REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: April 25, 2016 Report No. DEV-16-025
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Karen Hay, Planner
SUBJECT:
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Development Variance Permit - 1188 Esquimalt Road
[PID 006-074-448, Lot 9, Block 4, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 83]
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council resolves that Development Variance Permit No. DVP00044 [Appendix A], authorizing the construction as shown on the architectural plans prepared by Joe Newell Architect Inc., stamped “Received February 16, 2016”, and sited as detailed on the survey plans prepared by Powell and Associates, BCLS stamped “Received April 14, 2016” and including the following relaxations to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, be approved, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 006-074-448, Lot 9, Block 4, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 83 [1188 Esquimalt Road]:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 44.1 (4)(a) - Lot Coverage An 8.0% increase to the requirement that all principal buildings, accessory buildings and structures combined shall not cover more than 30% of the area of a parcel [i.e. increase from 30% to 38% lot coverage].
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2006, No. 2646
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No 2050
Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791
Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, 2012, No. 2792
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
This Request for Decision does not directly relate to a specific strategic objective.
BACKGROUND:
Appendices:
Appendix A: DVP00044
Appendix B: Air Photo, Zone Regulations, Photo, Mail Notice
Appendix C: Architect’s plans and Surveyor’s Site Plan
Appendix D: Public Comments received
Purpose of the Application:
The owners of the property are proposing to build a sunroom over an existing low deck/patio space, and also increase the size of the deck. The owners have stated that the majority of deck space will be much more useful to the residents if it is more protected from weather conditions but that they also want some outdoor deck space. A development variance permit is required before a building permit could be issued.
Context:
Applicant: Joe Newell, Architect
Owners: Darvin Miller, Victoria Apartment Properties Ltd., Inc. No. 478265
Property Size: Metric: 5061.7 m2 Imperial: 54485.5 ft2
Existing Land Use: Congregate Care Senior Citizens Apartments
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Single Family Residential
South: Core Commercial
East: Multiple Family Residential
West: Multiple Family Residential
Existing Zoning: RM-4C [Multiple Family Residential - Congregate Care] [No change required]
Comments from the Advisory Planning Commission [APC]:
This application was considered at the regular meeting of the APC held on March 15, 2016. Members commented that they liked the proposal and that it would be a nice addition for the residents of the retirement home. The APC recommended forwarding the application to Council with a recommendation of approval.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
The Advisory Planning Commission has recommended approval. The proposed addition to the building is located within a courtyard and will not impact neighbouring properties.
2. Organizational Implications
This Request for Decision has no organizational implications.
3. Financial Implications
This Request for Decision has no financial implications.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Implications
This Request for Decision has minimal sustainability and environmental implications.
5. Communication & Engagement
As this application includes a Development Variance Permit, notices were mailed to owners and occupiers of parcels within 50 metres [164 ft.] of the subject property. Notices were originally mailed on April 4, 2016. Due to an error, a corrected notice was mailed on April 18, 2016 indicating that Council would be considering the requested Development Variance Permit on May 2, 2016. To date, the Development Services Department has received two responses from the public as a result of these notifications, both in support the requested variance, copies of which are attached.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. That Council resolves that Development Variance Permit No. DVP00044 [Appendix A], authorizing the construction as shown on architectural plans prepared by Joe Newell Architect Inc., stamped “Received February 16, 2016”, and sited as detailed on the survey plans prepared by Powell and Associates, BCLS stamped “Received April 14, 2016 and including the following relaxations to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, be approved, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 006-074-448, Lot 9, Block 4, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 83 [1188 Esquimalt Road]:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 44.1 (4)(a) - Lot Coverage An 8.0% increase to the requirement that all principal buildings, accessory buildings and structures combined shall not cover more than 30% of the area of a parcel [i.e. increase from 30% to 38% lot coverage].
2. That Council deny Development Variance Permit No. DVP00044.