Planning and Environment Committee

Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement

 

Minutes 37 / Procès-verbal 37

 

Monday, 18 August 2008, 9:30 a.m.

le lundi 18 août 2008, 9 h 30

 

Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West

Salle Champlain, 110, avenue Laurier ouest

 

 

 

Present / Présent :     Councillor / Conseiller P. Hume (Chair / Président) 

Councillor / Conseillère P. Feltmate (Vice-Chair / Vice-présidente)

Councillors / Conseillers M. Bellemare, S. Desroches, C. Doucet, J. Harder, D. Holmes, G. Hunter, B. Monette, S. Qadri

 

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

DÉCLARATIONS D’INTÉRÊT

 

No declarations of interest were filed.

 


 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Ratification dU procÈs-verbaL

 

Minutes 36 of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting of Tuesday, 8 July 2008 were confirmed.

 

                                                                                                            CONFIRMED

 

 

STATEMENT REQUIRED UNDER THE PLANNING ACT

 

Vice-Chair Peggy Feltmate read a statement required under the Planning Act, which advises that anyone who intends to appeal the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments listed as Items 2, 3, 4 and 13 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 9 September 2008 (Items 2, 3 and 13) and 28 August 2008 (Item 4).  Failure to do so may result in the Ontario Municipal Board dismissing all or part of the appeals.

 

 

STATEMENT REQUIRED FOR ZONING MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR POST JANUARY 1, 2007

DÉCLARATION POUR LES DEMANDES DE MODIFICATION DE ZONAGE PRÉSENTÉES APRÈS LE 1ER JANVIER 2007                                                                                                              

 

Vice-Chair Peggy Feltmate read a statement relative to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments listed as Items 8, 9 and 10, the Zoning By-law Amendments listed as Items 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21, as well as the matters listed as Items 11 and 20 on the Agenda.  She 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.

 

 

REFERRALS AND DEFERRALS

REPORTS ET RENVOIS                 

 

1.         SOURCE SEPARATED ORGANICS – EVALUATION, DIAPER DISPOSAL AND BI-WEEKLY COLLECTION IMPLEMENTATION

TRI DES MATIÈRES ORGANIQUES À LA SOURCE – ÉVALUATION, ÉLIMINATION DES COUCHES JETABLES ET MISE EN PLACE DE LA COLLECTE TOUTES LES DEUX SEMAINES

ACS2008-CCS-PEC-0017                                   CITY WIDE/À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE

Referred by Council on July 9, 2008 / Renvoi du Conseil du 9 juillet 2008

 

Email correspondence from Robert Behrend, dated July 10, 2008, was received and is held on file with the City Clerk.

 

Albert Shamess, Director of Solid Waste Services, provided two PowerPoint presentations (held on file with the City Clerk) that touched on collection issues and organic waste management technologies.

 

Mr. Shamess, assisted by Anne-Marie Fowler, Manager of Solid Waste Operations, responded to questions from Councillors, clarifying the following:

·        Typically it costs more to process Source Separated Organics (SSO) than what is recovered in collection costs.

·        Council previously approved the SSO program and the contract is in place.  If the City wishes to pursue a better alternative that becomes available, the contract contains a cancellation clause with a financial penalty.  The penalty is significant if the contract is cancelled in the first 10 years because of infrastructure development costs.

·        Flexibility exists in the contract to look at other technologies with the contractor (Orgaworld).  The City will be working with the contractor to evaluate the processes and procedures that are employed at the facility for improvements.


·        With respect to odors, a Certificate of Approval is required for air emissions from the Ministry of the Environment.  The facility will include a comprehensive odor control system that involves bio-filtration and scrubbing.  Air inside the building is collected and treated prior to discharge in order to remove odors.

·        The facility in Western Québec takes a mix of bio-solids and organics, which is not the case in Ottawa because the mix of materials comes with a high risk of failure.  The technology employed is significantly different and the odor control system in Ottawa will be more complex, comprehensive and robust.

·        The contract with Orgaworld requires the City’s approval prior to accepting any other material, which must meet the same quality standards.

·        The diaper program would include incontinence products.  People would be required to apply and criteria would be determined.  The Region of Durham had 150-200 families participating in a similar program with lower than expected participation, which declined over time.

·        One private company that provided diaper recycling is currently in receivership.

·        Registration for the diaper/incontinence program is a means to determine where to pick up and to provide the supply of bags or tags needed for off week collection.  Costs are estimated at $200,000, to be recovered based on current per ton fees.  Diapers represent 1.5 to 2 per cent of the waste stream.  The diapers would be collected similarly to the current practice for leaf and yard waste.

·        Other municipalities initiated pilot projects for clear bags.  Similar pilot programs could be looked at once the SSO program is implemented in Ottawa. 

·        Degradable paper bags that fit inside the green box can be purchased at several retail outlets.  In other municipalities, entrepreneurs have started up receptacle cleaning services.

·        The $2.7 million in collection savings (as a result of bi-weekly collection) is offset by an overall increase in solid waste management due to the costs of the SSO program.  The cost of collection for SSO is lower per ton as the material is heavier than residual waste.

·        The current solid waste collection costs are $15 million for garbage and $15 million for recycling.  The SSO program will cost $8 million, but with a reduction in other collection costs, it would represent a net impact of $2.5 million.  The net savings for bi-weekly collection is $1 million.  (All figures are annual.)

·        The contractors provided a different per ton price estimate depending on the residual garbage pick up frequency.  The lower price option for all solid waste collection involves the implementation of bi-weekly residual waste collection.

·        The multi-residential sector will not be included in the original implementation of the SSO program, but would be included in a second phase.

·        The cost for waste diversion programs is part of the mill rate as a broad based benefit to the community.

·        Research was undertaken on the differences in diversion when comparing weekly and bi-weekly residual waste collection.  Participation rates in areas with bi-weekly collection range from 75 to 90 per cent.  Rates are higher when programs are introduced and they have been in place for a longer period of time.

·        The Region of Durham is split and offers both collection options.  Durham has found an additional 13 per cent overall diversion with bi-weekly collection.  Durham is also building a mass burn incinerator for residual waste, while continuing diversion programs. 

·        On an on-going basis, staff evaluates recycling programs to determine if a stable long-term market exists for additional material.  The Environmental Plastics Institute recently announced the existence of a facility, which accepts Styrofoam.  Transportation costs and the recovery rate will be analyzed to determine the appropriateness of adding this and other items to the blue box. 

·        The number of garbage bags permitted per week was reduced from five to three in 2006.  This issue could be looked at as part of the overall implementation of the SSO program over the next year.

·        Some municipalities that introduced SSO with weekly residual garbage collection are now investigating a move to bi-weekly collection.  The oldest SSO programs were implemented 15 years ago in Nova Scotia with bi-weekly residual waste collection.

·        Weekly residual garbage collection would require additional educational and information efforts, as bi-weekly collection allows for more of an incentive to participate in the SSO program.

 

Councillor Holmes indicated she would move a motion to proceed with bi-weekly residual collection six months following implementation of the SSO program to avoid additional costs and ensure participation.  She noted that the six months would provide a phase-in time for residents to realize how little garbage will remain as a result of an organics program.  She added the motion would also support the creation of an inclusive program for diaper and incontinence pick-up for families needing such a service. 

 

Councillor Hunter suggested the need for discussion on the funding of waste diversion programs (mill versus service rate) and how revenues received by recycling are shared.  Mr. Shamess confirmed that Council previously directed staff to address service to rural residents.

 

Councillor Hunter stated he received three emails when this matter was in the news the previous week.  He suggested asking residents to analyze their waste to determine what is left after materials are placed in the green, blue and black boxes. 

 

Councillor Hunter also touched on the motion referred from Council with respect to the evaluation of success.  He questioned what would occur if the program were deemed not to be successful.  Councillor Hume clarified the differences between what is proposed by staff, the motions referred by Council and new motions presented at today’s meeting.

 

With respect to the incontinence and diaper program, Councillor Wilkinson suggested staff also investigate pick-up of certain items that require more frequent collection, such as dialysis supplies.  She also said that environmental impacts are not expressly noted in the report with respect to weekly versus bi-weekly residual garbage collection (e.g. CO2 reductions).  She further pushed for the promotion of cloth diapers to assist with diaper disposal issues. 

 

Chair Hume noted that the Province has announced funding for e-waste and expanded household special waste.  Mr. Shamess indicated pilot program announcements would be forthcoming as part of evaluations for the 2009 Budget.  With regard to household special waste, he added the Province announced that the program would be fully funded by producers.

 

Councillor Bellemare raised concerns with the proposed diaper/incontinence program, notably the inability to estimate the number of potential participating households and the registration requirement.  He stated the proposal is overly bureaucratic and logistically challenging.

 

Councillor Harder advised that she would be moving a motion to continue weekly residual garbage collection until 2012.  She reiterated her support for the SSO program, noting she has confidence that the citizens of Ottawa will adapt to the change.  She touched on the unknowns associated with the proposed diaper program and the need for time to educate people to ensure buy-in.  On the diaper issue, she added engagement of long-term care and daycare providers is a necessity.

 

Councillor Monette spoke in support of Councillor Harder’s motion, noting people are paying taxes for garbage pick up and expect it on a weekly basis.  He suggested the 2012 timeframe would allow sufficient opportunity to ascertain if the program will work without penalizing residents with a cut to garbage services. 

 

Councillor Desroches suspected the costs for the proposed diaper program were underestimated.  He questioned the benefit of implementing bi-weekly residual waste collection in spring 2010, as the start period will be the most critical phase of this project for it to be successful.  Mr. Shamess responded that the March target is two months before leaf and yard pick up and the typical increase in the volume of waste, which in majority is attributed to organic waste.  With the introduction of the SSO collection on a weekly basis, the level of service will essentially be the same for the seasonal increase in waste.

 

Councillor Feltmate touched on the environmental implications of weekly versus bi-weekly residual garbage collection, as well as long-term costs associated with the requirement for additional landfills or alternative expensive methods for dealing with garbage.  Mr. Shamess indicated the implementation report, discussed in June 2008, made reference to the deferred cost of assuming the long-term maintenance and liabilities associated with the Trail Road Landfill.  The report also attempted to quantify the costs for the development of a new landfill. 

 

Councillor Feltmate also questioned how deferring implementation of bi-weekly residual garbage collection would be beneficial to residents, as it will not reduce costs nor encourage people to participate in the SSO program.  She noted the citizens of Ottawa are intelligent and will adapt, adding she receives numerous emails calling for the City to do more. 

