Planning and Housing Committee
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
16 motions across 14 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10.1
One of the consistent themes I’ve been hearing at PHC is concern from residents that adding density will damage their property values. As we anticipate the new zoning bylaw, it would be useful to have some facts and data in hand to better understand what the relationship actually is. Could staff clarify the relationship between property value and addition density in historically single-family communities. As well, could staff clarify some of the potential ancillary benefits and drawbacks of...
Motion 1
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One of the consistent themes I’ve been hearing at PHC is concern from residents that adding density will damage their property values. As we anticipate the new zoning bylaw, it would be useful to have some facts and data in hand to better understand what the relationship actually is. Could staff clarify the relationship between property value and addition density in historically single-family communities. As well, could staff clarify some of the potential ancillary benefits and drawbacks of...
Motion 1
Councillor A. Troster
One of the consistent themes I’ve been hearing at PHC is concern from residents that adding density will damage their property values. As we anticipate the new zoning bylaw, it would be useful to have some facts and data in hand to better understand what the relationship actually is. Could staff clarify the relationship between property value and addition density in historically single-family communities. As well, could staff clarify some of the potential ancillary benefits and drawbacks of...
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11.1
PASSED
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to enable the necessary site preparation and soil testing to facilitate the construction of affordable housing. WHEREAS the buildings on the parcel of land known as 10 Empress Avenue N. are owned by Dalhousie Non-Profit Housing Co-operative Inc. (the Owner); and WHEREAS the building located at 10 Empress Avenue N. is currently vacant and subject to Site Plan Control and Building Permit processes; and WHEREAS the site is...
Motion no. phc 2024-24-01
· moved by A. Troster
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to enable the necessary site preparation and soil testing to facilitate the construction of affordable housing. WHEREAS the buildings on the parcel of land known as 10 Empress Avenue N. are owned by Dalhousie Non-Profit Housing Co-operative Inc. (the Owner); and WHEREAS the building located at 10 Empress Avenue N. is currently vacant and subject to Site Plan Control and Building Permit processes; and WHEREAS the site is...
Motion no. phc 2024-24-01 · moved by A. Troster
Waiver of Demolition Control – 10 Empress Avenue N.
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to enable the necessary site preparation and soil testing to facilitate the construction of affordable housing. WHEREAS the buildings on the parcel of land known as 10 Empress Avenue N. are owned by Dalhousie Non-Profit Housing Co-operative Inc. (the Owner); and WHEREAS the building located at 10 Empress Avenue N. is currently vacant and subject to Site Plan Control and Building Permit processes; and WHEREAS the site is...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
3.1
PASSED
A motion on "PHC Minutes 23 – Wednesday, February 28, 2024"
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A motion on "PHC Minutes 23 – Wednesday, February 28, 2024"
Motion 1
PHC Minutes 23 – Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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5.1
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1274 Marygrove Circle, as shown in Document 1, to rezone to Residential Second Density, Subzone J, Urban Exception[xxxx] to permit the construction of semi-detached dwellings, 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...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1274 Marygrove Circle, as shown in Document 1, to rezone to Residential Second Density, Subzone J, Urban Exception[xxxx] to permit the construction of semi-detached dwellings, 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...
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1274 Marygrove Circle
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1274 Marygrove Circle, as shown in Document 1, to rezone to Residential Second Density, Subzone J, Urban Exception[xxxx] to permit the construction of semi-detached dwellings, 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...
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5.2
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1806 Scott Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a four-storey apartment building with 16 dwelling units, 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 Office of...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1806 Scott Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a four-storey apartment building with 16 dwelling units, 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 Office of...
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1806 Scott Street
Report recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1806 Scott Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a four-storey apartment building with 16 dwelling units, 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 Office of...
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5.3
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 112 and 134 Nelson Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey residential use building and remove the Holding Symbol as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council direct Legal staff to enter into a revised Section 37 Agreement on the terms outlined in Document 4. That Planning and Housing Committee direct that the...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 112 and 134 Nelson Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey residential use building and remove the Holding Symbol as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council direct Legal staff to enter into a revised Section 37 Agreement on the terms outlined in Document 4. That Planning and Housing Committee direct that the...
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 112 and 134 Nelson Street
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 112 and 134 Nelson Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey residential use building and remove the Holding Symbol as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council direct Legal staff to enter into a revised Section 37 Agreement on the terms outlined in Document 4. That Planning and Housing Committee direct that the...
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5.4
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 617 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit office use on the ground floor within six metres of the front building wall facing the street, 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,...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 617 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit office use on the ground floor within six metres of the front building wall facing the street, 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,...
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 617 Bank Street
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 617 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit office use on the ground floor within six metres of the front building wall facing the street, 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,...
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5.5
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5210 and 5220 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a three storey self-storage facility, 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 Office of the City Clerk...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5210 and 5220 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a three storey self-storage facility, 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 Office of the City Clerk...
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 5210 and 5220 Innes Road
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5210 and 5220 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a three storey self-storage facility, 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 Office of the City Clerk...
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5.6
Received
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council receive this report for information.
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Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council receive this report for information.
Motion 1
2023 Annual Report Pursuant to the Building Code Act
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council receive this report for information.
