REPORT TO

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

PRESENTED: JULY 20, 2009 – REGULAR MEETING REPORT: 09-107

FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FILE: 08-23-0108
SUBJECT: NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING
APPLICATION RZ100327
(QC HOLDINGS)

PROPOSAL:
Application by QC Holdings Ltd. to amend the
Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan and the Township’s
Zoning Bylaw to CD-78, to facilitate development of
the Willoughby Town Centre (retail/office/apartment
uses) on 8.07 ha (19.93 acres) of land located at
20622 and 20682 – 80 Avenue, 20667 – 78 Avenue
and 7851 and 7879 – 208 Street.

RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY:
That Council give first and second reading to
Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4767
and Rezoning Bylaw No. 4768, and that final
reading be subject to completion of thirteen
(13) development prerequisites.

RATIONALE:
Staff supports the development
proposal as it is
consistent with the
overall objectives of the
Yorkson
Neighbourhood Plan
and Willoughby
Community Plan.

Subject
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Council give first and second reading to Bylaw No. 4768, (and accompanying Yorkson
Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4767) rezoning 8.07 ha (19.93 acres) of land
located at 20622 and 20682 – 80 Avenue, 20667 – 78 Avenue and 7851 and 7879 – 208 Street,
to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-78) to facilitate the first project in the Willoughby
Town Centre, subject to the following development prerequisites being satisfied prior to final
reading:

1. In accordance with Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan requirements:

a. Provide an overall layout plan for the Southwest Yorkson Phase including roads,
greenways, environmental setbacks and land use to the acceptance of the Director of
Community Development;
b. Provide an overall layout plan for the Willoughby Town Centre Area including interim and
ultimate road alignments, parking areas, access driveways, greenways and other public
amenities to the acceptance of the Director of Community Development; and
c. Provide an overall stormwater detention plan for the Southwest Yorkson Phase and
secure an adequately sized community stormwater detention pond(s) to service the
Southwest Yorkson Phase to the acceptance of the General Manager of Engineering.
2. Completion of a Servicing Agreement (and phased restrictive covenants, where required)
with the Township to secure required road construction and utility upgrades and extensions
in accordance with the Township’s Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw, and
Yorkson Engineering Services Plan to the acceptance of the General Manager of
Engineering; and greenway construction details to the acceptance of the Manager of Parks
Design and Development;
3. Completion of a Development Works Agreement (if required) securing off-site servicing to
the Southwest Phase, as required by the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, to the acceptance
of the Director of Community Development;
4. Completion of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan in accordance with the Erosion and
Sediment Control Bylaw to the acceptance of the General Manager of Engineering;
5. Provision of the necessary traffic improvement details in accordance with the Township’s
Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 3650 and the Yorkson Neighbourhood
Plan, to the acceptance of the General Manager of Engineering and the Director of
Community Development, including:
a. Final completion of a Traffic Impact Study including provision of recommended road
dedication, widenings and necessary traffic improvements;
b. Securing road dedications of 10.2 metres for 208 Street, 9.7 metres for 80 Avenue, 16.0
metres for 206A Street and 24.3 metres for the proposed High Street;
c. Completion of a Road Closure Bylaw for the un-constructed portion of 79 Avenue south
of the existing Willoughby Elementary School and for the un-constructed portion of
78 Avenue south of Lot 2, Plan 82374; and
d. Registration of an all purpose right-of-way over the internal strata roads and greenlink for
municipal services and public access;
6. Compliance with the Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw (Tree Protection) No.
4470 including provision of a final tree management plan incorporating tree retention,
replacement and protection details, to the acceptance of the Manager of Parks Design and
Development;
7. Final completion of landscape plans and details in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw No.
2500 and the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, to the acceptance of the manger of Parks
Design and Development including:
a. Dedication and provision of security for the construction of a 4.5 metre greenway, or
equivalent, along the 208 Street and 80 Avenue frontages, including final acceptance of
greenway design plans, sidewalk/trail alignment, and landscaping details;
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b. Completion of on-site landscape plans for the first phase of development including
greenlink plans and compliance with Child Friendly Amenity Area requirements; and
c. Compliance with the Yorkson Greenway Amenity Zoning Policy including payment of
applicable greenway amenity fee;
8. Compliance with the requirements of the Streamside Protection Bylaw and the Department
of Fisheries and Oceans with respect to:
a. Final completion of an overall environmental protection/compensation plan for the
Southwest Yorkson Phase to the acceptance of the DFO;
b. Dedication of environmental compensation areas to the Township for conservation
purposes (where required);
c. Registration of non-disturbance restrictive covenants (where required);
d. Section 35 (HAAD) authorizations being obtained (where required);
9. Compliance with the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, requiring that a minimum of 5% of the
units incorporate flex and universal housing requirements i.e. adaptive housing;
10. Submission of detailed Development Permit drawings and schedules for the first phase of
development that are consistent with the Town Market Commercial and Town Market Mixed
Use Development Permit Guidelines; to the acceptance of the Director of Community
Development;
11. Provision of a CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) review of the first
phase of development by a qualified CPTED professional (in consultation with the Langley
RCMP), to the acceptance of the Director of Community Development, including
incorporation of the CPTED recommendations into the final development plans;;
12. Payment of applicable Neighbourhood Planning Administration fees, Parks Design and
Development Administration fee, Site Servicing Review fee, Development Works Agreement
fee and remaining rezoning fees; and
13. Compliance with the Township’s 5% Neighbourhood Parkland Acquisition Policy; and further

