TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 18, 2024 Report No. DEV-24-020
TO: Council
FROM: Mikaila Montgomery, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application - 500 Park Place
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP00144 and direct staff to register the notice on the title of the property.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Core Project Management, on behalf of the Township of Esquimalt, has applied for a variance to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 to accommodate the development of Esquimalt's new Public Safety Building. The request is for a variance to the south setback, the height, and the parking requirement.
BACKGROUND:
Applicant: Core Project Management (on behalf of the Township of Esquimalt)
Owner: Township of Esquimalt
Designer: hcma architecture + design
Property Size: 2,789.54m?
Chronology:
* December 21, 2023 - Application received.
* February 20, 2024 - Advisory Planning Commission.
Advisory Body Recommendations:
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed the application at the regular meeting on February 20th, 2024. The APC recommended Council approval based on the variance being minor in nature and the provision of an off-site parking alternative.
Referral Comments:
Engineering Services: The proposed parking, building setback, and building height variances will not have an impact on the engineering aspects of this property. Engineering has no requirements for this Variance Permit application.
Community Safety Services (Building Inspection): No concerns. Subject to review for Building Code and Bylaw compliance at time of Building Permit application.
ANALYSIS:
The new Public Safety Building at 500 Park Place will house the Fire Department as well as the Emergency Operations Centre and an office for the Capital Regional District (CRD). The proposal requires variances to section 67.125, CD-138, Zoning Bylaw 1992, No. 205...
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