Bylaw No. 1766 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 526 (942 & 948 Jenkins Ave), 2018 (Adoption)

Staff Report to Council

Date

June 18, 2018

Department

Planning

Application No.

Z18-0004

Subject

Bylaw No. 1766- Application to Rezone 942 and 948 Jenkins Avenue from R2 (Residential One and Two Family) to RM2A (Attached Housing) to Allow the Construction of Townhomes

Council Resolution (At their Regular Meeting of 2 April 2018)

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

1. Give First Reading to Bylaw 1766 which will amend the text within the RM2A Zone to increase the allowable Lot Coverage from 40 % to 45% as well as amend the current zoning of 948 and 942 Jenkins Avenue from the R2 (Residential One and Two Family) Zone to the RM2A (Attached Housing) Zone subject to the following:

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

i. That the developer provide a construction parking management plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to issuance of a building permit;

ii. That the developer provide a stormwater management plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and in accordance with the Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw (Bylaw No. 1000) prior to subdivision approval or building permit issuance, whichever is first;

iii. That the developer agrees to implement the approved storm water management plan and to complete any required improvements and/or upgrades to on site and off site infrastructure necessary to facilitate proper drainage on the subject property at the applicant’s expense;

iv. That the developer agrees to provide cash in lieu for the future construction of frontage improvements to the standards of Bylaw No. 1000 and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, and that these improvements may include, but are not limited to, the installation of boulevard landscaping, sidewalks and light standards, prior to the issuance of a building permit;

v. That the developer agrees that any necessary above or underground infrastructure or servicing upgrades, extensions or other required to bring services to the subject properties are to be fulfilled at the developer’s expense;

b) That the Council authorize the Director of Planning to issue the following variances through a form and character Development Permit:

i. To reduce the rear yard building setback from the required 10 m to 3 m;

ii. To reduce the front yard building setback from the required 7.5 m to 3 m; and

iii. To reduce the interior side yard building setback from the required 6 m to 1.6

COMMENTS

The applicant has registered a Sec. 219 covenant against the title of the subject property that agrees to items 1)a) i-v in Council’s resolution of April 2, 2018. If Council does not wish to place any additional conditions on the approval of this Bylaw, they may wish to give Bylaw No.1766 fourth and final reading.

Bylaw No. 1766 was signed by the Minister of Transportation on May 14th, 2018.

OPTIONS

That Council:

1. Adopt Bylaw No. 1766;

2. Take no action at this time with respect to Bylaw No. 1766;

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