That Council authorize staff to schedule the required public hearing for Bylaws No. 4767 and
4768;

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The development of the Willoughby Town Centre is considered to be one of the most critical
elements in ensuring the success of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan. QC Holdings’ application
will facilitate construction of Phase One of a multi-phase plan to develop its 8.07 ha (19.93
acres) Town Centre site. To accommodate the proposed development Bylaw No. 4767 amends
the Yorkson Neighbourhood plan by reconsidering a number of its policies. Bylaw No. 4768
proposes to rezone the site to Comprehensive Development Zone CD-78. Staff are supportive
of QC Holdings development proposal and recommend that the two Bylaws be given first and
second reading subject to the completion of thirteen (13) development prerequisites prior to final
reading. Although preliminary plans have been submitted, detailed Development Permit
drawings will be addressed later in the process, at which time Council will have the opportunity
to evaluate the form, character and siting of the individual elements of the project.

PURPOSE:
This report is to advise and make recommendations with respect to QC Holdings’ rezoning/
neighbourhood plan amendment application in Yorkson.
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ZONING BYLAW NO. 2500

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SUBJECT
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Preliminary Concept Plan – SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT

SUBJECT
Preliminary Site Plan – SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT

SOUTHWEST

Conceptual Elevations: Seniors Building – SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT

Conceptual Elevations: Seniors Building – SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT

(Note: Proposed trees are shown at maturity.)

Conceptual Elevations: Irish Cultural Building – SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT

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Preliminary Site Concept Plan

– SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT

Phase 1
Phase 2
Zoning Boundary

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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REFERENCE:
Owners: QC Holdings Ltd. (Qualico)
310, 5620 – 152nd Street
Surrey, BC V3S 3K2
The Trustees of Jubilee, Pastoral Charge
of The United Church of Canada
PO BOX 32094
Langley, BC
V1M 2C0

Applicant Hugh Carter

QC Holdings Ltd.
310, 5620 – 152nd Street
Surrey, BC V3S 3K2
Legal Description: Lot 2 Section 23 Township 8 New Westminster
District Plan 82374
Lots 1 & 4 Section 23 Township 8 New
Westminster District Plan 74786
Lot 9 Section 23 Township 8 New Westminster
District Plan 27628
Lot 14 Section 23 Township 8 New Westminster
District Plan 38586
Location: 20622 and 20682 – 80 Avenue;
20667 – 78 Avenue; and
7851 and 7879 – 208 Street

Subject Area: 8.07 ha (19.93 acres)

Existing Zoning:
Proposed Zoning:
Willoughby Community Plan:
Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan:
E.S.A. Designation:
Suburban Residential SR-2
Comprehensive development zone CD – 78
“Willoughby Town Centre”
“Town Market Commercial” and “Town Market
Mixed Use”
E.S.A.# 061 – Willoughby and Willowbrook Area
(Rating - #3)

BACKGROUND:
The subject site is the first development proposal in the Southwest Phase of the Yorkson
Neighbourhood Plan. The subject site is currently zoned Suburban Residential Zone SR-2
(8094m2 / 2 acre minimum lot size) and is designated ‘Willoughby Town Centre’ in the
Willoughby Community Plan and ‘Town Market Commercial’ and ‘Town Market Mixed Use’ in
the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan.
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Adopted in 1998, the Willoughby Community Plan describes the Town Centre, in part as follows:
“The centrally located Town Centre is intended for a wide variety of more
intensive land uses, accommodating a diverse range of functions including retail,
and major community facilities. Within the Town Centre it is envisaged that
higher density housing will also be accommodated. The Town Centre offers an
opportunity to integrate the functions of living, working and playing in a compact,
readily accessible area. It is intended that major commercial uses and higher
density residential uses will have convenient access to 208 Street and to
80 Avenue.”
This application encompasses a significant portion of the Willoughby Town Centre area, an area
that is instrumental in achieving the Township’s vision of a core district that will “anchor”
development in Willoughby and encourage healthier neighbourhoods, reduce reliance on
automobiles and generally enhance the quality of life for area residents. The Yorkson
Neighbourhood Plan, amended in 2008, further describes the vision for this town centre as
follows:
“The Willoughby Town Centre consists of Town Market Commercial and Town
Market Mixed Use (i.e., integrated residential and commercial) designed to be a
walkable environment. It is focused at the intersection of 208 Street and
80 Avenue, the neighbourhood’s two primary roads providing access within and
through it. It is here that neighbourhood residents will find a wide range of retail,
business and entertainment activities. The Town Centre is further divided into a
core and periphery. The intent of the core and periphery distinction is to create a
vibrant ‘village’ core with controlled uses and heights while providing significant
supportive uses and residential densities on the periphery. Both designations
provide for mixed use developments, but only the mixed use land-use
designation allows for mixed uses in separate buildings. The Town Market Mixed
Use area is located adjacent the Town Market Commercial area and extends the
commercial core while providing opportunities for additional office space or
higher density residential development than in the core.”

