CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES
Ratification dU
procÈs-verbaL
Minutes 26 and Confidential Minutes 7 of the
Planning and Environment Committee meeting of Tuesday, 12 February 2008 were
confirmed.
CONFIRMED
STATEMENT REQUIRED FOR ZONING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR POST JANUARY
1, 2007
DÉCLARATION POUR LES DEMANDES DE MODIFICATION DE ZONAGE PRÉSENTÉES APRÈS
LE 1ER JANVIER 2007
Chair Peter Hume read a
statement relative to the Zoning By-law Amendments listed as Items 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 on the Agenda.
He advised that only
those who made oral submissions at today’s meeting or written submissions
before the amendments are adopted could appeal these matters to the Ontario
Municipal Board. In addition,
applicants may appeal the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board if Council does
not adopt an amendment within 120 days for Zoning and 180 days for an Official
Plan Amendment of receipt of the application.
STATEMENT REQUIRED UNDER THE
PLANNING ACT
Chair Peter Hume read a statement required under the
Planning Act, which advises that
anyone who intends to appeal the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment listed as
Item 11 on today’s Agenda must either voice their objections at this public
meeting or submit their comments in writing prior to the amendment being
adopted by City Council on 26 March 2008.
Failure to do so may result in the Ontario Municipal Board dismissing
all or part of the appeals.
POSTPONEMENTS
AND DEFERRALS
REPORTS
ET RENVOIS
1. SIGN MINOR VARIANCE - 1145 CARLING
AVENUE
DÉROGATION MINEURE AU
RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES - 1145, AVENUE CARLING
ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0002 KITCHISSIPPI (15)
Deferred on February 12, 2008 / Reporté le 12 février 2008
The following documentation was received and is held on file with the
City Clerk:
·
Email from Marika Hood dated February
11, 2008
·
Email from Chris Jarvis dated February
11, 2008
·
Email
from Dr. Elizabeth Pattey dated February 8, 2008
·
PowerPoint
presentation prepared by Building Code Services
Arlene
Gregoire, Chief Building Official and Director of Building Code Services
confirmed there is no alternative proposal in final form, as it would take some
time to finalise and develop. In light of
this, staff recommended approval of the original recommendations that allow the
sign to remain unlit. If the hospital
comes forward with a concrete alternative proposal that is worked out with the
community, the City would entertain another application for a minor
variance. Don Brousseau, Senior Policy
Officer accompanied Ms. Gregoire.
Graham Bird, Royal Ottawa Hospital
discussed the hard work and effort that went into the redevelopment of the site
and new facility. He described the work
and importance of the facility, noting its new mandate as a tertiary facility
to partner with over 186 other mental health suppliers in Easter Ontario. Mr. Bird stated the new sign is part of the
hospital’s re-branding and assists with way finding. He called for a compromise to allow the sign to be lit in the
early evening.
Richard Brisbin, Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects, accompanied Mr. Bird. He
explained that in response to community concern, Grady Engineering conducted a
technical study. He noted Carling
Avenue was designated as an arterial main street and institutional uses are
unfairly limited with respect to lit signage.
He opined the sign contributes to the facility’s public awareness. He explained the hospital is prepared to
look at dimming the light and has already voluntarily turned the interior
lights of the building off, which were the substantive source of light.
Councillor
McRae mentioned that Mr. Brisbin’s firm was notified in September 2006 about
the process for dealing with signage.
At that time, staff advised about the requirements for signage, yet in
October-November of the same year, the signs were installed without permit and
in non-compliance with the by-law.
In
response to questions from Councillor McRae, Mr. Brisbin took full
responsibility for the error and Mr. Bird apologized on behalf of the Royal
Ottawa Hospital, noting the sequence of events, resulting in this application
now before Committee and Council.
Mr. Bird spoke of on-going efforts to work with the Community to
address the sign and other earlier issues such as parking and construction
traffic. Mr. Brisbin explained
electrical engineers have been looking towards a solution with transformers and
dimmers. Mr. Bird also confirmed that
an attempt has not been made to turn the sign off at night.
With
respect to adjournment of this matter at the previous meeting, Ms. Gregoire
stated that after meeting with the applicant, it was determined that an
alternative solution would take time to finalise; therefore, the departmental
recommendations remain on the table.
Councillor
Leadman touched on the history of the Royal Ottawa Hospital and the concerns
she has received with respect to the sign since taking office. In response to questions from the
Councillor, Ms. Gregoire outlined the sign minor variance process and what is
allowed under the by-law. Councillor
Leadman reiterated the sign is extremely bright, extremely high and it does
illuminate into the homes of residents.
