PUBLIC HEARING- 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Council Chambers

THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH

(Please note that all proceedings of Public Hearings are video recorded)

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1. Reconvene Public Hearing from September 27, 2015

2. OPENING STATEMENT BY MAYOR

2.1. Opening Statement for Continuation from September 29, 2015 Public Pg. 3 - 4 Hearing

3. CENTRAL SAANICH LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1874, 2015 [7410 Veyaness Road] and DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

3.1. BACKGROUND MATERIALS / CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

3.1.1. Correspondence Received Subsequent to the September 29, 2015 Pg. 5 - 89 Session the this Public Hearing: 1. T Riley, September 29, 2015 2. K Clark, September 29, 2015 3. D Rosberg, September 29, 2015 4. C Roberts, September 29, 2015 5. C Beattie, September 29, 2015 6. T Michaels, September 29, 2015

7. S Boon, September 29, 2015

8. C Murphy, September 29, 2015 9. B Raper, September 29, 2015 10. AB Wright, September 29, 2015 11. K Ayer, September 29, 2015 12. R Tucker, September 30, 2015 13. J Smith, October 2, 2015 14. CJ (Kip) Wilson, October 5, 2015 15. L Biggs, October 15, 2015 16. C Best, October 16, 2015 17. C&J Meadmore, October 13, 2015 18. F Gruber (Applicant), October 15, 2015 19. Strongitharm Consulting Ltd., October 22, 2015 20. DB Pearce, October 20, 2015 21. S&D Haynes, October 20, 2015 (Late Item) 22. J Liot & S Jani, October 21, 2015 (Late Item) 23. D Friedlander, October 22, 2015 (Late Item) 24. SM Leard, October 23, 2015 (Late Item) 25. J Gower, October 25, 2015 (Late Item) 26. Peljhan Family, October 25, 2015 (Late Item) 27. J Sheppard, October 25, 2015 (Late Item) 28. B&I Haysom, October 26, 2015 (Late Item) 29. S Leard, October 26, 2015 (Late Item) 30. B Krapohl, October 26, 2015 (Late Item) 31. S Rothwell, October 26, 2015 (Late Item) 32. Habitat for Humanity Victoria, October 27, 2015 (Late Item) 33. J Kelly, October 26, 2015 (Late Item on Table) 34. E Dhillon, October 27, 2015 (Late Item on Table)

3.2. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT

4. ADJOURNMENT

Public Hearing Agenda October 27, 2015 Page 2 of 89 DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH Public Hearing – September 29, 2015

OPENING STATEMENT BY THE MAYOR

This Public Hearing is being convened pursuant to Section 890 of the Local Government Act in order to consider the following Bylaws:

1. a) “Central Saanich Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1874, 2015” [A Bylaw to Amend the Land Use Bylaw (7410 Veyaness Road)] And b) Development Variance Permit No. 3090-20-13/15

At this Public Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to Council, and all persons present who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw and DVP shall be given an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw and DVP.

Those of you who wish to speak concerning the proposed Bylaw and DVP should begin your address to the Council by clearly stating your name, address, and place of residence. Speakers should address all comments to the Council, and make those comments in a manner that accords respect to everyone present.

Following your presentation, members of Council may, if they wish, ask questions of you. The function of Council members this evening is to listen to the views of the public, not to answer questions of members of the public or debate the merits of the proposed Bylaw and DVP with each other or with individual citizens.

Everyone will be given an opportunity to be heard at this Public Hearing. No one will be prevented from making his or her views known within the time available. Any person who wishes to present a written submission to Council may do so. All such submissions will be retained by the Corporate Officer for review by the Council, but the Corporate Officer will not be reading any submissions aloud. These submissions will be made available for members of the public to review during the hearing.

All written submissions, together with the presentations made this evening, will be given full consideration by Council.

To maintain order during the Hearing and to ensure everyone an opportunity to be heard, I have established the following rules of procedure for this Hearing:

Firstly: A synopsis of the materials will be presented by the Chief Administrative Officer and a synopsis of the proposed Bylaw and DVP will be presented by the Director of Planning and Building Services. Thereafter, I will provide an opportunity to the applicant, if any, to present information on its application to the Council. Thereafter, any member of the public who wishes to speak on this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Secondly: Each member of the public who wishes to make a presentation will be given an opportunity to speak. Your presentation will not be restricted to a time limit, provided that your comments are relevant to the issues at hand.

Page 3 of 89 OPENING STATEMENT BY THE MAYOR Public Hearing – September 29, 2015 Page 2

Thirdly: Upon seeing no further speakers coming forward, I will make a final call for presentations. Should there be none, I will close the Public Hearing on the Bylaw and DVP. Consideration of the Bylaw and DVP will be scheduled at a future Regular or Special Meeting of Council. Once the Public Hearing has been closed, no further submissions will be considered by Council on this matter. You must refrain from communicating with members of Council, whether individually or as a whole, in any manner, concerning the matters contained in the Bylaw and DVP, until a final decision has been made with respect to the Bylaw and DVP, or unless Council refers the Bylaw and DVP to another Public Hearing.

Page 4 of 89 From: Tess Riley Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 5:05 PM To: Municipal Hall Subject: Letter to Council re7410 Veyaness Development EGEIVE

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Thc Corporaiion of the District of Central Saanich To Whom it may concern,

I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concerns regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm at7410 Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most ímportantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. lt has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. We feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. lf this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

ln addition, our horses are in the limelight of the general public on a daily basis. Part of their job is interacting with the public downtown. When their day is over, Hidden Acres is the place for them to just be horses. Each and every one of our horses are not just our pets but a huge asset to the company that cannot be replaced. Every one of our horses has a special diet and it is very important that people don't feed our horses anything they should not be ingesting, for example, Thor cannot have sugar and if he has sugar it can be very detrimental to his health. This is why we choose to have our farm away from roadway.

Page 5 of 89 There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. We run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process. We are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blind corner. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. lncreased traffic would significantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

I am sure others who have written to you also share the concerns regarding the agricultural background of this area. We are, more than anything, a functioning farm which uses tractors and other large farm implements from 5am to midnight on any given day. We are not prepared to change our routine on the farm if noise or other complaints are made.

This year Tally Ho is celebrating 112 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the tíme to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Tess Riley

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Tess Riley

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Page 6 of 89 Meghan Wylie

From: Kate Clark Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 5:09 PM To: Municipal Hall Subject: RE: Letter to Council re 7410 Veyaness Development EGEIVE

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Tho Corporation of the District x x EN of Centrai Saanich Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concerns regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm at74LO Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. lt has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free, We feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. lf this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

The reason why we have the location we do, Hidden Acres as it's called, is because we want to keep the routine private. Although during the day there is farm staff present, at night the farm could be subject to vandalism by horse protestors and other groups of people. ln addition, our horses are in the limelight of the general public on a daily basis. Part of their job is interacting with the public downtown. When their day is over, Hidden Acres is the place for them to just be horses. Each and every one of our horses are not just our pets but a huge asset to the company that cannot be replaced, Every one of our horses has a special diet and it is very important that people don't feed our horses anything they should not be ingesting, for example, Thor cannot have sugar and if he has sugar it can be very detrimental to his health. This is why we choose to have our farm away from roadway.

There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. We run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process. We are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blind corner. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. lncreased traffic would significantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

Page 7 of 89 I am sure others who have written to you also share the concerns regarding the agricultural background of this area. We are, more than anything, a functioning farm which uses tractors and other large farm implements from 5am to midnight on any given day. We are not prepared to change our routine on the farm if noise or other complaints are made.

This year Tally Ho is celebratin g LLZ years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Sincerely,

Kate Clark Manager Tally Ho Carriage Tours 250-st4-92s7 (w) 2s0-888-9329 (c)

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Page 8 of 89 Meqhan Wvlie l-ìf '. i',¡ -;\ !.: -r L'

From: Danielle Rosberg Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 5:18 PM To: Municipal Hall Subject: Letter to Council re 7410 Veyaness Development EGEIVE

sEP 3 0 20!5 Dear Mayor and Council, The € f i s t r ¡ c "åí0""J r ål[ i athe hD

I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concems regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm at74l0 Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. It has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. We feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. If this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

In addition, our horses are in the limelight of the general public on a daily basis. Part of their job is interacting with the public downtown. When their day is over, Hidden Acres is the place for them to just be horses. Each and every one ofour horses are notjust our pets but a huge asset to the company that cannot be replaced. Every one of our horses has a special diet and it is very important that people don't feed our horses anything they should not be ingesting, for example, Thor cannot have sugar and if he has sugar it can be very detrimental to his health. This is why we choose to have our farm away from roadway.

There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. We run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and tuming out of our driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process. We are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blind corner. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same

Page 9 of 89 reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. Increased traffic would significantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

This year Tally Ho is celebratingll2 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

"Please visit our new c¡vic web poÉar at www.centralsaanich.ca to find information on upcoming meetings and past Council decisions, to search for background repofts, and/or to sign up for e-notifications."

"The information contaÍned in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information of the District of Central Saanich. It is intended for review only by the person(s) named above. Dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited by all recipients unless expressly authorized othenruise. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. "

Page 10 of 89 .i

From: Ch loe Roberts Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 5:32 PM To: Municipal Hall Subject: Letter to Council re7410 Veyaness Development EGEIVE

Dear Mayor and Council, sEP 3 0 2üi5 Tho of i s rri cr ":i%î;lff uthe nD

Most imporlantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. lt has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. We feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. lf this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. We run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our

Page 11 of 89 driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process, We are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blínd corner. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. lncreased traffic would significantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

I am sure others who have written to you also share the concerns regarding the agricultural background of this area. We are, more than anything, a functioning farm which uses tractors and other large farm implements from Sam to midnight on any given day. We are not prepared to change our routine on the farm if noise or other complaints are made.

This year Tally Ho is celebrating 1 12 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Regards,

Chloe

"Please visit our new c¡v¡c web portar at www.centralsaanich.ca to find information on upcoming meetings and past Council decisions, to search for background repofts, and/or to sign up for e-notifications."

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Page 12 of 89 Meghan Wylie OC " \),t til ìr+ i',, From: Ch ristine Beattie Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 5:40 PM To: Municipal Hall EGEI]VH Subject: Letter to Council re 7410 Veyaness Development stP 3 0 2{}t5

The C t"iñlå e i Dear Mayor and Council: :í s t r i c t l.9J uth nD

I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concsrns regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm at 7410 Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to ow day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. It has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. V/e feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. If this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

The reason why we have the location we doo Hidden Acres as it's called, is because we want to keep the routine private. Although during the day there is farm staff present, at night the farm could be subject to vandalism by horse protestors and other groups ofpeople.

There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. We run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process. We are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blind corner. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. Increased traffic would significantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

I am sure others who have written to you also share the concerns regarding the agricultural background of this area. We are, more than anything, a functioning farm which uses tractors and other large farm implements fro to midnight on any given day. We are not prepared to change our routine on the farm if noise or other complaints are made.

Page 13 of 89 receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Sincerely, Christine Beattie Carriage driver, Tally Ho Carriage Tours

"Please visit our new civ¡c web po¡rar at www.centralsaanich.ca to find information on upcoming meetings and past Council decisions, to search for background reports, and/or to sign up for e-notifications."

"The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information of the District of Central Saanich. It is intended for review only by the person(s) named above. Dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited by all recipients unless expressly authorized othenruise, If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you, "

Page 14 of 89 Meqhan Wylie

From: Terry Michaels Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 5:45 PM To: Municipal Hall igG[HIVH Subject: Letter to council re:7410 Veyaness development sËP 3 0 ?É3i5

Dear Mayor and council: Tho Corporation of the District of Central Saanich

I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concerns regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm at74l0 Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. It has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. V/e feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. If this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traff,rc.

'We There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process. We are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blind corner. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. Increased traffic would significantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

I am sure others who have written to you also share the concerns regarding the agricultural background of this area. We are, more than anything, a functioning farm which uses tractors and other large farm implements from 5am to midnight on any given day. V/e are not prepared to change our routine on the farm if noise or other complaints are made.

