Planning and Housing Committee

Minutes

Meeting #:
42
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation
Present:
  • Chair: Councillor Jeff Leiper, 
  • Vice-chair: Councillor Glen Gower, 
  • Councillor Riley Brockington, 
  • Councillor Cathy Curry, 
  • Councillor Laine Johnson, 
  • Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, 
  • Councillor Clarke Kelly, 
  • Councillor Catherine Kitts, 
  • Councillor Wilson Lo, 
  • Councillor Tim Tierney, 
  • and Councillor Ariel Troster 
Absent:
  • Councillor Laura Dudas 

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

This item has attachments. 
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, February 26, 2025, in Planning and Housing Committee Report 42.


The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

These “Summary Minutes” indicate the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting. This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the full Minutes, such as the record of written and oral submissions. Recorded votes and dissents contained in the Summary Minutes are draft until the full Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Committee. The draft of the full Minutes (for confirmation) will be published with the agenda for the next regular Committee meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.The Chair read the following statement at the outset of the meeting pursuant to the Planning Act:

This is a public meeting to consider the proposed Comprehensive Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments listed as Item(s) 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4 - 5.6 on today’s Agenda.

For the items just mentioned, only those specifically identified in the Planning Act who make oral submissions today or written submissions before the amendments are adopted may appeal the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal. In addition, the applicant may appeal the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal if Council does not adopt an amendment within 90 days of receipt of the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and 120 days for an Official Plan Amendment.

To submit written comments on these amendments, prior to their consideration by City Council on February 26, 2025, please email or call the Committee or Council Coordinator.

2.
Declarations of Interest

 

No Declarations of Interest were filed.

3.
Confirmation of Minutes

 

4.
Presentations

 

4.1
The Housing Dashboard Demonstration

 
  • Motion No. PHC2025-42-01
    Moved byG. Gower

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning and Housing Committee approve that the Rules of Procedure be waived subject to Subsection 83(4)(a) of the Procedure By-Law (being By-Law NO 2022-410) to receive a staff presentation on The Housing Dashboard Demonstration.

    Carried

5.
Planning, Development and Building Services Department

 

5.1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street

This item has attachments. 
1.ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0015 - 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street.pdf

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0015 – Rideau-Vanier (12)

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a minimum total amenity area of 1,349.8 metres squared for 579 dwelling units, whereas a minimum total amenity area of 2,277.6 metres squared is required for 566 dwelling units.
    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 February 26, 2025, subject to submissions received between the publication  of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
    For (8)G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, J. Leiper, C. Kitts, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, and A. Troster
    Against (3)R. Brockington, C. Curry, and W. Lo
    Carried (8 to 3)
  • Motion No. PHC2025-42-02
    Moved byR. Brockington

    Report Recommendation(s)

    1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a minimum total amenity area of 2,000 metres squared for 579 dwelling units, whereas a minimum total amenity area of 2,277.6 metres squared is required for 566 dwelling units and Planning staff prepare and submit to the Council the necessary zoning by-law; and
    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 February 26, 2025, subject to submissions received between the publication  of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
    For (3)R. Brockington, C. Curry, and W. Lo
    Against (8)G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, J. Leiper, C. Kitts, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, and A. Troster
    Lost (3 to 8)

5.2
Zoning By-law Amendment – 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street

This item has attachments. 
1.ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0023 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street.pdf

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0023 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (13)

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception 900 (R4UD[900])” to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX1 (R4UD[XXX1])” and “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX2 (R4UD[XXX2])” in order to facilitate the creation of a new lot for the construction of a new single detached dwelling, 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 February 26, 2025 subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
    Carried

5.3
Application for new construction at 35 MacKay Street, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation

This item has attachments. 
1.ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0003 - Application for 35 MacKay.pdf
2.Document 5 - Proposed Site Plan.pdf
3.Document 6 - Proposed Renderings and Elevations.pdf
4.Document 7 - Heritage Impact Assesment.pdf

File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0003 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (13)


This Item will be considered by Built Heritage Committee on February 11, 2025.

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    That the Planning and Housing Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Approve the application for new construction at 35 MacKay Street according to plans by Ardington and Associates Designs dated November 7, 2024 and September 3, 2024 received on December 3, 2024, conditional upon:
      1. 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. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application.
      3. The applicant providing heritage staff with updated municipal addressing for the severed and retained portions of the subject property.
    2. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department.
    3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
    Carried

5.4
Zoning By-law Amendment – 2040 Arrowsmith Drive

This item has attachments. 
1.ACS2025-PDB-PS-0006 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 2040 Arrowsmith Drive.pdf

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0006 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville (11)

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2040 Arrowsmith Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-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 February 26, 2025,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
    Carried

5.5
Zoning By-Law Amendment - 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025

This item has attachments. 
1.ACS2025-PDB-PS-0009 - Zoning By-law Amendment 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road.pdf

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0009 – Kanata North (4)

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025 as shown in Document 1, to permit a residential subdivision consisting of low-rise residential uses, mixed-use blocks, a public park, and a school, 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 February 26, 2025”, subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
    Carried

5.6
Zoning By-law Amendment – 250 Forestglade Crescent

This item has attachments. 
1.ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0016 - Zoning By-law Amendment – 250 Forestglade Crescent.pdf

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0016 – Gloucester-Southgate (10)

  • Report Recommendation(s)

    1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 250 Forestglade Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from R3L to R3L[XXXX] H12 in order to add residential care facility as an additional permitted land use and increase the maximum permitted building height to 12 metres, 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 February 26, 2025,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.

    Carried

6.
In Camera Items

 

There were no in camera items.

7.
Information Previously Distributed

 

8.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

 

There were no Notices of Motion.

9.
Inquiries

 

There were no Inquiries.

10.
Other Business

 

There was no other business.

11.
Adjournment

 

Next Meeting


Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

The meeting adjourned at 11:07 am.

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