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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