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The subdivision application for 1651 Dunrobin Road was circulated in 2008, with an initial proposal for 35 estate lots. The plan was later revised to include 28 lots, with an additional block to remain undeveloped and retained by the owner, due to unsuitability of that block for residential use, and a park block. This was the proposal presented at the Community Comment and Information Session held in the community on August 24, 2009.

The proposed subdivision layout as presented is attached as June 09 concept below, included the park block (Block 29 on June 09 layout). Block 30 was the undevelopable land to be retained by the subdivider.

Recently, in finalizing the details of the subdivision conditions of approval, various issues arose regarding the proposed park. Due to concerns regarding the topography of the proposed park block, its potential suitability for programming and the costs associated with the developer's site preparation, it was determined that the standard 5% payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland would be more appropriate for this subdivision, rather than a 5% parkland dedication. I am also attaching the revised layout dated April 2010. The former park block (Block 29 on previous plan) and former Block 30 (which was not being developed) are now combined into one large block that will not be developed (identified as Block 29 on attached new plan). Any proposed development of Block 29 would require a new hydrogeological assessment to determine suitability of the parcel for development. The conditions of approval and staff report will be prepared reflecting the deletion of the park block. I wanted to advise you of this revision prior to staff approval of the application. It is expected that the Delegated Authority report for the subdivision will be finalized next week (May 5, 2010). Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Initial Proposal

Final Plan

Kathy Rygus

Planner, Development Review City of Ottawa

Planning and Growth Management Department

Tel: 613-580-2424, Ext. 28318

E-mail: Kathy.Rygus@ottawa.ca

Horses on the Road

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Did you know that:

• In the province of Ontario a horse and rider or horse-drawn vehicle
  has the right of way on most roads?
• Frightening a horse on the road is in fact a ticketable offence?
  Per the Highway Traffic Act: Part X, section 167

Pass Slow and Wide!
Horses have minds of their own, like small children, and as flight
animals can often behave in ways that do not seem logical to humans.
Please slow down, especially on dirt or gravel roads where debris might
be flung at riders and horses, causing not only injury, but also
unexpected behaviour from the horses.

Fact:
Riders may be encountered on roadways during all seasons. Be especially careful during winter
months where our options are limited if the horse does something unpredictable.
If you do come across a frightened horse, please stop until the horse is back under control.

Hints and Tips:
Riders are very aware of the traffic around them. Please do not honk
your horn, flap things out your windows, shout, or anything else that
may frighten the horses. If you need to get our attention, please talk to
us in a calm voice.

Hint for Cyclists:
Your vehicle, unlike a car, sneaks up on us silently. Please talk as you
approach and pass - it lets the horses and us know you are there, and protects you from
the danger of the flying hooves of a startled horse

Below is the exact text from the highway traffic act:

"Every person having the control or charge of a motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle on a highway, when approaching a horse or other
animal that is drawing a vehicle or being driven, led or ridden, shall operate, manage and control the motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle
so as to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent the frightening of the horse or other animal and to ensure the safety and protection of
any person driving, leading or riding upon the horse or other animal or being in any vehicle drawn by the horse or other animal"
. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 167"

 Friends of Hospice Ottawa

is a registered Charity dedicated to providing community-based Hospice Palliative Care Services. Our mission is to support, educate and empower those who are affected by, or caring for a person with a life-threatening illness. Our Day Hospice Programs are based on a psychosocial model and endeavor to meet the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual needs of individuals and their caregivers during their life threatening illness.

Friends Of Hospice Ottawa’s Day Hospice Program is coordinated by a Registered Nurse with the support of trained, dedicated volunteers. Our program provides:

• Respite for caregivers
• Improved quality of life
• Pain and symptom management
• Socialization
• Nutritious meals

Other services offered by Friends of Hospice Ottawa include:

• Volunteer Visits
• Transportation
• Advocacy
• Education    
• End of life care
• Caregiver Support
• Bereavement Support

Friends of Hospice Ottawa welcomes referrals from individuals, family members, friends, relatives, health care professionals, agencies, clergy and the community.   Any patient or family member regardless of age, diagnosis or prognosis, who is willing to accept care, can benefit from our programs, without charge. If you would like to know more, please feel free to contact our Supportive Care Nurses at 613 838-4008 or 613 838-4002.  

Our office is located at 6206 Perth St, Richmond.

A referral can be made to Friends of Hospice Ottawa (FOHO) by you, your family, a friend, relative, doctor, hospital, or Community Care Access Centres.  Any patient or family member regardless or diagnosis or prognosis, and regardless of age, who are willing to accept care, can benefit.

Some of the individuals we care for have:

·        chronic obstructive lung disease

·        congestive heart failure

·        Multiple Sclerosis

·        Parkinson’s Disease

·        ALS

·        Cancer 

Registered Nurses, Certified in Hospice Palliative Care will assess and visit.  They will meet with you to discuss your needs and to explain to you about the programs & service  FOHO provides. 

There is no fee for these services.

Kathryn Logsdail-Downer, EdD
Executive Director
Friends of Hospice Ottawa
Serving you with care and dignity
phone: 613-866-5744
fax: 613-839-0489
www.friendsofhospiceottawa.ca