URBAN PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 353rd meeting / Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:32 p.m.
⭐ Notable items (5)
The applicant is seeking approval to install a new detached commercial sign and enlarge an existing highway sign at 705 Davidson Street West. The committee reviewed the proposal against city regulations regarding visual pollution and highway distractions, ultimately recommending approval for the street-level sign but rejecting the request to double the size of the highway-facing sign.
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to expand an existing home-based daycare from 9 to 20 children. The committee recommends approval, noting that the site meets provincial requirements and city zoning standards, provided the applicant obtains final approval from the Quebec Ministry of Families.
The applicant requested a minor variance regarding accessory buildings on their property. Due to concerns from committee members about the number of existing structures and the potential for unauthorized commercial use, the item was deferred to a future meeting for further review.
The applicant seeks to replace a rooftop cooling tower without installing the required architectural screen. The committee recommends approval based on an engineering study confirming that the building's roof structure cannot support the additional weight of a new screen, despite concerns regarding noise and visual impact.
The applicant is seeking several minor variances to convert a vacant commercial building into a four-unit residential property. The committee recommends approval, noting that the project provides needed housing in the area and that the variances—related to parking, setbacks, and exterior materials—are necessary to make the conversion technically feasible.
The applicant is seeking approval to install a new detached commercial sign and enlarge an existing highway sign at 705 Davidson Street West. The committee reviewed the proposal against city regulations regarding visual pollution and highway distractions, ultimately recommending approval for the street-level sign but rejecting the request to double the size of the highway-facing sign.
This item concerns exterior restoration work for a building located in the Quartier-du-Musée heritage site. The committee recommends approval to repair and repoint the stone siding to ensure the building's architectural preservation and long-term durability.
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to expand an existing home-based daycare from 9 to 20 children. The committee recommends approval, noting that the site meets provincial requirements and city zoning standards, provided the applicant obtains final approval from the Quebec Ministry of Families.
The applicant is requesting a minor variance to reduce the minimum rear setback from 7 meters to 4.8 meters for a new attached single-family home. The committee recommends approval, citing the unique shape of the lot and the need to maintain architectural uniformity with the final units of the development.
The applicant requested a minor variance regarding accessory buildings on their property. Due to concerns from committee members about the number of existing structures and the potential for unauthorized commercial use, the item was deferred to a future meeting for further review.
The applicant seeks to replace a rooftop cooling tower without installing the required architectural screen. The committee recommends approval based on an engineering study confirming that the building's roof structure cannot support the additional weight of a new screen, despite concerns regarding noise and visual impact.
The applicant is seeking several minor variances to convert a vacant commercial building into a four-unit residential property. The committee recommends approval, noting that the project provides needed housing in the area and that the variances—related to parking, setbacks, and exterior materials—are necessary to make the conversion technically feasible.