TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 4, 2024 Report No. DEV-24-013
TO: Council
FROM: James Davison, Manager of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Permit and Development Variance Permit - 900 Carlton Terrace/900 Esquimalt Road - File No. DEV-23-013
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve Development Permit No. DP000221 and Development Variance Permit No. DVP00138 and instruct the Director of Development Services not to issue either permit until the Section 219 Covenant, which will secure the amenities and the transportation demand management (TDM) measures, as described in staff report DEV-24-013, is registered on title.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant has applied for Development Permit and Development Variance Permit to construct a 272-unit mixed-use building with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 4.7. The application proposes a mix of condo units (176), rental units (96), and 730m2 (7858 ft2) of commercial space. The two subject properties are zoned Neighbourhood Commercial [C-2]. The properties are within the Commercial/Commercial Mixed Use Proposed Land Use Designation within the Official Community Plan (OCP).
The Development Variance Permit addresses a height variance from 13m to 84m, a rear yard setback variance from 3.0 m to 0.5 m and several parking variances to the existing Parking Bylaw. While the application is being considered under the current Parking Bylaw, staff have included an analysis (Appendix "J") showing how the proposal compares with the proposed Parking Bylaw.
The Development Permit addresses the Development Permit Guidelines within the following Development Permit Areas:
* DPA 1: Natural Environment
* DPA 4: Commercial
* DPA 7: Energy Conservation & Greenhouse Gas Reduction
* DPA 8: Water Conservation
* DPA 11: West Bay
Staff is supportive of the application in its current form, although discretionary issues stand out for staff in design, density bonusing contributions, height and park...
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