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NEWSDepth of lots considered uniqueJohn Curryjohn.curry@metroland.comEMC news - Stittsville Main Street hasnot been keeping pace with the growth takingplace in Stittsville in terms of servicesoffered in the view of city of Ottawa plannerCharles Lanktree who is heading the CommunityDesign Plan (CDP) now underwayabout the street.But the street does have some featuresthat are unique and could foster development.One is the deep lots that generally arefound along Stittsville Main Street. Suchdepth is not usually found along other similarstreets in the city of Ottawa.This provides a lot of potential for development,Mr. Lanktree told those attending ameeting open to the public about the ongoingStittsville Main Street CDP which washosted by the Stittsville District Lions Clubat the Lions Hall in Stittsville on Thursday,May 9.He noted that the deep lots will allow developmentnot just along the street but in therear area of such lots as well.Mr. Lanktree said that he is trying to balancethe provincial policy statement and thecity’s Official Plan direction urging more intensificationin urban areas against the concernexpressed by some Stittsville residentsabout the proposed building height limit ofsix storeys along Stittsville Main Street.He said that at present Stittsville MainStreet is underdeveloped and more densityand a greater mix of uses on the lots alongthe street are needed.He did admit, though, that this need to intensifydevelopment along the street needsto be done with a view to compatibility withexisting and adjacent development.Mr. Lanktree said that the city’s OfficialPlan allows that intensification with buildingsup to six storeys in height is permittedalong Traditional Main Streets of whichStittsville Main Street is designated as one.This means that such intensification has tobe allowed to happen although he admittedthat there can be some flexibility in this sothat a street does not become a “canyon” ofsix storey buildings.He said that the depth of a lot and thewidth of the street running past the lotshould be considered when determining theheight of a building allowed on any particularlot.Mr. Lanktree said that there needs to be abalance found between the concerns of residentsabout development along StittsvilleMain Street and the objectives of the city’sOfficial Plan and the province’s policy statementregarding intensification.“I have to find a balance in all of that,” hesaid, adding that everyone involved in thediscussion is going to have to compromisetheir views to some extent in this matter.City of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillorShad Qadri said at the meeting that his viewis that a so-called Traditional Main Street inStittsville is different than a street bearingthis same Traditional Main Street designationin Westboro or downtown Ottawa.David Jenkins, a director with the StittsvilleVillage Association who handles itsplanning portfolio, noted that of the 17 TraditionalMain Streets identified in the city’sOfficial Plan, Stittsville Main Street is theonly one located outside the greenbelt, givingit a uniqueness from the other 16.He said that everyone wants to see StittsvilleMain Street develop but similarly noone wants to be overwhelmed with inappropriatedevelopment along the street.Connected to your communitySee garden, help hospitalSpecial to the NewsEMC news - You can help support the haemotologyand transplant medicine division of the Ottawa HospitalFoundation through the Ross Cathcart Legacy EndowmentFund while enjoying a visit to a hidden garden oasisin Stittsville.Called a “Multi-Faceted Eden that must be seen tobe believed,” Jo-Anne Ilkiw’s garden features gardens,ponds, waterfalls and even a race track. It must be seento be truly appreciated, as those on the Stittsville-GoulbournHorticultural Society’s garden tour two years agodiscovered.And now you can discover it as well while also supportingthe work of the haemotology and transplantmedicine division of the Ottawa Hospital.All it takes is a $100 donation or more to the RossCathcart Legacy Endowment Fund of the Ottawa HospitalFoundation and you will be able to enjoy this gardenparty fundraiser on Sunday, June 16 running from 12noon to 3 p.m. A rain date of Sunday, June 23 has beenset just in case.A tax receipt for the full amount of the donation willbe provided by the Ottawa Hospital Foundation.For tickets (now on sale) and more details, please goto http://ohfoundation.ca/our-events/garden-party-support-bmt.Besides being able to enjoy this fantastic garden oasis,you will also be entertained with live music by Duod’Amore. Refreshments and a light lunch will be served.And even garden photos will be available for purchase.The Ross Cathcart Legacy Endowment Fund of theOttawa Hospital Foundation which supports blood andmarrow transplant medicine is in memory of the lateRoss Cathcart, son of the Helen and the late Percy Cathcartof Goulbourn. Ross was the husband of Jo-AnneIlkiw.Corporate sponsors for this garden party fundraiserinclude Duo d’Amore, Almonte Landscape Services,Carleton Environmental Services, Stittsville Sobeys andColdwell Banker First Ottawa Realty sales representativeTheresa Qadri.SUBMITTEDAt Ottawa city hall at a reception hosted by Ottawa mayor Jim Watson to recognize the work of Ottawa area Lions Clubs are,from left, Stittsville District Lions Club members Ed Meunier, Bob Lewis and Beth Lewis, mayor Watson, Stittsville DistrictLions Club member Paul Riddell, Stittsville Lionette Clare Redtman, Stittsville District Lions club members Don Redtman andHelen Culbert and Brigitte Trau, spouse of Lion Ed Meunier.Mayor praiseswork of Lionsin city of OttawaSpecial to the NewsEMC news - Ottawa area LionsClubs were honoured for their workand involvement at a reception at Ottawacity hall on Thursday evening,May 16, hosted by mayor Jim Watson.The Stittsville District Lions Clubwas among the clubs honoured, withmayor Watson, assisted by city of OttawaKanata North councillor MarianneWilkinson, presented a framedletter of commendation to the StittsvilleClub, accepted by president BethLewis.Members of the Stittsville DistrictLions Club who attended the receptionwere president Beth Lewis, BobLewis, Paul Riddell, Helen Culbert,Don Redtman and Ed Meunier.The Stittsville District Lions Clubwill be celebrating the 50th anniversaryof its founding in 2014.45 Didsbury Road, Kanata(near Canadian Tire)613 287-5665To RefreshyourSTYLELAST CHANCE!Offer ends June 15, 2013.FOR *EventFOR SPECIALcomputerGLASSESnewlook.caEye examinations on the premises by optometristsOutside prescriptions acceptedCHERYL’S HAIR 4 YOUHairstylist • Colour Technician • HighlightingFoils • Perms • Facial Waxing • Barbering105 Vancourtland St S.613.622.5682*With the purchase of a complete pair of glasses including frames and prescription lenses with scratch-resistant coating from the 2 for 1 selection, get a second pair of glasses from the 2 for 1 selection. Pay nothing forthe lower priced pair. This offer is valid for a limited time and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Frames for reference only. Details in store. Michel Laurendeau, optician.R0012068695Cheryl GrenierOpen Tuesday-Saturday by appointmentStittsville News EMC - Thursday, May 30, 2013 7R0012123146