Page 15 of 89 This year Tally Ho is celebrating ll2 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Sincerely, Terry Michaels

"Please visit our rì€w civic web porrar at www.centralsaanich.ca to find information on upcoming meetings and past Council decisions, to search for background repofts, and/or to sign up for e-notifications,"

"The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information of the District of Central Saanich. It is intended for review only by the person(s) named above. Dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited by all recipients unless expressly authorized otherwise. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message, Thank you. "

Page 16 of 89 han te

From: Shain Boon Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 5:56 PM To: Municipal Hall EGEIVE Subject: Letter to Council re:7410 Veyaness Development sEP 3 0 2ûr5

Tho Corporation of the District Dear Mayor and Council, of Central Saanich

I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concerns regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm aÌ.74LO Veyaness Rd, This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. lt has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intentíon of setting the horse free. We feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. lf this development goes through, we feelthe property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

The reason why we have the location we do, Hidden Acres as it's called, is because we want to keep the routine private. Although during the day there is farm staff present, at night the farm could be subject to vandalism by horse protestors and other groups of people. ln addition, our horses are in the limelight of the general public on a daily basis. Part of their job is interacting with the public downtown. When their day is over, Hidden Acres is the place for them to just be horses. Each and every one of our horses are not just our pets but a huge asset to the company that cannot be replaced. Every one of our horses has a special diet and it is very important that people don't feed our horses anything they should not be ingesting, for example, Thor cannot have sugar and if he has sugar it can be very detrimental to his health. This is why we choose to have our farm away from roadway.

There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. We run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process. We are situated on a hilland because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slíghtly blind corner A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. lncreased traffic would significantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

This year Tally Ho is celebrating LL2 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Page 17 of 89 Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultura I neighborhood.

Sincerely, Shain Boon

"Please visit our new Civic Web Portal at www.centralsaanich.ca to find information on upcoming meetings and past Council decisions, to search for background reports, andf or to sign up for e-notífications."

"The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information of the District of Central Saanich. lt is intended for review only by the person(s) named above. Dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited by all recipients unless expressly authorized othenruise. lf you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you, "

Page 18 of 89 Meghan Wylie iìt:\.:''' t-ji \-:")

From: Catherine Murphy Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 5:57 PM To: Municipal Hall Subject: Letter to Council re 7410 Veyaness Development EGEilVE

stP 3 0 2üf5 Dear Mayor and Council, The Corporation of the District of Central Saanich

I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Caniage Tours to express my concems regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm aI74l0 Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minorþ, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. It has been my experience that these groups ofpeople are radicals with no sense ofreason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. Vy'e feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year rourd. If this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

In addition, our horses are in the limelight of the general public on a daily basis, Part of their job is interacting with the public downtown. When their day is over, Hidden Acres is the place for them to just be horses. Each and every one of our horses are not just our pets but a huge asset to the company that cannot be replaced. Every one ofour horses has a special diet and it is very important that people don't feed our horses anything they should not be ingesting, for example, Thor cannot have sugar and if he has sugar it can be very detrimental to his health. This is why we choose to have our farm away from roadway.

There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. V/e run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process. Vy'e are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blind corner. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. Increased traff,rc would signifrcantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

I am sure others who have written to you also share the concems regarding the agricultural background of this area, We are, more than anything, a fuactioning farm which uses tractors and other large farm implements from 5am to midnight on any given day. We are not prepared to change our routine on the farm if noise or other complaints are made.

Page 19 of 89 This year Tally Ho is celebrating I 12 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Catherine Murphy

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From: Brittany Raper Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 6:32 PM To: Municipal Hall EGEIVE Subject Letter to Council re 7410 Veyaness Development sEP 3 0 2ûf5 Tho Corporation Dear Mayor and Council, of the District of Central Sa anich I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concerns regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm at74L0 Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. lt has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free, We feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. lf this development goes through, we feelthe property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

The reason why we have the location we do, Hidden Acres as it's called, is because we want to keep the routine private. Although during the day there is farm staff present, at night the farm could be subject to vandalism by horse protestors and other groups of people. ln addition, our horses are in the limelight of the general public on a daily basis. Part of their job is interacting with the public downtown. When their day is over, Hidden Acres is the place for them to just be horses. Each and every one of our horses are not just our pets but a huge asset to the company that cannot be replaced. Every one of our horses has a special diet and it is very important that people don't feed our horses anything they should not be ingesting, for example, Thor cannot have sugar and if he has sugar it can be very detrimental to h¡s health. This is why we choose to have our farm away from roadway.

Page 21 of 89 This year Tally Ho is celebrating tL2 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Brittany Raper

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From: Kathryn Wright Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 6:33 PM To: Municipal Hall Subject: Letter to Council re: 7410 Veyaness Development EGEIVE

Dear Mayor and Council, sEP 3 0 2ût5 Tho Corporation of the District of Central Saanich To Whom it may concern,

I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Caniage Tours to express my concerns regarding the development of the property adjoining the farm at 7410 Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. It has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. We feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. If this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. We run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our driveway onto Veyaness is a slow and calculated process. We are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blind comer. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. Increased traffic would significantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

Page 23 of 89 This year Tally Ho is celebrating lI2 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

With respect,

Alan Bruce Wright Sent from my iPad

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From: Kaira Ayer Sent: Tuesday, September 29,2015 9:19 PM To: Municipal Hall EGEüVE Subject: Letter to Council re7410 Veyaness Development sEP 3 0 2ür5 Dear Mayor and Council, The Corp^orafion of the District of Central Saanich I am writing to you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concerns development of the property adjoining the farm at 7410 Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essential to the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. It has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things 'We downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. If this development goes through, we feel the property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffrc.

'We There are also some logistical concerns regarding increased traffic on Veyaness Rd. run three round trips into downtown Victoria a day. Our truck has a 30 foot trailer and turning out of our driveway onto Veyaness is 'We a slow and calculated process. are situated on a hill and because of this, turning onto Veyaness is already a slightly blind corner. A truck and trailer loaded with horses, as you can imagine, does not have the same reaction time as a regular passenger vehicle. Increased traffic would signihcantly heighten the chance of a collision with our truck and trailer, putting our horses, our livelihood and others at risk.

I am sure others who have written to you also share the concems regarding the agricultural background of this area. We are, more than anything, a functioning farm which uses tractors and other large farm implementsfrom 5am to midnight on any given day. We are not prepared to change our routine on the farm if noise or other complaints are made.

Page 25 of 89 receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy ow horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concems and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Sincerely,

Kaira Ayer

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From: Randy Tucker Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 20 157:12 AM To: Municipal Hall EGEIVE Subject: development sËP 3 0 2rf5 Tho t;itHlä To Whom it may concern, oruthe is tri ct i nD

I am writingto you as an employee of Tally Ho Carriage Tours to express my concerns regardingthe development of the property adjoining the farm at74tO Veyaness Rd. This is problematic not only to Tally Ho but also the welfare of our horses which are essential to our day to day operation. Below are my concerns regarding the development and I strongly urge to consider the effect this will have on a long standing Victoria business.

Most importantly, it is essentialto the welfare of the horses that our farm remains private from the general public. Although they are a minority, there are numerous groups who protest our business. The most well known are The Critical Cat, which were seen this year at the Saanich Fair protesting 4H as well as Friends of Animals but not limited to these two particular groups. lt has been my experience that these groups of people are radicals with no sense of reason and no actual equine knowledge. They have done some dangerous things downtown such as unclipping a horse with the intention of setting the horse free. We feel that for the protection of our animals and our business, it is essential we keep them in a safe and secure environment year round. lf this development goes through, we feelthe property will no longer be secure as it will be exposed to increased foot and vehicle traffic.

I am sure others who have written to you also share the concerns regarding the agricultural background of th¡s area. We are, more than anything, a functioning farm which uses tractors and other large farm implements from 5am to midnight on any given day. We are not prepared to change our routine on the farm if noise or other complaints are made.

Page 27 of 89 This year Tally Ho is celebrating1-1-2 years of creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike and for many we have become a family tradition. Part of our success is due to the standard of care our horses receive while they are at Hidden Acres. This development will greatly compromise the ability to guarantee the security and privacy our horses need and deserve.

Thank you for taking the time to review our concerns and we hope you reconsider a proposal to develop our peaceful agricultural neighborhood.

Regards, Randy Tucker

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From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, October 02,2015 1 1:28 AM To: Municipal Hall EGE[VE Subject: Municipal Hall (response #349) ocÏ 0 2 ?t15 strtct po ril,ï Municipal Hall (response #349) rhe cor r"låli"R' Survey Information

Site Central Saanich

Page Title Municipal Hall

URL

Submission 101212015 11:28:03 AM Time/Date:

Survey Response

Draft Development Variance Permit No.3090-20- Subject 13t15 DVP 74

First Name John

Last Name Smith

Home Address 2922lsland View Road

E-mailAddress info@iohnsmithpolol . com

Day Phone Number 250-477-7291

I am in favour of the application to develope 7410 Veyanes Road and hopefully there will be more lik it.The projest does not impact me per se and I do not think it will impact the horse's, who after pulling a cart in downtown Victoria for most of the day just want to get fed and get thier heads down.But if the Message developement does not go ahead it will certainly impact the hundred's of people in Esquimalt,Vew Royal, Colwood, and Langford et.al. who drive out to the Peninsula every day to work, because there is no attainable/affordable homes being constructed on the Peninsula. Some progress has been made to rectify the lack of

Page 29 of 89 attainable/affordable homes, but we stiil need more projests like this Thank You

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Page 30 of 89 c.J. (KrP) \ryrlsoN #6 - 7855 East Saanich Rd. Saanichton, B.C. V8M 284 Barrister & Solicitor Fax: 250-544-0728 Email: [email protected] Phone: 250-544-0727 EGElvtr October 5,2015 OtT 0I 2tT5 The Corporation of the District of Central Saanich The Corporation of the District 1903 Mt. Newton X Rd. of Central Saanich Saanichton, B.C. V8M 249 Sent by fax on date shown to: 652-0135

Attention: Mayor & Council

Re: Rezoning Application 74I0 Yeyaness Rd. I am legal counsel for Mrs. Donna Friedlander; owner of the adjacent parcel @ 1960 White Rd. Saanichton, B.C.

My client opposes this rezoning application and all variance proposals

The parcel of land Mrs. Friedlander owns is in the ALR; this parcel is being actively farmed; specifically Mrs. Friedlander raises and cares for between 18 and 25 horses which are all used daily in her business Tally-Ho Cariage Tours. The care and sheltering of these horses is crucial to Mrs. Friedlander's business operations and her fiscal survival. The proposed rezoning and variances would place 10 homes and 15 families right next to these operations. The potential for conflict and problems is huge.

The proposed homes sited within a few meters of the ALR parcel will be subject to the smell of manure and horses, flies, light pollution and noise from the farm operations which start at 5am and run until midnight. There is no possible reconciliation between the farm operations and such closely located homes.

The sunounding properties have a single family density of roughly 4 houses per acre well setback from the ALR; with all homes fronting on Veyaness Rd. That is a fair and reasonable use for this property. That density and the siting of homes so they front only on Veyaness Rd. would avoid the conflicts with Mrs. Friedlander's farm and would not change the traffic and access patterns in a way which will further complicate entrance and exit from her lands.

Page 31 of 89 Mrs. Friedlander respects and supports the OCP which provides for appropriate infill and intensification; however this is just not the appropriate site. It is not close to amenities, it is on a corner where traffrc and speed are aheady a constant problems and it is completely out of character with the surrounding neighbourhood.

Yours truly,

C.J. (Kip) Wilson pc. Clients

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From: Linda Biggs The Corporeriion rrf tho Distrir;t Sent: Thursday, October 15,2015 4:52 PM of Central Saanich To: Municipal Hall Subject: Proposed Development to 7410 Veyaness Road

Here I am writing again about yet another insane development in the Central Saanich community. Sometimes I wonder if l'm now living in Central Langford instead. Just up the road from me a house went in a few years ago on a -5000 sq/ft lot and now large trucks and commercial equipment sit on the road. Just down the road from there on Chatwell, three houses were going to be put on a 15,000 sq/foot lot PLUS each would also have a suite. l'm so tired of this and I would expect council to protect the very heart and soul of the community and encourage sustainable development. l'm not a believer in "affordable" housing if a developer is profiting from it and selling houses at market prices. lgrew up in "affordable housing" and they looked like co-ops and supplemented living. That's not what these developers are doing.

This new development proposals is looking to put in 15+ families into a 1.4 acre lot. Really? Why not 5 family homes? That's sustainable. L5 is greedy and goes against everything this community stands for. l'm happy to pay taxes in this community. I love walking by the farmland that is around us. l'm thrilled to see rural living at it's finest here. I will not sit back and let development like this one ruin the community landscape for future generations.

Please vote no to this proposal. I am fully against it.

Thank you Linda Biggs 2s0-882-8535

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From: Carol Best Sent: Friday, October 16,2015 1:55 PM To: Municipal Hall Subject: re: proposed developmentatT4l0 Veyaness Road tECÈiËiivrË

8ilî 1 ü ?iii5 To our Council, I am unfortunately unable to attend the public hearing on Oct 27 as I will be out of town Tho Corporation of the District of Central [-iaanich I have lived in the Tanlee neighbourhood since 1994 at 2141 Tanlee Crescent.

