REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: August 7, 2019 Report No. DEV-19-064
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Tricia deMacedo, Policy Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Rezoning Application - 1314 Esquimalt Road
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council:
1. resolves that Bylaw No. 2974 (Appendix A), which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 1314 Esquimalt Road (PID 002-535-939 Lot A, Suburban Lot 38, Esquimalt District Plan 27046) from Core Commercial Zone (C-3) to Comprehensive Development District (CD-125), be considered for first and second reading; and
2. authorizes the Corporate Officer to schedule a public hearing for Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2974, and to advertise for these purposes in the local newspaper.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Local Government Act
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
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
This Request for Decision supports the following specific strategic priorities:
* Support community growth, housing and development consistent with our Official Community Plan.
* Boost investment in the local economy and promote the growth and diversity of businesses.
BACKGROUND:
Appendix A Bylaw No. 2974 - Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw 1992, No. 2050
Appendix B Aerial overview and zoning map
Appendix C Letter from applicant
Appendix D Survey, site plan, parking layout, exterior photos
Appendix E Parking rationale
Appendix F Neighbourhood meeting synopsis
Purpose of the Application
This rezoning application is to allow for the retail sale of cannabis in an existing building. The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 1314 Esquimalt Road to a site specific (CD-125) zone.
Evaluation of this application should focus on issues r...
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