Infill 2 Zoning By-Law Amendment – May 26 Presentation

Subject: FW: ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PHASE II OF LOW-RISE INFILL HOUSING STUDY
Date: Thu, 21 May 2015 12:41:22 +0000
From: CoChair1

Please see message below regarding the Infill 2 Zoning By-Law Amendment, and attached preliminary comments from the Champlain Park Community Association. A more detailed submission will be prepared, and we will make a presentation on May 26.

Co-Chairs Heather Pearl and CoChair1 have attended a number of meetings related to this matter with other community associations, Planning Managers and Staff, the building industry, and more recently with Planning Committee Chair Jan Harder and Vice-Chair Tim Tierney. This was all organized through the Federation of Citizens’ Associations (FCA).

We have also been working with Councillor Jeff Lieper.

From: Melody.Duffenais@ottawa.ca
Subject: ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT – PHASE II OF LOW-RISE INFILL HOUSING STUDY
Date: Wed, 20 May 2015 16:52:29 +0000

Good day,

You are receiving this email because you have previously submitted comments on the above-noted matter for the attention of the City’s Planning Committee. This is to advise that this matter will be considered by the Planning Committee at its meeting on May 26, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. You can access the full report, listed as Agenda Item 3, online here: http://app05.ottawa.ca/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=6475&doctype=AGENDA

Should you wish to present comments to the Committee in person (at the Planning Committee meeting on May 26th), you may register with me in advance or you may sign up at the front desk in the meeting room that morning, before the item is discussed.

If you have questions about this meeting please do not hesitate to contact me. For questions about the report please contact the author, Steve Gauthier, at (613) 580-2424, 25779, Steve.Gauthier@ottawa.ca.

Kind regards,

Melody Duffenais
Coordinator, Planning Committee
City Clerk and Solicitor Department
(613)-580-2424, ext. 20113
Melody.Duffenais@ottawa.ca

150526 CPCAtoPlanCttee I-2a.pdf

Afternoon Tea and Sale – June 6

Afternoon Tea Sale.pdf

You are invited

When:
Saturday, June 6th, 2015
2:00 – 4:00 pm

What:
Tea cups, teapots, tea trivets, tea lamp, other tea themed items, table linens, kitchen items, candles and other decorative items

AND:
Tea, coffee and baked goods sale

Where:
Champlain Park Fieldhouse
149 Cowley Ave.
Ottawa
(N. of Scott St. E. of Island Park Drive, and W. of North Western Ave.)

Pine Lodge Ottawa River Meeting – May 17

Subject: PINE LODGE Conference – “WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE THE MIGHTY OTTAWA” w/ Romola Trebilcock, Albert Dumont & Douglas Cardinal (invited)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 16:37:16 -0400
From: Daniel Stringer <thestring@rogers.com>

The Program: 9:00AM – The Blessing of the Water Ceremony led by Joanna McMillan on Pine Lodge Beach with Drummers

10:00AM – Grandfather William Commanda’s Legacy with The Spirit of The Water, Romola Trebilcock – Main Hall, Pine Lodge

11:00AM – What The Ottawa River Means to The Algonquin People, Albert Dumont – Main Hall, Pine Lodge

NOON – Complementary Lunch, Chicken Caesar Wraps & Chili in a Tortilla Basket, Deserts and Beverage, all made from scratch, without preservatives, in the famous Pine Lodge Resort kitchen

1:00PM – Stroll Down to the Ottawa River – Pine Lodge Beach – 3 minutes away

1:30PM – Eels & Dams: Old Tech & New Tech – Douglas Cardinal (invited) – Main Hall, Pine Lodge

2:30PM – Discussion – Participants – Pine Lodge Beach – weather permitting

3:15PM – TBA – a work in progress

4:00PM – Closing

CIRCULATE FAR & WIDE

WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE THE MIGHTY OTTAWA:

Learning from the Aboriginals

Pine Lodge Conference ll

The Ottawa River is the great metaphor for Canada; the historic meeting place of French, English and Native peoples open and accessible to all. It is one of the 100^th longest rivers in the world but its waters, like those of all rivers and lakes in Canada, are vulnerable.

It hosts a nuclear reactor and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country alongside ancient aboriginal archeological and religious sites, significant biodiversity and recreational areas and above all is the most important natural feature of our area.

The Pine Lodge Discussion is calling you to join hearts and minds to protect the future of the Ottawa River. Do we need an Ottawa River Commission, similar to the NCC to deal with all the governments, industries and individuals impacting on it. How about having the Ottawa declared a Heritage River? What is your suggestion?

