REQUEST FOR DECISION
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2026 Report No. DEV-26-030
TO: Councill
FROM: James Davison, Manager of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Permit Application - DP No. DP000266- 903 Admirals Road - Staff Report No. DEV-26-030
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve the development permit DP000266 authorizing the form and character of the proposed townhouse residential development consistent with the architectural plans provided by Adapt Design Inc and landscape plan provided by Greenspace Designs, to be located at 903 Admirals Road attached as Appendix "A" of staff report DEV-26-030.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The application proposes an eight-unit townhouse development under the CD No. 170 zone on a panhandle lot. The application addresses DPA 1: Natural Environment, DPA 6: Townhouse Residential, DPA 7: Energy Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Reduction, and DPA No. 8: Water Conservation.
BACKGROUND:
Applicant: Ramtar Development Ltd
Owner: 1408613 BC LTD
Zone: CD-170
Permitted Uses: Townhouse Residential and Home Occupation
Lot Area: 1,739m2
Floor Space Ratio (FSR) 0.6 maximum
Maximum Lot Coverage: 32%
Maximum Building Height: 9.5 metres
Maximum Dwelling Units: 8
Maximum Principal Buildings: 2
Front Yard Setback: 5m
Side Yard Setback (N): 4m
Rear Setback: 4m
Side Yard Setback (S): 4m
Chronology:
November 17, 2025: Bylaw Readings and Adoption of Amendment Bylaw to rezone the property to CD No. 170
March 11, 2026: Design Review Committee
Design Review Committee Recommendation:
At their March 11, 2026, meeting the Design Review Committee passed the following motion:
That the Esquimalt Design Review Committee recommends that Council deny the application for a development permit authorizing the form and character of the proposed townhouse residential development consistent with the architectural plans provided by Adapt Design Inc and landscape plan provided by T-Square Designs, to be located at 903 Admirals Road, becau...
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