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2. REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT CHARGE EXEMPTION - sT. PATRICK'S HOME OF OTTAWA INC.
demande d’exemption des redevances d’aménagement St-Patrick’s home of ottawa inc.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an exemption from development charges for St. Patrick's Home of Ottawa Inc. (2865 Riverside Drive) as a non-profit provider of long-term care under Section 7(r) of the Development Charges By-law 2009-216.
Recommandation du ComitÉ
Que le Conseil approuve d’exempter St-Patrick’s Home of Ottawa Inc. (2865, promenade Riverside) des redevances d’aménagement à titre de fournisseur de soins de longue durée à but non lucratif en vertu du paragraphe 7(r) du Règlement sur les redevances d’aménagement 2009-216.
DOCUMENTATION
1. Deputy City Manager of Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability report dated 26 April 2011 (ACS2011-ICS-PGM-0109).
Report to/Rapport au :
Finance and Economic Development Committee
Comité des finances et du développement économique
and Council / et au Conseil
26 April 2011 / le 26 avril 2011
Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager/Directrice municipale adjointe, Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability/Services d’infrastructure et Viabilité des collectivités
Contact Person/Personne ressource : John L. Moser, General Manager/Directeur général, Planning and Growth Management/Urbanisme et Gestion de la croissance
(613) 580-2424 x 28869, John.Moser@ottawa.ca
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REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT CHARGE EXEMPTION - sT. PATRICK'S HOME OF OTTAWA INC. |
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demande d’exemption des redevances d’aménagement St-Patrick’s home of ottawa inc. |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That the Finance and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve an exemption from development charges for St. Patrick's Home of Ottawa Inc. (2865 Riverside Drive) as a non-profit provider of long-term care under Section 7(r) of the Development Charges By-law 2009-216.
RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT
Que le Comité des finances et du développement économique recommande au Conseil d’approuver d’exempter St-Patrick’s Home of Ottawa Inc. (2865, promenade Riverside) des redevances d’aménagement à titre de fournisseur de soins de longue durée à but non lucratif en vertu du paragraphe 7(r) du Règlement sur les redevances d’aménagement 2009-216.
BACKGROUND
St. Patrick's Home Ottawa Inc. has been located in Ottawa for over 144 years. From its modest beginning in 1865, St. Patrick's Home has been recognized as a community leader in the care of the elderly. The organization is supported by a mission-driven, volunteer board of directors and the generosity of donors, which ensure that residents of all faiths and cultures receive the best care possible.
DISCUSSION
In August 2007, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care awarded St. Patrick's Home 96 new additional beds. The proposed redevelopment will also see the reconstruction of the existing 202-bed facility with 86 of the new beds awarded as a continuing not-for-profit, charitable, faith-based, long-term care home. The blended project of 288 long-stay resident spaces will occur on an undeveloped portion of the lot, owned by the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, adjacent to the existing building on Riverside Drive. Residents will be accommodated in a Residential Home Area (RHA) where co-residents have similar care needs and abilities. As care needs change, residents will be able to move to an appropriate RHA within the facility. The unique circumstances have been dictated by the need to maintain services and underground utilities to the existing senior’s residence, while the new enlarged, campus-style facility is being constructed. The existing building will be demolished with the land used for parking and potential future development.
Architectural, cost consultant and project management firms have been selected and are working on launching the redevelopment work as soon as the summer of 2011. The proposed building has been designed to meet specific Provincial criteria for constructing long-term care bed facilities. The Committee of Adjustment has approved minor variances that will permit an increased building height and reduced southerly side yard for the construction of the new five‑storey, long-term care building.
RURAL IMPLICATIONS
CONSULTATION
The development charge exemption is an internal matter and there is no requirement for public consultation to take place.
COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLOR(S)
Councillor Maria McRae is aware and supportive of the staff recommendation.
LEGAL/RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS
There are no legal/risk management implications associated with this report.
CITY STRATEGIC PLAN
TECHNICAL IMPLICATIONS
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The City portion of development charges payable for the construction of the long-term care facility are estimated to be $425,817.06. This amount is based on a net square footage increase of 38,019.38 after demolition of the existing facility, multiplied by the institutional development charge rate of $10.77 and the non-residential stormwater rate of $0.43.
According to DCA, 1997,c.27 s.5(6)3) “An exemption may not be offset through an increase in fees for other categories.” Therefore a reduction in the DC collections arising from an exemption may result in a shortfall in funding to support growth-related projects. This shortfall will be addressed in the five-year review of the development charge by-law as required by legislation.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Document 1 General Location Map –2865 Riverside Drive
DISPOSITION
The Building Code Services Branch will be notified that the property is not required to pay development charges at the time of building permit issuance.
GENERAL LOCATION MAP – 2865 RIVERSIDE DRIVE DOCUMENT 1
