10972 Madrona Drive

A development permit with three variances to Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 setbacks is before North Saanich council for a deck, sauna, and stair access at 10972 Madrona Drive. The property is within Development Permit Areas 1 (Marine Shoreline) and 4 (Steep Slopes), which trigger the DP requirement for these accessory structures. Owner-applicants Ralph and Kim Van Bruggen seek council approval to issue the permit, after which building permit and construction can proceed. This is a homeowner-driven improvement on a waterfront lot, not part of a broader development pipeline. No council discussion was captured in available meeting transcripts, and no public correspondence for or against the application appears in the current record. Minor variance applications in North Saanich's DPAs typically follow staff recommendation without significant debate when they involve accessory structures that do not increase lot coverage or dwelling size. The District’s active applications listing describes the project as “Deck, Sauna and Access Improvements within DPA-1 and DPA-4,” consistent with the variance application. If council approves issuance, the building permit stage can follow directly. There is no indication of complicating environmental or neighbour-opposition factors that would push this beyond a routine approval.

A development permit with three variances to Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 setbacks is before North Saanich council for a dec…