OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
MINUTES 5
Note: Please note that the Minutes are to be considered DRAFT until confirmed by Council.
The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The Mayor, Jim Watson, presided and led Council in prayer.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The national anthem was performed by the Glen Cairn Public School Hand Bell Band.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES
RECOGNITION - MAYOR’S CITY BUILDER AWARD
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Tim Tierney presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Kerry MacLean for his outstanding community service as high school coach, founder and president of the Maverick Volleyball Club.
RECOGNITION - MYERS ORLÉANS SPONSORSHIP
Mayor Watson and Councillor Bob Monette, on behalf of City Council, recognized Rob Mews and the Myers Automotive Group with a certificate presented to Brian Watters, General Manager, Myers Orleans as representative of the Myers Automotive Group for their generous sponsorship of four vehicles for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Services’ summer community programming.
PRESENTATION - UNITED WAY EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN ACHIEVEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
City employees were applauded by City Council after raising $460,645 for the United Way/Centraide of Ottawa through the 2014 Employee Campaign. Dan Chenier, General Manager of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Lisa Allaire, Chief of Corporate Communications were commended for their leadership and dedication in their roles as campaign co-chairs.
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PROCLAMATION - 211 DAY
Mayor Watson and Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Ottawa City Council Champion for 211, presented a proclamation declaring February 11th as 211 Day in Ottawa to Seán Kelly, Chair, Board of Directors, Community Information Centre Ottawa, and Michael Allen, President and CEO, United Way/Centraide Ottawa.
ROLL CALL
All members were present.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the regular meeting of 28 January 2015 and of the special meeting of 4 February 2015 were confirmed.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINALLY ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
No declarations were received.
COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were received.
Response to Inquiries:
15-14 - Reviewing of vacant job positions
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16-14 - Decals on City Vehicles to Honour First Responders
Other Communications Received:
Submission received, containing 62 signatures from residents objecting to the takeover of the delivery of fitness and recreational programs of the Greenboro Community Centre by the City of Ottawa.
Memorandum from John Moser, General Manager, Planning and Growth Management, entitled “2014 Zoning Review - Staff Responses to Motions and Submissions Raised at Planning Committee on November 25, 2014” (Reference Planning Committee Report 79B, Item 5 on the Council Agenda)
REGRETS
No regrets were filed.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE REPORTS
MOTION NO. 5/1
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
That the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointments – Ottawa Board of Health”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Police Services Board entitled “Appointments – Ottawa Police Services Board”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 1; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 1; Planning Committee Reports 79B and 1A; and Transportation Committee Report 1 be received and considered.
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Pursuant to subsection 35(5) of Procedure By-law 2014-441, Council is being asked to consider the Zoning By-law item contained in Planning Committee Report 2 (Item 8 of the Agenda).
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REPORTS
SELECTION PANEL, OTTAWA BOARD OF HEALTH REPORT 1
1. APPOINTMENTS – OTTAWA BOARD OF HEALTH
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the appointments to the Ottawa Board of Health, all terms to be effective immediately and to expire 30 November 2018:
Atul Kapur
Lewis Leikin
Suzanne Pinel
Joanne Poirier
Peter Tilley
Janet Cosier (Reserve member)
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SELECTION PANEL, OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES BOARD REPORT 1
2. APPOINTMENTS - OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES BOARD
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
Further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, that Council approve the appointment of Leo A. (Sandy) Smallwood to the Ottawa Police Services Board, including waiver of Section 2.5 of the Appointment Policy as described in this report, with the term to be effective upon approval and to expire on 30 November 2018.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 1
3. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
That Council approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached at
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REVISED Document 1.
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4. NOMINATION OF MR. DOUG THOMPSON AS CITY OF OTTAWA REPRESENTATIVE ON RIDEAU CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE STRATEGY STEERING COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council nominate Doug Thompson to be the City of Ottawa’s rural representative on the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Steering Committee for the 2014-2018 Term of Council.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 79B
5. 2014 ZONING REVIEW: OFFICIAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FOR MAJOR HUBS AND CORRIDORS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. XXX to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, former City of Nepean, Merivale Road Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 1;
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2. Approve Amendment No. XXX to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, former City of Ottawa, 7.0 Confederation Heights Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 2;
3. Approve Amendment No. XXX to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Old Ottawa East Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 3; and
4. Approve Amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 affecting multiple properties along Arterial Mainstreets, Traditional Mainstreets and Mixed-Use Centres, as shown in Document 5 and as detailed in Document 6.
MOTION NO. 5/2
Moved by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
WHEREAS minor errors to the report for the 2014 Zoning Review (ACS2014-PAI- PGM-0227) have been identified that require correction, including minor wording, punctuation and other corrections to Document 5 and Document 6;
AND WHEREAS at the Planning Committee meeting of November 25, 2014, staff was directed to review the public submissions either made at Committee or submitted to Committee, as well as motions submitted by Councillors, and report to Council by way of a memorandum that indicates which submissions and motions staff can recommend for adoption and which submissions and motions staff do not recommend for adoption, with a rationale, with the memorandum submitted to Council for its first meeting of February, 2015;
AND WHEREAS staff has undertaken the review as directed by Planning Committee and recommends that Council approve the changes set out in this motion;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve minor wording, punctuation and other corrections in Document 5 and Document 6 to Report ACS2014-PAI- PGM-0227, as well as amendments proposed by Councillors and members of the public that are supported by staff as follows:
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1. By amending Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 to make the following minor wording, punctuation and other corrections:
a) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 6 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AM10 subzone, be revised by replacing the text to be included as a new subclause 186(10)(e)(i) with the following:
(i) If the building is a non-residential or mixed-use building, the ground floor requires a minimum height of 4.5 metres;
b) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, and more specifically in Table 9 – Somerset Street West Zoning Review Area be revised by deleting from Column 1 of Area P the municipal address text “515,”.
c) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 8 under the heading “Urban Exception Amendments” be revised by adding another proposed exception containing the following:
(kk) Add a new exception [xx37] which adds in Column V “a minimum 10 metre landscape buffer is required along the rear of the lot where it abuts the residential lots on Fairhaven Way and Blackthorne Avenue and “an automobile dealership requires a minimum lot area of 1500m2”.
d) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, replace Map 1 under item 19 – St. Laurent Blvd. Zoning Review Area with the revised Map 1 in Attachment 1. The new Map having the effect of correcting a typographical error for the proposed zoning for “Area A”.
e) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 8 under the heading “Urban Exception Amendments”, subsection (h) relating to proposed Exception [xxx8], replace the words "The requirements of 191(1)(b)" in the first bullet point with "The requirements of 197(1)(b)".
f) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 3 under the heading “Traditional Mainstreet Amendments”, TMx Subzone, replace proposed clause (a) with "(a) Any use listed in subsection 197(1)(e), other than an office, is limited to a maximum gross floor area of 225 square metres."
g) Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, replace Map 1 under
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item 10 – Preston Street Zoning Review Area with the revised Map 1 in Attachment 2. The new Map having the effect of correcting an error identifying “Area G” which are no longer part of the recommended zoning changes.
h) Document 5 – Maps illustrating Recommended Zoning – Item 6 - Main Street Zoning Review Area:
a. Replace Map 1 with the map included as Attachment 3 to this motion, which:
i. adds a new “Area H” covering the properties located at 10, 19, 29, 32, 40, 43, 44, 48, and 50 Main Street and 31 Harvey Street;
ii. adds to the proposed zoning for Areas B, C and D exception [1839]; and,
iii. adds to the proposed zoning for Area A a new exception, such that the lands subject to Area A are proposed to be rezoned to TM12[XX38].
b. Replace Map 2 with the map included as Attachment 4 to this motion and which includes a new Area I covering the portion of 223 Main Street zoned TM7[1850]-h.
i) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning – item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 6 - Main Street Zoning Review Area:
a. Add a new Area H that includes in column IV the text “Revise Exception [45] by replacing the text ‘the front yard setback is 2 metres’ with ‘the minimum front yard setback is 2 metres and a maximum of 3.0 metres’”.
b. Revise the text in column IV of Area G by replacing the text “despite Table 197(c), the front yard setback is a minimum of 2 metres, subject to subsection 197(4)” with “despite Table 197(c), the minimum front yard setback is 2 metres, and the maximum setback is 3 metres, subject to subsection 197(4)”.
c. Add to column III of Area A the text [xx38] such that the proposed zoning is TM12[xx38].
