DISCUSSION:

During the past few years, there have been applications from owners of 8&0
ft. wide (and larger) lots who wished to rezone to RS~2 to allow subdivision
into two or more 40 £t. lots. In some cases, these applications were located
in areas of predominantly large residential lots that had an established
neighbourhood character. Opposition to this type of infill was expressed by
area residents who feared that allowing this type of rezoning and subdivision
would lead to further subdivision and eventual disappearance of the City's
stock of large lota. Much of the opposition was generated from the fact that
the amaller lots often accommodate large single-family homea, whose floor area
ig maximized under current bylaws, that are perceived as being out of
character with the surrounding development. Several of these applications
were subsequently turned dowm by Council despite a long~standing policy of

supporting infill subdivision.

Baged on these applications, Council instructed the Planning Department to
identify areas of the City where emall lot infill subdivision could be ellowad
and to address the isaue of oversized single-family houses that are associated
with these lots. The intended result is to preserve those neighbourhoods that
have an established large lot character and to ensure that new housing on
small single-family lots is compatible with existing development.

The ACT grant program offers an opportunity for the City to obtain funding
to pursue this study, either with a consultant, or to free up staff time from
‘other projects for this study. It is recommended that Council endorse thia
application to ACT so that it may be considered for a $20,000 grant.

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Carlos Felip, i. / M.C.1.P.

Director of Planning

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