Hampton Iona has posted a detailed account of the convent settlement…
http://hamptoniona.wordpress.com/convent/settlement-of-114-richmond-road-convent-omb-case/
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Ashcroft+makes+deal+Westboro+convent+project/5023559/story.html
From the City of Ottawa:
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa needs your input on its road safety strategy. Residents are urged to visit ottawa.ca/roadsafety to complete a brief survey and share ideas on road safety priorities. Survey topics include distracted drivers, aggressive drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, seniors, youth and children, and program goals.
The Integrated Road Safety Program (IRSP) began in 2003 by combining the efforts of multiple city departments, community partners and residents with a common goal to make Ottawa roads safer for all who use them. Whenever possible, any initiative introduced by the IRSP touches on the four Es: Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Emergency Service.
Now the IRSP is looking to build on its past success by designing an updated program for the next five years. Input from the community is an important part to ensuring the success of the new plan; residents are encouraged to participate online to share their ideas.
The online survey takes only 10 minutes to complete, but the information gathered from it can influence the City’s road safety priorities for years to come. We encourage everyone to have their say and help shape this important program. Together we can make Ottawa’s roads safer.
Comments will be received until June 26, 2011, and the final plan will be presented to City Council in the fall. Comments may also be provided to the road safety’s telephone hotline at 613-580-2702 (TTY: 613-580-2401).
For more information, please contact 613-580-2702 or email email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Ottawa – La Ville d’Ottawa a besoin de savoir ce que vous pensez de sa stratégie de sécurité routière. Les résidents sont priés de visiter le site ottawa.ca/securiteroutiere pour remplir un bref sondage et faire part de leur opinion sur les priorités en matière de sécurité routière. Les sujets du sondage comprennent la distraction et l’agressivité au volant, les piétons, les cyclistes et les motocyclistes, les aînés, les enfants et les jeunes, ainsi que les buts du programme.
Le Programme intégré de sensibilisation à la sécurité routière (PISSR) a débuté en 2003 grâce aux efforts de plusieurs services municipaux, de partenaires communautaires et de résidents ayant pour objectif commun de rendre les routes d’Ottawa plus sécuritaires pour tous les usagers. Chaque fois que c’est possible, les initiatives mises sur pied dans le cadre de ce programme portent sur les quatre aspects de la sécurité routière, à savoir l’aménagement, l’application des règlements, la sensibilisation et l’intervention d’urgence.
Les responsables du Programme intégré de sensibilisation à la sécurité routière cherchent maintenant à s’appuyer sur leurs réussites afin de concevoir une version améliorée du programme pour les cinq prochaines années. La participation de la collectivité étant essentielle au succès du nouveau plan, nous invitons les résidents à faire part en ligne de leurs idées sur la question.
Il ne faut que 10 minutes pour répondre au sondage en ligne. Les renseignements qui en seront tirés pourraient avoir une incidence sur les priorités en matière de sécurité routière de la Ville pour les années à venir. Nous vous invitons tous à faire connaître votre opinion pour nous aider à définir cet important programme. Ensemble, nous pouvons rendre les routes d’Ottawa plus sécuritaires.
Les commentaires seront acceptés jusqu’au 26juin 2011, et le plan final sera présenté au Conseil municipal à l’automne. Vous pouvez également formuler des commentaires au moyen de la ligne directe sur la sécurité routière au 613-580-2702 (ATS: 613-580-2401).
Pour obtenir un complément d’information, composez le 613-580-2702 ou envoyez un courriel à l’adresse email hidden; JavaScript is required.
From the City of Ottawa:
I wish to provide you with a status update of the Wellington Street West Community Design Plan.
1. Council approved (May 25)
On Tuesday, April 26th, the Staff report and recommendations for the Wellington St. West CDP were carried by Planning Committee. Last Wednesday, May 25th, the CDP, Official Plan Amendment (Secondary Plan) and Zoning By-law amendments were carried and approved by Council. Congratulations, and again, many thanks who have contributed to this achievement!
2. Correction to Technical Error: Zoning by-law amendment (June 8 Council)
It has been brought to my attention by our Legislative & Technical Services Unit that there is a technical error in the Zoning by-law amendments. Although easily corrected, this will require that the zoning by-law passed at the May 25th Council must be repealed and replaced with the new by-law that corrects this technical issue. This will happen at the upcoming June 8th Council.
PLEASE NOTE: This means that the Zoning by-law amendment notifications will not be made until after the Council of June 8th. This includes mail-out notifications to parties who have requested and/or received notifications by mail in the past.
The Secondary Plan (OPA) notifications will proceed as planned.
