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1. ORLEANS
INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMUNITY STRATEGY- STRATÉGIE COMMUNAUTAIRE SE
RAPPORTANT AU PARC |
Committee recommendation
That Council receive this report for
information.
Recommandation du Comité
Que le
Conseil prenne connaissance de ce rapport à fin d’information.
Documentation
1. Planning
and Environment Committee Coordinator’s report dated 13 September 2006 (ACS2006-CCS-PEC-0008).
2. Document 2 - Full Visioning
Exercise Report (PDF Version) previously distributed to all members of
Council and held on file with the City Clerk.
3. Extract of Draft Minute, 26 September
2006.
Report
to/Rapport au :
Planning and Environment Committee
Comité de l'urbanisme et de
l'environnement
13 September 2006 / le 13 septembre 2006
Submitted by/Soumis par : Coordinator, Planning and Environment Committee/
Coordonnatrice du Comité de
l’urbanisme et de l’environnement
Contact
Person/Personne ressource : M. J. Beauregard,
City Clerk’s Branch/Direction du greffe
(613) 580-2424 x21622,
Monique.Beauregard@Ottawa.ca
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SUBJECT OBJET : |
ORLEANS
INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMUNITY STRATEGY- STRATÉGIE COMMUNAUTAIRE SE RAPPORTANT AU PARC INDUSTRIEL D'ORLÉANS -
EXERCIce cONCEPTUEL |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning and
Environment Committee receive this report for information.
RECOMMANDATION DU
RAPPORT
Que le Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement prenne
connaissance de ce rapport à fin d’information.
The Innes Rezoning and Development Group (IRDG), a non-profit, volunteer community group in Cumberland Ward has requested that the Planning and Environment Committee receive a presentation on its report entitled Orléans Industrial Park Community Strategy – A Visioning Exercise. The visioning exercise was undertaken by the IRDG with the assistance of FoTenn Engineering Consultants.
CONSULTATION
The consultation process conducted by the IRDG is described in detail in Document 2 listed under the report heading Supporting Documentation.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no direct financial
implications resulting from this report.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Document 1: Innes
Rezoning and Development Group – Orléans Industrial Park Community Strategy: A
Visioning Exercise (Executive Summary)
the Cordinator will advise the Innes Rezoning and Development Group, c/o
Pierrette Woods, 205 Park Grove Drive, Orléans, ON, K1E 2S9, of
the disposition of
this item by
Committee.
orlÉans industrial park community
strategy -
a visioning exercise
stratÉgie
communautaire se rapportant au parc industriel d’orlÉans - exercice conceptuel
ACS2006-CCS-PEC-0008 CUMBERLAND (19)
Ms. Pierrette Woods and Ms. Sharon
Lawrence, of the Innes Re-Zoning and Development Group (IRDG), presented a
document entitled “Orléans Industrial Park Community Strategy (A Visioning
Exercise)”, a copy of which is held on file with the City Clerk. The speakers detailed the approach
undertaken in preparation of the report, the goals of the exercise, the
consultative process followed and the resulting five priorities identified
through the Visioning Exercise, namely:
·
To
attract a government department (for example National Defence);
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To
develop an area with large employment, high density;
·
To
protect the Natural Environment;
·
To
attract accommodations/services/support to employment uses;
·
To
attract a community care facility and to meet transportation needs
(5th place tie).
To conclude, the presenters said
they had begun implementing the recommendations highlighted in the report. Ms. Woods thanked Councillors Rob Jellett
(Cumberland Ward) and Rainer Bloess (Innes Ward) for their ongoing support. It was also noted that the IRDG has formed a
partnership with Team Ottawa-Orléans, the Orléans Chamber of Commerce and the
Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI), with a view to developing a
marketing plan and program focusing on the Orléans Industrial Park.
Councillor Gord Hunter pointed out
that attracting a federal department to the east end has been a priority for
many years. He added that, of
particular interest was that only two participants highlighted the need for
high-speed access to the airport and to the downtown core. The Councillor thought this was particularly
telling, in light of the fact that almost a billion dollars will be spent on
rapid transit, and he asked whether the presenters could comment on this.
Ms. Woods responded by stating that
the important element was to attract an employer and it was almost a given that
transportation would come later. With
respect to Councillor Hunter’s query about a conference centre, this had been
the focus of discussion in the east end because the participants felt it would
be difficult to attract a large, federal department without that kind of
facility.
Responding to a question from Chair
Hume, Ms. Lawrence stated that attracting an employer and putting the
transportation infrastructure in place have to be considered in tandem.
Ms. Sandra MacInnes, Executive
Director, Team Ottawa-Orléans, appeared in support of the IRDG’s work. She indicated that her organization is focused on economic
development, dedicated to balanced growth in the east end of the City and
engaged in a study of employment assets in the area. She said the Board of Directors passed a resolution recognizing
the importance of preserving employment lands and achieving the Smart Growth
objectives. Ms. MacInnes added that, as
for the IRDG, one of Team Ottawa-Orléans primary concerns relates to
transportation issues, as these go hand in hand with the successful development
of this area.
In response to a question from Chair
Peter Hume, Ms. MacInnes clarified that Team Ottawa-Orléans would evaluate, on
an individual basis, whether it opposes the residential development of
employment lands that are zoned as such, as the group is community-driven.
Councillor Jellett congratulated all
three presenters for the work undertaken in pursuance of the same goals. He advised the Committee that Ms. Woods and
Ms. Lawrence would be receiving an award from Team Ottawa-Orléans, an honour
they will share with only two other Orléans residents.
Councillor Bloess echoed his
colleague’s comments, adding that many positive things were happening in
conjunction with the IRDG’s report. The
Councillor also highlighted the fact that OC Transpo Route 94 had come into
service, and this is something that can be built upon, and the preservation of
the woodlot until such time as plans are in place to develop the land. He indicated that even landowners are
interested in seeing development proceed in an organized way.
Councillor Jellett asked Mr. John
Moser, Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, whether he would
accept this report as a guide for future development in the area. Mr. Moser replied in the affirmative, noting
that the report’s findings would be considered within the context of his
departmental reports.
Councillor Jan Harder requested that
the report be forwarded to Council for information.
That the Planning and Environment
Committee recommend Council receive this presentation for information.
RECEIVED