DocumentsFormMar 21, 2016Pages 22–25
Development Variance Permit DVP16-0001 – 2781 Strathmore Rd (Draft Permit & Notice)
Development Variance Permit package and public submissions regarding a proposed 4-storey, 14-unit apartment at 2781 Strathmore Road seeking reduced rear yard setbacks.
Key facts
- Location: 2781 Strathmore Rd
- Variance requested: reduce rear yard setback from 7.5 m to 2.7 m for the building and to 2.0 m for balconies
- Applicant: Gary Brown, Paradise Homes Ltd.
- Condition: owner to provide interior sprinklers on fourth floor
- Notice of intention to consider deadline for submissions: March 16, 2016
Development Variance Permit
DVP16-0001 – 2781 Strathmore Rd
That Development Variance Permit No. DVP16-0001 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Gary Brown of Paradise Homes Ltd to vary the rear yard setback for the proposed 4 storey, 14 unit residential apartment building at 2781 Strathmore Rd subject to the following terms and conditions:
- Appendix
The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan attached (Appendix A).
- Variances
The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 are varied under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That Section 6.51A.07 (1)c of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the rear yard setback from the required 7.5m to 2.7m for the building and to 2m for the balconies.
- Conditions
The following requirements are imposed under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That the owner be responsible for providing interior sprinkler systems in the fourth floor (in addition to the three floors already secured to be sprinklered through rezoning) to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Inspector.
Notice of Intention to Consider Issuance of a Development Variance Permit
Council for the City of Langford hereby gives Notice of Intention to consider issuance of a Development Variance Permit at its Regular Meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm, Monday, 21 March 2016, in the City Hall Council Chamber on the Third Floor of 877 Goldstream Avenue.
| File | Development Variance Permit No. DVP16-0001 |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Gary Brown, Paradise Homes Ltd. |
| Location | 2781 Strathmore Rd |
| Proposal | 1. That Section 6.51A.07 (1)c of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to reduce the rear yard setback from the required 7.5m to 2.7m for the building and to 2m for the balconies. |
| Purpose | To permit a 4 storey, 14 unit apartment building. |
The purpose of this Notice is to acquaint the property owners and residents in the area with the specifics of the proposed variance. We request that the Administrator receive any written submissions by Wednesday, 16 March 2016. The submissions will then be distributed for Council's consideration. You may also speak at the Council Meeting of 21 March 2016 during the Public Participation Section at the beginning of the meeting.
Relevant background information and a draft of the permit are available in the Planning Department for perusal Monday through Friday, except Statutory Holidays, during office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). If you have any questions, please call Grant Liebscher in the Planning Department.
Jim Bowden
Administrator
2016-03-08
Public Submission
Letter from Julie Ng
Julie Ng
844 Goldstre
Avenue, Unit 305, Langford
March 15, 2016
City of Langford
Attention: Mr Jim Bowden, Administrator
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: File - Development Variance Permit No. DVP16-0001 (2781 Strathmore Rd)
Being the owner of one of the west facing units in the condo building 844 Goldstream Avenue (C8 in the site map), I oppose to the proposal to reduce the rear yard setback from the required 7.7m to 2.7m for the building and to 2m for the balconies;
As a resident of Langford, I feel very proud to be living in one of the fastest growing city in BC, a city that's very progressive and welcoming to urban community living. The City Bylaw design guidelines cover areas concerning community harmony including to allow light penetration to the street, compatibility of design between buildings, and recognition of the interrelationship of land uses, etc. I believe the Planning Department has considered all concerns of the community when setting the guidelines.
However, the proposed variance is directly affecting the interest and the benefits of those west facing units at 844 Goldstream Avenue as those units have not got other window openings, therefore:
- light penetration to the bedrooms, living room and the balcony will be blocked or affected.
- privacy to the residents of those units will be affected at all times, or else window blinds/screening will be required to be closed at all times to obtain privacy at their own home 24/7.
- open views of the surrounding areas will also be affected.
- sound mitigation is also a concern as it is easily transferred through open windows, so community conflicts will become a concern between two strata buildings.
- The proposed reduction of the rear yard setback does not reflect a healthy development for a nice and well-planned community. The current proposal has affected my impression on the developer, the decision will sure affect my impression of the City, on how caring is the City to build a harmonious and healthy community for the people of Langford.
I support and understand urban community living, and I know my voice might be insignificant, but I hope the City and the Developer will seriously reconsider other alternatives, and to protect the benefits and the interest of others while making a living! "Treat others as you would want them to treat you!"
Yours sincerely,
