Of interest to Hunt Club:  Rezoning 3600 Riverside

Wednesday, January 19, 2000 - 1:00 p.m.

All the members.

The Meeting opened with Prayer and a recording of the National Anthem sung by Constable Lyndon Slewidge, Ontario Provincial Police.

Mayor Jim Watson welcomed staff, members of the public and Councillors to the first council meeting of the year and wished everyone the best for 2000.

Mayor Watson presented his 2000 annual address.

Mayor Watson honoured nine outstanding young people with certificates and medals of excellence on behalf of the citizens of Ottawa. The following were award winners: Sophorn Yon and Mario Allain, volunteers at the Regional Police Youth Centre; Medin Admasu, recipient of the 1999 Ontario Community Association’s Junior Citizen Award; Pavaan Avadhanula, board member of the National Capital Alliance on Race Relations; Jennifer Young of Carleton University, who received the C.D. Howe Award for her perfect marks; Luc Grondin, Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa volunteer; Phillippe Coté, quarterback for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees; Stacy Villeneuve, dedicated volunteer with seniors and children; and Alexander Young accomplished Scout, who received an award from the Governor General, for his dedication to the Scouts.

That the minute # 19 of October 6, 1999 be corrected to reflect the vote of Council

The Minutes of the meetings of June 30, 1999, October 6, 1999, and November 17, 1999, were confirmed.

Nil.

Nil.

THAT the items, communications and petitions listed in the Consent Agenda as set out below be approved and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as listed under the "DISPOSITION" section of each individual submission listed below.- Carried

Dated January 11, 2000 from L. Creedy, Chair, Planning and Development Committee, Action Sandy Hill respecting the zoning amendment, 112 Waller Street. - Received

Dated January 16, 2000 from the Commissioner of Planning and Development Approvals Department, Region of Ottawa-Carleton, respecting Temporary Surface Parking in the Central Area. - Received

Dated January 18, 2000 from the General Manager, OC Transpo, respecting Temporary Surface Parking in the Central Area. - Received

Dated January 17, 2000 from Patrick Whelan, Whelan Funeral Home, respecting 513 Cooper Street, Zoning Amendment. - Received

Planning and Economic Development Committee - Report 2

Signs By-law Minor Variance - 1200 St. Laurent Blvd. Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0174 OT4 - Rideau The Departmental recommendation, as presented, carried. (Consent Item)

Signs By-law Minor Variance - 480 Metcalfe Street Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0178 OT9 - Capital The Departmental recommendations, as presented, carried. (Consent Item)

Signs By-law Minor Variance - 1638 Carling AvenueRef.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0185 OT7 - Kitchissippi The Departmental recommendation, as presented, carried. (Consent Item)

