DEMOLITION REQUEST COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 242nd meeting held on September 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Notable items

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Demolition of a commercial building – 67 Wellington Street

The committee approved the demolition of a commercial building at 67 Wellington Street to make way for a large-scale 540-unit residential development. Despite a negative recommendation from the local heritage council, the committee approved the demolition on the condition that the developer reuses original bricks and the cornice from the existing building in the new project, or provides a clear justification if this is not possible.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to demolish a commercial building has been submitted for the property located at 67, rue Wellington;

CONSIDERING THAT the existing main building, constructed in 1900, is identified in the Ville de Gatineau – Inventaire du patrimoine bâti traditionnel – 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the envelope of the building to be demolished is deteriorated and that the modified or boarded-up doors and windows affect the integrity and performance of the building, which alters its condition and will require significant work (art. 22, criterion 5°, a);

CONSIDERING THAT the heritage building to be demolished has a "medium" heritage value, notably due to its limited architectural interest and minor, non-harmonious interventions (art. 22, criterion 6° a) and 6° d);

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land consists of building a multi-family dwelling of 2 to 33 stories comprising 540 units;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land will be subject to Règlement numéro 535-2025 regarding site planning and architectural integration programs (PIIA), Règlement numéro 506-2005 regarding conditional uses (buildings of 100 units or more), and will be subject to Règlement numéro 17-2002 regarding minor variances;

CONSIDERING THAT decontamination of a portion of the land is required before the replacement project is carried out;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee (CDD) may set the conditions necessary for the issuance of a demolition certificate;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account all evaluation criteria listed in article 22 of Règlement numéro 900-2021;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account the objections received following the publication of the public notice of demolition on August 19, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT the local heritage council was consulted at its meeting on August 31, 2026, since the request concerns a heritage property, and it issued an unfavorable opinion;

CONSIDERING THAT this Committee is convinced of the appropriateness of the complete demolition of the building given the public interest and the interest of the parties;

AND RESOLVED THAT this Committee approves, pursuant to the Règlement visant à régir la démolition d’immeubles sur le territoire de la Ville de Gatineau numéro 900-2021, the demolition of the commercial building located at 67, rue Wellington, on the following condition:

The reuse of the bricks and the cornice of the commercial building located at 67, rue Wellington in the program for the reuse of the cleared land. If it is not possible to reuse the bricks or the cornice in part or in whole, the applicant must demonstrate this and must include reminders of these elements in the program for the reuse of the cleared land.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

zoning culture adopted Hull-Wright 67, rue Wellington Règlement 535-2025Règlement 506-2005Règlement 17-2002Règlement 900-2021 67 rue Wellingtondemolition heritage redevelopment

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Demolition of a triplex – 77 Saint-Rédempteur Street

The committee approved the demolition of a triplex at 77 Saint-Rédempteur Street as part of the same 540-unit residential development project. The local heritage council issued a favorable opinion for this demolition.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to demolish a triplex has been submitted for the property located at 77, rue Saint-Rédempteur;

CONSIDERING THAT the existing main building, constructed between 1901 and 1929, is identified in the Ville de Gatineau – Inventaire du patrimoine bâti traditionnel – 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the building to be demolished presents issues of deterioration of the cladding materials, the roof is at the end of its life, and several boarded-up or temporarily protected doors and windows affect the integrity and performance of the building, which will require significant work (art. 22, criterion 5°, a);

CONSIDERING THAT the heritage building to be demolished has a "medium" heritage value, notably due to its low architectural interest, despite minor harmonious interventions (art. 22, criterion 6° a) and 6° d);

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land consists of building a multi-family dwelling of 2 to 33 stories comprising 540 units;

CONSIDERING THAT decontamination of a portion of the land is required before the replacement project is carried out;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee (CDD) may set the conditions necessary for the issuance of a demolition certificate;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account all evaluation criteria listed in article 22 of Règlement numéro 900-2021;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account the objections received following the publication of the public notice of demolition on August 19, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT the local heritage council was consulted at its meeting on August 31, 2026, since the request concerns a heritage property, and it issued a favorable opinion;

CONSIDERING THAT this Committee is convinced of the appropriateness of the complete demolition of the building given the public interest and the interest of the parties;

AND RESOLVED THAT this Committee approves, pursuant to the Règlement visant à régir la démolition d’immeubles sur le territoire de la Ville de Gatineau, numéro 900-2021, the demolition of the isolated triplex located at 77, rue Saint-Rédempteur.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

zoning culture adopted Hull-Wright 77, rue Saint-Rédempteur Règlement 535-2025Règlement 506-2005Règlement 17-2002Règlement 900-2021 77 rue Saint-Rédempteurdemolition triplex

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Demolition of a triplex – 79 Saint-Rédempteur Street