I have many concerns about this proposed development right beside an active farm. This density is way too high. Having these many homes right next to a working farm with large draft horses is a recipe for disaster. This farm needs to be secure from interference and possible and probable complaints from new neighbours, who may very well find the smell and sight of a working farm right beside them to be an annoyance.

I am also concerned about the safety of the horses as well as for any neighbourhood children or adults who may unwittingly spook the horses, or feed them treats that will interfere with the feeding practices of the owners of the Tally-ho horses.

The increase in traffic will be considerable. This can be an awkward corner, even with the recent improvements. The speed limit on Veyaness is 35 kph and is rarely enforced so there are many speeders.

Why is a variance of approximately one half of the current yard size of municipal standards being considered?

I am not against development, but I am against the high density being proposed at this location.

Respectfully,

Carol I Best 2141 Tanlee Crescent Saanichton BC VBM 1M8

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0tî 2 0 ?ü''5 October 13, 20L5 Tho Corporation of the District Central Saanich Mayor and Council of Central Saanich Central Saanich Municipal Hall L903 Mt. Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2A9

Dear Mayor Windsor and Councillors Cormier, Thompson, Graham, Jensen, Paltiel, and King: Re: Application for development on Veyaness Road

We are writing to strongly oppose the proposed application for development of the large vacant property on Veyaness as we understand it is directly beside the farm that is the home base for the Tally Ho Tours horses.

We understand that the proposal is for a number of high density lots with a road running right down the property line. We don't think this proposal is in keeping with that neighbourhood at all and worry about the impact of such a development on the horses right next door.

Thank you for considering our pos¡t¡on.

Claire and Jesse Meadmore

1238 Knute Way Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1G4

Page 35 of 89 EGE[VE Rezoning App: 7410 Veyaness Rd. Ocl20t5 ocT | 5 2Û15

Dear Mayor and Council The Corporatie n of the District of Centrat Saanich Planni I begin by saying that I am a long time resident of this area with an interest in quality of life in my community. I have lived here since 1958, and have raised a family, participated in communiw events, coached and umpired little league, and have been in business buildìng homes for over 45 years, likely some people here tonight live in some of them. In my career I have ahvays provrded high quality, value housing and am proud of my reputation as a home builder. This proposed development will fill a need for affordable housing and add positivity to the communlty. At the public hearing there rvas a brief presentation of the proposed development, followed by input from the public. I would like to take this opportunity to address the concerns presented by my neighbours at that meeting.

Increased traffic flow. The independent l¡affic shrdy rve supplied concluded there would be no noticeable change to flow volume. In fact the 201 5 flow is 22Yo lower than the 2009 volumc.

Trees The arborists report states the health of all the major fiees, and the way to protect them during construcbon.

Density There rvas concern about the number of proposed houses. Our proposal seems like the only way to provide the type of housing that is needed. Creating bigger lots. and bigger houses rvill result in higher pnces. And as one spealier noted "I live on Foxglove...the house across from us just tisted for over a million dollars." I anticipate these will retail for around $425,000 to $450,000. There is precious little land left in our community suitable for this type of development. As families usually move e very 3-4 years oß avercge, this development rvill provide enby level single family residence orvnership for years.

Amenities We will be providing a sidewalk along the east side of Veyaness right to Stellys. Also we will upgrade the rvater supply to the area.

Drainage There will be less surface water runoff as we will be collecting rainwater off roofs and hard surfaces and diverting it to retention tanks.

Kids play area These lots will have back, side, and front yards for play areas. ... they will just be a little smaller than on some other lots. I rvould note t¡at adjoining this property is a parcel owned by the school board, which has been used by neighbourhood kids for playing in pretty much all the time in the 15 years I've lived here.

Setbacks I believe there are only setback variances asked for on two lots, because of their configration.

Page 36 of 89 Most opposition came from the people that own the land to the west, their employees, and/or supporters. I'm not really sure whâf their concerns are because thev were talking about how ha¡d it is to turn their horse trailer onto Veyaness Rd....or how their horses are being transported from 5am to 3am every day to ViÈtoria and back, or how they bought there 18 years ago so they could be left alone....none of which is affected by this development proposal. This is a completely freeitanding properly....and we have made eve y effort we could to accommodate their business....iight from the road design/layout to a high fence, to retain the existing trees along that line and plant more bushes to further separate them.

As you are aware, it falls to you to determine if this proposal is in the best interests of our rvhole community in general, and an opportunity to provide affordable housing for generations,...or the few nearby residents who are concerned about (rvhat they perceive to be) their interests. Sincerely r

Page 37 of 89 S EGE[VE STRONGITHARM CONSULTING LTD ocT 21 2ü15

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22 Oct, 201 5

Mayor and Councit C/o Bruce Greig, Director of Ptanning District of Central Saanich 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 249

RE 7410 Veyaness Rd. - Rezoning Apptication - Update for Continuance of Public Hearing - Additional Considerations

Since the adjournment of the pubtic hearing to be further considered October 27th115, we have reviewed comments made retating to the neighbouring Friedtander property to consider measures [hat could be practicatly implemented and coutd sìgnificantty ameliorate issues retating to noise, privary and safety of the horses occupying the property, that were raised at the first public hearing,

By way of background, it is important to note that one of the three core principles of the subdivisìon design was the relatìonship of the development to the farmland property, providing as targe a buffer separation as possibte between the new homes and the common property [ine. The layout specificatty includes moving the paved portion of the internal road toward the east side of the road right-of-way to maintain a large landscaped buffer area and retain the fir trees atong the near the common property tine. With the exception of one proposed house located at the northern corner of the site (that is sited nearest the second home on the farmland property), atl other proposed dwetlings are about 70 feet or more from the common property [ine, significantly greater than Central Saanich bytaw requirements.

To further enhance the separation and make meaningful improvements to mitigate the concerns raised, the appticant proposes to install a sotid fence along the common property line as iltustrated on the attached ptan. The plan shows a 7 foot high sotid fence that we feel wit[ obviate issues of noise, security and privacy. Central Saanich bytaws altows for up to an 8 foot high fence in such circumstances and we would be witting to make it higher but think that a 7 foot high sotid fence woutd address the issues and would be more aestheticalty pleasing. At the very north end of the property, by the secondary home it may be more appropriate to reduce the fence heìght and we woutd woutd be willing to work with the parties to determine the final height.

We propose to further mitigated the issues raised with the planting of addìtionat tandscaping within the buffer area inctuding the ptanting of evergreen trees to match existing to further buffer the space. A landscape plan, acceptable to the District woutd be submitted atong with the fence detaiI as a requirement of subdivision and to the acceptance of the District.

5'h Floor,844 Courtney Slreet, Victorta BC V8W 1C4 250 381 0304, x22 | 250 889 I 862 | dttrongrtharm@c¡tysPaces cð

Page 38 of 89 We betieve that adding these two features witl significantly benefit the neighbour and address many of the concerns raised.

The writer is reminded that the subject property is one of the larger underdevetoped sites within the municipality, that is within the Urban Settlement Area, and for some time has been designated for urban residentiat activities. We betieve we have a project that witt support affordable housing objectives, white being aesthetìcatty appealìng, and, through design and the added features proposed, makes a sincere efforl to be as respectful to neighbours as possible.

Thank you for the opportunìty to present this to you.

Yours truty,

¿âi1'¿-

B. D. Strongitharm, Strongitharm Consutting Ltd cc. Mr. Frank Gruber. attach

Page 39 of 89 Site Section - Western Edge 741O Veyaness Road

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From: DB PEARCE Sent: Tuesday, October 20,2015 3:45 PM To: Municipal Hall Gc: Sylvia Leard; [email protected] Subject: Developmen t at7 41 0 Veyaness Rd.

l,am strongly apposed to this development for many reasons. This road is already very unsafe because of high volume of traffic and very little policing . The neighbours have asked many times for it to be patrolled in early morning and around dinner time to no avail. Your own traffic study showed more then 75 percent of vehicles were speeding and 20 percent were doing Double the limit. This road has become bad enough and this plan will only make worse. I also question why Central Saanich would even think about giving the development the asked for variances just so someone can make more money. My wife and I went to the public meeting (which was very poorly advertise) and discussed with agent there our concerns and he told us there would be no secondary suites . Now we find out this not the case. We have been involved in many proposed plans by this development and the plans always seem to change.l feel the lots sizes are so small that the only place area kids will have to play is on the street.Parking will become a MAJOR problem when talking roughly 25 to 30 more cars in the area. We STRONGLY SUPPORT THE FARM NEXT DOOR AND QUESTION HOW many more times they are to be put through this upset and never knowing what will come next. Their property is PROPERLY ZONED AND MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COST.

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E@EIVE T44LVeyaness Road, ocT 2 6 2Û15 Saanichton, B.C. V8M 1V9 Tho Corporation of the District of Central Saanich zoth october,2o!5

Mayor Ryan Windsor & Councillors, District of Central Saanich, 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saaníchton, B.C. V8M 249

Dear Mayor Ryan & Councillors,

Proposed Development at 7410 Vevaness Road

We would like to submit our comments regarding the proposed development on land at 7410 Veyaness Road.

We have been residents of the neighbourhood since 2OL2 and purchased our property in good faith with the expectation that we would be living in a rural area away from high density housing. We were dismayed to learn of the proposed development which would be directly opposite our property.

We admit that had we done our research beforehand the archived materíal would have provided us with the developer's previous proposal which had been turned down. However the fact that this was not approved may have suggested to us that any future 'high density' proposals would also be rejected.

Our main concerns are:

1) lncrease in traffic and parking. The speed at which some motorists travel is a current safety concern, some not slowing down even when they see us walking along the road with our two young children. The road is already very busy and extra homes would mean an unwelcome increase in the volume of traffíc. lf adequate parking is not províded within the development it is likely that people will park on the side of the road which would impaír visibílity when driving out of our driveway.

2l Removal of trees. lt seems only natural that removing establíshed trees will have some impact on the ones left standÍng. We do experience strong winds from time to time and we would be concerned about falling trees, not only on our property but our neíghbours and indeed the new builds.

Although we are not opposed to some development on this site we strongly believe that the current proposal is totally unsuitable for our rural environment. We respectfully request that the above concerns be considered when Council debates the amendment of this Bylaw.

Yours sincerely,

er Haynes Haynes

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leff Liot & Susanna Jani EGEIVE 2007 Tanlee Crescent Saanichton, BC VBM 1M9 OcT 2 2 2015 Tel: 778-351-2007 Email: siani@shaw'ca The Corporation of the District of Central Saanich

October 2L,2OL5

The Mayor and Council of the District of Central Saanich 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC VBM 2A9

Dear Mayor Windsor, Councillor Cormier, Councillor Graham, Councillor Jensen, Councillor King, Councillor Paltiel and Councillor Thompson:

Re: Proposed development at 7410 Veyaness Road

We are writing to express our strong opposition to the development being proposed for the property at74tO Veyaness Road.

As nearby residents of this property, we would personally be negatively impacted by this development. We believe our broader neighbourhood and community would be equally negatively affected. Our many concerns include:

1) A housing development of this density would significantly increase the noise, traffic and pollution that we, and others, would experience in our neighbourhood and in the surrounding area.

Z) Veyaness Road, particularly near the proposed development, is not suitable for increased traffic. We are convinced that changing its design would only serve to put further stress on what is already an overused stretch of road,

3) High-density housing adjacent to actively used agricultural land housing animals - in this case, Hidden Acres Farm - poses unacceptably high risks to the animals and businesses that rely on the land. We are in complete accord with the concerns expressed by the owners of Hidden Acres Farm about the many serious, negative impacts the proposed development would have on the health and safety of their horses and on their iconic business, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours,

4) The proposed development would be inconsistent with the culture and density of this well-established neighbourhood, and would likely create friction and conflict between the long-term residents and the new development's residents. The municipality could find itself expending valuable resources attempting to resolve the issues that arise.

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5) Water runoff resulting from the removal of trees on the property may have long-term, unpredictable impacts on existing residents. We know from perãonal experience the damage that can result from a development occurring uphill from an existing residential area; this is, accordinglY, a very real concern we have for many of the nearby homeowners.

6) A large variety of wildlife depend on this neighbourhood's small treed zone for theirlurvival. The removal of trees from 74IO Veyaness Road for the purposes of the proposed development would destroy an unacceptable amount of this critical habitat.

