The proposed double duplex dwelling is classified as a small-scale Low Profile housing development under Section 6.3.2.3 (a), a permitted use in the Residential land use designation (Section 6.3.2.1). The proposed development is compatible with the surrounding land uses (Section 6.3.2.5 (c)) and no deficiencies in municipal physical services and emergency services have been identified (Section 6.3.2.5 (e)). The zoning 6.3.2.1 and 6.3.2.5 of the Official Plan. amendment conforms to the policies in Sections

The zoning amendment conforms to the Zoning Amendment Policies, Section 11.6.3.1 and 11.6.3.3, of the Official Plan.

The proposed change to Zoning By-law 8600 conforms to the general policy direction of the Official Plan.

Relevant excerpts from Zoning By-law 8600 are attached as Appendix D.

Lot width and lot area are indirectly based on the number dwelling units – a wider lot and more area will accommodate more dwelling units, provide more amenity space, and accommodate required parking spaces.

Objective 6.3.1.1 supports a complementary range of housing forms and tenures in all neighbourhoods. Objective 6.3.1.2 seeks to promote compact neighbourhoods and balanced transportation systems. Objective 6.3.1.3 seeks to promote selective residential redevelopment, infill and intensification initiatives. The proposed double duplex dwelling represents a complementary and compact form of housing, redevelopment, and intensification that is near sources of transportation that support the growing student population within Windsor. The zoning amendment satisfies the objectives set out in Section 6.5.1 of the Official Plan.

Zoning By-Law:

The applicant is requesting a change from Residential District 1.3 (RD1.3) to a zoning district that permits a double duplex dwelling. The Residential District 2.2 (RD2.2) zoning district is an appropriate zoning category and is compatible with the existing uses in the neighbourhood. RD2.2 permits one double duplex dwelling on a lot with a minimum width of 18.0 m and a minimum area of 540.0 m2, with a minimum front yard depth of 6.0, a minimum rear yard depth of 7.50 m and a minimum side yard width of 1.80 m. The minimum building height is 10.0 m with a maximum lot coverage of 45%.

A site specific exception for minimum lot width, minimum side yard width and front yard parking have been requested. The reduction in the minimum lot width is required to accommodate the proposed double duplex dwelling on a slightly narrower lot of 17.1 m (versus the required 18.0 m). The lot has an existing area of 599.22 m2, which exceeds the required minimum lot area of 540.0 m2. The reduction in lot width will have no adverse impact on the proposed development or on surrounding uses. Staff recommend a minimum lot width of 17.0 m to avoid any rounding or measurement issues.

The applicant is requesting a minimum side yard width of 1.20 m versus the required 1.80 m to allow the efficient use of the proposed lot. All permitted dwelling types in the RD2.2 zoning district have the same maximum lot coverage, maximum building height, minimum front yard depth and minimum rear yard depth. Only minimum lot width, minimum lot area and minimum side yard width vary by dwelling type.