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October 17 2007
These lands are part of the approximately .172 acres owned by the former City of
Nepean as set out and zoned for development, with respect to a draft plan of
subdivision approved in 1998. South Nepean Park, part of Utman Park, the Kelly
Funeral Home, the new French Language Public School, and the Nepean Non-
Profit Housing Corporation projects were subsequently developed on parts of
these lands
In 2002, City Council approved a Concept Plan as a further basis for guiding
development of the then remaining 124 acres before declaring the lands surplus
and offering them for sale.
2. How many residential units are proposed? How many people will this add to our
community?
25% singles and semis, 25% street townhouses and 50% multiples such a as stack
townhouses and low rise apartments; note that the majority of units are multiples
to
accommodate the anticipated demand for smaller units from such markets as
empty nesters, singles, and young couples.
4. Will there be any non-profit housing, how much and where will it be located?
The development must follow the City’s Housing First Policy for affordable
housing but there are no specific blocks being set aside for non- profit housing. It
is anticipated that any requirement for non-profit housing units will be part of an
integrated development on the lands near the new transitway station.
The singles and street towns will be built to standard heights of 2.5 - 3 storeys
while most multiples will be no greater than 4 storeys.
The blocks on either side of the transit courtyard are proposed to be a maximum
of 8 floors while the block immediately north of the woodlot is proposed to be
developed at a maximum height of 10 storeys to allow for the development of an
environmentally sustainable building.
34.7 acres have been previously set aside for South Nepean Park and part of
Utman Park. In addition, 6.96 acres associated with Highbury Woods is being
preserved and 6.71 acres of park/greenspace is being added as part of the current
development plan.
A regular bus service will be provided along Longfileds Drive and Beatrice Drive.
More importantly, the proposal calls for the development of a new transitway
station abutting the existing railway underpass.
9. Will there be a big difference in traffic in the area, can the existing roads handle
the increased traffic?
A Traffic Impact Study has been completed and it concluded that there would be
a relatively minor increase in traffic. Existing and future roads have been designed
to accommodate the proposed development. The study area is well served by
existing sidewalks, bicycle systems and transit service and these will be enhanced
by the time the project is built-out particularly when the new transitway station is
built.
Yes. The proposal calls for the construction of Highbury Park Drive which will
ultimately connect Longfields Drive and Greenbank Road just south of the
Highbury woodlot.
At this time uses such as a church or day care are anticipated. Standard
Institutional zoning is proposed.
Yes. Today’s open house is intended to satisfy the Draft Plan of Subdivision
public meeting requirement under the Planning Act. The Official Plan and Zoning
Bylaw Amendment applications will be the subject of a separate public meeting to
be held at City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue, in conjunction with the Planning and
Environment Committee when City staff brings a zoning report forward.