common access. The property was recently rezoned to R-1XS to facilitate the subdivision request. (plans)
The property owner has applied to the Agricultural Land Commission for a Non-Farm Use in order to locate an animal hospital on the property. On June 1, the applicant subsequently submitted a rezoning application to rezone from A-1 Agriculture to A-6 Veterinary Agriculture.
Date of Council Consideration: TBA
March 30, 2021 Applicant placed proposal 'ON HOLD'
The District has received a rezoning application from School District 63 to change the zoning of the property from RE-2 Rural Estate to P-1 General Institutional for the purpose of constructing a 'Nature based early learning centre".
Context map Plans Application Letter
Date of Council Consideration: TBA - application ON HOLD by applicant
An application was received July 2, 2020 to rezone the property at the S.E. corner of W. Saanich and Keating X Road, from C-5 (Tourist Commercial) to a new Comprehensive Development zone for a planned tourist-oriented mixed use development where Sassy's restaurant is currently located.
The key features of this project include:
- Tourist-oiented commercial, including a showcase market and a farm-to-table restaurant that source local products from our region;
- Temporary accommodation and rental housing units with a mix of unit sizes;
- Live-work units catered to local producers and artisans; and,
- High quality open space that prioritizes pedestrian comfort and safety.
Site Context Map Proposed Plans
Date of Council Consideration: TBA
The District has received a comprehensive development proposal for 3 properties on West Saanich Road together with 1 property on Kersey, as depicted on the site context map below.
The proposal includes a comprehensive site development of 'affordable' rental housing for seniors, consisting of rental housing, independent living and memory care facilities, with a portion of the site dedicated to future workforce housing for families and individuals.
The application includes, among other things, a request to amend the Official Community Plan as the properties are currently designated "rural" and are outside the Urban Containment Settlement Boundary.
Context Plan Excerpt from Plans
Date of Committee of the Whole Consideration: June 14, 2021 6PM
May 5, 2021 The District received a development application to rezone the western half of the property from R-1 Large Lot Single Family Residential to R-1XS Residential Infill for the purpose of creating 1 new lot to be accessed off of Benvenuto Avenue. An Intensive Residential Infill Development Permit with Variances is also required.
Date of Council Consideration: TBA
