REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: May 26, 2020 Report No. DEV-20-027
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Alex Tang, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Development Variance Permit Application - 1336 Wood Street (Lot 59).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approves Development Variance Permit No. DVP00101 [Appendix A] including the following variances to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No.2050, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 006-375-324, Lot 59, Suburban Lot 37, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854 [eastern lot at 1336 Wood Street]:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (9)(a)(ii) - Side Setback: to reduce the total Setback of all Side Yards not less than 3 metres instead of the currently required 4.5 metres.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Declaration of Climate Emergency
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
Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw, 1997, No. 2175
Local Government Act
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
This Request for Decision does not directly relate to a specific strategic objective.
BACKGROUND:
Appendix A: DVP00101
Appendix B: Aerial Map and RS-1 Zone
Appendix C: Architectural Drawings and Surveyor's Site Plan
Appendix D: Green Building Checklist
Purpose of Application:
The applicant is requesting a variance to accompany a single family dwelling to be constructed on a parcel that is 30' by 100' [9.14 metres by 30.48 metres]. Because of the narrow dimensions of the parcel, the applicant would like a decreased side setback in order to increase the width of the proposed Principal Building.
To clarify, this application is only for a development variance permit as a development permit is not required.
Applicant: MJM Architect, Inc. [Mike Mo...
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