1758 Astra Road. Variance Application CVRD. Advisory Planning Commission. 9 April 2018

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1 1758 Astra Road Variance Application CVRD Advisory Planning Commission 9 April 2018

2 Timelines Planning Application Submitted February March: Site Visit with Brianne Labute from CVRD 7 March: Request for quick Site Drawings depicting outbuildings and landscaping 8 March: Drawings Submitted 15 March: reply from Brianne 22 March: Citizen s Advisory Board Unanimous Approval

3 Reply Hello Corey, I have reviewed your site drawings. Is it possible to re-locate the parking area to the front of the accessory building to achieve a greater front yard setback? At this time, my manager is NOT supportive of siting a building this close to the road. Regardless of whether the planning department decides to recommend approval or refusal of the application you are still entitled to apply. The electoral area directors are the decision makers on development variance permit applications.

4 22 March 18 Citizen s Advisory Board Tough Crowd Initial resistance Result: Unanimous Support Why The Change? Understanding and Communication

5 Planning Response Letter

6 Planning Issues Impermeable area near the road could exacerbate existing drainage issues Could be annexed by Comox Proximity to road right of way Greater potential for vehicle encroachment Public Response

7 What Distance are we Actually Talking About? 4.5 m 1.5 m = 3m = 9 ft 10 in

8 Exacerbate Drainage

10 Substrate is 100% Sand

11 Planning Issues Impermeable area near the road could exacerbate existing drainage issues Could be annexed by Comox Proximity to road right of way Greater potential for vehicle encroachment Public Response

12 Why? Outbuildings Water Line Septic Tanks/Lines Driveway Electrical Line Gas Line Large Trees

18 Measured Drawings Outbuildings Water Line Septic Tanks/Lines Driveway Electrical Line Gas Line Large Trees

19 Not Supportive of a building this close to the road

20 Not Supportive of a building this close to the road

21 Property Line Does not Border Road

22 Can I Re-site the Parking to the front?

23 Why is the parking in the back to begin with?

24 Why is the parking in the back?

25 Pinch point

26 Can I move the parking to the front? Outbuildings Water Line Septic Tanks/Lines Driveway Electrical Line Gas Line Large Trees

27 Planning Issues Impermeable area near the road could exacerbate existing drainage issues Could be annexed by Comox Proximity to road right of way Greater potential for vehicle encroachment Public Response

28 Can I move the parking to the front? Outbuildings Water Line Septic Tanks/Lines Driveway Electrical Line Gas Line Large Trees

29 Measured Drawings Outbuildings Water Line Septic Tanks/Lines Driveway Electrical Line Gas Line Large Trees

30 Planning Issues Impermeable area near the road could exacerbate existing drainage issues Could be annexed by Comox Proximity to road right of way Greater potential for vehicle encroachment Public Response

31 Public Response Very thankful that I live in our community Impassioned Disappointed by the process CVRD gave neighbors no time to educate themselves NOT one neighbors spoke to me as to why I asked for the variance Forced to make emotional decisions based on the current status of the neighborhood Timelines completely undermine the point of public consultation I hope the CVRD takes notice of the concerns of my neighbors as I share the exact same sentiments

32 Erosion of Right of Way

33 Erosion of Right of Way

34 Erosion of Right of Way

35 Erosion of Right of Way

36 Erosion of Right of Way

37 Erosion of Right of Way

38 Epidemic!!

39 Empty Parking Lots

40 Single Car Parking

41 Two Stall Parking

42 Half Full Parking Lots

43 Full Parking Lots

44 Over Flowing Parking Lots

45 Parallel Parking

46 Sheds Not Playing by the Rules

47 Sheds not playing by the Rules

48 Sheds Not Playing By the Rules

49 Sheds Not Playing by the Rules

50 Sheds Not Playing by the Rules

51 Sheds Not Playing by the Rules

52 Garage Not Playing by the Rules

53 Massive Vancouveresc Carriage House

54 Those Playing by 4.5m

55 Those Playing by 4.5m

56 Those Playing by 4.5 m

57 Those Playing by 4.5

58 Planning Issues Impermeable area near the road could exacerbate existing drainage issues Could be annexed by Comox Proximity to road right of way Greater potential for vehicle encroachment Public Response

60 Exactly what we all want to fight against

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