Panel 2

Minutes

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber, Main Floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive, and by electronic participation

Present:  Chair Fabian Poulin
                 Member Jay Baltz
                 Member George Barrett
                 Member Heather MacLean
                 Member Julianne Wright

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Panel met in the Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Panel Chair, Fabian Poulin, presided over the hearings in person with all of the Members attending in person.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

The Chair provided introductory remarks explaining the hearing process.

3.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

1.

George Barrett

4836 Bank, 155 Dun Skipper (Ward 22 - Riverside South - Findlay Creek)
D08-01-25/B-00173 - 00174, 00268
D08-02-25/A-00187

The applications could affect future development proposals on Bank Street where my family owns property. 

2.

Heather MacLean

868 Moonrise (Ward 3 - Barrhaven West)
D08-01-25/B-00275

A member of my husband’s family is employed by the applicant.  

851 Moonrise (Ward 3 - Barrhaven West)
D08-01-25/25B-00274

A member of my husband’s family is employed by the applicant.  

615 Mikinak (Ward 13 - Rideau-Rockcliffe)
D08-02-25/A-00259

A member of my husband’s family is employed by the applicant. 

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of November 4, November 18 and December 9, 2025, were confirmed. 

5.

ADJOURNMENTS

1.

1347 Normandy (Ward 16 - River)

Adjourned to March 17, 2026

To allow the applicant time to address the concerns related to unstable soil/landslide hazard management 

2.

60 Larkspur (Ward 8 - College)

Adjourned to February 3, 2026

Adjourned as there was no Applicant or agent present at the scheduled hearing. No additional public notification required.

3.

2640 Don (Ward 7 - Bay)

Adjourned sine die

Adjourned sine die (to no specific date). Public notification of the hearing will be required.

4.

1258 Cousineau (Ward 2 - Orléans West-Innes)

Adjourned sine die

Adjourned sine die (to no specific date). Public notification of the hearing will be required.

6.

HEARING OF APPLICATIONS

1.

1347 Normandy (Ward 16 - River)

1.1  D08-01-25/B-00254 - 00255  [APPLICATION ADJOURNED – SEE ADJOURNMENTS ABOVE]

1.2  D08-02-25/A-00248  [APPLICATIONS ADJOURNED – SEE ADJOURNMENTS ABOVE]

Consent & Minor Variance Applications

Applicant(s): Y. Charles and K. Torossian
Agent: A. Kaur

To subdivide the property into two lots for the construction of a new detached dwelling, with a reduced lot width and rear yard setback.  The existing dwelling is to remain on the other lot.

2.

60 Larkspur (Ward 8 - College)

D08-01-25/B-00198  [APPLICATION ADJOURNED – SEE ADJOURNMENTS ABOVE]

Consent Application

Applicant(s): D. Buschlen, 644036 Ontario Inc., and Larkspur Associates
Agent: E. Tierney

To convey a portion of land containing existing encroachments to the abutting property to the south known municipally as 58 Larkspur Drive.

3.

525 Legget (Ward 4 - Kanata North)

D08-01-25/B-00266  [APPLICATION GRANTED]

Consent Application

Applicant(s): Wesley Clover International Corporation
Agent: N. Thomson

To convey a portion of the property to the abutting property owner to the southwest, known municipally as 535 Legget Drive.

4.

3405 Uplands, 1 and 60 Finch (Ward 16 - River)

D08-04-25/T-00001  [APPLICATION GRANTED]

Validation of Title Application

Applicant(s): Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
Agent: B. Hebert

5.

3405 Uplands, 1 and 60 Finch (Ward 16 - River)

D08-01-25/B-00263 - 00264  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED]

Consent Applications

Applicant(s): Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
Agent: B. Hebert

To subdivide the property into two parcels of land to create a new lot the apartment building currently under construction. The existing townhouses will remain on the other lot.

6.

600 March (Ward 4 - Kanata North)

D08-01-25/B-00271  [APPLICATION GRANTED]

Consent Application

Applicant(s): Nokia Canada Inc. 
Agent: N. Thomson

To convey a portion of the property to the abutting property owner to the south, known municipally as 570 March Road.

7.

2640 Don (Ward 7 - Bay)

D08-02-25/A-00256  [APPLICATION ADJOURNED – SEE ADJOURNMENTS ABOVE]

Minor Variance Application

Applicant(s): D. Guerra and C. Guerra
Agent: T. Yakichuk

To permit the existing front yard parking space, increased driveway width, reduced parking space length, and increased driveway area. 

8.

