REQUEST FOR DECISION
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2025 Report No. APC-25-008
TO: Advisory Planning Commission
FROM: Kirsten Dafoe, Planner II and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Rezoning Application - 922 Forshaw Road
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Esquimalt Advisory Planning Commission recommends to Council that the rezoning application to authorize the proposed bed and breakfast use, to be located at 922 Forshaw Road be forwarded to Council with a recommendation to either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application including reasons for the chosen recommendation.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of the application is to rezone the property from RS-6 [Single Family DADU Residential] to RS-4 [Single Family Bed and Breakfast Residential].
Please consider parking and the effects of a Bed and Breakfast use on the character of the residential neighbourhood in your recommendation to Council.
BACKGROUND:
Relevant Policy:
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050
Local Government Act
Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (BC, 2023)
Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011
Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791
Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, 2012, No. 2792
Application Timeline:
Public Consultation Meeting: Scheduled for May 15, 2025
Context:
Applicant: Gillian Manson (Property Owner)
Total Property Size: 585.2 m2
OCP Present Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
OCP Proposed Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
Existing Zone: Single Family DADU Residential [RS-6]
Proposed Zone: Single Family Bed and Breakfast Residential [RS-4]
Surrounding Land Uses: Single Family/Two Family Residential. Esquimalt Gorge Park approximately 100m to the east and the Gorge Vale Golf Club approximately 200m to the south.
Referral Comments:
The referral process included consultation with the following departments:
* Building: No concerns.
* Engin...
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