In staff’s opinion the land uses contemplated by the QC Holdings application comply with the
land use policies of both the Willoughby Community Plan and the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The proponent has applied to develop 8.07 ha (19.93 acres) of land located at 20622 and
20682 – 80 Avenue, 20667 – 78 Avenue and 7851 and 7879 – 208 Street, to facilitate the initial
development in the Willoughby Town Centre. Two Bylaws are proposed. The first is Yorkson
Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4767 proposing minor adjustments to the Town
Centre Land Use Policies, as well as other process/timing amendments intended to “kick start”
development of the Town Centre. The second is Rezoning Bylaw No. 4768, amending the
zoning of the subject properties to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-78) to accommodate
a mixed use development consisting of retail, office, and apartment uses. This report is only
intended to address issues of land use and density, as the form, character and siting of the
individual elements of the project will be addressed through subsequent Development Permit
applications, which staff will present to Council once detailed design work has been completed.
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Surrounding Land Uses:

North: 80 Avenue, beyond which are suburban residential lots (zoned SR-2, but
designated ‘Mixed Use’ and ‘Apartment’ in the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan and
the subject of a current rezoning and OCP amendment (208 Developments)
proposing apartment and townhouse uses);
Northeast: Willoughby Elementary school, (zoned P-1, but designated Town Centre
Commercial in the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan);
East: 208 Street, beyond which are suburban residential lots (zoned Suburban
Residential Zone SR-2 and designated for ‘Apartment’ in the Yorkson
Neighbourhood Plan);
South: 78 Avenue, beyond which is a suburban residential lot (zoned SR-2, but
designated ‘Apartment’ in the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan);
West: suburban residential lots (zoned SR-2, but designated ‘Mixed Residential’ and
‘Townhouse’ in the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan).

Development Permit:
All of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan area is designated as a mandatory Development Permit
area in the Willoughby Community Plan. Applicable is “Development Permit Area ‘J’ – Town
Market Commercial” and “Development Permit Area ‘K’ – Town Market Mixed Use.” Subsequent
to rezoning (or further along in the rezoning process) the proponent intends to submit a detailed
Development Permit application to Council. The Development Permit will address the details of
the form and character of the Town Centre development including siting, mass, height, access,
parking, landscape, tree protection/replacement, child friendly amenity areas, building materials,
colours and other site development items. The Development Permit will be reviewed by Council
and is required to be issued prior to the issuance of any building permits for the site. In support
of the rezoning the proponent has submitted a number of preliminary plans.
Land Use:
The QC Holdings’ Development Proposal complies with the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan’s land
use policies for the Town Centre lands, permitting a mix of institutional, commercial, residential
and retail uses. Proposed Bylaw No. 4768 establishes a new Comprehensive Development
Zone for the Willoughby Town Centre consistent with these policies.

Primary land uses proposed for Phase One of the QC Holdings development include seven
mixed commercial / residential buildings consisting of retail units at grade with three stories of
residential apartments above, two larger format retail anchors (grocery store and pharmacy), a
two story office building, a restaurant and a number of smaller retail units. In total, Phase One is
proposed to have approximately 10,219 m2 (110, 000 ft2) of commercial floor space and 192
residential units over a gross site area of 4.98 ha (12.31 acres).

Phase Two of the project is envisioned to consist of higher density residential uses, including
towers up to 12 storeys in height, (subject to design and engineering requirements outlined in
the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan,) with a combination of street fronting townhouse and
commercial podiums. Phase Two will have approximately 750 residential units and a yet to be
determined amount of commercial space. Staff supports the land uses proposed as they comply
with the land use policies outlined in the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan for the Town Centre
area.
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Sub-zone Requirements:
The zoning and density being proposed by QC Holdings complies with the Yorkson
Neighbourhood Plan land use designations and policies. Rezoning Bylaw No. 4768 implements
these policies by creating a new Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-78) and nine (9) sub-
zones for the Willoughby Town Centre, a summary of which follows:

CD-78 (Willoughby Town Centre)

Commercial Density Residential Density Height

Sub-zone Uses
(Gross Floor Area) (Units per Acre) (Storeys)

Commercial Uses/ Minimum 4200 m2 /

CD-78 (A) n/a 2 or fewer
Accessory Uses Maximum 8000 m2

Commercial Uses/
Minimum 1100 m2 /
CD-78 (B) Apartments/ Accessory Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer
Maximum 3700 m2
Uses

Commercial Uses/
Minimum 900 m2 / 4 or fewer
CD-78 (C) Apartments/ Accessory Low-rise: 40-80 upa
Maximum 5100 m2
Uses

Commercial Uses/
Minimum 900 m2 /
CD-78 (D) Apartments/ Accessory Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer
Maximum 3250 m2
Uses

Apartments/ Townhouses/ Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Minimum 450 m2 /
CD-78 (E) Commercial Uses/
Maximum 4400 m2
Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12

Apartments/ Seniors Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Housing/ Townhouses/ Minimum 450 m2 /
CD-78 (F)
Commercial Uses/ Maximum 5100 m2
Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12

Commercial Uses/ Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Minimum 700 m2 /
CD-78 (G) Apartments/ Townhouses/
Maximum 2550 m2
Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12

Apartments/ Townhouses/ Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

CD-78 (H) Seniors Housing/ n/a
Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12

Apartments/ Townhouses/ Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Seniors Housing/
CD-78 (I) Maximum 4200 m2
Commercial Uses/
Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12
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Neighbourhood Plan Amendment:

As noted, the subject site is currently designated ‘Town Market Commercial’ and ‘Town Market
Mixed Use’ in the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan. To facilitate the proposed development the
following amendments have been requested:

A) Locating major retail anchors (i.e. major grocery store and pharmacy) south of the
High Street, as opposed to the current requirement for these uses to be located
north of the High Street.

