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DECISION ON 1131 TERON ROAD - The Committee of Adjustment modified the City
Council zoning decision by approving a change in the setback of the larger apartment
building on the property. The decision allows for projections only, to within 3 metres of
the property line. It applies only to the original design presented, so, if a change is
made in the design, that decision would no longer apply. The developer has accepted
the 6 metre setback for the smaller 3-storey building beside Bethune Condominium. No
site plan has yet been submitted for construction on the site. Once submitted it will be
discussed with the community to ensure landscaping and other features are included.
JANES WALK
On Saturday May 2nd at 9 am, I will be leading one of the Jane walks in Ottawa.
Starting at the end of Walden Drive at the Beaver Pond, the walk around the wetlands
will focus on seeing how nature can be sustained within an urban development. On the
south side of the wetlands, participants will walk on pathways between the natural areas
and urban development to see how nature was integrated into the urban plan. Then, on
the north side of the wetlands, a discussion will take place on how development will
occur while trying to maintain linkage to the natural environment. During the tour, there
will be stops along the way to see natural systems and discuss the participants views
on what could happen in the area. The walk will take about 1.5 hours. Good footwear is
required. Unfortunately, the trail is not wheelchair accessible. For information on Jane
walks go to www.janeswalkottawa.ca.
PROJECT DELAYS KLONDIKE & PARK AND RIDE Complications on the widening
of the culvert on Klondike Road and complications on the addition of a multiuse pathway
for pedestrians and cyclists means that construction from March Road to Sandhill will
not occur until 2016. Funding has been approved and a functional design prepared, but
moving to a final design requires environmental studies, acquisition of land, and detailed
design work. Therefore, actual construction will not take place before next winter. A
bonus is being added, as that part of the road will now also be repaved next year.
Design work on the Park and Ride for Innovation at Terry Fox has started, but will take
longer as endangered species such as Butternut trees and Blanding turtles have been
found on the site, and discussions with Hydro One (who have an easement over the
property) are lengthy. Every effort is being made to have these resolved so that
construction could start early next year.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Williams Court will officially open the third apartment building soon, and work is
proceeding to complete buildings four and five quickly. The Marriot Hotel on Maritime
Way will be completed by early 2016.

Final approval has been given for the Kanata Commons off Didsbury, which will contain
The Brick and other stores.
Kent Street intersection is under construction with lane reductions and closures at the
417 while work is prepared to do a rapid bridge replacement at that location. Check
updates at ottawa.ca for details.
Kanata Race Day is June 14th. Go to www.kanataraceday.ca for details and to register!
DID YOU KNOW?
That Beaverbrook Community is 50 years old this year and is already facing pressure
for redevelopment, while Arcadia is just developing as a community. Do you have a
story on your first impression about your community that you could pass on to me?
COMING EVENTS
April 25, 8:30am, Annual Scouts Bike Sale, Mlacak
April 25, Kanata Legion Mortgage Burning Party
May 2, 9 am, Janes Walk, Beaver Pond
May 9, Beaverbrook Pot Luck, Mlacak Centre