Planning and Housing Committee
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
7 motions across 6 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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3.1
PASSED
A motion on "PHC Minutes 61 – March 4, 2026"
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A motion on "PHC Minutes 61 – March 4, 2026"
Motion 1
PHC Minutes 61 – March 4, 2026
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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve...
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Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve...
Motion 1
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North
Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve...
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PASSED
WHEREAS the development proposed for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North includes buildings that will be constructed in close proximity to the O-Train Line 2, Trillium Line; and WHEREAS buildings that are situated close to the property line are subject to fire safety requirements regulated by the Ontario Building Code; and WHEREAS a Limiting Distance Agreement (LDA) is a contractual arrangement between two property owners regarding the distance between buildings to ensure...
Motion no. phc 2026-62-01
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS the development proposed for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North includes buildings that will be constructed in close proximity to the O-Train Line 2, Trillium Line; and WHEREAS buildings that are situated close to the property line are subject to fire safety requirements regulated by the Ontario Building Code; and WHEREAS a Limiting Distance Agreement (LDA) is a contractual arrangement between two property owners regarding the distance between buildings to ensure...
Motion no. phc 2026-62-01 · moved by G. Gower
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North
WHEREAS the development proposed for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North includes buildings that will be constructed in close proximity to the O-Train Line 2, Trillium Line; and WHEREAS buildings that are situated close to the property line are subject to fire safety requirements regulated by the Ontario Building Code; and WHEREAS a Limiting Distance Agreement (LDA) is a contractual arrangement between two property owners regarding the distance between buildings to ensure...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
4.2
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council direct staff to: Request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend Official Plan Amendment 47 to remove the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the list of possible requirements for an application to be deemed complete; and Exclude the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the Development Application Studies and Plans By-law.
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Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council direct staff to: Request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend Official Plan Amendment 47 to remove the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the list of possible requirements for an application to be deemed complete; and Exclude the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the Development Application Studies and Plans By-law.
Motion 1
Urban Design Review Panel Procedural and Reporting Updates
Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council direct staff to: Request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend Official Plan Amendment 47 to remove the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the list of possible requirements for an application to be deemed complete; and Exclude the Urban Design Review Panel Report from the Development Application Studies and Plans By-law.
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5.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve the Official Plan Amendment detailed in Document 1 and the Zoning By-law Amendment detailed in Documents 2, 3 and 4 to establish and authorize the use of Inclusionary Zoning with a city-wide zero (0) per cent set-aside rate, pending future re-assessment for feasibility and need; and Direct Staff to initiate work to develop the Inclusionary Zoning Implementation Guidelines, administrative processes and...
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve the Official Plan Amendment detailed in Document 1 and the Zoning By-law Amendment detailed in Documents 2, 3 and 4 to establish and authorize the use of Inclusionary Zoning with a city-wide zero (0) per cent set-aside rate, pending future re-assessment for feasibility and need; and Direct Staff to initiate work to develop the Inclusionary Zoning Implementation Guidelines, administrative processes and...
Motion 1
Inclusionary Zoning Policy and Regulatory Framework - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve the Official Plan Amendment detailed in Document 1 and the Zoning By-law Amendment detailed in Documents 2, 3 and 4 to establish and authorize the use of Inclusionary Zoning with a city-wide zero (0) per cent set-aside rate, pending future re-assessment for feasibility and need; and Direct Staff to initiate work to develop the Inclusionary Zoning Implementation Guidelines, administrative processes and...
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6.1
Received
Report Recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee receive this report for information.
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
Status Update – Planning and Housing Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending March 20, 2026
Report Recommendation(s) That the Planning and Housing Committee receive this report for information.
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9.1
WHEREAS Action Ottawa is a program of the City of Ottawa designed to increase the supply of affordable housing in the community by providing financial support, incentives, and other assistance to non-profit and private housing developers to help provide affordable and supportive housing; and WHEREAS Action Ottawa functions as the City’s primary initiative for facilitating and expanding the development of affordable housing across Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City’s Affordable Housing Capital...
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WHEREAS Action Ottawa is a program of the City of Ottawa designed to increase the supply of affordable housing in the community by providing financial support, incentives, and other assistance to non-profit and private housing developers to help provide affordable and supportive housing; and WHEREAS Action Ottawa functions as the City’s primary initiative for facilitating and expanding the development of affordable housing across Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City’s Affordable Housing Capital...
Motion 1
Motion - Councillor L. Dudas
WHEREAS Action Ottawa is a program of the City of Ottawa designed to increase the supply of affordable housing in the community by providing financial support, incentives, and other assistance to non-profit and private housing developers to help provide affordable and supportive housing; and WHEREAS Action Ottawa functions as the City’s primary initiative for facilitating and expanding the development of affordable housing across Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City’s Affordable Housing Capital...
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