7) We are aware that you will have heard these points many times before but we would like to reiterate them once more: Central Saanich has a rich, historic agricultural tradition. This is what has shaped and sustained the municipality and continues to define its unique character. Allowing high-density housing, especially adjacent to working farm lands, will inevitably destroy Central Saanich's essence and turn it into "just another suburb"' Equally importantly, the local agricultural community should be able to farm without continual fear of encroachment.

g) Overall, the proposed development meets the needs of only a few individuals - primariiy those who would profit financially - rather than the needs of the larger existing communitY.

The culture, values and ambiance of this area are rare in today's world and the envy of many. We, ourselves, made the decision to move to Saanichton because we believed the municipality is able to resist the pressures put on it to allow high- density residential housíng in inappropriate areas. It is very disturbing for us to think this may not be the case'

We respectfully urge you to support the preservation of our widely-admired neighböurhooO' anã municipality by rejecting the development proposal for 747O Veyaness Road,

Sincere

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Dear Mayor and Council,

Re: Development Proposal for 74L0 Vevaness Rd

I very much appreciate Council's decision to adjourn the September 29,2015, Public Hearing to enable more thoughtful consideration of the development proposal for 74LO Veyaness Rd. After having given the proposal careful contemplation, and having a somewhat brief discussion with the applicant of the project, I remain deeply concerned about the impact to my property, home, family, horses, businesses and staff.

I have provided a previous statement regarding the issues this development proposal creates for me, and have attached this letter for your reference (Attachment 1).

My lawyer, Mr. Kip Wilson, has also written to the Council on my behalf (Attachment 2). ln addition to the points already raised in these pieces of correspondence, the following summarizes a few more key issues:

Neiehbor Complaints - Hidden Acres Farm due is active approximately 20 hours per day, and currently enjoys excellent relations with neighboring farms which are naturally understanding and tolerant. o As noted in earlier correspondence, there is a high probability of noise, smell, dust and light complaints once non-farmers begin living next door to a highly active farm. o Homes in the new development willface the large manure pile and unsightly hay storage which present easy targets for complaints and other operational risks (see Attachments 3 and 4).

Tree removal - Due to the large number of trees that will be cleared on the land, the natural water flow, drainage and soil retention will change. ¡ This will include new runoff that may impact the adjacent farm which already has runoff issues. o The risk of disease, drought and death of the trees that are left behind will increase (l am witnessing this happening throughout our neighborhood). o The natural buffer zone that protects the farm and the horses' privacy will be removed,

Business lmpacts - This development proposal creates acute risks to two businesses: Hidden Acres Farm; and Tally-Ho Carriage Tours (a landmark Victoria business lsince 1903] that has been located at Hidden Acres Farm for almost 20 years). o Exposure of the draft horse herd to the general public risks their health, safety and privacy. o The public doesn't necessarily understand the balance between the work a draft horse is bred to perform and the privacy and security they need to recharge. Hidden Acres Farm has been the horses' place to rest and express her behavior. The name Hidden Acres describes the farm perfectly.

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Page 45 of 89 o Animal rights activists that have little to no knowledge of horses' intrinsic needs target horse drawn carriage operations with concernsforthe horses'wellbeing. We have always been able to respond with assurance that the horses have a private, quiet farm (an oasis of sorts ) at which they spend their down time. o Our horses and farm are regularly inspected by the SPCA to ensure the standards of care are being upheld. I welcome these inspect¡ons in order for the SPCA to be able respond to any citizen's concern for the welfare of our horses. However, the last thing any farmer needs it to have multîple neighbors looking over their fence line at daily operations and making judgment calls or inaccurate assumptions on the care for the herd. This would have significant stress impacts on family, businesses and employees; and may impact the safety of the public and herd in other negative ways. a Due to lack of yard space included in the development proposal, the hammerhead driveway along the East fence line of the farm will likely become a play zone for children (a proven occurrence in other developments). The sudden noises and movements in this area will impede our ability to continue to train horses. o Approximately 7O% of our herd (both working and riding horses) are in various stages of training and Hidden Acres has provided a serene, secure facility to safely engage in these activities. o The farm's training areas are situated next to where the hammerhead driveway would be (see Attachment 5). Sudden movements and noises in this area will spook certain horses, creating a very dangerous situation for the horses' handlers (which include youth who are handling 2,000|b onimals!l; may result in injuries; and may undermine the horses' progressive training. o The impacts of major construction very close to the farms' fence line will likely require all training to be stopped for months. The personal and business impacts of this are enormous as training schedules must be consistent and constant. The potential stress on the horses may also manifest into undesirable behaviors at their'jobs', risking public safety. a A significant investment in a secured feed source (see Attachment 3) for the herd is at risk of tampering and/or fire (we already have to watch over the horses and their feed due to actions of existing neighbors such as large bonfires near the fence line and fireworks being lit over our property). o The horse truck and trailer will not be able to enter/leave the farm if sidewalks are installed along Veyaness Rd. a It's quite possible that the East side of the farm would need to become restricted in use in order to avoid risks to the horses or unhappy neighbors. At less than 4 acres, Hidden Acres Farm uses L00% of its land: the inability to lay the farm out to suit its needs will be detrimental to operations. a lf keeping the Tally Ho horses on Hidden Acres Farm proves to no longer be viable once a high density housing complex is next door, the only option would be for me to sell my farm and move the horses. This would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to me personally and to Tally-Ho (increased board fees, costs to move, costs to build necessary structures, etc.); and it would be difficult to find appropriate land to house draft horses (my late husband and I looked for over 10

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Page 46 of 89 years to find a larger piece of property that would be suitable for draft horses but could not find any other viable options in Central Saanich).

Communitv lnvestment - My family has lived in Central Saanich and operated two businesses for almost 20 years, and I want to continue to raise my kids on the farm/home which is tied to alltheir memories of their recently deceased father. . Through the businesses we participate annually in a number of community events and sponsor local school groups. o We've taken a rundown farm and worked tirelessly to improve it, including many property enhancements and a new home in 20L3. ln 201-5 our assessed property value was four times the value in 2OL4; and subsequently our contribution to the Municipality's tax base is now eight times what it used to be. o We are well-established and committed citizens of this community and should not be put in a position where we are worried about being pushed off our land due to a high density development located in an inappropriate area. o The risks that a high density development next door poses to our family, pets and livelihood creates unnecessary insecurities for my family as we try to continue to improve our animals' lives and our property. We will be in limbo as to whether we should continue improvements required for our businesses.

Location -_The Official Community Plan (OCP)for Central Saanich supports affordable housing in our neighborhood; however it leaves discretion as to where these housing pockets should be situated. lt also supports farmers and the rural, agriculturalfoundation of this Municipality. o There are quite a few high density housing developments recently completed (e.g., near Keating School) or underway (e,9., near Thrifty Foods in Saanichton) in our Municipality and there is about to be another massive inflow of housing when the land where Marigold Nursery starts to be developed. o Affordable housing must be balanced with the need to protect the right to farm and our agricultural land; and respect that the ALR was created to support agriculture for present and future generat¡ons.

As I have stated previously, I (and other neighbors) would support a reasonable number of new homes on the land at74IO Veyaness Rd; however the development needs to be in keeping with the existing neíghborhood and therefore the density will need to be considerably lower than what is currently proposed.

Also, any development must respect the operations and privacy requirements of my agricultural land (farm) next door. Specifically, I would suggest the following be considered by the applicant: o Donating (via restrictive covenant) a 66' (20 m) parcel of land that runs the fence line betweenT4tO Veyaness Rd and 1960 White Rd, to the Municipality of Central Saanich to be protected as a buffer (park) area.

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Page 47 of 89 o This ensures that a natural buffer of large growth trees is maintained between farmland and residential housing (providing a natural noise, smell, sight, dust and sound buffer for both the farm and the residents of the development). o The suggested distance is in keeping with standard road widths. o The Municipality would be responsible for the maintenance of this land. o This protects the existíng, large-growth trees at74tO Veyaness Rd and reduces new water runoff issues. o lnstalling a7'To 8' solid fence along the property line on the East side of 1960 White Rd (including the neighboring school district land in order to provide continuity of fencing for the length of the farm); and a second fence along the 66' buffer zone on the West side of 7410 Veyaness. This double fence would ensure the ongoing privacy and security of existing farmland. Both fences would be maintained by the owners of 74LO Veyaness Rd and/or the Municipality. a Designing the development with a maximum of 4 houses with frontage on Veyaness Rd and no variance requests, so they are in keeping with the layout of the existing neighborhood. This ensures that sufficient parking is available for each home and that Municipal standards for setbacks and lot sizes are adhered to. a Ensuring there are no sightlines from 7410 Veyaness Rd into 1960 White Rd in order to maintain the privacy of the farming operations, horses and residents (th¡s includes sightlines from second floor windows and / or balconies). ln a recent online petition (see Attachment 6), 166 local people signed in opposition to the development proposal aT741O Veyaness Rd. ln addition, 247 from people all over the world signed in opposition to the concept of creating high density housing next to agricultural land. These 4L3 signatures show that the current proposal is seen to pose significant risks to the neighborhood and farm operations next door, and that people are clearly not in support of making agricultural land un-farmable.

The implications of the proposed development are massive to my family, farm, horses and businesses. I urge Council to make the logical decision with regard to land use at 7410 Veyaness Rd, and deny this, and future, applications that contain high density housing - this is not the right place - and consider the suggestions for future proposals, as l've outlined within.

Respectfully yours,

Þowwa fú,edLawder

1960 White Rd Saanichton BC V8M 1V9 Phone: (250) 652-1410 Email: [email protected]

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Page 48 of 89 Attachment 1- Correspondence from D Friedlander (via email), September 27,2OLs

Dear Mayor and Council, lam somewhat belated in providing a written response to the proposed developmentatT4lO Veyaness Rd due to recent personal events. My late husband, Larry, and I have written numerous letters to the Municipality over the years (dating back to 2005) regarding development of this property. I am disheartened to learn of yet another development proposal that continues to contradict what the residents have clearly stated we would support for this land, and am dismayed that council is continuing to consider this application, particularly after the strong negative response voiced by the community.

My property is L960 White Rd (formerly 7450 Veyaness Rd) and will be directly impacted by this potential subdivision. We bought this property almost 1-8 years ago because it afforded our working horses a peaceful environment in which to live, and included large buffer zones from our neighbors to ensure we are able to protect the safety of our horses while creating minimal impact to our neighbors (sounds, smells, etc).

As you are likely aware, my property is in the Agricultural Land Reserve. There is activity on the farm from 5 am to midnight for most of the year. This activity includes tractors running early in the morning, staff and boarders tending to the care of the horses, and a large truck and trailer entering and leaving the property multiple times a day. We are a busy property that comes complete with farm noises, smells and flies.

Ensuring that farming remains a viable business must is paramount to Council and is an integral part ofCentralSaanichandtheheritageofthearea. lftheproposaltodevelopT4l0VeyanessRdisapproved by Council, the preservation of my farm will be non-existent. I have no doubt I would find myself in a similar position to other local farmers who have faced unhappy neighbors, noise complaints, and in some cases have not been able to use paft of their land for its intended purpose. As a farm, my property would potentially become un-saleable as no farmer would want to assume the high risk of property damage or liabilities/lawsuits arising from a high density housing project next door.

I have the following specific concerns wíth this project: . Densitv of Development. Fifteen family units are too many. The residents have been very clear that we will not support this kind of density on this small piece of land. Council may want to consider the number of residents that have voiced concerns over this development (and the similar developments that Mr Gruber has been tabled for discussion for this property) and the number of times they have taken time out of their busy lives to attend public hearings only to say the same thing time and time again.

a Water Runoff. The level of clearing and space usage that would be required for the development would have negative impacts on water runoff. As the adjacent farm, we, and our neighbors, already struggle with the amount of runoff in winter. Ditching along Veyaness isn't adequate now to sustain current winter water conditions; serious consideration must be given to how the water will be dealt with so the adjacent farmland is not impacted.

a Farmins Complaints/Rieht to Farm, I have serious concerns over new neighbors that don't appreciate what living next to an operating farm comes with - there is a very high probability of

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Page 49 of 89 complaints of noises, smells, etc. This creates poor neighbor relations, raises stress levels and requires unnecessary t¡me to manage a situation(s) that should not arise in the first place. While the developer may propose that a covenant be included for new owners that would restrict their ability to complain about living next to a farm, realistically this only protects the Municipality from getting involved and does nothing to protect me, as the farm owner.

a Health and Safetv of Horses. With the numbers of people that will potentially have access to my horses, I have serious concerns for their safety. lf my horses are put under undue stress, or are fed substances that they are not used to from new neighbors, they could easily colic and die. These animals are not only our family, but they support the livelihood of over 25 people - their health and safety must be the highest priority. A buffer zone is not good enough; if people want access, they'll make it.

a Neishborhood lmpacts. Creating housing for 15 families on approximately a 1.5 acre parcel would be considered high density and leaves me concerned about parking, neighborhood security, noise impacts on existing residents and heavy traffic increases on an already busy road (residents are yet to see a reasonable solution to the traffic problem on Veyaness Rd, and this will only be exacerbated by this development).

a Farm LiabilÍtv. My liability as the farm next door will increase as new residents and visitors may be able to access to my livestock (increasing the chances of personal injury); and pedestrians walking across my sloped, busy driveway will pose a major hazard (l vehemently oppose a sidewalk being installed across my driveway as it's already a hidden entry and this poses a serious risk to passers- bv).