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d. Add a new Area I that includes in column IV the text “Revise Exception [1850] by adding the following text to column V: “the minimum front yard setback is 2 metres and a maximum of 3.0 metres, subject to subsection 197(4)”.
e. Add to the proposed zoning in Column III for areas B,C and D the exception [1839].
j) Document 6 – Item 8 – Urban Exception Amendments, add a new exception [xx38], applicable to Area A of the Main Street Zoning Review Area, to the list of proposed exceptions that includes provisions similar in effect to the following:
a. A parking garage is only permitted below grade;
b. Restaurant, fast food is a prohibited use;
c. An office is not permitted on the ground floor; and,
d. The minimum front yard setback is 2 metres, and the maximum front yard setback is 3 metres, subject to subsection 197(4).
k) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, replace Map 1 under item 9 – Somerset Zoning Review Area with the revised Map 1 in Attachment 5. The new Map having the effect of correcting an error identifying Areas “U” and “V” which are no longer part of the recommended zoning changes.
l) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, replace Map 1 under item 20 – Walkley Road Zoning Review Area with the revised Map 1 in Attachment 11. The new Map having the effect of correcting zone “Area” reference, Area H to be Area Q.
m) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 6 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AM10 subzone, be revised by adding a new subsection (j) having the effect of modifying the building height transition provisions similar in effect to the following:
(j) Table 185(f) does not apply and the following maximum building heights apply:
(i) In any area up to and including 20 metres from a rear lot line abutting a R1, R2 or R3 zone: 11 m
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(ii) In any area up to and including 20 metres from a rear lot line abutting an R4 zone: 15 m
(iii) In any area over 20 metres and up to and including 30 metres from a rear lot line abutting a R1, R2, R3, or R4 zone: 20 m
(iv) In any area:
a. outside of the areas identified in (i) through (iii) above; and,
b. up to 7.5 metres from that part of a side lot line within 20 metres of a street and abutting a R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone: 15 m
(v) In all other cases: 30 m
n) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 6 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AM10 subzone, be revised by replacing subsection (c), having the effect of modifying the provisions to also apply to corner lots, similar in effect to the following:
(c) Despite Table 185(d)(i), the minimum interior side yard setback from a lot line abutting a residential zone is:
(i) 3 metres for the first 20 metres back from the street
(ii) 7.5 metres beyond 20 metres back from the street.
o) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 7 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AMx subzone - Innes Road (Blackburn Hamlet) Subzone, be revised by adding a new subsection (n) having the effect of modifying the building height transition provisions, similar in effect to the following:
(n) Table 185(f) does not apply and the following maximum building heights apply:
(vi) In any area up to and including 20 metres from a rear lot line abutting a R1, R2 or R3 zone: 11 m
(vii) In any area up to and including 20 metres from a rear lot line abutting an R4 zone: 15 m
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(viii) In any area over 20 metres and up to and including 30 metres from a rear lot line abutting a R1, R2, R3, or R4 zone: 20 m
(ix) In any area:
a. outside of the areas identified in (i) through (iii) above; and,
b. up to 7.5 metres from that part of a side lot line within 20 metres of a street and abutting a R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone: 15 m
(x) In all other cases: 30 m
p) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 7 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AMx subzone - Innes Road (Blackburn Hamlet) Subzone, be revised by replacing subsection (h), having the effect of modifying the provisions to also apply to corner lots, similar in effect to the following:
(h) Despite Table 185(d)(i), the minimum interior side yard setback from a lot line abutting a residential zone is:
(i) 3 metres for the first 20 metres back from the street
(ii) 7.5 metres beyond 20 metres back from the street.
q) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning – item 9 – Somerset Street West Zoning Review Area, include the following changes:
i) Within Column 1, remove the text “653” under Area E.
ii) Within Column 1, add the text “653” to the Somerset Street West property addresses, under Area S.
r) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 6 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AM10 subzone, be revised by replacing subsection (g) (i), having the effect of clarifying the intent of the provisions, similar in effect to the following:
(i) A minimum of one active entrance from each individual occupancy located immediately adjacent to the front lot line or corner side lot line in the case of non-residential uses.
s) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 7 under the heading
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“Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AMx subzone - Innes Road (Blackburn Hamlet) Subzone, be revised by replacing subsection (k) (i), having the effect of clarifying the intent of the provisions, similar in effect to the following:
(i) A minimum of one active entrance from each individual occupancy located immediately adjacent to the front lot line or corner side lot line in the case of non-residential uses.
2. The following amendments to Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 affecting the Merivale Road Arterial Mainstreet Zoning Review Area:
a) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning by replacing Merivale South Maps 1 and 2 with the maps in Attachments 9 and 10 respectively;
b) Amend Document 6 - Details of Recommended Zoning, – item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 15, Merivale Road (south) Zoning Review Area, by adding the following row after Area A, as follows,
Area AA AM AM10 Applying active street frontage [2217] provisions, removing maximum 1220, 1280, 1292, 1300, FSI and permitting a maximum 1306,1384,1432 building height of 30 metres Baseline Road (subject to requirements for lower 1375, 1377, 1383 Clyde heights adjacent to residential Avenue zones).
1450, 1452, 1454, 1480, Amend Section 239 by creating a 1486, 1490 Merivale new exception [2217] with the Road following provision: for lots greater in area than 1250 m2, 2% of the Unaddressed parcel at total lot area must be provided as the south west corner of outdoor communal space located Baseline Road and at grade anywhere on the lot and Merivale Road such area can also be used towards complying with any
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amenity area requirements.
c) Amend Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 15, Merivale Road (south) Zoning Review Area, by deleting the rows for Areas C and D and replacing them with the following,
Area C AM5 AM10 Rezoning to AM10 [2217] H(34) to H(34) [2217] permit the full range of AM uses as-of- 1366, 1374 Baseline Road; H(34) right, rather than permitting certain uses 1504 Merivale Road on a conditional basis.
Applying active street frontage provisions and removing maximum FSI.
Maximum building height remains 34m.
Amend Section 239 by creating a new exception [2217] with the following provision: for lots greater in area than 1250 m2, 2% of the total lot area must be provided as outdoor communal space located at grade anywhere on the lot and such area can also be used towards complying with any amenity area requirements.
Area D AM[1 AM10 Applying active street frontage 418] [1418] provisions, removing maximum FSI and 1460 Merivale Road permitting a maximum building height of 30 metres (subject to requirements for lower heights adjacent to residential zones).
Maintain exception [1418] as it requires a parking rate of 3.2 spaces per 100m2
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and remains relevant through this rezoning.