 

Mark Scharfe, Ramsayville Community Association, raised concerns on the proposed location of the SSO processing site at Rideau and Hawthorne Roads.  The site is adjacent to the three quarries that require Take Water permits from the Province.  He added the area, which is serviced by wells, includes one of the biggest dairy operations in the City, as well as grain elevators, an industrial park, the Meadows Golf Course, greenhouses, farms and residential homes.  Mr. Scharfe explained the former City of Gloucester by-law directed that no industrial use should be permitted that requires water in any processing operation or that has as a bi-product water-borne waste requiring municipal waste treatment.  He stated this prohibition was left out of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. 

 

Mr. Scharfe indicated the proposed site could handle approximately 150 thousand tons specifically reserved for the City’s organics program at a rate of $89 per ton.  He explained that a few years back, he placed cattle on the Duncan Farm at Hawthorne Road and lost one large animal to “black leg”, which is caused by anthrax spores in the soil.  He cautioned the Committee on the impact of the proposed SSO processing site on human health through contamination of the land.  He also touched on drainage issues in the area.  In closing, he reiterated opposition to the proposed processing facility.

 

Following the public delegation, Councillor Holmes formally presented her motion.  Councillor Hunter noted his opposition to the program, but stated that bi-weekly residual garbage collection is the most cost effective option for its implementation.

 

Councillor Doucet also spoke in support of the Holmes’ motion, commenting on the previous political delays in moving forward with a SSO program. 

 

Councillor Hume said citizens have adapted to changes in collection over the years with the introduction of the blue and black box.  He noted it would be very difficult to site or fund an incinerator or new landfill.

 

Moved by J. Harder:

 

That Planning and Environment Committee reject garbage frequency change to bi-weekly at this time;

 

That other options to encourage SSO compliance be explored; and

 

That the City of Ottawa maintain weekly residual waste collection until the end of the current contracts (2012).

 

                                                                                                LOST

 

YEAS (5):        M. Bellemare, S. Desroches, J. Harder, B. Monette, S. Qadri

NAYS (5):       C. Doucet, D. Holmes, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, P. Hume

 

 

Moved by D. Holmes:

 

That the City of Ottawa move to bi-weekly residual waste collection within six months of SSO Implementation (by March 2010);

 

That a separate program for curbside collection of diapers be developed to compliment the by-weekly residual garbage collection; and

 

That staff develop a list of additional products and materials that could be added to the supplemental program.

 

                                                                                                LOST

 

YEAS (5):        C. Doucet, D. Holmes, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, P. Hume

NAYS (5):       M. Bellemare, S. Desroches, J. Harder, B. Monette, S. Qadri

 

The Committee directed staff to prepare a policy report on how diversion and garbage programs are funded and how revenues are shared.

 

 

2.         ZONING - 74 STONEHAVEN DRIVE

ZONAGE - 74 PROMENADE STONEHAVEN

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0121                                                                kanata south/sud (23)

Deferred on June 24, 2008 /Reporté le 24 juin 2008

 

(This application is not subject to Bill 51)

 

Most of the correspondence related to this matter was also received on the zoning application for 310 Stonehaven Drive and is referenced under Item 3.  The following correspondence was received with respect to 74 Stonehaven Drive:

·        Email (August 14, 2008) in opposition from Kay Stephenson-Wrack

·        Email (August 16, 2008) in opposition from Dorothy Scott

 

Mary Jarvis, Urbandale Corporation, was present in support of the recommendations.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.        Approve an amendment to By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 74 Stonehaven Drive from Residential Third Density, Sub Zone X Zone (R3X), to Residential Third Density, Sub Zone X, Exception Zone (R3X [xxxx]) and Residential Fourth Density, Sub Zone M, Exception Zone (R4M [xxxx]), as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2. 

 


2.        Approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 74 Stonehaven Drive from Residential Type 3A Zone, (R3A) to Residential Type 3A Exception Zone, (R3A-6), and Residential Type 5A Exception Zone, (R5A-1), as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

3.         ZONING - 310 STONEHAVEN DRIVE

ZONAGE - 310 PROMENADE STONEHAVEN

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0120                                                                kanata south/sud (23)

Deferred on June 24, 2008 /Reporté le 24 juin 2008

 

(This application is not subject to Bill 51)

 

Previously received correspondence was referenced in Minutes 35 of June 24, 2008.

 

The following documentation was received in opposition to the zoning applications regarding 74 and 310 Stonehaven Drive:

·        Email (August 10, 2008) from Roger Toutant

·        Email (August 14, 2008) from Joan and John Pumphrey opposed to stacked townhomes

·        Email (August 17, 2008) from J.P. Sangemino

·        Email (August 18, 2008) from Leslie Norkum

 

The following correspondence was received in support:

·        Email (August 11, 2008) from John and Judi Murtough requesting a buffer

·        Email (August 14, 2008) from Mark Thaw

·        Email (August 15, 2008) from Nancy and Gabriel Hajal

·        Email (August 18, 2008) from Tyler and Catherine Shaw

 

Kathy Rygus, Planner II, gave a detailed overview of the departmental report with a PowerPoint presentation, which is held on file with the City Clerk.

 

In response to questions from Councillor Qadri, Ms. Rygus stated that Bridlewood is comprised of approximately 20,000 residents with four westbound and one eastbound points of entry to the community.  The Hope lands to the south will eventually become part of the Bridlewood Community with a connection to Hope Side Road.  There are no exits going north due to the National Capital Commission (NCC) lands.  She confirmed four schools are located on Stonehaven Drive and the business traffic from Michael Cowpland Drive and Terence Matthews Crescent in all likelihood travels east on Hope Side Road rather than cut through the residential community on Stonehaven Drive.

 


Councillor Qadri, as a resident of the neighbourhood, commented on accessing Richmond Road from Stonehaven Drive in the morning peek periods and issues with the intersection’s configuration.  He suggested that if the zoning does move forward, development should only occur once broad traffic problems have been addressed to ensure residents are not inconvenienced further.

 

Responding to questions from Councillor Holmes, Ms. Rygus advised that the Official Plan does support a range of housing types.  This particular subdivision proposes exclusively single-family houses on a range of lot sizes in keeping with the surrounding development.  The narrowest lots are 10.5 metres, which is the minimum under the R1T zone, which affects these lands and a number of surrounding developments. 

 

Don Herweyer, Program Manager of Development Review West, added that the application to the north has stacked townhouses with a mix of street towns and townhouses throughout the community.  He commented that while this application is exclusively single-detached dwellings, which may be partly due to the traffic situation, there is an overall mix throughout the community.  The proposed road network uses the reduced approved cross-section for local streets, resulting in a narrowing of the right-of-way.  Mr. Herweyer confirmed staff is attempting to implement a grid road system for new communities; however this community was planned on a curvilinear system a number of years ago and this is the last phase of development.  In addition, all the collector roads will have sidewalks on both sides.

 

Margaret Kellaway, Bridlewood Community Association, voiced opposition to the proposed development until such time as the pre-existing traffic issues on Stonehaven Drive are resolved.  She acknowledged that Urbandale has been working with the Bridlewood Community; however traffic on Stonehaven Drive is a major issue for the community.  Two forums and an on-line survey have been set up and participation was high.  Ms. Kellaway also expressed concern with the impact of school bus changes in the fall and increased traffic due to the development of 74 Stonehaven Drive.

 

In reply to questions from Councillor Feltmate on community input, Ms. Kellaway recalled that a community safety meeting was held in January 2007 and traffic on Stonehaven Drive came forward as one of the major issues for residents.  Two hundred responses were received from the on-line survey.  In February 2008, a forum was well attended and focused on traffic on Stonehaven Drive.

 

Councillor Feltmate acknowledged the community association is not against the development, as most residents live in Urbandale homes.  The issue remains Stonehaven Drive and people cannot understand how the City can give permission to add more traffic on this street at this point in time.  She also touched on the decision of the English separate school board to have more children walk to school, noting two schools from that board are located along Stonehaven Drive.

 

Ms. Kellaway observed more parents would be driving their children to school as a result of the board decision on busing.

 

Mary Jarvis, Urbandale Corporation was accompanied by Doug Kelly, Soloway Wright LLP and Stephanie McNeely, Dillon Consulting Limited.  She declared that Bridlewood has been a successful community and is well planned.  Phase 6 is the final phase as per the Kanata Official Plan.  With respect to the road pattern within the subdivision, Ms. Jarvis explained that Stonemeadow Drive would connect to Bridlewood Drive to keep the traffic away from the elementary school.  It will have sidewalks on both sides with numerous pathway connections to the rest of Bridlewood. 

 

Mr. Kelly recounted that the original community plan was approved in the 1974 Kanata Official Plan.  It stopped north of the Hope lands and another road was planned along the east side of the community.  The former Region later removed it and the Richmond Road corridor going north was also downgraded.  He indicated that the environmental assessment (EA) studies for Eagleson Road and Terry Fox Drive/Hope Side Road are ongoing and are required to address overall traffic concerns in the area.

 

Ms. McNeely explained that the draft subdivision conditions require four traffic signals to distribute traffic more evenly.  Two of the traffic signals recommended are based on existing traffic conditions and the other two would be required when more traffic is added because of this site (one over the course of the year and the second at full build out).  She advised that the traffic analysis did consider other future adjacent developments, including background growth in traffic that would occur, as well traffic for both Urbandale sites. 

 

In response to questions from the Chair, Ms. McNeely stated no capacity exists currently at the Richmond Road and Stonehaven Drive intersection, given the issues with the eastbound left turn from Stonehaven Drive in the morning peak period.  Recent traffic lane lengthening was undertaken in the area and the Traffic and Parking Operations (TPO) branch was looking at other measures that might be suitable.  She estimated that traffic generated from the development would travel in the following split: 40 per cent going west to Eagleson Road and 60 per cent (or approximately 100 vehicles in the morning peak) traveling east to Richmond Road. 

 

Ms. Jarvis reiterated that traffic solutions must be implemented for all South Kanata, as over 10,000 units were approved east of Eagleson Road.  She emphasized that Crownridge Drive was identified in the Kanata, Regional and current Official Plans for connection to Hope Side Road.  She opined that delaying 100 or 200 units without solving the broader problem would serve no one.

