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CITY OF LANGFORD - DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT DVP17-0006 – 2926 Leigh Place
Development Variance Permit DVP17-0006 to permit a new dwelling at 2926 Leigh Place by reducing the front setback and increasing maximum height, with conditions and requirement for associated Development Permit.
Key facts
- Address: 2926 Leigh Place
- Variances requested/approved: increase maximum permitted height from 9.0 m to 9.6 m; reduce front setback from 6.0 m to 4.0 m
- Conditions: development to follow appended plans (Appendix A) and obtain Riparian Development Permit prior to land alteration/construction
- Public notice: Notice of Intention issued and written submissions requested by September 13, 2017 (see notice)
Development Variance Permit — DVP17-0006 (2926 Leigh Place)
Staff Recommendation (verbatim) That Development Variance Permit No. DVP17-0006 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Jordan Milne to reduce the minimum front setback from 6.0 m to 4.0 m and increase the maximum permitted height from 9.0 m to 9.6 m for a new dwelling that is proposed to be constructed at 2926 Leigh Place subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Variances
The following regulations of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 are varied under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) Section 6.20.05 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 is varied to increase the maximum permitted height of a building or structure from 9.0 m to 9.6 m; and
b) Section 6.20.06(2)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 is varied to decrease the minimum required setback from a front property line from 6.0 m to 4.0 m.
2. Conditions
The following requirements are imposed under Section 498 of the Local Government Act:
a) That the site shall be developed in accordance with the plans attached to this report as Appendix A; and
b) That the site shall be developed in accordance with a Development Permit authorizing development within the Riparian Development Permit Area, and that no land alteration, demolition or construction shall occur on the site until such Development Permit has been issued.

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 5:30 pm, Monday, 18 September 2017, in the City Hall Council Chamber on the Third Floor of 877 Goldstream Avenue.
| File | Development Variance Permit No. DVP17-0006 |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Jordan Milne |
| Location | 2926 Leigh Place |
| Proposal | 1. That Section 6.20.05 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to increase the maximum permitted height of a building or structure from 9.0 m to 9.6 m; and |
| 2. That Section 6.20.06(2)(a) Zoning Bylaw No. 300 be varied to decrease the minimum required setback from a front property line from 6.0 m to 4.0 m. |
Purpose
To permit the reduction of the minimum front setback from 6.0 m to 4.0 m and increase the maximum permitted height from 9.0 m to 9.6 m for a new dwelling that is proposed to be constructed at 2926 Leigh Place.
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 any written submissions be submitted by Wednesday, 13 September 2017. The submissions will then be distributed for Council's consideration. You may also speak at the Council Meeting of date 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). Please contact Sarah Herring with any questions on this Development Variance Permit.
Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services