Amend exception [1418] in Section 239 by adding the following provision: for lots greater in area than 1250 m2, 2% of the total lot area must be provided as outdoor communal space located at grade anywhere on the lot and such area can also be used towards complying with any amenity area requirements.
d) Amend Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 15, Merivale Road (south) Zoning Review Area, by deleting the following addresses from Column 1 of the row containing zoning details for Area B: 1220, 1280, 1292, 1300, 1306,1384,1432 Baseline Road, 1375, 1377, 1383 Clyde Avenue, 1450, 1452, 1454, 1480, 1486, 1490 Merivale Road, Unaddressed parcel at the south west corner of Baseline Road and Merivale Road.
3. The following amendments to Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 affecting the Gladstone Avenue Traditional Mainstreet Zoning Review Area:
a) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning by replacing Gladstone Avenue Map 1 with the map in Attachment 6. This has the effect of changing the proposed zoning to TMx H(14.5) for 204 Percy Street and 594, 606, 608, 610, 612, 616, 618, 620, 624, 626, 628, 630, 634, 636, 638, 640, 642 and 644 Gladstone Avenue, shown collectively as Area H on Gladstone Avenue Zoning Review Map 1.
b) Amend Document 6 - Details of the Recommended Zoning Zoning – item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 8 – Gladstone Avenue Zoning Review Area by changing the proposed zoning for Area H on Gladstone Avenue Map 1 to TMx H(14.5).
c) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning by replacing Gladstone Avenue Map 2 with the map in Attachment 7. This has the effect of removing 497 Gladstone Avenue (previously shown as part of Area I) from the
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area to be rezoned on Gladstone Avenue Zoning Review Map 2 in Document 5.
4. The following amendments to Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 affecting the Carling Avenue Arterial Mainstreet Zoning Review Area:
a) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning by replacing Carling Avenue Map 12 with the map in Attachment 8. This has the effect of removing 265 Carling Avenue (previously shown as Area AAA) from the area to be rezoned.
b) Amend Document 6 - Details of Recommended Zoning, item 12, Carling Avenue Zoning Review Area, by deleting the row referring to Area AAA being rezoned from AM H(28) to AM10.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act be given.
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 2
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Attachment 3
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Attachment 4
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Attachment 5
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Attachment 6
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Attachment 7
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Attachment 8
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Attachment 9
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Attachment 10
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Attachment 11
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MOTION NO. 5/3
Moved by Councillor D. Chernushenko
Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney
WHEREAS Report ACS2014PAI-PGM-0227 recommends zoning changes to lands along Hawthorne Avenue and Echo Drive;
AND WHEREAS the TM (Traditional Mainstreet) zone permits a building height of up to twenty (20) metres but not more than six (6) storeys;
AND WHEREAS based on discussions with residents of the community, the maximum height of development on the south side of Hawthorne Avenue between Colonel By Drive and Main Street should be limited to 14.5 metres;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Documents 5 and 6 of Report ACS2014PAI- PGM-0227 be amended as follows:
1) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, item 6 – Main Street Rezoning Review Area, Map 1 by adding the height suffix H(14.5) to the proposed zoning for Areas B, C and D within the legend which affects the proposed zoning for 223 Echo Drive and 8, 12, 20, 24, 26, 30, 34, 40, 44, and 48 Hawthorne Avenue. 2) Amend Document 6 - Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, and more specifically in Table 6 – Main Street Rezoning Review Area by adding to the proposed zoning in Column III Areas B, C and D the height suffix H(14.5).
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
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MOTION NO. 5/4
Moved by Councillor D. Chernushenko
Seconded by Councillor C. McKenney
WHEREAS Report ACS2014PAI-PGM-0227 recommends zoning changes to lands along Bronson Avenue and to selected properties fronting on side streets within the Bronson Avenue corridor;
AND WHEREAS the TM (Traditional Mainstreet) zone permits a building height of up to twenty (20) metres but not more than six (6) storeys and non-residential uses on all properties;
AND WHEREAS based on discussions with residents of the community, the maximum height of development on the east side of Bronson Avenue between Renfrew Avenue and Clemow Avenue should be limited to 14.5 metres and non- residential uses limited to lots having frontage on Bronson Avenue;
AND WHEREAS based on discussions with residents of the community, lots included within the Bronson Avenue Traditional Mainstreet corridor but that do not abut Bronson Avenue and which front on side streets should have their heights restricted to ensure an appropriate height transition to the neighbouring residential area, and furthermore these lots should be restricted from converting to non-residential use except as part of a lot consolidation and the development of a new building fronting on Bronson Avenue;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Documents 5 and 6 of Report ACS2014PAI- PGM-0227 be amended as follows:
1) Document 6 - Details of the recommended zoning, item 8 – Urban Exception Amendments is amended by adding the following proposed exception as item 8 (mm):
(mm) Add a new exception [xx39] with provisions similar in effect to the following:
(i) permit the following as additionally permitted uses in Column III;
detached dwelling
duplex dwelling
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linked-detached dwelling
semi-detached dwelling
stacked dwelling
three-unit dwelling
townhouse dwelling
(ii) wording in Column IV (Prohibited Uses) and/or Column V (Provisions) having an effect similar to the following: "All non-residential uses are prohibited except in a building where all active entrances giving access to a non-residential use face a Traditional Mainstreet""
2) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning for AM streets, TM streets and for MUC areas is amended by replacing Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 1 with the map included as Attachment 1 to this motion. The effect of this change is that733 Cooper Street, 673 and 675 MacLaren Street, 699 and 706 Gilmour Street, and 333 James Street, collectively shown as part of Area F on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 1 in Document 5, are removed from Area F and become Area KK, and the proposed zoning for Area KK becomes TM[xx39] H(14.5). 3) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning for AM streets, TM streets and for MUC areas is amended by replacing Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 2 with the map included as Attachment 2 to this motion. The effect of this change is that 590 McLeod Street, shown as part of Area P on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 2 in Document 5, is removed from Area P and becomes Area LL, and the proposed zoning for Area LL becomes TM[xx39] H(14.5); and the proposed zoning for 587 McLeod Street, shown as Area Q on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 2 in Document 5, becomes TM[xx39] H(14.5). 4) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning for AM streets, TM streets and for MUC areas is amended by replacing Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 4 with the map included as Attachment 3 to this motion. The effect of this change is that the proposed zoning for 325 Clemow Avenue, shown as Area BB on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 4 in Document 5 is amended by adding the height suffix H(14.5); and the proposed zoning for 138 and 142 Renfrew Avenue and for 273, 275, 276, 277 and 278 Powell Avenue, collectively shown as Area FF on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 4 in Document 5 becomes TM [xx39] H(14.5).
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5) Document 6 - Details of the Recommended Zoning, item 10 – Area Specific Amendments, and more specifically Table 7 – Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Area is amended by deleting the rows that refer to Area Q, Area BB and Area FF, and by adding the following rows:
Address / Existing Proposed Rationale / Additional Amendments Location Zoning Zoning
AREA Q R4S[478] TM[xx39] Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure H(14.5) compatible height transition to 587 McLeod neighbouring residential properties. Street Exception [xx39] recognizes existing low- density residential uses and prohibits non- residential uses except in a building where all active entrances giving access to a non-residential use face a Traditional Mainstreet
AREA BB R4S TM H(14.5) Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure compatible height transition to 325 Clemow neighbouring residential properties. Avenue
AREA FF R4S TM[xx39] Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure H(14.5) compatible height transition to 138 and 142 neighbouring residential properties. Renfrew Exception [xx39] recognizes existing low- Avenue; 273, density residential uses and prohibits non- 275, 276, 277 residential uses except in a building and 278 where all active entrances giving access Powell to a non-residential use face a Traditional Avenue Mainstreet.