Heritage Plaque Program, 1999 Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0152 City Wide 5/5 Moved by Councillor Arnold, Seconded by Councillor Mackey That in Document 1, on Page 51, the French plaque text for the Centretown Heritage Conservation District be replaced in its entirety with the new plaque text as follows: DISTRICT DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE DU CENTRE-VILLE LE SECTEUR À L'EST DE LA RUE KENT, BORNÉ PAR LA RUE GLOUCESTER, LA RUE ELGIN ET LE QUEENSWAY, PEUT ÊTRE DÉCRIT COMME L'UN DES PREMIERS QUARTIERS DE BANLIEUE D'OTTAWA. DANS LA PÉRIODE SUIVANT L'ÉTABLISSEMENT D'OTTAWA, DES TRANSACTIONS IMMOBILIÈRES COMPLIQUÉES ONT EU POUR EFFET DE CONCENTRER LE DÉVELOPPEMENT RÉSIDENTIEL DANS LE SECTEUR DU MARCHÉ BY ET DE LA HAUTE-VILLE. CEPENDANT, À PARTIR DES ANNÉES 1870, LE LOTISSEMENT ET LA VENTE DU DOMAINE BY ONT OUVERT LA PORTE À UN DÉVELOPPEMENT RÉSIDENTIEL INTENSE DANS LA PARTIE NORD DU CENTRE-VILLE. AU COURS DES PREMIÈRES ANNÉES DU XIXE SIÈCLE, LE SECTEUR BOISÉ QUI ALLAIT DEVENIR LE CENTRE-VILLE AVAIT ÉTÉ DIVISÉ EN LOTS AGRICOLES, TANDIS QUE LES AUTORITÉS MILITAIRES BRITANNIQUES DEMEURAIENT PROPRIÉTAIRES D'UNE BANDE DE TERRE LE LONG DU CANAL RIDEAU. LA RÉGION À L'EST S'APPELAIT CORKSTOWN, ET C'EST LÀ OÙ VIVAIENT LES « SQUATTERS » IRLANDAIS VENUS TRAVAILLER SUR L E CHANTIER DU CANAL. CORKSTOWN ÉTAIT UN QUARTIER RUDE, BIEN CONNU POUR SES TAVERNES ET SES BAGARRES. LE LOT DIRECTEMENT AU SUD EST DEVENU LE DOMAINE SUBURBAIN DE CATHERINE STEWART, LA PLACE APPIN, ET, PLUS TARD, LE SITE DU MUSÉE COMMÉMORATIF VICTORIA. LE CENTRE-VILLE EST LA COMMUNAUTÉ RÉSIDENTIELLE LA PLUS ÉTROITEMENT ASSOCIÉE À LA COLLINE DU PARLEMENT, ET SES RÉSIDANTS ONT ÉTÉ TRÈS PRÉSENTS DANS LA VIE PARLEMENTAIRE ET LA FONCTION PUBLIQUE FÉDÉRALE. LIEU DE RÉSIDENCE DE PREMIERS MINISTRES, DE MINISTRES, DE FONCTIONNAIRES ET DE DIPLOMATES, AINSI QUE DE NOMBREUX CANADIENS NOTABLES, LE CENTRE-VILLE EST ÉGALEMENT UN QUARTIER QUI, TRÈS TÔT, A ATTIRÉ UNE FORTE CONCENTRATION DE FONCTIONNAIRES FÉMININS CÉLIBATAIRES À LA RECHERCHE DE LOGEMENTS LOCATIFS SÉCURITAIRES ET RESPECTABLES. EN TANT QUE QUARTIER RÉSIDENTIEL DE L'OTTAWA « OFFICIEL », LE CENTRE-VILLE EST UN MIROIR DE LA VIE POLITIQUE NATIONALE. À L'ORIGINE, CE SONT LES HABITATIONS UNIFAMILIALES, AVEC QUELQUES DUPLEX ET MAISONS EN RANGÉE, QUI DOMINAIENT, MAIS DÈS LES PREMIÈRES DÉCENNIES DU XXE SIÈCLE, LES IMMEUBLES D'APPARTEMENTS CONSTITUAIENT DÉJÀ UNE PROPORTION CONSIDÉRABLE DU QUARTIER. LE CENTRE-VILLE EST UNE COMMUNAUTÉ SOLIDE, TRÈS ENGAGÉE À PRÉSERVER SON RICHE PATRIMOINE ARCHITECTURAL. C'EST À CE TITRE QUE LE CENTRE-VILLE A ÉTÉ DÉSIGNÉ DISTRICT DE CONSERVATION DU PATRIMOINE PAR LA VILLE D'OTTAWA EN 1997. - Carried The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee recommendation, as amended by Motion 5/5, carried.

