PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 355th meeting / Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:17 p.m.
⭐ Notable items (5)
The committee recommends approving a 24-unit residential project consisting of six semi-detached buildings at 781 Notre-Dame Street. The project replaces an existing two-family home and aligns with similar developments in the area. The developer must preserve a white pine tree on the property as requested by the city's ecological transition department.
The committee recommends approving the construction of two 8-unit buildings at 972 Notre-Dame Street, replacing a vacant auto garage. The site is currently contaminated, and construction permits will only be issued once decontamination requirements are met. The project includes significant green space and the planting of 28 new trees.
The committee recommends allowing a 100-child daycare at 258 des Érables Road. The building is currently vacant and will be fully renovated. The approval is conditional on the developer obtaining final authorization from the Quebec Ministry of Families.
The committee recommends a minor variance to allow the expansion of the Guy-Sanche Library at 855 de la Gappe Boulevard. The expansion will increase the building's footprint on two floors, exceeding the current zoning limit for buildings under three stories. This is a key step in the city's previously approved plan to renovate and expand the library.
The committee recommends allowing the partial development of the Explorateurs area to complete Phase 7 of the 'Village de la Ferme Ferris' residential project. While some members expressed concern regarding the criteria for opening expansion areas, the city confirmed that municipal infrastructure capacity has been validated. This decision allows the final phases of the long-standing project to proceed.
The committee recommends approving a 24-unit residential project consisting of six semi-detached buildings at 781 Notre-Dame Street. The project replaces an existing two-family home and aligns with similar developments in the area. The developer must preserve a white pine tree on the property as requested by the city's ecological transition department.
The committee recommends a minor variance to reduce the minimum distance between a main building and an access driveway from 3 meters to 1.5 meters. This approval is conditional on adding green strips between the buildings and sidewalks, and extending private walkways to the public sidewalk.
The committee recommends approving the construction of two 8-unit buildings at 972 Notre-Dame Street, replacing a vacant auto garage. The site is currently contaminated, and construction permits will only be issued once decontamination requirements are met. The project includes significant green space and the planting of 28 new trees.
The committee recommends minor variances to allow for a higher entrance threshold and a larger encroachment of exterior stairs into the front yard setback. These adjustments facilitate the redevelopment of a currently underutilized site.
The committee recommends allowing a 100-child daycare at 258 des Érables Road. The building is currently vacant and will be fully renovated. The approval is conditional on the developer obtaining final authorization from the Quebec Ministry of Families.
The committee recommends reducing the required parking spaces from 16 to 13 for a residential project at 186 Eddy Street. This change is due to technical structural constraints and the fact that the central location allows for alternative transportation, meaning not all residents will require a vehicle.
The committee recommends a minor variance to allow the expansion of the Guy-Sanche Library at 855 de la Gappe Boulevard. The expansion will increase the building's footprint on two floors, exceeding the current zoning limit for buildings under three stories. This is a key step in the city's previously approved plan to renovate and expand the library.
The committee recommends a minor variance to regularize porch encroachments for a 33-unit residential project. Due to an administrative error by the city, building permits were issued for structures that slightly exceeded the allowed encroachment limits. The committee noted the developer acted in good faith and the encroachment does not negatively impact neighbors.
The committee recommends allowing the partial development of the Explorateurs area to complete Phase 7 of the 'Village de la Ferme Ferris' residential project. While some members expressed concern regarding the criteria for opening expansion areas, the city confirmed that municipal infrastructure capacity has been validated. This decision allows the final phases of the long-standing project to proceed.