In
response to questions from Councillor Harder, Mr. Brousseau confirmed that
signs do get installed without application and through intervention by staff or
the community, the City works with applicants through the application
process. Mr. Bird reiterated that the
hospital would like to keep the sign and have it illuminated in the early
evening, until such time as alternative technology can be pursued.
Councillor
Hunter asked the delegation if they would prefer to keep the sign as currently
installed and lit. Mr. Bird responded
in the affirmative.
Responding
to questions from Councillor Feltmate, Mr. Brousseau indicated that within the
by-law there is no way of measuring intensity as done with street
lighting. Ms. Gregoire added
Building Code Services only applies the by-law, which does contemplate
technological solutions to regulate signage due to resources. Councillor Feltmate stated she would be
presenting a motion in this regard.
David Spackman advanced that light from
the sign shines directly into his front living room and upstairs bedroom. The sign contributes to light pollution and
trespass, as it represents a dramatic increase in both direct glare and ambient
glow versus what was present before the sign was installed. He suggested the sign impacts enjoyment of
the neighbourhood, is a glaring blot on the urban skyline, and degrades the
quality of the recreational experience at the Experimental Farm. Mr. Spackman also questioned the hospital’s
assertion that the sign mitigates the stigma of mental illness. As a citizen, he expressed support for the
mission and the accomplishments of the Royal Ottawa Hospital, but supported the
current recommendation from City staff to allow the sign to stay in place
without illumination. He also
encouraged the hospital to continue dialogue with the community to find an
agreeable long-term solution.
In
response to a question from Councillor McRae on a reasonable time to turn the
sign off, Mr. Spackman indicated technology to adequately dim the sign must be
pursued and he suggested approval of the current recommendations may act as an
incentive for the hospital to do so.
Councillor
Hunter questioned the delegation’s assertion that the sign casts a glow in his
living room. A heated exchange
ensued. Chair Hume suggested the Councillor’s
phraseology could be improved and called for order.
Bernard Sullivan, a resident of the area
for 22 years, noted his appreciation of the valuable service that the Royal
Ottawa provides to citizens. He
reiterated the sign is not in compliance with the by-law. The emanating light pollutes the night sky
and intrudes into the homes and the properties of people in the
neighbourhood. He supported the
departmental recommendation to keep the signs without illumination.
Karie Chant stated this facility provides
an essential and important community health service, which cannot be
overstated. She referred to the
facility’s vision, mission and values.
Quoting Wikipedia, Ms. Chant stated ‘light trespass occurs when unwanted
light enters one’s property when a strong light enters the window of one’s home
from outside causing problems such as sleep deprivation or blocking of an
evening view’. She declared that the
sign illuminates her bedroom, forcing her to close curtains to block the
evening view and not allowing morning sun to enter. She undertook a petition signed by 41 individuals from the
immediate area. She stated several
articles and medical journals have identified some of the adverse affects of
light pollution, including energy waste, disruption of ecosystems, effects on
human health and psychology.
Gail McClemens stated the height, size
and intense illumination of the sign is not a minor variance to those being
affected. It has a huge impact on
quality of life, shines in her bedroom window, and eliminates the possibility
of enjoying evenings on the deck or in the rear garden. She stated the sign should not be
illuminated and questioned the directional argument for the sign. She emphasized that the by-law is in place
for good reason and should be respected or it could create a precedent.
Julia Brady, a resident of Island Park
Drive, thanked Building Code Services for their report, as well as Councillors
Leadman and McRae for their work on the issue.
She touched on the fine work of the hospital and focussed her comments
on the size and impact of the sign on the quality of life of her household,
including her terminally ill husband.
She also noted the hospital is a public building and not a commercial
building. Ms. Brady called for a
compromise that would satisfy all parties.
Councillor
McRae thanked the delegation for appearing before the Committee and sharing her
personal situation. Following questions
from Councillors McRae, Harder and Monette, Ms. Brady expressed support for a
“dusk until dawn” scenario to deal with illumination, with 8 p.m. as a suitable
cut off time. She also endorsed seeking
alternative technological solutions.
Responding
to a question from Councillor Leadman with respect to way finding,
Ms. Brady noted ground level signage is very well identified and adequate.
In
response to Councillor Harder, Tim Marc, Senior Legal Counsel indicated that an
alternative solution with new technology would require a new application for
minor variance.
Frank Quinn, had registered to speak at
the previous meeting, but was not present.
Moved
by J. Harder:
That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council
approve a variance of Section 78(1) of Sign By-law 2005-439 to permit two
illuminated signs on the top storey of the building, which must be turned off
at 8 p.m. and turned on no earlier than 7 a.m.
