November 29, 2013

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NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Dear Sir/Madam: Re: Scott Street Community Design Plan and Implementing Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment

This is to advise you that the above-noted matter will be considered by the City of Ottawa Planning Committee on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Champlain Room, City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa. You are welcome to attend the meeting and present your views. Attached is a copy of the report outlining the Departmental recommendations, including a copy of the proposed Official Plan Amendment. The Committee will consider any written submissions in respect to this matter if provided to the Committee Co-ordinator of the Planning Committee at 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, K1P 1J1 or by fax at 613-580-9609 or by e-mail at Christopher.Zwierzchowski@ottawa.ca. If you wish to speak to the Committee or hear this item, please call Christopher Zwierzchowski at 613-580-2424, extension 21359 by 4:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Ottawa before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted or the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the City of Ottawa to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Ottawa before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted or the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

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If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, or of the refusal of the request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to the City of Ottawa to the attention of Melanie Knight, Planning and Growth Management Department, 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 by facsimile at 613-580-2576, or e-mail at melanie.knight@ottawa.ca. For information on the item itself, please contact the undersigned at 613-580-2424, extension 28439 or e-mail at melanie.knight@ottawa.ca Yours truly, Original signed by Melanie Knight Planner Planning and Growth Management Department Attach.

Le 29 novembre 2013

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AVIS DE RUNION DU COMIT DE LURBANISME Objet : Plan de conception communautaire de la rue Scott et mise en oeuvre de la modification au plan officiel et de la modification au rglement de zonage Madame, Monsieur, La prsente vise vous informer que le Comit de l'urbanisme de la Ville d'Ottawa tudiera l'article cit sous rubrique le mardi 10 dcembre 2013. La runion commencera 9 h 30 dans la salle Champlain, htel de ville, 110, avenue Laurier Ouest, Ottawa. Nous vous invitons assister la runion et prsenter votre point de vue. Veuillez trouver ci-joint une copie du rapport comprenant la recommandation du Service et une copie de la modification propose du Plan officiel. Le Comit tudiera les rapports crits traitant de la question qui sont prsents la coordinatrice du Comit de lurbanisme, 110, avenue Laurier Ouest, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, par tlcopieur au 613-580-9609 ou par courrier lectronique Christopher.Zwierzchowski@ottawa.ca. Quiconque souhaite faire une prsentation au Comit ou entendre la question, est pri de communiquer avec Christopher Zwierzchowski au 613-580-2424, poste 21359, 16 h au plus tard, le jour prcdant la runion. Si vous dsirez tre avis(e) de ladoption de la modification propose au Plan officiel ou du rejet de la demande de modification, vous devez prsenter une demande par crit en ce sens la Ville dOttawa, lattention de Steve Gauthier, Service de lUrbanisme et Gestion de la croissance, 110, avenue Laurier Ouest, 4 e tage, Ottawa (Ontario) K1P 1J1, par tlcopieur au 613-580-2576, ou par courrier lectronique steve.gauthier@ottawa.ca. Si une personne ou un organisme public ne prsente pas d'expos oral la runion publique ou ne prsente pas d'expos crit la Ville d'Ottawa avant l'adoption de la modification au Plan officiel, la personne ou lorganisme public ne pourra pas interjeter appel de la dcision du Conseil de la Ville dOttawa devant la Commission des affaires municipales de l'Ontario.

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Si une personne ou un organisme public ne prsente pas d'expos oral la runion publique ou ne prsente pas d'expos crit la Ville d'Ottawa avant l'adoption de la modification au Plan officiel, la personne ou lorganisme public ne pourra tre joint en tant que partie laudition de lappel devant la Commission des affaires municipales de lOntario moins que, de lavis de la Commission, il existe des motifs raisonnables de le faire. Pour obtenir des renseignements sur larticle mme, veuillez communiquer avec la personne soussigne, au 613-580-2424, poste 27889 ou par couriel steve.gauhtier@ottawa.ca. Veuillez agrer, Madame, Monsieur, lexpression de mes sentiments les meilleurs. Original sign par Steve Gauthier Urbaniste Service de lUrbanisme et Gestion de la croissance p.j.

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1 Report to/Rapport au : Planning Committee Comit de l'urbanisme and Council / et au Conseil November 28, 2013 28 novembre 2013 Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager/Directrice municipale adjointe, Planning and Infrastructure/Urbanisme et Infrastructure Contact Person / Personne ressource: Lee Ann Snedden, Manager/Gestionnaire, Policy Development and Urban Design/laboration de la politique et conception urbaine, Planning and Growth Management/Urbanisme et Gestion de la croissance (613) 580-2424, 25779 Leeann.Snedden@ottawa.ca

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SCOTT STREET COMMUNITY DESIGN PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PLAN DE CONCEPTION COMMUNAUTAIRE DE LA RUE SCOTT ET MODIFICATIONS DE MISE EN OEUVRE AU PLAN OFFICIEL ET AU RGLEMENT DE ZONAGE

OBJET :

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS That Planning Committee recommend Council approve: 1. The Scott Street Community Design Plan as Councils direction on the future development of the area, as contained in Document 2; An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A to incorporate Part B of the proposed Official Plan amendment as a Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 3; An amendment to the Official Plan, Schedule B to amend the area shown in Part B of the proposed Official Plan amendment from Mixed Use Centre designation to the General Urban designation as detailed in Document 3; and An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 as detailed and shown in Document 4.