 

In response to questions from Councillor Harder, the applicant confirmed the land was bought from Cadillac Fairview in the early 1980s by Urbandale.  Minto came in to Bridlewood by purchasing the Macdonald lands and the Hope lands were added to Bridlewood in the late 1980s but were never developed.  Mr. Kelly also spoke of the Region’s decisions, influenced by the NCC, with regard to Richmond Road and the current impact on traffic.

 

Councillor Feltmate also drew the Committee’s attention to the West Hunt Club and Richmond Road intersection.  She added the NCC will not allow the road to be widened and the police have advised that they cannot do anything more to make the intersection safer.

 

In response to questions from the ward councillor, Mr. Wildman advised that the intersection at Richmond Road and West Hunt Club Road is critical and not performing.  TPO has undertaken a global study, which is expected to be complete by mid-fall.  One of the options is to have a centre lane with traffic directed north in the morning and south in the evening, if it can be accommodated within the existing cross-section of the roadway.  Regarding moving up funding for the Hope Side Hope EA, Mr. Wildman said funding is shown in 2010 and 2014 for design and construction. 

 

Councillor Feltmate proposed that a holding zone be implemented to allow development to occur when a transportation solution can be found and implemented.  She said a compromise was explored with the applicant but could not be achieved.

 

Ms. Jarvis proposed the holding provision expire on January 1, 2010.  It would give the City 18 months to find a transportation solution for Kanata South.  Mr. Kelly explained that the applicant can apply to lift the holding zone at any time, but would hold off if half the land could be developed immediately.  He added that 50 vehicle trips would be generated in the morning peak period if half the units in Phase 6 were developed.

 

Mr. Marc advised that the motion to apply a holding symbol could be defended on legal and transportation grounds.  If the motion is approved, the applicant could accept the by-law, appeal on the basis of the 120-day rule or file a private appeal. 

 

Councillor Feltmate touched on the community feedback.  She asked for support to implement a holding zone to deal with the on-going transportation issues and not further impact residents.

 

Moved by P. Feltmate:

 

WHEREAS the Official Plan identifies Stonehaven Drive as a Major Collector road, intended to serve as a connection between an arterial road and collector roads, and a Transportation Study was submitted with the subdivision and zoning applications, addressing the introduction of traffic from the proposed subdivision development into the overall transportation network of the existing community;

 

AND WHEREAS Stonehaven Drive is experiencing increased traffic at peak times of the day, and the City has received comments from the community on existing operational traffic concerns in Bridlewood that are in part related to the proposed development, one of which is a constraint at the intersection of Stonehaven Drive and Richmond Road and the Stonehaven Drive /Richmond Road corridor;

 

AND WHEREAS there are high-level studies being completed in the surrounding area to analyze global traffic issues such as the Eagleson Road Environmental Assessment and the Terry Fox Drive/Hope Side Road Extension Environmental Assessment, and Traffic Operations staff have been reviewing the existing internal community concerns;

 

AND WHEREAS it is advisable that the transportation solution is identified and road improvements are implemented to the City’s satisfaction to improve the intersection of Stonehaven Drive and Richmond Road, and to alleviate traffic congestion on Stonehaven Drive and Richmond Road prior to commencement of the proposed development;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Planning and Environment Committee approve and implement the following revisions to Staff Report ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0120:

 

1.         That “Recommendations 1 and 2” be deleted and replaced with the following:

 

1.   Approve an amendment to By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 310 Stonehaven Drive from Development Reserve Zone (DR), Institutional Zone (I1A) and Parks and Open Space Zone (O1) to Residential First Density, Subzone T, Exception xxxx, Holding Zone (R1T [xxxx]-h) as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

2.   Approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law 168-94 to change the zoning of 310 Stonehaven Drive from Holding Zone (H), Institutional Zone (I) and Open Space Zone (OS1) to Holding Residential Type 1B Special Zone 6, (HR1B-6), as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

2.         Document 1 be deleted and replaced with the attached new Document 1.

 

3.         That the Details of Recommended Zoning in “Document 2” be deleted and replaced with the following:

 

Proposed changes to By-law 2008-250

 

1.   The lands shown as Area A on Document 1 zoned DR, Area B on Document 1 zoned I1A and Area C on Document 1 zoned O1 under By-law 2008-250 will be rezoned to R1T [xxxx]-h.

 

2.   Section 239 of By-law 2008-250 is amended to add a new exception including the following provisions:

 

On lands zoned R1T [xxxx] with a holding symbol, the ‘h’ symbol denotes that the units may be constructed only after the removal of the ‘h’ symbol, which removal may only occur when the transportation solution is found and implemented to the City’s satisfaction, that improves the intersection of Stonehaven Drive and Richmond Road, and Stonehaven Drive/Richmond Road Corridor.

 

Proposed changes to By-law No. 168-94 for the former City of Kanata

 

1.   The lands shown as Area A on Document 1 zoned H, Area B on Document 1 zoned I1A and Area C on Document 1 zoned OS1 will be rezoned to HR1B-6.

 

2.   Subsection 6(3) is amended to add a new special zone including the following provisions:

 

On lands zoned R1T [xxxx] with a holding symbol, the ‘h’ symbol denotes that the units may be constructed only after the removal of the ‘h’ symbol, which removal may only occur when the transportation solution is found and implemented to the City’s satisfaction, that improves the intersection of Stonehaven Drive and Richmond Road, and Stonehaven Drive/Richmond Road corridor.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 310 Stonehaven Drive from Development Reserve Zone (DR), Institutional Zone (I1A) and Parks and Open Space Zone (O1) to Residential First Density, Subzone T, Exception xxxx, Holding Zone (R1T [xxxx]-h) as shown in revised Document 1 and as detailed in revised Document 2.

 

2.         Approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 310 Stonehaven Drive from Holding Zone (H), Institutional Zone (I) and Open Space Zone (OS1) to Holding Residential Type 1B Zone Special Zone 6, (HR1B-6), as shown in revised Document 1 and as detailed in revised Document 2.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED as amended

 

 


4.         ZONING - 1654 BELCOURT BOULEVARD AND 1547 VERCHÈRE STREET

ZONAGE - 1654, BOULEVARD BELCOURT ET 1547, RUE VERCHÈRE

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0013                                                                                         innes (2)

Deferred on July 8, 2008 /Reporté le 8 juillet 2008

 

(This application is not subject to Bill 51)

 

Shoma Murshid, Planner II, provided an overview of comments received at the community meeting in a PowerPoint presentation, which is held on file with the City Clerk.

 

Malcolm Powell spoke in opposition to the application, recommending deferral of the zoning application until consideration of the consent application by the Committee of Adjustment (COA).  Mr. Powell stated the COA could consider other options that would make the zoning application obsolete or change the lot dimensions.  He mentioned that, should the zoning be granted, it should be conditional on the decision of the COA and prohibit auxiliary housing units.

 

Karen Currie, Manager of Development Approvals East/South, confirmed that secondary units are permitted in single-family or semi-detached residences, with the exception of Rockcliffe Park.  With respect to Verchère Street, she reiterated that secondary units are currently allowed in all the homes in the area.

 

Danny Page, Acting Manager of Development Approvals, clarified that the COA application deals with a consent application to divide the property.  With respect to secondary units, he noted limits exist on the size and placement of parking, but the unit is not required to be owner occupied.  He confirmed the applicant has disclosed that secondary apartment units are planned for both halves of the semi-detached building.

 

Mr. Powell added the COA could impose various restrictions and conditions on the consent to ensure the vacant lot is developed in keeping with the character of the community.  He noted the community is not objecting to an auxiliary unit in a single-family home, but rather up to four units on this site.

 

Councillor Bloess reiterated that the consent was previously granted, but will lapse before the zoning process can be completed.  He asked staff to comment on the sequence of meetings and whether accessory units could be prohibited.

 

Tim Marc, Senior Legal Counsel, advised that the sequence is not an issue as it makes some sense to deal with the zoning matter first, as it is not time limited.  Secondly, he informed that there exists a strong impetus in the Planning Act to promote secondary dwelling units.  Mr. Marc called into question the COA’s ability to restrict secondary units as a condition of consent.  He also clarified that a restriction on the zoning could be added as a site-specific exception provision; however, he cautioned it could be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and would be contrary to the general provisions, which allow secondary units in almost every instance. 

 

Hubert Girouard and Louise Aubin provided a handout, including an air photograph of the area, site plan and drawings, which are held on file with the City Clerk.  Mr. Girouard reiterated that the purpose of the application is to regularise the existing four-unit building on Belcourt Boulevard and zone the new vacant parcel to permit a semi-detached dwelling.  He commented that the proposal meets Official Plan policies with regard to urban infill on existing municipal services, diversifying the housing stock and offering different choices for the changing needs of residents.  He noted the vacant parcel is prime land for urban infill and the only 100-foot lot for residential purposes on Verchère Street.  He noted the proposal for a four-unit, one storey semi-detached building is consistent with the dominant low-density character of the neighbourhood.  He explained that the site is a transition zone between the single-detached homes and the institutional use.  The lot area and frontage far exceed the requirements of the by-law.  The proposed units will not negatively affect existing municipal services, as confirmed by engineers hired by the applicant.  With respect to design compatibility, Mr. Girouard advised of his openness to the introduction of brick on the front façade.  He also touched on the history of the applications associated with this project.

 

In response to questions from Councillor Bloess, Mr. Girouard put forward that a single-family residence on the site would create an L-shaped lot with a narrow band accessing Verchère Street.  A lot of this shape would not make optimal use of the land and would affect its value; furthermore, it would not fulfil the in-fill policies in place.  Ms. Aubin hypothesised that if the 100-foot lot had full road access, it could easily accommodate three separate lots.  Mr. Girouard spoke in opposition to the prohibition of accessory units, as they are permitted and encouraged.  Ms. Aubin noted the bulk of traffic is a result of the school and daycares.  She also confirmed school board officials denied that the nearby school would be closed and redeveloped in the near future. 

 

On the issue of a brick façade, Mr. Marc stated the COA routinely grants consents based on plans filed.  He advised that staff could be directed to seek that a brick façade be imposed as a condition.

