DISCUSSION:

Approval of this application will permit the construction of an apartment
building within the Flint Street apartment district. The front yard and
extcrior side yard setbacks have been reduced in accordance with the
Development Permit Area Guidelines. A relaxation to the rear yard setback is
being requested to accommodate the building design. The Planning Department
supports this relaxation as there are no windows to habitable rooms on that
building wall, and because for all practical purposes, this is the side yard
of the building.

Indoor and outdoor recreation areas have been provided in accordance with
zoning requirements. Parking, floor area ratio, and lot coverage also conform
to bylaw requirements.

While the building presents a full four storey facade along Flint Street,
the fourth storey is recessed on three sides of the buiiding in order to
create a "penthouse" level that contains only four suites. Therefore, the
impact of the building on the surrounding single family residences is greatly
reduced.

As this application generally conforms to zoning requirements and
guidelines for Development Permit Area IV, it is recommended that it be
approved to proceed subject to the conditions noted above.

JL/al

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