CARRIED
Moved
by P. Feltmate:
That staff investigate and bring back a report with recommendations
to address standards for signage lighting, including maximum brightness, cut off
requirements, direction of lighting (downward or at building) and times of
lighting operation.
CARRIED
1. That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve a variance of Section 78(1)
of Sign By-law 2005-439 to permit two illuminated signs on the top storey of
the building, which must be turned off at 8 p.m. and turned on no earlier than
7 a.m.
2. That staff
investigate and bring back a report with recommendations to address standards
for signage lighting, including maximum brightness, cut off requirements,
direction of lighting (downward or at building) and times of lighting
operation.
CARRIED as amended
2. SIGN MINOR VARIANCE - 1650 CARLING
AVENUE
DÉROGATION MINEURE AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES –
1650, AVENUE CARLING
ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0009 Kitchissippi
(15)
Referral by Council on January 23,
2008 / Renvoi du Conseil du 23 janvier 2008
Ron Clarke, Delcan was present in support of the recommendation
and the technical amendment to permit a six square metre increase, as opposed to
four.
That the Planning and Environment Committee
recommend Council approve to vary the sign area provision of Sign By-law
2005-439 to permit a six square metre increase in the maximum permitted
ground sign face area for a sign to be located adjacent to Clyde Avenue.
CARRIED
as amended
3. ZONING - 62-64
CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE
ZONAGE
- 62-64, AVENUE CHAMBERLAIN
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0044 CAPITAL/ CAPITALE (17)
Deferred on February 12, 2008 / Reporté le 12 février 2008
(This application
is subject to Bill 51)
Email
correspondence from Clarence Sheahan dated February 8, 2008 was received
and is held on file with the City Clerk.
Michael Kelly,
Barry Padolsky Associates Architects was present in support of
the recommendation and technical amendment.
Councillor Doucet
advised that the applicant agreed to build a fence as part of Site Plan
Control.
WHEREAS
the Planning and Environment Committee at its meeting on August 28, 2007 will
consider a rezoning application for the property at 62-64 Chamberlain Avenue;
And Whereas the
purpose of the rezoning is to accommodate redevelopment of the property at 62-64 Chamberlain Avenue to allow for
ancillary parking lot for the existing use located at 601 Bank Street will
advance the policy objectives for development within the General Urban Area as
set out in the Official Plan;
Therefore be it resolved that the
Report Recommendation of Item 12 of Planning and Environment Committee, Agenda
26, Ref. ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0044 dealing with the rezoning for 62-64 Chamberlain Avenue be amended by adding
the following text:
“That
the Planning and Environment Committee recommend council approve an amendment
to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to add an exception to the CG9 [F
3.0], General Commercial Zone applying to 62-64 chamberlain Avenue to
permit ancillary parking for 601 Bank Street as detailed in Document 2.”
And that
Document 2 of Report ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0044 be amended by adding the following
text:
DETAILS OF
RECOMMENDED ZONING
The following
change in zoning will be made to all of the lands known municipally as 62-64
Chamberlain Avenue shown on Document 1:
1.
The subject lands will be rezoned from CG9 [F
3.0] to CG9 [F 3.0] [xxx].
2.
The lands zoned CG9 [F 3.0] [xxx] will be
subject to the following:
a. Notwithstanding Part III – Parking and
Loading, ancillary parking for 601 Bank Street is permitted on the lands zoned
CG9 [F 3.0] [xxx], until such time as:
i. the existing use at 601 Bank Street at the
time of the passing of the amending zoning by law ceases to exist; or
ii. the lands zoned CG9 [F 3.0] [xxx] are
developed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no further notice be
provided pursuant to Section 34 (13) of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c. P 13.
CARRIED
That the Planning and Environment Committee
recommend Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning
By-law to add an exception to the CG9 [F 3.0], General Commercial Zone
applying to 62-64 Chamberlain Avenue to permit ancillary parking for 601 Bank
Street as detailed in Document 2 as amended.
CARRIED as amended
4. DEMOLITION
CONTROL 62-64 CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE
DÉMOLITION
– 62-64, AVENUE CHAMBERLAIN
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0043 CAPITAL/ CAPITALE (17)
Deferred on February 12, 2008 / Reporté le 12 février 2008
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve the demolition of the
building located at 62-64 Chamberlain Avenue subject to the Owner entering into
an Agreement with the City which Agreement shall including the following
conditions and pay all the costs associated with the registration of said
Agreement.
1. That the Agreement shall include a
restrictive covenant which limits the use of the property at 62-64 Chamberlain
for ancillary parking for the business located at 601 Bank Street existing at
the time of the registration of the Agreement only until such time that the
existing business at 601 Bank Street ceases to exist or until the property at
62-64 Chamberlain Avenue is developed.
