Salt Spring annexation and general plan amendment
Annexation of 13.32 acres with TH-5 zoning, approved May 27, 2025 after a resolution of intent April 8. A separate request to change the land use from very low density to high density residential was denied May 13, 2025 after the Planning Commission recommended denial.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Annexation
- Location
- About 500 East 950 South
- Size
- 13.32 acres
- Applicant
- Fieldstone Homes (Cameron Smith / Randy Smith)
Every hearing and vote
April 8, 2025 · City Council
Resolution of intent to annex: Salt Spring annexation
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a resolution of intent to annex about 13.32 acres at about 500 East 950 South with TH-5 zoning, applicant Cameron Smith, including Development Review Committee comments.
- Applicant: Cameron Smith
- Acres: 13.32
- Proposed zone: TH-5
May 13, 2025 · City Council
Salt Spring general plan amendment, 500 East 950 South (Ordinance 32-2025)
Denied · 4-0
Randy Smith of Fieldstone Homes asked to change 13.32 acres from very low density residential/agricultural to high density residential, with a development agreement limiting it to detached single-family homes and a density cap. He cited lifecycle housing goals, nearby commercial and industrial uses, available utilities and state moderate-income housing incentives. Residents who spoke opposed the change, citing traffic on 300 East and Pioneer Crossing, the general plan, rural character and school-age children; one speaker supported more density with better transit and bike facilities. The Planning Commission had unanimously recommended denial. Council Member Stallings said the change moved from the least to the most intensive residential designation and that high-density areas near transit already exist. Council Member Hancock appreciated the single-family detached concept but also found the location unsuitable. Council Member Newall worried about an isolated high-density island with no transition, and Council Member Albrecht suggested the developer return with a different approach. The council denied it with findings of inconsistency with the general plan and surrounding area, and the lack of transition.
- Applicant: Fieldstone Homes (Randy Smith)
- Acres: 13.32
- Land use: Very Low Density Residential/Agricultural → High Density Residential
- Planning Commission: unanimous recommendation of denial
May 27, 2025 · City Council
Salt Spring Annexation, 500 East 950 South
Approved · 5-0
Randy Smith of Fieldstone Homes was the applicant for 13.32 acres with TH-5 zoning. One resident asked that the land be developed according to the general plan. The council approved the annexation agreement (Resolution 2025-31) and ordinance 34-2025.
- Applicant: Fieldstone Homes
- Acres: 13.32
- Assigned zone: TH-5