Presentation: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2023-02 - 81 HIGH STREET

81 HIGH STREET

PURPOSE:

To introduce a development variance permit application to reduce the side yard setback of an existing detached dwelling from a proposed new lot line to permit a two-lot subdivision.

BACKGROUND:

2480m² R-1 zoned parcel is on a slope and abuts Knockan Hill Park
1619m² of the subject property was incorporated into the park in 2005

Aerial map of the subject property at 81 High Street and its proximity to Knockan Hill Park

PROPOSAL:

Zoning Bylaw requirement	Minimum	Proposed	Difference
s.6.1.4 minimum side yard setback	2.0m	0.7m	1.3m

Site plan for proposed two-lot subdivision at 81 High Street

Photograph showing the existing building and the proposed lot line between Proposed Lot 1 and Proposed Lot 2

Detailed site plan diagram highlighting the requested variance for a portion of the building and walkway/deck

CONCLUSION:

The variance is supportable for the following reasons:

A proposed covenant on the new lot would provide an equivalent 4.0m separation distance between buildings. This addresses several Building Code requirements; some minor upgrades are still required to the existing building that will be addressed in the subdivision process.
It would permit the existing building to be retained
It does not create any additional neighbourhood impact.

Pending comments from the Committee of the Whole meeting, notification of a Council meeting to consider the development variance permit can be conducted

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the report dated May 3, 2023 from the Senior Planner titled “Development Variance Permit 2023-02 – 81 High Street” be received for information.