Join the discussion @ Pine Lodge Resort in Bristol, Québec, on Sunday, May 17, 2015, just a three minute walk from the Ottawa River where we will begin at 9:00 AM with a Blessing of the Water. Romola Trebilcock will open the conference with a presentation on Grandfather William Commanda’s spiritual legacy with the Water at 10AM. Discussion and other presenters will follow. Lunch will be served at noon. This free event, which will continue all day until 4PM, is hosted by the National Capital Peace Council.

Hope to see you on the 17^th

Sincerely,

Daniel Stringer, Peter Stockdale, Sulaiman Khan & Richard Jackman

Please reserve by contacting Daniel Stringer: 613-218-1431 or email thestring@rogers.com;

Directions to Pine Lodge are below.

The National Capital Peace Council is a network of Ottawans, largely non-aboriginal, who are dedicated to peace at all levels and who were touched by Grandfather Commanda’s vision for Victoria Island. We wish to assist its realization in any appropriate manner possible. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30AM for a complimentary breakfast at Donna’s Express/Newport Restaurant on Churchill Ave. at Scott Street, listen to interesting guest speakers and enjoy compelling conversation. Our meetings are open to all peace loving people. We support William Commanda’s vision and have been doing so in various ways including Friends of The Ottawa Riverbank GreenUP at Westboro beach and elsewhere along the Ottawa River.

Financial support for the conference is provided by the Universal Peace Federation and the Family Federation

Directions to Pine Lodge:

http://www.pine-lodge.ca/directions.htm

Directions from Ottawa to Pine Lodge (approximately 1 hour)

Depart on Champlain Bridge [Island Park Dr] (North) 0.6 km
Enter Québec
Road name changes to Pont Champlain 0.7 km
Turn LEFT (West) onto Chemin D’ Aylmer (2nd set of lights after the bridge) 1.4 km
Turn RIGHT (North) onto Chemin Eardley (2nd set of lights after Tim Horton’s) 6.5 km
As you leave Aylmer, Chemin Eardley will become RTE-148 50 km
Turn LEFT at the Bristol Road; Turn off and follow the signs to Pine Lodge (approximately 10 minutes)

Neighbourhood Watch Items

Our neighbourhood watch volunteer Sarah has forwarded a few items that may be of interest:

From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>
Date: May 14, 2015 at 9:21:37 AM EDT
Subject: Fwd: Ottawa Police – Traffic disruption in downtown area on Thursday pm

Traffic disruption in downtown area on Thursday pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 11:00am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise commuters of possible traffic disruptions in the downtown area as a demonstration is scheduled to take place from 12noon to 3:00pm on Thursday, May 14th.

Demonstrators will gather on Parliament Hill at noon and they will march starting at approx. 1:15pm, starting on Wellington Street, and then onto Elgin Street, Lisgar Avenue, Metcalfe Street, Laurier Avenue West and Bank Street.

As a result, there will be temporary rolling road closure by officers to accommodate the march.

Commuters should expect delays in those areas. If possible alternate routes should be taken.

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CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

Click here to view this article on our website.

From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>
Date: May 14, 2015 at 10:17:32 AM EDT
Subject: Fwd: Ottawa Police – Warrant for the arrest of Jody Faucher for fraud incidents

FYI. Please feel free to share this Release with your contacts.

Thank you,

Alexia Fruin

Volunteer Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator

Warrant for the arrest of Jody Faucher for fraud incidents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 14, 2015 9:30am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Fraud Unit is seeking public assistance in locating fraud suspect Jody FAUCHER (m), 45 years old of Ottawa. There is a warrant for his arrest.

He is believed to be responsible for approx. 50 incidents – and a total of 11 investigative files – related to telephone credit card scams between February 2015 and May 2015.

Faucher targets small businesses that accept over the phone credit card orders and uses stolen credit card. He will typically ask for items to have currency placed in them, such as enclosing cash in envelope with an order of flowers, or, currency to be “baked” into goods (cakes) ordered. He then picks up the item.

He is described as a Caucasian male, 5’6” (168 cm), 180 lbs (82 kg), with short dark hair. His face is also scarred from acne (see photo.)

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5433. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

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CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

Click here to view this article on our website.