2. That at such time that ancillary
parking for the use located at 601 Bank Street is no longer permitted as stated
above, redevelopment of the property at 62 64 Chamberlain Avenue must be
substantially completed within five years from the last date of operation and
in default thereof, the City Clerk shall enter on the collector’s roll the sum
of $10,000.
3. That at such time that a building
permit is issued to redevelop the site as 62 64 Chamberlain Avenue and the
development is in place, the Agreement will become null and void and will be
released upon request by the Owner. The
Owner shall pay all cost associated with the registration of the release from
this Agreement.
CARRIED
BUSINESS
TRANSFORMATION SERVICES
SERVICES DE TRANSFORMATION DES ACTIVITÉS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTEUR EXÉCUTIF
5. QUARTERLY
PERFORMANCE REPORT TO COUNCIL Q4 OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2007
RAPPORT DE RENDEMENT TRIMESTRIEL PRÉSENTÉ AU CONSEIL
POUR LE 4E TRIMESTRE OCTOBRE-DÉCEMBRE 2007
ACS2008-CCS-PEC-0001 City-wide/à l’échelle
de la ville
That the Planning
and Environment Committee receive this report for further review and discussion
of the service areas’ performance results, as outlined in Document 1.
RECEIVED
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
BUREAU DU DIRECTEUR MUNICIPAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
SERVICES FINANCIERS
6. 2008
WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE-SUPPORTED DRAFT OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS,
high-level 2009 and 2010 budget forecasts
PROJETS DE BUDGET DE FONCTIONNEMENT ET
D’IMMOBILISATIONS 2008 SOUTENUS PAR LES TARIFS D’EAU ET D’EAUX USÉES,
PRÉVISIONS BUDGÉTAIRES 2009 ET 2010 DE HAUT NIVEAU
ACS2008-CMR-FIN-0008 City-wide / À l’échelle de la ville
Chair Hume noted the draft budgets were tabled
at today’s meeting with delegations and debate occurring at a Special Meeting
on March 4, 2008.
Dixon Weir, Director of Water and Wastewater
Services, Public Works and Services, provided a PowerPoint presentation, which
is held on file with the City Clerk.
Chair Hume asked for a ranking from an
operational perspective, such as cost per production, relative to other
municipalities. Mr. Weir stated the
report does provide a comparison through the Ontario Municipal Benchmarking
Initiative (OMBI). In terms of cost to
deliver a mega litre of drinking water, Ottawa’s costs
are $151, as compared to the Ontario median of $206. With respect to wastewater, Ottawa compared very favourably with similar size municipalities ($122 per
mega litre as compared to the provincial median of $204.) Mr. Weir confirmed a chart would be provided
in the next presentation.
Councillor Hunter suggested other benchmarking
comparisons are also important, including the base rate. In response to questions from the
Councillor, Mr. Weir clarified that 2007 baseline adjustments were arrived at
by reviewing previous budgets to identify line-by-line surpluses. In terms of maintaining existing services,
he noted these costs are required to maintain a consistent service level,
including budget pressures such as inflationary and compensation based
increases and new legislative requirements.
Mr. Weir stated that direct operating costs are
relatively close between drinking water ($51.2 million) and wastewater services
($44.2 million). He added that prior to
amalgamation, the Region was not responsible for all services related to
wastewater. For instance, on the
collection side, the Region was only responsible for major collectors.
In response to questions from Councillor
Bellemare, Mr. Weir confirmed the following:
·
The
rate is used to fund both operating and capital programs, although on the
capital side a number of funding sources do exist, including the reserve, debt
and development charges.
·
With
respect to closing the infrastructure gap with annual increases of nine per
cent, two per cent of the increase is directed to operating with seven per cent
dedicated to capital programs to maintain existing services.
·
The
public service accounting requirements require the City to report on its
tangible capital assets beginning in 2009.
The exercise will alter reporting and will highlight the depreciation
and the value of all assets on an on-going basis, which will assist in
determining the timeframe to close the infrastructure gap. As part of the final element of the
municipal drinking water license, the City will be required to bring the
cost-recovery piece before Committee and Council in a report required by July
1, 2010.
·
Water
and wastewater reviews will assist with both legislative requirements.
Councillor Wilkinson remarked the rate would
increase by nine per cent; however fees will rise between 2 to 3.5 per
cent. Mr. Weir indicated a rate
increase schedule was previously agreed upon for the hauled liquid waste and
administrative service fees are increasing pursuant to the consumer price index
as previously directed by Council for standard fee increases. Mr. Weir agreed to provide additional
rational on March 4, 2008.
