URBAN PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 352nd meeting / Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:32 p.m.
⭐ Notable items (6)
The committee recommends increasing the maximum building height from three to six storeys for the property at 95 Gréber Blvd. This change aligns with the city's urban plan for the area and supports the potential redevelopment of the site alongside an adjacent property. The amendment does not change the permitted land uses or the zone boundaries.
The committee recommends approving the architectural plan for a new three-unit residential building at 12 Metcalfe St, which replaces an existing structure previously approved for demolition. The project includes minor zoning variances to reduce the minimum front wall width and the floor-to-lot ratio. The design is intended to reflect the traditional 'matchbox house' style of the surrounding neighborhood.
The committee recommends approval for converting part of an existing commercial building at 115 Plateau Blvd into a grocery store. The project includes building expansions and site improvements, such as adding green islands and increasing the number of trees in the parking area. A minor variance was also granted to increase the maximum number of attached signs from two to three.
The committee recommends a minor variance to allow a detached garage at 51 Massicotte St to reach a height of 6.5 meters, exceeding the standard 4.5-meter limit. The recommendation passed by a majority vote, despite some concerns from committee members regarding the garage's size and potential future use as a dwelling.
The committee recommends minor variances to allow the conversion of a two-unit home into a three-unit home at 357 Mondoux St. The variances permit a reduction in parking space length and eliminate the required buffer distance between parking spaces and habitable room windows, provided the project meets all other regulatory standards.
The committee recommends minor variances to allow a three-storey, six-unit residential building at 107 Montréal Est Rd, where two storeys are typically permitted. The project replaces an existing commercial building and aligns with city goals for densification near transit corridors. The variances also allow for a larger encroachment of an exterior staircase into the street-side setback.
The committee recommends increasing the maximum building height from three to six storeys for the property at 95 Gréber Blvd. This change aligns with the city's urban plan for the area and supports the potential redevelopment of the site alongside an adjacent property. The amendment does not change the permitted land uses or the zone boundaries.
The committee recommends approving the architectural plan for a new three-unit residential building at 12 Metcalfe St, which replaces an existing structure previously approved for demolition. The project includes minor zoning variances to reduce the minimum front wall width and the floor-to-lot ratio. The design is intended to reflect the traditional 'matchbox house' style of the surrounding neighborhood.
The committee recommends approval for converting part of an existing commercial building at 115 Plateau Blvd into a grocery store. The project includes building expansions and site improvements, such as adding green islands and increasing the number of trees in the parking area. A minor variance was also granted to increase the maximum number of attached signs from two to three.
The committee recommends allowing the construction of a detached accessory building in the front yard of 215 Perry Rd. This minor variance is granted on the condition that the owner plants three new trees elsewhere on the property to offset the impact.
The committee recommends a minor variance to reduce the distance between two driveway access points from 6 meters to 1.4 meters at 152 Eardley Rd. This adjustment is required to bring the waste management collection area into compliance with city regulations for a 60-unit multi-family building currently under construction.
The committee recommends a minor variance to allow a one-storey single-family home at 99 Bisson St, where a two-storey minimum is typically required. This change is considered appropriate as it harmonizes with the existing one-storey homes in the immediate vicinity.
The committee recommends a minor variance to allow a detached garage at 51 Massicotte St to reach a height of 6.5 meters, exceeding the standard 4.5-meter limit. The recommendation passed by a majority vote, despite some concerns from committee members regarding the garage's size and potential future use as a dwelling.
The committee recommends minor variances to allow the conversion of a two-unit home into a three-unit home at 357 Mondoux St. The variances permit a reduction in parking space length and eliminate the required buffer distance between parking spaces and habitable room windows, provided the project meets all other regulatory standards.
The committee recommends minor variances to allow a three-storey, six-unit residential building at 107 Montréal Est Rd, where two storeys are typically permitted. The project replaces an existing commercial building and aligns with city goals for densification near transit corridors. The variances also allow for a larger encroachment of an exterior staircase into the street-side setback.