Tag: EDPA

[as reported in The Times Colonist]:A controversial environmental bylaw that has divided Saanich residents will be scrapped, with a 5-4 vote by councillors capping a tense public hearing on Saturday. The Environmental Development Permit Area bylaw, passed in 2012 with the goal of protecting sensitive ecosystems on 2,200 single-family properties, was loathed by some residents,… Continue reading Saanich rescinds EDPA bylaw

Cadboro Bay ResidentsPlease find attached a letter  I wrote to Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell and councillors  in response to the meeting to be held at the Pearkes Centre on Saturday October 28th   regarding the $50,000 dollar  Diamond Head Report on the EDPA that affects so many residents of Cadboro Bay and area.  It is… Continue reading Regarding the $50k Diamond Head Report on the EDPA

The report from the Director of Planning dated September 18, 2017 for the Proposed Amendments to the EDPA Atlas will be considered by Saanich Council at a Council meeting to be held on MONDAY, October 2, 2017, in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue, commencing at 7:00 p.m.A copy of the report with… Continue reading Saanich Council to consider amendments to EDPA, Oct. 2

From Planning Department, District of Saanich: This email is to advise that the report from the Director of Planning dated February 15, 2017 related to requests for removal from the Environmental Development Permit Area for 2785, 2801, 2811, 2821, 2825, 2831 Tudor Avenue; 2766 and 2810 Sea View Road will be considered by Saanich Council at… Continue reading Saanich CotW considers EDPA removals, March 6

From Saanich Planning Department: Subject: Notice of Meeting - October 3, 2016 Committee of the Whole - 2893 Sea View RoadThe attached item will be considered at the Committee of the Whole Meetingon Monday, October 3, 2016.  The meeting commences at 7:00 p.m. in theCouncil Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue.  You arewelcome to attend and… Continue reading CotW hearing on 2893 Sea View Rd, Oct. 3

From Saanich’s Legislative Department: Draft Terms of ReferenceEnvironmental Development Permit Area Bylaw ReviewSaanich Council will consider the draft Terms of Reference for the next phase of the ongoing review of the Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) Bylaw at a Council meeting to be held Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal… Continue reading EDPA Draft Terms of Reference considered on May 9

Following the 5-4 decision by Council at the March 16th meeting of Mayor & Council, Saanich Citizens for a Responsible EDPA are more committed than ever to overturning the EDPA Bylaw.  While many may have seen this as a defeat, in reality the vote was much closer than you would think.While 5 Councillors voted to… Continue reading Urgent request for action [re EDPA]

A staff report regarding the process options for moving forward with the Environmental Development Permit Area Bylaw will be considered by Saanich Council at a Special Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. The meeting will commence at 7:00 pm at Pearkes Recreation Centre Fieldhouse, 3100 Tillicum Road.The report will be available… Continue reading CotW meeting on EDPA, March 16th