 

Moved by J. Harder:

 

That Planning and Environment Committee direct Planning staff to request that the Committee of Adjustment impose a condition on the consent application to require a front brick façade for the new semi-detached building.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law to change the zoning of the easterly part of 1654 Belcourt Boulevard from Residential First Density Subzone W (R1W) to Residential First Density Zone W - Exception X (R1W - X) and to change the zoning of the westerly part of 1654 Belcourt Boulevard, also known as 1547 Verchere Street, from Residential First Density Subzone W (R1W) to Residential Second Density Zone A (R2A), as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2; and 

 

2.         Approve an amendment to the former City of Gloucester Zoning By-law to change the zoning of the easterly part of 1654 Belcourt Boulevard from Residential, Single Dwelling Zone (Rs 1) to Residential, Single Dwelling Zone - Exception X (Rs 1 - X) and to change the zoning of the westerly part of 1654 Belcourt Boulevard, also known as 1547 Verchere Street, from Residential, Single Dwelling Zone (Rs 1) to Residential, Double Dwelling Zone (Rd 1), as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

5.         CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING - 55 STIRLING AVENUE

RÈGLEMENT FINANCIER DES EXIGENCES DE STATIONNEMENT - 55, AVENUE STIRLING

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0148                                                                             kitchissippi (15)

Deferred on July 8, 2008 /Reporté le 8 juillet 2008

 

The applications for 55 and 57 Stirling Avenue were heard concurrently.

 

Email dated August 17, 2008 was received from Cheryl Parrott, who requested that the applications be denied.  She also provided photographs of the site.

 

Erin Topping, Planner I, provided a location map and photographs of the site and street in a PowerPoint presentation, which is held on file with the City Clerk.  John Smit, Program Manager of Development Review, accompanied her.

 

In response to questions from Councillor Leadman, Ms. Topping confirmed that a site plan is not required for a triplex development; however the recommendation requires that soft landscaping be completed according to plans submitted to the Committee of Adjustment in support of the minor variance applications.  It would allow for tree planting and sod.

 

Mr. Smit advised that the zoning allows a triplex and converted four-unit house.  The performance standards are the same but the converted house would require additional parking, which resulted in these cash-in-lieu applications.

 

Councillor Leadman recalled that the Hintonburg Community Association did not object to the original triplex because additional parking would not be required.  She asked what kind of study or background report was done in this area with respect to parking. 

 

Ms. Topping responded that no on-site parking strategy was undertaken.  Her comments in the report were based on her professional opinion and four separate site visits where on-street parking was available.  One hour on-street parking is permitted with the absence of signs.

 


Linda Hoad and Brenda Primmer, Hintonburg Community Association, read from a written submission (held on file with the City Clerk) requesting refusal of the applications.  Their main points were as follows:

·        With regard to process, the conversion to four-plexes is disingenuous.  Three and four plexes are not subject to Site Plan Control.

·        Fifty per cent of buildings on this street contain multiple units.  Four units on these lots is over-intensification.

·        If the applications are approved, a condition should be imposed in order that landscaping (sod and trees) is installed under a site plan agreement.

·        Parking in rear yards has resulted in lack of greenspace.  The road is also very narrow, resulting in snow clearing problems.  Evening parking utilization is considerably higher than daytime parking, even in the summer.

·        The main floor unit could be converted to a three-bedroom to include the basement area.  This would contribute to the diversity of the housing stock in the community.

 

Councillor Doucet commented that cash-in-lieu applications are usually approved to incite infill development.  Ms. Hoad reiterated that the basement could be utilised to expand the ground floor unit without converting the triplex nor adding to on-street parking.

 

In response to questions from Councillor Holmes, Mr. Smit clarified that any residential development up to four units does not require site plan approval.  He also explained that a condition is included to ensure soft landscaping measures are completed, thus precluding front-yard parking.  He added that under the new zoning by-law, only two parking spaces would be necessary for each fourplex and cash-in-lieu of parking would not be required; however, under the new rules, some performance standard adjustments with respect to lot area would be needed. 

 

Responding to further questions from Councillor Leadman, Mr. Smit advised the landscaping condition will form part of the cash-in-lieu of parking agreement, which is registered on title.

 

Ursula Melinz, Soloway Wright LLP, confirmed the applicant had no objection to tree planting and sod, but questioned sod on the side yard due to sunlight and growing conditions.  She added that this is a perfect opportunity for intensification, as there are no overriding traffic concerns and the area is well serviced by public amenities.  Her client is not interested in expanding the ground unit to make it larger because typically larger family units require additional parking.  The owner is prepared to advertise the new units without parking.  With regard to bicycle parking, she was open to providing such an amenity but said current occupants have not expressed an interest.  Space is available at the rear but residents store bicycles within the units.

 

Councillor Leadman spoke of parking and snow ploughing issues on the street.  She acknowledged there is a greater potential to prevent front-yard parking by entering into the cash-in-lieu of parking agreement.  She also did not concur with some statements in the staff report with regard to traffic and parking.

 

1.        That the Planning and Environment Committee approve a Cash-in-lieu of Parking application exempting the Owner of 55 Stirling Avenue from providing the one parking space required to allow for the addition  of a basement apartment to an existing triplex , subject to the following conditions:

a.    That the Owner enter into the standard agreement required by Section 40 of the Planning Act;

b.    That  payment in the amount of $3,424, be provided upon execution of the agreement;

c.    That the Owner(s) complete the landscaping as shown on the site plan submitted as part of Minor Variance applications D08-02-04/A-00095 and D08-02-04/A-00096 prior to the execution of the required cash-in-lieu agreement.

 

2.        That the agreement required by 1(a) above be entered into to the sataisfaction of the City Solicitor and that full payment of the Cash-in-lieu fee as set out in 1(b) be received upon execution of the agreement; and

 

3.        That this approval is void if the agreement required by 1(a) has not been signed within six months of the date of this approval.

 

CARRIED with J. Harder, G. Hunter and P. Feltmate dissenting.

 

 

6.         CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING - 57 STIRLING AVENUE

REGLEMENT FINANCIER DES EXIGENCES DE STATIONNEMENT - 57, AVENUE STIRLING

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0149                                                                             kitchissippi (15)

Deferred on July 8, 2008 /Reporté le 8 juillet 2008

 

1.         That the Planning and Environment Committee approve a Cash-in-lieu of Parking application exempting the Owner of 57 Stirling Avenue from providing the one parking space required to allow for the addition  of a basement apartment to an existing triplex , subject to the following conditions:

a.    That the Owner enter into the standard agreement required by Section 40 of the Planning Act;

b.    That payment in the amount of $3,424, be provided upon execution of the agreement;

c.    That the Owner(s) complete the landscaping as shown on the site plan submitted as part of Minor Variance applications D08-02-04/A-00095 and D08-02-04/A-00096 prior to the execution of the required cash-in-lieu agreement.

 

2.         That the agreement required by 1(a) above be entered into to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and that full payment of the Cash-in-lieu fee as set out in 1(b) be received upon execution of the agreement; and

 

3.         That this approval is void if the agreement required by 1(a) has not been signed within six months of the date of this approval.

 

CARRIED with J. Harder, G. Hunter and P. Feltmate dissenting.

 

 

LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

COMITÉ CONSULTATIF SUR LA CONSERVATION DE L’ARCHITECTURE LOCALE

 

7.         APPLICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE CENTRETOWN HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AT 152-170 ARGYLE AVENUE/424 METCALFE STREET

DEMANDE DE NOUVELLE CONSTRUCTION DANS LE DISTRICT DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DU CENTRE-VILLE AU 152-170, AVENUE ARGYLE/424, RUE METCALFE

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0147                                                                                somerset (14)

 

LACAC AND PLANNING BRANCH RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve the construction of a new building at 152-170 Argyle Avenue/424 Metcalfe Street in the Centretown Heritage Conservation District in accordance with the plans submitted by Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Incorporated, as received on June 13, 2008 and included as Documents 2 to 5; and

 

2.         Delegate approval of any subsequent design changes of a minor nature to the Director of the Planning Branch.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

PLanning, TranSIT and thE EnVIRONMENT

urbanisme, transport en commun et environNement

 

PLANNING

URBANISME

 

8.         OFFICIAL PLAN - 2911 PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE

PLAN OFFICIEL - 2911, PROMENADE PRINCE OF WALES

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0138                                           Gloucester - South Nepean/ sud (22)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

Email correspondence was received from the following:

·        Barry King (August 14, 15 and 19 2008) requesting deferral

·        AJ Preece (August 15 and 17, 2008)

·        C.R. Nixon (August 17 and 18, 2008)

 

The following public delegations supported the requested deferral: Andrew Pritchard and Ann Tremblay, Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport Authority, Albert Miller and C.R. Nixon.

 

Moved by S. Desroches:

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee defer consideration of this matter until the next meeting.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council refuse an amendment to the Official Plan, to allow noise-sensitive land-uses within the Ottawa Airport Operating Influence Zone (AOIZ), for 2911 Prince of Wales Drive.

 

                                                                                                            DEFERRED to September 9

 

 

9.         OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING - 30 HIGHBURY PARK DRIVE

PLAN OFFICIEL ET ZONAGE - 30, PROMENADE HIGHBURY PARK

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0137                                                                               barrhaven (3)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

Email correspondence in support of the departmental recommendation was received from Ted McNeil and is held on file with the City Clerk.  Pierre Demers registered to speak in support of the recommendations, but was not present.

 

Tim Chadder, J. L. Richards & Associates, spoke in support of the application, noting the site is surrounded on three sides by major roadways and a fire station.  Car dealerships are permitted in similar urban areas on Carling Avenue, Hunt Club Road, Bank Street and Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard.  He observed staff supported those kinds of uses in the urban area in those contexts.  He indicated that dealerships are not described in the Official Plan; however, the Longfields Secondary Plan states commercial retail is only allowed on existing or zoned sites in neighbourhoods 1, 2 and 3.  The site is zoned development reserve zone.  Other retail stores are permitted in the mixed-use designation and the proposed dealership would serve the local community.  

 


Mr. Chadder suggested Barrhaven is underserved by car dealerships, noting a commercial study identified a clear need within the community.  He opined the proposed use at this location would be beneficial to the town centre, as it would take such a use away and place it on its periphery.  The users of the service centre would make use of transit, as shown by other dealerships in the south end.  People could drop their cars off and use transit to get to work.  He added that a traffic impact report demonstrated that this use would represent a one per cent contribution to traffic, which is not a negative impact.  With respect to lighting, he advised that studies show it would be appropriate to comply with the dark skies policies that are now in place.  While this proposal does not contain a mix of uses, it is a single stand-alone use on a very small parcel.