AREA KK R4T[479] TM[xx39] Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure
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733 Cooper H(14.5) compatible height transition to Street; 673 neighbouring residential properties. and 675 Exception [xx39] recognizes existing low- MacLaren density residential uses and prohibits non- Street; 699 residential uses except in a building and 706 where all active entrances giving access Gilmour to a non-residential use face a Traditional Street; and Mainstreet. 333 James Street
AREA LL R4S[479] TM[xx39] Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure H(14.5) compatible height transition to 590 McLeod neighbouring residential properties. Street Exception [xx39] recognizes existing low- density residential uses and prohibits non- residential uses except in a building where all active entrances giving access to a non-residential use face a Traditional Mainstreet.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
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MOTION NO. 5/5
Moved by Councillor C. McKenney
Seconded by Councillor D. Chernushenko
WHEREAS Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 recommends zoning changes to introduce Traditional Mainstreet zoning on various properties located along Preston Street in conformance with the Official Plan direction;
AND WHEREAS the TM (Traditional Mainstreet) zone permits a building height of up to twenty (20) metres but not more than six (6) storeys and a variety of residential and non-residential uses;
AND WHEREAS based on discussions with residents of the community, an alternative zoning approach is preferred for the portion of Preston Street north of Somerset Street to Albert Street;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Documents 5 and 6 of Report ACS2014PAI- PGM-0227 be amended as follows:
1) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, by deleting Areas A, B and C in their entirety, from item 10 – Preston Street Rezoning Review Area, Map 1, as shown on Attachment 1. 2) Amend Document 6 - Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, and more specifically in Table 10 – Preston Street Zoning Review Area by deleting in its entirety items A, B and C from the table. 3) Should item one above be carried by Council, staff be directed to include as part of the Bayview Station District Secondary Plan the area bounded by Somerset Street West, Rochester Street, Albert Street, and the current easternmost boundary of the Bayview Secondary Plan area, and develop policies for the Traditional Mainstreet and the residential areas that abut it with a view to maintaining the residential character of the area.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
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Item 5 of the City Council Agenda, as amended by Motion Nos. 5/2, 5/3, 5/4 and 5/5 and set out in full below, was then put to Council:
That Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. XXX to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, former City of Nepean, Merivale Road Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 1;
2. Approve Amendment No. XXX to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, former City of Ottawa, 7.0 Confederation Heights Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 2;
3. Approve Amendment No. XXX to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Old Ottawa East Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 3; and
4. Approve Amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 affecting multiple properties along Arterial Mainstreets, Traditional Mainstreets and Mixed- Use Centres, as shown in Document 5 and as detailed in Document 6, and as amended by the following:
A. that Council approve minor wording, punctuation and other corrections in Document 5 and Document 6 to Report ACS2014-PAI- PGM-0227, as well as amendments proposed by Councillors and members of the public that are supported by staff as follows:
1. By amending Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 to make the following minor wording, punctuation and other corrections:
a) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 6 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AM10 subzone, be revised by replacing the text to be included as a new subclause 186(10)(e)(i) with the following:
(i) If the building is a non-residential or mixed-use building, the ground floor requires a minimum height of 4.5 metres;
b) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, and more specifically in Table 9 – Somerset Street West Zoning Review Area be revised by deleting from Column 1 of Area P the municipal address text “515,”.
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c) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 8 under the heading “Urban Exception Amendments” be revised by adding another proposed exception containing the following:
(kk) Add a new exception [xx37] which adds in Column V “a minimum 10 metre landscape buffer is required along the rear of the lot where it abuts the residential lots on Fairhaven Way and Blackthorne Avenue and “an automobile dealership requires a minimum lot area of 1500m2”.
d) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, replace Map 1 under item 19 – St. Laurent Blvd. Zoning Review Area with the revised Map 1 in Attachment 1. The new Map having the effect of correcting a typographical error for the proposed zoning for “Area A”.
e) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 8 under the heading “Urban Exception Amendments”, subsection (h) relating to proposed Exception [xxx8], replace the words "The requirements of 191(1)(b)" in the first bullet point with "The requirements of 197(1)(b)".
f) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 3 under the heading “Traditional Mainstreet Amendments”, TMx Subzone, replace proposed clause (a) with "(a) Any use listed in subsection 197(1)(e), other than an office, is limited to a maximum gross floor area of 225 square metres."
g) Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, replace Map 1 under item 10 – Preston Street Zoning Review Area with the revised Map 1 in Attachment 2. The new Map having the effect of correcting an error identifying “Area G” which are no longer part of the recommended zoning changes.
h) Document 5 – Maps illustrating Recommended Zoning – Item 6 - Main Street Zoning Review Area:
a. Replace Map 1 with the map included as Attachment 3 to this motion, which:
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i. adds a new “Area H” covering the properties located at 10, 19, 29, 32, 40, 43, 44, 48, and 50 Main Street and 31 Harvey Street;
ii. adds to the proposed zoning for Areas B, C and D exception [1839]; and,
iii. adds to the proposed zoning for Area A a new exception, such that the lands subject to Area A are proposed to be rezoned to TM12[XX38].
b. Replace Map 2 with the map included as Attachment 4 to this motion and which includes a new Area I covering the portion of 223 Main Street zoned TM7[1850]-h.
i) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning – item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 6 - Main Street Zoning Review Area:
a. Add a new Area H that includes in column IV the text “Revise Exception [45] by replacing the text ‘the front yard setback is 2 metres’ with ‘the minimum front yard setback is 2 metres and a maximum of 3.0 metres’”.
b. Revise the text in column IV of Area G by replacing the text “despite Table 197(c), the front yard setback is a minimum of 2 metres, subject to subsection 197(4)” with “despite Table 197(c), the minimum front yard setback is 2 metres, and the maximum setback is 3 metres, subject to subsection 197(4)”.
c. Add to column III of Area A the text [xx38] such that the proposed zoning is TM12[xx38].
d. Add a new Area I that includes in column IV the text “Revise Exception [1850] by adding the following text to column V: “the minimum front yard setback is 2 metres and a maximum of 3.0 metres, subject to subsection 197(4)”.
e. Add to the proposed zoning in Column III for areas B,C and D the exception [1839].
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j) Document 6 – Item 8 – Urban Exception Amendments, add a new exception [xx38], applicable to Area A of the Main Street Zoning Review Area, to the list of proposed exceptions that includes provisions similar in effect to the following:
a. A parking garage is only permitted below grade;
b. Restaurant, fast food is a prohibited use;
c. An office is not permitted on the ground floor; and,
d. The minimum front yard setback is 2 metres, and the maximum front yard setback is 3 metres, subject to subsection 197(4).
k) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, replace Map 1 under item 9 – Somerset Zoning Review Area with the revised Map 1 in Attachment 5. The new Map having the effect of correcting an error identifying Areas “U” and “V” which are no longer part of the recommended zoning changes.
l) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, replace Map 1 under item 20 – Walkley Road Zoning Review Area with the revised Map 1 in Attachment 11. The new Map having the effect of correcting zone “Area” reference, Area H to be Area Q.
m) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 6 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AM10 subzone, be revised by adding a new subsection (j) having the effect of modifying the building height transition provisions similar in effect to the following:
(j) Table 185(f) does not apply and the following maximum building heights apply:
(i) In any area up to and including 20 metres from a rear lot line abutting a R1, R2 or R3 zone: 11 m
(ii) In any area up to and including 20 metres from a rear lot line abutting an R4 zone: 15 m
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(iii) In any area over 20 metres and up to and including 30 metres from a rear lot line abutting a R1, R2, R3, or R4 zone: 20 m
(iv) In any area:
a. outside of the areas identified in (i) through (iii) above; and,
b. up to 7.5 metres from that part of a side lot line within 20 metres of a street and abutting a R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone: 15 m
(v) In all other cases: 30 m
n) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 6 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AM10 subzone, be revised by replacing subsection (c), having the effect of modifying the provisions to also apply to corner lots, similar in effect to the following:
(c) Despite Table 185(d)(i), the minimum interior side yard setback from a lot line abutting a residential zone is:
(i) 3 metres for the first 20 metres back from the street
(ii) 7.5 metres beyond 20 metres back from the street.
o) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 7 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AMx subzone - Innes Road (Blackburn Hamlet) Subzone, be revised by adding a new subsection (n) having the effect of modifying the building height transition provisions, similar in effect to the following:
(n) Table 185(f) does not apply and the following maximum building heights apply:
(vi) In any area up to and including 20 metres from a rear lot line abutting a R1, R2 or R3 zone: 11 m
(vii) In any area up to and including 20 metres from a rear lot line abutting an R4 zone: 15 m
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(viii) In any area over 20 metres and up to and including 30 metres from a rear lot line abutting a R1, R2, R3, or R4 zone: 20 m
(ix) In any area:
a. outside of the areas identified in (i) through (iii) above; and,
b. up to 7.5 metres from that part of a side lot line within 20 metres of a street and abutting a R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone: 15 m
(x) In all other cases: 30 m
p) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 7 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AMx subzone - Innes Road (Blackburn Hamlet) Subzone, be revised by replacing subsection (h), having the effect of modifying the provisions to also apply to corner lots, similar in effect to the following:
(h) Despite Table 185(d)(i), the minimum interior side yard setback from a lot line abutting a residential zone is:
(i) 3 metres for the first 20 metres back from the street
(ii) 7.5 metres beyond 20 metres back from the street.
q) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning – item 9 – Somerset Street West Zoning Review Area, include the following changes:
i) Within Column 1, remove the text “653” under Area E.
ii) Within Column 1, add the text “653” to the Somerset Street West property addresses, under Area S.
r) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 6 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AM10 subzone, be revised by replacing subsection (g) (i), having the effect of clarifying the intent of the provisions, similar in effect to the following:
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(i) A minimum of one active entrance from each individual occupancy located immediately adjacent to the front lot line or corner side lot line in the case of non-residential uses.
s) Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 7 under the heading “Arterial Mainstreet Amendments”, which proposes a new AMx subzone - Innes Road (Blackburn Hamlet) Subzone, be revised by replacing subsection (k) (i), having the effect of clarifying the intent of the provisions, similar in effect to the following:
(i) A minimum of one active entrance from each individual occupancy located immediately adjacent to the front lot line or corner side lot line in the case of non-residential uses.
2. The following amendments to Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 affecting the Merivale Road Arterial Mainstreet Zoning Review Area:
a) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning by replacing Merivale South Maps 1 and 2 with the maps in Attachments 9 and 10 respectively;
b) Amend Document 6 - Details of Recommended Zoning, – item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 15, Merivale Road (south) Zoning Review Area, by adding the following row after Area A, as follows,
Area AA AM AM10 Applying active street frontage [2217] provisions, removing maximum 1220, 1280, 1292, 1300, FSI and permitting a maximum 1306,1384,1432 building height of 30 metres Baseline Road (subject to requirements for lower 1375, 1377, 1383 Clyde heights adjacent to residential Avenue zones).
1450, 1452, 1454, 1480, Amend Section 239 by creating a 1486, 1490 Merivale new exception [2217] with the Road following provision: for lots greater in area than 1250 m2, 2% of the
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Unaddressed parcel at total lot area must be provided as the south west corner of outdoor communal space located Baseline Road and at grade anywhere on the lot and Merivale Road such area can also be used towards complying with any
amenity area requirements.
c) Amend Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 15, Merivale Road (south) Zoning Review Area, by deleting the rows for Areas C and D and replacing them with the following,
Area C AM5 AM10 Rezoning to AM10 [2217] H(34) to H(34) [2217] permit the full range of AM uses as-of- 1366, 1374 Baseline Road; H(34) right, rather than permitting certain uses 1504 Merivale Road on a conditional basis.
Applying active street frontage provisions and removing maximum FSI.
Maximum building height remains 34m.
Amend Section 239 by creating a new exception [2217] with the following provision: for lots greater in area than 1250 m2, 2% of the total lot area must be provided as outdoor communal space located at grade anywhere on the lot and such area can also be used towards complying with any amenity area requirements.
Area D AM[1 AM10 Applying active street frontage 418] [1418] provisions, removing maximum FSI and 1460 Merivale Road permitting a maximum building height of 30 metres (subject to requirements for
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lower heights adjacent to residential zones).
Maintain exception [1418] as it requires a parking rate of 3.2 spaces per 100m2 and remains relevant through this rezoning.
Amend exception [1418] in Section 239 by adding the following provision: for lots greater in area than 1250 m2, 2% of the total lot area must be provided as outdoor communal space located at grade anywhere on the lot and such area can also be used towards complying with any amenity area requirements.
d) Amend Document 6 – Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 15, Merivale Road (south) Zoning Review Area, by deleting the following addresses from Column 1 of the row containing zoning details for Area B: 1220, 1280, 1292, 1300, 1306,1384,1432 Baseline Road, 1375, 1377, 1383 Clyde Avenue, 1450, 1452, 1454, 1480, 1486, 1490 Merivale Road, Unaddressed parcel at the south west corner of Baseline Road and Merivale Road.
3. The following amendments to Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 affecting the Gladstone Avenue Traditional Mainstreet Zoning Review Area:
a) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning by replacing Gladstone Avenue Map 1 with the map in Attachment 6. This has the effect of changing the proposed zoning to TMx H(14.5) for 204 Percy Street and 594, 606, 608, 610, 612, 616, 618, 620, 624, 626, 628, 630, 634, 636, 638, 640, 642 and 644 Gladstone Avenue, shown collectively as Area H on Gladstone Avenue Zoning Review Map 1.
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b) Amend Document 6 - Details of the Recommended Zoning Zoning – item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, more specifically Table 8 – Gladstone Avenue Zoning Review Area by changing the proposed zoning for Area H on Gladstone Avenue Map 1 to TMx H(14.5).
c) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning by replacing Gladstone Avenue Map 2 with the map in Attachment 7. This has the effect of removing 497 Gladstone Avenue (previously shown as part of Area I) from the area to be rezoned on Gladstone Avenue Zoning Review Map 2 in Document 5.
4. The following amendments to Report ACS2014-PAI-PGM-0227 affecting the Carling Avenue Arterial Mainstreet Zoning Review Area:
a) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning by replacing Carling Avenue Map 12 with the map in Attachment 8. This has the effect of removing 265 Carling Avenue (previously shown as Area AAA) from the area to be rezoned.
b) Amend Document 6 - Details of Recommended Zoning, item 12, Carling Avenue Zoning Review Area, by deleting the row referring to Area AAA being rezoned from AM H(28) to AM10.
