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Neighbourhood Context
The proposal is in an area where the neighbourhood character is in transition due to
development as proposed in the Cedar Valley Comprehensive Development Plan.
Properties on the south side of Cherry Avenue, east of Cedar Street have been developed into
single-family lots. Properties on the north side of Cherry Avenue are currently single-family
however designated for mufti-family development in the Cedar Valley Comprehensive
Development Plan.
Development Variance Permit DV08-008
As part of the construction of the infrastructure, two issues surfaced affecting the layout of the
subdivision:
1. The lane at the rear of each proposed property shifted north; and
2. The right of way for storm water was increased affecting the amount of back yard space.
Due the above constraints, the applicant initially proposed two separate variances for rear yard
setbacks on two lots, Lots 1 and 2, because the garages could no longer be detached; the
detached garages could not be built on a required right of way.
The result of attaching the garages to the dwelling and reducing the rear yard setback would
have meant no useable yards for use by the residents. Therefore, staff recommended that the
developer apply for front yard setbacks, instead of rear yard setback variances, on all the lots
fronting Cherry to facilitate larger, more usable rear yards.
On Lot 6, although a detached garage can be accomplished similar to Lots 3, 4, and 5, the
applicant has provided an attractive alternative showing the attached garage maintaining a
significant useable, private rear yard.
By reducing the front yard setback coupled with front porches as part of the design of the
homes, a greater street presence along Cherry Avenue can be achieved.
Attached are the site plans of Lots 1 through 6 showing the building envelopes and associated
proposed setback variances. (Appendix B)
Summary
Staff recommends that Development Variance application DVO8-008 be forwarded to public
input meeting and consideration of approval on August 25, 2008.
Marcy Bond
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