Variance
What is a variance?
A variance is a way to make sure that a property owner is not deprived of normal rights to use his or her property. This could occur when the requirements of the Zoning By-Law cannot be met due to unique circumstances related to a property. A variance can be approved to allow a modification to development standards such as land use, density, building setbacks, height restrictions, lot coverage, etc.
What are the proposed variances? What is DAV 08-157053D?
Variances have been applied for, with respect to free-standing signage height and surface area; bicycle parking stalls; and establishment of lots that do not abut upon a public street.
What aspects of the project require a variance?
Aspects of the project which require a variance include:
- A ‘navigational tower’ for IKEA that is 155 feet in height at the southwest corner of Sterling Lyon Parkway and Kenaston Boulevard. Three sets of IKEA store flags to be located on north, east and west sides of their property.
- Five (5) free standing pylon signs 35 feet in height and 377 square feet that will service the other commercial properties. Four (4) signs will be along Sterling Lyon Parkway, and one on Kenaston Blvd north of Sterling Lyon Parkway.
- Eleven (11) of the proposed 31 lots in the plan of subdivision do not abut a public street and are considered ‘landlocked’ parcels.
- IKEA will provide a minimum of 50 lockable cycling stalls instead of the required 140.
What happens after the public hearing for the variances?
The Variance may be appealed for a new public hearing on the variances only, whereas the recommendation by Executive Policy Committee for rezoning proceeds to Council for decision, and the recommendation for the Plan Winnipeg Amendment is reviewed by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
