Site Standards Package Groups, Setbacks, and Garage Floor Area

"The main debate centered on whether to include garage floor areas in the overall floor area calculation. Proponents (Mattson, Brown) argued this was necessary to prevent excessive massing, discourage use of garages as living space, and align with the spirit of the SSMUH regulations, noting that ancillary building space was still allowed for storage. Opponents (MacKenzie, Kowalewich) argued that exempting garages would encourage their construction, ensuring secure storage for bikes/bins and reducing street parking strain, aligning with common industry practice. Council also approved staff-recommended setbacks (Option 2) over the more restrictive provincial minimums, deeming them more suitable for View Royal's context."