Tree planting in Hampton Park

Subject: Tree planting in Hampton Park / Plantation d’arbres dans le parc Hampton CRM:0025258
Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 17:39:08 -0400
From: Jocelyne Moncion <jocelyne.moncion@ncc-ccn.ca>

(le français suit)

Hello,

As part of its emerald ash borer management activities, the National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to inform you that approximately 200 trees will be planted in Hampton Park in the coming weeks. This planting program is a follow-up to the tree cutting that took place in January as a result of emerald ash borer infestation.

Work will begin today and will take place from Monday to Friday between 7 am and 5 pm. The replanting is being performed by Gemma Property Services, and should be completed by mid-June, depending on equipment availability and weather conditions.

Prolonged street and trail closures will not be required for this work. However, it may require the temporary closure of trails and streets to allow access for the vehicles required to perform the work. We ask you to exercise caution, and to follow instructions provided by on-site workers.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact NCC Client Services at 613-239-5000 or info@ncc-ccn.ca.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Jocelyne Moncion
Officer, Public and Community Relations
Agente, Relations publiques et communautaires

Bonjour,

Dans le cadre de ses activités de gestion de l’agrile du frêne, la Commission de la capitale nationale (CCN) a le plaisir de vous informer qu’elle plantera au-delà de 200 arbres dans le parc Hampton au cours des prochaines semaines. Ce programme de plantation fait suite à l’abattage des frênes qui a eu lieu en janvier dernier.

Les travaux se dérouleront du lundi au vendredi, entre 7 h et 17 h, à compter d’aujourd’hui. Ils se termineront au plus tard à la mi-juin, selon la disponibilité du matériel et les conditions météorologiques. Les travaux seront effectués par Gemma Property Services.

La fermeture de sentiers ou de rues pour une longue période ne sera pas nécessaire. Toutefois, ces travaux entraîneront, au besoin, la fermeture temporaire et de courte durée de sentiers et de rues afin de permettre la circulation des véhicules requis pour faire les travaux. Nous vous demandons d’être vigilants et de respecter les consignes émises par les travailleurs.

Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec le service à la clientèle de la CCN au 613‑239-5000 ou à info@ncc-ccn.ca.

Merci de votre collaboration.

Jocelyne Moncion
Officer, Public and Community Relations
Agente, Relations publiques et communautaires

40 Sunnymede Avenue Redevelopment Proposal – May 13

Miroca Design invites Champlain Park residents to view and discuss a proposal to build a semi-detached house at 40 Sunnymede Avenue.

Location: Champlain Park Field House
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Time: 8:00 PM

Members of the Champlain Park Community Association Executive will attend this meeting.

Agenda:

Design presentation
Question and Answer
Discussion

Champlain Park Community Association Contacts:

Heather Pearl 613-725-1422 hpearl2012@gmail.com
CoChair1 champlainpark@gmail.com
Duncan Bury 613-729-0499 la.db@sympatico.ca

Meeting Notice 40 Sunnymede.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-05-11

This week’s topics:

Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services Walkathon – Results.
Distraction thefts in Ottawa – PIN stealing.
Human trafficking in Ottawa – Illegal immigrants at massage parlours sent back.
Organized auto theft in Ottawa – Charges laid.
Thefts from vehicles – Preston street area.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 11
Date: Mon, 11 May 2015 13:14:28 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 11, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-05-11.pdf

Minimum Parking Requirements Review

From: Tim.Moerman@ottawa.ca
Sent: 04/05/2015 12:57:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Minimum Parking Requirements Review – Révision des exigences minimales en matière de stationnement

(Le français suit)

Good afternoon,

We are writing today to let you know that the City of Ottawa is undertaking a review of the minimum parking requirements under the Zoning By-law. These are the rules that specify how much on-site parking must be provided as part of any new development.

Ottawa’s parking minimums have not been comprehensively reviewed in decades; in key areas, the parking requirements are the same under today’s zoning as they were in 1964. A lot has changed since then, and these old parking rules are increasingly out of step with today’s realities and planning goals.

Recognizing this, the new Official Plan adopted in 2013 calls for these zoning requirements to be reduced in certain parts of the city, notably near rapid-transit stations and in the inner urban area.

As of May 4th, you can access the project website at http://ottawa.ca/minimumparking. We plan to hold a public open house in the fall of 2015 and expect to bring a zoning amendment to Council in 2016.

In the meantime, the project website includes a short discussion paper that talks about the pros, cons and consequences of the City’s parking requirements, as well as some of the possible changes under consideration. It’s a good introduction to the issue of parking requirements, what changes we’re considering making and why.