I appreciate that Mr Gruber has been wanting to develop this land for many years now; and I would support up to 4 single family homes being built on the site (based on the size and shape of the parcel). This would be in keeping with the housing on the rest of Veyaness and the fact that the adjacent property (mine) is in the ALR.

The current development proposal has no consideration for the impact on the neighbors and the community. I trust that Council will bring forward the concerns of the residents as part of their duty to uphold our interests.

Thank you very much,

Donna Friedlander

Hidden Acres Farm L960 White Rd Saanichton BC V8M 1V9 Phone: (2501652-L4tO Email: [email protected]

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Page 50 of 89 Attachment 2 - Correspondence from C.J. (Kip) Wilson, Barrister and Solicitor (on behalf of D Friedlander), October 5, 2015 c.J. (KrP) WTLSON #6 - 7855 East Saanich Rd. Saanichton, B.C. V8M 2B4 Barrister & Solicitor Fax:250-544-0728 Email: kipper@islandnet,com Phone: 250-544-0727 October 5, 20L5

The Corporation of the District of Central Saanich 1903 Mt. Newton X Rd Saanichton, B.C. V8M 2A9 Sent by fax on date shown to: 652-0135

Attention: Mayor & Council

Re: Rezonine Aoplication 7410 Vevaness Rd.

I am legal counselfor Mrs. Donna Friedlander; owner of the adjacent parcel @ 1960 White Rd. Saanichton, B.C.

My client opposes this rezoning application and allvariance proposals.

The parcel of land Mrs. Friedlander owns is in the ALR; this parcel is being actively farmed; specifically Mrs, Friedlander raises and cares for between 18 and 25 horses which are all used daily in her business Tally-Ho Carriage Tours. The care and sheltering of these horses is crucialto Mrs. Friedlander's business operations and her fiscal survival. The proposed rezoning and variances would place 10 homes and 15 families right next to these operations. The potential for conflict and problems is huge.

The surrounding properties have a single family density of roughly 4 houses per acre well setback from the ALR; with all homes fronting on Veyaness Rd. That is a fair and reasonable use for this property. That density and the siting of homes so they front only on Veyaness Rd. would avoid the conflicts with Mrs. Friedlander's farm and would not change the traffic and access patterns in a way which will further complicate entrance and exit from her lands.

Mrs. Friedlander respects and supports the OCP which provides for appropriate infilland intensification; however this is just not the appropriate site. lt is not close to amenities, it is on a corner where traffic and speed are already a constant problems and it is completely out of character with the surrounding neighbourhood.

Yours truly,

C.J. (Kip)Wilson

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Page 51 of 89 Attachment 3 - Manure Pile

r Under the proposed development, 5 houses would face the manure pile shown below. o The tree line behind the manure pile is the East fence line of 1960 White Rd (shared with 74L0 Veyaness Rd). ¡ The manure pile opening may be partially visible to neighbors. ¡ The smells and flies associated with the manure pile will be easily sensed by neighbors. o This is a large pile and is often filled at twice the level shown in the photo (it was emptied about three weeks ago).

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Page 52 of 89 Attachment 4 - Hay Storage

o Under the proposed development, 5 houses would face the hay storage area shown below. o ln the photo, the tree line behind the hayledge is the East fence line of 1960 White Rd (shared with 7410 Veyaness Rd). . Hay is typically stored 3-bales high, so total height would be approximately 1.5' (well above a7'-8' fence line and therefore clearly visible to the development homes). o This hay is the herd's main food source. lt is all sourced from one local supplier to ensure the consistency of feed (which significantly reduces gastrointestinal issues for the herd). Enough hay for one year is stored on the property (actual storage is about 300 bales, or L5 times what is shown in the photo). lt represents a significant monetary investment. o The hay is irreplaceable if damaged or destroyed. Any small tear in the plastic means the whole bale must be discarded.

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Page 53 of 89 Attachment 5 - Training Areas

The riding ring is located within a very short distance of the East fence line (shown as the background, treed area in the photo). When working horses in the ring we have found they are naturally afraid of any noises or movements from behind the trees (hidden noises kick their flight instinct into gear), although this is rare at this time due to the lack of inhabitants near the fence line.

Mysell my children, their friends and my staff use this ring constantly to work horses (ground work, cafting, jumping, equitation, etc,) and the risks to human or horse injury would become significant if there were increases ín unforeseen noises and movements at the fence line.

This photo also looks East, to the shared fence line. The area in the foreground will be converted to a round pen (additional exercise area) by mid- November and will be very close to the fence line. This is Ihe only remaining area on the farm that has enough space and the proper footing for a round pen and is a prime example of how the farm has really no ability to alter operations in order to mitigate impacts from a high density residential development next door.

Once this is an operational area, the risks to horse and human injury increase significantly with high levels of activity along the fence line from a development. Risks in a round pen are mainly due to the horse being at Iiberty (free to move as it pleases - not 'attached' to anything) so if it is startled or spooked, it would have the ability to run through/over a handler.

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Page 54 of 89 Attachment 6 - Petition (413 signatures)

CenlralSaanich Mayor and Council

Dear Mayor and Council,

I oppoee the development proposal al7410 Veyaness Rd, Saanichlon, BC.

While the corrcept ol øeating smaller housirq projects so they are mor€ aflordable lor buyers is leudable, the location of this project nexl to an active, busy horse larm is inappropriale ard does nol uphold the existing character ol lhe area.

Fifteen lamilies on 1.4 acres wlll create multiple issues, indrding:

- lncreased water run of due to tree removal: - l,loiso, smelland lV comdaints; - Increased llatr¡llty for the operatlrp larm; - lncreaeed whble ard pedeslrien traflic on an already busy road:and - Increased heallh and ealety risk lo 20 drafl horses and a long slarÉing Vidoria bueinass.

l{ame Fronr Comments John FoÈes EdiÉurgh, United K¡rrydom 2. Tammy Andrews PALM DESERT, CA 3. Kathryn lôy GULFPORT, MS 4. Aþx C,iarn**o Vkforia, Cenda 5. Chrlsdns Beattþ ù.¡ncan, Canada 6. Amanda Mdoda, Ganada ilonrúngslsnd 7. Anúeas Gloranl funmocfio6los, Cypus 8. Lee Nlghtlr4nle Sidrrcy, Canada L lGtdna Stone Nanaimo, Canada

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Page 55 of 89 Name From Gomments 10. Danielle Rosberg Victoria, Canada 11. ChristelClough Saanichton, Canada 12. Jennifer Girard Calgary, Canada 13. Deanna Somers Vicloria, Canada 't4. Hailey Fantham Chetnrynd, Canada 15. Nicole Steudel Victoria, Canada This is so important, please tead this and sign the petition! Those of you who know me, know how much se horses loved and cared lor 16. Ashley Lindholm Victoria, Canada 17. Ethelwyn smith Saanichton, Ganada f8. Robert Saanichton, Canada This in absolutely no way lits in community plan for the Wagensveld rural as of cenfal saanich. My family has farmed in this a for forty years and hþh density development has ahrays taken a back s lo agricultural land use wich is the land is meant for! 19. Tasha Wagner I-ICNOLULU, HI 20. Tom Tucker Victoria, Canada

21. Melissa P I l*,torh Saanich, Ganada n. Michele Walker Vi a" Canada n. julie l.lotfer BR LYN, NY 24. Bryan Comox, Canada Yac

26. Michelle Berggren Kelowna, Canada I do not live in Saanichlon, but this summer I got to experience this beautiful agricuhural neþhbour d lor

thb charming "working'neighbourhood. The concems are

26. Francesca Jobin V¡cloria, Canada 27. Rebecca Spray Sun Peaks, Canada 28. Jane[e D e sh igan lake, Canada 29. Claire meadmore bre ood bay, Oanada 30. V ria Lester Victoria, Canada There are places are well suited lor hþh density dwelopment and this is certainly one of them. 31. Trish Hotfman Ot¡alicum Beach, Canada 32. KathyJohnson FORADA, MN 33. BernieJohnson Vernon, Canada 34. Joseph Wenzd MAPLEWOOD, MN

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Page 56 of 89 Name From Comments 35. Lindsey K 36. Alexandra Saanichton, Canada Scha t 37. Tess Riley lìllorth Saanich, These horses are so important to not only the company Canada ard its stafl members, but also to tourism in oria and the legacy of a business over 100 years old- 38. amanda victoria, Canada I oureux important n morley. 39. Jessica F r ford, Canada 40_ Marie-Pascale Longueuil, Canada Farm land is irnportant s destroying itl! Manseau 41. Chloe R rts 12. Susan Hi¡gs Sldrrcy, Canada 4Ít. Melirda Jane M a, Canada 44_ Kadie ReynoHs going up around saanichtonl 45. Brenda llips ¡16. Dennis Kaflan M FIELD HEIGHTS, OH 47. DaveN b sidney, Canada ¡18- Chrbtine Keeler Ìllorth Saanich, Canada 49. Elairrc Vallis V a, Canada 50. Fiona mb Mission, Can¡ada 51_ P Carvaltp Saanic n, Ganada 52. lina johnson Rabbit Creek, Canada 53. marjh man victoria, C a 54. Nicole Le Fay 55. Kale Claft 56. Melanie Samuel Vicloria, Canada 57. carhy samuel V¡ ria, Canada 58. Maryann ron EVEFGBEEN PAFK, IL 59. Trevor Newnham Vi ria, Canada Ê0. John er M IETTA, OH 62. Liz Monaghan V¡ ria, Canada 63. Diana Hamster Saanic n, Ganada 64. V¡ a, Canada 65. V ria, Canada

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Page 57 of 89 Name From Comments 66. Tara P oros Saanic n, Canada 67. christine clay vicloria, Ganada 68. eden gorosh ladysmift, Canada 69. Jayna Forgie Sooke, Canada 70. Mit llMorse Sftlney, Canada 71. JoAnn Gillespie Saanichton, Canada 72. Laura Vlcloria, Canada 73. Låst Central Saanich, Ganada 74. Johanna Berry Edmonton, Canada 75. Gh neHam Cobb{e hill, Ganada 76. Maria &,rcar 77. B ara Rokeby NEW High density should be in residenlial areas. WES INSTER, Canada 78. Kyle mkùet rnrth saanich, Canada 79. Caroline Baker Dr¡ncan, Canada 80. Alexarder von UN]ON CITY, NJ Schlinke 81. Beth O'Brien ROCHESTER, NY 42. Trish ter victoria, Ga a 83. Kathy Ande n Nanaimo, C a 84. Cran k, Canda 85. Katerina Brohm V ria, Ganada 86. Shelley Dt¡nsmuir Saanichton, Canada 87. Megan poulin victoria, C a 88. Corinne Dibert V a, Çanada 89. EmU Bre , Canada 90. Fran Bhd Saanichlon, Canada 91. Lynn Tissari Saanichton, Canada using valuable farm lard for houses. We need to be

hydro and roads costs mcre thal the benefits of development. 92. Kri chase saan'nhton, Canada 93. V ria, Canada 94. Rhianna Bella V ia, Canada 95. Al Besler V ria, Canada 96. DeHie Cole Co x, Ganada

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Page 58 of 89 me Com nts 97. Boeð

r05. MS RIVER, MJ 106. m Kom d, h 107. 106. Mdanie I nbûren, Gemany 109. Msa Bue Æles, Schollhom ntina I 10. EXana L 111. ¡o Eich, Gemany r r2. wendy m ll 1 13. Jaimie t 14. hoin aachen, G

1 15. a Ryan Suney, C I 16. Fernke Eeck 117. lne eld r18. Annelte A Ra sdonksveer, erhnds

Belçþm 1æ. m nevan malle, gium wijngae n 121. Ms Anders Lu E H, Nonray 122.. , Beþium 1æ. Susanne Schell n, Germany I 124. Tom Rooze 125. Kin m 126. SaHne Dandon

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Page 59 of 89 me Com nts 127. Ta Smâlands , en 128. y0 ltes h, dand læ. bia zen Jesolo Verezia, ltaly 130. De Man 13f . djn Van m len, Beþium he 13¿. S¡

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134. kuala lurnpur, Mia r35. B¡ ,G 136. AniMae Clt akle, Ausùalia 197. Bri e, Beþium 138. l¡ks l.lö @rmany Schui-Un

t40. lililm n 14f. 142. anna maria ca 14t. Suzanne Bry 14É.. Ro Jemgum, @rmarry herne r45. P Forh¡ne l¡16. Mariade tfi. h 147. D malaga. n r48. Cìina Smith 149. RE CITY, r50. e,u kiv 15f. sylvie ud r5a. caroline d( osnåbnidt, Germany r53. t¡ianoa rìs n, BdgUm

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Page 60 of 89 me F Gom nt¡ 154. l'hnræke I Po iet, herlards 155" Dana t&¡ræ, Ehren â r56. ..htry ran r57. furn n 158. Sodftied Puúach, Ausùia 159. Michelle Felczak 160. nie Mc0rímmon 16f. 162. nba lu 163. MÕdlirq, Al 1er. nie P Mürrc br, ûnd 165. n Zmm ann r66. rna 167.

