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
Chair Peter Hume read a statement relative to the Zoning By-law Amendments listed
as Items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the Agenda.
He advised that only
those who made oral submissions at today’s meeting or written submissions
before the amendments are adopted could appeal these matters to the Ontario
Municipal Board. In addition,
applicants may appeal the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board if Council does
not adopt an amendment within 120 days for Zoning and 180 days for an Official
Plan Amendment of receipt of the application.
PUBLIC WORKS AND SERVICES
TRAVAUX PUBLics
surface
operations
Eric Katmarian,
Manager of Operations Planning, Research and Technical Services, reiterated the
reasons for the denial of funding for the proposed mural project.
Councillor Harder
commented on the application process, which she deemed as onerous. She and Councillor Desroches noted that
business improvement areas (BIAs) were each given $10,000 for graffiti
initiatives.
In response to
questions from members, Mr. Katmarian confirmed the planned mural does not meet
the eligibility criteria because it is affixed to private property and because
of its size and location.
Grace Xin,
Executive Director of the Somerset Street Chinatown BIA, requested that
funding be granted for the proposed mural project, touching on the areas narrow
streets and lack of greenspace. She
said the project is innovative and would help combat graffiti in the
neighbourhood. The mural would extend
over the property line onto City property and would be three-dimensional. Its dimensions are in line with the
requirements of the new sign by-law.
In response to
questions from Councillor Holmes, Arlene Gregoire, Chief Building Official,
stated a report coming forward in May 2008 would increase the permitted
dimensions of murals.
Councillor Holmes
spoke in support of the application, noting its design and desired impact to
deter graffiti. She reiterated that the
size and location of the mural are prescribed by the requirements of the sign
by-law. Although the mural would be
affixed to private property, it would extend over the property line and over
City land.
Moved by D.
Holmes:
That Planning and
Environment Committee approve funding for Green Partnership Project
GPP-2007-037 in the amount of $7880 for the mural project.
LOST
YEAS (5): M.
Bellemare, C. Doucet, D. Holmes, B. Monette, P. Hume
NAYS (5): S. Desroches, J.
Harder, G. Hunter, S. Qadri, P. Feltmate
Tim
Marc, Senior Legal Counsel, advised that the only remaining recourse would be a
Notice of Motion at Council.
LOCAL ARCHTECTURAL
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
COMITÉ
CONSULTATIF SUR LA CONSERVATION DE L’ARCHITECTURE LOCALE
2. APPLICATION
TO ALTER 124 MANOR AVENUE IN THE ROCKCLIFFE PARK HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
DESIGNATED UNDER PART V OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
DEMANDE VISANT A MODIFIER LA
RESIDENCE SITUEE AU 124, AVENUE MANOR, DANS LE DISTRICT DE CONSERVATION DU
PATRIMOINE DE ROCKCLIFFE PARK, AUX TERMES DE LA PARTIE V DE LA LOI SUR LE
PATRIMOINE DE L’ONTARIO
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0087 Rideau-Rockcliffe (13)
LACAC AND PLANNING BRANCH
RECOMMENDATION
That the Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee recommend that Planning and
Environment Committee recommend that Council approve the application to alter
124 Manor Avenue according to plans by Julian Smith and Associates Architects
received on March 7, 2008.
CARRIED
PLANNING, TRANSIT
AND THE ENVIRONMENT
urbanisme, transport en commun et environNement
PLANNING
URBANISME
3. ZONING
- 435-441 MOODIE DRIVE
ZONAGE
- 435-441, PROMENADE MOODIE
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0088 College/Collège (8)
(This application
is subject to Bill 51)
Debbie Belfie, on behalf of
the applicant, was present in support of the recommendation.
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former
City of Nepean Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 435 441 Moodie Drive from
CO Block 11 - Commercial Office, Block 11 Zone to CN Block (XX) - Commercial
Neighbourhood (Exception) Zone as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in
Document 2.
CARRIED
4. ZONING – 400 PAUL METIVIER DRIVE
ZONAGE -
400, PROMENADE PAUL METIVIER
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0073 GLOUCESTER-SOUTH
NEPEAN (22)
(This application is subject to Bill 51)
Doug Smeathers, Minto, was present in support of the technical
amendment and departmental recommendation.
