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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Ottawa River: Britannia Village

Two documents pertaining to the perennial issues around the flood plain at Britannia Village: + A June 15, 2004 OMB decision re appeal of denial of a Variance by the Committee of Adjustment for 174 Kehoe Avenue: pl031331. + Minutes of a July 27, 2006 RVCA meeting on Britannia Village. Media coverage: Ottawa Citizen, August 23, 2006 [no longer online], about the outcome of the vote at RVCA. See also:

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Shirley’s Brook: Kanata North

On March 31, 2006, the Corporate Services Committee considered a project for the Klondike Subdivision: http://ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/csedc/2006/04-18/ACS2006-PGM-APR-0053.htm The 1999 Study by Dillon had recommended corridor widths – including the 55-70m width for the Kizell Drain, where it is now reduced to 15m near the March Pump Station. The study does not show any need for rehabilitation for Shirley’s Brook in the reach where the channelization is proposed for the Klondike Subdivision.

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RONA application – 375 Didsbury Road

Material received from the City and dated June 8, 2007 re: RONA application (375 Didsbury Road) is posted below. Letter.jpg – (Zoning By-law amendment & Plan of Subdivision proposal) proposal_summary_pg1.jpg   pg2.jpg   pg3.jpg   location map.jpg   comment sheet.jpg 21 June 2007 — Erwin Dreessen writes: Public Meeting on the RONA application A Public meeting on RONA’s application has been called.  The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2007,

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Sawmill Creek: 3180 Albion Road

City planner Prescott MacDonald wrote on December 4, 2006: Attached is a summary of an application received for 3180 Albion Road Prescott McDonald Planning and Infrastructure Approvals Branch Planning, Transit and the Environment Department 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor East Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: (613) 580-2424 ext. 13854 Fax: (613) 580-2576 Erwin Dreessen wrote on December 5, 2006: Dear Mr. McDonald: Could you please explain what the policy

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A position paper: Saving Ottawa’s Trees

Proposed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Strategy The Greenspace Alliance of Canada’s Capital is proposing that the City of Ottawa do the following: 1. Declare an immediate moratorium on all Ash tree cutting on City property, except when public safety is a factor; 2. Ensure that Ash tree conservation is identified as the City’s first priority, thus saving as many Ash trees as possible, by bringing to bear the most current

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