TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2026 Report No. DEV-26-009
TO: Council
FROM: Kirsten Dafoe, Planner II and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application - 942 Wollaston Street
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve the Development Variance Permit application DVP00180 at 942 Wollaston Street to authorize the proposed building siting for the conversion of an accessory building to a principal building containing one dwelling unit, with the variance outlined in Staff Report No. DEV-26-009.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to construct a Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing (SSMFH) development of 3 dwelling units within 2 principal buildings under the RSM-2 zone. Two existing dwelling units are located in the existing principal building, while the third unit is proposed to be located in a currently under-construction accessory building converted to a principal building to contain the use.
To allow the building siting for the proposed SSMFH development, a variance to the Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 is required, as outlined in the "Purpose of Application" section of this staff report. The variance requested is to reduce the required rear setback and would authorize the conversion of the under-construction accessory building to a principal building containing one dwelling unit.
If the development variance permit DVP00180 is approved, staff could then proceed with the delegated approval process for the associated development permit.
BACKGROUND:
Relevant Policy:
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050
Parking Bylaw, 2025, No. 3089
Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791
Local Government Act
Purpose of Application:
The applicant is in the process of constructing an accessory building at 942 Wollaston Street as authorized in November 2024 by Building Permit No. BP014623. Per this initial proposal...
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