Staff do not object to this change and support amending the locational criteria to only
require that major anchors be located adjacent to the High Street. This adjustment
remains consistent with the plan’s intent calling for the more intense commercial
uses to be located along the High Street.

B) Exempting the Town Centre’s phase one development from the need to secure a
new Elementary School/ Neighbourhood Park site in the Southwest Phase prior to
development.

Section 8.2.7 of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan already excludes commercial

development from these development prerequisites. The proponent initially intended
to develop the High Street with strictly commercial uses and defer all residential
development to later stages. However, discussions between the applicant and staff
led to the conclusion that to create an effective pedestrian centre with strong urban
design and a true sense of place, it is vital to include a residential component along
the High Street in conjunction with commercial development.

In order to facilitate the preferred mixed use High Street design, staff suggest that
Section 8.2.7 of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan be amended to exempt Phase
One mixed-use development along the High Street from the Elementary School /
Neighbourhood Park development prerequisite. All future residential development in
the Town Centre, and elsewhere in the Southwest Phase of Yorkson, will still be
required to satisfy this requirement prior to development. In the interim any children
generated by the subject development will still be able to attend the existing
Willoughby Elementary School. Due to the nature of this anticipated residential
development (i.e. apartment units above commercial) the number of children
generated is expected to be very low.

Staff Support the proposed neighbourhood plan amendments as they serve to improve the
viability of the Town Centre development and remain consistent with the overall goals and
objectives of the Willoughby Community Plan and Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan.

Greenways:
As part of the project, the applicant is required to develop a pedestrian friendly street interface
along the 80 Avenue and 208 Street frontages, as identified in the Yorkson Neighbourhood
Plan. These pedestrian facilities will connect to adjacent street greenways and form part of the
overall Yorkson Neighbourhood greenway network. These sections of street frontage are
designed to be the equivalent of a street greenway; however, they will be provided in a modified
form in recognition of the more dynamic, urban nature of the Town Centre. They will include
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widened sidewalks, weather protection in the form of awnings and galleries, expanded hard
surfaces, street trees in decorative grates, and street furniture such as benches and trash cans.
Details of the open space improvements (i.e. required hard and soft landscaping, street furniture
etc.) will need to be finalized to the acceptance of the Manager of Parks Design and
Development prior to final reading of the Rezoning Bylaw.

The Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan also identifies areas where greenlinks are required.
Greenlinks are privately owned and maintained greenways that are not adjacent to public roads,
yet are intended for public use. One greenlink is required on site to provide public pedestrian
connection from 78 Avenue to the High Street at the heart of the Town Centre.

As a condition of final reading the proponent will be required to secure the greenlink and street
fronting pedestrian facilities by means of a public access right-of-way, and secure construction
as part of a Servicing Agreement. Prior to final reading the proponent must also comply with
provisions of the Yorkson Greenway Amenity Zoning Policy.

Tree Protection/ Replacement:

The applicant has submitted a tree survey indicating that 231 significant trees currently exist on
site. The applicant has indicated that very few of these trees will be retained. The Township’s
Tree Protection Bylaw, however, requires that approximately 600 replacement trees be planted,
plus street trees. As the ultimate site plan has yet to be determined, the number of retained and
replacement trees may be subject to change. Ultimate tree protection and replacement details
are subject to the final acceptance of the Manager of Parks Design and Development prior to
final reading.

Transit:
Transit has yet to be extended into the Yorkson Neighbourhood. The road layout of the overall
Yorkson development, however, has been designed to accommodate the provision of future
transit routes in accordance with Translink’s operating policies and procedures. Each year
Translink provides Council with the opportunity to input/comment on transit routes in the
Township. It is believed that 208 Street will initially become a transit route with the Willoughby
Town Centre as a primary destination.

Servicing:
Servicing of the Yorkson Neighbourhood was reviewed by the Engineering Division as part of
the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan review. Prior to final reading the proponent is required to
secure full municipal services and enter into a Servicing Agreement in accordance with the
Township’s Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw. The Servicing Agreement will include
all municipal off-site road and utility upgrades/extensions and a stormwater management plan.
A Sediment and Erosion Control plan will also be required in accordance with the Sediment and
Erosion Control Bylaw.

The applicant is proposing to stage the development in two (2) phases; the first phase will be
centred along High Street and will consist of the anchor retail tenants and a number of mixed
use buildings (up to 4 storeys), the second phase will be around the edges of the site and will
consist of mid-rise residential and some minor commercial uses, (up to 12 storeys). A restrictive
covenant will be required to be registered, prior to final reading, restricting development of each
phase until a Servicing Agreement is finalized for that phase. This will enable detailed servicing
requirements to be dealt with on a phase by phase basis.
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Prior to final reading the proponent is also required to provide a stormwater management plan
for the Southwest Phase as delineated on Map 4 of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan. The
location of the proposed detention pond is to be adjacent to the headwater of Yorkson Creek.
Securing a suitable site for the detention pond is required prior to final reading of the Rezoning
Bylaw. The proponent is required to design and secure the community stormwater detention
pond to service the Southwest Phase, to the acceptance of the Township. The proponent may
also choose to enter into a Development Works Agreement (DWA) with the Township (similar to
a latecomer’s agreement) dealing with the recovery of some front-ended servicing costs. In this
case, a DWA is anticipated for the stormwater detention pond serving all of the Southwest
Phase. Completion of the DWA, if required, must occur prior to final reading of the Rezoning
Bylaw.

