Public Hearing Presentation January 13, 2020 Erik Wilhelm, Senior - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Public Hearing Presentation – January 13, 2020

“Boyd House” (985 Duchess Avenue) Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw & Heritage Designation Bylaw Erik Wilhelm, Senior Community Planner

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Boyd House HRA – Background & Overview

• Built in 1954
• Original Architect: Ron Thom
• Original Owners: Joan and Bruce Boyd
• West Coast Architectural Style
• Renovated (1977)
• Heritage Register (July 23, 2012)
• Interior Renovation (2013)
• Current Owner & HRA (2018/19)

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Originally Built (1954) Renovation (1977) Purchased & Renovated (2013) Purchased by current owner (No Renovation) (2018) HRA Proposal (2019) Placed on Heritage Register (2012)

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HRA Overview

Lot Area: Existing Lot: 9,123 ft2 “Boyd House Lot”: 6,108 ft2 “New House Lot”: 3,015 ft2 Floor Area (Interior Space): Boyd House: 1,705 ft2 New House: 3,875 ft2 (approx. 2,800 ft2 used in FAR calc.) Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Existing: 0.19 “Boyd House Lot”: 0.28 “New House Lot”: 0.93 Proposed (Overall Site): 0.49 1. Construction of new infill house and subdivision of property (panhandle configuration); 2. Preservation of the Boyd House in-place and rehabilitation of character-defining elements; 3. Short term rental accommodations allowed (on both lots currently*); and 4. New detached garage (off rear lane).

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Council Concerns at 1st Reading: 1. The need for further regulation of short term rental accommodations permitted through the HRA; and 2. Whether short term rental accommodations should be permitted on the proposed “New Lot”. Recommended Modification: 1. Allowing short term rentals only on the “Boyd House Lot” 2. Introduce further short term rentals rules and a revocation provision.

Short Term Rental Accommodation

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Proposed Changes to HRA

• A. Short term rental accommodation only allowed on the “Boyd House Lot”;
• B. Annual business licence required;
• C. Short term rental accommodation may be prohibited by the Director of Planning

and Development Services (acting reasonably to safeguard the peace of the surrounding neighbourhood);

• D. Guest accommodation rooms limited to principal building;
• E. The property owner must occupy the Boyd House or appoint a property manager:

i. Authorize the property manager to deal with complaints; ii. Provide the District the contact information of property manager.

• F. Information package provided to guests regarding noise (e.g. quiet time after

10pm), smoking, parking, registered guests and security of the lands.

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Relevant Council Policy

OCP (2018) “Key Action” to respect neighbourhood character and encourage long-term protection of valued heritage properties with stronger incentives  “Respecting character and protecting heritage” Policy 2.1.9 – Utilize Heritage Planning Tools to “protect buildings, structures and landscapes on the District’s Heritage Register”  “Supporting tourism and visitors” Policy 2.3.10 (b) – Support bed and breakfast and short-term rental accommodations on properties recognized for their heritage value. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2018)  “Visitor Infrastructure” Recommendation B-15 - “Develop draft policy and regulations to allow for bed and breakfast and short- term vacation rental as permitted uses on properties recognized for their heritage value, both to broaden accommodation options, and to provide an economic incentive for heritage conservation.” westvancouver

Progress & Rationale

• April 16, 2019 – Supported by Heritage Advisory Committee (with revisions

requested and completed); and

• December 2, 2019 - 1st Reading provided by Council for the HRA and

Heritage Designation Bylaws. Rationale:

• Aligned with OCP objectives to retain, protect and revitalize heritage assets

within the community.

• Allows for diverse infill development
• Provides an improved street presence along Duchess Avenue

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Thank You! Questions?

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