Moved by S. Desroches:
WHEREAS the
applicant has applied for a Zoning By-law Amendment for 400 Paul Metivier
Drive, in order to develop the site for terrace homes;
AND
WHEREAS the applicant erred in its initial description of part of the subject
lands;
AND
WHEREAS the “Report Recommendation” in the staff report, Reference No.
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0073, does not accurately reflect the proposed Zoning By-Law
amendment;
AND
WHEREAS a portion of the Discussion makes reference to lands that are not the
subject of the zoning amendment;
AND
WHEREAS the “Location Map” attached to the staff report as Document 1 does not
properly illustrate the subject lands;
AND
WHEREAS the applicant, on April 14, 2008, requested rectification of the above
mentioned errors;
BE IT THEREFORE
RESOLVED that the Planning and Environment Committee approve the following:
1. Modify the “Report
Recommendation” in the staff report as follows:
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning and Environment
Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former City of Nepean
Zoning By-law to change the zoning of portions of the lands described as 400
Paul Metivier Drive from Future Growth – FG to Residential Sixth “A” Density
Exception Zone – R6A Block 7 as shown in Document 1.
2. Delete the sentence under the
Discussion – Details of Proposed Zoning, that reads “A portion of the lands,
near the southeast corner of Longfields and Chapman Mills Drive, is zoned
Residential Mixed Unit Zone – RMU, which permits a range of single,
semi-detached and townhouses units.”
3. Replace the Location Map,
Document 1 of the staff report, with the revised Location Map attached to this
Motion.
That no further notice be provided pursuant
to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
That the Planning and Environment Committee
recommend Council approve an amendment to the former City of Nepean Zoning
By-law to change the zoning of portions of the lands described as 400 Paul
Metivier Drive from Future Growth – FG to Residential Sixth “A” Density
Exception Zone – R6A Block 7 as shown in Document 1, as amended by the following:
·
Delete the
sentence under the Discussion – Details of Proposed Zoning, that reads, “A
portion of the lands, near the southeast corner of Longfields and Chapman Mills
Drive, is zoned Residential Mixed Unit Zone – RMU, which permits a range of
single, semi-detached and townhouses units.”
·
Replace the
Location Map, Document 1, of the staff report, with the revised Location Map.
CARRIED
as amended
5. ZONING - 791
MONTREAL ROAD
ZONAGE - 791, CHEMIN MONTREAL
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0064 Rideau-Rockcliffe (13)
(This application is subject to Bill 51)
Nadia De Santi, Fo Tenn
Consultants Inc. and Hamid
Riahi, GMAC were present in support of the recommendation.
That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend
Council approve an amendment to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to
change the zoning of 791 Montreal Road from R4A [235] (Multiple-Unit Exception
Zone 235) to R4A [***] (New Multiple-Unit Exception Zone) to permit
"office" as an aditional permitted use as detailed in Document 2.
CARRIED
6. ZONING - 127 CATHERINE
STREET
ZONAGE - 127, RUE
CATHERINE
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0089 Somerset
(14)
(This application is subject to Bill 51)
In response to questions from Councillor Doucet, Grant
Lindsay, Manager of Development Approvals Central/West, confirmed the site has
operated as a temporary parking lot for 18 years and the applicant has applied
to continue the temporary use every three years. He undertook to determine if a Temporary Parking Policy was
developed as directed by the former City of Ottawa in 1999. With regard to the planters, Mr. Lindsay
indicated financial securities could be required as a condition of site plan
and porous pavement could be looked at through that process.
Tim Marc, Senior Legal Counsel, advised that the
temporary zoning does not confer legal non-conforming rights to the property
and allows the City to end the temporary use when the permission expires after
three years.
John Moser, Director of Planning, confirmed the zoning
by-law would not come forward until such time as an updated site plan is
submitted and approved, noting the Ward Councilllor’s concurrence is required.
Nadia De Santi, FoTenn Consultants Inc., was present in support of the application, confirming her client
is willing to pursue discussion on the planters, but has not committed to
surface permeability.
1.
That the Planning
and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the former
City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 93 -98 to change the zoning of 127 Catherine
Street from CG8 [650] F(3.0) H(18.3) to CG8 [***] F(3.0) H(18.3), to provide
for a parking lot as a temporary permitted use for three years, as detailed in
Document 2.
2.
That the By-law to implement Recommendation 1 not be
enacted until such time as an updated site plan to provide for improving the
landscaping treatment is submitted and approved with an agreement entered into
or a letter of undertaking provided.
3.
