Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee – August 21, 2017

Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee – August 21, 2017

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That the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the proximity to industrial business operators may be a nuisance to the future residents of the development and that the applicant agrees to divulge this information, as is feasible, to prospective residents.

CARRIED.

c) Application to Rezone 4342 West Shore Parkway (formerly 1312 Glenshire Drive) from RR4 (Rural Residential 4) to RS4 (Residential Small Lot 4) to allow residential development on small lots

Staff Report (Planning)

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: S. HARVEY

That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee recommend that Council:

1. Direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 4342 West Shore Parkway from RR4 (Rural Residential 4) to RS4 (Residential Small Lot 4) with the inclusion of “townhouses” subject to the following terms and conditions:

   a) That the owner agrees to provide, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per new Single Family Equivalent (SFE) created, prior to subdivision approval:

   i. $6,000 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund;
   ii. $1,000 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund;

   b) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing:

   i. A detailed site plan illustrating the proposed access to the site, internal roadways, lot layouts and the retention of a minimum of 20% of the site as open space; and
   ii. A stormwater management plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the Approving Officer;

   c) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees:

   i. That a minimum of 20% of the subject site be retained as open space in its natural state;
   ii. That any on- or off-site improvements required by the stormwater management plan be implemented prior to subdivision approval or Building Permit issuance, whichever occurs first, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
   iii. That a water supply, meeting the Fire Underwriter’s Survey (FUS) requirements be established prior to any construction on the site; and
   iv. That provisions be registered on title and run with and be a charge upon the Lands to notify future landowners that the lands are located in proximity to a developing industrial park and a developing residential area that may create general noise and other disturbances, and that the owner assumes all risk and annoyance of noise or other nuisances cause by adjacent developments.

CARRIED.

d) Application for Development Variance Permit to decrease the minimum front setback by 2.0 m and increase the maximum height by 0.6 m for a new dwelling to be constructed at 2926 Leigh Place

Staff Report (Planning)

MOVED BY: A. CREUZOT
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE

That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee recommend that Council:

1. Direct staff to amend the Design Guidelines to authorize the Director of Planning to approve setback variances that will minimize impact on environmentally sensitive areas; and

2. Direct staff to proceed with consideration of the following variances for 2926 Leigh Place:

   i. 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
   ii. 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;

Subject to the following terms and conditions:

i. That the site is developed in accordance with the plans attached to this report as Appendix C; and
ii. That the site is developed in accordance with a Development Permit authorizing development within the Riparian Development Permit Area, and that no land alteration, demolition or construction occurs on the site until such Development Permit has been issued

CARRIED.

e) Application for Development Variance Permit to allow for an increase in signage at 3059 Jacklin Road and 3061 Jacklin Road

Staff Report (Planning)

MOVED BY: S. HARVEY
SECONDED: A. CREUZOT

That the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee recommend that Council:

1. Direct staff to proceed with consideration of the following variances for 3059 Jacklin Road and 3061 Jacklin Road:

   a) That Section 10(a)(i) of Sign Bylaw No. 1250 be varied to increase the maximum sign area of a façade sign from 25m2 or 17%, whichever is less, to 30m2 or 20%, whichever is less;
   b) That Section 11(a)(i) of Sign Bylaw No. 1250 be varied from the one freestanding sign per highway frontage to two freestanding signs per highway frontage along Jacklin Road;

CARRIED.