REQUEST FOR DECISION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2025 Report No. DEV-25-050
TO: Council
FROM: James Davison, Manager of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application - 429 Lampson St - Staff Report No. DEV-25-050
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP00171 to vary Parking Bylaw, 2025, No. 3089 to permit 93% (up from a permitted maximum of 40%) of permitted parking on an adjacent parcel as described in Staff Report No. DEV-25-050.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The subject parcel at 429 Lampson is in the process of being subdivided. There is a parking structure on Lot B, the multifamily residential portion of the property. Lot A, the hotel portion of the property, has very limited parking available. The applicant wishes to provide 93% of the required parking for Lot A within the parking structure on Lot B, but Section 3(4) of Parking Bylaw No. 3089 only permits 40% of required off-street parking to be provided on an adjacent lot.
BACKGROUND:
Section 3(4) of Parking Bylaw No. 3089 reads as follows:
(4) Notwithstanding Section 3(3), up to 40% of the Off-Street Parking as required by this
Bylaw, may be located on adjacent parcels provided that:
a. The spaces are built and are accessible at specified times in accordance with the standards of this Bylaw;
b. The spaces are within 200m of the parcel for which they are required;
c. The land upon which the spaces are provided are restricted by a covenant registered pursuant to section 219 of the Land Titles Act; and
d. The continued use of Parking Spaces is ensured through the registration of a
covenant and easement, in favour of the benefitting party and which cannot be
extinguished without the approval of the Township.
An easement and S.219 Covenant will be required to be registered on title to permit the hotel parking on the adjacent Lot B.
The total parking requirement of Lot A is 62 spaces (as explained in detail in Appendix C) but only 5 spaces are being provided on Lot A. This means that 93% of the parking for Lot A will be provided in Lot B’s parkade.
ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION:
The item went to the Advisory Planning Commission on October 21, 2025 and the following resolution was passed unanimously:
That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend to Council to approve the Development Variance Permit application to vary Parking Bylaw, 2025, No. 3089 to permit 93% (up from a permitted maximum of 40%) of permitted parking on an adjacent parcel as described within Staff Report No. APC-25-023 as it accommodates the immediate needs of the community and the development.
ANALYSIS:
The proposal is a logical solution for the parking issue and the variance is supported by staff. The two lots and the site are integrated, and the parking structure is easily accessible from the hotel.
OPTIONS:
1. That Council approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP00171.
2. That Council postpone consideration of Development Variance Permit No. DVP00171 pending receipt of additional information.
3. That Council deny Development Variance Permit No. DVP00171.
COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Diversified and thriving economy.
REPORT REVIEWED BY:
1. Bill Brown, Director of Development Services, Reviewed
2. Deb Hopkins, Director of Corporate Services, Reviewed
3. Ian Irvine, Director of Finance, Reviewed
4. Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer, Concurrence
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Appendix A DVP00171
Appendix B Aerial Map
Appendix C Tentative Plan of Subdivision
Appendix D Applicant Letter
Appendix E Applicant Presentation