At its meeting on Monday, July 15, the proposed “Osprey” townhouse development at 2590,2594, 2598 Penhryn St. was approved by Saanich Council on July 15, 2019 by a vote of 7 to 2. Susan Bryce moved that it be accepted and Karen Harper seconded, saying that it would add to the vibrancy of the village and… Continue reading Saanich approves Penrhyn townhouse development, 7-2
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Saanich Council public meeting on Penrhyn Osprey, July 15, 7pm
Since last month’s Public Hearing on the townhouse proposal for 2590–2598 Penrhyn St. had only a bare quorum of councillors, council will be meeting on Monday, July 15, 7pm, at council chambers, for—Consideration of Second and Third Reading of “Zoning Bylaw, 2003, Amendment Bylaw, 2019, No. 9566” to rezone from the RS-10 (Single Family Dwelling)… Continue reading Saanich Council public meeting on Penrhyn Osprey, July 15, 7pm
Citizen comment regarding proposed Penrhyn Street townhouses, Cadboro Bay
[copy of letter sent to Saanich Council]To CouncilUnfortunately, I’m unable to attend the public hearing on Tuesday June 18at Municipal Hall, but I wanted add my voice to the those concerned about this proposal.I moved to Cadboro Bay in August 1998 and have raised my family of three children here. It’s a truly wonderful village… Continue reading Citizen comment regarding proposed Penrhyn Street townhouses, Cadboro Bay
Re: Penrhyn Street Brochure
Development permit application DPR00660, 2590-2598 Penrhyn St. Cadboro Bay Victoria.I am pleased that the CBRA is taking an active interest in Cadboro Bay development but I am appalled at the omitted, false or implied information in the recent CBRA brochure. In no way does this represent an honest representation of the proposed development. Some cases… Continue reading Re: Penrhyn Street Brochure
CBRA letter to Saanich in the run-up to hearing on Tuesday
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
Outcome of Saanich Council hearing on Osprey townhouses
Eric Dahli, Chair, Cadboro Bay Residents Association, reports: Last night Council voted to send the Planning recommendation regarding the proposed “Osprey” project (2590–98 Penrhyn Street Penrhyn St. townhouses) to a Public Hearing. Council felt the applicant met the test to refer this matter to a public Hearing rather than (as we requested) to postpone further consideration of… Continue reading Outcome of Saanich Council hearing on Osprey townhouses
CBRA letter to Saanich re Penrhyn (Osprey) townhouses
The following letter has been sent to Saanich Mayor and Council from the CBRA regarding the proposed townhouses at 2590–2598 Penrhyn St., in the runup the Council hearing on the development on Monday April 29th: … Continue reading CBRA letter to Saanich re Penrhyn (Osprey) townhouses
Council hearing on proposed new Penrhyn townhouses
A Saanich Council hearing will be held on Monday April 29th, 7pm, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue on the proposal to rezone 3 single-family lots at 2590, 2594 & 2598 Penrhyn St. for 14 townhousesBased on community feedback, Cadboro Bay Residents Association is requesting Mayor & Council to require the Applicant to:significantly downscale and… Continue reading Council hearing on proposed new Penrhyn townhouses
Re: Penrhyn development
Dear CBRA,I have just spoken to Chuck Bell (Saanich planning). He has informed me that the Penrhyn development is Is coming to council very soon. Chuck said now is the time to voice any concerns. I will be writing a letter to mayor, council, Chuck Bell, and community. Please share this information, Todd Jared
Ongoing concerns about Osprey development
Good morning,I am seeking support from the community in regards to the rear setback of the Osprey Development. I believe the size of the landscape drawn on the rear property line has been squeezed out by parking and the current building setback. The minimum soil requirement for trees planted on municipal land by developers is… Continue reading Ongoing concerns about Osprey development