We, the residents and supporters, strongly oppose the proposed four six-storey development at 4401 Chatterton Way. While we recognize the need for housing, this project—as proposed—poses irreversible harm to Rithet’s Bog, violates our privacy, and ignores our community’s well-being.

Why This Matters:

1. Destruction of Rithet’s Bog – A Provincial Ecological Treasure

• Rithet’s Bog is one of the last remaining urban peat bogs in Canada, home to endangered species like the Western Toad and Red-Legged Frog.
• This development will:
  Disrupt wildlife corridors with noise, light pollution, and human activity.
  Undermine decades of conservation efforts by the CRD and local environmental groups.
• Once destroyed, Rithet’s Bog cannot be restored. We cannot allow short-term profits to permanently damage this irreplaceable natural asset.

2. Overdevelopment & Broken Precedent

• Four six-storey buildings are completely out of scale with our low-density residential neighbourhood.
• Approving this project will set a dangerous precedent, opening the door to more high-rises in single-family areas across Saanich.
• Spot rezoning for this development is unfair—it benefits the developer while ignoring the wishes of residents.

  3. Violations of Privacy – A Direct Invasion of Our Homes

• The six-storey height of this building will tower over neighbouring single-family homes, creating a direct line of sight into bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyards.
• Current zoning protects residential privacy—this project shatters that with:
   Windows and balconies facing private properties.
  Inadequate setbacks, leaving neighbours exposed in their own homes.
• We did not consent to living in a fishbowl. This is an unacceptable breach of privacy that will devalue our properties and quality of life.

4. Traffic & Safety Risks

• This development will add hundreds of new vehicle trips per day, worsening:
• Right turns at Emily Carr Drive & Maltwood Terrace
• Lack of sidewalks and crosswalks for pedestrians.
• Emergency vehicle delays  

We Demand:

✅ Rejection of the current proposal—six storeys is too tall for this location.
✅ A full, independent environmental impact study on Rithet’s Bog, reviewed by CRD Parks and conservation experts.
✅ Strict privacy protections: No windows or balconies overlooking neighbouring homes—enforce proper setbacks.
✅ A comprehensive traffic and safety plan that addresses  pedestrian crossings, and emergency access.
✅ Genuine community consultation: Public town halls, extended comment periods, and a binding vote on any rezoning.

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Together, we can protect Rithet’s Bog, our privacy, and our neighbourhood!