PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 356th meeting / Monday, May 20, 2025 at 5:44 p.m.

The committee reviewed a proposal to expand a single-family home in a protected woodland area. The project includes adding a secondary dwelling unit while maintaining the home's single-family appearance. The committee recommended approval, provided that the expansion aligns with existing architecture and that tree health is monitored after construction.

To facilitate the expansion and the addition of a secondary dwelling unit at 112 Robert-Stewart Road, the committee recommended granting minor variances. These include increasing the wall extension into the side setback and allowing a larger encroachment for the driveway and parking space. The project is considered to respect the property rights of neighbors.

The committee reviewed a proposal to expand a building at 88 Garneau Street in the downtown area. The expansion replaces a portion of the building that was previously demolished without a permit. The committee recommended approval of the architectural plan, noting the project is consistent with downtown consolidation goals.

The committee recommended granting minor variances for 88 Garneau Street to allow for a reduced side setback and a reduced distance between the roof and the side property line. These adjustments are necessary to accommodate the proposed expansion and are not expected to negatively impact the neighborhood.

The committee reviewed a proposal for a three-story, five-unit multi-family building in a protected woodland area. The project involves significant clearing of trees (approx. 60% of the lot). Despite concerns regarding tree removal and site layout, the committee recommended approval by majority vote.

The committee recommended several minor variances for the Latour Street project, including allowing waste containers in the front yard, permitting parking and access driveways in front of the main facade, and reducing the minimum number of parking spaces. Conditions include using semi-buried waste containers and permeable paving for all parking spots.

The committee reviewed the next phase of the 'Village de la Ferme Ferris' development, which includes 57 residential units. The project requires the city to acquire land for a multi-use trail along Antoine-Boucher Road. The committee recommended approval by majority vote, contingent on a pending zoning amendment.

The committee approved a renovation project for 11 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, which includes replacing exterior cladding and modifying the ground-floor porch and upper-floor balcony. The project aligns with the architectural integration criteria for the downtown consolidation sector.

The committee approved a project to convert a two-family home into a single-family residence at 103 de la Baie Street. The project includes exterior renovations to openings, balconies, and cladding, aiming to integrate architectural features consistent with the existing heritage character of the street.

The committee recommended a minor variance to reduce the front setback from 15m to 6m for a new 144-unit residential project on Vanier Road. This reduction is required because the developer is ceding land to the city for road widening. The approval is conditional on the developer installing a public active-transportation link and other municipal infrastructure improvements.

The committee recommended minor variances to allow the construction of an attached garage at 29 des Mineurs Street. The variances permit a reduction in the front and side setbacks. The approval is conditional on the preservation or replanting of the existing cedar hedge near the new garage.