Planning and Housing Committee

Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Location:

Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Members:

Chair: Councillor Jeff Leiper,
Vice-chair: Councillor Glen Gower,
Councillor Riley Brockington,
Councillor Cathy Curry,
Councillor Laura Dudas,
Councillor Laine Johnson,
Councillor Theresa Kavanagh,
Councillor Clarke Kelly,
Councillor Catherine Kitts,
Councillor Wilson Lo,
Councillor Tim Tierney,
and Councillor Ariel Troster

Kelly Crozier, Committee Coordinator
(613) 580-2424, ext. 16875
Kelly.Crozier@ottawa.ca

1.
Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

1.Public Notices English - Hybrid Standing Committee.pdf

2.Public Notices French - Hybrid Standing Committee.pdf

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Planning and Housing Committee Report 39.

The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2800 Brian Coburn Boulevard, as shown in Document 1, to permit for 431 low-rise residential dwelling units, a commercial block, and a park, all associated with the Richcraft Trailsedge Phase 4 subdivision, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024, subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.2
Zoning By-law Amendment -304-308 Donald Street

1.ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0036 - Zoning By-law Amendment- 304-308 Donald.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0036 – Rideau-Rockliffe (13)

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 304-308 Donald Street, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the subject site from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC (R4UC) to Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception ‘xxxx’ (R4UC[xxxx]) to permit a three storey, 31-unit low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.3
Zoning By-law Amendment – 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street

1.ACS2024-PDB-PS-0004 - Zoning By-law Amendment 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street.pdf

2.Document 5.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0004 – Somerset (14)

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 178 Nepean Street and 219 and 223 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.4
Application for alteration and for new construction at 219-223 Bank Street, and 178 Nepean Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District

1.ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0081 - Application to alter.pdf

2.Document 6 Site Plan.pdf

3.Document 7 Elevation.pdf

4.Document 8 Renderings.pdf

5.Document 9 HIA and Conservation Plan.pdf

6.Document 10 Masonry Facade Restoration Plan.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0081 - Somerset (14)

Report Recommendation(s)

That Planning and Housing Committee recommend that Council:
1. Approve the application for alteration and new construction at 219-223 Bank Street and 178 Nepean Street according to plans by Neuf Architects dated September 26, 2024, conditional upon:
  1. Documentation of the existing buildings and depositing the records at the City of Ottawa archives;
  2. The applicant providing a shoring plan prior to the issuance of the building permit;
  3. The implementation of the conservation measures outlined in Section 7 of the Conservation Plan attached as Document 9 and further detailed in the Masonry Façade Restoration Plan attached as Document 10 and the Façade Rehabilitation and Conservation Conditions attached as Document 11;
  4. The applicant providing a Letter of Credit in an amount to be determined through consultation between the applicant and City staff to ensure the protection, conservation and restoration of the façades;
  5. The applicant submitting reports monitoring the condition of the historic structure from a professional engineer with heritage experience, to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning and Building Code Services;
  6. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit;
  7. The size of any required mechanical projections on the roof of the proposed building be minimized in size and height in order to minimize impact on the historic streetscape;
  8. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes.
2. Delegate authority for minor design changes, details related to structural monitoring frequency and final conservation approach to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services.
3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a three-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended.
4. Direct that the report be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting of December 11, 2024 pursuant to Subsection 35(7) of the Procedure By-law.

4.5
Zoning By-law Amendment – 214 Somerset Street East

1.ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0032 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 214 Somerset Street East.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0032 – Rideau-Vanier (12)

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 214 Somerset Street East, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the subject property from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception 2488, Residential Neighbourhood Commercial Suffix (R4UC[2488]-c) and Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception 480, Residential Neighbourhood Commercial Suffix (R4UC[480]-c) to Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception ‘xxxx’, Maximum Building Height 11.5 Metres, Residential Neighbourhood Commercial Suffix (R4UC[xxxx] H(11.5)-c), to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment building with an accessory office use, and site-specific performance standards, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.6
Zoning By-law Amendment – 2829 Dumaurier Avenue

1.ACS2024-PDB-PS-0111 - 2829 Dumaurier.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0111 – Bay (7)

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2829 Dumaurier Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 40-storey mixed-use tower as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024, subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.7
Zoning By-law Amendment - 2928 Bank Street

1.ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0030 Zoning By-law Amendment – 2928 Bank Street .pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0030 – Gloucester-Southgate (10)

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2928 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024 subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.8
Zoning By-law Amendment - 3285 Borrisokane Road

1.ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0037 Zoning By-law Amendment - 3285 Borrisokane Road.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0037 – Barrhaven West (3)

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3285 Borrisokane Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit detached and townhouse dwellings within a residential subdivision, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.9
Zoning By-law Amendment – 121 Brae Crescent

1.ACS2024-PDB-PS-0013 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 121 Brae Crescent.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0013 – Stittsville (6)

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 121 Brae Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to permit a five-unit, three-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.10
Zoning By-law Amendment – 1919 Maple Grove Road

1.ACS2024-PDB-PS-0106 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 1919 Maple Grove Road.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0106 – Stittsville (6)

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1919 Maple Grove Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a subdivision with low-rise residential uses and a public park, as detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.11
Zoning Omnibus Report - Q4 2024

1.4.11 - ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0040 - Zoning Omnibus Amendments – Q4 2024.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0040 – City-wide

This Report will be submitted to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on December 5, 2024.

Report Recommendation(s)
1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250, as shown in Document 1, and detailed in Document 2.
2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of December 11, 2024,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

4.12
Pinecrest and Queensview Stations Secondary Plan

1.ACS2024-PDB-PS-0089 - Pinecrest-Queensview Secondary Plan.pdf

2.Document 1 - Pinecrest and Queensview Stations Secondary Plan-AODA.pdf

3.Document 2 - Pinecrest-Queensview Secondary Plan Schedules A, B, C, and D-AODA.pdf

4.Document 3 - Pinecrest-Queensview Secondary Plan Annexes A, B, C, D1, D2, and E-AODA.pdf

5.Document 4 - Details of Recommended Zoning-AODA.pdf

6.Document 5 - Location Map 1 - Re-zoning for Pinecrest-Queensview Hub-AODA.pdf

7.Document 6 - Location Map 2 - Amend Schedule 402 (High-rise provisions)-AODA.pdf

8.Document 7 - Location Map 3 - Amend Schedule 1A (no minimum parking)-AODA.pdf

9.Document 8 - Zoning Schedule YYY3 - Heights and active frontages north of 417-AODA.pdf

10.Document 9 - Zoning Schedule YYY4 - Heights south of 417-AODA.pdf

11.Document 10 - Consultation and Circulation Details-AODA.pdf

File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0039 – Bay (7) & College (8)

Report Recommendation(s)

That the Planning and Housing Committee recommend that Council :
1. Approve an amendment to Volume 2A of the Official Plan to add the Pinecrest and Queensview Stations Secondary Plan, including Schedule A – Secondary Plan Area and Land Use Designations, Schedule B – Secondary Plan Sectors, Schedule C – Maximum Building Heights, Connectivity and Parks, and Schedule D – Properties Subject to Site-Specific Policies, as well as six annexes, as detailed in Documents 1, 2, and 3.
2. Approve amendments to Volume 1 of the Official Plan to remove the Minor Corridor designation from the entirety of Queensview Drive and from Dumaurier Avenue, between Pinecrest Road and Alenmede Crescent.
3. Approve an amendment to Schedule C16 in Volume 1 of the Official Plan to change the road classification for Queensview Drive from a local to a collector road.
4. Approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to:
  1. Re-zone properties in the Hub designation, as identified in Document 5, from a variety of GM, IL and I1A zones to MCxx, MCxx[xxx2], MCxx[xxx3], MCxx[xxx4], or MCxx[xxx5], with SYYY3 and SYYY4, as detailed in Document 4.
  2. Amend Zoning Schedule 402 to increase the minimum interior and rear yard setback requirements for the tower portion of high-rise buildings and increase minimum lot sizes for high-rise buildings, as detailed in Document 6.
  3. Amend Zoning Schedule 1A to eliminate minimum parking requirements in the Pinecrest-Queensview Hub, as detailed in Document 7.
  4. Amend Part 17 to add Documents 8 and 9 as zoning schedules YYY3 and YYY4, respectively.
5. Approve the Consultation Details section of this report to be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council meeting of January 22, 2025 subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision, as detailed in Document 10.