 

Councillor Harder spoke in support of the staff position, noting a second dealership in Barrhaven is needed, just not at this location.  Councillor Hunter also supported the staff recommendations, noting this site could accommodate high-density housing.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Refuse an amendment to the Official Plan, to amend the designation applying to the property located at 30 Highbury Park Drive to permit an automobile sales dealership and service establishment, including accessory uses;

 

2.         Refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, to change the zoning of 30 Highbury Park Drive to permit an automobile sales dealership and service establishment, including accessory uses; and

 

3.         Refuse an amendment to the former City of Nepean Zoning By-law, to change the zoning of 30 Highbury Park Drive to permit an automobile sales dealership and service establishment, including accessory uses.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

10.       OFFICIAL PLAN - 160 HEARST WAY, 280 AND 395 DIDSBURY ROAD, AND 488 AND 490 TERRY FOX DRIVE; AND ZONING – 160 HEARST WAY

PLAN OFFICIEL – 160, VOIE HEARST, 280 ET 395, CHEMIN DIDSBURY, ET 488 ET 490, PROMENADE TERRY FOX; AINSI QUE DU ZONAGE – 160, VOIE HEARST

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0180                                                                Kanata South/Sud (23)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

The following email correspondence in opposition was received and is held on file with the City Clerk:

·        Michelle Kobylka (Aug. 11 and July 28, 2008)       ·    Madelaine Read (Aug. 14, 2008)

·        Elizabeth Lacina (August 15, 2008)                         ·    Paul Lanctot (August 15, 2008)

·        Sandra Lewis (August 15, 2008)                            ·    Ted Ohmayer (August 15, 2008)

·        Donna M. Oweis (August 15, 2008)                       ·    John Parrott (August 15, 2008)

·        Jean Hutcheon (August 18, 2008)                           ·    K and S Burgess (Aug. 19, 2008)

 

Kalle Hakala, Planner II, provided an overview of the departmental report with a PowerPoint presentation, which is held on file with the City Clerk.

 

The Arbour Glen Community Association, represented by Jennifer Tessier, Valerie Wilkins, Robert H. Davyduck, Lauri Smith and Maureen Taylor, spoke in opposition to the proposal and showed photographs of the community.  A petition was submitted and the following concerns were highlighted:

·        Adequate parking will not be provided, as no provisions have been made for hotel staff, trucks nor bus parking.  Parking issues are evident with the existing hotel and the project would further place burden on both the community and community services.  The applicant has also stated that truck parking will be prohibited on the site.

·        Sections 2.5 and 4.11 of the Official Plan state that the assessment on compatibility of new development will involve, not only consideration of the built form, but also the operational characteristics, such as traffic, access and parking.

·        In the last few years, the City of Ottawa has lost approximately 35 per cent of urban employment lands to rezoning applications.  The proposed hotel would offer minimal employment opportunity and would not qualify as an employment use under the intentions of the Official and Secondary Plans.  Only one staff member would be required at night. 

·        Planning Act Amendments to Part V state that appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board are not permitted when a municipality refuses to remove land from an area of employment or neglects to make a decision on it within the timelines set out by the Act.  Adding a hotel as a permitted use, would effectively remove employment lands.  No other municipality in Ontario listed hotels as an employment use, as they do not generate high levels of employment.

·        Section 3.6.5 of the Official Plan ensures, over the long-term, sufficient areas of land are reserved primarily for places of business and economic activity.  Uses that support this function consist predominantly of offices, manufacturing, warehousing distribution, research and development facilities, as well as utilities. 

·        Although the light industrial zoning of this land allows a variety of uses in certain employment areas, these uses must be complimentary and serve the employees of the employment area and the public in the immediate vicinity.

·        Under Section 2 of the Official Plan, the City promises to meet the challenge of employment growth by supporting liveable communities and healthy environment with growth directed to key locations with a mix of housing, shopping, recreation and employment.  The current business centre, between Campeau Drive and the Queensway, is a much more suitable and sustainable location for a hotel.  A hotel is an existing permanent use in the central business centre.

·        The Transportation Master Plan has several recurring themes, such as minimizing costs, unnecessary travel and automobile dependence; keeping neighbourhoods liveable; protecting public health and the environment; and making efficient use of current infrastructures and services. 


·        Section 5.7.5.5 of the Secondary Plan states that development on the north side of Hearst Way already includes a motel and is intended to consist of low-rise buildings containing office and light industrial or retail use.

·        The plan for light rail transit for Kanata North located the first route on the north side of the Queensway corridor.  A hotel located in the central business centre would be situated closer to the station.

·        The current light industrial zoning prohibits uses that are likely to generate noise, fumes, odours or other hazardous and obnoxious materials.  Noise, nuisance and traffic issues have been a problem with the existing hotel.

·        A by-law officer recently stated that a turn radius study was required on Hearst Way.  Excess overflow street parking is already a problem.

·        Most of the permitted uses under the current zoning would have the greatest traffic impact during the day when most of the residents are away from home, reducing the impact on the community. 

·        Section 2.1 of the Official Plan provides that wherever growth occurs, it will be managed to ensure Ottawa’s communities are eminently liveable.  The 3-meter front setback is not adequate and puts the proposed hotel on the doorstep of many homes on Hearst Way. 

·        Concern exists with the potential instability of the land.  An independent geotechnical study should be undertaken by the City.

·        The Provincial Policy Statement, Official Plan, Secondary Plan and zoning must be respected.

·        Arnon Development is a long-standing and responsible company in Ottawa and the Community is not opposed to development of the site, however a hotel use is not appropriate.

 

In reply to questions from Committee, the delegation confirmed the following:

·        The community would like to see a professional-type building on the site (medical, office) that would result in employment, daytime traffic, and the utilisation of existing services.

·        The current hotel is bringing in truckers and school/sports groups resulting in traffic and overflow on-street parking.

·        Truck traffic from a printing plant would be in-and-out and the plant would presumably have space for loading docks and deliveries with scheduling.

·        The plans for the new hotel prohibit any on-site parking of trucks.  The hotel would operate throughout the day, seven days a week.

·        Retail uses were recommended in the Secondary Plan for the light industrial land north of Hearst Way with a gross floor area not exceeding 10,000 square metres, building size ranging between 28,000 to 47,000 square metres with one building shall be limited to two tenants.

·        The existing Comfort Inn is working with the Community Association but an agreement with Progeny Management Inc. for parking will not be extended to any other commercial development.

 


In response to questions from members, Mr. Hakala confirmed the following:

·        The new zoning by-law, for the most part, implements exactly what was in the old by-law.  In a few cases, there are subtleties that changed some of the permitted uses (e.g. warehousing.)

·        A self-storage facility is a restriction on the permitted warehousing.  The new by-law allows warehousing, but limits it to materials made on site.

·        A printing plant is permitted in both the new and old zoning by-law.

·        There is no proposal to change the height allowance in the zone, which would  remain at 13.5 metres.

·        A hotel is not considered a retail use, but the Secondary Plan does limit total retail in this entire low-density employment area, which extends to the park and ride, to 10,000 square metres.  The proposed hotel is approximately 3,000 square metres.

·        74 parking spaces are required (one per room), eight of which must be accessible.  The applicant exceeds the required spaces by one.

 

Tim Marc, Senior Legal Counsel, did not recall an appeal of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law on the permitted uses in the light industrial zone.

 

Councillor Feltmate thanked the Community Association for their detailed presentation, noting some members attended the Planning Primer workshop.  She noted the number of emails received from the neighbouring community.  She added that this prime land has remained vacant for many years and the City of Kanata intensively studied what should happen to the lands within the town centre on both sides of the Queensway.  The very intensive employment was to be situated on the north side along with the rapid transit station. 

 

Councillor Wilkinson indicated she served on former Kanata Council when this plan was developed.  She emphasized that comments from the community reflect that plan.  She hypothesized that the site has not developed in the past because the soil conditions are very bad. 

 

Councillor Hunter commended the Community Association for its excellent presentation.

 

Councillor Doucet said it was great to hear similar concerns from suburban residents that he routinely hears from constituents.  He concurred that the secondary plan should be respected.

 

Rod MacLean, Vice-President of the Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association, read from a written submission, also on file.  He spoke of the development of the Kanata Town Centre, contribution of the proposal to employment targets and loss of employment lands, as well as the compatibility of the proposed hotel.

 


Mike Casey, Arnon, indicated he attended community meetings regarding this matter and his company created the plan of subdivision that developed the adjacent homes.  With respect to the problems with the existing hotel site, his company offered two solutions at the public meeting.  They included designating Hearst Way as not being a truck route, and secondly to eliminate on-street parking.  Touching on parking and traffic, he surmised those issues should be dealt with at site plan.

 

Brian Casagrande, FoTenn, addressed planning considerations, which included the following points:

·    Public concerns are associated with one particular use perceived to generate impacts with which  the neighbourhood is not content.

·    With the zoning and range of uses permitted under the current by-law, whether it is industrial, warehouse, retail or a medical office facility, each has similar or more excessive impacts on the neighbourhood.

·    The site plan will manage site development in an appropriate way with respect to set backs, buffering, parking and access.

·    The proposal respects the zoning height, parking requirements and set backs.

·    The site is constrained slightly by an unregistered sewer easement.

 

In response to questions, Mr. Casey and Mr. Casagrande provided the following responses:

·    A hotel would have less impact than other uses permitted in the light industrial zone. 

·    It is within Council’s legal discretion to declare a “no parking” or “no trucking” zone on a City street.  Trucks would only be allowed for deliveries.

·    Typical suburban solutions are not necessarily appropriate in a town centre location.  Solutions such as on-street parking permits could be explored.

 

Councillor Wilkinson explained that the key intensive part of the town centre is located north of the Queensway and the hotel should be located there.  Mr. Casagrande retorted that the Official Plan does designate this area as part of the mixed-use centre and town centre.

 

In response to questions from Councillor Holmes, staff explained that the number of employees does not define the low-density employment area.  Hours of operation are not described.

 

Councillor Holmes expressed support for the permitted additional use, noting town centres are intended to be vibrant with a variety of uses.

 

Councillor Doucet said the area does not look like a town centre, but indicated he would support the ward councillor.  He noted his experience with hotels has been positive as he has not faced the kinds of problems that are coming forward.

 

Councillor Feltmate noted that the town centre does provide different designations with low-density employment on Hearst Way.  She asked members to consider the arguments and concerns put forth by the residents.

