Cadboro Bay Residents Association has sent a letter to Mayor and Council asking for the proposed Penrhyn street townhouses to be sent back to the drawing board. Excerpt: We believe the current application should rejected for the following reasons:HEIGHT AND SIZE: We question the need for luxury units of 2100 sq. ft with a full third… Continue reading CBRA letter to Saanich in the run-up to hearing on Tuesday
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Revised application for new Penhryn St. townhouses
The Cadboro Bay Residents Association has received a copy of a revised application to Saanich’s Planning Department by M. H. Johnston & Assoc. for the construction of 14 townhouses at 2590–98 Penrhyn St. Download 11609-MHJohnston-2590-98Penhryn.pdf (2.3Mb) for the full details, including plans and elevations.From preliminary review of the documents, previous community input appears to be missing from this revised proposal. A… Continue reading Revised application for new Penhryn St. townhouses
Saanich OKs 2580-2588 Penrhyn condos project
A second Public Hearing on Abstract Developments’ proposed development on 2580-2588 Penrhyn St. was held on January 28th at the Saanich Council Chambers. The hearing began with a presentation by Mike Miller, owner of Abstract Developments, on the revisions made to the proposal to address concerns that had been expressed at the previous Public Hearing… Continue reading Saanich OKs 2580-2588 Penrhyn condos project
Saanich: Public Hearing on revised 2580-2588 Penrhyn St. proposal – Jan. 28
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING BYLAWS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING for the purpose of a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 at 7:30 pm, to allow the… Continue reading Saanich: Public Hearing on revised 2580-2588 Penrhyn St. proposal – Jan. 28
Saanich Planning: OK revised Penrhyn development proposal
In a Supplemental Report dated January 9, Saanich Planning recommends approving a Development Permit and Rezoning application for Abstract Development’s proposal for 2580-2588 Penrhyn St. This is in response to the following revisions made by the developer following the Public Hearing last November: A covenant to restrict the use of the two commercial spaces to general office… Continue reading Saanich Planning: OK revised Penrhyn development proposal
Residents invited to apply for vacancy on Saanich Board of Variance
The District of Saanich is accepting applications from interested residents wishing to serve on the Saanich Board of Variance. The Municipal Council will be appointing one member effective 2014. The appointment will be for a maximum three-year term. The Board of Variance is an autonomous body with the power to vary Zoning Bylaw regulations in situations where compliance… Continue reading Residents invited to apply for vacancy on Saanich Board of Variance
Outcome of Dec 3rd Public Hearing on Penrhyn St. proposal
At last night’s Public Hearing by Saanich Council on Abstract Developments’ proposal for 2580-2588 Penrhyn St., developer Mike Miller presented updated versions of the design, emphasizing the improved boulevard landscaping in front of the building (including three mature trees), and explained how they had reduced the variance that they had requested from 56 to 39,… Continue reading Outcome of Dec 3rd Public Hearing on Penrhyn St. proposal
Saanich: Public hearing on new Penrhyn condos, Dec 3 – have your say
Municipality of Saanich Public Hearing on the Rezoning of 2580 and 2588 Penrhyn Street (includes significant parking variances) Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7:30 PM Saanich Municipal Hall Council Chambers, 770 Vernon Avenue A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7:30 pm, to allow the public to make verbal or… Continue reading Saanich: Public hearing on new Penrhyn condos, Dec 3 – have your say
Saanich: Public hearing on new Penrhyn condos, Dec 3 – have your say
Municipality of Saanich Public Hearing on the Rezoning of 2580 and 2588 Penrhyn Street (includes significant parking variances) Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7:30 PM Saanich Municipal Hall Council Chambers, 770 Vernon Avenue A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7:30 pm, to allow the public to make verbal or… Continue reading Saanich: Public hearing on new Penrhyn condos, Dec 3 – have your say
UVic’s 2013 Five Year Capital Plan available for download
The University’s Capital Improvement Plan for 2013/14 reflects plans to continue with deferred maintenance, as well as address space needs that have developed as a result of growth. The new projects, in order of priority, are: Continuing Studies expansion, in anticipation of the expected increase in international students. This will include an expansion of approximately 1,300 “net assignable square… Continue reading UVic’s 2013 Five Year Capital Plan available for download