Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing (PZAH) Committee – February 27, 2017 (excerpt re: Hockley Ave rezoning)

Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing (PZAH) Committee – February 27, 2017 (excerpt re: Hockley Ave rezoning)

e) Application to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 767, 769 and 771 Hockley Avenue from R1 (One-Family Residential) to MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial) to allow for the construction of a six (6) storey residential building consisting of approximately 64 dwelling units.

• Staff Report (Z17-0002)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: K. SHELDRAKE

That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing recommend to Council:
That Council:

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 771, 769 and 767 Hockley Avenue from R1 (One-Family Residential) to MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial) subject to the following terms and conditions:

   a. That the following contributions are included in the bylaw as an amenity for increased density, to be payable at the time of building permit:
   i. $1,525 per unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
   ii. $610 per unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

   b. Notwithstanding 1. a, if the project is secured as rental housing, the following contributions are included in the bylaw as an amenity for increased density, to be payable at the time of building permit:
   i. $381.25 per unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and
   ii. $152.50 per unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

   c. That the applicant provide the following items prior to First Reading:
   i. A plan demonstrating road dedication to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and revised buildings plans if necessary;

   d. That the applicant provide the road dedication prior to bylaw adoption.

   e. That the applicant register a Section 219 covenant, prior to bylaw adoption, that includes the following:
   i. The owner provide a traffic and public safety plan and construction parking plan, prior to any onsite works and/or clearing, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
   ii. Frontage improvements, works and services shall be completed to the standards of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1000; and
   iii. The owner will register on title a Section 219 covenant for stormwater maintenance prior to the request for Occupancy Permit as a condition of rezoning; and

2. Direct the Director of Planning to issue the variance to reduce the exterior side yard setback from 1.2m to 0.6m at the time of Development Permit.