Councillor Wilkinson observed that many rural
work is included as part of the rate budget.
Mr. Weir clarified that the Rural Drainage Program is recovered back
through the Provincial Government and/or the abutting benefiting landowners;
however he undertook to advise whether rural culvert works are financed through
the rate. Additionally, Councillor
Wilkinson requested a list of works in progress.
Councillor Holmes asked staff to return with
information from other municipalities with respect to sewage treatment (secondary
or tertiary) and the cost and timeframe for the City of Ottawa to move to a
tertiary model.
Councillor Feltmate tabled the following motion
for consideration on March 4, 2008:
WHEREAS the City
has introduced a number of fees for maintaining customer water accounts which
are used to offset the costs within the Revenue Division for providing account
maintenance service;
AND WHEREAS the
various fees will be reviewed as part of the Water and Wastewater Rate Review
Study to be initiated in 2008;
AND WHEREAS the
Name Change to an Account Fee of $35 generates approximately $36,000 in revenue
but is a major source of complain from residents;
AND WHEREAS for
each cent of water rate approximately $900,000 is raised, thus the effect on
the rate is miniscule;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Name Change to a Water Account Fee be eliminated and that the
water/wastewater rate be adjusted accordingly.
Councillor Harder noted estimates are used on
the water bill, recalling that funds were invested since amalgamation for
metering. Mr. Weir responded that funds
were allocated in 2007 and in this draft capital budget to fund an automated
meter reading initiative. Councillor
Harder advised this issue was corrected at Hydro Ottawa, avoiding potential
loss of revenue and large bills. She
suggested that other utilities could assist with meter monitoring.
Chair Hume advised discussion would follow on
the choice of technology and approach.
Mr. Weir also confirmed that the rate review
studies would look at the full range of ancillary fees charged to residents.
1. That the 2008 Draft Operating and
Capital Budget Estimates be received and tabled at the meeting of the Planning
and Environment Committee to be held on February 26, 2008 for subsequent
consideration by the Planning and Environment Committee at its Special Meeting
to be held on March 4, 2008; and
RECEIVED
TO BE CONSIDERED ON MARCH 4, 2008:
2. That the Rate-supported 2009 and 2010
budget forecasts, which incorporate the high level budget directions provided
by Council be received; and
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council:
3. Establish
the Water Fleet Reserve Fund and the Wastewater Fleet Reserve Fund and enact
reserve fund by-laws in the form attached as Document 1; and
4. Amend
the existing Corporate Fleet Reserve By-law No. 2003-274 in the form attached
as Document 2 to exclude future water and wastewater fleet depreciation charges
from the Corporate Fleet Reserve Fund.
PUBLIC WORKS AND
SERVICES
TRAVAUX PUBLics
sOLID WASTE Services
Division
des services de gestion des déchets solides
7. AUDIT REPORT – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
IN-HOUSE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION - 2007
RAPPORT DE
VÉRIFICATION – ÉTATS FINANCIERS POUR LA COLLECTE DES DÉCHETS SOLIDES PAR LA
VILLE - 2007
ACS2008-PWS-SWS-0001 Wards/quartiers
10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 and 19
That the Planning and Environment Committee
recommend Council receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
PLanning, TranSIT and thE EnVIRONMENT
urbanisme, transport
en commun et environNement
PLANNING
URBANISME
8. ZONING - 4637 BANK STREET
ZONAGE - 4637, RUE BANK
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0030 Gloucester-South Nepean SUD (22)
(This application is subject
to Bill 51)
Email correspondence in support dated February
25, 2008 was received from Ruth Hartanto.
Michael Polowin, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, on behalf of the applicant, was
present in support of the recommendation.
Chair Hume stated that he would organize a
meeting between the City and the applicant to discuss fees and charges.
That the
Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to
the former City of Gloucester Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 4637 Bank
Street from Future Growth (Fg) to Institutional Community (Exception 15) [Ic
(E15)] as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
This matter
rose to Council on February 27, 2008.
9. ZONING - 1179 AND 1195 HUNT CLUB ROAD
AND 31 MOUNTAIN CRESCENT
ZONAGE - 1179 ET 1195, CHEMIN HUNT CLUB ET
31, CROISSANT MOUNTAIN
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0051 Gloucester-Southgate (10)
(This
application is subject to Bill 51)
Lloyd Phillips.
