TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026 Report No. EPW-26-010
TO: Council
FROM: Braylon Lumb, Project Coordinator and Joel Clary, Director of Engineering & Public Works
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application - 646 Head Street
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council deny Development Variance Permit No. DVP00186 for 646 Head Street for an additional driveway access for a proposed Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing development for the reasons outlined in Staff Report No. EPW-26-010.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this report is to consider a Development Variance Permit for three driveways instead of the permitted two driveways at the proposed Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing development at 646 Head Street. Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3128 allows for one driveway per road frontage. Staff do not support additional driveways due to impacts on pedestrians and street parking availability.
BACKGROUND:
The property at 646 Head Street is proposed to be developed as a four-unit Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing development, consisting of two duplex buildings. The subject property is located on a corner lot at the intersection of Head Street and Bryden Court and is directly adjacent to ?cole Victor-Brodeur.
The proposed development complies with all applicable zoning regulations, including those related to setbacks, height, site coverage, and parking requirements. However, a Development Variance Permit is required to permit three driveways where a maximum of two driveways is permitted under Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3128. This bylaw establishes the Township's requirements for development related works and services and adopts Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) standards and guidelines for the design and construction of municipal infrastructure.
According to clause 6.14.2 of the MMCD Design Guidelines, properties within Urban Residential Zones are permitted:
* One dri...
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