4. ZONING - 1272 WALKLEY ROAD

ZONAGE - 1272, CHEMIN WALKLEY

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 1998 to change the zoning of 1272 Walkley Road from R1J – Detached House Zone to R2D[exception] – Semi-Detached House Zone to permit a semi-detached house with an exception to allow an additional dwelling unit within one of the semi-detached units as detailed in Document 3.

RECOMMANDATION DU COMITÉ

Que le Conseil approuve une modification du Règlement de zonage de 1998 de l’ancienne Ville d'Ottawa afin de changer le zonage du 1272, chemin Walkley de R1J (zone d’habitations unifamiliales) à R2D [exception] (zone d’habitations jumelées) de façon à permettre une maison jumelée assortie d’une exception prévoyant l’aménagement d’une unité de logement supplémentaire à l’intérieur d’une des unités jumelées, tel qu’il est précisé dans le document 3.

Documentation

1. Development Services Department General Manager’s report dated 1 October 2003 (ACS2003-DEV-APR-0210).

2. Extract of Draft Minutes, 23 October 2003.

Report to/Rapport au :

Planning and Development Committee

Comité de l'urbanisme et de l'aménagement

and Council / et au Conseil

1 October 2003 / le 1 octobre 2003

Submitted by/Soumis par : Ned Lathrop, General Manager/Directeur général,

Development Services/Services d'aménagement

Contact Person/Personne ressource : Grant Lindsay, Manager / Gestionnaire

Development Approvals / Approbation des demandes d'aménagement

(613) 580-2424 x13242, Grant.Lindsay@ottawa.ca

Ref N°: ACS2003-DEV-APR-0210

SUBJECT:	ZONING - 1272 WALKLEY ROAD ( D02-02-04-0018)

OBJET :	ZONAGE - 1272, CHEMIN WALKLEY

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

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That the Planning and Development Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 1998 to change the zoning of 1272 Walkley Road from R1J - Detached House Zone to R2D[exception] - Semi-Detached House Zone to permit a semi-detached house with an exception to allow an additional dwelling unit within one of the semi-detached units as detailed in Document 3.

RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT

Que le Comité de l'urbanisme et de l'aménagement recommande au Conseil d'approuver une modification du Règlement de zonage de 1998 de l'ancienne Ville d'Ottawa afin de changer le zonage du 1272, chemin Walkley de R1J (zone d'habitations unifamiliales) à R2D [exception] (zone d'habitations jumelées) de façon à permettre une maison jumelée assortie d'une exception prévoyant l'aménagement d'une unité de logement supplémentaire à l'intérieur d'une des unités jumelées, tel qu'il est précisé dans le document 3.

BACKGROUND

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The subject property, 1272 Walkley Road, is located on the south side of Walkley Road, between Banff Avenue and Hampstead Place, east of Bank Street. The currently vacant site is surrounded by low-density residential developments including detached houses and semi-detached houses. The applicant is proposing to construct a semi-detached dwelling with one of the units housing a second dwelling unit (i.e. a granny flat). The current zoning only allows for a single-detached dwelling. To permit a semi-detached dwelling with an additional unit, the applicant is requesting that the site be rezoned.

Purpose of Zoning Amendment

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The purpose of the proposal is to allow for the construction of a semi-detached house and to allow for an additional dwelling unit, within one of the semi-detached units.

Existing Zoning

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The site is currently zoned R1J - Detached House Zone. Permitted uses in this zone include detached house, bed and breakfast and converted retirement home. The 'J' suffix represents a Subzone that stipulates a minimum lot width and lot area for this use.

Proposed Zoning

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The proposed zoning for the property is R2D[exception] - Semi-Detached House Zone. Permitted uses in this zone include detached house, semi-detached house, duplex house and special needs house. The 'D' suffix sets out a minimum lot area of 180 m2 and a minimum lot width of 6 metres for a semi-detached house or linked detached house. An exception will be added to the zoning for this site to allow for an additional dwelling unit within one of the semi-detached units.

DISCUSSION

Council Approved Official Plan

The site is designated General Urban Area in the current City Council Approved Official Plan. Section 3.5.1 of the Official Plan supports intensification and infill development within the General Urban Area in a manner that enhances and compliments the desirable characteristics and ensures the long-term viability of existing communities. The Official Plan stipulates that infill development must be accomplished in a manner such that the new development is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood. The subject property is situated within a neighbourhood that consists of residential uses not unlike that which is proposed by this application. More specifically, the street block within which the subject site is located contains a mix of low-density residential uses, including single, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings. The proposed request for a zoning to permit a semi-detached dwelling is compatible with development in the area and supports the intention and guidelines of the City Council Approved Official Plan.