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RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT Que le Comit de lurbanisme recommande au Conseil dapprouver ce qui suit : 1. Le plan de conception communautaire de la rue Scott, en tant quorientation du Conseil pour lamnagement futur du secteur, et contenu dans le document 2; Une modification au volume 2A du Plan officiel, afin dintgrer la partie B de la modification propose au Plan officiel en tant que plan secondaire, tel quexpos en dtail dans le document 3; Une modification lannexe B du Plan officiel, afin de faire passer le zonage du secteur illustr dans la partie B de la modification propose au Plan officiel de Zone de centres polyvalents Zone de secteur urbain gnral, tel quexpos en dtail dans le document 3; et Une modification au Rglement de zonage 2008-250, tel quillustr dans le document 4.

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BACKGROUND The Scott Street Community Design Plan (CDP) began in February 2013. The CDP area includes Tunneys Pasture, the future site of the Tunneys Light Rail Station, Mechanicsville, a portion of Hintonburg, a small portion of Wellington Village and Champlain Park. The boundaries of the study area are shown in Document 1. The CDP began with the CDP Focus Area as indicated in Document 1; however, through the community consultation, the boundary was expanded to include the North Hintonburg and Wellington Village neighbourhoods. These two neighbourhoods abut existing CDPs that have been completed in the past, but they did not include the portions of these neighbourhoods that are predominantly residential areas. The project began with a series of one-on-one interviews in March with members of the public, representatives from the four Community Associations, members of the Business Improvement Area, as well as members of the development industry (architects, planning consultants and developers). A Public Advisory Committee (PAC) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) were also formed to provide feedback on strategic directions on the CDP. The TAC consisted of members from both internal Departments and external agencies including representatives from the Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and the National Capital Commission (NCC). The PAC also acted as a point of contact for members of each of the four Community Associations and the Business Improvement Area (BIA). A series of public meetings, workshops and interactive sessions were held throughout the duration of the project. The details of these sessions are contained in the Consultation section of this report and in the introductory chapters of the CDP. The CDP is contained in Document 2 to this report and the main issues addressed in the CDP are summarized in the following section.

DISCUSSION Main Issues The goal of the CDP is to develop policies and guidelines to: implement the strategic directions of the Official Plan such as: o mixed use and opportunities for growth; o high density (including, provisions for higher profile buildings); o attention to quality design and architecture; and o place-making and public realm. ensure that development will occur in a manner that is supportive to the successful and sustained operation of the future Light Rail Transit (LRT) station. transition Scott Street towards a unifying element of the area and of the LRT in terms of its function and design. establish a guide for future public work projects including mapping the infrastructure necessary to support the movement and connectivity of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists between the study area The Neighbourhoods, Mixed Use Centre (MUC) and LRT station During the CDP process, there was substantial discussion about the neighbourhoods, the future of the MUC and the LRT station. The vision of the CDP is to concentrate any future tall buildings in the MUC node south of Scott Street between Holland and Parkdale Avenues, provide for opportunities for a mix of uses along Holland and Parkdale Avenues outside of the MUC node, recognize the stable, low-rise neighbourhoods within the area and provide a vision for the future of Scott Street. The Neighbourhoods In Mechanicsville, there were many requests that the stable, low-rise area east of Parkdale Avenue be removed from the MUC designation in the Official Plan. A majority of the properties which front onto the east side of Parkdale Avenue already have undergone redevelopment proposals for high-rise residential and mixed use buildings. There are also some properties along Forward and Burnside Avenues at the north end of the Mechanicsville neighbourhood that contain mid- to high-rise residential buildings. The remainder of the interior of the Mechanicsville neighbourhood is a stable, low-rise area with a mix of residential and local commercial uses that has experienced some small-scale infill, however not at the scale of a typical MUC. Based on the results of the CDP, the Department is supportive of removing the MUC designation from this area of Mechanicsville. Further information on the future development of this low-rise area of Mechanicsville are detailed in the CDP. Champlain Park and Wellington Village are located in the west portion of the study area. The CDP process has determined that while these two neighbourhoods are experiencing low-rise, residential intensification little change is anticipated to occur in either of these neighbourhoods.

Also in Wellington Village, the west side of Holland Avenue has been an important topic explored during the CDP process. The west side of Holland Avenue is directly across the street from the MUC designation which extends the full length of the east side of Holland Avenue to Wellington Street West. The west side of Holland Avenue also has a direct connection to Tunneys Pasture over the Transitway and thus to the future LRT station. The details of the future of the west side of Holland Avenue are detailed in the CDP. Similar to the west side of Holland Avenue, the CDP also provides direction on the future of the east side of Parkdale Avenue. Parkdale Avenue also provides a direct connection north to Tunneys Pasture and to Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway making it an important north/south connection for residents and employees of the area. The neighbourhoods also expressed a concern regarding the stable, low-rise residential areas that abut the MUC designation. The CDP examined the characteristics of these neighbourhoods and has determined a Neighbourhood Line which delineat es the areas within and around the MUC which are appropriate for change and the stable, lowrise areas that should be maintained. Details regarding these neighbourhoods are contained in the CDP. Mixed Use Centre The MUC designation is strategically located near transit networks that are accessible by transit, walking, cycling and automobile with a broad range of transit-supportive uses and is one of the target areas for intensification in the city. These centres are also a critical element in the Citys growth management strategy with the potential to achieve high densities with compact mixed use development. Coupled with this are the initiatives of the future LRT station and the transit supportive strategies that shift the traditional prioritization of transit modes away from cars to walking, cycling and transit use. The MUC specifically identifies that the transitioning of higher buildings should occur within the MUC designation. The CDP study area includes the MUC designation that includes Tunneys Pasture, Mechanicsville (previously mentioned) and the area south of Scott Street between Holland and Parkdale Avenues. The MUC between Holland and Parkdale Avenues was an important topic discussed throughout the CDP process. This node currently contains a mix of uses and a range of building heights from one-storey to nine-storeys. Unlike the properties within the MUC that front onto Parkdale Avenue in Mechanicsville, this area of the MUC has not experienced the same degree of intensification in the past even though this area is within less than a 600 metre walk to Tunneys Pasture Rapid Transit Station (future LRT station). A recent Zoning By-law Amendment application for two mixed use, high-rise buildings on the west side of Parkdale Avenue was submitted in the summer of this year.

