Planning & Zoning Committee meeting of Mon. Aug. 10th
Agenda item #1 Application for an Industrial Temporary Use Permit to Crush Gravel and Sell Gravel from 923, 927 and 931 Walfred Road.
Committee member Steve Harvey repeatedly expressed that he felt it was inappropriate to have rock crushing in a residential area and wondered why the crushing was even necessary as he thought blasting ususally did the job. Committee member Norma Stewart mentioned sleepless expectant and new mothers and the fact windows are more often open in the summer months and the neighbourhood’s need to not have constant and loud noise. Committee member Malcolm Hall spoke about the ongoing noise he has from living next to West Hills – which he called the biggest quarry operation in Langford. Malcolm cited not having to set his alarm clock in the last 2 1/2 years, even on weekends, indicating service vehicles beeping while in reverse often starting at 6AM. Malcolm suggested Read the rest of this entry »