Presentation: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2022/03 2446 Lund Road

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2022/03

2446 Lund Road

PURPOSE

To introduce a requested variance to the rear yard setback 6.0m from to 2.1m to permit a 32.5m² patio cover to be attached to a house.

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• A patio area was repaved to approximately twice the size by the previous owner between 2015 and 2017
• CD-5A Mixed Residential - Small Lot zone does not regulate the amount of impermeable surface, but does require 20% of a lot to be greenspace. 26% of this parcel is greenspace.

DISCUSSION:

• A patio cover was installed earlier this year without a building permit and it collapsed under snow load.
• Engineered plans have been provided for this application. If approved, a building permit will be required.
• A drain pipe has been installed to divert roof runoff into the storm drain.
• Confirmation must be provided that the maximum floor space ratio of 0.45:1 is not exceeded because the plans show enclosures and the floor space ratio of the existing house is 0.34:1.

DISCUSSION:

• Patio covers provide shelter from rain and sun to support more use year round
• An accessory building or structure (such as a detached patio cover) can be sited at least 1.2m from a side or rear lot line but is also required to be sited 3.0 metres from the principal building. In a 6.0m rear yard that would leave a 1.8m envelope, which is not a practical dimension for a detached patio cover.

It will be Council’s prerogative to:

1. approve the requested variance to the rear yard setback from 6.0m to 2.1m;
2. reject it; or
3. approve a difference variance to the rear yard setback.

NEXT STEPS:

Notice for a Council meeting subject to:

• confirmation that floor space ratio requirements will not be exceeded
• any requests for additional information or plan revisions by the Committee

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the July 8, 2022 report from the Senior Planner titled “Development Variance Permit 2022/03 – 2446 Lund Road” be received for information.