5 The CDP provides detailed direction on the placement of future high-rise buildings in this area of the MUC including transitioning techniques to the low-rise areas of Hintonburg and Wellington Village from the MUC designation. The tall buildings in the MUC node are anticipated to develop over a long period of time. Details regarding the future of the MUC are outlined in the CDP. The Secondary Plan policies and schedules provide a framework for the minimum requirements for tall building locations, separation distances and maximum buildings heights for this area however; any future development on these sites needs to be evaluated and zoned on a site specific basis through a Zoning By-law Amendment process. LRT Station In anticipation of development pressures in proximity to the future LRT stations, City Council established priority areas for the creation of transit-oriented development (TOD) plans. The TOD plans provide policies for the transit-supportive development surrounding the LRT stations and shifts the traditional prioritization of transit modes away from cars to walking, cycling and transit use. The plans establish a broad growth strategy for achieving transit supportive communities surrounding the future LRT stations over the long term. A primary goal of the TOD plans is to promote public transit usage by effective urban design techniques in the planning and design of the communities surrounding the station. This area is different than many of the other Transit Stations outside of the downtown core as this station is located adjacent to Tunneys Pasture, a major employment centre, and is surrounded by existing mixed-use and residential areas that are already close to meeting the minimum density targets for TOD areas. The CDP includes policies and directions that are typically found in a TOD plan such as locating higher density uses closest to the future transit station. The CDP also contains density targets for the Mixed Use Centre designation. As detailed in the CDP, this area meets the minimum density targets for the MUC both in the short term and the long term. As a result, the mandate from Council for a TOD study has been fulfilled through the CDP process. Tunneys Pasture Tunneys Pasture is located entirely within the MUC designation. PWGSC is responsible for the creation of a new Master Plan for Tunneys Pasture. The public consultation for the Master Plan began in 2012 and a public information session was held in September 2012. Throughout the CDP process, members of PWGSC worked with City staff to help coordinate the vision of the Scott Street area with their master planning process. The draft Master Plan is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2013 with final submission to the NCC for approval in the winter of 2014. At the time of writing this report, a draft Master Plan had yet to be released. The vision of the CDP is generally reflective of the strategic directions of the draft Tunneys Pasture Master Plan (TPMP). Some of the key highlights include a greenway

6 along the west side of Parkdale Avenue and the introduction of green spaces (parkland) to the interior Tunneys Pasture, however; the location and size of the parks and green spaces will be determined through the development of PWGSCs Master Plan. The Future of Scott Street Early on in the CDP process, the future of Scott Street was raised as a serious concern from residents, Community Associations and property owners. The current condition on the south side of Scott Street is not ideal for the public as the sidewalk width does not meet the Citys standards and there is no separation for pedestrians or buffering of the residential uses from Scott Street. The north side of the street contains adequate space to accommodate new sidewalks, street trees and cycling paths (or tracks). Post 2018 once the LRT is in place, Scott Street will be a connection between two LRT stations, Tunneys Pasture a nd Bayview and it is anticipated that the number of pedestrians and cyclists travelling along Scott Street will increase. As a result, a new cross section for Scott Street has been developed through the CDP process. This cross section includes shifting the south curb along Scott Street to the north to allow for the space needed for a sufficient sidewalk, cycle track and boulevard area and adding the same facilities on the north side of Scott Street. Further details of the future of Scott Street are contained in the CDP. National Capital Commission The CDP also includes some lands that are owned by the NCC. More specifically, these lands are located within the Mechanicsville neighbourhood south of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway and north of Burnside Avenue. Through the CDP process, the public provided comments and ideas related to the NCC-owned lands. The CDP has summarized these comments and suggestions from the public. The ultimate use of the lands is under control of the NCC and the concepts in the CDP are but one vehicle to provide the NCC with public comments for these lands. Heritage There are a number of properties within the CDP area that are on the Citys Heritage Reference List and a small number that are designated buildings. The Hintonburg Pumphouse, owned by the City at 3 River Street was identified during the CDP process as an opportunity to continue the connectivity from Laroche Park and the NCC owned open space land to the Ottawa River. The building sits on City property that is designated Major Open Space and zoned Open Space (OL1) and is strategically located so as to provide a linkage from the Mechanicsville and Hintonburg communities and Lemieux Island. The property provides direct access to the Ottawa River and has scenic views of the downtown skyline, including Parliament Hill. The City will begin a redevelopment plan to create a passive recreational spot for the public. This will include seating area(s) and a commemorative plaque that provides information on the history of the Hintonburg Pumphouse. This

