REQUEST FOR DECISION
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2026 Report No. DRC-26-005
TO: Members of the APC Design Review Committee
FROM: James Davison, Manager of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Permit Application - 903 Admirals Road - Staff Report No. DRC-26-005
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Esquimalt Design Review Committee recommends Council either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application for a development permit authorizing the form and character of the proposed townhouse residential development consistent with the architectural plans provided by Adapt Design Inc and landscape plan provided by T-Square Designs, to be located at 903 Admirals Road, including reasons for the chosen recommendation.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The application proposes an eight-unit townhouse development under the CD No. 170 zone on a panhandle lot. The application addresses DPA 1: Natural Environment, DPA 6: Townhouse Residential, DPA 7: Energy Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Reduction, and DPA No. 8: Water Conservation.
BACKGROUND:
Applicant: Ramtar Development Ltd
Owner: 1408613 BC LTD
Zone: CD-170
Permitted Uses: Townhouse Residential and Home Occupation
Lot Area: 1,739m2
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) 0.6 maximum
Maximum Lot Coverage: 32%
Maximum Building Height: 9.5 metres
Maximum Dwelling Units: 8
Maximum Principal Buildings: 2
Front Yard Setback: 5m
Side Yard Setback (N): 4m
Rear Setback: 4m
Side Yard Setback (S): 4m
Chronology
November 17, 2025: Bylaw Readings and Adoption of Amendment Bylaw to rezone the property to CD No. 170
ANALYSIS:
A brief summary of the Development Permit Area (DPA) guidelines is below, in cases where the guidelines and the site proposal may warrant consideration:
DPA 1 Natural Environment
18.5.2 Natural Features
Natural features and areas to be preserved, protected, restored, and enhanced where feasible:
1. Retain existing healthy native trees, vegetation, rock outcrops and soil wherever possible.
18.5.3 ...
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