REQUEST FOR DECISION
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026 Report No. APC-26-017
TO: Advisory Planning Commission
FROM: Kirsten Dafoe, Planner II; and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Permit Application - 445 Grafton Street
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend that Council approve, approve with conditions, or deny Development Permit Application No. DP000267 to authorize the construction of the proposed single-family dwelling and associated landscape changes at 445 Grafton Street, including reasons for the recommendation.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to redevelop the property at 445 Grafton Street with a new single-family dwelling per the Single Family Waterfront Residential [RS-3] zone. Both a Development Permit and a Development Variance Permit are required to authorize this development. The Advisory Planning Commission has previously made recommendations to Council regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. DVP00179. The purpose of this report is for the Advisory Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to Council for Development Permit Application No. DP000267.
Consideration of this application should focus on impacts on the natural environment, the protection of development from hazardous conditions, and sustainability (energy and water conservation, GHG emissions). Form and character guidelines do not apply to the proposed development, so any consideration of building or site design should be restricted to guidelines specifically related to the above matters.
If Development Variance Permit No. DVP00179 and Development Permit DP000267 are approved by Council, the applicant could proceed with Building Permit and Tree Removal Permit applications.
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...
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