The committee approved the demolition of a triplex at 79 Saint-Rédempteur Street as part of the same 540-unit residential development project. The local heritage council issued a favorable opinion for this demolition.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to demolish a triplex has been submitted for the property located at 79, rue Saint-Rédempteur;

CONSIDERING THAT the existing main building, constructed between 1901 and 1929, is identified in the Ville de Gatineau – Inventaire du patrimoine bâti traditionnel – 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the building to be demolished presents significant deterioration of the exterior envelope, and several broken, boarded-up, or temporarily protected windows and doors affect the integrity and performance of the building, which will require significant work (art. 22, criterion 5°, a);

CONSIDERING THAT the heritage building to be demolished has a "medium" heritage value, notably due to its low architectural interest and minor, non-harmonious interventions (art. 22, criterion 6° a) and 6° d);

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land consists of building a multi-family dwelling of 2 to 33 stories comprising 540 units;

CONSIDERING THAT decontamination of a portion of the land is required before the replacement project is carried out;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee (CDD) may set the conditions necessary for the issuance of a demolition certificate;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account all evaluation criteria listed in article 22 of Règlement numéro 900-2021;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account the objections received following the publication of the public notice of demolition on August 19, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT the local heritage council was consulted at its meeting on August 31, 2026, since the request concerns a heritage property, and it issued a favorable opinion;

CONSIDERING THAT this Committee is convinced of the appropriateness of the complete demolition of the building given the public interest and the interest of the parties;

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

zoning culture adopted Hull-Wright 79, rue Saint-Rédempteur Règlement 535-2025Règlement 506-2005Règlement 17-2002Règlement 900-2021 79 rue Saint-Rédempteurdemolition triplex

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Demolition of a single-family home – 50 Wright Street

The committee approved the demolition of a single-family home at 50 Wright Street as part of the same 540-unit residential development project. The property has been the subject of numerous complaints regarding maintenance, safety, and unsanitary conditions since 2007.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to demolish a single-family home has been submitted for the property located at 50, rue Wright;

CONSIDERING THAT the existing main building, constructed in 1904, is not identified in the document Ville de Gatineau – Inventaire du patrimoine bâti traditionnel – 2025;

CONSIDERING THAT the building to be demolished presents issues of structural stability and obsolescence of installations that alter its condition and will require significant work (art. 22, criterion 5°, a);

CONSIDERING THAT this property has been the subject of numerous complaints regarding the maintenance, safety, and unsanitary condition of the building since 2007;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land consists of building a multi-family dwelling of 2 to 33 stories comprising 540 units;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee (CDD) may set the conditions necessary for the issuance of a demolition certificate;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account all evaluation criteria listed in article 22 of Règlement numéro 900-2021;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account the objections received following the publication of the public notice of demolition on August 19, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT this Committee is convinced of the appropriateness of the complete demolition of the building given the public interest and the interest of the parties;

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

zoning public-safety adopted Hull-Wright 50, rue Wright Règlement 535-2025Règlement 506-2005Règlement 17-2002Règlement 900-2021 50 rue Wrightdemolition single-family home

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Demolition of a single-family home – 32 Gagnon Street

The committee approved the demolition of a single-family home at 32 Gagnon Street to be replaced by a new triplex. The committee noted that while minor variances might be requested for the new project's driveway or parking, the minimum number of required parking spaces will be maintained.

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CONSIDERING THAT a request to demolish a single-family home has been submitted for the property located at 32, rue Gagnon;

CONSIDERING THAT the existing main building, constructed in 1900, is not identified in any inventory of the Ville de Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the building to be demolished presents issues of compliance with health and fire safety standards and will require significant work (art. 22, criterion 5°, a);

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land consists of building a two-story triplex that integrates adequately into the Gagnon Street area and respects the objectives of the current urban plan;

CONSIDERING THAT the proposed use of the cleared land will be subject to Règlement numéro 535-2025 regarding PIIA and to a discretionary authorization;

CONSIDERING THAT the Demolition Review Committee (CDD) may set the conditions necessary for the issuance of a demolition certificate;

CONSIDERING THAT before rendering its decision, the Committee took into account all evaluation criteria listed in article 22 of Règlement numéro 900-2021;

CONSIDERING THAT no objections were received following the publication of the public notice of demolition on August 19, 2026;

CONSIDERING THAT this Committee is convinced of the appropriateness of the complete demolition of the building given the public interest and the interest of the parties;

AND RESOLVED THAT this Committee approves, pursuant to the Règlement visant à régir la démolition d’immeubles sur le territoire de la Ville de Gatineau numéro 900-2021, the demolition of the isolated single-family home located at 32, rue Gagnon.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

zoning adopted Hull-Wright 32, rue Gagnon Règlement 535-2025Règlement 900-2021 32 rue Gagnondemolition triplex