| Date | 05/15/2020 | 
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| Article TItle | Saanich councillors oppose development variance due to loss of trees | 
| Description | We cannot lose anymore biodiversity councillor says. Two Saanich councillors stood alone opposing a development variance permit application that requires cutting down protected trees. On May 11, 7 or the 9 council members qapproved the variance to allow a three-lot subdivison at 2576 Arbutus Rd. The request called for variances in lot depth and building setbacks requiring the removal of 29 protected trees. | 
| Media Source | Saanich News | 
| Link to the full article | saanichnews.com |