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, there are various ways to do so listed here.
As the District is doing its part to avoid large public gatherings, "Opportunities for 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 January 15, 2021
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 July 9, 2018 but has no expired and become a condition of the PLA. On Jan 6, 2021, the District received a Development Permit (Infill) w/variance (Plans) (Landscape Plan) (Rationale Letter).
Date for Council consideration: TBA
At its meeting on August 17, 2020 Council recommended that a site specific bylaw be prepared to rezone the property with conditions. (survey) (Landscape Plan) (Floor Plans & Elevations) (Plans Lot B)
| Advisory Committee | June 19, 2019 |
| Council | August 17, 2020 |
| Return to Council with Rezoning Bylaw | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Public Hearing & 3rd Reading | Virtual Dec 7, 2020 |
| Bylaw Adoption | 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 currently considering pursuing heritage designation of existing house (Site Location, Plans)
| Council | January 25, 2021 |
| Public Hearing | TBD |
| 3rd Reading of Bylaw | TBD |
| Bylaw Adoption | TBD |
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 6 storey senior's memory care home with 75 units with semi underground parking. (Site Context Map, Plans)
Date to Regular Council Meeting: TBD
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 PLA letter.
On November 16, 2020 Council considered a request from Marigold Lands to amend the Phased Development Agreement that was originally passed by Bylaw 1893, May 1, 2017.
Staff Report November 16, 2020
Virtual Public Hearing Scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:15
3RD READING OF OF BYLAW: DECEMBER 14, 2020
Bylaw Adoption: TBD
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). A Development Permit for Form and Character will also be required.
Date to Regular Council Meeting: TBD
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. ( Bldg Plans)
Regular Council Meeting Date: TBA
This lot was recently created by rezoning and subdivision of 1235 Marchant Road.
An application has been received to vary the total side yard setback in the R-1XS Single Family Residential zone from 4.5 metres to 3.0 metres to increase the building envelope for a proposed single family dwelling.
Consideration at Council Meeting: December 7, 2020
Opportunity for Public Input: Monday, January 11, 2021 7pm
Approved for Issuance: January 11, 2021
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)
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-1 Large Lot Single Family Residential to R-1S Small Lot Single Family Residential in April 2019. (plans)
A revised application has been received for an infill development permit with variances to facilitate a 2 lot subdivision. The existing structures would be removed with two proposed new houses with suites. (Plans)
Application to Regular Council Meeting: To be announced
This property was recently created from a subdivision of 7068 East Saanich Road. The owner is requesting variances to the side yard setbacks in order to improve the building envelope for a proposed new SFD with suite (plans)
| Regular Council Meeting | January 11, 2021 |
| Opportunity for Public Input | February 8, 2021 |
The District has 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
Recommendation to refer to ALC with Council Support sent January 14, 2021
November 23 2020 - The District has received an application on behalf of the property owner for a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to make improvements to this site to provide off-site parking for Portside Marina at 789 Saunders Lane. A VARIANCE has been sought to reduce the setback (from property lines) for parking stalls from the required 2.5m to 0m. (site location) (parking layout)
Date to Regular Council Meeting: Monday, January 11, 2021
Opportunity for Public Input: TBA
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 to Regular Council Meeting: 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 applicant has requested to rezone a newly acquired piece of municipally-owned, land-locked property and the eastern portion of the 3 properties on Veyaness Road adjacent to the new 16 lot development at 7217 Veyaness (Timber Ridge). The applicant intends to create 9 lots as an extension to the Timber Ridge development with connectivity via Timber Ridge Court. (Site Context Map, Plans)
Date to Regular Council Meeting: November 16, 2020
Virtual Public Hearing: December 7, 2020 Staff Report to Council
3rd Reading of Bylaw: December 14, 2020
Bylaw Adoption: TBD
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
| Regular Council Meeting | TBD |
The homeowner has applied for another temporary use permit to continue using an existing carriage house as a dwelling.
Date to Regular Council meeting: January 25, 2021
Opportunity for Public Input: TBA
