Development Permit - No. DP000558

What's proposed:

THAT the following variances be authorized by Council TO APPLY to the development of the parcel of land within the District of Squamish, described as:

Affected lands:

• THE WEST 65 FEET OF LOT 8 DISTRICT LOT 4261 PLAN 6451 and LOT 3 BLOCK 8 DISTRICT LOT 4261 PLAN 8200

located at 1189 and 1201 Wilson Crescent, Squamish, British Columbia.

 What's Proposed:

The general intent and purpose of the /this proposed variance/s as part of Development Permit DP000558 is to vary District of Squamish Bylaw 2200, 2011 as follows:

1. That Section 10 RM-1, subsection 10.6 Rear Setback, be varied:

FROM – Rear Setback, 9.15 metres;

TO – Rear Setback, 5.32 metres;

To permit the encroachment of four townhomes by 2.0 m and the projection of the second storey patios by 1.83 m;

2.  That Section 10 RM-1, subsection 10.6 Interior Side Setback, be varied:

FROM – Interior Side Setback, 4.57 metres;

TO – Interior Side Setback, 2.74 metres;

To permit the projection of second storey patios into the interior side setback;

 3.  That Section 4 General Regulations, subsection 4.4.d.ii Accessory Buildings and Structures, be varied:

FROM – not less than 1.52 metres from any side or rear lot line;

TO – not less than 0.9 metres from any side or rear lot line;

To permit the siting of the waste room into the interior side setback;

4.  Variance to Section 4.29, Useable Open Space, to reduce the useable open space for a townhouse dwelling from at least 40 square meters (430 square feet) to at least 31.5 square meters (339 square feet) per dwelling unit.

5.  Variance to Section 1 Definitions, to change the USEABLE OPEN SPACE, COMMON definition:

FROM - having no dimension less than 6.10 metres and excluding areas used for a required front setback

TO - having no dimension less than 4.57 metres and including areas used for a required front setback

How to review the proposed Development Permit:

• A copy proposed development variance permit can be found on the Development Showcase.

 Questions?
Enquiries regarding the proposed Development Permit may be made to the Planning Department at 604.815.5002.

Persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed variances will have an opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions at the Special Business Meeting meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 being held at 6 p.m.

There are three ways to participate:

1. In writing
2. Electronic participation
3. By telephone
4. In Person Attendance 

To learn more, please visit the Public Hearings and Meetings page.