844 Connaught (Ward 7 - Bay)

D08-02-25/A-00257 - 00258  [APPLICATIONS REFUSED]

Minor Variance Applications

Applicant(s): 844 Connaught Ave. Holdings Inc. 
Agent: C. Jalkotzy

To relocate two parking spaces from the front of the building to the back of the building, for each half of the existing semi-detached dwelling. 

9.

868 Moonrise (Ward 3 - Barrhaven West)

D08-01-25/B-00275  [APPLICATION GRANTED]

Consent Application

Applicant(s): Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) Limited 
Agent: K. Libman

To convey two portions of the property to the abutting property owner to the north, known municipally as 3432 Greenbank Road

10.

851 Moonrise (Ward 3 - Barrhaven West)

D08-01-25/25B-00274  [APPLICATION GRANTED]

Consent Application

Applicant(s): Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) Limited 
Agent: K. Libman

To convey a portion of its property to the abutting property owner to the northeast, known municipally as 3432 Greenbank Road.  

11.

4836 Bank, 155 Dun Skipper (Ward 22 - Riverside South - Findlay Creek)

11.1  D08-01-25/B-00173 - 00174, 00268  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED]

11.2  D08-02-25/A-00187  [APPLICATION GRANTED]

Consent & Minor Variance Applications

Applicant(s): 2668867 Ontario Inc.
Agent: A. Stirling

To subdivide the property into three parcels and to permit an increased building height for the construction of a nine-storey, mixed-use building.

12.

1 Amberly (Ward 11 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville)

12.1  D08-01-25/B-00278, 00280  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED]

12.2  D08-02-25/A-00263 - 00264  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED]

Consent & Minor Variance Applications

Applicant(s): Neoteric Developments Inc.
Agent: C. Jalkotzy

To subdivide the property into two lots for the construction of a new detached dwelling with reduced garage entrance and front yard setbacks.  The existing dwelling is to remain with a reduced rear yard setback and lot width.

13.

1301 Heron (Ward 18 - Alta Vista)

13.1  D08-01-25/B-00100 - 00101  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED IN PART]

13.2  D08-02-25/A-00118 - 00119  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED IN PART]

Consent & Minor Variance Applications

Applicant(s): F. Azzi and A. Chalhoub
Agent: C. Sun

To subdivide the property into two lots for two new detached dwellings with additional dwelling units, with reduced lot areas, lot widths, rooftop access setbacks, rear yard setbacks and rear yard area.

14.

1307 Heron (Ward 18 - Alta Vista)

14.1  D08-01-25/B-00102 - 00103  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED IN PART]

14.2  D08-02-25/A-00120, 00122  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED IN PART]

Consent & Minor Variance Applications

Applicant(s): F. Azzi and A. Chalhoub
Agent: C. Sun

To subdivide the property into two lots for two new detached dwellings with additional dwelling units, with reduced lot areas, lot widths, rooftop access setbacks, rear yard setbacks and rear yard areas.

15.

17 Foulis (Ward 23 - Kanata South)

D08-02-25/A-00260  [APPLICATION GRANTED]

Minor Variance Application

Applicant(s): J. and L. Stodola 
Agent: J. Vincent

To permit an increased projection into the rear yard for the construction of a deck.

16.

1600 James Naismith (Ward 11 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville)

D08-01-25/B-00269 - 00270  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED]

Consent Applications

Applicant(s): 1600 James Naismith Holdings Ltd.
Agent: T. Yakichuk

To sever the property into two parcels to create one new lot for future development, with easements for access and servicing.  

17.

877 Contour (Ward 19 - Orléans South-Navan)

17.1  D08-01-25/B-00277  [APPLICATION GRANTED]

17.2  D08-02-25/A-00261 - 00262  [APPLICATIONS GRANTED]

Consent & Minor Variance Applications

Applicant(s): L. Bremer
Agent: M. Bremer

To subdivide the property into two equal parcels for two detached dwellings, with reduced lot widths for each parcel. 

18.

1258 Cousineau (Ward 2 - Orléans West-Innes)

D08-01-25/B-00245  [APPLICATION ADJOURNED – SEE ADJOURNMENTS ABOVE]

Consent Application

Adjourned from December 9, 2025

Applicant(s): Gsterhldgs Inc.
Agent: A. Bisson

To subdivide the property into two separate parcels of land. It is proposed to construct an addition containing a dwelling unit on the west side of the existing detached dwelling, resulting in its conversion to a semi-detached dwelling.

7.

OTHER BUSINESS

None. 

8.

ADJOURNMENT

3:45 p.m.