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The planning committee proved Tuesday it can get a lot done in little time.
In less than 40 minutes, the committee said “yes” to more condos for Hintonburg, as well as separate proposals to buy surplus federal land to build affordable housing and start a new farmer’s market in south Ottawa.
New land for $1
With council’s blessing, the city will apply to buy a piece of vacant federal land between the Glebe and Little Italy to build new social housing units.
The property at 289 Carling Ave., located just west of Bronson Avenue on the northeast side of Bell Street, has been used as a surface parking lot since the 1960s, but staff say the land is suitable for a five- or six-storey building comprised of 45 to 55 bachelor apartments.
The federal government will sell the surplus land to the city for $1. The land would then be transferred, again for $1, to a housing provider selected by the city, which would ultimately develop the site. The city would contribute about $7 million to the initiative.
The building’s eventual height and size, as well as the developer and prospective occupants all remain unknown at this point as the housing services branch is only at the first step — getting approval to file an application to the federal government.
Good things grow in Barrhaven
Residents of Barrhaven and Riverside South might soon have a new place to buy their heirloom tomatoes and organic kale.
The committee endorsed Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish’s request to permit a new farmers’ market at the Riverview park and ride.
The Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association supports the idea, with vice-president Don Henderson telling the committee the new market would complement its current locations in Orléans, Westboro and at Lansdowne Park.
There are more vendors seeking to sell than there is available space, he said. “We can’t grow at Lansdowne, so the only way we can grow is at other locations.”
The new market would be on either Saturday or Sunday, when the demand for transit is lower.
Qaqish hopes the necessary rezoning could be in place for the Farmers’ Market to start next spring.
The land is currently zoned ‘Development Reserve,” which recognizes lands intended for future urban development and limits the range of permitted uses to those that won’t preclude future development options.
New heights for Bethany Hope
The committee approved a plan to incorporate the former Bethany Hope Centre into a new 13-storey apartment building.
The two-storey red brick building at 1140 Wellington St. W., constructed in 1924 by the Salvation Army as a home for unwed mothers, was given heritage designation two years ago because it is considered a good example of an early 20th-century institutional building, with features that include a symmetrical facade and front porch.
Proposed alterations to the heritage building include the replacement of all existing windows and the addition of windows on the east and west sides, as well as landscaping changes to incorporate walkways, a gazebo and emergency access.
The built-heritage committee last week asked the developer, Taggart Homes, to consider retaining and restoring north-facing windows on the building’s front facade, which Taggart has agreed to do.
Demolition decision deferred
The committee postponed its decision on 234 O’Connor St. until Nov. 8.
Gemstone Developments wants to tear down the vacant house, which is located in the Centretown heritage conservation district, but the built-heritage committee, acting on the advice of staff, refused that request.
The decision was put off to allow time for further discussion between the city and the developer.
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In less than 40 minutes, the committee said “yes” to more condos for Hintonburg, as well as separate proposals to buy surplus federal land to build affordable housing and start a new farmer’s market in south Ottawa.
New land for $1
With council’s blessing, the city will apply to buy a piece of vacant federal land between the Glebe and Little Italy to build new social housing units.
The property at 289 Carling Ave., located just west of Bronson Avenue on the northeast side of Bell Street, has been used as a surface parking lot since the 1960s, but staff say the land is suitable for a five- or six-storey building comprised of 45 to 55 bachelor apartments.
The federal government will sell the surplus land to the city for $1. The land would then be transferred, again for $1, to a housing provider selected by the city, which would ultimately develop the site. The city would contribute about $7 million to the initiative.
The building’s eventual height and size, as well as the developer and prospective occupants all remain unknown at this point as the housing services branch is only at the first step — getting approval to file an application to the federal government.
Good things grow in Barrhaven
Residents of Barrhaven and Riverside South might soon have a new place to buy their heirloom tomatoes and organic kale.
The committee endorsed Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish’s request to permit a new farmers’ market at the Riverview park and ride.
The Ottawa Farmers’ Market Association supports the idea, with vice-president Don Henderson telling the committee the new market would complement its current locations in Orléans, Westboro and at Lansdowne Park.
There are more vendors seeking to sell than there is available space, he said. “We can’t grow at Lansdowne, so the only way we can grow is at other locations.”
The new market would be on either Saturday or Sunday, when the demand for transit is lower.
Qaqish hopes the necessary rezoning could be in place for the Farmers’ Market to start next spring.
The land is currently zoned ‘Development Reserve,” which recognizes lands intended for future urban development and limits the range of permitted uses to those that won’t preclude future development options.
New heights for Bethany Hope
The committee approved a plan to incorporate the former Bethany Hope Centre into a new 13-storey apartment building.
The two-storey red brick building at 1140 Wellington St. W., constructed in 1924 by the Salvation Army as a home for unwed mothers, was given heritage designation two years ago because it is considered a good example of an early 20th-century institutional building, with features that include a symmetrical facade and front porch.
Proposed alterations to the heritage building include the replacement of all existing windows and the addition of windows on the east and west sides, as well as landscaping changes to incorporate walkways, a gazebo and emergency access.
The built-heritage committee last week asked the developer, Taggart Homes, to consider retaining and restoring north-facing windows on the building’s front facade, which Taggart has agreed to do.
Demolition decision deferred
The committee postponed its decision on 234 O’Connor St. until Nov. 8.
Gemstone Developments wants to tear down the vacant house, which is located in the Centretown heritage conservation district, but the built-heritage committee, acting on the advice of staff, refused that request.
The decision was put off to allow time for further discussion between the city and the developer.
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