REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: June 5, 2023 Report No. DEV-23-041
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Mikaila Montgomery, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Development Permit Application for Accessory Building - 1124 Norma Court
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve development permit DP000213 for an accessory building located at 1124 Norma Court.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050
Local Government Act
Declaration of Climate Emergency
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
Green Building Checklist
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Healthy, Livable and Diverse Community: Support community growth, housing, and development consistent with our Official Community Plan.
BACKGROUND:
Appendix A: DP000213
Appendix B: Architectural drawings and site plan
Appendix C: Applicant’s rationale letter
Appendix D: DPA Questionnaires
Appendix E: Green Building checklist
Appendix F: Survey
CHRONOLOGY:
• February 3, 2023 - Application received
• April 27, 2023 - Board of Variance meeting
• May 16, 2023 - Advisory Planning Commission meeting
PURPOSE OF APPLICATION:
The applicant is proposing to construct a 45.8m² accessory building (garage) in the rear yard of the subject property. A Board of Variance application to allow for a reduction in the distance between the principal building and the accessory building from 2.5m to 1.89m was approved by the Board unanimously on April 27, 2023.
A development permit is required to ensure that the application is generally consistent with the development permit area guidelines contained within the Esquimalt Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922. The development permit is required prior to a building permit being issued for the construction of a structure.
Evaluation of this application should focus on issues regarding the form and character of the building, including landscaping, exterior design, and finish of the building in relation to the relevant development permit area guidelines. In addition, evaluation should focus on natural environment protection, energy conservation, greenhouse gas reduction, and water conservation in relation to the relevant development permit area guidelines.
CONTEXT:
Applicant: Andrea Boardman
Owner: Andrea Boardman
Designer: Villamar Design
Property Size: 726.7m²
OCP Land Use Designation:
Current: Low Density Residential
Proposed: Low Density Residential
Zone: Two Family DADU Residential [RD-4]
Existing Land Use: Single detached
Proposed Land Use: Single detached
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Single detached
South: Single detached
East: Single detached
West: Single detached
OCP ANALYSIS:
The applicant has completed the Development Permit Area questionnaires, attached as Appendix D.
ZONING ANALYSIS:
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ACCESSORY BUILDING |
PERMITTED |
PROPOSED |
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Side setback |
1.5m |
1.5m |
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Rear setback |
1.5m |
1.5m |
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Height |
3.6m |
3.58m |
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Maximum Lot Coverage |
30% |
24.4% |
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All accessory buildings |
10% |
6.1% |
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Minimum building separation |
2.5m |
1.89m |
COMMENTS FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS:
Community Safety Services (Building Inspection):
No concerns.
Engineering Services:
No concerns. We have reviewed the plans submitted with the application for a development permit at 1124 Norma Court. The proposed garage will not have an impact on the Engineering aspects of this property. Engineering has no requirements for this application.
COMMENTS FROM THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION:
This application was discussed at the regular meeting of the Advisory Planning Commission on May 16, 2023. The commission recommended that Council approve this application because it fits well in the neighbourhood. The motion was passed unanimously.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
This application meets the applicable development permit area guidelines and will have minimal impact on the existing neighborhood. Additionally, the Advisory Planning Commission recommends that Council approve this application.
2. Organizational Implications
There are no organizational implications.
3. Financial Implications
There are no financial implications.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Implications
There are no sustainability or environmental considerations. The applicant has completed a green building checklist [Appendix E].
5. Communication & Engagement
There are no communication or engagement implications for this application. Notices were mailed to residents of the adjacent properties prior to the Board of Variance meeting.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. That Council approve Development Permit DP000213.
2. That Council deny Development Permit DP000213 with reasons.