Masterpiece Inc. was present in support of the
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 1179 and 1195 Hunt Club Road, and 31 Mountain
Crescent from CE3 F(1.0) to C3 [XXX] F(3.10) as shown in Document 1 and as
detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
10. ZONING - 970, 976 AND
982 HUNT CLUB ROAD
ZONAGE - 970, 976 ET 982, CHEMIN HUNT CLUB
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0048 River (16) &
Gloucester-Southgate (10)
(This
application is subject to Bill 51)
The following documentation was received and is
held on file with the City Clerk:
·
Email
dated February 24, 2008 from Danny Nesrallah
·
Email
dated February 25, 2008 from Wendy MacLaurin
·
Presentation
dated February 26, 2008 from Rick Furano
·
Submission
received on February 26, 2008 from Chloe and Pierre Gregoire
·
PowerPoint
presentation prepared by staff
Chair Hume indicated Councillor Deans prepared
a motion, which satisfied all parties.
The following
delegations were present and supported the amendment:
·
Rick Furano
·
Norman Nahas
·
Greg Mignon, Novatech
Moved by M.
Bellemare:
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED THAT the proposed zoning of R1E [xxx] be amended to provide for a
Holding Zone to be lifted only when a Site Plan agreement is executed with the
City of Ottawa;
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT the Site Plan approval contains a condition requiring that a
fence be constructed on the east lot line of the site;
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT an additional condition of Site Plan be imposed requiring that
the gate in the fence fronting onto Wyman Crescent be only available for use by
Fire Services;
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT an additional condition of Site Plan be imposed requiring that
the drainage and grading issues at 3468 Wyman Crescent and 964 Hunt Club Road
be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of the Planning Branch.
And that no
further notice be provided pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve:
1. An amendment to the former City of
Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 970, 976 and 982 Hunt Club Road
from "R1E - Detached House Zone" to R1E[xxx] as shown in Document 1
and as detailed in Document 2.
2. An amendment to repeal the current City
of Gloucester "Rs3 - Residential, Single Dwelling" Zoning for 970,
976 and 982 Hunt Club Road and extend the R1E[xxx] Zone as shown in Document 1
and as detailed in Document 2.
3. An amendment to provide for a Holding Zone to
be lifted only when a Site Plan Agreement is executed with the City of Ottawa
containing the following conditions:
a. That a fence be constructed on the east lot line of the
site;
b. That the gate in the fence fronting onto Wyman Crescent
be only available for use by Fire Services;
c. That the
drainage and grading issues at 3468 Wyman Crescent and 964 Hunt Club Road be
addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of the Planning Branch.
CARRIED
as amended
This matter
rose to Council on February 27, 2008.
11. ZONING - 390 BANK STREET
ZONAGE
- 390, RUE BANK
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0059 Somerset
(14)
(This application is not subject to Bill 51)
A letter in support dated February 22, 2008 was
received from Brian F. Doyle, President of Doyle Group Inc./Doyle Salewski
Inc.
Peggy Gibson, Gibsons LLP, agent on behalf of the applicant,
was present in support of the application.
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 390 Bank Street from CN6
[518] F(3.0) H(18.3) with a Heritage Overlay to CN6 [XXX] with a Heritage
Overlay to permit mixed commercial/residential development as detailed in
Document 2 and as shown in Document 3.
CARRIED
12. ZONING - 492 ROCHESTER
STREET
ZONAGE - 492, RUE
ROCHESTER
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0020 Somerset (14)
(This application is subject to Bill 51)
Murray Chown,
Novatech, on behalf of the applicant, was present in support of the
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 492 Rochester Street from
R6A [227] H(13.8) to R6A [***] H(13.8) as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
13. ZONING
- 330 LORETTA AVENUE SOUTH
ZONAGE
-330, AVENUE LORETTA SUD
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0037 Kitchissippi (15)
(This application is subject to Bill 51)
A PowerPoint prepared by Planning staff was
circulated and held on file with the City Clerk.
Alan Cohen, Jane
Ironside and Bob Webster, appeared on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Cohen began by stating the
application calls for infill development and it is increasingly difficult to
find lands for this purpose. Mr.
Webster provided context on the site, noting that thirty townhomes are
presently constructed as an early phase of development. He touched on the design and materials of
the proposed buildings. He also spoke
of the transition between the buildings, townhomes and existing singles.
In response to
questions from Councillor Leadman, Mr. Webster confirmed that one parking space
per unit would be provided internally, with visitor parking located on the
exterior, as opposed to 0.75 per unit as called for by the zoning by-law. 116 secure internal bicycle parking spaces
would be provided.
Ms. Ironside
noted the site is a prime location for infill development. It is within 350 metres of the Carling
O’Train station and walking distance to Dow’s Lake, open spaces and employment
centres (Booth Street and Civic Hospital), with access to Carling Avenue, a
major arterial.