7 initiative will require heritage review and approval through the Heritage Act. The existing Heritage Overlay in the Zoning By-law which is intended to apply to this site is proposed to be removed as the Heritage Overlay is intended to address additions and/or the reconstruction of buildings. Through the CDP process, Heritage Services reviewed the properties on the Heritage Reference List within the study area. Staff will undertake a process to review the properties listed in Section 3.1 of the CDP with the Built Heritage Sub-Committee, Planning Committee and City Council to be included on the Heritage Registry. The Citys Heritage Registry requires property owners to provide the City with a 60-day notification prior to the demolition of the building. Implementing Zoning Document 4 contains the details of the recommended zoning to implement the Scott Street Secondary Plan. Map 1 illustrates the proposed zoning changes for the area north of Scott Street, including the area north of the Transitway as Open Space (O1). The proposed zoning changes that amend the zoning between the Residential Fifth Density (R5) zones and the Residential Fourth Density (R4) zones are to reflect the existing low-scale residential uses and direct the mid-rise residential uses towards Burnside Avenue. The existing R5 zone in the block across from Laroche Park is amended to require stepping back of the fourth and fifth storeys from the local streets to ensure that future buildings do not dominate the narrow streets. The Mechanicsville neighbourhood expressed a desire to maintain the character of the community where historically, residential uses and small-scale non-residential uses have compatibly co-existed. Through the CDP process, existing non-residential uses were identified as well as strategic locations for future non-residential uses (on the corner of Lyndale and Hinchey Avenues). The Zoning Studies unit has commenced a Local Commercial Study (to be completed in 2014) to address this issue in certain Wards in the city including Ward 15. As a result, the Department is satisfied that the Local Commercial Study will address these requested zoning changes and the Scott Street CDP will provide City staff with the background information for this area. Map 2 illustrates the proposed zoning changes for the east side of Parkdale Avenue and the west side of Holland Avenue to permit a mix of residential and non-residential uses and the appropriate building heights for these areas and the proposed O1 zone north of Scott Street. Map 3 illustrates the proposed zoning for the area south of Scott Street between Parkdale Avenue and Merton Street. It also illustrates proposed zoning for the remainder of the areas along the west side of Holland Avenue and the east side of Parkdale Avenue to allow for a greater mix of residential and non-residential uses while still maintaining the existing height restrictions for residential uses in the current zoning. Map 4 illustrates the proposed removal of the Heritage Overlay on a City-owned parcel at 3 River Street.

Map 5 illustrates the proposed zoning of the lands north of Scott Street as Open Space to provide as consistent Open Space zone along the entire stretch of Scott Street.

RURAL IMPLICATIONS There are no rural implications associated with this report.

CONSULTATION Notification of this project was carried out in accordance with the Citys Public Notification and Consultation Policy. The CDP process began with two-day interview sessions with a variety of stakeholders, followed by four public meetings, two PAC meetings, one meeting with the Mechanicsville Community Association and additional meetings with specific residents and developers. Document 5 contains a detailed summary of these meetings. Over 300 people have participated throughout the process.

COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLOR Councillor Hobbs provided the following comment: This CDP is the result of a year of hard work and meaningful consultation. I requested this CDP last year in order to address the significant development pressure in Mechanicsville, in particular, and also Hintonburg. Over 300 people have contributed to this plan in one way or another from the area from Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Wellington Village and Champlain Park. The CDP is being completed within a year, which was the goal from the outset, and has been a model for the ability of the City to quickly respond to growth pressure in an urban area. For the first time, a CDP has explicitly and geographically identified stable residential areas, and we have drawn a Neighbourhood Line to demarcate where large scale development shall not occur. We have certainty that our neighbourhoods will remain largely the same while still allowing for substantial transit-oriented development outside those areas. Reception to the plan has been very positive, and people are excited to see improvements to their area: more parks, better cycling and pedestrian linkages. City staff have already begun to take action to ensure that the improvements to the public realm will be a reality: Im working with staff to get an Environmental Assessment for the post-2018 Scott Street complete street underway, and working with the Rail Implementation Office to ensure our actions today will sync with the plans for a new Scott Street tomorrow.

9 The plan has also influenced the Federal Governments plan for Tunneys Pasture, delivering a real community, a new district park and other community spaces which will be enjoyed by the community at large. It also forms a submission to the NCC for the Urban Lands study. Plans for a new park at the old Hintonburg Pump House site are already underway and partly funded.

I look forward to continuing to work with residents in the area to make these plans a reality.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Depending on the scope of any appeals, should the recommendations be adopted and the Official Plan amendment and/or Zoning By-law be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, a hearing could last from two to 10 days. The estimated cost of such a hearing could vary from no additional cost beyond staff time to $50,000 in the event of a major appeal. As this is a City initiated amendment, should the by-laws not be adopted, there would be no appeal rights to the Ontario Municipal Board.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS There are no direct risk management implications associated with this report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Potential costs are outlined in the above Legal Implications. In the event of a major appeal and up to $50,000 is required, funds are not available within existing resources and the expense would impact Planning and Growth Managements operating status.

ACCESSIBILITY IMPACTS There are no direct accessibility impacts associated with this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS There are no environmental implications associated with this report.

TECHNOLOGY IMPLICATIONS Information Technology approved this report without comment.