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 8
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Attachment 10
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Attachment 11
B. That Documents 5 and 6 of Report ACS2014PAI-PGM-0227 be amended as follows:
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1) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, item 6 – Main Street Rezoning Review Area, Map 1 by adding the height suffix H(14.5) to the proposed zoning for Areas B, C and D within the legend which affects the proposed zoning for 223 Echo Drive and 8, 12, 20, 24, 26, 30, 34, 40, 44, and 48 Hawthorne Avenue. 2) Amend Document 6 - Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, and more specifically in Table 6 – Main Street Rezoning Review Area by adding to the proposed zoning in Column III Areas B, C and D the height suffix H(14.5). 3) Document 6 - Details of the recommended zoning, item 8 – Urban Exception Amendments is amended by adding the following proposed exception as item 8 (mm):
(mm) Add a new exception [xx39] with provisions similar in effect to the following:
(i) permit the following as additionally permitted uses in Column III;
detached dwelling
duplex dwelling
linked-detached dwelling
semi-detached dwelling
stacked dwelling
three-unit dwelling
townhouse dwelling
(ii) wording in Column IV (Prohibited Uses) and/or Column V (Provisions) having an effect similar to the following: "All non- residential uses are prohibited except in a building where all active entrances giving access to a non-residential use face a Traditional Mainstreet""
4) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning for AM streets, TM streets and for MUC areas is amended by replacing
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Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 1 with the map included as Attachment 1 to this motion. The effect of this change is that733 Cooper Street, 673 and 675 MacLaren Street, 699 and 706 Gilmour Street, and 333 James Street, collectively shown as part of Area F on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 1 in Document 5, are removed from Area F and become Area KK, and the proposed zoning for Area KK becomes TM[xx39] H(14.5). 5) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning for AM streets, TM streets and for MUC areas is amended by replacing Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 2 with the map included as Attachment 2 to this motion. The effect of this change is that 590 McLeod Street, shown as part of Area P on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 2 in Document 5, is removed from Area P and becomes Area LL, and the proposed zoning for Area LL becomes TM[xx39] H(14.5); and the proposed zoning for 587 McLeod Street, shown as Area Q on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 2 in Document 5, becomes TM[xx39] H(14.5). 6) Document 5 - Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning for AM streets, TM streets and for MUC areas is amended by replacing Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 4 with the map included as Attachment 3 to this motion. The effect of this change is that the proposed zoning for 325 Clemow Avenue, shown as Area BB on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 4 in Document 5 is amended by adding the height suffix H(14.5); and the proposed zoning for 138 and 142 Renfrew Avenue and for 273, 275, 276, 277 and 278 Powell Avenue, collectively shown as Area FF on Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Map 4 in Document 5 becomes TM [xx39] H(14.5). 7) Document 6 - Details of the Recommended Zoning, item 10 – Area Specific Amendments, and more specifically Table 7 – Bronson Avenue Zoning Review Area is amended by deleting the rows that refer to Area Q, Area BB and Area FF, and by adding the following rows:
Address / Existing Proposed Rationale / Additional Amendments Location Zoning Zoning
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AREA Q R4S[478] TM[xx39] Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure H(14.5) compatible height transition to 587 McLeod neighbouring residential properties. Street Exception [xx39] recognizes existing low- density residential uses and prohibits non- residential uses except in a building where all active entrances giving access to a non-residential use face a Traditional Mainstreet
AREA BB R4S TM H(14.5) Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure compatible height transition to 325 Clemow neighbouring residential properties. Avenue
AREA FF R4S TM[xx39] Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure H(14.5) compatible height transition to 138 and 142 neighbouring residential properties. Renfrew Exception [xx39] recognizes existing low- Avenue; 273, density residential uses and prohibits non- 275, 276, 277 residential uses except in a building and 278 where all active entrances giving access Powell to a non-residential use face a Traditional Avenue Mainstreet.
AREA KK R4T[479] TM[xx39] Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure H(14.5) compatible height transition to 733 Cooper neighbouring residential properties. Street; 673 Exception [xx39] recognizes existing low- and 675 density residential uses and prohibits non- MacLaren residential uses except in a building Street; 699 where all active entrances giving access and 706 to a non-residential use face a Traditional Gilmour Mainstreet. Street; and
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333 James Street
AREA LL R4S[479] TM[xx39] Height restriction of 14.5 to ensure H(14.5) compatible height transition to 590 McLeod neighbouring residential properties. Street Exception [xx39] recognizes existing low- density residential uses and prohibits non- residential uses except in a building where all active entrances giving access to a non-residential use face a Traditional Mainstreet.
8) Amend Document 5 – Maps Illustrating Recommended Zoning, by deleting Areas A, B and C in their entirety, from item 10 – Preston Street Rezoning Review Area, Map 1, as shown on Attachment 1. 9) Amend Document 6 - Details of Recommended Zoning, item 10 under the heading “Area Specific Amendments”, and more specifically in Table 10 – Preston Street Zoning Review Area by deleting in its entirety items A, B and C from the table. 10) As item one above was carried by Council, staff be directed to include as part of the Bayview Station District Secondary Plan the area bounded by Somerset Street West, Rochester Street, Albert Street, and the current easternmost boundary of the Bayview Secondary Plan area, and develop policies for the Traditional Mainstreet and the residential areas that abut it with a view to maintaining the residential character of the area.
C. That there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
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PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 1A
6. PLANNING COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Planning Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached at Document 1.
MOTION NO. 5/6
Moved by Councillor J. Harder
Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
WHEREAS the Planning Committee Terms of Reference listed as Document 1 in the report contain the following references:
Bullet 1a under “General Responsibilities” – “Applicable branches within the “Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability” portfolio; Bullet 6 under “General Responsibilities” – “Receive reports from staff regarding the exercise of delegated authority (By-law 2009-231) on items within the Committee’s mandate;” and Bullet 17 under “Specific Responsibilities – Heritage” – “Make recommendations to Council on heritage protection within the urban boundary through applications and proposals brought forward by the Ottawa Built Heritage Advisory Committee for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as well as other heritage applications;” and
WHEREAS all of these references should be updated to reflect:
The portfolio name change made during the previous term of Council from “Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability” to “Planning and Infrastructure”;
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The new Delegation of Authority By-law enacted by Council on December 10, 2014 (By-law, 2014-435); and The replacement of the Ottawa Built Heritage Advisory Committee with the Built Heritage Sub-Committee, approved by Council September 12, 2012;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Committee Terms of Reference be amended by replacing Bullets 1a and 6 under “General Responsibilities” and Bullet 17 under “Specific Responsibilities – Heritage” as follows:
“1a. Applicable branches within the Planning and Infrastructure portfolio, specifically the Planning and Growth Management Department;”
“6. Receive reports from staff regarding the exercise of delegated authority (By-law 2014-435) on items within the Committee’s mandate;” and
“17. Make recommendations to Council on heritage protection within the urban boundary through applications and proposals brought forward by the Built Heritage Sub-Committee for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as well as other heritage applications;”
CARRIED
Item 6 of the Agenda, as amended by Motion No. 5/6, was then put to Council and CARRIED.
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7. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT – 3288 GREENBANK ROAD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve an amendment to the Secondary Plan for the South Nepean Town Centre – Area 7 at 3288 Greenbank Road to permit the development of residential buildings of two to 12 storeys as outlined in Document 2.
CARRIED
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 2
8. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 2008-250: ANOMALIES AND MINOR CORRECTIONS, Q1-2015
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as illustrated and detailed in Documents 1 and 2.
CARRIED
PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to correct errors in the zoning affecting a number of properties as illustrated and detailed in Documents 1 and 3
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CARRIED
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT 1
9. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve the Transportation Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached at Document 1, as amended by the following:
1. Approve that Section 5 under “General Responsibilities” of Document 1 be amended to read as follows:
“5. Receive reports from staff regarding the exercise of delegated authority (By-law 2014-435) on items within the Committee’s mandate.”
CARRIED
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REVISED BULK CONSENT AGENDA
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT 1
A. COMMEMORATIVE NAMING – GERRY LINES BOWLING ALLEY
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposal to rename the North Gower Bowling Alley, located at 6548 Fourth Line Road, the “Gerry Lines Bowling Alley”.
CARRIED
B. COMMEMORATIVE NAMING – LELA SCHARF PARK
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the proposal to name a new park at 208 Spindrift Circle “Lela Scharf Park”.