168. M¡c John Smith r69. n van Îd, rhnds genbury

170. l'þlena Ad rd Lei , Germany 171. ,lL 172. r73. 174. anke b 175. Ch lBuslot l-h ium 176. bl n, Beþium 777. M MiaGhri liubtjana, Slovenia G¡ I¡ 178. Fufron Can r7t. vicloda, C a r80. n Rem id, Germany 181. Jenny Millar l8¿. lÌna Jubi

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Page 61 of 89 me F 1€Kl. Pelra Jakubzik Grev h, Germany 1&4. gillian b INE, n 185. f E SHORE, MD r86. ha ,G Fla ki t87. n Lux Rheirûach, Germarry 188. AnitaA h 1tr¡. mazzano, ltaly 190. Mari irguez LINDEN, r91. Ya hal¡dË mos, G 194. e'8 h nhdm, G ni i90. r94. 4-Ça 195. JohnSa n 196. rl¡ na 197. zab m b, Fra 19€. 1æ. vaþ¡þ lindholm V¡ a, Canada 200. Hunt Ki 20r. hran Sn r 2V2. chds maes sseb, Beþium 209. P arid GR ,GA

204. Bre t Ganada 205. .},¡sNin l-lealey nburyh, Urt K¡m . Flanneke Mol P iêt, herla n7. l-le carolr¡e Le ruyet$y Y' Fra

210. l'þnriDs Ti , Beþium 211. mariette va m, Trinidad And

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Page 62 of 89 e Com ts

geHed , lands 213. Breanna Lonas GLEN ALLEN, VA 214. Petra Essen, Gemarry tlege irt 215. Pad Kdly 216. alexwolff l*rrembøg, Gørnany 217. Emma I a, Ca 218. Coadc paola ,F la Giflis Assenede, Be{t'um clark Sidney, Can

n1 f.bil¡ ri nbhlon, Gan t7). Jean ues , Franoe ra rd manþûi ebdorl, Germany ¡as singh pe tuhlaysia I Jìr Hierl W fmarry o GIDDINGS, TX 27. dana menotua, n %. Laila Su æ. be h gladbach. cæry zJ1. Itina Turunen 232. m kelerry rJs. P nha Russdl nl herla Un Can 236. Rho apdce 4 Can v37. mle MEZIANI Æ. åda Macz 34, @rm

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Page 63 of 89 Name From Com nts 239. Sonja Do idier, Chardonnens-HaHirfui rland 240. Elke Freriohs Emden, Germany 241. Doreena Fliegel Maxen, Germany 242. Elisa St. Pölten, Ausbia Bechmann 243. S eleer ?4. Susanna thessaloniki, Greece Minacfeili 245. 2Æ- Monica Scott Highland Village, TX 247. manuela wolter san.jose, Costa Rba 248. Kin m 249. dher s zffi_ Lynn Jennings Vardertilt, Ml 251. 252. a caulkett Mq¡nt Monis, Ml 253. clifford ard NTON, NJ christine schm France Bouþt le Gan , France 255. margot hu oolmar, France 256. E tberger 257. 258. DanielTr r l+,leu-Ulm, Germany 259. 260. Ornella Tunini Roma, ltaly 261. ann elkens mechelen, Beþium lsabelPitman V ria, Ganada 263. Kathleen England Glouce United Kingdom bos daudine polþny, F 265. ve Tibos Schoten, Belgium zffi. Rima Munro sannic n, Canada 267. &le¡re ktúra tou ing, France 268. [email protected]

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Page 64 of 89 Name From Gomments 269. Gisela Gama Esposende, Portugal Sed... 270. Charity Mission odland Hills, CA 271. rosa la araujo SAO PAULO, Brazil 272. thom manley odstock, lL 273_ Miles Takacs 274" Marion Grau V¡ ria, Canada The increased density in Central Saanich's rural areas pains me, My inn-to-inn hiking lour business, Trek &

beautiful agricultural areas (e.g Newton Valley). My guests stay in rural B8Bs, visit local eateries, shop at farm stands

communities. Each year, I hold my b h as I redraw

other n housing into acoounl when you make a

275. Yan Loh Singapore, Singapore 276. petra t rx) townsh . VT 277. lie Van Deurne, Beþium Lee ck 278. Evab Bh rd Saanic n, Ganada S PTHEMADNESSI 279. by doo oo , United Kin m 280. k.p.lavelle victoria, C da 28'1. Allison P Bre Bay, Can 292. V nica Minsk, Belarus Malys a 2trt. ia Jones V¡ ria, Canada 28/.. Wanita Bic rd Saanichton, Canada Pushing the farmers out feed us, Not good 285. brþitte lhæt NICE, France 286. Susan Devereaux 287. MadeSa e Sidrey, Canada 2æ. Keri-Anne Richrnond, Canada Uvingslone 289. Mar Martinez de Sldney, Canada S ra Alva Sharon Fl sr V¡ a BC, Canada 291 Addan Shiva Trirrcity, Trinidad

292. Eliza Grooms lorest park, lL

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Page 65 of 89 Name From Comments 293. Mary DeCraemer Clarkston, Ml Toni nhk æ5. RachaelBesler V¡ ria, Canada 296. Mika Stonehawk TUSTIN, CA 297. Pauline Law Gourtenay, Ganada 298. Donna Brearley Suney, Canada 299. Colleen Carlson Saanichlon, Canada need our farms in CenÌral Saanich! 300. Abertine Gronau, Germany Preije rlirq 30r. Jan Sutherlard l.lorth Saanichton, Canada 302. Angela Kohn Cologne, Germany 303. George Sidoti 304. Myra I ett Muntinlupa, Ph¡l¡ nes 305. Keny van victoria, Canda Wiltenhrrg 306. Flannah Lþnski 307. Lea Bayliss Whitehorse, C a astdd aerts houthulst, Belgium Sibylle Knor Aidlirqen, Germany 3r0. paula martins bremen, Germany 31r. lnge Stadler Hilpo in, Germany 3r2. SheniGill LOS GATOS, CA High Density Development Next to Agricultural Land. 3r3. L Wilkinson vancouver, C a 3r4. lrene Moosburg, Germany Sch enhauser 315. Karin van Bij k aleijlç Netherlards 316. F perkins 317. Eva Pichlm Spain 3r8. lnge Gzella rottenÈrurg, Germany 319. 3æ. choy wk Singapore, Singapore 321. alina nbo consranta, Romania 3n. Dagmar Pálová Most, Czech R Hic gT3. TIJ BE SPACHIDAKIS

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Page 66 of 89 e From Gom ts 924" UndaMay Kin m 325. Bi Böhm 326. Premila St¡nkel 927. Md Poulsbo, 328. cassie ito wil ,lL mtp nt, Ml 330. Franke 33f. Marianne Münchefl, G l¿nge h 332. Pd Mair Salzgitter, any M France 334. Ch Korschen ¡ch, rmany gun ml fmafry S nda ù¡ P f,17. v Alma Ca

A Pearcon I Canada ù¡ne Hale ven, Norway Masi

341. Ch ll'lotchin a, Ca e d,G afig ner Penrry nard london, Ca Herne. @rmany

ch ne cflron domart en Finth . noe Ela G ka , Pol 949. C lane lla tri nS, 351. s6 danþ[e x¡ na, CA

353. rf, Germany

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Page 67 of 89 me Fr Com nts ra Stalmans Maze le, Belgium Olaf Janssen hen, Germany 356. Sidney, Canada

357. fa , Gan Rosado, A ntina I to . Japsn UCHI HongKong, Hong Kong 361. Bdanna

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€s. mn helsir*i, Finl T 367. miHishizaki seth¡, J n Conina P ba, Au ¡a Mari Yokohama, Japan s70;. tugelika tG r 971. James Ti on ,il 972. tugeh ea 3æ. Ke,

974. Manny Endh

fmany ria, C müH 378. M Butt t,Ii MN 379. Marleen G rs ùrü , Germany

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Page 68 of 89 Name From Gomments 38r Edca Dhillon Vi ria, Çanada Farms have their own ecosystems which indude dust, manure, flies, fann smells and sounds. Sadly, people who

their children know how to be safe should they decide to eplore the neighbour's farm and animals. 382. Don nton V¡ ria, Canada 383. sieglirde Frey neusiedelam stei b, Ausùia

384. S Severson Lyn , WA 385_ Miia Suuronen Tampere, Finland 386. Dalton G y Varrco r, Canada s87. Kathie Stenlon Ì*lorth saanhh, Or¡ce 15 families move in, re willbe some with allergies, Canada others who t otfence to nolses, smells, potential gankslers, ard list goes on. Are the inevitable complaints and rbks to a lorg standing business really in the best ¡ t of this community and h.rsiness? I & not believe so. 388. Mbhèle Paris, Fra Rousseau 389. Martina lGllies Satedand, Germany 390. Mary mas RICHMOND, 39r. Goran amió Valpovo, G ia 392. Lisa Neste HIGH INT, NC 393. Grant Reid 394. Linda B Saanic n, Canada I live just up the road and this is unacce le. 395. GarolBest Saank n, Canada

ite Road will definitely cause problems. There will certainly be issues with the safeÇ of the horces as uvell. This is not the area for a high density developmentl 396. SusannaJani Saanic n, Canada re your concerns about this attempt to bring

the very real risks to your beautilul horses and the

area's treed zone to survive. 397. Dawn Jones Duncan, Canada 398. Michelle Clough V ia, Ganada 398. Kelly Gorman Victoria, Canada Putting housirq next to this agricultural community is simply asking for complaints. Farms smell. TheyTe noisy They?e lullof llies and dust in the summer, mud and

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Page 69 of 89 Name From Com nts 39€. Kelly Gorman V¡ ia, Canada manure in the winter. People unu to that will complain. The Tally Ho is rþht to be concerned a the safety of its horses. Too often, ple Disney-ty the animals. They think they can oome up to the lerrce and feed them lawn

milk, and rabbit lood-and these are all nice, very

cans ard ga e over the fence-

hþhdensity traffic. . Bruce Wtight ria, Canada 401. Louise Gardener Vicloria, Can horses some they vuere trere lirst after all. 102. KerriTreichel V¡ ria, Canada 403. Mamie Deyutte victoria, Ca a alan Hulchinson V¡ a B.G, Canada I & not want any development in my neighbourhood, this is an erosion of our standard of livir4 we have come accustomed to ,and we do want to loose it'you mþht

would do such a thing ,this rampanl derclopment, has never stopped, ever since the liberals got in to r, this b lorable. 405. Christina '¡Íer Saanic n, Canada Deborah Pleifer Saanic n, Canada 107. Lisa Salazar SH TA LAKE, CA Sue schümmer ulm, G any Saanic n, Canada 410. J de Jong Saanic n, Canada ¡111. Kaira V¡ a, Canada To whom il may concern. PLEASE, it is a plea to stop with thb development. So much harm willadse those

412. Sardy Garvie Saanic n, Canada 413. Ma¡tim Fbcher Saanichton, Ganada One person's profit should be allowed at the expense of others.

