DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: 302 Bessborough Avenue

DISCUSSION:

Key Considerations:

1. How does the proposal address Natural Watercourse and Shoreline Areas Development Permit Guidelines
2. Does the proposal comply with the Zoning Bylaw requirements, and if not are the requested variances supportable?
3. How does the proposal comply with the Town’s Private Dock Development Guidelines?

DISCUSSION: 1. Development Permit Guidelines

The application meets the following requirements of the Natural Watercourse and Shoreline Areas Development Permit Area:

• Retain existing vegetation and no impact to trees in upland area
• Access and use of the harbour is maintained
• The proposal makes use of a piling/float dock
• Dock design does not rest on seabed and allows water flow
• Development is within 15 m of boundary of the sea; however, DND and DFO have reviewed project and found no concerns

DISCUSSION: 2. Zoning Bylaw Review

The applicant has requested the following variance:

1. Variance to Section 3.8.2 of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 to reduce the minimum required setback from the Present Natural Boundary of the Sea for any structure from 15.0 m to 0.0 m.

The requested variances can be supported because:

• The proposed on-land structure is smaller
• Existing vegetation and trees will be retained
• The environmental and geotechnical reports do not note any major concerns
• The DND and DFO review do not note any major concerns

DISCUSSION: 3. Private Dock Development Guidelines

The proposal meets the intent of the guidelines:

• Dock does not exceed maximum length or width
• Does not impede the use of neighbours waterfront or docks
• Does not impede navigation
• Proposal follows DP Guidelines of OCP

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT variance to Section 3.8.2 of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 to reduce the minimum required setback from the Present Natural Boundary of the Sea for any structure from 15.0 m to 0.0 m.