NEWS ARCHIVESMay 23, 2008 The Hazeldean Road development back on the drawing board The applicant is proposing a two-phase development located at the southwest corner of Hazeldean Rd and Victor St. This development proposal was on hold and now is being re-circulated. The first phase consists of a four-story apartment building with a gross floor area of approx. 3,520 sq. m.. This phase will be accessed by Victor Street and will have 62 parking spots in total of which 28 will be underground and 34 will be above ground. The second phase of the development proposed is a one storey commercial plaza with a building footprint of 456 sq.m. This phase will be accessed by Hazeldean Rd and Victor St and can accommodate 24 parking spaces. The public is encouraged to provide comments on this proposal. A public meeting will be on this proposal on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pretty Street Community Centre located at 2 Pretty Street in Stittsville. For more information and to provide comments please
contact my office and the City Planner, Sean Moore at 613-580-2424 x16481 or
Sean.Moore@ottawa.ca. Discover hidden treasures through Give Away Weekend One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, so don't put your unwanted bounty in the garbage. Instead, set them out at the curb on Give Away Weekend for a treasure hunter to discover. On June 7 and 8, the City’s Spring Give Away Weekend will wrap up Environment Week. Old furniture and small appliances, kitchen gadgets, pots and pans, books, CDs and DVDs are just some of the treasures you may find lining your neighbourhood streets. Please place any items you have to give away at your curb and mark them “free.” Ensure any items that you want to keep are away from your treasures or tucked away safely in your garage. At the end of the day, bring any uncollected gems back to your home. I wish you the best of luck in finding some hidden
treasures and I thank you for taking part in this eco-friendly treasure hunt. Doors open throughout Ottawa Buildings of architectural, historical or functional significance will open their doors to the public on June 7 and 8. Elaborate embassies, peaceful places of worship, mind-blowing museums, green gardens, amazing artist studios, sensational science labs and more will all be open to curious on-lookers free of charge. This is a fantastic way to experience the rich cultural and architectural history of our City, and to truly immerse yourself in everything Ottawa has to offer. Within our community, the Goulbourn Museum will be open for you to visit. From 10am-4pm, you and your family will have the chance to explore some of Ottawa’s hidden – and not-so-hidden – gems. Please visit the City’s website at
www.ottawa.ca and follow the
links to Doors Open Ottawa, as there are specific times and availability of
buildings throughout the City. Jackson Trails Park Tree Clearing The Jackson Trails developer has advised the necessary tree clearing for the development of Jackson Trails Park began on Monday, May 26. The park plan identifies an area of tree removal at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Kimpton Drive and in towards the interior of the park to accommodate the proposed active park amenities. Please visit my website to view the proposed park plan. All aspects of the park are expected to be completed by late summer, early fall. Because of seeding, the soccer field would not likely be open until the 2010 season. The trees to be retained are among the larger specimens in the park, and are located along the north side, along the northerly portion adjacent to Stittsville Main Street, and adjacent to the buffer wetland area and some of the residential lots. The developer has had an environmentalist conduct a breeding bird survey to ensure trees are not removed that contain breeding birds. If you have any questions contact my office and the park
planner, Patrick Legault at 613-580-2424 x13857 or
Patrick.Legault@ottawa.ca. Community activities celebrate Seniors Month The month of June is Seniors Month, and to celebrate, a number of events will be taking place throughout the community. On June 1 from 2-4 p.m., the Stittsville Retirement Community located at 1354 Stittsville Main Street will be “Celebrating Seniors - Cruise Ship Style.” Enjoy great food, tropical drinks, music and dancing! If you require more information, please contact the Stittsville Retirement Community at 613-836-2216. A “Cooking for 1 or 2 Workshop” will be presented by a community food advisor at the Goulbourn Municipal Building, 2135 Huntley Road on June 10 from 10:30am to noon. Learn how to plan and shop for 1 or 2, strategies for preparing meals, quick and easy meal ideas, and healthy eating on a budget. Tasty samples will be available! Lastly, learn more about Alzheimer's disease and what you can do to maintain or improve your brain health and reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease at the “Head’s Up for Healthier Brains” meeting on June 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1627 Stittsville Main Street. For people already living with Alzheimer's disease, many of these same practices can help to improve your quality of life and may even help to slow the progression of the disease. I hope you are able to take advantage of these tremendous
programs. New Carp River Shoreline Tree Planting Program The Friends of the Carp River along with the Ottawa Stewardship Council (OSC) will join together to increase the number of trees planted annually along the Carp River in an effort to restore the banks to a more natural state. The program will be known as the Carp River Green Banks – Shoreline Restoration Program. Working in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources’ Ontario Stewardship Program and the OSC’s partners through the City of Ottawa’s Rural Reforestation Program – Green Acres, this new initiative hopes to further expand the Carp River’s “Ribbon of Life” natural corridor. Through this program, many benefits will be achieved including the improvement of water quality flowing into the Ottawa River, fish and wildlife habitat, erosion control and a reduction in fecal and/or chemical contamination from adjacent land uses. The restoration program is being offered to any Carp River riparian landowner willing to enhance his or her respective shoreline property. I encourage everyone interested to participate in this tremendous program and help expand the “Ribbon of Life” and the natural beauty of our community. For more information on the program or to participate and
sign up as a landowner, please contact the Ottawa Rural Reforestation Program
Partner at 613-692-3571 or visit the Ottawa Stewardship Council website at:
www.easternontariostewardship.org/ottawa. Shad’s Park Party On June 7 from 3-7pm, my office and I will be holding a Park Party and BBQ for the community at Village Square Park on Stittsville Main Street. The Canadian Beef Farmers Association has graciously volunteered their time and will cover a portion of the cost as well as handling the BBQ duties. The Mayor Larry O’Brien and Police Chief Vernon White will be on hand, as well as members from the local emergency services department, who will be offering services and educational material for families. Further guests and entertainment will be made available shortly. This weekend is also giveaway weekend so we will be picking up items that you do not giveaway and can bring to the Salvation Army or other agencies. We will also have an electronics drop-off for old computer equipment ($20 cost for monitors). More information on ‘Shad’s Park Party’ will be provided as it becomes available. I look forward to seeing you and your family at the park
on June 7th. This is your opportunity to have fun and air your beefs. “Always Listening and Acting on Your Concerns” As your Councillor, I always welcome your keen input and ideas on how we can sustain and improve Stittsville-Kanata West. Please contact our office anytime by phone at 613-580-2476 or by e-mail at shad.qadri@ottawa.ca. Please note that you can also contact my ward office every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and every Wednesday from 1 p.m.-8 p.m. at 613-580-2424 ext. 33440 or 33442. Also, feel free to stop by anytime at 1532 Stittsville Main Street. Sincerely, [ close window ] |