Zoning - 967 Wellington Street Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0150 OT7 - Kitchissippi The Departmental recommendation, as presented, carried. (Consent Item)

Parking in Front and Corner Side Yards in Residential Zones Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0186 City Wide The Departmental recommendation, as presented, carried. (Consent Item)

Official Plan Amendment / Zoning - 1530 Fisher Avenue Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0161 OT8 - Mooney’s Bay The Departmental recommendations, as presented, carried. (Consent Item)

Zoning - 112 - 120 Waller Street Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0176 OT5 - Bruyère-Strathcona The Departmental recommendations, as presented, carried. Councillor Arnold dissents

Zoning - 513 Cooper Street Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0120 OT6 - Somerset 5/6 Moved by Councillor Little, Seconded by Councillor Mackey That the site be approved to allow parking. Lost on the following division: Yeas: (5) Councillors Higdon, Mackey, Little, Cannings and Bickford Nays: (6) Councillors Arnold, Deans, Berg, Kolbus, Émard-Chabot and Mayor Watson 5/7 Moved by Mayor Watson, Seconded by Councillor Arnold That the following to be added to Planning Committee recommendation No. 2. "and report back to the Committee within one month." Carried on the following division: Yeas: (6) Councillors Arnold, Deans, Berg, Kolbus, Émard-Chabot and Mayor WatsonNays: (5) Councillors Higdon, Mackey, Little, Cannings and Bickford The Planning and Economic Development Committee recommendations, as amended by Motion 5/7, carried. Carried on the following division: Yeas: (6) Councillors Arnold, Deans, Berg, Kolbus, Émard-Chabot and Mayor Watson Nays: (5) Councillors Higdon, Mackey, Little, Cannings and Bickford

Zoning - 3600 Riverside Drive Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0133 OT8 - Mooney’s Bay 5/8 Moved by Councillor Bickford, Seconded by Councillor Kolbus WHEREAS on January 11th, 2000, the Planning and Economic Development Committee approved zoning report reference #ACS1999-PW-PLN-0133, to rezone 3600 Riverside Drive; AND WHEREAS Document 2 (location map) to the report identifies, in addition to the subject property, the existing zone boundaries and the width and alignment of the abutting road allowances; AND WHEREAS the preparation of the implementing zoning by-law and zoning maps indicates that the information shown on the location map, which is based on a draft plan of subdivision, is outdated and should be corrected to reflect the information shown on Registered Plan 4M 947; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Document 2 to the report (the location map) be replaced with Attachement 1; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to subsection 34.(17) of the Planning Act (R.S.O, 1990, chap. P-13), no further notice be given in respect of the proposed by-law. Carried on the following division: Yeas: (6) Councillors Higdon, Mackey, Little, Kolbus, Bickford and Mayor Watson Nays: (5) Councillors Arnold, Deans, Cannings, Berg and Émard-Chabot A Notice of Reconsideration was filed.

Zoning - East of McGillivray Street , North of Clegg Street and West of Main Street Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0136 OT9 - Capital On motion of Councillor Arnold, Seconded by Councillor Deans, City Council resolved into a Committee of the Whole.In Committee of the Whole Ted Robinson, Commissioner of Urban Planning and Public Works, was present to answer questions. On motion of Councillor Mackey, the Committee of the Whole arose and reported progress. In Council 5/9 Moved by Councillor Bickford, Seconded by Councillor Higdon Whereas the Terra Firma co-housing project is a relatively new development form to municipalities in Ontario that has only recently been established as an alternative housing development in the City of Ottawa; And Whereas the City of Ottawa planning department has expressed the opinion that zoning restrictions are unnecessary to curtail the Terra Firma co-housing project from growing beyond its existing size or up to 12 households; And Whereas in the absence of any legally binding agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Terra Firma group co-housing project, now located at 162-172 Drummond Street, that could restrict it from expanding beyond 12 households; Be It Therefore Resolved That in the event that the Terra Firma co-housing project develop beyond the proposed 12 households that the City of Ottawa planning department undertake a comprehensive study, involving full public consultation, to determine whether rules and/or regulations governing the maximum allowable size of the Terra Firma housing project and any other proposed co-housing development are required and to make recommendations in this regard to the Planning Committee and Council. Lost on the following division: Yeas: (3) Councillors Higdon, Mackey and Bickford Nays: (7) Councillors Arnold, Deans, Little, Berg, Kolbus, Émard-Chabot and Mayor Watson The Departmental recommendation, as presented, carried Councillors Higdon and Mackey dissented.