Although a traffic study was conducted as part of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan update
process, a site specific traffic impact study must be finalized by the proponent for the subject
development. It will primarily examine the internal vehicle circulation, the impact of the
development on the existing and future municipal road network, and make recommendations for
interim and ultimate road designs. Ultimately the site will be designed in accordance with the
recommendations of the report, in consultation with the Township’s Traffic Engineering
Department, to the acceptance of the General Manager of Engineering. This has been included
as a development prerequisite.

Road dedication, widenings and necessary traffic improvements (including approximate

dedications of 24.3 metres for the High Street, 16 metres for 206A Street, 10.2 metres for
208 Street, 9.7 and metres for 80 Avenue, in accordance with the Township’s Subdivision and
Development Control Bylaw No. 3650 and the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan) must be secured
prior to final reading to the acceptance of the General Manager of Engineering.

The development will also require the completion of a Road Closure Bylaw for the un-
constructed portion of 79 Avenue south of the existing Willoughby Elementary School and for
the un-constructed portion of 78 Avenue south of Lot 2, Plan 82374

Advance Street Plan:

In accordance with the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, the initial development in each phase
must provide an overall layout plan addressing roads, pedestrian links, greenways,
watercourses, environmental compensation areas, land use and housing types. The layout is to
ensure that each phase can develop in an overall comprehensive manner and is to function as
an evolving guide to development. Such a plan has been prepared by the proponent and has
been tentatively accepted by Township staff. As per the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, prior to
final reading the proponent must finalize details of the layout plan to the acceptance of the
Director of Community Development.

Town Centre Concept Plan:

In accordance with the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, initial development in the Town Centre
area must provide a comprehensive development plan for the Town Centre area to the
acceptance of the General Manager of Community Development, that addresses the following:

“…land use, pedestrian and traffic circulation, massing and location of

buildings, location of ‘landmark’ buildings, architectural continuity,
streetscape design, parking and the location and use of the heritage school
house and appropriate landscaping around the building.”
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The conceptual site plan submitted (See page 8) forms the basis of this comprehensive
development plan. It should be noted that this plan will provide general details of development
for adjacent properties and establish fixed points of access for vehicular and pedestrian
movements, however, specific siting and uses will be determined on an application by
application basis as the Town Centre builds out over time.

School Sites:
The Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan states that “The following general prerequisites must be
satisfied prior to the adoption of a rezoning bylaw in any phase:

a. the designated elementary school site indicated for that phase, whether it is located in that
phase or not, must be secured to the acceptance of the School District, subject to Sections
8.2.6 and 8.2.7;…”

As noted previously the applicant requests that this requirement be eased for the first phase of
development.

The Yorkson Neighbourhood currently falls within the catchment area of Willoughby Elementary
School (located adjacent to the site on the southwest corner of 208 Street and 80 Avenue). In
the short term, elementary students from the proposed development are expected to attend
Willoughby Elementary School (which has some capacity available). Yorkson students will
attend it until sufficient numbers are generated to construct additional elementary schools in the
Yorkson Plan area. The School District has indicated that the first Yorkson school to be
constructed will be an elementary school on a site already acquired by the School District on
83 Avenue, east of 208 Street. Nevertheless, given the housing form proposed in phase one, it
is not expected that many elementary students will be generated.

The proposed development falls within the Southwest Phase of the Yorkson Plan. The ultimate
location for the five acre elementary school site for this phase is envisioned to be south and
west of the subject site, closer to the centre of the catchment area. If Council agrees to the
Yorkson Plan amendment contemplated in this report, prior to the development of subsequent
residential units (beyond Phase One) the elementary school site will need to be secured to the
acceptance of the School District and Township.

Another secondary school site to serve the Willoughby neighbourhoods is yet to be pursued as
capacity exists at Mountain Secondary School. An expansion of Mountain Secondary has been
identified as a priority in the School District’s capital plan. Yorkson secondary school students
will be expected to attend Mountain Secondary.

Parks and Recreation:

The Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan states that “The following general prerequisites must be
satisfied prior to the adoption of a rezoning bylaw in any phase:…

b. the designated neighbourhood park site indicated for that phase, whether it is located in
that phase or not, must be secured to the acceptance of the Township, subject to Sections
8.2.6 and 8.2.7;…”

As noted previously, the applicant requests that this requirement be eased for the first phase of
development.
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The proposed development falls within the Southwest Phase of the Yorkson Plan. If Council
agrees to the Yorkson Plan amendment contemplated in this report, prior to the development of
subsequent residential units (beyond Phase One) the neighbourhood park site school site will
be secured to the acceptance of the Township.

