2. WAIVER TO PRIVATE APPROACH BY-LAW 170-73 - 2780-2810 LANCASTER ROAD DISPENSE AU RÈGLEMENT MUNICIPAL 170-73 SUR LES VOIES
D’ACCÈS PRIVÉES - 2780-2810, CHEMIN LANCASTER. |
Committee Recommendation
No Committee recommendation.
Recommendation du comité
Pas de
recommandation du comité.
Documentation
1. General Manager, Transportation, Utilities and Public Works report dated 14 January 2003 (ACS2003-TUP-INF-0001).
2. Draft Extract of Minute, Transportation and Transit Committee meeting of 05 February 2003.
Report to/Rapport au :
Transportation and Transit Committee/ Comité des
transports et des
services de transport en commun
and Council/et au Conseil
14 January 2003/ le 14 janvier 2003
Submitted
by/Soumis par: R.T. Leclair, General
Manager/ Directrice générale
Transportation, Utilities and Public Works/
Transport, services et travaux publics
Contact/Personne-ressource: Richard Hewitt, Director, Infrastructure
Services Branch/ Directeur des services et travaux publics
580-2424,
ext. 21268, Richard.Hewitt@ottawa.ca
Ref No: ACS2003-TUP-INF-0001
SUBJECT: WAIVER TO PRIVATE APPROACH BY-LAW 170-73
2780-2810 LANCASTER ROAD.
OBJET : DISPENSE AU
RÈGLEMENT MUNICIPAL 170-73 SUR LES VOIES D’ACCÈS PRIVÉES - 2780-2810, CHEMIN
LANCASTER.
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Transportation and
Transit Committee recommend Council approve the following waivers to the former
City of Ottawa Private Approach By-Law 170-73:
1.
Section 13 (a) to permit three (3) two-way accesses on
Lancaster Road where the frontage permits only two (2) to be located;
2. Section
13 (j) to permit a distance between a private approach and the nearest
intersecting street line to be 118 feet (36.0 metres) where it is required to
be no less than 150 feet (45.7 metres).
RECOMMENDATIONS DU RAPPORT
Que le Comité des transports et des services de
transport en commun recommande au Conseil d’approuver des dérogations aux
paragraphes suivants du Règlement municipal 170-73 sur les accès privés de
l’ancienne Ville d’Ottawa :
1.
le
paragraphe 13(a), afin de permettre trois (3) accès bidirectionnels sur le
chemin Lancaster, alors que la façade n’en permet que deux (2);
2.
le
paragraphe 13(j), afin de permettre que la distance entre un accès privé et le
bord de l’intersection la plus proche soit de 118 pieds (36 mètres), alors
qu’elle ne doit pas être inférieure à 150 pieds (45,7 mètres).
BACKGROUND
2780-2810 Lancaster
The proposed development for 2780-2810 Lancaster Road includes the construction of two commercial buildings, a restaurant, and a fast-food restaurant. The total development provides 126 surface parking spaces. The total frontage along Lancaster Road is approximately 617.8 feet (188.3 metres). Document 2 shows the location of the proposed access points, with Access 1 functioning as a right-in/right-out access. Existing sidewalks on the Lancaster and Walkley Road frontages of the property will remain in place.
Section 13 (a)(iv) of the former City of Ottawa Private Approach By-Law 170-73 provides that only two (2) two-way private approaches may be permitted for properties with a frontage between 150 feet (45.7 metres) and 500 feet (152.4 metres). Section 13 (a)(v) allows for one additional two-way private approach for each additional 250 feet (76.2 metres).
Section 13 (j) further provides that the minimum distance between a private approach and the nearest intersecting street line shall be no less than 150 feet (45.7 metres). The separation distance between Access 1 and Walkley Road is only 118 feet (36.0 metres).
Accordingly, the applicant has applied for relief from the by-law to permit the construction of these approaches.
DISCUSSION
Proposed is the construction of three two-way accesses. Access 3 would primarily service Building “D”, while Access 1 and Access 2 would serve the restaurants and Building “C”. Access 1 would only provide access to and from the southbound lanes of Lancaster Road (as enforced by the extension of an existing median). These access points will reduce the queuing on Lancaster Road and therefore result in an improved intersection at Walkley and Lancaster.
Staff have reviewed the submitted plans and inspected this location and noted that:
- The construction of the proposed accesses would not create a vehicular or pedestrian safety hazard.
- Traffic flow should not be adversely affected by the construction of an additional access.
- No private approach serving the adjacent properties would be adversely affected by the proposed accesses.
CONCLUSION
It is the opinion of this Department that the construction of the third two-way private approach at 2780-2810 Lancaster will not create any vehicular or pedestrian safety hazards.
CONSULTATION
No public consultation on the proposal application has taken place. The Development Services Department is supportive of the proposed waiver for this development. Ward Councillor Peter Hume is aware and supportive of this application.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Document 1 – Letter dated August 19, 2002
Document 2 – Sketch – 2780-2810 Lancaster Road
Document 3 – Key Plan – 2780-2810 Lancaster Road
DISPOSITION
The Department will advise the applicants of Council’s decision.
Document 1 – Letter dated August 19, 2002
Document 2 – Sketch – 2780-2810 Lancaster Road
Document 3 – Key Plan– 2780-2810 Lancaster Road
