February 8 1985

- 'Atzw5, ,'' .,. Ottawa, February 8, 1985 New development at Bank and Second EMI !wow, 11111844 1110111 BANK ST. Artist's concept of plans for the new Avalon Mews. Above: store fronts on Bank Street. Below: a view of what will be an apartment complex on the Second Avenue side. ment of the block into a bishing and modernizing the most of these stores are con- Moses by Lisa blend of residential and com- units. Proposals include siderably smaller than the The west side of Bank ercial space in May or June more extensive use of wind- normal requirement for such Street, from U-Frame-It to of this year. ows, the addition of perman- retail space, so one of the the Co-op Garage, has recent- The concept plan for this ent awnings, preservation of plans is to expand the shops ly been purchased by the- development - Avalon Mews - art deco touches and stand- lengthwise onto the main Kandes Group (of Metcalfe aims to preserve the charact- ardizing external features floor of the Co-op Garage, Place and Gilmour Place), er of the existing, still such as signage. formerly the Avalon Theatre. which plans to begin develop- solid buildings, \agile refur- Developer Mike Malhail, a Sal Kahn, another of the partner in the Kandes Group Group's three partners, re- and a long-time resident of ports that the plans for the the Glebe, has been discuss- residential development in- ing the changeover with pres- clude 38 new rental units ent tenants and getting feed- and additional parking. In back on their needs, which this concept, the former he hopes to incorporate into Second Avenue theatre is con- the renovations. He has verted into a three-storey assured all tenants that apartment building, complete their current leases will be with patios, balconies and honoured, and that they will elevator. "prices for the have first choice of any Avalon Apartments will be available location in the competitive," says Kahn, "be- SECOND AVE. complex when their leases ex- cause our research has shown pire. According to Mulhall, that many senior citizens would like to move into the Glebe, and we would like to Results show parking_problem keep our prices affordable. The elevator was also added Businesses surveyed on Bank Street with this clientèle in mind." tions. the survey indicate that the AVALON MEWS - page 2 Results so far show that undergrpund parking at Fifth by Joan Over one of the major concerns on Avenue Court is not being Results of a Glebe Commun- Bank Street is parking. Of used to capacity. ity Association survey of eighty businesses surveyed, Other suggestions included businesses on Bank Street 46% feel that parking is more police protection be- indicate that a strong maj- less than adequate and one cause of a number of robber- Inside ority of merchants would in four said they have ess- ies on Bank Street recently, like a Glebe business assoc- entially no parking for a shuttle bus service from iation. either owners or employees. Lansdowne Park and united Noise control at The survey, conducted by Many shop employees are not advertising to present the Lansdowne p. 2 Brooke Briggs and not yet eligible for on-street park- Glebe as an ideal shopping Tax clinics for completed, asks merchants a ing permits because they are area. One merchant suggest- seniors p. 12 number of questions concern- not residents of the area ed building a tunnel from ing such issues as parking, and, as a result, their cars Lansdowne Park to the Queens- Wooden skates for time of highest volume of are ticketed regularly. One way and making Bank Street the canal p 15 customers, customer base, merchant a mall. suggested that into shopping Book review p. 18 balance of services, and ef- parking on Bank Street should Briggs says he would like fects of events at Lansdowne be free from 11 am. to 3 pm. to get Glebe area merchants Fitness p. 26 Park on business. Merchants on weekdays. together within a month to are also asked for their Yet, despite complaints of begin discussions on forming general comments and sugges- lack of parking, results of a business association. NEWS from page 1 Avalon Mews The 34 studio apartments, two one-bedroom units, and two three-bedroom units are expected to be available in late 1985. Potential tenants may pre-register with Avalon by telephoning 230- 4799. Both Mulhall and Kahn are confident that Avalon Mews will fulfill both residential and commercial require- ments of the community by converting "an underutilized package into a total entity," and will add an exciting new dimension to life in the Glebe. Photo David Schryer A mother takes advantage of a cold crisp day on the canal to give baby an outing in a unique sleigh. City takes steps to curb noise from