The subject land is zoned Residential District 1.2 (RD1.2) by Zoning By-law 8600, and the RD1.2 zoning permits the following uses per building lot: One single-unit dwelling; an existing duplex dwelling or existing semi-detached dwelling; and any use accessory to the foregoing uses.
The minimum building lot size for a single unit dwelling in the RD1.2 Zoning District is 9 metres (minimum lot width) and 360 square metres (minimum lot area).
The width of the subject area of closure is 6.10m (); therefore, the area of closure, by itself, is NOT a buildable lot. The applicant has also stated that the reason for requesting the closure is to increase his property size to accommodate a future expansion of the existing building at 7467 St. Rose Avenue.
There are encroachments on the portion of the east/west alley between 7467 St. Rose Avenue and 921 Belle Isle View Boulevard as well as at 7439 St. Rose Avenue as shown as Part 3 on Drawing No. CC-1733 attached as Appendix “A”. It is noted that a building permit was issued in 1980 for the garage at 921 Belle Isle View Boulevard that is encroaching in the east/west alley.
Planning Department’s analysis of the requested right-of-way and alley closures:
The first test is to determine whether the subject right-of-way and alley are dispensable. To make such determination the guideline attached herein as Appendix “E” would be relevant as shown below:
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Does the subject alley serve commercial properties?
The answer is NO.
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Does the subject alley serve properties fronting on heavily traveled streets i.e. major arterial routes?
The answer is NO.
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Does the subject alley contain sewers, and must the alley remain accessible for servicing?
The answer is NO.
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Does the subject alley serve as the only vehicular means of access to rear parking areas and garages where the property has insufficient lot width for a side drive?
The answer is NO.
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Does the subject alley contain Fire Department connections that are deemed to be necessary for firefighting access?
The answer is NO.
Based on the above, the Planning Division deems the portion of the Belle Isle View right-of-way shown as “Part 2” on Drawing No. CC-1733 and the portion of the