Development Variance Permit No. VP100290 - City of Prince George

DATE: August 30 2012
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: CHRISTIE BASALLE, PLANNER
Document Number: 243191
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, B.C., V2L 3V9
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100290 to City of Prince
George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 to allow an increase to the maximum
height requirement for a single detached house.
Applicant: Amstar Development Company for Johannes & Melana Van Zyl
Location: 1985 Kueng Road
ATTACHMENT(S): - Development Variance Permit VP100290
- Location & Existing Zoning Map
- Exhibit “A” to VP100290
- Exhibit “B” to VP100290
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. Council APPROVE Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100290 for District
Lot 11263, Cariboo District to vary the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850,
2007 as follows:
a. Vary Section 9.2.5 2. to increase the maximum height of single detached house
from 10.0 metres to 11.5 metres as shown on Exhibit “A”; and
b. The variance applies only to the maximum height for the single detached house as
shown on Exhibit “A” at the location shown on Exhibit “B”.
PURPOSE:
The property owner would like to construct a single detached house on the subject property. The proposed
single detached house exceeds the maximum height permitted in the AF: Agriculture and Forestry Zone.
Consequently, the applicant has applied for this Development Variance Permit, seeking approval to vary this
requirement.
Background:
Current Use: Agriculture & Forestry
Site Area: 32.5 ha
OCP Designation: Rural, Rural Resource
Zoning: AF: Agriculture & Forestry
Servicing: Private Services

Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Undeveloped Agriculture & Forestry
South: Undeveloped Agriculture & Forestry
East: Kueng Road & Undeveloped Agriculture & Forestry
West: Undeveloped Agriculture & Forestry
DISCUSSION:
The subject property is zoned AF: Agriculture & Forestry in Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007. The AF Zone
permits a maximum height of 10.0 metres for a single detached house. Portions of the proposed house are
11.5 metres which exceeds the maximum permitted height by 1.5 meters (see Exhibit „A)‟. As the proposed
structure exceeds the allowable height of the AF Zone, a variance is required in order to facilitate the
construction of the proposed single detached house.
The proposed principal development will meet all other zoning regulations including the maximum site
coverage and requirements for front, rear, and side yard setbacks. The increase in the height to the single
detached house is required to accommodate an aesthetic pitched roof.
The Department believes this variance request is acceptable as the impacts on the surrounding
neighbourhood will be minimal. The intended house is proposed to be situated ±200 metres from Kueng Road,
±550 metres from the rear yard, ±55 metres from the northern interior lot line, and ±320 metres from the
southern interior lot line (as shown on Exhibit “B”). Features such as significant slopes to the south and west of
the proposed location of the house and mature vegetation along the perimeter of the property will provide
additional screening and minimize the impact of the additional height.
The Planning and Development Department supports the proposed variance to increase the maximum
allowable height for portions of the house that is proposed to be constructed on the subject property.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Referrals
This application was referred to internal departments for comment. There were no concerns with this proposal.
Notification
As per the Local Government Act, the City of Prince George will provide a delivery of notice and/or mailing to
adjacent property owners whose interests may be effected by this variance. Therefore, the adjacent property
owners of the subject properties will be notified, and have a chance to comment on this variance application at a
hearing before Council.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the permit
2. Approve the permit as amended
3. Refuse the permit
4. Defer or otherwise deal with the application
The Department recommends that the development variance permit be approved as it will facilitate the
construction of a single detached house with minimal impact on the surrounding neighbourhood.
Document Number: 243191

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION:
In order to facilitate the construction of a new single detached house on the subject property, the applicant
would like to increase the maximum height for the proposed house from 10.0 metres to 11.5 metres. The
variance will allow for pitched roof lines for portions of the house (see Exhibit “A”).
The Department does not anticipate any negative land use impacts resulting from this proposal. Furthermore,
other regulations of the zone, such as site coverage and setbacks, will be met. The Department recommends
that Council approve this application to increase the maximum height for a house on the subject property to
allow for the construction of the proposed single detached house.
Respectfully submitted:
____________________________
Christie Basalle
Planner
Community Planning Division
Document Number: 243191
To: Mayor and Council

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Vary maximum height of the single detached house from 10.0m to 11.5m.
Exhibit “A” to VP100290
DL 11263, CD
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Exhibit “B” to VP100290
DL 11263, CD
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1) This Development Variance Permit is issued to:
Document Number: 243192
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. VP100290
Name: Johannes and Melana Van Zyl
Address: 6836 Mesa Street
Prince George, British Columbia
V2K 4E1
2) This Development Variance Permit applies to:
Address: 1985 Kueng Road
Legal description: District Lot 11263, Cariboo District
3) This permit is issued subject to compliance with all of the Bylaws of the City of Prince George
applicable thereto, except as specifically varied by this permit.
4) This permit varies the City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007 as follows:
a. Vary Section 9.2.5 2. to increase the maximum height of single detached house from
10.0 metres to 11.5 metres as shown on Exhibit “A”; and
b. This variance applies only to the maximum height for single detached house as shown
on Exhibit “A” at the location shown on Exhibit “B”.
5) As a condition of the issuance of this permit, the City has required that the applicant for the permit
provide security in the amount of: $ ___N/A_____ in the form of ___N/A___, to guarantee the
performance of the terms of the permit.
6) If a Building Permit for the development permitted by this permit has not been issued and construction
substantially commenced within two years after the date of this permit’s issuance, this permit shall
lapse.
7) This Development Variance Permit is not a Building Permit.
Authorizing resolution passed by Mayor and Council on ____ day of __________, 201_
Issuance date:________________ Authorizing Signature: __________________