URBAN PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 358th meeting / Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
⭐ Notable items (5)
The committee recommends approving a special project (PPCMOI) to allow a five-unit residential building at 56 Charlevoix Street, exceeding the current zoning limit of four units. The project aims to provide family-sized housing and promote sustainable mobility by offering residents free Communauto memberships. While some committee members expressed concerns about the building's height and lack of parking, the proposal is seen as a way to increase density in the Vieux-Hull (Old Hull) area.
The committee recommends approving exterior renovations at 6 Front Street, including the reconstruction of a gallery and balcony, and the installation of a retractable awning. Additionally, the committee approved minor variances to allow for a new restaurant use in the basement and to reduce the required parking spaces from four to two. These changes are intended to facilitate the commercial use of the property near the Vieux-Aylmer (Old Aylmer) heritage site.
The committee recommends approving the creation of an obstacle course at 500 Samuel-Edey Street, which involves cutting down seven trees. The project is supported by the Fondation forêt Boucher to improve public access to the natural area. The trees will be used as anchors for the course structures to minimize environmental impact.
The committee recommends approving the construction of a three-unit residential building at 38 Saint-Florent Street, following the demolition of an existing vacant building. The project includes minor variances to reduce side and rear setbacks and eliminates the requirement for on-site parking to maximize green space. This is part of a broader plan to subdivide the lot and develop two similar three-unit buildings in the Faubourg de l'île area.
The committee recommends approving major renovations to the Paul-Pelletier Aquatic Centre. Work includes replacing exterior wood siding, upgrading the ventilation system, adding visual screens for rooftop mechanical units, and installing electric vehicle charging stations. These upgrades are necessary for building maintenance and energy efficiency.
The committee recommends approving a special project (PPCMOI) to allow a five-unit residential building at 56 Charlevoix Street, exceeding the current zoning limit of four units. The project aims to provide family-sized housing and promote sustainable mobility by offering residents free Communauto memberships. While some committee members expressed concerns about the building's height and lack of parking, the proposal is seen as a way to increase density in the Vieux-Hull (Old Hull) area.
The committee recommends approving the installation of an in-ground pool and a small accessory building for mechanical equipment at 145 Principale Street. The property is home to the heritage-designated James-Mulligan house (built in 1865). The project is considered compatible with the heritage site of Aylmer.
The committee recommends approving exterior renovations at 6 Front Street, including the reconstruction of a gallery and balcony, and the installation of a retractable awning. Additionally, the committee approved minor variances to allow for a new restaurant use in the basement and to reduce the required parking spaces from four to two. These changes are intended to facilitate the commercial use of the property near the Vieux-Aylmer (Old Aylmer) heritage site.
The committee recommends approving the creation of an obstacle course at 500 Samuel-Edey Street, which involves cutting down seven trees. The project is supported by the Fondation forêt Boucher to improve public access to the natural area. The trees will be used as anchors for the course structures to minimize environmental impact.
The committee recommends approving the construction of a three-unit residential building at 38 Saint-Florent Street, following the demolition of an existing vacant building. The project includes minor variances to reduce side and rear setbacks and eliminates the requirement for on-site parking to maximize green space. This is part of a broader plan to subdivide the lot and develop two similar three-unit buildings in the Faubourg de l'île area.
The committee recommends approving major renovations to the Paul-Pelletier Aquatic Centre. Work includes replacing exterior wood siding, upgrading the ventilation system, adding visual screens for rooftop mechanical units, and installing electric vehicle charging stations. These upgrades are necessary for building maintenance and energy efficiency.
The committee recommends approving the replacement of white wooden windows with aluminum windows of the same appearance at 196 Notre-Dame Street. This change is intended to improve energy efficiency and reduce long-term maintenance costs for the seniors' residence while preserving the building's architectural character.
The committee recommends approving a minor variance to reduce the front setback at 869 Notre-Dame Street. This is required because the City of Gatineau is acquiring a portion of the private land to widen the public right-of-way on Notre-Dame Street, which pushes the existing building closer to the new property line.