Agenda Package - City of Vernon

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from six to four spaces should the required road right-of-way dedication result in the
removal of two parking spaces from the proposed site plan.
2. A separate DVP application for reduced parking would have to be processed as the
current application circulated for public input does not include a parking variance'
B. Rationale:
1. The subject property is currently designated Residential - High Density on the
Official Community Plan (OCP). This designation allows for zoning with a maximum
density of 69 dwelling units per acre. The property is zoned RH1 - Low Rise
Apartment Residentiai which has a maximum base density of 40.5 dwelling units
per acre. The density of the proposed four unit project is 21.5 dwelling units per
äcre, which is well witn¡n the parameters of the applicable OCP policy and zoning
provision.
2. As outlined in the applicant's letter (see Figure 5) dated December 23,2010, the
proposed use of project is to provide living accommodation for individuals that
require a certain levei of care, and accommodation for the primary and secondary
care providers. The current zoning provisions and OCP policies support this type of
residential project adjacent to the city centre District
3. The proposal is for a two storey building which would not be out of scale with the
adjaceni and nearby single detached residences. The current RH1 zoning on the
property allows for buildings up to four and one-half storeys in height. The proposed
reduction in the rear. yard setback from 9.0m to 4.5m and the proposed reduction
for both side yard sêtbacks from 4.5m to 3.0m are supported by staff as the
proposed setbácks are typical for two storey buildings throughout the community.
4. Currently, the Centennial Drive right-of-way varies in width from 19'0m at the
southern portion of the roadway to 15.4m in the middle portion and is 12'1m in
width adjãcent to the subject property. The 12.1m width is insufficient to
a"cormodate all the roadway, sidewalk and associated works necessary for the
designated development along this roadway. Consequently, road dedication should
be Équired as a condition ót OVp approval. The specific configuration of the
dedication would be determined once a preliminary road design is prepared.
5. Based upon the proposed number of units and bedrooms in each unit, there are six
off-street parking spaces required. The proposed site plan, .shown
as Figure 6,
provides fôr thel¡x parking spaces. However, if road dedication is required along
Centennial Drive, it is likely two of the six spaces would need to be deleted. Four
parking spaces for the proposed occupancy in the building should be sufficient. The
property is close to services and transit which reduces the need for a vehicle. Once
ihe'specific road right-of-way design has been prepared, the off-street parking
design can be finalized. lf the number of parking spaces is to be less than six
spacès, then another variance approval would be required.
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