We’d like to thank Rosaline and Lisa, the architect and Cardel representative and the residents of Crystal Beach who attended the meeting to discuss the development of 3368 Carling Ave. Lisa and Rosaline explained the variances they will be submitting for approval.
We would also like to thank Simon, the City of Ottawa planner, who was on to explain the submission process and answer questions.
Click here to view the Cardel presentation.
Click here to view the development application submitted to the city of Ottawa.
When Cardel submits their new adjustments to the Committee of Adjustments, the details will be published in the Bay Ward Bulletin.
Original Variance Request | Adjustment |
Building setback to be 3 m from corner property line (Bedale)We provided 0.2 m | Variance still required, however now it is only needed for the area of the accessibility ramp. The parking garage “wall” that was seen south of the main entrance has been removed. |
Permitted Projection (Planter) cannot project more than 0.6 m, nor be closer than 0.6 m to the lot lineWe provided 0 m | City Staff determined we do not require this variance |
Front staircase can be no closer than 0.6 m to a lot lineWe provided 0 m | Stairs have been redesigned. Variance no longer required. |
Require 1.2 parking spaces per unitWe provided 1 | No change. Variance still required. |
Building setback to be 7.5 m from rear property lineWe provided 4.4 m | Garbage will now be within a separate building. Variance no longer required. |
Landscape strip to be 3 m when abutting a residential zoneWe provided 1.5 m | Variance still required, however we are confirming with our traffic consultant that we can narrow the ramp so that we can provide a row of cedars making the landscape strip 2 m. |
Driveway width for 2 way traffic to be 6 mWe provided 3 m | No change. Variance still required. |
Access aisle to a bicycle parking space must be a minimum of 1.5 mWe provided 0 m | Bicycle parking spaces will now be exterior to the building. Variance no longer required. |