City of Ottawa

Longfields Infill Residential Subdivision

Public Meeting/Open House

October 17 2007

Questions and Answers:

1. Why is development now being proposed for these vacant lands?

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.

In 2005, Council adopted a Corporate Plan that included a demonstration project

for the City owned lands in Longfields with objectives as follows:

“Develop a framework and implement a smart growth demonstration community

on the City-owned lands in Longfields. Within the guidelines established by the
Council approved “Longfields Concept Plan”, the development will focus on a
balanced return on investment, affordable housing and the environment. With the
intent to provide a greater range of development opportunities with the private
sector, this project will embrace innovative planning principles and design
standards that are inline with the 20/20 Vision.”

2. How many residential units are proposed? How many people will this add to our
community?

Approximately1400 residential units are proposed adding an estimated 4000

people to the community.
3. What type of housing is proposed?

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.

5. What height will the buildings be?

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.

6. How much green space is being set aside?

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.

This will result in a total of approx. 48 acres of park/greenspace within an overall

area of approx. 158 acres resulting in approx. 30% park/greenspace.
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7. Will there be any commercial development?

Yes. Such uses as professional offices, a restaurant and a convenience store to

name a few, are proposed on a “Village Main Street’ which will lead to a public
courtyard and new transit station. Our market research has indicated that a total of
20,000 sq. ft of service and neighbourhood commercial uses could be supported
as part of a mixed-use development along the proposed main street.

8. How will transit be provided?

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.

10. Will there be a new road access to Greenbank?

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.

11. When will construction begin and when will it end?

Construction is targeted to begin in 2008 and completion is subject to market

conditions but will likely be within a range of 5-10 years

12. What is proposed use for the institutional block?

At this time uses such as a church or day care are anticipated. Standard
Institutional zoning is proposed.

13. Is there another public meeting planned to discuss this proposal?

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.