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Community News - Archives
May
2011
PRELIMINARY LAND USE CONCEPTS FOR THE GREENBELT
Public consultation
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).
Agenda for public consultations
6 pm to 7 pm
Open house
7 pm to 7:30 pm
Presentation
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Question and comment period
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Workshops in subgroups (RSVP)*
*RSVP to info@ncc-ccn.ca before May 23.
Public consultation dates
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
6 pm to 9:30 pm
National Arts Centre, Panorama Room
53 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Thursday, May 26, 2011
6 pm to 9:30 pm
Nepean Sportsplex, Room B
1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
6 pm to 9:30 pm
Chimo Hotel, Mackenzie Room
1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa
We’d like to hear from you!
canadascapital.gc.ca
info@ncc-ccn.ca
613-239-5000
613-239-5090 (tty)
From Dec. 2010:
POW Environmental Assessment
Review
Prince of Wales is a designated
Scenic-Entry Route according to the City of Ottawa’s 2003 Official Plan. The
National Capital Commission has also designated the route as a “Capital Arrival
Route - a route through the Greenbelt that will enhance the visitors’ experience
when they enter the Capital region”. The study will explore ways to preserve and
enhance existing views, cultural landscapes, and corridor aesthetics.
Prince of Wales environmental assessment study has been broaden to include
specific issues related to existing congestion along the Prince of Wales Drive
particularly at the Hunt Club Road intersection area. The study proposes new
extended right lane ending near Deakin. Other turning lanes will be also
extended to accommodate more traffic. As Deakin cannot be realigned with
Waterbend new service road is being proposed to accommodate resident and the
future commercial site. Waterbend's residents will have a right in right out
access to their homes. The access issue remains controversial as it will impact
on residents safety and privacy (access road is proposed to cut through private
property). Access is also an issue for residents along the POW whose driveways
will exit on the widened street. Proposed commercial development at 2200 Prince
of Wales may have access restricted to the O'Donnell Court.
The study identified well and septic systems along the Prince of Wales and
suggested mitigation measures. It seems that the municipal servicing will be the
preferred solution. Additional consultation with affected property owners and on
site visit will be conducted at the design stages. It seems that the city is
seeking additional 5 metres or more from the city right of way.
Noise impact have been identified on several sites along the way including
residents of O`Donnell Crescent. The study concluded that it is not technically
feasible to build the noise barrier. It is expected that future development of
the adjacent commercial property would provide adequate shielding to residences.
Many residents and community associations are very apprehensive looking at the
negative aspects of the proposed widening. Carleton Heights, Fisher Glen
anticipate negative impact on traffic patterns, particularly on side streets
(cut through traffic looking for faster or less congested route). POW will be
merging from four lanes to two lanes at the Baseline and past Petro Canada
station. Residents of Havenlea-Chapman Mills Community recommend alternate
option involving construction of Strandherd/Armstrong bridge, completion of
Woodroffe twin from Strandherd to POW and then twinning River Rd from Manotick
to Riverside Dr. The consultations are temporarily on hold pending the city's
review of identified concerns.
Merivale Road. The updated transportation master plan shows that the widening to
four lanes of Merivale road will no longer be required as the travel needs can
be accommodated by the anticipated increase in transit use and by the proposed
expansion of Prince of Wales Drive to four lanes from Fisher Avenue to Woodroffe
Avenue.
Speeding And Cut Through Traffic. Many residents are concerned about speeding on
residential streets. Resident safety is of utmost concern and the police was
monitoring Glens interior for a while last year. Unfortunately, the fines must
have been forgotten because speeding in our area continues to be a problem. We
had some speed related accidents resulting in damages to property. The
association is looking for possible solutions. Letter has been written to the
Chief Vern, speed monitoring displays were requested as well. Unfortunately,
election prevented displays deployment in the Glens interior. They will be used
in Spring 2011.
The results of the deployment of a display board on northbound Merivale confirm
that the drivers travelling between 51 km/h and 65 km/h. The fastest speed
recorded was 89 km/h with 68 drivers between 71 km/h and 75 km/h, 47 between 76
km/h and 80 km/h, 19 between 81 km/h and 85 km/h and 5 between 86 km/h and 89
km/h. The average speed has been artificially lowered as the board was placed on
the other side of Pineglen thus noting drivers turning onto Pineglen whose
average speed was between were between 26 km/h and 30 km/h. A total of 1463
vehicle speeds were recorded (between 7a.m. and 4p.m.
Community concerns to date other than speeding, indicate that street crossing
safety is an issue as is merging onto traffic especially southbound. The
proximity of church and school must be taken into consideration. The city again
is suggesting increasing speed limit as a solution. Residents may want to
comment on that to our council or directly the city staff.
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The Prince of Wales environmental assessment study has been broadened to include
specific issues related to congestion along Prince of Wales Drive, particularly
at the Hunt Club Road intersection area. The study proposes extending the length
of turning lanes to accommodate more traffic. As Deakin St. cannot be realigned
with Waterbend, a new service road is being proposed to accommodate residents
and the future commercial site.
The study identified well and septic systems along Prince of Wales and
suggested mitigation measures. It seems that municipal servicing will be the
preferred solution. Additional consultation with affected property owners and on
site visits will be conducted at the design stage.
Noise impact has been identified on several sites along the way including
residents of O`Donnell Crescent. The study concluded that it is not technically
feasible to erect a noise barrier or a berm. It is expected that future
development of the adjacent commercial site would provide adequate shielding to
residents. The Merivale-Fisher segment of Prince of Wales is scheduled for
construction around 2020 or later.
The public open house #3 will be held June 6 and 7 at the Sportplex.
Real estate staff will also be on hand to explain the expropriation process.
NCC Greenbelt
The newest section of the Greenbelt
Recreational Pathway ( 2.5 km ) between Merivale Road and Woodroffe Avenue is
officially open and has already been very popular with walkers, dogs and
cyclists. Please note that: dogs on–leash are permitted, however are not allowed
to be within 3 metres of any shoreline on NCC land or to drink or get into any
permanent body of water surrounded by NCC land. You also cannot cycle or in-line
skate or ski with your pet for safety reasons. Pinhey Forest concerns raised
during the AGM are being addressed. Bonfires are not allowed on the NCC
property.
Map of the newest section of the Greenbelt Recreational Pathway.
Off
leash dogs are allowed in the following areas:
All NCC
Pathways and trails can be viewed using interactive maps at:
NCC Pathways and Trails
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