1 Report to Rapport au: Transportation Committee
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1 Report to Rapport au: Transportation Committee
1 Report to Rapport au: Transportation Committee Comité des transports 3 June 2015 / 3 juin 2015 and Council et au Conseil 10 June 2015 / 10 juin 2015 Submitted on May 27, 2015 Soumis le 27 mai 2015 Submitted by Soumis par: John L. Moser, Acting Deputy City Manager / Directeur municipal adjoint par interim Planning and Infrastructure / Urbanisme et infrastructure Contact Person Personne ressource: John Smit, Acting Manager / Gestionnaire par intérim / Policy Development and Urban Design / Élaboration des politiques et Design urbain (613) 580-2424, 13866, [email protected] Ward: CITY WIDE / À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE File Number: ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0095 SUBJECT: Private Approach By-law 2003-447 – Revisions OBJET: Règlement sur les voies d’accès privées – Révisions REPORT RECOMMENDATION That Transportation Committee recommend Council approve the revisions to the Private Approach By-law (2003-447), as set out in Document 1. 2 RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT Que le Comité des transports recommande au Conseil d’approuver les révisions au Règlement 2003-447 sur les voies d’accès privées énoncées dans le document 1. BACKGROUND The new zoning requirements within the Mature Neighbourhoods By-law affect how a private approach permit is obtained within the area covered by the Mature Neighbourhoods Overlay. The changes recommended in this report (attached as Document 1) align the Private Approach By-law with these new zoning requirements. In addition, changes are recommended to make wording more consistent. The Mature Neighbourhoods By-law was approved by Council on March 25, 2015. The Private Approach By-law was approved by Council in 2003, as an amalgamation of previous municipalities’ by-laws. DISCUSSION Within the Mature Neighbourhoods By-law, a Streetscape Character Analysis is required for new low-rise residential development in order to establish the zoning regulations that apply to the use of lands in the front yard, driveways and parking, as well as the location of the front door of a house. The by-law has transformed the parking requirement into a permission to provide parking only if it is provided in a way that is consistent with the streetscape’s dominant character. There are limits on driveway widths, and on the ability to have individual driveways, depending on the width of a lot. In other words, it is no longer automatic that a curb cut and a driveway will be granted on every lot. To ensure consistency between City by-laws, the changes recommended in the Private Approach By-law reflect the new zoning requirements that only permit driveways in defined circumstances and establish clear limits on permitted widths of driveways within the mature neighbourhoods. RURAL IMPLICATIONS There are no rural implications associated with this report. 3 CONSULTATION The changes recommended in this report have been part of the public consultation associated with the Mature Neighbourhoods By-law and represent the implementation of Council direction as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLORS This is a city-wide issue – not applicable. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS There are no legal impediments to approving the recommendation of this report. RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS If the recommended changes are not adopted by Council, contradictions between the Private Approach By-law and the provisions of the Mature Neighbourhoods Zoning By-law would exist. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no direct financial implications. ACCESSIBILITY IMPACTS There are no accessibility implications associated with this report. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The Mature Neighbourhoods By-law establishes new zoning requirements within the central residential communities of Ottawa that support walkability and active transportation. Providing clearer rules, and more control on the location of automobiles within the most walkable neighbourhoods of Ottawa, has beneficial impacts on the built and social environments, as well as contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES This report supports the following Term of Council Priorities: - Promote alternative mobility choices; - Reduce environmental impact; 4 - Achieve equity and inclusion for an aging and diverse population; and - Improve the public’s confidence in and satisfaction with the way Council works. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Document 1 Details of Recommended Zoning DISPOSITION Upon approval, staff will implement the recommended by-law amendments.