Official Plan/Zoning Amendments - Temporary Surface Parking in the Central Area and Inner City Residential Districts Ref.: ACS1999-PW-PLN-0048 OT5 - Bruyère-Strathcona OT6 - Somerset On motion of Mayor Watson, Seconded by Councillor Higdon, City Council resolved into a Committee of the Whole. In Committee of the Whole Ted Robinson, Commissioner of Urban Planning and Public Works, was present to answer questions. In Council 5/10 Moved by Councillor Higdon, Seconded by Councillor Mackey The following wording replaces the wording in Document 3 - Official Plan Amendment, Part B - THE AMENDMENT, Section 2.0 Details of the Amendment, in the Planning and Economic Development Report (#ACS19999-PW-PLN-0048). The proposed change in wording better reflects the intent of the amendment as described by the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Public Works at the meeting of Planning and Economic Development Committee on January 11, 2000. The shaded text represents the changes to the proposed Official Plan policies.     2.0 Details of the Amendment [Refer to Document 3, page 365 (replacing p. 4 to p.9)] The City of Ottawa Official Plan is hereby amended as follows: 2.1 Chapter 5.0 - Central Area contained in Volume I of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, is amended as follows: 2.1.1 Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Parking and Loading provisions is deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Policy 5.9.2.2 f) to read as follows: Temporary Surface Parking "Notwithstanding that City Council can pass Temporary Use By-laws, City Council shall discourage the provision of temporary surface parking spaces on vacant sites within the Central Area in order to support the reduction of carbon emissions and to ensure a vibrant pedestrian environment. The deliberate demolition of buildings that are in good physical form or have been allowed to deteriorate through neglect for the sole purpose of establishment of temporary surface parking, shall be considered unacceptable. In the case of sites rendered vacant through natural or otherwise uncontrollable causes (e.g., accidental fire, obsolescence, physical deterioration, structural damage, etc.), as well as those which have historically been vacant, Council shall have regard for the following considerations when assessing requests for temporary surface parking: economic hardship to the owner resulting from the inability to make economic use of the site; local market conditions potentially affecting the site’s immediate potential for redevelopment; land use context of the site, including existing land uses and recent new development in the area; potential impact of a surface parking lot on the streetscape, including impact on the pedestrian environment; the parking surplus or deficiency in the area, and in the case where and existing residential use will be effected, the provisions on S. 3.4 of this Plan. In considering requests for extensions of permission for temporary surface parking lots, Council shall: Assess the application based on the above-noted considerations; and, Require demonstration by the applicant of marketing efforts. Where temporary surface parking is permitted, City Council shall ensure that the visual appearance of such parking facilities shall be enhanced and screened through the use of fences, walls and/or vegetation, while ensuring adequate public safety and security; and shall require that an appropriate amount of useable open space be provided in accordance with Policies 5.6.2 u) and 5.8.2 e) of this chapter and Policy g) below." 2.2 Chapter 13.0 - Implementation and Monitoring contained in Volume I of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, is hereby amended as follows: 2.2.1 Policy 13.17.1 a) of the Temporary Use provisions is deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Policy 13.17.1 a) to read as follows: Temporary Use Provisions "City Council recognizes that it may be desirable to permit uses for specific temporary periods up to a maximum of three years, which would otherwise not conform to the comprehensive Zoning By-law. Such uses may be permitted upon individual application and careful consideration by City Council, of the need and appropriateness of a Temporary Use By-law and to ensure that the objectives and policy direction of the Official Plan are not adversely affected by the temporary use." 2.2.2 Policy 13.17.1 b) of the Temporary Use provisions is deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Policy 13.17.1 b) to read as follows: Extensions "City Council may extend a Temporary Use By-law as set out in the Planning Act upon individual application and careful consideration by City Council, of the need and appropriateness of a Temporary Use By-law and shall ensure that the objectives and policy direction of the Official Plan are not adversely affected by the temporary use and that it does not jeopardize the long-term development intentions for the subject lands/area as specified in the Official Plan." 2.3 Chapter 1.0 - Central Area Secondary Policy Plan contained in Volume II of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, is amended as follows: 2.3.1 Policy 1.3.3 i) iii) of the Core Area Character Area is deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Policy 1.3.3 i) iii) to read as follows: Temporary Surface Parking "iii) City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking in the Core Area Character Area and, where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require that site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.2 