10 TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES This report will help fulfill the 2010-2014 Term of Council Priorities in the areas of Healthy and Caring Communities and Transportation and Mobility.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Document 1 Study Area Location Map Document 2 Scott Street Community Design Plan (issued separately - on file with the Clerk) Document 3 Proposed Official Plan Amendment (issued separately on file with the Clerk) Document 4 Details of Recommended Zoning Document 5 Public Consultation Details

DISPOSITION City Clerk and Solicitor Department, Legislative Services to notify Ghislain Lamarche, Program Manager, Assessment, Financial Services Branch (Mail Code: 26-76) of City Councils decision. Planning and Growth Management Department to prepare the by-law adopting the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment, forward to Legal Services, and undertake the statutory notification. Legal Services to forward the implementing by-law to City Council.

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12 DETAILS OF RECOMMENDED ZONING DOCUMENT 4

Proposed Changes to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1. The Zoning Map of the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 is amended by changing the zoning of the lands as shown on the Zoning Key Plan Map 1; 2. Add a new exception, R5L [XXXY] H(19) to Section 239 Urban Exceptions, with provisions similar in effect to the following: a. In Column V the provision: where a building height is greater than four storeys or 14.5 metres, at and above the fourth storey or 14.5 metres, whichever is the lesser, a building must be setback a minimum of 1.5 metres more than the provided front yard setback from the front lot line as set out in Table 164A R5 Subzone Provisions, Subzone L, Column VIII.

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14 3. The Zoning Map for the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 is amended by changing the zoning of the lands as shown one the Zoning Key Plan Scott Street CDP Map 2; 4. Amend Section 197(5) by adding new clauses (s),(t), (u) containing the words: (s) Holland Avenue, from Wellington Street West to Scott Street (t) Parkdale Avenue, from Wellington Street West to Scott Street (u) Scott Street, from Parkdale Avenue to Merton Street. 5. Amend Section 198 by adding a new subsection (13) including provisions similar in effect to the following: (13) In the TM13 subzone, a. The following uses are also permitted: detached dwelling duplex dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133 semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 three-unit dwelling townhouse dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 b. For the purposes of Table 197 (d), (f) and (g), a lot in the TM13 subzone that abuts a lot containing one of the uses listed in subsection 198(12)(a) will be considered to abut a residential zone, and subclause 197(g)(ii)(3) applies. 6. Add a new exception, TM13 [XXXX] to Section 239 Urban Exceptions, with provisions similar in effect to the following: a. In Column V add the provision: Ffor the following residential uses, the maximum building height is 11 metres: detached dwelling duplex dwelling secondary dwelling unit semi-detached dwelling three-unit dwelling townhouse dwelling

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16 7. The Zoning Map for the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 is amended by changing the zoning of the lands as shown one the Zoning Key Plan Scott Street CDP Map 3;

17 8. The Zoning Map for the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 is amended by changing the zoning of the lands as shown on the Zoning Key Plan Scott Street CDP Map 4.

18 9. The Zoning Map for the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 is amended by changing the zoning of the lands as shown on the Zoning Key Plan Scott Street CDP Map 5.

19 CONSULTATION DETAILS DOCUMENT 5

The following is a summary of public comments that were submitted during the CDP process (public meetings) and written comments submitted online. The comments are summarized into themes and each theme has been responded to. An additional consolidation of comments is contained in Document 6 which illustrates the ideas generated at the workshops and public meetings through the CDP process. CONSULTATION PROCESS Type of meeting/Date Purpose Attendees Interviews with to meet and discuss one on 20 attendees Stakeholders one any issues or ideas Hintonburg Community about the Scott Street area Association March 20 and 21, 2013 Mechanicsville Community Association Wellington Village Community Association West Wellington BIA Champlain Park Community Association Landowners Developers Architects Consultants Members of the public Additional meeting with Stakeholders March 27, 2013 Workshop May 1 and 2, 2013 to meet and discuss one on Four attendees one any issues or ideas Developers about the Scott Street area Landowner To introduce the project and gather feedback 45 attendees Members of the public Representatives of Community Associations Public agencies/organization such as PWGSC, Somerset West Health Group Landowners Developers Consultants Architects 20 attendees Residents and landowners 18 attendees Residents and landowners

Wellington Village Community Association Mechanicsville Community Association Meeting

Annual general meeting to discuss issues of the Scott Street Discuss the issues of the Scott Street area

20 Type of meeting/Date June 6, 2013 PAC meeting June 17, 2013 To discuss the main issues of the Scott Street area Four attendees Hintonburg Community Association Mechanicsville Community Association West Wellington BIA Champlain Park Community Association To discuss the main issues 73 attendees of the Scott Street area Members of the public Representatives of Community Associations Landowners Developers Consultants Architects To discuss the main issues Developer/ Landowner of the Scott Street area Consultant To get feedback on the draft strategies of the CDP Five attendees Hintonburg Community Association Mechanicsville Community Association Wellington Village Community Association West Wellington BIA Champlain Park Community Association To release and get 74 attendees feedback on the draft Members of the public strategies of the CDP Representatives of Community Associations Landowners Consultants Developers Architects To get feedback on the Developer/ Landowner draft strategies of the Scott Consultant Street area To discuss the concepts of Four attendees Purpose Attendees