We hope you will participate in this important discussion. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Email: tim.moerman@ottawa.ca or minimumparking@ottawa.ca
Regular mail: Minimum Parking Review
City Hall
110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor
Mail Code 01-14
K1P 1J1
Fax: (613) 580-2459
Website: http://ottawa.ca/minimumparking.

Bonjour,

Ce message a pour but de vous informer que la Ville d’Ottawa entreprend la révision des exigences minimales de stationnement fixées par le Règlement de zonage. Il s’agit des règles qui précisent le nombre de places de stationnement qui doivent être prévues pour tout aménagement.

Cependant, cela fait des dizaines d’années que ces exigences minimales en matière de stationnement n’ont pas fait l’objet d’une révision exhaustive; dans certains secteurs clés, elles sont restées les mêmes, aux termes du zonage actuel, qu’en 1964. Les règlements de stationnement élaborés au milieu du siècle dernier vont à l’encontre des politiques, des priorités et des objectifs présents sur le plan de l’urbanisme.

Or, les choses ont beaucoup changé en cinquante ans et les anciennes règles sur le stationnement correspondent de moins en moins à la réalité et aux objectifs d’urbanisme d’aujourd’hui.

C’est ainsi que le nouveau Plan officiel qui a été adopté en 2013 prévoit l’abaissement de ces exigences de zonage pour certaines parties de la ville, notamment près des stations de transport en commun rapide et dans la zone intra-urbaine.

À compter du 4e mai, vous aurez accès au site Web du projet, à l’adresse http://ottawa.ca/stationnementminimum. Nous comptons tenir une réunion publique à l’automne 2015 et soumettre une modification de zonage au Conseil en 2016.

Par ailleurs, le site Web du projet renferme un bref document de travail qui expose les avantages, les inconvénients et les conséquences des exigences de la Ville en matière de stationnement ainsi que certaines des modifications envisagées. Il s’agit d’une bonne présentation du dossier, des changements auxquels nous songeons et de leur raison d’être.

Nous espérons que vous participerez à cette importante discussion. N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous aux coordonnées suivantes :

Par courriel : tim.moerman@ottawa.ca ou bien stationnementminimum@ottawa.ca
Par la poste : Révision des exigences minimales de stationnement
Hôtel de ville
110, avenue Laurier Ouest, 4e étage
Code de courrier interne : 01-14
K1P 1J1
Par télécopieur : 613-580-2459
Site Web : http://ottawa.ca/stationnementminimum

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-05-04

This week’s topics:

Police Week in Ontario – Several days of exhibits around town.
STEP in May – Checking motorcycles, unsafe vehicles, heavy trucks.
Invitation – House and community safety event in Hintonburg on June 4th.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 4
Date: Mon, 4 May 2015 14:19:06 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 4, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-05-04.pdf

Electronic Waste Collection Event at Elmdale School – May 9

From: “peterlaughton@rogers.com” <peterlaughton@rogers.com>
Subject: Electronic Waste Collection Event at Elmdale School

Elmdale School in Westboro hosts public electronic waste and used clothing collection event to divert waste from landfills and to support Cerebral Palsy Foundation

Elmdale will host a collection event on May 9th, 9-3p.m. to collect and recycle unwanted electronic waste such as MP3 players, cameras, telephones, TVs, VCR & DVD players and recorders, radios, and more.

As part of our Annual Spring CTE, Plant, and Bake sale, Elmdale will be trying to raise money through the collection of both e-waste, and new this year, used clothing. The OES pays by the ton and so the more we collect the more money we can raise.

The event is being held in cooperation with RecycleYourElectronics.ca — Ontario’s electronic waste diversion program, operated by Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES). OES makes it easier for Ontarians to safely recycle their electronic waste and keep it out of landfill. 44 electronic items are accepted at hundreds of OES-approved collection sites and events across the province.

Sandra Pakosh, OES Marketing and Communications Director for OES has said that “Since beginning operations in 2009, the program has diverted well over 200,000 metric tonnes of electronics from landfill. If stacked in tractor trailer loads parked end-to-end, it would stretch from downtown Toronto to Elliot Lake.”

Electronics contain precious and base metals that can be recovered through recycling programs and reused for new products. There is no better example than the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic medals which contain recycled metal from electronic waste.

Residents who cannot attend the event can visit the website: http://www.recycleyourelectronics.ca/ to find the closest collection site or drop-off depot to recycle their unwanted electronics free of charge.