Policy 1.5.3 p) of the By Ward Market Character Area is amended by: deleting the word ‘and’ at the end of subparagraph iv). deleting the period at the end of subparagraph v) and replacing it with a semi-colon, followed immediately by the word ‘and’. adding the following new policy immediately following Policy 1.5.3 p) v) "vi) City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the By Ward Market Character Area and, where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require that site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.3 Policy 1.6.3 h) of the Rideau/Congress Centre Character Area is amended by: deleting the word ‘and’ at the end of subclause i). deleting the period at the end of subclause ii) and replacing it with a semi-colon, followed immediately by the word ‘and’. adding the following new policy immediately after Policy 1.6.3 h) ii): "iii) City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the Rideau/Congress Centre Character Area and, where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require that site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.4 Policy 1.7.3 of the Canal Character Area is amended by adding the following new policy immediately after Policy 1.7.3 i): Temporary Surface Parking "j) City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the Canal Character Area and, where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require that site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.5 Policy 1.8.3 h) of the Lowertown Character Area is amended by adding the following as the final sentence of the policy: "However, City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the Lowertown Character Area and, where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require that site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.6 Policy 1.9.3 of the Sandy Hill West Character Area is amended by adding the following new policy immediately after Policy 1.9.3 k): Temporary Surface Parking "l) City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the Sandy Hill West Character Area, including particular regard for the desire to ensure a pedestrian-oriented residential environment, and, where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require that site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.7 Policy 1.10.3 of the Upper Town Character Area is amended by adding the following new policy immediately following Policy 1.10.3 g): Temporary Surface Parking "h) City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the Upper Town Character Area, including particular regard for the desire to ensure a pedestrian-oriented residential environment, and, where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require that site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.8 Policy 1.12.3 j) of the Rideau Theme Street is amended by adding the following as the final sentence of the policy: "However, City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the Rideau Theme Street area, and where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.9 Policy 1.13.3 m) of the Sparks Theme Street is amended by adding the following as the final sentence of the policy: "However, City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the Sparks Theme Street area, and where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.3.10 Policy 1.14.3 l) of the Bank Street Theme Street is amended by adding the following as the final sentence of the policy: "However, City Council shall have regard to Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area when considering requests for temporary surface parking within the Bank Theme Street, and where temporary surface parking is permitted, shall require site enhancements be provided in accordance with Policy 5.9.2.2 f) of the Primary Plan for the Central Area." 2.4 Chapter 3.0 - Centretown Secondary Policy Plan contained in Volume II of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, is amended as follows:   2.4.1 Policy 3.4.7 d) of the Transportation Policies is amended by adding the following as the final sentence of the policy: "Notwithstanding that City Council can pass Temporary Use By-laws, City Council shall discourage the provision of temporary surface parking spaces on vacant sites in order to support the reduction of carbon emissions and to ensure a vibrant pedestrian environment. The deliberate demolition of buildings that are in good physical form or have been allowed to deteriorate through neglect for the sole purpose of establishment of temporary surface parking, shall be considered unacceptable. In the case of sites rendered vacant through natural or otherwise uncontrollable causes (e.g., accidental fire, obsolescence, physical deterioration, structural damage, etc.), as well as those which have historically been vacant, Council shall have regard for the following considerations when assessing requests for temporary surface parking: economic hardship to the owner resulting from the inability to make economic use of the site; local market conditions potentially affecting the site’s immediate potential for redevelopment; land use context of the site, including existing land uses and recent new development in the area; potential impact of a surface parking lot on the streetscape, including impact on the pedestrian environment; the parking surplus or deficiency in the area, and in the case where and existing residential use will be effected, the provisions on S. 3.4 of this Plan. In considering requests for extensions of permission for temporary surface parking lots, Council shall: Assess the application based on the above-noted considerations; and, Require demonstration by the applicant of marketing efforts. Where temporary surface parking is permitted, City Council shall ensure that the visual appearance of such parking facilities shall be enhanced and screened through the use of fences, walls and/or vegetation, while ensuring adequate public safety and security; and shall require that an appropriate amount of useable open space be provided."   