An interesting discussion took place tonight in Langford’s Council Chambers, as the Planning and Zoning Committee met. Tony James, a resident of Finlayson Arm Road in what some residents call the “Langford panhandle” to the east of the Malahat, presented to the P&Z Committee on his proposal to subdivide his property. He has two buildings on it, one of many such non-conforming arrangements that pre-exist the current bylaws.
He brought it to the attention of the City of Langford that he was non-conforming and was trying to bring his property into compliance. While he indicated he had absolutely no intention of developing the property, he did indicate he might like to sell the other half of the property (after it is subdivided) to his current tenant who is renting the other building. Bringing his property into compliance with the bylaws passed since the buildings were built is a necessary part of subdividing and selling a portion of his property.
The two buildings are log houses, built 25 years ago by a log house builder reportedly of some reknown. The owner of the property Read the rest of this entry »
