In the Press:
Committee of Adjustment Rejects application for Minor Variance to allow outdoor car storage at 115 Champagne Avenue
This site has been used as vehicle storage for Otto's BMW Sales Centre and a notice of zoning violation was issued to the owner in July 2016. The owner then requested a Minor Variance from the Committee of Adjustment to allow outdoor storage to the site. CHNA, residents and the City Planning Department opposed the application, arguing that the proposed application is not a minor variance and must be treated as a temporary zoning amendment and go through the appropriate process. Additionally, CHNA feels this is NOT an appropriate use for the property and should not be given temporary zoning approval.
The COA's decision, CHNA's comments and those of the City Planning Dept can be found on our COA Decision page.
The Ottawa Citizen article (and the above photo) can be found here.
This site has been used as vehicle storage for Otto's BMW Sales Centre and a notice of zoning violation was issued to the owner in July 2016. The owner then requested a Minor Variance from the Committee of Adjustment to allow outdoor storage to the site. CHNA, residents and the City Planning Department opposed the application, arguing that the proposed application is not a minor variance and must be treated as a temporary zoning amendment and go through the appropriate process. Additionally, CHNA feels this is NOT an appropriate use for the property and should not be given temporary zoning approval.
The COA's decision, CHNA's comments and those of the City Planning Dept can be found on our COA Decision page.
The Ottawa Citizen article (and the above photo) can be found here.
Kitchissippi Times - January 19
Resolve to get involved!
- Your Community Association needs you!
Wonderful article by Alyson Queen that featured our CHNA President, Karen Wright... plus leaders from the Community Associations in Hintonburg, Mechanicsville and Westboro.
Have a read and learn about the value of Community Associations, current priorities...and how you can help!
Here's a link to the article: Kitchissippi Times
STOP FOR US - Sign Blitz on CBC Ottawa- Oct 9th
The city provided the CHNA with "Stop for Us" signs that have been successfully used in other neighbourhoods at notorious “roll-through” stops. Mornings are extra dangerous with kids walking to school.
As October 9th was a PD for many local schools it was deemed the perfect day to have the kids (and adults!) participate in a morning blitz at the 5-corners (Fairmont/Sherwood/Kenilworth), on Bayswater Ave. at Beech and at Holland/Sherwood. Participants came out and shaked a “STOP FOR US” sign at the drivers.
Based on our success, we may expand to other locations and/or other times. Read the CBC Ottawa coverage HERE.
As October 9th was a PD for many local schools it was deemed the perfect day to have the kids (and adults!) participate in a morning blitz at the 5-corners (Fairmont/Sherwood/Kenilworth), on Bayswater Ave. at Beech and at Holland/Sherwood. Participants came out and shaked a “STOP FOR US” sign at the drivers.
Based on our success, we may expand to other locations and/or other times. Read the CBC Ottawa coverage HERE.
Fairness in Municipal Elections - Letter to the Editor
The issue of banning corporate and union donations during
municipal elections is an important one for the residents of Ottawa and to our CHNA members.
At our Fall AGM , our members approved CHNA taking the position that such donations should be banned. Our Councillor, Jeff Leiper also supports such a ban (you can read Jeff's thoughts on this subject HERE).
CHNA submitted a Letter to the Editor stating our position which the Citizen published online on April 16 and in print on April 17, 2015. We are disappointed that Councillor Nussbaum motion was not approved by City Council, but we do believe this is a conversation which has only begun.
CHNA submitted a Letter to the Editor stating our position which the Citizen published online on April 16 and in print on April 17, 2015. We are disappointed that Councillor Nussbaum motion was not approved by City Council, but we do believe this is a conversation which has only begun.
CHNA in the News! - 40 is the new 50
Peter Eady, CHNA VP was on CBC Ottawa TV on Jan 28, 2015, talking about the need to lower the standard speed limit on residential streets from 50 to 40 kph., to make our streets safer. Check it out HERE.
And if you're interested in learning more, there is an update on our 40km campaign, designed to lower speed limits in our residential and school areas. Check it out on our traffic page.
And if you're interested in learning more, there is an update on our 40km campaign, designed to lower speed limits in our residential and school areas. Check it out on our traffic page.
Liveable Bayswater in March 20, 2014 NEWSWEST
The March 20th edition of NEWSWEST features an update on the Liveable Bayswater campaign. The article recalls the beginning of the campaign, its early success and continuing challenges.
To read the article, see page 15 of Kitchissippi Times, found here:
http://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/kitc_20140320
To read the article, see page 15 of Kitchissippi Times, found here:
http://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/kitc_20140320