Planner Kloeze reviewed his report noting that the purpose of this application is to extend the current temporary use by-law #73-2015 for an additional three years. The current temporary use by-law was awarded on December 24, 2015 and expires on December 24, 2018. This application was first put forward in 2015 for a permanent rezoning, however a temporary by-law was awarded.
The food bank is located at 249 Andrew Street, Exeter. It is zoned in a R1 (low-density residential). It has existing residential use in the front part of the house. The Food Bank is located in the back part of the house. Two parking spaces are available at the location which is sufficient for the zoning application. During the initial review traffic access/parking was questioned however no issues have been raised in the past 3 years. Planner Kloeze mentioned that because the main use of the Food Bank is appointment based versus walk in it lowers the need for additional parking.
Planner Kloeze recommends approval of the Temporary Use Zoning By-Law Extension. He noted that there is no extra impact on the community if this by-law is granted. He suggested that if the Food Bank declares this to be it's permanent home then in the future it should apply for a permanent zoning versus another extension.