REQUEST FOR DECISION
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2025 Report No. APC-25-021
TO: Advisory Planning Commission
FROM: James Davison, Manager of Development Services
SUBJECT: Rezoning Application - 903 Admirals - Staff Report No. APC-25-021
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Esquimalt Advisory Planning Commission recommends to Council to either approve or deny, with reasons, the rezoning which would allow the construction of eight townhouse units on the property.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The application proposes the rezoning of the subject property from RS-2: Single Family Panhandle Residential to a CD zone which will permit eight townhouses at an FSR of 0.59. Significant issue for discussion is tree preservation on the property.
BACKGROUND:
Applicant: Vijay Banghu, Ramtard Developments
Owner: 1408613 B.C. LTD., INC.NO. BC1408613
Designer: Adapt Design
Property Size: 1,739m2
OCP Land Use Designation:
Current: Townhouse Residential
Proposed: Townhouse Residential
Existing Zone: RS-2 Single Family Panhandle Residential
Proposed Zone: CD Zone
Existing Land Use: Single Family Residential
Proposed Land Use: Townhouse Residential
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Townhouse Residential
South: Townhouse Residential
East: Mix of Townhouse Residential, Single Family and Duplex Residential
West: Townhouse Residential
ANALYSIS:
ZONING ANALYSIS:
Lot Area: 1,739m2
Floor Area: 1,024m2
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) 0.59
Lot Coverage: 32%
Front Yard Setback: 5m
Side Yard Setback (N): 4m
Rear Setback: 4m
Side Yard Setback (S): 4m
OCP ANALYSIS:
OCP Section 5.2 Low Density Residential Development states an objective to strive for redevelopment and infill development that improves and enhances the appearance and livability of neighbourhoods and the community as a whole.
Supporting policies in this section consistent with the proposed development include:
* Proposed redevelopment or infill within present low density residential land use designated areas should be bu...
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