Staff are supportive of this request as, in addition to the playing fields and playground
equipment located immediately adjacent to the development site at the Willoughby Elementary
School, the existing Willoughby neighbourhood park (located at 84 Avenue and 206 Street) is
approximately 750 metres from the development site. The future Yorkson Community Park site
is planned to be located immediately north of the development site, across 80 Avenue. Prior to
final reading the proponent is also required to comply with the Township’s 5% Neighbourhood
Parkland Acquisition Policy. Although few children are expected to be generated in Phase One
of the development (due to the proposed housing form), the development will include the
requisite child friendly amenity areas, the details of which will be determined in the future
Development Permit.

Flex and Universal Housing:

In accordance with Section 4.2.1(9) of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan a minimum of 5% of
the units in any residential development shall provide either flex or universal housing prior to
final reading of the rezoning bylaw. The Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan defines flex and
universal housing as follows.

Flex Housing:” is an innovative approach to home design, renovation and construction

that emphasizes accessibility and is engineered to adapt at minimal cost to the
changing needs of occupants over their lifetime. The principles of accessibility,
adaptability and affordability are applicable to the design and construction of single
family dwellings, duplexes, multi-units, townhouses and even apartments, allowing
residents to convert space as their needs change. The concept includes:
• The use of health materials including structural elements, flooring choices,
heating systems and finishes that provide improved indoor air quality and
ventilation have been incorporated into the house;
• The us of energy efficient Power Smart appliances and lighting, plus a high
efficiency forced-air heating system; and
• Wheelchair accessibility through widened hallways and doorways, lowered
countertops and placement of light and electrical switches within easy reach.
The house is designed so that it can accommodate a future elevator.”

Universal Housing:
“Universal design are those home design features that make a home safe and
comfortable for everyone, young or old, whether they have a disability or not. It’s
making a home for all ages. Examples include cabinets with pull-out and kitchen
counters at several heights to accommodate different tasks and postures”.

The proponent has agreed to provide a minimum of 5% of the units as adaptive housing in
accordance with Township policy. This will be secured by Restrictive Covenant and detailed in
the future DP.
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Environment:
In accordance, with the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan the Town Centre development is required
to comply with the Township’s Streamside Protection Bylaw and obtain approval from the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Section 35 approval). These issues have been addressed
as a part of the Yorkson Neighbourhood plan review process in consultation with DFO and the
proponent’s consultants. Evolving from this process was the need to protect the headwaters of
Yorkson Creek and compensate for the piping of a number of roadside drainage ditches.
Township staff are close to resolution of these matters with DFO, within the context of an overall
environmental protection/compensation plan for the Southwest Phase. Final acceptance of this
plan by DFO is required prior to final reading.

The Township’s Environmentally Sensitive Areas (E.S.A.) Study identifies the lands as forming
part of the Willoughby and Willowbrook area. As part of the required Servicing Agreement, the
applicant will provide full urban services as well as a stormwater management plan and
sediment control measures as a prerequisite of the rezoning application.

Completion of these requirements and compliance with the Township’s Tree Protection Bylaw
satisfy the management guidelines identified in the Township’s Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Study.

Rezoning Development Prerequisites:

Prior to final reading of the rezoning bylaw, the following items must be finalized:
1. In accordance with Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan requirements:
a. Provide an overall layout plan for the Southwest Yorkson Phase including roads,
greenways, environmental setbacks and land use to the acceptance of the
Director of Community Development;
b. Provide an overall layout plan for the Willoughby Town Centre Area including
interim and ultimate road alignments, parking areas, access driveways,
greenways and other public amenities to the acceptance of the Director of
Community Development; and
c. Provide an overall stormwater detention plan for the Southwest Yorkson Phase
and secure an adequately sized community stormwater detention pond(s) to
service the Southwest Yorkson Phase to the acceptance of the General Manager
of Engineering.
2. Completion of a Servicing Agreement (and phased restrictive covenants, where
required) with the Township to secure required road construction and utility upgrades
and extensions in accordance with the Township’s Subdivision and Development
Control Bylaw, and Yorkson Engineering Services Plan to the acceptance of the
General Manager of Engineering; and greenway construction details to the acceptance
of the Manager of Parks Design and Development;
3. Completion of a Development Works Agreement (if required) securing off-site servicing
to the Southwest Phase, as required by the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, to the
acceptance of the Director of Community Development;
4. Completion of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan in accordance with the Erosion
and Sediment Control Bylaw to the acceptance of the General Manager of
Engineering;
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5. Provision of the necessary traffic improvement details in accordance with the

