TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 23, 2024 Report No. DEV-24-049
TO: Council
FROM: Mikaila Montgomery, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit - 612 Head Street
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP00149, and direct staff to register the notice on title and issue the permit.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant has applied for a building permit to turn the existing commercial space into a childcare business. A review of the plans revealed that a parking variance would be necessary, as some of the existing spaces will be used to accommodate the outdoor play space that is required for the childcare centre. The childcare centre will share parking with the existing restaurant on the same lot.
BACKGROUND:
Parking Bylaw 1999, No. 2011 requires 18 spaces for the restaurant and 11 spaces for the childcare centre for a total of 29 spaces. The Development Variance Permit (Appendix A) would allow a total of 14 spaces, a variance of 15 spaces. One of the proposed spaces is a designated accessible space.
Chronology:
August 20, 2024 - Advisory Planning Commission meeting
Advisory Body Recommendations:
That the Advisory Planning Commission recommends that Council approve Development Variance Permit - 612 Head Street - APC-24-007. Motion carried.
Referral Comments:
Community Safety Services (Building Inspection):
No concerns. Subject to review for Building Code and Bylaw compliance at time of Building Permit application.
Engineering Services:
Engineering has reviewed the plans submitted with the application for a Development Variance Permit at 612 Head Street. "The proposed variance to the parking requirements will not have an impact on the Engineering aspects of this property, however, Engineering has concerns with the reduction in commercial parking demand, as insufficient parking allocation on private property lends itself to ...
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