Project

CastleGlenn Consultants Inc. was retained by Colliers International to evaluate the adequacy of the existing parking supply serving 145 Spruce Street and 160-thru-168 Elm Street. The City of Ottawa had maintained that to bring the existing building use in conformance with current zoning by-laws, the existing supply of parking was deficient and that an application to the Committe of Adjustment would be required. CastleGlenn was engaged to prepare a defense on the basis that the usage of the building was pre-existing and that the current parking supply is adequate and exceeds the requirements of the site.

The project consisted of:

• A review of existing on-site parking (supply and occupancy).
• A review of existing floor plans to determine gross floor area by usage.
• Liaison with the developers’ architect regarding the site layout and parking provisions submitted to the City.
• Completion of two site visits to:
  • evaluate the occupancy of on-site parking.
  • determine the inventory of on-street parking stalls on adjacent streets and their utilization.
• Preparation of a letter report responding to the City’s request for a minor variance.
• Contact with the City to discuss findings, conclusions and recommendations.

Services

Parking analysis, assessment, evaluation and report including justification

Role & Responsibility

Prime Consultant

Client

Colliers International