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Protection for Heritage trees

New updated content: 2024-12-19 12:45:54 An inquiry has been sent to City staff regarding the development of a heritage tree policy which would address the protection of healthy, mid-life ancient trees, beyond the protection currently afforded to distinctive trees in the Tree Protection Bylaw. This is an outstanding issue from the development of the Urban Forest Management Plan and Tree Protection bylaw which needs to be addressed to prevent the

Paul Johanis December 19, 2024 December 20, 2024

Destruction of Confederation era Oak

New updated content: 2024-11-25 12:23:35 We learned through past member Daniel Buckles in Toronto that an ancient bur oak in Champlain Park was in danger of being removed due to a proposed new infill build. Local residents were alerted and city officials contacted but before anyone could do anything, this Confederation era heritage tree was felled. It is a grievous loss, which occurred despite the Tree Protection By-law being fully

Paul Johanis November 25, 2024 November 26, 2024

Leitrim Wetland

Introduction and background (2006) Rezoning for Phase 2 of Findlay Creek approved (Oct 2006) Second rezoning for Phase 2 of Findlay Creek Village approved (Feb 2007) OMB dismisses our appeal (hearing – May, 2007; decision – Jun 2007) Application for Judicial Review of OMB’s Decision (Nov 2007) Court declares the application moot (Feb-Oct 2008) Developers, City demand over $72,000 in court costs (Nov 2008) Court decision on cost awards (Dec

DevAdmin November 24, 2024 December 7, 2024

Lalande Conservation Park

New updated content: 2021-06-21 15:25:07 Lalande Conservation Park Community members have reached out to the GA to seek support in protecting a greater extent of this urban woodlot than what is being planned in a current development application. Paul provided them with background information and options for pursuing this objective. Essentially, only a political response would likely provide further protection than what has been established through the application of current

Paul Johanis June 21, 2021 August 30, 2024

Kanata Golf and Country Club development proposal

New updated content: 2018-12-17 15:13:43 We have just learned of a proposal floated by Richcraft to develop the Kanata Golf and Country Club, which runs through the Kanata Lakes residential area. The golf course is accounted for as greenspace under the 60/40 (residential to greenspace) agreement entered into by the former City of Kanata in the 1980s and assumed by the City of Ottawa upon amalgamation. It is under the

Paul Johanis December 17, 2018 November 26, 2024

Distinctive tree removal, Old Ottawa East

New updated content: 2018-07-23 12:35:12 Paul reported on a contact from a concerned resident regarding a very contentious distinctive tree removal for an infill project in Old Ottawa East which will likely involve a precedent setting private lawsuit against the developer. More information will be shared as this action is formalized. New updated content: 2020-07-20 09:20:48 The GA has been assisting a local resident who has sued a developer for

Paul Johanis July 23, 2018 August 30, 2024

21 Withrow Update

New updated content: 2018-02-26 18:01:20 There is a development plan to build several single detached residences on the 2 acre historic property at 21 Withrow Avenue. It is currently the site of a heritage residence known as Kilmorie, which once belonged to the renowned Confederation poet William Wilfred Campbell. It is heavily treed, with many mature specimens. We previously wrote a letter to Planning staff to try and preserve this

Paul Johanis February 26, 2018 November 26, 2024

Related: Ted Cooper’s dismissal and reinstatement

On May 9, 2013, the City of Ottawa terminated Ted Cooper’s employment as a water resources engineer “for just cause.” His union (the Civic Institute of Professional Personnel) grieved on his behalf and arbitration hearings were held during three days in 2013, six days in 2014 and two more in January 2015. A decision was issued on September 30, 2015. At the request of developers, Ted had been taken off

DevAdmin August 13, 2017 October 7, 2024

RONA application

Planning manager Don Herweyer wrote to planner Sally Switzer on July 4, 2007: Sally, I spoke to Erwin Dreessen today regarding the RONA application that is currently on circulation. Mr. Dreessen would like clarification on a number of points including the following: 1) Does the proposed development intrude into the 1982 floodplain limit? 2) If it does it would be premature for the City to consider approving the development. I

iWEBAPP August 10, 2017 October 7, 2024

More news from elsewhere

From manotick.net: http://www.manotick.net/docs/emeraldashborer.html [2013] Information pamphlet from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority [n.d.] University of Guelph takes aim at Emerald Ash Borer (15 May 2012)

DevAdmin July 28, 2017 October 7, 2024

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