CARRIED
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C. MANOTICK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS – 2014 – 2018 TERMS OF COUNCIL
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve appointments to the Manotick Business Improvement Area Boards of Management, as outlined in Document 1, for the term expiring November 30, 2018.
CARRIED
D. APPOINTMENT TO THE RIDEAU VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, that Council approve the following appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority with terms to expire on 30 November 2018:
Ed Hand
Tom Scott
Pieter Leenhouts
Erin Greco
Ralph Pentland
Brad Smith (Reserve)
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Jennifer Wallace (Reserve)
CARRIED
E. APPOINTMENT TO THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, that Council approve the following appointments to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority with terms to expire on 30 November 2018:
Phil Sweetnam
John Karau
Janet Mason (Reserve member)
CARRIED
F. APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH NATION CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, that Council approve the following appointments to the South Nation Conservation with terms to expire on 30 November 2018:
1. Alan Perks and Doug Thompson as voting members and Magda Kubasiewicz as reserve member; and
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2. The appointment of Councillor George Darouze as a Council representative.
CARRIED
G. APPOINTMENT TO THE MOHR’S LANDING/QUYON PORT AUTHORITY
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, that Council approve the following appointment to the Mohr’s Landing/Quyon Port Authority with a term to expire on 30 November 2018:
Ian Glen
CARRIED
H. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RURAL PANEL OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Further to deliberations of the Selection Panel, that Council approve the following appointments of individuals to the Rural Panel of the Committee of Adjustment. All terms to take effect on June 1, 2015 and to expire November 30, 2018.
Panel 3 (Rural):
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Fred Barkhouse
Bill Burden
Steven Lewis
Martin Vervoort
Fabian Poulin
Terry Otto (Reserve member)
CARRIED
I. CASSIDY MUNICIPAL DRAIN MODIFICATIONS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council consider this report pertaining to a request for modifications to drainage works and appoint John van Gaal, P.Eng. of Stantec Consulting Ltd. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report in accordance with Section 76 of the Drainage Act.
CARRIED
J. JOHN TAYLOR MUNICIPAL DRAIN MODIFICATION AND RELOCATION
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council consider this report pertaining to a request for
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modifications and relocation of drainage works and appoint Andy Robinson, P.Eng. of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report in accordance with Section 78 of the Drainage Act.
CARRIED
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 1
K. FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
COMMITTEE RECOMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council:
1. Approve its Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached at Document 1.
2. Approve that section 36 of Document 1 be amended to delete the reference of Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) and the Ottawa Gatineau Film & TV Corporation (OGFT) and replace with Invest Ottawa and Film and Television Committee.
CARRIED
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L. 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS – ACCESSIBILITY REPORT
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
M. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS BOARDS OF MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS – 2014 – 2018 TERM OF COUNCIL
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve appointments to the following Business Improvement Area Boards of Management, as outlined in Document 1, for the term expiring November 30, 2018:
Bank Street BIA
Barrhaven BIA
ByWard Market BIA
Downtown Rideau BIA
Glebe BIA
Heart of Orléans BIA
Kanata North Business Park BIA
Preston Street BIA
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Somerset Street Chinatown BIA
Quartier Vanier BIA
Wellington West BIA
Westboro BIA
CARRIED
N. APPOINTMENTS – FRENCH LANGUAGE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the following appointments to the French Language Services Advisory Committee, all terms to be effective upon approval and to expire on 30 November 2018:
Raymond Fournier
Sonia Gaal
Johanne Leroux
Jean-Louis Schryburt
Paul Lalonde
Stephen MacDonald
Manon Beaulieu
Stephanie Drisdelle
Nathalie Vallieres
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Patrick Ladouceur (Reserve)
CARRIED
O. APPOINTMENTS TO THE SHAW CENTRE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the following appointments to the Shaw Centre – Board of Directors with terms to expire on 30 November 2016:
Bernie Ashe
Mona Fortier
Neal Tejwani (Reserve Member 1)
David Coletto (Reserve Member 2)
CARRIED
P. COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
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Q. 2015 INTERIM PROPERTY TAXES AND DUE DATES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
1. That the 2015 interim property tax billing be set at 50% of the 2014 Adjusted/Annualized Taxes as permitted by legislation;
2. That the following tax due dates be approved for 2015:
i. Interim: March 19, 2015
ii. Final: June 18, 2015;
3. That the penalty and interest percentage charge on overdue and unpaid tax arrears remain at the rate of 1.25% per month (15% per year) unchanged from 2014; and
4. That Council enact a by-law in the form attached as Document 1 to establish the 2015 interim taxes, tax due dates, penalty and interest charges.
CARRIED
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R. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY – CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
RECEIVED
S. MUNICIPAL CAPITAL FACILITY AGREEMENT – OTTAWA INUIT CHILDREN’S CENTRE, 76 QUEEN MARY STREET
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve:
1. The designation of 76 Queen Mary Street as a Municipal Capital Facility for purposes related to the provision of social and health related programs to the Inuit community pursuant to section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, as amended; and
2. The implementation of this designation by a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement (MCFA) between the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre as provided in Document 1, where the term of the Agreement effective on approval of the attached by-law by Council to December 31, 2019 or until it ceases to operate and provide the same services to the Inuit community within the City of Ottawa under the provisions of the MCFA at that location, whichever event occurs first; and,
3. The enactment of an associated by-law for the exemption of taxes for municipal and school purposes in accordance with
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the requirements of section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, a draft of which are attached to this report as provided in Document 2; and
4. Authorize the City Treasurer in consultation with the City Clerk and Solicitor, to finalize the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement as provided in Document 1.
CARRIED
T. BROWNFIELDS GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION - 45 MANN AVENUE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Program application for Property Tax Assistance and a Development Charge Reduction Program application submitted by 45 Mann Avenue Facility Inc., owner of the property at 45 Mann Avenue, for a brownfields rehabilitation grant not to exceed $814,932 over a maximum of three years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement;
2. Delegate the authority to staff to execute a Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement with 45 Mann Facility Inc, establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the brownfields grant for the redevelopment of 45 Mann Avenue, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management Department, the City Clerk and Solicitor and the City Treasurer; and
3. Resolve to exempt the proposed redevelopment of 45 Mann
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Avenue from paying future municipal development charges up to a maximum of $631,024, under Section 7(t) of the Development Charges By-law 2014-229, under the Guideline for the Development Charge Reduction due to Site Contamination Program, approved by Council June 11, 2014 and included in the $814,932 grant request, as outlined in Recommendation 1.
CARRIED
U. BROWNFIELDS GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 7 TO 29 BEECHWOOD AVENUE AND 409 MACKAY STREET
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant and Development Charge Reduction Program application submitted by Minto (Beechwood) Inc., owner of the property at 7 to 29 Beechwood Avenue and 409 MacKay Street, for a brownfields rehabilitation grant not to exceed $1,794,765 over a maximum of 10 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement;
2. Delegate the authority to staff to execute a Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement with Minto (Beechwood) Inc, establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant for the redevelopment of 7 to 29 Beechwood and 409 MacKay Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management, the City Clerk and Solicitor and the City Treasurer; and
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3. Resolve to exempt the proposed redevelopment of 7 to 29 Beechwood Avenue and 409 MacKay Street from paying future municipal development charges up to a maximum of $1,080,854, under Section 7(t) of the Development Charges By- law 2014-229, under the Guideline for the Development Charge Reduction due to Site Contamination Program, approved by Council June 11, 2014 and included in the $1,794,765 grant request, as outlined in Recommendation 1.
