9.       SALE OF LAND - PART OF JAMES LEWIS AVENUE - ADJACENT TO 53 BAYWOOD AVENUE


VENTE DE TERRAIN – Partie de l’avenue james lewis - a CONTIGUë AU 53, avenue Baywood

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Council:

 

1.      Declare a vacant parcel of land shown on Annex “A” attached, containing approximately 103 m2 (square metres), being part of James Lewis Avenue, Registered Plan 4M-688 described as Part 1 on Plan 4R-20831, in the City of Ottawa, subject to final survey and subject to the road being stopped up and closed by by-law, as surplus to the City’s needs;

 

2.      Approve the sale of the land detailed in Recommendation 1, to Stittsville South Holdings Inc., for the amount of $16,500 plus GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS DU COMITÉ

 

Que le Conseil :

 

1.      déclare excédentaire aux besoins de la Ville une parcelle de terrain vacant, indiquée à l’Annexe « A » ci-jointe, d’une superficie approximative de 103 m2 (mètres carrés), faisant partie de l’avenue James Lewis, plan enregistré 4M-688, et décrite comme la partie 1 sur le plan 4R-20831, dans la Ville d’Ottawa, sous réserve de l’arpentage final et de la fermeture de la route par règlement municipal;

 

2.      approuve la vente du terrain décrit en détail dans la Recommandation 1, à Stittsville South Holdings Inc. pour la somme de 16 500 $, TPS en sus, conformément à la convention d’achat-vente reçue.

 

 

 

 

DOCUMENTATION

 

1.                  Chief Corporate Services Officer’s report dated 06 June 2006
(ACS2006-CRS-RPM-0045).

 

 

Report to/Rapport au :

 

Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee

Comité des services organisationnels et du développement économique

 

and Council / et au Conseil

 

06 June 2006 / 06 juin 2006

 

Submitted by/Soumis par : Greg Geddes, Chief Corporate Services Officer/Chef des Services généraux

 

Contact Person/Personne ressource : Gordon Macnair, Acting Manager, Real Estate Services

Real Property Asset Management/Gestionnaire par intérim, Services immobiliers, Gestion des biens immobiliers

(613) 580-2424 x 21217, Gordon.MacNair@ottawa.ca

 

Goulbourn (6)

Ref N°: ACS2006-CRS-RPM-0045

 

 

SUBJECT:

SALE OF LAND - PART OF JAMES LEWIS AVENUE - ADJACENT TO 53 BAYWOOD AVENUE

 

 

OBJET :

VENTE DE TERRAIN – Partie de l’avenue james lewis – a CONTIGUë AU 53, avenue Baywood

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend that Council:

 

1.   Declare a vacant parcel of land shown on Annex “A” attached, containing approximately 103 m2 (square metres), being part of James Lewis Avenue, Registered Plan 4M-688 described as Part 1 on Plan 4R-20831, in the City of Ottawa, subject to final survey and subject to the road being stopped up and closed by by-law, as surplus to the City’s needs;

 

2.   Approve the sale of the land detailed in Recommendation 1, to Stittsville South Holdings Inc., for the amount of $16,500 plus GST, pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.

 

 

RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT

 

Que le Comité des services organisationnels et du développement économique recommande au Conseil :

 

1.   de déclarer excédentaire aux besoins de la Ville une parcelle de terrain vacant, indiquée à l’Annexe « A » ci-jointe, d’une superficie approximative de 103 m2 (mètres carrés), faisant partie de l’avenue James Lewis, plan enregistré 4M-688, et décrite comme la partie 1 sur le plan 4R-20831, dans la Ville d’Ottawa, sous réserve de l’arpentage final et de la fermeture de la route par règlement municipal;

 

2.   d’approuver la vente du terrain décrit en détail dans la Recommandation 1, à Stittsville South Holdings Inc. pour la somme de 16 500 $, TPS en sus, conformément à la convention d’achat-vente reçue.

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject property is part of a temporary turning circle on James Lewis Avenue, south of 64 James Lewis Avenue and north of 53 Baywood Drive.  The subject portion of the turning circle will no longer be required for the functioning right-of-way once James Lewis Avenue is extended to the Upcountry subdivision to the south.  The road to be closed by by-law and sold to the purchaser contains a total area of 103 m2. 

 

The application submitted to the Planning and Growth Management Department to close the portion of the road allowance, has been approved subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. Notice of the proposed closing shall be given in accordance with By-law No. 2002-522.

 

  1. A conveyance of the closed road shall be at current market value in accordance with By-law No. 2002-38.

 

  1. The applicant/purchaser(s) will be responsible for all costs of the road closing and sale including the application fee (which includes the cost of advertising/giving notice), survey/reference plan, appraisal (if any), removal of encumbrances (if any), registration of documents, land transfer tax and GST if applicable.

