TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 18, 2024 Report No. DEV-24-022
TO: Council
FROM: James Davison, Manager of Development Services
SUBJECT: Rezoning Application - 884 Lampson St Amendment Bylaw Adoption - Staff Report No. DEV-24-022
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council adopt Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw, No. 3098 which amends Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of the subject parcels illustrated within Schedule A of Amendment Bylaw No. 3098 from RS-1 [Single Family Residential], RD-3 [Two Family/Single Family Residential] and RD-1 [Two Family Residential] to CD No. 155 [Comprehensive Development District No. 155.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposal is for a rezoning of five low-density residential properties to a multifamily residential building with 119 units with a proposed FSR of 1.56. The subject properties are currently within the Medium Density Residential Proposed Land Use Designation within the Township’s Official Community Plan, with a maximum density of 2.0 FSR.
The Zoning Amendment Bylaw was given first reading on May 15, 2023, second reading on October 16, 2023, and third reading on December 4, 2023. Adoption has been withheld pending the registration of a Section 219 covenant, which has now been registered on title.
BACKGROUND:
The Section 219 Covenant CB1178111 addresses the following items:
• Built to Step Code 3.
• $104,000 contribution to inflow and infiltration reduction.
• 50% of bicycle parking having access to Level 1 outlets (120V).
• Provision of seven e-bikes in bikeshare program.
• Proposed 5 3-bedroom units provided as minimum.
• Maintains the indoor amenity room as flex space accessible by all occupants. The space must not be used for storage of materials, equipment, or other items as a principal use. One of the amenity spaces to be used as a fitness room.
• 12 visitor parking spaces to be provided outside of the security gate.
• One carshare space outside of the security gate with membership provided for 67 of the units in perpetuity.
• All design, construction, registration and costs or other works related to the relocation of sewer or drain mains to facilitate the proposed development within Right of Ways are to be the responsibility of the developer, and to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works.
• A 0.5-metre right-of-way along the Tillicum Rd frontage intended for future boulevard improvements for sidewalk or road widening.
Staff confirms that the final registered covenant CB1178111 (attached as Appendix B) adequately implements all these items.
Chronology:
• May 15, 2023 - First Reading of Amendment Bylaw
• October 16, 2023 - Second Reading of Amendment Bylaw
• December 4, 2023 - Third Reading of Amendment Bylaw
ANALYSIS:
The amendment bylaw requires adoption to complete the rezoning of the properties.
OPTIONS:
That Council adopt Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw, No. 3098.
COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Housing
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no significant financial impacts as a result of this proposal.
COMMUNICATIONS/ENGAGEMENT:
No further communication or engagement is required to adopt the amendment bylaw.
TIMELINES & NEXT STEPS:
Adoption of this amendment bylaw will complete the progress of the rezoning application.
REPORT REVIEWED BY:
1. Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
2. Ian Irvine, Director of Finance, Reviewed
3. Deb Hopkins, Director of Corporate Services, Reviewed
4. Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer, Concurrence
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Appendix A Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3098
Appendix B Registered S.219 Covenant CB1178111