CARRIED
V. BROWNFIELDS GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 203 CATHERINE STREET
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Council:
1. Approve the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant and Development Charge Reduction Program application submitted by SOBA Ottawa Inc., owner of the property at 203 Catherine Street, for a brownfields rehabilitation grant not to exceed $942,537 over a maximum of five years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement;
2. Delegate the authority to staff to execute a Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement with SOBA Ottawa Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the brownfields rehabilitation grant for the redevelopment of 203 Catherine Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management, the City Clerk and Solicitor and the City Treasurer; and
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3. Resolve to exempt the proposed redevelopment of 203 Catherine Street from paying future municipal development charges up to a maximum of $453,125, under Section 7(t) of the Development Charges By-law 2014-229, under the Guideline for the Development Charge Reduction due to Site Contamination Program, approved by Council June 11, 2014 and included in the $942,537 grant request, as outlined in Recommendation 1.
CARRIED
W. BROWNFIELDS GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION – 236 RICHMOND ROAD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant and Development Charge Reduction Program application submitted by Tweedsmuir and Main Urban Properties Inc., owner of the property at 236 Richmond Road, for a brownfields rehabilitation grant not to exceed $709,735 over a maximum of 10 years, subject to the establishment of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement;
2. Delegate the authority to staff to execute a Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement with Tweedsmuir and Main Urban Properties Inc., establishing the terms and conditions governing the payment of the brownfields rehabilitation grant for the redevelopment of 236 Richmond Road, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning and Growth Management, the City Clerk and Solicitor and the City
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Treasurer; and
3. Resolve to exempt the proposed redevelopment of 236 Richmond Road from paying future municipal development charges up to a maximum of $598,900, under Section 7(t) of the Development Charges By-law 2014-229, under the Guideline for the Development Charge Reduction due to Site Contamination Program, approved by Council June 11, 2014 and included in the $709,735 grant request, as outlined in Recommendation 1.
CARRIED
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT 1A
X. WAIVER TO PERMANENT SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY- LAW 2005-439 – 3812 NORTH BOWESVILLE ROAD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council refuse a waiver to the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law 2005-439 to allow four static billboard signs to be installed on lands zoned Open Space and designated District 2, being located at 3812 North Bowesville Road, as shown on Document 1.
CARRIED
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Y. STREET NAME CHANGE: AVENUE FOUNDER AVENUE TO AVENUE ROBERT GRANT
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve a street name change from avenue Founder Avenue to avenue Robert Grant Avenue, and
2. Enact a by-law to change the street name of avenue Founder Avenue to avenue Robert Grant Avenue, as shown in Document 1.
CARRIED
Z. MINOR VARIANCES TO PERMANENT SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY-LAW 2005-439 – 3905 INNES ROAD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Refuse the requested variances to allow the existing identification ground sign at 3905 Innes Road located 30 metres from a residential use, having a height of 5.8 metres and which also includes an electronic message centre component with an area of 3 square metres on a lot with less than 45 metres frontage, as shown on Document 4; and
2. Direct the owner of the property to remove the subject sign within thirty (30) days of the owner receiving notice of this
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decision.
CARRIED
AA. PERMANENT SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY-LAW 2005-439 – AMENDMENT FOR PERMANENT REAL ESTATE INFORMATION SIGNS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1. Approve an amendment to the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law 2005-439, as amended, to allow permanent real estate information under specified conditions, as detailed in Document 1; and
2. Authorize staff to finalize and make minor amendments to the form of the proposed amendment in Document 1 to give effect to the intent of Council.
CARRIED
REVISED DISPOSITION OF ITEMS APPROVED BY COMMITTEES UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
RECEIVED
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MOTION TO ADOPT REPORTS
MOTION NO. 5/7
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
That the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointments – Ottawa Board of Health”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Police Services Board entitled “Appointments – Ottawa Police Services Board”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 1; Finance and Economic Development Committee Report 1; Planning Committee Reports 79B, 1A and 2; and Transportation Committee Report 1 be received and adopted as amended.
CARRIED
MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN
MOTION NO. 5/8
Moved by Councillor K. Egli
Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri
WHEREAS the Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community Association submitted a Commemorative Naming application in October 2014 to commemorate Franz Gierer by naming the kitchen in the Tanglewood Park Community Centre after him;
AND WHEREAS this proposal has been through the commemorative naming process insofar as Commemorative Naming Committee review and public consultation and the public feedback received during the public consultation process was entirely in support of the proposal;
AND WHEREAS the Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community Association will be holding its annual Winter Family Funday on February 16, 2015 and would like
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AND WHEREAS having this proposal go through the normal Standing Committee and Council process would result in Council’s approval being finalized too late for the Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community Association to make the announcement at their Winter Family Funday;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council, at its meeting of February 11, 2015, approve the proposal to name the kitchen in the Tanglewood Park Community Centre, located at 30 Woodfield Drive, the “Franz Gierer Kitchen”.
CARRIED
MOTION NO. 5/9
Moved by Councillor T. Tierney Seconded by Councillor J. Cloutier
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Francophone Municipalities of Ontario (AFMO) require specifically worded Council resolutions to support a representative seeking a Board and/or Committee seat for those organizations; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2014, City Council appointed Councillors Tim Tierney and Jean Cloutier to be the City of Ottawa’s representatives to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Francophone Municipalities of Ontario (AFMO) respectively for the 2014-2018 Term of Council, subject to any changes made as part of the Mid-Term Governance Review;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of Ottawa endorse Councillor Tim Tierney as Ottawa’s representative at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) on either the Board of Directors or through committee appointments for the 4-year term (November 2014-November 2018), subject to City of Ottawa’s 2014-2018 Mid-Term Governance Review, and that Council assume all costs associated with this member’s attendance at FCM’s Board of Directors meetings and advocacy days; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council of the City of Ottawa endorse Councillor Jean Cloutier to the Board of Directors of the Association of Francophone Municipalities of Ontario (AFMO) for the 4-year term (November 2014-November 2018), subject to City of Ottawa’s 2014-2018 Mid-Term Governance Review, and that Council assume all costs associated with this individuals’ attendance at AFMO’s Board of Directors meetings; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Solicitor be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Francophone Municipalities of Ontario (AFMO) as soon as possible after its adoption.
CARRIED
NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING)
MOTION
Moved by Councillor D. Deans
Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson
WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women;
WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911; and
WHEREAS in 1977, the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements;
WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2015, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.
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MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS
MOTION NO. 5/10
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury
Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.
2015-21 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (March Road).
2015-22 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use (Fielding Drive).
2015-23 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to remove the holding symbols from the property municipally known as 133 Main Street.
2015-24 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-60 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.
2015-25 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of the untraveled portion of Russell Road, City of Ottawa.
2015-26 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2015.
2015-27 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa, Volume 2A – Secondary Plans – South Nepean Town Centre Area 7 to change the policies applicable to 3288 Greenbank Road.
2015-28 A by-law of the City of Ottawa (the “City”) to designate 76 Queen Mary Street as a municipal capital facility.
2015-29 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-338 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Transit Safety and
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Enforcement Branch of the Transit Services Department.
2015-30 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant Mayfly Crescent, avenue White Arctic Avenue and rue Snow Goose Street on Plan 4M-1525, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
2015-31 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 300 to 314 (even only), 318, 320 to 336 inclusive, 338 to 346 (even only) rue de la Melodie Street and 500 voie Tulip Tree Way on Plan 4M-1530, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
2015-32 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Via Verona Avenue, Via San Marino Street, Via Amalfi Street, 613 and 615 Longfields Drive on Plan 4M-1463 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
CARRIED
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
MOTION NO. 5/11
Moved by Councillor M. Fleury Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney
That By-law 2015-33 to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 11 February 2015 be enacted and passed.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR