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Conversion of common areas within existing multi-family buildings Michelle McGuire July 15, 2019 Presentation Outline 1. Enquiry Proposals 2. Proposed Zoning Amendment 3. Proposed Application Process CONVERSION OF COMMON AREAS WITHIN


  1. Conversion of common areas within existing multi-family buildings Michelle McGuire July 15, 2019

  2. Presentation Outline 1. Enquiry Proposals 2. Proposed Zoning Amendment 3. Proposed Application Process CONVERSION OF COMMON AREAS WITHIN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY 2 BUILDINGS

  3. Enquiry Proposals • Enquiries have been received from 5 strata buildings regarding the conversion of common recreation areas into dwelling units. • The subject buildings are older, in need of repair and the strata’s are looking for ways to increase longevity of the buildings. • All of the subject buildings are at (or near) the maximum floor area permitted under zoning. CONVERSION OF COMMON AREAS WITHIN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS

  4. Proposed Zoning Amendment • Allow an exemption to the floor area calculation for conversion of underutilized common areas within existing multi-family buildings. • Applicable to apartment buildings built prior to the year 2000 in the Multiple Dwelling zones (RM1- RM5). CONVERSION OF COMMON AREAS WITHIN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS

  5. Update At the June 24, 2019 Council meeting: • 1 st reading of proposed amendment to allow an exemption to FAR calculation for common recreation rooms that are converted into dwelling units. • Question posed by Council if the proposed amendment for “common recreation rooms” was broad enough to include other common areas within a building. In response: • Staff reviewed relevant enquires and are proposing modified by-laws to allow further flexibility to allow conversion of common space like indoor swimming pools and residential lobbies. SELECT INSERT>HEADERS & FOOTERS TO SET FOOTER TEXT

  6. Proposed Application Process • Amendment to the Development Procedures Bylaw to enable the Director delegated authority to review strata plan amendments • Strata approval required • Notice of consideration of the application would be required within 50 metres of the subject building. • Confirmation of parking with variances considered case by case • Any external changes would be assessed against the DP guidelines for the area (e.g. windows). • New units would need to demonstrate compliance with the BC Building Code. CONVERSION OF COMMON RECREATION ROOMS WITHIN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS

  7. Analysis • Staff support the proposed amendments: • no impact to form and character • repurposes underutilized space • incentivizes retention of existing aging buildings • provides for additional affordable dwelling units close to amenities and transit • could allow for aging in place CONVERSION OF COMMON RECREATION ROOMS WITHIN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS

  8. Thank You! Questions? SELECT INSERT>HEADERS & FOOTERS TO SET FOOTER TEXT

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