Surrey 7922-0116-00 April 17 2023 planning report

Staff Report to Council Application No.: 7922-0116-00 Planning & Development Report Page 9 Streamside Variance • The applicant is requesting the following streamside variance: o to reduce the minimum setback distance for a Class A (red-coded) watercourse from 30 metres to 20 metres. • The proposed variance only applies to the eastern side of the Class A (red-coded) watercourse. No variance to the 30 metres streamside setback is being proposed on the western side of the watercourse. • It is noted that under Part 7A of Zoning By-law No. 12000 for lots that existing prior to September 12, 2016, where zoning allows for single family dwelling and duplex uses, the streamside setback from top-of-bank for a Class A (red-coded) watercourse is 15 metres. A such, a single family dwelling could currently be constructed on the subject site with a 15 metre setback from top of bank. • Due to the natural curve of the watercourse the proposed streamside setback is a minimum of 20 metres close to the south property line but increases to 37 metres as it moves northwards through the site. • In support of the proposed variance, the project Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) prepared a Riparian Area Protection Regulation (RAPR) report which calculated the streamside protection and enhancement area (SPEA) as 15 metres from top of bank. The proposed setbacks do not encroach into the RAPR required setbacks. • The project QEP also prepared an Ecosystem Development Plan (EDP) and Impact Mitigation Plan (IMP) for the proposal which were peer reviewed by Chris Macmillan, R. P. Bio. of Sartori Environmental Inc.. Comments provided by the peer reviewer will be addressed in a finalized report. • In support of the requested variance, the applicant is proposing to convey approximately 75% of the site (0.454 ha) to the City for conservation purposes (without compensation). The applicant is also proposing to remove a failed concrete retaining wall and damaged footbridge from the streamside area, as well as remove invasive species from the subject site and restore the area with native trees and shrubs. • Staff support the requested variance. Lot Grading and Building Scheme • The applicant retained Ran Chahal of Apex Design Group Inc. as the Design Consultant. The Design Consultant conducted a character study of the surrounding homes and based on the findings of the study, proposed a set of building design guidelines (Appendix V). • Styles recommended for this site includes Neo-Traditional, Neo-Heritage, Rural-Heritage, West Coast Modern and West Coast Contemporary. • A preliminary lot grading plan, submitted by Coastland Engineering & Surveying Ltd., and dated March 31, 2023, has been reviewed by staff and found to be generally acceptable. The

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