 

The Chair agreed to divide the vote to deal with the technical corrections to surrounding land separate from the hotel proposal.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve and adopt an amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2B: Site Specific Policies for the Kanata Town Centre to redesignate, as detailed in Document 2:

b.   280 Didsbury Road from LDE-1 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 1) to LDE-2 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 2); and

c.   488 and 490 Terry Fox Drive and 395 Didsbury Road from LDE-1 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 1) to LDE-3 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 3);

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

Moved by D. Holmes:

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2B: Site Specific Policies for the Kanata Town Centre to redesignate, as detailed in Document 2:

a.   160 Hearst Way from LDE (Low Density Employment) to LDE-4 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 4);

2.         Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 160 Hearst Way from IL1 (Light Industrial Subzone 1) to IL1 [302] (Light Industrial Subzone 1 Exception 302), as shown in Document 4 and detailed in Document 3; and

3.         Approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law 142-93 to change the zoning of 160 Hearst Way from TC-4 (Town Centre-4) to TC-4c (Town Centre 4 Exception "c"), as shown in Document 4 and as detailed in Document 3.

 

                                                                                                LOST

 

YEAS (4):        M. Bellemare, S. Desroches, D. Holmes, P. Hume

NAYS (6):       C. Doucet, J. Harder, G. Hunter, B. Monette, S. Qadri, P. Feltmate

 

Moved by P. Feltmate:

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Reject an amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2B: Site Specific Policies for the Kanata Town Centre to redesignate, as detailed in Document 2:

a.   160 Hearst Way from LDE (Low Density Employment) to LDE-4 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 4);

2.         Reject an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 160 Hearst Way from IL1 (Light Industrial Subzone 1) to IL1 [302] (Light Industrial Subzone 1 Exception 302), as shown in Document 4 and detailed in Document 3; and

3.         Reject an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law 142-93 to change the zoning of 160 Hearst Way from TC-4 (Town Centre-4) to TC-4c (Town Centre 4 Exception "c"), as shown in Document 4 and as detailed in Document 3.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

YEAS (6):        C. Doucet, J. Harder, G. Hunter, B. Monette, S. Qadri, P. Feltmate

NAYS (4):       M. Bellemare, S. Desroches, D. Holmes, P. Hume

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve and adopt an amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2B: Site Specific Policies for the Kanata Town Centre to redesignate, as detailed in Document 2:

b.  280 Didsbury Road from LDE-1 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 1) to LDE-2 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 2); and

c.  488 and 490 Terry Fox Drive and 395 Didsbury Road from LDE-1 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 1) to LDE-3 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 3);

 

2.         Reject an amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2B: Site Specific Policies for the Kanata Town Centre to redesignate, as detailed in Document 2:

a.   160 Hearst Way from LDE (Low Density Employment) to LDE-4 (Low Density Employment Special Policy Area 4);

 

3.         Reject an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 160 Hearst Way from IL1 (Light Industrial Subzone 1) to IL1 [302] (Light Industrial Subzone 1 Exception 302), as shown in Document 4 and detailed in Document 3; and

 

4.         Reject an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law 142-93 to change the zoning of 160 Hearst Way from TC-4 (Town Centre-4) to TC-4c (Town Centre 4 Exception "c"), as shown in Document 4 and as detailed in Document 3.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED as amended

 

 

11.         COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 2008-250: ANOMALIES AND CORRECTIONS

RÈGLEMENT GÉNÉRAL DE ZONAGE 2008-250 : ANOMALIES ET CORRECTIONS

Acs2008-pte-pla-0176                                                CITY WIDE/À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE

 

(This matter is subject to Bill 51)

 

Greg Winters, Novatech Engineering on behalf of OTC Office Inc., was present in support of the recommendation.

 

Iola Price, Vice-President of the Rockcliffe Park Residents’ Association, was present in support of Councillor Holmes’ motion.  Ms. Price’s written submission is held on file with the City Clerk.

 

Technical amendments were presented and considered.

 

That Document 3 be amended by adding the address 265 West Hunt Club to the maps list, and that the Location Map pertaining to the affected property be added to Document 3; and

 

That Document 1 be amended by correcting the addresses in item 17 to indicate 3930, 3996, 4030 and 4042 Innes and that Document 3 be amended by deleting 3934 and adding the addresses 3930, 3996, 4030 and 4042 Innes to the maps list and that the Location Map pertaining to the affected properties replace the Location Map for 3934 Innes Road.

 

That there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

WHEREAS Planning and Environment Committee Report ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0176 deals with technical anomalies that have been identified in Zoning By-law No. 2008-250;

 

AND WHEREAS the said Report ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0176 should have included a technical anomaly identified for the property known municipally as 2610 Glenfield Drive;

 

AND WHEREAS Document 1 of the said Report ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0176 should be amended to include the following line Item 34:

 

2610 Glenfield Drive/It was intended that the IL[1634] H(14) zoning on the western portion of the land be extended over the eastern portion of the lands./Change zoning map of 2610 Glenfield Drive to IL[1634] H(14).

 


AND WHEREAS Document 3 of the said Report ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0176 is revised by adding the attached Location Map for the subject lands;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee approve the amendments to Documents 1 and 3 with respect to 2610 Glenfield Drive so that all of the lands are zoned IL[1634] H(14).

 

That pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

1.         That Document 1 be amended by adding a new item after 33 as follows:

-   in column 1, insert “34”

-   in column 2, insert, “Part 18, Zoning Maps, 170 Booth Street”

-   in column 3, insert, “the former Ottawa R6 U(127) zoning permitted a mid-high rise apartment and ancillary commercial uses and should have been zoned in the new Zoning By-law to R5M H(18) zone rather than R4T, consistent with the zoning strategy applied to properties zoned R6 in old Ottawa Zoning By-law.”

2.         That Document 3 be amended by adding the address 170 Booth Street to the list of maps and that a Location Map pertaining to the affected property be added to Document 3.

 

That pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

That Planning and Environment Committee recommend that Council approve the amendments recommended in Column 4 of Document 1, to correct anomalies in the recently-adopted Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended by the following:

a.   That Documents 1 and 3 be amended with respect to 2610 Glenfield Drive so that all of the lands are zoned IL[1634] H(14);

b.   That Document 3 be amended by adding the address 265 West Hunt Club to the maps list, and that the Location Map pertaining to the affected property be added to Document 3.

c.   That Document 1 be amended by correcting the addresses in item 17 to indicate 3930, 3996, 4030 and 4042 Innes and that Document 3 be amended by deleting 3934 and adding the addresses 3930, 3996, 4030 and 4042 Innes to the maps list and that the Location Map pertaining to the affected properties replace the Location Map for 3934 Innes Road.

d.   That Documents 1 and 3 be amended to rezone the property at 170 Booth Street to R5M H(18).

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED as amended

 


Moved by D. Holmes:

 

WHEREAS it is the intent to preserve the character of the Heritage Conservation District (HCD) of Rockcliffe Park and to follow the intent of the Management Guidelines for the district;

 

BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be instructed to conduct a review after a three year period to determine the impact of the new definition of Gross Floor Area on the HCD; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association be involved in the development of the Terms of Reference for this review and be involved in the conduct of the review.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

12.       ZONING - 1320 KLONDIKE ROAD

ZONAGE - 1320 CHEMIN KLONDIKE

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0178                                                               KANATA NORTH/NORD (4)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

Doug Smeathers, Minto, was present in support of the application.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 1320 Klondike Road from Development Reserve Zone (DR) to Residential First Density Zone, Subzone V – exception 738 (R1V [738]) and Residential Third Density Zone, Subzone X, exception 1016 (R3X [1016]) as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

2.         Approve an amendment to the former Township of March By-law 552 to remove 1320 Klondike Road from By-law 552, and

 

3.         Approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law 161-93 to include 1320 Klondike Road and to zone the lands Residential Type 1B – exception 3 (R1B-3) and Residential Type 3A – exception 3 (R3A-3) as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

4.         Not enact the implementing Zoning By-law until such time as draft Plan of Subdivision Approval has been granted by the City.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

13.       ZONING - 3150 SOLANDT ROAD

ZONAGE - 3150, RUE SOLANDT

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0181                                                              Kanata North/nord (4)

 

(This application is not subject to Bill 51)

 

Adam Thompson, Novatech Engineering Consultants Inc., was present in support of the application.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 3150 Solandt Road from General Industrial Zone, Subzone 6 (IG6) to General Industrial Zone Subzone 6 - Holding (IG6[xxxx]-h) and Environmental Protection (EP), as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2; and

 

2.         Approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 3150 Solandt Road from M2 (Industrial General) to M2S(xx)-h (Industrial General -special exception - Holding) to permit all uses in the M2 Zone and to create a new OS-1 (Open Space Type 1) as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

14.       ZONING - 2322 TRIM ROAD

ZONAGE - 2322, CHEMIN TRIM

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0159                                                                          Cumberland (19)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 2322 Trim Road from DR Development Reserve to R1XX, R1UU[xx] and R3Y[708] as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2; and

 

2.         Approve an amendment to the former City of Cumberland Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 2322 Trim Road from D-R Development Residential to R1G-Xx, R1F-Xx and R3D-Xx as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

15.       ZONING - PART OF 2233 MER BLEUE ROAD AND PART OF 2370 TENTH LINE ROAD

ZONAGE - PARTIE DU 2233, CHEMIN MER-BLEUE ET PARTIE DU 2370, CHEMIN TENTH LINE

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0160                                                                          Cumberland (19)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

Melissa Dionne, Tartan Land Consultants, was present requesting a minor amendment to the recommendations, to which staff agreed.

 

Moved by P. Feltmate:

 

That Document 2 be amended by adding the following under A.3:

 

Rear Yard Setback (minimum)

 

For one storey dwellings  6.0 metres

 

That Document 2 be further amended by adding the following under B.1:

 

Despite Section 6.16(b), Rear Yard, the minimum rear yard for one storey dwelling is 6.0 metres.

 

That pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.        Approve an amendment to the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning of a part of 2233 Mer Bleue Road from Residential Third Density, Subzone XX, Exception 1312, (R3XX[1312]) to Residential Third Density, Subzone XX, Exception xx, (R3XX[xx]) as shown on Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2; and

 

2.        Approve an amendment to the former City of Cumberland Urban Zoning By-law to change the zoning of part of 2233 Mer Bleue Road from Residential Mixed-Variable Setbacks-Exception 2 (R3C-X2) to Residential Mixed-Variable Setbacks-Exception X (R3C-Xx) as shown on Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2; and

 

3.        Approve an amendment to the former City of Cumberland Urban Zoning By-law to alter the provisions of the Residential Mixed-Variable Setbacks-Exception 2 (R3C X2) zone which applies to part of 2233 Mer Bleue Road and part of 2370 Tenth Line Road as detailed in Document 2.

