Report to Council AWS
Report to Council DATE:
July 6, 2016
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Smart Growth Committee
SUBJECT:
1244 & 1248 PITT RIVER ROAD REZONING APPLICATION RZ000128 DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT DVP00031 (Smart Growth Committee Meeting – June 23, 2016)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Smart Growth Committee (SGC) has considered an application to rezone two lots from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS2 (Residential Single Dwelling 2) and a concurrent application to vary the minimum lot width of the RS2 zone to facilitate a proposed 4-lot subdivision. The infill development would relocate vehicle access to the lots from Pitt River Road to a new lane that would extend to the north from the end of Guest Street. A number of specific conditions of rezoning approval are recommended to help ensure a fit between the future homes and the established neighbourhood. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the zoning of the properties located at 1244 & 1248 Pitt River Road be amended from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS2 (Residential Single Dwelling 2). 2. That pursuant to s. 499 of the Local Government Act, staff be authorized to include notice of an application to vary the minimum lot width with the notification for the rezoning. 3. That prior to adoption of the amending bylaw, a subdivision plan including provision for lane dedication along the west property line be submitted to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer. 4. That prior to adoption of the amending bylaw, the following conditions be met to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services: a) demolition of existing buildings and structures; b) completion of design and submission of fees and securities for off-site works and services, including the rear lane and street trees; c) installation of tree protection barriers and submission of a security in the amount of $10,000 to ensure tree retention; d) submission of a security in the amount of $3,000 to ensure on-site tree planting; e) registration of a legal agreement to ensure that: i) vehicular access is restricted to the lane, ii) the dwellings are not of an identical design or finish, and iii) one on-site parking space is required for each secondary suite.
July 6, 2016 1244 & 1248 Pitt River Rd. – Rezoning Application RZ000120 & Development Variance Permit Application DVP00031 Page 2
1. SUMMARY At its meeting held June 23rd, 2016, SGC considered the attached staff report and resolved to support further consideration of the applications. In discussion, the Committee requested clarification on the City’s requirements for undergrounding the overhead service along the frontage of the properties. The Approving Officer advises that provision for undergrounding is required for any subdivision that creates four or more lots. However, as this proposal is for a mid-block location, the lines will remain overhead until such time as additional infill development occurs within the block or if the City initiates an undergrounding project along Pitt River Road. A security would be taken from the applicant to provide for this future work. 2. OPTIONS Council may: 1. Proceed with consideration of the rezoning and development variance permit applications (recommended); 2. Request that additional information, amendments to the application(s) or changes to the recommended conditions of approval be made prior to consideration of an amending bylaw; or, 3. Reject the application(s) if it does not wish to further consider the application(s).
Submitted by Laura Lee Richard, MCIP, Director of Development Services, with the concurrence of the Chair. Attachments: Report to SGC dated June 20, 2016
July 6, 2016
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Smart Growth Committee
SUBJECT:
1244 & 1248 PITT RIVER ROAD REZONING APPLICATION RZ000128 DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT DVP00031 (Smart Growth Committee Meeting – June 23, 2016)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Smart Growth Committee (SGC) has considered an application to rezone two lots from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS2 (Residential Single Dwelling 2) and a concurrent application to vary the minimum lot width of the RS2 zone to facilitate a proposed 4-lot subdivision. The infill development would relocate vehicle access to the lots from Pitt River Road to a new lane that would extend to the north from the end of Guest Street. A number of specific conditions of rezoning approval are recommended to help ensure a fit between the future homes and the established neighbourhood. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the zoning of the properties located at 1244 & 1248 Pitt River Road be amended from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS2 (Residential Single Dwelling 2). 2. That pursuant to s. 499 of the Local Government Act, staff be authorized to include notice of an application to vary the minimum lot width with the notification for the rezoning. 3. That prior to adoption of the amending bylaw, a subdivision plan including provision for lane dedication along the west property line be submitted to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer. 4. That prior to adoption of the amending bylaw, the following conditions be met to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services: a) demolition of existing buildings and structures; b) completion of design and submission of fees and securities for off-site works and services, including the rear lane and street trees; c) installation of tree protection barriers and submission of a security in the amount of $10,000 to ensure tree retention; d) submission of a security in the amount of $3,000 to ensure on-site tree planting; e) registration of a legal agreement to ensure that: i) vehicular access is restricted to the lane, ii) the dwellings are not of an identical design or finish, and iii) one on-site parking space is required for each secondary suite.
July 6, 2016 1244 & 1248 Pitt River Rd. – Rezoning Application RZ000120 & Development Variance Permit Application DVP00031 Page 2
1. SUMMARY At its meeting held June 23rd, 2016, SGC considered the attached staff report and resolved to support further consideration of the applications. In discussion, the Committee requested clarification on the City’s requirements for undergrounding the overhead service along the frontage of the properties. The Approving Officer advises that provision for undergrounding is required for any subdivision that creates four or more lots. However, as this proposal is for a mid-block location, the lines will remain overhead until such time as additional infill development occurs within the block or if the City initiates an undergrounding project along Pitt River Road. A security would be taken from the applicant to provide for this future work. 2. OPTIONS Council may: 1. Proceed with consideration of the rezoning and development variance permit applications (recommended); 2. Request that additional information, amendments to the application(s) or changes to the recommended conditions of approval be made prior to consideration of an amending bylaw; or, 3. Reject the application(s) if it does not wish to further consider the application(s).
Submitted by Laura Lee Richard, MCIP, Director of Development Services, with the concurrence of the Chair. Attachments: Report to SGC dated June 20, 2016
