REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: February 21, 2023 Report No. APC-22-026
TO: Chair and Members of the Advisory Planning Commission
FROM: Mikaila Montgomery, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Development Permit and Development Variance Permit - 1247 Colville Road
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Advisory Planning Commission recommends that the application for a Development Permit and Development Variance Permit, which would facilitate the construction of a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1247 Colville Road [Lot 6, Block 16, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 2546], be forwarded to Council with a recommendation to either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application including the reasons for the chosen recommendations.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Declaration of a Climate Emergency
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050
Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011
Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791
Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, 2012, No. 2792
Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw, 1997, No. 2175
Local Government Act
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Healthy, Liveable and Diverse Community: Support community growth, housing and development consistent with our Official Community Plan
BACKGROUND:
Appendix A: Aerial map
Appendix B: Site plans and architectural drawings
Appendix C: Landscape plan
Appendix D: Survey
Appendix E: DPA questionnaires and Green Building checklist
Appendix F: Applicant's presentation
Appendix G: Variance rationale letter
PURPOSE OF APPLICATION:
The applicant is proposing to construct a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in the rear yard of 1247 Colville Road [Lot 6, Block 16, Section 10, Esquimalt District Plan 2546]. Two variances are being sought. First to allow for habitable space (a loft bedroom) to be included above the first storey of the dwelling, and second to allow for a 1.7 metre height increase (4.2m is...
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