1. ZONING - 30
CHAMBERLAIN STREET |
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
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REPORT RECOMMENDATION
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
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
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
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
Document 1 Location
Map
Document 2 Explanatory
Note
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 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.