REQUEST FOR DECISION
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026 Report No. APC-26-006
TO: Advisory Planning Commission
FROM: Kirsten Dafoe, Planner II and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application - 942 Wollaston Street
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Commission recommend that Council approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Development Variance Permit application to authorize the proposed rear setback at 942 Wollaston Street, with the variances outlined in the "Purpose of Application" section of staff report no. APC-26-006, including reasons for the recommendation.
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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 building 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. This variance is to 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
Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, 2012, No. 2792
Local Government Act
Purpose of Application:
The applicant is in the process of constructing an accessory building at ...
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