GRAYLAND CONSULTING LTD Letter RE: Development Permit for 275 Kerwood Street – Dock
A formal application letter for a dock development permit, providing details on two proposed options for the gangway and float installation.
May 6th, 2020
Mayor and Council Town of View Royal 45 View Royal Avenue Victoria B.C. V9B 1A6
RE: Development Permit for 275 Kerwood Street – Dock
Dear Mayor and Council,
Please accept this Development Permit application for a dock at 275 Kerwood Street. The original dock was destroyed in a storm and the dock and pilings have been removed.
The Owner has approval from Transport Canada and has a water license for the dock area. The DND Environmental Screening Assessment for the dock has been reviewed and approved. Please note that the Screening report refers to a 60’ (18m) long dock, however the owner has adjusted the proposal for a 40’ (12m) dock. The marine environmental report is attached to the ESA.
The Town of View Royal Private Dock Development Guidelines are addressed as follows:
Private docks and associated structures should:
- consist of only one dock per property. Sharing a dock with adjoining waterfront properties is permitted.
One dock is proposed.
- be intended for private moorage purposes.
Yes
- be oriented in a logical and unobtrusive manner which takes into account shoreline navigation, prevailing wind, tidal action, water depth and shoreline topography.
Yes.
- remain sensitive to views and impacts on neighbours and public viewpoints such as parks and roadways.
The new dock will not impede views or access to the harbour for others.
- not obstruct or impede pedestrian access along the foreshore unless reasonable alternative means of passage are made available (e.g. stairs over a dock or ramp).
No pedestrian access is impeded.
- not unduly interfere with the navigation of the foreshore or of deep water channels, particularly in coves and other narrow water bodies.
No navigation is impeded. Transport Canada has approved the dock.
- be constructed and maintained to current best practices for marine structures.
The installation will follow the best practices per the Corvidae Environmental report dated November 2019, and the Environmental Screening report.
- be lit with appropriate, directional lighting where lighting is required, which does not impact the character of the neighbourhood or unduly affect the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties or of the foreshore.
Yes.
- have ramps up to 1.6m in width and floats up to 12m in length that together extend not more than 25m from the natural boundary, only varying with careful consideration of the scale and shoreline conditions of the property they serve.
We provide 2 options for the dock. The Option B complies with the Guidelines. See explanation below.
- be allowed small storage structures/benches upon a ramp/float for the storage of safety gear, fenders etc. up to 1.2m high.
Yes
Dock construction will not require a Development Permit for repair or replacement of an existing dock for which there is no change in form and size.
The existing dock was heavily damaged several years ago, therefore we understand that a Development Permit is required. Please advise if otherwise.
TRANSPORT CANADA MINOR WORKS EXEMPTIONS
(if these are met, an application to Transport Canada is not required): Proposed works at least 5m from adjacent property boundaries and property line extensions; Proposed works at least 10m from any dock, boathouse, or other structure that is in, on or over navigable waters;
The owner has obtained Transport Canada approval.
Two dock scenarios are provided for Council consideration.
Option A. Gangway and 12m dock. Perpendicular to deck installation exceeds Guideline by 5m distance to natural boundary due to shoreline geometry.
Option B. Gangway and 12m dock. Complies with Guidelines for 25m distance to Natural Boundary. Actual end point of dock does not change.
Option A is 5m longer than permitted as measured from the natural boundary, however the end of the dock is in the same location as Option B.
Option B complies with the Guidelines, however the gangway access geometry is awkward
Both options are in alignment with existing adjacent docks.
The proposed dock is similar to the one illustrated above.
We look forward to working with staff and Council throughout the permit process. Thank you for your consideration,
Rachael Sansom A.Sc.T, agent for Dennis and Carrie Law.
Attached: Esquimalt Harbour Authority – Small Project Environmental Screening Report - Installation of Private Dock. Included Corvidae Marine Environment Assessment Dated November 2019.
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