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A two-storey Glebe retail development got the go-ahead from planning committee on Thursday, despite continued concerns about the building not adding any parking to the area.
The zoning bylaw amendment, which was recommended by city planners, was due to be voted on in September. But Capital ward Coun. David Chernushenko asked to push the decision until this week to try to reach a solution between the community and Canderel, the developer of the Bank Street property.
“We are still agreeing to disagree … we weren’t able to come to a resolution,” Chernushenko said Thursday.
Chernushenko and Carolyn Mackenzie, from the Glebe Community Association, both told the committee they had concerns about the development not adding parking to the area since a previous city study found spots were lacking.
But Miguel Tremblay, of Fotenn planning consultants, representing Canderel, said that during two initial meetings with the community all issues except parking had been resolved. The reason Canderel isn’t building taller is because of the parking demand that would create, Tremblay said, adding the “modest” retail is intended to serve the neighbourhood and boost “walkability.”
“We recognize that the site is ill-suited to provide on-site parking,” he said.
In a report to the committee, city planners agreed, saying the development at 852 Bank St. would be a “clear improvement in urban design” and providing 40-60 parking spaces now required would be “impractical.”
The development, which includes at patio, still needs final permission from city council.
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The zoning bylaw amendment, which was recommended by city planners, was due to be voted on in September. But Capital ward Coun. David Chernushenko asked to push the decision until this week to try to reach a solution between the community and Canderel, the developer of the Bank Street property.
“We are still agreeing to disagree … we weren’t able to come to a resolution,” Chernushenko said Thursday.
Chernushenko and Carolyn Mackenzie, from the Glebe Community Association, both told the committee they had concerns about the development not adding parking to the area since a previous city study found spots were lacking.
But Miguel Tremblay, of Fotenn planning consultants, representing Canderel, said that during two initial meetings with the community all issues except parking had been resolved. The reason Canderel isn’t building taller is because of the parking demand that would create, Tremblay said, adding the “modest” retail is intended to serve the neighbourhood and boost “walkability.”
“We recognize that the site is ill-suited to provide on-site parking,” he said.
In a report to the committee, city planners agreed, saying the development at 852 Bank St. would be a “clear improvement in urban design” and providing 40-60 parking spaces now required would be “impractical.”
The development, which includes at patio, still needs final permission from city council.
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