That approval of the temporary zoning set out in
Recommendation 1 be null and void if the requirements of Recommendation 2 have
not been satisfied within six months of approval.
CARRIED
7. ZONING - 186 ST. PATRICK STREET
ZONAGE - 186, RUE ST-PATRICK
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0093 Rideau-Vanier
(12)
(This application is subject to Bill 51)
An email dated April 14, 2008 in support of the
application was received from J.J. Charlebois
and is held on file with the City Clerk.
Nadia De Santi, FoTenn Consultants Inc. was present in support of the application.
Councillor Doucet reiterated his earlier comments on a similar
zoning request with respect to the temporary nature of the parking
operation. He questioned how the
granting of a parking use meets Official Plan goals for increased transit
ridership.
Grant Lindsay, Manager of Development Approvals
Central/West, stated each application is reviewed on its merits, noting for
example the requirement for short and long-term parking in the market. He confirmed improved landscaping would be
sought through the site plan process.
1.
That the Planning and Environment Committee
recommend Council approve an amendment
to the former City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning at 186 St.
Patrick Street to permit the continued use of parking lot for a temporary
period of three years, as detailed in Document 1.
2.
That the By-law
to implement Recommendation 1 not be enacted until such time as an updated site
plan providing for improved landscaping treatment, is submitted, and approved
with an agreement entered into or a letter of undertaking provided.
3.
That approval of
the temporary zoning set out in Recommendation 1 be null and void if the
requirements of Recommendation 2 have not been satisfied within six months of
approval.
CARRIED
8. GATEWAY
AND ENTRANCE FEATURES
POINTS D'ACCÈS ET ENTRÉES
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0001 CITY-WIDE / À L’ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE
Mike Wildman, Management of Infrastructure Approvals,
provided a detailed PowerPoint presentation, which is held on file with the
City Clerk. Rob Phillips, Program
Manager, Infrastructure Approvals, accompanied him. Richard Hewitt, Deputy City Manager of Public Works and Services
was also in attendance to answer questions.
In response to questions, staff provided the following
information:
·
Approximately half of the nine invited local
developers attended the consultation session and some included their landscape
architects.
·
The industry is not in favour of contributing
to the financing the on-going maintenance of these features; however staff
recommended moving toward a funding formula with developers contributing to
long-term life cycling.
·
A condition assessment of existing features
would be undertaken to determine 2009 Budget implications.
·
The 2004 budget was in the order of $300,000
and was not predicated on a particular inventory or existing requirements. Work was completed on an as identified basis
in accordance with available funding.
·
Consultation with the public, including
business improvement areas (BIAs) and community associations, would be
undertaken.
·
The principles will also look at design for
longevity to ensure gateway features are constructed in such a fashion to avoid
degradation over time and mitigate costs.
·
A clear definition of a gateway feature will be
elaborated within the guidelines to outline what is acceptable, including the
appropriate types of materials. With
respect to hierarchy, a variety of features exist, including large-scale
community signs, neighbourhood markers, and those located on private property.
·
For those features located on private property,
residents are responsible for the maintenance.
The City currently provides tree and weed trimming for those features
situated on public property. The
practice is to remove those features that are unsafe.
·
Developers historically have installed most
gateway features; however some former municipalities and BIAs undertook
community improvement projects.
·
The guidelines could look at including a clause
on the development agreement to notify the property owner of his/her
responsibilities.
·
Landscaping elements on public property are
eligible for Greenspace Partnership Program funding.
·
Securities could be required as a possible
approach to ensure gateway features are constructed properly. The Planning Approvals process could also be
utilised.
·
No process exists at the present time to
regulate the installation of gateway features.
They are currently looked at on a case-by-case basis.
Councillor Feltmate recalled that she requested action
on this issue one year ago, as a result of a safety hazard and an eyesore in
her community. She noted funding was
removed during Universal Program Review in 2004 to take care of gateway
features. She pointed out that this
report morphed from a problem-solving attempt and money-saving project into a
detailed program to continue such features.
Councillor Harder said a one-size-fits-all approach is
not necessarily appropriate or necessary.
She stated some control at the local level should continue. She recommended the guidelines provide a
population or size requirement for the installation of a community sign to mitigate
proliferation of gateways. She said councillors could take some ownership on this issue and
help identify gateway features in their respective wards.
