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Report to
Rapport au:
Planning Committee / Comité de l'urbanisme
November 22, 2016 / 22 novembre 2016
and Council / et au Conseil
December 14, 2016 / 14 décembre 2016
Submitted on October 31, 2016
Soumis le 31 octobre 2016
Submitted by
Soumis par:
John L. Moser,
General Manager / Directeur général,
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department / Services de la
planification, de l’infrastructure et du développement économique
Contact Person / Personne ressource:
Lee Ann Snedden, Acting Director / Directrice par intérim,
Planning Services / Services de la planification, Planning, Infrastructure and
Economic Development Department / Services de planification, d'infrastructure et
de développement économique
(613) 580-2424, 25779, [email protected]
Report Author / Auteur du rapport:
Kimberley Baldwin, Planner / Urbaniste, Development Review Urban Services Unit
/ Unité examen des demandes d’aménagement services urbains
(613) 580-2424, 23032, [email protected]
Ward: RIDEAU-ROCKCLIFFE (13)
File Number: ACS2016-PIE-PGM-0163
SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment – 9 Rideau Gate
OBJET:
Modification au Règlement de zonage – 9, porte Rideau
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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
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That Planning Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to
Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 9 Rideau Gate to permit an office use and to
amend the minimum parking required from four to two spaces, as detailed
in Document 2; and
2.
That Planning Committee approve the Public Consultation Section of this
report be included as the “brief explanation” in the Summary of Written and
Oral Submissions, to be prepared by the City Clerk and Solicitor’s Office
and submitted to Council in tandem with this report, subject to
submissions received between the publication of this report and 4 p.m. of
the day prior to Council’s consideration.
RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT
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Que le Comité de l’urbanisme recommande au Conseil d’approuver une
modification au Règlement de zonage 2008-250 pour le 9, porte Rideau afin
de permettre une utilisation de bureau et de ramener le nombre minimal de
places de stationnement requises de quatre à deux, comme il est expliqué
en détail dans le document 2; et
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Que le Comité de l’urbanisme donne son approbation à ce que la section
du présent rapport consacrée aux consultations publiques soit incluse en
tant que « brève explication » dans le résumé des observations écrites et
orales, qui sera rédigé par le Bureau du greffier municipal et de l’avocat
général et soumis au Conseil en même temps que le présent rapport, à la
condition que les observations aient été reçues entre le moment de la
publication du présent rapport et 16 h la veille de l’étude du rapport par le
Conseil.
BACKGROUND
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Site location
9 Rideau Gate
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Owner/Applicant
National Capital Commission
Description of site and surroundings
The property is a corner lot, bounded by three streets: Rideau Gate to the north,
Thomas Street to the east and MacKay Street to the south. Rideau Hall, the Governor
General’s residence, its visitor centre, and surrounding grounds are situated
immediately north and east of this property. The abutting property to the west is the
official guest house of the Government of Canada and to the south is a mix of
low-density residential uses in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood.
Summary of requested Zoning By-law amendment proposal
The applicant has requested a Zoning By-law amendment to permit an office use within
the existing building. The applicant also seeks to amend the vehicle parking provisions
and provide two parking spaces for the office use, whereas By-law 2008-250 requires
four parking spaces.
DISCUSSION
Public consultation
Notification and public consultation was undertaken in accordance with the Public
Notification and Consultation Policy approved by Council for Zoning By-law
amendments. The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department did
not receive any written comments from the public.
Official Plan designation
The property is designated General Urban Area in Schedule B and Section 3.6.1 of the
Official Plan. A range of uses are permitted within the General Urban Area to meet the
everyday needs of residents, including employment, institutional and service uses.
Development applications in the General Urban Area shall also be evaluated in
accordance with the urban design and compatibility policies found in Section 2.5.1 and
Section 4.11 of the Official Plan.
Other applicable policies and guidelines
There are no other specific City planning policies or guidelines applicable to the
proposed use on this site. The property lies just outside the northern boundary of the
New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District.
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Planning rationale
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the policy direction provided in the Official
Plan. The General Urban Area permits a wide variety of uses, including those related to
employment, such as offices. Permitting the office in this location contributes to the mix
of uses available in the General Urban Area.
This Zoning By-law amendment was also evaluated in accordance with the urban
design and compatibility policies in Section 2.5.1 and Section 4.11 of the Plan. The site
is currently occupied by a two-storey residential building that is characteristic of the mix
of residential building types found in this neighbourhood. As the office use would be
located entirely within the existing building, there are no anticipated impacts on the
residential character of the surrounding neighbourhood. The recommended zoning is to
maintain the residential zoning and to permit an office as an additional permitted use on
the site. The recommended zoning limits the office use to being within the existing
building so there is no opportunity to expand the office use without further relief from the
zoning. This approach will provide the flexibility for the property to be used for
residential purposes in the future.
The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department has no concern
with the request to reducing the vehicular parking required for the proposed office use
from four to two spaces. The proposed office use will have limited staff requiring
vehicular parking. The site is also in close proximity to several transit and cycling routes.
Provincial Policy Statement
Staff have reviewed this proposal and have determined that it is consistent with the
Provincial Policy Statement, 2014.
RURAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no rural implications associated with this report.
COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLOR
Councillor Nussbaum is aware of the application.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no legal impediments associated with adopting the recommendations
contained in this report.
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RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS
There are no risk management implications associated with the recommendation in this
report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no direct financial implications.
ACCESSIBILITY IMPACTS
Design considerations with respect to accessibility will be addressed through the
building permit process and are not a key consideration related to this rezoning
application.
TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This project addresses the following Term of Council Priority:
EP2 – Support growth of local economy.
APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS
This application was processed by the On Time Decision Date established for the
processing of Zoning By-law amendment applications.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Document 1 Location Map
Document 2 Details of Recommending Zoning
Document 3 Overview Data Sheet
CONCLUSION
In considering the Provincial Policy Statement and applicable Official Plan policies, the
Zoning By-law amendment is recommended for approval. The proposed office use is
compatible with its surroundings, and represents a sensitive use of an existing building
in an established neighbourhood. The two parking spaces will be sufficient for the
proposed office use in this central location.
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DISPOSITION
City Clerk and Solicitor Department, Legislative Services, to notify the owner, applicant,
Ottawa Scene Canada Signs, 1565 Chatelain Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8B5, Krista
O’Brien, Deputy City Treasurer Revenue Branch, Corporate Services (Mail Code:
26-76) of City Council’s decision.
Zoning and Interpretations Unit, Planning Services to prepare the implementing by-laws,
forward to Legal Services and undertake the statutory notification.
Legal Services to forward the implementing by-law to City Council.
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Document 1 – Location Map
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The property is a corner lot, bounded by three streets, Rideau Gate to the north,
Thomas Street to the east and MacKay Street to the south. Rideau Hall is immediately
east of the site.
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Document 2 – Details of Recommended Zoning
The proposed change to the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 9 Rideau Gate:
1.
Rezone the lands shown in Document 1 from R1II to R1II[XXXX]
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Add a new exception, R1II[XXXX], to Section 239 – Urban Exceptions with
provisions similar in effect to the following:
a) Add to column III, Additional Permitted Used the text, “office”
b) Add to column V, “an office use is limited to being located in a building existing
as of the date of passing of this by-law.”
c)
Minimum number of parking spaces required for an office use: 2