Surrey planning report 7922-0118-00

Staff Report to Council Application No.: 7922-0118-00 Planning & Development Report Page 4 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Planning Considerations  The proposal is a Development Variance Permit to reduce the side yard and front yard setback requirements for Accessory Buildings and Structures to allow for electric vehicle charging stations and accompanying infrastructure.  The application proposes a minor amendment to Development Permit No. 7897-0071-00 in order to accommodate changes to the landscaping where the EV charging stations and accompanying infrastructure will be located. Should the subject proposal be supported by Council, staff will consider the proposed changes through a minor amendment to Development Permit No. 7897-0071-00 as part of the Building Permit application associated with this proposal . Changes proposed include the following: o removal of select shrubs and landscaping features, and the refurbishment of existing planting beds and shrubs; o removal of 1 tree, to be replaced by two trees; o removal of wooden arbor posts and concrete path at the northeast corner of the site, and replacement with concrete path approximately 1 metre west; and o addition of planting and fencing to screen EV equipment and infrastructure.  The proposal is consistent with the following OCP policies: o C1.27 Consider energy efficiency in community planning and building design. Support land uses, development plans, transportation, and utility infrastructure, building forms and energy alternatives that increase energy efficiency and conservation in a sustainable manner; o C1.34 Encourage upgrading of existing buildings during alterations, additions, or redevelopment to accommodate infrastructure for solar hot water and/or electric vehicle charging stations.  Corporate Report O-58 require that new gas stations provide alternative fuel infrastructure in conjunction with the gas station. The proposed development serves the goals of this policy by providing alternative fuel infrastructure on an existing lot. Referrals Engineering: The Engineering Department has no objection to the project. Transportation Considerations  The proposed variance will allow for the expansion of the City’s EV charging station network, supporting OCP policies to expand energy efficient transportation infrastructure.

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