2.5 Chapter 5.0 - Sandy Hill Secondary Policy Plan contained in Volume II of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, is hereby amended as follows: 2.5.1 Policy 5.3.3 of the Transportation Policies is amended by adding the following new policy immediately after Policy 5.3.3 d): "e) "Notwithstanding that City Council can pass Temporary Use By-laws, City Council shall discourage the provision of temporary surface parking spaces on vacant sites in order to support the reduction of carbon emissions and to ensure a vibrant pedestrian environment. The deliberate demolition of buildings that are in good physical form or have been allowed to deteriorate through neglect for the sole purpose of establishment of temporary surface parking, shall be considered unacceptable. In the case of sites rendered vacant through natural or otherwise uncontrollable causes (e.g., accidental fire, obsolescence, physical deterioration, structural damage, etc.), as well as those which have historically been vacant, Council shall have regard for the following considerations when assessing requests for temporary surface parking: economic hardship to the owner resulting from the inability to make economic use of the site; local market conditions potentially affecting the site’s immediate potential for redevelopment; land use context of the site, including existing land uses and recent new development in the area; potential impact of a surface parking lot on the streetscape, including impact on the pedestrian environment; the parking surplus or deficiency in the area, and in the case where and existing residential use will be effected, the provisions on S. 3.4 of this Plan. In considering requests for extensions of permission for temporary surface parking lots, Council shall: Assess the application based on the above-noted considerations; and, Require demonstration by the applicant of marketing efforts. Where temporary surface parking is permitted, City Council shall ensure that the visual appearance of such parking facilities shall be enhanced and screened through the use of fences, walls and/or vegetation, while ensuring adequate public safety and security; and shall require that an appropriate amount of useable open space be provided."   2.6 Chapter 8.0 - Lowertown West (Key Principles) contained in Volume II of the City of Ottawa Official Plan, is hereby amended by adding the following new policy immediately following Policy 8.3.6: 2.6.1 Policy 8.3.7 - Parking Policies is added as follows: "Notwithstanding that City Council can pass Temporary Use By-laws, City Council shall discourage the provision of temporary surface parking spaces on vacant sites in order to support the reduction of carbon emissions and to ensure a vibrant pedestrian environment. The deliberate demolition of buildings that are in good physical form or have been allowed to deteriorate through neglect for the sole purpose of establishment of temporary surface parking, shall be considered unacceptable. In the case of sites rendered vacant through natural or otherwise uncontrollable causes (e.g., accidental fire, obsolescence, physical deterioration, structural damage, etc.), as well as those which have historically been vacant, Council shall have regard for the following considerations when assessing requests for temporary surface parking: economic hardship to the owner resulting from the inability to make economic use of the site; local market conditions potentially affecting the site’s immediate potential for redevelopment; land use context of the site, including existing land uses and recent new development in the area; potential impact of a surface parking lot on the streetscape, including impact on the pedestrian environment; the parking surplus or deficiency in the area, and in the case where and existing residential use will be effected, the provisions on S. 3.4 of this Plan. In considering requests for extensions of permission for temporary surface parking lots, Council shall: Assess the application based on the above-noted considerations; and, Require demonstration by the applicant of marketing efforts. Where temporary surface parking is permitted, City Council shall ensure that the visual appearance of such parking facilities shall be enhanced and screened through the use of fences, walls and/or vegetation, while ensuring adequate public safety and security; and shall require that an appropriate amount of useable open space be provided."   Lost on the following division: Yeas: (4) Councillors Higdon, Mackey, Little and Bickford Nays: (7) Councillors Arnold, Deans, Cannings, Berg, Kolbus, Émard-Chabot and Mayor Watson 5/11 Moved by Councillor Higdon, Seconded by Councillor Mackey That Motion 5/10 be approved MINUS Section 2.4.1 Lost on the following division: Yeas: (4) Councillors Higdon, Mackey, Little and Bickford Nays: (7) Councillors Arnold, Deans, Cannings, Berg, Kolbus, Émard-Chabot and Mayor Watson The Planning and Economic Development Committee recommendation, as presented, carried. Councillors Higdon, Mackey, Little and Bickford dissented.