 

  1. That prior to the enactment of the closing by-law, the applicant shall provide the following material to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor:

 

(i)                  The applicant/purchaser(s) shall have provided to the City Solicitor, a plan of survey/reference plan, showing the road, or portion thereof, to be closed, the parcels of land therein to be conveyed to all parties, any existing or required utility easements and a registerable legal description of all such parcels of land, to the satisfaction of the City Surveyor.

 

(ii)                The applicant/purchaser of all closed portions of the road being sold, shall have provided to the City Solicitor, written confirmation that any zoning violation which may result from the closing, will be the applicant/purchaser(s) responsibility to remedy, and;

 

(iii)               A binding Agreement of Purchase and Sale shall have been entered into by the City and the applicant/purchaser for the closing road;

 

  1. Should the conditions of Paragraph 4 above not be fulfilled within one (1) year of the date of approval of the road closing application, the approval of the road closing application shall be null and void.

 

  1. The Municipal Act provides that the closing by-law enacted by City Council does not take effect until registered on title.  If the City is selling the closed road, the by-law will not be registered on title until such time as the conveyance of the closed road is to be completed pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

 

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

 

  1. The developer/applicant shall enter into an Electrical Servicing Agreement with Hydro Ottawa Limited if required, incorporating such terms and conditions as Hydro Ottawa deems appropriate.

 

  1. The developer/applicant shall, if required, provide at its costs registered easements for Hydro Ottawa plant.  The need for services will depend on the electrical servicing design.

 

  1. All costs for relocation and protection of encasement of any existing street lighting affected by this Development, will be the responsibility of the developer/applicant.

 

  1. Hydro Ottawa may have existing underground services along Hazeldean Road and Irwin Gate.  No development shall begin until written confirmation is received that the relocation of Hydro Ottawa’s underground plant in this area is complete.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

An agreement has been reached with the abutting owner, Stittsville South Holdings Inc., to purchase the subject portion of the road.  The property is shown in heavy outline on the attached Annex “A” and is legally described as part James Lewis Avenue, Registered Plan 4M-688 being Part 1, Plan 4R-20831. The agreement is subject to the conditions of the road closing approval and any easements that may be required.

 

The zoning of the City property is R1-3 (Residential) – former Goulbourn By-law 40-99.  The intended use of the property is to add it to the rear of Lot A111 on registered Plan 4M-1266 (53 Baywood Drive) for residential development.  The use is consistent with the current zoning.  Rezoning is not being contemplated.

 

The recommended sale price of $16,500 is supported by an appraisal.  The offer is considered fair and reasonable and is recommended for acceptance.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

 

The proposed road closing and sale of the turning circle for James Lewis Avenue will not impact upon the natural environment interests of the City.  This site, within the City's urban area of Stittsville, is designated as General Urban Area within the City's Official Plan.  This current roadway is not needed to support any of our natural environment objectives within the City's Official Plan nor in the draft Greenspace Master Plan. 

 

 

CONSULTATION

 

In accordance with policies approved by City Council on 14 November 2001, the availability of the property was circulated to all client City Departments, including the Housing Branch, Public Works and Services and Planning and Growth Management Services, to determine if the parcel should be retained for a City mandated program.  The Environmental Management Group of the Planning and Growth Management Services Department was consulted with respect to the Greenspace Master Plan and their comments are indicated under the Environmental Implications section of this report.  Neither the Housing Branch nor any other City Department expressed interest in retaining the property.

 

The utility companies were also circulated and no requirements were indicated.

 

The following Advisory Committees have been circulated:

 

Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC)

Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee (OFGAC)

Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC)

Roads and Cycling Advisory Committee (RCAC)

 

No concerns were expressed with respect to the sale of the subject property to the abutting owner.

 

The ward Councillor has been made aware of the intent to dispose of the subject property through circulation and supports staff’s recommendation.

 

 

HOUSING FIRST POLICY

 

The Official Plan policy directs that the City make land available for affordable housing and give priority for the sale or lease of surplus City-owned property for this purpose. 

 

The Housing First Policy approved by Council on 13 July 2005, establishes priority consideration to the Housing Branch in the identification of potentially surplus City-owned property, to be used in achieving the City’s affordable housing program targets.  The policy also requires that the Official Plan target of 25% affordable housing, be met on any City-owned property sold for residential development.  Where viable residential properties are disposed of without a condition requiring an affordable housing component, 25% of the proceeds from the sale are to be credited to a housing fund, to be used for the development of affordable housing elsewhere in the City.

 

The subject property is in a zone that permits residential development, however it is non-viable and of use only to the abutting owner.  The property therefore does not meet the affordable housing criteria outlined in the Housing First Policy.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

This transaction represents revenue of $16,500 to the Corporation and will be credited to the City’s Sale of Surplus Land Account.

 

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 

Attached, as Annex “A” is a sketch showing the surplus property.

 

 

DISPOSITION

 

Following Council’s approval, Real Property Asset Management and Legal Services Branches will finalize the transaction.