The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority has applied to the City of Victoria to make changes at its property at 1006 Wharf St.
The GVHA is looking to make changes to a storage area on the property, replacing it with a new container structure of the same square footage and with the same look as a current building on the property.
“Given that the existing restaurant was approved at this location, and the proposal utilizes the same shipping container structures, colours and design approach, the development permit aspects being reviewed in this report primarily relate to the proposed increase in size and the variances,” reads a City of Victoria staff report. “This is as opposed to aesthetic considerations that would be contemplated if the application were entirely new and of a different design.”
“The proposed project ensures continuity of use and enjoyment of the Broughton Pier facility, which also acts as a public thoroughfare via the David Foster Harbour Pathway,” said the report.
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“The new layout will occupy approximately 27 more linear feet (roughly eight metres) and the existing metal screening panels will be extended in front of the new unit. A standing seam metal roof canopy will cover the new unit and a matching green roof system is proposed that utilizes the same sedum planting pallet used on the existing restaurant. This design is consistent with the industrial aesthetic of a working harbour outlined in the design guidelines.”
The report gave a positive view of what was proposed.
“This application proposes a minor expansion of an existing restaurant located on the Broughton pier within the Harbour Pathway. Its expansion is the result of pier upgrades proposed to extend the life of the pier which have triggered the consolidation of operations for this existing business into a larger structure. The variances are negligible and adhering to the high-water mark setback would result in removing the ability to locate buildings on the pier which would be contrary to the aim of creating a vibrant public area. As such, the variances are supportable, and the design is consistent with the applicable design guidelines and what has previously been approved at this site.”
