1.       ZONING - 30 CHAMBERLAIN STREET

ZONAGE - 30, RUE CHAMBERLAIN


 

 

Committee recommendation

 

That Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law, to change the zoning of 30 Chamberlain Street as shown on Document 1, from General Commercial, CG9 F(3.0) to a General Commercial, CG9 F(3.0) exception zone to add a dwelling unit as a permitted use.

 

 

Recommandation du Comité

 

Que le Conseil approuve une modification au Règlement de zonage de l’ancienne Ville d’Ottawa en vue de changer, tel qu’il est indiqué dans le document 1, la désignation de zonage du 30, rue Chamberlain de zone commerciale générale, CG9 F(3.0), à zone commerciale générale, CG9 F(3.0), assortie d’une exception afin d’ajouter une unité d’habitation dans les utilisations permises.

 

 

For the information of council

 

Committee Chair Hume read a statement required under the Planning Act, wherein he advised that anyone who intends to appeal this proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), must either voice their objections at the public meeting, or submit their comments in writing prior to the amendment being adopted by City Council. Failure to do so could result in refusal/dismissal of the appeal by the OMB.  No delegations were present.

 

Pour la gouverne du Conseil

 

Le conseiller Hume, président du Comité, a lu un énoncé en vertu de la Loi sur l’aménagement du territoire, stipulant que quiconque souhaite interjeter appel auprès de la Commission des affaires municipales de l’Ontario (CAMO) de la modification proposée au Règlement de zonage doit exprimer ses objections à la réunion publique ou soumettre ses commentaires par écrit avant que la modification ne soit adoptée par le Conseil municipal, faute de quoi son appel pourrait être rejeté par la CAMO. Aucune délégation n’était présente.

 

 

Documentation

 

1.         Deputy City Manager's report (Planning and Growth Management) dated
8 December 2005 (ACS2006-PGM-APR-0011).

 



Report to/Rapport au :

 

Planning and Environment Committee

Comité de l'urbanisme et de l'environnement

 

and Council / et au Conseil

 

08 December 2006 / 08 décembre 2005

 

Submitted by/Soumis par :  Ned Lathrop, Deputy City Manager /

Directeur municipal adjoint

Planning and Growth Management / Urbanisme et Gestion de la croissance  

 

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

Development Approvals / Approbation des demandes d'aménagement

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

 

Capital (17)

Ref N°: ACS2006-PGM-APR-0011

 

 

SUBJECT:

ZONING - 30 Chamberlain Street (FILE NO. D02-02-05-0116)

 

 

OBJET :

ZONAGE - 30, rue chamberlain (dossier NO. D02-02-05-0116)

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

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That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law, to change the zoning of 30 Chamberlain Street as shown on Document 1, from General Commercial, CG9 F(3.0) to a General Commercial, CG9 F(3.0) exception zone to add a dwelling unit as a permitted use.

 

RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT

 

Que le Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement recommande au Conseil d’approuver une modification au Règlement de zonage de l’ancienne Ville d’Ottawa en vue de changer, tel qu’il est indiqué dans le document 1, la désignation de zonage du 30, rue Chamberlain de zone commerciale générale, CG9 F(3.0), à zone commerciale générale, CG9 F(3.0), assortie d’une exception afin d’ajouter une unité d’habitation dans les utilisations permises.

 

 

BACKGROUND

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The subject property is located on the south side of Chamberlain Street, mid block between Bank Street and Lyon Street.  The property is currently occupied by an office building which has been renovated to add a third-storey addition.  Abutting the site to the south is a mix of low-profile residential buildings, including a single-detached dwelling, a triplex and an apartment.  Adjacent to the east is a vacant parcel of land while an asphalt parking lot abuts the property to the west.  Highway 417 is located to the north of the site. 