 

4.         Approve that Document 2 be amended to permit a rear yard setback of 6.0 metres for one storey dwellings.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED as amended

 

 

16.       ZONING - 2310 PAGÉ ROAD

ZONAGE - 2310, CHEMIN PAGÉ

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0167                                                                                         innes (2)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.        Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 2310 Pagé Road from R1W – Residential First Density Zone, Subzone W to LC[xxxx] – Local Commercial Zone Exception [xxxx], as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

2.        Approve an amendment to the former City of Gloucester Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 2310 Pagé Road from Rs 1 - Residential, Single Dwelling Zone to Cn (EXX) - Commercial Neighbourhood (Exception XX) Zone, as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

17.       ZONING - 1751 RUSSELL ROAD AND 1740 ST. LAURENT BOULEVARD

ZONAGE - 1751, CHEMIN RUSSELL ET 1740, BOULEVARD ST LAURENT

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0169                                                                             Alta Vista (18)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

Sandy Shaffhauser, FoTenn Consultants, was present in support of the recommendations.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.        Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to rezone the property at 1740 St. Laurent Boulevard and 1751 Russell Road from AM (Arterial Mainstreet) and AM1 (Arterial Mainstreet subzone) to AM[***] (Arterial Mainstreet Exception Zone) as detailed in Document 2;

 

2.        Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to rezone the property at 1751 Russell Road from AM (Arterial Mainstreet) to R5B[***] (Residential Fifth Density Exception subzone) as detailed in Document 2;

 

3.        Approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 1740 St. Laurent Boulevard from CD2 F(1.0) (District Linear Commercial subzone) and CD4 F(1.0) (District Linear Commercial subzone) to CD2[***] F(2.0) (District Linear Commercial Exception subzone) as detailed in Document 2; and

 

4.        Approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 1751 Russell Road from CD2 F(1.0) (District Linear Commercial subzone) to R6A[***] F(2.5) (High Rise Apartment Exception subzone) as detailed in Document 2.

 

CARRIED with C. Doucet dissenting.

 

 

18.       ZONING - 416, 418 AND PART OF 424 RICHMOND ROAD, PART OF 579 BYRON AVENUE AND 414 ROOSEVELT AVENUE

ZONAGE - 416, 418 ET PARTIE DU 424, CHEMIN RICHMOND, PARTIE DU 579, AVENUE BYRON ET 414, AVENUE ROOSEVELT

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0168                                                                             kitchissippi (15)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

John Smit, Program Manager, Development Review, provided a PowerPoint presentation (held on file with the City Clerk) that touched on the rationale for recommending approval of the proposal.

 

In response to questions from Councillor Leadman, Mr. Smit clarified that Official Plan (OP) Section 3.6.3, policy 8 regarding mainstreets identifies five of the circumstances where increased building heights will be considered.

 

With regards to whether or not the area traffic management study was taken into consideration, Mike Wildman, Manager of Infrastructure Approvals, explained that development application studies must meet certain criteria, regardless of any other external study.  In this case, the traffic study looked at background traffic, projected growth through a five-year period and intersection analysis.  It identified possible improvements to the level of service through the use of signal timing adjustments.

 

Councillor Leadman pointed out that the Byron/Roosevelt intersection was identified as high-risk with high collision levels.  Mr. Smit clarified that the Phase II project is subject to site plan approval, which will look more at the specific operational considerations.

 

Hillary and Liam Casey, residents of Westboro, voiced their dismay that this item was being presented prior to the initial date of September 9, 2008.  Ms. Casey felt the Planning Department had dismissed any opposing comments.  She expected the commitment made to the Committee of Adjustment for phase I, to reduce the height for phase II building, would have figured more prominently into the report.  Ms. Casey added that this building would not be in keeping with the Community Design Plan (CDP) Section 4.22.

 

Mr. Casey commented on over intensification, saying he would not oppose the project, if it were built somewhere else.  The four to six-storey height prescribed in the traditional mainstreet designation should be respected.

 

Wallace Beaton, Chair of the Westboro Community Association (WCA), noted that the community was not opposed to re-development of the site or the mixed-use nature of the proposal, however, there was opposition with the building’s proposed height of 28 metres or 8 storeys and requested that a limit of 20 meters or 6 storeys be maintained consistent with the COA decision on phase 1, as well as OP and CDP designations.  He raised concerns related to traffic, particularly potential impacts on adjacent local streets, challenging assumptions in the traffic impact analysis.  The WCA believed that this proposal should only receive final approval contingent on adequate traffic mitigation measures being put in place.  He raised concerns with the elevation drawing for the south and east sides of the building and questioned how a building of this scale can be brought forward for approval before the committee has seen basic drawings of half of its exterior. He commented on the delay in approving the CDP as an amendment to the OP.  The WCA is increasingly frustrated and concerned that this and other recent development proposals contravene the spirit and the letter of the CDP. 

 

Gary Ludington, member of the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Westboro Community Design Plan, spoke in opposition, touching on the history of the Community Design Plan.  He commented on various applications and decisions since its adoption that have undermined the CDP (Golden Avenue Committee of Adjustment application, 747 Richmond Road, 109/93 Richmond Road and 300 Richmond Road).  He advanced that PAC members are questioning the purpose of their extensive efforts, when community wishes are now being ignored.  He noted the CDP recommended a down zone for the site.

 

Chair Hume stated that the secondary plan would come forward by the first meeting in October.  He explained that converting a CDP into a secondary plan is very difficult and has never been done before.

 

Robert Brocklebank, Federation of Citizens Associations of Ottawa-Carleton (FCA), read from a written submission dated August 18, 2008, which is held on file with the City Clerk.  Mr. Brocklebank made the following points in his presentation:

·        Criteria to allow greater building height should be explicitly noted in the staff report.

·        The CDP should be more than a mere suggestion.  It should help guide development and be respected.

·        A simplistic interpretation of the OP and a disdain for decisions of Council regarding Community Design Plans is evident on this application.

 

Barry Hobin, BJ Hobin & Associates Architects, noted the following points in his presentation:

·        This project, situated on an extraordinary site that incorporates an entire block and strategically fronts on Richmond Road, exemplifies the best types of development with respect to traditional mainstreet.

·        An open park is strategically located on site to line up with access to rapid transit.

·        The building is stepped back (50 feet at the eighth storey) in such a way to minimize shadowing on the street.  The size of the site allows for a set back of the street edge creating an urban landscape, which encourages street furniture, outdoor cafes and trees.

·        Public parking off Byron Avenue will assist with on-street parking and be beneficial to retail users.

·        The height at the west end allows the creating of an open plaza and greenspace. The remainder of the site basically remains at six storeys.

 

Ted Fobert, FoTenn Consultants, explained that the height was evaluated in the same fashion as the Exchange.  The proposal allows for mixed use, improves the pedestrian environment and is well served by transit.  These aspects are covered in the CDP and the primary plan must also be respected.

 

In response to questions from councillors, the following information was provided:

·        With respect to wind tunnels, each one of these buildings has an offset from the ground plane averting any wind coming from the northwest.

·        The OP allows increased height under certain criteria.  In this case, a rigid six-storey limit as called for in the CDP would prevent this type of thoughtful design.

·        A two to three-storey edge is provided with some density transferred back onto the Byron side.

·        The commercial uses will be maintained on the ground floor.

 

Mr. Smit explained the technical amendment, which will allow access to the proposed public parking.

 

Councillor Leadman commented positively on the design.  She said the community has participated in the development of the CDP and has certain expectations on how it will be used as a tool.  In terms of this development, she reiterated the community is concerned with height.  Certain traffic mitigation measures will be looked at as part of the site plan. 

 

Moved by P. Feltmate:

 

Whereas the block bounded by Richmond Road, Golden Avenue, Byron Avenue, and Roosevelt Avenue is proposed to be developed with a mixed use development that will comprise a two building complex of 10 and eight stories with at grade commercial uses along Richmond Road, upper floor residential units, a publicly accessible open pedestrian streetscape connection along Golden Avenue between Richmond Road and Byron Avenue, and below grade parking that will accommodate in addition to required parking, up to 60 parking spaces that will be available for public use with access from Byron Avenue;

 

And Whereas there is a strip of parkland between the development site and Byron Avenue that is a portion of the Byron Linear Park, a dedicated park corridor that follows the alignment of the former Byron Tramway;

 

And Whereas the Community and Protective Services Department has confirmed that this strip of Byron Linear Park located along the north side of Byron between Golden and Roosevelt Avenue does not function as a formal park, but rather as a landscaped boulevard for Byron Avenue and will not object to a proposal to remove its dedicated park status;

 

And Whereas the presence of the subject strip of dedicated parkland precludes having vehicular access provided from Byron Avenue as proposed to allow vehicular access to be located where it will not diminish the development objectives to provide for a fully animated pedestrian street environment along Richmond, Golden and Roosevelt;

 

And Whereas the proposed development, and the manner in which access is proposed is generally consistent with the Unifying Vision, Overlying Objectives and Principles of the Council Approved Westboro Community Design Plan;

And Whereas the Owner is not able to secure a full building permit for Phase One of the proposed development which has been approved given that the site, as proposed to be developed, will not have vehicular access provided directly from a public street without first securing a right to access over the subject strip of parkland;

 

And Whereas the removal of this strip of dedicated parkland from the City’s park inventory is subject to the former City of Ottawa policy related to real property transactions related to City owned parks;

 

And Whereas this policy requires that Council approve with a minimum two-thirds majority in principle to remove lands from the City’s park inventory and to seek public input on the proposal followed by a further approval by Council with a two-thirds majority following the public consultation to formally have such land removed from the City’s park inventory;

 

And Whereas this process will take a minimum two months to conclude;

 

Therefore be it resolved that Report Ref ACS 2008-PTE-PLA-0168 dealing with a rezoning application for the property at 416, 418, and part of 424 Richmond Road, Part of 579 Byron Avenue and 414 Roosevelt Avenue be amended as follows:

 

That the following additional Recommendations be added:

 

Recommendation 3:

That the strip of parkland currently designated and dedicated by by-law that is located along the north side of Byron Avenue between Golden Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue be declared potentially surplus as park and removed from the City’s park inventory and formally dedicated by by-law as part of the Byron Avenue right-of-way and that the Department of Planning, Transit and the Environment undertake the formal public consultation as required by the Former City of Ottawa policy regarding City-owned parkland and report back to Committee and Council with recommendations related to removing the parkland dedication applicable to the subject  property  and re-dedicated as part of the Byron Avenue right of way.

