8. sale of land – chalmers road – brian johnstone

VENTE DE TERRAIN – RUE CHALMERS – BRIAN JOHNSTONE

 

 

 

Committee Recommendations

 

That Council:

 

1. Declare a vacant parcel of land approximately 171.4 m2 in area, subject to a legal survey, described as Part of Lot 18, Junction Gore, City of Ottawa, shown hatched on Annex “A”, as surplus to the City’s needs;

 

2. Approve the sale of the land described in Recommendation 1, subject to easements to the City of Ottawa, Bell Canada and Hydro Ottawa, to Brian H. R. Johnstone, for the sum of $4,690.00, plus GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

 

RECOMMANDATIONS DU COMITE

 

Que le Conseil municipal :

 

1. Déclare excédentaire par rapport aux besoins de la Ville, sous réserve d’arpentage légal, un terrain d’une superficie approximative de 171.4 m2 constituant une partie du lot 18, Junction Gore, Ville de Ottawa et représenté par la partie hachurée du croquis ci-annexé;

 

2. Approuve la vente  du terrain décrit à la recommandation 1, sous réserve des servitudes requises, à Brian H. R. Johnstone, moyennant la somme de 4,690 $ plus TPS, conformément à une convention de vente qui a été reçue.  

 

 

 

 

 

Documentation

 

1. Corporate Services Department General Manager’s report dated 26 June 2003 (ACS2003-CRS-RPR-0047).

 

 

Report to/Rapport au :

Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee

Comité des services organisationnels et du développement économique

 

and Council/et au Conseil

 

26 June 2003/le 26 juin 2003

 

Submitted by/Soumis par : Kent Kirkpatrick, General Manager/Directeur général,

Corporate Services Department/Services généraux

 

Contact/Personne ressource : L. J. Nalezinski, Program Manager, Real Estate Services/

Programme Gestionnaire, Services immobiliers

580-2424, ext. 21549 Les.Nalezinski@ottawa.ca

 

 

Ref N°: ACS2003-CRS-RPR-0047 

 

 

SUBJECT:

 

OBJET :

SALE OF LAND – CHALMERS ROAD – BRIAN JOHNSTONE

 

VENTE DE TERRAIN – RUE CHALMERS – BRIAN JOHNSTONE

 

 
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council:

 

1. Declare a vacant parcel of land approximately 171.4 m2 in area, subject to a legal survey, described as Part of Lot 18, Junction Gore, City of Ottawa, shown hatched on Annex “A”, as surplus to the City’s needs;

 

2. Approve the sale of the land described in Recommendation 1, subject to easements to the City of Ottawa, Bell Canada and Hydro Ottawa, to Brian H. R. Johnstone, for the sum of $4,690.00, plus GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT

 

Que le Comité des services organisationnels et du développement économique recommande au Conseil municipal :

 

1. de déclarer excédentaire par rapport aux besoins de la Ville, sous réserve d’arpentage légal, un terrain d’une superficie approximative de 171.4 m2 constituant une partie du lot 18, Junction Gore, Ville de Ottawa et représenté par la partie hachurée du croquis ci-annexé;

 

2. d’approuver la vente  du terrain décrit à la recommandation 1, sous réserve des servitudes requises, à Brian H. R. Johnstone, moyennant la somme de 4,690 $ plus TPS, conformément à une convention de vente qui a été reçue.  

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject lands were acquired by the former City of Ottawa to construct the sewer connection from Riverside Drive to Chalmers Road and were incorporated with the property owned by the City for the existing pedestrian pathway from Riverside Drive to the Billings Estate.

 

Mr. Johnstone contacted City staff in 1999 to inquire if he could purchase a portion of the City-owned property that abuts his property at 2136 Chalmers Road.  His intent was to acquire and landscape the 171.4 m2 parcel of land immediately west of his property. 

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

As a result of Mr. Johnstone’s interest, a circulation was undertaken to all City Departments, outside agencies and utility companies to determine if there was a mandate to retain this property in City ownership or whether it could be declared surplus and sold.

 

The Department of Transportation, Utilities and Public Works indicated that the land was not required for future works but an easement back to the City would be required for the existing underground plants.  Community Services confirmed that the disposal of the 171.4 m2 parcel of land would not interfere with the current or future pedestrian/bicycle pathway system for the area.

 

The zoning on the City’s land is ES1 and L1B.  The ES1 zone denotes “Environmentally Sensitive Area”.  No buildings, parking or any other uses are permitted in the ES1 zone.  The L1B zone is “Major Open Space Zone”.  Its purpose is to limit the range and intensity of leisure and recreational uses on lands with this designation.  The intended use of the property (landscaping) is in keeping with the zoning.  The final property limits and conveyance is subject to the completion of a legal survey and registration of a reference plan.  The sale is subject to any easements that may be required.  The offer is considered fair and reasonable and is recommended for acceptance.

 

 

CONSULTATION

 

In accordance with policies approved by City Council on 14 November 2001, the availability of the property was circulated to all client City Departments, including the Housing Branch, to determine if it should be retained for a City mandated program.  Neither the Housing Branch nor any other City Department expressed interest in retaining the property.  Local governments and external agencies were also circulated, but none expressed interest in acquiring the property.  The Development Services Department is aware of the proposal and supports the sale of the City’s parcel.  The Ward Councillor has been made aware of the proposed sale of the property, and is in support of staff’s recommendation.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

This transaction represents revenue of $4,690.00 to the City and will be credited to Profit Centre 119909-407217 (Surplus Land Sales).

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

 

Attached, as Annex “A” is the sketch showing the subject property.

 

 

DISPOSITION

 

Corporate Services Department - Real Estate Services to finalize
Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

 

- Legal Services Branch to finalize the sale.

 

ANNEX A