 

The subject property is currently zoned CG9 F(3.0), a General Commercial zone  which permits specific commercial uses.  The applicant wishes to convert the third floor into a residential dwelling unit.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

City Council Approved Official Plan

 

The City Council Approved Official Plan designates the subject property as "General Urban Area".  Lands located within this designation are to contain a broad range of uses and a full range of housing types.  Section 4.11 of the City Council Approved Official Plan speaks to the compatibility and the impact of the proposed development on the existing area.  Infill development is permitted and encouraged provided that certain criteria are met such as built form, traffic etc. The proposal represents a good example of residential intensification and an efficient use of urban land.  The Department is satisfied that the internal conversion of the third floor into a dwelling unit is compatible with the adjacent residential area to the south and the existing commercial uses located along Chamberlain Street. The internal conversion will allow for the creation of a housing unit without altering the appearance of the existing building and will also allow for the commercial uses to be maintained.  No negative impact pertaining to traffic and parking will be created as a result of the additional dwelling unit.  

 

Former Regional Official Plan

 

The subject property is designated General Urban Area under the former Regional Plan. The policies of this plan provide for communities to be mixed-use, diverse and adaptable to the changing needs of the area. Wherever possible, shopping, services and community facilities required to meet the day-to-day needs of the community should be located in areas that are easily reached by walking, cycling, transit, as well as by automobile. The inclusion of a residential dwelling unit conforms with the goals of the former Regional Official Plan as it will allow for a residential unit to be located along a major collector road where transit service exists and will be located within walking distance of shops and services located along Bank Street.

 

Former Ottawa Official Plan

 

The former City of Ottawa Official Plan designates this property as Residential Area. Lands having this designation are intended to provide for a variety of mix of housing types to meet the changing needs of the population. Section 3.6 contain residential intensification policies to evaluate the acceptability of minor residential infill developments. These policies relate to the compatibility of additional residential units with the surrounding neighbourhood. The Department's position is that the proposal will allow for the opportunity to create a residential dwelling unit within an existing building and create a development compatible with the low profile residential development to the south.

 

The building will maintain it's commercial character since the proposed residential unit will be accommodated within the existing commercial building with no modifications to the footprint of the building. Adequate parking will be provided on-site.

 

The Department is recommending approval of this application as it meets the policies and objectives of the Council Approved Official Plan.

 

 

CONSULTATION

[U3] 

Notice of this application was carried out in accordance with the City’s Public Notification and Consultation Policy.  The Ward Councillor is aware of this application and the staff recommendation.  The City did not receive any negative comments or opposition to this application.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

N/A

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS

 

The application was not processed by the "On Time Decision Date" established for the processing of Zoning By-Law amendments due to the Planning and Environment Committee schedule.

 

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

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Document 1      Location Map

Document 2      Explanatory Note

 

 

DISPOSITION

 

Corporate Services Department, City Clerk's Branch to notify the owner (Mr. Darryl Scarabelli, Imperial Electric, 44 Chamberlain Ave, Ottawa, K1S 1V9), applicant (Richard Chmiel Architect, 109 Bank Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, K1P 5N5 Attention: Grant Morden), Signs.ca, 866 Campbell Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2A 2C5 and Ghislain Lamarche, Program Manager, Assessment, Financial Services Branch (Mail Code:  26-76) of City Council’s decision.

 

Planning and Growth Management Department to prepare the implementing by-law, forward to Legal Services Branch and undertake the statutory notification.

 

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

 


Document 1

 

LOCATION MAP                                                                                                                           


Document 2

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE                                                                                                                

 

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NUMBER

 

By-law Number             amends By-law Number, 93-95, the former City of Ottawa's Comprehensive Zoning By-law.  This amendment affects the lands located at 30 Chamberlain Street, situated  on the south side of Chamberlain Street between Lyon Street and Bank Street.  The applicant is requesting that a residential dwelling unit be permitted within the existing building.

 

Current Zoning

 

The subject property is currently zoned General Commercial, CG9 F(3.0).  The intent of the CGZone is to permit a mix of commercial and residential uses.  The CG9 subzone permits only limit commercial uses.  The F(3.0) is a floor space index which allows a building to have a gross floor area three times the site area.  

 

Proposed Zoning

 

The proposed zoning will modify the existing zoning to allow for an additional use, a dwelling unit. 

 

For further information, please contact Julie Sarazin, Planning and Infrastructure Approvals Branch, at 580-2424 extension 13872 or at julie.sarazin@ottawa.ca.


 


 [U1]For applications that do not require a map

 [U2]Should include general background, purpose of zoning, amendment, existing zoning and proposed zoning , headings are optional.

 [U3]If there are no objections…

 [U4]Include the documents that are applicable to this report