APPLICATION BY RICK BOWAL FOR REZONING AT 10851/10871 BIRD ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)” ZONE

As the OCP review will include a review of the City’s Single-Family Lot Size Policies, staff feel that it is not warranted to consider the removal of all lots in the block from Lot Size Policy 5442 at this time as the proposed development at the subject site is being considered on its own merits, as follows: • The lot geometry of 8220 Gilbert Road is unique in that it is the only residential property on the east side of this block of Gilbert Road that lends itself to redevelopment for two duplex lots with shared vehicle access, as it is approximately 28 m wide as compared to the remainder of the lots, which are approximately 20 m wide. • There are newer single-family dwellings to the north and south of the subject site. • This proposal responds to the objectives of the Arterial Road Land Use Policy as it is an infill development application close to urban amenities (Blundell Shopping Centre and Blundell Park/Elementary School) and there are transit routes on both Blundell Road and Gilbert Road. • The proposal contributes to the variety of housing types within the City and it does not require an additional driveway to the arterial road. • The proposed duplex designs are sensitive to the existing surrounding single-family housing because they follow the same maximum building height and setbacks that would otherwise be permitted for new construction under the existing single-family zoning. Should the rezoning proceed, a Development Permit application will be required to further refine the form and character of the proposed development. Given the merits described above, as well as the broader OCP review that will look at all of the City’s Single-Family Lot Size Policies in the context of today’s housing situation, staff recommend that Council consider the proposed amendment to Lot Size Policy 5442 to exclude the subject site from the Policy and for all other provisions of the Policy to remain unchanged.

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