Policy 3.1.1 of the Council Approved Official Plan further permits a secondary dwelling unit within a detached or semi-detached dwelling. An exception to the Zoning By-law allowing a secondary dwelling unit within one of the semi-detached units is consistent with this policy. The additional unit will be compatible with the main dwelling and the surrounding land uses.

Former Region of Ottawa-Carleton Official Plan

The site is designated General Urban Area in the former Region of Ottawa-Carleton Official Plan. Section 2.3.1 of this plan states that an objective of the Regional Development Strategy is to encourage denser, more compact and more balanced development. Policy 2.5.1 directs Council to support Zoning By-laws for higher-density residential uses where appropriate throughout the urban area. The proposed change in zoning for the subject property is consistent with this policy.

Policy 2.5.6 directs Council to be respectful of the characteristics of established communities when rezoning lands. As there already exists semi-detached dwellings and townhouses, along this street, the type of housing that will be allowed with the new zoning will ensure congruence with the community.

Former City of Ottawa Official Plan

The former City of Ottawa Official Plan outlines in its Guiding Principles (Section 2.3.3) that more physically concentrated communities are essential to the achievement of the City's policies and guidelines on Environmentally Sustainable Urban Development and that the increased density must be manifested in a sensitive manner. Regarding accommodation of the increasing demand for housing, Policy 3.1.4.c. stipulates that the City shall reduce the pressure experienced within established residential areas by encouraging more intensive housing development to be established along suitable arterial roadways. The subject property is located along Walkley Road, designated as an arterial road by the former City of Ottawa Official Plan.

The type of infill development and increased density as requested for the property through the zoning amendment is consistent with the policies and guidelines found in the former City of Ottawa Official Plan.

Conclusions

Staff has reviewed the Zoning By-law request as it relates to the policies of City Council Approved Official Plan, as well as the former Regional and City of Ottawa Official Plans. Staff has concluded that the policies of all of the above documents have been satisfied with this request. As stated, the rezoning supports a number of Official Plan objectives, including intensification of a residential opportunity, compatibility with immediate properties, and locational attributes along a suitable arterial road. The approval of this Zoning By-law will result in three residential dwellings over the one that currently exists.

CONSULTATION

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Notice of this application was carried out in accordance with the City's Public Notification and Consultation Policy. An information sign was posted on-site indicating the nature of the application and a mail out circulation was provided to interested community groups.

No comments or objections were received as a result of the public notification to the proposed changes. The Ridgemont Community Association's Board of Directors indicated support for the application.

The Ward Councillor is aware of the application.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

N/A

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS

The application was not processed within the timeframe established for the processing of Zoning By-law amendments due the heavy volume of work experienced during the time that the application was processed.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

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Document 1 Location Map

Document 2 Explanatory Note

Document 3 Details of Recommended Zoning (which may include map)

DISPOSITION

Department of Corporate Services, Secretariat Services to notify the applicant, Carol Lefebvre, 365 McDermitt, Rockland, ON, K4K 1K9, All Signs, 8692 Russell Road, Navan, ON, K4B 1J1, and the Program Manager, Assessment, Department of Corporate Services, of City Council's decision.

Development Services Department to prepare and forward the implementing by-law to the Legal Services Branch and undertake the required Planning Act notification.

Department of Corporate Services, Legal Services Branch to forward the implementing by-law to City Council.

LOCATION MAP Document 1

EXPLANATORY NOTE Document 2

By-law Number 2003-X amends Zoning By-law 1998 of the former City of Ottawa. The amendment affects the property at 1272 Walkley Road within the former City of Ottawa. The subject site is located on the south side of Walkley Road between Banff Avenue and Hampstead Place, east of Bank Street, as shown on the attached Location Map. The currently vacant site is surrounded by low-density residential uses including detached houses and semi-detached houses.

Purpose of Zoning Amendment

The purpose of the proposal is to allow for the construction of a semi-detached house and to allow for an additional dwelling unit, within one of the semi-detached units.

Existing Zoning

Proposed Zoning

Should you have any questions regarding the amendment please contact Marc-Antoine Brodeur at 580-2424 ext. 28439.

DETAILS OF RECOMMENDED ZONING Document 3

The following zoning changes will be made to the property shown on Document 1:

1) Change the zone from R1J to R2D[exception].

2) Create an exception to the R2D Zone to allow an additional unit within one of the semi-detached units.

All other standard provisions applicable to the R2D zone shall apply.