 

Recommendation 4:

That an interim License of Occupation be granted to the owner of the property, subject to the standard administration fee, to allow the owner to have legal access to the subject property from Byron Avenue in order that a building permit can be issued for Phase One, which interim License of Occupation shall be in effect until such time as Council gives formal approval to having the subject strip of parkland re-dedicated as part of the Byron Avenue right of way, failing which the Owner shall secure a permanent easement at market value in accordance with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated 16 June 2008 previously provided to the owner.

 

That pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.        Approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250, to change the zoning of 416, 418 and Part of 424 Richmond Road, Part of 579 Byron Avenue and 414 Roosevelt Avenue from Traditional Mainstreet TM and TM[83] to a new Traditional Mainstreet TM zone as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Documents 3 and 4.

 

2.        Approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law, to change the zoning of 416, 418 and part of 424 Richmond Road, Part of 579 Byron Avenue and 414 Roosevelt Avenue from Neighbourhood Commercial CNF(2.0), CN[848]F(2.0), CN[498]F(2.0) and Leisure L2 to a new Neighbourhood Commercial CN exception Zone as shown in Document 2 and as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.

 

3.        That the strip of parkland currently designated and dedicated by by-law that is located along the north side of Byron Avenue between Golden Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue be declared potentially surplus as park and removed from the City’s park inventory and formally dedicated by by-law as part of the Byron Avenue right-of-way and that the Department of Planning, Transit and the Environment undertake the formal public consultation as required by the Former City of Ottawa policy regarding City-owned parkland and report back to Committee and Council with recommendations related to removing the parkland dedication applicable to the subject  property  and re-dedicated as part of the Byron Avenue right of way.

 

4.         That an interim License of Occupation be granted to the owner of the property, subject to the standard administration fee, to allow the owner to have legal access to the subject property from Byron Avenue in order that a building permit can be issued for Phase One, which interim License of Occupation shall be in effect until such time as Council gives formal approval to having the subject strip of parkland re-dedicated as part of the Byron Avenue right of way, failing which the Owner shall secure a permanent easement at market value in accordance with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated 16 June 2008 previously provided to the owner.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED as amended

 

 

19.       ZONING - 272 AND 274 BRADLEY AVENUE

ZONAGE - 272 ET 274, AVENUE BRADLEY

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0152                                                                        rideau-vanier (12)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

Emma Blanchard, on behalf of the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, was present in support of the recommendations and the technical amendment, which was supported by staff.

 

That the Details of Recommended Zoning set out in Document 2 be modified for both the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2008-250 and the former Vanier Zoning By-law 2380 to clarify that an office use at 274 Bradley can occupy the entire building limited to a total gross floor area of 200 square metres.

 

That pursuant to the Planning Act, subsection 34(17) no further notice be given.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

1.         That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to By-law 2008-250 to:

a.    Amend the R4E [1489] – Residential Fourth Density Zone applying to 272 Bradley Avenue to add a further exception as detailed in Document 2, and

b.    Change the zoning of 274 Bradley Avenue from R4E – Residential Fourth Density Zone to TM3[xxxx] H(42) – Traditional Mainstreet Zone with exceptions, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

2.         That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former City of Vanier Zoning By-law 2380, to:

a.    Change the zoning of 272 Bradley Avenue from R4 - Residential Mixed Zone to R4 - Residential Mixed Zone with exceptions to permit day care centre, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2, and

b.    Change the zoning of 274 Bradley Avenue from R4 - Residential Mixed Zone to C2/C - Downtown Commercial Zone with exceptions to permit office, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

3.         That the Details of Recommended Zoning set out in Document 2 be modified for both the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2008-250 and the former Vanier Zoning By-law 2380 to clarify that an office use at 274 Bradley can occupy the entire building limited to a total gross floor area of 200 square metres.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED as amended

 

 

20.       INTERIM CONTROL STUDY OF BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS IN THE BY WARD MARKET AND RIDEAU STREET AREA

ÉTUDE SUR LA RESTRICTION PROVISOIRE CONCERNANT LES BARS ET LES BOÎTES DE NUIT DANS LE SECTEUR DU MARCHÉ BY ET DE LA RUE RIDEAU

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0063                                                                        rideau-vanier (12)

 

(This matter is subject to Bill 51)

 

Letters of support were received from the ByWard Market Business Improvement Area (August 4, 2008) and Downtown Rideau Board of Management (August 11, 2008).  They are held on file with the City Clerk.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 as outlined in Document 2;

 

2.         Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 93-98 as outlined in Document 3; and

 

3.         Repeal Interim Control By-law 2006-373.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

21.       ZONING - 24 CHESAPEAKE CRESCENT AND 164 MARAVISTA DRIVE

ZONAGE - 24, CROISSANT CHESAPEAKE ET 164, PROMENADE MARAVISTA

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0150                                                                               barrhaven (3)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

Jim Burghout, Claridge Homes, was present in support of the zoning application.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve:

 

1.         An amendment to the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 24 Chesapeake Crescent and 164 Maravista Drive from Residential Third Density, Subzone Z, (R3Z) to Residential Fifth Density, Subzone A (R5A), as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

2.         An amendment to the former Nepean Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 24 Chesapeake Crescent and 164 Maravista Drive from Residential Mixed Use (RMU) to Institutional, Block X, (I BLK X) as shown on Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

22.       FOSTER AND KENNEDY BURNETT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PONDS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN FUNDING

ÉVALUATION ENVIRONNEMENTALE ET FINANCEMENT DE LA CONCEPTION DES BASSINS DE GESTION DES EAUX PLUVIALES FOSTER ET KENNEDY-BURNETT

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0151                                                                               BARRHAVEN (3)

 

That Planning and Environment Committee recommend that Council approve the allocation of funds to establish a new capital budget of $700,000 from the reserve account 830248 for the completion of an Environmental Assessment and Design of the Foster and the Kennedy Burnett stormwater management ponds.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

BUILDING CODE SERVICES

SERVICES DU CODE DU BÂTIMENT

 

23.       2007 ANNUAL REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT FEES

RAPPORT ANNUEL DE 2007 SUR LES DROITS DE PERMIS DE CONSTRUCTION

ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0029                                                CITY WIDE/À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE

 

That the Planning and the Environment Committee recommend that Council receive the 2007 Annual Report on Building Permit Fees, as outlined in Document 1.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 


24.       SIGN BY-LAW MINOR VARIANCE - 411 NORTH RIVER ROAD

DÉROGATION MINEURE AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES - 411, CHEMIN NORTH RIVER

ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0020                                                                        Rideau-Vanier (12)

 

That Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve the application to vary Sign By-law 2005-439, to permit an externally illuminated identification ground sign situated at 411 North River Road to be installed with a height of 2.5 metres, instead of the required 2.0 metres.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

25.       SIGN BY-LAW MINOR VARIANCE - 2262 PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE

DÉROGATION MINEURE AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES – 2262, PROMENADE PRINCE OF WALES

ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0026                                                                Knoxdale-Merivale (9)

 

Marc Pavic was present in support of the recommendation.

 

That Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve the application to vary Sign By-law 2005-439, to permit a non-illuminated identification ground sign situated at 2262 Prince of Wales Drive to be installed with an area of 1.28 square metres, instead of the permitted 0.5 square metres, as shown on Document 2.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 

26.       SIGN BY-LAW MINOR VARIANCE - 1490 YOUVILLE DRIVE

DÉROGATION MINEURE AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES – 1490, PROMENADE YOUVILLE

ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0023                                                                                   Orléans (1)

 

That Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve the application to vary Sign By-law 2005-439, to permit an illuminated identification ground sign at 1490 Youville Drive, with a message centre area of 3.3 square metres, to be installed with a total area of 12 square metres and with a sign height of 5.1 metres.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

 


ADDITIONAL ITEM

POINT SUPPLÉMENTAIRE

 

27.       CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING  – 230 Dalhousie Street

MODIFICATION AU RÈGLEMENT FINANCIER DES EXIGENCES RELATIVES AU STATIONNEMENT – 230, rue Dalhousie

                                                                                                      RIDEAU-VANIER (12)

 

Moved by B. Monette:

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee approve the addition of this item for consideration by the Committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to Section 84(3) of the Procedure By-law.

 

                                                                             CARRIED

 

Moved by B. Monette:

 

Whereas Staff have given approval under Delegated Approval Authority to allow the owner of the property at 230 Dalhousie Street to provide a cash payment in the amount $8 430.00 in lieu of providing three parking spaces for a dental facility proposed for one of the ground floor commercial spaces within the recently constructed mixed use building located on the property;

 

And Whereas the Cash-in-Lieu of Parking would not be required under the new City of Ottawa zoning by-law as the space to be occupied will be less than 150 square meters which under the new by-law does not require the provision of on-site parking;

 

And Whereas it is considered a hardship to require the owner to pay the full amount of the Cash-in-Lieu payable under the City’s Cash-in-Lieu of Parking solely as a result of the new by-law not yet being in full force which results in the more restrictive provisions of the former Ottawa By-law which does require parking remaining in effect until the new by-law is in full force and effect;

 

And Whereas the Owner is not able to wait until the new by-law is in full force and effect to allow a dentist office to be established within the building;

 

Therefore be it Resolved that the delegated approval given by staff to exempt the owner from providing three parking spaces in lieu of making a cash-payment in the amount of $8 430.00 (File D07-03-08-0612) be modified to require a payment in the amount of one dollar per space for a total payment of three dollars with all the other provisions and conditions set out in the staff approval continuing to apply.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED

INFORMATION DISTRIBUÉE AUPARAVANT

 

A.        On Time Review Status Report - May 14, 2008 to August 18, 2008

Rapport d'étape sur l’examen en temps voulu - du 14 mai 2008 au 18 août 2008

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0164-IPD                               CITY WIDE/À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE

 

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

 

B.         Staff Attendance at 2008 Urban Parks Conference

Participation du personnel à la conférence sur les parcs urbains

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0188-IPD                                     CITY WIDE/À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE

 

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

LEVÉE DE LA SÉANCE

 

The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Original signed by                                                                                              Original signed by

Robert Tremblay                                                                     Councillor P. Hume

                                                                                                                                                           

Committee Coordinator                                       Chair