REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: June 5, 2023 Report No. DEV-23-042
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Mikaila Montgomery, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Housing Agreement Bylaw - 1247 Colville Road
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council adopts Housing Agreement Bylaw, 2023, No. 3102.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Declaration of a Climate Emergency
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050
Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011
Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791
Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, 2012, No. 2792
Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw, 1997, No. 2175
Local Government Act
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Healthy, Liveable and Diverse Community: Support community growth, housing and development consistent with our Official Community Plan.
BACKGROUND:
Appendix A: Housing Agreement Bylaw, 2023, No. 3102.
Appendix B: Map
PURPOSE OF APPLICATION:
The applicant is proposing to construct a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) in the rear yard of the subject property. The Single Family DADU Residential [RS-6] zone that regulates this development permits a DADU conditional on the owner entering into a Housing Agreement and granting a s.219 Covenant with the Township.
CHRONOLOGY:
November 10, 2022 - Application received
February 21, 2023 - Advisory Planning Commission meeting
April 3, 2023 - Council meeting, first three readings
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
Registration of the Housing Agreement would ensure the proposed DADU on the property is not restricted in its availability for use as rental accommodation, and that the registered owner of the lot occupies either the existing Single-Family Dwelling or the proposed DADU as the owner’s permanent residence.
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 no sustainability or environmental implications.
5. Communication & Engagement
A Housing Agreement and Section 219 Covenant is required as part of the associated Development Permit application. The Local Government Act does not require that notification be provided when a municipality is considering a Housing Agreement Bylaw.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. That Council adopts Housing Agreement Bylaw, 2023, No. 3102.
2. That Council defeats Housing Agreement Bylaw, 2023, No. 3102 with reasons.