Councillor Desroches pointed out that a village
signage program currently exists to assist with way finding and community
identification. He suggested a “keep it
simple” approach to ensure clarity and adherence.
Councillor Hunter commented on the usefulness and
pertinence of gateway features, suggesting they are far over rated. He said community pride is instilled in the
longer-term through action and involvement.
He stated he would dissent on Recommendation 2, questioning the need for
further study.
Councillor Bellemare requested that the guidelines
address the City’s bilingualism policy.
Councillor Holmes spoke of the financial opportunities
that exist to address these problems and urged that the study be undertaken in
a timely fashion. She and Councillor
Feltmate presented motions accordingly.
The Committee Coordinator was directed to monitor
directions to staff to ensure timelines are adhered to.
Moved by D. Holmes:
That the guidelines and standards be brought to
Planning and Environment Committee by the end of October 2008.
CARRIED
Moved by P. Feltmate:
That Recommendation 1 be
amended by adding “financial opportunities” immediately following “design,
construction.”
CARRIED
Moved by P. Feltmate:
That staff be directed to
ensure consultation with the public includes long term costs of maintaining
gateways and entrance features.
CARRIED
That Planning and
Environment Committee recommend that Council:
1. Authorize staff from Planning, Transit and Environment
Department to prepare detailed guidelines and standards, to be brought
forward to Planning and Environment Committee by the end of October 2008, pertaining
to the design, construction, financial opportunities, and long term
maintenance for future Gateway/Entrance Features, based upon the principles
detailed in this report; and,
2. Direct Public Works and Services Department staff to
undertake an assessment survey of existing Gateway/Entrance features estimated
to cost $75,000 to be funded from the City Wide Capital Reserve Fund as part of
the capital closure process, and that such report include the cost of
reinstating maintenance of existing Gateway/Entrance features on City right of
ways prior to the tabling of the 2009 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets.
3. Direct staff to ensure consultation with the public
includes long-term costs of maintaining gateway and entrance features.
CARRIED as amended with S.
Desroches and G. Hunter dissenting on Recommendation 2.
9. REVIEW
OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN - PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS
EXAMEN DU PLAN OFFICIEL ET DU PLAN DIRECTEUR DE L’INFRASTRUCTURE –
PROPOSITIONS PRÉLIMINAIRES
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0098 CITY-WIDE / À L’ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE
Lesley Paterson, Program Manager, Planning Policy and
Area Planning West, provided a PowerPoint presentation, which is held on file
with the City Clerk. Richard Kilstrom,
Manager of Community Planning and Design and David Miller, Planner III,
accompanied her. She specifically
outlined next steps and preliminary proposals that will be subject to
consultation.
On the issue of renewable energy, Councillor Harder
stated the Ottawa area is not suitable for wind farms because of its wind patterns. Mr. Miller explained this section is being
added in response to changes to the Provincial Policy Statement that allow wind
farms in agricultural and rural areas with regulation through site plan
control; however an environmental screening process would be required at the
provincial level. Staff undertook to
follow up with Councillor Harder with respect to approvals and process.
In response to questions from Councillor Desroches on
the Infrastructure Master Plan, Ms. Paterson confirmed a prioritisation
exercise would be undertaken to identify the works required to support the
population.
Councillor Doucet expressed frustration with the
Official Plan process in terms of urban sprawl and growing the city
differently. Ms. Paterson undertook to
provide Councillor Doucet with clarification in relation to intensification and
specific building heights identified in Community Design Plans.
Councillor Holmes commented on sustainability and
moving toward a built form that will create liveable neighbourhoods with
appropriate greenspace. She added
Official Plan policies are difficult to achieve and intensification should
occur in a fashion that promotes diverse and vibrant communities. She noted no funds from the five per cent
parkland allocation are invested in the downtown core.
Chair Hume undertook to bring forward by June 2008 a
report on Section 37 and achieving community benefits in return for increased
height and density. Ms. Paterson
indicated relevant policies do exist in the Official Plan but a framework is
required to help guide discussions. He
also asked Councillors to forward specific questions for response by
Ms. Paterson’s group as part of the update following consultation.
Councillor Feltmate touched on the economics of
intensification and the cost to service inside and outside the Greenbelt. Ms. Paterson explained that a forum is
planned to look into that issue with a panel of four experts with different
perspectives.
Councillor Hunter spoke of the different types of
affordable and subsidised housing. He
also discussed the urban boundary and how it has driven up land prices. He advanced that intensification occurs
without necessarily being transit friendly.