Alayne McGregor,
Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association, spoke in opposition to the
proposal. Written comments were
circulated and are held on file with the City Clerk. Ms. McGregor noted serious concerns with respect to density and
lack of greenspace, lack of respect for current zoning and neighbourhood
character, traffic impact, shadowing, and lack of additional neighbourhood
amenities or reduction in environmental footprint. She thanked the applicant for changes to allow for bicycle
parking.
Mary Girard, a resident of Hickory Street,
discussed pedestrian safety and traffic congestion concerns in the general area
during rush hour. She focused most of
her comments on the environmental impact of the proposed development, calling
for further study. She also requested a
reduction in the building height to three or four storeys and more community amenities
and services.
In
response to questions from Councillor Harder, Ms. McGregor noted issues related
to shadowing. She also remarked that
more parking spaces than required are being provided. Ms. Girard reiterated earlier concerns with respect to
environmental impact, specifically as they relate to air quality. She suggested the proposal is not compatible
with her vision for the neighbourhood.
Councillor Harder expressed her support for the
proposal, noting the site is ideally located to encourage people to work, live
and play in the area and utilize cycling, walking and transit as primary modes
of travel.
Councillor
Leadman acknowledged there are a number of elements to the development that
speak to smart growth principles; however she noted potential impacts to the
community. She undertook public
consultation and followed up on community concerns through a letter to the
developer.
Responding to a
series of detailed questions from Councillor Leadman, John Smit, Program
Manager of Development Approvals and Grant Lindsay, Manager of Development
Approvals Central/West provided the following information:
· Section 4.1.1 of the Official Plan requires
that the impact of development be considered, including shadowing. In staff’s opinion, Domicile has organized
and laid out the property to minimize to the greatest extent possible the
shadow impacts that would result from the higher profile buildings. At noon of December 20, the worst day of the
year in terms of shadowing, the shadows of those towers do not touch the backs
of the properties on Hickory Street.
There is an impact on the townhomes also being developed by Domicile and
a full acknowledgement is being provided to purchasers of those units. The medical buildings to the east have a
greater impact.
· The Site Plan has not yet been approved and
would include a Traffic Impact Study.
Conditions with regard to traffic, including turn restrictions and
monitoring, can be inserted in the Site Plan Control Agreement through
negotiation.
· With respect to density and smart growth
principles, the proposal achieves a balance to maximize the efficiency of the
existing infrastructure. The five-year
review of the Official Plan is the appropriate time to look at current policies
to ensure community concerns are addressed.
As part of development review, staff undertake comprehensive analysis
and require a number of studies and information from the proponent.
· Despite the current zoning for the site, the
City’s Official Plan and Preston-Champagne Secondary Policy Plan described this
site as an employment centre intended to accommodate medium to high
profile/density development, both employment and residential. Carling Avenue was designated as an arterial
main street to achieve intensified development. Both plans make reference to former industrial sites as suitable
for more intense use. The Official Plan
also speaks to compatibility, integration and fit, which have been considered
in full in staff’s assessment.
· With respect to introducing commercial at
grade and amenities, staff is of the opinion that Carling Avenue is the
appropriate commercial corridor.
· The impact of reducing visitor parking from
22 to 12 spaces of on-street parking can be addressed through Site Plan
Control.
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 330 Loretta Avenue South
as shown in Document 1 from “R5A H(13.2) – Low-rise Apartment Zone" to a
new R6A [xxx] SCH. (xx) - High-rise Apartment Zone with exceptions as detailed
in Document 2.
CARRIED with C. Doucet and D. Holmes dissenting.
14. ZONING - 938 WATSON
STREET
ZONAGE - 938, RUE WATSON
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0021 Bay/BAIE (7)
(This application
is subject to Bill 51)
Bill Holzman, on behalf of
the applicant, was present in support of the 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 938 Watson Street from I1 (Minor Institutional Zone) to R2C
[***] (Semi-Detached House subzone with an exception) to permit the existing
detached house to stand alone as a permitted use not associated with the
abutting Minor Institutional Zone, as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
15. ZONING - 49 AND 51 TO 67
BAYWOOD DRIVE, 73 TO 106 MONTEROSSA STREET, 300 TO 332 UPCOUNTRY DRIVE, 200 TO
239 ALLGROVE WAY
ZONAGE - 49 ET 51 AU 67, PROMENADE BAYWOOD, 73
AU 106, RUE MONTEROSSA, 300 AU 332 PROMENADE UPCOUNTRY, 200 AU 239, VOIE
ALLGROVE
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0038 Stittsville-Kanata WEST/OUEST (6)
(This application
is subject to Bill 51)
Erin Topping,
Ashcroft Homes was present in support of the recommendation.
