The residential makeup in the area is predominantly single-family dwellings with medium density apartment and condominium units along McKenzie Avenue. This area is popular with renters as it benefits from the favorable bus routes directly to the University of Victoria along the McKenzie corridor, and its central suburban location makes for an easy commute to Victoria’s downtown core, the Saanich Peninsula, and the Westshore. The Subject property is identified in a primary growth area and is surrounded by recently approved and legacy multifamily properties. Saanich’s current OCP speaks to mid-rise buildings of up to 12-storeys in this location. There is a current development permit application (unapproved) for an 8-storey building which equates to a 2.9:1 FAR.