REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: August 14, 2018 Report No. DEV-18-061
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Amendment to Development Permit DP000094 for roof top deck, 468 Foster Street
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve an amendment (Schedule “A”) to Development Permit DP000094 (Schedule “B”) authorizing a roof top deck on the northerly proposed duplex unit located at 468 Foster Street (PID 008-400-571, Lot 17, Suburban Lot 30, Esquimalt District, Plan 772A) as illustrated on the architectural drawings prepared by Zebra Design, stamped “Received July 10, 2018”, and staff be directed to issue the amendment to the permit.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922
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:
On September 11, 2017, Council approved Development Permit DP000094 (Schedule “B”) authorizing the development of a two-unit residential dwelling at 463 Foster Street (PID 008-400-571, Lot 17, Suburban Lot 30, Esquimalt District, Plan 772A). The Permit was subsequently issued on November 29, 2017. The existing Permit only allows a roof top deck on the southerly dwelling unit. The ownership of the parcel has since changed and the new owner would like to add a roof top deck to the northerly dwelling unit. In order to do so an amendment to the original Permit is required. The proposed amendment is described in a letter from the designer (Schedule “D”) and illustrated in the drawings attached as Schedule “C”.
As can be seen from the proposed changes which are identified by the bubble outline on the drawings (Schedule “C”), the proposed roof top deck is entirely imbedded within the roof structure. Except for the access stairs, the new roof top deck will not be visible from any side, front, or rear view. This proposed amendment conforms to Development Permit Guideline 20.5 (8) which states:
Buildings should be designed to minimize visual intrusion on to the privacy of surrounding homes. Some overlook of adjoining yards and neighboring decks may be unavoidable; however, additional privacy should be achieved by insetting balconies, decks and patios into the building or screening them with latticework or landscaping.
The proposed amendment was reviewed by the Advisory Planning Commission at their July 17, 2018 meeting. The Commission recommended that the application be forwarded to Council with a recommendation to approve as the proposal is inset from the street and the north elevations and visually will not affect the street.
The proposed amendment also corrects a mistake in the original Development Permit by changing the words “single family infill” to “duplex” in the first clause of the Permit.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
The proposed roof top patio is imbedded into the roof and provides additional outdoor space for the building occupants while respecting the privacy of the neighbouring properties.
2. Organizational Implications
There are no significant organization implications.
3. Financial Implications
There are no significant financial implications.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Implications
The proposed amendment does not have significant sustainability or environmental implications.
5. Communication & Engagement
The Local Government Act does not contain provisions for communications or engagement in the case of a development permit.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. That Council approve an amendment (Schedule “A”) to Development Permit DP000094 (Schedule “B”) authorizing a roof top deck on the northerly proposed duplex unit located at 468 Foster Street (PID 008-400-571, Lot 17, Suburban Lot 30, Esquimalt District, Plan 772A) as illustrated on the architectural drawings prepared by Zebra Design, stamped “Received July 10, 2018” (Schedule “C”), and staff be directed to issue the amendment to the permit.
2. That Council not approve an amendment (Schedule “A”) to Development Permit DP000094 (Schedule “B”) authorizing a roof top deck on the northerly proposed duplex unit located at 468 Foster Street (PID 008-400-571, Lot 17, Suburban Lot 30, Esquimalt District, Plan 772A) as illustrated on the architectural drawings prepared by Zebra Design, stamped “Received July 10, 2018”, and provide the applicant with reasons for their decision.