Township’s Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 3650 and the Yorkson
Neighbourhood Plan, to the acceptance of the General Manager of Engineering and the
Director of Community Development, including:
a. Final completion of a Traffic Impact Study including provision of recommended
road dedication, widenings and necessary traffic improvements;
b. Securing road dedications of 10.2 metres for 208 Street, 9.7 metres for
80 Avenue, 16.0 metres for 206A Street and 24.3 metres for the proposed High
Street;
c. Completion of a Road Closure Bylaw for the un-constructed portion of 79 Avenue
south of the existing Willoughby Elementary School and for the un-constructed
portion of 78 Avenue south of Lot 2, Plan 82374; and
d. Registration of an all purpose right-of-way over the internal strata roads and
greenlink for municipal services and public access;
6. Compliance with the Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw (Tree Protection)
No. 4470 including provision of a final tree management plan incorporating tree
retention, replacement and protection details, to the acceptance of the Manager of
Parks Design and Development;
7. Final completion of landscape plans and details in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw
No. 2500 and the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, to the acceptance of the manger of
Parks Design and Development including:
a. Dedication and provision of security for the construction of a 4.5 metre greenway,
or equivalent, along the 208 Street and 80 Avenue frontages, including final
acceptance of greenway design plans, sidewalk/trail alignment, and landscaping
details;
b. Completion of landscape plans for the first phase of development including
greenlink plans and compliance with Child Friendly Amenity Area requirements;
and
c. Compliance with the Yorkson Greenway Amenity Zoning Policy including
payment of applicable greenway amenity fee;
8. Compliance with the requirements of the Streamside Protection Bylaw and the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans with respect to:
a. Final completion of an overall environmental protection/compensation plan for
the Southwest Yorkson Phase to the acceptance of the DFO;
b. Dedication of environmental compensation areas to the Township for
conservation purposes (where required);
c. Registration of non-disturbance restrictive covenants (where required);
d. Section 35 (HAAD) authorizations being obtained (where required);
9. Compliance with the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan, requiring that a minimum of 5% of
the units incorporate flex and universal housing requirements i.e. adaptive housing;
10. Submission of detailed Development Permit drawings and schedules for the first phase
of development that are consistent with the Town Market Commercial and Town Market
Mixed Use Development Permit Guidelines; to the acceptance of the Director of
Community Development;
11. Provision of a CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) review of the
first phase of development by a qualified CPTED professional (in consultation with the
Langley RCMP), to the acceptance of the Director of Community Development,
including incorporation of the CPTED recommendations into the final development
plans;;
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12. Payment of applicable Neighbourhood Planning Administration fees, Parks Design and
Development Administration fee, Site Servicing Review fee, Development Works
Agreement fee and remaining rezoning fees; and
13. Compliance with the Township’s 5% Neighbourhood Parkland Acquisition Policy.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS:
The development of the Willoughby Town Centre is considered the most crucial element of
ensuring the success of the Willoughby Community Plan and the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan.
QC Holdings’ Rezoning and Neighbourhood Plan amendment requests serve to facilitate the
implementation of these plans in a manner that is consistent with the overall goals and
objectives of the Plan. Adjustments to the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan’s implementation
policies are supported by staff and are considered a practical approach to ensuring the success
of the Willoughby Town Centre. Staff recommend that Rezoning Bylaw No. 4768 and
Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4767 be given first and second reading and that
the public hearing be scheduled. Final Reading of the Bylaws is subject to the thirteen (13)
development prerequisites outlined in this report. Development Permit(s) detailing the form,
character and siting of subsequent development will follow this rezoning request.

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Newall
DEVELOPMENT PLANNER
for
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

MNN
 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

LANGLEY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 1979 NO. 1842

AMENDMENT (WILLOUGHBY COMMUNITY PLAN) BYLAW 1998 NO. 3800
AMENDMENT (YORKSON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN) BYLAW 2001 NO. 4030
AMENDMENT (QC HOLDINGS) BYLAW 2009 NO. 4767

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Bylaw No. 4767 amends the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan to allow large format retail uses in
the Town Market Mixed use designation and to allow the development of a limited number of
residential units in the Town Market Area without first securing an Elementary School /
Neighbourhood Park site for the Southwest Phase, in order to facilitate the construction of a
multi-phase, mixed use, residential, retail, and office project.
 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

LANGLEY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 1979 NO. 1842

AMENDMENT (WILLOUGHBY COMMUNITY PLAN) BYLAW 1998 NO. 3800
AMENDMENT (YORKSON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN) BYLAW 2001 NO. 4030
AMENDMENT (QC HOLDINGS) BYLAW 2009 NO. 4767

A Bylaw to amend Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan Bylaw No. 4030;

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and desirable to amend “Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan

Bylaw No. 4030” as amended;

NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, in
Open Meeting Assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Langley Official Community Plan Bylaw
1979 No. 1842 Amendment (Willoughby Community Plan) Bylaw 1998 No. 3800
Amendment (Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan) Bylaw 2001 No. 4030 Amendment (QC
Holdings) Bylaw 2009 No. 4767”.

2. Langley Official Community Plan Bylaw 1979 No. 1842 Amendment (Willoughby
Community Plan) Bylaw 1998 No. 3800 Amendment (Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan)
Bylaw 2001 No. 4030 is further amended as follows:

a. By deleting the following from Section 4.2.3.3, “Large format commercial

stores are permitted only in the Town Market area” and replacing with the
following, “Large format commercial stores, (i.e. anchor tenants) may be
considered adjacent to the High Street subject to the conditions set out in
Section 4.2.2.3.”

b. By deleting the text of Section 8.2.7 and replacing it with the following Section
8.2.7:

“Sections 8.2.1 and 8.2.2 shall not apply to commercial or industrial

development that does not include a residential component, nor shall
they apply to mixed-use development located in sub-zones CD-78
(A), (B) (C) and (D) as shown in Section 978.12 of the Township of
Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500.”

READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 2009

READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 2009
PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , 2009
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 2009
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED day of , 2009
the

Mayor Deputy Township Clerk

 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY ZONING BYLAW 1987 NO. 2500

AMENDMENT (QC HOLDINGS) BYLAW 2009 NO. 4768

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Bylaw No. 4768 rezones 8.07 ha (19.93 acres) of land located at 20622 and 20682 – 80
Avenue, 20667 – 78 Avenue and 7851 and 7879 – 208 Street in the Willoughby Town
Centre, to Comprehensive Development Zone CD-78 to facilitate the construction of a multi-
phase, mixed use, residential, retail, and office project.
 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY ZONING BYLAW 1987 NO. 2500

AMENDMENT (QC HOLDINGS) BYLAW 2009 NO. 4768

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and desirable to amend “Township of Langley Zoning

Bylaw 1987 No. 2500” as amended;

NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, in
Open Meeting Assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987
No. 2500 Amendment (QC Holdings) Bylaw 2009 No. 4768”.

2. The “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500” as amended is further
amended by:

a. Adding to Section 104.1 – Zones the words “Comprehensive Development

Zone CD-78” after the words “Comprehensive Development Zone CD-77”
b. Adding to Section 110 after the words “CD-77” the words “CD-78 1000 m2”
c. By adding after Section 977 “Comprehensive Development Zone CD-77” the
following as Section 978 “Comprehensive Development Zone CD-78”

978 – Comprehensive Development Zone CD-78

Uses Permitted
978.1 In the CD-78 Zone, subject to Section 978.11, only the following uses are
permitted and all other uses
are prohibited:

(1) accessory buildings and uses

(2) accessory home occupations subject to Section 104.3(l)
(3) Apartments
(4) Townhouses
(5) Commercial uses
(6) Offices
(7) Retail
(8) Seniors Housing

Zoning Amenity Policy

978.2 Pursuant to Local Government Act provisions, all development shall comply
with the Yorkson Greenway Amenity Zoning Policy; and with the
Township’s 5% Neighbourhood Parkland Acquisition Policy.
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Density
978.3 (1) The minimum and maximum residential density permitted for each
sub-zone shall be as shown in Section 978.11
(2) The minimum and maximum commercial density permitted in each
sub-zone shall be as shown in Section 978.11

Lot Coverage
978.4 Buildings and structures lot coverage for each area shall be in accordance
with the provisions of a Development Permit.

Siting of Buildings and Structures

978.4 Principal buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with the
provisions of a Development Permit.

Height of Buildings and Structures

978.5 Except as provided for in Section 104.5, the height of buildings and
structures shall be as shown in Section 978.11 and shall be in accordance
with the provisions of a Development Permit.

Parking and Loading

978.6 Parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Section 107 and
shall be in accordance with the provisions of a Development Permit.

Subdivision Requirements
978.7 All lots created by subdivision shall comply with Section 110 of this Bylaw
and the Township of Langley “Subdivision and Development Control
Bylaw”.

Landscaping, Screening and Fencing

978.8 Landscaping areas, landscaping screens and fencing shall be provided in
accordance with a Development Permit.

Development Permit Requirements

978.9 An application for a Development Permit shall be submitted to Council for
its consideration prior to issuance of a building permit.

Child Friendly Amenity

978.10 Child Friendly Amenity areas shall be provided in accordance with Section
111.5 and in accordance with a Development Permit.
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Sub-zone Requirements
978.11 The specific uses for each sub-zone area (as shown in Section 978.12)
shall be in conformance with the following table:

Commercial Density Residential Density Height

Sub-zone Uses
(Gross Floor Area) (Units per Acre) (Storeys)

Commercial Uses/ Minimum 4200 m2 /

CD-78 (A) n/a 2 or fewer
Accessory Uses Maximum 8000 m2

Commercial Uses/
Minimum 1100 m2 /
CD-78 (B) Apartments/ Accessory Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer
Maximum 3700 m2
Uses

Commercial Uses/
Minimum 900 m2 / 4 or fewer
CD-78 (C) Apartments/ Accessory Low-rise: 40-80 upa
Maximum 5100 m2
Uses

Commercial Uses/
Minimum 900 m2 /
CD-78 (D) Apartments/ Accessory Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer
Maximum 3250 m2
Uses

Apartments/ Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Townhouses/ Minimum 450 m2 /
CD-78 (E)
Commercial Uses/ Maximum 4400 m2
Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12

Apartments/ Seniors Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Housing/ Townhouses/ Minimum 450 m2 /
CD-78 (F)
Commercial Uses/ Maximum 5100 m2
Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12

Commercial Uses/ Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Apartments/ Minimum 700 m2 /
CD-78 (G)
Townhouses/ Maximum 2550 m2
Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12

Apartments/ Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Townhouses/ Seniors
CD-78 (H) n/a
Housing/ Accessory
Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12

Apartments/ Low-rise: 40-80 upa 4 or fewer

Townhouses/ Seniors
CD-78 (I) Maximum 4200 m2
Housing/ Commercial
Uses/ Accessory Uses Mid-rise: 80-120 upa 5 to 12
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Sub-zone Areas
978.12
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3. The “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500” as amended is further
amended by rezoning the lands described as:

Lot 2 Section 23 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 82374

Lots 1 & 4 Section 23 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 74786
Lot 9 Section 23 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 27628
Lot 14 Section 23 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 38586.

as shown delineated on Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this Bylaw to
Comprehensive Development Zone CD-78.

READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 2009.

READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , 2009.
READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 2009.
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED day of , 2009.
the

Mayor Deputy Township Clerk

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