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Planning and Housing Committee

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

12 motions across 11 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

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11.1

As part of any new development, it is common for new or existing pathways, sidewalks, and other active transportation infrastructure to be constructed or altered for the benefit of residents to use. Ideally, paths and sidewalks are winter maintained so that residents can make use of this infrastructure year-round. Unfortunately, some developments have proceeded without full consideration as to whether certain pathways and sidewalks can be safely winter maintained.With that in mind: Can the...

Motion 1

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Vice-Chair Gower (on behalf of Councillor Brown)

As part of any new development, it is common for new or existing pathways, sidewalks, and other active transportation infrastructure to be constructed or altered for the benefit of residents to use. Ideally, paths and sidewalks are winter maintained so that residents can make use of this infrastructure year-round. Unfortunately, some developments have proceeded without full consideration as to whether certain pathways and sidewalks can be safely winter maintained.With that in mind: Can the...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
11.2

Bill 109 has put new constraints on public consultation, while larger-scale development is set to increase with zoning regulations through the new Official Plan and zoning by-law review. The City of Ottawa maintains a Public Notification System so that residents can receive updates on what development applications are coming to their neighbourhoods. What is the software or method used to build and maintain the Public Notification System and the content that is distributed? How is this list...

Motion 1

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Councillor Johnson

Bill 109 has put new constraints on public consultation, while larger-scale development is set to increase with zoning regulations through the new Official Plan and zoning by-law review. The City of Ottawa maintains a Public Notification System so that residents can receive updates on what development applications are coming to their neighbourhoods. What is the software or method used to build and maintain the Public Notification System and the content that is distributed? How is this list...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
3.1 PASSED

A motion on "PHC Minutes 20 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024"

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PHC Minutes 20 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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5.1 PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning and Housing Committee waive the Rules of Procedure (subsection 83(4)(a)) to receive the presentation from Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, Right of way, Heritage and Urban Design regarding progress on the 3D Digital Twin project and a live demonstration at today’s meeting and dispense with the requirement to provide a separate written report on this presentation.

Motion no. phc 2024-21-01 · moved by G. Gower

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3D Digital Twin project

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning and Housing Committee waive the Rules of Procedure (subsection 83(4)(a)) to receive the presentation from Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, Right of way, Heritage and Urban Design regarding progress on the 3D Digital Twin project and a live demonstration at today’s meeting and dispense with the requirement to provide a separate written report on this presentation.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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6.1 Withdrawn

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0020 proposed a zoning by-law amendment to permit development of a property located at 1835 Stittsville Main Street; and WHEREAS on March 8, 2023, Motion No. 2023 - 10/03 was carried, which removed the item from the agenda and directed City staff to list the by-law on a future Council agenda for enactment only after being advised that issues related to recovery of construction costs for urban services to 1835 Stittsville Main Street were resolved by the owners of...

Motion 1

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Motion – Vice Chair G. Gower - By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1835 Stittsville Main Street

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0020 proposed a zoning by-law amendment to permit development of a property located at 1835 Stittsville Main Street; and WHEREAS on March 8, 2023, Motion No. 2023 - 10/03 was carried, which removed the item from the agenda and directed City staff to list the by-law on a future Council agenda for enactment only after being advised that issues related to recovery of construction costs for urban services to 1835 Stittsville Main Street were resolved by the owners of...

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7.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Zoning By-law Amendment - 780 Baseline Road

PASSED

Councillor Brockington (On behalf of Councillor Devine) WHEREAS the Ward Councillor, (Ward 9) and local neighbouring Councillor (Ward 16), the City, the Proponent, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) have been working together in good faith to find workable compromises around the height of the proposed buildings along Baseline Road; and WHEREAS city staff, in response to those discussions, have now brought forward a revised recommendation, suggesting the maximum podium height along...

Motion no. phc 2024-21-02 · moved by R. Brockington

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 780 Baseline Road

Councillor Brockington (On behalf of Councillor Devine) WHEREAS the Ward Councillor, (Ward 9) and local neighbouring Councillor (Ward 16), the City, the Proponent, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) have been working together in good faith to find workable compromises around the height of the proposed buildings along Baseline Road; and WHEREAS city staff, in response to those discussions, have now brought forward a revised recommendation, suggesting the maximum podium height along...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 780 Baseline Road, as shown as Area A in Document 1, to rezone from GM to GM [XXXX] SYYY to permit the development of two mixed-use residential high-rise towers, as detailed in Document 2 and Document 3. 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...

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 780 Baseline Road

Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 780 Baseline Road, as shown as Area A in Document 1, to rezone from GM to GM [XXXX] SYYY to permit the development of two mixed-use residential high-rise towers, as detailed in Document 2 and Document 3. 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...

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7.2 PASSED

Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 16 Edgewater Street, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the site as detailed in Documents 2 and 3. That Planning and Housing 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...

Motion 1

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Zoning Bylaw Amendment – 16 Edgewater Street

Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 16 Edgewater Street, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the site as detailed in Documents 2 and 3. That Planning and Housing 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...

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7.3 PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 991 Carling Avenue, to permit an extension of the existing on-site parking lot as a temporary use, for up to three years, as detailed in Document 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...

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 991 Carling Avenue

Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 991 Carling Avenue, to permit an extension of the existing on-site parking lot as a temporary use, for up to three years, as detailed in Document 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...

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7.4 PASSED

Report recommendation(s) 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. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of...

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Omnibus Amendments – Q1 2024

Report recommendation(s) 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. That Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of...

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8.1 Received

Report recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Status Update – Planning and Housing Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending January 19, 2024

Report recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee receive this report for information.

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9

A motion on "In Camera Items"

Motion 1

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In Camera Items

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.