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former
Goulbourn Township Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 49 and 51 to 67
Baywood Drive, 73 to 106 Monterossa Street, 300 to 332 Upcountry Drive, 200 to
239 Allgrove Way from Residential Type 1 Exception Zone 3 (R1-3) and
Residential Type 1 Exception Zone 5 (R1-5) to Residential Type 1 Exception
(R1-x) and (R1-xy) as detailed in Document 2 and as shown in Documents 1 and 3.
CARRIED
16. ZONING - 254, 262, 270,
278 AND 296 CELTIC RIDGE CRESCENT AND 401 ARNCLIFFE AVENUE
ZONAGE - 254, 262, 270, 278, ET 296, CROISSANT CELTIC RIDGE ET 401,
AVENUE ARNCLIFFE
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0047 Kanata
North/NORD (4)
(This application
is subject to Bill 51)
Lisa Dalla Rosa, on behalf of
Richcraft, was present in support of the recommendation.
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former
City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 254, 262, 270, 278 and 296
Celtic Ridge Crescent and 401 Arncliffe Avenue from R3A-2 (Residential Type
3A--Exception) to R3A-X (Residential Type 3A--Exception) to add a new exception
as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
17. ZONING
- 5500 KANATA AVENUE
ZONAGE - 5500, AVENUE KANATA
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0046 Kanata
North/nord (4)
(This application
is subject to Bill 51)
Greg Mignon,
Novatech and Josh Kardish, Regional Group/Kanata Road Inc. were present in
support of the recommendation.
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former
City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 5500 Kanata Avenue as
shown on Document 2 and as detailed in Document 3.
CARRIED
18. ZONING - 100 FORESTBROOK
STREET
ZONAGE - 100, RUE
FORESTBROOK
ACS2008-PTE-APR-0036 KANATA NORTH/NORD (4)
(This application
is subject to Bill 51)
Doug Smeathers,
Minto Communities Inc. was present in support of the recommendation.
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former
City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 100 Forestbrook Street
from Residential Type 1B - exception 3 (R1B-3) to Residential Type 3A -
exception 3 (R3A-3) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
BUILDING CODE SERVICES
services du CODE DE bÂtiment
19. SIGN MINOR VARIANCE -
490 TERRY FOX DRIVE
DÉROGATION
MINEURE AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES - 490, PROMENADE TERRY FOX
ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0012 Kanata North/NORD (4)
That Planning and
Environment Committee recommend Council approve the application to vary Section
105 of Sign By-law 2005-439 to permit an internally illuminated ground sign
with a height of 10 metres, instead of the maximum allowed height of 8.0
metres, situated at 490 Terry Fox Drive, provided that the sign be located at
least 6.0 metres away from the southerly property line.
CARRIED
20. SIGN MINOR VARIANCE -
285 RIVER ROAD
DÉROGATION MINEURE AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES -
285, CHEMIN RIVER
ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0013 Gloucester-Southgate (10)
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve the application to vary
Section 167 of By-law 2005-439 to reduce the 300-metre required setback between
a billboard sign and a residential use lot to 100 metres.
CARRIED
21. SIGN BY-LAW MINOR
VARIANCES-VIDEO INFORMATION SIGNS
DÉROGATIONS MINEURES AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES - ENSEIGNES VIDÉO
ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0011 Barrhaven (3), Bay/BAIE (7),
Kitchissippi (15)
Adam Thompson,
Novatech was present in support of the recommendation as amended.
That Planning and
Environment Committee recommend Council approve the applications to vary Sign
By-law 2005-439, to permit illuminated video information signs within 30 metres
of a residential use in a residential zone related to four locations, as
detailed in Document 1:
·
3330 Fallowfield Road;
·
2970 Carling Avenue;
·
1778 Carling Avenue; and
·
993 Richmond Road.
CARRIED as amended
COUNCILLORS’ ITEM
ARTICLE DES
CONSEILLERS
Councillor / Conseillère Holmes
22. CASH-IN-LIEU APPLICATION
AMENDMENT – 250-254 PRESTON STREET
MODIFICATION AU
RÈGLEMENT FINANCIER DES EXIGENCES RELATIVES AU STATIONNEMENT – 250-254, RUE
PRESTON
ACS2008-CCS-PEC-0003 Somerset (14)
That the Planning and Environment Committee amend the
current cash-in-lieu approval to establish a payment schedule permitting the
applicant to pay in full his cash-in-lieu levy by six equal installments over a
twelve month period consisting of post-dated cheques in equal amounts starting
from the execution date of the CIL agreement.
RECEIVED
ADJOURNMENT
LEVÉE
DE LA SÉANCE
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Original signed
by Original
signed by
Robert Tremblay Councillor
P. Hume
Committee Coordinator Chair