Workshop June 26, 2013

Meeting with Developer June 27, 2013 PAC Meeting October 3, 2013

Public meeting October 9, 2013

Meeting with Developer October 9, 2013 Kitchen Table meeting

21 Type of meeting/Date with residents east of Merton Street November 4, 2013 Public meeting November 13, 2013 Purpose the future of Scott Street Attendees

To release the draft Scott Street CDP and get feedback

Meeting with Developer November 15, 2013 PUBLIC COMMENTS

To get feedback on the draft CDP

152 attendees Members of the public Representatives of Community Associations Landowners Consultants Developers Architects Developer/Landowner Consultant

General Comments The community needs more time to review the CDP. There is no urgency to putting this CDP in place. I think the CDP is wonderful. The CDP should be finalized as soon as possible so that there is a basis for new construction. Hopefully it will truly reflect the input of most of the residents in the area. There are many changes that have been made that show you took many resident comments into account in the plan, which is wonderful, great work! I am anxious/excited to see plans to brighten up, improve and modernize the area.

Staff Response This CDP process was scheduled to be completed within one year. The process began in February 2013 and is scheduled to go to City Council in January 2014. It is important that the CDP be completed in a timely fashion because of the development pressure on the area and the future LRT station at Tunneys Pasture.

Mechanicsville The laneways in Mechanicsville

Staff Response A new laneways policy was passed by City

22 should be publicly owned and the Council this year. No new policies are created as City should take care of them. part of the CDP with respect to laneways. The laneways should not be used for access, they are part of peoples backyards. As mentioned in this report, the CDP will provide the background information to the Local Commercial Study within the Zoning Studies Unit and will be completed in 2014.

The uses in Mechanicsville are good but the commercial uses should be directed to certain locations coffee shops, personal services etc. the whole area would benefit from this. Land Use CDP needs to re-iterate intensification. Preserve the affordable housing. We need a grocery store in the area. Mechanicsville should be removed from the MUC There is no need to remove Mechanicsville from the MUC, more high-rises will not be built there. Holland and Parkdale Avenues should be allowed to have commercial uses. Be sure to have/keep a public library in the neighbourhood The development line south of Scott Street should include a minimum of 30 metres of development considering the level of investment in the streetscape and transit restricting development to the irregular and impossible depths that only reflect the existing uses is a huge mistake.

Staff Response The CDP encourages intensification in specific areas of the CDP that is in accordance with the Citys Official Plan. The CDP recommends that the stable, low-rise neighbourhoods in the CDP area remain in their current state and are able to accommodate lowscale infill thus preserving the stable low-rise neighbourhoods. The CDP proposes to remove the MUC designation from the table, low-rise area of Mechanicsville as it is not appropriate for the area. The MUC designation encourages intensification and the Citys Official Plan directs significant intensification to the MUC designation. The CDP recommends that the lots fronting onto Holland and Parkdale Avenues be allowed to evolve into a mix of residential and commercial uses. The proposed zoning implements this suggestion. Public uses such as libraries are located in areas to serve a required population and are permitted in most zones. The neighbourhood line was developed in the CDP to delineate the stable low-rise area south and north of Scott Street. As the lot fabric on the south side of Scott Street makes it difficult to have a consistent 30 metres of depth where additional development could occur. In addition, the CDP area is close to achieving density targets that are

23 transit supportive so additional areas of intensification outside of the MUC are not a focus of the CDP.

The plan misses the potential for more substantial development north of Scott Street as an edge to Mechanicsville.

The School Boards are circulated on all development applications and CDPs to provide The plan should consider where comment and expertise as to whether school sites new schools go. Keep in mind we are needed for an area. The School Boards have not requested a school site within the CDP area. typically need a new school for every 3000 to 5000 residential units and we need to reserve school sites for families moving back into the downtown core. We need more French schools. Staff Response As noted in this report and the CDP, there was a lot of discussion around the height within the MUC designation. The CDP proposes a technique which provides building transition from the lowrise residential neighbourhoods on the east side of Parkdale Avenue and the west side of Holland Avenue. The angular plane technique is also used in the Citys Zoning By-law in the Traditional Mainstreet zone. There are also recommendations for building height transitions from the southern end of the MUC (south of Spencer Street).In addition, there are also requirements for high-rise buildings to have minimum and maximum heights for podiums and other design techniques that will frame the street and provide direct connections to the street.

Height The MUC should be limited to nine storeys. The MUC should be limited to eight to ten storeys The MUC should be limited to 12 storeys The heights for the MUC should be limited to nine to 15 storeys. Tall buildings greater than 26 storeys should be limited to Parkdale Avenue north of Scott Street.

Agreed The use of the angular plane is appropriate to protect the houses from the towers. I like the use of the 45 degrees from lower buildings to define building height. The use of the angular plane from existing structures so that new buildings are not too high or overshadow what exists today is an excellent past proven method.

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The plan for the MUC is the right approach with podium at the street and condos stepped back. Would like to see a maximum building height for the MUC. Buildings should not be higher than what the current zoning allows it will take away our view of downtown and Quebec and lower our property values. The residential node in the MUC is being overlooked. The towers will hem us in and block the sky and sun. Since our node is zoned mixed use it seems like fair game for massive development without taking into consideration that much of this node is residential.

The Secondary Plan is proposing a maximum building height for the MUC.

The CDP suggests that a height limit of 25 storeys be implemented for the MUC.

Protecting private views and property values are not within the scope of a CDP.

