TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 4, 2024 Report No. DEV-24-017
TO: Council
FROM: Alex Tang, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Rezoning Application - 914 McNaughton Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council give first, second, and third readings, to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 3132.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting a change in zoning from RD-4 [Two Family DADU Residential] to a Comprehensive Development District [CD No. 165]. This change is required to accommodate the proposed duplex with secondary suites.
Evaluation of this application should focus on issues related to zoning such as the proposed height, density, massing, proposed unit sizes, siting, setbacks, lot coverage, usable open space, parking, land use, fit with the neighbourhood, and consistency with the overall direction contained within the Official Community Plan.
Staff is supportive of the application as the proposal is consistent with the use and density within the Low Density Residential Proposed Land Use Designation.
BACKGROUND:
Chronology:
* June 1, 2023 - Rezoning application received.
* November 8, 2023 - Design Review Committee
* January 16, 2024 - Advisory Planning Commission
Advisory Body Recommendations:
Design Review Committee:
* Members liked the fit of the proposed development in the neighbourhood. They questioned the possibility of reducing the width of the driveway letdown.
* The Design Review Committee resolved that the application be forwarded to Council with a recommendation of approval as:
o It has a good mix of units for purchase and units for rent;
o The quality of design; and
o It fits with the neighbouring properties.
Advisory Planning Commission:
* Members had no concerns about this application.
* The Advisory Planning Commission resolved that the application be forwarded to Council with a recommendation of approval as it addresses the low-den...
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