Taavi Siitam, MCIP, RPP
Planner II, Community Planning and Urban Design
Planning and Growth Management Department
Congratulations to ALL the runners who took part in the various races over Race Weekend. It was exciting to have Sunday’s marathon and half-marathon go through Wellington Village.
Did you race?
Do you know someone who did?
Did you cheer them on?
Add to the Comments and tell us all about it!
Public Hearings being held at the June Committee of Adjustment meeting (June 1, starting at 1pm, Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber, Main Floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive)
1) from James Cocks and Jan Leahy for 296 Carleton Ave/33 and 37 Gould Street (corner lot)
Purpose of Application: “The Owners want to demolish the existing detached dwelling and shed located on the property and subdivide the property into two separate parcels of land. It is proposed to construct two new 2-storey detached dwellings, with one dwelling on each newly created parcel.”
Relief Required: for both 33 and 37 Gould, to permit a reduced lot area of 311 square metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot area of 450 square metres; to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 5.18 metres, whereas by-law requries a minimum rear setback of 6.0 metres
2) from Doyle Homes Ltd. For 168 (160-166) Carleton Avenue
Purpose of Application: “The Owner wants to subdivide its property into four separate parcels of land in order to construct two new 2-storey semi-detached dwellings (four units), with one unit on each of the newly created parcels. Each dwelling unit will have a patio on the rear third of the roof top, and the existing dwelling located on the property will be demolished.
Relief Required: for 160 Carleton, to permit a reduced lot width of 8.96 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum lot width of 9.0 metres; for 162, 164, 166 Carleton, to permit a reduced lot width of 7.17 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum lot width of 9.0 metres, and to permit a reduced lot area of 218.5 square metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum lot area of 270 square metres.
3) from Domicile Developments Inc. for 131 Holland Avenue
Purpose of Application: The apartment building proposed for this property was the subject of a rezoning application in 2009 which established an approved building height and massing. This approval was set out in the Zoning By-law on Schedule 245. As a result of some design changes to the building and a shift in the location of the building, the proposal no longer meets the defined areas. Plans for the new 8-storey, 72-unit condominium apartment building have been filed with this Application.
Summary of relief required: to permit a northerly setback… of 1.2 metres, whereas Schedule 245 permits a setback of 1.625 metres from the property line; to permit [additional] balconies…; to permit increased height for Area C (south) of 24.9 metres, whereas Schedule 245 permits 18.5 metres; to permit very slightly increased heights (0.1 metres) for various parts of the development.
Contact the Committee of Adjustment (email hidden; JavaScript is required, 613-580-2436) or WVCA for additional information on any of these applications.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is in the process of reviewing its Greenbelt Master Plan, which guides the way that the Greenbelt is used, managed and protected.
Participate in the public consultation about the strategic statements and preliminary land use concepts that will guide the future of the Greenbelt until 2060.
Visit the NCC website, at canadascapital.gc.ca/greenbeltconcepts, to learn more about the strategic statements and proposed land use concepts, as well as to provide your comments (by June 24, 2011).
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From the WCA:
From the City of Ottawa:
Have your say! Help make Ottawa’s Roads Safer Join us at the Road Safety Forum for a morning of workshops and discussions about how to make Ottawa’s roads safer.
Road Safety Forum
Confederation Education Centre
1645 Woodroffe Avenue
May 14, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The forum will be kicked off by Mayor Jim Watson and will feature a Keynote address by Bernie Arseneau from the Minnesota Department of Transportation who will speak about the Minnesota “Towards Zero Deaths” program. The event will also include a Trade Show featuring informational displays on road safety programs and initiatives. Residents will have the opportunity to share their ideas on road safety priorities including:
• Distracted drivers
• Aggressive drivers
• Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
• Seniors, youth and children
• Program goals
(English and French sessions will be available)
Admission is free, however advance registration is required as seating is limited. For more information and to register, please contact:
• Phone: 613-580-2702
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Sustainable Living Ottawa West (SLOWest) is pleased to offer The Seventh Generation Learning Series in partnership with Tucker House Renewal Centre. This series promotes integrated sustainable living practices in the greater Ottawa area. We are now at a new location: Mountain Equipment Co-op, 366 Richmond Road from 7:00 to 9:00pm. The seminars are free and open to everyone!
Tuesday, April 26, Sustainable Finances – greening your budget! – Come find out about greening your budget, simple and debt-free living, and sustainable investing. Learn how to green your finances in our challenging economic times.
for more information please see:
www.SLOWest.ca
www.maisontuckerhouse.ca
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