REQUIRED RELAXATIOGNS:

The steep slopes of the site and the presence of a restricted convenant to
protect the slope, along the west side of the property, imposed some unusual
constraints on this property. The applicants responded by significantly
reducing the density of the site and creatively placing the vnits to deal with
the site characteristics in the appropriate way.

In doing so, the "front yard set-back," along Fort Fraser Rise is proposed
to be reduced from 7.5 meters to 4.5 meters. Giving the fact that the land
slopes down from Fort Fraser Rise, approval of this relaxation should not
result in a negative impact on the street scape.

The Development Variance Permit will also relax the size and location of
outdoor recreation space to permit the construction of the view balconies on
the west side of the property, instead.

DISCUSSION

The applicants are attempting to develop a low density, high quality
project on a very difficult site. With creative design they managed to
accommodate the project in compliance with most bylaw provisions, however
relaxation of the front yard was unavoidable.

In consideration of the unusual characteristics of the site, and the
quality of design, the Planning Department recommends that this Development
Variance Fermit be approved.

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Carlos Fel: “Kreh., M.C.I.P.
Registe Platner Director of Planning

ID634 10-11

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