Park i D rtment
1. Landscape drawings to be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department;
2. Community room for meetings, etc.;
3. Open space for children.
Fi D t t R
No comments.
DISCUSSION:

The proposed building conforms to its designated use in the 0.C.P. and
generally conforms to the design guidelines for the Downtown Development
Permit Area.

Several variances are being requested in order te accommodate the building
design. The front yard setback has been reduced from 7.5 m. to 3.5 m. in
accordance with the Official Community Plan. A variance to the rear yard
requirement (from 7.5 m to 4.3 m) is supported because the lot backs on to
Elks Park. The exterior sideyard relaxation (from 7.5 m to 3.0 m) can be
supported as the building is immediately adjacent to the Donald Street
right-of-way which is used as a pedestrian pathway.

A relaxation of the height of the building is also requested from the
required 12 m (39 feet) to the proposed 14 m (45 feet). The fourth storey of
the building is recessed on ali sides in order to reduce the volumetric impact
of the building on the street and to better complement the new apartments on
either side of the site, which both have three-storey facades.

The indoor and outdoor recreation areas, and parking have been provided in
accordance with the Zoning requirements.

Approval of this application will permit the construction of an apartment
building within the Downtown Apartment Area. As this development conforms to
the guidelines for the area and will permit the completion of this side of
Welcher Avenue for multi~family uses, it is recommended that this application
be supported subject to the conditions noted above.

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Carlos Felip;, M. Arch., M.C.I.P.
Regiétaréd Planner, Director of Planning

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