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1993 White Rd., Saanichton, BC, V8M 1V9 October 23,2015

Mayor Windsor and Councillors District of Central Saanich, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, EGEilVE Saanichton, BC ocT 2 3 2015 V8M 249 Tho Corporation of the District of Central Dear Mayor Windsor and Councillors, Saanich

I am writing to you to follow up on the Public Hearing held September 29,2015. The Public Hearing is to be continued on October 4,2015 and I have a few points that I would like to bring to attention of council.

Attached please find a letter my husband, Jim, and I submitted to council on April 19, 2}lzfollowing the public hearing on the then proposed 60 unit complex care seniors' facility at7410 Veyaness Rd. This proposal was declined by council. I hope Mayor Bryson's comments made at the close of this meeting were recorded, as he expressed his view that the application showed a lack of consideration of the neighbours'concerns, particularly those of Donna and Larry Friedlander, owners of the ALR property next door. Perhaps that is why Mr. Matt Gruber circulated the survey mentioned in the letter. I would be very surprised if anyone in the neighbourhood encouraged Mr. Gruber to propose a development of 10 units, 5 with secondary suites. Once again, the Gruber family has disregarded the concerns of the community ard have proposed a totally i nappropri ate development.

The three main concems of the neþhbourhood are outlined in our letter of April 19. These have been the same concems throughout our long ordeal with the proposals put forward by the Gruber family. Each proposal has been denied and each time they have come back with yet another proposalthat ignores the concerns expressed by the neighbours.

The third concem was further addressd by my recent letter to council pointing out that this property sits directly abve the East Saanich Acquifer. The relatively new information conceming the need to preserve and protect groundwater recharge areas adds to the view that this property should be retained in its rural state. The retention of trees has become an important factor in view of growing climate change concerns.

At the public hearing on September 29, Mr. Gruber had some supporters, from other municipalities, speak to the need lor the type of development he is proposing. I would maintain that just the opposite is true- We have had a number of recent developments built; most notably, on Keating Cross Road across from the new fire hall, another

Page 71 of 89 adjacent to Keating School and a new development is proposed for eight acres at the Marigold Nursery site. There have been two lots suMivided in my neighbourhood on Chatwell Drive and I noticed a number of new houses on Marchant near to Wallace. There is development going on all over the municipality. A quick check of just the Remax real estate site listed 60 units under $550k for sale in Central Saanich. I do not believe that there is a desperate need to develop this property.

What we need at7410 Veyaness is the preservation of a small rural acreage. This type of property is becoming very rare in our municipality despite our collective commitment to retaining the rural character. Retaining this property in its rural zoning will protect its environmental importance and will provide stability for the Friedlanders on their adjacent ALR property. Our OCP states that "in the case of conflict with adjacent development, the agricultural use will be favored." lt is time to designateT4lO Veyaness as a rural property and end the bid to densify this propefi once and for all.

Thank you for your consideration of my submission.

Yours truly, ,/' 1,1,1 />< ¿L,'(L Sylvia M. Leard

2 attached pages

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Mayor Bryson and Councillors District of Central Saanich 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Fload- Saanichton, BC V8M 2A9

Dear Mayor Bryson and Councillors.

We recently rece¡ved a three page survey from Mr. Matt Gruber requesting ir¡formation to be used in Orátting the next development application for his property at 7410 Veyaness Road' As we found the survey to be quite lengthy with many questions open to ìnterpretation, we decìded to convey our response directly to you, with a copy to Mt. Gruber"

For those who are new to council and as a relresher for those who are familiar with past proposals, allow us to briefly review the facts as we know them.

On December 17, 2003, the first proposal presented was for I two slorey units each wilh secondary suites for a total of 1B units. This development was met with strong opposition from the neighfiourhood. A public hearing was held on May 11, 2005 and on May 16 "A very lengthy discuss-ion took place around the table in regards to the overwhelming negative reaction from the residents of the immediate area and the various concerns and comments which were that expressed at the public Hearing-" (regular council minutes May 16, 2005). ltwas decided at colncil meeting "That the appliðation-be referred back to the Applicant with the request thal the connection with Applicant note tne various issues and c,oncerns raised at the Public Hearing in tniå particular application, and consider further consultations with the neighbourhood, Municipal Stafi and Counciias deemed necessary." (regular council minutes, May 16, 2005)

nted. 7 single family homes, including at least 4 h discussion and opposition from the strian and vehicular access, traffic safety, and, I land". (staff memorendum, Sept. 18, 2007, p-36) the council meeting update on ZoningAmendmentApplication; 7410 veyaness Road, At 'The current proposal does not of October 1, ZOO7, council moved and carried the decision that the file on the sufficien¡y address the issues raised by Council, and Staff be directed to close current application." (regular councit meeting minutes, October 1, 2007) proposal for 7410 On Thursday, March 11, 2011 a public hearing was held on the third after much discussion Veyaness *-rr¡ct¡ was foi a @ unit compÞx care seniors'facility. Again, reading to the reguired and oppositìon from the neighbourhooä, council declined to give third bylaw amendments.

Page 73 of 89 The concems of the neighbourhood have been expressed in three areas:

1) 7410 Veyaness is a triangular property ol1.44 acres, lt shares a tence line with Hidden Acres farm, a 5 acre ALR property that stables 17 draft horses used in their business "Tally Ho Tours". They have an extensive website at:*illtl¡'l¡llyilçiLlJi'ì-i'ì'-rril' The owners, Larry and Donna Friedlander, have appeared before council many times to express their concerns for urban development on lheir border. The issue of adequately screening and buffering this ALR property has been raised throughout the proposals. 2l T41O Veyaness is situated on a very bus¡ narrow road. Veyaness Road is identified as a minor rural road on the map of municipal roadways. lt has no shoulders and only a very inadequate gravel path on one side for pedestrians. lf there are pedestrians or bikers on the road it is very ditficult for cars to pass safely. The traffic coming up Veyaness lrom East Saanich is accelerating in order to get up the hill and comes across the hidden driveway at 74'lQ. Traffic and pedestrian salety has been raised through each proposal" 3) The properties in this area of Central Saanich are quite heavily treed. lt is identified as a riparian area. The trees provide much needed soil retention as flooding is a concern for people on the downslope.They also provide habitat for many bird species including eagles, owls, hawks,ravens, woodpeckers, thrush, robins and many smaller birds. lt was revealed through the hospital proposalthat 27 trees would be removed lrom the property.

These three issues have been consistently raised by the neighbours as significant concerns and have been included in the reasons council has gíven for denying the three proposals.

The only item on Mr. Gruber's survey that we wish to address is "What would be an acceptable density ior this project-2" Of the lour choices given, we would eccepl "l to 3 homes". One house would not require any rezoning and would be our first choice. lf rezoning is lo be considered,2 or B houses might be possible providing the above concerns can be adequately addressed.

Thís property had been identified at one time as a possible site for higher density. We believe this notion has been thoroughly tested and found to be unacceptable" lt is time to move on to ¡nding a solution of minimai impact on the ALR land next door, the traflic issues on Veyaness and the environmentally sensitive area.

Thank you for the opportunily to express our views on this issue.

Sincerely,

47( '( r.l,-,' ..+. c ¡( K. Leard Sylvia M. Leard

Cc. Matt Gruber

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han e c: ÐÌr ? B ocT 2 6 20t5 Tho Corporation From: Jackie Gower of the Districl of Central Saanich Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2015 12:1 0 PM To: Municipal Hall Subject: Proposed developmenl at7 410 Veyaness Rd

To Whom it May Concern,

I would like to put for my support in regards to the proposed development at74l0 Veyaness Road. Central Saanich is out of reach for most young families. This is a well planned proposal that considers the rural feel of Central Saanich. As a life-long farming resident of Central Saanich I feel this will benefit the growth of our community. Vy'e can still maintain our Central Saanich rural lifestyle and grow at the the same time.

Regards Jackie Gower 1483 Hovey Road Saanichton BC (2s0) 6s2-2290

Thank you for buying local Jackie Gower, Spartonside Farm [email protected]

"Please visit our rì€w civic web poÊat at www.centralsaanich.ca to find information on upcoming meetings and past Council decisions, to search for background repofts, and/or to sign up for e-notifications."

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From: marko peljhan Tho Corporation ol the District Sent: Sunday, October 25,2015 6:48 PM of Central Saanich To: Municipal Hall Subject: Opposition of development at 7410 Veyaness Rd

To whom it may concern,

Please accept this letter as our opposition to the proposed development at 7410 Veyaness Rd. l-0 homes on that small piece of property would not be consistent with development in the area. I am gravely concerned about the increased traffic to the area and the development being so close to Hidden Acres where there are horses living.

I would support less than 5 homes on the property as this would be consistent with the average lot size in the area and only if there was adequate buffering between the lots and Hidden Acres Farm. A multiple housing development should nevergo on7410 Veyaness Rd.

Thank you,

The Peljhan family 7459 Veyaness Rd.

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From: Jason Sheppard Thc Corporat¡on of the District Sent: Sunday, October 25,2015 8:52 PM of Central Saanich To: Municipal Hall Subject: Regarding development proposal at7410 Veyaness Rd

To whom it may concern,

I would like to express my support for the proposed development at74l0 Veyaness Rd.

I believe it is important to provide affordable housing in our commrurity especially given the high property values generally seen. Additionally the property tax revenue for our community would be valued.

Best regards, Jason Sheppard 2433 TwinView Dr, Central Saanich, BC,V8Z7E9

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From Beth and lan Haysom, homeowners at 7381 Seabrook, regarding the proposed development at 7410 Veyaness Road.

For the attention of Mayor and Councillors of Central Saanich at the Oct 27th public hearing:

a Please do not approve the bylaw amendment that will change the zoning for the property at74LO Veyaness Road or allow the development variance permit. While we agree that the municipality needs more affordable housing, ten new homes (including five suites) is too many for that piece of property. Such a drastic density change will adversely affect the existing neighbourhood. o The additional 15 families (ten homes plus five suites) will increase traffic, parking and pedestrian use of a section of Veyaness Road that is already hazardous - there are no sidewalks. a Like many of the existing residents we chose to move here because we wanted to live in a rural area surrounded by ALR . We are concerned that this rezoning will change the character of our neighbourhood into a more urban area. a The municipality has a responsibility to protect agricultural areas. lf you approve this rezoning, more applications will likely follow suit and the farmland will disappear, lost forever. lnstead we will be surrounded by more high density housing. a The owners of 7410 Veyaness Raod keep coming back with development applications. Please tell them clearly that you intend to uphold the existing zoning that likely would allow a maximum of 3-5 homes on that site. Anything else is unacceptable.

Thanks for considering these comments. We look forward to your wise decision-making

EGEIVE ocT 2 6 20f5

Tho Corporation of the District of Central Saanich Beth and lan Haysom

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From: m un icipalhall@csaanich. ca Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 10:1 1 AM To: Municipal Hall Subject: Municipal Hall (response #367) EGEIVE

ocT 2 6 2ûT5 (response #362) Municipal Hall The Corporation of the District Survey Information of Central Saanich

Site Central Saanich

Page Title Municipal Hall

URL

Submission 101261201510:10:03 AM Time/Date:

Survey Response

Subject online petition

First Name Sylvia

Last Name Leard

Home Address 1993 White Rd. Saanichton, BC

E-mailAddress [email protected]

Day Phone Number 250 652 4794

Please add the following names to the online petition "stop-hig h-density-development-next-to- agricultural-land/". lt had closed before we received Message the info. Sylvia M. Leard James K. Leard Dylan A. Leard Jeffrey W. Leard We all reside at 1993 White Rd. and have same home phone #Thank you.

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Brigitte Krapohl for Island View Place Care Inc. Comet Consultants LTD EGEIVE 7013 East Saanich Road ocT 2 6 2t15 Saanichton, BC, V8M 1Y3 of lhe District The Corporation- "'- of'Central Saanich

District of Central Saanich Hand-delivered

October 26,2015

Dear Mayor and Council

Re: Proposed development at T4l}Yeyaness Road.

I am writing to you in regards to the above planned development. I am a business and property owner in Central Saanich. Both are located in the 7000 block of East Saanich road since the late 1990s. Since the new planned development appears to be affordable housing, targeting families just starting out, I would like to express my whole support for it.

There have been new developments recently in this are4 varying in stages of proposed, to already completed, mostþ towards the Keating area. I feel that there is huge demand in the Saanichton area for affordable housing.

Therefore, again,I highly support the proposed development.

