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2. PROPERTY
ACQUISITION - PART OF BLOCK 1, 4M-154, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF GOULBOURN, CITY
OF OTTAWA - IBER ROAD HAZELDEAN DEVELOPMENTS INC. ACQUISITION D’UNE PROPRIÉTÉ – PARTIE
DU BLOC 1, 4M-154, CANTON GÉOGRAPHIQUE DE GOULBOURN, VILLE D’OTTAWA – IBER ROAD
HAZELDEAN DEVELOPMENTS INC. |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the acquisition of a 1.336 ha (3.3 ac.) parcel of
vacant land required to support the development of the proposed Kanata West
Fire Station from Iber Road Hazeldean Development Inc., referred to as part of
PIN 04450-1279 and described as Part of Block 1, 4M-154, Geographic Township of
Goulbourn, now the City of Ottawa, as shown hatched on Document 1, for the
consideration of $1,039,500 subject to final survey and adjustments on closing.
RECOMMANDATION DU COMITÉ
Que le Conseil approuve l’acquisition
d’une parcelle de 1,336 ha de terrain vacant requise pour la construction de la
caserne de pompiers proposée à Kanata-Ouest, appartenant à Iber Road Hazeldean
Development Inc., mentionnée comme une partie de PIN 04450-1279 et décrite
partie du bloc 1, 4M-154, canton géographique de Goulbourn, Ville d’Ottawa, et
illustrée en hachuré sur le Document 1, pour une contrepartie de
1 039 500 $, compte tenu du levé définitif et des ajustements à la
clôture.
DOCUMENTATION
1. City Manager’s report dated 30 March 2009
(ACS2008-CMR-CPO-0023)
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Report to/Rapport au :
Corporate Services and Economic Development
Committee
Comité des services organisationnels et du développement économique
and Council / et au Conseil
30 March 2009 / le 30 mars 2009
Submitted by/Soumis par : Kent Kirkpatrick,
City Manager/Directeur des services municipaux
Contact Person/Personne ressource : Gordon MacNair, Manager, Real Estate
Services
Corporate
Project Office / gestionnaire, Services immobiliers,
Bureau des
projets municipaux
(613)
580-2424 x21217, Gordon.MacNair@Ottawa.ca
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That the Corporate Services and Economic Development
Committee recommend Council approve the acquisition of a 1.336 ha (3.3 ac.)
parcel of vacant land required to support the development of the proposed
Kanata West Fire Station from Iber Road Hazeldean Development Inc., referred to
as part of PIN 04450-1279 and described as Part of Block 1, 4M-154, Geographic
Township of Goulbourn, now the City of Ottawa, as shown hatched on Document 1,
for the consideration of $1,039,500 subject to final survey and adjustments on
closing.
RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT
Que le Comité des services organisationnels et du développement économique recommande au Conseil d’approuver l’acquisition d’une parcelle de 1,336 ha de terrain vacant requise pour la construction de la caserne de pompiers proposée à Kanata-Ouest, appartenant à Iber Road Hazeldean Development Inc., mentionnée comme une partie de PIN 04450-1279 et décrite partie du bloc 1, 4M-154, canton géographique de Goulbourn, Ville d’Ottawa, et illustrée en hachuré sur le Document 1, pour une contrepartie de 1 039 500 $, compte tenu du levé définitif et des ajustements à la clôture.
BACKGROUND
In 2005, Council approved funding for the in-depth Fire Station Location Study that would result in a comprehensive Risk Assessment for the City of Ottawa, set a standard of service for areas of the City based on their identified risk and make recommendations with respect to future growth areas and their eventual requirement for an equalization level of service. This report was completed and submitted as Fire Station Location Study – Phase I (ACS2008-CPS-OFS-0001) and subsequently approved by Council on 22 October 2008.
Based on this approval, the Fire Services Branch submitted its first efficiency report (ACS2008-COS-OFS-0002) to Council on 26 November 2008. One recommendation in this report directed Real Estate Services to research, negotiate and report back to Committee on the purchase of land for the three growth areas approved pursuant to the Fire Station Location Study – Phase I. This report deals with the purchase of land in one of the growth areas identified as Ottawa West (Kanata), which identified the need to build a station in 2009 with an anticipated open date in 2010.
DISCUSSION
The Real Estate Services Division, in consultation with the Comprehensive Asset Management Division, formed a working group with Fire Services Branch to evaluate potential suitable vacant land parcels in the Ottawa West (Kanata) area.
Mandatory site criteria were established that identified a requirement for a 0.81 to 1.21 ha (2-3 ac.) parcel of vacant land with the central location point at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Iber/Huntmar Road. Potential sites were selected based on four main criteria: access, compatibility, cost and timing of development. Upon weighting the four components, it was determined that the preferred site was one that provided a location in close proximity to the centre of the public service area, provided easy access to a main arterial road, provided existing site services and could be acquired for a price within the existing budget. This exercise resulted in identifying four potential sites as shown on the attached Document 2.
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Site
#1 – This site is
located at 5731 Hazeldean Road just west of Huntmar Road, consists of 4.453 ha
(11 ac.) of vacant land and is owned by the City of Ottawa. The northwest corner of the site is
encumbered by Poole Creek. This site is
zoned (DR) Development Reserve.