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5.7
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend: That Council approve the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Spending Plan, which allocates 90 per cent of the HAF funding towards the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Pipeline Strategy (Initiative 6) and ten per cent towards the remaining nine Initiatives as outlined in this report to support the implementation of the HAF Action Plan, attached as Document 1; and That Council delegate authority to the Director, Housing Services...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend: That Council approve the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Spending Plan, which allocates 90 per cent of the HAF funding towards the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Pipeline Strategy (Initiative 6) and ten per cent towards the remaining nine Initiatives as outlined in this report to support the implementation of the HAF Action Plan, attached as Document 1; and That Council delegate authority to the Director, Housing Services...
Motion 1
City of Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Fund Use of Funds and Roadmap
Report recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend: That Council approve the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Spending Plan, which allocates 90 per cent of the HAF funding towards the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Pipeline Strategy (Initiative 6) and ten per cent towards the remaining nine Initiatives as outlined in this report to support the implementation of the HAF Action Plan, attached as Document 1; and That Council delegate authority to the Director, Housing Services...
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Development Review Legacy File Official Plan Amendments
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) 1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 665 and 625 Albert Street, to add a new policy to Chapter 4, Subsection 4.1, and amend Schedule K, as detailed in Document 3. 2. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 315 Chapel...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) 1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 665 and 625 Albert Street, to add a new policy to Chapter 4, Subsection 4.1, and amend Schedule K, as detailed in Document 3. 2. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 315 Chapel...
Motion 1
Development Review Legacy File Official Plan Amendments
Report recommendation(s) 1. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 665 and 625 Albert Street, to add a new policy to Chapter 4, Subsection 4.1, and amend Schedule K, as detailed in Document 3. 2. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Central and East Downtown Core Secondary plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 315 Chapel...
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PASSED
CLOSE VOTE
4. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 270 Lamarche Avenue, to permit a maximum building height of up to seven storeys, as detailed in Document 6.
Motion 2
7 Yes
5 No
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4. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 270 Lamarche Avenue, to permit a maximum building height of up to seven storeys, as detailed in Document 6.
Motion 2
Development Review Legacy File Official Plan Amendments
4. That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 270 Lamarche Avenue, to permit a maximum building height of up to seven storeys, as detailed in Document 6.
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How councillors voted
YES (7)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
WHEREAS Report ACS2024-PRE-PS-0042 (the “Report”) recommends amending the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan to facilitate the development of two high-rise buildings comprising 608 residential dwelling units, including 247 affordable housing units at 625 and 665 Albert Street; and WHEREAS the Report would add a new policy to Subsection 4.1 – Albert Corridor Character Area of Section 4: Character Areas of Chapter 4: Pimisi Station and...
Motion no. phc 2024-24-02
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS Report ACS2024-PRE-PS-0042 (the “Report”) recommends amending the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan to facilitate the development of two high-rise buildings comprising 608 residential dwelling units, including 247 affordable housing units at 625 and 665 Albert Street; and WHEREAS the Report would add a new policy to Subsection 4.1 – Albert Corridor Character Area of Section 4: Character Areas of Chapter 4: Pimisi Station and...
Motion no. phc 2024-24-02 · moved by G. Gower
Development Review Legacy File Official Plan Amendments
WHEREAS Report ACS2024-PRE-PS-0042 (the “Report”) recommends amending the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan to facilitate the development of two high-rise buildings comprising 608 residential dwelling units, including 247 affordable housing units at 625 and 665 Albert Street; and WHEREAS the Report would add a new policy to Subsection 4.1 – Albert Corridor Character Area of Section 4: Character Areas of Chapter 4: Pimisi Station and...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
6.1
Received
Report recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
Loss of Affordable Rental Housing
Report recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee receive this report for information.
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A motion on "In Camera Items"
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A motion on "In Camera Items"
Motion 1
In Camera Items
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9.1
WHERAS, as highlighted in the Loss of Affordable Rental Housing Report received by the Planning and Housing Committee on March 27, 2024, the City of Ottawa is losing 31 affordable rental housing units for every affordable rental housing unit being built (based on a $1,000.00/month or less in rent); and WHEREAS the federal government is expected to announce within the upcoming federal budget a national acquisition fund to assist in housing affordability; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa in 2021...
Motion no. phc 2024-24-03
· moved by G. Gower
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WHERAS, as highlighted in the Loss of Affordable Rental Housing Report received by the Planning and Housing Committee on March 27, 2024, the City of Ottawa is losing 31 affordable rental housing units for every affordable rental housing unit being built (based on a $1,000.00/month or less in rent); and WHEREAS the federal government is expected to announce within the upcoming federal budget a national acquisition fund to assist in housing affordability; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa in 2021...
Motion no. phc 2024-24-03 · moved by G. Gower
Motion - Councillor G. Gower (for Councillor S. Plante) - Affordable Housing Acquisition / Preservation Fund
WHERAS, as highlighted in the Loss of Affordable Rental Housing Report received by the Planning and Housing Committee on March 27, 2024, the City of Ottawa is losing 31 affordable rental housing units for every affordable rental housing unit being built (based on a $1,000.00/month or less in rent); and WHEREAS the federal government is expected to announce within the upcoming federal budget a national acquisition fund to assist in housing affordability; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa in 2021...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
