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Facilitating a Discussion about Coach Houses in the DNV

Facilitating a Discussion about Coach Houses in the DNV. What is a Coach House?. A detached secondary suite Smaller in size and usually compliment the main residence Design criteria used to guide development. OCP Direction.

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Facilitating a Discussion about Coach Houses in the DNV

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  1. Facilitating a Discussion about Coach Houses in the DNV

  2. What is a Coach House? A detached secondary suite Smaller in size and usually compliment the main residence Design criteria used to guide development
  3. OCP Direction Policy 2.3.5- Prepare Housing Action Plan(s) to identify criteria for low intensity infill housing, such as coach and laneway housing and small lot subdivision as appropriate. Policy 7.1.2 – Undertake Neighbourhood Infill Plans and /or Housing Action Plans where appropriate to: c) Develop criteria and identify suitable areas to support detached accessory dwellings (such as coach houses, backyard cottages and laneway housing).
  4. Purpose of Discussion Paper To respond to growing community interest. To research what other municipalities are doing To examine District policy & development conditions To provide criteria for suitable properties. To identify a controlled gradual start up process
  5. Suggested Approach for a Coach Housing Program Council use the Development Variance Permit process to vary the location of the “secondary suite” on the lot and Staff draft a Coach House Development & Design Guide for the public review
  6. Consultation Program 3 shared Stakeholder meetings with West Vancouver staff: Coach House Builders and Architects (January 29th) Civic staff from municipalities where Coach Housing already permitted ( February 11th or 17th) North Shore Real Estate Board
  7. Consultation Program Continued 3 community information meetings- open houses and presentations in Seymour, Lynn Valley and Capilano (February 24 to March 14) with feedback survey Self-guided Coach House Tour- brochure Council bus tour Web and social media presence with electronic feedback survey Your thoughts and comments on this process……
  8. Thank you.
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