Residential uses in a MUC are permitted however MUCs are intended to accommodate greater intensification than other areas in the city. The CDP suggests that the tallest high-rise buildings should be located at the north end of the MUC, closest to the transit station which is the furthest away from the majority of the existing residential uses in the MUC.

The building heights proposed in the CDP closest to the existing residential areas in the MUC range from 12 storeys to 18 storeys. These towers are The towers in the MUC will create an oppressive and stifling on sites that are not vacant, rather they are atmosphere; no one wants to live occupied by one to five storey buildings and contain a variety of uses. at the foot of such massive buildings. The existing scale of density in the MUC almost meets the minimum target contained in the Official Plan. With the ultimate build out of the whole MUC, the density will exceed the minimum however as noted in this report, this area is within a MUC and is also in proximity to a future LRT station and there is a goal to concentrate greater density at Transit Stations to support transit.

The scale of the density in the MUC is not acceptable. A 25-storey tower is not what we want, we certainly do not want four more towers. High-rise buildings are appropriate for downtown but not for heritage residential neighbourhoods like this one and will not fit in with the established local character and heritage. Buildings should be more compatible with the current

25 neighbourhood of low-level residential homes and townhomes. Heights along Parkdale and Holland should remain at 3.5 storeys. Heights along Parkdale and Holland should be increased to six storeys. Heights along Parkdale and Holland should be increased to eight to ten storeys. The proposed heights along a Secondary Mainstreet seems very low six to seven storeys seems more appropriate. I am supportive of allowing six to nine-storeys on the south side of Scott Street. I am not happy with Holland (west) not subject to high-rises Holland is directly in line with Tunneys and the most logical and likely distance to the station is Holland. Holland is extra wide and can accommodate extra traffic that comes with high-rises. I am supportive of allowing six to nine storeys on the west side of Holland Avenue as a mainstreet and gateway to Tunneys station. I am concerned with the height of four storeys on the east side of Parkdale Avenue between Scott and Bullman as it will reduce my property value. Establish a standard that sets higher portions of buildings to be terraced back from the The CDP suggests that the heights along Holland and Parkdale Avenues should be increased to four storeys (14.5 metres). The 14.5 metre height limits allows for greater floor to ceiling height for mixed- use buildings and non-residential buildings. The zoning is proposing that Holland and Parkdale Avenues be rezoned to a Traditional Mainstreet zone that permits a mix of residential and non-residential uses.

Individual property values are not within the scope of the CDP.

26 mainstreet. The old Odawa school site should be limited to the scale of the neighbourhood. I was alarmed to see the CDP propose height for exactly what the Odawa application is proposing. Would like to see a stepped approach for mid-rise buildings not only for the front faade but also on the back of buildings. The building height on Burnside is deficient. Given that six storeys is defined as mid-rise under the Official Plan and that six storeys is challenging from a construction perspective, nine storeys should be the height allowed. The podiums proposed for the high-rise buildings comprise the entire block this is a missed opportunity to make the interior of the blocks more livable. With high-rises there needs to be livable outdoor space and I am supportive of allowing no height restrictions in the area to improve livability within the blocks. Establish a standard that encourages high-rise architectural and livable community achievements. Establish a standard for establishing pleasing roof tops on both high-rise and low-rise buildings. The CDP is proposing a height based on an angular plane measurement which is approximately 15 storeys. The CDP is not proposing a height of 19 storeys that the Odawa site application has requested.

The CDP does contain a mid-rise building and design guidelines that includes buildings that are stepped back at certain heights and design suggestions to address facades of buildings. The permitted heights along Burnside Avenue of six storeys are to provide a transition from the high-rise buildings on the north side of Burnside Avenue to the low-rise area of Mechanicsville. The heights were determined to be appropriate at six storeys because the depth of the lots which front onto Burnside Avenue allow for building transitioning from six storeys to the permitted four storeys within the Mechanicsville neighbourhood. The CDP recommends podiums for high-rise buildings be limited to a four to six storey building height. The demonstration plan in the CDP is to illustrate what could be built in the MUC and the different configurations of towers and podiums. The maximum building height schedule contained in the Secondary Plan provides the framework for maximum building heights. The design of each tower site would be reviewed on a site-specific basis through the Site Plan Control process as well as through consultation with the Urban Design Review Panel to ensure that the livability of the design of the site allows for sufficient outdoor space and permeability through the site.

Scott Street Bury hydro lines on Scott Street.

Staff Response Staff have reviewed the feasibility of burying the hydro lines along Scott Street and at this time, it

27 is deemed to be not financially viable. Scott Street should be two lanes with a centre turning lane with bike lanes and green area along the transitway. The speed limit should be lowered on Scott Street to 40 km/hr. Move the green space to the south to protect the houses on the south side of Scott Street. Move Scott Street on top of the transit trench to allow for more open space, wider sidewalks. The plan for the new Scott Street should go all of the way to Island Park Drive. Scott Street should not be narrowed when it is redesigned. The landscaping, walkways and trees should be concentrated on the south side of Scott Street where residents live. I like the greening of Scott Street The complete street for Scott Street is good, it needs to be extended the full length of Scott Street. Love the idea of shifting Scott Street to the north to make better use of the grass area on the north side and provide better sidewalks on the south side. Vision for Scott Street should be the communitys vision. Scott Street should be four lanes The future design of Scott Street, which includes the number of lanes, speed limit and the location, width and design of sidewalks, cycle tracks and streetscaping will be determined at a later detailed design stage through an Environmental Assessment (EA) process. The CDP provides the vision and principles of the future of Scott Street which will be used as a basis for a future EA process.