Subdivision at 3199 Conroy Road Ref.: ACS2000-CC-PED-0001 OT3 - Southgate The Planning and Economic Development Committee recommendation, as presented, carried.

Subdivision at 3170 Conroy Road (Hunt Club Enclave Development Re-Subdivision) Ref.: ACS2000-CC-PED-0002 OT3 - Southgate The Planning and Economic Development Committee recommendation, as presented, carried.

Nil.

Nil.

5/13 Moved by Councillor Little, Seconded by Councillor Kolbus

WHEREAS on November 26, 1999 an application for a cash payment in lieu of providing four parking spaces for the property known municipally a 93 Holland Avenue was approved by the Director of Planning;

AND WHEREAS the property owner is responsible for the payment of said cash-in-lieu of

parking in the total amount of ($l0,400), and has indicated a desire to make said payment in

instalments;

AND WHEREAS the property owner and The Corporation of the City of Ottawa must enter into a Cash-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement;

AND WHEREAS the Cash-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement shall indicate that the amounts of each instalment shall be $l,000 and $9,400, and that the instalments shall be paid on execution of the agreement (but no later than February 1, 2000) and by August l, 2000 respectively;

AND WHEREAS the above-noted Cash-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement shall be null and void if the required payments are not made;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the above-noted schedule of payments be approved and inserted in the Cash-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement. - Carried

5/14 Moved by Councillor Arnold, Seconded by

WHEREAS, at its meeting of August 4, 1999, this Council dealt with a submission concerning the proposed new zoning for the central area (file number ACs1999-PW-PLN-0059);

AND WHEREAS since the time of the preparation of the submission, it has been identified that certain technical changes to the recommended zoning are needed;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT that the technical changes described at Attachment 1 hereto be approved;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no further notice be provided pursuant to section 34 of the Planning Act.

- Carried

5/15 Moved by Mayor Watson, Seconded by Councillor Little

WHEREAS, Public Works Canada currently leases land for parking purposes to the Ottawa Mosque Association for $50,000.00 / yr;

And WHEREAS, the lot is used primarily for worshippers and commercial purposes;

AND WHEREAS, much concern over traffic and parking has been expressed by surrounding neighbours mainly during Friday services;

AND WHEREAS, the resultant parking problems on adjacent streets has caused enormous problems for the neighbourhood;

AND WHEREAS, it is now necessary to engage the Ottawa Muslim Association regarding all terms and conditions;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO be directed to continue negotiations with Public Works Canada, the Ottawa Muslim Association and the City of Ottawa and report the back to PP&B and Council.- Carried

Nil.

The following by-laws were read and passed:

Nil.

The foregoing By-law received three readings and passed.

Nil.

Nil.

The Council adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.

P.G. Pagé

City Clerk