Abutting sites to the east and west are future commercial retail
uses. To the north, across Poole Creek,
is future residential development.
These lands are currently part of the Kanata West development freeze.
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Site
#2 – This site is
located at 2 Iber Road just south of Hazeldean Road, consists of 3.644 ha (9
ac.) and is owned by Iber Road Hazeldean Developments Inc.. This site is zoned (IL) Light Industrial and
is encumbered by a landscaping berm at the rear (west) of the site.
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Site
#3 – This site is
located on Hazeldean
Road just east of Huntmar Road, consists of 95.142 ha (235 ac.) development
parcel, which is privately owned. These
lands are part of the Fernbank Community Design Plan that identifies the need
for a future fire station. Due to the
fact that these lands are likely five plus years from development the only
location for a fire station at this point in time would be to locate it
fronting onto Hazeldean Road to the east of the future north/south arterial
road. This site is zoned (DR)
Development Reserve.
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Site
#4 - This site is
located at the northwest corner of Hazeldean Road and Huntmar Road, consists of
approximately 2.429 ha (6 ac.) and is privately owned. These lands are zoned (AM7) Commercial
Arterial Main Street, which provides for commercial retail uses. The lands are currently part of the Kanata
West development freeze.
The
working group weighted and scored the four sites based on each component’s
importance and support of the mandatory criteria. This exercise resulted in site #2 scoring 113 points, site #1
scoring 73 points, site #4 scoring 70 points and site #3 scoring 66
points. Even though Site #1 is a
City-owned site, it rated lower due to it’s higher commercial land value, plus
it would not be available for the operational 2010 date. This analysis is outlined on Document 3.
Site #2,
which had the highest rating, is located between Stittsville to the west and
Kanata to the east and is situated in the Ottawa-Goulbourn Business Park. The area is experiencing growth pressures
from the Kanata West community development to the north and the Granite Ridge
development to the south. The larger
parcel consists of a 3.644 ha (9 ac.) rectangular development parcel. The site is serviced and provides access to
south Stittsville along Iber Road to Abbott Street. To the north, access is provided via Huntmar Road and access
east/west via Hazeldean Road. Of the
four sites that met the mandatory criteria, site #2 was the most desirable as
it is situated close to the centre of the public service area, is compatible
with surrounding land uses and, notwithstanding a re-zoning requirement, there
are no known constraints to developing this site in the near term.
As Site
#2 was ranked higher than the other three sites that met the mandatory
criteria, it was chosen as the preferred site for the proposed Kanata West Fire
Station.
At the
request of Emergency and Protective Services Department, Fire Services Branch,
negotiations with Iber Road Hazeldean Developments Inc. were undertaken. Site #2 is municipally known as 2 Iber Road
in the Ottawa-Goulbourn Business Park and is shown hatched on the attached
Document 1. The parcel consists of a
3.644 ha (9 ac.) of vacant land of which our requirement is for a 1.215 ha (3
ac.) parcel. The parcel is currently designated
Employment Area in the City’s Official Plan and zoned Light Industrial in the
City’s Zoning By-law and the Fire Station is a permitted use.
An
independent appraisal was completed on behalf of the City that resulted in an
estimated market value of $778,050/ha ($315,000/ac.). Final negotiations resulted in a settlement being reached at
$778,050/ha ($315,000/ac.), resulting in a purchase price of $1,039,500 subject
to final survey and adjustment on closing for the parcel of land comprising
1.336 ha (3.3 ac.) site. The increase
in site size is to ensure sufficient frontage on Iber Road to accommodate the
proposed site plan.
The
agreement is conditional on the City completing its due diligence with regard
to site servicing, soil conditions and all necessary approvals to the
satisfaction of the City.
This
acquisition is recommended for approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPLICATIONS
The acquisition of this property is subject to
a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment being completed to the satisfaction of the
City.
CONSULTATION
There was no public consultation in the selection of this site. The Ward Councillor is aware of the staff recommendation.
LEGAL/RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS
There are no legal/risk management impediments to the implementation of this report’s recommendation.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Funding is available in the 2009 Capital Budget; project 903157 Ottawa West Fire Station, for the purchase of the land.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Document 1 – 2 Iber Road
Document 2 – Public Service Area
Document 3 - Ottawa West (Kanata) Fire Station Site Selection Analysis
DISPOSITION
Following Council’s approval the Real Estate Partnerships and Development Office, Legal Services, and Surveys and Mapping will finalize this transaction.
Document 1
Document 2
Document 3
Kanata West Fire Station Site Selection Analysis
Site Search – Fall 2008
Overview
In 2005, Council approved funding for the in-depth Fire Station Location Study that would result in a comprehensive Risk Assessment for the City of Ottawa, set a standard of service for areas of the City based on their identified risk, and make recommendations with respect to future growth areas and their eventual requirement for an equalization level of service. This report was completed and submitted as Fire Station Location Study – Phase 1 (ACS2008-CPS-OFS-0001) and subsequently approved by Council on 22 October 2008.