Lansdowne oratories Ltd. (Toronto), levels) as well as actual a noise complaint is receiv- by Lisa Moses highlighted some of the find- sounds before, during and ed, a trained investigator foot- is sent out with a noise On January 17, a dozen mem- ings of the City-financed after the Exhibition, concerts and the meter to take decibel (dBA) bers of the 2800-strong Lansdowne Park Sound Study, ball games, readings from specific dis- Glebe Community Association while Alderman Howard Smith, like. The recommendations, which tances. (Investigators are attended a public meeting to Chairman of the Lansdowne imposing sound lev- sent only if callers leave voice their concerns over Development Advisory Committ- included on public address sys- their names, addresses and noises emanating from events ee (LDAC), presented the en- els tems for park events and re- telephone numbers.) If the at Lansdowne Park, and to suing recommendations for offenders deep- noise measures over the leg- hear the City's recommendat- discussion. locating some er the park, were general limit, the investigator ions for noise control there. During the Sound Study, into ally Accord- files a report. Subsequent At the meeting, Stan Wil- canvassers measured attit- well received. ing to Lansdowne's manager, calls during that time on son, a private consultant udes (by knocking on 2085 giant the same complaint are then with Independent Testing Lab- doors to determine annoyance John Gray, this is a step forward in the develop- recorded and added to the ment plan for the park. evidence on the report. Aft- Snow sculptures judged Citizens at the meeting er this exercise has been seemed more concerned, how- completed, the police can Winterlude activities begin ever, with their perceived ask the City Legal Depart- inability to lodge effective ment to issue a summons to general category for their the offender, who is then by Joan Over noise complaints with the sculpture entitled Loggers police. Many area residents fined in court or given a on Gatineau. On Friday, February 1, in the have called the police to re- suspended setence. The case sculpture clear sub-zero weather, the The commercial port noise at Lansdowne, will go to court only if com- was seventh annual Winterlude category won by Marlene have been told "We've filed plainants are willing to the federal festivities began at Dow's Hibberd, employ- a report and will add your testify. by a team head- Lake. ees category complaint to it," and yet The number of such com- Organizers estimated that ed by Fern Brisboise, and have not seen any apparent plaints is expected to drop more than 60,000 people turn- the university category by results. when the new average noise ed out for the evening event, Collège Dominican. Sir Rob- Staff Inspector John Mc Corn- limit of 82 dBA recommended took the largest attendance ever ert Borden High School hie of the Ottawa Police De- by the City is adopted. for a Winterlude opening. first place award for secon- partment explains that when Muffled up against the cold, dary schools. One hundred people of all ages lined the and one snow scupture en- Rideau Canal, filled the tries were submitted and strations of Innuit games Dow's Lake during Winterlude. terrace at Dow's Lake Pavil- $6,000 in prize money award- and dogsled rides from Dow's Winterlude activities, ion, and stood on picnic tab- ed. Lake to the Arboretum on the which expand from the Rideau les to watch the bright dis- About 400,000 people are Experimental Farm. Canal to the rest of the play of fireworks. expected to take part in the OC Transpo is providing a National Capital region, are A highlight of the evening Winterlude activities which free shuttle bus service be- expected to add about $15 was the judging of snow will end on Sunday, February tween the Rideau Centre and million to the local economy. sculptures. Gatineau Alder- 10. man Claire Valve Séguin and New Winterlude events this a nine-member team of sculpt- year include a professional ors took first prize in the skating show, daily demon- i;) February 8, 1985, GLEBE REPORT - 2 IF YOU HAVE NEWS, Call the Editor at 233-2054 or write to the GLEBE REPOR1 P.O. Box 4794, Station E, Ottawa, K1S 5H9 NEWS Possible damage from blasting Dow's Lake news ectly across the street. by Diana Paterson During these inspections, During the Dow's Lake Resi- homeowners should stay with dents' Association's Annual the assessor to verify the General Meeting, while dis- findings. If the assessment cussing the Assaly/Timberlay is written, initial each construction plans for Kip- page of the report, sign the pewa/Bronson, I agreed to last page and ask for a copy.

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