REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: April 15, 2025 Report No. APC-25-007
TO: Chair and Members of the Advisory Planning Commission
FROM: Alex Tang, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Development Variance Permit Application - 1215 Colville Road
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Esquimalt Advisory Planning Commission recommends to Council to either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the development variance permit consistent with the architectural plan provided by Carma Design Group, including the following variances for the property located at 1215 Colville Road:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, 40.3 (7) (a) (iii)- Siting Requirements: Principal Building: Combined Side Setback: A 0.6-metre decrease to the requirement that the two Principal Building Setbacks shall not together measure less than 3.0 metres [i.e. from 3.0 metres to 2.4 metres]
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, 40.3 (7) (a) (iv)- Siting Requirements: Principal Building: Rear Setback: A 1.8-metre decrease to the requirement that no Principal Building shall be located within 4.5 metres of a rear lot line [i.e. from 4.5 metres to 2.7 metres]
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Declaration of 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:
Housing
BACKGROUND:
Appendix A: Aerial Map
Appendix B: Architectural Drawings and Site Plan
Appendix C: Applicant's Letter
Appendix D: Applicant's Presentation
PURPOSE OF APPLICATION:
The applicant is proposing to build a second principal building containing one dwelling unit. The parcel currently contains a two-family dwelling. The applicant is requesting a variance to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 for both a side setback and a rear se...
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