Based on this approval, the Fire Services Branch submitted its first efficiency report (ACS2008-COS-OFS-0002) to Council on 26 November 2008. One recommendation in this report directed Real Estate Services to research, negotiate and report back to Committee on the purchase of land for the three growth areas approved pursuant to the Fire Station Location Study – Phase 1. This report deals with the purchase of land in one of the growth areas identified as Ottawa West (Kanata), which identified the need to build a station in 2009 with an anticipated open date in 2010.
Working Group
Fire Services Branch, Community and Protective Services Division, to form a working group in conjunction with two groups from the former RPAM Branch, (CAM and RESD) to locate and recommend a preferred site for the future Kanata West Fire Station.
Site Area
Land acquisition initiative to provide for a minimum 2-3
acre vacant land parcel to accommodate a fire station within the area of Kanata
West.
Search Area: (Public Service Area)
Those lands within close proximity to the intersection of Hazeldean Road and Huntmar Road to effectively serve the public service area (Attachment 1).
Mandatory Site
Criteria
Potential sites are to be located within the urban public service area, with preference to sites that have ready access to municipal services and are ready for development within 6 months to a 1-year.
Budget
Design/Construction: $5.6m – 2009 Capital Budget
Mandate
· Identify potential 2-3 acre vacant land sites suitable to accommodate a fire station.
· Rank potential sites based on suitability and constraints criteria.
· Recommend preferred site to Fire Services Branch.
Action
· Negotiate to acquire the preferred site.
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Seek Council approval to acquire the preferred site in
2009.
Ottawa West (Kanata) Fire
Station Site – Site Analysis
Note(s):
Site Selection Criteria
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Access |
Proximity to major collector route – easy access to arterial road, local and surrounding community – site located central to public service area |
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Compatibility |
Sites with little or no negative impacts on surrounding uses score higher– land use, zoning and Official Plan Sites that
are a minimum 2-3 acres in size, rectangular in shape and relatively flat
will be scored higher. |
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Cost |
Acquisition costs within budget
are preferred – sites currently serviced or have no anticipated additional
costs such as environmental issues or additional on-site servicing costs will
be scored higher. |
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Development Schedule |
Site development timelines and potential constraints that could affect these timelines. |
Site 1 – 5731 Hazeldean Rd. – City
of Ottawa
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· Access |
Frontage on major arterial road, good linkages to surrounding neighbourhood. Central to
public service area. |
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· Compatibility |
OP – Developing Communities, Zoning, (DR) Development Reserve – future retail on both sides, both abutting owners currently working on commercial/retail site plan proposals. Potential to work with abutting owner on joint re-development venture. Site size, shape and topography are suitable, possible severance and re-zoning required. Larger Parcel: 11 acre site (assume 3 acre severance) |
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· Cost |
There is no land cost to acquire
this site but the highest and best use is considered to be commercial. |
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· Development Schedule |
Site development is on hold due to Kanata West development freeze. Servicing constraints once freeze is lifted. Hazeldean Road Widening 2+ yrs away. |
Site 2 – 2 Iber Rd. – Iber Road Hazeldean Developments Inc.
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Access |
Frontage on collector road, close to a major arterial road, good linkages to surrounding neighbourhood. Central to public service area. |
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· Compatibility |
OP – Employment Area, Zoning, (IL) Light Industrial – Light Industrial business park, use compatible with berm already in place in the rear of the site. Site size, shape and topography are suitable. Severance required. Larger Parcel: 9 acre site (assume 3 acre severance) |
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· Cost |
Value is based on light industrial business park values with no added site issues identified at the present time. |
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· Development Schedule |
No constraints identified with this site. Further discussions with Planning are required. |
Site 3 –Fernbank CDP lands on
Hazeldean Rd – Privately owned
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· Access |
Frontage on major arterial, great n/s linkages in the future. Central to public service area. |
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· Compatibility |
OP – Developing Communities, Zoning – (DR) Development Reserve, site within Fernbank Community Development Plan (likely to be approved in 2009), severance required, rezoning required. Site size, shape and topography are suitable. Larger Parcel: 235 acre parcel (assume 3 acre severance) |
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· Cost |
Land value is based on commercial. |
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· Development Schedule |
Site development is on hold due to Kanata West development freeze. Servicing constraints once freeze is lifted. Hazeldean Road Widening project 2+ yrs away. Major N/S arterial likely 5+ years away. |
Site 4 – Hazeldean/Huntmar site –
Privately owned
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· Access |
Frontage on major collector, good access points to neighbourhood, may have traffic issues with abutting retail/delivery truck traffic. Central to public service area |
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· Compatibility |
OP – General Urban, Zoning –(AM 7) Commercial Arterial Mainstreet – Severance and re- zoning required. Site may be compatible for potential joint venture with City site to the west. Site size, shape and topography are suitable. Larger Parcel: 6 acre parcel (assume 3 acre severance) |
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· Cost |
Land value is based on commercial. |
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· Development Schedule |
Site development is on hold due to Kanata West development freeze. Servicing constraints once freeze is lifted. Hazeldean Road Widening project 2+ yrs away |