28 to Churchill. Scott Street should be only two lanes with a turning lane in the middle. The sidewalks should be four to five metres wide. Multiple gathering points should be included along Scott Street it should be a linear park. Move the buses off Scott during the LRT construction. The potential of the use of Scott Street to accommodate buses during the LRT construction is to be determined in consultation with the community, Ward Councillor and the Rail Implementation Office. The traffic on Parkdale Avenue and on other streets in the study area is recognized as a challenge in the CDP. The CDP recommends future improvements along Parkdale Avenue for pedestrians and cyclists to encourage more nonvehicular traffic. In addition, with the future LRT station, the prioritization is shifted from the vehicle to pedestrians, cyclists and users of public transit. Increased density around transit stations is required to ensure that the transit system is supportive by a greater population who uses transit. Improvements to intersections to enhance pedestrian crossings, future cycling tracks along Scott Street and a better connected cycling infrastructure are ways that the CDP proposes to reduce the reliance on vehicles and encourage the use of other modes of transportation.

Buses should go on the Parkway during the LRT construction. Traffic Parkdale Avenue is already congested and drivers will then use Hamilton and Bullman as a solution. Ambulances going to and from the hospital already have difficulty driving down Parkdale Avenue. The congestion along Parkdale Avenue from Sir John A Macdonald Parkway and Carling Avenue is the worst in the City. Parkdale Avenue becomes a parking lot during peak commuting hours. Adding to the traffic on Parkdale Avenue does not make sense. Traffic on Parkdale and Scott will worsen with the proposed intensification. This plan is weak on dealing with traffic.

The CDP recommends a variety of traffic and intersection improvements to help mitigate the impacts of future development on the area. With

29 the new LRT system, the shift in prioritization is from vehicles to other modes of transportation such as walking, cycling and the use of public transit.

The traffic along Parkdale to the 417 is already incredibly busy, it is acknowledged but there is nothing that addresses this issue. Only about five intersections display raised and controlled crosswalks, many more should have the same treatment. The assumption that condo dwellers are going to use public transit is unrealistic because they are too affluent. People want to visit, live and work here and inhibiting car traffic further will not assist with the growth and development of the area. It is unrealistic to believe that if you build it they will come. Until the traffic from Gatineau and outlying areas is dealt with there will always be traffic issues in the area.

The Department has no evidence to indicate that condo dwellers are more affluent and therefore are more likely to not use public transit.

The West Wellington BIA did a survey of customers and has advised the Department that the majority of people who shop within the West Wellington BIA boundaries do so by means of transportation other than the car. With the future LRT system, people will be able to visit, live and work in the area without the use of a car to travel. Interprovincial traffic between Ontario and Quebec is not in the scope of the CDP.

Bayview is designated a collector in the Citys Is Bayview/Bayswater designated Official Plan. Collector roads are the principal streets in urban neighbourhoods and are used by as a collector because of buses local residents, delivery and commercial vehicles, and heavy traffic? transit and school buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Tunneys Pasture Any green space or community facilities in Tunneys Pasture would be a benefit. I hope the public spaces in Tunneys happens in the future. Residential/mixed use medium to high-rise buildings should be built as much as possible.

Staff Response The Tunneys Pasture Master Plan will address the future of Tunneys Pasture. The elements of the CDP will help to inform PWGSC of the publics ideas for Tunneys.

30 Residential high-rises should be in Tunneys instead of near residential.

Public Transit Improve access to LRT and improve local bus service. Add a transit stop between Tunneys and Bayview.

Staff Response The design of the LRT stations is currently being completed through the Rail Implementation Office through their consultants. This review will include improved access to the LRT station and consideration of improvements to local bus services and the locations of stops. Staff Response Agreed.

Cycling/Pedestrian improvements I like the improvements to cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. The proposed changes to the cycling network along Scott and Parkdale display a misunderstanding of how traffic and bike traffic commuters move on those streets. The intersections and driveways along the segregated bike lanes will pose a serious danger. The cycling tracks will also lead to conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists. Scott Street needs segregated bike lanes and improve facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. Remove bike lanes from roadway. Cycle tracks on Scott Street are appreciated. The focus on pedestrians and cycling is good, currently there are many streets like Scott Street and Parkdale Avenue that are scary for cyclists.

The proposed changes to Scott Street will be developed in detailed design through an EA process. Staff worked closely with the study team in the Cycling group to provide a safe vision for cyclists for the future of Scott Street. Cycling tracks provide a designated bike lane that is separate from pedestrians to limit conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians.

Agreed.

31 Improved cycling as proposed is a good idea to create/encourage more safe cycling routes.

Parkdale deserves separated sidewalks and cycling paths. Green space/Parkland The more parkland that can be included, the better, even if only small parkettes.

The increased river access and improved Laroche Park are great.

Staff Response The CDP included a review of potential parkland availability in the area and is proposing potential sites for parkland in Tunneys Pasture, subject to the Tunneys Pasture Master Plan which is currently being undertaken by PWGSC.

The CDP is one vehicle to provide the NCC with How much influence does the public comments/desires related to the future use City have over the NCC and the location of parks and greenways? of their lands. I worry the actual implementation of these good ideas will be disjointed.