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File #: 18-339    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Defeated
File created: 8/10/2018 In control: Council
On agenda: 8/20/2018 Final action: 8/20/2018
Title: Council consideration of application to amend Zoning Bylaw to allow development of new two-unit dwelling behind existing single family home at 1109 Lyall Street
Attachments: 1. Appendix A - Maps, Air Photo, RD-3 zone, 2. Appendix B - Site Plan and Architectural Drawings, 3. Appendix C - Applicants Letter and Green Building Checklist, 4. Appendix D - Applicants Public Consultation Results
REQUEST FOR DECISION

DATE: August 15, 2018 Report No. DEV-18-056
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Karen Hay, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:

Title
Council consideration of application to amend Zoning Bylaw to allow development of new two-unit dwelling behind existing single family home at 1109 Lyall Street
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RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation
That Council consider an application to amend the Zoning Bylaw in order to allow for the development of a new two-unit dwelling behind the existing single family home at 1109 Lyall Street [PID 006-001-009, Amended Lot 3 (DD 148436I), Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 4729] and upon such consideration, instruct staff how Council wishes to proceed with the application - namely to prepare the amending bylaws, or close the file.
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RELEVANT POLICY:

Local Government Act
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050
Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791

STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:

This Request for Decision does not directly relate to a specific strategic objective.


BACKGROUND:

Appendix A: Maps, Air Photo, RD-3 zone
Appendix B: Site Plan and Architectural Drawings
Appendix C: Applicant's Letters and Green Building Checklist
Appendix D: Applicant's Public Consultation Results

Purpose of the Application
The applicant is requesting a change in zoning from Two Family/Single Family Residential [RD-3] to a Comprehensive Development District, to create a strata development where the existing single family dwelling is retained and a new two-unit dwelling (duplex) is added to the property.

This site is located within Development Permit Area No. 3 - "Enhanced Design Control Residential". Should the rezoning application be approved, the applicant would need to obtain a Development Permit respecting the character of the development, including landscaping, form, exterior design and finish of the proposed re...

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