Sincerely

Page 80 of 89 Stephen Rothwell EGEIVE 6902 Winnifl'ed Plaoe ocT 2 7 2$15 Saanichton, BC , The Corporation of the District VSM 1N1 of Central Saanich srothwell@sh¿rw.ca 250-652-6164

Distriot of Central Saanich 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2,A.9

RE: CENTRAL SAANICH LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1874, 201517410 Veyaness Roadl and DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

Dear Sirs and Madame's:

I am writing in support of the proposed land use and clevelopment varian ce at 7 410 Veyaness Rd for a number ofreasons:

1) I am a long time resident of the murieipality and have lived here for over thirty yeffs. Last year Q0I4) upon receipt of our property tax notice I thought that it was not that long ago that our taxes were only have that amount. In fact, our taxes were only half of the 2014 levels in2002. That represents approximately a 6% compound rate of inorease over the last twçlve years and personally I clo not feel that my family has been in receþ of any benefits that would conelate to that increase. Given the lack of available non ALR in the community I would think that the munioipality should enlæge that tax base at every oppottunity to defer to the extent possible future tax increases.

2) Several schools have been closed in the local school district in the læt number of years and there is only one reason for that, lack of school age population. To a large extent I believe that this is in part due to the high housíng costs in the oommunity leading to a degradation of demographic diversity. Due to the high cost of land the only affordable housing that is available to those with young familìes is either small lot deveþments or multi-family dwellings. The local business community needs a source of frrture employees and with the lack of affordable housing in the oommuníty that source of employees will dwindle, Council has an obligation and a responsibility to facilitate the development of this demographie for both its residences and its businesses.

3) I am opposed to residents that complain about the legal chango of use to neíghbouring properties on the grounds that I may impact them in amanner they would prefer to avoid. If the Tally Ho people were so concerned with the impact of aotivity from neighbouing properties then they should have purchæed the additional properties to secure their position. Others should not be restrictecl in their legal.economic activity for their satisfaotion ancl benefit on the non-owneÍs. If they want and need a buffer for their

Page 81 of 89 business they should approach the owner with a fbir market value offer that leaves them ìn no worse a case that the legal property clevelopment.

4) I would appeff that the curtent cleveloprnent trencl is to be infrlling on a small lot basis to create the most affordable housing possible in the municipality. This development is no denser than a number of developments recently approved and completed in municipality. These developments are situated on what are already busy interseotions and traffic flow dicl not prevent thern fiom receiving approval. Furthermore, in the conespondence I have seen it indicates that there is an existing traffrc problem with respect to access to the property prior to reclevelopmont. I would think that the smart thing to do would be for the property owner, at their own cost, to be looking for or cleveloping alternative acoess to the property rather than trying to defeat legal development that would be for the overall benefit of the municipality. Defeating the development does not change what they have acknowledge is a dangerous situation and having publioly acknowledge that clanger it would seem reasonable that they should be called upon to fix it,

In closing I note that 15 ofthe 20 pieces ofcorrespondence attached to the agencia are in fact exact copies ofan email from the st¿ff of the Tally Ho. All the points covered intheir email are the responsibility of the owners not council or neighbours. I am certain that if the radical group were interested in their location they could find it easily and the development will not make it any more finable. The danger of vandalism exists with or without clevelopment and my understanding of the application is that it does not make the Tally Ho site anymore visible from Veyaness than currently is. If the horses need privacy, that should be the owners responsibility and a cost to council or neighbours. The'conesponclence does not state if they are residence of the municipality or just travel here to work in the area. If they wished to submit a collective appeal to Council woulcl not a single letter signecl by all rather than a wasteful inundation of duplicated correspondence have been a more honest approach. I personally have a clifficult time with this type of approach and question if they have been coerced into appending their names to the emails or for that matter if they even exist as there does not appear to be any means to contact them to vetif,/ their positions and oonceûrs,

Thank you for taking to time to read my thoughts and position on this redevelopment and I look forward to you making the right decisions for the residents and taxpayers of Central Saanich.

Stephen Rothwell

Page 82 of 89 Habitat EGEIVE for Humanlty' ocT 2 7 2û.l5 Victoria Tho Corporation of the District of Central Saanich October 26,20L5

Mayor and Council District of Central Saanich 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road Saanichton, BC V8M 249

Re: Proiects like the one proposed at 7410 Vevaness Road

Dear Mayor & Council:

Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a registered charity working in tandem with affiliated Habitat organizations across Canada and internationally towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. We mobilize volunteers and a range of partners to build simple, decent housing in order to provide lower-income, working families with access to affordable homeownership right here in our local region.

As we are all aware, with one of the most expensive housing markets in Canada, housing affordability remains a major concern throughout the Capital Region. Average house prices in the Greater Victoria region are among the highest in Canada and the number of renter households who can afford to buy a home has consistently been lower in Victoria (and Vancouver)than any other Canadian metropolitan centre.

When looking at the continuum of housing need, one that ranges from absolute homelessness to market ownership, Habitat's program is unique in that it moves lower income families out of rental and "lifts" them into affordable homeownership. Habitat sells homes it builds itself - in partnership with the community - to its partner families through a zero-interest mortgage loan (held by Habitat), We require no down-payment, and we set monthly payments to be no more than 30% of a family's gross household income.

Habitat sees its program as one of many efforts to address affordable homeownership in the region. Other projects may be spearheaded by other social agencies, government initiatives or private, for- profit companies.

We write today not to comment on or endorse the merits of any specific development proposals brought forward to your Council. We do not have this expertise. Rather, we write to urge Council to encourage and support proposals that, if consistent with your OCP, will result in below-market alternatives or low-end market housing opportunities, as well as those which will lead to construction of more housing in existing communities. We further encourage projects which include legal secondary suites as they simultaneously increase the affordability for ownership and add much-needed rental opportunities.

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Building Homes. Building Hope

849 Orono Ave, Victori4 BC V9B 2T9 Phone: 250 480 7688Fax:250 480 7648 ReStore: 250.386.7867 www.habitatvictoria.com

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Through ils Regionol Housing Affordobility Strotegy for the Capital Regionol District (March 2007) publication, local governments in the Capital Region were encouraged to allow for greater land use efficiency and increased density to increase the supply of more affordable housing in tandem with working to change consumer and resident expectations in terms of housing preferences and neighbourhood development.

Housing serves as an important determinant and indicator of health for the individual, the family, the economy and the community. Non-profit organizations, government, for-profit builders and other community stakeholders will all be part of bringing about solutions to the housing affordability crisis in our region.

Habitat Victoria itself welcomes the opportunity to once again build homes in Central Saanich should the opportunity arise and looks forward to working in partnership with the District and others to deliver our afforda ble homeownership program.

Yours sincerely,

'Yoland_a'Meijer[^(lvw* Execytive Director

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Building Homes. Building Hope

849 Orono Ave, Victoria, BC V9B 2T9 Phone:250 480 7688Fax:250 480 7648 ReStore: 250.386.7867 www.habitatuictoria.com

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Jillian Kelly

2052 HaideyTerrace

Saanichton, BCVSM 1M8

October 26,2Ot5

Dear Mayor and Councillors:

Re: Proposed Development at 7410 Vevaness Road

My husband and I moved to this area as we were attracted to the rural lifestyle and specifically moved to this neighbourhood forthe low traffic volume; quiet, natural environment and large lots. I am a neighbourhood resident who walks Seabrook Road, White Road and Veyaness Road on almost a daily basis with my dog, as a part of my lifestyle within this community.

I do support high density housing, as long as it is well designed, blends well with the surrounding community, positively impacts the surrounding community and is undertaken at appropriate locations.

I have familiarized myself with the proposed development of 74tO Veyaness Road and would like to share my concerns, in no particular order.

lntensitv of Densification

The proposed densification design does not comply with the pre-determined appropriate setbacks that have been identified for development within this community.

ln order for this proposed densification to be created, the draft development variance permit requires:

. reduction of 6 setback distances r reduction of 1 road allowance, and . requests approval for a non-compliant turnaround area

To me, this need for numerous variances implies the proposed intensity of densification is not at the appropriate scale for the size of land it may exist on. A reduced densification of two or three homes with appropriate buffers to the ALR land may be a much more appropriate option, design dependant.

lnsufficient Parking

The development plans that have been made publicly available reveal an insufficient number of parking for residents and guests for the basic ten lots. ln addition, the lots that may include

Page 85 of 89 secondary su¡tes have not yet been identified and therefore the number or potential locations of parking areas for these suites have not yet been identified. Will these extra vehicles end up on Veyaness Road?

lncreased Road Traffic / lmpacts to Pedestrians and Cyclists

The publicly available documents show the proponent hired a traffic consultant to review traffic impacts to Veyaness Road. What are the results from the review of traffic impacts to White Road and Seabrook Road?

Not only will there be an increase of traffic resulting in questionable safety for pedestrians and cyclists, on Veyaness Road, but also on White Road and Seabrook Road, as these are the most direct vehicular routes to Brentwood Bay, the local high school and the west side of the peninsula. The current design (width, corner angles, corner visibility, and speed limits) and lighting of these roads is aligned with the ALR, Rural Estate and Large and Medium Lot Single Family Residential zoning of the neighbouring properties in the area. Changing the zoning for one parcel of land to allow for extreme densification of the land, without improvements to the road widths, lighting, drainage and potential traffic-calming infrastructure of White Road and Seabrook Road, may result in future issues and conflict.

The currently neither White Road nor Seabrook Road have a shoulder lane or road lighting at regular distances, which is fine for the current volume of traffic that uses these roads. However, with this development proposal, the traffic volumes will also increase on White Road and Seabrook Road.

Bigger Picture lmpacts

This hieh density development is proposed adjacent to ALR land actively used by working animals Animal health and welfare, which includes emotional health, may be at stake.

Housing densification must be done at an appropriate scale for the surrounding areas, not be a burden on the surrounding infrastructure, neighbourhoods and residents and must be at the appropriate location so that both the residents of the development and the neighbouring area, benefit from the project.

The Official Community Plan policies provide general support for appropriate subdivision. This high density proposal does not include appropriate subdivision considering the scale of ten lots within 1.4 acres does not blend with the rest of the neighbouring area.

The OCP also supports low impact growth, which this proposal is not.

Page 86 of 89 I do not support this proposal. This proposal does not align with the Official Community Plan and this proposal will negatively impact the neighbourhood I live in, my neighbours and therefore the lifestyle I have come to enjoy within this area. This proposed high density housing does not align with the neighbourhood.

This is an opportunity for the elected Mayor and councillors to be leaders for their community regarding appropriate densification and only support proposals that are also strongly supported by the local residents and commu nity.

Since rely,

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Page 87 of 89 Dear Mayor and Council

First, thank you for adjourning the Sept. 29,2015 Public Hearing to accommodate further submissions on the development proposal for 7410 Veyaness Rd.

When Donna and Larry Friedlander considered purchasing the 1960 White Rd property, both my husband (Donna's father) and I evaluated its potential as a long-term home for both the young couple and the Tally-Ho draft horses. After consultation with our lawyer, we encouraged their offer on the property (which was in the ALR) and helped with financing. Since the initial purchase, they have made many improvements to the property requiring substantial financial investment.

I ride and work (unpaid) on the property regularly and am exposed to the day{o- day realities of the environment of this working farm.

I agree with the concerns which both Donna and the Tally-Ho staff have documented and submitted, Sadly, what I see is a development worth a lot of money vs the well-being of : a working farm in the ALR, it's livestock, its associated businesses (Hidden Acres Farm and Tally-Ho Carriage Tours) and employees.

Clearly, the tension/competition/conflict between development and agriculture is a global issue not a strictly local one. This is evidenced by the number of global, as well as local, signatories to the Petition submitted by Donna Friedlander. ln the search for solutions, it is pertinent to review Smart Growth BC's principles (W!VW,qma¡tg¡owtþ,bc.ca). This is a joint project of the UVic Eco-Research Chair of Environmental Law and Policy and West Coast Environmental Law Association and was incorporated in 1999. Their principles "work collectively to direct growth into existing urban areas in order to support the vitality of British Columbia's agricultural industry". Examples of their principles include: "Regional Growth Strategies are developed that direct growth into existing urban areas and away from the Agricultural Land Reserve" "The Agricultural Land Reserve boundary receives special planning treatment to reduce urban/rural conflict while maximizing the potential of the agricultural lands adjacent to the interface" "Communities formally recognize agricultural working lands as an economic engine rather than a land bank to provide for further urban expansion"

I respectfully suggest that if there is to be any development of the 7410 Veyaness Rd. property, the needs of surrounding farms in the ALR be respected and given

Page 88 of 89 first priority. The owners of ALR land bought it with the faith they would be supported by the community to use it as active farm property. They ínvested their labour and finances to improve their ALR properties anticipating that their needs and concerns would be accommodated in the future.

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