Councillor Harder indicated she would be contacting
staff to set up a forum with other adjacent ward councillors to get feedback
from key stakeholders. Ms. Paterson
undertook to follow up with the Councillor.
That Planning and Environment Committee receive the
preliminary policy proposals for the Official Plan and Infrastructure Master
Plan contained respectively within Documents 1 and 2 and direct staff to
undertake public consultation as outlined in this report.
CARRIED
10. SUMMARY - 2007 DELEGATED AUTHORITY
APPLICATIONS
RÉSUMÉ - DEMANDES DE POUVOIRES DÉLÉGUÉS DE 2007
ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0068 CITY-WIDE / À L’ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE
That the Planning and Environment Committee receive
this report for information.
RECEIVED
BUILDING CODE SERVICES
services du code du bâtiment
11. SIGN BY-LAW MINOR
VARIANCES - 110 PLACE D'ORLÉANS DRIVE
DÉROGATION MINEURE AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES - 110, PROMENADE PLACE
D'ORLEANS
ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0016 Orléans (1)
That Planning and Environment Committee recommend
Council approve the application to vary Sections 76 and 86 of Sign By-law
2005-439 to permit three (3) as-built illuminated ground signs located at 110
Place d'Orléans Drive, whereby;
·
two of the signs are located within the
required eight-metre setback to controlled traffic signals, and
·
one of the three signs is located within one
metre of the property line and located within the required eight-metre setback
to controlled traffic signals,
as detailed in Document 1, provided that the main
address of the property be displayed on the north sign adjacent to HWY 174
pursuant to Section 83 of the By-law.
CARRIED
12. SIGN
BY-LAW MINOR VARIANCES - 6081 HAZELDEAN ROAD
DÉROGATION MINEURE AU RÈGLEMENT SUR LES ENSEIGNES - 6081, CHEMIN
HAZELDEAN
ACS2008-PTE-BLD-0017 Stittsville-Kanata
West (6)
Councillor Doucet suggested Council should not
necessarily approve applications where signs have been installed prior to
approval.
Arlene Gregoire, Chief Building Official, explained
that sign by-law minor variances are separate from the site plan process. Developers are encouraged to apply first and
build later. She noted a number of
as-built situations are being resolved as staff are approaching the industry
and enforcing the by-law.
In reply to a question from Councillor Feltmate with
respect to fines, Ms. Gregoire explained that an upcoming report would propose
a 50 per cent surcharge to the permit fee for those situations where a sign was
erected prior to the granting of minor sign variances. The report will also touch on delegated
authority. Don Brousseau, Senior Policy
Officer, confirmed such signs have been removed in the past.
That Planning and Environment Committee recommend
Council approve the application to vary Sections 86, 105 and 107 of Sign By-law
2005-439, regulating setback, height and sign face area, to permit two as-built
illuminated ground signs situated at 6081 Hazeldean Road, as detailed in
Document 1, provided the ground sign abutting Stittsville Main Street displays
the full address of the plaza (6081 Hazeldean Road).
CARRIED
YEAS (7): M.
Bellemare, S. Desroches, J. Harder, D. Holmes, B. Monette, P. Feltmate, P.
Hume
NAYS
(1) C. Doucet
NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT
SUBSEQUENT MEETING)
AVIS DE MOTION (POUR ÉTUDE LORS D’UNE RÉUNION
ULTÉRIEURE)
Councillor/Conseiller Desroches
WHEREAS light trespass and energy
conservation are key consideration of the new City Street Lighting Policy;
AND WHEREAS the policy ensures that
street lights do not trespass in a detrimental way on residential properties;
AND WHEREAS the policy discourages the
wasteful lighting of municipal woodlots;
AND WHEREAS the current policy strikes
a balance between adequate lighting and the need to conserve energy;
AND WHEREAS the lighting in the area
of 160 Riverstone in South Nepean was constructed under previous municipal
lighting policies;
AND WHEREAS a golf course tee and
fairway are akin to urban natural features and there is no policy rationale for
lighting these areas;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED THAT City Staff be directed to make adjustments to the lighting at 160
Riverstone to minimize the light trespass and limit the lighting on the golf
course property.
ADJOURNMENT
LEVÉE DE LA SÉANCE
The meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Original signed by Original
signed by
Robert Tremblay Peter
Hume
Committee Coordinator Chair
