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File #: 25-223    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/10/2025 In control: Council
On agenda: 6/23/2025 Final action:
Title: Development Variance Permit Application - 805 Hutchinson Avenue, Staff Report No. DEV-25-027
Attachments: 1. Appendix A: DVP00157, 2. Appendix B: Aerial Map, 3. Appendix C: Architectural Plans and Site Plan, 4. Appendix D: Applicant’s Letter, 5. Appendix E: Staff Presentation June_23_Staff_805_Hutchinson.pdf
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TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 23, 2025 Report No. DEV-25-027

TO: Council
FROM: Alex Tang, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application - 805 Hutchinson Avenue

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation
That Council approve DVP00157 including variances to decrease the side setback by 1.2 metres and the building separation by 1.2 metres for the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit located at 805 Hutchinson Avenue as outlined in staff report DEV-25-027.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The applicant is requesting variances for a detached accessory dwelling unit. The applicant would like to use the existing foundation of the previously constructed legal non-conforming accessory building. This detached accessory dwelling unit encroaches onto the side setback and is sited too close to the Principal Building. The applicant will remove the other accessory building that was constructed without a building permit in September of 2024.

Evaluation of the development variance permit should focus on an assessment of the variances requested.


BACKGROUND:

Applicant / Owner: Jordan Noble

Architect: McNeil Building Designs Limited

Property Size: Metric: 555 m2 Imperial: 5974 ft2

OCP Present and Proposed Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential

Zone: RS-6

Existing Land Use: Single-Family Residential

Proposed Land Use: Single-Family Residential with Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit

Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Single-Family Residential
South: Single-Family Residential
East: Single-Family Residential
West: Single-Family Residential

Chronology:
* February 27, 2025 - Development Variance Permit Application received
* May 20, 2025 - Advisory Planning Commission

Advisory Body Recommendations:

Advisory Planning Commission:
* Members had no concerns and are supportive of the application.
* The Advisory Planning Commission resolved that the application be forwarded to Council with a recommendatio...

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